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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-18
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Special Application Vehicle Data Recording and
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Additional Maintenance
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Recommended Fluids, OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12 OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14 OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
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Introduction iii
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iv Introduction
Introduction v
vi Introduction
2 NOTES
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In Brief 1-1
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents on page 8‑10. 7. Exterior Lamp Controls on 16. Driver Information Center (DIC)
2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. page 6‑1. Buttons. See Driver Information
See Turn and Lane-Change Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 (If Center (DIC) (Without DIC
Signals on page 6‑4 (Out Equipped). Buttons) on page 5‑29 or
of View). Driver Information Center (DIC)
8. Hood Release. See Hood on (With DIC Buttons) on
Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 10‑4. page 5‑24.
page 5‑4 (Out of View). 9. Parking Brake on page 9‑26. 17. Climate Control Systems on
3. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑11. 10. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 8‑1 (If Equipped).
4. Instrument Panel Storage on (Out of View). See Malfunction Dual Automatic Climate Control
page 4‑1. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. System on page 8‑4 (If
USB Port (Inside IP Storage) (If 11. Dome Lamp Override. Equipped).
Equipped). See Auxiliary SeeDome Lamps on page 6‑6. 18. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into
Devices on page 7‑35. Instrument Panel Illumination Park on page 9‑18.
5. CD Player. See CD Player Control on page 6‑5. 19. Power Outlets on page 5‑8.
(Radio without Touchscreen) on 12. Cruise Control on page 9‑29.
page 7‑21 or CD Player (Radio
with Touchscreen) on page 7‑23. 13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
6. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
14. Horn on page 5‑4.
Navigation/Radio System (If
Equipped). See the infotainment 15. Steering Wheel Controls on
manual. page 5‑2 (If Equipped).
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1-4 In Brief
In Brief 1-5
Press L and hold for more than The engine will continue to run for Door Locks
two seconds to sound the panic 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote To lock or unlock a door manually:
alarm.
start can be extended only once. . From the inside use the door
Press L again to cancel the panic lock knob on the window sill.
alarm. Canceling a Remote Start
. From the outside turn the key
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) To cancel a remote start:
toward the front or rear of the
System Operation on page 2‑2. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle, or press the K or Q
vehicle and press and hold / button on the Remote Keyless
Remote Vehicle Start until the parking lamps turn off. Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Starting the Vehicle . Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
With this feature the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle. . Turn the ignition switch on and
then off.
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑4.
2. Press and release Q.
3. Immediately after completing
Step 2, press and hold / until
the parking lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
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1-6 In Brief
Liftgate
To open the liftgate the vehicle must
be in P (Park). Press the touch pad
under the liftgate handle. To close
the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull
strap as an aid.
Power Liftgate . Press O.
Base Model On vehicles with a power liftgate, . Press the touch pad on the
the vehicle must be in P (Park) to
outside liftgate handle.
operate it.
For more information see Liftgate on
. Press and hold 8 on the page 2‑9.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
Uplevel Model
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1-8 In Brief
In Brief 1-9
1-10 In Brief
Press the button once for the Safety Belts Passenger Sensing
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
System
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The lights indicate
three for the highest setting and one
for the lowest.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3‑8.
United States
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
Refer to the following sections for
adjusted properly.
important information on how to use
To achieve a comfortable seating safety belts properly: Canada and Mexico
position, change the seatback . Safety Belts on page 3‑13. The passenger sensing system will
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head . How to Wear Safety Belts turn off the front outboard
restraint height in the proper Properly on page 3‑15. passenger frontal airbag under
position. certain conditions. No other airbag
. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑16. is affected by the passenger
See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 . Lower Anchors and Tethers for sensing system.
and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑44.
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The passenger airbag status 3. Return the switch to the center Folding Mirrors
indicator will light on the instrument to deselect the mirror.
For vehicles with manual folding
panel when the vehicle is started.
mirrors, push the mirror toward the
See Passenger Sensing System on
vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return
page 3‑30.
to its original position.
Mirror Adjustment For vehicles with power folding
mirrors:
Exterior Mirrors
Uplevel Model
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select a
mirror.
2. Press the control pad to adjust
the mirror. 1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out
Base Model
3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect to the driving position.
To adjust the mirrors: the mirror. 2. Press (2) to fold the mirrors in to
1. Press o or p to select a mirror. the folded position.
2. Press the control pad to adjust See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑16.
the mirror.
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1-12 In Brief
In Brief 1-13
1-14 In Brief
In Brief 1-15
Climate Controls
4. Recirculation
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1-16 In Brief
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1-18 In Brief
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In Brief 1-21
as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 Steering Wheel Controls to turn the sound on. For vehicles
players, CD changers, USB storage with OnStar® systems, press and
devices, etc. can be connected to hold for longer than two seconds to
the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm interact with those systems.
(1/8 in) input jack or the USB port For vehicles with Touchscreen,
depending on the audio system. press and hold to silence the
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑35. vehicle speakers only. Press again
to turn the sound on. Press to
Bluetooth® interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth
systems.
The Bluetooth® system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile For vehicles with OnStar® systems.
phone to make and receive See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.
hands-free calls using the vehicle c /x : Press to reject an
audio system and controls. incoming call, or end a current call.
Vehicles with audio steering wheel
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile controls could differ depending on SRCE: Press to switch between
phone must be paired with the the vehicle's options. Some audio the radio, CD, and for equipped
in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it controls can be adjusted at the vehicles, front auxiliary, and rear
can be used in the vehicle. Not all steering wheel. auxiliary.
phones will support all functions.
w or c /x : Press to select ¨ : Press to go to the next radio
See Bluetooth on page 7‑46. preset or favorite radio stations, station while in AM, FM,
select tracks on a CD or select or SiriusXM®.
tracks and navigate folders on an Press ¨ to go to the next track or
iPod® or USB device.
chapter while sourced to the
b /g : For vehicles without CD slot.
Touchscreen, press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again
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1-22 In Brief
Press ¨ to select a track or a folder + RES: Press briefly to make the Driver Information Center
when navigating folders on an iPod vehicle resume to a previously set
speed, or press and hold to
(DIC) (With DIC Buttons)
or USB device.
accelerate. To access the DIC, some vehicles
+ e or − e : Press to increase or to have buttons located on the
SET–: Press to set the speed and
decrease the volume. activate cruise control or to make instrument panel.
See Steering Wheel Controls on the vehicle decelerate.
page 5‑2. [ : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
Cruise Control speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑29.
Infotainment System
If the vehicle has a base radio it is
V : Press to set or reset certain
functions and to turn off or
included in this manual. See the
acknowledge messages on the DIC.
separate infotainment manual for
information on the connected radios, U: Press to customize the feature
audio players, phone, navigation settings on your vehicle. See
system, and voice or speech Vehicle Personalization (With DIC
recognition. There is also Buttons) on page 5‑41 for more
information on settings and information.
downloadable applications (if T: Press to display the oil life,
equipped). park assist on vehicles with this
T : Press to turn cruise control on feature, units, tire pressure readings
and off. The indicator comes on
when cruise control is on.
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on vehicles with this feature, and Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Universal Remote System
compass calibration and zone rear bumper clean to ensure proper
setting on vehicles with this feature. operation.
3 : Press this button to display See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
the odometer, trip odometers, fuel page 9‑31.
range, average economy, timer, fuel
used, and average speed. Power Outlets
Some vehicles do not have the The vehicle has 12-volt accessory
buttons shown, however some of power outlets which can be used to The Universal Home Remote
the menus can be viewed by using plug in electrical equipment, such as System allows for garage door
the trip odometer reset stem. a cell phone or MP3 player. openers, security systems, and
See Driver Information Center (DIC) home automation devices to be
The power outlets are located: programmed to work with these
(Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29
or Driver Information Center (DIC)
. On the instrument panel below buttons in the vehicle.
(With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑24. the climate controls.
See Universal Remote System on
. Inside the center floor console. page 5‑48.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . At the rear of the center floor
If available, this system uses console. Sunroof
sensors on the rear bumper to . In the rear cargo area. The ignition must be in ON/RUN,
assist with parking and avoiding ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
objects while in R (Reverse). To use the outlets, remove the Accessory Power (RAP) must be
It operates at speeds less than cover. active to operate the sunroof and
8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible See Power Outlets on page 5‑8. power sunshade. See Retained
beeps to provide distance and Accessory Power (RAP) on
system information. page 9‑18.
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tire pressures are getting low and 2. If the vehicle has Driver 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
the tires need to be inflated to the Information Center (DIC) See Engine Oil Life System on
proper pressure. buttons: Press the vehicle page 10‑9.
The TPMS does not replace normal information button until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays.
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain Driving for Better Fuel
the correct tire pressures. If the vehicle does not have
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Economy
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
buttons: The vehicle must be in Driving habits can affect fuel
on page 10‑44.
P (Park) to access this display. mileage. Here are some driving tips
Press the trip odometer reset to get the best fuel economy
Engine Oil Life System stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING possible.
The engine oil life system calculates displays. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
engine oil life based on vehicle use 3. If the vehicle has Driver smoothly.
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE Information Center (DIC) . Brake gradually and avoid
OIL SOON message when it is time buttons: Press and hold the set/
to change the engine oil and filter. abrupt stops.
reset button until “100%” is
The oil life system should be reset displayed. Three chimes sound . Avoid idling the engine for long
to 100% only following an oil and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL periods of time.
change. SOON message goes off. . When road and weather
Resetting the Oil Life System If the vehicle does not have conditions are appropriate, use
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, Driver Information Center (DIC) cruise control.
with the engine off. buttons: Press and hold the trip . Always follow posted speed
odometer reset stem until OIL limits or drive more slowly when
LIFE REMAINING shows conditions require.
“100%.” Three chimes sound
and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
. Keep vehicle tires properly
SOON message goes off. inflated.
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1-26 In Brief
single trip.
Roadside Assistance
.
Program If equipped, this vehicle has a
Replace the vehicle's tires with
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 comprehensive, in-vehicle system
the same TPC Spec number
that can connect to a live Advisor
molded into the tire's sidewall TTY Users (U.S. Only): for Emergency, Security, Navigation,
near the size. 1-888-889-2438 Connection, and Diagnostic
. Follow recommended scheduled Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Services. See OnStar Overview on
maintenance. page 14‑1.
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800
New Chevrolet owners are
automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside
Assistance Program (U.S. and
Canada) on page 13‑11.
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Do not use the remote start feature vehicle's lights cannot be seen, After entering the vehicle during a
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The press and hold / for at least remote start, insert and turn the key
vehicle could run out of fuel. four seconds. to the ON/RUN position to drive the
If the vehicle has the remote start vehicle.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
feature, the RKE transmitter range lamps will turn on and remain on as If the vehicle is left running it
may be less while the vehicle is long as the engine is running. The automatically shuts off after
running. doors will be locked and the climate 10 minutes unless a time extension
There are other conditions that can control system will operate has been done.
affect the performance of the automatically if the vehicle has the Extending Engine Run Time
transmitter. See Remote Keyless automatic system, or at the same
Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for setting as when the vehicle was last To extend the engine run time by
additional information. turned off. 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1–3 while
the engine is still running. The
Starting the Engine Using If the vehicle has an automatic engine run time can only be
Remote Start climate control system and heated extended if it is the first remote start
seats, the heated seats turn on since the vehicle has been driven.
To start the vehicle: during colder outside temperatures Remote start can be extended
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the and shut off when the key is turned one time.
vehicle. to ON/RUN. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8 If the remote start procedure is used
2. Press and release Q on the for more information. again before the first 10-minute time
RKE transmitter. frame has ended, the first
The rear window defogger and 10 minutes will immediately expire
3. Immediately after completing heated mirrors, if the vehicle has and the second 10-minute time
Step 2, press and hold / until them, turn on during colder outside frame will start.
the parking lamps flash. If the temperatures and turn off when the
key is turned to ON/RUN. For example, if Q and then / are
pressed again after the vehicle has
been running for five minutes,
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To lock or unlock a door manually: Power Door Locks K (Unlock): Press to unlock the
. From the inside use the door doors.
lock knob on the window sill. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.
. From the outside turn the key
toward the front or rear of the Delayed Locking
vehicle, or press the or button on When locking the doors with the
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) power lock switch and a door or the
transmitter. liftgate is open, the doors will lock
five seconds after the last door is
closed. You will hear three chimes
to signal that the delayed locking
feature is in use.
Base Model Pressing the power lock switch
twice or the lock button on the RKE
transmitter twice will override the
delayed locking feature and
immediately lock all the doors.
This feature will not operate if the
key is in the ignition.
This feature can be programmed by
using the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK”
under Vehicle Personalization (With
DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41.
Uplevel Model
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The power liftgate may be A warning chime will sound and the
temporarily disabled under extreme liftgate will automatically reverse
. Press O. temperatures or under low battery direction to the full closed or open
. conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate position if an obstacle is
Press the touch pad on the encountered during a power open or
outside liftgate handle. can be operated manually.
close cycle. After removing the
Pressing the buttons or touch pad a If the vehicle is shifted out of P obstacle the liftgate will resume
second time while the liftgate is (Park) while the liftgate power normal operation.
moving reverses the direction. function is in progress, it will
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If more obstacles are encountered Manual Operation of Power To open the liftgate, press the touch
on the same power cycle, the power Liftgate pad on the outside of the liftgate
function deactivates, and the liftgate handle and lift up. Use the pull
must be opened or closed manually. handle to lower and close the
A message displays on the Driver liftgate; the liftgate latch will power
Information Center (DIC) to indicate close.
that the liftgate is open. See Door Always close the liftgate before
Ajar Messages on page 5‑32. After driving.
removing the obstacles, manually
open the liftgate fully or close and 8 on the RKE transmitter or
If
latch the liftgate. The liftgate will l on the liftgate is pressed while
resume normal power operation. in manual operation mode, the
The vehicle has pinch sensors taillamps will flash three times, but
located on the side edges of the the liftgate will not move.
liftgate. If an object is caught It is not recommended to drive with
between the liftgate and the body of To change the liftgate to manual the liftgate open. However, if the
the vehicle and presses against a operation, press OFF on the power vehicle must be driven with the
sensor, the liftgate will reverse liftgate switch. A message displays liftgate open, the liftgate should be
direction and open fully. The liftgate on the DIC indicating manual set to manual operation.
will remain open until it is activated operation mode. See Door Ajar
again or closed manually. Do not Messages on page 5‑32.
force the liftgate open or closed
during a power cycle. With the liftgate in manual mode
and all of the doors unlocked, the
liftgate can be manually opened and
closed.
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Vehicle Security The security light flashes. horn chirps and the lights flash.
When the door is closed, the If the key is not placed in the
This vehicle has theft-deterrent ignition and turned to START or the
security light stops flashing and
features; however, they do not make door is not unlocked by pressing Q
stays on solid for approximately
the vehicle impossible to steal. during the 10-second pre-alarm, the
30 seconds. The content
theft-deterrent alarm is not alarm goes off. The headlamps flash
Vehicle Alarm System armed until the security light and the horn sounds for about
On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm goes off. 30 seconds, then turns off to save
system, to activate the system: the battery power.
If the delayed locking feature is
active, the alarm is not activated The vehicle can be started with the
. Press Q on the Remote Keyless
until all doors are closed and the correct ignition key if the alarm has
Entry (RKE) transmitter or the been set off.
power door lock switch when security light goes off.
any door is open. . Press Q when the driver door is To avoid setting off the alarm by
closed. The security light comes accident:
on solid for approximately . Lock the vehicle with the door
30 seconds and then goes off. key after the doors are closed.
The content theft-deterrent alarm . Unlock the door with the RKE
is not armed until the security transmitter. Unlocking a door any
light goes off. other way sets off the alarm if
The theft-deterrent system will not the system has been armed.
activate if the doors are locked with
the vehicle's key or the manual Press K or place the key in the
door lock. ignition and turn it to START to turn
off the alarm.
If a locked door is opened without
using the RKE transmitter, a
10-second pre-alarm occurs. The
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service the PASS-Key III+ to have a To program the new additional key: The SERVICE THEFT
new key made. In an emergency, DETERRENT SYSTEM message
contact Roadside Assistance. See 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 displays on the Driver Information
Roadside Assistance Program stamped on it. Center (DIC) when there is a
(Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside 2. Insert the already programmed problem with the theft-deterrent
Assistance Program (U.S. and key in the ignition and start the system. See Security Messages on
Canada) on page 13‑11. engine. If the engine does not page 5‑38 for additional information.
It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ start, see your dealer for service. Do not leave the key or device that
decoder to learn the transponder 3. After the engine has started, turn disarms or deactivates the
value of a new or replacement key. the key to LOCK/OFF, and theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Up to 10 keys may be programmed remove the key.
to the vehicle. The following
procedure is for programming 4. Insert the key to be programmed
additional keys only. If all currently and turn it to the ON/RUN
programmed keys are lost or do not position within five seconds of
operate, you must see your dealer the original key being turned to
or a locksmith who can service the LOCK/OFF position.
PASS-Key III+ to have keys made The security light turns off once
and programmed to the system. the key has been programmed.
See your dealer or a locksmith who 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 if additional
can service PASS-Key III+ to get a keys are to be programmed.
new key blank that is cut exactly as If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or
the ignition key that operates the damaged, see your dealer or a
system. locksmith to have a new key made.
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Convex Mirrors
{ WARNING
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or Uplevel Model
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes. Base Model To adjust the mirrors:
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select a
The passenger side mirror is convex mirror.
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
1. Press o or p to select a mirror. 2. Press the control pad to adjust
curved so more can be seen from 2. Press the control pad to adjust the mirror.
the driver seat. the mirror.
3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect
3. Return the switch to the center the mirror.
to deselect the mirror.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If the vehicle has the SBZA system,
see Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
on page 9‑32.
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Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out 1 (Rear Window Defogger):
to the driving position. Press to heat the mirrors.
2. Press (2) to fold the mirrors in to See “Rear Window Defogger” under
the folded position. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑4.
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Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is vehicle. Check the blind spot
Mirror a long distance away, the image mirror for a vehicle in the blind
in the main mirror is small and zone. Then, glance over your
near the inboard edge of the shoulder to double check before
mirror. moving slowly into the
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the adjacent lane.
image in the main mirror gets
larger and moves outboard. Park Tilt Mirrors
3. As the vehicle enters the blind If the vehicle has the memory
zone, the image transitions from package, the outside mirrors have a
the main mirror to the blind spot park tilt feature. This feature tilts the
mirror. outside mirrors to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in
4. When the vehicle is in the blind R (Reverse). This allows the driver
zone, the image only appears in to view the curb for parallel parking.
the blind spot mirror.
The passenger and/or driver mirror
Using the Outside Mirror with returns to its original position when
the Blind Spot Mirror the vehicle is shifted out of
1. Set the main mirror so that the R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned
side of the vehicle can just be off or to OFF/LOCK.
seen and the blind spot mirror This feature can be turned on or off
has an unobstructed view. through the Driver Information
2. When checking for traffic or Center (DIC). See Vehicle
before changing a lane, look at Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
the main driver/passenger side on page 5‑41 for more information.
Actual Mirror View mirror to observe traffic in the
adjacent lane, behind your
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Express-open/Express-close:
From the closed position, press and
release the rear of the switch to
express-open the sunroof. Press
and release the front of the switch to
express-close the sunroof.
Manual Sunshade
The sunshades must be opened
and closed manually. To open the Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunshade, press the button on the sunroof seal or in the track. This
sunshade handle to release it and could cause an issue with sunroof
guide it back. To close the operation or noise. It could also plug
Vent: From the closed position, sunshade, pull the sunshade the water drainage system.
press and hold the front of the forward until it latches. Periodically open the sunroof and
switch to vent the sunroof. Press remove any obstacles or loose
and hold the rear of the switch to debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
close the sunroof. roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
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Head Restraints
Front Seats
{ WARNING
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,
adjusted properly. top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side
height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint, and pull up or
head. This position reduces the push the head restraint down, and
The vehicle's front seats have
chance of a neck injury in a crash. release the button. Pull and push on
adjustable head restraints in the
the head restraint after the button is
outboard seating positions.
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To adjust the head restraint forward,
grasp the head restraint and pull
forward until the desired locking
position is reached.
To adjust the head restraint
rearward, press the button located
on the side of the head restraint,
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and push the head restraint Front Seats 2. Driver Seat Height Adjustment
rearward until the desired locking Lever
position is reached. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is Seat Adjustment 3. Seatback Lever
released to make sure that it is To adjust a manual seat:
locked in place. { WARNING 1. Lift the handle (1) under the seat
The front seat outboard head to unlock it.
You can lose control of the
restraints are not designed to be vehicle if you try to adjust a driver 2. Slide the seat to the desired
removed. position, and then release the
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Rear Seats Adjust the driver seat only when handle (1).
the vehicle is not moving. 3. Try to move the seat back and
The vehicle's second-row seats
have head restraints in the outboard forth to be sure it is locked in
seating positions that cannot be place.
adjusted. Move the lever (2) up or down to
The vehicle's third-row seats have raise or lower the seat.
headrests in the outboard seating Use the lever (3) to adjust the
positions that cannot be adjusted. seatback. See Reclining Seatbacks
The second-row head restraints and on page 3‑5.
third-row headrests are not
designed to be removed.
{ WARNING
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you Do not have a seatback reclined if
could go into it, receiving neck or the vehicle is moving.
If available, press and hold the front other injuries.
or rear of control to increase or
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
The lap belt could go up over
decrease lumbar support. Release your abdomen. The belt forces
the control when the seatback would be there, not at your pelvic { WARNING
reaches the desired level of lumbar bones. This could cause serious
support. If either seatback is not locked, it
internal injuries.
could move forward in a sudden
For proper protection when the stop or crash. That could cause
vehicle is in motion, have the injury to the person sitting there.
seatback upright. Then sit well Always push and pull on the
back in the seat and wear the seatbacks to be sure they are
safety belt properly. locked.
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2. Press and hold “1” until This feature is turned on or off using S (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press
two beeps sound. the vehicle personalization menu. to activate the recall. The vehicle
3. Repeat for a second driver See Vehicle Personalization (With must be in P (Park).
position using “2.” DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41.
If this feature is programmed on in
To recall, press and release “1” or To stop recall movement, press one the vehicle personalization menu,
“2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). of the power seat controls, memory automatic seat movement occurs
A single beep will sound. The seat buttons, or the power mirror buttons. when the ignition key is removed.
and outside mirrors will move to the If something has blocked the driver A single beep sounds. The driver
position previously stored for the seat while recalling a memory seat moves back approximately
identified driver. position, the recall may stop. 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back
Remove the obstruction; then press
Memory Remote Recall farther, press S again until the seat
and hold the appropriate manual
is all the way back.
The memory feature can recall the control for the memory item that is
driver seat and outside mirrors to not recalling for two seconds. Try If something has blocked the driver
stored positions when entering the recalling the memory position again seat while recalling the exit position,
vehicle. by pressing the appropriate memory the recall may stop. Remove the
button. If the memory position is still obstruction; then press and hold the
To activate, unlock the driver door
not recalling, see your dealer for power seat control rearward for
with the Remote Keyless
service. two seconds. Try recalling the exit
Entry (RKE) transmitter. The driver
position again. If the exit position is
seat and outside mirrors will move Easy Exit Driver Seat still not recalling, see your dealer for
to the memory position associated
This feature can move the seat service.
with the transmitter used to unlock
the vehicle. rearward to allow extra room to exit See Vehicle Personalization (With
the vehicle. DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41.
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{ WARNING
Using the third row seating
position while the second row is
folded, or folded and tumbled,
could cause injury in a sudden
stop or crash. Be sure to return
the seat to the passenger seating
position. Push and pull on the
seat to make sure it is locked into To access the third row:
place. 1. Remove objects on the floor in
1. Seat Adjustment Handle front of or on the second row
2. Reclining Seatback Strap Notice: Folding a rear seat with seat, or in the seat tracks on the
the safety belts still fastened may floor.
3. Sliding Seat Lever
cause damage to the seat or the 2. Move the front center console
safety belts. Always unbuckle the armrest completely forward. See
safety belts and return them to Center Console Storage on
their normal stowed position page 4‑2.
before folding a rear seat.
3. Place the folding armrests in the
upright position.
4. Make sure that the safety belt is
unfastened and in the stowed
position.
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5. Pull the sliding seat lever (3) 5. Push and pull on the seatback 3. Pull forward on the reclining
forward. The seatback will tilt and seat cushion to make sure seatback strap (2).
forward, and the seat will begin they are locked in place. The head restraint will fold down
sliding forward. Continue to push 6. Check that the safety belt is not automatically.
forward on the seatback until the under the seat cushion.
entire seat moves all the way To return the seatback to the
forward and the seat cushion is Reclining the Seatbacks seating position, lift the seatback
folded. and push it rearward until it locks
To recline the seatback: into place. Push and pull on the
Returning the Seat to the 1. Leaning rearward in the seat, seatback to make sure it is locked.
Seating Position pull the reclining seatback Pull up on the head restraint to
To return the second row seat to its strap (2). return it to the upright, locked
normal seating position: position.
2. Move the seatback to the
1. Remove objects on the floor desired position, and then Adjusting the Seats
behind the second row seat or in release the strap (2) to lock the
seatback in place. To adjust the second row seats, pull
the seat tracks on the floor. outward on the seat adjustment
2. Slide the seat rearward by 3. Push and pull on the seatback to handle (1). Slide the seat forward or
pushing on the seatback until make sure it is locked. rearward to the desired position.
the seat is locked into place. Release the handle (1), and push
Folding the Seatback
and pull on the seat to make sure it
3. Continue pushing the seatback To fold the second row seatbacks: is locked.
rearward until the seatback is
locked into place. 1. Remove anything on or under
the seat.
4. Push down on the rear of the
seat cushion until it is locked in 2. Place the armrest in the upright
place. position, and unfasten the
safety belt.
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Returning the Seat to the 3. Push and pull on the seatback to Removing the Third Row Seats
Seating Position make sure it is locked in place.
To remove a third row seat:
To return the seatback to the
seating position: { WARNING 1. Remove the cargo management
system, if available and
1. From the rear of the vehicle, A safety belt that is improperly installed. See Cargo
raise the seatback to the upright routed, not properly attached, Management System on
position using the pullstrap on or twisted will not provide the page 4‑3.
the back of the third row seat, protection needed in a crash. The 2. Remove anything on or under
or lift the seatback and push it person wearing the belt could be the seat.
into place from inside the seriously injured. After raising the
vehicle. Notice: Folding a rear seat with
rear seatback, always check to be the safety belts still fastened may
2. The headrest must be locked sure that the safety belts are cause damage to the seat or the
into place before sitting in properly routed and attached, and safety belts. Always unbuckle the
the seat. are not twisted. safety belts and return them to
their normal stowed position
{ WARNING 4. Reconnect the center safety belt before folding a rear seat.
mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do 3. Fold the seatback down. See
If either seatback is not locked, it
not let it twist. “Folding the Seatback” earlier in
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause 5. Pull on the safety belt to be sure this section.
injury to the person sitting there. the mini-latch is secure. 4. Remove the rear bolts on the
Always push and pull on the floor on each side of the seat.
seatbacks to be sure they are 5. Remove the seat by tilting it
locked. slightly upward, and then pulling
it out of the rear of the vehicle in
one motion.
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6. Replace the bolts in the floor 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to Safety Belts
holes for storage. 55 Y (41 lb ft). Pull up on the
seat to make sure it is locked in This section of the manual
Installing the Third Row Seats place. describes how to use safety belts
To reinstall a third row seat: properly. It also describes some
4. Raise the seatback to its upright
things not to do with safety belts.
1. Before installing the seat the position. Push and pull on the
seatback must be folded seatback to make sure it is
forward. See “Folding the locked into place. { WARNING
Seatback” earlier in this section. 5. Push the headrest up into Do not let anyone ride where a
The seats must be placed in the position. Push and pull on the safety belt cannot be worn
proper locations to attach headrest to make sure it is properly. In a crash, if you or your
correctly. The wider seat must locked into place. passenger(s) are not wearing
be installed on the driver side 6. Reconnect the center safety belt safety belts, injuries can be much
and the narrower seat on the mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do worse than if you are wearing
passenger side. Remove the not let it twist. safety belts. You can be seriously
bolts from the holes in the floor injured or killed by hitting things
before installing the seats.
inside the vehicle harder or by
2. Place the seat on the vehicle being ejected from the vehicle. In
floor so that the front seat hooks addition, anyone who is not
are on the vehicle bars. buckled up can strike other
passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear seating
position with a detachable safety
belt and the safety belt is not
attached, see “Returning the Seat to
the Seating Position” under Third
Row Seats on page 3‑11 for
instruction on reconnecting the
safety belt to the mini-buckle.
The following instructions explain 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull 3. Push the latch plate into the
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt the belt across you. Do not let it buckle until it clicks.
properly. get twisted. 4. Pull up on the latch plate to
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is The lap-shoulder belt may lock if make sure it is secure. If the belt
adjustable, so you can sit up you pull the belt across you very is not long enough, see Safety
straight. To see how, see “Seats” quickly. If this happens, let the Belt Extender on page 3‑21.
in the Index. belt go back slightly to unlock it. Position the release button on
Then pull the belt across you the buckle so that the safety belt
more slowly. could be quickly unbuckled if
If the shoulder portion of a necessary.
passenger belt is pulled out all 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt
the way, the child restraint height adjuster, move it to the
locking feature may be engaged. height that is right for you. See
If this happens, let the belt go “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”
back all the way and start again.
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{ WARNING
A safety belt that is not properly
worn may not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. The shoulder
belt should go over the shoulder
and across the chest. These parts
of the body are best able to take
belt restraining forces.
2. Place the guide over the belt 3. Be sure that the belt is not
and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The
belt into the slots of the guide. elastic cord must be under the
belt and the guide on top.
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Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely
Safety belts work for everyone, that the fetus will not be hurt in a
including pregnant women. Like all crash. For pregnant women, as for
occupants, they are more likely to anyone, the key to making safety
be seriously injured if they do not belts effective is wearing them
wear safety belts. properly.
If the vehicle has a front center Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger
airbag, it is in the inboard side of the Side Similar Side Similar
driver seatback. The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver,
passenger seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and
impact airbags are in the side of the second and third row outboard
seatbacks closest to the door. passengers are in the ceiling above
the side windows.
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In addition, the vehicle has sensing system predicts that the airbag causing the bag to break out
dual-stage frontal airbags. vehicle is about to roll over on its of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,
Dual-stage airbags adjust the side. The roof-rail airbags are also and related hardware are all part of
restraint according to crash severity. intended to inflate in a severe frontal the airbag module.
The vehicle has electronic frontal impact. For airbag locations, see Where Are
sensors, which help the sensing The front center airbag, if equipped, the Airbags? on page 3‑25.
system distinguish between a is not intended to inflate in frontal
moderate frontal impact and a more
severe frontal impact. For moderate
impacts, near frontal impacts, How Does an Airbag
or rear impacts. Seat-mounted side
frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags impact airbags are not intended to
Restrain?
inflate at a level less than full inflate in frontal impacts, near frontal In moderate to severe frontal or
deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, rollovers, rear impacts, near frontal collisions, even belted
impacts, full deployment occurs. or on the non-struck side of a occupants can contact the steering
The front center airbag, if equipped, vehicle in a side impact. Roof-rail wheel or the instrument panel. In
seat-mounted side impact airbags, airbags are not intended to inflate in moderate to severe side collisions,
and roof-rail airbags are intended to rear impacts. even belted occupants can contact
inflate in moderate to severe side the inside of the vehicle.
In any particular crash, no one can
crashes depending on the location say whether an airbag should have Airbags supplement the protection
of the impact. A seat-mounted side inflated simply because of the provided by safety belts by
impact airbag is intended to inflate vehicle damage or the repair costs. distributing the force of the impact
on the side of the vehicle that is more evenly over the
struck. The front center airbag,
if equipped, and both roof-rail What Makes an Airbag occupant's body.
airbags are intended to inflate when Inflate? Rollover capable roof-rail airbags
either side of the vehicle is struck. are also designed to help contain
In a deployment event, the sensing the head and chest of occupants in
In addition, the roof-rail airbags and system sends an electrical signal
the front center airbag, if equipped, the outboard seating positions in the
triggering a release of gas from the first, second, and third rows. The
are intended to inflate when the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
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rollover capable roof-rail airbags are several minutes. For location of the
designed to help reduce the risk of airbags, see Where Are the WARNING (Continued)
full or partial ejection in rollover Airbags? on page 3‑25.
events, although no system can airbag inflates, then get fresh air
The parts of the airbag that come by opening a window or a door.
prevent all such ejections. into contact with you may be warm, If you experience breathing
But airbags would not help in many but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag
types of collisions, primarily be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek
because the occupant's motion is from the vents in the deflated medical attention.
not toward those airbags. See When airbags. Airbag inflation does not
Should an Airbag Inflate? on prevent the driver from seeing out of
page 3‑27 for more information. the windshield or being able to steer The vehicle has a feature that may
the vehicle, nor does it prevent automatically unlock the doors, turn
Airbags should never be regarded
people from leaving the vehicle. on the interior lamps and hazard
as anything more than a supplement
warning flashers, and shut off the
to safety belts.
{ WARNING fuel system after the airbags inflate.
You can lock the doors, and turn off
What Will You See after When an airbag inflates, there the interior lamps and hazard
an Airbag Inflates? may be dust in the air. This dust warning flashers by using the
could cause breathing problems controls for those features.
After the frontal airbags and
seat-mounted side impact airbags for people with a history of
inflate, they quickly deflate, so asthma or other breathing trouble. { WARNING
quickly that some people may not To avoid this, everyone in the
even realize an airbag inflated. The vehicle should get out as soon as A crash severe enough to inflate
front center airbag, if equipped, and it is safe to do so. If you have the airbags may have also
the roof-rail airbags may still be at breathing problems but cannot damaged important functions in
least partially inflated for some time get out of the vehicle after an the vehicle, such as the fuel
after they inflate. Some components (Continued)
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of the airbag module may be hot for
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5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material
restraint and restarting the Adult-Size Occupant from the seat, such as blankets,
vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat
turn the vehicle off. Then slightly heaters, seat massagers,
recline the vehicle seatback and laptops, or other electronic
adjust the seat cushion, devices.
if adjustable, to make sure that 3. Place the seatback in the fully
the vehicle seatback is not upright position.
pushing the child restraint into
the seat cushion. 4. Have the person sit upright in
the seat, centered on the seat
Also make sure the child cushion, with legs comfortably
restraint is not trapped under the extended.
vehicle head restraint. If this
happens, adjust the head 5. Restart the vehicle and have the
restraint. See Head Restraints person remain in this position for
on page 3‑2. two to three minutes after the on
If a person of adult-size is sitting in
indicator is lit.
6. Restart the vehicle. the front outboard passenger seat,
but the off indicator is lit, it could be Additional Factors Affecting
The passenger sensing system
because that person is not sitting System Operation
may or may not turn off the
properly in the seat. Use the
airbag for a child in a child Safety belts help keep the
following steps to allow the system
restraint depending upon the passenger in position on the seat
to detect that person and enable the
child’s seating posture and body during vehicle maneuvers and
front outboard passenger frontal
build. It is better to secure the braking, which helps the passenger
airbag:
child restraint in a rear seat. sensing system maintain the
1. Turn the vehicle off. passenger airbag status. See
“Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints”
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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See
The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash your dealer for service.
regularly scheduled maintenance or
If the airbag readiness light stays on
replacement. Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
{ WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes
Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag
page 5‑15. systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have
A damaged airbag system may the vehicle serviced right away. See
Notice: If an airbag covering is Airbag Readiness Light on
damaged, opened, or broken, the not work properly and may not
page 5‑15.
airbag may not work properly. Do protect you and your
not open or break the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
coverings. If there are any in serious injury or even death. To
opened or broken airbag covers, help make sure the airbag
have the airbag covering and/or systems are working properly
airbag module replaced. For the after a crash, have them
location of the airbags, see inspected and any necessary
Where Are the Airbags? on replacements made as soon as
page 3‑25. See your dealer for possible.
service.
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{ WARNING { WARNING
Never allow a child to wear the
Never allow more than one child
safety belt with the shoulder belt
to wear the same safety belt. The
behind their back. A child can be
safety belt cannot properly spread
seriously injured by not wearing
the impact forces. In a crash, they
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
can be crushed together and
crash, the child would not be
seriously injured. A safety belt
restrained by the shoulder belt.
must be used by only one person
The child could move too far
at a time.
forward increasing the chance of
head and neck injury. The child
might also slide under the lap
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{ WARNING { WARNING
Never hold an infant or a child
Children can be seriously injured while riding in a vehicle. Due to
or strangled if a shoulder belt is crash forces, an infant or a child
wrapped around their neck and will become so heavy it is not
the safety belt continues to possible to hold it during a crash.
tighten. Never leave children For example, in a crash at only
unattended in a vehicle and never 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
allow children to play with the infant will suddenly become a
safety belts. 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
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locate the nearest child safety seat We recommend that children and
inspection station. For CPST child restraints be secured in a rear WARNING (Continued)
availability in Canada, check with seat, including: an infant or a child
Transport Canada or the Provincial riding in a rear-facing child restraint; rear-facing child restraint would
Ministry of Transportation office. a child riding in a forward-facing be very close to the inflating
child seat; an older child riding in a airbag. A child in a forward-facing
Securing the Child within the booster seat; and children, who are child restraint can be seriously
Child Restraint large enough, using safety belts. injured or killed if the right front
passenger airbag inflates and the
The vehicle may be equipped with a
{ WARNING front center airbag in the inboard
passenger seat is in a forward
position.
A child can be seriously injured or side of the driver seat. Even with a
front center airbag, a child restraint Even if the passenger sensing
killed in a crash if the child is not
can be installed in any second row system has turned off the right
properly secured in the child
seating position. front passenger frontal airbag, no
restraint. Secure the child
Never put a rear-facing child seat in system is fail-safe. No one can
properly following the instructions
the front. This is because the risk to guarantee that an airbag will not
that came with that child restraint.
the rear-facing child is so great if the deploy under some unusual
airbag deploys. circumstance, even though it is
Where to Put the turned off. Secure rear-facing
Restraint { WARNING child restraints in a rear seat,
even if the front passenger frontal
According to accident statistics, A child in a rear-facing child airbag is off.
children and infants are safer when restraint can be seriously injured
properly restrained in a child It is also better to secure a
or killed if the right front forward-facing child restraint in a
restraint system or infant restraint passenger airbag inflates. This is
system secured in a rear seating rear seat. If a forward-facing child
because the back of the
position. (Continued)
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WARNING (Continued)
better than others. Always make Lower Anchors and
sure the child restraint is properly
secured.
Tethers for Children
restraint must be secured in the (LATCH System)
right front seat, always move the Depending on where you place the
front passenger seat as far back child restraint and the size of the The LATCH system secures a child
as it will go. child restraint, you may not be able restraint during driving or in a crash.
to access adjacent safety belt LATCH attachments on the child
See Passenger Sensing System assemblies or LATCH anchors for restraint are used to attach the child
on page 3‑30 for additional additional passengers or child restraint to the anchors in the
information. restraints. Adjacent seating vehicle. This system is designed to
If a child restraint is installed in a positions should not be used if the make installation of a child restraint
child restraint prevents access to or easier.
second row center seat, move the
interferes with the routing of the Make sure that a LATCH-compatible
second row seat to the rearward
safety belt. child restraint is properly installed
position, whenever possible, to
minimize contact with the front Wherever a child restraint is using the anchors, or use the
center airbag, if equipped. installed, be sure to secure the child vehicle's safety belts to secure the
restraint properly. restraint, following the instructions
that came with that restraint, and
When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured
also the instructions in this manual.
rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a
When installing a child restraint with
instructions that came with the child collision or sudden stop and injure
a top tether, you must also use
restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle. Be sure to
either the lower anchors or the
compatible with this vehicle. properly secure any child restraint in
safety belts to properly secure the
the vehicle — even when no child is
Child restraints and booster seats child restraint. A child restraint must
in it.
vary considerably in size, and some never be attached using only the top
may fit in certain seating positions tether and anchor.
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In order to use the LATCH system in Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor
your vehicle, you need a child
restraint that has LATCH
attachments. The child restraint
manufacturer will provide you with
instructions on how to use the child
restraint and its attachments. The
following explains how to attach a
child restraint with these
attachments in your vehicle.
Not all vehicle seating positions or
child restraints have lower anchors
and attachments or top tether
anchors and attachments.
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of
built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint to the vehicle.
lower anchors for each LATCH A top tether anchor is built into the
seating position that will vehicle. The top tether
accommodate a child restraint with attachment (2) on the child restraint
lower attachments (2). connects to the top tether anchor in
the vehicle in order to reduce the
forward movement and rotation of
the child restraint during driving or in
a crash.
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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 with top
tethers are designed for use with or
without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached. In
Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be Second Row — 60/40 Bench
attached. Be sure to read and follow I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating
the instructions for your child positions with top tether anchors.
Second Row — Bucket
restraint.
I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating H (Lower Anchor): Seating
positions with top tether anchors. positions with two lower anchors.
H (Lower Anchor): Seating
positions with two lower anchors.
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Third Row
I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating
positions with top tether anchors.
Third Row
The third row has one top tether
anchor at the bottom rear of the
center seatback. This anchor should
be used for the center seating
Second Row — Bucket Shown, position only. Never install two top
To assist in locating the lower Bench Similar tethers using the same top tether
anchors, each second row anchor The top tether anchors are at the anchor.
position has a label, near the crease bottom rear of the seatback for each Do not secure a child restraint in a
between the seatback and the seat seating position in the second row. position without a top tether anchor
cushion. if a national or local law requires
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The vehicle may be equipped with a does not have lower 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower
front center airbag in the inboard attachments or the desired attachments on the child
side of the driver seat. Even with a seating position does not have restraint to the lower
front center airbag, a child restraint lower anchors, secure the child anchors.
can be installed in any second row restraint with the top tether and If necessary, adjust the
seating position. If a child restraint is the safety belts. Refer to your angle of the second row
installed in a second row center child restraint manufacturer seatback to achieve a tight
seat, move the second row seat to instructions and the instructions installation. Make sure the
the rearward position, whenever in this manual. second row bench
possible, to minimize contact with 1.1. Find the lower anchors for seatbacks are aligned at
the front center airbag. the desired seating the same angle.
If you need to secure more than one position. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer
child restraint in the rear seat, see 1.2. To access the lower recommends that the top tether
Where to Put the Restraint on anchors in the second row, be attached, attach and tighten
page 3‑43. it may help to recline the the top tether to the top tether
This system is designed to make seatback. anchor, if the vehicle has one.
installation of child restraints easier. Third row seatbacks must Refer to the child restraint
When using lower anchors, do not be upright before placing instructions and the following
use the vehicle's safety belts. the child restraint on steps:
Instead, use the vehicle's anchors the seat. 2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
and child restraint attachments to
secure the restraints. Some 1.3. Put the child restraint on
restraints also use another vehicle the seat.
anchor to secure a top tether.
1. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
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2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are using If the position you are using
the top tether according to does not have a headrest does not have a headrest
your child restraint or head restraint and you or head restraint and you
instructions and the are using a single tether, are using a dual tether,
following instructions: route the tether over the route the tether over the
seatback. seatback.
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The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints
is a safer place to secure a restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag
forward-facing child restraint. See or killed if the right front is off. If you secure a
Where to Put the Restraint on passenger airbag inflates. This is forward-facing child restraint in
page 3‑43. because the back of the the right front seat, always move
rear-facing child restraint would the front passenger seat as far
In addition, the vehicle has a be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to
passenger sensing system which is
airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a
designed to turn off the right front
child restraint can be seriously rear seat.
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. See Passenger injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System
Sensing System on page 3‑30 and passenger airbag inflates and the on page 3‑30 for additional
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator passenger seat is in a forward information.
on page 5‑15 for more information, position.
including important safety Even if the passenger sensing
information. system has turned off the right
Never put a rear-facing child seat in front passenger frontal airbag, no
the front. This is because the risk to system is fail-safe. No one can
the rear-facing child is so great, guarantee that an airbag will not
if the airbag deploys. deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though it is
turned off.
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If the child restraint has the LATCH Do not secure a child seat in a You will be using the lap-shoulder
system, see Lower Anchors and position without a top tether anchor belt to secure the child restraint in
Tethers for Children (LATCH if a national or local law requires this position. Follow the instructions
System) on page 3‑44 for how and that the top tether be anchored, or if that came with the child restraint.
where to install the child restraint the instructions that come with the 1. Move the seat as far back as it
using LATCH. If a child restraint is child restraint say that the top strap will go before securing the
secured using a safety belt and it must be anchored. forward-facing child restraint.
uses a top tether, see Lower In Canada, the law requires that
Anchors and Tethers for Children When the passenger sensing
forward-facing child restraints have system has turned off the right
(LATCH System) on page 3‑44 for a top tether, and that the tether be
top tether anchor locations. front passenger frontal airbag,
attached. the off indicator on the
passenger airbag status
indicator should light and stay lit
when the vehicle is started. See
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 5‑15.
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4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the
Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is
the buckle so that the safety belt set, the belt can be tightened but
could be quickly unbuckled if not pulled out of the retractor.
necessary.
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Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbags are off, the off
retractor to make sure the indicator in the passenger airbag
retractor is locked. If the status indicator will come on and
retractor is not locked repeat stay on when the vehicle is started.
Steps 5 and 6. If a child restraint has been installed
7. Before placing a child in the and the on indicator is lit, see “If the
child restraint, make sure it is On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
securely held in place. To check, Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
grasp the child restraint at the System on page 3‑30 for more
safety belt path and attempt to information.
move it side to side and back To remove the child restraint,
and forth. When the child unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
6. To tighten the belt, push down restraint is properly installed, let it return to the stowed position.
on the child restraint, pull the there should be no more than
shoulder portion of the belt to 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
tighten the lap portion of the belt,
and feed the shoulder belt back
into the retractor. When installing
a forward-facing child restraint, it
may be helpful to use your knee
to push down on the child
restraint as you tighten the belt.
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2 NOTES
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Storage 4-1
4-2 Storage
Storage 4-3
4-4 Storage
Storage 4-5
Notice: Loading cargo on the To prevent damage or loss of cargo If driving for a long distance, on
roof rack that weighs more than when driving, check to make sure rough roads, or at high speeds,
91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the crossrails and cargo are securely occasionally stop the vehicle to
rear or sides of the vehicle may fastened. Loading cargo on the roof make sure the cargo remains in its
damage the vehicle. Load cargo rack will make the vehicle’s center place. Do not exceed the maximum
so that it rests evenly between of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, vehicle capacity when loading the
the crossrails, making sure to sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden vehicle.
fasten cargo securely. braking, or abrupt maneuvers; See Vehicle Load Limits on
otherwise it may result in loss of page 9‑9.
control.
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4-6 Storage
2 NOTES
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To select preset or favorite radio 2. Press and release w or c /x For vehicles with OnStar® systems.
stations: to go back to the previous See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.
. Press and release w or c /x folder list. c /x (End): Press to reject an
incoming call, or end a current call.
to go to the next or previous 3. Press and release w or c /x
radio station stored as a preset to scroll up or down the list SRCE (Source): Press to switch
or favorite. between the radio, CD, and for
. To select a folder, press equipped vehicles, front auxiliary,
To select tracks on a CD:
and hold w , or press ¨ and rear auxiliary.
Press and release w or c /x to when the folder is
highlighted.
¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next
go to the next or previous track. radio station while in AM, FM,
To select tracks on an iPod or USB . To go back further in the or SiriusXM®.
device: folder list, press and hold
c /x . Press ¨ to go to the next track or
1. Press and hold w or c /x chapter while sourced to the
while listening to a song until the b /g (Mute/Push to Talk): For CD slot.
contents of the current folder vehicles without Touchscreen, press
display on the radio display. to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder
Press again to turn the sound on. when navigating folders on an iPod
2. Press and release w or c /x For vehicles with OnStar® systems, or USB device.
to scroll up or down the list, then press and hold for longer than
press and hold , or press to play two seconds to interact with those + e or − e (Volume): Press to
the highlighted track. systems. increase or to decrease the volume.
Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
The windshield wiper/washer lever to the windshield, carefully loosen or
is located on the left side of the thaw them. Damaged wiper blades
steering column. should be replaced. See Wiper
Turn the band with the wiper symbol Blade Replacement on page 10‑24.
to control the windshield wipers. Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wipers. A circuit breaker stops them
until the motor cools.
Windshield Washer
J FRONT (Washer Fluid): Press
the button at the end of the lever, to
spray washer fluid on the
windshield. The wipers clear the
( (Heated Steering Wheel): For 8 (Mist): Use for a single wiping windshield and either stop or return
vehicles with a heated steering cycle. to the preset speed. The ignition key
wheel, press to turn it on or off. must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
A light on the button displays when ON/RUN for this to work. See
the feature is turned on. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Washer Fluid on page 10‑19.
Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band
The steering wheel takes about up for more frequent wipes or down
three minutes to start heating. for less frequent wipes.
To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current from tall buildings, utility wires,
the following procedure: location and variance zone manhole covers, or other industrial
number on the map. structures, if possible.
Compass Variance (Zone)
Procedure Zones 1 through 15 are If CAL should ever appear in the
available. DIC display, the compass should be
1. Do not set the compass zone
3. Press the set/reset button to calibrated.
when the vehicle is moving. Only
set it when the vehicle is in scroll through and select the If the DIC display does not show a
P (Park). appropriate variance zone. heading, for example, N for North,
4. Press the trip/fuel button until or the heading does not change
Press the vehicle information
the vehicle heading, for after making turns, there may be a
button until PRESS V TO strong magnetic field interfering with
CHANGE COMPASS ZONE example, N for North, is
displayed in the DIC. the compass. Such interference
displays. may be caused by a magnetic CB or
5. If calibration is necessary, cell phone antenna mount, a
calibrate the compass. See magnetic emergency light, magnetic
“Compass Calibration note pad holder, or any other
Procedure” following. magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle,
Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn
on the vehicle and calibrate the
The compass can be manually compass.
calibrated. Only calibrate the
compass in a magnetically clean
and safe location, such as an open
parking lot, where driving the
vehicle in circles is not a danger.
It is suggested to calibrate away
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To calibrate the compass, use the CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a . Press \ FWD.
following procedure: few seconds when the
calibration is complete. The DIC
. Turn f clockwise.
Compass Calibration Procedure display will then return to the 5. To decrease the time or date, do
1. Before calibrating the compass, previous menu. one of the following:
make sure the compass zone is
set to the variance zone in which Clock (Radio without . Press © SEEK.
the vehicle is located. See
“Compass Variance (Zone)
Touchscreen) . Press s REV.
Procedure” earlier in this To adjust the time and date: . Turn f counterclockwise.
section. 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ To change the time default setting
Do not operate any switches ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then from 12 hour to 24 hour or to
such as window, sunroof, press O to turn the radio on. change the date default setting from
climate controls, seats, etc. month/day/year to day/month/year:
during the calibration procedure. 2. Press G to display HR, MIN,
2. Press the vehicle information MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, 1. Press G and then the
month, day, and year). pushbutton located under the
button until PRESS V TO
3. Press the pushbutton located forward arrow that displays on
CALIBRATE COMPASS the radio screen until the time
displays. under any one of the labels to be
changed. 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and
3. Press the set/reset button to the date MM/DD (month and
start the compass calibration. 4. To increase the time or date, do day) and DD/MM (day and
one of the following: month) display.
4. The DIC will display
CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
. Press the pushbutton below 2. Press the pushbutton located
CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in the selected label. under the desired option.
tight circles at less than 8 km/h . Press ¨ SEEK.
(5 mph) to complete the
calibration. The DIC will display
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equipment when not in use and Power Outlet 120 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns
do not plug in equipment that Alternating Current on to show it is in use. The light
exceeds the maximum 20 ampere comes on when the ignition is in
rating. The vehicle may have a power ON/RUN and equipment requiring
outlet that can be used to plug in less than 150 watts is plugged into
Certain accessory plugs may not be electrical equipment that uses a
compatible with the accessory the outlet, and no system fault is
maximum limit of 150 watts. detected.
power outlet and could overload
vehicle and adapter fuses. If a The indicator light does not come on
problem is experienced, see your when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or
dealer. if the equipment is not fully seated
When adding electrical equipment, into the outlet.
be sure to follow the proper If equipment is connected using
installation instructions included with more than 150 watts or a system
the equipment. See Add-On fault is detected, a protection circuit
Electrical Equipment on page 9‑50. shuts off the power supply and the
Notice: Hanging heavy indicator light turns off. To reset the
equipment from the power outlet The power outlet is on the rear of circuit, unplug the item and plug it
can cause damage not covered the center console. back in or turn the Retained
by the vehicle warranty. The Accessory Power (RAP) off and
power outlets are designed for then back on. See Retained
accessory power plugs only, such Accessory Power (RAP) on
as cell phone charge cords. page 9‑18. The power restarts when
equipment using 150 watts or less is
plugged into the outlet and a system
fault is not detected.
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The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there
and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle
following are plugged in: Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning
lights work together to indicate a
. Equipment with high initial peak Indicators problem with the vehicle.
wattage such as:
compressor-driven refrigerators Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights
and electric power tools. signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while
before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges
. Other equipment requiring an to cause an expensive repair or
extremely stable power supply shows there may be a problem,
replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what
such as: warning lights and gauges could
microcomputer-controlled to do. Follow this manual's advice.
prevent injury. Waiting to do repairs can be costly
electric blankets, touch sensor
lamps, etc. Warning lights come on when there and even dangerous.
could be a problem with a vehicle
See High Voltage Devices and function. Some warning lights come
Wiring on page 10‑28. on briefly when the engine is started
to indicate they are working.
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Instrument Cluster
English
This gauge shows the engine
coolant temperature. If the gauge
Metric
pointer moves into the red area, it
means that the engine coolant has
overheated. If the vehicle has been
operated under normal driving
conditions, pull off the road, stop the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as
soon as possible.
See Engine Overheating on
page 10‑16 for more information.
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important safety information. The on or off symbol to let you know the
instrument panel has a passenger status of the front outboard { WARNING
airbag status indicator. passenger frontal airbag.
If the airbag readiness light ever
If the word ON or the on symbol is comes on and stays on, it means
lit on the passenger airbag status that something may be wrong
indicator, it means that the front with the airbag system. To help
outboard passenger frontal airbag is avoid injury to yourself or others,
allowed to inflate. have the vehicle serviced right
If the word OFF or the off symbol is away. See Airbag Readiness
United States lit on the passenger airbag status Light on page 5‑15 for more
indicator, it means that the information, including important
passenger sensing system has safety information.
turned off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
Charging System Light
indicator lights remain on, or if there
Canada and Mexico are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
When the vehicle is started, the passenger sensing system. See
passenger airbag status indicator your dealer for service.
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. If you use The charging system light comes on
remote start, if equipped, to start the briefly when the ignition is turned
vehicle, you may not see the system on, but the engine is not running, as
check. Then, after several more
seconds, the status indicator will
light either ON or OFF, or either the
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a check to show the light is working. Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by
It should go out when the engine is the system before any problem is
started.
Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light
If the light stays on, or comes on A computer system called OBD II can prevent more serious damage
while driving, there may be a (On-Board Diagnostics-Second to the vehicle. This system also
problem with the electrical charging Generation) monitors the operation assists the service technician in
system. Have it checked by your of the vehicle to ensure emissions correctly diagnosing any
dealer. Driving while this light is on are at acceptable levels, helping to malfunction.
could drain the battery. maintain a clean environment. The Notice: If the vehicle is
malfunction indicator lamp comes continually driven with this light
When this light comes on, the Driver on when the vehicle is placed in
Information Center (DIC) also on, the emission controls might
ON/RUN, as a check to show it is not work as well, the vehicle fuel
displays the SERVICE BATTERY working. If it does not, have the
CHARGING SYSTEM message. economy might not be as good,
vehicle serviced by your dealer. See and the engine might not run as
See Vehicle Messages on Ignition Positions on page 9‑14. smoothly. This could lead to
page 5‑31 for more information. costly repairs that might not be
If a short distance must be driven covered by the vehicle warranty.
with the light on, be sure to turn off Notice: Modifications made to the
all accessories, such as the radio engine, transmission, exhaust,
and air conditioner. intake, or fuel system of the
vehicle or the replacement of the
original tires with other than
If the malfunction indicator lamp those of the same Tire
comes on while the engine is Performance Criteria (TPC) can
running, this indicates that the OBD affect the vehicle's emission
II system has detected a problem controls and can cause this light
and diagnosis and service might be to come on.
required.
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Emissions Inspection and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning
Maintenance Programs while the engine is off. See your
dealer for assistance in verifying
Light
Depending on where you live, your proper operation of the The vehicle brake system consists
vehicle may be required to malfunction indicator lamp. of two hydraulic circuits. If one
participate in an emission control circuit is not working, the remaining
system inspection and maintenance . The OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics) system determines circuit can still work to stop the
program. For the inspection, the vehicle. For normal braking
emission system test equipment will that critical emission control
systems have not been performance, both circuits need to
likely connect to the vehicle's Data be working
Link Connector (DLC). completely diagnosed. The
vehicle would be considered not If the warning light comes on, there
ready for inspection. This can is a brake problem. Have the brake
happen if the 12-volt battery has system inspected right away.
recently been replaced or run
down. The diagnostic system is
designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems during
normal driving. This can take
The DLC is under the instrument several days of routine driving.
panel to the left of the steering If this has been done and the Metric English
wheel. See your dealer if assistance vehicle still does not pass the
is needed. inspection for lack of OBD II This light should come on briefly
The vehicle may not pass system readiness, your dealer when the ignition key is turned to
inspection if: can prepare the vehicle for ON/RUN. If it does not come on
inspection. then, have it fixed so it will be ready
. The malfunction indicator lamp is to warn if there is a problem.
on with the engine running, or if
the light does not come on when
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Security Light For information regarding this light Cruise Control Light
and the vehicle's security system,
see Vehicle Alarm System on
page 2‑12.
High-Beam On Light
The security light should come on This light comes on whenever the
briefly as the engine is started. If the cruise control is set.
system is working normally, the The light goes out when the cruise
indicator light turns off. If it does not control is turned off. See Cruise
come on, have the vehicle serviced Control on page 9‑29 for more
by your dealer. The high-beam on light comes on
information.
when the high-beam headlamps are
If the light stays on and the engine
in use.
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
system. Changer on page 6‑2 for more
information.
This light is also used to indicate the
status of the anti-theft alarm system
when the ignition is turned off. The
light will flash rapidly if the alarm
system is arming and one or more
of the monitored entry points is not
closed. The light will stay on if the
alarm is arming and all entry points
are closed.
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T (Vehicle Information): Press will alert you to change the oil on a SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
this button to display the oil life, schedule consistent with your If the vehicle has the Side Blind
park assist on vehicles with this driving conditions. Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this
feature, units, tire pressure readings When the remaining oil life is low, display allows the system to be
on vehicles with this feature, and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON turned on or off. Once in this
compass calibration and zone message will appear on the display. display, press the set/reset button to
setting on vehicles with this feature. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” select between ON or OFF. If you
3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button under Engine Oil Messages on choose ON, the system will be
to display the odometer, trip page 5‑34. You should change the turned on. If you choose OFF, the
odometers, fuel range, average oil as soon as you can. See Engine system will be turned off. When the
economy, timer, fuel used, and Oil on page 10‑7. In addition to the SBZA system is turned off, the DIC
average speed. engine oil life system monitoring the will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE
oil life, additional maintenance is ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as
Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance a reminder that the system has
Items Schedule in this manual. See been turned off. See Object
T (Vehicle Information): Press Maintenance Schedule on Detection System Messages on
this button to scroll through the page 11‑2 for more information. page 5‑36 and Side Blind Zone Alert
following menu items: Remember, you must reset the OIL (SBZA) on page 9‑32 for more
LIFE display yourself after each oil information.
OIL LIFE change. It will not reset itself. Also, PARK ASSIST
Press the vehicle information button be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE
until OIL LIFE REMAINING display accidentally at any time If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic
displays. This display shows an other than when the oil has just Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
estimate of the oil's remaining useful been changed. It cannot be reset press the vehicle information button
life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE accurately until the next oil change. until PARK ASSIST displays. This
REMAINING on the display, that To reset the engine oil life system, display allows the system to be
means 99% of the current oil life see Engine Oil Life System on turned on or off. Once in this
remains. The engine oil life system page 10‑9. display, press the set/reset button to
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select between ON or OFF. If you message as a reminder that the information button again until the
choose ON, the system will be system has been turned off. See DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa
turned on. If you choose OFF, the Object Detection System Messages (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
system will be turned off. The URPA on page 5‑36 and Rear Vision If a low tire pressure condition is
system automatically turns back on Camera (RVC) on page 9‑35. detected by the system while
after each vehicle start. When the driving, a message advising you to
URPA system is turned off and the UNITS
add air to a specific tire will appear
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the Press the vehicle information button in the display. See Tire Pressure on
DIC will display the PARK ASSIST until UNITS displays. This display page 10‑42 and Tire Messages on
OFF message as a reminder that allows you to select between metric page 5‑39 for more information.
the system has been turned off. See or English units of measurement.
Object Detection System Messages Once in this display, press the set/ If the tire pressure display shows
on page 5‑36 and Ultrasonic reset button to select between dashes instead of a value, there
Parking Assist on page 9‑31 for METRIC or ENGLISH units. All of may be a problem with your vehicle.
more information. the vehicle information will then be If this consistently occurs, see your
displayed in the unit of dealer for service.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT measurement selected. COMPASS ZONE SETTING
If the vehicle has the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) system, this FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES This display will be available if the
display allows the system to be On vehicles with the Tire Pressure vehicle has a compass. See
turned on or off. Once in this Monitor System (TPMS), the Compass on page 5‑5 for more
display, press the set/reset button to pressure for each tire can be viewed information.
select between ON or OFF. If you in the DIC. The tire pressure will be COMPASS RECALIBRATION
choose ON, the system will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or
turned on. If you choose OFF, the pounds per square inch (psi). Press This display will be available if the
system will be turned off. When the the vehicle information button until vehicle has a compass. See
RCTA system is turned off, the DIC the DIC displays FRONT Compass on page 5‑5 for more
will display the REAR CROSS TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## information.
TRAFFIC ALERT SYSTEM OFF RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle
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Blank Display time. Pressing the trip odometer again, and then the retroactive reset
This display shows no information. reset stem will also display the trip feature is activated, the display will
odometers. show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle
Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then
increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km
3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button zero separately by pressing the set/
(5.2 mi), etc.
to scroll through the following menu reset button or the trip odometer
items: reset stem while the desired trip If the retroactive reset feature is
odometer is displayed. activated after the vehicle is started,
ODOMETER but before it begins moving, the
The trip odometer has a feature
Press the trip/fuel button until called retroactive reset. This can be display will show the number of
ODOMETER displays. This display used to set the trip odometer to the kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven
shows the distance the vehicle has number of kilometers (miles) driven during the last ignition cycle.
been driven in either kilometers (km) since the ignition was last turned on. RANGE
or miles (mi). Pressing the trip This can be used if the trip
odometer reset stem will also odometer is not reset at the Press the trip/fuel button until
display the odometer. beginning of the trip. RANGE displays. This display
shows the approximate number of
To switch between English and To use the retroactive reset feature, remaining kilometers (km) or
metric measurements, see “UNITS” press and hold the set/reset button miles (mi) the vehicle can be driven
earlier in this section. for at least four seconds. The trip without refueling. The display will
TRIP A and TRIP B odometer will display the number of show LOW if the fuel level is low.
kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven
Press the trip/fuel button until since the ignition was last turned on The fuel range estimate is based on
TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This and the vehicle was moving. Once an average of the vehicle's fuel
display shows the current distance the vehicle begins moving, the trip economy over recent driving history
traveled in either kilometers (km) or odometer will accumulate mileage. and the amount of fuel remaining in
miles (mi) since the last reset for For example, if the vehicle was the fuel tank. This estimate will
each trip odometer. Both trip driven 8 km (5 mi) before it is started change if driving conditions change.
odometers can be used at the same For example, if driving in traffic and
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making frequent stops, this display estimate of the vehicle fuel 99 hours, 59 minutes and
may read one number, but if the economy under a given driving 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which
vehicle is driven on a freeway, the condition at a specific moment. For the display will return to zero.
number may change even though example, if the vehicle is To stop the timer, press the set/reset
the same amount of fuel is in the accelerating and achieving low fuel button briefly while TIMER is
fuel tank. This is because different efficiency this display will show displayed.
driving conditions produce different fewer bars, but if the vehicle is
fuel economies. Generally, freeway cruising on a flat freeway and To reset the timer to zero, press and
driving produces better fuel getting high fuel efficiency, the hold the set/reset button while
economy than city driving. Fuel display will show more bars. Fuel TIMER is displayed.
range cannot be reset. economy cannot be reset. FUEL USED
AVG (Average) ECONOMY TIMER Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL
Press the trip/fuel button until AVG Press the trip/fuel button until USED displays. This display shows
ECONOMY displays. This display TIMER displays. This display can be the number of liters (L) or
shows the approximate average used as a timer. gallons (gal) of fuel used since the
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) last reset of this menu item. To reset
To start the timer, press the set/ the fuel used information, press and
or miles per gallon (mpg). This reset button while TIMER is
number is calculated based on the hold the set/reset button while FUEL
displayed. The display will show the USED is displayed.
number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded amount of time that has passed
since the last time this menu item since the timer was last reset, not AVG (Average) SPEED
was reset. To reset AVG including time the ignition is off.
ECONOMY, press and hold the set/ Press the trip/fuel button until AVG
Time will continue to be counted as SPEED displays. This display
reset button. long as the ignition is on, even if shows the average speed of the
Fuel Economy another display is being shown on vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
the DIC. The timer will record up to or miles per hour (mph). This
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL
ECONOMY displays. The FUEL average is calculated based on the
ECONOMY display shows an various vehicle speeds recorded
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since the last reset of this value. To If your vehicle does not have DIC TRIP A or TRIP B
reset the value to zero, press and buttons, you can use the trip Press the trip odometer reset stem
hold the set/reset button. odometer reset stem to view the until TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This
following displays: odometer, trip display shows the current distance
Blank Display odometers, oil life, park assist menu traveled in either kilometers (km) or
This display shows no information. for vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear miles (mi) since the last reset for
Parking Assist (URPA) system, each trip odometer. Both trip
Driver Information Center units, and display language. odometers can be used at the
(DIC) (Without DIC If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you same time.
Buttons) can use the trip odometer reset Each trip odometer can be reset to
stem to view the following displays: zero separately by pressing and
If your vehicle does not have DIC odometer and trip odometers.
buttons, the information below holding the trip odometer reset stem
explains the operation of this Trip Odometer Reset Stem while the desired trip odometer is
system. Menu Items displayed.
The DIC has different displays The trip odometer has a feature
ODOMETER
which can be accessed by pressing called the retroactive reset. This can
Press the trip odometer reset stem be used to set the trip odometer to
the trip odometer reset stem located
until ODOMETER displays. This the number of kilometers (miles)
on the instrument panel cluster.
display shows the distance the driven since the ignition was last
Pressing the trip odometer reset
vehicle has been driven in either turned on. This can be used if the
stem will also turn off,
kilometers (km) or miles (mi). trip odometer is not reset at the
or acknowledge, DIC messages.
To switch between English and beginning of the trip.
The DIC displays trip and vehicle
metric measurements, see “UNITS” To use the retroactive reset feature,
system information, and warning
later in this section. press and hold the trip odometer
messages if a system problem is
detected. reset stem for at least four seconds.
The trip odometer will display the
number of kilometers (km) or
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miles (mi) driven since the ignition display, that means 99% of the To reset the engine oil life system,
was last turned on and the vehicle current oil life remains. The engine see Engine Oil Life System on
was moving. Once the vehicle oil life system will alert you to page 10‑9.
begins moving, the trip odometer change the oil on a schedule
will accumulate mileage. For consistent with your driving PARK ASSIST
example, if the vehicle was driven conditions. To access this display, the vehicle
8 km (5 mi) before it is started again, When the remaining oil life is low, must be in P (Park). If your vehicle
and then the retroactive reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
feature is activated, the display will message will appear on the display. Assist (URPA) system, press the trip
show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” odometer reset stem until PARK
begins moving, the display will then under Engine Oil Messages on ASSIST displays. This display
increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km page 5‑34. You should change the allows the system to be turned on or
(5.2 mi), etc. oil as soon as you can. See Engine off. Once in this display, press and
If the retroactive reset feature is Oil on page 10‑7. In addition to the hold the trip odometer reset stem to
activated after the vehicle is started, engine oil life system monitoring the select between ON or OFF. If you
but before it begins moving, the oil life, additional maintenance is choose ON, the system will be
display will show the number of recommended in the Maintenance turned on. If you choose OFF, the
kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven Schedule in this manual. See system will be turned off. The URPA
during the last ignition cycle. Maintenance Schedule on system automatically turns back on
page 11‑2 for more information. after each vehicle start. When the
OIL LIFE URPA system is turned off and the
Remember, you must reset the OIL vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the
To access this display, the vehicle LIFE display yourself after each oil
must be in P (Park). Press the trip DIC will display the PARK ASSIST
change. It will not reset itself. Also, OFF message as a reminder that
odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays. This display the system has been turned off. See
display accidentally at any time Object Detection System Messages
shows an estimate of the oil's other than when the oil has just
remaining useful life. If you see on page 5‑36 and Ultrasonic
been changed. It cannot be reset Parking Assist on page 9‑31 for
99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the accurately until the next oil change. more information.
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The following are the possible SERVICE BATTERY when you begin driving, the brake
messages that can be displayed CHARGING SYSTEM system needs service as soon as
and some information about them. possible. See your dealer.
On some vehicles, this message
displays if there is a problem with
Battery Voltage and the battery charging system. Under
Cruise Control Messages
Charging Messages certain conditions, the charging CRUISE SET TO XXX
system light may also turn on in the
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE instrument cluster. See Charging This message displays whenever
This message displays when the System Light on page 5‑16. Driving the cruise control is set. See Cruise
system detects that the battery with this problem could drain the Control on page 9‑29 for more
voltage is dropping below expected battery. Turn off all unnecessary information.
levels. The battery saver system accessories. Have the electrical
starts reducing certain features of system checked as soon as Door Ajar Messages
the vehicle that you may be able to possible. See your dealer.
notice. At the point that the features
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
are disabled, this message is Brake System Messages This message displays and a chime
displayed. It means that the vehicle sounds if the driver door is not fully
is trying to save the charge in the SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM closed and the vehicle is shifted out
battery. This message displays along with of P (Park). Stop and turn off the
Turn off all unnecessary the brake system warning light if vehicle, check the door for
accessories to allow the battery to there is a problem with the brake obstructions, and close the door
recharge. system. See Brake System Warning again. Check to see if the message
Light on page 5‑19. If this message still appears on the DIC.
The normal battery voltage range is appears, stop as soon as possible
11.5 to 15.5 volts. HOOD OPEN
and turn off the vehicle. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message On some models, this message
on the DIC display. If the message displays and a chime sounds if the
is still displayed or appears again hood is not fully closed. Stop and
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turn off the vehicle, check the hood PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System
for obstructions, and close the hood
again. Check to see if the message
This message displays and a chime Messages
sounds if the passenger door is not
still appears on the DIC. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air
fully closed and the vehicle is
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn Conditioning) OFF
off the vehicle, check the door for This message displays when the
This message displays and a chime obstructions, and close the door
sounds if the driver side rear door is engine coolant becomes hotter than
again. Check to see if the message the normal operating temperature.
not fully closed and the vehicle is still appears on the DIC.
shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn See Engine Coolant Temperature
off the vehicle, check the door for POWER LIFTGATE OFF Gauge on page 5‑13. To avoid
obstructions, and close the door added strain on a hot engine, the air
This message displays when the conditioning compressor
again. Check to see if the message
power liftgate has been turned off automatically turns off. When the
still appears on the DIC.
by pressing the power liftgate button coolant temperature returns to
LIFTGATE OPEN on the center console. normal, the air conditioning
This message displays and a chime RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN compressor turns back on. You can
sounds if the liftgate is open while continue to drive your vehicle.
This message displays and a chime
the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off If this message continues to appear,
sounds if the passenger side rear
the vehicle and check the liftgate. have the system repaired by your
door is not fully closed and the
Restart the vehicle and check for dealer as soon as possible to avoid
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
the message on the DIC display. damage to the engine.
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check
the door for obstructions, and close ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE
the door again. Check to see if the ENGINE
message still appears on the DIC.
Notice: If you drive the vehicle
while the engine is overheating,
severe engine damage may
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occur. If an overheat warning the engine speed above normal Acknowledging the CHANGE
appears on the instrument cluster idling speed. See Engine ENGINE OIL SOON message will
and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as Overheating on page 10‑16 for not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING.
soon as possible. Do not increase more information. See “Oil Life” under Driver
the engine speed above normal This message displays and a Information Center (DIC) (Without
idling speed. See Engine continuous chime sounds if the DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29 or Driver
Overheating on page 10‑16 for engine cooling system reaches Information Center (DIC) (With DIC
more information. unsafe temperatures for operation. Buttons) on page 5‑24 and Engine
This message displays when the Stop and turn off the vehicle as Oil Life System on page 10‑9.
engine coolant temperature is too soon as it is safe to do so to avoid ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to severe damage. This message
idle until it cools down. See Engine clears when the engine has cooled On some vehicles, this message
Coolant Temperature Gauge on to a safe operating temperature. displays when the engine oil level
page 5‑13. may be too low. Check the oil level
before filling to the recommended
See Overheated Engine Protection Engine Oil Messages level. If the oil is not low and this
Operating Mode on page 10‑18 for CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message remains on, take the
information on driving to a safe vehicle to your dealer for service.
place in an emergency. This message displays when See Engine Oil on page 10‑7.
service is required for the vehicle.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP See your dealer. See Engine Oil on OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP
ENGINE page 10‑7 and Maintenance ENGINE
Notice: If you drive the vehicle Schedule on page 11‑2 for more
information. Notice: If you drive the vehicle
while the engine is overheating, while the engine oil pressure is
severe engine damage may low, severe engine damage may
occur. If an overheat warning occur. If a low oil pressure
appears on the instrument cluster warning appears on the Driver
and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as Information Center (DIC), stop the
soon as possible. Do not increase
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vehicle as soon as possible. Do coolant protection mode. See TIGHTEN GAS CAP
not drive the vehicle until the Engine Overheating on page 10‑16
This message may display along
cause of the low oil pressure is for further information.
with the check engine light on the
corrected. See Engine Oil on This message also displays when instrument cluster if the vehicle's
page 10‑7 for more information. the vehicle's engine power is fuel cap is not tightened properly.
This message displays when the reduced. Reduced engine power See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
vehicle's engine oil pressure is low. can affect the vehicle's ability to page 5‑17. Reinstall the fuel cap
The oil pressure light also appears accelerate. If this message is on, fully. See Filling the Tank on
on the instrument cluster. See but there is no reduction in page 9‑41. The diagnostic system
Engine Oil Pressure Light on performance, proceed to your can determine if the fuel cap has
page 5‑22. destination. The performance may been left off or improperly installed.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as be reduced the next time the vehicle A loose or missing fuel cap allows
engine damage can result from is driven. The vehicle may be driven fuel to evaporate into the
driving a vehicle with low oil at a reduced speed while this atmosphere. A few driving trips with
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced message is on, but acceleration and the cap properly installed should
by your dealer as soon as possible speed may be reduced. Anytime turn this light and message off.
when this message is displayed. this message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for Key and Lock Messages
service as soon as possible.
Engine Power Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Fuel System Messages REMOTE KEY
This message displays and a chime FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays if a Remote
sounds when the cooling system Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
temperature gets too hot and the This message displays and a chime battery is low. The battery needs to
engine further enters the engine sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel be replaced in the transmitter. See
as soon as possible. See Fuel “Battery Replacement” under
Gauge on page 5‑12 and Fuel on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
page 9‑38 for more information. System Operation on page 2‑2.
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there is a problem with the SBZA blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, drive, however, you do not have the
system. If these displays remain on or slush. This message may also benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce
after continued driving, the system display during heavy rain or due to your speed and drive accordingly.
needs service. See your dealer. See road spray. It may also come on
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on when driving in isolated areas with SERVICE TRACTION
page 9‑32 for more information. no guardrails, trees, or road signs CONTROL
and light traffic. Your vehicle does This message displays when there
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT not need service. For cleaning is a problem with the Traction
SYSTEM OFF instructions, see “Washing Your Control System (TCS). When this
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Vehicle” in Exterior Care on message is displayed, the system
Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this page 10‑73. See Side Blind Zone will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
message displays when the SBZA Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑32 for more driving accordingly. See your dealer
system has been turned off. See information. for service. See StabiliTrak® System
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on on page 9‑27 for more information.
page 9‑32 and Driver Information Ride Control System
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) TRACTION CONTROL OFF
Messages
on page 5‑29 or Driver Information This message displays when the
Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on SERVICE STABILITRAK Traction Control System (TCS) is
page 5‑24 for more information. This message displays if there is a turned off. Adjust your driving
problem with the StabiliTrak® accordingly. See StabiliTrak®
SIDE DETECTION SYS System on page 9‑27 for more
TEMPORARILY OFF system. If this message appears, try
to reset the system. Stop; turn off information. This message clears
If your vehicle has the Side Blind the engine for at least 15 seconds; itself after 10 seconds.
Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this then start the engine again. If this
message displays when the SBZA message still comes on, it means
system is disabled because the there is a problem. See your dealer
sensor cannot detect vehicles in for service. The vehicle is safe to
your blind zone. The sensor may be
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TRACTION CONTROL ON vehicle to your dealer before turning SERVICE POWER STEERING
off the engine. See Immobilizer
This message displays when the This message displays when a
Operation on page 2‑13 for more
Traction Control System (TCS) is problem is detected with the power
information.
turned on. See StabiliTrak® System steering system. When this
on page 9‑27 for more information. THEFT ATTEMPTED message is displayed, you may
This message clears itself after notice that the effort required to
10 seconds. This message displays if the content steer the vehicle increases or feels
theft-deterrent system has detected heavier, but you will still be able to
a break-in attempt while you were
Airbag System Messages away from your vehicle. See Vehicle
steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer immediately.
SERVICE AIR BAG Alarm System on page 2‑12 for
more information. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. This message displays when a
Service Vehicle Messages non-emissions related malfunction
Have your dealer inspect the
system for problems. See Airbag SERVICE A/C (Air occurs. Have the vehicle serviced
Readiness Light on page 5‑15 and Conditioning) SYSTEM by your dealer as soon as possible.
Airbag System on page 3‑23 for STARTING DISABLED
more information. This message displays when the
electronic sensors that control the SERVICE THROTTLE
air conditioning and heating
Security Messages systems are no longer working.
This message displays when your
vehicle's throttle system is not
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT Have the climate control system functioning properly. Have your
SYSTEM serviced by your dealer if you notice vehicle serviced by your dealer.
a drop in heating and air
This message displays when there conditioning efficiency.
is a problem with the theft-deterrent
system. The vehicle may or may not
restart so you may want to take the
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Tire Messages You can receive more than one tire comes on and stays on, there may
pressure message at a time. To be a problem with the TPMS. See
TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE read the other messages that may your dealer.
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure have been sent at the same time,
press the set/reset button or the trip TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the odometer reset stem. The DIC also This message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the shows the tire pressure values. See Tire Pressure Monitor System
vehicle's tires is low. Driver Information Center (DIC) (TPMS) is relearning the tire
(Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29 positions on your vehicle. The tire
This message also displays LEFT or Driver Information Center (DIC) positions must be relearned after
FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT (right (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑24. rotating the tires or after replacing a
front), LEFT RR (left rear), tire or sensor. See Tire Rotation on
or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate SERVICE TIRE MONITOR page 10‑48, Tire Pressure Monitor
the location of the low tire. SYSTEM System on page 10‑44, and Tire
The low tire pressure warning light On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Pressure on page 10‑42 for more
will also come on. See Tire Monitor System (TPMS), this information.
Pressure Light on page 5‑22. message displays if a part on the
If a tire pressure message appears
TPMS is not working properly. The Transmission Messages
tire pressure light also flashes and
on the DIC, stop as soon as you ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF
then remains on during the same
can. Inflate the tires by adding air
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure If your vehicle has the All-Wheel
until the tire pressure is equal to the
Light on page 5‑22. Several Drive (AWD) system, this message
values shown on the Tire and
conditions may cause this message displays when there is a temporary
Loading Information label. See Tires
to appear. See Tire Pressure condition making the AWD system
on page 10‑35, Vehicle Load Limits
Monitor Operation on page 10‑45 for unavailable. The vehicle will run in
on page 9‑9, and Tire Pressure on
more information. If the warning 2WD. This could be caused by:
page 10‑42.
. A compact spare tire on the
vehicle
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Feature Settings Menu Items Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK
the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen This feature allows you to select
The following are customization
appears on the DIC display. Press when the doors will automatically
features that allow you to program
the set/reset button once to access lock. See Automatic Door Locks on
settings to the vehicle:
the settings for this feature. Then page 2‑8 for more information.
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings: Press the customization button until
This feature will only display if a AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the
language other than English has ENGLISH (default): All messages DIC display. Press the set/reset
been set. This feature allows you to will appear in English. button once to access the settings
change the language in which the FRANCAIS: All messages will for this feature. Then press the
DIC messages appear to English. appear in French. customization button to scroll
Press the customization button until ESPANOL: All messages will through the following settings:
the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN appear in Spanish. SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default):
ENGLISH screen appears on the The doors will automatically lock
NO CHANGE: No change will be
DIC display. Press the set/reset when the vehicle is shifted out of
made to this feature. The current
button once to display all DIC P (Park).
setting will remain.
messages in English.
To select a setting, press the set/ AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors
DISPLAY LANGUAGE reset button while the desired will automatically lock when the
setting is displayed on the DIC. vehicle speed is above 13 km/h
This feature allows you to select the
(8 mph) for three seconds.
language in which the DIC You can also change the language
messages will appear. by pressing the trip odometer reset NO CHANGE: No change will be
stem. See “DISPLAY LANGUAGE” made to this feature. The current
under Driver Information Center setting will remain.
(DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) earlier To select a setting, press the set/
in this section for more information. reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
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AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until
This feature allows you to select will unlock when the key is taken REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on
whether or not to turn off the out of the ignition. the DIC display. Press the set/reset
automatic door unlocking feature. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the button once to access the settings
It also allows you to select which doors will unlock when the vehicle is for this feature. Then press the
doors and when the doors will shifted into P (Park). customization button to scroll
automatically unlock. See Automatic through the following settings:
NO CHANGE: No change will be
Door Locks on page 2‑8 for more made to this feature. The current OFF: There will be no feedback
information. setting will remain. when you press the lock button on
Press the customization button until the RKE transmitter.
To select a setting, press the set/
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on reset button while the desired LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps
the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC. will flash when you press the lock
button once to access the settings button on the RKE transmitter.
for this feature. Then press the REMOTE DOOR LOCK HORN ONLY: The horn will sound
customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select the on the second press of the lock
through the following settings: type of feedback you will receive button on the RKE transmitter.
OFF: None of the doors will when locking the vehicle with the HORN & LIGHTS (default): The
automatically unlock. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) exterior lamps will flash when you
DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the transmitter. You will not receive press the lock button on the RKE
driver door will unlock when the key feedback when locking the vehicle transmitter, and the horn will sound
is taken out of the ignition. with the RKE transmitter if the doors when the lock button is pressed
are open. See Remote Keyless again within five seconds of the
DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver Entry (RKE) System Operation on
door will unlock when the vehicle is previous command.
page 2‑2 for more information.
shifted into P (Park). NO CHANGE: No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
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To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lock button on the RKE transmitter
reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the twice. See Delayed Locking on
setting is displayed on the DIC. unlock button on the RKE page 2‑7 for more information.
transmitter. Press the customization button until
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
NO CHANGE: No change will be DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on
This feature allows you to select the made to this feature. The current the DIC display. Press the set/reset
type of feedback you will receive setting will remain. button once to access the settings
when unlocking the vehicle with the for this feature. Then press the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) To select a setting, press the set/
reset button while the desired customization button to scroll
transmitter. You will not receive through the following settings:
feedback when unlocking the setting is displayed on the DIC.
vehicle with the RKE transmitter if OFF: There will be no delayed
DELAY DOOR LOCK locking of the vehicle's doors.
the doors are open. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System This feature allows you to select ON (default): The doors will not
Operation on page 2‑2 for more whether or not the locking of the lock until five seconds after the last
information. vehicle's doors and liftgate will be door or the liftgate is closed.
delayed. When locking the doors
Press the customization button until and liftgate with the power door lock NO CHANGE: No change will be
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears switch and a door or the liftgate is made to this feature. The current
on the DIC display. Press the set/ open, this feature will delay locking setting will remain.
reset button once to access the the doors and liftgate until
settings for this feature. Then press To select a setting, press the set/
five seconds after the last door is reset button while the desired
the customization button to scroll closed. You will hear three chimes
through the following settings: setting is displayed on the DIC.
to signal that the delayed locking
LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps feature is in use. The key must be EXIT LIGHTING
will not flash when you press the out of the ignition for this feature to This feature allows you to select the
unlock button on the RKE work. You can temporarily override amount of time you want the
transmitter. delayed locking by pressing the exterior lamps to remain on when it
power door lock switch twice or the
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is dark enough outside. This APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
happens after the key is turned from This feature allows you to select System Operation on page 2‑2 for
ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. whether or not to have the exterior more information.
Press the customization button until lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be
EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC periods after unlocking the vehicle made to this feature. The current
display. Press the set/reset button using the Remote Keyless Entry setting will remain.
once to access the settings for this (RKE) transmitter. To select a setting, press the set/
feature. Then press the Press the customization button until reset button while the desired
customization button to scroll APPROACH LIGHTING appears on setting is displayed on the DIC.
through the following settings: the DIC display. Press the set/reset
OFF: The exterior lamps will not button once to access the settings CHIME VOLUME
turn on. for this feature. Then press the This feature allows you to select the
30 SECONDS (default): The customization button to scroll volume level of the chime.
exterior lamps will stay on for through the following settings: Press the customization button until
30 seconds. OFF: The exterior lights will not CHIME VOLUME appears on the
1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will turn on when you unlock the vehicle DIC display. Press the set/reset
stay on for one minute. with the RKE transmitter. button once to access the settings
ON (default): If it is dark enough for this feature. Then press the
2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will customization button to scroll
stay on for two minutes. outside, the exterior lights will turn
on briefly when you unlock the through the following settings:
NO CHANGE: No change will be vehicle with the RKE transmitter. NORMAL: The chime volume will
made to this feature. The current be set to a normal level.
setting will remain. The lights will remain on for
20 seconds or until the lock button LOUD: The chime volume will be
To select a setting, press the set/ on the RKE transmitter is pressed, set to a loud level.
reset button while the desired or the vehicle is no longer off.
setting is displayed on the DIC.
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NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/
made to this feature. The current PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on reset button while the desired
setting will remain. the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
There is no default for chime button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the EASY EXIT SEAT
volume. The volume will stay at the
last known setting. customization button to scroll If your vehicle has this feature, it
through the following settings: allows you to select your preference
To select a setting, press the set/ for the automatic easy exit seat
reset button while the desired OFF (default): Neither outside
mirror will be tilted down when the feature. See Memory Seats on
setting is displayed on the DIC. page 3‑6 for more information.
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
PARK TILT MIRRORS DRIVER MIRROR: The driver's Press the customization button until
If your vehicle has this feature, it outside mirror will be tilted down EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the
allows you to select whether or not when the vehicle is shifted into DIC display. Press the set/reset
the outside mirror(s) will R (Reverse). button once to access the settings
automatically tilt down when the for this feature. Then press the
PASSENGER MIRROR: The customization button to scroll
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). passenger's outside mirror will be
See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2‑17 through the following settings:
tilted down when the vehicle is
for more information. shifted into R (Reverse). OFF (default): No automatic seat
exit recall will occur.
BOTH MIRRORS: The driver's and
passenger's outside mirrors will be ON: The driver seat will move back
tilted down when the vehicle is when the key is removed from the
shifted into R (Reverse). ignition.
the key back in the ignition and Press the customization button until outside of the vehicle using the
remove it again, the seat and MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
steering column will stay in the on the DIC display. Press the set/ transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
original exit position, unless a reset button once to access the Start on page 2‑4 for more
memory recall took place prior to settings for this feature. Then press information.
removing the key again. the customization button to scroll Press the customization button until
NO CHANGE: No change will be through the following settings: REMOTE START appears on the
made to this feature. The current OFF (default): No remote memory DIC display. Press the set/reset
setting will remain. seat recall will occur. button once to access the settings
To select a setting, press the set/ ON: The driver seat and outside for this feature. Then press the
reset button while the desired mirrors will automatically move to customization button to scroll
setting is displayed on the DIC. the stored driving position when the through the following settings:
unlock button on the Remote OFF: The remote start feature will
MEMORY SEAT RECALL Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is be disabled.
If your vehicle has this feature, it pressed. ON (default): The remote start
allows you to select your preference NO CHANGE: No change will be feature will be enabled.
for the remote memory seat recall made to this feature. The current
feature. See Memory Seats on NO CHANGE: No change will be
setting will remain. made to this feature. The current
page 3‑6 for more information.
To select a setting, press the set/ setting will remain.
reset button while the desired To select a setting, press the set/
setting is displayed on the DIC. reset button while the desired
REMOTE START setting is displayed on the DIC.
If your vehicle has this feature, it
allows you to turn the remote start
off or on. The remote start feature
allows you to start the engine from
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devices such as garage door When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices:
openers, security systems, and park outside of the garage. Park 1. Hold the end of the hand-held
home automation devices. directly in line with and facing the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm
Do not use the Universal Remote garage door opener motor-head or (1 to 3 in) away from the
system with any garage door opener gate motor-head. Be sure that Universal Remote system
that does not have the stop and people and objects are clear of the buttons while keeping the
reverse feature. This includes any garage door or gate being indicator light in view. The
garage door opener model programmed. hand-held transmitter was
manufactured before April 1,1982. It is recommended that a new supplied by the manufacturer of
Read the instructions completely battery be installed in the hand-held the garage door opener receiver
before attempting to program the transmitter for quicker and more (motor-head unit).
Universal Remote system. Because accurate transmission of the 2. At the same time, press and
of the steps involved, it may be radio-frequency signal. hold both the hand-held
helpful to have another person Programming the Universal transmitter button and one of the
available to assist with programming Remote System three Universal Remote system
the Universal Remote system. buttons to be used to operate
For questions or help programming the garage door. Do not release
Keep the original hand-held the Universal Remote system, call
transmitter for use in other vehicles the Universal Remote system
1-800-355-3515 or go to button or the hand-held
as well as for future Universal www.homelink.com.
Remote system programming. It is transmitter button until the
also recommended that upon the Programming a garage door opener indicator light changes from a
sale of the vehicle, the programmed involves time-sensitive actions, so slowly to a rapidly flashing light.
Universal Remote system buttons read the entire procedure before You now may release both
be erased for security purposes. starting. Otherwise, the device will buttons.
See “Erasing Universal Remote time out and the procedure will have Some entry gates and garage
System Buttons” later in this to be repeated. door openers may require
section. substitution of Step 2 with the
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To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System
Universal Remote system buttons, having difficulty programming a gate
begin with Step 1 of “Programming operator or garage door opener by
Operation
the Universal Remote System.” using the “Programming the Using Universal Remote
Universal Remote System”
Gate Operator and Canadian procedures, regardless of where Press and hold the appropriate
Programming you live, replace Step 2 under Universal Remote button for at least
“Programming the Universal Remote half of a second. The indicator light
If you have questions or need help
System” with the following: will come on while the signal is
programming the Universal Remote
being transmitted.
system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go Continue to press and hold the
to www.homelink.com. Universal Remote system button
Canadian radio-frequency laws while you press and release every
require transmitter signals to time two seconds (cycle) the hand-held
out or quit after several seconds of transmitter button until the
transmission. This may not be long frequency signal has been
enough for the Universal Remote successfully accepted by the
system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote system. The
programming. Similarly, some U.S. Universal Remote system indicator
gate operators are manufactured to light will flash slowly at first and then
time out in the same manner. rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under
“Programming the Universal Remote
System” to complete.
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Lighting 6-1
6-2 Lighting
. Instrument Panel Lights
AUTO (Automatic): Turns the Flash-to-Pass
headlamps on automatically at
normal brightness, together with the Headlamp High/ This feature is used to signal to the
vehicle ahead that you want
following: Low-Beam Changer to pass.
. Parking Lamps 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam If the headlamps are off or in the
. Taillamps Changer): Push the turn signal low-beam position, pull the turn
lever away from you to turn the high signal lever toward you to
. License Plate Lamps beams on. momentarily switch to high beams.
. Instrument Panel Lights Pull the lever toward you to return to Release the lever to turn the
; (Parking Lamps): Turns the low beams. high-beam headlamps off.
parking lamps on together with the
following:
Daytime Running Lamps
. Taillamps
(DRL)/Automatic
. License Plate Lamps Headlamp System
. Instrument Panel Lights
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can
5 (Headlamps): Turns the make it easier for others to see the
headlamps on together with the This indicator light turns on in the front of your vehicle during the day.
following lamps. A warning chime instrument cluster when the Fully functional daytime running
sounds if the driver door is opened high-beam headlamps are on. lamps are required on all vehicles
when the ignition switch is off and first sold in Canada.
the headlamps are on.
. Parking Lamps
. Taillamps
. License Plate Lamps
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Lighting 6-3
The DRL system makes the When the DRLs are active and a Delayed Headlamps
low-beam headlamps come on at a turn signal is operated, the DRL on
reduced brightness when the the side the turn signal is activated, Delayed headlamps provide a
following conditions are met: will turn off until the turn signal is period of exterior lighting as you
turned off. leave the area around the vehicle.
. The ignition is in the ON/RUN This feature is activated when the
position. The regular headlamp system headlamps are on due to the
. The exterior lamp control is should be turned on when needed. automatic headlamps control
in AUTO. Do not cover the light sensor on top feature, and when the ignition is
of the instrument panel because it turned off. The headlamps remain
. The engine is running.
works with the DRL. on until the exterior lamp control is
When the DRL are on, the regular moved to the parking lamps position
headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, Lights On with Wipers or until the pre-selected delayed
and other lamps will not be on. The If the windshield wipers are headlamp lighting period has ended.
instrument cluster will also not be lit. activated in daylight with the engine If the ignition is turned off with the
The headlamps automatically on, and the exterior lamp control is exterior lamp control in the ; or
change from DRL to the regular in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps
5 position, the delayed headlamps
headlamps depending on the cycle will not occur.
darkness of the surroundings. The come on. The transition time for the
other lamps that come on with the lamps coming on varies based on To disable the delayed headlamps
headlamps will also come on. wiper speed. When the wipers are feature or change the time of delay,
not operating, these lamps turn off. see Vehicle Personalization (With
When it is bright enough outside, DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41.
the headlamps will go off and the Move the exterior lamp control to P
DRL will come on. or ; to disable this feature.
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6-4 Lighting
Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting
position whenever it is released.
Signals
If after signaling a turn or lane
change the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
Have any burned out bulbs
replaced. If a bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. See Fuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 10‑29.
Turn Signal On Chime
Move the turn signal lever all the If either one of the turn signals is left
way up or down to signal a turn. on and the vehicle has been driven
An arrow on the instrument cluster more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime
| (Hazard Warning Flasher): will sound.
Press this button to make the front flashes in the direction of the turn or
and rear turn signal lamps flash on lane change.
and off. This warns others that you Raise or lower the lever until the
are having trouble. Press again to arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
turn the flashers off. change. Hold it there until the lane
The turn signals do not work while change is completed. If the lever is
the hazard warning flashers are on. briefly pressed and released, the
turn signal flashes three times.
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Lighting 6-5
6-6 Lighting
Lighting 6-7
6-8 Lighting
Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming When the battery's state of charge
is low, the voltage is raised slightly
Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits to quickly bring the charge back up.
interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel When the state of charge is high,
key is removed from the ignition. displays in daylight while the the voltage is lowered slightly to
The ignition must be off for delayed headlamps are on so that the prevent overcharging. If the vehicle
exit lighting to work. When the key displays are still able to be seen. has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
is removed, interior illumination display on the Driver Information
activates and remains on until one Battery Load Center (DIC), you may see the
of the following occurs: Management voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an
. The ignition is in ON/RUN. The vehicle has Electric Power alert will be displayed.
. The power door locks are Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery's temperature and state The battery can be discharged at
activated. idle if the electrical loads are very
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage
. An illumination period of for best performance and extended high. This is true for all vehicles.
20 seconds has elapsed. life of the battery. This is because the generator
If during the illumination period a (alternator) may not be spinning fast
door is opened, the timed enough at idle to produce all of the
illumination period will be canceled power needed for very high
and the interior lamps will remain on electrical loads.
because a door is open.
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Lighting 6-9
A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in Battery Power Protection
several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being
as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable. In rare cases at the This feature helps prevent the
lamps, rear window defogger, highest levels of corrective action, battery from being drained, if the
climate control fan at high speed, this action may be noticeable to the interior courtesy lamps or reading
heated seats, engine cooling fans, driver. If so, a DIC message might lamps are accidentally left on. If any
trailer loads, and loads plugged into be displayed, such as BATTERY of these lamps are left on, they
accessory power outlets. SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY automatically turn off after
VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The
EPM works to prevent excessive lamps will not come back on again
discharge of the battery. It does this If one of these messages displays, it
is recommended that the driver until one of the following occurs:
by balancing the generator's output
and the vehicle's electrical needs. reduce the electrical loads as much . The ignition is turned on.
It can increase engine idle speed to as possible. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)
. The exterior lamps control is
generate more power whenever turned off, then on again.
needed. It can temporarily reduce on page 5‑29 or Driver Information
the power demands of some Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on The headlamps will time out after
accessories. page 5‑24. 10 minutes, if they are manually
turned on while the ignition is on
or off.
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6-10 Lighting
2 NOTES
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The infotainment system has built-in The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature
features intended to help with this Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
by disabling some functions when the audio system can be played TheftLock® is designed to
driving. A grayed-out function is not even after the ignition is turned off. discourage theft of the vehicle's
available when the vehicle is See Retained Accessory Power radio by learning a portion of the
moving. (RAP) on page 9‑18. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The radio does not operate if it is
All functions are available when the The vehicle has a base radio stolen or moved to a different
vehicle is parked. Before driving: included in this manual. See the vehicle.
. Become familiar with the separate infotainment manual for
infotainment system operation information on the uplevel radios,
and buttons on the faceplate. audio players, phone, navigation
system, and voice or speech
. Set up the audio by presetting recognition. There is also
favorite stations, setting the information on settings and
tone, and adjusting the downloadable applications (if
speakers. equipped).
. Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by pressing a single
button or a single voice
command for vehicles equipped
with phone capability.
See Defensive Driving on page 9‑2.
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Operation (Radio without song title information displays on information will page every
the top line of the display and artist five seconds when Auto Text is
Touchscreen) information displays on the bottom activated.
Playing the Radio line. When information is not Speed Compensated Volume
available, “NO INFO” displays. (SCV): The Speed Compensated
O (Power/Volume): Press to turn
the system on and off. Turn to Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, Volume (SCV) feature automatically
increase or decrease the volume. CD, MP3, and WMA features): If adjusts the radio volume to
additional information is available compensate for road and wind noise
A lock symbol displays next to the for the current song being played, as the vehicle speeds up or slows
clock display while the parental Auto Text will automatically page/ down, so that the volume level is
control feature is being used. The scroll the information every consistent.
feature remains on until O is five seconds above the FAV presets To activate SCV:
pressed and held for more than on the radio display.
two seconds, or the driver turns the 1. Set the radio volume.
To activate Auto Text:
ignition off and exits the vehicle. 2. Press the MENU button to
1. Press MENU to display the radio
4 (Information): Press to switch setup menu.
display the radio setup menu.
the display between the radio 3. Press the softkey under the
station frequency and the time. 2. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM (automatic
When the ignition is in the OFF AUTO TXT tab on the radio volume) tab on the radio display.
position, press 4 to display the time. display.
4. Press the softkey under the
For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, 3. Press the softkey under the ON Speed Compensated Volume
or RDS features, press 4 to display tab on the radio display. setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High)
additional text information related to If 4 is pressed and the song title or to select the level of radio
the current FM-RDS or XM station; artist information is longer than what volume compensation. Press the
or CD, MP3, or WMA song. can be displayed, the extra softkey located below the BACK
If information is available during XM, tab on the MENU SETUP
CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the display or let the display time out
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after approximately 10 seconds. To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Adjusting the Speakers
Each higher setting allows for or treble to the middle position, (Balance/Fade)
more radio volume press the softkey under the BASS,
compensation at faster vehicle MID, or TREB tab for more than BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To
speeds. two seconds. A beep sounds and adjust the balance or fade:
the level adjusts to the middle 1. Press f until the speaker control
Setting the Tone (Bass/ position.
Midrange/Treble) tabs display.
To quickly adjust all tone and
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, speaker controls to the middle 2. Continue pressing f to highlight
or Treble): To adjust bass, the tab, or press the softkey
position, press f for more than under the tab.
midrange, or treble:
two seconds until a beep sounds.
1. Press f until the tone control 3. To adjust the highlighted setting,
EQ (Equalization): Press to do one of the following until the
tabs display. choose bass and treble equalization levels are obtained:
2. Continue pressing f to highlight settings designed for different types
of music. The choices are pop, rock, . Turn f clockwise or
the tab, or press the softkey
country, talk, jazz, and classical. counterclockwise.
under the tab.
Selecting MANUAL or changing
3. To adjust the highlighted setting, bass or treble, returns the EQ to the
. Press \ FWD, or s REV.
do one of the following until the manual bass and treble settings. To quickly adjust balance or fade to
levels are obtained: the middle position, press the
Unique EQ settings can be saved
. Turn f clockwise or for each source. softkey under the BAL or FADE tab
counterclockwise. for more than two seconds. A beep
If the radio has a Bose® audio sounds and the level adjusts to the
system, the EQ settings are either
. Press \ FWD, or s REV. MANUAL or TALK.
middle position.
If a station's frequency is weak or if
there is static, decrease the treble.
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To quickly adjust all speaker and Operation (Radio with SRCE (Source): Press to change
tone controls to the middle position, the audio source to AM, FM,
Touchscreen) SiriusXM® (if equipped), CD, USB,
press f for more than two seconds
until a beep sounds. Infotainment Controls iPod®, or AUX.
FAV (Favorites Menu): In AM, FM,
Radio Messages PUSH/O (Volume/Power):
or SiriusXM, press to display or
Calibration Error: The audio . Press to turn the system on change the current favorite page
system has been calibrated for the and off. number above the preset buttons.
vehicle from the factory. Keep pressing to scroll through the
. Turn to adjust the volume.
If Calibration Error displays, it favorites pages. The stored stations
means that the radio has not been Z (Eject): Press to eject a disc for each list display on the bottom of
configured properly for the vehicle from the CD player. See CD Player the screen. The number of preset
and it must be returned to your (Radio without Touchscreen) on Favorite Pages can be changed by
dealer for service. page 7‑21 or CD Player (Radio with pressing the Settings button on a
Touchscreen) on page 7‑23. Home Page, then pressing
Locked: This message displays
when the TheftLock® system has AUX Port: 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Favorites Pages, and then selecting
locked up the radio. Take the connection for external audio the number of Favorite Pages.
vehicle to your dealer for service. devices. © SEEK (Previous/Reverse):
If any error occurs repeatedly or if PUSH/SEL (Select): 1. AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped):
an error cannot be corrected, . Turn to manually find a station or Press to seek to the previous
contact your dealer. highlight a menu selection. strong station. Press and hold
for Scan. Press © again to stop
. Press to select a highlighted
selection. the scan.
3. CD, USB: Press and hold to / BACK: Press to return to the Back: Press to go back to the
quickly reverse through a track. previous screen in a menu. previous page or menu.
Release the button to return to Home: From any page, press to
playing speed. See CD Player Touchscreen Buttons
cycle through the Home Pages to
(Radio without Touchscreen) on Touchscreen buttons show visibly start a different application. The
page 7‑21 or CD Player (Radio on the screen when available. When Home Page can have up to three
with Touchscreen) on page 7‑23 a function is unavailable, the button pages with eight icons per page .
and Auxiliary Devices on may gray-out. When a function is Each of these three pages can be
page 7‑35. selected, the button may highlight, customized to contain your choice
SEEK ¨ (Next/Forward): or animate. of up to eight per screen. They may
also be re-ordered on each screen
1. AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): Home Page to taste.
Press to seek to the next strong
station. Press and hold for Scan. FAV (Favorites): Press to display
the favorite list or add a favorite.
Press ¨ again to stop the scan.
2. CD, USB: Press to seek or skip
g (Voice Recognition): Press to
begin voice recognition. See
the next track or program. Bluetooth on page 7‑46.
3. CD, USB: Press and hold to fast Menu: Press to enter the Home
forward through a track. Release Page menu.
the button to return to playing
speed. See CD Player (Radio More r : Press to go to the next
without Touchscreen) on The infotainment system displays a Home Page.
page 7‑21 or CD Player (Radio Home Page to access all of the
with Touchscreen) on page 7‑23 applications. The current selected Home Page Features
and Auxiliary Devices on source is framed with a red box Some features are disabled when
page 7‑35. outline. the vehicle is moving and some
icons may not be active.
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Now Playing: Press to display the Tone Settings: Press to adjust the DSP Mode: Press o or p to adjust
active source page. The sources tone settings. The following may the DSP mode (if equipped).
available are AM, FM, XM (if display:
equipped), CD, USB, Bluetooth, Language
or AUX Input.
. EQ: Press o or p to adjust the
equalizer. To change the language of the
} (Navigation): Press to display screens. See Vehicle
the OnStar® Turn-by-Turn
. Bass: Press + or − to adjust Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
Navigation. See OnStar Overview the bass. on page 5‑41.
on page 14‑1. . Middle: Press + or − to adjust
English or Metric Units
5 (Phone): Press to display the the middle.
Phone main page. See Bluetooth on To change the screens from English
. Treble: Press + or − to adjust the
page 7‑46. or metric. See Driver Information
treble.
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)
Settings: Press to display the . Balance: Press L to hear more on page 5‑29 or Driver Information
Settings menu. See Settings on sound from the left speakers or Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on
page 7‑53. R for more sound from the right page 5‑24.
Tone : Press to display the Tone speakers. The middle position
Settings menu. The following may balances the sound between the
display: left and right speakers.
. Fade: Press F for more sound
from the front speakers or R for
more sound from the rear
speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
front and rear speakers.
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Radio © SEEK and ¨ SEEK: Press to go tabs and by using the radio favorites
to the previous or next station and page button (FAV button). Press to
stay there. go through up to six pages of
AM-FM Radio (Radio favorites, each having six favorite
without Touchscreen) To scan stations, press and hold © stations available per page. Each
or ¨ until a beep sounds. The radio page of favorites can contain any
Radio Data System (RDS) combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM
goes to a station, plays for a few
The Radio Data System (RDS) seconds, then goes to the next stations.
feature is available for use only on station. Press either arrow again to The balance/fade and tone settings
FM stations that broadcast RDS stop scanning. that were previously adjusted are
information. This system relies upon stored with the favorite stations.
The radio only seeks and scans
receiving specific information from
stations with a strong signal that are To store a station as a favorite:
these stations and only works when
in the selected band.
the information is available. While 1. Tune to the desired radio station.
the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS Storing a Radio Station as a
station, the station name or call 2. Press FAV to display the page to
Favorite store the station.
letters display. In rare cases, a radio
station could broadcast incorrect Drivers are encouraged to set up 3. Press and hold one of the
information that causes the radio their radio station favorites while the six softkeys until a beep sounds.
features to work improperly. If this vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to When that softkey is pressed
happens, contact the radio station. favorite stations using the presets, and released, the station that
favorites button, and steering wheel was set returns.
Finding a Station controls. See Steering Wheel
Controls on page 5‑2. 4. Repeat the steps for each radio
BAND: Press to switch between station to be stored as a favorite.
AM, FM, or SiriusXM®. The FAV (Favorites): A maximum of
selection displays. 36 stations can be programmed as
f (Tune): Turn to select radio favorites using the six softkeys
stations. below the radio station frequency
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To set up the number of favorites AM-FM Radio (Radio with Infotainment System Settings
pages:
Touchscreen) Tone Settings
1. Press MENU to display the radio
setup menu. Playing the Radio To access the tone settings, press
the Tone Settings button on the
2. Press the softkey below the PUSH/O (Power/Volume): Home Page.
FAV 1-6 tab. . Press to turn the radio on or off. To adjust the settings:
3. Select the desired number of
favorites pages by pressing the
. Turn to increase or decrease the . Bass: Press + or − to change
softkey below the displayed volume of the active source. the level.
page numbers. The steering wheel controls can . Middle: Press + or − to change
4. Press FAV, or let the menu time also be used to adjust the volume. the level.
out, to return to the original main See Steering Wheel Controls on . Treble: Press + or − to change
radio screen showing the radio page 5‑2.
the level.
station frequency tabs and to Audio Source
begin the process of
. EQ: Press o or p to scroll
programming favorites for the To access AM, FM, or SiriusXM® if through the preset EQ options.
chosen number of favorites equipped, do one of the following:
. DSP Mode: Press o or p to
pages. . Press the AM, FM, or XM (if
scroll through the preset DSP
equipped) screen button.
modes.
. Press the SRCE radio button to . Fade: Press the F or R button
scroll through the options.
for more sound from the front or
A source ribbon will appear at
rear speakers. The middle
the bottom of the screen
position balances the sound
allowing you to select the one
between the front and rear
you want.
speakers.
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Seeking a Station
Press © SEEK or SEEK ¨ to search
for a station. You may also use the
¨ on the steering wheel
control (SWC).
To access the FM Menu press the HD On/Off: Press to turn the HD Favorites List: Press to display the
Menu screen button and the Radio receiver on or off. SiriusXM favorites list.
following may display: XM Channel List: Press to display
SiriusXM (If Equipped)
a list of SiriusXM channels.
XM Category List: Press to display
a list of SiriusXM categories.
Tune Select: If equipped with
SiriusXM, press and the following
may display:
. Artist: Press to set an audio alert
when the current artist is playing
on a SiriusXM channel.
Favorites List: Press to display the To access the XM Menu press the . Song: Press to set an audio alert
FM favorites list. Menu screen button and the when the current song is playing
following may display: on a SiriusXM channel.
FM Station List: Press to display a
list of FM stations. . Tune Select Manager: Press
FM Category List: Press to display Disable/Enable All Alerts to
a list of FM categories. enable or disable all alerts.
A checkmark next to the alert
Update Station List: Press to means it is turned on. Press an
display the list of FM stations. Press alert to turn it off. Press Delete
refresh to update the list. to delete an alert.
Tag Song: Press to tag a song to
download to an iPod when it is
connected to be purchased at a
later time.
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4. Press the softkey under the FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To set up the number of favorites
Remove tab until the category 36 stations can be programmed as pages:
name along with the word favorites using the six softkeys 1. Press MENU to display the radio
Removed displays. below the radio station frequency setup menu.
5. Repeat the steps to remove tabs and by using the radio favorites
page button (FAV button). Press to 2. Press the softkey below the
more categories. FAV 1-6 tab.
go through up to six pages of
Removed categories can be favorites, each having six favorite 3. Select the desired number of
restored by pressing the softkey stations available per page. Each favorites pages by pressing the
under the Add tab when a removed page of favorites can contain any softkey below the displayed
category is displayed or by pressing combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM page numbers.
the softkey under the Restore stations.
All tab. 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time
The balance/fade and tone settings out, to return to the original main
Categories cannot be removed or that were previously adjusted are radio screen showing the radio
added while the vehicle is moving stored with the favorite stations. station frequency tabs and to
faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). begin the process of
To store a station as a favorite:
Storing a Radio Station as a programming favorites for the
1. Tune to the desired radio station. chosen number of favorites
Favorite
2. Press FAV to display the page to pages.
Drivers are encouraged to set up store the station.
their radio station favorites while the SiriusXM Radio Messages
vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to 3. Press and hold one of the
six softkeys until a beep sounds. XL (Explicit Language
favorite stations using the presets, Channels): These channels, or any
favorites button, and steering wheel When that softkey is pressed
and released, the station that others, can be blocked at a
controls. See Steering Wheel customer's request, by calling
Controls on page 5‑2. was set returns.
1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and
4. Repeat the steps for each radio 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
station to be stored as a favorite.
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XM Updating: The encryption code If this station was one of the No Subscription Please Renew:
in the receiver is being updated, and presets, choose another station for SiriusXM subscription needs to be
no action is required. This process that preset button. reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at
should take no longer than No Artist Info: No artist www.siriusxm.com or
30 seconds. information is available at this time 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and
No XM Signal: The system is on this channel. The system is www.xmradio.ca or call
functioning correctly, but the vehicle working properly. 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
is in a location that is blocking the No Title Info: No song title CAT Not Found: There are no
SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is information is available at this time channels available for the selected
moved into an open area, the signal on this channel. The system is category. The system is working
should return. working properly. properly.
Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: No category XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver
acquiring and processing audio and information is available at this time in the vehicle could have previously
text data. No action is needed. This on this channel. The system is been in another vehicle. For security
message should disappear shortly. working properly. purposes, XM receivers cannot be
Channel Off Air: This channel is swapped between vehicles. If this
No Information: No text or message is received after having
not currently in service. Tune in to informational messages are
another channel. the vehicle serviced, check with
available at this time on this your dealer.
Channel Unauth: This channel is channel. The system is working
blocked or cannot be received with properly. XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
your SiriusXM subscription package. this message alternates with the XM
Radio eight-digit radio ID label. This
Channel Unavail: This previously label is needed to activate the
assigned channel is no longer service.
assigned. Tune to another station.
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Unknown: If this message is For more information, see Using the XM playing screen:
received when tuned to channel 0, www.siriusxm.com or call 1. Press the Menu screen button.
there could be a receiver fault. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and
Consult with your dealer. www.xmradio.ca or call 2. Select XM Categories.
Check XM Receivr: If this 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). 3. Select or deselect a category.
message does not clear within a When SiriusXM is active, the station A checkmark will indicate that
short period of time, the receiver name, number, category name, the category is selected.
could have a fault. Consult with your song title, and artist display on the
dealer.
SiriusXM Messages
screen. SiriusXM may update the
background picture at any time. XL (Explicit Language
XM Not Available: If this message
Channels): These stations, or any
does not clear within a short period SiriusXM Categories others, can be blocked by request,
of time, the receiver could have a
SiriusXM stations are organized in by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.),
fault. Consult with your dealer.
categories. and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
Satellite Radio (Radio Adding or Removing SiriusXM XM Updating: The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated. No
with Touchscreen) Categories
action is required.
Satellite Radio Using the home page:
Loading XM: The audio system is
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM ® 1. Press the Settings screen button acquiring and processing audio and
satellite radio subscription can on the Home Page. text data. No action is needed.
receive SiriusXM programming. 2. Select XM Categories. Channel Off Air: This station is not
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide 3. Select or deselect a category. currently in service.
variety of programming and A checkmark will indicate that Channel Unauth: This station is
commercial-free music, coast to the category is selected. blocked or cannot be received.
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
Press “Show All XM Categories” to
restore all SiriusXM categories.
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10 seconds on the CD have played. BAND: Press to listen to the radio surface of a CD is damaged, such
Press ¨ SEEK to go to the next when a CD is playing. The CD as cracked, broken, or scratched,
track. remains inside the radio for future the CD does not play properly or not
listening. at all. Do not touch the bottom side
If either arrow is held, or pressed of a CD while handling it; this could
multiple times, the player continues CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to
select between CD, or Auxiliary. damage the surface. Pick up CDs
moving backward or forward by grasping the outer edges or the
through the tracks on the CD. . When a CD is in the player, the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
s REV (Fast Reverse): Press CD icon and a message
showing the disc and/or track If the surface of a CD is soiled, take
and hold to reverse playback quickly a soft, lint‐free cloth or dampen a
within a track. Sound will be heard number display.
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
at a reduced volume. Release to . If an auxiliary input device is not detergent solution mixed with water,
resume playing the track. The connected, “No Input Device and clean it. Make sure the wiping
elapsed time of the track displays. Found” displays. process starts from the center to
\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press Care of CDs the edge.
and hold to advance playback Care of the CD Player
quickly within a track. Sound will be If playing a CD-R, the sound quality
heard at a reduced volume. Release can be reduced due to CD-R or Do not add any label to a CD; it
to resume playing the track. The CD-RW quality, the method of could get caught in the CD player.
elapsed time of the track displays. recording, the quality of the music If a CD is recorded on a personal
that has been recorded, and the computer and a description label is
RDM (Random): CD tracks can be way the CD-R or CD-RW has been needed, try labeling the top of the
listened to in random, rather than handled. Handle them carefully. recorded CD with a marking pen.
sequential order with the random Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their
setting. To use random, press the original cases or other protective The use of CD lens cleaners for
softkey under the RDM label until cases and away from direct sunlight CDs is not advised.
Random Current Disc displays. and dust. The CD player scans the
Press the softkey again to turn off bottom surface of the disc. If the
random play.
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Press the Playlist screen button Press the Artist screen button Select an album from the Albums
displayed on the Root Folder menu. displayed on the Root Folder menu. menu to display a list of songs.
The Playlist menu displays. The Artist menu displays. Select a song for playback.
Genres
Press the Genre screen button
displayed on the Root Folder menu.
The Genre menu displays.
Follow the same instructions as
given for Artist. Each menu
selection will eventually lead to the
song for playback.
Select one of the options listed on Select an artist from the Artist menu Tracks
the Playlist menu. A list displaying to display a list of albums.
the song titles, then Artists
associated with the titles appear. Albums
Artists
Composers Select the Album to display a list of Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode
songs. Select the desired song for Discs
playback. The radio can play discs that
contain both uncompressed CD
MP3 (Radio without audio and MP3/WMA files. If both
Touchscreen) formats are on the disc, the radio
plays both file formats in the order in
Format which they were recorded to
Radios that have the capability of the disc.
playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma CD‐R or CD‐RW Supported File
Press the Composers screen button files that were recorded onto a and Folder Structure
displayed on the Root Folder menu. CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can
be recorded with the following fixed The radio supports:
The Composers menu displays.
Select a composer to display a list bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, . Up to 50 folders.
of Albums from the composer. 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps,
112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps,
. Up to eight folders in depth.
192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and . Up to 15 playlists.
320 kbps or a variable bit rate. . Up to 512 files and folders.
Radios that have a USB port can . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl
play .mp3 and .wma files stored on a
extension.
USB storage device as well as AAC
files that are stored on an iPod. . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda
file extension.
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USB Supported File and Folder If a disc contains both track of the last playlist has
Structure uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ played, play continues from the
The radio supports: WMA files, a folder under the root first track of the first playlist.
directory called CD accesses all of . Play begins from the first track in
. Up to 700 folders. the CD audio tracks on the disc. the first folder and continues
. Up to eight folders in depth. Empty Folder sequentially through all tracks in
. Up to 65,535 files. each folder. When the last track
Folders that do not contain files are of the last folder has played,
. Folder and file names up to skipped, and the player advances to play continues from the first
64 bytes. the next folder that contains files. track of the first folder.
. Files with an .mp3 or .wma file Order of Play When play enters a new folder, the
extension. Compressed audio files are display does not automatically show
. AAC files stored on an iPod. accessed in the following order: the new folder name unless the
folder mode has been chosen as
. FAT16 . Playlists (Px).
the default display. The new track
. FAT32 . Files stored in the root directory. name displays.
Root Directory . Files stored in folders in the root File System and Naming
directory.
The root directory of the disc is The song name that displays is the
treated as a folder. If the root Tracks are played in the following song name contained in the ID3 tag.
directory has compressed audio order: If the song name is not present in
files, the directory displays on the . Play begins from the first track in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the
radio as the CD label. the first playlist and continues file name without the extension
sequentially through all tracks in (such as .mp3) as the track name.
each playlist. When the last
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Track names longer than 32 ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next random, press the softkey under the
characters or four pages are track. Press and hold or press RDM tab until Random Current Disc
shortened. Parts of words on the multiple times to continue moving displays to play songs in random
last page of text and the extension forward through tracks. order. Press the same softkey again
of the filename do not display. to turn off random play.
s REV (Reverse): Press and hold
Preprogrammed Playlists to reverse playback quickly. Sound h (Music Navigator): Press the
Preprogrammed playlists that were is heard at a reduced volume and softkey below h to play files in
created using WinAmp™, the elapsed time of the file displays. order by artist or album.
MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ Release s REV to resume playing. The player scans the disc to sort the
software can be accessed; however, \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press files by artist and album ID3 tag
they cannot be edited using the and hold to advance playback information. It can take several
radio. These playlists are treated as quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced minutes to scan the disc depending
special folders containing volume and the elapsed time of the on the number of files on the disc.
compressed audio song files. The radio may begin playing while it
file displays. Release \ FWD to
Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls is scanning in the background.
resume playing. The elapsed time of
file extension and are stored on a the file displays. When the scan is finished, the disc
USB device may be supported by begins playing files in order by
the radio with a USB port. S c (Previous Folder): Press artist. The current artist playing is
the softkey below S c to go to the shown on the second line of the
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 first track in the previous folder. display. Once all songs by that artist
f (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA c T (Next Folder): Press the are played, the player moves to the
files. next artist in alphabetical order and
softkey below c T to go to the first
© SEEK: Press to go to the start of begins playing files by that artist.
track in the next folder.
the track, if more than 10 seconds To listen to files by another artist,
have played. Press and hold or RDM (Random): Files on the disc
press the softkey below either arrow
press multiple times to continue can be listened to in random, rather
tab. The disc goes to the next or
moving backward through tracks. than sequential order. To use previous artist in alphabetical order.
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Continue pressing either softkey Connecting a USB Storage connector and connect the other
below the arrow tab until the artist Device or iPod® end to the USB port located in the
displays. instrument panel storage area. If the
To change from playback by artist to vehicle is on and the USB
playback by album: connection works, “OK to
disconnect” and a GM logo may
1. Press the softkey below the Sort appear on the iPod, and iPod
By tab. appears on the radio's display. The
2. Press one of the softkeys below iPod music appears on the radio’s
the Album tab from the sort display and begins playing.
screen. The iPod charges while it is
3. Press the softkey below the connected to the vehicle if the
Back tab to return to the main vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY
music navigator screen. or ON/RUN position. When the
vehicle is turned off, the iPod
The album name displays on the automatically powers off and will not
second line between the arrows and To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port charge or draw power from the
songs from the current album vehicle's battery.
begins to play. Once all songs from located in the instrument panel
that album have played, the player storage area. See Instrument Panel If you have an older iPod model that
moves to the next album in Storage on page 4‑1 for more is not supported, it can still be used
alphabetical order on the CD and information. by connecting it to the Auxiliary
begins playing MP3 files from that The USB port can be used to Input Jack using a standard 3.5 mm
album. control an iPod or a USB storage (1/8 in) stereo cable. See Clock
device. (Radio with Touchscreen) on
To exit music navigator mode, press page 5‑8 or Clock (Radio without
the softkey below the Back tab to To connect an iPod, connect one Touchscreen) on page 5‑7 for more
return to normal MP3 playback. end of the USB cable that came information.
with the iPod to the iPod’s dock
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Using the Radio to Control a volume. Release \ FWD to j (Pause): Press the softkey below
USB Storage Device or iPod resume playing. The elapsed time of j to pause the track. The tab
The radio can control a USB the file displays. appears raised when pause is being
storage device or an iPod using the 4 (Information): Press to display used. Press the softkey below j
radio buttons and knobs and display additional information about the again to resume playback.
song information on the radio’s selected track. Back: Press the softkey below the
display. Back tab to go back to the main
Using Softkeys to Control a
f (Tune): Turn to select files. USB Storage Device or iPod
display screen on an iPod, or the
root directory on a USB storage
© SEEK: Press to go to the start of The five softkeys below the radio device.
the track, if more than 10 seconds display are used to control the
have played. Press and hold or functions listed below.
c (Folder View): Press the
press multiple times to continue softkey below c to view the
moving backward through tracks. To use the softkeys: contents of the current folder on the
¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next 1. Press the first or fifth softkey USB drive. To browse and select
track. Press and hold or press below the radio display to files:
multiple times to continue moving display the functions listed
forward through tracks. below, or press the softkey 1. Press the softkey below c.
below the function if it is 2. Turn f to scroll through the list
s REV (Reverse): Press and hold currently displayed.
to reverse playback quickly. Sound of folders.
is heard at a reduced volume. 2. Press the softkey below the tab
with the function on it to use that 3. Press f to select the folder.
Release s REV to resume playing. If there is more than one folder,
The elapsed time of the file function.
repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the
displays. folder is reached.
\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press 4. Turn f to scroll through the files
and hold to advance playback
in the selected folder.
quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced
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Headphones CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, are shut off or if the headphones are
radio, any auxiliary source out of range of the transmitters for
connected to A/V jacks, or the more than three minutes. Moving too
auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle far forward or stepping out of the
has this feature. The wireless vehicle, can cause the headphones
headphones have a power button, to lose the audio signal.
channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume For optimal audio performance, the
control. Switch the headphones off headphones must be worn correctly.
when not in use. Headphones should be worn with
Push the power button to turn on the headband over the top of the
the headphones. An indicator light head for best audio reception. The
located on the headphones comes symbol L (Left) appears on the
on. If the light does not come on, outside bottom edge of the ear cup
the batteries might need to be and should be positioned on the left
A. Battery cover replaced. Intermittent sound or static ear. The symbol R (Right) appears
B. Channel 1 or 2 switch on the headphones can also be an on the outside bottom edge of the
indication of weak batteries. See ear cup and should be positioned on
C. Power button “Battery Replacement” later in this the right ear.
D. Volume control section for more information. Notice: Do not store the
E. Power indicator light To adjust the volume on the headphones in heat or direct
headphones, use the volume control sunlight. This could damage the
The RSE includes two 2-channel located on the right side. headphones and repairs will not
wireless headphones that are be covered by the warranty.
dedicated to this system. Channel 1 Infrared transmitters are located at
the rear of the RSE overhead Storage in extreme cold can
is dedicated to the video screen, weaken the batteries. Keep the
while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA console. The headphones shut off
automatically to save the battery headphones stored in a cool, dry
selections. These headphones are place.
used to listen to media such as power if the RSE system and RSA
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If the foam ear pads attached to the If the headphones are to be stored The A/V jacks, located on the rear
headphones become worn or for a long period of time, remove the of the floor console, allow audio or
damaged, the pads can be replaced batteries and keep them in a cool, video signals to be connected from
separately from the headphone set. dry place. an auxiliary device such as a
To purchase replacement ear pads, camcorder or a video game unit to
call 1‐888‐293‐3332, then prompt Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks the RSE system. Adapter
zero (0), or contact your dealer. connectors or cables (not supplied)
Headphones should be stored in the might be required to connect the
front floor console and not in the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks.
front seat back pocket. Headphone Refer to the manufacturer’s
damage can occur when the second instructions for proper usage.
row seats are folded forward. Power for auxiliary devices is not
supplied by the radio system.
Battery Replacement
To use the auxiliary inputs of the
To change the batteries on the RSE system, connect an external
headphones: auxiliary device to the color-coded
1. Turn the screw to loosen the A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary
battery door located on the left device and the video screen power
side of the headphones. Slide A. Yellow: Video Input on. If the video screen is in the DVD
the battery door open. player mode, pressing the AUX
B. White: Left Audio Input (auxiliary) button on the remote
2. Replace the two batteries in the
compartment. Make sure that C. Red: Right Audio Input control switches the video screen
they are installed correctly, using The A/V jacks are color coded to from the DVD player mode to the
the diagram on the inside of the match typical home entertainment auxiliary device. The radio can listen
battery compartment. system equipment. to the audio of the connected
auxiliary device by sourcing to
3. Replace the battery door and auxiliary. See Auxiliary Devices on
tighten the door screw. page 7‑35 for more information.
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How to Change the RSE Video The RSE system always transmits Video Screen
Screen Settings the audio signal to the wireless
The video screen is located in the
The screen display mode (normal, headphones, if there is audio
overhead console. When the video
full, and zoom), screen brightness, available. See “Headphones” earlier
screen is not in use, push it up into
and setup menu language can be in this section for more information.
its locked position.
changed from the on screen setup The DVD player is capable of
To use the video screen:
menu by using the remote control. outputting audio to the wired
To change a setting: headphone jacks on the RSA 1. Push the release button located
system, if the vehicle has this on the overhead console.
1. Press z. feature. The DVD player can be 2. Move the screen to the desired
2. Use n, q, p, o and r to selected as an audio source on the position.
navigate and use the RSA system. See Rear Seat Audio
(RSA) System on page 7‑36 for If a DVD is playing and the screen
setup menu. is raised to its locked position, the
more information.
3. Press z again to remove the screen remains on; this is normal,
When a device is connected to the and the DVD continues to play
setup menu from the screen. A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary through the previous audio source.
Audio Output input jack, if the vehicle has this
feature, the rear seat passengers Press P on the remote control or
Audio from the DVD player or are able to hear audio from the eject the disc to turn off the screen.
auxiliary inputs can be heard auxiliary device through the wireless The infrared receivers for the
through the following sources: or wired headphones. The front seat wireless headphones and the
. Wireless headphones passengers are able to listen to remote control are located at the
playback from this device through rear of the overhead console.
. Vehicle speakers the vehicle speakers by selecting
. Vehicle‐wired headphone jacks AUX as the source on the radio.
on the RSA system, if the
vehicle has this feature.
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Notice: Avoid directly touching not seem to be working, the Remote Control Buttons
the video screen, as damage may batteries might need to be replaced. O (Power): Press to turn the video
occur. See “Cleaning the Video See “Battery Replacement” later in screen on and off.
Screens” later in this section for this section. Objects blocking the
more information. line of sight could also affect the P (Illumination): Press to turn the
function of the remote control. remote control backlight on. The
Remote Control backlight automatically times out
If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD after seven to 10 seconds if no
slot, the remote control O button other button is pressed while the
can be used to turn on the video backlight is on.
screen display and start the disc.
The radio can also turn on the video v (Title): Press to return the DVD
screen display. See Operation to the main menu of the DVD. This
(Radio without Touchscreen) on function could vary for each disc.
page 7‑6 or Operation (Radio with y (Main Menu): Press to access
Touchscreen) on page 7‑8 for more the DVD menu. The DVD menu is
information. different on every DVD. Use the
Notice: Storing the remote navigation arrows to move the
control in a hot area or in direct cursor around the DVD menu. After
sunlight can damage it, and the making a selection press the enter
repairs will not be covered by the button. This button only operates
To use the remote control, aim it at when using a DVD.
the transmitter window at the rear of warranty. Storage in extreme cold
the overhead console and press the can weaken the batteries. Keep n, q, p, o (Menu Navigation
desired button. Direct sunlight or the remote control stored in a Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to
very bright light could affect the cool, dry place. navigate through a menu.
ability of the RSE transmitter to r (Enter): Press to select the
receive signals from the remote choice that is highlighted in
control. If the remote control does any menu.
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z (Display Menu): Press to adjust t (Previous Track/Chapter): or CD, release [. This button might
the brightness, screen display mode Press to return to the start of the not work when the DVD is playing
(normal, full, or zoom), and display current track or chapter. Press again the copyright information or the
the language menu. to go to the previous track or previews.
q (Return): Press to exit the chapter. This button might not work
when the DVD is playing the
e (Audio): Press to change audio
current active menu and return to tracks on DVDs that have this
the previous menu. This button copyright information or the
feature when the DVD is playing.
operates only when the display previews.
The format and content of this
menu or a DVD menu is active. u (Next Track/Chapter): Press to function vary for each disc.
c (Stop): go to the beginning of the next
Press to stop playing,
chapter or track. This button might
{ (Subtitles): Press to turn ON/
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. OFF subtitles and to move through
Press twice to return to the not work when the DVD is playing
subtitle options when a DVD is
beginning of the DVD. the copyright information or the
playing. The format and content of
previews.
s (Play/Pause): Press to start this function vary for each disc.
playing a DVD. Press while a DVD r (Fast Reverse): Press to AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch
is playing to pause it. Press again to quickly reverse the DVD or CD. To
the system between the DVD player
continue playing the DVD. stop fast reversing a DVD video,
and an auxiliary source.
press s. To stop fast reversing a
When the DVD is playing,
DVD audio or CD, release r. This
2 (Camera): Press to change
depending on the radio, play may camera angles on DVDs that have
button might not work when the
be slowed down by pressing s this feature when a DVD is playing.
DVD is playing the copyright The format and content of this
then [. The DVD continues playing information or the previews. function vary for each disc.
in a slow play mode. Depending on
the radio, perform reverse slow play [ (Fast Forward): Press to fast 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):
forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast The numeric keypad provides the
by pressing s then r. To cancel
forwarding a DVD video, press s. capability of direct chapter or track
slow play mode, press s again. To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio number selection.
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DVD Display Error Messages Disc Region Error: This message DVD Distortion
displays if the disc is not from a
The DVD display error message Video distortion can occur when
correct region.
depends on which radio the vehicle operating cellular phones, scanners,
has. The video screen might display No Disc Inserted: This message CB radios, Global Position Systems
one of the following: displays if no disc is present when (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile
Disc Load/Eject Error: This the Z EJECT button is pressed on faxes, or walkie talkies.
message displays when there are the radio. It might be necessary to turn off the
disc load or eject problems. DVD player when operating one of
Disc Format Error: This message these devices in or near the vehicle.
displays if the disc is inserted with *Excludes the OnStar® System.
the disc label wrong side up, or if
the disc is damaged.
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Cleaning the RSE Overhead Rear Audio © SEEK ¨ : Press the SEEK
Console Controller (RAC) arrows to go to the previous or to
When cleaning the RSE overhead the next radio station while in AM,
console surface, use only a clean FM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped).
cloth dampened with clean water. Press the SEEK arrows to go to the
previous or to the next track or
Cleaning the Video Screen chapter while sourced to a CD or
DVD slot.
Use only a clean cloth dampened
with clean water. Use care when SRCE (Source): Press this button
directly touching or cleaning the to switch between the radio (AM,
screen, as damage could result. The vehicle may have the Rear FM), SiriusXM (if equipped), CD,
Audio Controller (RAC). Certain and if the vehicle has these
radio functions can be controlled features, DVD, front auxiliary, and
with RAC. rear auxiliary.
x w (Next/Previous): Press the > (Mute): Press this button to
down or up arrows to go to the next silence the system. Press this
or to the previous radio station button again, or any other radio
stored as a favorite. button, to turn the sound on.
When a CD/DVD is playing, press
the down or up arrows to go to the + / − x (Volume): Press the plus or
next or previous track or chapter. minus volume buttons to increase or
to decrease the volume.
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3. Say “Pair.” The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone
with instructions and a four-digit Phones To connect to a different cell phone,
Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the
(PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. paired to it. If a paired cell phone is next available cell phone in the
4. Start the pairing process on the also connected to the vehicle, the order in which all the available cell
cell phone that you want to pair. system responds with “is connected” phones were paired. Depending on
For help with this process, see after that phone name. which cell phone you want to
the cell phone manufacturer's connect to, you may have to use
user guide. 1. Press and hold b / g for this command several times.
two seconds.
5. Locate the device named “Your
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
1. Press and hold b / g for
Vehicle” in the list on the cell two seconds.
phone. Follow the instructions 3. Say “List.”
on the cell phone to enter the 2. Say “Bluetooth.”
PIN provided in Step 3. After the Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say “Change phone.”
PIN is successfully entered, the If the phone name you want to
system prompts you to provide a
. If another cell phone is
delete is unknown, see “Listing All found, the response will be
name for the paired cell phone. Paired and Connected Phones.”
This name will be used to “<Phone name> is now
indicate which phones are 1. Press and hold b / g for connected.”
paired and connected to the two seconds. . If another cell phone is not
vehicle. The system responds 2. Say “Bluetooth.” found, the original phone
with “<phone name> has been remains connected.
successfully paired” after the 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
pairing process is complete. which phone to delete.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 to pair 4. Say the name of the phone you
additional phones. want to delete.
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Storing and Deleting Phone Using the “Store” Command repeats back the digit it heard
Numbers followed by a tone. After the last
1. Press and hold b / g for digit has been entered, say
The system can store up to 30 two seconds. “Store,” and then follow the
phone numbers as name tags in the directions given by the system to
2. Say “Store.”
Hands-Free Directory that is shared save a name tag for this number.
between the Bluetooth and OnStar 3. Say the phone number or group
systems, if equipped. of numbers you want to store all Using the “Delete” Command
at once with no pauses, then
The following commands are used
follow the directions given by the 1. Press and hold b / g for
to delete and store phone numbers. two seconds.
system to save a name tag for
Store: This command will store a this number. 2. Say “Delete.”
phone number, or a group of
numbers as a name tag. Using the “Digit Store” Command 3. Say the name tag you want to
If an unwanted number is delete.
Digit Store: This command allows
a phone number to be stored as a recognized by the system, say Using the “Delete All Name Tags”
name tag by entering the digits one “Clear” at any time to clear the last Command
at a time. number.
This command deletes all stored
Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers name tags in the Hands-Free
delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say Calling Directory and the OnStar
“Verify” at any time. Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory,
Delete All Name Tags: This if equipped.
command deletes all stored name 1. Press and hold b / g for
tags in the Hands-Free Calling two seconds. To delete all name tags:
Directory and the OnStar 2. Say “Digit Store.” 1. Press and hold b / g for
Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory,
3. Say each digit, one at a time, two seconds.
if equipped.
that you want to store. After 2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
each digit is entered, the system
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Once connected, the person called . Press c / x to disconnect the Muting a Call
will be heard through the audio current call and switch to the call
During a call, all sounds from inside
speakers. on hold.
the vehicle can be muted so that the
Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling person on the other end of the call
cannot hear them.
When an incoming call is received, Three-way calling must be
the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and . To mute a call, press b / g , and
tone is heard in the vehicle. enabled by the wireless service then say “Mute call.”
carrier.
. Press b / g to answer the call. . To cancel mute, press b / g ,
1. While on a call, press b / g. and then say “Un-mute call.”
. Press c / x to ignore a call.
2. Say “Three-way call.” Transferring a Call
Call Waiting
3. Use the dial or call command to Audio can be transferred between
Call waiting must be supported on dial the number of the third party the Bluetooth system and the cell
the cell phone and enabled by the to be called. phone.
wireless service carrier.
4. Once the call is connected, The cell phone must be paired and
. Press b / g to answer an press b / g to link all callers connected with the Bluetooth
incoming call when another call together. system before a call can be
is active. The original call is transferred. The connection process
placed on hold. Ending a Call can take up to two minutes after the
Press c / x to end a call. ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
. Press b / g again to return to
the original call.
. To ignore the incoming call, no
action is required.
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Favorite Pages: Press to select Startup Volume: Press to set the Set Date:
the number of favorite pages maximum volume level for startup . Press the up or down arrows to
displayed on the screen. The choice that will be used even if a higher increase or decrease the Month,
is 1–6 pages. volume had been set when the radio Day, and Year settings.
Display Settings: Press to adjust was turned off.
. Press and hold to quickly
the screen settings. Radio Favorites: Press to select increase or decrease the date
. The Auto setting adjusts the the number of FAV pages to be settings.
screen background automatically used in the system.
. Press OK or the Back screen
depending on the exterior Add/Remove XM Categories: button to save the adjustments.
lighting conditions. Press to customize which available
. The Day setting brightens the XM Categories are displayed and Radio Settings
map background. used in the system.
Press the Config button on the
. The Night setting darkens the RDS Settings: Press to customize Home Page or the CONFIG button
map background. station name and radio text display on the faceplate to enter the menu
options. options. Turn the PUSH/SEL knob
Speed Dependent Volume: Select or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
OFF, Low, Medium, or High Set Time:
through the available options. Press
sensitivity to automatically adjust . Press the up or down arrows to the PUSH/SEL knob or press Radio
the volume to minimize the effects increase or decrease the Hours, Settings to display the radio settings
of unwanted background noise that Minutes, AM, PM, or 24 hr on menu. Press this feature to make
can result from changing road the clock. changes for radio information
surfaces, driving speeds, or open . Press and hold to quickly displayed, preset pages, Auto
windows. This feature works best at increase or decrease the time Volume Control, and XM Categories
lower volume settings where settings. Restore.
background noise is typically louder
than the sound system volume. . Press OK or the Back screen
button to save the adjustments.
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Trademarks and
License Agreements
Temperature Control: Turn automatically selects outside air. # (Air Conditioning): Press to
clockwise or counterclockwise to Recirculation cannot be selected turn the air conditioning system on
increase or decrease the while in floor mode. or off. An indicator light comes on
temperature of the air flowing from - (Defog): This clears the when A/C is on. The air conditioning
the system. windows of fog or moisture. Air is system does not operate when the
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn directed to the windshield, floor outside temperature is below 4°C
clockwise or counterclockwise to outlets, and side window vents. (40°F). The indicator light flashes
change the current airflow mode. When this mode is selected, the three times and turns off when
system turns off recirculation and outside conditions affect air
By positioning the right knob conditioning operation. This is
between two modes, a combination runs the air conditioning unless the
outside temperature is less than 4°C normal.
of those two modes is selected.
(40°F). Recirculation cannot be For quicker cool down on hot days:
H (Vent): Air is directed to the selected while in the defog mode.
instrument panel outlets. Do not drive the vehicle until all the 1. Open the windows to let hot air
windows are clear. escape.
) (Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel and 0 (Defrost): This clears the 2. Select H mode.
floor outlets. Some air is directed windshield of fog or frost more
toward the windshield and side quickly. Air is directed to the 3. Select #.
window outlets. Cooler air is windshield and side window vents, 4. Select the coolest temperature.
directed to the upper outlets and with some to the floor vents. In this
warmer air to the floor outlets. 5. Select the highest fan speed.
mode, outside air is pulled inside
6 (Floor): Air is directed to the the vehicle. Recirculation cannot be 6. Close the windows after the hot
floor outlets, with some of the air selected while in the defrost mode. air has escaped.
directed to the windshield, side The air conditioning system runs 7. Once the vehicle's interior
window, and second row floor automatically in this setting, unless temperature is below the outside
outlets. In this mode, the system the outside temperature is less than
4°C (40°F). Do not drive the vehicle temperature, select @ mode
until all windows are clear. for faster cooling.
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Using recirculation for long periods these modes, the indicator flashes turning off. The defogger will also
of time could cause the air inside three times and turns off. The air turn off when the engine is
the vehicle to become too dry. To conditioning also comes on when turned off.
prevent this from happening, after this mode is activated unless the Do not drive the vehicle until all
the inside of the vehicle has cooled, outside air temperature is less than windows are clear.
turn the recirculation mode off. 4°C (40°F). While in recirculation
mode the windows can fog when For vehicles with heated outside
The air conditioning system rearview mirrors, fog or frost is
removes moisture from the air, so the weather is cold and damp. To
clear the fog, select either the defog cleared from the surface of the
water might drip under the vehicle
while idling or after turning off the or defrost mode and increase the mirror when 1 is pressed.
engine. This is normal. fan speed.
Notice: Do not use anything
@ (Recirculation): Press to turn REAR (Rear Climate Control): sharp on the inside of the rear
the recirculation mode on or off. An Press to turn the rear heating and window. If you do, you could cut
indicator light comes on when air conditioning on or off. See Rear or damage the warming grid, and
recirculation is on. When the engine Climate Control System on page 8‑8 the repairs would not be covered
is turned off, the recirculation mode or Rear Climate Control System by the vehicle warranty. Do not
automatically turns off and must be (with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑9. attach a temporary vehicle
re-selected when the engine is license, tape, a decal, or anything
Rear Window Defogger
turned on again. similar to the defogger grid.
The rear window defogger uses a
This mode recirculates and helps to warming grid to remove fog from the
quickly cool the air inside the rear window.
vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering 1 (Rear Window Defogger):
the vehicle. Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. The rear window
The recirculation mode cannot be defogger stays on for about
used with floor, defrost, or defogging 10 minutes, before automatically
modes. If recirculation is selected in
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System function along with the inside
temperature setting. The outside
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with temperature is displayed on the
this system. instrument cluster.
( (On/Off): Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to turn the climate
control system on or off.
The climate control system will also
turn on if the defrost, AUTO, or air
conditioning buttons are pressed.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic): The system
automatically controls the inside
temperature, the air delivery, and
the fan speed.
To use automatic mode:
1. Driver and Passenger Side 7. Rear Window Defogger
Temperature Controls 1. Press the AUTO button.
8. Fan Control
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls When AUTO is selected, the
9. Recirculation current temperature(s) is
3. SYNC (Synchronized 10. Air Conditioning displayed and the AUTO
Temperature) indicator light is on.
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Display Function
When AUTO is selected, the air
5. REAR (Rear Climate Control) Each time the temperature, mode,
conditioning and air inlet are
or fan controls are adjusted, the
6. Defrost automatically controlled. The air
climate control display shows that
conditioning runs when the
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outside temperature is over 4°C is available. Turn the fan knob to temperature. The passenger side
(40°F). The system is override this delay and select display will show the temperature
automatically set to outside air, the fan speed. setting.
unless it is hot outside and then SYNC (Synchronized
the air inlet changes to Temperature Control
Temperature): Press to set the
recirculation mode to help The driver and passenger side passenger temperature to match the
quickly cool the vehicle. The temperature controls are used to driver temperature setting.
recirculation indicator light will adjust the temperature of the air
come on. coming through the system. The Manual Operation
2. Set the temperature for the temperature can be adjusted even if
The air delivery mode or fan speed
driver and passenger. the system is turned off since
can be manually adjusted.
outside air still enters the vehicle,
To find a comfortable setting, unless the recirculation mode is 9 (Fan Control): Turn the knob
start with a 22°C (73°F) selected. See “Recirculation” later in clockwise or counterclockwise to
temperature setting and allow this section. increase or decrease the fan speed.
about 20 minutes for the system
Driver Side Temperature Turning the fan control knob while in
to regulate. Use the driver side
Control: Turn clockwise or automatic control places the fan
or passenger side temperature
counterclockwise to increase or speed under manual control.
control to adjust the temperature
setting as necessary. The decrease the driver side The air delivery mode remains in
system will remain at the temperature. The driver side automatic control. The fan setting
selected setting. Choosing the temperature display will show the displays momentarily and then no
warmest or coolest temperatures temperature setting. longer displays.
does not cause the vehicle to Passenger Side Temperature
heat or cool more quickly. Control: Turn clockwise or Air Delivery Modes: Press H, ),
counterclockwise to increase or 6, or- to change the direction of
To avoid blowing cold air in cold the airflow in the vehicle. An
weather, the system delays decrease the passenger side
indicator light comes on in the
turning on the fan until warm air selected mode button. Pressing a
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mode button while the system is off outlets, and side window vents. The A/C does not work when the
changes the air delivery mode When this mode is selected, the outside temperature is below 4°C
without turning the system on. system turns off recirculation and (40°F). If A/C is pressed the
Changing the air delivery mode runs the air conditioning compressor indicator flashes three times and
while in automatic control places the unless the outside temperature is turns off to show that the A/C mode
system into manual control. The air less than 4°C (40°F). Do not drive is not available. If the A/C is on and
delivery mode button indicator the vehicle until all the windows are the outside temperature drops
displays, and the AUTO button clear. below a temperature which is too
indicator light turns off. 0 (Defrost): Press to turn the cool for air conditioning to be
H (Vent): Air is directed to the defrost on or off. This mode quickly effective, the A/C indicator turns off
instrument panel outlets. clears the windshield of fog or frost. to show that the A/C mode has
Air is directed to the windshield, been canceled.
) (Bi-Level): Air is divided
side window, and floor vents. In this On hot days, open the windows
between the instrument panel and
floor outlets. Some air is directed mode, outside air is pulled inside briefly to let hot inside air escape.
towards the windshield and side the vehicle. The air conditioning This helps reduce the time it takes
window outlets. Cooler air is system runs automatically in this for the interior of the vehicle to
directed to the upper outlets and setting, unless the outside cool down.
warmer air to the floor outlets. temperature is less than 4°C (40°F). The air conditioning system
6 (Floor): Air is directed to the Do not drive the vehicle until all the removes moisture from the air, so
floor outlets, with some of the air windows are clear. water might drip under the vehicle
directed to the windshield, side while idling or after turning off the
Air Conditioning engine. This is normal.
window, and second row floor
outlets. In this mode, the system A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to @ (Recirculation): Press to turn
uses outside air. turn the air conditioning on and off. the recirculation mode on or off. An
An indicator light comes on when indicator light comes on when
- (Defog): This mode clears the A/C is on. recirculation is on. When the engine
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the windshield, floor is turned off, the recirculation mode
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Independent Mode: This mode Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio)
directs rear seating airflow
according to the settings of the rear
controls. It comes on when any rear
control is adjusted.
Fan Control: Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Turn the
knob to ( to turn the fan off.
Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the airflow
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
to the desired mode to change the 1. Fan Control rear controls, except C , are
airflow direction. 2. Air Delivery Mode Control pressed. The display is activated
H (Vent): Air is directed through when the rear system is on.
3. Temperature Control
the overhead outlets. The system can also be turned off,
For vehicles with the rear climate
) (Bi-Level): Air is directed control system, the controls are by pressingC until the fan goes off.
through the rear floor outlets, as located on the rear of the center Sync Mode: This mode matches
well as the overhead outlets. console. the rear climate control to the front
6 (Floor): Air is directed through Press the REAR button on the front climate control settings. It comes on
the floor outlets. The rear system climate control system to control the when REAR is pressed.
floor outlets are located under the rear climate control system. The
third row seats. system also turns on if any of the
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Independent Mode: This mode N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Air Vents
directs rear seating airflow Press to manually change the
according to the settings of the rear direction of the airflow. Repeatedly Use the slider switch in the center of
controls. It comes on when any rear press the button until the desired the outlet, to change the direction of
control is adjusted. mode appears on the display. the airflow. Use the thumbwheel
near the outlet to control the amount
D and C (Fan Control): Press the H (Vent): Air is directed through of airflow or to shut off the airflow.
fan up or down buttons to increase the overhead outlets.
or decrease the fan speed. Keep all outlets open whenever
) (Bi-Level): Air is directed possible for best system
Temperature Control: Press + or through the rear floor outlets, as performance.
− to increase or decrease the air well as the overhead outlets.
temperature. The temperature
settings will display in 6 (Floor): Air is directed through
0-12 increments, going from the the floor outlets. The rear system
coolest (0) to the warmest (12) floor outlets are located under the
setting. third row seats.
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4. If needed, unsnap the instrument 6. Remove the old air filter from the
panel compartment assembly (2) passenger compartment air filter
from the instrument panel. When housing (2).
reinstalling, be sure the 7. Install the new air filter.
instrument panel compartment
dampener arm is aligned 8. Replace the housing cover.
properly to the dampener gear 9. If removed, reinstall the
assembly. instrument panel compartment
assembly.
10. Reinstall the compartment
retainers.
5. Squeeze the housing cover (1) See your dealer if additional
tabs to remove. assistance is needed.
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3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help
straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid.
. Ease your foot off the
Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the Driving on Wet Roads
Skidding way you want the vehicle to go. Rain and wet roads can reduce
The vehicle may straighten out. vehicle traction and affect your
There are three types of skids that Be ready for a second skid if it ability to stop and accelerate.
correspond to the vehicle's three occurs. Always drive slower in these types
control systems: of driving conditions and avoid
. Slow down and adjust your
. Braking Skid — wheels are not driving according to weather driving through large puddles and
rolling. conditions. Stopping distance deep‐standing or flowing water.
. Steering or Cornering Skid — can be longer and vehicle
too much speed or steering in a control can be affected when { WARNING
curve causes tires to slip and traction is reduced by water,
lose cornering force. snow, ice, gravel, or other Wet brakes can cause crashes.
material on the road. Learn to They might not work as well in a
. Acceleration Skid — too much recognize warning clues — such quick stop and could cause
throttle causes the driving as enough water, ice, or packed pulling to one side. You could
wheels to spin. snow on the road to make a lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids mirrored surface — and slow
down when you have any doubt. After driving through a large
by taking reasonable care suited to puddle of water or a car/vehicle
existing conditions, and by not . Try to avoid sudden steering, wash, lightly apply the brake
overdriving those conditions. But acceleration, or braking, pedal until the brakes work
skids are always possible. including reducing vehicle speed normally.
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause (Continued)
the tires to slide.
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If the Vehicle Is Stuck system. Shift back and forth nonfactory-installed options.
between R (Reverse) and a low Two labels on your vehicle show
Slowly and cautiously spin the forward gear, spinning the wheels
wheels to free the vehicle when
how much weight it may
as little as possible. To prevent properly carry, the Tire and
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. transmission wear, wait until the
Loading Information label and
If stuck too severely for the traction wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator the Certification/Tire label.
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the pedal while shifting, and press
rocking method. See StabiliTrak® lightly on the accelerator pedal { WARNING
System on page 9‑27. when the transmission is in gear.
Slowly spinning the wheels in the Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
{ WARNING forward and reverse directions
causes a rocking motion that could Vehicle Weight Rating
If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get (GVWR), or either the
speed, they can explode, and you the vehicle out after a few tries, it maximum front or rear Gross
or others could be injured. The might need to be towed out. If the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
vehicle can overheat, causing an vehicle does need to be towed out, This can cause systems to
see Towing the Vehicle on break and change the way the
engine compartment fire or other
page 10‑69.
damage. Spin the wheels as little vehicle handles. This could
as possible and avoid going cause loss of control and a
above 56 km/h (35 mph).
Vehicle Load Limits crash. Overloading can also
It is very important to know how shorten the life of the vehicle.
Rocking the Vehicle to Get much weight your vehicle can
it Out carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and
Turn the steering wheel left and includes the weight of all
right to clear the area around the
occupants, cargo, and all
front wheels. Turn off any traction
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Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading never exceed XXX kg or
Label Information label also shows the XXX lbs” on your vehicle's
size of the original equipment placard.
tires (3) and the recommended 2. Determine the combined
cold tire inflation pressures (4). weight of the driver and
For more information on tires passengers that will be riding
and inflation see Tires on in your vehicle.
page 10‑35 and Tire Pressure
on page 10‑42. 3. Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and
There is also important loading passengers from XXX kg or
information on the vehicle XXX lbs.
Certification/Tire label. It tells
you the Gross Vehicle Weight 4. The resulting figure equals
Example Label Rating (GVWR) and the Gross the available amount of cargo
A vehicle-specific Tire and Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for and luggage load capacity.
Loading Information label is the front and rear axle. See For example, if the “XXX”
attached to the center pillar “Certification/Tire Label” later in amount equals 1400 lbs and
(B-pillar). The tire and loading this section. there will be five 150 lb
information label shows the passengers in your vehicle,
Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo
number of occupant seating Load Limit
positions (1), and the maximum and luggage load capacity is
1. Locate the statement “The 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150)
vehicle capacity weight (2) in combined weight of
kilograms and pounds. = 650 lbs).
occupants and cargo should
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breaking-in guideline every Ignition Positions and turn it only with your hand.
time you get new brake If the key cannot be turned by
linings. hand, see your dealer.
. Do not tow a trailer during ( (STOPPING THE ENGINE/
break-in. See Driving LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is
Characteristics and Towing stopped, turn the ignition switch to
Tips on page 9‑43 for the LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off.
trailer towing capabilities of Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
your vehicle and more will remain active. See Retained
information. Accessory Power (RAP) on
Following break‐in, engine speed page 9‑18.
and load can be gradually This position locks the ignition,
increased. transmission, and the steering
wheel when the key Is removed
The ignition switch has four different from the ignition. The key can be
positions. removed in LOCK/OFF.
In order to shift out of P (Park), the The steering can bind with the
ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ wheels turned off center. If this
ACCESSORY and the brake pedal happens, move the steering wheel
must be applied. from right to left while turning the
key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this
Notice: Using a tool to force the
does not work, then the vehicle
key to turn in the ignition could
needs service.
cause damage to the switch or
break the key. Use the correct
key, make sure it is all the way in,
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Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See instrument panel warning and
vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9‑26. indicator lights. This position can
loss of power assist in the brake also be used for service and
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
{ WARNING diagnostics, and to verify the proper
operation of the malfunction
If the vehicle must be shut off in an Turning off the vehicle while indicator lamp as may be required
emergency: moving may cause loss of power for emission inspection purposes.
assist in the brake and steering The switch stays in this position
1. Brake using a firm and steady systems and disable the airbags. when the engine is running. The
pressure. Do not pump the While driving, only shut the transmission is also unlocked in this
brakes repeatedly. This may position. If you leave the key in the
vehicle off in an emergency.
deplete power assist, requiring ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
increased brake pedal force. position with the engine off, the
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, battery could be drained. You may
This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, not be able to start the vehicle if the
vehicle is moving. After shifting turn the ignition to ACC/ battery is allowed to drain for an
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the ACCESSORY. extended period of time.
brakes and steer the vehicle to a ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is / (START): This is the position
safe location. the position in which you can that starts the engine. When the
3. Come to a complete stop, shift operate the electrical accessories or engine starts, release the key. The
to P (Park), and turn the ignition items plugged into the accessory ignition switch will return to ON/RUN
to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with power outlets. This position unlocks for driving.
an automatic transmission, the the ignition and steering wheel. Use
this position if the vehicle must be Key Lock Release
shift lever must be in P (Park) to
turn the ignition switch to the pushed or towed. The vehicle has an electronic key
LOCK/OFF position. R (ON/RUN): This position can be lock release system. This system is
used to operate the electrical to prevent ignition key removal
accessories and to display some unless the shift lever is in P (Park).
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The key lock release will not work if Starting Procedure the engine is already running.
the battery is charged less than 1. With your foot off the accelerator Engine cranking can be stopped
9-volts, or uncharged. Try charging pedal, turn the ignition to START. by turning the ignition switch to
or jump starting the battery. See When the engine starts, let go of the ACC/ACCESSORY or
Jump Starting on page 10‑66 the key. The idle speed will slow LOCK/OFF position.
down as the engine warms. Do Notice: Cranking the engine for
Starting the Engine not race the engine immediately long periods of time, by returning
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or after starting it. Operate the the key to the START position
N (Neutral). The engine will not start engine and transmission gently immediately after cranking has
in any other position. To restart the to allow the oil to warm up and ended, can overheat and damage
engine when the vehicle is already lubricate all moving parts. the cranking motor, and drain the
moving, use N (Neutral) only. The vehicle has a battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
Computer-Controlled Cranking between each try, to let the
Notice: Do not try to shift to cranking motor cool down.
P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. System. This feature assists in
If you do, you could damage the starting the engine and protects 2. If the engine does not start after
transmission. Shift to P (Park) components. If the ignition key is five to 10 seconds, especially in
only when the vehicle is stopped. turned to the START position, very cold weather (below −18°C
and then released when the or 0°F), it could be flooded with
Notice: If you add electrical parts engine begins cranking, the too much gasoline. Try pushing
or accessories, you could change engine will continue cranking for the accelerator pedal all the way
the way the engine operates. Any a few seconds or until the to the floor and holding it there
resulting damage would not be vehicle starts. If the engine does as you hold the key in START
covered by the vehicle warranty. not start and the key is held in for up to a maximum of
See Add-On Electrical Equipment START, cranking will be stopped 15 seconds. Wait at least
on page 9‑50. after 15 seconds to prevent 15 seconds between each try, to
cranking motor damage. To allow the cranking motor to cool
prevent gear damage, this down. When the engine starts,
system also prevents cranking if let go of the key and accelerator.
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regular brake pedal down. Then, Shifting out of Park 2. Apply the brake pedal.
see if you can move the shift lever 3. Press the shift lever button.
away from P (Park) without first The vehicle is equipped with an
pushing the button. electronic shift lock release system. 4. Move the shift lever to the
The shift lock release is desired position.
If you can, it means that the shift designed to:
lever was not fully locked in If you still are unable to shift out of
P (Park).
. Prevent ignition key removal P (Park):
unless the shift lever is in
Torque Lock P (Park) with the shift lever 1. Fully release the shift lever
button fully released, and button.
Torque lock is when the weight of
the vehicle puts too much force on 2. While holding down the brake
. Prevent movement of the shift
the parking pawl in the pedal, press the shift lever
lever out of P (Park), unless the
transmission. This happens when ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ button again.
parking on a hill and shifting the ACCESSORY and the regular 3. Move the shift lever to the
transmission into P (Park) is not brake pedal is applied. desired position.
done properly and then it is difficult
The shift lock release is always If you still cannot move the shift
to shift out of P (Park). To prevent
functional except in the case of an lever from P (Park), see your dealer.
torque lock, set the parking brake
uncharged or low voltage (less than
and then shift into P (Park). To find
9-volt) battery.
out how, see “Shifting Into Park”
listed previously. If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
If torque lock does occur, your
try charging or jump starting the
vehicle may need to be pushed
battery. See Jump Starting on
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
page 10‑66 for more information.
the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park). To shift out of P (Park):
1. Place the ignition in ON/RUN.
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then press the button on the back of the vehicle is already moving, use D (Drive): This position is for
the shift lever before shifting from N (Neutral) only. Also, use normal driving. It provides the best
P (Park). If you cannot shift out of N (Neutral) when the vehicle is fuel economy. If you need more
P (Park), ease pressure on the shift being towed. power for passing, and you are:
lever, then push the shift lever all . Going less than 56 km/h
the way into P (Park) as you
maintain brake application. Then
{ WARNING (35 mph), push the accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
press the shift lever button and Shifting into a drive gear while the
move the shift lever into another engine is running at high speed is
. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or
gear. See Shifting out of Park on dangerous. Unless your foot is more, push the accelerator all
page 9‑19. firmly on the brake pedal, the the way down.
R (Reverse): Use this gear to vehicle could move very rapidly. Notice: If the vehicle seems to
back up. You could lose control and hit accelerate slowly or not shift
people or objects. Do not shift gears when you go faster, and
Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) you continue to drive the vehicle
while the vehicle is moving into a drive gear while the engine
is running at high speed. that way, you could damage the
forward could damage the transmission. Have the vehicle
transmission. The repairs would serviced right away. You can
not be covered by the vehicle Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or drive in L (Low) when you are
warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only N (Neutral) with the engine driving less than 56 km/h (35 mph)
after the vehicle is stopped. running at high speed may and D (Drive) for higher speeds
To rock the vehicle back and forth to damage the transmission. The until then.
get out of snow, ice, or sand without repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the If the vehicle is stopped on a hill,
damaging the transmission, see If with your foot off the brake pedal,
the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑9. engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle. the vehicle may roll. This is normal
N (Neutral): In this position, the and is due to the torque converter
engine does not connect with the designed to improve fuel economy
wheels. To restart the engine when
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and performance. Use the brake to When you shift from D (Drive) to
hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use L (Low), the transmission will shift to
the accelerator pedal. a pre-determined lower gear range.
L (Low): This position gives you The highest gear available for this
access to gear ranges. This pre-determined range is displayed
provides more engine braking but next to the L in the DIC. See Driver
lower fuel economy than D (Drive). Information Center (DIC) (Without
You can use it on very steep hills, DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29 or Driver
or in deep snow or mud. See Information Center (DIC) (With DIC
Manual Mode on page 9‑23. Buttons) on page 5‑24 for more
information. The number displayed
in the DIC is the highest gear that
Manual Mode the transmission will be allowed to
To use this feature: operate in. This means that all
Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). gears below that number are
2. Press the plus/minus button on available. For example, when
ERS mode allows you to choose the 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the L,
top-gear limit of the transmission the shift lever, to increase or
decrease the gear range 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are
and the vehicle's speed while automatically shifted by the vehicle.
driving downhill or towing a trailer. available.
The transmission will not shift into
The vehicle has an electronic shift 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is
position indicator within the used or you shift back into D (Drive).
instrument panel cluster. When
using the ERS mode a number will While in L (Low), the transmission
display next to the L, indicating the will prevent shifting to a lower gear
current gear that has been selected. range if the engine speed is too
high. You have a brief period of time
to slow the vehicle. If vehicle speed
is not reduced within the time
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allowed, the lower gear range shift When Tow/Haul is activated the Drive Systems
will not be completed. You must Tow/Haul symbol will come on in the
further slow the vehicle, then press instrument cluster. See “Tow/Haul
the − (Minus) button to the desired Mode” under Driving Characteristics All-Wheel Drive
lower gear range. and Towing Tips on page 9‑43 for Vehicles with this feature transfer
Automatic Engine Grade Braking is more information. engine power, as required, to all
not available when the ERS is four wheels. It is fully automatic, and
Automatic Engine Grade
active. It is available in D (Drive) for adjusts itself as needed for road
Braking conditions.
both normal and Tow/Haul mode.
While using the ERS, cruise control Automatic Engine Grade Braking When using a compact spare tire on
and the Tow/Haul mode can be assists when driving on a downhill an AWD vehicle, the system
used. See Tow/Haul Mode following. grade. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically detects the compact
automatically implementing a shift spare and reduces AWD
Tow/Haul Mode schedule that uses the engine and performance to protect the system.
the transmission to slow the vehicle. To restore full AWD operation and
_ (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may The system will automatically prevent excessive wear on the
have a Tow/Haul mode. command downshifts to reduce system, replace the compact spare
The button is located on the vehicle speed, until the brake pedal with a full-size tire as soon as
instrument panel under the climate is no longer being pressed. possible. See Compact Spare Tire
controls. While in the Electronic Range on page 10‑65.
Push the button to activate the Select (ERS) mode, grade braking
system. Push it again to deactivate is deactivated, allowing the driver to
the system. You can use this feature select a range and limiting the
to assist when towing or hauling a highest gear available. Grade
heavy load. braking is available for normal
driving and in Tow/Haul mode.
See Automatic Transmission on
page 9‑21.
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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always
becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to
brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS.
Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a
System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Using ABS
are slowing down. If one of the Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake
wheels is about to stop rolling, the the brake pedal down firmly and let
System (ABS), an advanced
computer will separately work the ABS work. You might hear the ABS
electronic braking system that helps
brakes at each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel
prevent a braking skid.
ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate, but this is
When the vehicle begins to drive normal.
to each wheel, as required, faster
away, ABS checks itself.
than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies
A momentary motor or clicking noise
you steer around the obstacle while
might be heard while this test is ABS allows you to steer and brake
braking hard.
going on, and it might even be at the same time. In many
noticed that the brake pedal moves As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help
a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best
on wheel speed and controls braking.
braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change
the time needed to get a foot up to
the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you,
If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to
warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on page 5‑20.
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Parking Brake brake is fully released and the power brake system under
brake warning light is off before conditions where the driver has
driving. quickly and forcefully applied the
To release the parking brake, hold brake pedal in an attempt to quickly
the regular brake pedal down, then stop or slow down the vehicle. The
push down momentarily on the stability system hydraulic brake
parking brake pedal until you feel control module increases brake
the pedal release. Slowly pull your pressure at each corner of the
foot up off the park brake pedal. vehicle until the ABS activates.
If the parking brake is not released Minor brake pedal pulsation or
when you begin to drive, the brake pedal movement during this time is
system warning light will be on and normal and the driver should
a chime will sound warning you that continue to apply the brake pedal as
the parking brake is still on. the driving situation dictates. The
brake assist feature will
To set the parking brake, hold the If you are towing a trailer and are automatically disengage when the
regular brake pedal down, then parking on a hill, see Driving brake pedal is released or brake
push the parking brake pedal down. Characteristics and Towing Tips on pedal pressure is quickly
page 9‑43. decreased.
If the ignition is on, the brake
system warning light will come on.
See Brake System Warning Light on Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA)
page 5‑19. This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist
Notice: Driving with the parking feature designed to assist the driver (HSA) feature, which may be useful
brake on can overheat the brake in stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a
system and cause premature speed in emergency driving grade. This feature is designed to
wear or damage to brake system conditions. This feature uses the prevent the vehicle from rolling,
parts. Make sure that the parking stability system hydraulic brake either forward or rearward, during
control module to supplement the vehicle drive off. After the driver
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completely stops and holds the Ride Control Systems SERVICE STABILITRAK, the
vehicle in a complete standstill on a StabiliTrak light will come on and
grade, HSA will be automatically stay and four chimes are heard.
activated. During the transition StabiliTrak® System If these conditions are observed,
period between when the driver The vehicle has the StabiliTrak turn the vehicle off, wait
releases the brake pedal and starts system which combines antilock 15 seconds, and then turn it back
to accelerate to drive off on a grade, brake, traction, and stability control on again to reset the system. If any
HSA holds the braking pressure to systems and helps the driver of these messages still appear on
ensure that there is no rolling. The maintain directional control of the the Driver Information Center (DIC),
brakes will automatically release vehicle in most driving conditions. the vehicle should be taken in for
when the accelerator pedal is service. For more information on the
applied within the two-second When you first start the vehicle and DIC messages, see Ride Control
window. It will not activate if the begin to drive away, the system System Messages on page 5‑37.
vehicle is in a drive gear and facing performs several diagnostic checks
downhill, or if the vehicle is facing to ensure there are no problems.
uphill and in R (Reverse). The system may be heard or felt
while it is working. This is normal
and does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle. The
system should initialize before the
vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph).
In some cases, it may take The StabiliTrak light will flash on the
approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of instrument cluster when the system
driving before the system initializes. is both on and activated.
If the system fails to turn on or The system may be heard or felt
activate, one of the following while it is working; this is normal.
messages will be displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC):
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL,
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[ (Cancel): Press to disengage Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using
cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a Cruise Control
set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is
Setting Cruise Control are applied, the cruise control is already activated:
disengaged without erasing the set . Press and hold the SET– button
If the cruise button is on when not in speed from memory.
use, it could get bumped and go into on the steering wheel until the
cruise when not desired. Keep the Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h lower speed desired is reached,
cruise control switch off when cruise (25 mph) or greater, press the +RES then release it.
is not being used. button on the steering wheel. The . To slow down in small amounts,
vehicle returns to the previously set press the SET– button briefly.
The cruise control light on the speed and stays there.
instrument cluster comes on after Each time this is done, the
the cruise control has been set to Increasing Speed While Using vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
the desired speed. Cruise Control (1 mph) slower.
If the cruise control system is Passing Another Vehicle While
1. Press the I button to turn the
already activated: Using Cruise Control
cruise control system on.
. Press and hold the +RES button Use the accelerator pedal to
2. Get up to the speed desired.
on the steering wheel until the increase vehicle speed. When you
3. Press and release the SET– desired speed is reached, then take your foot off the pedal, the
button located on the steering release it. vehicle will slow down to the
wheel. . previously set cruise speed.
To increase vehicle speed in
4. Take your foot off the small increments, press the Using Cruise Control on Hills
accelerator. +RES button briefly. Each time
How well the cruise control will work
this is done, the vehicle goes
about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. on hills depends upon the vehicle
speed, load, and the steepness of
the hills. When going up steep hills,
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must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE
. The bumper is damaged. Take
the rear bumper. This detection OWNERS MANUAL: This the vehicle to your dealer to
distance may be less during warmer message can occur under the repair the system.
or humid weather. following conditions: . Other conditions, such as
. The ultrasonic sensors are not vibrations from a jackhammer or
Turning the System On and Off
clean. Keep the vehicle's rear the compression of air brakes on
The system can be disabled through bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, a very large truck, are affecting
the Driver Information Center (DIC). ice, and slush. For cleaning system performance.
See “Park Assist” under Driver instructions, see Exterior Care
Information Center (DIC) (Without on page 10‑73. Side Blind Zone
DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (With DIC
. The park assist sensors are Alert (SBZA)
Buttons) on page 5‑24 for more covered by frost or ice. Frost or If available, the Side Blind Zone
information. ice can form around and behind Alert system is a lane changing aid
the sensors and may not always that assists drivers with avoiding
URPA defaults to the on setting be seen; this can occur after
each time the vehicle is started. crashes that occur with vehicles in
washing the vehicle in cold the side blind zones.
When the System Does Not weather. The message may not
clear until the frost or ice has
Seem to Work Properly
melted. { WARNING
The following messages may be . A trailer was attached to the SBZA does not detect vehicles
displayed on the DIC:
vehicle, or an object was rapidly approaching outside of the
SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this hanging out of the liftgate during side blind zones, pedestrians,
message occurs, take the vehicle to the last drive cycle. Once the bicyclists, or animals. Failure to
your dealer to repair the system. object is removed, URPA will use proper care when changing
return to normal operation. lanes may result in injury, death,
. A tow bar is attached to the (Continued)
vehicle.
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5.0 m (16 ft). The height of the zone When the vehicle is started, both
WARNING (Continued) is approximately between outside mirror SBZA displays will
0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2.0 m (6 ft) off the briefly come on to indicate the
or vehicle damage. Before ground. system is operating. When the
making a lane change, always vehicle is moving forward, the left or
check mirrors, glance over your Use caution while changing lanes
when towing a trailer, as the SBZA right side mirror display will light up
shoulder, and use the turn if a vehicle is detected in that blind
signals. detection zones that extend back
from the sides of the vehicle do not zone. If the turn signal is activated
move further back when a trailer is and a vehicle is also detected on
towed. the same side, the display will flash
to give you extra warning not to
How the System Works change lanes.
The SBZA symbol lights up in the At speeds greater then 32 km/h
side mirrors when the system (20 mph), SBZA displays may come
detects a vehicle in the side blind on when approaching or passing
zone, indicating it may be unsafe to other vehicles. SBZA displays may
change lanes. Before making a lane come on when a passed vehicle
change, check the SBZA display, remains in or drops back into the
check all mirrors, glance over your detection zone. SBZA can be
shoulder, and use the turn signals. disabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Without
SBZA Detection Zones DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29 or Driver
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of Information Center (DIC) (With DIC
approximately one lane over from Buttons) on page 5‑24. If SBZA is
both sides of the vehicle, 3.5 m disabled by the driver, the SBZA
(11 ft). This zone starts at each side Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror mirror displays will not light up.
mirror and goes back approximately Display Display
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When the System Does Not Seem TEMPORARILY OFF message after your blind zone, or the vehicle is
To Work Properly cleaning the bumper, see your passing through an open field of
Missed alerts can occur under dealer. view area, such as the desert,
normal circumstances and will The SBZA displays may remain on where there is insufficient data for
increase in wet conditions. The if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, operation. This message may also
system does not need to be or a bicycle or object is extending activate during heavy rain or due to
serviced. SBZA is designed to out to either side of the vehicle. road spray. The vehicle does not
ignore stationary objects; however, need service. For cleaning, see
When SBZA is disabled for any “Washing the Vehicle” under
the system may occasionally light reason other than the driver turning
up due to guard rails, signs, trees, Exterior Care on page 10‑73.
it off, it cannot be turned back on.
shrubs, and other stationary objects. The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON SERVICE SIDE DETECTION
This is normal system operation, the option will not be selectable if the SYSTEM: If this message appears,
vehicle does not need service. conditions for normal system both SBZA displays will remain on
If the SBZA displays do not light up operation are not met. indicating there is a problem with
when the system is on and vehicles the SBZA system. If these displays
are in the blind zone, the system SBZA Error Messages remain on after continued driving,
may need service. Take the vehicle The following messages may the system needs service. Take the
to your dealer. appear in the DIC: vehicle to your dealer.
SBZA does not operate when the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT FCC Information
SBZA sensors in the left or right SYSTEM OFF: This message See Radio Frequency Statement on
corners of the rear bumper are indicates that the driver has turned page 13‑21 for information
covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, the system off. regarding Part 15 of the Federal
slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For SIDE DETECTION SYS Communications Commission (FCC)
cleaning instructions, see “Washing TEMPORARILY OFF: This rules and Industry Canada
the Vehicle” under Exterior Care on message indicates that the SBZA Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
page 10‑73. If the DIC still displays system is disabled either because
the SIDE DETECTION SYS the sensor cannot detect vehicles in
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Rear Vision Vehicles with RVC on the system display is now enabled and
Rearview Mirror the display will appear in the mirror
Camera (RVC) normally.
The vehicle may have an RVC The rear vision camera system is
system. Read this entire section designed to help the driver when Vehicles with RVC on the
before using it. backing up by displaying a view of Infotainment System
the area behind the vehicle. When
the key is in the ON/RUN position The rear vision camera system is
{ WARNING and the driver shifts the vehicle into designed to help the driver when
R (Reverse), the video image backing up by displaying a view of
The RVC system does not display the area behind the vehicle. When
automatically appears on the inside
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, rearview mirror. Once the driver the driver shifts the vehicle into
animals, or any other object shifts out of R (Reverse), the video R (Reverse), the video image
located outside the camera's field image automatically disappears automatically appears on the
of view, below the bumper, from the inside rearview mirror. infotainment screen. Once the driver
or under the vehicle. Perceived shifts out of R (Reverse), the screen
distances may be different from Turning the Rear Vision Camera will go back to the last screen that
actual distances. Do not back the System Off or On had been displayed, after a delay.
vehicle using only the RVC To turn off the rear vision camera Turning the Rear Vision Camera
screen, during longer, higher system, press and hold z , located System On or Off
speed backing maneuvers, on the inside rearview mirror, until To turn the rear vision camera
or where there could be cross the left indicator light turns off. The system on or off:
traffic. Failure to use proper care rear vision camera display is now
before backing may result in disabled. 1. Shift into P (Park).
injury, death, or vehicle damage. 2. Press the Settings menu button
To turn the rear vision camera
Always check behind and around on the Home screen of the
the vehicle before backing. system on again, press and hold z
infotainment system.
until the left indicator light
illuminates. The rear vision camera
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3. Select the Rear Camera screen The symbols appear when an object Use caution while backing up when
button. The Rear Camera screen has been detected by the URPA towing a trailer, as the RCTA
displays. system. The symbol may cover the detection zones that extend out
4. Select Rear Camera display and object when viewing the RVC from the back of your vehicle do not
then select ON or OFF. screen. move further back when a trailer is
To turn the symbols on or off: towed.
The display remains on after shifting
out of R (Reverse) for approximately 1. Shift into P (Park). The RCTA system can be disabled
10 seconds. The display can be through the Driver Information
2. Press the Settings menu button Center (DIC). See Driver
canceled during this time by on the Home screen of the
performing one of the following: Information Center (DIC) (Without
infotainment system. DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29 or Driver
. Press a hard key on the 3. Select the Rear Camera screen Information Center (DIC) (With DIC
infotainment system. button. The Rear Camera screen Buttons) on page 5‑24.
. Shift into P (Park). displays. Rear Vision Camera Location
. Reach a vehicle speed of 4. Select Park Assist Symbols and The camera is located above the
8 km/h (5 mph). then select ON or OFF. license plate.
Symbols Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) The area displayed by the camera is
The RVC system may have a On vehicles with RCTA, a red limited and does not display objects
feature that lets the driver view warning triangle with an arrow may that are close to either corner or
symbols on the RVC screen while also display on the RVC screen to under the bumper. The area
using the rear vision camera. The warn of traffic coming from either displayed can vary depending on
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist direction. Three beeps will sound vehicle orientation or road
(URPA) system must not be from the speaker on that side. This conditions. The distance of the
disabled to use the caution symbols. system detects objects coming from image that appears on the screen
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or differs from the actual distance.
page 9‑31. right side behind the vehicle.
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The following illustrations show the 2. Corner of the rear bumper. camera and its position and
field of view that the camera mounting angle checked at your
provides. When the System Does Not dealer.
Seem To Work Properly . There are extreme temperature
The rear vision camera system changes.
might not work properly or display a
clear image if: The rear vision camera system
display in the rearview mirror may
. The RVC is turned off. See turn off or not appear as expected
“Turning the Rear Camera due to one of the following
System On or Off” earlier in this conditions. If this occurs the left
section. indicator light on the mirror will
. It is dark. flash.
. The sun or the beam of . A slow flash may indicate a loss
headlights is shining directly into of video signal, or no video
the camera lens. signal present during the reverse
1. View displayed by the camera. cycle.
. Ice, snow, mud, or anything else
builds up on the camera lens. . A fast flash may indicate that the
Clean the lens, rinse it with display has been on for the
water, and wipe it with a soft maximum allowable time during
cloth. a reverse cycle, or the display
has reached an Over
. The back of the vehicle is in an Temperature limit.
accident. The position and
mounting angle of the camera The fast flash conditions are
can change or the camera can used to protect the video device
be affected. Be sure to have the from high temperature
1. View displayed by the camera. conditions. Once conditions
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caused by use of improper fuel marketers providing TOP TIER Notice: This vehicle was not
would not be covered by the vehicle Detergent Gasoline can be found at designed for fuel that contains
warranty. www.toptiergas.com. methanol. Do not use fuel
For customers who do not use TOP containing methanol. It can
Fuel Additives TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, corrode metal parts in the fuel
one bottle of Fuel System Treatment system and also damage plastic
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines and rubber parts. That damage
in the United States are now PLUS, part number 88861013,
added to the fuel tank at every would not be covered under the
required to contain additives that vehicle warranty.
help prevent engine and fuel system engine oil change, can help clean
deposits from forming, allowing the deposits from fuel injectors and Some gasolines that are not
emission control system to work intake valves. GM Fuel System reformulated for low emissions can
properly. In most cases, nothing Treatment PLUS is the only contain an octane-enhancing
should have to be added to the fuel. gasoline additive recommended by additive called
However, some gasolines contain General Motors. It is available at methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
only the minimum amount of your dealer. tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant
additive required to meet U.S. Gasolines containing oxygenates, where you buy gasoline whether the
Environmental Protection Agency such as ethers and ethanol, and fuel contains MMT. We recommend
regulations. To help keep fuel reformulated gasolines might be against the use of such gasolines.
injectors and intake valves clean available in your area. We Fuels containing MMT can reduce
and avoid problems due to dirty recommend that you use these spark plug life and affect emission
injectors or valves, look for gasoline gasolines, if they comply with the control system performance. The
that is advertised as TOP TIER specifications described earlier. malfunction indicator lamp might
Detergent Gasoline. Look for the However, E85 (85% ethanol) and turn on. If this occurs, return to your
TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to other fuels containing more than dealer for service.
ensure gasoline meets enhanced 15% ethanol must not be used in
detergency standards developed by vehicles that were not designed for
the auto companies. A list of those fuels.
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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it tank and emissions system. See
clockwise until it clicks. Make sure Malfunction Indicator Lamp on WARNING (Continued)
the cap is fully installed. The page 5‑17.
diagnostic system can determine if
. Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
the fuel cap has been left off or Filling a Portable Fuel before dispensing fuel, and
improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the
Container keep it in contact with the fill
atmosphere. See Malfunction opening until filling is
Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. { WARNING complete.
. Fill the container no more
Filling a portable fuel container
{ WARNING while it is in the vehicle can cause
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.
If a fire starts while you are fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
. Do not smoke, light matches,
refueling, do not remove the or use lighters while
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by means. You or others could be
pumping fuel.
shutting off the pump or by badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always: . Avoid using cell phones or
notifying the station attendant.
other electronic devices.
Leave the area immediately. . Use approved fuel
containers.
Notice: If a new fuel cap is . Remove the container from
needed, be sure to get the right the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
type of cap from your dealer. The bed before filling.
wrong type of fuel cap might not . Place the container on the
fit properly, might cause the ground.
malfunction indicator lamp to
light, and could damage the fuel (Continued)
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Before starting, check all trailer hitch This can help to avoid situations When turning with a trailer, make
parts and attachments, safety that require heavy braking and wider turns than normal so the
chains, electrical connectors, lamps, sudden turns. trailer will not strike soft shoulders,
tires and mirrors. If the trailer has curbs, road signs, trees or other
electric brakes, start the Passing objects. Use the turn signal well in
combination moving and then apply More passing distance is needed advance and avoid jerky or sudden
the trailer brake controller by hand when towing a trailer. Because the maneuvers.
to be sure the brakes work. rig is longer, it is necessary to go
farther beyond the passed vehicle Turn Signals When Towing a
During the trip, check occasionally Trailer
to be sure that the load is secure before returning to the lane.
and the lamps and any trailer The turn signal indicators on the
Backing Up instrument cluster flash whenever
brakes still work.
Hold the bottom of the steering signaling a turn or lane change.
Towing with a Stability Control wheel with one hand. To move the Properly hooked up, the trailer
System trailer to the left, move your hand to lamps also flash, telling other
When towing, the sound of the the left. To move the trailer to the drivers the vehicle is turning,
stability control system might be right, move your hand to the right. changing lanes or stopping.
heard. The system is reacting to the Always back up slowly and, When towing a trailer, the arrows on
vehicle movement caused by the if possible, have someone the instrument cluster flash for turns
trailer, which mainly occurs during guide you. even if the bulbs on the trailer are
cornering. This is normal when Making Turns burned out. Check occasionally to
towing heavier trailers. be sure the trailer bulbs are still
Notice: Making very sharp turns working.
Following Distance while trailering could cause the
Stay at least twice as far behind the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle ahead as you would when vehicle. The vehicle could be
driving the vehicle without a trailer. damaged. Avoid making very
sharp turns while trailering.
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Driving on Grades turning the engine off. If the 3. When the wheel chocks are in
overheat warning comes on, see place, release the brake pedal
Reduce speed and shift to a lower
Engine Overheating on page 10‑16. until the chocks absorb the load.
gear before starting down a long or
steep downgrade. If the Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then
transmission is not shifted down, the apply the parking brake and shift
into P (Park).
brakes might have to be used so
much that they would get hot and no
{ WARNING
5. Release the brake pedal.
longer work well. Parking the vehicle on a hill with
The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). the trailer attached can be Leaving After Parking on a Hill
Use a lower gear if the transmission dangerous. If something goes 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal
shifts too often. wrong, the rig could start to move. while you:
The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if People can be injured, and both . Start the engine.
the transmission shifts too often. the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged. When possible, always
. Shift into a gear.
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑24.
park the rig on a flat surface. . Release the parking brake.
When towing at high altitude on
steep uphill grades, engine coolant 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
boils at a lower temperature than at If parking the rig on a hill:
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is
normal altitudes. If the engine is 1. Press the brake pedal, but do clear of the chocks.
turned off immediately after towing not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn
at high altitude on steep uphill 4. Stop and have someone pick up
the wheels into the curb if facing
grades, the vehicle could show and store the chocks.
downhill or into traffic if facing
signs similar to engine overheating. uphill.
To avoid this, let the engine run
while parked, preferably on level 2. Have someone place chocks
ground, with the transmission in under the trailer wheels.
P (Park) for a few minutes before
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Ask your dealer for trailering weight the vehicle can carry, which
information or advice. will also reduce the trailer weight the
vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer,
Weight of the Trailer Tongue the tongue load must be added to
The tongue load (1) of any trailer is the GVW because the vehicle will
an important weight to measure be carrying that weight, too. See
because it affects the total gross Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑9.
weight of the vehicle. The Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the
curb weight of the vehicle, any
cargo carried in it, and the people
who will be riding in the vehicle.
If there are a lot of options,
equipment, passengers or cargo in
the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue
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*The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and
in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions
but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an
Add-Ons
They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are
dealer or a qualified service center. included with the vehicle as part of Add-On Electrical
If the back-up lamp circuit is not the trailer wiring package. The Equipment
functional, contact your dealer. instrument panel contains blunt cut
wires above the parking brake Notice: Some electrical
If a remote (non-vehicle) battery is equipment can damage the
being charged, press the Tow/Haul assembly for the electric trailer
brake controller. The harness vehicle or cause components to
mode switch located on the center not work and would not be
console near the climate controls. contains the following wires:
covered by the warranty. Always
This will boost the vehicle system . Red/Black: Power Supply check with your dealer before
voltage and properly charge the . White: Brake Switch Signal adding electrical equipment.
battery. If the trailer is too light for
Tow/Haul mode, turn on the . Gray: Illumination Add-on equipment can drain the
headlamps (non-HID only) as a vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
. Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Signal vehicle is not operating.
second way to boost the vehicle
system and charge the battery.
. Black: Ground The vehicle has an airbag system.
The electric trailer brake controller Before attempting to add anything
should be installed by your dealer or electrical to the vehicle, see
a qualified service center. Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3‑34 and Adding
Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3‑35.
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When It Is Time for New General Information cause cancer and birth defects or
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 other reproductive harm. Engine
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems,
Different Size Tires and your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or
Uniform Tire Quality and supported service people. emit these chemicals.
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Genuine GM parts have one of
Wheel Alignment and Tire these marks: California Perchlorate
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-54 Materials Requirements
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Certain types of automotive
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 applications, such as airbag
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-65 and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
Jump Starting may contain perchlorate materials.
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Special handling may be necessary.
Towing For additional information, see
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-69 www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
Recreational Vehicle perchlorate.
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
Accessories and
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 California Proposition Modifications
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 65 Warning Adding non‐dealer accessories or
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79 Most motor vehicles, including this making modifications to the vehicle
one, contain and/or emit chemicals can affect vehicle performance and
known to the State of California to safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
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handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system.
aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own
electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the
brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
control. These accessories or Service Work page 3‑34.
modifications could even cause Keep a record with all parts receipts
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
{ WARNING and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Damage to vehicle components It can be dangerous to work on Maintenance Records on
resulting from modifications or the your vehicle if you do not have page 11‑14.
installation or use of non‐GM the proper knowledge, service
manual, tools, or parts. Always Notice: Even small amounts of
certified parts, including control contamination can cause damage
module or software modifications, is follow owner manual procedures
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
not covered under the terms of the and consult the service manual
contaminants to contact the
vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any fluids, reservoir caps,
remaining warranty coverage for service work. or dipsticks.
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service
complement and function with other work, use the proper service
systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more
dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories than this manual can. To order the
installed by a dealer technician. proper service manual, see Service
Also, see Adding Equipment to the Publications Ordering Information
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on on page 13‑17.
page 3‑35.
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Hood 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull Before closing the hood, be sure all
up on the center of the hood, filler caps are on properly.
To open the hood: and push the secondary hood Pull the hood down to close. Lower
release to the right. the hood until the lifting pressure of
3. After you have partially lifted the the strut is reduced. Then allow the
hood, gas struts will hood to fall and latch into place
automatically take over to lift and under its own weight. Check to
hold the hood in the fully open make sure the hood is closed. If the
position. hood does not fully latch, gently
push the hood down at the front and
1. Pull the hood release handle center of the hood until it is
with this symbol on it. It is under completely latched.
the instrument panel on the
driver side of the vehicle.
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1. Radiator Pressure Cap. See 9. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Engine Cover
Cooling System on page 10‑12. View). See “Checking Engine
2. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. Oil” under Engine Oil on
See Cooling System on page 10‑7.
page 10‑12. 10. Automatic Transmission Fluid
3. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. Dipstick. See “Checking the
See Jump Starting on Fluid Level” under Automatic
page 10‑66. Transmission Fluid on
page 10‑10.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑29. 11. Brake Master Cylinder
Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
5. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. under Brakes on page 10‑20.
See Jump Starting on
page 10‑66. 12. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑11. 1. Oil Fill Cap
6. Power Steering Reservoir and
Cap (Under Engine Cover). See 13. Windshield Washer Fluid 2. Engine Cover
Power Steering Fluid on Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on To remove:
page 10‑18.
page 10‑19. 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1).
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under Engine 2. Raise the engine cover (2) to
Oil on page 10‑7. release it from the retainers.
8. Engine Cover on page 10‑6. 3. Lift and remove the engine
cover.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall
engine cover.
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Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it
with a paper towel or cloth, then
To ensure proper engine It is a good idea to check the engine
push it back in all the way.
performance and long life, careful oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
Remove it again, keeping the tip
attention must be paid to engine oil. get an accurate reading, the vehicle
down, and check the level.
Following these simple, but must be on level ground. The
important steps will help protect engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. When to Add Engine Oil
your investment: See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑5 for the location of the
. Always use engine oil approved engine oil dipstick.
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See Obtaining an accurate oil level
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” reading is essential:
in this section. 1. If the engine has been running
. Check the engine oil level recently, turn off the engine and
regularly and maintain the allow several minutes for the oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched
proper oil level. See “Checking to drain back into the oil pan. area at the tip of the dipstick, add
Engine Oil” and “When to Add Checking the oil level too soon 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil
Engine Oil” in this section. after engine shutoff will not and then recheck the level. See
provide an accurate oil level “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
. Change the engine oil at the reading. this section for an explanation of
appropriate time. See Engine Oil what kind of oil to use. For engine
Life System on page 10‑9.
. Always dispose of engine oil
{ WARNING oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications on
properly. See “What to Do with The engine oil dipstick handle page 12‑2.
Used Oil” in this section. may be hot; it could burn you. Notice: Do not add too much oil.
Use a towel or glove to touch the Oil levels above or below the
dipstick handle. acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
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Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System and, at this time, the system must
recommended and could cause be reset. Your dealer has trained
engine damage not covered by the When to Change Engine Oil service people who will perform this
vehicle warranty. This vehicle has a computer system work and reset the system. It is also
that indicates when to change the important to check the oil regularly
What to Do with Used Oil over the course of an oil drain
engine oil and filter. This is based
Used engine oil contains certain on a combination of factors which interval and keep it at the proper
elements that can be unhealthy for include engine revolutions, engine level.
your skin and could even cause temperature, and miles driven. If the system is ever reset
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on Based on driving conditions, the accidentally, the oil must be
your skin for very long. Clean your mileage at which an oil change is changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
skin and nails with soap and water, indicated can vary considerably. For since the last oil change.
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the oil life system to work properly, Remember to reset the oil life
properly dispose of clothing or rags the system must be reset every time system whenever the oil is changed.
containing used engine oil. See the the oil is changed.
manufacturer's warnings about the How to Reset the Engine Oil
use and disposal of oil products. When the system has calculated Life System
that oil life has been diminished, it
Used oil can be a threat to the indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the
environment. If you change your necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE engine oil is changed so that the
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil OIL SOON message comes on. system can calculate the next
from the filter before disposal. Never Change the oil as soon as possible engine oil change. To reset the
dispose of oil by putting it in the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). system:
trash or pouring it on the ground, It is possible that, if driving under If the vehicle does not have Driver
into sewers, or into streams or the best conditions, the oil life Information Center (DIC) buttons:
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking system might indicate that an oil
it to a place that collects used oil. change is not necessary for up to a 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
year. The engine oil and filter must with the engine off. The vehicle
be changed at least once a year must be in P (Park) to access
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this display. Press the trip 2. Press the vehicle information Change the fluid at the intervals
odometer reset stem until OIL button until OIL LIFE listed in Maintenance Schedule on
LIFE REMAINING displays. REMAINING displays. page 11‑2, and be sure to use the
2. Press and hold the trip odometer 3. Press and hold the set/reset transmission fluid listed in
reset stem until OIL LIFE button until “100%” is displayed. Recommended Fluids and
REMAINING shows “100%.” Three chimes sound and the Lubricants on page 11‑12.
Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: Use of the incorrect
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off. automatic transmission fluid may
message goes off. 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. damage the vehicle, and the
3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. damages may not be covered by
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON the vehicle warranty. Always use
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on when the the automatic transmission fluid
SOON message comes back on vehicle is started, the engine oil life listed in Recommended Fluids
when the vehicle is started, the system has not been reset. Repeat and Lubricants on page 11‑12.
engine oil life system has not the procedure.
been reset. Repeat the The transmission fluid will not reach
the end of the dipstick unless the
procedure. Automatic Transmission transmission is at operating
If the vehicle has Driver Information Fluid temperature. If you need to check
Center (DIC) buttons: the transmission fluid level, please
It is not necessary to check the
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, transmission fluid level. take the vehicle to your dealer.
with the engine off. A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to the
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
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5. Loosen the six housing cover (3) Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is
screws (2). off, dirt can easily get into the { WARNING
6. Remove the housing cover (3) engine, which could damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter An electric engine cooling fan
with outlet duct. under the hood can start up even
in place when you are driving.
7. Remove the filter (4) and any when the engine is not running
loose debris that may be found Cooling System and can cause injury. Keep
in the base (5). hands, clothing, and tools away
The cooling system allows the from any underhood electric fan.
8. Inspect or replace the filter (4). engine to maintain the correct
9. Reverse Steps 2–6 to reinstall working temperature.
the housing cover and reconnect
the electrical connector to the { WARNING
sensor.
Heater and radiator hoses, and
10. Reinstall the engine cover. See other engine parts, can be very
Engine Cover on page 10‑6. hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.
{ WARNING Do not run the engine if there is a
Operating the engine with the air leak. If you run the engine, it
cleaner/filter off can cause you or could lose all coolant. That could
others to be burned. The air cause an engine fire, and you
cleaner not only cleans the air; it could be burned. Get any leak
helps to stop flames if the engine fixed before you drive the vehicle.
1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not 2. Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: Using coolant other than
drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out DEX-COOL® can cause premature
of View) engine, heater core, or radiator
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corrosion. In addition, the engine What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
coolant could require changing drinkable water and DEX-COOL
sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi)
or 24 months, whichever occurs
{ WARNING coolant. If using this mixture,
nothing else needs to be added.
first. Any repairs would not be Adding only plain water or some This mixture:
covered by the vehicle warranty. other liquid to the cooling system . Gives freezing protection down
Always use DEX-COOL can be dangerous. Plain water to −37°C (−34°F), outside
(silicate-free) coolant in the and other liquids, can boil before temperature.
vehicle. the proper coolant mixture will. . Gives boiling protection up to
The coolant warning system is set 129°C (265°F), engine
Engine Coolant for the proper coolant mixture. temperature.
The cooling system in the vehicle is With plain water or the wrong
filled with DEX-COOL® engine mixture, the engine could get too
. Protects against rust and
coolant. See Maintenance Schedule hot but you would not get the corrosion.
on page 11‑2 and Recommended overheat warning. The engine . Will not damage aluminum parts.
Fluids and Lubricants on could catch fire and you or others . Helps keep the proper engine
page 11‑12. could be burned. Use a 50/ temperature.
The following explains the cooling 50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL coolant. Notice: If improper coolant
system and how to check and add
mixture, inhibitors, or additives
coolant when it is low. If there is a
are used in the vehicle cooling
problem with engine overheating,
system, the engine could
see Engine Overheating on
overheat and be damaged. Too
page 10‑16.
much water in the mixture can
freeze and crack engine cooling
parts. The repairs would not be
covered by the warranty. Use only
the proper mixture of engine
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coolant for the cooling system. the cooling system is cool before How to Add Coolant to the
See Recommended Fluids and this is done. See Engine Recovery Tank
Lubricants on page 11‑12. Overheating on page 10‑16.
Never dispose of engine coolant by { WARNING
putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, or into sewers, streams, You can be burned if you spill
or bodies of water. Have the coolant coolant on hot engine parts.
changed by an authorized service Coolant contains ethylene glycol
center, familiar with legal and it will burn if the engine parts
requirements regarding used are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant disposal. This will help The coolant recovery tank cap has coolant on a hot engine.
protect the environment and your this symbol on it.
health. When the engine is cold, the coolant Notice: This vehicle has a
Checking Coolant level should be at or above the specific coolant fill procedure.
FULL COLD line marked on the Failure to follow this procedure
The vehicle must be on a level recovery tank. could cause the engine to
surface when checking the coolant
When the engine is hot, the level overheat and be severely
level.
could be higher than the FULL damaged.
Check to see if coolant is visible in COLD line. If the coolant is below If coolant is needed, add the proper
the coolant recovery tank. If the the FULL COLD line when the DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the
coolant inside the coolant recovery engine is hot, there could be a leak coolant recovery tank.
tank is boiling, do not do anything in the cooling system.
else until it cools down. If coolant is
visible but the coolant level is not at If the coolant is low, add the coolant
or above the FULL COLD mark, add or take the vehicle to a dealer for
a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable service.
water and DEX-COOL coolant at the
coolant recovery tank, but be sure
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{ WARNING
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out 2. Remove the radiator pressure
and burn you badly. Never turn cap when the cooling system,
the cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator
including the surge tank pressure hose, is no longer hot. Turn the
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling pressure cap slowly
system and surge tank pressure counterclockwise about one
cap to cool. 1. Detach the fasteners and lift off full turn.
the panel that covers the If a hiss is heard, wait for that to
radiator cap. stop. A hiss means there is still
If coolant is needed, add the proper
mixture directly to the radiator, but some pressure left in the
be sure the cooling system is cool system.
before this is done. 3. Keep turning the pressure cap
slowly and remove it.
4. Fill the radiator to the base of
the filler neck with the proper
DEX-COOL coolant mixture.
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coolant mixture through the filler The vehicle may also display an
neck until the level is back up to ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE
the base of the filler neck. ENGINE and ENGINE
9. Replace the pressure cap tightly. OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
At any time during this message in the Driver Information
procedure if coolant begins to Center (DIC). See Engine Cooling
flow out of the filler neck, System Messages on page 5‑33.
reinstall the pressure cap. You may decide not to lift the hood
Notice: If the pressure cap is not when this warning appears, but
tightly installed, coolant loss and instead get service help right away.
possible engine damage may See Roadside Assistance Program
occur. Be sure the cap is properly (Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside
5. Fill the coolant recovery tank to and tightly secured. Assistance Program (U.S. and
the FULL COLD mark. Canada) on page 13‑11.
6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant Engine Overheating If you do decide to lift the hood,
recovery tank but leave the make sure the vehicle is parked on
The vehicle has several indicators a level surface.
radiator pressure cap off.
to warn of engine overheating.
7. Start the engine and let it run Then check to see if the engine
There is an engine coolant cooling fans are running. If the
until the upper radiator hose
temperature gauge on the engine is overheating, both fans
feels warm. Any time during this
instrument panel cluster. See should be running. If they are not,
procedure, watch out for the
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge do not continue to run the engine
engine cooling fans.
on page 5‑13. and have the vehicle serviced.
8. If the coolant level inside the
radiator filler neck is low, add
more of the proper DEX-COOL
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If there is no sign of steam, idle the Notice: After driving in the When to Check Power Steering
engine for three minutes while overheated engine protection Fluid
parked. If the warning is still operating mode, to avoid engine
displayed, turn off the engine until it damage, allow the engine to cool It is not necessary to regularly
cools down. Also, see “Overheated before attempting any repair. The check power steering fluid unless
Engine Protection Operating Mode” engine oil will be severely you suspect there is a leak in the
next in this section. degraded. Repair the cause of system or you hear an unusual
coolant loss, change the oil and noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
Overheated Engine reset the oil life system. See
system inspected and repaired.
Engine Oil on page 10‑7.
Protection
How to Check Power Steering
Operating Mode Power Steering Fluid Fluid
This emergency operating mode lets
To check the power steering fluid:
the vehicle be driven to a safe place
in an emergency situation. If an 1. Turn the key off and let the
overheated engine condition exists, engine compartment cool down.
an overheat protection mode which 2. Remove the engine cover. See
alternates firing groups of cylinders Engine Cover on page 10‑6.
helps prevent engine damage. In
this mode, there is a significant loss 3. Wipe the cap and the top of the
The power steering fluid reservoir is
in power and engine performance. reservoir clean.
located under the engine cover on
The temperature gauge indicates an the passenger side of the vehicle. 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the
overheat condition exists. Driving See Engine Compartment Overview dipstick with a clean rag.
extended distances and/or towing a on page 10‑5 for reservoir location.
trailer in the overheat protection 5. Replace the cap and completely
mode should be avoided. tighten it.
6. Remove the cap again and look
at the fluid level on the dipstick.
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The fluid level should be may fall below freezing, use a fluid Notice
somewhere between the MAX and that has sufficient protection against . When using concentrated
MIN line on the dipstick in room freezing. washer fluid, follow the
temperature. If the fluid is on or manufacturer instructions for
below the MIN line, add fluid close Adding Washer Fluid
adding water.
to the MAX Line. When the windshield washer fluid
reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID
. Do not mix water with
What to Use LOW ADD FLUID message will be ready-to-use washer fluid.
To determine what kind of fluid to displayed on the Driver Information Water can cause the solution
use, see Recommended Fluids and Center (DIC). See Washer Fluid to freeze and damage the
Lubricants on page 11‑12. Always Messages on page 5‑41 for more washer fluid tank and other
use the proper fluid. information. parts of the washer system.
Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid
. Fill the washer fluid tank only
may damage the vehicle and the three-quarters full when it is
damages may not be covered by very cold. This allows for
the vehicle's warranty. Always fluid expansion if freezing
use the correct fluid listed in occurs, which could damage
Recommended Fluids and the tank if it is
Lubricants on page 11‑12. completely full.
Open the cap with the washer . Do not use engine coolant
Washer Fluid symbol on it. Add washer fluid until (antifreeze) in the windshield
the tank is full. See Engine washer. It can damage the
What to Use Compartment Overview on windshield washer system
When adding windshield washer page 10‑5 for reservoir location. and paint.
fluid, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If the vehicle will be operating
in an area where the temperature
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement 2. Squeeze the tabs on each side
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping of the wiper blade assembly and
your foot on the regular brake, set Front Wiper Blade slide the assembly off the end of
the parking brake. Windshield wiper blades should be the wiper arm.
. To check the parking brake's inspected for wear or cracking. See
holding ability: With the engine Maintenance Schedule on
running and the transmission in page 11‑2.
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot Replacement blades come in
pressure from the regular brake different types and are removed in
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is different ways. For the proper type
held by the parking brake only. and size, see Maintenance
. To check the P (Park) Replacement Parts on page 11‑13. 3. Install the new blade onto the
mechanism's holding ability: arm connector and make sure
To replace the wiper blade the tabs are fully set in the
With the engine running, shift to assembly:
P (Park). Then release the locked position.
parking brake followed by the 1. Pull the windshield wiper Allowing the wiper blade arm to
regular brake. assembly away from the touch the windshield when no
windshield. wiper blade is installed could
Contact your dealer if service is
required. damage the windshield. Any
damage that occurs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do
not allow the wiper blade arm to
touch the windshield.
4. Repeat the steps for the other
blade.
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Bulb Replacement To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull it
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
For the proper type of replacement straight out to remove it from the
on page 2‑9.
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on taillamp assembly.
page 10‑27. 2. Remove the convenience net,
if the vehicle has one. 7. Pull the old bulb straight out of
For any bulb‐changing procedure the bulb socket.
not listed in this section, contact
8. Push the new bulb straight into
your dealer.
the bulb socket.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, 9. Push the taillamp assembly back
into its original location.
and Stoplamps
When reinstalling the taillamp
assembly, make sure the pin on
the taillamp assembly lines up
and is inserted correctly into the
opening of the vehicle.
10. Reinstall the two screws that
hold the taillamp assembly in
3. Remove the two taillamp screw place.
covers. 11. Reinstall the two taillamp screw
4. Remove the two screws holding covers.
the taillamp assembly in place.
5. Pull out the taillamp assembly.
1. Turn Signal Lamp
2. Stoplamp/Taillamp
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Fuses Usage
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning
Clutch
ABS MTR Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
Motor
AIRBAG Airbag System
AUX POWER Auxiliary Power
AUX Auxiliary
VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump
AWD All-Wheel-Drive
System
BATT 1 Battery 1
BATT 2 Battery 2
BATT 3 Battery 3
CIGAR Cigarette Lighter
LIGHTER
ECM 1 Engine Control
Module 1
EMISSION 1 Emission 1
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features EMISSION 2 Emission 2
shown.
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WARNING (Continued)
All-Season Tires Winter Tires
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 tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased
is badly worn, performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered
replace them. and weather conditions. Original roads. Consider installing winter
equipment tires designed to GM's tires on the vehicle if frequent
. Replace any tires that specific tire performance criteria driving on snow or ice-covered
have been damaged by have a TPC specification code roads is expected. See your dealer
impacts with potholes, molded onto the sidewall. Original for details regarding winter tire
curbs, etc. equipment all-season tires can be availability and proper tire selection.
identified by the last two characters Also, see Buying New Tires on
. Improperly repaired tires of this TPC code, which will page 10‑50.
can cause a crash. Only be “MS.”
the dealer or an With winter tires, there may be
Consider installing winter tires on decreased dry road traction,
authorized tire service the vehicle if frequent driving on increased road noise, and shorter
center should repair, snow or ice-covered roads is tread life. After changing to winter
replace, dismount, and expected. All-season tires provide tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
mount the tires. adequate performance for most handling and braking.
. Do not spin the tires in winter driving conditions, but they If using winter tires:
may not offer the same level of
excess of 56 km/h . Use tires of the same brand and
traction or performance as winter
(35 mph) on slippery tires on snow or ice-covered roads. tread type on all four wheel
surfaces such as snow, See Winter Tires on page 10‑36. positions.
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.
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digits represent the week (01– performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only: The
52) and the last two digits, the traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary
year. For example, the third resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at
week of the year 2010 would see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
have a four-digit DOT date Grading on page 10‑52. The compact spare tire is for
of 0310. (7) Maximum Cold Inflation emergency use when a regular
(4) Tire Identification Number Load Limit: Maximum load that road tire has lost air and gone
(TIN): The letters and numbers can be carried and the flat. If the vehicle has a compact
following the DOT (Department maximum pressure needed to spare tire, see Compact Spare
of Transportation) code are the support that load. Tire on page 10‑65 and If a Tire
Tire Identification Number (TIN). Goes Flat on page 10‑55.
The TIN shows the (3) Tire Identification Number
manufacturer and plant code, (TIN): The letters and numbers
tire size, and date the tire was following the DOT (Department
manufactured. The TIN is of Transportation) code are the
molded onto both sides of the Tire Identification Number (TIN).
tire, although only one side may The TIN shows the
have the date of manufacture. manufacturer and plant code,
(5) Tire Ply Material : The type tire size, and date the tire was
of cord and number of plies in manufactured. The TIN is
the sidewall and under the tread. molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
(6) Uniform Tire Quality Compact Spare Tire Example
have the date of manufacture.
Grading (UTQG): Tire (1) Tire Ply Material : The type
manufacturers are required to of cord and number of plies in
grade tires based on three the sidewall and under the tread.
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(4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to
Load Limit: Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire
can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association.
maximum pressure needed to exceed all federal safety (2) Tire Width: The three-digit
support that load. guidelines. number indicates the tire section
(5) Tire Inflation: The width in millimeters from
temporary use tire or compact Tire Designations sidewall to sidewall.
spare tire should be inflated to Tire Size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit
420 kPa (60 psi). For more number that indicates the tire
The following is an example of a
information on tire pressure and height-to-width measurements.
typical passenger vehicle
inflation see Tire Pressure on For example, if the tire size
tire size.
page 10‑42. aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
(6) Tire Size: A combination of item 3 of the illustration, it would
letters and numbers define a mean that the tire's sidewall is
tire's width, height, aspect ratio, 60 percent as high as it is wide.
construction type, and service (4) Construction Code: A letter
description. The letter T as the code is used to indicate the type
first character in the tire size of ply construction in the tire.
means the tire is for temporary (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
The United States version of a The letter R means radial ply
use only. construction; the letter D means
metric tire sizing system. The
(7) TPC Spec (Tire letter P as the first character in diagonal or bias ply
Performance Criteria the tire size means a passenger construction; and the letter B
Specification): Original means belted-bias ply
equipment tires designed to construction.
GM's specific tire performance
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(5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of steering, power brakes, power before a tire has built up heat
the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure
(6) Service Description: These conditioning. on page 10‑42.
characters represent the load Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a
index and speed rating of the of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and
tire. The load index represents Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the
the load carrying capacity a tire cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
is certified to carry. The speed tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without
rating is the maximum speed a steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo.
tire is certified to carry a load. materials. DOT Markings: A code molded
Bead: The tire bead contains into the sidewall of a tire
Tire Terminology and signifying that the tire is in
Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto compliance with the U.S.
Air Pressure: The amount of the rim. Department of Transportation
air inside the tire pressing (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
outward on each square inch of Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code
the tire. Air pressure is in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification
expressed in kPa (kilopascal) alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
or psi (pounds per square inch). 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also
the tread. identify the tire manufacturer,
Accessory Weight: The production plant, brand, and
combined weight of optional Cold Tire Pressure: The
amount of air pressure in a tire, date of production.
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight
automatic transmission, power or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9‑9.
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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 page 9‑9. which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears
Rating for the rear axle. See molded onto the sidewall. manufacturer, brand, and/or
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑9. Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is
load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same
Intended Outboard Sidewall : moldings on the other sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire, maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire. of the tire.
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A
Weight: The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric some light duty trucks and
unit for air pressure. weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and multipurpose vehicles.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A production options weight. Recommended Inflation
tire used on light duty trucks and Pressure: Vehicle
some multipurpose passenger Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle manufacturer's recommended
vehicles. tire inflation pressure as shown
is designed to seat multiplied by
Load Index: An assigned 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load on the tire placard. See Tire
number ranging from 1 to 279 Limits on page 9‑9. Pressure on page 10‑42 and
that corresponds to the load Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑9.
carrying capacity of a tire. Occupant Distribution :
Designated seating positions. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic
tire in which the ply cords that
Outward Facing Sidewall: The extend to the beads are laid at
side of an asymmetrical tire that 90 degrees to the centerline of
has a particular side that faces the tread.
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Rim: A metal support for a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard: A label
and upon which the tire beads Grading Standards): A tire permanently attached to a
are seated. information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle
Sidewall: The portion of a tire consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the original
between the tread and the bead. tire's traction, temperature, and equipment tire size and
treadwear. Ratings are recommended inflation pressure.
Speed Rating: An determined by tire See “Tire and Loading
alphanumeric code assigned to manufacturers using Information Label” under Vehicle
a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9‑9.
speed at which a tire can The ratings are molded into the
operate. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Pressure
Traction: The friction between Tire Quality Grading on Tires need the correct amount of
the tire and the road surface. page 10‑52. air pressure to operate
The amount of grip provided. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The effectively.
Tread: The portion of a tire that number of designated seating Notice: Neither tire
comes into contact with positions multiplied by underinflation nor
the road. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated overinflation is good.
cargo load. See Vehicle Load Underinflated tires, or tires
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow Limits on page 9‑9.
bands, sometimes called wear that do not have enough air,
bars, that show across the tread Vehicle Maximum Load on the can result in:
of a tire when only 1.6 mm Tire: Load on an individual tire . Tire overloading and
(1/16 in) of tread remains. See due to curb weight, accessory overheating which could
When It Is Time for New Tires weight, occupant weight, and lead to a blowout.
on page 10‑49. cargo weight.
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Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is
of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure
System under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a
The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then
technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated.
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon
the air pressure in your tires and to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as
transmit tire pressure readings to a significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists.
receiver located in the vehicle. causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is
Each tire, including the spare (if lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be
provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire
monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS
the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety
by the vehicle manufacturer on the ability. of reasons, including the installation
vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is not a of replacement or alternate tires or
pressure label. (If your vehicle has substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent
tires of a different size than the size maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly.
indicated on the vehicle placard or responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction
tire inflation pressure label, you pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more
should determine the proper tire not reached the level to trigger tires or wheels on your vehicle to
inflation pressure for those tires.) illumination of the TPMS low tire ensure that the replacement or
pressure telltale. alternate tires and wheels allow the
As an added safety feature, your
TPMS to continue to function
vehicle has been equipped with a Your vehicle has also been properly.
tire pressure monitoring system equipped with a TPMS malfunction
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire indicator to indicate when the See Tire Pressure Monitor
system is not operating properly. Operation on page 10‑45.
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The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and
. The TPMS sensor matching
tire pressure condition but it does Message process was not done or not
not replace normal tire completed successfully after
maintenance. See Tire Inspection The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The
on page 10‑48, Tire Rotation on if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC
page 10‑48 and Tires on are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after
page 10‑35. system detects a malfunction, the successfully completing the
low tire warning light flashes for sensor matching process. See
Notice: Tire sealant materials are about one minute and then stays on "TPMS Sensor Matching
not all the same. A non-approved for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section.
tire sealant could damage the cycle. A DIC warning message
TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor displays. The malfunction light and
. One or more TPMS sensors are
damage caused by using an DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The
incorrect tire sealant is not each ignition cycle until the problem malfunction light and the DIC
covered by the vehicle warranty. is corrected. Some of the conditions message should go off when the
Always use only the that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and
GM-approved tire sealant on are: the sensor matching process is
available through your dealer or performed successfully. See
included in the vehicle.
. One of the road tires has been your dealer for service.
replaced with the spare tire,
if your vehicle has one. The
. Replacement tires or wheels do
spare tire does not have a not match the original equipment
TPMS sensor. The malfunction tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
light and DIC message should other than those recommended
go off after the road tire is could prevent the TPMS from
replaced and the sensor functioning properly. See Buying
matching process is performed New Tires on page 10‑50.
successfully. See "TPMS Sensor
Matching Process" later in this
section.
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9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. . The tread or sidewall is inflation pressure, and check for
10. Set all four tires to the
cracked, cut, or snagged damaged tires or wheels. If the
recommended air pressure deep enough to show cord or unusual wear continues after the
level as indicated on the Tire fabric. rotation, check the wheel
and Loading Information label. . The tire has a bump, bulge, alignment. See When It Is Time
11. Put the valve caps back on the or split. for New Tires on page 10‑49
valve stems. and Wheel Replacement on
. The tire has a puncture, cut, page 10‑54.
or other damage that cannot
Tire Inspection be repaired well because of
We recommend that the tires, the size or location of the
including the spare tire, if the damage.
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at Tire Rotation
least once a month.
Tires should be rotated every
Replace the tire if: 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
. The indicators at three or Maintenance Schedule on
more places around the tire page 11‑2.
can be seen. Tires are rotated to achieve a
. There is cord or fabric uniform wear for all tires. The
showing through the tire's first rotation is the most Use this rotation pattern when
rubber. important. rotating the tires.
Anytime unusual wear is If the vehicle has a compact
noticed, rotate the tires as soon spare tire, do not include it in the
as possible, check for proper tire tire rotation.
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The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec
This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen
if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact
never used. Multiple factors rubber. the overall performance of the
including temperatures, loading Parking for an extended period can vehicle, including brake system
conditions, and inflation pressure cause flat spots on the tires that
maintenance affect how fast aging performance, ride and handling,
may result in vibrations while traction control, and tire
takes place. GM recommends that driving. When storing a vehicle for
tires, including the spare if pressure monitoring
at least a month, remove the tires or performance. GM's TPC Spec
equipped, be replaced after six raise the vehicle to reduce the
years, regardless of tread wear. The weight from the tires.
number is molded onto the tire's
tire manufacturer date is the last sidewall near the tire size. If the
four digits of the DOT Tire tires have an all-season tread
Identification Number (TIN) which is Buying New Tires
design, the TPC Spec number
molded into one side of the tire GM has developed and matched will be followed by MS for mud
sidewall. The first two digits specific tires for the vehicle. The and snow. See Tire Sidewall
represent the week (01–52) and the original equipment tires installed
last two digits, the year. For Labeling on page 10‑37.
were designed to meet General
example, the third week of the year GM recommends replacing worn
2010 would have a four-digit DOT
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec) tires in complete sets of four.
date of 0310. Uniform tread depth on all tires
system rating. When
Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, will help to maintain the
GM strongly recommends performance of the vehicle.
Tires age when stored normally
buying tires with the same TPC Braking and handling
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park
a vehicle that will be stored for at Spec rating. performance may be adversely
least a month in a cool, dry, clean affected if all the tires are not
area away from direct sunlight to replaced at the same time.
If proper rotation and
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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. graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction
While the tires available on performance of tires depends characteristics.
General Motors passenger cars upon the actual conditions of
Temperature – A, B, C
and light trucks may vary with their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the The temperature grades are A
respect to these grades, they
norm due to variations in driving (the highest), B, and C,
must also conform to federal
habits, service practices and representing the tire's resistance
safety requirements and
differences in road to the generation of heat and its
additional General Motors Tire
characteristics and climate. ability to dissipate heat when
Performance Criteria (TPC)
tested under controlled
standards. Traction – AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor
All Passenger Car Tires Must The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained
Conform to Federal Safety highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the
Requirements In Addition To and C. Those grades represent material of the tire to degenerate
These Grades. the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and
Treadwear pavement as measured under excessive temperature can lead
controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The grade
The treadwear grade is a specified government test C corresponds to a level of
comparative rating based on the surfaces of asphalt and performance which all
wear rate of the tire when tested concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet
under controlled conditions on a have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety
specified government test Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and
course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of
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When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the
use the following example as a bottom facing toward you.
guide to assist in the placement of 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom
the wheel blocks (1). first.
1. Tool Bag
1. Wheel Block 2. Wing Bolt
2. Flat Tire 3. Jack
The following information explains 1. Open the jack storage
how to repair or change a tire. compartment by pulling on the 1. Jack
latch tab, located toward the rear
of the vehicle, and pulling the 2. Wrench (Three-Piece Shown,
Tire Changing One-Piece Similar)
cover off.
Removing Tools 2. Remove the wing bolt (2) by The tools you will be using include
turning it counterclockwise. the jack (1) and wrench (2).
The tools needed to remove the
spare tire are located in the storage 3. Push the jack (3) up out of the
compartment on the driver side, at holding bracket and remove the
the rear of the vehicle. tool bag (1).
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Removing the Flat Tire and Notice: If this vehicle has wheel
Installing the Spare Tire locks and an impact wrench is
used to remove the wheel nuts,
1. Do a safety check before the lock nut or wheel lock key
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes could be damaged. Do not use an
Flat on page 10‑55 for more impact wrench to remove the
information. wheel nuts if this vehicle has
2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, wheel locks.
loosen the plastic nut caps with
the wheel wrench. They will not
come off. Then, using the flat
end of the wheel wrench, pry
along the edge of the cover until
3. Loosen the wheel nuts — but do
it comes off. Be careful; the
not remove them — using the
edges may be sharp. Do not try
wrench. For wheels with a wheel
to remove the cover with your
lock key, use the wheel lock key 4. To identify the appropriate
bare hands.
between the lock nut and jacking location, find the triangle
Store the wheel cover securely wrench. The key is supplied in or rectangular notch about
in the rear of the vehicle until the front passenger door pocket. 30.5 cm (12 in) from the front tire
you have the flat tire repaired or or about 27 cm (10.5 in) from the
replaced. rear tire.
If the vehicle has aluminum
wheels, remove the wheel nut
caps using the wheel wrench.
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6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the
the compact spare tire near you. wrench clockwise in the jack.
Raise the vehicle far enough off
{ WARNING the ground so that there is
enough room for the spare tire to
Getting under a vehicle when it is fit under the wheel well.
lifted on a jack is dangerous. 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and
If the vehicle slips off the jack, the flat tire.
you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.
Triangle Shown, Without Similar
The triangle may be located
near each wheel on the vehicle's
exterior.
{ WARNING
Notice: If a jack is used to raise Raising the vehicle with the jack
the vehicle without positioning it improperly positioned can
correctly, the vehicle could be damage the vehicle and even
damaged. When raising the make the vehicle fall. To help
vehicle on a jack, avoid contact avoid personal injury and vehicle
with the rear axle control arms. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift 9. Remove the plastic spare tire
head into the proper location heat shield by pulling the rubber
5. Attach the wrench to the jack, latch. Store the plastic spare tire
and turn the wrench clockwise to before raising the vehicle.
heat shield. See “Storing the
raise the jack head 7.6 cm (3 in). Spare Tire” later in this section
for more information.
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3. Put the flat tire in the rear 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it Storing the Tools
storage area with the valve stem is secure.
pointing toward the rear of the
vehicle.
4. Pull the cable (1) through the
door striker (5), the center of the
wheel (4), and the plastic spare
tire heat shield (3), as shown.
1. Tool Bag
8. Make sure the metal tube is 2. Wing Bolt
centered at the striker. Push the
tube toward the front of the 3. Jack
vehicle. Put back all tools as they were
9. Close the liftgate and make sure stored in the jack storage
it is latched properly. compartment and put the
5. Hook the cable onto the outside compartment cover back on.
portion of the liftgate hinges (2). 1. Ensure that the bottom of the
6. Hook the other end of the cable jack is facing toward you.
onto the outside portion of the 2. Replace the tool bag (1).
liftgate hinge on the other side of
the vehicle.
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3. Turn the jack (3) on its side and Compact Spare Tire speed be limited to 80 km/h (50
place down on the holding mph). To conserve the tread of the
bracket. spare tire, have the standard tire
4. Reinstall the wing bolt (2) by
{ WARNING repaired or replaced as soon as
turning clockwise. Driving with more than one convenient and return the spare tire
to the storage area.
5. To replace the cover, line up the compact spare tire at a time could
tab at the front of the cover with result in loss of braking and Notice: When the compact spare
the notch in the cover opening. handling. This could lead to a is installed, do not take the
Push the cover in place and crash and you or others could be vehicle through an automatic car
make sure that the rear clips are injured. Use only one compact wash with guide rails. The
in the slots and push the cover spare tire at a time. compact spare can get caught on
closed. the rails which can damage the
tire, wheel, and other parts of the
Store the center cap or the plastic If this vehicle has a compact spare vehicle.
bolt-on wheel covers until a full size tire, it was fully inflated when new;
tire is put back on the vehicle. When however, it can lose air over time. Do not use the compact spare on
you replace the compact spare with Check the inflation pressure other vehicles.
a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on regularly. It should be 420 kPa Do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel covers or the center cap. (60 psi). wheel with other wheels or tires.
Hand-tighten them over the wheel Stop as soon as possible and check They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
nuts, using the wrench. that the spare tire is correctly and its wheel together.
inflated after being installed on the Performance of the All-Wheel
vehicle. The compact spare tire is Drive (AWD) system will be
designed for temporary use only. automatically reduced to protect the
The vehicle will perform differently system when using the compact
with the spare tire installed and it is spare. To restore the AWD and
recommended that the vehicle prevent excessive wear on the
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clutch in the AWD, replace the Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps
compact spare tire with a full-size could result in costly damage to
tire as soon as possible. For more information about the the vehicle that would not be
vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Notice: Tire chains will not fit the
page 10‑22.
compact spare. Using them can Trying to start the vehicle by
damage the vehicle and the If the vehicle battery has run down, pushing or pulling it will not
chains. Do not use tire chains on you may want to use another work, and it could damage the
the compact spare. vehicle and some jumper cables to vehicle.
start your vehicle. Be sure to use
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
the following steps to do it safely.
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
{ WARNING Notice: Only use a vehicle that
Batteries can hurt you. They can has a 12-volt system with a
be dangerous because: negative ground for jump
starting. If the other vehicle does
. They contain acid that can not have a 12-volt system with a
burn you. negative ground, both vehicles
. They contain gas that can can be damaged.
explode or ignite.
. They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
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2. Get the vehicles close enough turn off or unplug all accessories
so the jumper cables can reach, on either vehicle when jump { WARNING
but be sure the vehicles are not starting the vehicle.
touching each other. If they are, Using a match near a battery can
3. Turn off the ignition on both cause battery gas to explode.
it could cause a ground vehicles. Unplug unnecessary
connection you do not want. You People have been hurt doing this,
accessories plugged into the and some have been blinded.
would not be able to start your cigarette lighter or the accessory
vehicle, and the bad grounding Use a flashlight if you need more
power outlets. Turn off the radio light.
could damage the electrical and all lamps that are not
systems. needed. This will avoid sparks Be sure the batteries have
To avoid the possibility of the and help save both batteries. enough water. You do not need to
vehicles rolling, set the parking And it could save the radio! add water to the ACDelco®
brake firmly on both vehicles 4. Open the hoods and locate the battery (or batteries) installed in
involved in the jump start positive (+) and negative (−) your new vehicle. But if a battery
procedure. Put an automatic terminal locations on the other has filler caps, be sure the right
transmission in P (Park) or a vehicle. Your vehicle has a amount of fluid is there. If it is low,
manual transmission in Neutral remote positive (+) and a remote add water to take care of that
before setting the parking brake. negative (−) jump starting first. If you do not, explosive gas
If one of the vehicles is a terminal. See Engine could be present.
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure Compartment Overview on
the transfer case is not in Battery fluid contains acid that
page 10‑5 for the terminal
Neutral. can burn you. Do not get it on
locations.
you. If you accidentally get it in
Notice: If any accessories are left
on or plugged in during the jump your eyes or on your skin, flush
starting procedure, they could be the place with water and get
damaged. The repairs would not medical help immediately.
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible,
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To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing
vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle
such as behind a motor home, see towing:
“Recreational Vehicle Towing” . What is the towing capacity of
following. the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
Recreational Vehicle manufacturer's
Towing recommendations.
Recreational vehicle towing means . What is the distance that will be
towing the vehicle behind another travelled? Some vehicles have
vehicle – such as behind a restrictions on how far and how
motorhome. The two most common long they can be towed.
types of recreational vehicle towing . Is the proper towing equipment
are known as dinghy towing and going to be used? See your
dolly towing. Dinghy towing is If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, it
dealer or trailering professional can be dinghy towed from the front.
towing the vehicle with all four for additional advice and
wheels on the ground. Dolly towing These vehicles may also be towed
equipment recommendations. by putting the front wheels on a
is towing the vehicle with two
wheels on the ground and two
. Is the vehicle ready to be dolly. See “Dolly Towing” later in this
wheels up on a device known as a towed? Just as preparing the section.
dolly. vehicle for a long trip, make sure If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it
the vehicle is prepared to be can be dinghy towed from the front.
towed. These vehicles can also be towed
by placing them on a platform trailer
with all four wheels off of the
ground. These vehicles cannot be
towed using a dolly.
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For vehicles being dinghy towed, passenger seat on the floor. 3. Shift the transmission to
the vehicle should be run at the Also, remove the 50 amp BATT1 P (Park), turn the ignition to
beginning of each day and at each fuse from the underhood fuse LOCK/OFF and remove the key
RV fuel stop for about five minutes. block and store all fuses in a from the ignition.
This will ensure proper lubrication of safe location. See Engine 4. Disconnect the vehicle from the
transmission components. Reinstall Compartment Fuse Block on towing vehicle.
the fuse to start the vehicle. page 10‑29.
Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with
To tow the vehicle from the front 7. Release the parking brake. the front drive wheels on the
with all four wheels on the ground: Notice: If the vehicle is towed ground if one of the front tires is
1. Position the vehicle to be towed, without performing each of the a compact spare tire. Towing with
shift the transmission to steps listed under “Dinghy two different tire sizes on the
P (Park), and turn the ignition to Towing,” the automatic front of the vehicle can cause
LOCK/OFF. transmission could be damaged. severe damage to the
2. Secure the vehicle to the towing Be sure to follow all steps of the transmission.
vehicle. dinghy towing procedure prior to
and after towing the vehicle.
3. Set the parking brake.
Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is
4. Turn the ignition to ACC/ exceeded while towing the
ACCESSORY. vehicle, it could be damaged.
5. Shift the transmission to Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph)
N (Neutral). while towing the vehicle.
6. To prevent the battery from Once the destination is reached:
draining while the vehicle is 1. Set the parking brake.
being towed, remove the 15 amp
ECM fuse and the 15 amp 2. Reinstall the fuses.
Onstar fuse. These are in the
battery compartment behind the
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Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Dolly Towing 5. Remove the key from the
Vehicles) (Front-Wheel-Drive ignition.
Vehicles Only) 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
Towing the Vehicle From
the Rear
repaired. Foreign materials such as that are made for a basecoat/ Windshield and Wiper Blades
calcium chloride and other salts, ice clearcoat paint finish on the
Clean the outside of the windshield
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle.
with glass cleaner.
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from To keep the paint finish looking new,
industrial chimneys, etc., can Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
keep the vehicle garaged or
damage the vehicle's finish if they cloth or paper towel soaked with
covered whenever possible.
remain on painted surfaces. Wash windshield washer fluid or a mild
the vehicle as soon as possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal detergent. Wash the windshield
If necessary, use non-abrasive Parts thoroughly when cleaning the
cleaners that are marked safe for Regularly clean bright metal parts blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
painted surfaces to remove foreign with water or chrome polish on a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
matter. chrome or stainless steel trim, treatments may cause wiper
if necessary. streaking.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove For aluminum, never use auto or Replace the wiper blades if they are
residue from the paint finish. See chrome polish, steam, or caustic worn or damaged. Damage can be
your dealer for approved cleaning soap to clean. A coating of wax, caused by extreme dusty
products. rubbed to a high polish, is conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,
recommended for all bright metal snow, and ice.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, parts. Weatherstrips
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint
as damage can occur. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Apply silicone grease on
Lenses and Emblems weatherstrips to make them last
Notice: Machine compounding or longer, seal better, and not stick or
aggressive polishing on a Use only lukewarm or cold water, a squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish soft cloth, and a car washing soap once a year. Black marks from
may damage it. Use only to clean exterior lamps, lenses and
rubber material on painted surfaces
non-abrasive waxes and polishes emblems. Follow instructions under can be removed by rubbing with a
"Washing the Vehicle" in this
section.
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clean cloth. See Recommended calcium, or sodium chloride. leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually
Fluids and Lubricants on These chlorides are used on check constant velocity joints,
page 11‑12. roads for conditions such as ice rubber boots, and axle seals for
and dust. Always wash the leaks.
Tires chrome with soap and water after
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to exposure. Body Component Lubrication
clean the tires. Notice: To avoid surface damage, Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
Notice: Using petroleum-based do not use strong soaps, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the
tire dressing products on the chemicals, abrasive polishes, steel fuel door hinge unless the
vehicle may damage the paint cleaners, brushes, or cleaners components are plastic. Applying
finish and/or tires. When applying that contain acid on aluminum or silicone grease on weatherstrips
a tire dressing, always wipe off chrome-plated wheels. Use only with a clean cloth will make them
any overspray from all painted approved cleaners. Also, never last longer, seal better, and not stick
surfaces on the vehicle. drive a vehicle with aluminum or or squeak.
chrome-plated wheels through an Underbody Maintenance
Wheels and Trim — Aluminum automatic car wash that uses
or Chrome silicone carbide tire cleaning Use plain water to flush dirt and
brushes. Damage could occur debris from the vehicle's underbody.
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
and the repairs would not be Your dealer or an underbody car
soap and water to clean the wheels.
covered by the vehicle warranty. washing system can do this. If not
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
removed, rust and corrosion can
water, dry with a soft, clean towel. Steering, Suspension, and develop.
A wax may then be applied.
Chassis Components
Notice: Chrome wheels and other Sheet Metal Damage
Visually inspect the front and rear
chrome trim may be damaged if If the vehicle is damaged and
suspension and steering system for
the vehicle is not washed after requires sheet metal repair or
damaged, loose, or missing parts or
driving on roads that have been replacement, make sure the body
signs of wear. Inspect the power
sprayed with magnesium, repair shop applies anti-corrosion
steering for proper hook-up, binding,
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3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather,
soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, and Other Plastic
center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Surfaces
a clean area frequently to
prevent forcing the soil in to the For vehicles with high gloss Use a soft microfiber cloth
fabric. surfaces or vehicle displays, use a dampened with water to remove
microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. dust and loose dirt. For a more
4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the thorough cleaning, use a soft
soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle microfiber cloth dampened with a
longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could mild soap solution.
the soil to the cleaning cloth. scratch the surface. Then use the Notice: Soaking or saturating
5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to leather, especially perforated
removed, use a mild soap clean. Never use window cleaners leather, as well as other interior
solution followed only by club or solvents. Periodically hand wash surfaces, may cause permanent
soda or plain water. the microfiber cloth separately, damage. Wipe excess moisture
using mild soap. Do not use bleach from these surfaces after
If the soil is not completely or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly
removed, it may be necessary to cleaning and allow them to dry
and air dry before next use. naturally. Never use heat, steam,
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Notice: Do not attach a device spot lifters, or spot removers. Do
hidden area for colorfastness before with a suction cup to the display. not use cleaners that contain
using a commercial upholstery This may cause damage and silicone or wax-based products.
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring would not be covered by the Cleaners containing these
formation occurs, clean the entire warranty. solvents can permanently change
fabric or carpet. the appearance and feel of leather
or soft trim and are not
Following the cleaning process, a recommended.
paper towel can be used to blot
excess moisture.
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for more than a year. The engine oil Tire Rotation and Required
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
and filter must be changed at least Services Every 12 000 km/ blades for wear, cracking,
once a year and the oil life system or contamination. See Exterior
7,500 mi Care on page 10‑73. Replace
must be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work. Rotate the tires, if recommended for worn or damaged wiper blades.
If the engine oil life system is reset the vehicle, and perform the See Wiper Blade Replacement
accidentally, service the vehicle following services. See Tire on page 10‑24.
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the Rotation on page 10‑48. . Check tire inflation pressures.
last service. Reset the oil life . Check engine oil level and oil See Tire Pressure on
system when the oil is changed. life percentage. If needed, page 10‑42.
See Engine Oil Life System on change engine oil and filter, and
page 10‑9.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
reset oil life system. See Engine
Inspection on page 10‑48.
Oil on page 10‑7 and Engine Oil
Life System on page 10‑9. . Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑13. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑11.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on . Inspect brake system.
page 10‑19.
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Footnotes — Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every five years, whichever
Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on
Services — Normal routing, and condition. Check that page 10‑12.
(1) Or every two years, whichever the purge valve, if the vehicle has (6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. More frequent one, works properly. Replace as comes first.
replacement may be needed if the needed.
(7) Inspect for fraying, excessive
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy (3) Or every four years, whichever cracking, or damage; replace,
traffic, areas with poor air quality, comes first. if needed.
or areas with high dust levels.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
Replacement may also be needed if
transfer case output seals. High
there is a reduction in air flow, pressure water can overcome the
excessive window fogging, or odors. seals and contaminate the transfer
case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer
case and should be replaced.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
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 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
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Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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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. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 10.8 L 11.4 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 L 6.4 qt
Fuel Tank 83.3 L 22.0 gal
Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 5.0 L 5.3 qt
Transfer Case Fluid 1.0 L 1.0 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft
*See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑10 for information on checking fluid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 Engine D Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in)
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40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning
decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor
may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
other venue for relief available addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call
to you. procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care
You may contact the BBB Auto Line and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English),
Program using the toll-free Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French),
telephone number or write them at participation in a no-charge or write to:
the following address: Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program
General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre
BBB Auto Line Program has committed to binding arbitration
Council of Better Business Bureaus, General Motors of Canada Limited
of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005
Inc. factory-related vehicle service
4200 Wilson Boulevard 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Suite 800 the review of the facts involved by
Arlington, VA 22203-1838 an impartial third party arbiter, and Your inquiry should be accompanied
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification
www.dr.bbb.org/goauto before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN).
designed so that the entire dispute
This program is available in all settlement process, from the time
50 states and the District of you file your complaint to the final
Columbia. Eligibility is limited by decision, should be completed in
vehicle age, mileage, and other about 70 days. We believe our
factors. General Motors reserves impartial program offers advantages
the right to change eligibility over courts in most jurisdictions
limitations and/or discontinue its because it is informal, quick, and
participation in this program. free of charge.
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Services Provided
. Lock-Out Service: Service to . Emergency Towing: Tow to the
unlock the vehicle if you are nearest dealer for warranty
. Flat Tire Change: If unable to locked out. service if the vehicle cannot be
change a flat tire, Roadside driven.
Assistance will provide towing
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
service to the nearest authorized jump start a dead battery. If the vehicle is involved in an
Chevrolet dealership. It is the . *Emergency Messages: accident during the commission
owner's responsibility for the Transmission of urgent phone of a crime, administrative
repair or replacement of the tire. messages. violation, or breach of traffic
This service is limited to the regulations, Roadside
transfer of the vehicle to the
. *Emergency Calls: Call for Assistance will not provide
repair facility. emergency services. service. When the vehicle is not
. *Dealership Location accessible to be towed, all
. Emergency Fuel Delivery: maneuvers required to access it
Delivery of enough fuel for the Assistance: Information
regarding addresses and will be at the owner's expense.
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station. telephone numbers for Chevrolet If the vehicle is in another city
dealers. outside of your residence,
Roadside Assistance is limited
to moving the vehicle to the
nearest dealer. If you would like
the vehicle moved to a different
dealer, you will be asked to
cover the difference in cost at
the time of the move.
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repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair
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 that warranty. Insuring the Vehicle
Genuine GM Collision parts are new Aftermarket collision parts are also Protect your investment in the GM
parts made with the same materials available. These are made by vehicle with comprehensive and
and construction methods as the companies other than GM and may collision insurance coverage. There
parts with which the vehicle was not have been tested for the vehicle. are significant differences in the
originally built. Genuine GM As a result, these parts may fit quality of coverage afforded by
Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms.
ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide
appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM
are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for
GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle damage repairs through the use of
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some
Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not
may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
parts are typically removed from When purchasing insurance, we
vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the
prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM
parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts.
undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever If such insurance coverage is not
A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer available from your current
part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center insurance carrier, consider switching
maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and to another insurance carrier.
designed appearance and safety state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be
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If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage
company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and Repair Process
insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number.
Genuine GM Original Equipment In the event that the vehicle requires
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number. damage repairs, GM recommends
Genuine Manufacturer replacement .
that you take an active role in its
Owner name, address, and repair. If you have a pre-determined
parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number.
you may be charged at the end of repair facility of choice, take the
the lease for poor quality repairs.
. Vehicle license plate number. vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Specify to the facility that any
. Vehicle make, model, and
If a Crash Occurs model year.
required replacement collision parts
be original equipment parts, either
If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification new Genuine GM parts or recycled
emergency services for help. Do not
Number (VIN). original GM parts. Remember,
leave the scene of a crash until all
. Insurance company and policy recycled parts will not be covered by
matters have been taken care of.
number. the GM vehicle warranty.
Move the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. but you must live with the repair.
officer. Depending on your policy limits,
Choose a reputable repair facility your insurance company may
Give only the necessary information that uses quality replacement parts. initially value the repair using
to police and other parties involved See “Collision Parts” earlier in this aftermarket parts. Discuss this with
in the crash. section. the repair professional, and insist on
For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see What Genuine GM parts. Remember,
Roadside Assistance Program Will You See after an Airbag if the vehicle is leased, you may be
(Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Inflates? on page 3‑29. obligated to have the vehicle
Assistance Program (U.S. and repaired with Genuine GM parts,
Canada) on page 13‑11. even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost.
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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
Owner Information and past model GM vehicles.
insurance company's collision policy
repair limits, as you have no Owner publications are written ORDER TOLL FREE:
contractual limits with that company. specifically for owners and intended 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday
In such cases, you can have control to provide basic operational 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
of the repair and parts choices as information about the vehicle. The For Credit Card Orders Only
long as the cost stays within Owner Manual includes the (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see
reasonable limits. Maintenance Schedule for all Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
models.
Service Publications Or write to:
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Ordering Information Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated
Manual. Attention: Customer Service
Service Manuals 47911 Halyard Drive
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Service Manuals have the diagnosis $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
and repair information on the shipping fees. Prices are subject to change without
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suspension, brakes, electrical, Without Portfolio: Owner obligation. Allow ample time for
steering, body, etc. Manual only. delivery.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: All listed prices are quoted in U.S.
Service Bulletins
$25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and funds. Make checks payable in U.S.
Service Bulletins give additional shipping fees. funds.
technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks.
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These data can help provide a To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar®
better understanding of the special equipment is required, and
circumstances in which crashes and access to the vehicle or the EDR is If the vehicle is equipped with
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are needed. In addition to the vehicle OnStar® and has an active
recorded by your vehicle only if a manufacturer, other parties, such as subscription, additional data may be
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no law enforcement, that have the collected through the OnStar
data are recorded by the EDR under special equipment, can read the system. This includes information
normal driving conditions and no information if they have access to about the vehicle’s operation; about
personal data (e.g., name, gender, the vehicle or the EDR. collisions involving the vehicle; the
age, and crash location) are use of the vehicle and its features;
GM will not access this data or and, in certain situations, the
recorded. However, other parties, share it with others except: with the
such as law enforcement, could location and approximate GPS
consent of the vehicle owner or, speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
combine the EDR data with the type if the vehicle is leased, with the
of personally identifying data OnStar Terms and Conditions and
consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar
routinely acquired during a crash to an official request by police or
investigation. website.
similar government office; as part of
GM's defense of litigation through
the discovery process; or, as
required by law. Data that GM
collects or receives may also be
used for GM research needs or may
be made available to others for
research purposes, where a need is
shown and the data is not tied to a
specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
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OnStar 14-1
14-2 OnStar
. Get help for an emergency.
OnStar Services automatic door locks, and can help
police locate the vehicle if it is
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert. stolen.
Emergency
. Get crisis assistance and
evacuation routes.
With Automatic Crash Response, Navigation
the built-in system can automatically
OnStar navigation requires the
connect to help in most crashes,
Directions and Connections
even if help cannot be requested.
service plan.
Press > to connect to an
Press Q to receive directions or
Emergency Advisor. GPS
have them sent to the vehicle
technology is used to identify the
navigation screen, if equipped.
vehicle location and can provide
Destinations can also be forwarded
critical information to emergency
to the vehicle from MapQuest.com.
personnel. The Advisor is also
The OnStar mapping database is
trained to offer critical assistance in
continuously updated. For coverage
emergency situations before first
maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.)
responders arrive.
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Security Turn-by-Turn Navigation
OnStar provides services like Stolen 1. Press Q to connect to a live
Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Advisor.
Block, and Roadside Assistance,
if the vehicle is equipped. OnStar 2. Request directions.
can unlock the vehicle doors 3. Directions are downloaded to the
remotely, if it is equipped with vehicle.
4. Follow the voice-guided
commands.
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OnStar 14-3
Using Voice Commands 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds Destination Download: Press Q,
During a Planned Route with the last direction given, then then request the Advisor to
responds with “OnStar ready,” download directions to the
Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
1. Press =. System responds: 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice After the call ends, press the “Go”
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say commands. button on the navigation screen to
“Cancel route.” System begin driving directions.
Get My Destination
responds: “Do you want to Destinations can also be
cancel directions?” 1. Press =. System responds: downloaded on the go. For
2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. information about eNav, Destination
“OK, request completed, thank 2. Say “Get my destination.” Download, and coverage maps see
you, goodbye.” System responds with address www.onstar.com (U.S.),
and the distance to the www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Route Preview
destination, then responds with
1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connections
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows
2. Say “Route preview.” System commands. calls to be made and received from
responds with the next three the vehicle. The vehicle can also be
maneuvers. Other Navigation Services controlled from a cell phone through
Available from OnStar the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app.
3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice For coverage maps, see
commands. OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers
to send destinations from www.onstar.com (U.S.),
Repeat MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Navigation or screen-based Hands-Free Calling
1. Press =. System responds:
navigation system. When ready, the
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. directions will be downloaded to the 1. Press =. System responds:
vehicle. “OnStar ready.”
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14-4 OnStar
2. Say “Call.” System responds: End a Call 2. Say “Call <name tag>.” System
“Please say the name or number responds: “OK, calling
to call.” Press =. System responds: “Call <name tag>.”
ended.”
3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration
pausing, including a “1” and the Store a Name Tag for Speed
area code. System responds: Dialing Press = and say “Minutes” then
“OK calling.” “Verify” to check how many minutes
1. Press =. System responds: remain and their expiration date.
Calling 911 Emergency “OnStar ready.”
OnStar Mobile App
1. Press =. The system responds 2. Say “Store.” System responds:
“OnStar Ready,” followed by “Please say the number you Download the OnStar RemoteLink
a tone. would like to store.” mobile app to select Apple, Android
and BlackBerry devices to check
2. Say “Call.” The system responds 3. Say the entire number without vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire
“Please say the name or number pausing. System responds: pressure; to start the vehicle (if
to call.” “Please say the name tag.” equipped) or unlock it; or to connect
3. Say “911” without pausing. The 4. Pick a name tag. System to an OnStar Advisor. For OnStar
system responds “911.” responds: “About to store <name RemoteLink information and
tag>. Does that sound OK?” compatibility, see www.onstar.com
4. Say “Call.” The system responds (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada).
“OK, dialing 911.” 5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try
again. System responds: “OK,
Retrieve My Number storing <name tag>.” Diagnostics
1. Press =. System responds: OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will
Place a Call Using a Stored perform a vehicle check every
“OnStar ready.” Number month. It will check the engine,
2. Say “My number.” System transmission, antilock brakes, and
1. Press =. System responds:
responds: “Your OnStar major vehicle systems. It also
Hands-Free Calling number is.” “OnStar ready.”
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OnStar 14-5
checks the tire pressures, if the OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works
vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Information Automatic Crash Response,
Pressure Monitoring System. If a
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
diagnostics check is needed
Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
between e-mails, press Q, and an Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
Advisor can run a check. Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not
account information. If OnStar all OnStar services are available
receives information that vehicle everywhere or on all vehicles. For
ownership has changed, OnStar more information, a full description
may send a voice message to the of OnStar services, system
vehicle, requesting updated account limitations, and OnStar terms and
information. conditions:
Reactivation for Subsequent . In the U.S. see www.onstar.com
Owners (U.S.) or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR.
(1-888-466-7827).
Press Q and follow the prompts to . In Canada see www.onstar.ca
speak to an Advisor as soon as (Canada) or call
possible after acquiring the vehicle. 1-888-4-ONSTAR.
The Advisor will update vehicle (1-888-466-7827).
records and will explain the OnStar
. TTY 1-877-248-2080.
service offers and options available.
. Press Q to speak with an
Advisor.
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14-6 OnStar
OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users
electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system
OnStar has the ability to
and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the
communicate to the deaf,
available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a
hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
to function properly. These systems crash, or wireless phone network
customers while in the vehicle. The
may not operate if the battery is congestion or jamming.
available dealer-installed TTY
discharged or disconnected. See Radio Frequency Statement on system can provide in-vehicle
OnStar service cannot work unless page 13‑21 for information access to all of the OnStar services,
your vehicle is in a place where regarding Part 15 of the Federal except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
OnStar has an agreement with a Communications Commission (FCC) Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
wireless service provider for service rules and Industry Canada
in that area, and the wireless Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. OnStar.com (U.S.) or OnStar.ca
service provider has coverage, (Canada)
network capacity, reception, and Services for People with
Disabilities The website provides access to
technology compatible with OnStar account information, allows
service. Service involving location Advisors provide services to help management of the OnStar
information about the vehicle cannot subscribers with physical disabilities subscription, and viewing of videos
work unless GPS signals are and medical conditions. of each service. Get subscription
available, unobstructed, and plan pricing and sign up for OnStar
compatible with the OnStar Press Q for help with: Vehicle Diagnostics. Click on the
hardware. OnStar service may not . Locating a gas station with an “My Account” tab on the home
work if the OnStar equipment is not attendant to pump gas. page. The website navigation and
properly installed or it has not been services provided may vary by
properly maintained. If equipment or
. Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
country.
software is added, connected, that meets accessibility needs.
or modified, OnStar service may not . Providing directions to the
work. Other problems beyond the closest hospital or pharmacy in
control of OnStar may prevent urgent situations.
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OnStar 14-7
14-8 OnStar
OnStar 14-9
14-10 OnStar
INDEX i-1
i-2 INDEX
INDEX i-3
i-4 INDEX
INDEX i-5
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 G H
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-48 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-4
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Filling a Portable Fuel
Gasoline Headlamps
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-39 Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-41
Gauges Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-39
Engine Coolant Daytime Running Lamps/
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-39
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Automatic Headlamp
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Delayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Requirements, California . . . . .9-39
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Fuses
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Engine Compartment
Warning Lights and Heated
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Fuses and Circuit
General Information Heated and Ventilated Front
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Instrument Panel Fuse
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-43 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Heater
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
GM Mobility Reimbursement Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-6
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i-6 INDEX
INDEX i-7
i-8 INDEX
INDEX i-9
Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Seat Entertainment System Replacing LATCH System
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-36 Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Privacy Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Replacing Safety Belt
Radio Frequency Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-35 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-22
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-21 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-5 Reporting Safety Defects
Program Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-18
Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-13 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
Proposition 65 Warning, Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Recommended Restraints
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38 Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43
R Recommended Fluids and Retained Accessory
Radio Frequency Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-21 Records Ride Control Systems
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Radios Recreational Vehicle Roads
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11, 7-12 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20 Reimbursement Program, Roadside Assistance
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15, 7-19 GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7, 13-11
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof
Rear Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Controller (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Rear Climate Control Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8, 8-9 Replacement Parts Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36 Running the Vehicle While
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-36
Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/13/12 Black plate (10,1)
i-10 INDEX
INDEX i-11
i-12 INDEX