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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3 Trademarks and License
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Keys, Doors, and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-43 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-50 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-23
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-33
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-55
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Vehicle Data Recording and
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 OnStar Additional
Special Application Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14
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Introduction iii

Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners

documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens
the features found on your vehicle. A French language manual can be
For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at
substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, or from:
Motors of Canada Limited” for
The names, logos, emblems, Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
slogans, vehicle model names, and appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du
vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
this manual including, but not limited Keep this manual in the vehicle for savant:
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, quick reference.
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Helm, Incorporated
TRAVERSE are trademarks and/or Attention: Customer Service
service marks of General Motors 47911 Halyard Drive
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Plymouth, MI 48170
or licensors.
Using this Manual
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on your specific To quickly locate information about
vehicle either because they are the vehicle, use the Index in the
options that you did not purchase or back of the manual. It is an
due to changes subsequent to the alphabetical list of what is in the
printing of this owner manual. manual and the page number where
it can be found.

Litho in U.S.A.
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iv Introduction

Danger, Warnings, and Symbols

Cautions
{ Caution
The vehicle has components and
Text marked { Caution provides labels that use symbols instead of
{ Danger information that may indicate a text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
hazard that could result in injury
Text marked { Danger provides or death. It could also result in information relating to a specific
information on risk of fatal injury. possible damage to the vehicle. component, control, message,
Disregarding this information may gauge, or indicator.
endanger life. M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual
for additional instructions or
information.
{ Warning * : This symbol is shown when
Text marked { Warning provides you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information on risk of accident or A circle with a slash through it is a information.
injury. Disregarding this safety symbol which means “Do
information may lead to injury. Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let Vehicle Symbol Chart
this happen.” Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
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% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

or OnStar® (if equipped) _ : Tow/Haul Mode
$ : Brake System Warning Light t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
" : Charging System M : Windshield Washer Fluid
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
g : Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors
}: Power
/: Remote Vehicle Start
>: Safety Belt Reminders
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vi Introduction

2 NOTES
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In Brief Passenger Sensing Lane Departure

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Side Blind Zone
Instrument Panel Steering Wheel Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Rear Vision
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-23
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Universal Remote System . . . 1-24
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Traction Control/Electronic
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-25
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-25
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-20 Driving for Better Fuel
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Heated and Cooled Front Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Roadside Assistance
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Driver Information Center Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9 (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) . . . 1-22 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
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1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents on page 8-11. 9. Parking Brake on page 9-28. 17. Climate Control Systems on
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 10. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 8-1 (If Equipped).
Lane-Change Signals on (Out of View). See Malfunction Dual Automatic Climate Control
page 6-4 (Out of View). Indicator Lamp on page 5-17. System on page 8-4
Windshield Wiper/Washer on 11. Dome Lamp Override. See (If Equipped).
page 5-4 (Out of View). Dome Lamps on page 6-5. 18. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into
3. Instrument Cluster on page 5-11. Instrument Panel Illumination Park on page 9-19.

4. Instrument Panel Storage on Control on page 6-5. 19. Power Outlets on page 5-8.
page 4-1. 12. Cruise Control on page 9-31.
USB Port (Inside IP Storage). 13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
See Auxiliary Devices on page 5-2.
page 7-35. 14. Horn on page 5-3.
5. CD Player. See CD Player 15. Steering Wheel Controls on
(Radio with Touchscreen) on page 5-2 (If Equipped).
page 7-23 or CD Player (Radio
without Touchscreen) on 16. Driver Information Center (DIC)
page 7-21. Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (With DIC
6. Infotainment on page 7-1. Buttons) on page 5-24 or
7. Exterior Lamp Controls on Driver Information Center (DIC)
page 6-1. (Without DIC Buttons) on
Fog Lamps on page 6-4 page 5-30.
(If Equipped).
8. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10-4.
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20. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Initial Drive

page 5-4.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Information
Disable Button. See Traction This section provides a brief
Control/Electronic Stability overview about some of the
Control on page 9-29. important features that may or may
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) not be on your specific vehicle.
System on page 9-33 For more detailed information, refer
(If Equipped). to each of the features which can be
Lane Departure Warning found later in this owner manual.
(LDW) on page 9-42
(If Equipped). Remote Keyless Entry
Press K to unlock the driver door.
Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). (RKE) System
Press K again within five seconds
See Tow/Haul Mode on The RKE transmitter is used to to unlock all remaining doors.
page 9-26. remotely lock and unlock the doors
Power Liftgate Button from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from Press Q to lock all doors.
(If Equipped). See Liftgate on the vehicle.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
page 2-8. personalized.
21. Heated and Cooled Front To open or close the liftgate, press
Seats on page 3-8 and hold 8 until the liftgate
(If Equipped).
begins to move.
22. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-3. Press L and release to locate the
vehicle.
23. Passenger Sensing System on
page 3-30.
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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 Power Door Locks
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 Base Model
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
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Power Liftgate Windows

If equipped with a power liftgate, the
vehicle must be in P (Park) to
operate it.
. Press and hold 8 on the
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.

Uplevel Model
K: Press to unlock the doors. Uplevel Shown, Base Similar
Q: Press to lock the doors.
Press the switch to lower the
See Power Door Locks on page 2-7. window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
Liftgate For more information, see Power
To open the liftgate the vehicle must Windows on page 2-18.
be in P (Park). Press the touch pad
under the liftgate handle. To close . Press O.
the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull . Press the touch pad on the
strap as an aid. outside liftgate handle.
See Liftgate on page 2-8.
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Seat Adjustment 3. Try to move the seat back and 3. Lumbar Control
forth to be sure it is locked in To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
Manual Seats place.
. Move the seat forward or
Move the lever (2) up or down to rearward by sliding the
raise or lower the seat. control (1) forward or rearward.
Use the lever (3) to adjust the . Raise or lower the front part of
seatback. the seat cushion by moving the
See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 front of the control (1) up
and Reclining Seatbacks on or down.
page 3-5. . Raise or lower the entire seat by
Power Seats moving the rear of the control (1)
up or down.
. Adjust the seatback by tilting the
top of the control (2) forward or
1. Seat Adjustment Handle rearward.
2. Driver Seat Height Adjustment See Reclining Seatbacks on
Lever page 3-5.
3. Seatback Lever . Increase or decrease lumbar
support by pressing the front or
To adjust a manual seat: rear of the control (3).
1. Lift the handle (1) under the seat See Lumbar Adjustment on
to unlock it. page 3-4.
2. Slide the seat to the desired See Power Seat Adjustment on
position, and then release the 1. Seat Adjustment Control
page 3-4.
handle (1). 2. Seatback Control
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Memory Features Second Row Seats To fold the third row seatback:
1. Remove anything on or under
the seat.

If equipped, the controls on the The second row seat can be folded
driver door are used to program and to access the third row. Pull the
recall memory settings for the driver sliding seat lever forward; the seat 2. Disconnect the rear safety belt
seat and outside mirrors. cushion folds, and the seat slides mini-latch using a key in the slot
forward. on the mini-buckle, and let the
See Memory Seats on page 3-6 and belt retract into the headliner.
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC See Rear Seats on page 3-9. Stow the mini-latch in the holder
Buttons) on page 5-43. in the headliner.
Third Row Seats
The third row seatbacks can be
folded forward, and the seats can
be removed.
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Heated and Cooled Front Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
Seats the button, the seat will change to
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 Cooled Front Seats
on page 3-8.

Head Restraint
Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons Adjustment
3. Pull up on the release lever on Shown, Heated Seat Buttons
the back of the seat. Do not drive until the head restraints
Similar for all occupants are installed and
4. Push the seatback forward to adjusted properly.
If equipped, the buttons are on the
lay flat.
center console. To operate, the To achieve a comfortable seating
See Third Row Seats on page 3-11. engine must be running. position, change the seatback
I : If equipped, press to heat the recline angle as little as necessary
seatback only. while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
H : If equipped, press to cool the position.
entire seat.
See Head Restraints on page 3-2
J: Press to heat the seat and and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
seatback.
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Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status

indicator will light on the instrument
System panel when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 5-16.

Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
United States

Refer to the following sections for

important information on how to use
safety belts properly: Canada and Mexico
. Safety Belts on page 3-13. The passenger sensing system will
. How to Wear Safety Belts turn off the front outboard
Properly on page 3-15. passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag Base Model
. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-16. is affected by the passenger
To adjust the mirrors:
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for sensing system. See Passenger
Children (LATCH System) on Sensing System on page 3-30 1. Press o or p to select a mirror.
page 3-44.
2. Press the control pad to adjust
the mirror.
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3. Return the switch to the center Folding Mirrors Interior Mirror

to deselect the mirror.
For vehicles with manual folding Adjustment
mirrors, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly
to its original position. view the area behind the vehicle.

For vehicles with power folding Manual Rearview Mirror

mirrors: For vehicles with a manual rearview
mirror, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it for nighttime
use to avoid glare from the
headlamps from behind. See
Manual Rearview Mirror on
page 2-18.
Uplevel Model Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
To adjust the mirrors:
The mirror will automatically reduce
1. Press (1) or (2) to select a
the glare from the headlamps from
mirror.
behind. The dimming feature comes
2. Press the control pad to adjust on when the vehicle is started. See
the mirror. 1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect to the driving position. on page 2-18.
the mirror. 2. Press (2) to fold the mirrors in to
the folded position.
See Folding Mirrors on page 2-15.
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Steering Wheel Interior Lighting The dome lamp override button is

next to the exterior lamps control.
Adjustment Dome Lamps
E DOME OFF: Press the button
The dome lamps are in the and the dome lamps remain off
overhead console and above the when a door is opened. An indicator
rear seat passengers. light on the button comes on to
The dome lamps come on when a show that the dome lamps are off.
door is opened, unless the dome Press the button again so the dome
lamp override button is pressed in. lamps come on when a door is
opened.
To manually turn them on, turn the
instrument panel brightness control
clockwise to the farthest position.
Dome Lamp Override

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place. AMBIENT OFF (If Equipped):
Press the button to turn the ambient
Do not adjust the steering wheel lights off. Press the button again to
while driving. turn ambient lights on.
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Reading Lamps AUTO: Turns the headlamps on Windshield Wiper/Washer

Press the button near each lamp to automatically at normal brightness,
together with the other exterior The windshield wiper/washer lever
turn them on or off. is located on the left side of the
lamps and instrument panel lights.
For more information, see: steering column.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
. Dome Lamps on page 6-5. including all lamps, except the Turn the band with the wiper symbol
headlamps. to control the windshield wipers.
. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-5. 5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
Exterior Lighting instrument panel lights. A warning
chime sounds if the driver door is
opened when the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls on 8: Use for a single wiping cycle.
page 6-1 OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ 6: Delays wiping cycle. Turn the
Automatic Headlamp System on band up for more frequent wipes or
page 6-2 down for less frequent wipes.
The exterior lamp control is on the . Delayed Headlamps on page 6-3
instrument panel, to the left of the LO: Slow wipes.
steering wheel. HI: Fast wipes.
O : Briefly turn to this position to
turn the automatic light control off or
on again.
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Windshield Washer Climate Controls

J FRONT : Press the button at
the end of the lever to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash button
is on the center stack below the
climate control system.
Z : Press to turn the rear wiper on
and off. The wiper speed cannot be
changed.
Y : Press to spray washer fluid on
the rear window. The window wiper
will also come on. 1. Fan Control 5. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on 2. REAR (Rear Climate Control) 6. Air Conditioning
page 5-4 and Rear Window Wiper/
3. Temperature Control 7. Rear Window Defogger
Washer on page 5-4.
4. Recirculation
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System See Climate Control Systems on

page 8-1 or Dual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 8-4
(If Equipped). For more information
about the rear climate control, see
Rear Climate Control System on
page 8-9 or Rear Climate Control
System (with Rear Seat Audio) on
page 8-10.

Transmission
Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the
1. Driver and Passenger Side 6. Defrost top-gear limit of the transmission
Temperature Controls 7. Rear Window Defogger and the vehicle's speed while
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls driving downhill or towing a trailer.
8. Fan Control
The vehicle has an electronic shift
3. SYNC (Synchronized 9. Recirculation position indicator within the
Temperature)
10. Air Conditioning instrument cluster. When using the
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) ERS mode a number will display
5. REAR (Rear Climate Control) next to the L, indicating the current
gear that has been selected.
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To use this feature: Vehicle Features

1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. Press the plus/minus button on Radio(s)
the shift lever, to increase or
decrease the gear range Radio without Touchscreen
available.
See Manual Mode on page 9-25.
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O : Press to turn the system on Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock
and off. Turn to increase or A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date:
decrease the volume. stored as favorites using the six 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/
BAND: Press to choose between softkeys located below the radio ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then
FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. station frequency tabs and by using
the radio FAV button. Press FAV to press O to turn the radio on.
f : Select radio stations. go through up to six pages of 2. Press H to display HR, MIN,
© or ¨ : Seek or scan stations. favorites, each having six favorite
MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute,
4 : Change the display between the stations available per page. Each
month, day, and year).
radio station frequency and the page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM 3. Press the pushbutton located
time, if equipped. While the ignition
stations. under any one of the labels to be
is off, press 4 to display the time. changed.
See AM-FM Radio (Radio without
For more information about these Touchscreen) on page 7-11 or 4. To increase or decrease the time
and other radio features, see AM-FM Radio (Radio with or date, turn f clockwise or
Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7-12. counterclockwise.
Touchscreen) on page 7-6 or
Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) See Clock (Radio with Touchscreen)
on page 7-8. on page 5-7 or Clock (Radio without
Touchscreen) on page 5-7.
If equipped with Rear Audio
Controller (RAC), see Rear Audio
Controller (RAC) on page 7-37.
If equipped with Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE), see the
infotainment manual.
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Radio with Touchscreen PUSH/O : Press to turn the system

on and off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
Z: Press to eject a disc from the
CD. See CD Player (Radio with
Touchscreen) on page 7-23 or CD
Player (Radio without Touchscreen)
on page 7-21.
AUX Port: 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
connection for external audio
devices.
PUSH/SEL: Turn to manually find a
station or highlight a menu
selection. Press to select a
highlighted selection.
D : Press to go to the Home Page.
See “Home Page” in Operation
(Radio without Touchscreen) on
page 7-6 or Operation (Radio with
Touchscreen) on page 7-8.
SRCE: Press to change the audio
source to AM, FM, SiriusXM®
(if equipped), CD, USB, iPod®,
or AUX.
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FAV: Press to display the favorite Setting the Time and Date
. Press OK or the Back screen
list or add a favorite. See Operation button to save the adjustments.
Press Settings on the Home Page,
(Radio without Touchscreen) on See Clock (Radio with Touchscreen)
then press the Set Time or Set Date
page 7-6 or Operation (Radio with on page 5-7 or Clock (Radio without
settings screen button to display the
Touchscreen) on page 7-8. Touchscreen) on page 5-7.
different options for setting the time
© SEEK or SEEK ¨ : Seek or scan and date.
stations and tracks. See Operation Satellite Radio
Set Time:
(Radio without Touchscreen) on If equipped, vehicles with a
page 7-6 or Operation (Radio with . Press the up or down arrows to
SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a
Touchscreen) on page 7-8. increase or decrease the Hours,
valid SiriusXM satellite radio
Minutes, AM, PM, or 24 hr on
/ BACK: Press to return to the
the clock.
subscription can receive SiriusXM
previous screen in a menu. programming.
. Press and hold to quickly
Storing Radio Station Presets increase or decrease the time SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Up to 30 preset stations can be settings. Service
stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM . Press OK or the Back screen SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
(if equipped) can be mixed. button to save the adjustments. based in the 48 contiguous United
1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Set Date: SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
main page, press and hold any
1−5 buttons or one of the preset
. Press the up or down arrows to variety of programming and
screen buttons at the bottom of increase or decrease the Month, commercial-free music, coast to
the screen. After a few seconds, Day, and Year settings. coast, and in digital-quality sound.
a beep is heard and the new A fee is required to receive the
. Press and hold to quickly
preset information displays on SiriusXM service.
increase or decrease the date
that screen button. settings.
2. Repeat for each preset.
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Refer to: devices that draw 2.1 amps or less. Steering Wheel Controls
. www.siriusxm.com or call See the device’s owner manual for
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). the specification.
. www.xmradio.ca or call See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-35.
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
Bluetooth®
See Satellite Radio (Radio without
Touchscreen) on page 7-15 or The Bluetooth® system allows users
Satellite Radio (Radio with with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
Touchscreen) on page 7-19. phone to make and receive
hands-free calls using the vehicle
Portable Audio Devices audio system and controls.

The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) The Bluetooth-enabled mobile

auxiliary input jack on the faceplate phone must be paired with the
and a USB port in the instrument in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it
panel storage area. External can be used in the vehicle. Not all w or c /x : Press to change
devices such as iPods, laptop phones will support all functions. favorite radio stations, select tracks
computers, MP3 players, CD See Bluetooth on page 7-38. on a CD, or navigate tracks or
changers, USB storage devices, folders on an iPod or USB device.
etc. can be connected to the b /g : Press and hold to silence
auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) the vehicle speakers only. Press
input jack or the USB port again to turn the sound on. Press to
depending on the audio system. interact with OnStar® (if equipped)
If equipped, there are two USB or Bluetooth systems.
ports on the rear of the center c /x : Press to reject an
console that can be used for incoming call, or end a current call.
charging only. They can charge
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SRCE: Press to switch between Cruise Control SET–: Press briefly to set the
the radio, CD, and for equipped speed and activate cruise control.
vehicles, front auxiliary, rear If cruise control is already active,
auxiliary, and iPod/USB. use to decrease vehicle speed.
¨ : Press to seek the next radio [ : Press to disengage cruise
station, track, or chapter while control without erasing the set
sourced to the CD slot, or to select speed from memory.
tracks and folders on an iPod or See Cruise Control on page 9-31.
USB device.
+ e or − e : Press to increase or to Infotainment System
decrease the volume. If the vehicle has a base radio it is
See Steering Wheel Controls on included in this manual. See the
page 5-2. separate infotainment manual for
information on the connected radios,
T : Press to turn cruise control on audio players, phone, navigation
and off. The indicator light on the system, and voice or speech
button comes on when cruise recognition. There is also
control is on. information on settings and
downloadable applications
+RES: Press briefly to make the (if equipped).
vehicle resume to a previously set
speed, or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
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Driver Information Center on vehicles with this feature, and quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
compass calibration and zone alert on the windshield and rapidly
(DIC) (With DIC Buttons) setting on vehicles with this feature. beeps.
To access the DIC, some vehicles 3 : Press this button to display See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
have buttons located on the the odometer, trip odometers, fuel System on page 9-33.
instrument panel. range, average economy, timer, fuel
used, and average speed. Lane Departure
Some vehicles do not have the Warning (LDW)
buttons shown, however some of
If equipped, LDW is intended to help
the menus can be viewed by using
avoid unintentional lane departures
the trip odometer reset stem.
at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
See Driver Information Center (DIC) greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
(With DIC Buttons) on page 5-24 or to detect the lane markings. The
V : Press to set or reset certain Driver Information Center (DIC) LDW indicator, @, appears green if
functions and to turn off or (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5-30. a lane marking is detected. If the
acknowledge messages on the DIC. vehicle departs the lane, the
U: Press to customize the feature Forward Collision Alert indicator will change to amber and
settings on your vehicle. See (FCA) System flash. In addition, beeps will sound.
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Buttons) on page 5-43 for more reduce the harm caused by on page 9-42.
information. front-end crashes. FCA provides a
T: Press to display the oil life, green indicator when a vehicle is
park assist on vehicles with this detected ahead. This indicator
feature, units, tire pressure readings displays amber if you follow a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
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Side Blind Zone Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets

Alert (SBZA) If equipped, this system uses The vehicle has 12-volt accessory
If equipped, SBZA will detect sensors on the rear bumper to power outlets, which can be used to
vehicles in the next lane over in the assist with parking and avoiding plug in electrical equipment, such as
vehicle's side blind zone area. objects while in R (Reverse). a cell phone or MP3 player.
When this happens, the SBZA It operates at speeds less than The power outlets are located:
display will light up in the 8 km/h (5 mph). Ultrasonic Rear
. On the center stack below the
corresponding outside side mirror Parking Assist (URPA) uses audible
beeps to provide distance and climate controls.
and will flash if the turn signal is on.
system information. . Inside the center floor console.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
on page 9-36. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's . At the rear of the center floor
rear bumper clean to ensure proper console.
operation.
Rear Vision . In the rear cargo area.
Camera (RVC) See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9-35. To use the outlets, remove the
If equipped, RVC displays a view of cover.
the area behind the vehicle, on the See Power Outlets on page 5-8.
center stack display, when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on
page 9-38.
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Universal Remote System Performance and

Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a traction control
The Universal Home Remote system that limits wheel spin, and
System allows for garage door the StabiliTrak system that assists
openers, security systems, and with directional control of the vehicle
home automation devices to be in difficult driving conditions. Both
programmed to work with these Vent: Press the front or rear of the systems turn on automatically every
buttons in the vehicle. switch to vent or close the sunroof. time the vehicle is started.
See Universal Remote System on Express-open/Express-close: . To turn off traction control and
page 5-50. Press and release the rear or front StabiliTrak, press and release 4
of the switch to express-open or on the center stack, and the
Sunroof express-close the sunroof. appropriate DIC message
The ignition must be in ON/RUN or See Sunroof on page 2-20. displays. See Ride Control
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained System Messages on page 5-39.
Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active to operate the sunroof and
. Press and release 4 again to
power sunshade. See Retained turn on both systems.
Accessory Power (RAP) on See Traction Control/Electronic
page 9-19. Stability Control on page 9-29.
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Tire Pressure Monitor The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System
may come on in cool weather when 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
This vehicle may have a Tire the vehicle is first started, and then
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). with the engine off.
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the 2. If the vehicle has Driver
tire pressures are getting low and Information Center (DIC)
the tires need to be inflated to the buttons: Press the vehicle
proper pressure. information button until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain If the vehicle does not have
the correct tire pressures. Driver Information Center (DIC)
The low tire pressure warning light buttons: The vehicle must be in
alerts to a significant loss in See Tire Pressure Monitor System P (Park) to access this display.
pressure of one of the vehicle's on page 10-45. Press the trip odometer reset
tires. If the warning light comes on, stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING
stop as soon as possible and inflate Engine Oil Life System displays.
the tires to the recommended The engine oil life system calculates
pressure shown on the Tire and 3. If the vehicle has Driver
engine oil life based on vehicle use Information Center (DIC)
Loading Information label. See and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. buttons: Press and hold the set/
OIL SOON message when it is time reset button until “100%” is
The warning light will remain on until to change the engine oil and filter.
the tire pressure is corrected. displayed. Three chimes sound
The oil life system should be reset and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
to 100% only following an oil SOON message goes off.
change.
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. Avoid idling the engine for long
If the vehicle does not have
periods of time.
Roadside Assistance
Driver Information Center (DIC)
buttons: Press and hold the trip .
Program
When road and weather
odometer reset stem until OIL conditions are appropriate, use U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
LIFE REMAINING shows cruise control. TTY Users (U.S. Only):
“100%.” Three chimes sound . Always follow posted speed 1-888-889-2438
and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message goes off. limits or drive more slowly when Canada: 1-800-268-6800
conditions require.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. New Chevrolet owners are
. Keep vehicle tires properly automatically enrolled in the
See Engine Oil Life System on inflated. Roadside Assistance Program.
page 10-9. . Combine several trips into a See Roadside Assistance Program
single trip. on page 13-5.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number OnStar®
Driving habits can affect fuel molded into the tire's sidewall
mileage. Here are some driving tips If equipped, this vehicle has a
near the size.
to get the best fuel economy comprehensive, in-vehicle system
. Follow recommended scheduled that can connect to a live Advisor
possible.
maintenance. for Emergency, Security, Navigation,
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate Connection, and Diagnostic
smoothly. Services. See OnStar Overview on
. Brake gradually and avoid page 14-1.
abrupt stops.
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Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Keys and Locks
Windows Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-15
2-15 Keys
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Keys and Locks Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 { Warning
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with
Interior Mirrors the ignition key is dangerous and
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-17
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) children or others could be
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-18 seriously injured or killed. They
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Automatic Dimming Rearview
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-4 could operate the power windows
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 or other controls or make the
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Windows vehicle move. The windows will
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 function with the keys in the
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 ignition, and children or others
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 could be caught in the path of a
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 closing window. Do not leave
Roof children in a vehicle with the
Doors Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 ignition key.

Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-12
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13
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If equipped, with an active OnStar Remote Keyless Entry

subscription, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
(RKE) System Operation
See “OnStar,” if equipped. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions work up to
Remote Keyless Entry 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
(RKE) System Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
See Radio Frequency Statement on
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
page 13-15.
System on page 2-2.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
The key is used for the ignition and . Check the distance. The
all door locks. transmitter may be too far from
The key has a bar-coded key tag the vehicle.
that the dealer or qualified locksmith . Check the location. Other
can use to make new keys. Store vehicles or objects may be
this information in a safe place, not blocking the signal.
in the vehicle. . Check the transmitter's battery.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key, See “Battery Replacement” later
inspect the key blade for debris. in this section.
See your dealer if a replacement . If the transmitter is still not With Remote Start and Power
key or additional key is needed. working correctly, see your Liftgate Shown, Without Similar
If locked out of the vehicle, call dealer or a qualified technician
Roadside Assistance. See Roadside for service.
Assistance Program on page 13-5.
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/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For If enabled through the DIC, the RUN or L is pressed again. The
vehicles with this feature, see parking lamps flash twice to indicate ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4. unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle the panic alarm to work.
Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
Q (Lock): Press to lock all the on page 5-43. Programming Transmitters to
doors. the Vehicle
If enabled through the Driver Pressing K on the RKE transmitter
disarms the content theft-deterrent Only RKE transmitters programmed
Information Center (DIC), the to this vehicle will work. If a
parking lamps flash once to indicate system. See Vehicle Alarm System
on page 2-12. transmitter is lost or stolen, a
locking has occurred. If enabled replacement can be purchased and
through the DIC, the horn sounds 8 (Power Liftgate): Press and programmed through your dealer.
when Q is pressed again within hold until the liftgate begins to move When the replacement transmitter is
five seconds. See Vehicle to open or close the liftgate. The programmed to this vehicle, all
Personalization (With DIC Buttons) taillamps flash and a chime sounds remaining transmitters must also be
on page 5-43. to indicate when the liftgate is reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
opening or closing. transmitters will no longer work
Pressing Q may arm the content
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
L (Vehicle Locator/Panic once the new transmitter is
Alarm): Press and release to programmed. Each vehicle can
Alarm System on page 2-12. have up to eight transmitters
locate the vehicle. The parking
K (Unlock): Press once to unlock lamps flash and the horn sounds programmed to it. See your dealer
only the driver door. If K is pressed three times. to program transmitters to this
again within five seconds, all vehicle.
Press and hold L for more than
remaining doors unlock. The interior
two seconds to activate the panic
lamps come on and stay on for
alarm. The parking lamps flash and
20 seconds or until the ignition is
the horn sounds repeatedly for
turned on.
30 seconds. The alarm turns off
when the ignition is moved to ON/
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Battery Replacement 1. Separate the transmitter with a Remote Vehicle Start

flat, thin object, such as a flat
Replace the battery if the REPLACE This vehicle may have a remote
head screwdriver.
BATTERY IN REMOTE starting feature that starts the
KEYmessage displays in the DIC. . Carefully insert the tool into engine from outside of the vehicle.
the notch located along the
/ (Remote Start): This button is
{ Caution parting line of the
transmitter. Do not insert on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle
the tool too far. Stop as has remote start.
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on soon as resistance is felt. Laws in some communities may
the transmitter. Static from your . Twist the tool until the restrict the use of remote starters.
body could damage the transmitter is separated. For example, some laws may
transmitter. require a person using the remote
2. Remove the old battery. Do not start to have the vehicle in view
use a metal object. when doing so. Check local
3. Insert the new battery, positive regulations for any requirements on
side facing down. Replace with a remote starting of vehicles.
CR2032 or equivalent battery. Do not use the remote start feature
4. Snap the transmitter back if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
together. vehicle could run out of fuel.
If the vehicle has the remote start
feature, the RKE transmitter range
may be less while the vehicle is
running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-2.
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Starting the Engine Using during colder outside temperatures If the remote start procedure is used
Remote Start and shut off when the key is turned again before the first 10-minute time
to ON/RUN. See Heated and frame has ended, the first
To start the vehicle: Cooled Front Seats on page 3-8. 10 minutes will immediately expire
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the The rear window defogger and and the second 10-minute time
vehicle. heated mirrors, if the vehicle has frame will start.
2. Press and release Q on the them, turn on during colder outside For example, if Q and then / are
RKE transmitter. temperatures and turn off when the pressed again after the vehicle has
key is turned to ON/RUN. been running for five minutes,
3. Immediately after completing
After entering the vehicle during a 10 minutes are added, allowing the
Step 2, press and hold / until remote start, insert and turn the key engine to run for a total of
the parking lamps flash. If the to the ON/RUN position to drive the 15 minutes.
vehicle's lights cannot be seen, vehicle. A maximum of two remote starts or
press and hold / for at least remote start attempts are allowed
If the vehicle is left running it
four seconds. between ignition cycles.
automatically shuts off after
When the vehicle starts, the parking 10 minutes unless a time extension After the vehicle's engine has been
lamps will turn on and remain on as has been done. started two times using the remote
long as the engine is running. The start button, the ignition must be
doors will be locked and the climate Extending Engine Run Time
turned on and then back off before
control system will operate To extend the engine run time by the remote start procedure can be
automatically if the vehicle has the 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1–3 while used again.
automatic system, or at the same the engine is still running. The
setting as when the vehicle was last engine run time can only be
turned off. extended if it is the first remote start
If the vehicle has an automatic since the vehicle has been driven.
climate control system and heated Remote start can be extended
seats, the heated seats turn on one time.
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Canceling a Remote Start Door Locks Warning (Continued)

To manually shut off a remote start:
. Aim the RKE transmitter at the { Warning injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle and press / until the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
parking lamps turn off. dangerous.
.
. Outsiders can easily enter
Turn on the hazard warning . Passengers, especially through an unlocked door
flashers. children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop
. Turn the ignition switch on and doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors
then off. vehicle. When a door is can help prevent this from
locked, the handle will not happening.
Conditions in Which the open it. The chance of being
Remote Start Will Not Work thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the To lock or unlock a door manually:
The vehicle cannot be started using
the remote start feature if the key is doors are not locked. So, all . From the inside use the door
in the ignition, the hood is open, or if passengers should wear lock knob on the window sill.
there is an emission control system safety belts properly and the . From the outside turn the key
malfunction. doors should be locked toward the front or rear of the
whenever the vehicle is vehicle, or press the or button on
The engine turns off during a remote driven.
start if the coolant temperature gets the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
too high or if the oil pressure
. Young children who get into transmitter.
gets low. unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
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Power Door Locks K (Unlock): Press to unlock the Automatic Door Locks
doors.
Vehicles with an automatic lock/
Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. unlock feature enable you to
program the vehicle's power door
Delayed Locking locks. This feature can be
programmed through the Driver
When locking the doors with the Information Center (DIC). See
power lock switch and a door or the Vehicle Personalization (With DIC
liftgate is open, the doors will lock Buttons) on page 5-43 for more
five seconds after the last door is information.
closed. You will hear three chimes
to signal that the delayed locking
feature is in use. Lockout Protection
Pressing the power lock switch This feature protects you from
Base Model locking the key in the vehicle when
twice or the lock button on the RKE
transmitter twice will override the the key is in the ignition and a front
delayed locking feature and door is open.
immediately lock all the doors. If the driver side power door lock
This feature will not operate if the switch is pressed when the driver
key is in the ignition. door is open and the key is in the
ignition, all of the doors will lock and
This feature can be programmed by then the driver door will unlock.
using the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK” If the passenger side power door
under Vehicle Personalization (With lock switch is pressed when the
DIC Buttons) on page 5-43. front passenger door is open and

Uplevel Model
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the key is in the ignition, all of the Doors

doors will lock and then the front
passenger door will unlock.
Liftgate
Safety Locks
{ Warning
{ Caution Exhaust gases can enter the
Pulling the inside door handle vehicle if it is driven with the
while the rear door safety locks liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
are engaged could damage your or with any objects that pass
vehicle. Do not pull the inside through the seal between the
door handle while the rear door body and the trunk/hatch or
Open the rear doors to access the
safety locks are engaged. liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
security locks on the inside edge of
each door. carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
The vehicle has rear door security To set the locks, insert a key into cause unconsciousness and even
locks to prevent passengers from the slot and turn it to the horizontal death.
opening the rear doors from the position. The door can only be
inside. opened from the outside with the If the vehicle must be driven with
door unlocked. To return the door to the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
normal operation, turn the slot to the . Close all of the windows.
vertical position.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
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Manual Liftgate
Warning (Continued)
To unlock the liftgate, press the
{ Warning
. Adjust the climate control power door lock switch or press K You, or others, could be injured if
system to a setting that on the Remote Keyless Entry caught in the path of the power
brings in only outside air and (RKE) transmitter twice. See liftgate. Make sure there is no one
set the fan speed to the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) in the way of the liftgate as it is
highest setting. See “Climate System Operation on page 2-2. opening and closing.
Control Systems” in the
Index. To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad under the liftgate handle and lift The power liftgate can be power
. If the vehicle is equipped with up. The vehicle must be in P (Park) opened and closed in the
a power liftgate, disable the and the battery must be charged. following ways:
power liftgate function. Use the pull cup or pull strap to
lower and close the liftgate.
. Press and hold 8 on the
See Engine Exhaust on
RKE transmitter. See Remote
page 9-22. Always close the liftgate before Keyless Entry (RKE) System
driving. Operation on page 2-2.
Power Liftgate
{ Caution If equipped with a power liftgate, the
To avoid damage to the liftgate or vehicle must be in P (Park) to
liftgate glass, make sure the area operate. The taillamps flash and a
above and behind the liftgate is chime sounds when the power
liftgate moves.
clear before opening it.
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continue to completion. If the

vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and
accelerated before the power liftgate
latch closes, the liftgate may
reverse to the open position. Cargo
could fall out of the vehicle. Always
make sure the power liftgate is
closed and latched before
driving away.
If the power liftgate is used and the
liftgate support struts have lost
pressure, the taillamps will flash and
Power Liftgate Touch Pad a chime will sound. The liftgate will
. Press O.
The liftgate can also be closed by stay open temporarily, and then
. Press the touch pad on the slowly close. See a dealer for
outside liftgate handle. pressing l next to the liftgate service before using the liftgate if
Pressing the buttons or touch pad a latch. Press l a second time this occurs.
second time while the liftgate is during the liftgate operation to
reverse the operation. Obstacle Detection Features
moving reverses the direction.
The power liftgate may be If an obstacle is encountered during
temporarily disabled under extreme the power open or close cycle, a
temperatures or under low battery warning chime will sound and the
conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate liftgate will automatically reverse
can be operated manually. direction to the full closed or open
position. After removing the obstacle
If the vehicle is shifted out of the liftgate will resume normal
P (Park) while the liftgate power operation.
function is in progress, it will
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If more obstacles are encountered Manual Operation of Power Press the touch pad on the outside
on the same power cycle, the power Liftgate of the liftgate pull cup and lift to
function deactivates. The liftgate open. Use the pull cup to lower and
must be opened or closed manually close the liftgate. The liftgate latch
if this occurs. A message displays will power close.
on the Driver Information Always close the liftgate before
Center (DIC) to indicate that the driving.
liftgate is open. See Door Ajar
Messages on page 5-34. After 8 on the RKE transmitter or
If
removing the obstacles, manually l on the liftgate is pressed while
open the liftgate fully or close and in manual operation mode, the
latch the liftgate. The liftgate will taillamps will flash three times, but
resume normal power operation. the liftgate will not move.
The vehicle also has pinch sensors It is not recommended to drive with
along the side edges of the liftgate. the liftgate open. However, if the
If the sensors press against an To change the liftgate to manual vehicle must be driven with the
object while closing, the liftgate will operation, press OFF on the power liftgate open, the liftgate should be
reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate switch. A message displays set to manual operation.
liftgate will remain open until it is on the DIC indicating manual
activated again or closed manually. operation mode. See Door Ajar
Do not force the liftgate open or Messages on page 5-34.
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 theft-deterrent alarm is not door is not unlocked by pressing Q

armed until the security light during the 10-second pre-alarm, the
This vehicle has theft-deterrent goes off. alarm goes off. The headlamps flash
features; however, they do not make and the horn sounds for about
If the delayed locking feature is
the vehicle impossible to steal. 30 seconds, then turns off to save
active, the alarm is not activated
until all doors are closed and the the battery power.
Vehicle Alarm System security light goes off. The vehicle can be started with the
On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm correct ignition key if the alarm has
. Press Q when the driver door is
system, to activate the system: been set off.
closed. The security light comes
. Press Q on the Remote Keyless on solid for approximately To avoid setting off the alarm by
Entry (RKE) transmitter or the 30 seconds and then goes off. accident:
power door lock switch when The content theft-deterrent alarm . Lock the vehicle with the door
any door is open. is not armed until the security key after the doors are closed.
light goes off.
. Unlock the door with the RKE
The theft-deterrent system will not transmitter. Unlocking a door any
activate if the doors are locked with other way sets off the alarm if
the vehicle's key or the manual the system has been armed.
door lock.
If a locked door is opened without Press K or place the key in the
using the RKE transmitter, a ignition and turn it to START to turn
The security light flashes. 10-second pre-alarm occurs. The off the alarm.
When the door is closed, the horn chirps and the lights flash.
security light stops flashing and If the key is not placed in the
stays on solid for approximately ignition and turned to START or the
30 seconds. The content
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Testing the Alarm Immobilizer When the PASS-Key III+ system

senses an incorrect key, the vehicle
To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on does not start. Anyone using a
1. From inside the vehicle, lower page 13-15. trial-and-error method to start the
the driver side window, and open vehicle will be discouraged because
the driver door. Immobilizer Operation of the high number of electrical key
This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ codes.
2. Press Q.
(Personalized Automotive Security If the engine does not start and the
3. Get out of the vehicle, close the System) theft-deterrent system. security light on the instrument
door, and wait for the security PASS-Key III+ is a passive panel comes on when trying to start
light to go out. theft-deterrent system. the vehicle, there may be a problem
4. Reach in through the window, The system is automatically armed with the theft-deterrent system. Turn
unlock the door with the manual when the key is removed from the the ignition off and try again.
door lock, and open the door. ignition. If the engine still does not start, and
This should set off the alarm. the key appears to be undamaged,
The system is automatically
If the alarm does not sound when it disarmed when the key is turned to try another ignition key and check
should, but the headlamps flash, ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, the fuses. See Fuses and Circuit
check to see if the horn works. The or START from the LOCK/OFF Breakers on page 10-29 for
horn fuse may be blown. To replace position. additional information. If the engine
the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit still does not start with the other key,
Breakers on page 10-29. You do not have to manually arm or the vehicle needs service. If the
disarm the system. vehicle does start, the first key may
If the alarm does not sound or the
The security light comes on if there be faulty. See your dealer who can
headlamps do not flash, see your
is a problem with arming or service the PASS-Key III+ to have a
dealer for service.
disarming the theft-deterrent new key made. In an emergency,
system. contact Roadside Assistance. See
Roadside Assistance Program on
page 13-5.
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It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors
decoder to learn the transponder the key to LOCK/OFF, and
value of a new or replacement key. remove the key.
Up to 10 keys may be programmed Convex Mirrors
4. Insert the key to be programmed
to the vehicle. The following and turn it to the ON/RUN
procedure is for programming position within five seconds of { Warning
additional keys only. If all currently the original key being turned to
programmed keys are lost or do not A convex mirror can make things,
the LOCK/OFF position. like other vehicles, look farther
operate, you must see your dealer
or a locksmith who can service The security light turns off once away than they really are. If you
PASS-Key III+ to have keys made the key has been programmed. cut too sharply into the right lane,
and programmed to the system. 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 if additional you could hit a vehicle on the
See your dealer or a locksmith who keys are to be programmed. right. Check the inside mirror or
can service PASS-Key III+ to get a glance over your shoulder before
If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or
new key blank that is cut exactly as changing lanes.
damaged, see your dealer or a
the ignition key that operates the locksmith to have a new key made.
system. The passenger side mirror is convex
The SERVICE THEFT
To program the new additional key: shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
DETERRENT SYSTEM message
curved so more can be seen from
1. Verify that the new key has a 1 displays on the Driver Information
the driver seat.
stamped on it. Center (DIC) when there is a
problem with the theft-deterrent
2. Insert the already programmed system. See Security Messages on
key in the ignition and start the page 5-39 for additional information.
engine. If the engine does not
start, see your dealer for service. Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors

For vehicles with manual folding
mirrors, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return
to its original position.
For vehicles with power folding
mirrors:

Uplevel Model
Base Model To adjust the mirrors:
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select a
mirror.
1. Press o or p to select a mirror. 2. Press the control pad to adjust
2. Press the control pad to adjust the mirror.
the mirror.
3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect
3. Return the switch to the center the mirror. 1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out
to deselect the mirror.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) to the driving position.
If the vehicle has the SBZA system, 2. Press (2) to fold the mirrors in to
see Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) the folded position.
on page 9-36.
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Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot
Mirrors Mirror
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
1 (Rear Window Defogger):
. The mirrors are accidentally Press to heat the mirrors.
obstructed while folding.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
. They are accidentally manually Dual Automatic Climate Control
folded/unfolded. System on page 8-4.
. The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds. Blind Spot Mirrors
To reset the mirrors, fold and unfold If equipped, the blind spot mirror is
the mirrors one time using the a small convex mirror built into the
power folding mirror controls. upper and outer corner of both
A popping noise may be heard outside mirrors. It can show objects
during the resetting. This sound is that may be in the vehicle's
normal during the reset operation. blind zone.

Actual Mirror View

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1. When the approaching vehicle is adjacent lane, behind your Interior Mirrors
a long distance away, the image vehicle. Check the blind spot
in the main mirror is small and mirror for a vehicle in the blind
zone. Then, glance over your Interior Rearview Mirrors
near the inboard edge of the
mirror. shoulder to double check before Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
moving slowly into the view of the area behind your
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the adjacent lane. vehicle.
image in the main mirror gets
larger and moves outboard. If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle
Park Tilt Mirrors may have three control buttons at
3. As the vehicle enters the blind the bottom of the mirror. See your
If the vehicle has the memory
zone, the image transitions from dealer for more information about
package, the outside mirrors have a
the main mirror to the blind spot OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
park tilt feature. This feature tilts the
mirror. See “Onstar,” if equipped.
outside mirrors to a preselected
4. When the vehicle is in the blind position when the vehicle is in Do not spray glass cleaner directly
zone, the image only appears in R (Reverse). This allows the driver on the mirror. Use a soft towel
the blind spot mirror. to view the curb for parallel parking. dampened with water.
Using the Outside Mirror with The passenger and/or driver mirror
the Blind Spot Mirror returns to its original position when
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
has an unobstructed view. This feature can be turned on or off
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 5-43 for more information.
mirror to observe traffic in the
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Manual Rearview Mirror Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are

designed to improve fuel economy
If equipped, push the tab forward for performance. This may result in a
daytime use and pull it for nighttime { Warning pulsing sound when either rear
use to avoid glare from the window is down and the front
headlamps from behind. Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window
Automatic Dimming especially with the windows or the sunroof, if equipped.
Rearview Mirror closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the Power Windows
If equipped, automatic dimming extreme heat and suffer
reduces the glare of the headlamps permanent injuries or even death
from behind. This feature comes on from heat stroke. { Warning
when the vehicle is started.
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys on page 2-1.
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Express-Up/Express-Down 2. Press and continue to hold the

Windows window switch until the window
is fully open.
A window with the express-up/down
feature allows it to be raised or 3. Pull up and hold the window
lowered without holding the switch. switch to close the window.
Press or pull the window switch fully Continue to hold it briefly after
and release it to activate the the window is fully closed.
express feature. The express mode 4. Repeat for each window that has
can be canceled by pressing or the express-up feature.
pulling the switch.
Anti-Pinch Feature
Programming the Power
Uplevel Shown, Base Similar Windows The anti-pinch feature is on
windows with the express-up
The driver door has switches that If the vehicle battery has been feature. If an object is in the way of
control the passenger and rear recharged, disconnected, the window as it is express-closing,
windows. The power windows work or replaced, windows with the or in certain weather conditions like
with the ignition in ACC/ express-up feature need to be severe icing, the window will stop
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or with reprogrammed for this feature to and open to a factory preset
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) work. To program the window: position. The window functions
active. See Retained Accessory 1. Close all doors with the ignition normally once the obstruction is
Power (RAP) on page 9-19. in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ removed.
Press the switch to lower the RUN position, or with Retained
window. Pull up on the front edge of Accessory Power (RAP) active.
the switch to raise the window. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-19.
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Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof

Sunroof
The ignition must be in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active to operate the sunroof and
power sunshade. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-19.
Pull the sun visor down to block If equipped, there may be a rear
glare. If equipped, detach the sun sunroof over the second row seats.
visor from the center mount to pivot The rear sunroof does not open.
The rear window lockout feature to the side window or to extend
prevents the rear passenger along the rod.
windows from operating, except
from the driver position.
Press v to activate the rear
window lockout switch. The
indicator light comes on when
activated.
Press v again to deactivate the
lockout switch.
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Vent: Press and hold the front of Dirt and debris may collect on the
the switch to vent the sunroof. Press sunroof seal or in the track. This
and hold the rear of the switch to could cause an issue with sunroof
close the sunroof. operation or noise. It could also plug
Express-open/Express-close: the water drainage system.
Press and release the rear of the Periodically open the sunroof and
switch to express-open the sunroof. remove any obstacles or loose
Press and release the front of the debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
switch to express-close the sunroof. roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
Manual Sunshade remove grease from the sunroof.
The sunshades must be opened If water is seen dripping into the
and closed manually. To open the water drainage system, this is
sunshade, press the button on the normal.
sunshade handle to release it and
guide it back. To close the
sunshade, pull the sunshade
forward until it latches.
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2 NOTES
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Seats and Restraints 3-1

Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Adding Equipment to the

Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35
Restraints Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-35
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Replacing Airbag System
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-21 Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Head Restraints Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Replacing Safety Belt System Child Restraints
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Front Seats Infants and Young
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Airbag System Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-41
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-25 Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-42
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 When Should an Airbag Lower Anchors and Tethers
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 for Children (LATCH
Heated and Cooled Front What Makes an Airbag System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Replacing LATCH System
How Does an Airbag Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Rear Seats
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Securing Child Restraints
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
What Will You See after an (Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Securing Child Restraints
Safety Belts Passenger Sensing (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-53
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
How to Wear Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
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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.

1. Seat Adjustment Handle

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. Raise or lower the entire seat by
Power Seat Adjustment moving the rear of the control (1)
Lumbar Adjustment
up or down. Manual Lumbar
. Adjust the seatback by tilting the
top of the control (2) forward or
rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3-5.
. Increase or decrease lumbar
support by pressing the front or
rear of the control (3).
See Lumbar Adjustment on
page 3-4.
1. Seat Adjustment Control
2. Seatback Control
If equipped, move the handle
3. Lumbar Control forward or rearward to increase or
To adjust a power seat, if equipped: decrease lumbar support.
. Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the
control (1) forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control (1) up
or down.
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Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks

{ 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 equipped, 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. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats

make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever.
If equipped, the controls on the
2. Move the seatback to the
driver door are used to program and
desired position, and then
To adjust a power seatback, recall memory settings for the driver
release the lever to lock the
if equipped: seat and outside mirrors.
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to . Tilt the top of the control Storing Memory Positions
make sure it is locked. rearward to recline. To save into memory:
To return the seatback to the upright . Tilt the top of the control forward 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback
position: to raise. recliner, and both outside
1. Lift the lever fully without mirrors.
applying pressure to the Not all vehicles will have the
seatback, and the seatback will ability to save and recall the
return to the upright position. mirror positions.
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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 5-43.
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 5-43.
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Heated and Cooled Front the off setting. The lights indicate
three for the highest setting and one
Seats for the lowest.
The passenger heated seat may
{ Warning take longer to heat up.
If you cannot feel temperature The heated and/or cooled seats are
change or pain to the skin, the canceled after the ignition is
seat heater may cause burns. To turned off.
reduce the risk of burns, people Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons
Remote Start Heated Seats
with such a condition should use Shown, Heated Seat Buttons
care when using the seat heater, Similar When it is cold outside, the heated
especially for long periods of seats may turn on automatically
If equipped, the buttons are on the during a remote vehicle start. The
time. Do not place anything on
center console. To operate, the heated seats will be canceled when
the seat that insulates against engine must be running.
heat, such as a blanket, cushion, the ignition is turned on. Press the
cover, or similar item. This may I (Heated Seatback): If equipped, desired heated seat button to use
cause the seat heater to press to heat the seatback only. the heated seats after the vehicle is
started.
overheat. An overheated seat H (Cooled Seat): If equipped,
heater may cause a burn or may press to cool the entire seat. The heated seat button lights will
damage the seat. not turn on during a remote start.
J (Heated Seat and Seatback):
Press to heat the seat and The temperature of an unoccupied
seatback. seat may be reduced.
Press the button once for the See Remote Vehicle Start on
highest setting. With each press of page 2-4.
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
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Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the

Third Row

{ 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 seat, or in the seat tracks on the
3. Sliding Seat Lever { Caution floor.
2. Move the front center console
Folding a rear seat with the safety armrest completely forward. See
belts still fastened may cause Center Console Storage on
damage to the seat or the safety page 4-2.
belts. Always unbuckle the safety 3. Place the folding armrests in the
belts and return them to their upright position.
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat. 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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Third Row Seats To fold the third row seatback:

1. Remove anything on or under
{ Warning the seat.

Using the third row seating

position while the second row is
folded, or pushed forward in the
entry position, 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 place. 3. Pull up on the release lever on
the back of the seat. The
headrest moves forward
Folding the Seatback automatically.
2. Disconnect the rear safety belt 4. Push the seatback forward to
{ Caution mini-latch, using a key in the slot lay flat.
on the mini-buckle, and let the
Folding a rear seat with the safety belt retract into the headliner.
belts still fastened may cause Stow the mini-latch in the holder
damage to the seat or the safety in the headliner.
belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
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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 equipped 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 pull strap 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.
2. The headrest must be locked
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are
{ Caution
into place before sitting in properly routed and attached, and Folding a rear seat with the safety
the seat. are not twisted. belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety
{ Warning 4. Reconnect the center safety belt belts. Always unbuckle the safety
mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do belts and return them to their
If either seatback is not locked, it normal stowed position before
not let it twist.
could move forward in a sudden folding a rear seat.
stop or crash. That could cause 5. Pull on the safety belt to be sure
injury to the person sitting there. the mini-latch is secure.
3. Fold the seatback down. See
Always push and pull on the
“Folding the Seatback” earlier in
seatbacks to be sure they are this section.
locked.
4. Remove the rear bolts on the
floor on each side of the seat.
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5. Remove the seat by tilting it 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to Safety Belts
slightly upward, and then pulling 55 Y (41 lb ft). Pull up on the
it out of the rear of the vehicle in seat to make sure it is locked in This section of the manual
one motion. place. describes how to use safety belts
properly. It also describes some
6. Replace the bolts in the floor 4. Raise the seatback to its upright
things not to do with safety belts.
holes for storage. position. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure it is
Installing the Third Row Seats locked into place. { Warning
To reinstall a third row seat: 5. Push the headrest up into Do not let anyone ride where a
1. Before installing the seat, the position. Push and pull on the safety belt cannot be worn
seatback must be folded headrest to make sure it is properly. In a crash, if you or your
forward. See “Folding the locked into place. passenger(s) are not wearing
Seatback” earlier in this section. 6. Reconnect the center safety belt safety belts, injuries can be much
The seats must be placed in the mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do worse than if you are wearing
proper locations to attach not let it twist. safety belts. You can be seriously
correctly. The wider seat must injured or killed by hitting things
be installed on the driver side inside the vehicle harder or by
and the narrower seat on the being ejected from the vehicle. In
passenger side. Remove the addition, anyone who is not
bolts from the holes in the floor buckled up can strike other
before installing the seats. passengers in the vehicle.
2. Place the seat on the vehicle It is extremely dangerous to ride
floor so that the front seat hooks in a cargo area, inside or outside
are on the vehicle bars. of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
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Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing

Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good
sense.
are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow Questions and Answers About
passengers to ride in any area of Safety Belts
the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle
with seats and safety belts. after a crash if I am wearing a
Always wear a safety belt, and safety belt?
check that all passenger(s) are A: You could be — whether you are
restrained properly too. wearing a safety belt or not.
Your chance of being conscious
This vehicle has indicators as a during and after a crash, so you
reminder to buckle the safety belts. can unbuckle and get out, is
See Safety Belt Reminders on When riding in a vehicle, you travel much greater if you are belted.
page 5-14. as fast as the vehicle does. If the Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
vehicle stops suddenly, you keep should I have to wear safety
going until something stops you. belts?
It could be the windshield, the
instrument panel, or the safety belts! A: Airbags are supplemental
systems only; so they work with
When you wear a safety belt, you safety belts — not instead of
and the vehicle slow down together. them. Whether or not an airbag
There is more time to stop because is provided, all occupants still
you stop over a longer distance and, have to buckle up to get the
when worn properly, your strongest most protection.
bones take the forces from the
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Also, in nearly all states and in

. Wear the shoulder belt over the
all Canadian provinces, the law shoulder and across the chest.
requires wearing safety belts. These parts of the body are best
able to take belt restraining
How to Wear Safety Belts forces. The shoulder belt locks if
there is a sudden stop or crash.
Properly
This section is only for people of { Warning
adult size.
You can be seriously injured,
There are special things to know
or even killed, by not wearing
about safety belts and children. And
there are different rules for smaller your safety belt properly.
children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep . Never allow the lap or
riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front shoulder belt to become
Children on page 3-36 or Infants of you. loose or twisted.
and Young Children on page 3-38. . Always use the correct buckle . Never wear the shoulder belt
Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. under both arms or behind
protection. your back.
. Wear the lap part of the belt low
It is very important for all occupants and snug on the hips, just . Never route the lap or
to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, shoulder belt over an
unbelted people are hurt more often this applies force to the strong armrest.
in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be
wearing safety belts. less likely to slide under the lap
There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt
about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
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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
the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be engaged.
If this happens, let the belt go
back all the way and start again.
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5. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

height adjuster, move it to the
The vehicle has a shoulder belt
height that is right for you. See
height adjuster for the driver and
“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”
right front passenger seating
later in this section for
positions.
instructions on use and
important safety information. Adjust the height so the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
but not falling off of it. The belt
should be close to but not
contacting the neck. Improper
shoulder belt height adjustment
could reduce the effectiveness of
To unlatch the belt, push the button the safety belt in a crash. See How
on the buckle. The belt should to Wear Safety Belts Properly on
return to its stowed position. Slide page 3-15.
the latch plate up the safety belt
webbing when the safety belt is not
in use. The latch plate should rest
on the stitching on the safety belt,
near the guide loop on the side wall.
6. To make the lap part tight, pull Before a door is closed, be sure the
up on the shoulder belt. safety belt is out of the way. If a
It may be necessary to pull the door is slammed against a safety
stitching on the safety belt belt, damage can occur to both the
through the latch plate to fully safety belt and the vehicle.
tighten the lap belt on smaller
occupants.
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Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort

This vehicle has safety belt Guides
pretensioners for the front outboard This vehicle may have rear safety
occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort guides. If not, they are
pretensioners cannot be seen, they available through your dealer. The
are part of the safety belt assembly. guides may provide added safety
They can help tighten the safety belt comfort for older children who
belts during the early stages of a have outgrown booster seats and
moderate to severe frontal, near for some adults. When installed and
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold properly adjusted, the comfort guide
conditions for pretensioner positions the shoulder belt away
activation are met. And, for vehicles from the neck and head.
To move it down, push down on the with side impact airbags, safety belt
release button and move the height pretensioners can help tighten the
adjuster to the desired position. You safety belts in a side crash or a
can move the height adjuster up by rollover event.
pushing up on the shoulder belt Pretensioners work only once. If the
guide. pretensioners activate in a crash,
After the adjuster is set to the they will need to be replaced, and
desired position, try to move it down probably other new parts for the
without pushing the release button vehicle's safety belt system. See
to make sure it has locked into Replacing Safety Belt System Parts
position. after a Crash on page 3-22.
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Here is how to install a comfort 1. For the outboard positions, Pull the comfort guide out of its
guide to the safety belt: remove the guide from its storage location and then return
storage clip on the interior body. the headrest to its upright
For the third row center position, position.
locate the comfort guide which is
located in a storage pocket, at
the top of the seat, under the
headrest on the driver side of
the vehicle. To access the
comfort guide, you will first need
to move the headrest forward by
pulling on the handle behind the
seatback. The comfort guide will
now be accessible.
Outboard Positions

2. Place the guide over the belt

and insert the two edges of the
belt into the slots of the guide.

Third Row Center Position

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4. Buckle, position, and release the

{ Warning safety belt as described
previously in this section. Make
A safety belt that is not properly sure the shoulder portion of the
worn may not provide the belt is on the shoulder and not
protection needed in a crash. The falling off of it. The belt should
person wearing the belt could be be close to, but not contacting,
seriously injured. The shoulder the neck.
belt should go over the shoulder
To remove and store the comfort
and across the chest. These parts
guide, squeeze the belt edges
of the body are best able to take
together so that the safety belt can
belt restraining forces. be removed from the guide. Slide
3. Be sure that the belt is not the guide into its storage location or
twisted and it lies flat. The on its storage clip.
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 Safety System Check
to protect the mother. When a safety
Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely Now and then, check that the safety
Safety belts work for everyone, that the fetus will not be hurt in a belt reminder light, safety belts,
including pregnant women. Like all crash. For pregnant women, as for buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
occupants, they are more likely to anyone, the key to making safety anchorages are all working properly.
be seriously injured if they do not belts effective is wearing them Look for any other loose or
wear safety belts. properly. damaged safety belt system parts
that might keep a safety belt system
Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer
to have it repaired. Torn or frayed
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a
around you, you should use it. crash. They can rip apart under
But if a safety belt is not long impact forces. If a belt is torn or
enough, your dealer will order you frayed, get a new one right away.
an extender. When you go in to Make sure the safety belt reminder
order it, take the heaviest coat you light is working. See Safety Belt
will wear, so the extender will be Reminders on page 5-14.
long enough for you. To help avoid
Keep safety belts clean and dry.
personal injury, do not let someone
See Safety Belt Care on page 3-22.
else use it, and use it only for the
seat it is made to fit. The extender
A pregnant woman should wear a has been designed for adults. Never
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap use it for securing child seats. To
portion should be worn as low as wear it, attach it to the regular safety
possible, below the rounding, belt. See the instruction sheet that
throughout the pregnancy. comes with the extender.
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Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of
safety belts may not be necessary.
Keep belts clean and dry. System Parts after a But the safety belt assemblies that
Crash were used during any crash may
{ Warning have been stressed or damaged.

Do not bleach or dye safety belts.

{ Warning See your dealer to have the safety
belt assemblies inspected or
It may severely weaken them. In A crash can damage the safety replaced.
a crash, they might not be able to belt system in the vehicle. New parts and repairs may be
provide adequate protection. A damaged safety belt system necessary even if the safety belt
Clean safety belts only with mild may not properly protect the system was not being used at the
soap and lukewarm water. person using it, resulting in time of the crash.
serious injury or even death in a
Have the safety belt pretensioners
crash. To help make sure the
checked if the vehicle has been in a
safety belt systems are working
crash, or if the airbag readiness light
properly after a crash, have them stays on after you start the vehicle
inspected and any necessary or while you are driving. See Airbag
replacements made as soon as Readiness Light on page 5-15.
possible.
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Airbag System The vehicle may have the following

airbag:
For roof-rail airbags, the word
AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim.
The vehicle has the following . A front center airbag for the Airbags are designed to supplement
airbags:
driver and front outboard the protection provided by safety
. A frontal airbag for the driver. passenger. belts. Even though today's airbags
. A frontal airbag for the front All vehicle airbags have the word are also designed to help reduce
outboard passenger. AIRBAG on the trim or on an the risk of injury from the force of an
attached label near the deployment inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
. A seat-mounted side impact very quickly to do their job.
airbag for the driver. opening.
For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things
. A seat-mounted side impact to know about the airbag system:
airbag for the front outboard AIRBAG is on the center of the
passenger. steering wheel for the driver and on
the instrument panel for the front { Warning
. A roof-rail airbag for the driver outboard passenger.
and for the second and third row You can be severely injured or
passengers seated directly For the front center airbag, the word killed in a crash if you are not
behind the driver. AIRBAG is on the inboard side of wearing your safety belt, even
the driver seatback. with airbags. Airbags are
. A roof-rail airbag for the front
outboard passenger and the For seat-mounted side impact designed to work with safety
second and third row airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the belts, not replace them. Also,
passengers seated directly side of the seatback closest to airbags are not designed to inflate
behind the front outboard the door. in every crash. In some crashes
passenger. safety belts are the only restraint.
See When Should an Airbag
Inflate? on page 3-27.
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

Wearing your safety belt during a you in position before and during or killed. Always secure children
crash helps reduce the chance of a crash. Always wear a safety properly in the vehicle. To read
hitting things inside the vehicle or belt, even with airbags. The driver how, see Older Children on
being ejected from it. Airbags are should sit as far back as possible page 3-36 or Infants and Young
“supplemental restraints” to the while still maintaining control of Children on page 3-38.
safety belts. Everyone in the the vehicle.
vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or
properly, whether or not there is sleep against the front center
an airbag for that person. armrest or console in vehicles
with a front center airbag.
Occupants should not lean on or
{ Warning sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with There is an airbag readiness light
Because airbags inflate with great
seat-mounted side impact airbags on the instrument cluster, which
force and faster than the blink of
and/or roof-rail airbags. shows the airbag symbol.
an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to any The system checks the airbag
airbag when it inflates can be electrical system for malfunctions.
seriously injured or killed. Do not { Warning The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. See Airbag
sit unnecessarily close to any
airbag, as you would be if sitting Children who are up against, Readiness Light on page 5-15 for
on the edge of the seat or leaning or very close to, any airbag when more information.
forward. Safety belts help keep it inflates can be seriously injured
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Where Are the Airbags?

The front outboard passenger If the vehicle has a front center

frontal airbag is in the passenger airbag, it is in the inboard side of the
The driver frontal airbag is in the side instrument panel. driver seatback.
center of the steering wheel.
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Warning (Continued)
that person causing severe injury
or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger Do not use seat or console
Side Similar Side Similar accessories that block the
The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, inflation path of a seat-mounted
passenger seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and side impact airbag or the front
impact airbags are in the side of the second and third row outboard center airbag, if equipped.
seatbacks closest to the door. passengers are in the ceiling above Never secure anything to the roof
the side windows. of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
by routing a rope or tie-down
{ Warning through any door or window
opening. If you do, the path of an
If something is between an inflating roof-rail airbag will be
occupant and an airbag, the blocked.
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into
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When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the side. The front center airbag is not
direction of the impact, and how designed to inflate in frontal
Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. impacts, near frontal impacts,
This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at or rear impacts.
airbags. See Airbag System on different crash speeds depending on Seat-mounted side impact airbags
page 3-23. Airbags are designed to whether the vehicle hits an object are designed to inflate in moderate
inflate if the impact exceeds the straight on or at an angle, and to severe side crashes depending
specific airbag system's deployment whether the object is fixed or on the location of the impact.
threshold. Deployment thresholds moving, rigid or deformable, narrow Seat-mounted side impact airbags
are used to predict how severe a or wide. are not designed to inflate in frontal
crash is likely to be in time for the impacts, near frontal impacts,
airbags to inflate and help restrain Frontal airbags are not intended to
inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear rollovers, or rear impacts.
the occupants. The vehicle has A seat-mounted side impact airbag
electronic sensors that help the impacts, or many side impacts.
is designed to inflate on the side of
airbag system determine the In addition, the vehicle has the vehicle that is struck.
severity of the impact. Deployment advanced technology frontal
thresholds can vary with specific airbags. Advanced technology Roof-rail airbags are designed to
vehicle design. frontal airbags adjust the restraint inflate in moderate to severe side
according to crash severity. crashes depending on the location
Frontal airbags are designed to of the impact. In addition, these
inflate in moderate to severe frontal The front center airbag, if equipped, roof-rail airbags are designed to
or near frontal crashes to help is designed to inflate in moderate to inflate during a rollover or in a
reduce the potential for severe severe side crashes depending severe frontal impact. Roof-rail
injuries, mainly to the driver's or upon the location of the impact, airbags are not designed to inflate in
front outboard passenger's head when either side of the vehicle is rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags
and chest. struck. In addition, the front center will inflate when either side of the
Whether the frontal airbags will or airbag is designed to inflate when vehicle is struck, if the sensing
should inflate is not based primarily the sensing system predicts that the
on how fast the vehicle is traveling. vehicle is about to roll over on its
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system predicts that the vehicle is How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many
about to roll over on its side, or in a types of collisions, primarily
severe frontal impact.
Restrain? because the occupant's motion is
In any particular crash, no one can In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When
say whether an airbag should have near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on
inflated simply because of the occupants can contact the steering page 3-27 for more information.
vehicle damage or the repair costs. wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded
moderate to severe side collisions, as anything more than a supplement
even belted occupants can contact
What Makes an Airbag the inside of the vehicle.
to safety belts.
Inflate? Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after
In a deployment event, the sensing provided by safety belts by
system sends an electrical signal distributing the force of the impact
an Airbag Inflates?
triggering a release of gas from the more evenly over the After the frontal airbags and
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the occupant's body. seat-mounted side impact airbags
airbag causing the bag to break out inflate, they quickly deflate, so
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, quickly that some people may not
are also designed to help contain
and related hardware are all part of even realize an airbag inflated. The
the head and chest of occupants in
the airbag module. front center airbag, if equipped, and
the outboard seating positions in the
For airbag locations, see Where Are the roof-rail airbags may still be at
first, second, and third rows. The
the Airbags? on page 3-25. least partially inflated for some time
rollover capable roof-rail airbags are
after they inflate. Some components
designed to help reduce the risk of
of the airbag module may be hot for
full or partial ejection in rollover
several minutes. For location of the
events, although no system can
airbags, see Where Are the
prevent all such ejections.
Airbags? on page 3-25.
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The parts of the airbag that come

into contact with you may be warm, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
but not too hot to touch. There may
be some smoke and dust coming problems following an airbag moderate crash, there may be
from the vents in the deflated deployment, you should seek concealed damage that could
airbags. Airbag inflation does not medical attention. make it difficult to safely operate
prevent the driver from seeing out of the vehicle.
the windshield or being able to steer The vehicle has a feature that may Use caution if you should attempt
the vehicle, nor does it prevent automatically unlock the doors, turn to restart the engine after a crash
people from leaving the vehicle. on the interior lamps and hazard has occurred.
warning flashers, and shut off the
{ Warning fuel system after the airbags inflate.
In many crashes severe enough to
You can lock the doors, and turn off
When an airbag inflates, there the interior lamps and hazard inflate the airbag, windshields are
may be dust in the air. This dust warning flashers by using the broken by vehicle deformation.
could cause breathing problems controls for those features. Additional windshield breakage may
for people with a history of also occur from the front outboard
passenger airbag.
asthma or other breathing trouble. { Warning . Airbags are designed to inflate
To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as A crash severe enough to inflate only once. After an airbag
it is safe to do so. If you have the airbags may have also inflates, you will need some new
breathing problems but cannot damaged important functions in parts for the airbag system.
get out of the vehicle after an the vehicle, such as the fuel If you do not get them, the
airbag inflates, then get fresh air system, brake and steering airbag system will not be there
by opening a window or a door. systems, etc. Even if the vehicle to help protect you in another
If you experience breathing appears to be drivable after a crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly
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other parts. The service manual certain conditions. No other airbag

for the vehicle covers the need is affected by the passenger
to replace other parts. sensing system.
. The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system
and diagnostic module which works with sensors that are part of
records information after a the front outboard passenger seat.
crash. See Vehicle Data United States The sensors are designed to detect
Recording and Privacy on the presence of a properly-seated
page 13-13 and Event Data occupant and determine if the front
Recorders on page 13-14. outboard passenger frontal airbag
. Let only qualified technicians should be allowed to inflate or not.
work on the airbag systems. According to accident statistics,
Improper service can mean that children are safer when properly
an airbag system will not work Canada and Mexico secured in a rear seat in the correct
properly. See your dealer for child restraint for their weight
service. The words ON and OFF, or the and size.
symbol for on and off, will be visible
during the system check. When the Whenever possible, children age
Passenger Sensing system check is complete, either the 12 and under should be secured in
System word ON or OFF, or the symbol for a rear seating position.
The vehicle has a passenger on or off, will be visible. See Never put a rear-facing child seat in
sensing system for the front Passenger Airbag Status Indicator the front. This is because the risk to
outboard passenger position. The on page 5-16. the rear-facing child is so great,
passenger airbag status indicator The passenger sensing system if the airbag inflates.
will light on the instrument panel turns off the front outboard
when the vehicle is started. passenger frontal airbag under
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. There is a critical problem with
{ Warning Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the
passenger sensing system.
A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints
When the passenger sensing
restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag
system has turned off the front
or killed if the passenger frontal is off. If you secure a
outboard passenger frontal airbag,
airbag inflates. This is because forward-facing child restraint in the off indicator will light and stay lit
the back of the rear-facing child the front outboard passenger as a reminder that the airbag is off.
restraint would be very close to seat, always move the seat as far See Passenger Airbag Status
the inflating airbag. A child in a back as it will go. It is better to Indicator on page 5-16.
forward-facing child restraint can secure the child restraint in a
be seriously injured or killed if the rear seat. The passenger sensing system is
passenger frontal airbag inflates designed to turn on the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and the passenger seat is in a The passenger sensing system is anytime the system senses that a
forward position. designed to turn off the front person of adult size is sitting
Even if the passenger sensing outboard passenger frontal airbag if: properly in the front outboard
system has turned off the . The front outboard passenger passenger seat.
passenger frontal airbag, no seat is unoccupied. When the passenger sensing
system is fail-safe. No one can system has allowed the airbag to be
. The system determines that an
guarantee that an airbag will not enabled, the on indicator will light
infant is present in a child
inflate under some unusual and stay lit as a reminder that the
restraint.
circumstance, even though the airbag is active.
airbag is off. . A front outboard passenger
takes his/her weight off of the For some children, including
(Continued) children in child restraints, and for
seat for a period of time.
very small adults, the passenger
sensing system may or may not turn
off the front outboard passenger
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frontal airbag, depending upon the If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child
person’s seating posture and body Child Restraint restraint and restarting the
build. Everyone in the vehicle who vehicle, the on indicator is still lit,
has outgrown child restraints should The passenger sensing system is turn the vehicle off. Then slightly
wear a safety belt properly — designed to turn off the front recline the vehicle seatback and
whether or not there is an airbag for outboard passenger frontal airbag if adjust the seat cushion,
that person. the system determines that an infant if adjustable, to make sure that
is present in a child restraint. If a the vehicle seatback is not
child restraint has been installed
{ Warning and the on indicator is lit:
pushing the child restraint into
the seat cushion.
If the airbag readiness light ever 1. Turn the vehicle off. Also make sure the child
comes on and stays on, it means 2. Remove the child restraint from restraint is not trapped under the
that something may be wrong the vehicle. vehicle head restraint. If this
with the airbag system. To help happens, adjust the head
avoid injury to yourself or others, 3. Remove any additional items
restraint. See Head Restraints
have the vehicle serviced right from the seat such as blankets,
on page 3-2.
cushions, seat covers, seat
away. See Airbag Readiness
heaters, or seat massagers. 6. Restart the vehicle.
Light on page 5-15 for more
information, including important 4. Reinstall the child restraint The passenger sensing system
safety information. following the directions provided may or may not turn off the
by the child restraint airbag for a child in a child
manufacturer and refer to restraint depending upon the
Securing Child Restraints (Front child’s size. It is better to secure
Passenger Seat) on page 3-53 the child restraint in a rear seat.
or Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat) on page 3-51.
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If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material

Adult-Sized Occupant from the seat, such as blankets, Warning (Continued)
cushions, seat covers, seat
heaters, or seat massagers. Also serious injury or even death. An
remove laptops, or other adult-sized occupant should not
electronic devices. ride in the front outboard
passenger seat, if the passenger
3. Place the seatback in the fully airbag off indicator is lit.
upright position.
4. Have the person sit upright in
the seat, centered on the seat
Additional Factors Affecting
cushion, with legs comfortably System Operation
extended. Safety belts help keep the
5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger in position on the seat
person remain in this position for during vehicle maneuvers and
two to three minutes after the on braking, which helps the passenger
If a person of adult size is sitting in sensing system maintain the
indicator is lit.
the front outboard passenger seat, passenger airbag status. See
but the off indicator is lit, it could be “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints”
because that person is not sitting { Warning in the Index for additional
properly in the seat. Use the information about the importance of
following steps to allow the system If the front outboard passenger
proper restraint use.
to detect that person and enable the airbag is turned off for an
adult-sized occupant, the airbag A thick layer of additional material,
front outboard passenger frontal
will not be able to inflate and help such as a blanket or cushion,
airbag:
protect that person in a crash, or aftermarket equipment such as
1. Turn the vehicle off. resulting in an increased risk of seat covers, seat heaters, and seat
massagers can affect how well the
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operates. We recommend that you the seat. If the passenger airbag Servicing the
not use seat covers or other is turned on, the on indicator will
aftermarket equipment except when be lit.
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
approved by GM for your specific If the passenger seat gets wet, dry Airbags affect how the vehicle
vehicle. See Adding Equipment to the seat immediately. If the airbag should be serviced. There are parts
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on readiness light is lit, do not install a of the airbag system in several
page 3-35 for more information child restraint or allow anyone to places around the vehicle. Your
about modifications that can affect occupy the seat. See Airbag dealer and the service manual have
how the system operates. Readiness Light on page 5-15 for information about servicing the
A wet seat can affect the important safety information. vehicle and the airbag system. To
performance of the passenger purchase a service manual, see
The on indicator may be lit if an Service Publications Ordering
sensing system. Here is how: object, such as a briefcase, Information on page 13-11.
. The passenger sensing system handbag, grocery bag, laptop or
may turn off the passenger other electronic device, is put on an
airbag when liquid is soaked into unoccupied seat. If this is not
{ Warning
the seat. If this happens, the off desired remove the object from For up to 10 seconds after the
indicator will be lit, and the the seat. vehicle is turned off and the
airbag readiness light on the battery is disconnected, an airbag
instrument panel will also be lit. { Warning can still inflate during improper
. Liquid pooled on the seat that service. You can be injured if you
has not soaked in may make it Stowing of articles under the are close to an airbag when it
more likely that the passenger passenger seat or between the inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
sensing system will turn on the passenger seat cushion and They are probably part of the
passenger airbag while a child seatback may interfere with the airbag system. Be sure to follow
restraint or child occupant is on proper operation of the passenger
sensing system. (Continued)
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Your dealer and the service manual If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
Warning (Continued) have information about the location airbags, see Different Size Tires
of the airbag sensors, sensing and and Wheels on page 10-53 for
proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag additional information.
make sure the person performing wiring.
work for you is qualified to do so. If you have to modify your vehicle
In addition, the vehicle has a because you have a disability and
passenger sensing system that you have questions about whether
Adding Equipment to the includes sensors as part of the front the modifications will affect the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle outboard passenger seat. The vehicle's airbag system, or if you
passenger sensing system may not have questions about whether the
Adding accessories that change the operate properly if the original seat airbag system will be affected if the
vehicle's frame, bumper system, trim is replaced with non-GM vehicle is modified for any other
height, front end, or side sheet covers, upholstery, or trim, or; with reason, call Customer Assistance.
metal may keep the airbag system GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices
from working properly. designed for a different vehicle. Any on page 13-3.
The operation of the airbag system object, such as an aftermarket seat
can also be affected by changing heater or a comfort-enhancing pad Airbag System Check
any parts of the front seats, safety or device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also The airbag system does not need
belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic regularly scheduled maintenance or
module, steering wheel, instrument interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This replacement. Make sure the airbag
panel, roof-rail airbag modules, readiness light is working. See
ceiling or pillar garnish trim, could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger Airbag Readiness Light on
overhead console, front sensors, page 5-15.
side impact sensors, airbag wiring, airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
or the front center console if the sensing system from properly
vehicle has a front center airbag. turning off the passenger airbag(s).
See Passenger Sensing System on
page 3-30.
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{ Caution Warning (Continued) Child Restraints

If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your Older Children
opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To
open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag
coverings. If there are any systems are working properly
opened or broken airbag after a crash, have them
coverings, have the airbag inspected and any necessary
covering and/or airbag module replacements made as soon as
replaced. For the location of the possible.
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? on page 3-25. See your If an airbag inflates, you will need to
dealer for service. replace airbag system parts. See
your dealer for service.
Replacing Airbag System If the airbag readiness light stays on Older children who have outgrown
Parts after a Crash after the vehicle is started or comes booster seats should wear the
on when you are driving, the airbag vehicle safety belts.
system may not work properly. Have
{ Warning the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light on
A crash can damage the airbag
page 5-15.
systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may
not work properly and may not
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The manufacturer instructions that

. Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not
come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people
weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be
booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older
lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts
passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? properly.
. Sit all the way back on the seat. A: An older child should wear a
Do the knees bend at the seat lap-shoulder belt and get the { Warning
edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder
return to the booster seat. Never allow more than one child
belt can provide. The shoulder
to wear the same safety belt. The
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or
neck. The lap belt should fit safety belt cannot properly spread
Does the shoulder belt rest on the impact forces. In a crash, they
the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just
touching the top of the thighs. can be crushed together and
If no, try using the rear safety
This applies belt force to the seriously injured. A safety belt
belt comfort guide. See “Rear
child's pelvic bones in a crash. must be used by only one person
Safety Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt on It should never be worn over the at a time.
page 3-16. If the shoulder belt abdomen, which could cause
still does not rest on the severe or even fatal internal
shoulder, then return to the injuries in a crash.
booster seat. Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort
. Does the lap belt fit low and Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on
snug on the hips, touching the page 3-16.
thighs? If yes, continue. If no, According to accident statistics,
return to the booster seat. children are safer when properly
restrained in a rear seating position.
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Warning (Continued)
Infants and Young
Children
belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs
applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and
That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the
injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and
go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the
the chest. need, for everyone, to use safety
restraints. In fact, the law in every
state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be
{ Warning restrained while in a vehicle.

Never allow a child to wear the

safety belt with the shoulder belt
{ Warning
behind their back. A child can be Children can be seriously injured
seriously injured by not wearing or strangled if a shoulder belt is
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a wrapped around their neck and
crash, the child would not be the safety belt continues to
restrained by the shoulder belt. tighten. Never leave children
The child could move too far unattended in a vehicle and never
forward increasing the chance of allow children to play with the
head and neck injury. The child safety belts.
might also slide under the lap
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Every time infants and young

children ride in vehicles, they should Warning (Continued)
have the protection provided by
appropriate child restraints. Neither right front seat, always move the
the vehicle's safety belt system nor front passenger seat as far back
its airbag system is designed as it will go.
for them. If a child restraint is installed in
Children who are not restrained the second row center seat, move
properly can strike other people, the second row seat to the
or can be thrown out of the vehicle. rearward position, whenever
possible, to minimize contact with
{ Warning the front center airbag,
if equipped.
Never hold an infant or a child { Warning
while riding in a vehicle. Due to Children who are up against,
crash forces, an infant or a child or very close to, any airbag when
will become so heavy it is not it inflates can be seriously injured
possible to hold it during a crash. or killed. Never put a rear-facing
For example, in a crash at only child restraint in the right front
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) seat. Secure a rear-facing child
infant will suddenly become a restraint in a rear seat.
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
arms. An infant should be It is also better to secure a
secured in an appropriate forward-facing child restraint in a
restraint. rear seat. If a forward-facing child
restraint must be secured in the
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Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer

add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the { Warning
A: Add-on child restraints, which restraint state the weight and
height limitations for a particular A young child's hip bones are still
are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular
owner, are available in four basic child restraint. In addition, there
are many kinds of restraints safety belt may not remain low on
types. Selection of a particular the hip bones, as it should.
restraint should take into available for children with
special needs. Instead, it may settle up around
consideration not only the child's the child's abdomen. In a crash,
weight, height, and age but also
whether or not the restraint will { Warning the belt would apply force on a
body area that is unprotected by
be compatible with the motor
vehicle in which it will be used. To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone
head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal
For most basic types of child injuries. To reduce the risk of
need complete support. In a
restraints, there are many serious or fatal injuries during a
crash, if an infant is in a
different models available. When
rear-facing child restraint, the crash, young children should
purchasing a child restraint, be
crash forces can be distributed always be secured in appropriate
sure it is designed to be used in
a motor vehicle. If it is, the across the strongest part of an child restraints.
restraint will have a label saying infant's body, the back and
that it meets federal motor shoulders. Infants should always
vehicle safety standards. be secured in rear-facing child
restraints.
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Child Restraint Systems

Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats

Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint
restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the
A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. vehicle's safety belt system.
restraint with the seating surface A booster seat can also help a child
against the back of the infant. to see out the window.
The harness system holds the infant
in place and, in a crash, acts to
keep the infant positioned in the
restraint.
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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to

Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat
properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST
availability in Canada, check with
{ Warning When securing an add-on child
Transport Canada or the Provincial
restraint, refer to the instructions
A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office.
killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a Securing the Child Within the
restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. Child Restraint
the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are
restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not
using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement { Warning
LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. A child can be seriously injured or
instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured killed in a crash if the child is not
child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a properly secured in the child
in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure restraint. Secure the child
people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly following the instructions
To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in that came with that child restraint.
the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is
in the vehicle. Child restraint in it.
systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States Where to Put the
seats by lap belts or the lap belt and Canada, Certified Child Restraint
portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Passenger Safety Technicians According to accident statistics,
the LATCH system. See Lower (CPSTs) are available to inspect children and infants are safer when
Anchors and Tethers for Children and demonstrate how to correctly properly restrained in a child
(LATCH System) on page 3-44. use and install child restraints. In restraint system or infant restraint
the U.S., refer to the National system secured in a rear seating
Highway Traffic Safety position.
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Whenever possible, children age

12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
a rear seating position.
injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag inflates and the on page 3-30 for additional
front center airbag in the inboard passenger seat is in a forward information.
side of the driver seat. Even with a position.
front center airbag, a child restraint If a child restraint is installed in a
can be installed in any second row Even if the passenger sensing second row center seat, move the
seating position. system has turned off the right second row seat to the rearward
front passenger frontal airbag, no position, whenever possible, to
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
system is fail-safe. No one can minimize contact with the front
the front. This is because the risk to
the rear-facing child is so great if the guarantee that an airbag will not center airbag, if equipped.
airbag deploys. deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though it is When securing a child restraint in a
turned off. Secure rear-facing
{ Warning child restraints in a rear seat,
rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the child
A child in a rear-facing child even if the front passenger frontal restraint to make sure it is
restraint can be seriously injured airbag is off. compatible with this vehicle.
or killed if the right front It is also better to secure a Child restraints and booster seats
passenger airbag inflates. This is forward-facing child restraint in a vary considerably in size, and some
because the back of the rear seat. If a forward-facing child may fit in certain seating positions
rear-facing child restraint would restraint must be secured in the better than others. Always make
be very close to the inflating right front seat, always move the sure the child restraint is properly
airbag. A child in a forward-facing front passenger seat as far back secured.
child restraint can be seriously as it will go.
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Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat
child restraint and the size of the be secured with the LATCH system,
child restraint, you may not be able
Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the
to access adjacent safety belt (LATCH System) booster seat can be positioned
assemblies or LATCH anchors for The LATCH system secures a child properly and there is no interference
additional passengers or child restraint during driving or in a crash. with the proper positioning of the
restraints. Adjacent seating LATCH attachments on the child lap-shoulder belt on the child.
positions should not be used if the restraint are used to attach the child Make sure to follow the instructions
child restraint prevents access to or restraint to the anchors in the that came with the child restraint,
interferes with the routing of the vehicle. The LATCH system is and also the instructions in this
safety belt. designed to make installation of a manual.
Wherever a child restraint is child restraint easier.
When installing a child restraint with
installed, be sure to secure the child In order to use the LATCH system in a top tether, you must also use
restraint properly. your vehicle, you need a child either the lower anchors or the
Keep in mind that an unsecured restraint that has LATCH safety belts to properly secure the
child restraint can move around in a attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must
collision or sudden stop and injure rear-facing and forward-facing child never be installed using only the top
people in the vehicle. Be sure to seats can be properly installed tether and anchor.
properly secure any child restraint in using either the LATCH anchors or
The LATCH anchorage system can
the vehicle — even when no child is the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not
be used until the combined weight
in it. use both the safety belts and the
of the child plus the child restraint is
LATCH anchorage system to secure
29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt
a rear-facing or forward-facing
alone instead of the LATCH
child seat.
anchorage system once the
Booster seats use the vehicle’s combined weight is more than
safety belts to secure the child in 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
the booster seat. If the manufacturer
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The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a
a child restraint with these single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).
attachments in the vehicle. Either will have a single
Not all vehicle seating positions or attachment (2) to secure the top
child restraints have lower anchors tether to the anchor.
and attachments or top tether Some child restraints with top
anchors and attachments. tethers are designed for use with or
without the top tether being
Lower Anchors attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached. In
Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. Be sure to read and follow
A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the instructions for your child
the child restraint to the vehicle. restraint.
A top tether anchor is built into the
vehicle. The top tether
attachment (2) on the child restraint
connects to the top tether anchor in
the vehicle in order to reduce the
forward movement and rotation of
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars the child restraint during driving or in
built into the vehicle. There are two a crash.
lower anchors for each LATCH
seating position that will
accommodate a child restraint with
lower attachments (2).
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Lower Anchor and Top Tether

Anchor Locations

Second Row — 60/40 Bench Third Row

I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating
Second Row — Bucket positions with top tether anchors. positions with top tether anchors.
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.

To assist in locating the lower

anchors, each second row anchor
position has a label, near the crease
between the seatback and the seat
cushion.
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Be sure to use an anchor on the Do not secure a child restraint in a

same side of the vehicle as the position without a top tether anchor
seating position where the child if a national or local law requires
restraint will be placed. that the top tether be attached, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top tether
To assist in locating the top tether must be attached.
anchors, the top tether anchor According to accident statistics,
symbol is near the anchor. children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in a child
restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating
position. See Where to Put the
Restraint on page 3-42 for
additional information.

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
Bench Similar tethers using the same top tether
The top tether anchors are at the anchor.
bottom rear of the seatback for each
seating position in the second row.
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Securing a Child Restraint

Designed for the LATCH Warning (Continued) { Caution
System restraint to a single anchor could Do not let the LATCH
cause the anchor or attachment attachments rub against the
{ Warning to come loose or even break vehicle’s safety belts. This may
during a crash. A child or others damage these parts. If necessary,
If a LATCH-type child restraint is could be injured. To reduce the move buckled safety belts to
not attached to anchors, the child risk of serious or fatal injuries avoid rubbing the LATCH
restraint will not be able to protect during a crash, attach only one attachments.
the child correctly. In a crash, the child restraint per anchor.
child could be seriously injured or Do not fold the empty rear seat
killed. Install a LATCH-type child with a safety belt buckled. This
restraint properly using the could damage the safety belt or
anchors, or use the vehicle safety { Warning the seat. Unbuckle and return the
safety belt to its stowed position,
belts to secure the restraint,
following the instructions that Children can be seriously injured before folding the seat.
came with the child restraint and or strangled if a shoulder belt is
the instructions in this manual. wrapped around their neck and
The vehicle may be equipped with a
the safety belt continues to front center airbag in the inboard
tighten. Buckle any unused safety side of the driver seat. Even with a
belts behind the child restraint so front center airbag, a child restraint
{ Warning children cannot reach them. Pull can be installed in any second row
the shoulder belt all the way out seating position. If a child restraint is
Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, installed in a second row center
restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the seat, move the second row seat to
Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed.
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the rearward position, whenever child restraint manufacturer second row bench
possible, to minimize contact with instructions and the instructions seatbacks are aligned at
the front center airbag. in this manual. the same angle.
If you need to secure more than one 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2. If the child restraint manufacturer
child restraint in the rear seat, see the desired seating recommends that the top tether
Where to Put the Restraint on position. be attached, attach and tighten
page 3-42. 1.2. To access the lower the top tether to the top tether
This system is designed to make anchors in the second row, anchor, if the vehicle has one.
installation of child restraints easier. it may help to recline the Refer to the child restraint
When using lower anchors, do not seatback. instructions and the following
use the vehicle's safety belts. steps:
Third row seatbacks must
Instead, use the vehicle's anchors be upright before placing 2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
and child restraint attachments to the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten
secure the restraints. Some the seat. the top tether according to
restraints also use another vehicle your child restraint
anchor to secure a top tether. 1.3. Put the child restraint on
the seat. instructions and the
1. Attach and tighten the lower following instructions:
attachments to the lower 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower
anchors. If the child restraint attachments on the child
does not have lower restraint to the lower
attachments or the desired anchors.
seating position does not have If necessary, adjust the
lower anchors, secure the child angle of the second row
restraint with the top tether and seatback to achieve a tight
the safety belts. Refer to your installation. Make sure the
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If the position you are using

does not have a headrest
or head restraint and you
are using a single tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.

If the position you are using If the position you are using
has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or
head restraint and you are head restraint and you are
using a dual tether, route using a single tether, route
the tether around the the tether over the headrest
headrest or head restraint. or head restraint.
3. Before placing a child in the
If the position you are using child restraint, make sure it is
does not have a headrest securely held in place. To check,
or head restraint and you grasp the child restraint at the
are using a dual tether, LATCH path and attempt to
route the tether over the move it side to side and back
seatback. and forth. There should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement, for proper
installation.
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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints safety belt and it uses a top tether,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) Children (LATCH System) on
The vehicle may be equipped with a page 3-44 for top tether anchor
{ Warning front center airbag in the inboard locations.
side of the driver seat. Even with a Do not secure a child seat in a
A crash can damage the LATCH front center airbag, a child restraint
system in the vehicle. A damaged position without a top tether anchor
can be installed in any second row if a national or local law requires
LATCH system may not properly seating position. If you install a child that the top tether be anchored, or if
secure the child restraint, restraint in a second row center the instructions that come with the
resulting in serious injury or even seat, move the second row seat to child restraint say that the top strap
death in a crash. To help make the rearward position, whenever must be anchored.
sure the LATCH system is possible, to minimize contact with
working properly after a crash, the front center airbag. In Canada, the law requires that
see your dealer to have the forward-facing child restraints have
When securing a child restraint in a a top tether, and that the tether be
system inspected and any rear seating position, study the
necessary replacements made as attached.
instructions that came with the child
soon as possible. restraint to make sure it is If the child restraint does not have
compatible with this vehicle. the LATCH system, you will be
using the safety belt to secure the
If the vehicle has the LATCH system If the child restraint has the LATCH child restraint in this position. Be
and it was being used during a system, see Lower Anchors and sure to follow the instructions that
crash, new LATCH system parts Tethers for Children (LATCH came with the child restraint. Secure
may be needed. System) on page 3-44 for how and the child in the child restraint when
New parts and repairs may be where to install the child restraint and as the instructions say.
necessary even if the LATCH using LATCH. If a child restraint is
system was not being used at the secured in the vehicle using a
time of the crash.
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If more than one child restraint 3. Push the latch plate into the
needs to be installed in the rear buckle until it clicks.
seat, be sure to read Where to Put Position the release button on
the Restraint on page 3-42. the buckle so that the safety belt
1. Put the child restraint on could be quickly unbuckled if
the seat. necessary.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions of
the vehicle's safety belt through
or around the restraint. The child
restraint instructions will show
you how.
5. To tighten the belt, push down
on the child restraint, pull the
shoulder portion of the belt to
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
4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
out of the retractor to set the to push down on the child
restraint as you tighten the belt.
lock. When the retractor lock is
set, the shoulder belt can be Try to pull the belt out of the
tightened but not pulled out of retractor to make sure the
the retractor. retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 4 and 5.
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6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints

tether, follow the child restraint
(Front Passenger Seat)
{ Warning
manufacturer's instructions
regarding the use of the top The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat A child in a rear-facing child
tether. See Lower Anchors and is a safer place to secure a restraint can be seriously injured
Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. See or killed if the right front
System) on page 3-44 for more Where to Put the Restraint on passenger airbag inflates. This is
information. page 3-42. because the back of the
rear-facing child restraint would
7. Before placing a child in the In addition, the vehicle has a be very close to the inflating
child restraint, make sure it is passenger sensing system which is
airbag. A child in a forward-facing
securely held in place. To check, designed to turn off the front
grasp the child restraint at the child restraint can be seriously
outboard passenger frontal airbag
safety belt path and attempt to under certain conditions. See injured or killed if the right front
move it side to side and back Passenger Sensing System on passenger airbag inflates and the
and forth. When the child page 3-30 and Passenger Airbag passenger seat is in a forward
restraint is properly installed, Status Indicator on page 5-16 for position.
there should be no more than more information, including Even if the passenger sensing
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. important safety information. system has turned off the right
To remove the child restraint, Never put a rear-facing child seat in front passenger frontal airbag, no
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and the front. This is because the risk to system is fail-safe. No one can
let it return to the stowed position. the rear-facing child is so great, guarantee that an airbag will not
If the top tether is attached to a top if the airbag deploys. deploy under some unusual
tether anchor, disconnect it. circumstance, even though it is
turned off.
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Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on

Warning (Continued) position without a top tether anchor the seat.
if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
Secure rear-facing child restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if
in a rear seat, even if the airbag the lap and shoulder portions of
the instructions that come with the the vehicle's safety belt through
is off. If you secure a child restraint say that the top strap
forward-facing child restraint in or around the restraint. The child
must be anchored. restraint instructions will show
the right front seat, always move
the front passenger seat as far In Canada, the law requires that you how.
forward-facing child restraints have
back as it will go. It is better to
a top tether, and that the tether be
secure the child restraint in a
attached.
rear seat.
You will be using the lap-shoulder
See Passenger Sensing System belt to secure the child restraint in
on page 3-30 for additional this position. Follow the instructions
information. that came with the child restraint.
1. Move the seat as far back as it
If the child restraint has the LATCH will go before securing the
system, see Lower Anchors and forward-facing child restraint.
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 3-44 for how and When the passenger sensing
where to install the child restraint system has turned off the front
using LATCH. If a child restraint is outboard passenger frontal 4. Push the latch plate into the
secured using a safety belt and it airbag, the off indicator on the buckle until it clicks.
uses a top tether, see Lower passenger airbag status
indicator should light and stay lit Position the release button on
Anchors and Tethers for Children the buckle so that the safety belt
(LATCH System) on page 3-44 for when the vehicle is started. See
Passenger Airbag Status could be quickly unbuckled if
top tether anchor locations. necessary.
Indicator on page 5-16.
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7. Before placing a child in the

child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
safety belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back
and forth. When the child
restraint is properly installed,
there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
If the airbag is off, the off indicator in
the passenger airbag status
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down indicator will come on and stay on
out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the when the vehicle is started.
lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed
set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the
not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3-30 for more
may be helpful to use your knee information.
to push down on the child
restraint as you tighten the belt. To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
Try to pull the belt out of the let it return to the stowed position.
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked repeat
Steps 5 and 6.
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2 NOTES
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Storage 4-1

Storage Storage This vehicle has an instrument

panel storage area. To open the
Compartments cover, pull the latch forward.
Storage Compartments There is an auxiliary input jack on
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 { Warning the faceplate and a USB port in the
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage. See
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Auxiliary Devices on page 7-35.
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 objects in storage compartments.
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 In a crash, these objects may Glove Box
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 cause the cover to open and
could result in injury. Lift the glove box handle to open it.
Additional Storage Features Use the key to lock and unlock the
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 glove box.
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Instrument Panel Storage
Cargo Management Cupholders
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 There are two cupholders, with
removable liners, in front of the
Roof Rack System center console. There may be
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 cupholders in the second row seat
armrest. To access, pull the armrest
down. There are additional
cupholders on each side of the third
row seat and in each door.
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Armrest Storage Center Console Storage

There is additional storage under

the armrest. Move the armrest all
If equipped, the rear seat armrest Pull up the lever on the front of the the way to the rear position, then
may have two cupholders. Pull the center console armrest to slide it slide the storage cover back to
armrest down to access the forward and backward. To open the access.
cupholders. armrest storage area, press the There is a removable tray in the
button on the front of the armrest. storage area. Pull up on the tray to
remove and access the lower
storage area and power outlet. See
Power Outlets on page 5-8.
If equipped, there may be two
charging USB ports on the rear of
the console. See Auxiliary Devices
on page 7-35.
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Additional Storage { Warning

Features An improperly latched and closed
cargo cover, or cargo cover left in
Cargo Cover the open position, could be
For vehicles with a cargo cover, it thrown about the vehicle during a
can be used to cover items in the crash or sudden maneuver.
rear of the vehicle. To install the Someone could be injured. Be
cover, place the loops on each sure to return the cover to the
corner of the cover on the four closed position and latch before
hooks in the rear of the vehicle. The driving. If the cover is removed,
cover should be stored securely always store it outside of the
when not in use. To remove the cargo management
vehicle. When it is replaced,
cover:
always be sure that it is securely
Cargo Tie-Downs 1. Open the cover. It remains open reattached.
Four cargo tie‐downs are located in when lifted.
the rear compartment of the vehicle. 2. Pull the cover up making sure to
The tie-downs can be used to unhook the hinges at the rear of
secure small loads. the cover.
3. Store the cover outside the
Cargo Management vehicle or reattach before
System driving.
This vehicle has a cargo
management system located in
the rear.
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Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience Roof Rack System

net (4), attach it to the vehicle using
only the cargo tie-downs (3) on
each side. The net is used to store { Warning
small loads and should not be used
heavy loads. If something is carried on top of
the vehicle that is longer or wider
The cargo cover hooks (2) are used than the roof rack — like paneling,
to attach the cargo cover (1) to the plywood, or a mattress — the
vehicle only. Do not use the hooks wind can catch it while the vehicle
to secure loads or other items to the is being driven. The item being
vehicle or the hooks could be
carried could be violently torn off,
damaged.
and this could cause a collision
and damage the vehicle. Never
Power Liftgate Shown, Manual carry something longer or wider
Liftgate Similar than the roof rack on top of the
1. Cargo Cover vehicle unless using a GM
certified accessory carrier.
2. Cargo Cover Hooks
3. Cargo Tie-Downs For vehicles with a roof rack, the
4. Convenience Net rack can be used to load items. For
roof racks that do not have
crossrails included, GM Certified
crossrails can be purchased as an
accessory. See your dealer for
additional information.
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To prevent damage or loss of cargo

{ Caution when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
Loading cargo on the roof rack fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
that weighs more than 91 kg rack will make the vehicle’s center
(200 lb) or hangs over the rear or of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sides of the vehicle may damage sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
the vehicle. Load cargo so that it braking, or abrupt maneuvers;
rests evenly between the otherwise it may result in loss of
crossrails and fasten cargo control. If driving for a long distance,
securely. on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place. Do not exceed the maximum
vehicle capacity when loading the
vehicle.
See Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-10.
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2 NOTES
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Instruments and Controls 5-1

Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Information Displays
Driver Information Center
Controls Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-14
(DIC) (With DIC Buttons) . . . 5-24
Driver Information Center
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-15 (DIC) (Without DIC
Controls Passenger Airbag Status Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-16 Vehicle Messages
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Malfunction
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Battery Voltage and Charging
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-34
Rear Window Wiper/ Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-34
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Engine Cooling System
Clock (Radio without Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . 5-21
Lane Departure Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-35
Clock (Radio with (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 5-22 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-36
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-36
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light . . . 5-22
Engine Coolant Temperature Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-37
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Indicators Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Object Detection System
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-23 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Ride Control System
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-39
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-40
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
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Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-41 Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel

Vehicle Reminder while driving.
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-42 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-42 Adjustment
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization (With
DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-50
Universal Remote System
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Universal Remote System
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53

Vehicles with audio steering wheel

To adjust the steering wheel: controls could differ depending on
1. Pull the lever down. the vehicle's options. Some audio
controls can be adjusted at the
2. Move the steering wheel up steering wheel.
or down.
w or c /x (Next/Previous):
3. Pull or push the steering wheel Press to select preset or favorite
closer or away from you. radio stations, select tracks on a
4. Push the lever up to lock the CD, or select tracks and navigate
steering wheel in place. folders on an iPod® or USB device.
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To select tracks on an iPod or USB SRCE (Source): Press to switch Heated Steering Wheel
device: between the radio, CD, and if
equipped, front auxiliary, rear
. Press and hold w or c /x auxiliary, and iPod/USB.
while listening to a song listed in
the main audio page, to quickly ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next
move forward or in reverse radio station while in AM, FM,
through the tracks. or SiriusXM®.
. Track information is displayed on Press ¨ to go to the next track or
the screen. Release w or c chapter while sourced to the
CD slot.
/x when the desired track is
reached. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder
b /g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press when navigating folders on an iPod
and hold to silence the vehicle or USB device.
speakers only. Press again to turn + e or − e (Volume): Press to
the sound on.
( (Heated Steering Wheel):
increase or to decrease the volume. If equipped with a heated steering
For vehicles with Bluetooth through wheel, press to turn it on or off.
the OnStar® system; press to A light on the button displays when
interact, then say “OnStar.” See the feature is turned on.
Bluetooth on page 7-38 and
The steering wheel takes about
“OnStar,” if equipped.
three minutes to start heating.
c /x (End): Press to reject an
incoming call, or end a current call. Horn
Press a on the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper

blades before using them. If frozen { Warning
The windshield wiper/washer lever to the windshield, carefully loosen or
is located on the left side of the thaw them. Damaged wiper blades In freezing weather, do not use
steering column. should be replaced. See Wiper the washer until the windshield is
Blade Replacement on page 10-25. warmed. Otherwise the washer
Turn the band with the wiper symbol
to control the windshield wipers. fluid can form ice on the
Heavy snow or ice can overload the windshield, blocking your vision.
wipers. A circuit breaker stops them
until the motor cools.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
Windshield Washer is displayed on the Driver
J FRONT (Washer Fluid): Press Information Center (DIC) when the
the button at the end of the lever, to washer fluid is low. See Washer
spray washer fluid on the Fluid Messages on page 5-42.
windshield. The wipers clear the
8 (Mist): Use for a single wiping windshield and either stop or return Rear Window Wiper/
cycle. to the preset speed. The ignition key Washer
must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. The rear wiper and rear wash button
ON/RUN for this to work. See
6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Washer Fluid on page 10-19. is on the center stack below the
Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band climate control system.
up for more frequent wipes or down Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the
for less frequent wipes. rear wiper on and off. The wiper
LO: Slow wipes. speed cannot be changed.
HI: Fast wipes. Y (Wash): Press to spray washer
fluid on the rear window. The
window wiper will also come on.
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Release the button when enough Compass Zone To adjust for compass variance, use
fluid has been sprayed on the The zone is set to zone eight upon the following procedure:
window. The rear wiper will run a leaving the factory. Your dealer will
few more cycles after it is released. Compass Variance (Zone)
set the correct zone for your Procedure
If the rear wiper function was location.
already on prior to pressing the 1. Do not set the compass zone
wash button, it stays on until the Under certain circumstances, such when the vehicle is moving. Only
wiper button is pressed again. as during a long distance set it when the vehicle is in
cross-country trip or moving to a P (Park).
The rear window washer uses the new state or province, it will be
same fluid that is in the windshield Press the vehicle information
necessary to compensate for
washer reservoir. See Washer Fluid compass variance by resetting the button until PRESS V TO
on page 10-19. zone through the DIC if the zone is CHANGE COMPASS ZONE
not set correctly. displays.
Compass
Compass variance is the difference
Your vehicle may have a compass between the earth's magnetic north
in the Driver Information Center and true geographic north. If the
(DIC). See Driver Information compass is not set to the zone
Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on where you live, the compass may
page 5-24 or Driver Information give false readings. The compass
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) must be set to the variance zone in
on page 5-30 for more information which the vehicle is traveling.
about the DIC.
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2. Find the vehicle's current from tall buildings, utility wires, To calibrate the compass, use the
location and variance zone manhole covers, or other industrial following procedure:
number on the map. structures, if possible.
Compass Calibration Procedure
Zones 1 through 15 are If CAL should ever appear in the
available. DIC display, the compass should be 1. Before calibrating the compass,
calibrated. make sure the compass zone is
3. Press the set/reset button to set to the variance zone in which
scroll through and select the If the DIC display does not show a the vehicle is located. See
appropriate variance zone. heading, for example, N for North, “Compass Variance (Zone)
4. Press the trip/fuel button until or the heading does not change Procedure” earlier in this
the vehicle heading, for after making turns, there may be a section.
example, N for North, is strong magnetic field interfering with
the compass. Such interference Do not operate any switches
displayed in the DIC. such as window, sunroof,
may be caused by a magnetic CB or
5. If calibration is necessary, cell phone antenna mount, a climate controls, seats, etc.
calibrate the compass. See magnetic emergency light, magnetic during the calibration procedure.
“Compass Calibration note pad holder, or any other 2. Press the vehicle information
Procedure” following. magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, button until PRESS V TO
Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn CALIBRATE COMPASS
on the vehicle and calibrate the displays.
The compass can be manually compass.
calibrated. Only calibrate the 3. Press the set/reset button to
compass in a magnetically clean start the compass calibration.
and safe location, such as an open 4. The DIC will display
parking lot, where driving the CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
vehicle in circles is not a danger. CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in
It is suggested to calibrate away tight circles at less than 8 km/h
(5 mph) to complete the
calibration. The DIC will display
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CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a . Press \ FWD. 3. Press G again to apply the

few seconds when the selected default, or let the
calibration is complete. The DIC
. Turn f clockwise.
screen time out.
display will then return to the 5. To decrease the time or date, do
previous menu. one of the following: Clock (Radio with
Clock (Radio without . Press © SEEK. Touchscreen)
Touchscreen) . Press s REV.
To adjust the time and date: . Turn f counterclockwise.
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ To change the time default setting
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then from 12 hour to 24 hour or to
press O to turn the radio on. change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year:
2. Press G to display HR, MIN,
MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, 1. Press G and then the
month, day, and year). pushbutton located under the
3. Press the pushbutton located forward arrow that displays on
under any one of the labels to be the radio screen until the time
changed. 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and
the date MM/DD (month and Press Settings on the Home Page,
4. To increase the time or date, do day) and DD/MM (day and then press the Set Time or Set Date
one of the following: month) display. settings screen button to display the
. Press the pushbutton below different options for setting the time
2. Press the pushbutton located
the selected label. and date.
under the desired option.
. Press ¨ SEEK.
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Set Time: Power Outlets

. Press the up or down arrows to
{ Caution
The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that
increase or decrease the Hours, can be used to plug in electrical Leaving electrical equipment
Minutes, AM, PM, or 24 hr on equipment, such as a cell phone or plugged in for an extended period
the clock. MP3 player. of time while the vehicle is off will
. Press and hold to quickly The power outlets are located: drain the battery. Always unplug
increase or decrease the time electrical equipment when not in
. On the center stack below the
settings. use and do not plug in equipment
climate controls. that exceeds the maximum
. Press OK or the Back screen
button to save the adjustments.
. Inside the center floor console. 20 amp rating.
Set Date:
. The rear of the center console.
. In the rear cargo area. Certain accessory plugs may not be
. Press the up or down arrows to compatible with the accessory
increase or decrease the Month, Lift the cover to access the outlet power outlet and could overload
Day, and Year settings. and replace when not in use. vehicle and adapter fuses. If a
. Press and hold to quickly problem is experienced, see your
increase or decrease the date { Warning dealer.
settings. When adding electrical equipment,
Power is always supplied to the
. Press OK or the Back screen be sure to follow the proper
outlets. Do not leave electrical installation instructions included with
button to save the adjustments.
equipment plugged in when the the equipment. See Add-On
vehicle is not in use because the Electrical Equipment on page 9-55.
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
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The power outlet is on the rear of The power outlet is not designed for
{ Caution the center console. and may not work properly, if the
An indicator light on the outlet turns following are plugged in:
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause on to show it is in use. The light . Equipment with high initial peak
damage not covered by the comes on when the ignition is in wattage such as:
vehicle warranty. The power ON/RUN and equipment requiring compressor-driven refrigerators
outlets are designed for less than 150 watts is plugged into and electric power tools.
accessory power plugs only, such the outlet, and no system fault is . Other equipment requiring an
detected. extremely stable power supply
as cell phone charge cords.
The indicator light does not come on such as:
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or microcomputer-controlled
Power Outlet 120 Volt if the equipment is not fully seated electric blankets, touch sensor
Alternating Current into the outlet. lamps, etc.
If equipped with this power outlet it If equipment is connected using See High Voltage Devices and
can be used to plug in electrical more than 150 watts or a system Wiring on page 10-28.
equipment that uses a maximum fault is detected, a protection circuit
limit of 150 watts. shuts off the power supply and the
indicator light turns off. To reset the
circuit, unplug the item and plug it
back in or turn the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) off and
then back on. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-19. 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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Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there

could be a problem with a vehicle
When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while
Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges
on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem,
Indicators to indicate they are working. check the section that explains what
Warning lights and gauges can Gauges can indicate when there to do. Follow this manual's advice.
signal that something is wrong could be a problem with a vehicle Waiting to do repairs can be costly
before it becomes serious enough function. Often gauges and warning and even dangerous.
to cause an expensive repair or lights work together to indicate a
replacement. Paying attention to the problem with the vehicle.
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
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Instrument Cluster

English Uplevel Shown, Metric Similar

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Speedometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel

gauge shows how much fuel is left
The speedometer shows the in the tank.
vehicle's speed in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per An arrow on the fuel gauge
hour (mph). indicates the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
Odometer The gauge will first indicate empty
before the vehicle is out of fuel, but
The odometer shows how far the
the vehicle's fuel tank should be
vehicle has been driven, in either
filled soon.
kilometers or miles.
When the fuel tank is low on fuel,
This vehicle has a tamper-resistant
the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will
odometer. If the vehicle needs a
appear on the Driver Information
new odometer installed, the new Metric Center (DIC). For more information
one is set to the mileage of the old
see Fuel System Messages on
odometer. If this is not possible, it is
page 5-36.
set at zero and a label is put on the
driver door to show the old mileage Here are some situations that may
reading. occur with the fuel gauge. None of
these indicate a problem with the
Tachometer fuel gauge.
The tachometer displays the engine
. At the gas station, the gas pump
speed in revolutions per shuts off before the gauge
minute (rpm). reads full.

English
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. It takes a little more or less fuel
to fill up than the gauge
Engine Coolant
indicated. For example, the Temperature Gauge
gauge might have indicated the
tank was half full, but it actually
took a little more or less than
half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
. The gauge moves a little while
turning a corner or speeding up.
. The gauge does not go back to
empty when the ignition is
turned off. 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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Voltmeter Gauge This is normal. Readings between Safety Belt Reminders

the low and high warning zones
indicate the normal operating range. Driver Safety Belt Reminder
Readings in the low warning zone Light
can occur when a large number of There is a driver safety belt
electrical accessories are operating reminder light on the instrument
in the vehicle and the engine is left cluster.
idling for an extended period.
If there is a problem with the battery
charging system, a SERVICE
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
message will appear in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) and/or the
charging system light comes on.
When the engine is not running, but See Battery Voltage and Charging When the vehicle is started, this
the ignition is on, this gauge Messages on page 5-33 for more light flashes and a chime may come
displays the battery voltage in information. on to remind the driver to fasten
DC volts. However, readings in either warning their safety belt. Then the light stays
zone may indicate a possible on solid until the belt is buckled.
When the engine is running, this
problem in the electrical system. This cycle may continue several
gauge shows the condition of the
Have the vehicle serviced as soon times if the driver remains or
charging system. The vehicle's
as possible. becomes unbuckled while the
charging system regulates voltage
vehicle is moving.
based on the state of charge of the
battery. The voltmeter may fluctuate. If the driver safety belt is buckled,
neither the light nor the chime
comes on.
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Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on
Reminder Light warning light and chime may turn on for several seconds when the
if an object is put on the seat such vehicle is started. If the light does
There is a passenger safety belt as a briefcase, handbag, grocery not come on then, have it fixed
reminder light near the passenger bag, laptop, or other electronic immediately.
airbag status indicator. See device. To turn off the warning light
Passenger Sensing System on
page 3-30.
and/or chime, remove the object
from the seat or buckle the
{ Warning
safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
Airbag Readiness Light comes on while driving, it means
This light shows if there is an the airbag system might not be
electrical problem with the airbag working properly. The airbags in
system. The system check includes the vehicle might not inflate in a
the airbag sensor(s), passenger crash, or they could even inflate
When the vehicle is started, this
sensing system, the pretensioners, without a crash. To help avoid
light flashes and a chime may come
the airbag modules, the wiring, and injury, have the vehicle serviced
on to remind passengers to fasten
their safety belt. Then the light stays the crash sensing and diagnostic right away.
on solid until the belt is buckled. module. For more information on the
This cycle continues several times if airbag system, see Airbag System If there is a problem with the airbag
the passenger remains or becomes on page 3-23. system, a Driver Information Center
unbuckled while the vehicle is (DIC) message may also come on.
moving. See Airbag System Messages on
If the passenger safety belt is page 5-39.
buckled, neither the chime nor the
light comes on.
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Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. Then, after

Indicator several more seconds, the status { Warning
indicator will light either ON or OFF,
The vehicle has a passenger or either the on or off symbol to let If the airbag readiness light ever
sensing system. See Passenger you know the status of the front comes on and stays on, it means
Sensing System on page 3-30 for outboard passenger frontal airbag. that something may be wrong
important safety information. The with the airbag system. To help
If the word ON or the on symbol is avoid injury to yourself or others,
instrument panel has a passenger lit on the passenger airbag status
airbag status indicator. have the vehicle serviced right
indicator, it means that the front
away. See Airbag Readiness
outboard passenger frontal airbag is
Light on page 5-15 for more
allowed to inflate.
information, including important
If the word OFF or the off symbol is safety information.
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has Charging System Light
United States turned off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
Canada and Mexico your dealer for service. The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
When the vehicle is started, the on, but the engine is not running, as
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
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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
When this light comes on, the Driver
malfunction indicator lamp comes
on when the vehicle is placed in
{ Caution
Information Center (DIC) also ON/RUN, as a check to show it is If the vehicle is continually driven
displays the SERVICE BATTERY working. If it does not, have the with this light on, the emission
CHARGING SYSTEM message. vehicle serviced by your dealer. See controls might not work as well,
See Vehicle Messages on Ignition Positions on page 9-15. the vehicle fuel economy might
page 5-33 for more information. not be as good, and the engine
If a short distance must be driven might not run as smoothly. This
with the light on, be sure to turn off could lead to costly repairs that
all accessories, such as the radio might not be covered by the
and air conditioner. vehicle warranty.

If the malfunction indicator lamp

comes on while the engine is
running, this indicates that the OBD
II system has detected a problem
and diagnosis and service might be
required.
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could damage the emission control The following may correct an

{ Caution system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission control system
and service might be required. malfunction:
Modifications made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, To prevent more serious damage to . Check that the fuel cap is fully
or fuel system of the vehicle or the vehicle: installed. See Filling the Tank on
the replacement of the original . Reduce vehicle speed. page 9-46. The diagnostic
tires with other than those of the system can determine if the fuel
. Avoid hard accelerations. cap has been left off or
same Tire Performance Criteria
. Avoid steep uphill grades. improperly installed. A loose or
(TPC) can affect the vehicle's
missing fuel cap allows fuel to
emission controls and can cause . If towing a trailer, reduce the evaporate into the atmosphere.
this light to come on. amount of cargo being hauled as A few driving trips with the cap
Modifications to these systems soon as it is possible. properly installed should turn the
could lead to costly repairs not light off.
If the light continues to flash, find a
covered by the vehicle warranty. safe place to stop and park the
This could also result in a failure
. Check that good quality fuel is
vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at used. Poor fuel quality causes
to pass a required Emission least 10 seconds, and restart the
Inspection/Maintenance test. See the engine not to run as
engine. If the light is still flashing, efficiently as designed and may
Accessories and Modifications on follow the previous steps and see cause stalling after start-up,
page 10-2. your dealer for service as soon as stalling when the vehicle is
possible. changed into gear, misfiring,
This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission hesitation on acceleration,
malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has or stumbling on acceleration.
been detected on the vehicle. These conditions might go away
Light Flashing: A misfire condition
Diagnosis and service might be once the engine is warmed up.
has been detected. A misfire
increases vehicle emissions and required.
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If one or more of these conditions

. The OBD II (On-Board
occurs, change the fuel brand used. Diagnostics) system determines
It may require at least one full tank that critical emission control
of the proper fuel to turn the light off. systems have not been
completely diagnosed. The
See Recommended Fuel on vehicle would be considered not
page 9-44. ready for inspection. This can
If none of the above have made the The DLC is under the instrument happen if the 12-volt battery has
light turn off, your dealer can check panel to the left of the steering recently been replaced or run
the vehicle. The dealer has the wheel. See your dealer if assistance down. The diagnostic system is
proper test equipment and is needed. designed to evaluate critical
diagnostic tools to fix any The vehicle may not pass emission control systems during
mechanical or electrical problems inspection if: normal driving. This can take
that might have developed. several days of routine driving.
. The malfunction indicator lamp is If this has been done and the
Emissions Inspection and on with the engine running, or if vehicle still does not pass the
Maintenance Programs the light does not come on when inspection for lack of OBD II
the ignition is turned to ON/RUN system readiness, your dealer
Depending on where you live, your while the engine is off. See your
vehicle may be required to can prepare the vehicle for
dealer for assistance in verifying inspection.
participate in an emission control proper operation of the
system inspection and maintenance malfunction indicator lamp.
program. For the inspection, the
emission system test equipment will
likely connect to the vehicle's Data
Link Connector (DLC).
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Brake System Warning This light may also come on due to

Light low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on { Warning
page 10-21.
The vehicle brake system consists The brake system might not be
When the ignition is on, the brake working properly if the brake
of two hydraulic circuits. If one system warning light also comes on
circuit is not working, the remaining system warning light is on.
when the parking brake is set. The Driving with the brake system
circuit can still work to stop the light will stay on if the parking brake
vehicle. For normal braking warning light on can lead to a
does not release fully. If it stays on crash. If the light is still on after
performance, both circuits need to after the parking brake is fully
be working the vehicle has been pulled off
released, it means there is a brake
the road and carefully stopped,
If the warning light comes on, there problem.
have the vehicle towed for
is a brake problem. Have the brake If the light comes on while driving,
system inspected right away. service.
pull off the road and stop carefully.
Make sure the parking brake is fully
released. The pedal may be harder The brake message remains on until
to push or, the pedal may go closer any DIC button is pressed. The
to the floor. It may take longer to brake light remains on until the
stop. If the light is still on, have the problem is fixed. See Brake System
vehicle towed for service. See Messages on page 5-34.
Metric English Towing the Vehicle on page 10-71.
This light should come on briefly
when the ignition key is turned to
ON/RUN. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready
to warn if there is a problem.
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Antilock Brake System antilock brakes. If the regular brake Lane Departure Warning
system warning light is also on,
(ABS) Warning Light there are no antilock brakes and
(LDW) Light
there is a problem with the regular
brakes. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 5-20.

Tow/Haul Mode Light

The ABS warning light comes on This light comes on briefly while
briefly when the ignition key is starting the vehicle. If it does not,
turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. have the vehicle serviced by your
If the light does not come on then, dealer. If the system is working
have it fixed so it will be ready to normally, the light then turns off.
warn you if there is a problem. This light comes on green when the
This light comes on when the Tow/
If the light stays on, turn the ignition Haul mode has been activated. system is on and ready to operate.
to LOCK/OFF. If the light comes on When the system determines that
while driving, stop as soon as For more information, see Tow/Haul the vehicle is leaving its lane
possible and turn the ignition off. Mode on page 9-26. without using the turn signal, this
Then start the engine again to reset light will change to amber and flash.
the system. If the light still stays on, See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
or comes on again while driving, the on page 9-42.
vehicle needs service. If the regular
brake system warning light is not
on, there are still brakes, but no
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Vehicle Ahead Indicator This light flashes while the If the light comes on and stays on
StabiliTrak system or the Traction while driving, the vehicle may have
Control System (TCS) is working. a problem with the cooling system.
The light comes on when there is a Stop and turn off the vehicle to
problem with the StabiliTrak system. avoid damage to the engine.
See Traction Control/Electronic A warning chime sounds when this
Stability Control on page 9-29. light is on.
See Engine Overheating on
If available, this light displays green
Engine Coolant page 10-16 for more information.
when a vehicle is detected ahead. Temperature Warning
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Light Tire Pressure Light
System on page 9-33.

StabiliTrak® Indicator
Light

The engine coolant temperature For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
warning light comes on briefly when Monitor System (TPMS), this light
the vehicle is started. comes on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information
If it does not, have the vehicle about tire pressures and the TPMS.
The StabiliTrak light comes on serviced by your dealer. If the
briefly as the engine is started. If it system is working normally, the
does not come on, have the vehicle indicator light then goes off.
serviced by your dealer.
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When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as
This indicates that one or more of the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
the tires are significantly
underinflated.
{ Caution by your dealer.

A Driver Information Center (DIC) Lack of proper engine oil If the light comes on and stays on, it
tire pressure message may also maintenance can damage the means that oil is not flowing through
display. See Tire Messages on engine. Driving with the engine the engine properly. The vehicle
page 5-40. Stop as soon as oil low can also damage the could be low on oil and might have
possible, and inflate the tires to the engine. The repairs would not be some other system problem. See
pressure value shown on the Tire covered by the vehicle warranty. your dealer.
and Loading Information label. See Check the oil level as soon as
Tire Pressure on page 10-44. possible. Add oil if required, but if Security Light
the oil level is within the operating
When the Light Flashes First and range and the oil pressure is still
Then Is On Steady
low, have the vehicle serviced.
If the light flashes for about a minute Always follow the maintenance
and then stays on, there may be a schedule for changing engine oil.
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle. The security light should come on
See Tire Pressure Monitor briefly as the engine is started. If the
Operation on page 10-46. system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
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If the light stays on and the engine The high-beam on light comes on Information Displays
does not start, there could be a when the high-beam headlamps are
problem with the theft-deterrent in use.
system. Driver Information Center
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
This light is also used to indicate the Changer on page 6-2 for more
(DIC) (With DIC Buttons)
status of the anti-theft alarm system information. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the
when the ignition is turned off. The information below explains the
light will flash rapidly if the alarm Cruise Control Light operation of this system.
system is arming and one or more
The DIC displays information about
of the monitored entry points is not
your vehicle. It also displays
closed. The light will stay on if the
warning messages if a system
alarm is arming and all entry points
problem is detected.
are closed.
All messages will appear in the DIC
For information regarding this light
display located at the top of the
and the vehicle's security system,
instrument panel cluster.
see Vehicle Alarm System on This light comes on when the cruise
page 2-12. control is set. The DIC comes on when the ignition
is on. After a short delay, the DIC
This light goes out when the cruise will display the information that was
High-Beam On Light control is canceled. See Cruise last displayed before the engine
Control on page 9-31. was turned off.
The DIC also displays a shift lever
position indicator on the bottom line
of the display. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9-23 for more
information.
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The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons U (Customization): Press this
compass, if equipped, also display The DIC has different displays button to customize the feature
on the DIC when viewing the trip which can be accessed by pressing settings on your vehicle. See
and fuel information. The outside air the DIC buttons located in the Vehicle Personalization (With DIC
temperature automatically appears center of the instrument panel. Buttons) on page 5-43 for more
in the top right corner of the DIC information.
display. If there is a problem with
the system that controls the T (Vehicle Information): Press
temperature display, the numbers this button to display the oil life,
will be replaced with dashes. If this park assist on vehicles with this
occurs, have the vehicle serviced. feature, units, tire pressure readings
The compass will be shown in the on vehicles with this feature, and
bottom right corner of the DIC compass calibration and zone
display. See Compass on page 5-5 The buttons are the set/reset, setting on vehicles with this feature.
for more information. customization, vehicle information, 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button
and trip/fuel buttons. The button to display the odometer, trip
The DIC also allows some features functions are detailed in the
to be customized. See Vehicle odometers, fuel range, average
following pages. economy, timer, fuel used, and
Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 5-43 for more information. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to average speed.
set or reset certain functions and to
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you turn off or acknowledge messages
can also use the trip odometer reset on the DIC.
stem to view the odometer and trip
odometers.
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Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as
Items Schedule in this manual. See a reminder that the system has
Maintenance Schedule on been turned off. See Object
T (Vehicle Information): Press page 11-2 for more information. Detection System Messages on
this button to scroll through the page 5-37 and Side Blind Zone Alert
following menu items: Remember, you must reset the OIL
LIFE display yourself after each oil (SBZA) on page 9-36.
OIL LIFE change. It will not reset itself. Also, PARK ASSIST
Press the vehicle information button be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE
display accidentally at any time If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic
until OIL LIFE REMAINING Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
displays. This display shows an other than when the oil has just
been changed. It cannot be reset press the vehicle information button
estimate of the oil's remaining useful until PARK ASSIST displays. This
life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system, display allows the system to be
REMAINING on the display, that turned on or off. Once in this
means 99% of the current oil life see Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-9. display, press the set/reset button to
remains. The engine oil life system select between ON or OFF. If you
will alert you to change the oil on a SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT choose ON, the system will be
schedule consistent with your turned on. If you choose OFF, the
driving conditions. If the vehicle has the Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this system will be turned off. The URPA
When the remaining oil life is low, display allows the system to be system automatically turns back on
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON turned on or off. Once in this after each vehicle start. When the
message will appear on the display. display, press the set/reset button to URPA system is turned off and the
See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” select between ON or OFF. If you vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the
under Engine Oil Messages on choose ON, the system will be DIC will display the PARK ASSIST
page 5-35. You should change the turned on. If you choose OFF, the OFF message as a reminder that
oil as soon as you can. See Engine system will be turned off. When the the system has been turned off. See
Oil on page 10-7. In addition to the SBZA system is turned off, the DIC Object Detection System Messages
engine oil life system monitoring the will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE on page 5-37 and Ultrasonic
oil life, additional maintenance is Parking Assist on page 9-35.
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REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT the vehicle information will then be If the tire pressure display shows
If the vehicle has the Rear Cross displayed in the unit of dashes instead of a value, there
Traffic Alert (RCTA) system, this measurement selected. may be a problem with your vehicle.
display allows the system to be If this consistently occurs, see your
FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES dealer for service.
turned on or off. Once in this
display, press the set/reset button to On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), the COMPASS ZONE SETTING
select between ON or OFF. If you
choose ON, the system will be pressure for each tire can be viewed This display will be available if the
turned on. If you choose OFF, the in the DIC. The tire pressure will be vehicle has a compass. See
system will be turned off. When the shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or Compass on page 5-5 for more
RCTA system is turned off, the DIC pounds per square inch (psi). Press information.
will display the REAR CROSS the vehicle information button until
the DIC displays FRONT COMPASS RECALIBRATION
TRAFFIC ALERT SYSTEM OFF
TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## This display will be available if the
message as a reminder that the
system has been turned off. See RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle vehicle has a compass. See
Object Detection System Messages information button again until the Compass on page 5-5 for more
DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa information.
on page 5-37 and Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) on page 9-38. (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
Blank Display
If a low tire pressure condition is
UNITS This display shows no information.
detected by the system while
Press the vehicle information button driving, a message advising you to
until UNITS displays. This display add air to a specific tire will appear
allows you to select between metric in the display. See Tire Pressure on
or English units of measurement. page 10-44 and Tire Messages on
Once in this display, press the set/ page 5-40 for more information.
reset button to select between
METRIC or ENGLISH units. All of
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Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then
zero separately by pressing the set/ increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km
3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button
reset button or the trip odometer (5.2 mi), etc.
to scroll through the following menu
reset stem while the desired trip If the retroactive reset feature is
items:
odometer is displayed. activated after the vehicle is started,
ODOMETER The trip odometer has a feature but before it begins moving, the
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.
This can be used if the trip RANGE
or miles (mi). Pressing 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
To use the retroactive reset feature, shows the approximate number of
To switch between English and
press and hold the set/reset button remaining kilometers (km) or
metric measurements, see “UNITS”
for at least four seconds. The trip miles (mi) the vehicle can be driven
earlier in this section.
odometer will display the number of without refueling. The display will
TRIP A and TRIP B kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven show LOW if the fuel level is low.
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 again, and then the retroactive reset For example, if driving in traffic and
time. Pressing the trip odometer feature is activated, the display will making frequent stops, this display
reset stem will also display the trip show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle may read one number, but if the
odometers. vehicle is driven on a freeway, the
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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 To reset the timer to zero, press and
fuel economies. Generally, freeway cruising on a flat freeway and hold the set/reset button while
driving produces better fuel getting high fuel efficiency, the TIMER is displayed.
economy than city driving. Fuel display will show more bars. Fuel
range cannot be reset. economy cannot be reset. FUEL USED
AVG (Average) ECONOMY TIMER Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL
USED displays. This display shows
Press the trip/fuel button until AVG Press the trip/fuel button until the number of liters (L) or
ECONOMY displays. This display TIMER displays. This display can be gallons (gal) of fuel used since the
shows the approximate average used as a timer. last reset of this menu item. To reset
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) To start the timer, press the set/ the fuel used information, press and
or miles per gallon (mpg). This reset button while TIMER is hold the set/reset button while FUEL
number is calculated based on the 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. Press the trip/fuel button until AVG
ECONOMY, press and hold the set/ 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 99 hours, 59 minutes and average is calculated based on the
ECONOMY displays. The FUEL 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which various vehicle speeds recorded
ECONOMY display shows an the display will return to zero. since the last reset of this value. To
estimate of the vehicle fuel reset the value to zero, press and
economy under a given driving hold the set/reset button.
condition at a specific moment. For
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Blank Display for vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear each trip odometer. Both trip
This display shows no information. Parking Assist (URPA) system, odometers can be used at the
units, and display language. same time.
Driver Information Center If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you Each trip odometer can be reset to
can use the trip odometer reset zero separately by pressing and
(DIC) (Without DIC stem to view the following displays: holding the trip odometer reset stem
Buttons) odometer and trip odometers. while the desired trip odometer is
If your vehicle does not have DIC displayed.
Trip Odometer Reset Stem
buttons, the information below The trip odometer has a feature
Menu Items
explains the operation of this called the retroactive reset. This can
system. ODOMETER be used to set the trip odometer to
The DIC has different displays Press the trip odometer reset stem the number of kilometers (miles)
which can be accessed by pressing until ODOMETER displays. This driven since the ignition was last
the trip odometer reset stem located display shows the distance the turned on. This can be used if the
on the instrument panel cluster. vehicle has been driven in either trip odometer is not reset at the
Pressing the trip odometer reset kilometers (km) or miles (mi). beginning of the trip.
stem will also turn off, To use the retroactive reset feature,
To switch between English and
or acknowledge, DIC messages. press and hold the trip odometer
metric measurements, see “UNITS”
The DIC displays trip and vehicle later in this section. reset stem for at least four seconds.
system information, and warning The trip odometer will display the
messages if a system problem is TRIP A or TRIP B number of kilometers (km) or
detected. Press the trip odometer reset stem miles (mi) driven since the ignition
until TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This was last turned on and the vehicle
If your vehicle does not have DIC was moving. Once the vehicle
buttons, you can use the trip display shows the current distance
traveled in either kilometers (km) or begins moving, the trip odometer
odometer reset stem to view the will accumulate mileage. For
following displays: odometer, trip miles (mi) since the last reset for
example, if the vehicle was driven
odometers, oil life, park assist menu
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8 km (5 mi) before it is started again, When the remaining oil life is low, PARK ASSIST
and then the retroactive reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON To access this display, the vehicle
feature is activated, the display will message will appear on the display. must be in P (Park). If your vehicle
show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
begins moving, the display will then under Engine Oil Messages on Assist (URPA) system, press the trip
increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km page 5-35. You should change the odometer reset stem until PARK
(5.2 mi), etc. oil as soon as you can. See Engine ASSIST displays. This display
If the retroactive reset feature is Oil on page 10-7. In addition to the allows the system to be turned on or
activated after the vehicle is started, engine oil life system monitoring the off. Once in this display, press and
but before it begins moving, the oil life, additional maintenance is hold the trip odometer reset stem to
display will show the number of recommended in the Maintenance select between ON or OFF. If you
kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven Schedule in this manual. See choose ON, the system will be
during the last ignition cycle. Maintenance Schedule on turned on. If you choose OFF, the
page 11-2 for more information. system will be turned off. The URPA
OIL LIFE Remember, you must reset the OIL system automatically turns back on
To access this display, the vehicle LIFE display yourself after each oil after each vehicle start. When the
must be in P (Park). Press the trip change. It will not reset itself. Also, URPA system is turned off and the
odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the
REMAINING displays. This display display accidentally at any time DIC will display the PARK ASSIST
shows an estimate of the oil's other than when the oil has just OFF message as a reminder that
remaining useful life. If you see been changed. It cannot be reset the system has been turned off. See
99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the accurately until the next oil change. Object Detection System Messages
display, that means 99% of the To reset the engine oil life system, on page 5-37 and Ultrasonic
current oil life remains. The engine see Engine Oil Life System on Parking Assist on page 9-35.
oil life system will alert you to page 10-9.
change the oil on a schedule
consistent with your driving
conditions.
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UNITS 2. Continue to press and hold the a reminder that the system has
To access this display, the vehicle trip odometer reset stem to scroll been turned off. See Object
must be in P (Park). Press the trip through all of the available Detection System Messages on
odometer reset stem until UNITS languages. page 5-37 and Side Blind Zone Alert
displays. This display allows you to The available languages are (SBZA) on page 9-36.
select between metric or English ENGLISH (default), FRANCAIS REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
units of measurement. Once in this (French), ESPANOL (Spanish),
display, press and hold the trip and NO CHANGE. If the vehicle has the Rear Cross
odometer reset stem to select Traffic Alert (RCTA) system, this
3. Once the desired language is display allows the system to be
between METRIC or ENGLISH displayed, release the trip
units. All of the vehicle information turned on or off. Once in this
odometer reset stem to set your display, press the set/reset button to
will then be displayed in the unit of choice.
measurement selected. select between ON or OFF. If you
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT choose ON, the system will be
DISPLAY LANGUAGE turned on. If you choose OFF, the
If the vehicle has the Side Blind system will be turned off. When the
To access this display, the vehicle Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this
must be in P (Park). This display RCTA system is turned off, the DIC
display allows the system to be will display the REAR CROSS
allows you to select the language in turned on or off. Once in this
which the DIC messages will TRAFFIC ALERT SYSTEM OFF
display, press the set/reset button to message as a reminder that the
appear. To select a language: select between ON or OFF. If you system has been turned off. See
1. Press the trip odometer reset choose ON, the system will be Object Detection System Messages
stem until DISPLAY LANGUAGE turned on. If you choose OFF, the on page 5-37 and Rear Vision
displays. system will be turned off. When the Camera (RVC) on page 9-38.
SBZA system is turned off, the DIC
will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE
ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as
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Vehicle Messages The following are the possible Turn off all unnecessary
messages that can be displayed accessories to allow the battery to
Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. recharge.
to notify the driver that the status of
The normal battery voltage range is
the vehicle has changed and that Battery Voltage and 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
some action may be needed by the
driver to correct the condition.
Charging Messages
SERVICE BATTERY
Multiple messages may appear one BATTERY LOW START CHARGING SYSTEM
after another. VEHICLE On some vehicles, this message
Some messages may not require This message displays when the displays if there is a problem with
immediate action, but you can press system detects that the battery the battery charging system. Under
any of the DIC buttons on the voltage has dropped to a critical certain conditions, the charging
instrument panel or the trip level and the engine must be started system light may also turn on in the
odometer reset stem on the to avoid a dead battery situation. instrument cluster. See Charging
instrument panel cluster to System Light on page 5-16. Driving
acknowledge that you received the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE with this problem could drain the
messages and to clear them from battery. Turn off all unnecessary
This message displays when the
the display. accessories. Have the electrical
system detects that the battery
Some messages cannot be cleared voltage is dropping below expected system checked as soon as
from the DIC display because they levels. The battery saver system possible. See your dealer.
are more urgent. These messages starts reducing certain features of
require action before they can be the vehicle that you may be able to
cleared. You should take any notice. At the point that the features
messages that appear on the are disabled, this message is
display seriously and remember that displayed. It means that the vehicle
clearing the messages will only is trying to save the charge in the
make the messages disappear, not battery.
correct the problem.
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Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages obstructions, and close the door
again. Check to see if the message
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN still appears on the DIC.
This message displays along with This message displays and a chime LIFTGATE OPEN
the brake system warning light if sounds if the driver door is not fully
there is a problem with the brake closed and the vehicle is shifted out This message displays and a chime
system. See Brake System Warning of P (Park). Stop and turn off the sounds if the liftgate is open while
Light on page 5-20. If this message vehicle, check the door for the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off
appears, stop as soon as possible obstructions, and close the door the vehicle and check the liftgate.
and turn off the vehicle. Restart the again. Check to see if the message Restart the vehicle and check for
vehicle and check for the message still appears on the DIC. the message on the DIC display.
on the DIC display. If the message PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
is still displayed or appears again HOOD OPEN
when you begin driving, the brake On some models, this message This message displays and a chime
system needs service as soon as displays and a chime sounds if the sounds if the passenger door is not
possible. See your dealer. hood is not fully closed. Stop and fully closed and the vehicle is
turn off the vehicle, check the hood shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn
Cruise Control Messages for obstructions, and close the hood off the vehicle, check the door for
again. Check to see if the message obstructions, and close the door
CRUISE SET TO XXX still appears on the DIC. again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC.
This message displays whenever LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
the cruise control is set. See Cruise POWER LIFTGATE OFF
Control on page 9-31 for more This message displays and a chime
information. sounds if the driver side rear door is This message displays when the
not fully closed and the vehicle is power liftgate has been turned off
shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn by pressing the power liftgate button
off the vehicle, check the door for on the center console.
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RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, severe damage. This message
have the system repaired by your clears when the engine has cooled
This message displays and a chime
dealer as soon as possible to avoid to a safe operating temperature.
sounds if the passenger side rear
damage to the engine.
door is not fully closed and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE
Engine Oil Messages
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
the door for obstructions, and close
the door again. Check to see if the This message displays when the This message displays when
message still appears on the DIC. engine coolant temperature is too service is required for the vehicle.
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to See your dealer. See Engine Oil on
idle until it cools down. See Engine page 10-7 and Maintenance
Engine Cooling System Coolant Temperature Gauge on Schedule on page 11-2.
Messages page 5-13.
Acknowledging the CHANGE
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air See Overheated Engine Protection ENGINE OIL SOON message will
Conditioning) OFF Operating Mode on page 10-18 for not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING.
information on driving to a safe See “Oil Life” under Driver
This message displays when the place in an emergency. Information Center (DIC) (With DIC
engine coolant becomes hotter than
Buttons) on page 5-24 or Driver
the normal operating temperature. ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Information Center (DIC) (Without
See Engine Coolant Temperature ENGINE DIC Buttons) on page 5-30 and
Gauge on page 5-13. To avoid
This message displays and a Engine Oil Life System on
added strain on a hot engine, the air
continuous chime sounds if the page 10-9.
conditioning compressor
automatically turns off. When the engine cooling system reaches
coolant temperature returns to unsafe temperatures for operation.
normal, the air conditioning Stop and turn off the vehicle as
compressor turns back on. You can soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
continue to drive your vehicle.
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ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages
On some vehicles, this message ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW
displays when the engine oil level
may be too low. Check the oil level This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime
before filling to the recommended sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel
level. If the oil is not low and this temperature gets too hot and the as soon as possible. See Fuel
message remains on, take the engine further enters the engine Gauge on page 5-12 and Fuel on
vehicle to your dealer for service. coolant protection mode. See page 9-44 for more information.
See Engine Oil on page 10-7. Engine Overheating on page 10-16
for further information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP This message may display along
ENGINE This message also displays when
the vehicle's engine power is with the check engine light on the
This message displays when the reduced. Reduced engine power instrument cluster if the vehicle's
vehicle's engine oil pressure is low. can affect the vehicle's ability to fuel cap is not tightened properly.
The oil pressure light also appears accelerate. If this message is on, See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
on the instrument cluster. See but there is no reduction in page 5-17. Reinstall the fuel cap
Engine Oil Pressure Light on performance, proceed to your fully. See Filling the Tank on
page 5-23. destination. The performance may page 9-46. The diagnostic system
be reduced the next time the vehicle can determine if the fuel cap has
Stop the vehicle immediately, as been left off or improperly installed.
engine damage can result from is driven. The vehicle may be driven
at a reduced speed while this A loose or missing fuel cap allows
driving a vehicle with low oil fuel to evaporate into the
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced message is on, but acceleration and
speed may be reduced. Anytime atmosphere. A few driving trips with
by your dealer as soon as possible the cap properly installed should
when this message is displayed. this message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for turn this light and message off.
service as soon as possible.
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Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON FRT CAMERA BLOCKED

This message displays and a chime CLEAN WINDSHIELD
REPLACE BATTERY IN
sounds if a turn signal is left on for This message displays when the
REMOTE KEY 1.2 km (0.75 mi). Move the turn camera is blocked. Cleaning the
This message displays if a Remote signal lever to the off position. outside of the windshield behind the
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter rearview mirror may correct the
battery is low. The battery needs to Object Detection System issue. The Lane Departure Warning
be replaced in the transmitter. See system will not operate. Forward
“Battery Replacement” under
Messages
Collision Alert (FCA) may not work
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FORWARD COLLISION ALERT or may not work as well.
System Operation on page 2-2. UNAVAILABLE LANE DEPARTURE SYS
Lamp Messages This message displays when UNAVAILABLE
attempting to activate the Forward
Collision Alert (FCA) system when it This message displays when
AUTOMATIC LIGHT attempting to activate the Lane
CONTROL OFF is temporarily unavailable. The FCA
system does not need service. Departure Warning (LDW) system
This message displays when the when it is temporarily unavailable.
automatic headlamps are turned off. This message could be due to the The LDW system does not need
This message clears itself after camera being blocked. Cleaning the service.
10 seconds. outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror may correct the This message could be due to the
AUTOMATIC LIGHT issue. camera being blocked. Cleaning the
CONTROL ON outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror may correct the
This message displays when the issue.
automatic headlamps are turned on.
This message clears itself after
10 seconds.
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PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE SERVICE FRONT CAMERA needs service. See your dealer. See
OWNERS MANUAL Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on
If this message remains on after
page 9-36.
This message displays if there is continued driving, the vehicle needs
something interfering with the park service. Do not use the Lane SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
assist system. See Ultrasonic Departure Warning (LDW) and SYSTEM OFF
Parking Assist on page 9-35. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
features. Take the vehicle to your If your vehicle has the Side Blind
PARK ASSIST OFF dealer. Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this
message displays when the SBZA
After the vehicle has been started, SERVICE PARK ASSIST system has been turned off. See
this message displays to remind the
This message displays if there is a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on
driver that the URPA system has
problem with the Ultrasonic Rear page 9-36 and Driver Information
been turned off. To turn the URPA
Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on
system back on, see Ultrasonic
not use this system to help you page 5-24 or Driver Information
Parking Assist on page 9-35.
park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC on page 9-35 for more information. on page 5-30.
ALERT SYSTEM OFF See your dealer for service. SIDE DETECTION SYS
If the vehicle has the Rear Cross SERVICE SIDE DETECTION TEMPORARILY OFF
Traffic Alert (RCTA) system, this SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Side Blind
message displays when the RCTA
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this
system has been turned off. See
Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this message displays when the SBZA
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on
message displays, both SBZA system is disabled because the
page 9-38 and Driver Information
displays will remain on indicating sensor cannot detect vehicles in
Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on
there is a problem with the SBZA your blind zone. The sensor may be
page 5-24 or Driver Information
system. If these displays remain on blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice,
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)
after continued driving, the system or slush. This message may also
on page 5-30.
display during heavy rain or due to
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road spray. It may also come on SERVICE TRACTION Airbag System Messages
when driving in isolated areas with CONTROL
no guardrails, trees, or road signs SERVICE AIR BAG
and light traffic. Your vehicle does This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction This message displays if there is a
not need service. For cleaning problem with the airbag system.
instructions, see “Washing Your Control System (TCS). When this
message is displayed, the system Have your dealer inspect the
Vehicle” in Exterior Care on system for problems. See Airbag
page 10-75. See Side Blind Zone will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See your dealer Readiness Light on page 5-15 and
Alert (SBZA) on page 9-36. Airbag System on page 3-23 for
for service. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control on more information.
Ride Control System page 9-29 for more information.
Messages Security Messages
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
SERVICE STABILITRAK SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
This message displays when the
This message displays if there is a Traction Control System (TCS) is SYSTEM
problem with the StabiliTrak® turned off. Adjust your driving This message displays when there
system. If this message appears, try accordingly. See Traction Control/ is a problem with the theft-deterrent
to reset the system. Stop; turn off Electronic Stability Control on system. The vehicle may or may not
the engine for at least 15 seconds; page 9-29. restart so you may want to take the
then start the engine again. If this vehicle to your dealer before turning
message still comes on, it means TRACTION CONTROL ON off the engine. See Immobilizer
there is a problem. See your dealer This message displays when the Operation on page 2-13 for more
for service. The vehicle is safe to Traction Control System (TCS) is information.
drive, however, you do not have the turned on. See Traction Control/
benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce Electronic Stability Control on
your speed and drive accordingly. page 9-29. This message clears
itself after 10 seconds.
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THEFT ATTEMPTED heavier, but you will still be able to This message also displays LEFT
steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT (right
This message displays if the content
serviced by your dealer immediately. front), LEFT RR (left rear),
theft-deterrent system has detected
or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate
a break-in attempt while you were SERVICE VEHICLE SOON the location of the low tire.
away from your vehicle. See Vehicle
Alarm System on page 2-12 for This message displays when a The low tire pressure warning light
more information. non-emissions related malfunction will also come on. See Tire
occurs. Have the vehicle serviced Pressure Light on page 5-22.
by your dealer as soon as possible.
Service Vehicle Messages If a tire pressure message appears
STARTING DISABLED on the DIC, stop as soon as you
SERVICE A/C (Air SERVICE THROTTLE can. Inflate the tires by adding air
Conditioning) SYSTEM until the tire pressure is equal to the
This message displays when your
This message displays when the vehicle's throttle system is not values shown on the Tire and
electronic sensors that control the functioning properly. Have your Loading Information label. See Tires
air conditioning and heating vehicle serviced by your dealer. on page 10-36, Vehicle Load Limits
systems are no longer working. on page 9-10, and Tire Pressure on
Have the climate control system page 10-44.
serviced by your dealer if you notice
Tire Messages
The DIC also shows the tire
a drop in heating and air TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE pressure values. See Driver
conditioning efficiency. Information Center (DIC) (With DIC
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
SERVICE POWER STEERING Monitor System (TPMS), this Buttons) on page 5-24 or Driver
message displays when the Information Center (DIC) (Without
This message displays when a DIC Buttons) on page 5-30.
problem is detected with the power pressure in one or more of the
steering system. When this vehicle's tires is low.
message is displayed, you may
notice that the effort required to
steer the vehicle increases or feels
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SERVICE TIRE MONITOR tire or sensor. See Tire Rotation on message is reset. To reset the
SYSTEM page 10-49, Tire Pressure Monitor warning message manually, turn the
System on page 10-45, and Tire ignition off and then back on again
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Pressure on page 10-44 for more after 30 seconds. If the message
Monitor System (TPMS), this information. stays on, see your dealer. See
message displays if a part on the All-Wheel Drive on page 9-26.
TPMS is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
Transmission Messages SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
then remains on during the same ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF This message displays if a problem
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
If your vehicle has the All-Wheel occurs with the All-Wheel Drive
Light on page 5-22. Several
Drive (AWD) system, this message (AWD) system. The vehicle will run
conditions may cause this message
displays when there is a temporary in 2WD. This could be caused by:
to appear. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10-46 for condition making the AWD system . An electronics problem
more information. If the warning unavailable. The vehicle will run in
2WD. This could be caused by:
. Worn out or overheated clutch
comes on and stays on, there may plates
be a problem with the TPMS. See . A compact spare tire on the
your dealer. vehicle
. Various electrical issues
. AWD system overheat If this message appears, stop as
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
soon as possible and turn off the
. Loss of wheel or vehicle speed
This message displays when the ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the
Tire Pressure Monitor System . Certain other vehicle electrical vehicle and check for the message
(TPMS) is relearning the tire conditions on the DIC display. If the message
positions on your vehicle. The tire still displays or appears again when
positions must be relearned after This message turns off when the you begin driving, the system needs
rotating the tires or after replacing a compact spare tire is replaced by a service. See your dealer right away.
full-size tire, the differential fluid
cools or the above conditions are no
longer present and the warning
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SERVICE TRANSMISSION Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages

This message displays when there Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
is a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer for service. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE FLUID
WITH CARE This message displays when the
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE windshield washer fluid is low. Fill
ENGINE This message displays when the
outside air temperature is cold the windshield washer fluid reservoir
enough to create icy road as soon as possible. See Engine
{ Caution conditions. Adjust your driving Compartment Overview on
accordingly. page 10-5 for the location of the
Do not drive the vehicle while the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
transmission fluid is overheating, Also, see Washer Fluid on
or the transmission can be
Vehicle Speed Messages page 10-19 for more information.
damaged. This could lead to SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/
costly repairs that would not be H (MPH)
covered by the warranty.
This message displays when your
vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h
This message displays and a chime (80 mph) because the vehicle
sounds if the transmission fluid in detects a problem in the speed
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the variable assist steering system.
transmission fluid temperature high Have your vehicle serviced by your
can cause damage to the vehicle. dealer.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
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Vehicle To change customization Feature Settings Menu Items

preferences, use the following
Personalization The following are customization
procedure.
features that allow you to program
Entering the Feature settings to the vehicle:
Vehicle Personalization Settings Menu
(With DIC Buttons) DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
1. Turn the ignition on and place This feature will only display if a
Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park). language other than English has
customization capabilities that allow
To avoid excessive drain on the been set. This feature allows you to
you to program certain features to
battery, it is recommended that change the language in which the
one preferred setting. Customization
the headlamps are turned off. DIC messages appear to English.
features can only be programmed to
one setting on the vehicle and 2. Press the customization button Press the customization button until
cannot be programmed to a to enter the feature the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN
preferred setting for two different settings menu. ENGLISH screen appears on the
drivers. DIC display. Press the set/reset
If the menu is not available,
All of the customization options may FEATURE SETTINGS button once to display all DIC
not be available on your vehicle. AVAILABLE IN PARK will messages in English.
Only the options available will be display. Before entering the DISPLAY LANGUAGE
displayed on the DIC. menu, make sure the vehicle is
in P (Park). This feature allows you to select the
The default settings for the language in which the DIC
customization features were set messages will appear.
when your vehicle left the factory,
but may have been changed from
their default state since then.
The customization preferences are
automatically recalled.
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Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen This feature allows you to select This feature allows you to select
appears on the DIC display. Press when the doors will automatically whether or not to turn off the
the set/reset button once to access lock. See Automatic Door Locks on automatic door unlocking feature.
the settings for this feature. Then page 2-7. It also allows you to select which
press the customization button to doors and when the doors will
scroll through the following settings: Press the customization button until
AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the automatically unlock. See Automatic
ENGLISH (default): All messages DIC display. Press the set/reset Door Locks on page 2-7.
will appear in English. button once to access the settings Press the customization button until
FRANCAIS: All messages will for this feature. Then press the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on
appear in French. customization button to scroll the DIC display. Press the set/reset
ESPANOL: All messages will through the following settings: button once to access the settings
appear in Spanish. SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): for this feature. Then press the
The doors will automatically lock customization button to scroll
NO CHANGE: No change will be through the following settings:
made to this feature. The current when the vehicle is shifted out of
setting will remain. P (Park). OFF: None of the doors will
AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors automatically unlock.
To select a setting, press the set/
reset button while the desired will automatically lock when the DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the
setting is displayed on the DIC. vehicle speed is above 13 km/h driver door will unlock when the key
(8 mph) for three seconds. is taken out of the ignition.
You can also change the language
by pressing the trip odometer reset NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver
stem. See “DISPLAY LANGUAGE” made to this feature. The current door will unlock when the vehicle is
under “Driver Information Center setting will remain. shifted into P (Park).
(DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)” earlier To select a setting, press the set/ ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors
in this section. reset button while the desired will unlock when the key is taken
setting is displayed on the DIC. out of the ignition.
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ALL IN PARK (default): All of the Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/
doors will unlock when the vehicle is REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired
shifted into P (Park). the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
NO CHANGE: No change will be button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain. customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select the
through the following settings: type of feedback you will receive
To select a setting, press the set/ when unlocking the vehicle with the
reset button while the desired OFF: There will be no feedback
when you press the lock button on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
setting is displayed on the DIC. transmitter. You will not receive
the RKE transmitter.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK feedback when unlocking the
LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps vehicle with the RKE transmitter if
This feature allows you to select the will flash when you press the lock the doors are open. See Remote
type of feedback you will receive button on the RKE transmitter. Keyless Entry (RKE) System
when locking the vehicle with the HORN ONLY: The horn will sound Operation on page 2-2.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) on the second press of the lock
transmitter. You will not receive Press the customization button until
button on the RKE transmitter. REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears
feedback when locking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter if the doors HORN & LIGHTS (default): The on the DIC display. Press the set/
are open. See Remote Keyless exterior lamps will flash when you reset button once to access the
Entry (RKE) System Operation on press the lock button on the RKE settings for this feature. Then press
page 2-2. transmitter, and the horn will sound the customization button to scroll
when the lock button is pressed through the following settings:
again within five seconds of the LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps
previous command. will not flash when you press the
NO CHANGE: No change will be unlock button on the RKE
made to this feature. The current transmitter.
setting will remain.
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LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lock button on the RKE transmitter is dark enough outside. This
lamps will flash when you press the twice. See Delayed Locking on happens after the key is turned from
unlock button on the RKE page 2-7. ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.
transmitter. Press the customization button until Press the customization button until
NO CHANGE: No change will be DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC
made to this feature. The current the DIC display. Press the set/reset display. Press the set/reset button
setting will remain. button once to access the settings once to access the settings for this
To select a setting, press the set/ for this feature. Then press the feature. Then press the
reset button while the desired customization button to scroll customization button to scroll
setting is displayed on the DIC. through the following settings: through the following settings:
OFF: There will be no delayed OFF: The exterior lamps will not
DELAY DOOR LOCK locking of the vehicle's doors. turn on.
This feature allows you to select ON (default): The doors will not 30 SECONDS (default): The
whether or not the locking of the lock until five seconds after the last exterior lamps will stay on for
vehicle's doors and liftgate will be door or the liftgate is closed. 30 seconds.
delayed. When locking the doors
and liftgate with the power door lock NO CHANGE: No change will be 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will
switch and a door or the liftgate is made to this feature. The current stay on for one minute.
open, this feature will delay locking setting will remain. 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will
the doors and liftgate until To select a setting, press the set/ stay on for two minutes.
five seconds after the last door is reset button while the desired
closed. You will hear three chimes NO CHANGE: No change will be
setting is displayed on the DIC. made to this feature. The current
to signal that the delayed locking
feature is in use. The key must be EXIT LIGHTING setting will remain.
out of the ignition for this feature to This feature allows you to select the To select a setting, press the set/
work. You can temporarily override amount of time you want the reset button while the desired
delayed locking by pressing the exterior lamps to remain on when it setting is displayed on the DIC.
power door lock switch twice or the
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APPROACH LIGHTING or the vehicle is no longer off. See NO CHANGE: No change will be
This feature allows you to select Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) made to this feature. The current
whether or not to have the exterior System Operation on page 2-2. setting will remain.
lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be There is no default for chime
periods after unlocking the vehicle made to this feature. The current volume. The volume will stay at the
using the Remote Keyless Entry setting will remain. last known setting.
(RKE) transmitter. To select a setting, press the set/ To select a setting, press the set/
Press the customization button until reset button while the desired reset button while the desired
APPROACH LIGHTING appears on setting is displayed on the DIC. setting is displayed on the DIC.
the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings CHIME VOLUME PARK TILT MIRRORS
for this feature. Then press the This feature allows you to select the If your vehicle has this feature, it
customization button to scroll volume level of the chime. allows you to select whether or not
through the following settings: Press the customization button until the outside mirror(s) will
OFF: The exterior lights will not CHIME VOLUME appears on the automatically tilt down when the
turn on when you unlock the vehicle DIC display. Press the set/reset vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
with the RKE transmitter. button once to access the settings See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2-17.

ON (default): If it is dark enough for this feature. Then press the Press the customization button until
outside, the exterior lights will turn customization button to scroll PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on
on briefly when you unlock the through the following settings: the DIC display. Press the set/reset
vehicle with the RKE transmitter. NORMAL: The chime volume will button once to access the settings
be set to a normal level. for this feature. Then press the
The lights will remain on for customization button to scroll
20 seconds or until the lock button LOUD: The chime volume will be through the following settings:
on the RKE transmitter is pressed, set to a loud level.
OFF (default): Neither outside
mirror will be tilted down when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
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DRIVER MIRROR: The driver Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/
outside mirror will be tilted down EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the reset button while the desired
when the vehicle is shifted into DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
R (Reverse). button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the MEMORY SEAT RECALL
PASSENGER MIRROR: The
passenger outside mirror will be customization button to scroll If your vehicle has this feature, it
tilted down when the vehicle is through the following settings: allows you to select your preference
shifted into R (Reverse). OFF (default): No automatic seat for the remote memory seat recall
exit recall will occur. feature. See Memory Seats on
BOTH MIRRORS: The driver and page 3-6.
passenger outside mirrors will be ON: The driver seat will move back
tilted down when the vehicle is when the key is removed from the Press the customization button until
shifted into R (Reverse). ignition. MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/
NO CHANGE: No change will be The automatic easy exit seat reset button once to access the
made to this feature. The current movement will only occur one time settings for this feature. Then press
setting will remain. after the key is removed from the the customization button to scroll
To select a setting, press the set/ ignition. If the automatic movement through the following settings:
reset button while the desired has already occurred, and you put
the key back in the ignition and OFF (default): No remote memory
setting is displayed on the DIC. seat recall will occur.
remove it again, the seat and
EASY EXIT SEAT steering column will stay in the ON: The driver seat and outside
If your vehicle has this feature, it original exit position, unless a mirrors will automatically move to
allows you to select your preference memory recall took place prior to the stored driving position when the
for the automatic easy exit seat removing the key again. unlock button on the Remote
feature. See Memory Seats on NO CHANGE: No change will be Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
page 3-6. made to this feature. The current pressed.
setting will remain.
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NO CHANGE: No change will be NO CHANGE: No change will be To select a setting, press the set/
made to this feature. The current made to this feature. The current reset button while the desired
setting will remain. setting will remain. setting is displayed on the DIC.
To select a setting, press the set/ To select a setting, press the set/ EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS
reset button while the desired reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC. setting is displayed on the DIC. This feature allows you to exit the
feature settings menu.
REMOTE START FACTORY SETTINGS Press the customization button until
If your vehicle has this feature, it This feature allows you to set all of FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V
allows you to turn the remote start the customization features back to TO EXIT appears in the DIC display.
off or on. The remote start feature their factory default settings. Press the set/reset button once to
allows you to start the engine from Press the customization button until exit the menu.
outside of the vehicle using the FACTORY SETTINGS appears on
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If you do not exit, pressing the
the DIC display. Press the set/reset customization button again will
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle button once to access the settings
Start on page 2-4. return you to the beginning of the
for this feature. Then press the feature settings menu.
Press the customization button until customization button to scroll
REMOTE START appears on the through the following settings:
DIC display. Press the set/reset RESTORE ALL (default): The
button once to access the settings customization features will be set to
for this feature. Then press the their factory default settings.
customization button to scroll
through the following settings: DO NOT RESTORE: The
customization features will not be
OFF: The remote start feature will set to their factory default settings.
be disabled.
ON (default): The remote start
feature will be enabled.
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Exiting the Feature Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote
Settings Menu system with any garage door opener
System that does not have the stop and
The feature settings menu will be reverse feature. This includes any
exited when any of the following See Radio Frequency Statement on
garage door opener model
occurs: page 13-15.
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
. The vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park). Universal Remote System Read these instructions completely
before programming the Universal
. The vehicle is no longer in
Programming Remote system. It may help to have
ON/RUN. another person assist with the
programming process.
. The trip/fuel or vehicle
information DIC buttons are Keep the original hand-held
pressed. transmitter for use in other vehicles
. as well as for future programming.
The end of the feature settings
Erase the programming when
menu is reached and exited.
vehicle ownership is terminated.
. A 40-second time period has If equipped, these buttons are in the See “Erasing Universal Remote
elapsed with no selection made. overhead console. System Buttons” later in this
This system can replace up to three section.
remote control transmitters used to To program a garage door opener,
activate devices such as garage park outside directly in line with and
door openers, security systems, and facing the garage door opener
home automation devices. These receiver. Clear all people and
instructions refer to a garage door objects near the garage door.
opener, but can be used for other
devices.
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Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete.
has a new battery for quicker and hold both the hand-held There is no need to
more accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4–6.
radio-frequency signal. three Universal Remote system . If the indicator light does
buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage
Programming the Universal the garage door. Do not release
Remote System door does not move, a
either button until the indicator second button press may
For questions or help programming light changes from a slow to a be required. For a second
the Universal Remote system, call rapid flash. Then release both time, press and hold the
1-800-355-3515 or see buttons. newly programmed button
www.homelink.com. Some garage door openers may for five seconds. If the light
Programming involves require substitution of Step 2 stays on or the garage door
time-sensitive actions, and may time with the procedure under “Radio moves, programming is
out causing the procedure to be Signals for Canada and Some complete.
repeated. Gate Operators” later in this . If the indicator light blinks
section. rapidly for two seconds,
To program up to three devices:
3. Press and hold the newly then changes to a solid light
1. Hold the end of the hand-held programmed Universal Remote and the garage door does
transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to system button for five seconds not move, continue with
3 in) away from the Universal while watching the indicator light programming Steps 4–6.
Remote system buttons with the and garage door activation.
indicator light in view. The
hand-held transmitter was . If the indicator light stays on
supplied by the manufacturer of continuously or the garage
the garage door opener receiver. door moves when the
button is pressed, then
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flash, press and hold the same enough for the Universal Remote
button a second time for system to pick up the signal during
two seconds, then release it. programming.
Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work,
or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under “Programming
not flash, press and hold the the Universal Remote System” with
same button a third time for the following:
two seconds, then release it.
Press and hold the Universal
The Universal Remote system Remote system button while
Learn or Smart Button
should now activate the pressing and releasing the
4. After completing Steps 1–3, garage door. hand-held transmitter button every
locate the Learn or Smart button
Repeat the process for two seconds until the signal has
inside the garage on the garage
programming the two remaining been successfully accepted by the
door opener receiver. The name
buttons. Universal Remote system. The
and color of the button may vary
Universal Remote system indicator
by manufacturer. Radio Signals for Canada and light will flash slowly at first and then
5. Press and release the Learn or Some Gate Operators rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under
Smart button. Step 6 must be For questions or programming help, “Programming the Universal Remote
completed within 30 seconds of call 1-800-355-3515 or see System” to complete.
pressing this button. www.homelink.com.
6. Inside the vehicle, press and Canadian radio-frequency laws and
hold the newly programmed some U.S. gate operators require
Universal Remote system button transmitter signals to time out or quit
for two seconds, then release it. after several seconds of
If the garage door does not transmission. This may not be long
move or the lamp on the garage
door opener receiver does not
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Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single

Operation Universal Remote System
Button
Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system
System buttons:
Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the
Universal Remote system button for buttons. Do not release the
at least one-half second. The button.
indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted. 2. The indicator light will begin to
flash after 20 seconds. Without
Erasing Universal Remote releasing the button, proceed
System Buttons with Step 1 under “Programming
Erase all programmed buttons when the Universal Remote System.”
vehicle ownership is terminated.
To erase:
1. Press and hold the two outside
buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash. This should take
about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
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2 NOTES
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Lighting Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exterior Lighting
Delayed Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . 6-6
Delayed Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls
Exterior Lighting
Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Battery Load Management . . . . 6-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-8
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL)/Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Delayed Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-Change
The exterior lamp control is on the
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
instrument panel to the left of the
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
steering wheel.
Interior Lighting There are four positions:
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 O (Off): Briefly turn to this position
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 to turn the automatic light control off
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 or on again.
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 AUTO (Automatic): Turns the
headlamps on automatically at
normal brightness, together with the
other exterior lamps and instrument
panel lights.
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; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Daytime Running Lamps

parking lamps including all lamps, (DRL)/Automatic
except the headlamps.
Headlamp System
5 (Headlamps): Turns on the
headlamps together with the parking DRL can make it easier for others to
lamps and instrument panel lights. see the front of your vehicle during
A warning chime sounds if the driver This indicator light turns on in the the day. Fully functional DRL are
door is opened when the ignition instrument cluster when the required on all vehicles first sold in
switch is off and the headlamps high-beam headlamps are on. Canada.
are on. The DRL system makes the
Flash-to-Pass low-beam headlamps come on at a
# (Fog Lamps): If equipped, it
turns the fog lamps on or off. This feature is used to signal to the reduced brightness when the
vehicle ahead that you want following conditions are met:
See Fog Lamps on page 6-4.
to pass. . The ignition is in the ON/RUN
Headlamp High/ If the headlamps are off or in the position.
low-beam position, pull the turn . The exterior lamp control is
Low-Beam Changer signal lever toward you to in AUTO.
2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam momentarily switch to high beams.
Changer): Push the turn signal
. The engine is running.
Release the lever to turn the
lever away from you to turn the high high-beam headlamps off. When the DRL are on, the regular
beams on. headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker,
Pull the lever toward you to return to and other lamps will not be on. The
low beams. instrument cluster will also not be lit.
The headlamps automatically
change from DRL to the regular
headlamps depending on the
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darkness of the surroundings. The not operating, these lamps turn off. Hazard Warning Flashers
other lamps that come on with the Move the exterior lamp control to P
headlamps will also come on.
or ; to disable this feature.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will go off and the Delayed Headlamps
DRL will come on.
Delayed headlamps provide a
When the DRLs are active and a period of exterior lighting as you
turn signal is operated, the DRL on leave the area around the vehicle.
the side the turn signal is activated, This feature is activated when the
will turn off until the turn signal is headlamps are on due to the
turned off. automatic headlamps control feature
The regular headlamp system and when the ignition is turned off.
should be turned on when needed. The headlamps remain on until the
exterior lamp control is moved to the
Do not cover the light sensor on top
parking lamps position or until the | (Hazard Warning Flasher):
of the instrument panel because it
pre-selected delayed headlamp Press this button to make the front
works with the DRL.
lighting period has ended. and rear turn signal lamps flash on
Lights On with Wipers If the ignition is turned off with the and off. This warns others that you
If the windshield wipers are exterior lamp control in the ; or are having trouble. Press again to
activated in daylight with the engine 5 position, the delayed headlamps turn the flashers off.
on, and the exterior lamp control is cycle will not occur. The turn signals do not work while
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking the hazard warning flashers are on.
lamps, and other exterior lamps To disable the delayed headlamps
come on. The transition time for the feature or change the time of delay,
lamps coming on varies based on see Vehicle Personalization (With
wiper speed. When the wipers are DIC Buttons) on page 5-43.
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Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane For vehicles with front fog lamps,
change the arrow flashes rapidly or the fog lamp button is on the
Signals does not come on, a signal bulb exterior lamp control to the left of
may be burned out. the steering column.
Have any burned out bulbs Use the fog lamps for better vision
replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, in foggy or misty conditions.
check the fuse. See Fuses and # (Fog Lamps): Press the fog
Circuit Breakers on page 10-29. lamp button to turn the fog lamps on
Turn Signal On Chime or off. A light comes on in the
instrument cluster when the fog
If either one of the turn signals is left lamps are in use. The ignition must
on and the vehicle has been driven be on for the fog lamps to work.
Move the turn signal lever all the more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime
will sound. When the headlamps are changed
way up or down to signal a turn.
to high beam, the fog lamps turn off.
An arrow on the instrument cluster Fog Lamps The fog lamps come back on again
flashes in the direction of the turn or when the high-beam headlamps are
lane change. turned off.
Raise or lower the lever until the Some localities have laws that
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane require the headlamps to be on
change. Hold it there until the lane along with the fog lamps.
change is completed. If the lever is
briefly pressed and released, the
turn signal flashes three times.
The lever returns to its starting
position whenever it is released.
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Interior Lighting counterclockwise to brighten or dim

the lights. Push the knob back in
The lamps can also be turned on
and off by turning the instrument
when finished. panel brightness control clockwise
Instrument Panel to the farthest position.
Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps Dome Lamp Override
The courtesy lamps automatically
come on when a door is opened.
The lamps can also be turned on
manually by fully turning the
instrument panel brightness control
clockwise.
The reading lamps, located on the
headliner above the rearview mirror,
can be turned on or off
independently of the automatic
courtesy lamps, when the doors are
closed.
The instrument panel brightness
knob is located on the instrument
Dome Lamps The dome lamp override button is
next to the exterior lamps control.
panel to the left of the steering The dome lamps are in the
column. overhead console and above the E DOME OFF (Dome Lamp
rear seat passengers. Override): Press the button and
D (Instrument Panel the dome lamps remain off when a
Brightness): Push the knob in all The dome lamps come on when a
door is opened. An indicator light on
the way until it extends out and then door is opened, unless the dome
the button comes on to show that
turn the knob clockwise or lamp override button is pressed in.
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the dome lamps are off. Press the Lighting Features When the ignition is on, illuminated
button again so the dome lamps entry is inactive, which means the
come on when a door is opened. courtesy lamps will not come on
Entry Lighting unless a door is opened.
For vehicles with courtesy lamps,
they come on and stay on for a set Delayed Entry Lighting
time whenever K is pressed on the Delayed entry lighting illuminates
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the interior for a period of time after
transmitter. all the doors have been closed.
If a door is opened, the lamps stay The ignition must be off for delayed
on while it is open and then turn off entry lighting to work. Immediately
automatically about 20 seconds after all the doors have been closed,
after the door is closed. If K is the delayed entry lighting feature
pressed and no door is opened, the continues to work until one of the
lamps turn off after about following occurs:
20 seconds. . The ignition is in ON/RUN.
AMBIENT OFF (If Equipped): Entry lighting includes a feature
Press the button to turn the ambient
. The doors are locked.
called theater dimming. With theater
lights off. Press the button again to dimming, the lamps do not turn off
. An illumination period of about
turn ambient lights on. at the end of the delay time. 25 seconds has elapsed.
Instead, they slowly dim and then If during the illumination period a
Reading Lamps go out. The delay time is canceled if door is opened, the timed
Press the button near each lamp to the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN illumination period is canceled and
turn them on or off. or the power door lock switch is the interior lamps remain on.
pressed. The lamps will dim
right away.
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Lighting 6-7

Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming voltage move up or down. This is

normal. If there is a problem, an
Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits alert will be displayed.
interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel
key is removed from the ignition. displays in daylight while the The battery can be discharged at
headlamps are on so that the idle if the electrical loads are very
The ignition must be off for delayed high. This is true for all vehicles.
exit lighting to work. When the key displays are still able to be seen.
This is because the generator
is removed, interior illumination (alternator) may not be spinning fast
activates and remains on until one Battery Load enough at idle to produce all of the
of the following occurs: Management power needed for very high
. The ignition is in ON/RUN. The vehicle has Electric Power electrical loads.
. The power door locks are Management (EPM) that estimates A high electrical load occurs when
activated. the battery's temperature and state several of the following are on, such
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage as: headlamps, high beams, rear
. An illumination period of for best performance and extended window defogger, climate control fan
20 seconds has elapsed. life of the battery. at high speed, heated seats, engine
If during the illumination period a When the battery's state of charge cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
door is opened, the timed is low, the voltage is raised slightly plugged into accessory power
illumination period will be canceled to quickly bring the charge back up. outlets.
and the interior lamps will remain on When the state of charge is high, EPM works to prevent excessive
because a door is open. the voltage is lowered slightly to discharge of the battery. It does this
prevent overcharging. If the vehicle by balancing the generator's output
has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage and the vehicle's electrical needs.
display on the Driver Information It can increase engine idle speed to
Center (DIC), you may see the generate more power whenever
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needed. It can temporarily reduce Battery Power Protection

the power demands of some
accessories. This feature helps prevent the
battery from being drained, if the
Normally, these actions occur in interior courtesy lamps or reading
steps or levels, without being lamps are accidentally left on. If any
noticeable. In rare cases at the of these lamps are left on, they
highest levels of corrective action, automatically turn off after
this action may be noticeable to the 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The
driver. If so, a DIC message might lamps will not come back on again
be displayed, such as BATTERY until one of the following occurs:
SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY
. The ignition is turned on.
VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY.
If one of these messages displays, it . The exterior lamps control is
is recommended that the driver turned off, then on again.
reduce the electrical loads as much
as possible. See Driver Information The headlamps will time out after
Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on 10 minutes, if they are manually
page 5-24 or Driver Information turned on while the ignition is on
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) or off.
on page 5-30.
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Infotainment System 7-1

Infotainment Audio Players

CD Player (Radio without
Introduction
System Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Player (Radio with
7-21
Infotainment
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23 Read the following pages to
Introduction MP3 (Radio without become familiar with the
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25 infotainment system featured in this
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 MP3 (Radio with owner manual.
Overview (Radio without Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview (Radio with
7-3 Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
{ Warning
Rear Seat Infotainment
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Taking your eyes off the road for
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
Operation (Radio without too long or too often while using
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 any infotainment features can
Rear Audio
Operation (Radio with cause a crash resulting in injury
Controller (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 or death. Do not give extended
Phone attention to infotainment tasks
Radio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
AM-FM Radio (Radio without while driving. Focus your attention
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Settings on driving and limit glances to the
AM-FM Radio (Radio with Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 instrument cluster or center stack
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 screens. Use voice guidance
Satellite Radio (Radio without Trademarks and License whenever possible.
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 Agreements
Satellite Radio (Radio with Trademarks and License
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
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7-2 Infotainment System

The infotainment system has built-in even after the ignition is turned off.
features intended to help with this See Retained Accessory Power
by disabling some functions when (RAP) on page 9-19.
driving. A grayed-out function is not The vehicle has a base radio
available when the vehicle is included in this manual. See the
moving. separate infotainment manual for
All functions are available when the information on the uplevel radios,
vehicle is parked. Before driving: audio players, phone, navigation
. Become familiar with the system, and voice or speech
infotainment system operation recognition. There is also
and buttons on the faceplate. information on settings and
downloadable applications
. Set up the audio by presetting (if equipped).
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the Theft-Deterrent Feature
speakers.
.
TheftLock® is designed to
Set up phone numbers in discourage theft of the vehicle's
advance so they can be called radio by learning a portion of the
easily by pressing a single Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
button or a single voice The radio does not operate if it is
command for vehicles equipped stolen or moved to a different
with phone capability. vehicle.
See Defensive Driving on page 9-3.
The vehicle has Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played
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Infotainment System 7-3

Overview (Radio without Touchscreen) 1. 4 (Information)

For information on using the radio, see Operation (Radio without . Press to show information
Touchscreen) on page 7-6 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on on the current station or
page 7-8. track.
2. FAV (Favorites Pages)
. Press to scroll through the
favorite pages.
3. MENU
. Press to open the tone
menu to adjust the bass,
midrange, treble, fade, and
balance.
4. Buttons 1 - 6
. Saves and selects favorite
stations.
5. EQ (Equalizer)
. Press to adjust the
equalizer.
6. f (Tone/Tune)
. Press to set the bass or
treble.
. Turn to manually select
radio stations.
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7-4 Infotainment System

7. CAT (Category) 13. s REV (Reverse)

. Press to display a list of . Press and hold to go
SiriusXM® categories. backward fast through a
8. H (Clock) track.
. Press to set the clock. 14. \ FWD (Forward)
9. BAND . Press and hold to fast
forward through a track.
. Press to scroll through the
available bands AM, FM, 15. CD/AUX
or SiriusXM if equipped. . Press to scroll through
10. © SEEK selecting the CD or an
auxiliary device.
. Seeks the previous
station. 16. Auxiliary Input Jack
. Use to connect external
11. ¨ SEEK audio devices.
. Seeks the next station.
17. Z EJECT
12. P (Power/Volume) . Press to eject the
. Press to turn the loaded CD.
infotainment system on
or off.
. Turn to adjust the volume.
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Infotainment System 7-5

Overview (Radio with Touchscreen) 1. PUSH/O (Volume/Power)

The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons, touch screen, 2. Z (Eject)
steering wheel controls, and voice recognition. See Operation (Radio
without Touchscreen) on page 7-6 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on 3. CD Slot
page 7-8. 4. AUX Port
5. PUSH/SEL (Select)
6. D (Home Page)
7. SRCE (Source)
8. FAV (Favorites Menu)
9. © SEEK (Previous/Reverse)
10. SEEK¨ (Next/Forward)
11. / BACK
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7-6 Infotainment System

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 SCV feature
O (Power/Volume): Press to turn
the system on and off. Turn to Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, automatically adjusts the radio
increase or decrease the volume. CD, MP3, and WMA features): If volume to compensate for road and
additional information is available wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
A lock symbol displays next to the for the current song being played, or slows down, so that the volume
clock display while the parental Auto Text will automatically page/ level is consistent.
control feature is being used. The scroll the information every To activate SCV:
feature remains on until O is five seconds above the FAV presets
pressed and held for more than on the radio display. 1. Set the radio volume.
two seconds, or the driver turns the To activate Auto Text: 2. Press the MENU button to
ignition off and exits the vehicle. display the radio setup menu.
1. Press MENU to display the radio
4 (Information): Press to switch setup menu. 3. Press the softkey under the
the display between the radio AUTO VOLUM (automatic
station frequency and the time. 2. Press the softkey under the volume) tab on the radio display.
When the ignition is in the OFF AUTO TXT tab on the radio
display. 4. Press the softkey under the
position, press 4 to display the time.
Speed Compensated Volume
For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, 3. Press the softkey under the ON setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High)
or RDS features, press 4 to display tab on the radio display. to select the level of radio
additional text information related to If 4 is pressed and the song title or volume compensation. Press the
the current FM-RDS or XM station; artist information is longer than what softkey located below the BACK
or CD, MP3, or WMA song. can be displayed, the extra tab on the MENU SETUP
If information is available during XM, display or let the display time out
CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the after approximately 10 seconds.
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Infotainment System 7-7

Each higher setting allows for To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Adjusting the Speakers
more radio volume or treble to the middle position, (Balance/Fade)
compensation at faster vehicle press the softkey under the BASS,
speeds. MID, or TREB tab for more than BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To
two seconds. A beep sounds and adjust the balance or fade:
Setting the Tone (Bass/ the level adjusts to the middle 1. Press f until the speaker control
Midrange/Treble) position. tabs display.
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, To quickly adjust all tone and
or Treble): To adjust bass, speaker controls to the middle 2. Continue pressing f to highlight
midrange, or treble: the tab, or press the softkey
position, press f for more than under the tab.
1. Press f until the tone control two seconds until a beep sounds.
tabs display. 3. To adjust the highlighted setting,
EQ (Equalization): Press to do one of the following until the
2. Continue pressing f to highlight choose bass and treble equalization levels are obtained:
settings designed for different types
the tab, or press the softkey
of music. The choices are pop, rock, . Turn f clockwise or
under the tab.
country, talk, jazz, and classical. counterclockwise.
3. To adjust the highlighted setting, Selecting MANUAL or changing
do one of the following until the bass or treble, returns the EQ to the
. Press \ FWD, or s REV.
levels are obtained: manual bass and treble settings. To quickly adjust balance or fade to
. Turn f clockwise or Unique EQ settings can be saved the middle position, press the
counterclockwise. for each source. softkey under the BAL or FADE tab
for more than two seconds. A beep
. Press \ FWD, or s REV. If the radio has a Bose® audio sounds and the level adjusts to the
system, the EQ settings are either middle position.
If a station's frequency is weak or if MANUAL or TALK.
there is static, decrease the treble.
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7-8 Infotainment System

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. If the Keep pressing to scroll through the
. Turn to adjust the volume.
message displays, it means that the favorites pages. The stored stations
radio has not been configured Z (Eject): Press to eject a disc for each list display on the bottom of
properly for the vehicle and it must from the CD player. See CD Player the screen. The number of preset
be returned to your dealer for (Radio with Touchscreen) on Favorite Pages can be changed by
service. page 7-23 or CD Player (Radio pressing the Settings button on a
without Touchscreen) on page 7-21. 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.

D (Home Page): Press to go to 2. CD, USB: Press to seek to the

the Home Page. See “Home Page” beginning of the current or
in this section. previous track.
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3. CD, USB: Press and hold to Touchscreen Buttons Home: From any page, press to
quickly reverse through a track. cycle through the Home Pages to
Touchscreen buttons show visibly
Release the button to return to start a different application. The
on the screen when available. When
playing speed. See CD Player Home Page can have up to three
a function is unavailable, the button
(Radio with Touchscreen) on pages with eight icons per page .
may gray-out. When a function is
page 7-23 or CD Player (Radio Each of these three pages can be
selected, the button may highlight,
without Touchscreen) on customized to contain your choice
or animate.
page 7-21 and Auxiliary Devices of up to eight per screen. They may
on page 7-35. Home Page also be re-ordered on each screen
to taste.
SEEK¨ (Next/Forward):
FAV (Favorites): Press to display
1. AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): the favorite list or add a favorite.
Press to seek to the next strong
station. Press and hold for Scan. g (Voice Recognition): Press to
begin voice recognition. See
Press ¨ again to stop the scan.
Bluetooth on page 7-38.
2. CD, USB: Press to seek or skip Menu : Press to enter the Home
the next track or program. Page menu.
3. CD, USB: Press and hold to fast
forward through a track. Release More r : Press to go to the next
The infotainment system displays a
the button to return to playing Home Page to access all of the Home Page.
speed. See CD Player (Radio applications. The current selected
with Touchscreen) on page 7-23 source is framed with a red box
or CD Player (Radio without outline.
Touchscreen) on page 7-21 and
Back: Press to go back to the
Auxiliary Devices on page 7-35.
previous page or menu.
/ BACK: Press to return to the
previous screen in a menu.
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7-10 Infotainment System

Home Page Features Tone: Press to display the Tone speakers. The middle position
Settings menu. The following may balances the sound between the
Some features are disabled when
display: front and rear speakers.
the vehicle is moving and some
icons may not be active. Tone Settings : Press to adjust the DSP Mode: Press o or p to adjust
tone settings. The following may the DSP mode (if equipped).
Now Playing: Press to display the
display:
active source page. The sources Language
available are AM, FM, XM (if . EQ: Press o or p to adjust the
equipped), CD, USB, Bluetooth, equalizer. To change the language of the
or AUX Input. screens. See Vehicle
. Bass: Press + or − to adjust Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
} (Navigation):
®
Press to display the bass. on page 5-43.
the OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation (if equipped). See
. Middle: Press + or − to adjust
English or Metric Units
“OnStar” if equipped. the middle.
To change the screens from English
5 (Phone): Press to display the
. Treble: Press + or − to adjust the
or metric. See Driver Information
Phone main page. See Bluetooth on treble.
Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on
page 7-38. . Balance: Press L to hear more page 5-24 or Driver Information
Settings : Press to display the sound from the left speakers or Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)
Settings menu. See Settings on R for more sound from the right on page 5-30.
page 7-45. speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
left and right speakers.
. Fade: Press F for more sound
from the front speakers or R for
more sound from the rear
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Infotainment System 7-11

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 RDS feature is available for use seconds, then goes to the next stations.
only on FM stations that broadcast station. Press either arrow again to The balance/fade and tone settings
RDS information. This system relies stop scanning. that were previously adjusted are
upon receiving specific information stored with the favorite stations.
The radio only seeks and scans
from these stations and only works
stations with a strong signal that are To store a station as a favorite:
when the information is available.
in the selected band.
While the radio is tuned to an 1. Tune to the desired radio station.
FM-RDS station, the station name Storing a Radio Station as a
or call letters display. In rare cases, 2. Press FAV to display the page to
Favorite store the station.
a radio station could broadcast
incorrect information that causes the Drivers are encouraged to set up 3. Press and hold one of the
radio features to work improperly. their radio station favorites while the six softkeys until a beep sounds.
If this happens, contact the radio vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to When that softkey is pressed
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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7-12 Infotainment System

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
scroll through the preset DSP
(if 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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. Balance: Press the L or R button AM AM Station List : Press to display
for more sound from the left or a list of AM stations.
right speakers. The middle
position balances the sound Update Station List : Press to
between the left and right display the list of AM stations. Press
speakers. refresh to update the list.
Tag Song : Press to tag a song to
Finding a Station download to an iPod when it is
Press SRCE to select AM, FM, connected to be purchased at a
or SiriusXM (if equipped). later time.
Turn the PUSH/SEL knob to find a HD Enable/Disable: Press to turn
radio station. To select a preset To access the AM menu press the the HD Radio receiver on or off.
station, press FAV to scroll through Menu screen button and the This feature is not available in
the favorite pages and then press a following may display: SiriusXM if equipped.
preset button on the radio or the
screen button. FM

Seeking a Station
Press © SEEK or SEEK¨ to search
for a station. You may also use the
¨ on the steering wheel
control (SWC).

Favorites List : Press to display

the AM favorites list.
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7-14 Infotainment System

To access the FM Menu press the HD Enable/Disable: Press to turn Favorites List : Press to display
Menu screen button and the the HD Radio receiver on or off. the 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 To access the XM Menu press the . Song: Press to set an audio alert
the 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 Disable/Enable All Alerts to
display 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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. Audible Alert: This feature will
give an audio alert when certain
To scroll through the pages, press Satellite Radio (Radio
FAV or the FAV screen button on the
artists or songs are available on top bar. The current page number
without Touchscreen)
a specific station. Press to turn
on or off.
displays above the preset buttons. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
The stored stations for each favorite Service
Storing Radio Station Presets page display on the preset buttons.
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
Up to 30 preset stations can be To change the number of favorite based in the 48 contiguous United
stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if pages displayed: States and 10 Canadian provinces.
equipped) can be mixed. 1. Press Settings on the SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide
Home Page. variety of programming and
1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM
commercial-free music, coast to
main page, press and hold any 1 2. Press Favorite Pages.
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
−5 buttons or one of the preset 3. Select the number of pages to A service fee is required to receive
screen buttons at the bottom of display. the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM
the screen. After a few seconds,
Service needs to be reactivated, the
a beep is heard and the new Recalling a Preset Station
radio will display “No Subscription
preset information displays on To recall a preset station from a Please Renew” on channel XM1.
that screen button. favorites page, do one the following: For more information, contact
2. Repeat for each preset. . Press the FAV screen button at SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or
the top bar to display the preset 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and
Mixed-Band Presets www.xmradio.ca or call
pop-up. Press one of the preset
Each favorite page can store screen buttons to go to the 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
five preset stations. The presets selected preset station.
within a page can be from different
radio bands.
. In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped) main page, press one
of the preset screen buttons to
go to the selected preset station.
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Finding a Station Finding a Category (CAT) 5. To go to the next or previous

Station SiriusXM station within the
BAND: Press to switch between
selected category, do one of the
AM, FM, or SiriusXM. The selection CAT (Category): Press to find following:
displays. SiriusXM stations when the radio is
f (Tune): Turn to select radio in the XM mode. To find SiriusXM . Turn f.
stations. channels within a desired category: . Press the buttons below the
© SEEK and ¨ SEEK: Press to go 1. Press BAND until the SiriusXM right or left arrows on the
to the previous or next station and frequency displays. display.
stay there. 2. Press CAT to display the . Press either SEEK arrow.
category tabs.
To scan stations, press and hold © 6. To exit the category search
or ¨ until a beep sounds. The radio 3. Continue pressing CAT until the mode, press the FAV button or
desired category name displays. BAND button to display the
goes to a station, plays for a few
seconds, then goes to the next . Radios with CD and DVD favorites again.
station. Press either arrow again to can also navigate the Undesired SiriusXM categories can
stop scanning. category list by pressing s be removed through the setup
The radio only seeks and scans REV or \ FWD. menu. To remove an undesired
stations with a strong signal that are category, perform the following:
4. Press either of the two buttons
in the selected band. 1. Press MENU to display the radio
below the desired category tab
setup menu.
to immediately tune to the first
SiriusXM station associated with 2. Press the softkey below the XM
that category. CAT tab.
3. Turn f to display the category to
be removed.
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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 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and
in the receiver is being updated, and presets, choose another station for www.xmradio.ca or call
no action is required. This process that preset button. 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
should take no longer than No Artist Info: No artist CAT Not Found: There are no
30 seconds. information is available at this time channels available for the selected
No XM Signal: The system is on this channel. The system is category. The system is working
functioning correctly, but the vehicle working properly. properly.
is in a location that is blocking the No Title Info: No song title XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver
SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is information is available at this time in the vehicle could have previously
moved into an open area, the signal on this channel. The system is been in another vehicle. For security
should return. working properly. purposes, XM receivers cannot be
Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: No category swapped between vehicles. If this
acquiring and processing audio and information is available at this time message is received after having
text data. No action is needed. This on this channel. The system is the vehicle serviced, check with
message should disappear shortly. working properly. your dealer.
Channel Off Air: This channel is No Information: No text or XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
not currently in service. Tune in to informational messages are this message alternates with the XM
another channel. available at this time on this Radio eight-digit radio ID label. This
Channel Unauth: This channel is channel. The system is working label is needed to activate the
blocked or cannot be received with properly. service.
your SiriusXM subscription package. No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is
Channel Unavail: This previously SiriusXM subscription needs to be received when tuned to channel 0,
assigned channel is no longer reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at there could be a receiver fault.
assigned. Tune to another station. www.siriusxm.com or Consult with your dealer.
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Check XM Receivr: If this When SiriusXM is active, the station 3. Select or deselect a category.
message does not clear within a name, number, category name, A checkmark will indicate that
short period of time, the receiver song title, and artist display on the the category is selected.
could have a fault. Consult with your screen. SiriusXM may update the
dealer. background picture at any time. SiriusXM Messages
XM Not Available: If this message XL (Explicit Language
SiriusXM Categories Channels): These stations, or any
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a SiriusXM stations are organized in others, can be blocked by request,
fault. Consult with your dealer. categories. by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.),
and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
Adding or Removing SiriusXM
Satellite Radio (Radio Categories XM Updating: The encryption code
with Touchscreen) in the receiver is being updated. No
Using the home page: action is required.
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM® 1. Press the Settings screen button
satellite radio subscription can Loading XM: The audio system is
on the Home Page. acquiring and processing audio and
receive SiriusXM programming.
2. Select XM Categories. text data. No action is needed.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and 3. Select or deselect a category. Channel Off Air: This station is not
commercial-free music, coast to A checkmark will indicate that currently in service.
coast, and in digital-quality sound. the category is selected. Channel Unauth: This station is
For more information, see Press “Show All XM Categories” to blocked or cannot be received.
www.siriusxm.com or call restore all SiriusXM categories. Channel Unavailable: This
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and previously assigned station is no
www.xmradio.ca or call Using the XM playing screen:
longer assigned.
1-877-209-0079 (Canada). 1. Press the Menu screen button.
No Artist Info: No artist
2. Select XM Categories. information is available at this time
on this station.
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No Title Info: No song title XM Not Available: If this message AM

information is available at this time does not clear within a short period
The range for most AM stations is
on this station. of time, the receiver could have a
greater than for FM, especially at
No CAT Info: No category fault. Consult with your dealer.
night. The longer range can cause
information is available at this time station frequencies to interfere with
on this station. Radio Reception each other. Static can also occur
No Information: No text or Frequency interference and static when things like storms and power
informational messages are can occur during normal radio lines interfere with radio reception.
available at this time on this station. reception if items such as phone When this happens, try reducing the
chargers, vehicle convenience treble on the radio.
No XM Signal: The vehicle may be accessories, and external electronic
in a location where the SiriusXM devices are plugged into the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
signal is being blocked. When the accessory power outlet. If there is Service
vehicle is moved into an open area, interference or static, unplug the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
the signal should return. item from the accessory power provides digital radio reception. Tall
CAT Not Found: There are no outlet. buildings or hills can interfere with
stations available for the selected satellite radio signals, causing the
category. FM sound to fade in and out. In
XM Radio ID: If tuned to station 0, FM signals only reach about 16 to addition, traveling or standing under
this message alternates with the 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
SiriusXM radio eight-digit radio ID radio has a built-in electronic circuit or tunnels may cause loss of the
label. This label is needed to that automatically works to reduce SiriusXM signal for a period of time.
activate the service. interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
Unknown: If this message is hills, causing the sound to fade in
received when tuned to station 0, and out.
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.
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Cell Phone Usage Audio Players 10 seconds on the CD have played.

Cell phone usage, such as making Press ¨ SEEK to go to the next
or receiving phone calls, charging, CD Player (Radio without track.
or just having the phone on may Touchscreen) If either arrow is held, or pressed
cause static interference in the multiple times, the player continues
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off Playing a CD moving backward or forward
if this happens. through the tracks on the CD.
Insert a CD partway into the slot,
Multi-Band Antenna label side up. The player pulls it in s REV (Fast Reverse): Press
and the CD should begin playing. and hold to reverse playback quickly
The multi-band antenna is located Z EJECT: Press and release to within a track. Sound will be heard
on the roof of the vehicle. This type eject the disc that is currently at a reduced volume. Release to
of antenna is used with the AM/FM playing. A beep sounds and resume playing the track. The
radio, as well as OnStar and the Ejecting Disc displays. Once the elapsed time of the track displays.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service disc is ejected, Remove Disc \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press
System, if the vehicle has these displays. The disc can be removed. and hold to advance playback
features. Keep this antenna clear of If the disc is not removed, after quickly within a track. Sound will be
snow and ice build up for clear radio several seconds, the disc heard at a reduced volume. Release
reception. If the vehicle has a automatically pulls back into the to resume playing the track. The
sunroof, the performance of the player. elapsed time of the track displays.
radio system may be affected if the
sunroof is open. Loading items onto f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on RDM (Random): CD tracks can be
the roof of the vehicle can interfere the CD that is currently playing. listened to in random, rather than
with the performance of the radio © SEEK or ¨ SEEK: Press © sequential order with the random
system and, if the vehicle has this SEEK to go to the start of the setting. To use random, press the
feature, OnStar. Make sure the current track, if more than softkey under the RDM label until
multi-band antenna is not Random Current Disc displays.
obstructed. Press the softkey again to turn off
random play.
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BAND: Press to listen to the radio surface of a CD is damaged, such

when a CD is playing. The CD as cracked, broken, or scratched, { Caution
remains inside the radio for future the CD does not play properly or not
listening. at all. Do not touch the bottom side If a label is added to a CD, more
of a CD while handling it; this could than one CD is inserted into the
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to slot at a time, or an attempt is
select between CD, or Auxiliary. damage the surface. Pick up CDs
by grasping the outer edges or the made to play scratched or
. When a CD is in the player, the edge of the hole and the outer edge. damaged CDs, the CD player
CD icon and a message could be damaged. While using
showing the disc and/or track If the surface of a CD is soiled, take
the CD player, use only CDs in
number display. a soft, lint-free cloth or dampen a
good condition without any label,
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
. If an auxiliary input device is not detergent solution mixed with water, load one CD at a time, and keep
connected, “No Input Device and clean it. Make sure the wiping the CD player and the loading slot
Found” displays. process starts from the center to free of foreign materials, liquids,
the edge. and debris.
Care of CDs
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality Care of the CD Player
If an error displays, see “CD
can be reduced due to CD-R or Do not add any label to a CD; it Messages” later in this section.
CD-RW quality, the method of could get caught in the CD player.
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
way the CD-R or CD-RW has been needed, try labeling the top of the
handled. Handle them carefully. recorded CD with a marking pen.
Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their
original cases or other protective The use of CD lens cleaners for
cases and away from direct sunlight CDs is not advised.
and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the
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. The road is very rough. When
Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or
the road becomes smoother, the
CD Player (Radio with
CD-RW Disc Touchscreen)
CD should play.
The radio has the capability of The player can be used for CD,
playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or
. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down. MP3 audio, and Video.
CD-RW disc. For more information
on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R . The air is very humid. If so, wait With the vehicle on, insert a disc
or CD-RW disc, see MP3 (Radio about an hour and try again. into the slot, label side up. The
with Touchscreen) on page 7-31 or player pulls it in and begins playing.
. There was a problem while
MP3 (Radio without Touchscreen) burning the CD. The system is capable of playing:
on page 7-25.
. The label is caught in the CD . Most audio CDs
CD Messages player. . CD-R
Check Disc: Radios with a single If the CD is not playing correctly for . CD-RW
CD player display Check Disc and/ any other reason, try a known
or eject the CD if an error occurs. good CD.
. MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
Optical Error: The disc was If any error occurs repeatedly or if
inserted upside down. an error cannot be corrected, When playing any compatible
contact your dealer. If the radio recordable disc, the sound quality
Disk Read Error: A disc was
displays an error message, write it can be reduced due to disc quality,
inserted with an invalid or unknown
down and provide it to your dealer the method of recording, the quality
format.
when reporting the problem. of the music that has been
Player Error: There are disc LOAD recorded, or the way the disc has
or disc EJECT problems. been handled.
. It is very hot. When the There can be increased skipping,
temperature returns to normal, difficulty in recording tracks,
the CD should play. difficulty in finding tracks, and/or
difficulty in loading and ejecting.
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If these problems occur, check the The disc automatically plays once Use the following controls to play
disc for damage or try a known loaded. the disc:
good disc. © SEEK:
Press Z to eject a disc from the
To avoid damage to the CD player: CD player. If the disc is not removed . Press to seek to the beginning of
. Do not use scratched or within a short period of time, it is the current or previous track.
damaged discs. automatically pulled back into the If the track has been playing for
player. less than eight seconds, it seeks
. Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the to the previous track. If longer
Playing an Audio CD than eight seconds, the current
player.
1. Press the Discscreen button on track starts from the beginning.
. Insert only one disc at a time. the Home Page or select . Press and hold to fast reverse
. Keep the loading slot free of the disc.
through a track. Release the
foreign materials, liquids, and 2. From the Discscreen, press the button to return to playing
debris. Menu screen button to display speed. Elapsed time displays.
. Use a marking pen to label the the menu options.
SEEK¨:
top of the disc. 3. Press to select the desired
option.
. Press to seek to the next track.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
On the Disc main page a track
. Press and hold to fast forward
To load a disc: number displays at the beginning of through a track. Release the
1. Turn the vehicle on. each track. Song, Artist, Elapsed button to return to playing
Tme, and Album information speed. Elapsed time displays.
2. Insert a disc into the slot, label
side up. The player pulls it in the displays when available. PUSH/SEL (Select): Turn to the
rest of the way. If the disc is right or left to select the next or
damaged or improperly loaded, previous track.
there is an error and the disc
ejects.
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Error Messages MP3 (Radio without plays both file formats in the order in
which they were recorded to
If Disc Error displays and/or the disc Touchscreen) the disc.
comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons: Format CD-R or CD-RW Supported File
. The disc has an invalid or Radios that have the capability of and Folder Structure
unknown format. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma The radio supports:
.
files that were recorded onto a
The disc is very hot. Try the disc CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can
. Up to 50 folders.
again when the temperature be recorded with the following fixed . Up to eight folders in depth.
returns to normal. bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, . Up to 15 playlists.
. The road is very rough. Try the 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps,
disc again when the road is 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, . Up to 512 files and folders.
smoother. 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl
320 kbps or a variable bit rate. extension.
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down. Radios that have a USB port can . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda
play .mp3 and .wma files stored on a file extension.
. The air is very humid. Try the
USB storage device as well as AAC
disc again later. USB Supported File and Folder
files that are stored on an iPod.
. There was a problem while Structure
burning the disc. Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode
Discs The radio supports:
. The label is caught in the player. . Up to 700 folders.
The radio can play discs that
If the CD is not playing correctly, for contain both uncompressed CD . Up to eight folders in depth.
any other reason, try a known audio and MP3/WMA files. If both
good CD. formats are on the disc, the radio
. Up to 65,535 files.
If any error continues, contact your . Folder and file names up to
dealer. 64 bytes.
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. Files with an .mp3 or .wma file Order of Play When play enters a new folder, the
extension. display does not automatically show
Compressed audio files are
. 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
The root directory of the disc is directory. 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 the ID3 tag, the radio displays the
. Play begins from the first track in file name without the extension
radio as the CD label.
the first playlist and continues (such as .mp3) as the track name.
If a disc contains both sequentially through all tracks in
uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ each playlist. When the last Track names longer than 32
WMA files, a folder under the root track of the last playlist has characters or four pages are
directory called CD accesses all of played, play continues from the shortened. Parts of words on the
the CD audio tracks on the disc. first track of the first playlist. last page of text and the extension
of the filename do not display.
Empty Folder . Play begins from the first track in
the first folder and continues
Folders that do not contain files are
sequentially through all tracks in
skipped, and the player advances to
each folder. When the last track
the next folder that contains files.
of the last folder has played,
play continues from the first
track of the first folder.
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Preprogrammed Playlists s REV (Reverse): Press and hold displays to play songs in random
Preprogrammed playlists that were to reverse playback quickly. Sound order. Press the same softkey again
created using WinAmp®, is heard at a reduced volume and to turn off random play.
MusicMatch®, or RealPlayer® the elapsed time of the file displays. h (Music Navigator): Press the
software can be accessed; however, Release s REV to resume playing. softkey below h to play files in
they cannot be edited using the order by artist or album.
radio. These playlists are treated as
\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press
and hold to advance playback The player scans the disc to sort the
special folders containing
quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced files by artist and album ID3 tag
compressed audio song files.
volume and the elapsed time of the information. It can take several
Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file displays. Release \ FWD to minutes to scan the disc depending
file extension and are stored on a resume playing. The elapsed time of on the number of files on the disc.
USB device may be supported by the file displays. The radio may begin playing while it
the radio with a USB port. is scanning in the background.
S c (Previous Folder): Press
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 the softkey below S c to go to the When the scan is finished, the disc
f (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA first track in the previous folder. begins playing files in order by
files. artist. The current artist playing is
c T (Next Folder): Press the shown on the second line of the
© SEEK: Press to go to the start of softkey below c T to go to the first display. Once all songs by that artist
the track, if more than 10 seconds track in the next folder. are played, the player moves to the
have played. Press and hold or next artist in alphabetical order and
press multiple times to continue RDM (Random): Files on the disc begins playing files by that artist.
moving backward through tracks. can be listened to in random, rather
than sequential order. To use To listen to files by another artist,
¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next random, press the softkey under the press the softkey below either arrow
track. Press and hold or press RDM tab until Random Current Disc tab. The disc goes to the next or
multiple times to continue moving previous artist in alphabetical order.
forward through tracks.
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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 5-7 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 \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press j (Pause): Press the softkey below
USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback j to pause the track. The tab
The radio can control a USB quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced appears raised when pause is being
storage device or an iPod using the volume. Release \ FWD to used. Press the softkey below j
radio buttons and knobs and display resume playing. The elapsed time of again to resume playback.
song information on the radio’s the file displays. Back: Press the softkey below the
display. 4 (Information): Press to display Back tab to go back to the main
f (Tune): Turn to select files. additional information about the display screen on an iPod, or the
selected track. root directory on a USB storage
© SEEK: Press to go to the start of device.
the track, if more than 10 seconds Using Softkeys to Control a
have played. Press and hold or USB Storage Device or iPod c (Folder View): Press the
press multiple times to continue softkey below c to view the
moving backward through tracks. The five softkeys below the radio
contents of the current folder on the
display are used to control the
¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next USB drive. To browse and select
functions listed below.
track. Press and hold or press files:
multiple times to continue moving To use the softkeys:
forward through tracks.
1. Press the softkey below c.
1. Press the first or fifth softkey
s REV (Reverse): Press and hold below the radio display to 2. Turn f to scroll through the list
to reverse playback quickly. Sound display the functions listed of folders.
is heard at a reduced volume. below, or press the softkey
below the function if it is 3. Press f to select the folder.
Release s REV to resume playing. currently displayed. If there is more than one folder,
The elapsed time of the file repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the
displays. 2. Press the softkey below the tab folder is reached.
with the function on it to use that
function. 4. Turn f to scroll through the files
in the selected folder.
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. Genres . Fourth softkey, 10% through the
5. Press f to select the file to be
. Songs list each time the softkey is
played.
pressed.
. Composers
To skip through large lists, the five . Fifth softkey, end of the list.
softkeys can be used to navigate in To select files:
the following order: Repeat Functionality
. First softkey, first item in the list.
1. Press the softkey below h. To use Repeat:
. Second softkey, 1% through the 2. Turn f to scroll through the list Press the softkey below " or '
list each time the softkey is of menus. to select between Repeat All and
pressed. Repeat Track.
3. Press f to select the menu.
. Third softkey, 5% through the list " (Repeat All): Press the softkey
each time the softkey is pressed. 4. Turn f to scroll through the
folders or files in the below " to repeat all tracks. The
. Fourth softkey, 10% through the tab appears lowered when Repeat
selected menu.
list each time the softkey is All is being used. This is the default
pressed. 5. Press f to select the file to be mode when a USB storage device
. Fifth softkey, end of the list. played. or iPod is first connected.
h (Music Navigator): Press the To skip through large lists, the five ' (Repeat Track): Press the
softkey below h to view and softkeys can be used to navigate in softkey below ' to repeat one
the following order: track. The tab appears raised when
select a file on an iPod, using the
iPod's menu system. Files are . First softkey, first item in the list. Repeat Track is being used.
sorted by: . Second softkey, 1% through the
. Playlists list each time the softkey is
pressed.
. Artists
. Third softkey, 5% through the list
. Albums
each time the softkey is pressed.
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. The Artist/Album/Song Titles/
Shuffle Functionality MP3 (Radio with Genre information requires a CD
To use Shuffle: Touchscreen) to be fully scanned before the
Press the softkey below >, 2, music navigator works with
Playing an MP3 CD these menus.
C , or = to select between To play an MP3 CD, follow the same
Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ MP3 Audio
Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, instructions as “Playing an
or Shuffle Folder. Audio CD.”

> (Shuffle Off): This is the The following guidelines must be

default mode when a USB storage met when creating an MP3 disc,
device or iPod is first connected. otherwise the CD might not play:
. Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
2 (Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
Songs): Shuffles all songs on the
USB storage device or iPod. 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

C (Shuffle Album): Shuffles all

. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24,
songs in the current album on 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, Press the Menu screen button while
an iPod. 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, that source is active to access the
and 320 kbps. CD Audio Menu.
= (Shuffle Folder): Shuffles all . Maximum number of folders:
songs in the current folder on a USB
storage device. eight folders with 255 files per
folder.
. Maximum of 1,000 files on
a disc.
. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW
with a maximum capacity of
700 MB.
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Artists: Press to view the list of Tracks (Song Titles): Press to

artists stored on the disc. Select an display a list of all songs on the
artist name to view a list of all songs disc. Songs are displayed as stored
by the artist. There might be a delay on the disc. There might be a delay
before the list displays. Select a before the list displays. To begin
song from the list to begin playback. playback, select a song from the list.
Genres: Press to view the genres. Root Directory
Select a genre to view a list of all
songs of that genre. Select a song The root directory is treated as a
Press any of the following buttons from the list to begin playback. folder. All files contained directly
on the CD Audio Menu: under the root directory are
Albums: Press to view the albums accessed prior to any root directory
Folders: Press to view the folders on the disc. Select the album to folders.
stored on the disc. Select a folder to view a list of all songs on the album.
view the list of all songs in that There might be a delay before the Empty Folders
folder. There might be a delay list displays. Select a song from the If a root directory or folder is empty
before the list displays. Select a list to begin playback. or contains only folders, the player
song from the list to begin playback. advances to the next folder in the
Composers: Press to view the
Playlists: Press to view the Composers stored on the disc. file structure that contains a
playlists stored on the disc. Select a There might be a delay before the compressed audio file. The empty
playlist to view the list of all songs in list displays. The Composers menu folder(s) are not displayed or
that playlist. There might be a delay displays. Select a composer to numbered.
before the list displays. Select a display a list of albums from the No Folder
song from the list to begin playback. composer.
When the CD only contains
compressed audio files without any
folders or playlists, all files are
under the root folder.
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File System and Naming Music Navigator Press one of the options from the
The song titles, artists, albums, and Root Folder to display other folders
Folders of that option type. Keep pressing to
genres are taken from the file's ID3
tag and are only displayed if present display each screen until all levels
in the tag. If a song title is not have been reached. The last level
present in the ID3 tag, the radio usually contains the desired song
displays the file name as the to play.
track name. Playlists
Preprogrammed Playlists
The radio recognizes
preprogrammed playlists; however,
there is no editing capability. These The folder structure can support up
playlists are treated as special to five levels of depth. The folders
folders containing compressed and then songs will display in
audio song files. alphabetical order.

Press the Playlist screen button

displayed on the Root Folder menu.
The Playlist menu displays.
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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

Press the Song Titles screen button

displayed on the Root Folder menu.
Select an album from the Albums The Song Titles menu displays.
menu to display a list of songs. Select the desired song for
Press the Artist screen button Select a song for playback. playback.
displayed on the Root Folder menu.
The Artist menu displays.
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Composers Select the Album to display a list of Drivers are encouraged to set up
songs. Select the desired song for any auxiliary device while the
playback. vehicle is in P (Park). See
Defensive Driving on page 9-3 for
Auxiliary Devices more information on driver
distraction.
The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input jack on the faceplate To use an auxiliary input device,
and a USB port in the instrument connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
panel storage area. the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
If equipped, there are two USB Press SRCE to select the device.
Press the Composers screen button ports on the rear of the center
displayed on the Root Folder menu. Using the USB Port
console that can be used for
The Composers menu displays. charging only. They can charge The USB port is in the instrument
Select a composer to display a list devices that draw 2.1 amps or less. panel storage area. See Instrument
of Albums from the composer. See the device’s owner manual for Panel Storage on page 4-1.
the specification. The USB port can control a USB
Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) storage device or an iPod using the
Auxiliary Input Jack radio buttons and knobs. See MP3
(Radio with Touchscreen) on
This is not an audio output; do not page 7-31 or MP3 (Radio without
plug a headphone set into the front Touchscreen) on page 7-25 for
auxiliary input jack. Connect an information about how to connect
auxiliary input device such as an and control a USB storage device or
iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, an iPod.
CD player, or cassette tape player
to the auxiliary input jack for use as
another source for audio listening.
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USB Supported Devices Rear Seat Audio can be heard through wired
. USB Flash Drives headphones (not included) plugged
Infotainment into the jacks on the RSA. If the
. Portable USB Hard Drives vehicle has this feature, audio can
. Fifth generation or later iPod Rear Seat Audio (RSA) also be heard on Channel 2 of the
wireless headphones.
. ®
iPod classic (6th generation) System
The audio system mutes the rear
. iPod nano® (3G, 4G, 5G, If equipped with RSA, rear seat speakers when the RSA audio is
and 6G) passengers can listen to and control active through the headphones.
any of the music sources: radio,
. iPod touch® (1G, 2G, 3G, To listen to an iPod or portable
CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary
and 4G) audio device through the RSA,
sources. The rear seat passengers
. iPhone® (2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, and 5) can only control the music sources attach the iPod or portable audio
the front seat passengers are not device to the front auxiliary input (if
. iPad® (1G, 2G) available), located on the front audio
listening to (except on some radios
Not all iPods and USB drives are where dual control is allowed). For system. Turn the iPod on, then
compatible with the USB port. example, rear seat passengers can choose the front auxiliary input with
Make sure the iPod has the latest control a CD and listen to it through the RSA SRCE button.
firmware from Apple® for proper the headphones, while the driver
operation. iPod firmware can be listens to the radio through the front
updated using the latest iTunes® speakers. The rear seat passengers
application. See www.apple.com/ have control of the volume for each
itunes. set of headphones.
For help identifying your iPod, go to The RSA functions operate even
www.apple.com/support. when the main radio is off. The front
audio system displays X when the
RSA is on, and disappears from the
display when it is off.
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P (Power): Press to turn the RSA While listening to a disc, press ¨ to When a disc is playing in the CD or
on or off. go to the next track or chapter on DVD changer, press PROG to
select the next disc, if multiple discs
Volume: Turn to increase or to the disc. Press © to go back to the
are loaded. This function is inactive,
decrease the volume of the wired start of the current track or chapter with some radios, if the front seat
headphones. The left knob controls (if more than 10 seconds have passengers are listening to the disc.
the left headphones and the right played). This function is inactive,
knob controls the right headphones. with some radios, if the front seat When a DVD video menu is being
passengers are listening to the disc. displayed, press PROG to perform
SRCE (Source): Press to select the ENTER menu function.
between the radio, CD, and if the When a DVD video menu is being
vehicle has these features, DVD, displayed, press © or ¨ to perform a Rear Audio
front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. cursor up or down on the menu.
Controller (RAC)
© ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the Hold © or ¨ to perform a cursor left
previous or to the next station and or right on the menu.
stay there. This function is inactive,
with some radios, if the front seat PROG (Program): Press to go to
passengers are listening to the the next preset radio station or
channel set on the main radio. This
radio.
function is inactive, with some
Press and hold © or ¨ until the radios, if the front seat passengers
display flashes to tune to an are listening to the radio.
If equipped, certain radio functions
individual station. The display stops When a CD or DVD audio disc is can be controlled with RAC.
flashing after the buttons have not playing, press PROG to go to the
been pushed for more than beginning of the CD or DVD audio. x w (Next/Previous): Press the
two seconds. This function is down or up arrows to go to the next
This function is inactive, with some
inactive, with some radios, if the radios, if the front seat passengers or to the previous radio station
front seat passengers are listening are listening to the disc. stored as a favorite.
to the radio.
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When a CD/DVD is playing, press

. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
the down or up arrows to go to the
Phone The system may not work with
next or previous track or chapter. all cell phones. See “Pairing” in
Bluetooth this section.
© SEEK¨ : Press the SEEK arrows
to go to the previous or to the next For vehicles equipped with . If the cell phone has voice
radio station while in AM, FM, Bluetooth capability, the system can dialing capability, learn to use
or SiriusXM® (if equipped). Press interact with many cell phones, that feature to access the
the SEEK arrows to go to the allowing: address book or contact list. See
previous or to the next track or . Placement and receipt of calls in “Voice Pass-Thru” in this
chapter while sourced to a CD or a hands-free mode. section.
DVD slot. . See “Storing and Deleting Phone
. Sharing of the cell phone’s
SRCE (Source): Press this button address book or contact list with Numbers” in this section.
to switch between the radio (AM, the vehicle.
FM), SiriusXM (if equipped), CD,
To minimize driver distraction,
{ Warning
and if the vehicle has these
features, DVD, front auxiliary, and before driving, and with the vehicle When using a cell phone, it can
rear auxiliary. parked: be distracting to look too long or
. Become familiar with the too often at the screen of the
> (Mute): Press this button to
features of the cell phone. phone or the infotainment system.
silence the system. Press this
button again, or any other radio Organize the phone book and Taking your eyes off the road too
button, to turn the sound on. contact lists clearly and delete long or too often could cause a
duplicate or rarely used entries. crash resulting in injury or death.
+ / − x (Volume): Press the plus or If possible, program speed dial Focus your attention on driving.
minus buttons to increase or to or other shortcuts.
decrease the volume. . Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.
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A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone b / g (Push To Talk): Press to
Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm
Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and start
receive phone calls. The system voice command. Wait until the tone speech recognition.
can be used while the key is in the and then speak.
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY c / x (End): Press to end a call,
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a reject a call, or cancel an operation.
position. The range of the Bluetooth calm and natural voice.
system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Pairing
Not all phones support all functions, Audio System
and not all phones work with the A Bluetooth enabled cell phone
When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth must be paired to the Bluetooth
in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See
system, sound comes through the system and then connected to the
www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
vehicle's front audio system vehicle before it can be used. See
information on compatible phones.
speakers and overrides the audio the cell phone manufacturer's user
Voice Recognition system. Use the audio system guide for Bluetooth functions before
volume knob, during a call, to pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
The Bluetooth system uses voice change the volume level. The
recognition to interpret voice phone is not connected, calls will be
adjusted volume level remains in made using OnStar Hands-Free
commands to dial phone numbers memory for later calls. To prevent
and name tags. Calling, if equipped. See “OnStar” if
missed calls, a minimum volume equipped.
For additional information, say level is used if the volume is turned
“Help” while you are in a voice down too low. Pairing Information
recognition menu. . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
Bluetooth Controls
Noise: Keep interior noise levels to capability cannot be paired to
a minimum. The system may not Use the buttons located on the the vehicle as a phone and an
recognize voice commands if there steering wheel to operate the MP3 player at the same time.
is too much background noise. in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See . Up to five cell phones can be
Steering Wheel Controls on
paired to the Bluetooth system.
page 5-2.
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. The pairing process is disabled 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected
when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit Phones
. Pairing only needs to be Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones
completed once, unless the (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. paired to it. If a paired cell phone is
pairing information on the cell 4. Start the pairing process on the also connected to the vehicle, the
phone changes or the cell phone cell phone that you want to pair. system responds with “is connected”
is deleted from the system. For help with this process, see after that phone name.
. Only one paired cell phone can the cell phone manufacturer's
be connected to the Bluetooth user guide. 1. Press b / g.
system at a time. 5. Locate the device named “Your 2. Say “Bluetooth.”
. If multiple paired cell phones are Vehicle” in the list on the cell 3. Say “List.”
within range of the system, the phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the Deleting a Paired Phone
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the PIN provided in Step 3. After the If the phone name you want to
order that they were first paired PIN is successfully entered, the delete is unknown, see “Listing All
to the system. To connect to a system prompts you to provide a Paired and Connected Phones.”
different paired phone, see name for the paired cell phone.
“Connecting to a Different This name will be used to 1. Press b / g.
Phone” later in this section. indicate which phones are 2. Say “Bluetooth.”
paired and connected to the
Pairing a Phone vehicle. The system responds 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
with “<phone name> has been which phone to delete.
1. Press b / g.
successfully paired” after the 4. Say the name of the phone you
2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command pairing process is complete. want to delete.
can be skipped.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 to pair
additional phones.
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Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the “Store” Command
To connect to a different cell phone, Numbers 1. Press b / g.
the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30
next available cell phone in the 2. Say “Store.”
phone numbers as name tags in the
order in which all the available cell Hands-Free Directory that is shared 3. Say the phone number or group
phones were paired. Depending on between the Bluetooth and OnStar of numbers you want to store all
which cell phone you want to systems, if equipped. at once with no pauses, then
connect to, you may have to use follow the directions given by the
this command several times. The following commands are used
system to save a name tag for
to delete and store phone numbers.
this number.
1. Press b / g. Store: This command will store a
2. Say “Bluetooth.” phone number, or a group of Using the “Digit Store” Command
numbers as a name tag. If an unwanted number is
3. Say “Change phone.”
Digit Store: This command allows recognized by the system, say
. If another cell phone is “Clear” at any time to clear the last
a phone number to be stored as a
found, the response will be number.
name tag by entering the digits one
“<Phone name> is now
at a time. To hear all of the numbers
connected.”
Delete: This command is used to recognized by the system, say
. If another cell phone is not
delete individual name tags. “Verify” at any time.
found, the original phone
remains connected. Delete All Name Tags: This 1. Press b / g.
command deletes all stored name 2. Say “Digit Store.”
tags in the Hands-Free Calling
Directory and the OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory,
if equipped.
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3. Say each digit, one at a time, Listing Stored Numbers Using the “Dial” or “Call”
that you want to store. After Command
The list command will list all stored
each digit is entered, the system
repeats back the digit it heard
numbers and name tags. 1. Press b / g.
followed by a tone. After the last Using the “List” Command 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.”
digit has been entered, say
“Store,” and then follow the 1. Press b / g. 3. Say the entire number without
directions given by the system to pausing, or say the name tag.
2. Say “Directory.”
save a name tag for this number. Once connected, the person called
3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.” will be heard through the audio
Using the “Delete” Command speakers.
4. Say “List.”
1. Press b / g. Making a Call Calling 911 Emergency
2. Say “Delete.”
Calls can be made using the 1. Press b / g.
3. Say the name tag you want to following commands.
delete. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.”
Dial or Call: The dial or call
3. Say “911.”
Using the “Delete All Name Tags” command can be used
Command interchangeably to dial a phone 4. Say "Dial" or "Call.”
number or a stored name tag.
This command deletes all stored Using the “Digit Dial” Command
name tags in the Hands-Free Digit Dial: This command allows a
The digit dial command allows a
Calling Directory and the OnStar phone number to be dialed by
phone number to be dialed by
Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory, entering the digits one at a time.
entering the digits one at a time.
if equipped. Re-dial: This command is used to After each digit is entered, the
To delete all name tags: dial the last number used on the cell system repeats back the digit it
phone. heard followed by a tone.
1. Press b / g.
2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
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If an unwanted number is Once connected, the person called . Press c / x to disconnect the
recognized by the system, say will be heard through the audio current call and switch to the call
“Clear” at any time to clear the last speakers. on hold.
number.
Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say When an incoming call is received, Three-way calling must be
“Verify” at any time. the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and
tone is heard in the vehicle. enabled by the wireless service
1. Press b / g. carrier.
. Press b / g to answer the call.
2. Say “Digit Dial.” 1. While on a call, press b / g.
. Press c / x to ignore a call.
3. Say each digit, one at a time, 2. Say “Three-way call.”
that you want to dial. After each Call Waiting
digit is entered, the system 3. Use the dial or call command to
repeats back the digit it heard Call waiting must be supported on dial the number of the third party
followed by a tone. After the last the cell phone and enabled by the to be called.
digit has been entered, wireless service carrier.
4. Once the call is connected,
say “Dial.” . Press b / g to answer an press b / g to link all callers
Once connected, the person called incoming call when another call together.
will be heard through the audio is active. The original call is
speakers. placed on hold. Ending a Call
Using the “Re-dial” Command . Press b / g again to return to Press c / x to end a call.
the original call.
1. Press b / g.
. To ignore the incoming call, no
2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” action is required.
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Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone:
During a call, all sounds from inside
the vehicle can be muted so that the During a call with the audio in the 1. Press b / g.
person on the other end of the call vehicle:
cannot hear them. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command
1. Press b / g. can be skipped.
. To mute a call, press b / g , and 2. Say “Transfer Call.” 3. Say “Voice.” The system
then say “Mute call.” responds “OK, accessing
Transferring Audio to the <phone name>.”
. To cancel mute, press b / g , Bluetooth System from a Cell
and then say “Un-mute call.” Phone The cell phone's normal prompt
messages will go through their cycle
Transferring a Call During a call with the audio on the
according to the phone's operating
Audio can be transferred between cell phone, press b / g. The audio instructions.
the Bluetooth system and the cell transfers to the vehicle. If the audio
phone. does not transfer to the vehicle, use Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
the audio transfer feature on the cell (DTMF) Tones
The cell phone must be paired and phone. See your cell phone
connected with the Bluetooth The Bluetooth system can send
manufacturer's user guide for more numbers and the numbers stored as
system before a call can be information.
transferred. The connection process name tags during a call. You can
can take up to two minutes after the Voice Pass-Thru use this feature when calling a
ignition is turned to ON/RUN. menu-driven phone system.
Voice pass-thru allows access to the Account numbers can also be
voice recognition commands on the stored for use.
cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature.
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Sending a Number or Name Tag Other Information Settings

During a Call
The Bluetooth® word mark and Press Settings on the Home Page
1. Press b / g. The system logos are owned by the Bluetooth® to adjust features and preferences,
responds “Ready,” followed by SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks such as Time, Date, Bluetooth
a tone. by General Motors is under license. Device List, Voice Recognition,
Other trademarks and trade names Favorite Pages, Display Settings,
2. Say “Dial.” are those of their respective owners. Navigation Settings, etc.
3. Say the number or name tag See Radio Frequency Statement on
to send. 1. Press the Settings screen button
page 13-15. on the Home Page.
Clearing the System
2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until the
Unless information is deleted out of desired option displays. Select
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it the desired settings to change.
will be retained indefinitely. This
includes all saved name tags in the A few of the setting options change
phone book and phone pairing the way the navigation system
information. For information on how displays or reacts while in use.
to delete this information, see the
previous section “Deleting a Paired
Phone” and the previous sections
on deleting name tags.
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7-46 Infotainment System

Favorite Pages : Press to select Startup Volume : Press to set the

the number of favorite pages maximum volume level for startup
displayed on the screen. The choice that will be used even if a higher
is 1–6 pages. volume had been set when the radio
Display Settings : Press to adjust was turned off.
the screen settings. Radio Favorites : Press to select
. The Auto setting adjusts the the number of FAV pages to be
screen background automatically used in the system.
depending on the exterior Add/Remove XM Categories :
lighting conditions. Press to customize which available
. The Day setting brightens the XM Categories are displayed and
map background. used in the system.
From the Settings menu, press the
Set Time or Set Date settings . The Night setting darkens the RDS Settings : Press to customize
screen button to display the different map background. station name and radio text display
options for setting the time options.
Speed Dependent Volume :
and date. Set Time:
Select OFF, Low, Medium, or High
Bluetooth Device List: Press to sensitivity to automatically adjust . Press the up or down arrows to
display paired bluetooth devices. the volume to minimize the effects increase or decrease the Hours,
Voice Recognition: Press to of unwanted background noise that Minutes, AM, PM, or 24 hr on
display voice recognition options. can result from changing road the clock.
surfaces, driving speeds, or open . Press and hold to quickly
. Voice Prompt Volume: Press to windows. This feature works best at
adjust the prompt volume. increase or decrease the time
lower volume settings where settings.
. Prompt Length: Press to select background noise is typically louder
short or long prompts. than the sound system volume. . Press OK or the Back screen
button to save the adjustments.
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Infotainment System 7-47

Set Date: Restore. See Satellite Radio (Radio Rear Vision Camera
. Press the up or down arrows to without Touchscreen) on page 7-15 (If Equipped)
increase or decrease the Month, or Satellite Radio (Radio with
Touchscreen) on page 7-19 (if The rear vision camera can assist
Day, and Year settings. the driver when backing up by
equipped), for more information
. Press and hold to quickly about XM Categories. displaying a view of the area behind
increase or decrease the date the vehicle.
settings. The Radio Settings are:
. Press OK or the Back screen Phone Settings
button to save the adjustments. See Bluetooth on page 7-38 in the
Radio Settings “Phone” section for more
information on phone settings.
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button Vehicle Settings
on the faceplate to enter the menu See Vehicle Personalization (With
options. Turn the PUSH/SEL knob DIC Buttons) on page 5-43.
or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
Display An image appears on the system’s
through the available options. Press
screen so that the driver can check
the PUSH/SEL knob or press Radio Mode : Press Mode to change the the surroundings for safety.
Settings to display the radio settings screen background. This setting
menu. Press this feature to make controls map colors.
changes for radio information
displayed, preset pages, Auto Calibrate Touchscreen : Press to
Volume Control, and XM Categories display the Touchscreen Calibration
Screen.
Turn Display Off : Press to turn
the Display option off.
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7-48 Infotainment System

Trademarks and
License Agreements

Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Press the Config button to access Dolby Laboratories. Copyright
the Display Settings. Manufactured under license under 1992-2010 Dolby Laboratories. All
Symbols : Press to enable or U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; rights reserved.
disable the Rear Park Assist (RPA) 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
symbols presented over the rear 6,487,535 & other U.S. and
camera video. worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS and DTS Digital
Guidelines : Press to enable or Surround are registered trademarks
disable the RPA dynamic guidelines and the DTS logos and Symbol are
presented over the rear camera trademarks of DTS, Inc.©
video. 1996-2010 DTS, Inc. All Rights
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on Reserved.
page 9-38.
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Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems

The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with
Climate Control Systems this system.
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Rear Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Rear Climate Control System
(with Rear Seat Audio) . . . . . 8-10
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

1. Fan Control 5. Air Delivery Mode Control

2. REAR (Rear Climate Control) 6. Air Conditioning
3. Temperature Control 7. Rear Window Defogger
4. Recirculation
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8-2 Climate Controls

9 (Off): Turn the fan control all the ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided 0 (Defrost): This clears the
way counterclockwise to turn the between the instrument panel and windshield of fog or frost more
front climate control system off. floor outlets. Some air is directed quickly. Air is directed to the
9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise toward the windshield and side windshield and side window vents,
or counterclockwise to increase or window outlets. Cooler air is with some to the floor vents. In this
decrease the fan speed. directed to the upper outlets and mode, outside air is pulled inside
warmer air to the floor outlets. the vehicle. Recirculation cannot be
Temperature Control: Turn selected while in the defrost mode.
clockwise or counterclockwise to 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the
The air conditioning system runs
increase or decrease the floor outlets, with some of the air
directed to the windshield, side automatically in this setting, unless
temperature of the air flowing from the outside temperature is less than
the system. window, and second row floor
outlets. In this mode, the system 4°C (40°F). Do not drive the vehicle
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn automatically selects outside air. until all windows are clear.
clockwise or counterclockwise to Recirculation cannot be selected # (Air Conditioning): Press to
change the current airflow mode. while in floor mode. turn the air conditioning system on
By positioning the right knob - (Defog): This clears the or off. An indicator light comes on
between two modes, a combination windows of fog or moisture. Air is when A/C is on. The air conditioning
of those two modes is selected. directed to the windshield, floor system does not operate when the
outlets, and side window vents. outside temperature is below 4°C
H (Vent): Air is directed to the (40°F). The indicator light flashes
instrument panel outlets. When this mode is selected, the
system turns off recirculation and three times and turns off when
runs the air conditioning unless the outside conditions affect air
outside temperature is less than 4°C conditioning operation. This is
(40°F). Recirculation cannot be normal.
selected while in the defog mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
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Climate Controls 8-3

For quicker cool down on hot days: @ (Recirculation): Press to turn REAR (Rear Climate Control):
1. Open the windows to let hot air the recirculation mode on or off. An Press to turn the rear heating and
escape. indicator light comes on when air conditioning on or off. See Rear
recirculation is on. When the engine Climate Control System on page 8-9
2. Select H mode. is turned off, the recirculation mode or Rear Climate Control System
automatically turns off and must be (with Rear Seat Audio) on
3. Select #. re-selected when the engine is page 8-10.
4. Select the coolest temperature. turned on again. Rear Window Defogger
5. Select the highest fan speed. This mode recirculates and helps to The rear window defogger uses a
quickly cool the air inside the warming grid to remove fog from the
6. Close the windows after the hot
vehicle. It can be used to prevent rear window.
air has escaped.
outside air and odors from entering
7. Once the vehicle's interior the vehicle. 1 (Rear Window Defogger):
temperature is below the outside Press to turn the rear window
The recirculation mode cannot be defogger on or off. The rear window
temperature, select @ mode used with floor, defrost, or defogging
for faster cooling. defogger stays on for about
modes. If recirculation is selected in 10 minutes, before automatically
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
the inside of the vehicle has cooled, outside air temperature is less than Do not drive the vehicle until all
turn the recirculation mode off. 4°C (40°F). While in recirculation windows are clear.
mode the windows can fog when
The air conditioning system the weather is cold and damp. To
removes moisture from the air, so clear the fog, select either the defog
water might drip under the vehicle or defrost mode and increase the
while idling or after turning off the fan speed.
engine. This is normal.
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8-4 Climate Controls

For vehicles with heated outside Dual Automatic Climate Control System
rearview mirrors, fog or frost is
cleared from the surface of the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with
mirror when 1 is pressed. this system.

{ Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object on the inside rear window
can damage the antenna or
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not stick anything to the rear
window.

1. Driver and Passenger Side 6. Defrost

Temperature Controls 7. Rear Window Defogger
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 8. Fan Control
3. SYNC (Synchronized 9. Recirculation
Temperature)
10. Air Conditioning
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. REAR (Rear Climate Control)
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Climate Controls 8-5

Display Function When AUTO is selected, the air To avoid blowing cold air in cold
Each time the temperature, mode, conditioning and air inlet are weather, the system delays
or fan controls are adjusted, the automatically controlled. The air turning on the fan until warm air
climate control display shows that conditioning runs when the is available. Turn the fan knob to
function along with the inside outside temperature is over 4°C override this delay and select
temperature setting. The outside (40°F). The system is the fan speed.
temperature is displayed on the automatically set to outside air,
unless it is hot outside and then Temperature Control
instrument cluster.
the air inlet changes to The driver and passenger side
( (On/Off): Turn clockwise or recirculation mode to help temperature controls are used to
counterclockwise to turn the climate quickly cool the vehicle. The adjust the temperature of the air
control system on or off. recirculation indicator light will coming through the system. The
The climate control system will also come on. temperature can be adjusted even if
turn on if the defrost, AUTO, or air 2. Set the temperature for the the system is turned off since
conditioning buttons are pressed. driver and passenger. outside air still enters the vehicle,
unless the recirculation mode is
Automatic Operation To find a comfortable setting, selected. See “Recirculation” later in
start with a 22°C (73°F) this section.
AUTO (Automatic): The system
temperature setting and allow
automatically controls the inside Driver Side Temperature
about 20 minutes for the system
temperature, the air delivery, and Control: Turn clockwise or
to regulate. Use the driver side
the fan speed. counterclockwise to increase or
or passenger side temperature
To use automatic mode: control to adjust the temperature decrease the driver side
setting as necessary. The temperature. The driver side
1. Press the AUTO button. temperature display will show the
system will remain at the
When AUTO is selected, the selected setting. Choosing the temperature setting.
current temperature(s) is warmest or coolest temperatures
displayed and the AUTO does not cause the vehicle to
indicator light is on. heat or cool more quickly.
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8-6 Climate Controls

Passenger Side Temperature Air Delivery Modes: Press H, ), window, and second row floor
Control: Turn clockwise or 6, or- to change the direction of outlets. In this mode, the system
counterclockwise to increase or the airflow in the vehicle. An uses outside air.
decrease the passenger side indicator light comes on in the - (Defog): This mode clears the
temperature. The passenger side selected mode button. Pressing a windows of fog or moisture. Air is
display will show the temperature mode button while the system is off directed to the windshield, floor
setting. changes the air delivery mode outlets, and side window vents.
SYNC (Synchronized without turning the system on. When this mode is selected, the
Temperature): Press to set the Changing the air delivery mode system turns off recirculation and
passenger temperature to match the while in automatic control places the runs the air conditioning compressor
driver temperature setting. system into manual control. The air unless the outside temperature is
delivery mode button indicator less than 4°C (40°F). Do not drive
Manual Operation displays, and the AUTO button the vehicle until all the windows are
The air delivery mode or fan speed indicator light turns off. clear.
can be manually adjusted. H (Vent): Air is directed to the 0 (Defrost): Press to turn the
9 (Fan Control): Turn the knob instrument panel outlets. defrost on or off. This mode quickly
clockwise or counterclockwise to ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided clears the windshield of fog or frost.
increase or decrease the fan speed. between the instrument panel and Air is directed to the windshield,
floor outlets. Some air is directed side window, and floor vents. In this
Turning the fan control knob while in
towards the windshield and side mode, outside air is pulled inside
automatic control places the fan
window outlets. Cooler air is the vehicle. The air conditioning
speed under manual control.
directed to the upper outlets and system runs automatically in this
The air delivery mode remains in warmer air to the floor outlets. setting, unless the outside
automatic control. The fan setting temperature is less than 4°C (40°F).
displays momentarily and then no 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some of the air Do not drive the vehicle until all the
longer displays.
directed to the windshield, side windows are clear.
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Climate Controls 8-7

Air Conditioning @ (Recirculation): Press to turn REAR: Press to turn the rear
the recirculation mode on or off. An heating and air conditioning on or
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to
indicator light comes on when off. See Rear Climate Control
turn the air conditioning on and off.
recirculation is on. When the engine System on page 8-9 or Rear
An indicator light comes on when
is turned off, the recirculation mode Climate Control System (with Rear
A/C is on.
automatically turns off and must be Seat Audio) on page 8-10.
The A/C does not work when the re-selected when the engine is
outside temperature is below 4°C Rear Window Defogger
turned on again.
(40°F). If A/C is pressed the The rear window defogger uses a
indicator flashes three times and This mode recirculates and helps to warming grid to remove fog from the
turns off to show that the A/C mode quickly cool the air inside the rear window.
is not available. If the A/C is on and vehicle. It can be used to prevent
the outside temperature drops outside air and odors from entering R1 (Rear Window Defogger):
below a temperature which is too the vehicle. Press to turn the rear window
cool for air conditioning to be The recirculation mode cannot be defogger on or off. The rear window
effective, the A/C indicator turns off used with floor, defog, or defrosting defogger stays on for about
to show that the A/C mode has modes. If recirculation is selected in 10 minutes, before turning off. The
been canceled. these modes, the indicator flashes defogger also turns off when the
three times and turns off. The air engine is turned off. Do not drive the
On hot days, open the windows vehicle until all the windows are
briefly to let hot inside air escape. conditioning compressor also comes
on when this mode is activated. clear.
This helps reduce the time it takes
for the interior of the vehicle to While in recirculation mode the If equipped with heated outside
cool down. windows can fog when the weather rearview mirrors, fog or frost is
is cold and damp. To clear the fog, cleared from the surface of the
The air conditioning system select either the defog or defrost mirror when the rear window defog
removes moisture from the air, so mode and increase the fan speed. button is pressed.
water might drip under the vehicle
while idling or after turning off the
engine. This is normal.
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8-8 Climate Controls

The climate control system uses the

{ Caution information from these sensors to
maintain comfort settings by
Using a razor blade or sharp adjusting the temperature, fan
object on the inside rear window speed, and air delivery mode. The
can damage the antenna or system may also supply cooler air to
defogger. Repairs would not be the side of the vehicle facing the
covered by the vehicle warranty. sun. The recirculation mode will also
Do not stick anything to the rear be used as needed to maintain cool
window. outlet temperatures.

Sensors
The solar sensor in the defrost grille The interior temperature sensor, on
in the middle of the instrument the instrument panel to the right of
panel, monitors the solar heat. Do the steering column, measures the
not cover the solar sensor or the temperature of the air inside the
system will not work properly. vehicle.
There is also an exterior
temperature sensor behind the front
grille. This sensor reads the outside
air temperature and helps maintain
the temperature inside the vehicle.
Any cover on the front of the vehicle
could cause a false reading in the
displayed temperature.
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Climate Controls 8-9

Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode

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
1. Fan Control Press the REAR button on the front to the desired mode to change the
2. Temperature Control climate control system to control the airflow direction.
rear climate control system. The
3. Air Delivery Mode Control REAR text displays when the rear H (Vent): Air is directed through
system is on. the overhead outlets.
For vehicles with the rear climate
control system, the controls are Sync Mode: This mode matches ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed
located on the rear of the center the rear climate control to the front through the rear floor outlets, as
console. The system can also be climate control settings. It comes on well as the overhead outlets.
controlled with the front controls. when REAR is pressed. 6 (Floor): Air is directed through
the floor outlets. The rear system
floor outlets are located under the
third row seats.
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8-10 Climate Controls

Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) Independent Mode: This mode
directs rear seating airflow
according to the settings of the rear
controls. It comes on when any rear
control is adjusted.
D and C (Fan Control): Press the
fan up or down buttons to increase
or decrease the fan speed.
Temperature Control: Press + or
− to increase or decrease the air
temperature. The temperature
settings will display in
0-12 increments, going from the
coolest (0) to the warmest (12)
setting.
1. Fan Control rear controls, except C , are
2. Air Delivery Mode Control pressed. The display is activated N (Air Delivery Mode Control):
when the rear system is on. Press to manually change the
3. Temperature Control direction of the airflow. Repeatedly
The system can also be turned off, press the button until the desired
For vehicles with the rear climate
control system, the controls are by pressingC until the fan goes off. mode appears on the display.
located on the rear of the center Sync Mode: This mode matches H (Vent): Air is directed through
console. the rear climate control to the front the overhead outlets.
Press the REAR button on the front climate control settings. It comes on
climate control system to control the when REAR is pressed.
rear climate control system. The
system also turns on if any of the
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Climate Controls 8-11

) (Bi-Level): Air is directed Air Vents Operation Tips

through the rear floor outlets, as . Clear away any ice, snow,
well as the overhead outlets. Use the slider switch in the center of
the outlet, to change the direction of or leaves from the air inlets at
6 (Floor): Air is directed through the airflow. Use the thumbwheel the base of the windshield that
the floor outlets. The rear system near the outlet to control the amount can block the flow of air into the
floor outlets are located under the of airflow or to shut off the airflow. vehicle.
third row seats. . Use of non-GM approved hood
Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system deflectors can adversely affect
performance. the performance of the system.
. Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
. If fogging reoccurs while in vent
or bi-level modes with mild
temperature throughout the
vehicle, turn on the air
conditioner to reduce windshield
fogging.
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8-12 Climate Controls

Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air and inside air when in
recirculation mode.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule on 2. Twist the compartment 5. Squeeze the housing cover (1)
page 11-2. To find out what type of retainers (1) and pull outward to tabs to remove.
replacement filter to use, see remove.
Maintenance Replacement Parts on 6. Remove the old air filter from the
page 11-13. 3. Lower the instrument panel passenger compartment air filter
compartment assembly (2) housing (2).
1. Open the glove box. beyond the stops. 7. Install the new air filter.
4. If needed, unsnap the instrument 8. Replace the housing cover.
panel compartment assembly (2)
from the instrument panel. When 9. If removed, reinstall the
reinstalling, be sure the instrument panel compartment
instrument panel compartment assembly.
dampener arm is aligned 10. Reinstall the compartment
properly to the dampener gear retainers.
assembly.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.
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Driving and Operating 9-1

Driving and Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Driver Assistance Systems
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Operating Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . .
9-33
9-35
Side Blind Zone
Engine Exhaust Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Driving Information Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Rear Vision
Running the Vehicle While Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Lane Departure
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Automatic Transmission Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-23 Fuel
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Drive Systems Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-45
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-6
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26 California Fuel
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-7 Brakes Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-45
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Antilock Brake Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-9 System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Filling a Portable Fuel
Starting and Operating Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-15 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-29
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Ride Control Systems
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Traction Control/Electronic
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
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Trailer Towing
. Designate a front seat
Driving Information passenger to handle potential
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48 distractions.
Driving Characteristics and Distracted Driving . Become familiar with vehicle
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51 and can take your focus from the programming favorite radio
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53 task of driving. Exercise good stations and adjusting climate
judgment and do not let other control and seat settings.
Conversions and Add-Ons activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into
Add-On Electrical from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
governments have enacted laws driving.
regarding driver distraction. Become . Wait until the vehicle is parked
familiar with the local laws in
to retrieve items that have fallen
your area.
to the floor.
To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend
keep your eyes on the road, hands
to children.
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
. Do not use a phone in
carrier or restraint.
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations
place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a
phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
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. Allow enough following distance
Control of a Vehicle
{ Warning between you and the driver in
front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating
Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to
. Focus on the task of driving.
long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving. Drunk Driving Braking
Death and injury associated with
Braking action involves perception
Refer to the Infotainment section drinking and driving is a global
time and reaction time. Deciding to
and the infotainment manual for tragedy.
push the brake pedal is perception
more information on using that time. Actually doing it is
system, including pairing and using { Warning reaction time.
a cell phone.
Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is
dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In
Defensive Driving that time, a vehicle moving at
perceptions, attentiveness, and
Defensive driving means “always judgment can be affected by even 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
expect the unexpected.” The first a small amount of alcohol. You (66 ft), which could be a lot of
step in driving defensively is to wear can have a serious — or even distance in an emergency.
the safety belt. See Safety Belts on fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
page 3-13. drinking. include:
. Assume that other road users Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and you and the vehicle in front
a driver who has been drinking.
other drivers) are going to be of you.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking.
and be ready. who will not drink. . Keep pace with traffic.
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If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer
vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving Caution (Continued)
normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with
brakes. Doing so could make the the system. You will still have power damage may occur to the power
pedal harder to push down. If the steering, but steering will be stiffer steering system and there may be
engine stops, there will be some than normal at slow speeds. See loss of power steering assist.
power brake assist but it will be your dealer for service.
used when the brake is applied. Curve Tips
Once the power assist is used up, it Hydraulic Power Steering
can take longer to stop and the This vehicle has hydraulic power
. Take curves at a reasonable
brake pedal will be harder to push. steering. It may require speed.
maintenance. See Power Steering . Reduce speed before entering a
Steering Fluid on page 10-18. curve.
Variable Effort Steering If power steering assist is lost . Maintain a reasonable, steady
because the engine stops, or there speed through the curve.
Some vehicles have a steering is a system malfunction, the vehicle
system that varies the amount of
. Wait until the vehicle is out of
can be steered but may require
effort required to steer the vehicle in the curve before accelerating
increased effort. See your dealer if
relation to the speed of the vehicle. gently into the straightaway.
there is a problem.
The amount of steering effort Steering in Emergencies
required is less at slower speeds to { Caution . There are some situations when
make the vehicle more steering around a problem may
maneuverable and easier to park. At If the steering wheel is turned
be more effective than braking.
faster speeds, the steering effort until it reaches the end of its
increases to provide a sport-like feel travel, and is held in that position . Holding both sides of the
to the steering. This provides for more than 15 seconds, steering wheel allows you to turn
maximum control and stability. 180 degrees without removing
(Continued)
a hand.
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. Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids
allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to
right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not
Off-Road Recovery pavement edge. overdriving those conditions. But
3. Turn the steering wheel to go skids are always possible.
straight down the roadway. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
Loss of Control . Ease your foot off the
Skidding accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
There are three types of skids that The vehicle may straighten out.
correspond to the vehicle's three Be ready for a second skid if it
control systems: occurs.
. Braking Skid — wheels are not . Slow down and adjust your
rolling. driving according to weather
. Steering or Cornering Skid — conditions. Stopping distance
The vehicle's right wheels can drop too much speed or steering in a can be longer and vehicle
off the edge of a road onto the curve causes tires to slip and control can be affected when
shoulder while driving. Follow lose cornering force. traction is reduced by water,
these tips: snow, ice, gravel, or other
. Acceleration Skid — too much material on the road. Learn to
1. Ease off the accelerator and throttle causes the driving recognize warning clues — such
then, if there is nothing in the wheels to spin. as enough water, ice, or packed
way, steer the vehicle so that it snow on the road to make a
straddles the edge of the mirrored surface — and slow
pavement. down when you have any doubt.
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. Try to avoid sudden steering, Hydroplaning
acceleration, or braking, { Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any Wet brakes can cause crashes. can build up under the vehicle's
sudden changes could cause They might not work as well in a tires so they actually ride on the
the tires to slide. quick stop and could cause water. This can happen if the road is
pulling to one side. You could wet enough and you are going fast
Remember: Antilock brakes help enough. When the vehicle is
avoid only the braking skid. lose control of the vehicle.
hydroplaning, it has little or no
After driving through a large contact with the road.
Driving on Wet Roads puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake There is no hard and fast rule about
Rain and wet roads can reduce hydroplaning. The best advice is to
vehicle traction and affect your pedal until the brakes work
slow down when the road is wet.
ability to stop and accelerate. normally.
Always drive slower in these types Flowing or rushing water creates Other Rainy Weather Tips
of driving conditions and avoid strong forces. Driving through Besides slowing down, other wet
driving through large puddles and flowing water could cause the weather driving tips include:
deep‐standing or flowing water. vehicle to be carried away. If this . Allow extra following distance.
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
. Pass with caution.
ignore police warnings and be . Keep windshield wiping
very cautious about trying to drive equipment in good shape.
through flowing water. . Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
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. Have good tires with proper
Hill and Mountain Roads
tread depth. See Tires on { Warning
page 10-36. Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
. Turn off cruise control.
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for or with the ignition off is
driving in these conditions include: dangerous. This can cause
Highway Hypnosis overheating of the brakes and
. Keep the vehicle serviced and in
Always be alert and pay attention to good shape. loss of steering. Always have the
your surroundings while driving. engine running and the vehicle
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
. Check all fluid levels and brakes, in gear.
safe place to park the vehicle tires, cooling system, and
and rest. transmission.
.
. Stay in your own lane. Do not
Other driving tips include: Shift to a lower gear when going swing wide or cut across the
down steep or long hills. center of the road. Drive at
. Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
speeds that let you stay in your
. Keep the interior
temperature cool.
{ Warning own lane.
Using the brakes to slow the
. Be alert on top of hills;
. Keep your eyes moving — scan something could be in your lane
the road ahead and to the sides. vehicle on a long downhill slope
can cause brake overheating, can (stalled car, accident).
. Check the rearview mirror and .
reduce brake performance, and Pay attention to special road
vehicle instruments often. could result in a loss of braking. signs (falling rocks area, winding
Shift the transmission to a lower roads, long grades, passing or
gear to let the engine assist the no-passing zones) and take
brakes on a steep downhill slope. appropriate action.
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Winter Driving Traction Control should be turned Blizzard Conditions

on. See Traction Control/Electronic
Driving on Snow or Ice Being stuck in snow can be a
Stability Control on page 9-29.
serious situation. Stay with the
Drive carefully when there is snow The Antilock Brake System (ABS) vehicle unless there is help nearby.
or ice between the tires and the improves vehicle stability during If possible, use Roadside
road, creating less traction or grip. hard stops on slippery roads, but Assistance. See Roadside
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° apply the brakes sooner than when Assistance Program on page 13-5.
F) when freezing rain begins to fall, on dry pavement. See Antilock To get help and keep everyone in
resulting in even less traction. Avoid Brake System (ABS) on page 9-27. the vehicle safe:
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain Allow greater following distance on
until roads can be treated with salt
. Turn on the hazard warning
any slippery road and watch for flashers.
or sand.
slippery spots. Icy patches can
Drive with caution, whatever the
. Tie a red cloth to an outside
occur on otherwise clear roads in
condition. Accelerate gently so mirror.
shaded areas. The surface of a
traction is not lost. Accelerating too curve or an overpass can remain icy
quickly causes the wheels to spin when the surrounding roads are
and makes the surface under the clear. Avoid sudden steering
tires slick, so there is even less maneuvers and braking while
traction. on ice.
Try not to break the fragile traction. Turn off cruise control on slippery
If you accelerate too fast, the drive surfaces.
wheels will spin and polish the
surface under the tires even more.
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If it takes some time for help to

{ Warning Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run
the engine, push the accelerator
Snow can trap engine exhaust . Fully open the air outlets on pedal slightly so the engine runs
under the vehicle. This may or under the instrument faster than the idle speed. This
cause exhaust gases to get panel. keeps the battery charged to restart
inside. Engine exhaust contains . Adjust the climate control the vehicle and to signal for help
carbon monoxide (CO) which system to a setting that with the headlamps. Do this as little
cannot be seen or smelled. It can circulates the air inside the as possible to save fuel.
cause unconsciousness and even vehicle and set the fan speed
death. to the highest setting. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: “Climate Control Systems”.
Slowly and cautiously spin the
. Clear away snow from around For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when
the base of your vehicle, carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
especially any that is blocking Exhaust on page 9-22.
If stuck too severely for the traction
the exhaust pipe. system to free the vehicle, turn the
. Check again from time to To save fuel, run the engine for only traction system off and use the
time to be sure snow does short periods as needed to warm rocking method. See Traction
not collect there. the vehicle and then shut the engine Control/Electronic Stability Control
off and close the window most of on page 9-29.
. Open a window about 5 cm the way to save heat. Repeat this
(2 in) on the side of the until help arrives but only when you
vehicle that is away from the feel really uncomfortable from the
wind to bring in fresh air. cold. Moving about to keep warm
(Continued) also helps.
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Slowly spinning the wheels in the

{ Warning forward and reverse directions { Warning
causes a rocking motion that could
If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get Do not load the vehicle any
speed, they can explode, and you the vehicle out after a few tries, it heavier than the Gross
or others could be injured. The might need to be towed out. If the Vehicle Weight Rating
vehicle can overheat, causing an vehicle does need to be towed out, (GVWR), or either the
engine compartment fire or other see Towing the Vehicle on maximum front or rear Gross
damage. Spin the wheels as little page 10-71. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
as possible and avoid going This can cause systems to
above 56 km/h (35 mph). Vehicle Load Limits break and change the way the
It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could
Rocking the Vehicle to Get much weight your vehicle can cause loss of control and a
it Out carry. This weight is called the crash. Overloading can also
Turn the steering wheel left and vehicle capacity weight and shorten the life of the vehicle.
right to clear the area around the includes the weight of all
front wheels. Turn off any traction occupants, cargo, and all
system. Shift back and forth nonfactory-installed options.
between R (Reverse) and a low Two labels on your vehicle show
forward gear, spinning the wheels how much weight it may
as little as possible. To prevent
transmission wear, wait until the
properly carry, the Tire and
wheels stop spinning before shifting Loading Information label and
gears. Release the accelerator the Certification/Tire label.
pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear.
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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 10-36 and Tire Pressure
on page 10-44. 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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5. Determine the combined

weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual
to determine how this Example 1 Example 2
reduces the available cargo 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for
and luggage load capacity of Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg
your vehicle.” (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
See Trailer Towing on page 9-51 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @
for important information on 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg
towing a trailer, towing safety (300 lbs). (750 lbs).
rules and trailering tips.
3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight =
Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs).
(700 lbs).
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seating positions. The combined GVWR includes the weight of

weight of the driver, passengers, the vehicle, all occupants, fuel,
and cargo should never exceed and cargo.
your vehicle's capacity weight. The Certification/Tire label also
Certification/Tire Label tells you the maximum weights
for the front and rear axles,
called the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). To find out the
actual loads on your front and
rear axles, you need to go to a
weigh station and weigh your
Example 3 vehicle. Your dealer can help
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for you with this. Be sure to spread
Example 3 = 453 kg out your load equally on both
(1,000 lbs). sides of the centerline.
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ Never exceed the GVWR for
91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg Label Example your vehicle or the GAWR for
(1,000 lbs). either the front or rear axle.
A vehicle-specific Certification/
3. Available Cargo Weight = Tire label is attached to the
0 kg (0 lbs). center pillar (B-pillar).
Refer to your vehicle's tire and The label shows the gross
loading information label for weight capacity of your vehicle.
specific information about your This is called the Gross Vehicle
vehicle's capacity weight and Weight Rating (GVWR). The
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If you put things inside your

{ Warning vehicle — like suitcases, tools, Warning (Continued)
Do not load the vehicle any packages, or anything else, they . Do not leave an
heavier than the Gross will go as fast as the vehicle unsecured child restraint
Vehicle Weight Rating goes. If you have to stop or turn in the vehicle.
(GVWR), or either the quickly, or if there is a crash,
they will keep going.
. When you carry something
maximum front or rear Gross inside the vehicle, secure
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to { Warning it whenever you can.
break and change the way the . Do not leave a seat folded
Things you put inside the down unless you need to.
vehicle handles. This could vehicle can strike and injure
cause loss of control and a people in a sudden stop or
crash. Overloading can also turn, or in a crash.
shorten the life of the vehicle.
. Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. Try to
spread the weight evenly.
{ Caution . Never stack heavier
Overloading the vehicle may things, like suitcases,
cause damage. Repairs would inside the vehicle so that
not be covered by the vehicle some of them are above
warranty. Do not overload the the tops of the seats.
vehicle.
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Starting and Caution (Continued)

In order to shift out of P (Park), the
ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/
Operating breaking-in guideline every
ACCESSORY and the brake pedal
must be applied.
time you get new brake
New Vehicle Break-In linings.
Following break-in, engine speed
{ Caution
{ Caution and load can be gradually Using a tool to force the key to
The vehicle does not need an increased. turn in the ignition could cause
elaborate break-in. But it will damage to the switch or break the
perform better in the long run if key. Use the correct key, make
Ignition Positions sure it is all the way in, and turn it
you follow these guidelines:
only with your hand. If the key
. Do not drive at any one cannot be turned by hand, see
constant speed, fast or slow,
your dealer.
for the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to ( (STOPPING THE ENGINE/
brake or slow the vehicle. LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is
. Avoid making hard stops for stopped, turn the ignition switch to
the first 322 km (200 mi) or LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off.
so. During this time the new Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
brake linings are not yet will remain active. See Retained
broken in. Hard stops with Accessory Power (RAP) on
new linings can mean page 9-19.
premature wear and earlier The ignition switch has four different
replacement. Follow this positions.
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This position locks the ignition, 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
transmission, and the steering This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving,
wheel when the key Is removed vehicle is moving. After shifting turn the ignition to ACC/
from the ignition. The key can be to N (Neutral), firmly apply the ACCESSORY.
removed in LOCK/OFF. brakes and steer the vehicle to a ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is
The steering can bind with the safe location. the position in which you can
wheels turned off center. If this 3. Come to a complete stop, shift operate the electrical accessories or
happens, move the steering wheel to P (Park), and turn the ignition items plugged into the accessory
from right to left while turning the to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with power outlets. This position unlocks
key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this an automatic transmission, the the ignition and steering wheel. Use
does not work, then the vehicle shift lever must be in P (Park) to this position if the vehicle must be
needs service. turn the ignition switch to the pushed or towed.
Do not turn the engine off when the LOCK/OFF position. R (ON/RUN): This position can be
vehicle is moving. This will cause a 4. Set the parking brake. See used to operate the electrical
loss of power assist in the brake Parking Brake on page 9-28. accessories and to display some
and steering systems and disable instrument panel warning and
the airbags. { Warning indicator lights. This position can
also be used for service and
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency: Turning off the vehicle while diagnostics, and to verify the proper
moving may cause loss of power operation of the malfunction
1. Brake using a firm and steady assist in the brake and steering indicator lamp as may be required
pressure. Do not pump the systems and disable the airbags. for emission inspection purposes.
brakes repeatedly. This may While driving, only shut the The switch stays in this position
deplete power assist, requiring when the engine is running. The
vehicle off in an emergency.
increased brake pedal force. transmission is also unlocked in this
position. If you leave the key in the
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
position with the engine off, the
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battery could be drained. You may Starting the Engine

not be able to start the vehicle if the { Caution
battery is allowed to drain for an Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
extended period of time. N (Neutral). The engine will not start If the steering wheel is turned
in any other position. To restart the until it reaches the end of its
/ (START): This is the position engine when the vehicle is already travel, and is held in that position
that starts the engine. When the moving, use N (Neutral) only. while starting the vehicle, damage
engine starts, release the key. The may occur to the hydraulic power
ignition switch will return to ON/RUN
for driving. { Caution steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.
Key Lock Release Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
The vehicle has an electronic key Starting Procedure
could damage the transmission.
lock release system. This system is 1. With your foot off the accelerator
Shift to P (Park) only when the
to prevent ignition key removal pedal, turn the ignition to START.
vehicle is stopped.
unless the shift lever is in P (Park). When the engine starts, let go of
The key lock release will not work if the key. The idle speed will slow
the battery is charged less than down as the engine warms. Do
9-volts, or uncharged. Try charging { Caution not race the engine immediately
or jump starting the battery. See after starting it. Operate the
Jump Starting on page 10-68 If you add electrical parts or engine and transmission gently
accessories, you could change to allow the oil to warm up and
the way the engine operates. Any lubricate all moving parts.
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
on page 9-55.
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The vehicle has a then stops again, repeat these

Computer-Controlled Cranking { Caution steps. This clears the extra
System. This feature assists in gasoline from the engine. Do not
starting the engine and protects Cranking the engine for long race the engine immediately
components. If the ignition key is periods of time, by returning the after starting it. Operate the
turned to the START position, ignition to the START position engine and transmission gently
and then released when the immediately after cranking has until the oil warms up and
engine begins cranking, the ended, can overheat and damage lubricates all moving parts.
engine will continue cranking for the cranking motor, and drain the
a few seconds or until the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds Engine Heater
vehicle starts. If the engine does between each try, to let the
not start and the key is held in cranking motor cool down. The engine coolant heater can
START, cranking will be stopped provide easier starting and better
after 15 seconds to prevent fuel economy during engine
2. If the engine does not start after warm-up in cold weather conditions
cranking motor damage. To
five to 10 seconds, especially in at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles
prevent gear damage, this
very cold weather (below −18°C with an engine coolant heater
system also prevents cranking if
or 0°F), it could be flooded with should be plugged in at least four
the engine is already running.
too much gasoline. Try pushing hours before starting. Some models
Engine cranking can be stopped
the accelerator pedal all the way may have an internal thermostat in
by turning the ignition switch to
to the floor and holding it there the cord which will prevent engine
the ACC/ACCESSORY or
as you hold the key in START coolant heater operation at
LOCK/OFF position.
for up to a maximum of temperatures above 0°F (−18°C).
15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to
allow the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine starts,
let go of the key and accelerator.
If the vehicle starts briefly but
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To Use the Engine Coolant

. Sunroof (if equipped)
Heater Warning (Continued) Power to the windows and sunroof
1. Turn off the engine. If the cord will not reach, use a will work up to 10 minutes or until a
door is opened.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the heavy-duty three-prong extension
electrical cord. The bundled cord cord rated for at least 15 amps. The radio continues to work for
is located on the driver side of 10 minutes or until the driver door is
the engine compartment, opened.
4. Before starting the engine, be
between the engine air cleaner sure to unplug and store the For an additional 10 minutes of
and the windshield washer fluid cord as it was before to keep it operation, close all the doors and
reservoir. See Engine away from moving engine parts. turn the key to ON/RUN and then
Compartment Overview on If you do not, it could be back to LOCK/OFF.
page 10-5. damaged. All these features will work when the
3. Plug the cord into a normal, The length of time the heater should key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/
grounded 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on ACCESSORY positions.
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
{ Warning area where you will be parking the Shifting Into Park
vehicle for the best advice on this.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
Plugging the cord into an
set the parking brake. See
ungrounded outlet could cause an Retained Accessory Parking Brake on page 9-28 for
electrical shock. Also, the wrong Power (RAP) more information.
kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause a fire. You These vehicle accessories can be 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
could be seriously injured. Plug used for up to 10 minutes after the by holding in the button on the
the cord into a properly grounded ignition key is turned off: shift lever and pushing the shift
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. lever all the way toward the front
. Audio System
of the vehicle.
(Continued) . Power Windows
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3. Turn the ignition key to Torque Lock

LOCK/OFF. Warning (Continued)
Torque lock is when the weight of
4. Remove the key and take it with you are on fairly level ground, the vehicle puts too much force on
you. If you can leave the vehicle always set the parking brake and the parking pawl in the
with the ignition key in your move the shift lever to P (Park). transmission. This happens when
hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on parking on a hill and shifting the
page 9-19. If you are towing a transmission into P (Park) is not
Leaving the Vehicle with the done properly and then it is difficult
Engine Running trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9-48. to shift out of P (Park). To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake
{ Warning and then shift into P (Park). To find
If you have to leave the vehicle with out how, see “Shifting Into Park”
It can be dangerous to leave the the engine running, be sure the listed previously.
vehicle with the engine running. vehicle is in P (Park) and the
It could overheat and catch fire. parking brake is firmly set before If torque lock does occur, your
vehicle may need to be pushed
you leave it. After you have moved
It is dangerous to get out of the uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the shift lever into P (Park), hold the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully the parking pawl pressure, so you
regular brake pedal down. Then,
in P (Park) with the parking brake see if you can move the shift lever can shift out of P (Park).
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. away from P (Park) without first
Do not leave the vehicle when the pushing the button.
engine is running. If you have left If you can, it means that the shift
the engine running, the vehicle lever was not fully locked in
can move suddenly. You or others P (Park).
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
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Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): Parking over Things

The vehicle is equipped with an 1. Place the ignition in ON/RUN. That Burn
electronic shift lock release system. 2. Apply the brake pedal.
The shift lock release is
designed to: 3. Press the shift lever button. { Warning
. Prevent ignition key removal 4. Move the shift lever to the Things that can burn could touch
desired position. hot exhaust parts under the
unless the shift lever is in
P (Park) with the shift lever If you still are unable to shift out of vehicle and ignite. Do not park
button fully released, and P (Park): over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.
. Prevent movement of the shift 1. Fully release the shift lever
lever out of P (Park), unless the button.
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ 2. While holding down the brake
ACCESSORY and the regular pedal, press the shift lever
brake pedal is applied. button again.
The shift lock release is always 3. Move the shift lever to the
functional except in the case of an desired position.
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) battery. If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), see your dealer.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting on
page 10-68 for more information.
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Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued)

Running the Vehicle
While Parked
{ Warning . There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
It is better not to park with the
engine running.
Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket
monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to
can cause unconsciousness and be sure the vehicle will not move.
If unusual fumes are detected or
even death. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-19
if it is suspected that exhaust is and Engine Exhaust on page 9-22.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle:
If parking on a hill and pulling a
. The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows trailer, see Driving Characteristics
with poor ventilation (parking completely down. and Towing Tips on page 9-48.
garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired
that may block underbody immediately.
airflow or tail pipes).
Never park the vehicle with the
. The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed
sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a
. The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air
due to corrosion or damage. ventilation.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified, damaged,
or improperly repaired.
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Automatic { Warning
then press the button on the back of
the shift lever before shifting from
Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the
P (Park). If you cannot shift out of
P (Park), ease pressure on the shift
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully lever, then push the shift lever all
in P (Park) with the parking brake the way into P (Park) as you
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. maintain brake application. Then
Do not leave the vehicle when the press the shift lever button and
engine is running. If you have left move the shift lever into another
the engine running, the vehicle gear. See Shifting out of Park on
can move suddenly. You or others page 9-21.
could be injured. To be sure the R (Reverse): Use this gear to
vehicle will not move, even when back up.
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and { Caution
move the shift lever to P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park on Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
P (Park): This position locks the page 9-19 and Driving vehicle is moving forward could
front wheels. It is the best position Characteristics and Towing Tips damage the transmission. The
to use when starting the engine on page 9-48. repairs would not be covered by
because the vehicle cannot move the vehicle warranty. Shift to
easily. R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
Make sure the shift lever is fully in
is stopped.
P (Park) before starting the engine.
The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control
system. With the ignition in ON/
RUN, fully apply the regular brake,
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To rock the vehicle back and forth to

get out of snow, ice, or sand without { Caution { Caution
damaging the transmission, see If
the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. Shifting out of P (Park) or If the vehicle accelerates slowly,
N (Neutral) with the engine or does not shift gears, the
N (Neutral): In this position, the running at high speed may transmission could be damaged.
engine does not connect with the damage the transmission. The Have the vehicle serviced
wheels. To restart the engine when repairs would not be covered by right away.
the vehicle is already moving, use the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
N (Neutral) only. Also, use
engine is not running at high If the vehicle is stopped on a hill,
N (Neutral) when the vehicle is
speed when shifting the vehicle. with your foot off the brake pedal,
being towed.
the vehicle may roll. This is normal
{ Warning D (Drive): This position is for
normal driving. It provides the best
and is due to the torque converter
designed to improve fuel economy
Shifting into a drive gear while the fuel economy. If you need more and performance. Use the brake to
engine is running at high speed is power for passing, and you are: hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use
dangerous. Unless your foot is the accelerator pedal.
. Going less than 56 km/h
firmly on the brake pedal, the (35 mph), push the accelerator L (Low): This position gives you
vehicle could move very rapidly. pedal about halfway down. access to gear ranges. This
You could lose control and hit provides more engine braking but
. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or lower fuel economy than D (Drive).
people or objects. Do not shift
more, push the accelerator all You can use it on very steep hills,
into a drive gear while the engine the way down.
is running at high speed. or in deep snow or mud. See
Manual Mode on page 9-25.
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Manual Mode To use this feature: The transmission will not shift into
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is
Electronic Range Select used or you shift back into D (Drive).
(ERS) Mode 2. Press the plus/minus button on
the shift lever, to increase or While in L (Low), the transmission
ERS mode allows you to choose the decrease the gear range will prevent shifting to a lower gear
top-gear limit of the transmission available. range if the engine speed is too
and the vehicle's speed while high. You have a brief period of time
driving downhill or towing a trailer. When you shift from D (Drive) to to slow the vehicle. If vehicle speed
The vehicle has an electronic shift L (Low), the transmission will shift to is not reduced within the time
position indicator within the a pre-determined lower gear range. allowed, the lower gear range shift
instrument panel cluster. When The highest gear available for this will not be completed. You must
using the ERS mode a number will pre-determined range is displayed further slow the vehicle, then press
display next to the L, indicating the next to the L in the DIC. See Driver the − (Minus) button to the desired
current gear that has been selected. Information Center (DIC) (With DIC lower gear range.
Buttons) on page 5-24 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Without Automatic Engine Grade Braking is
DIC Buttons) on page 5-30 for more not available when the ERS is
information. The number displayed active. It is available in D (Drive) for
in the DIC is the highest gear that both normal and Tow/Haul mode.
the transmission will be allowed to While using the ERS, cruise control
operate in. This means that all and the Tow/Haul mode can be
gears below that number are used. See Tow/Haul Mode following.
available. For example, when
4 (Fourth) is shown next to the L,
1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are
automatically shifted by the vehicle.
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Tow/Haul Mode command downshifts to reduce Drive Systems

vehicle speed, until the brake pedal
_ (Tow/Haul): If equipped with is no longer being pressed.
Tow/Haul mode, the button is on the All-Wheel Drive
center stack under the climate While in the Electronic Range
Select (ERS) mode, grade braking Vehicles with this feature transfer
controls. engine power, as required, to all
is deactivated, allowing the driver to
Push the button to activate the select a range and limiting the four wheels. It is fully automatic, and
system. Push it again to deactivate highest gear available. Grade adjusts itself as needed for road
the system. You can use this feature braking is available for normal conditions.
to assist when towing or hauling a driving and in Tow/Haul mode. When using a compact spare tire on
heavy load. an AWD vehicle, the system
See Automatic Transmission on
When Tow/Haul is activated, the page 9-23. automatically detects the compact
Tow/Haul symbol will come on in the spare and reduces AWD
instrument cluster. See “Tow/Haul performance to protect the system.
Mode” under Driving Characteristics To restore full AWD operation and
and Towing Tips on page 9-48. prevent excessive wear on the
system, replace the compact spare
Automatic Engine Grade with a full-size tire as soon as
Braking possible. See Compact Spare Tire
Automatic Engine Grade Braking on page 10-67.
assists when driving on a downhill
grade. It maintains vehicle speed by
automatically implementing a shift
schedule that uses the engine and
the transmission to slow the vehicle.
The system will automatically
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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 ABS, an advanced
wheels is about to stop rolling, the the brake pedal down firmly and let
electronic braking system that helps
computer will separately work the ABS work. You might hear the ABS
prevent a braking skid.
brakes at each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel
When the vehicle begins to drive the brake pedal pulsate, but this is
ABS can change the brake pressure
away, ABS checks itself. normal.
to each wheel, as required, faster
A momentary motor or clicking noise
than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies
might be heard while this test is
you steer around the obstacle while
going on, and it might even be ABS allows you to steer and brake
braking hard.
noticed that the brake pedal moves at the same time. In many
a little. This is normal. As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help
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
If there is a problem with ABS, this close to the vehicle in front of you,
warning light stays on. See Antilock there will not be enough time to
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light apply the brakes if that vehicle
on page 5-21.
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Parking Brake Brake Assist

{ Caution
This vehicle has a brake assist
Driving with the parking brake on feature designed to assist the driver
can overheat the brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle
and cause premature wear or speed in emergency driving
damage to brake system parts. conditions. This feature
Make sure that the parking brake automatically uses the stability
is fully released and the brake system hydraulic brake control
warning light is off before driving. module to supplement the power
brake system under conditions
where the driver has quickly and
To release the parking brake, hold forcefully applied the brake pedal in
the regular brake pedal down, then an attempt to quickly stop or slow
push down momentarily on the down the vehicle. The stability
parking brake pedal until you feel system hydraulic brake control
To set the parking brake, hold the
the pedal release. Slowly pull your module increases brake pressure at
regular brake pedal down, then
foot up off the parking brake pedal. each corner of the vehicle until the
push the parking brake pedal down.
If the parking brake is not released ABS activates. Minor brake pedal
If the ignition is on, the brake when you begin to drive, the brake pulsation or pedal movement during
system warning light will come on. system warning light will be on and this time is normal and the driver
See Brake System Warning Light on a chime will sound warning you that should continue to apply the brake
page 5-20. the parking brake is still on. pedal as the driving situation
If you are towing a trailer and are dictates. The brake assist feature
parking on a hill, see Driving will automatically disengage when
Characteristics and Towing Tips on the brake pedal is released or brake
page 9-48. pedal pressure is quickly
decreased.
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Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the
driver in keeping the vehicle on the
This vehicle has an HSA feature, intended path.
which may be useful when the Traction Control/
vehicle is stopped on a grade. This If cruise control is being used and
Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins
feature is designed to prevent the
vehicle from rolling, either forward or Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will
rearward, during vehicle drive off. disengage. Cruise control may be
System Operation turned back on when road
After the driver completely stops
and holds the vehicle in a complete The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions allow.
standstill on a grade, HSA will be System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an Both systems come on
automatically activated. During the electronic stability control system. automatically when the vehicle is
transition period between when the These systems help limit wheel slip started and begins to move. The
driver releases the brake pedal and and assist the driver in maintaining systems may be heard or felt while
starts to accelerate to drive off on a control, especially on slippery road they are operating or while
grade, HSA holds the braking conditions. performing diagnostic checks. This
pressure for a maximum of TCS activates if it senses that any is normal and does not mean there
two seconds to ensure that there is of the drive wheels are spinning or is a problem with the vehicle.
no rolling. The brakes will beginning to lose traction. When this It is recommended to leave both
automatically release when the happens, TCS applies the brakes to systems on for normal driving
accelerator pedal is applied within the spinning wheels and reduces conditions, but it may be necessary
the two-second window. It will not engine power to limit wheel spin. to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
activate if the vehicle is in a drive
StabiliTrak activates when the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
gear and facing downhill, or if the
vehicle senses a difference between See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on
vehicle is facing uphill and in
the intended path and the direction page 9-9 and “Turning the Systems
R (Reverse).
the vehicle is actually traveling. Off and On” later in this section.
StabiliTrak selectively applies
braking pressure to any one of the
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If d comes on and stays on:

{ Caution
1. Stop the vehicle.
Do not repeatedly brake or
2. Turn the engine off and wait
accelerate heavily when TCS is
15 seconds.
off. The vehicle driveline could be
3. Start the engine. damaged.
The indicator light for both systems
is in the instrument cluster. This Drive the vehicle. If d comes on
light will: and stays on, the vehicle may need To turn off TCS and StabiliTrak,
. Flash when TCS is limiting
more time to diagnose the problem. press and release the 4 button. The
If the condition persists, see your appropriate message displays in the
wheel spin.
dealer. DIC. To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
. Flash when StabiliTrak is
activated. Turning the Systems Off again, press and release the 4
and On button. The appropriate message
. Turn on and stay on when either displays in the DIC. See Ride
system is not working. Control System Messages on
If either system fails to turn on or to page 5-39.
activate, a message displays in the If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
the 4 button is pressed, the system
d comes on and stays on to will not turn off until the wheels stop
indicate that the system is inactive
spinning.
and is not assisting the driver in The button for TCS and StabiliTrak
maintaining control. The vehicle is is on the center stack. Adding accessories can affect the
safe to drive, but driving should be vehicle performance. See
adjusted accordingly. Accessories and Modifications on
page 10-2.
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Cruise Control If the Traction Control System (TCS) T (On/Off): Press to turn cruise
or StabiliTrak system begins to limit control on and off. The indicator
With cruise control, a speed of wheel spin while cruise control is light on the button comes on when
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can being used, the cruise control will the cruise control is on.
be maintained without keeping your disengage. See Traction Control/
foot on the accelerator. Cruise Electronic Stability Control on +RES (Resume/Accelerate):
control does not work at speeds page 9-29. If a collision alert occurs Press briefly to make the vehicle
below about 40 km/h (25 mph). when cruise control is activated, resume to a previously set speed,
cruise control is disengaged. See or press and hold to accelerate.
When the brakes are applied, the If cruise control is already active,
cruise control is disengaged. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-33. When road use to increase vehicle speed.
conditions allow you to safely use it SET–: Press briefly to set the
{ Warning again, the cruise control can be speed and activate cruise control.
turned on. If cruise control is already active,
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at use to decrease vehicle speed.
a steady speed. Do not use the [ (Cancel): Press to disengage
cruise control on winding roads or cruise control without erasing the
in heavy traffic. set speed from memory.
Cruise control can be dangerous Setting Cruise Control
on slippery roads. On such roads, If the cruise button is on when not in
fast changes in tire traction can use, it could get bumped and go into
cause excessive wheel slip, and cruise when not desired. Keep the
you could lose control. Do not use cruise control switch off when cruise
cruise control on slippery roads. is not being used.
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The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using

. To slow down in small
instrument cluster comes on after Cruise Control increments, press the SET–
the cruise control has been set to button briefly. Each time this is
If the cruise control system is done, the vehicle goes about
the desired speed. already activated: 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
1. PressI to turn the cruise . Press and hold the +RES button
control system on. Passing Another Vehicle While
on the steering wheel until the
Using Cruise Control
2. Get up to the speed desired. desired speed is reached, then
release it. Use the accelerator pedal to
3. Press and release the SET– increase the vehicle speed. When
button on the steering wheel.
. To increase vehicle speed in
you take your foot off the pedal, the
small increments, press the
4. Remove foot from the vehicle will slow down to the
+RES button briefly. Each time
accelerator. previously set cruise speed. While
this is done, the vehicle goes
pressing the accelerator pedal or
Resuming a Set Speed about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.
shortly following the release to
If the cruise control is set at a Reducing Speed While Using override cruise control, briefly
desired speed and then the brakes Cruise Control pressing the SET– button will result
are applied, the cruise control is in cruise control set to the current
If the cruise control system is
disengaged without erasing the set vehicle speed.
already activated:
speed from memory. . Press and hold the SET– button
Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h on the steering wheel until the
(25 mph) or greater, press the +RES lower speed desired is reached,
button on the steering wheel. The then release it.
vehicle returns to the previously set
speed.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills Driver Assistance

How well the cruise control will work
{ Warning
on hills depends upon the vehicle
Systems FCA is a warning system and
speed, load, and the steepness of does not apply the brakes. When
the hills. When going up steep hills, Forward Collision Alert approaching a slower-moving or
you might have to step on the (FCA) System stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
accelerator pedal to maintain the or when following a vehicle too
vehicle speed. When going If equipped, the FCA system may
help to avoid or reduce the harm closely, FCA may not provide a
downhill, you might have to brake or
caused by front-end crashes. FCA warning with enough time to help
shift to a lower gear to keep the
provides a red flashing visual alert avoid a crash. FCA does not warn
vehicle speed down. When the
brakes are applied the cruise control and beeps when approaching a of pedestrians, animals, signs,
is disengaged. vehicle directly ahead too quickly. guardrails, bridges, construction
FCA also provides a visual alert if barrels, or other objects. Be ready
Ending Cruise Control following another vehicle much too to take action and apply the
There are three ways to end cruise closely. brakes. For more information, see
control: The forward-looking FCA camera Defensive Driving on page 9-3.
. Step lightly on the brake pedal. sensor is on the windshield ahead
of the rearview mirror. FCA detects
. Press the [ button. vehicles within a distance of
approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
. To turn off the cruise control, operates at speeds above 40 km/h
press T on the steering wheel. (25 mph).
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory by pressing
T or if the ignition is turned off.
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Detecting the Vehicle Ahead When your vehicle approaches

Warning (Continued) another vehicle too rapidly, this red
FCA display will flash and eight
or ice, or if the windshield is beeps will sound from the front.
damaged. It may also not detect a When this occurs, the brake system
vehicle on winding or hilly roads, prepares for driver braking to occur
or in conditions that can limit more rapidly. Continue to apply the
visibility such as fog, rain, brake pedal as the driving situation
or snow, or if the headlamps or dictates.
The green vehicle ahead indicator windshield are not cleaned or in
will appear when a vehicle is Selecting the Alert Timing
proper condition. Keep the
detected ahead. Whenever this
windshield, headlamps, and FCA Press the collision alert button, [,
indicator does not appear, FCA will
not respond. The indicator may sensors clean and in good repair. on the center stack to set the alert
disappear on curves, highway exit timing to far, medium, near, or off.
ramps, or hills, or due to poor Tailgating Alert The first button press shows the
visibility. The FCA system will not current control setting on the DIC.
The green vehicle ahead indicator Additional button presses will
detect another vehicle ahead until it
will turn amber if following another change this setting. The chosen
is completely in the driving lane.
vehicle much too closely. setting will remain until it is changed
{ Warning Collision Alert and will affect both the Collision
Alert and the Tailgating Alert
FCA does not provide a warning features. The timing of both alerts
to help avoid a crash, unless it will vary based on vehicle speed.
detects a vehicle. FCA may not The faster the vehicle speed, the
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA further away the alert will occur.
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, Consider traffic and weather
conditions when selecting the alert
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timing. The range of selectable alert Ultrasonic Parking Assist Warning (Continued)
timing may not be appropriate for all
drivers and driving conditions. If available, the Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) system check the area around the vehicle
Unnecessary Alerts assists the driver with parking and and check all mirrors before
FCA may provide unnecessary avoiding objects while in backing.
alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in R (Reverse). URPA operates at
other lanes, objects that are not speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
The sensors on the rear bumper are How the System Works
vehicles, or shadows. These alerts
are normal operation and the used to detect objects up to URPA comes on automatically when
vehicle does not need service. 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and the shift lever is moved into
at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground R (Reverse). A single beep sounds
Other Messages and below liftgate level. Detection to indicate the system is working.
distances may be less during An obstacle is indicated by audible
There are messages that may
warmer or humid weather. beeps. The interval between the
appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) in the instrument beeps becomes shorter as the
cluster to provide information about { Warning vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.
FCA. See Object Detection System When the distance is less than
Messages on page 5-37. The URPA system does not 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is
detect children, pedestrians, continuous for five seconds.
Cleaning the System bicyclists, animals, or objects
If the FCA system does not seem to below the bumper or that are too
operate properly, clean the outside close or too far from the vehicle.
of the windshield area in front of the It is not available at speeds
camera sensor before considering greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To
taking the vehicle in for service. prevent injury, death, or vehicle
damage, even with URPA, always
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Turning the System On and Off PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE

. A tow bar is attached to the
OWNERS MANUAL: This vehicle.
The system can be disabled through
message can occur under the . The bumper is damaged. Take
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
following conditions: the vehicle to your dealer to
See “Park Assist” under Driver
Information Center (DIC) (With DIC . The ultrasonic sensors are not repair the system.
Buttons) on page 5-24 or Driver clean. Keep the vehicle's rear . Other conditions, such as
Information Center (DIC) (Without bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, vibrations from a jackhammer or
DIC Buttons) on page 5-30 for more ice, and slush. For cleaning the compression of air brakes on
information. instructions, see Exterior Care a very large truck, are affecting
on page 10-75. system performance.
Turn off URPA when towing a trailer.
. The park assist sensors are
URPA defaults to the on setting Side Blind Zone
covered by frost or ice. Frost or
each time the vehicle is started.
ice can form around and behind Alert (SBZA)
When the System Does Not the sensors and may not always
be seen; this can occur after If equipped, the Side Blind Zone
Seem to Work Properly Alert system is a lane-changing aid
washing the vehicle in cold
The following messages may be weather. The message may not that assists drivers with avoiding
displayed on the DIC: clear until the frost or ice has crashes that occur with vehicles in
SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this melted. the side blind zone (or spot) areas.
message occurs, take the vehicle to The SBZA warning display will light
. A trailer was attached to the up in the corresponding outside side
your dealer to repair the system. vehicle, or an object was mirror and will flash if the turn signal
hanging out of the liftgate during is on.
the last drive cycle. Once the
object is removed, URPA will
return to normal operation.
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SBZA Detection Zones over that is in the side blind zone.

{ Warning This indicates it may be unsafe to
change lanes. Before making a lane
SBZA does not alert the driver to change, check the SBZA display,
vehicles rapidly approaching check mirrors, glance over your
outside of the side blind zones, shoulder, and use the turn signals.
pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals. It may not provide
alerts when changing lanes under
all driving conditions. Failure to
use proper care when changing
lanes may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. Before Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror
making a lane change, always Display Display
check mirrors, glance over your The SBZA sensor covers a zone of
shoulder, and use the turn approximately one lane over from When the vehicle is started, both
signals. both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m outside mirror SBZA displays will
(11 ft). The height of the zone is briefly come on to indicate the
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) system is operating. When the
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This vehicle is moving forward, the left-
zone starts at approximately the or right-side mirror display will light
middle of the vehicle and goes back up if a vehicle is detected in that
5 m (16 ft). blind zone. If the turn signal is
activated in the same direction of a
How the System Works detected vehicle, this display will
flash as an extra warning not to
The SBZA symbol lights up in the
change lanes.
side mirrors when the system
detects a vehicle in the next lane
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SBZA can be disabled through the SBZA may not always alert the When SBZA is disabled for any
Driver Information Center (DIC). See driver to vehicles in the side blind reason other than the driver turning
Driver Information Center (DIC) zone, especially in wet conditions. it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert ON
(With DIC Buttons) on page 5-24 or The system does not need to be option will not be available on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) serviced. The system may light up DIC menu.
(Without DIC Buttons) on page 5-30. due to guardrails, signs, trees,
If SBZA is disabled by the driver, shrubs, and other non-moving FCC Information
the SBZA mirror displays will not objects. This is normal system See Radio Frequency Statement on
light up. operation; the vehicle does not need page 13-15.
service.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly SBZA may not operate when the Rear Vision
SBZA sensors in the left or right Camera (RVC)
SBZA displays may not come on corners of the rear bumper are
when passing a vehicle quickly or covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, The vehicle may have an RVC
when towing a trailer. Keep in mind or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For system. Read this entire section
the SBZA detection zones that cleaning instructions, see "Washing before using it.
extend back from the side of the the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on
vehicle do not move further back page 10-75. If the DIC still displays { Warning
when a trailer is towed. Use extra the SIDE DETECTION SYS
caution while changing lanes when TEMPORARILY OFF message after The RVC system does not display
towing a trailer. SBZA may alert you cleaning both sides of the vehicle children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
to objects attached to the vehicle, toward the rear corners of the animals, or any other object
such as a trailer, bicycle, or object vehicle, see your dealer. located outside the camera's field
extending out to either side of the of view, below the bumper,
vehicle. This is normal system If the SBZA displays do not light up
when vehicles are in the blind zone or under the vehicle. Perceived
operation; the vehicle does not need distances may be different from
service. and the system is clean, the system
may need service. Take the vehicle (Continued)
to your dealer.
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shifts out of R (Reverse), the video R (Reverse), the video image

Warning (Continued) image automatically disappears automatically appears on the
from the inside rearview mirror. infotainment screen. Once the driver
actual distances. Do not back the shifts out of R (Reverse), the screen
vehicle using only the RVC Turning the Rear Vision Camera will go back to the last screen that
screen, during longer, higher System Off or On
had been displayed, after a delay.
speed backing maneuvers, To turn off the rear vision camera
or where there could be cross The RVC display remains on after
system, press and hold z , located shifting out of R (Reverse) for
traffic. Failure to use proper care on the inside rearview mirror, until approximately 10 seconds. Return to
before backing may result in the left indicator light turns off. The the previous screen sooner by
injury, death, or vehicle damage. rear vision camera display is now performing one of the following:
Always check behind and around disabled.
the vehicle before backing. . Press a hard key on the
To turn the rear vision camera infotainment system.
system on again, press and hold z . Shift into P (Park).
Vehicles with RVC on the until the left indicator light
Rearview Mirror illuminates. The rear vision camera
. Reach a vehicle speed of
system display is now enabled and 8 km/h (5 mph).
The rear vision camera system is
designed to help the driver when the display will appear in the mirror Symbols and Guidelines
backing up by displaying a view of normally.
The RVC system may have a
the area behind the vehicle. When
Vehicles with RVC on the feature that lets the driver view
the key is in the ON/RUN position
and the driver shifts the vehicle into Infotainment System caution symbols on the RVC screen
while using the rear vision camera.
R (Reverse), the video image The rear vision camera system is
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
automatically appears on the inside designed to help the driver when
(URPA) system must not be
rearview mirror. Once the driver backing up by displaying a view of
disabled to use these symbols. See
the area behind the vehicle. When
Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
the driver shifts the vehicle into
page 9-35.
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The caution symbols appear when Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Rear Vision Camera Location
an object has been detected by the On vehicles with RCTA, a red The camera is located above the
URPA system. The symbol may warning triangle with an arrow may license plate.
cover the object when viewing the also display on the RVC screen to
RVC screen. The area displayed by the camera is
warn of traffic coming from either
limited and does not display objects
The RVC system may have a direction, behind the vehicle. When
that are close to either corner or
guideline overlay that can help the an object is detected, three beeps
under the bumper. The area
driver align the vehicle when sound on the left or right side,
displayed can vary depending on
backing into a parking spot. depending on the direction of the
vehicle orientation or road
To turn the symbols and guidelines detected vehicle. This system
conditions. Displayed images may
on or off: detects objects coming from up to
be farther or closer than they
20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side
1. Shift into P (Park). appear.
behind the vehicle.
2. Press Settings on the Home The following illustrations show the
Use caution while backing up when
screen of the infotainment field of view that the camera
towing a trailer, as the RCTA
system. provides.
detection zones that extend out
3. Select Rear Camera. The Rear from the back of your vehicle do not
Camera screen displays. move further back when a trailer is
towed.
4. Select Symbols or Guidelines.
When a checkmark appears next The RCTA system can be disabled
to the item, it is on. through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (With DIC
Buttons) on page 5-24 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Without
DIC Buttons) on page 5-30.
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When the System Does Not

. There are extreme temperature
Seem To Work Properly changes.

The rear vision camera system The rear vision camera system
might not work properly or display a display in the rearview mirror may
clear image if: turn off or not appear as expected
due to one of the following
. The RVC is turned off. See conditions. If this occurs the left
“Turning the Rear Camera indicator light on the mirror will
System On or Off” earlier in this flash.
section. . A slow flash may indicate a loss
. It is dark. of video signal, or no video
. The sun or the beam of signal present during the reverse
1. View displayed by the camera. cycle.
headlights is shining directly into
the camera lens. . A fast flash may indicate that the
. Ice, snow, mud, or anything else display has been on for the
builds up on the camera lens. maximum allowable time during
Clean the lens, rinse it with a reverse cycle, or the display
water, and wipe it with a soft has reached an Over
cloth. Temperature limit.
. The back of the vehicle is in an The fast flash conditions are
accident. The position and used to protect the video device
mounting angle of the camera from high temperature
1. View displayed by the camera. conditions. Once conditions
can change or the camera can
2. Corner of the rear bumper. be affected. Be sure to have the return to normal the device will
camera and its position and reset and the green indicator will
mounting angle checked at your stop flashing.
dealer.
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During any of these fault conditions, will be sounded from the left or right
the display will be blank and the side, depending on the lane Warning (Continued)
indicator will continue to flash as departure direction. LDW will not
long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) warn if the turn signal is on in the If LDW only detects lane
or until the conditions return to departure direction, or if a sharp markings on one side of the road,
normal. maneuver is made. it will only warn you when
departing the lane on the side
Pressing and holding z when the where it has detected a lane
left indicator light is flashing will turn { Warning marker. Even with LDW, always
off the video display along with the The LDW system is an aid to help keep your attention on the road
left indicator light. the vehicle stay in the driving and maintain proper vehicle
lane. It does not steer the vehicle. position within the lane, or vehicle
Lane Departure The LDW system may not: damage, injury, or death could
Warning (LDW) . Provide enough time to avoid
occur. Always keep the
windshield clean and do not use
If equipped, LDW may help avoid a crash.
LDW in bad weather conditions.
crashes due to unintentional lane . Detect lane markings under
departures. It may provide a bad weather conditions or if
warning if the vehicle is crossing a the windshield is dirty. How the System Works
lane without using a turn signal in
. Detect lane markings and will The LDW camera sensor is on the
the lane departure direction. LDW
not detect road edges. windshield ahead of the rearview
uses a camera sensor to detect the
mirror.
lane markings. It only operates at . Warn that the vehicle is
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or crossing a lane marking if the To turn LDW on and off, press @ on
greater. system does not detect the the center stack, forward of the shift
When the vehicle crosses a lane marking. lever. The control indicator will light
detected lane marking, the LDW (Continued) when LDW is on.
indicator will flash and three beeps
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When the System Does Not

Seem To Work Properly { Warning
If the LDW symbol does not appear LDW does not provide a warning
when the system is on and the to help avoid a crash, unless it
vehicle is traveling at least 56 km/h detects the lane markings. LDW
(35 mph): may not detect the lane markings
When the vehicle is started, the
. The lane markings on the road if the camera sensor is blocked
LDW indicator on the instrument
may not be seen. by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the
cluster will come on briefly.
.
windshield is damaged. It may
If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will The camera sensor may be
also not detect a lane on winding
appear green if the system detects blocked by dirt, snow, or ice.
or hilly roads, or in conditions that
a left or right lane marking while the . The windshield may be can limit visibility such as fog,
vehicle is traveling at 56 km/h (35 damaged. rain, or snow, or if the headlamps
mph) or greater. If the vehicle . or windshield are not cleaned or
crosses a detected lane marking The weather may be limiting
visibility. in proper condition. Keep the
without using the turn signal in the
windshield, headlamps, and
lane departure direction, this This is normal operation; the vehicle
camera sensors clean and in
indicator will change to amber and does not need service. Clean the
flash. In addition, three beeps will windshield. good repair.
be sounded from the left or right Lane markings may not be detected
side, depending on the lane on curves, highway exit ramps, LDW warnings may occur due to tar
departure direction. or hills; or due to poor visibility. marks, shadows, cracks in the road,
or other road imperfections. This is
If the LDW camera system does not normal system operation; the
seem to operate properly, cleaning vehicle does not need service.
the outside of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor may correct
the issue.
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Fuel Recommended Fuel then they are acceptable to use.

However, E85 and other fuels
Use of the recommended fuel is an Use regular unleaded gasoline with containing more than 15% ethanol
important part of the proper a posted octane rating of 87 or must be used only in FlexFuel
maintenance of this vehicle. When higher. If the octane rating is less vehicles.
driving in the U.S., to help keep the than 87, an audible knocking noise
may be heard. If this occurs, use a
engine clean and maintain optimum
vehicle performance, we gasoline rated at 87 octane or { Caution
recommend using TOP TIER higher as soon as possible. If heavy Do not use fuel containing
Detergent Gasolines. See knocking is heard when using methanol. It can corrode metal
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP gasoline with a higher octane rating,
parts in the fuel system and also
TIER Detergent Gasolines. the engine needs service.
damage plastic and rubber parts.
Use of Seasonal Fuels That damage would not be
Use summer and winter fuels in the covered under the vehicle
appropriate season. Driving or warranty.
starting could be affected if the
incorrect fuel is used. Drive the Some gasolines that are not
vehicle with the engine running until reformulated for low emissions can
the fuel is a half tank or less, then contain an octane-enhancing
refuel with the current seasonal fuel. additive called
Prohibited Fuels methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use
Gasolines containing oxygenates, gasolines with MMT as they can
such as ethers and ethanol, as well reduce spark plug life and affect
as reformulated gasolines are emission control system
available in some cities. If these performance. The malfunction
gasolines comply with the indicator lamp may turn on. If this
previously described specification, occurs, see your dealer for service.
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Gasoline Specifications vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives

test. See Malfunction Indicator
At a minimum, gasoline should meet Lamp on page 5-17. If this occurs, To keep fuel systems clean, TOP
ASTM specification D 4814. Some return to your authorized dealer for TIER Detergent Gasoline is
gasolines contain an diagnosis. If it is determined that the recommended. See Fuel on
octane-enhancing additive called condition is caused by the type of page 9-44.
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese fuel used, repairs may not be If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend covered by the vehicle warranty. not available, one bottle of Fuel
against the use of gasolines System Treatment PLUS, part
containing MMT. See “Prohibited Fuels in Foreign number 88861013, added to the fuel
Fuels" in Recommended Fuel on tank at every engine oil change, can
page 9-44. Countries
help. Fuel System Treatment PLUS
If planning to drive in countries is the only gasoline additive
California Fuel outside the U.S. or Canada, the recommended by General Motors.
Requirements proper fuel might be hard to find. It is available at your dealer.
Check regional auto club or fuel
If the vehicle is certified to meet retail brand websites for availability
California Emissions Standards, it is in the country where driving. Never
designed to operate on fuels that use leaded gasoline, fuel containing
meet California specifications. See methanol, or any other fuel not
the underhood emission control recommended. Costly repairs
label. If this fuel is not available in caused by use of improper fuel
states adopting California Emissions would not be covered by the vehicle
Standards, the vehicle will operate warranty.
satisfactorily on fuels meeting
federal specifications, but emission
control system performance might
be affected. The malfunction
indicator lamp could turn on and the
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Filling the Tank Warning (Continued)

The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel
door on the driver side of the
vehicle. To open the fuel door, push
{ Warning . Fuel can spray out if the fuel and release the rearward center
cap is opened too quickly. edge of the door.
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the
violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is To remove the fuel cap, turn it
death. more likely in hot weather. slowly counterclockwise. The fuel
Open the fuel cap slowly and cap has a spring in it; if the cap is
. To help avoid injuries to you
wait for any hiss noise to stop released too soon, it will spring back
and others, read and follow
then unscrew the cap all to the right.
all the instructions on the fuel
pump island. the way While refueling, hang the tethered
fuel cap from the hook on the
. Turn off the engine when
fuel door.
refueling.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not
. Keep sparks, flames, and
top off or overfill the tank and wait a
smoking materials away
few seconds after you have finished
from fuel.
pumping before removing the
. Do not leave the fuel pump nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
unattended. surfaces as soon as possible. See
. Do not reenter the vehicle Exterior Care on page 10-75.
while pumping fuel. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it
. Keep children away from the clockwise until it clicks. Make sure
fuel pump and never let the cap is fully installed. The
children pump fuel. diagnostic system can determine if
the fuel cap has been left off or
(Continued) improperly installed. This would
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allow fuel to evaporate into the Filling a Portable Fuel Warning (Continued)
atmosphere. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-17.
Container
keep it in contact with the fill
{ Warning { Warning opening until filling is
complete.
If a fire starts while you are Filling a portable fuel container . Fill the container no more
refueling, do not remove the while it is in the vehicle can cause than 95% full to allow for
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by fuel vapors that can ignite either expansion.
shutting off the pump or by by static electricity or other . Do not smoke, light matches,
notifying the station attendant. means. You or others could be
or use lighters while
Leave the area immediately. badly burned and the vehicle pumping fuel.
could be damaged. Always:
. Avoid using cell phones or
. Use approved fuel other electronic devices.
containers.
{ Caution . Remove the container from
If a new fuel cap is needed, be the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
sure to get the right type of cap bed before filling.
from your dealer. The wrong type . Place the container on the
of fuel cap might not fit properly, ground.
might cause the malfunction . Place the nozzle inside the fill
indicator lamp to light, and could
opening of the container
damage the fuel tank and
before dispensing fuel, and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on (Continued)
page 5-17.
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. Do not tow a trailer during the
Trailer Towing first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent Warning (Continued)
damage to the engine, axle or
General Towing other parts. When towing a trailer:
Information . Then, during the first 800 km . Do not drive with the liftgate,
Only use towing equipment that has (500 mi) trailer towing, do not trunk/hatch, or rear-most
been designed for the vehicle. drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and window open.
Contact your dealer or trailering do not make starts at full throttle. . Fully open the air outlets on
dealer for assistance with preparing . The vehicle can tow in D (Drive) or under the instrument
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read but M (Manual Mode) is panel.
the entire section before towing a recommended. See Manual . Also adjust the Climate
trailer. Mode on page 9-25. Use a lower Control system to a setting
For towing a disabled vehicle, see gear if the transmission shifts that brings in only outside air.
Towing the Vehicle on page 10-71. too often. See “Climate Control
For towing the vehicle behind . Turn off Park Assist when Systems” in the Index.
another vehicle such as a motor towing. For more information about
home, see Recreational Vehicle
Carbon Monoxide, see Engine
Towing on page 10-72.
{ Warning Exhaust on page 9-22.
Driving Characteristics When towing a trailer, exhaust
and Towing Tips gases may collect at the rear of Towing a trailer requires a certain
the vehicle and enter if the amount of experience. The
Driving with a Trailer liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most combination you are driving is
window is open. longer and not as responsive as the
When towing a trailer:
vehicle itself. Get acquainted with
. Become familiar with the state (Continued) the handling and braking of the rig
and local laws that apply before setting out for the open road.
specifically to trailer towing.
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Before starting, check all trailer hitch This can help to avoid situations Making Turns
parts and attachments, safety that require heavy braking and
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires and mirrors. If the trailer has
sudden turns. { Caution
electric brakes, start the Passing
Making very sharp turns while
combination moving and then apply More passing distance is needed trailering could cause the trailer to
the trailer brake controller by hand when towing a trailer. Because the come in contact with the vehicle.
to be sure the brakes work. rig is longer, it is necessary to go The vehicle could be damaged.
During the trip, check occasionally farther beyond the passed vehicle Avoid making very sharp turns
to be sure that the load is secure before returning to the lane. while trailering.
and the lamps and any trailer Backing Up
brakes still work.
Hold the bottom of the steering When turning with a trailer, make
Towing with a Stability Control wheel with one hand. To move the wider turns than normal so the
System trailer to the left, move your hand to trailer will not strike soft shoulders,
the left. To move the trailer to the curbs, road signs, trees or other
When towing, the sound of the objects. Use the turn signal well in
stability control system might be right, move your hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and, advance and avoid jerky or sudden
heard. The system is reacting to the maneuvers.
vehicle movement caused by the if possible, have someone
trailer, which mainly occurs during guide you.
cornering. This is normal when
towing heavier trailers.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
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Turn Signals When Towing a The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if

Trailer the transmission shifts too often. Warning (Continued)
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-26.
The turn signal indicators on the People can be injured, and both
instrument cluster flash whenever When towing at high altitude on the vehicle and the trailer can be
signaling a turn or lane change. steep uphill grades, engine coolant damaged. When possible, always
Properly hooked up, the trailer boils at a lower temperature than at park the rig on a flat surface.
lamps also flash, telling other normal altitudes. If the engine is
drivers the vehicle is turning, turned off immediately after towing
changing lanes or stopping. at high altitude on steep uphill If parking the rig on a hill:
grades, the vehicle could show 1. Press the brake pedal, but do
When towing a trailer, the arrows on signs similar to engine overheating.
the instrument cluster flash for turns not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn
To avoid this, let the engine run the wheels into the curb if facing
even if the bulbs on the trailer are while parked, preferably on level
burned out. Check occasionally to downhill or into traffic if facing
ground, with the transmission in uphill.
be sure the trailer bulbs are still P (Park) for a few minutes before
working. turning the engine off. If the 2. Have someone place chocks
overheat warning comes on, see under the trailer wheels.
Driving on Grades
Engine Overheating on page 10-16. 3. When the wheel chocks are in
Reduce speed and shift to a lower place, release the brake pedal
gear before starting down a long or Parking on Hills until the chocks absorb the load.
steep downgrade. If the
transmission is not shifted down, the
brakes might have to be used so
{ Warning 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then
apply the parking brake and shift
much that they would get hot and no Parking the vehicle on a hill with into P (Park).
longer work well. the trailer attached can be 5. Release the brake pedal.
The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). dangerous. If something goes
Use a lower gear if the transmission wrong, the rig could start to move.
shifts too often. (Continued)
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Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all must be considered. See “Weight of
hitch nuts and bolts are tight. the Trailer Tongue” later in this
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal
section for more information.
while you: Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing Maximum trailer weight is calculated
. Start the engine.
assuming only the driver is in the
. Shift into a gear. The cooling system may temporarily tow vehicle and it has all the
overheat during severe operating required trailering equipment. The
. Release the parking brake. conditions. See Engine Overheating weight of additional optional
2. Let up on the brake pedal. on page 10-16. equipment, passengers and cargo in
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is the tow vehicle must be subtracted
clear of the chocks. Trailer Towing from the maximum trailer weight.
4. Stop and have someone pick up Three important considerations Use the following chart to determine
and store the chocks. have to do with weight: how much the vehicle can weigh,
. The weight of the trailer. based upon the vehicle model and
Maintenance When Trailer options.
Towing . The weight of the trailer tongue.
The vehicle needs service more . The total weight on the vehicle's
often when pulling a trailer. See the tires.
Maintenance Schedule on
Weight of the Trailer
page 11-2. Things that are
especially important in trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be?
operation are automatic Speed, altitude, road grades,
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle outside temperature, special
lubricant, belts, cooling system and equipment, and the amount of
brake system. Inspect these before tongue weight the vehicle can carry
and during the trip.
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Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR

Front-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 402 kg (7,500 lb)
Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 359 kg (5,200 lb) 4 649 kg (10,250 lb)
All-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 493 kg (7,700 lb)
All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 359 kg (5,200 lb) 4 740 kg (10,450 lb)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.

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 9-10.
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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If a weight-carrying hitch or a It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment

weight-distributing hitch is being not exceed any of its ratings —
used, the trailer tongue (1) should GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Hitches
weigh 10-15 percent of the total Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight. It is important to have the correct
loaded trailer weight (2). The only way to be sure it is not hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large
After loading the trailer, weigh the exceeding any of these ratings is to trucks going by, and rough roads
trailer and then the tongue, weigh the vehicle and trailer. are a few reasons why the right
separately, to see if the weights are Total Weight on the Vehicle's hitch is needed.
proper. If they are not, adjustments Tires . The rear bumper on the vehicle
might be made by moving some is not intended for hitches. Do
items around in the trailer. Inflate the vehicle's tires to the
upper limit for cold tires. These not attach rental hitches or other
Trailering may be limited by the numbers can be found on the bumper-type hitches to it. Use
vehicle's ability to carry tongue Certification label or see Vehicle only a frame-mounted hitch that
weight. Tongue weight cannot cause Load Limits on page 9-10 for more does not attach to the bumper.
the vehicle to exceed the GVWR information. Do not go over the . Will any holes be made in the
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or GVW limit for the vehicle, or the body of the vehicle when the
the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle GAWR, including the weight of the trailer hitch is installed? If so,
Weight Rating). The effect of trailer tongue. If using a weight then be sure to seal the holes
additional weight may reduce the distributing hitch, do not go over the when the hitch is removed. If the
trailering capacity more than the rear axle limit before applying the holes are not sealed, dirt, water,
total of the additional weight. weight distribution spring bars. and deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) from the exhaust may get
into the vehicle. See Engine
Exhaust on page 9-22.
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Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness

Weight Carrying Hitches
Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the
safety chains under the tongue of The trailer wiring harness, with a
the trailer to help prevent the tongue seven-pin connector, is located at
from contacting the road if it the rear of the vehicle and is tied to
becomes separated from the hitch. the vehicle's frame. The harness
Always leave just enough slack so connector can be plugged into a
the rig can turn. Never allow safety seven-pin universal heavy-duty
chains to drag on the ground. trailer connector available through
your dealer.
Trailer Brakes The seven-wire harness contains
A loaded trailer that weighs more the following trailer circuits:
than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to . Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal
have its own brake system that is
1. Body-to-Ground Distance adequate for the weight of the
. Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn
2. Front of Vehicle trailer. Be sure to read and follow Signal
the instructions for the trailer brakes . Brown: Taillamps
When using a weight-distributing so they are installed, adjusted, and
hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so maintained properly.
. Black: Ground
that the distance (1) remains the
Because the vehicle has antilock
. Light Green: Back-up Lamps
same both before and after coupling
the trailer to the tow vehicle. brakes, do not try to tap into the . Red/Black: Battery Feed
vehicle's hydraulic brake system. . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake*
If you do, both brake systems will
not work well, or at all.
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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
If a remote (non-vehicle) battery is wires above the parking brake
assembly for the electric trailer
{ Caution
being charged, press the Tow/Haul
mode switch located on the center brake controller. The harness Some electrical equipment can
console near the climate controls. contains the following wires: damage the vehicle or cause
This will boost the vehicle system . Red/Black: Power Supply components to not work and
voltage and properly charge the . White: Brake Switch Signal would not be covered by the
battery. If the trailer is too light for warranty. Always check with your
Tow/Haul mode, turn on the . Gray: Illumination dealer before adding electrical
headlamps (non-HID only) as a . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Signal equipment.
second way to boost the vehicle
system and charge the battery.
. Black: Ground
Add-on equipment can drain the
The electric trailer brake controller
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
should be installed by your dealer or
vehicle is not operating.
a qualified service center.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
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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2 NOTES
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Vehicle Care Overheated Engine

Protection
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . 10-18 Electrical System
General Information Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Fuses and Circuit
California Proposition Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Engine Compartment Fuse
California Perchlorate All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-23 Instrument Panel Fuse
Accessories and Automatic Transmission Shift Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Lock Control Function
Vehicle Checks Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Wheels and Tires
Doing Your Own Ignition Transmission Lock Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Park Brake and P (Park) Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Engine Compartment Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-24 Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Wiper Blade Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-38
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Tire Terminology and
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7 Headlamp Aiming Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 10-9 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Automatic Transmission
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Bulb Replacement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-11 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Tire Pressure Monitor
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Stoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-16 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-27 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-28
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When It Is Time for New General Information cause cancer and birth defects or
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 other reproductive harm. Engine
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or
Uniform Tire Quality and supported service people. emit these chemicals.
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Genuine GM parts have one of
Wheel Alignment and Tire these marks: California Perchlorate
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-55 Materials Requirements
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 Certain types of automotive
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 applications, such as airbag
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-67 and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
Jump Starting may contain perchlorate materials.
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Special handling may be necessary.
Towing the Vehicle For additional information, see
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-71 www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
Recreational Vehicle perchlorate.
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Accessories and
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75 California Proposition Modifications
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 65 Warning Adding non‐dealer accessories or
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 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
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
manual, tools, or parts. Always
follow owner manual procedures
{ Caution
not covered under the terms of the and consult the service manual Even small amounts of
vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any contamination can cause damage
remaining warranty coverage for service work. to vehicle systems. Do not allow
affected parts. contaminants to contact the fluids,
GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
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 13-11.
page 3-35.
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Hood 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull

up on the center of the hood,
To open the hood: and push the secondary hood
release to the right.
3. After you have partially lifted the
hood, gas struts will
automatically take over to lift and
hold the hood in the fully open
position.
1. Pull the hood release handle Before closing the hood, be sure all
with this symbol on it. It is under filler caps are on properly.
the instrument panel on the Pull the hood down to close. Lower
driver side of the vehicle. the hood until the lifting pressure of
the strut is reduced. Then allow the
hood to fall and latch into place
under its own weight. Check to
make sure the hood is closed. If the
hood does not fully latch, gently
push the hood down at the front and
center of the hood until it is
completely latched.
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Engine Compartment Overview

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1. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. 9. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Engine Cover
See Jump Starting on View). See Cooling System on
page 10-68. page 10-12.
2. Engine Compartment Fuse 10. Engine Cover on page 10-6.
Block on page 10-30. 11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
3. Radiator Pressure Cap (Out of “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on
View). See Cooling System on page 10-20.
page 10-12. 12. Windshield Washer Fluid
4. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
See Cooling System on Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-12. page 10-19.
5. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. 13. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
See Jump Starting on page 10-11.
page 10-68. 1. Oil Fill Cap
6. Power Steering Reservoir and 2. Engine Cover
Cap (Under Engine Cover). See To remove:
Power Steering Fluid on
page 10-18. 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1).
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When 2. Raise the engine cover (2) to
to Add Engine Oil” under Engine release it from the retainers.
Oil on page 10-7. 3. Lift and remove the engine
8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of cover.
View). See “Checking Engine 4. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall
Oil” under Engine Oil on engine cover.
page 10-7.
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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.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
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Selecting the Right Engine Oil

{ Caution Selecting the right engine oil
{ Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended
levels above or below the specification and viscosity grade. engine oil can result in engine
acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and damage not covered by the
shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants on page 11-12. vehicle warranty. Check with your
to the engine. If you find that you Specification dealer or service provider on
have an oil level above the whether the oil is approved to the
operating range, i.e., the engine Use and ask for licensed engine oils dexos1 specification.
has so much oil that the oil level with the dexos1® approved
certification mark. Engine oils
gets above the cross-hatched Viscosity Grade
meeting the requirements for the
area that shows the proper
vehicle should have the dexos1 SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity
operating range, the engine could approved certification mark. This
be damaged. You should drain grade for the vehicle. Do not use
certification mark indicates that the other viscosity grade oils such as
out the excess oil or limit driving oil has been approved to the dexos1
of the vehicle and seek a service SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50.
specification.
professional to remove the Cold Temperature Operation: In an
excess amount of oil. area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below −29°C
(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be
See Engine Compartment Overview used. An oil of this viscosity grade
on page 10-5 for the location of the will provide easier cold starting for
engine oil fill cap. the engine at extremely low
Add enough oil to put the level temperatures. When selecting an oil
somewhere in the proper operating of the appropriate viscosity grade,
range. Push the dipstick all the way always select an oil of the correct
back in when through.
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specification. See “Specification” containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated
earlier in this section for more manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it
information. use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is
Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
Engine Oil Additives/Engine OIL SOON message comes on.
Oil Flushes environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Change the oil as soon as possible
Do not add anything to the oil. The from the filter before disposal. Never within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
recommended oils with the dexos dispose of oil by putting it in the It is possible that, if driving under
specification and displaying the trash or pouring it on the ground, the best conditions, the oil life
dexos certification mark are all that into sewers, or into streams or system might indicate that an oil
is needed for good performance and bodies of water. Recycle it by taking change is not necessary for up to a
engine protection. it to a place that collects used oil. year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
Engine oil system flushes are not and, at this time, the system must
recommended and could cause Engine Oil Life System be reset. Your dealer has trained
engine damage not covered by the service people who will perform this
vehicle warranty. When to Change Engine Oil
work and reset the system. It is also
This vehicle has a computer system important to check the oil regularly
What to Do with Used Oil that indicates when to change the over the course of an oil drain
Used engine oil contains certain engine oil and filter. This is based interval and keep it at the proper
elements that can be unhealthy for on a combination of factors which level.
your skin and could even cause include engine revolutions, engine
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on temperature, and miles driven. If the system is ever reset
your skin for very long. Clean your Based on driving conditions, the accidentally, the oil must be
skin and nails with soap and water, mileage at which an oil change is changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or indicated can vary considerably. For since the last oil change.
properly dispose of clothing or rags the oil life system to work properly, Remember to reset the oil life
the system must be reset every time system whenever the oil is changed.
the oil is changed.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil engine oil life system has not Automatic Transmission
Life System been reset. Repeat the
procedure.
Fluid
Reset the system whenever the It is not necessary to check the
engine oil is changed so that the If the vehicle has Driver Information
Center (DIC) buttons: transmission fluid level.
system can calculate the next A transmission fluid leak is the only
engine oil change. To reset the 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, reason for fluid loss. If a leak
system: with the engine off. occurs, take the vehicle to the
If the vehicle does not have Driver 2. Press the vehicle information dealer and have it repaired as soon
Information Center (DIC) buttons: button until OIL LIFE as possible.
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, REMAINING displays. Change the fluid at the intervals
with the engine off. The vehicle 3. Press and hold the set/reset listed in Maintenance Schedule on
must be in P (Park) to access button until “100%” is displayed. page 11-2, and be sure to use the
this display. Press the trip Three chimes sound and the transmission fluid listed in
odometer reset stem until OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Recommended Fluids and
LIFE REMAINING displays. message goes off. Lubricants on page 11-12.
2. Press and hold the trip odometer 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
reset stem until OIL LIFE
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
{ Caution
REMAINING shows “100%.”
Three chimes sound and the message comes back on when the Use of the incorrect automatic
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON vehicle is started, the engine oil life transmission fluid may damage
message goes off. system has not been reset. Repeat the vehicle, and the damage may
the procedure. not be covered by the vehicle
3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. warranty. Always use the
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL automatic transmission fluid listed
SOON message comes back on in Recommended Fluids and
when the vehicle is started, the Lubricants on page 11-12.
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The transmission fluid will not reach from vehicle) to release loose dust 4. Inspect or replace the air
the end of the dipstick unless the and dirt. If the filter remains covered cleaner/filter.
transmission is at operating with dirt, a new filter is required. 5. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall
temperature. If you need to check To inspect or replace the engine air the housing cover and reconnect
the transmission fluid level, please cleaner/filter: the electrical connector to the
take the vehicle to your dealer. sensor.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
{ Warning
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the others to be burned. The air
scheduled maintenance intervals cleaner not only cleans the air; it
and replace it at the first oil change helps to stop flames if the engine
after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) backfires. Use caution when
interval. See Maintenance Schedule working on the engine and do not
on page 11-2. If driving in dusty/dirty
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change. 1. Air Duct Clamp
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10-5 for the location of the
2. Electrical Connector
{ Caution
engine air cleaner/filter. 3. Screws
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
How to Inspect the Engine Air 1. Loosen the air duct clamp (1).
can easily get into the engine,
Cleaner/Filter 2. Disconnect the electrical which could damage it. Always
connector (2). have the air cleaner/filter in place
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle 3. Remove the screws (3) and lift when you are driving.
and lightly shake the filter (away the cover assembly.
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Cooling System
{ Warning { Caution
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct An electric engine cooling fan Using coolant other than
working temperature. under the hood can start up even DEX-COOL® can cause
when the engine is not running premature engine, heater core,
and can cause injury. Keep or radiator corrosion. In addition,
hands, clothing, and tools away the engine coolant could require
from any underhood electric fan. changing sooner. Any repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant
{ Warning in the vehicle.
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very Engine Coolant
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned. The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with DEX-COOL® engine
1. Radiator Pressure Cap (Under Do not run the engine if there is a coolant. See Maintenance Schedule
Sight Shield) leak. If you run the engine, it on page 11-2 and Recommended
2. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank could lose all coolant. That could Fluids and Lubricants on
cause an engine fire, and you page 11-12.
3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out could be burned. Get any leak
of View) The following explains the cooling
fixed before you drive the vehicle. system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating on
page 10-16.
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What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,

drinkable water and DEX-COOL Caution (Continued)
{ Warning coolant. If using this mixture,
nothing else needs to be added. mixture can freeze and crack
This mixture: engine cooling parts. The repairs
Adding only plain water or some
would not be covered by the
other liquid to the cooling system . Gives freezing protection down vehicle warranty. Use only the
can be dangerous. Plain water to −37°C (−34°F), outside proper mixture of engine coolant
and other liquids, can boil before temperature. for the cooling system. See
the proper coolant mixture will. . Gives boiling protection up to Recommended Fluids and
The coolant warning system is set 129°C (265°F), engine Lubricants on page 11-12.
for the proper coolant mixture. temperature.
With plain water or the wrong
mixture, the engine could get too
. Protects against rust and Never dispose of engine coolant by
hot but you would not get the corrosion. putting it in the trash, pouring it on
overheat warning. The engine . Will not damage aluminum parts. the ground, or into sewers, streams,
could catch fire and you or others or bodies of water. Have the coolant
. Helps keep the proper engine changed by an authorized service
could be burned. Use a 50/ temperature.
50 mixture of clean, drinkable center, familiar with legal
water and DEX-COOL coolant. requirements regarding used
{ Caution coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
If improper coolant mixture, health.
inhibitors, or additives are used in
the vehicle cooling system, the
engine could overheat and be
damaged. Too much water in the
(Continued)
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Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the

The vehicle must be on a level Recovery Tank
surface when checking the coolant
level. { Warning
Check to see if coolant is visible in You can be burned if you spill
the coolant recovery tank. If the The coolant recovery tank cap has coolant on hot engine parts.
coolant inside the coolant recovery this symbol on it. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
tank is boiling, do not do anything
When the engine is cold, the coolant and it will burn if the engine parts
else until it cools down. If coolant is
level should be at or above the are hot enough. Do not spill
visible but the coolant level is not at
or above the FULL COLD mark or FULL COLD mark or the FULL coolant on a hot engine.
the FULL COLD ISO symbol mark, COLD ISO symbol mark on the
add a 50/50 mixture of clean, recovery tank.
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant at the coolant recovery tank,
When the engine is hot, the level { Caution
could be higher than the FULL
but be sure the cooling system is COLD mark or the FULL COLD ISO This vehicle has a specific
cool before this is done. See Engine symbol mark. If the coolant is below coolant fill procedure. Failure to
Overheating on page 10-16. the FULL COLD mark or the FULL follow this procedure could cause
COLD ISO symbol mark when the the engine to overheat and be
engine is hot, there could be a leak severely damaged.
in the cooling system.
If the coolant is low, add the coolant If recovery tank is empty, check the
or take the vehicle to a dealer for coolant level in the radiator before
service. adding coolant to the recovery tank
or take the vehicle to the dealer for
service. See “How to Add Coolant to
the Radiator” later in this section.
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If coolant is needed, add the proper 2. Remove the radiator pressure

DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the cap when the cooling system,
coolant recovery tank. including the upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the
How to Add Coolant to the pressure cap slowly
Radiator counterclockwise about one
full turn.
{ Warning If a hiss is heard, wait for that to
Steam and scalding liquids from a stop. A hiss means there is still
some pressure left in the
hot cooling system can blow out
system.
and burn you badly. Never turn
the cap when the cooling system, 3. Keep turning the pressure cap
1. Detach the fasteners and lift off slowly and remove it.
including the surge tank pressure
the panel that covers the
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling 4. Fill the radiator to the base of
radiator cap.
system and surge tank pressure the filler neck with the proper
cap to cool. DEX-COOL coolant mixture.

If coolant is needed, add the proper

mixture directly to the radiator, but
be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done. Then check the
recovery tank and add coolant if
needed.
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6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant

recovery tank but leave the { Caution
radiator pressure cap off.
If the pressure cap is not tightly
7. Start the engine and let it run installed, coolant loss and
until the upper radiator hose possible engine damage may
feels warm. Any time during this occur. Be sure the cap is properly
procedure, watch out for the and tightly secured.
engine cooling fans.
8. If the coolant level inside the
radiator filler neck is low, add Engine Overheating
more of the proper DEX-COOL The vehicle has several indicators
coolant mixture through the filler to warn of engine overheating.
neck until the level is back up to
the base of the filler neck. There is an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the
9. Replace the pressure cap tightly. instrument panel cluster. See
At any time during this Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
procedure if coolant begins to on page 5-13.
flow out of the filler neck,
reinstall the pressure cap. The vehicle may also display an
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE
ENGINE and ENGINE
OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Engine Cooling
System Messages on page 5-35.
5. Fill the coolant recovery tank to
the FULL COLD mark or to the
FULL COLD ISO symbol mark.
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You may decide not to lift the hood If Steam Is Coming from the
when this warning appears, but Engine Compartment Warning (Continued)
instead get service help right away.
See Roadside Assistance Program See Overheated Engine
on page 13-5.
{ Warning Protection Operating Mode on
page 10-18 for information on
If you do decide to lift the hood, Steam from an overheated engine
driving to a safe place in an
make sure the vehicle is parked on can burn you badly, even if you
emergency.
a level surface. just open the hood. Stay away
Then check to see if the engine from the engine if you see or hear
cooling fans are running. If the steam coming from it. Turn it off If No Steam Is Coming from
engine is overheating, both fans and get everyone away from the the Engine Compartment
should be running. If they are not, vehicle until it cools down. Wait If an engine overheat warning is
do not continue to run the engine until there is no sign of steam or displayed but no steam can be seen
and have the vehicle serviced. coolant before you open or heard, the problem may not be
the hood. too serious. Sometimes the engine
{ Caution If you keep driving when the can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
vehicles engine is overheated,
Running the engine without the liquids in it can catch fire. You . Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
coolant may cause damage or a or others could be badly burned.
fire. Vehicle damage would not be
. Stops after high-speed driving.
Stop the engine if it overheats,
covered by the vehicle warranty. and get out of the vehicle until the
. Idles for long periods in traffic.
See Overheated Engine engine is cool. . Tows a trailer.
Protection Operating Mode on
page 10-18 for information on (Continued)
driving to a safe place in an
emergency.
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If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the

with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while { Caution
1. Turn the air conditioning off. parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it After driving in the overheated
2. Turn the heater on to the highest cools down. Also, see “Overheated engine protection operating
temperature and to the highest Engine Protection Operating Mode” mode, the engine oil will be
fan speed. Open the windows as next in this section. severely degraded. Any repairs
necessary. performed before the engine is
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off Overheated Engine cool may cause engine damage.
Allow the engine to cool before
the road, shift to P (Park) or Protection attempting any repair. Repair the
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.
Operating Mode cause of coolant loss, change the
This emergency operating mode lets oil, and reset the oil life system.
If the temperature overheat gauge is See Engine Oil on page 10-7.
no longer in the overheat zone or an the vehicle be driven to a safe place
overheat warning no longer in an emergency situation. If an
overheated engine condition exists,
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
an overheat protection mode which Power Steering Fluid
Continue to drive the vehicle slow
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe alternates firing groups of cylinders
vehicle distance from the car in front helps prevent engine damage. In
of you. If the warning does not come this mode, there is a significant loss
back on, continue to drive normally in power and engine performance.
and have the cooling system The temperature gauge indicates an
checked for proper fill and function. overheat condition exists. Driving
extended distances and/or towing a
If the warning continues, pull over, trailer in the overheat protection
stop, and park the vehicle mode should be avoided.
right away.
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The power steering fluid reservoir is 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the
under the engine cover on the dipstick with a clean rag. { Caution
passenger side of the vehicle. See 5. Replace the cap and completely
Engine Compartment Overview on Use of the incorrect fluid may
tighten it. damage the vehicle and the
page 10-5 for reservoir location.
6. Remove the cap again and look damages may not be covered by
When to Check Power Steering at the fluid level on the dipstick. the vehicle warranty. Always use
Fluid the correct fluid listed in
The fluid level should be
It is not necessary to regularly somewhere between the MAX and Recommended Fluids and
check power steering fluid unless MIN line on the dipstick in room Lubricants on page 11-12.
you suspect there is a leak in the temperature. If the fluid is on or
system or you hear an unusual below the MIN line, add fluid close Washer Fluid
noise. A fluid loss in this system to the MAX line.
could indicate a problem. Have the What to Use
system inspected and repaired. What to Use
When adding windshield washer
To determine what kind of fluid to
How to Check Power Steering fluid, be sure to read the
use, see Recommended Fluids and manufacturer's instructions before
Fluid Lubricants on page 11-12. Always use. If the vehicle will be operating
To check the power steering fluid: use the proper fluid. in an area where the temperature
1. Turn the key off and let the may fall below freezing, use a fluid
engine compartment cool down. that has sufficient protection against
2. Remove the engine cover. See freezing.
Engine Cover on page 10-6.
3. Wipe the cap and the top of the
reservoir clean.
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Adding Washer Fluid Brakes

When the windshield washer fluid
{ Caution
This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc
reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID . Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear
LOW ADD FLUID message will be (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched
displayed on the Driver Information washer. It can damage the warning sound when the brake pads
Center (DIC). See Washer Fluid windshield washer system are worn and new pads are needed.
Messages on page 5-42. and paint. The sound can come and go or be
. Do not mix water with heard all the time when the vehicle
ready-to-use washer fluid. is moving, except when applying the
Water can cause the solution brake pedal firmly.
to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other { Warning
parts of the washer system.
The brake wear warning sound
. When using concentrated
Open the cap with the washer means that soon the brakes will
washer fluid, follow the
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until not work well. That could lead to
manufacturer instructions for
the tank is full. See Engine a crash. When the brake wear
adding water.
Compartment Overview on warning sound is heard, have the
page 10-5 for reservoir location. . Fill the washer fluid tank only vehicle serviced.
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for fluid
expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank { Caution
if it is completely full.
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
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Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid
can cause a brake squeal when the
The braking system on a vehicle is
brakes are first applied or lightly
complex. Its many parts have to be
applied. This does not mean
of top quality and work well together
something is wrong with the brakes.
if the vehicle is to have really good
Properly torqued wheel nuts are braking. The vehicle was designed
necessary to help prevent brake and tested with top-quality brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, parts. When parts of the braking
inspect brake pads for wear and system are replaced, be sure to get The brake master cylinder reservoir
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the new, approved replacement parts. is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
proper sequence to torque If this is not done, the brakes might indicated on the reservoir cap. See
specifications. See Capacities and not work properly. For example, Engine Compartment Overview on
Specifications on page 12-2. installing disc brake pads that are page 10-5 for the location of the
Brake pads should be replaced as wrong for the vehicle, can change reservoir.
complete sets. the balance between the front and
rear brakes — for the worse. The There are only two reasons why the
Brake Pedal Travel braking performance expected can brake fluid level in the reservoir
change in many other ways if the might go down:
See your dealer if the brake pedal
does not return to normal height, wrong replacement brake parts are . The brake fluid level goes down
or if there is a rapid increase in installed. because of normal brake lining
pedal travel. This could be a sign wear. When new linings are
that brake service might be installed, the fluid level goes
required. back up.

Brake Adjustment
Every time the brakes are applied,
with or without the vehicle moving,
the brakes adjust for wear.
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. A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low
hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes { Caution
a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning
hydraulic system fixed, since a Light on page 5-20.
. Using the wrong fluid can
leak means that sooner or later badly damage brake
the brakes will not work well. What to Add hydraulic system parts. For
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid example, just a few drops of
Do not top off the brake fluid. mineral-based oil, such as
Adding fluid does not correct a leak. from a sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and engine oil, in the brake
If fluid is added when the linings are hydraulic system can damage
worn, there will be too much fluid Lubricants on page 11-12.
brake hydraulic system parts
when new brake linings are Always clean the brake fluid so badly that they will have to
installed. Add or remove brake fluid, reservoir cap and the area around be replaced. Do not let
as necessary, only when work is the cap before removing it. This someone put in the wrong
done on the brake hydraulic system. helps keep dirt from entering the kind of fluid.
reservoir. . If brake fluid is spilled on the
{ Warning vehicle's painted surfaces,
If too much brake fluid is added, it
{ Warning the paint finish can be
can spill on the engine and burn, damaged. Be careful not to
With the wrong kind of fluid in the
if the engine is hot enough. You spill brake fluid on the
brake hydraulic system, the vehicle. If you do, wash it off
or others could be burned, and brakes might not work well. This immediately.
the vehicle could be damaged. could cause a crash. Always use
Add brake fluid only when work is the proper brake fluid.
done on the brake hydraulic
system.
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Battery Infrequent Usage: Remove the 1. Before starting this check, be

black, negative (−) cable from the sure there is enough room
Refer to the replacement number on battery to keep the battery from around the vehicle.
the original battery label when a running down.
new battery is needed. 2. Apply both the parking brake
Extended Storage: Remove the and the regular brake.
black, negative (−) cable from the
{ Warning battery or use a battery trickle
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
Battery posts, terminals, and charger. the engine immediately if it
related accessories contain lead starts.
and lead compounds, chemicals All-Wheel Drive
3. Try to start the engine in each
known to the State of California to Transfer case fluid does not require gear. The vehicle should start
cause cancer and reproductive checking unless there is a fluid leak only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
harm. Wash hands after handling. or unusual noise. If required, have If the vehicle starts in any other
the transfer case serviced by your position, contact your dealer for
dealer. service.
Vehicle Storage
Starter Switch Check
{ Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn { Warning
you and gas that can explode.
When you are doing this
You can be badly hurt if you are
inspection, the vehicle could
not careful. See Jump Starting on
move suddenly. If the vehicle
page 10-68 for tips on working
moves, you or others could be
around a battery without
injured.
getting hurt.
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Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park)
moves out of P (Park), contact
Shift Lock Control your dealer for service.
Mechanism Check
Function Check
Ignition Transmission { Warning
{ Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check,
When you are doing this If equipped with a key type ignition, the vehicle could begin to move.
inspection, the vehicle could while parked and with the parking You or others could be injured
move suddenly. If the vehicle brake set, try to turn the ignition to and property could be damaged.
moves, you or others could be LOCK/OFF in each shift lever Make sure there is room in front
injured. position. of the vehicle in case it begins to
. The ignition should turn to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
LOCK/OFF only when the shift brake at once should the vehicle
1. Before starting this check, be begin to move.
sure there is enough room lever is in P (Park).
around the vehicle. It should be . The ignition key should come
parked on a level surface. out only in LOCK/OFF. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
2. Apply the parking brake. Be Contact your dealer if service is your foot on the regular brake, set
ready to apply the regular brake required. the parking brake.
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move. . To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
3. With the engine off, turn the
running and the transmission in
ignition on, but do not start the
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
engine. Without applying the
pressure from the regular brake
regular brake, try to move the
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
shift lever out of P (Park) with
held by the parking brake only.
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. To check the P (Park) To replace the wiper blade 3. Install the new blade onto the
mechanism's holding ability: assembly: arm connector and make sure
With the engine running, shift to the tabs are fully set in the
P (Park). Then release the 1. Pull the windshield wiper
assembly away from the locked position.
parking brake followed by the
regular brake. windshield. Allowing the wiper blade arm to
touch the windshield when no
Contact your dealer if service is wiper blade is installed could
required. damage the windshield. Any
damage that occurs would not
Wiper Blade Replacement be covered by your warranty. Do
not allow the wiper blade arm to
Front Wiper Blade touch the windshield.
Windshield wiper blades should be 4. Repeat the steps for the other
inspected for wear or cracking. See 2. Squeeze the tabs on each side
of the wiper blade assembly and blade.
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2. slide the assembly off the end of Rear Wiper Blade
the wiper arm.
Replacement blades come in To replace the rear wiper blade:
different types and are removed in
1. Pull the wiper blade assembly
different ways. For the proper type
away from the backglass.
and size, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 11-13. The rear wiper blade will not lock
in a vertical position so care
should be used when pulling it
away from the vehicle.
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement

Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement
should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, page 10-28.
the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure
If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact
necessary, see your dealer. your dealer.

2. Push the release lever (2) to Taillamps, Turn Signal,

disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the and Stoplamps
blade assembly (3).
3. Push the new blade assembly
securely in the wiper arm hook
until the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Return the wiper arm and blade
assembly to the rest position on
the glass.

1. Turn Signal Lamp

2. Stoplamp/Taillamp
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To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate counterclockwise and pull it
straight out to remove it from the To replace one of these bulbs:
on page 2-8.
taillamp assembly. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
2. Remove the convenience net, on page 2-8.
if the vehicle has one. 7. Pull the old bulb straight out of
the bulb socket.
8. Push the new bulb straight into
the bulb socket.
9. Push the taillamp assembly back
into its original location.
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. 2. Push the left end of the lamp
covers. assembly toward the right.
11. Reinstall the two taillamp screw
4. Remove the two screws holding covers. 3. Turn the lamp assembly down to
the taillamp assembly in place. remove it from the liftgate.

5. Pull out the taillamp assembly.

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8. Push on the lamp side opposite Electrical System

the clip until the lamp assembly
snaps into place.
High Voltage Devices and
Replacement Bulbs Wiring
Bulb
Exterior Lamp
Number { Warning
License Plate Lamp 194 LL Exposure to high voltage can
Rear Turn 7443 NA cause shock, burns, and even
Signal Lamp death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
Taillamp/Stop Lamp 7444 LL only be serviced by technicians
4. Turn the bulb socket (1)
counterclockwise to remove it with special training.
For replacement bulbs not listed
from the lamp assembly (3). High voltage components are
here, contact your dealer.
5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of identified by labels. Do not
the bulb socket. remove, open, take apart,
6. Push the replacement bulb or modify these components.
straight into the bulb socket and High voltage cable or wiring has
turn the bulb socket clockwise to orange covering. Do not probe,
install it into the lamp assembly. tamper with, cut, or modify high
voltage cable or wiring.
7. Turn the lamp assembly into the
liftgate engaging the clip side
first.
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Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit

Overload An electrical overload may cause Breakers
the lamps to go on and off, or in
The vehicle has fuses and circuit The wiring circuits in your vehicle
some cases to remain off. Have the
breakers to protect against an are protected from short circuits by
headlamp wiring checked right away
electrical system overload. a combination of fuses, circuit
if the lamps go on and off or
When the current electrical load is breakers and fusible thermal links.
remain off.
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens This greatly reduces the chance of
and closes, protecting the circuit Windshield Wipers fires caused by electrical problems.
until the current load returns to If the wiper motor overheats due to Look at the silver-colored band
normal or the problem is fixed. This heavy snow or ice, the windshield inside the fuse. If the band is broken
greatly reduces the chance of circuit wipers will stop until the motor cools or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
overload and fire caused by and will then restart. you replace a bad fuse with a new
electrical problems. one of the identical size and rating.
Although the circuit is protected
Fuses and circuit breakers protect from electrical overload, overload Fuses of the same amperage can
power devices in the vehicle. due to heavy snow or ice may be temporarily borrowed from
Replace a bad fuse with a new one cause wiper linkage damage. another fuse location, if a fuse goes
of the identical size and rating. Always clear ice and heavy snow out. Replace the fuse as soon as
from the windshield before using the you can.
If there is a problem on the road and windshield wipers.
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be If the overload is caused by an
borrowed. Choose some feature of electrical problem and not snow or
the vehicle that is not needed to use ice, be sure to get it fixed.
and replace it as soon as possible.
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Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
{ Caution
The underhood fuse block is in the Spilling liquid on any electrical
engine compartment, on the component on the vehicle may
passenger side of the vehicle. damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.

To remove fuses, hold the end of

the fuse between your thumb and
index finger and pull straight out.

Lift the cover for access to the fuse/

relay block.
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The vehicle may not be equipped

with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
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
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage

EMISSION 1 Emission 1 LT LO BEAM Left Low-Beam RT PRK Right
Headlamp Parking Lamp
EMISSION 2 Emission 2
LT PRK Left Parking Lamp RT TRLR Trailer Right
EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils
STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn
LT TRLR Trailer Left
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 Signal
STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 Signal RVC SNSR Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
FSCM Fuel System ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils
Control Module S/ROOF/ Sunroof
PCM IGN Powertrain Control
SUNSHADE
HORN Horn Module Ignition
SERVICE Service Repair
HTD MIR Heated Outside PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate
Rearview Mirror SPARE Spare
PWR Power Outlet
HTD Heated Steering OUTLET STOP Stoplamps
STR WHL Wheel LAMPS
RR APO Rear Accessory
HUMIDITY/ Humidity Sensor/ Power Outlet STRTR Starter
MAF MAF Sensor
RR DEFOG Rear Defogger TCM Transmission
HVAC BLWR Heating, Control Module
RR HVAC Rear Climate
Ventilation, and Air
Control System TRANS Transmission
Conditioning
Blower RT HI BEAM Right High-Beam TRLR Trailer Back-up
Headlamp BCK/UP Lamps
LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam
Headlamp RT LO BEAM Right Low-Beam TRLR BRK Trailer Brake
Headlamp
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Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage

TRLR Trailer Parking HID/ High Intensity WPR Windshield Wiper
PRK LAMP Lamps LO BEAM Discharge (HID)
WPR HI Windshield Wiper
Low-Beam
TRLR PWR Trailer Power High Speed
Headlamps
WPR/WSW Windshield Wiper/
HORN Horn Instrument Panel Fuse
Washer
IGN Ignition Main Block
Relays Usage LT TRLR Trailer Left
A/C Air Conditioning STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn
CMPRSR Compressor Clutch Signal Lamp
CLTCH PRK LAMP Parking Lamp
AUX Auxiliary PWR/TRN Powertrain
VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump
RR DEFOG Rear Window
CRNK Switched Power Defogger
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 RT LO BEAM Right Low-Beam
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 Headlamp

FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 RT TRLR Trailer Right

STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn
HI BEAM High-Beam Signal Lamp The instrument panel fuse block is
Headlamps under the instrument panel on the
STOP LAMP Stop Lamps passenger side of the vehicle. Pull
TRLR Trailer Back-up down on the cover to access the
BCK/UP Lamps fuse block.
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The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage

with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. DR LCK Door Locks
Fuses Usage DRL/ Daytime Running
# GMC NON HID = LO BEAM Lamps Relay/Low
Lo Beam Beam Headlamps
Relay
) GMC NON HID =
High Shutter DSPLY Display

)) Chevy = Fog FRT WSW Front Windshield

Lamps Washer

))) Buick China = HTD/ Heated/Cooling

Rear Fog Lamp COOL SEAT Seats

AIRBAG Airbag HVAC Heating,

Ventilation, and Air
AMP Amplifier Conditioning
BCK Back-up Lamp/ INADV PWR Inadvertent Power/
UP/STOP Stoplamp INT LAMPS Interior Light Pipe
BCM Body Control Lamps
Module INFOTMNT/ Infotainment/
CNSTR Canister Vent MSM Memory Seat
VENT Module
Fuse Side
CTSY Courtesy Lamps LT TRN SIG Driver Side Turn
Signal
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Fuses Usage Relays Usage

OBS Rear Park Assist/ LT/ Driver Side Power
DET/URS Side Blind Zone PWR/SEAT Seat Relay
Alert/Forward
RT/ Passenger Side
Collision Alert/
PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay
Universal Remote
System PWR/WNDW Power Windows
Relay
PDM Power Mirrors,
Liftgate Release PWR/ Power Steering
COLUMN Column Relay
PWR MODE Power Mode
L/GATE Liftgate Relay
PWR MIR Power Mirrors
LCK Power Lock Relay
RDO Radio
REAR/WSW Rear Window
REAR WPR Rear Wiper
Washer Relay
RT TRN SIG Passenger Side
UNLCK Power Unlock
Turn Signal
Relay
STR WHL Steering Wheel
DRL/ Daytime Running
ILLUM Illumination
LO BEAM Lamps Relay/
USB CHRG USB Charging Low-Beam
Headlamps Relay
Relay Side LT/UNLCK Driver Side Unlock
Relay
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Relays Usage Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued)

DRL/ Daytime Running
LO BEAM Lamps Relay (If Tires and a serious crash. See
Equipped) Every new GM vehicle has Vehicle Load Limits on
high-quality tires made by a page 9-10.
FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps Relay
FRT/WSW Front Windshield leading tire manufacturer. See . Underinflated tires pose
Washer Relay the warranty manual for the same danger as
information regarding the tire overloaded tires. The
warranty and where to get resulting crash could
service. For additional cause serious injury.
information refer to the tire Check all tires frequently
manufacturer. to maintain the
recommended pressure.
{ Warning Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires
. Poorly maintained and are cold.
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
. Overinflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured,
. Overloading the tires can or broken by a sudden
cause overheating as a impact — such as when
result of too much flexing. hitting a pothole. Keep
There could be a blowout tires at the recommended
(Continued) pressure.
(Continued)
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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 ice or snow 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 10-51.
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 10-37. positions.
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.
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. Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and
Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the
“Tire Size” illustration later in this
speed rating as the original Useful information about a tire is section.
equipment tires. molded into its sidewall. The
Winter tires with the same speed examples show a typical (2) TPC Spec (Tire
rating as the original equipment tires passenger vehicle tire and a Performance Criteria
may not be available for H, V, W, Y, compact spare tire sidewall. Specification): Original
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter equipment tires designed to
tires with a lower speed rating are GM's specific tire performance
chosen, never exceed the tire's criteria have a TPC specification
maximum speed capability. code molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications meet or
Summer Tires exceed all federal safety
This vehicle may come with high guidelines.
performance summer tires. These (3) DOT (Department of
tires have a special tread and
Transportation): The
compound that are optimized for
maximum dry and wet road Department of Transportation
performance. This special tread and (DOT) code indicates that the
compound will decrease Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example tire is in compliance with the
performance in cold climates, and U.S. Department of
on ice and snow. We recommend (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a Transportation Motor Vehicle
installing winter tires on the vehicle combination of letters and Safety Standards.
if frequent driving in cold numbers used to define a
temperatures or on snow or ice particular tire's width, height,
covered roads is expected. See aspect ratio, construction type,
Winter Tires on page 10-37.
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DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material : The type

Manufacture: The last four of cord and number of plies in
digits of the TIN indicate the tire the sidewall and under the tread.
manufactured date. The first two (6) Uniform Tire Quality
digits represent the week Grading (UTQG): Tire
(01–52) and the last two digits, manufacturers are required to
the year. For example, the third grade tires based on three
week of the year 2010 would performance factors: treadwear,
have a four-digit DOT date traction, and temperature
of 0310. resistance. For more information
(4) Tire Identification Number see Uniform Tire Quality
(TIN): The letters and numbers Grading on page 10-54. Compact Spare Tire Example
following the DOT (Department (7) Maximum Cold Inflation (1) Tire Ply Material : The type
of Transportation) code are the Load Limit: Maximum load that of cord and number of plies in
Tire Identification Number (TIN). can be carried and the the sidewall and under the tread.
The TIN shows the maximum pressure needed to (2) Temporary Use Only: The
manufacturer and plant code, support that load.
tire size, and date the tire was compact spare tire or temporary
manufactured. The TIN is use tire should not be driven at
molded onto both sides of the speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
tire, although only one side may The compact spare tire is for
have the date of manufacture. emergency use when a regular
road tire has lost air and gone
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flat. If the vehicle has a compact (5) Tire Inflation: The Tire Designations
spare tire, see Compact Spare temporary use tire or compact
Tire on page 10-67 and If a Tire spare tire should be inflated to Tire Size
Goes Flat on page 10-57. 420 kPa (60 psi). For more The following is an example of a
(3) Tire Identification Number information on tire pressure and typical passenger vehicle
(TIN): The letters and numbers inflation see Tire Pressure on tire size.
following the DOT (Department page 10-44.
of Transportation) code are the (6) Tire Size: A combination of
Tire Identification Number (TIN). letters and numbers define a
The TIN shows the tire's width, height, aspect ratio,
manufacturer and plant code, construction type, and service
tire size, and date the tire was description. The letter T as the
manufactured. The TIN is first character in the tire size (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
molded onto both sides of the means the tire is for temporary The United States version of a
tire, although only one side may use only. metric tire sizing system. The
have the date of manufacture. (7) TPC Spec (Tire letter P as the first character in
(4) Maximum Cold Inflation Performance Criteria the tire size means a passenger
Load Limit: Maximum load that Specification): Original vehicle tire engineered to
can be carried and the equipment tires designed to standards set by the U.S. Tire
maximum pressure needed to GM's specific tire performance and Rim Association.
support that load. criteria have a TPC specification (2) Tire Width: The three-digit
code molded onto the sidewall. number indicates the tire section
GM's TPC specifications meet or width in millimeters from
exceed all federal safety sidewall to sidewall.
guidelines.
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(3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed Belt: A rubber coated layer of
number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the
height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. tread. Cords may be made from
For example, if the tire size steel or other reinforcing
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and materials.
item 3 of the illustration, it would Definitions Bead: The tire bead contains
mean that the tire's sidewall is steel wires wrapped by steel
60 percent as high as it is wide. Air Pressure: The amount of
air inside the tire pressing cords that hold the tire onto
(4) Construction Code: A letter outward on each square inch of the rim.
code is used to indicate the type the tire. Air pressure is Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire
of ply construction in the tire. expressed in kPa (kilopascal) in which the plies are laid at
The letter R means radial ply or psi (pounds per square inch). alternate angles less than
construction; the letter D means 90 degrees to the centerline of
diagonal or bias ply Accessory Weight: The
combined weight of optional the tread.
construction; and the letter B
means belted-bias ply accessories. Some examples of Cold Tire Pressure: The
construction. optional accessories are amount of air pressure in a tire,
automatic transmission, power measured in kPa (kilopascal)
(5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of windows, power seats, and air or psi (pounds per square inch)
the wheel in inches. conditioning. before a tire has built up heat
(6) Service Description: These Aspect Ratio: The relationship from driving. See Tire Pressure
characters represent the load of a tire's height to its width. on page 10-44.
index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire
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Curb Weight: The weight of a GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure:
motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to
optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, page 9-10. The maximum air pressure is
and coolant, but without GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight molded onto the sidewall.
passengers and cargo. Rating for the rear axle. See Maximum Load Rating: The
DOT Markings: A code molded Vehicle Load Limits on load rating for a tire at the
into the sidewall of a tire page 9-10. maximum permissible inflation
signifying that the tire is in Intended Outboard Sidewall : pressure for that tire.
compliance with the U.S. The side of an asymmetrical tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Department of Transportation that must always face outward Weight: The sum of curb
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety when mounted on a vehicle. weight, accessory weight,
Standards. The DOT code vehicle capacity weight, and
includes the Tire Identification Kilopascal (kPa): The metric
unit for air pressure. production options weight.
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A Normal Occupant Weight: The
identify the tire manufacturer, tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle
production plant, brand, and some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by
date of production. vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9-10.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Load Index: An assigned
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution :
on page 9-10. that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions.
carrying capacity of a tire.
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Outward Facing Sidewall: The Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm
side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See
has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires
outward when mounted on a 90 degrees to the centerline of on page 10-51.
vehicle. The side of the tire that the tread. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
contains a whitewall, bears Rim: A metal support for a tire Grading Standards): A tire
white lettering, or bears and upon which the tire beads information system that provides
manufacturer, brand, and/or are seated. consumers with ratings for a
model name molding that is tire's traction, temperature, and
higher or deeper than the same Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are
moldings on the other sidewall determined by tire
of the tire. Speed Rating: An manufacturers using
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A alphanumeric code assigned to government testing procedures.
tire used on passenger cars and a tire indicating the maximum The ratings are molded into the
some light duty trucks and speed at which a tire can sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
multipurpose vehicles. operate. Tire Quality Grading on
Recommended Inflation Traction: The friction between page 10-54.
Pressure: Vehicle the tire and the road surface. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The
manufacturer's recommended The amount of grip provided. number of designated seating
tire inflation pressure as shown Tread: The portion of a tire that positions multiplied by
on the tire placard. See Tire comes into contact with 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
Pressure on page 10-44 and the road. cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Vehicle Load Limits on Limits on page 9-10.
page 9-10. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread
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Vehicle Maximum Load on the The Tire and Loading

Tire: Load on an individual tire { Caution Information label on the vehicle
due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor indicates the original equipment
weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good. tires and the correct cold tire
cargo weight. Underinflated tires, or tires inflation pressures. The
Vehicle Placard: A label that do not have enough air, recommended pressure is the
permanently attached to a can result in: minimum air pressure needed to
vehicle showing the vehicle support the vehicle's maximum
. Tire overloading and load carrying capacity. See
capacity weight and the original overheating which could
equipment tire size and Vehicle Load Limits on
lead to a blowout. page 9-10.
recommended inflation pressure.
See “Tire and Loading
. Premature or How the vehicle is loaded
Information Label” under Vehicle irregular wear. affects vehicle handling and ride
Load Limits on page 9-10. . Poor handling. comfort. Never load the vehicle
with more weight than it was
Tire Pressure
. Reduced fuel economy. designed to carry.
Overinflated tires, or tires that
Tires need the correct amount of When to Check
have too much air, can
air pressure to operate
result in: Check the tires once a month or
effectively.
. Unusual wear. more. Do not forget the compact
spare, if the vehicle has one.
. Poor handling. The cold compact spare tire
. Rough ride. pressure should be at 420 kPa
(60 psi). See Compact Spare
. Needless damage from Tire on page 10-67.
road hazards.
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How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with tire inflation pressure label, you
the tire gauge. should determine the proper tire
Use a good quality pocket-type inflation pressure for those tires.)
gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the
Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
determined by looking at the tire. and keep out dirt and moisture.
tire pressure monitoring system
Check the tire inflation pressure (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
when the tires are cold, meaning Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more
the vehicle has not been driven System of your tires is significantly
for at least three hours or no under-inflated.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
more than 1.6 km (1 mi). (TPMS) uses radio and sensor Accordingly, when the low tire
Remove the valve cap from the technology to check tire pressure pressure telltale illuminates, you
tire valve stem. Press the tire levels. The TPMS sensors monitor should stop and check your tires as
gauge firmly onto the valve to the air pressure in your tires and soon as possible, and inflate them
get a pressure measurement. transmit tire pressure readings to a to the proper pressure. Driving on a
receiver located in the vehicle. significantly under-inflated tire
If the cold tire inflation pressure
causes the tire to overheat and can
matches the recommended Each tire, including the spare (if
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
pressure on the Tire and provided), should be checked
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
Loading Information label, no monthly when cold and inflated to
tread life, and may affect the
further adjustment is necessary. the inflation pressure recommended
vehicle's handling and stopping
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
If the inflation pressure is low, vehicle placard or tire inflation
ability.
add air until the recommended pressure label. (If your vehicle has Please note that the TPMS is not a
pressure is reached. If the tires of a different size than the size substitute for proper tire
inflation pressure is high, press indicated on the vehicle placard or maintenance, and it is the driver's
on the metal stem in the center responsibility to maintain correct tire
of the tire valve to release air. pressure, even if under-inflation has
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not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or

illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the
pressure telltale. TPMS to continue to function
Your vehicle has also been properly.
equipped with a TPMS malfunction See Tire Pressure Monitor
indicator to indicate when the Operation on page 10-46.
system is not operating properly. When a low tire pressure condition
See Radio Frequency Statement on
The TPMS malfunction indicator is is detected, the TPMS illuminates
page 13-15.
combined with the low tire pressure the low tire pressure warning light
telltale. When the system detects a located on the instrument cluster.
malfunction, the telltale will flash for Tire Pressure Monitor If the warning light comes on, stop
approximately one minute and then Operation as soon as possible and inflate the
remain continuously illuminated. tires to the recommended pressure
This vehicle may have a Tire
This sequence will continue upon shown on the tire loading
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
subsequent vehicle start-ups as information label. See Vehicle Load
The TPMS is designed to warn the
long as the malfunction exists. Limits on page 9-10.
driver when a low tire pressure
When the malfunction indicator is condition exists. TPMS sensors are
illuminated, the system may not be mounted onto each tire and wheel
able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire
pressure as intended. TPMS and wheel assembly, if the vehicle
malfunctions may occur for a variety has one. The TPMS sensors
of reasons, including the installation monitor the air pressure in the tires
of replacement or alternate tires or and transmits the tire pressure
wheels on the vehicle that prevent readings to a receiver located in the
the TPMS from functioning properly. vehicle.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
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A message to check the pressure in inflation pressure for the tires when TPMS Malfunction Light and
a specific tire displays in the Driver they are cold. See Vehicle Load Message
Information Center (DIC). The low Limits on page 9-10, for an example
tire pressure warning light and the of the Tire and Loading Information The TPMS will not function properly
DIC warning message come on at label and its location. Also see Tire if one or more of the TPMS sensors
each ignition cycle until the tires are Pressure on page 10-44. are missing or inoperable. When the
inflated to the correct inflation system detects a malfunction, the
The TPMS can warn about a low low tire warning light flashes for
pressure. Using the DIC, tire tire pressure condition but it does
pressure levels can be viewed. For about one minute and then stays on
not replace normal tire for the remainder of the ignition
additional information and details maintenance. See Tire Inspection
about the DIC operation and cycle. A DIC warning message
on page 10-49, Tire Rotation on displays. The malfunction light and
displays see Driver Information page 10-49 and Tires on
Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on DIC warning message come on at
page 10-36. each ignition cycle until the problem
page 5-24 or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) is corrected. Some of the conditions
on page 5-30 and Tire Messages on { Caution that can cause these to come
page 5-40. on are:
Tire sealant materials are not all
The low tire pressure warning light
. One of the road tires has been
the same. A non-approved tire
may come on in cool weather when replaced with the spare tire,
sealant could damage the TPMS if your vehicle has one. The
the vehicle is first started, and then sensors. TPMS sensor damage
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This spare tire does not have a
caused by using an incorrect tire TPMS sensor. The malfunction
could be an early indicator that the sealant is not covered by the
air pressure is getting low and light and DIC message should
vehicle warranty. Always use only go off after the road tire is
needs to be inflated to the proper the GM approved tire sealant
pressure. replaced and the sensor
available through your dealer or matching process is performed
A Tire and Loading Information label included in the vehicle. successfully. See "TPMS Sensor
shows the size of the original Matching Process" later in this
equipment tires and the correct section.
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. The TPMS sensor matching . Operating electronic devices or relearn tool, in the following order:
process was not done or not being near facilities using radio driver side front tire, passenger side
completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the front tire, passenger side rear tire,
rotating the tires. The TPMS could cause the TPMS and driver side rear. See your
malfunction light and the DIC sensors to malfunction. dealer for service or to purchase a
message should go off after If the TPMS is not functioning relearn tool.
successfully completing the properly, it cannot detect or signal a
sensor matching process. See There are two minutes to match the
low tire condition. See your dealer first tire/wheel position, and
"TPMS Sensor Matching for service if the TPMS malfunction
Process" later in this section. five minutes overall to match all four
light and DIC message comes on tire/wheel positions. If it takes
. One or more TPMS sensors are and stays on. longer, the matching process stops
missing or damaged. The and must be restarted.
malfunction light and the DIC TPMS Sensor Matching
message should go off when the Process The TPMS sensor matching process
TPMS sensors are installed and is outlined below:
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
the sensor matching process is identification code. The identification 1. Set the parking brake.
performed successfully. See code needs to be matched to a new 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
your dealer for service. tire/wheel position after rotating the the engine off.
. Replacement tires or wheels do tires or replacing one or more of the
TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels matching process should also be (RKE) transmitter's Q and K
other than those recommended performed after replacing a spare buttons at the same time for
could prevent the TPMS from tire with a road tire containing the approximately five seconds. The
functioning properly. See Buying TPMS sensor. The malfunction light horn sounds twice to signal the
New Tires on page 10-51. and the DIC message should go off receiver is in relearn mode and
at the next ignition cycle. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
sensors are matched to the tire/ message displays on the DIC
wheel positions, using a TPMS screen.
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4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. . The tread or sidewall is
front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the
cracked, cut, or snagged
5. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure deep enough to show cord or
the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire fabric.
stem. Then press the button to and Loading Information label. . The tire has a bump, bulge,
activate the TPMS sensor. 11. Put the valve caps back on the or split.
A horn chirp confirms that the valve stems.
sensor identification code has . The tire has a puncture, cut,
been matched to this tire and or other damage that cannot
wheel position. Tire Inspection be repaired well because of
6. Proceed to the passenger side We recommend that the tires, the size or location of the
front tire, and repeat the including the spare tire, if the damage.
procedure in Step 5. vehicle has one, be inspected
7. Proceed to the passenger side for signs of wear or damage at Tire Rotation
rear tire, and repeat the least once a month.
Tires should be rotated every
procedure in Step 5. Replace the tire if: 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
8. Proceed to the driver side rear . The indicators at three or Maintenance Schedule on
tire, and repeat the procedure in more places around the tire page 11-2.
Step 5. The horn sounds two
times to indicate the sensor
can be seen. Tires are rotated to achieve a
identification code has been . There is cord or fabric uniform wear for all tires. The
matched to the driver side rear showing through the tire's first rotation is the most
tire, and the TPMS sensor rubber. important.
matching process is no longer
Anytime unusual wear is
active. The TIRE LEARNING
ACTIVE message on the DIC noticed, rotate the tires as soon
display screen goes off. as possible, check for proper tire
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inflation pressure, and check for If the vehicle has a compact

damaged tires or wheels. If the spare tire, do not include it in the { Warning
unusual wear continues after the tire rotation. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
rotation, check the wheel Adjust the front and rear tires to parts to which it is fastened, can
alignment. See When It Is Time the recommended inflation make wheel nuts become loose
for New Tires on page 10-51 pressure on the Tire and after time. The wheel could come
and Wheel Replacement on Loading Information label after off and cause an accident. When
page 10-55. the tires have been rotated. See changing a wheel, remove any
Tire Pressure on page 10-44 rust or dirt from places where the
and Vehicle Load Limits on wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
page 9-10.
towel can be used; however, use
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor a scraper or wire brush later to
System. See Tire Pressure remove all rust or dirt.
Monitor Operation on
page 10-46. Lightly coat the center of the
Check that all wheel nuts are wheel hub with wheel bearing
properly tightened. See “Wheel grease after a wheel change or
Nut Torque” under Capacities tire rotation to prevent corrosion
and Specifications on or rust build-up. Do not get
Use this rotation pattern when page 12-2. grease on the flat wheel
rotating the tires. mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts.
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Check that the spare tire, if the Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage
vehicle has one, is stored tell when it is time for new tires.
Tires age when stored normally
properly. Push, pull, and then try Treadwear indicators appear when
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park
to rotate or turn the tire. If it the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
a vehicle that will be stored for at
or less of tread remaining. See Tire
moves, tighten the cable. See least a month in a cool, dry, clean
Inspection on page 10-49 and Tire
Tire Changing on page 10-58. Rotation on page 10-49.
area away from direct sunlight to
slow aging. This area should be free
When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other
This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate
Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber.
Factors such as maintenance, never used. Multiple factors
Parking for an extended period can
temperatures, driving speeds, including temperatures, loading
cause flat spots on the tires that
vehicle loading, and road conditions conditions, and inflation pressure
may result in vibrations while
affect the wear rate of the tires. maintenance affect how fast aging
driving. When storing a vehicle for
takes place. GM recommends that
at least a month, remove the tires or
tires, including the spare if
raise the vehicle to reduce the
equipped, be replaced after six
weight from the tires.
years, regardless of tread wear. The
tire manufacturer date is the last
four digits of the DOT Tire Buying New Tires
Identification Number (TIN) which is GM has developed and matched
molded into one side of the tire specific tires for the vehicle. The
sidewall. The first two digits original equipment tires installed
represent the week (01–52) and the
last two digits, the year. For
were designed to meet General
example, the third week of the year Motors Tire Performance Criteria
2010 would have a four-digit DOT Specification (TPC Spec)
date of 0310. system rating. When
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replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling

GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely { Warning
buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not Tires could explode during
Spec rating. replaced at the same time. improper service. Attempting
GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and to mount or dismount a tire
system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, could cause injury or death.
critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at Only your dealer or authorized
the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire tire service center should
vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-49. mount or dismount the tires.
performance, ride and handling, However, if it is necessary to
traction control, and tire replace only one axle set of
pressure monitoring worn tires, place the new tires
performance. GM's TPC Spec on the rear axle. { Warning
number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed Mixing tires of different sizes,
sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment brands, or types may cause
tires have an all-season tread tires may not be available for H, loss of control of the vehicle,
design, the TPC Spec number V, W, Y and ZR speed rated resulting in a crash or other
will be followed by MS for mud tires. Never exceed the winter vehicle damage. Use the
and snow. See Tire Sidewall tires’ maximum speed capability correct size, brand, and type
Labeling on page 10-38. when using winter tires with a of tires on all wheels.
GM recommends replacing worn lower speed rating.
tires in complete sets of four.
Uniform tread depth on all tires
will help to maintain the
performance of the vehicle.
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The Tire and Loading

{ Warning Information label indicates the { Warning
Using bias-ply tires on the original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used,
vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable
rim flanges to develop cracks on page 9-10. level of performance and safety if
after many miles of driving. tires not recommended for those
A tire and/or wheel could fail Different Size Tires and wheels are selected. This
suddenly and cause a crash. Wheels increases the chance of a crash
Use only radial-ply tires with and serious injury. Only use GM
If wheels or tires are installed that
the wheels on the vehicle. specific wheel and tire systems
are a different size than the original
developed for the vehicle, and
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking, have them properly installed by a
If the vehicle tires must be GM certified technician.
ride and handling characteristics,
replaced with a tire that does not stability, and resistance to rollover
have a TPC Spec number, make may be affected. If the vehicle has See Buying New Tires on
sure they are the same size, electronic systems such as antilock page 10-51 and Accessories and
load range, speed rating, and brakes, rollover airbags, traction Modifications on page 10-2.
construction (radial) as the control, electronic stability control,
original tires. or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be
Vehicles that have a tire affected.
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate
low-pressure warning if non-TPC
Spec rated tires are installed.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System on page 10-45.
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Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and
Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on
or to some limited-production the government course as a tire
Quality grades can be found tires. graded 100. The relative
where applicable on the tire performance of tires depends
sidewall between tread shoulder While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars upon the actual conditions of
and maximum section width. For their use, however, and may
example: and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they depart significantly from the
Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal norm due to variations in driving
Temperature A safety requirements and habits, service practices and
additional General Motors Tire differences in road
The following information relates characteristics and climate.
to the system developed by the Performance Criteria (TPC)
United States National Highway standards. Traction
Traffic Safety Administration All Passenger Car Tires Must The traction grades, from
(NHTSA), which grades tires by Conform to Federal Safety highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
treadwear, traction, and Requirements In Addition To and C. Those grades represent
temperature performance. This These Grades. the tire's ability to stop on wet
applies only to vehicles sold in pavement as measured under
the United States. The grades Treadwear
controlled conditions on
are molded on the sidewalls of The treadwear grade is a specified government test
most passenger car tires. The comparative rating based on the surfaces of asphalt and
Uniform Tire Quality Grading wear rate of the tire when tested concrete. A tire marked C may
(UTQG) system does not apply under controlled conditions on a have poor traction performance.
to deep tread, winter tires, specified government test Warning: The traction grade
compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on
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straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs
tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The vibrating when driving on a smooth
hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
characteristics. established for a tire that is
for proper diagnosis.
properly inflated and not
Temperature
overloaded. Excessive speed, Wheel Replacement
The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive
(the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in Replace any wheel that is bent,
representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat cracked, or badly rusted or
to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
ability to dissipate heat when loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
conditions on a specified indoor Balance Some aluminum wheels can be
laboratory test wheel. Sustained repaired. See your dealer if any of
high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to these conditions exist.
material of the tire to degenerate provide the longest tire life and best Your dealer will know the kind of
and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to wheel that is needed.
excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing
to sudden tire failure. The grade Each new wheel should have the
are not necessary on a regular same load-carrying capacity,
C corresponds to a level of basis. Consider an alignment check diameter, width, offset, and be
performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the mounted the same way as the one it
passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one replaces.
under the Federal Motor Safety side or the other. Some slight pull to
Standard No. 109. Grades B and the left or right, depending on the
A represent higher levels of crown of the road and/or other road
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Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel

Caution (Continued)
Tire Chains
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors with new
GM original equipment parts. ground clearance, and tire or tire { Warning
chain clearance to the body and
chassis. Do not use tire chains. There is
{ Warning not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the
Using the wrong replacement Used Replacement Wheels proper amount of clearance can
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel cause damage to the brakes,
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
{ Warning suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the
the vehicle. Tires can lose air, Replacing a wheel with a used tire chains could cause loss of
and cause loss of control, causing one is dangerous. How it has control and a crash.
a crash. Always use the correct been used or how far it has been
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel driven may be unknown. It could Use another type of traction
nuts for replacement. fail suddenly and cause a crash. device only if its manufacturer
When replacing wheels, use a recommends it for the vehicle's
new GM original equipment tire size combination and road
wheel. conditions. Follow that
{ Caution manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
The wrong wheel can also cause
and readjust or remove the
problems with bearing life, brake
traction device if it contacts the
cooling, speedometer or
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
odometer calibration, headlamp
If traction devices are used, install
aim, bumper height, vehicle
them on the front tires.
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If a Tire Goes Flat

{ Warning Warning (Continued)
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for
are maintained properly. See Tires permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could
on page 10-36. If air goes out of a Re-inflating a tire after it has been be badly injured or killed if the
tire, it is much more likely to leak driven on while severely vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
out slowly. But if there ever is a underinflated or flat may cause a is provided with the vehicle, only
blowout, here are a few tips about blowout and a serious crash. use it for changing a flat tire.
what to expect and what to do: Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
If a front tire fails, the flat tire that has been driven on while If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle severely underinflated or flat. and wheel damage by driving slowly
toward that side. Take your foot off Have your dealer or an authorized to a level place, well off the road,
the accelerator pedal and grip the tire service center repair or if possible. Turn on the hazard
steering wheel firmly. Steer to replace the flat tire as soon as warning flashers. See Hazard
maintain lane position, and then possible. Warning Flashers on page 6-3.
gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
{ Warning
may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under
used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is
accelerator pedal and steer to dangerous without the
straighten the vehicle. It may be appropriate safety equipment and
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake training. If a jack is provided with
to a stop, well off the road,
the vehicle, it is designed only for
if possible.
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When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing

{ Warning use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of Removing Tools
Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1).
dangerous. The vehicle can slip The tools needed to remove the
off the jack and roll over or fall spare tire are located in the storage
causing injury or death. Find a compartment on the driver side, at
level place to change the tire. To the rear of the vehicle.
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in 1. Wheel Block
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
2. Flat Tire
3. Turn off the engine and do
not restart while the vehicle The following information explains
is raised. how to repair or change a tire.

4. Do not allow passengers to

remain in the vehicle. 1. Tool Bag
5. Place wheel blocks on both 2. Wing Bolt
sides of the tire at the
3. Jack
opposite corner of the tire
being changed.
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1. Open the jack storage

compartment by pulling on the
latch tab, located toward the rear
of the vehicle, and pulling the
cover off.
2. Remove the wing bolt (2) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Push the jack (3) up out of the
holding bracket and remove the
tool bag (1).
4. Turn the jack on its side, with the
bottom facing toward you. 1. Jack 1. Rear Convenience Center
5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom 2. Wrench (Three-Piece Shown, 2. Wrench (Three-Piece Shown,
first. One-Piece Similar) One-Piece Similar)
The tools you will be using include 3. Carpet Cutout
the jack (1) and wrench (2). 4. Hoist Shaft
Removing the Spare Tire 5. Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is located 6. Retainer
under the vehicle, in front of the rear
bumper. See Compact Spare Tire 1. Open the storage compartment
on page 10-67 for more information. door of the convenience
center (1) that is nearest the
liftgate.
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2. Open the carpet cutout (3) that 6. Turn the wrench clockwise to Store the wheel cover securely
is located through the hole of the raise the cable back up after in the rear of the vehicle until
storage compartment. removing the spare tire. you have the flat tire repaired or
3. Attach the wrench (2) into the Do not store a full-size or a flat replaced.
hoist shaft (4). road tire under the vehicle. See If the vehicle has aluminum
4. Turn the wrench (2) “Storing the Spare Tire” and wheels, remove the wheel nut
counterclockwise to lower the “Storing the Flat Tire” later in this caps using the wheel wrench.
spare tire (5) to the ground. section.
Continue turning the wrench until Removing the Flat Tire and
the spare tire can be pulled out Installing the Spare Tire
from under the vehicle.
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10-57 for more
information.
2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover,
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
5. Tilt the retainer and slip it it comes off. Be careful; the not remove them — using the
through the wheel opening to edges may be sharp. Do not try wrench. For wheels with a wheel
remove the spare tire from the to remove the cover with your lock key, use the wheel lock key
cable. bare hands. between the lock nut and
wrench. The key is supplied in
the front passenger door pocket.
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5. Attach the wrench to the jack,

{ Caution and turn the wrench clockwise to
raise the jack head 7.6 cm (3 in).
If this vehicle has wheel locks and
an impact wrench is used to 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put
remove the wheel nuts, the lock the compact spare tire near you.
nut or wheel lock key could be
damaged. Do not use an impact { Warning
wrench to remove the wheel nuts
if this vehicle has wheel locks. Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or
Triangle Shown, Without Similar killed. Never get under a vehicle
The triangle may be located when it is supported only by
near each wheel on the vehicle's a jack.
exterior.

4. To identify the appropriate

{ Caution
jacking location, find the triangle If a jack is used to raise the
or rectangular notch about vehicle without positioning it
30.5 cm (12 in) from the front tire correctly, the vehicle could be
or about 27 cm (10.5 in) from the damaged. When raising the
rear tire.
vehicle on a jack, avoid contact
with the rear axle control arms.
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)

Raising the vehicle with the jack changing a wheel, remove any
improperly positioned can rust or dirt from places where the
damage the vehicle and even wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
make the vehicle fall. To help an emergency, a cloth or a paper
avoid personal injury and vehicle towel can be used; however, use
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift a scraper or wire brush later to
head into the proper location remove all rust or dirt.
before raising the vehicle.

7. Raise the vehicle by turning the

wrench clockwise in the jack.
9. Remove the plastic spare tire { Warning
heat shield by pulling the rubber
Raise the vehicle far enough off latch. Store the plastic spare tire Never use oil or grease on bolts
the ground so that there is heat shield. See “Storing the or nuts because the nuts might
enough room for the spare tire to Spare Tire” later in this section come loose. The vehicle's wheel
fit under the wheel well. for more information. could fall off, causing a crash.
8. Remove all the wheel nuts and
the flat tire. { Warning 10. Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
surfaces, and spare wheel.
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
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11. Place the spare tire on the

wheel mounting surface. Warning (Continued)
12. Put the nuts on by hand by using accessory locking wheel
turning them clockwise until the nuts. See Capacities and
wheel is held against the Specifications on page 12-2 for
mounting surface. Make sure original equipment wheel nut
the rounded end is toward the torque specifications.
wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle by attaching
the wrench to the jack and
turning the wrench { Caution
counterclockwise. Lower the
jack completely. Improperly tightened wheel nuts 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
can lead to brake pulsation and a crisscross sequence, as
rotor damage. To avoid expensive shown.
{ Warning brake repairs, evenly tighten the
Wheel nuts that are improperly or wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
{ Caution
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or torque specification. See Wheel covers will not fit on the
come off. The wheel nuts should Capacities and Specifications for vehicle's compact spare. If you try
be tightened with a torque wrench the wheel nut torque specification. to put a wheel cover on the
to the proper torque specification compact spare, the cover or the
after replacing. Follow the torque spare could be damaged.
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
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Storing the Spare Tire 4. When the compact spare tire is

{ Warning almost in the stored position,
{ Warning Storing a jack, a tire, or other
turn the tire so the valve is
toward the rear of the vehicle.
equipment in the passenger
The underbody-mounted spare This position helps when
compartment of the vehicle could
tire needs to be stored with the checking the air pressure in the
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
valve stem pointing down. If the compact spare tire.
collision, loose equipment could
spare tire is stored with the valve
strike someone. Store all these in 5. Raise the tire fully against the
stem pointing upwards, the
the proper place. underside of the vehicle.
secondary latch will not work Continue turning the wrench until
properly and the spare tire could you feel more than two clicks.
loosen and suddenly fall from the To store the spare tire: This indicates that the compact
vehicle. If this happened when 1. Lay the compact spare tire near spare tire is secure and the
the vehicle was being driven, the the rear of the vehicle with the cable is tight. The spare tire
tire might contact a person or valve stem down. hoist cannot be overtightened.
another vehicle, causing injury
2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire
and damage to itself. Be sure the
heat shield on the compact
underbody-mounted spare tire is spare tire.
stored with the valve stem
pointing down. 3. Slide the cable retainer through
the center of the wheel and start
to raise the compact spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of
the wheel.
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Storing the Flat Tire 3. Put the flat tire in the rear
storage area with the valve stem
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.

6. Make sure the tire is stored

securely. Push, pull, and then try
to turn the tire. If the tire moves, 1. Cable
use the wrench to tighten the
cable. 2. Liftgate Hinges
3. Spare Tire Heat Shield
4. Center of the Wheel
5. Door Striker
1. Remove the cable package from
5. Hook the cable onto the outside
the jack storage area.
portion of the liftgate hinges (2).
2. Remove the small center cap by
6. Hook the other end of the cable
tapping the back of the cap with
onto the outside portion of the
the extension of the shaft, if the
liftgate hinge on the other side of
vehicle has aluminum wheels.
the vehicle.
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7. Pull on the cable to make sure it Storing the Tools 3. Turn the jack (3) on its side and
is secure. place down on the holding
bracket.
4. Reinstall the wing bolt (2) by
turning clockwise.
5. To replace the cover, line up the
tab at the front of the cover with
the notch in the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and
make sure that the rear clips are
in the slots and push the cover
closed.
Store the center cap or the plastic
1. Tool Bag bolt-on wheel covers until a full size
8. Make sure the metal tube is tire is put back on the vehicle. When
2. Wing Bolt you replace the compact spare with
centered at the striker. Push the
tube toward the front of the 3. Jack a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on
vehicle. Put back all tools as they were wheel covers or the center cap.
stored in the jack storage Hand-tighten them over the wheel
9. Close the liftgate and make sure nuts, using the wrench.
it is latched properly. compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
1. Ensure that the bottom of the
jack is facing toward you.
2. Replace the tool bag (1).
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Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of

the spare tire, have the standard tire { Caution
repaired or replaced as soon as
{ Warning convenient and return the spare tire When the compact spare is
to the storage area. installed, do not take the vehicle
Driving with more than one through an automatic car wash
compact spare tire at a time could When using a compact spare tire, with guide rails. The compact
result in loss of braking and the ABS and Traction Control spare can get caught on the rails
handling. This could lead to a systems may engage until the spare which can damage the tire, wheel,
crash and you or others could be tire is recognized by the vehicle,
and other parts of the vehicle.
injured. Use only one compact especially on slippery roads. Adjust
spare tire at a time. driving to reduce possible
wheel slip. Do not use the compact spare on
Performance of the All-Wheel other vehicles.
If this vehicle has a compact spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new; Drive (AWD) system will be Do not mix the compact spare tire or
however, it can lose air over time. automatically reduced to protect the wheel with other wheels or tires.
Check the inflation pressure system when using the compact They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
regularly. It should be 420 kPa spare. To restore the AWD and and its wheel together.
(60 psi). prevent excessive wear on the
Stop as soon as possible and check
clutch in the AWD, replace the
compact spare tire with a full-size
{ Caution
that the spare tire is correctly tire as soon as possible. Tire chains will not fit the compact
inflated after being installed on the spare. Using them can damage
vehicle. The compact spare tire is the vehicle and the chains. Do not
designed for temporary use only. use tire chains on the compact
The vehicle will perform differently
spare.
with the spare tire installed and it is
recommended that the vehicle
speed be limited to 80 km/h
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Jump Starting { Caution

2. Get the vehicles close enough
so the jumper cables can reach,
For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not
vehicle battery, see Battery on Ignoring these steps could result touching each other. If they are,
page 10-23. in costly damage to the vehicle it could cause a ground
that would not be covered by the connection you do not want. You
If the vehicle battery has run down, vehicle warranty. Trying to start
you may want to use another would not be able to start your
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle, and the bad grounding
vehicle and some jumper cables to
will not work, and it could damage could damage the electrical
start your vehicle. Be sure to use
the vehicle. systems.
the following steps to do it safely.
To avoid the possibility of the
{ Warning 1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
vehicles rolling, set the parking
brake firmly on both vehicles
Batteries can hurt you. They can negative ground system. involved in the jump start
be dangerous because: procedure. Put an automatic
. They contain acid that can { Caution transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in Neutral
burn you.
If the other vehicle does not have before setting the parking brake.
. They contain gas that can a 12-volt system with a negative If one of the vehicles is a
explode or ignite. ground, both vehicles can be four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure
. They contain enough damaged. Only use a vehicle that the transfer case is not in
electricity to burn you. has a 12-volt system with a Neutral.
negative ground for jump starting.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
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See Engine Compartment

{ Caution Overview on page 10-5 for the Warning (Continued)
terminal locations.
If any accessories are left on or your eyes or on your skin, flush
plugged in during the jump the place with water and get
starting procedure, they could be { Warning medical help immediately.
damaged. The repairs would not Using a match near a battery can
be covered by the vehicle cause battery gas to explode.
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
{ Warning
either vehicle when jump starting. Use a flashlight if you need more Fans or other moving engine
light. parts can injure you badly. Keep
3. Turn off the ignition on both Be sure the batteries have your hands away from moving
vehicles. Unplug unnecessary enough water. You do not need to parts once the engine is running.
accessories plugged into the
add water to the ACDelco®
cigarette lighter or the accessory
battery (or batteries) installed in
power outlets. Turn off the radio
and all lamps that are not your new vehicle. But if a battery
needed. This will avoid sparks has filler caps, be sure the right
and help save both batteries. amount of fluid is there. If it is low,
And it could save the radio! add water to take care of that
first. If you do not, explosive gas
4. Open the hoods and locate the could be present.
positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on the other Battery fluid contains acid that
vehicle. Your vehicle has a can burn you. Do not get it on
remote positive (+) and a remote you. If you accidentally get it in
negative (−) jump starting (Continued)
terminal.
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5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black

not have loose or missing negative (−) cable to the
insulation. If they do, you could negative (−) terminal of the good
get a shock. The vehicles could battery. Use a remote
be damaged too. negative (−) terminal if the
Before you connect the cables, vehicle has one.
here are some basic things you Do not let the other end touch
should know. Positive (+) will go anything until the next step. The
to positive (+) or to a remote other end of the negative (−)
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle cable does not go to the dead
has one. Negative (−) will go to a battery. It goes to a heavy,
heavy, unpainted metal engine unpainted metal engine part,
part or to a remote negative (−) 6. Connect the red positive (+) or to a remote negative (−)
terminal if the vehicle has one. cable to the positive (+) terminal terminal on the vehicle with the
Do not connect positive (+) to of the dead battery. dead battery.
negative (−) or you will get a Use a remote positive (+)
short that would damage the terminal if the vehicle has one.
battery and maybe other parts
too. And do not connect the 7. Do not let the other end touch
negative (−) cable to the metal. Connect it to the
negative (−) terminal on the dead positive (+) terminal of the good
battery because this can cause battery. Use a remote
sparks. positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
has one.
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9. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle

negative (−) cable to the remote { Caution
negative (−) terminal of the dead
battery. If the jumper cables are { Caution
connected or removed in the
Your vehicle has a remote wrong order, electrical shorting Incorrectly towing a disabled
negative (−) terminal for this may occur and damage the vehicle may cause damage. The
purpose. vehicle. The repairs would not be damage would not be covered by
10. Now start the vehicle with the covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle warranty. Do not lash
good battery and run the Always connect and remove the or hook to the chassis
engine for a while. jumper cables in the correct order, components — including the front
11. Try to start the vehicle that had making sure that the cables do and rear subframes, suspension
the dead battery. If it will not not touch each other or other control arms, and links — during
start after a few tries, it metal. towing and recovery of a disabled
probably needs service. vehicle, or when securing the
vehicle. Use the proper nylon
Jumper Cable Removal
strap harnesses around the tires
Reverse the sequence exactly when to secure the vehicle.
removing the jumper cables.
Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck.
If a wheel lift tow truck is used, the
drive wheels cannot contact the
road while the vehicle is being
towed. A wheel dolly must be used
to lift all drive wheels off the ground.
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Consult your dealer or a Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing
professional towing service if the consider before recreational vehicle
disabled vehicle must be towed. towing:
To tow the vehicle behind another . The towing capacity of the
vehicle for recreational purposes, towing vehicle. Be sure to read
such as behind a motor home, see the tow vehicle manufacturer's
“Recreational Vehicle Towing” recommendations.
following. . How far the vehicle will be
towed. Some vehicles have
Recreational Vehicle restrictions on how far and how
Towing long they can be towed.
Recreational vehicle towing means . The proper towing equipment.
towing the vehicle behind another See your dealer or trailering
vehicle – such as behind a motor professional for additional advice If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, it
home. The two most common types and equipment can be dinghy towed from the front.
of recreational vehicle towing are recommendations. These vehicles may also be towed
known as dinghy towing and dolly . If the vehicle is ready to be by putting the front wheels on a
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the towed. Just as preparing the dolly. See “Dolly Towing” later in this
vehicle with all four wheels on the vehicle for a long trip, make sure section.
ground. Dolly towing is towing the the vehicle is prepared to be
vehicle with two wheels on the If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it
towed. can be dinghy towed from the front.
ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly. 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.

the vehicle should be run at the Also, remove the 50 amp BATT1 { Caution
beginning of each day and at each fuse from the underhood fuse
RV fuel stop for about five minutes. block and store all fuses in a If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded
This will ensure proper lubrication of safe location. See Engine while towing the vehicle, it could
transmission components. Reinstall Compartment Fuse Block on be damaged. Never exceed
the fuse to start the vehicle. page 10-30. 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing
the vehicle.
To tow the vehicle from the front 7. Release the parking brake.
with all four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle to be towed, { Caution Once the destination is reached:
shift the transmission to 1. Set the parking brake.
P (Park), and turn the ignition to If the vehicle is towed without
performing each of the steps 2. Reinstall the fuses.
LOCK/OFF.
listed under “Dinghy Towing,” the 3. Shift the transmission to
2. Secure the vehicle to the towing automatic transmission could be P (Park), turn the ignition to
vehicle. damaged. Be sure to follow all LOCK/OFF and remove the key
3. Set the parking brake. steps of the dinghy towing from the ignition.
4. Turn the ignition to ACC/ procedure prior to and after 4. Disconnect the vehicle from the
ACCESSORY. towing the vehicle. towing vehicle.
5. Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
6. To prevent the battery from
draining while the vehicle is
being towed, remove the 15 amp
ECM fuse and the 15 amp
Onstar fuse. These are in the
battery compartment behind the
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All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park).

{ Caution towed with two wheels on the 3. Set the parking brake.
ground. To properly tow these
Do not tow a vehicle with the front vehicles, they should be placed on 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a
drive wheels on the ground if one a platform trailer with all four wheels straight-ahead position with a
of the front tires is a compact off of the ground or dinghy towed clamping device designed for
spare tire. Towing with two from the front. towing.
different tire sizes on the front of
Dolly Towing 5. Remove the key from the
the vehicle can cause severe ignition.
damage to the transmission. (Front-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles Only) 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive 7. Release the parking brake.
Vehicles) Towing the Vehicle From
the Rear

To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle

from the front with two wheels on
the ground:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
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Appearance Care Caution (Continued)

Exterior Care products can be obtained from
your dealer. Follow all
Locks manufacturer directions regarding
Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary
Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and
absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any
locks greased after using. See vehicle care product.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.

{ Caution Washing the Vehicle { Caution

To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct Avoid using high-pressure
Towing the vehicle from the rear
sunlight. washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
could damage it. Also, repairs
to the surface of the vehicle. Use
would not be covered by the
of power washers exceeding
vehicle warranty. Never have the { Caution 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not use petroleum-based, in damage or removal of paint
acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning
(Continued)
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The e symbol is on any are damaged, see your dealer to

underhood compartment electrical have the damage assessed and { Caution
center that should not be power repaired. Foreign materials such as
calcium chloride and other salts, ice Machine compounding or
washed. This could cause damage aggressive polishing on a
that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
vehicle warranty.
industrial chimneys, etc., can may damage it. Use only
If using an automatic car wash, damage the vehicle's finish if they non-abrasive waxes and polishes
follow the car wash instructions. The remain on painted surfaces. Wash that are made for a basecoat/
windshield wiper and rear window the vehicle as soon as possible. clearcoat paint finish on the
wiper, if equipped, must be off. If necessary, use non-abrasive vehicle.
Remove any accessories that may cleaners that are marked safe for
be damaged or interfere with the car painted surfaces to remove foreign
wash equipment. To keep the paint finish looking new,
matter.
keep the vehicle garaged or
Rinse the vehicle well, before Occasional hand waxing or mild covered whenever possible.
washing and after, to remove all polishing should be done to remove
cleaning agents completely. If they residue from the paint finish. See Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
are allowed to dry on the surface, your dealer for approved cleaning Moldings
they could stain. products.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean Do not apply waxes or polishes to
{ Caution
chamois or an all-cotton towel to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, Failure to clean and protect the
avoid surface scratches and water decals, simulated wood, or flat paint
spotting. bright metal moldings can result
as damage can occur. in a hazy white finish or pitting.
Finish Care This damage would not be
Application of aftermarket clearcoat covered by the vehicle warranty.
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces
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The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/

. Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and or other harsh cleaners.
damage always follow these Stripes . Ice scrapers or other hard items.
cleaning instructions:
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a . Aftermarket appearance caps or
. Be sure the molding is cool to soft cloth, and a car washing soap covers while the lamps are
the touch before applying any to clean exterior lamps, lenses, illuminated, due to excessive
cleaning solution. emblems, decals and stripes. Follow heat generated.
. Use a cleaning solution instructions under "Washing the
approved for aluminum. Some Vehicle" previously in this section. { Caution
cleaners are highly acidic or Lamp covers are made of plastic,
contain alkaline substances and and some have a UV protective Failure to clean lamps properly
can damage the moldings. coating. can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
. Always dilute a concentrated Use only lukewarm water, a soft
cleaner according to the by the vehicle warranty.
cloth, and mild car washing soap to
manufacturer’s instructions. clean exterior lamps and lenses. Do
. Do not use chrome cleaners. not clean or wipe them while they
. Do not use cleaners that are not
are dry. { Caution
intended for automotive use. Do not use any of the following on
Using wax on low gloss black
lamp covers:
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the finish stripes can increase the
vehicle after washing to protect . Abrasive or caustic agents. gloss level and create a
and extend the molding finish. . Washer fluids and other cleaning non-uniform finish. Clean low
agents in higher concentrations gloss stripes with soap and
than suggested by the water only.
manufacturer.
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Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at Wheels and Trim — Aluminum

least once a year. Hot, dry climates or Chrome
Clear debris from the air intakes,
may require more frequent
between the hood and windshield Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
application. Black marks from
when washing the vehicle. soap and water to clean the wheels.
rubber material on painted surfaces
can be removed by rubbing with a After rinsing thoroughly with clean
Windshield and Wiper Blades water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
clean cloth. See Recommended
Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants on A wax may then be applied.
with glass cleaner. page 11-12.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
Tires
{ Caution
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Chrome wheels and other chrome
detergent. Wash the windshield clean the tires. trim may be damaged if the
thoroughly when cleaning the vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
{ Caution with magnesium, calcium,
treatments may cause wiper Using petroleum-based tire or sodium chloride. These
streaking. dressing products on the vehicle chlorides are used on roads for
Replace the wiper blades if they are may damage the paint finish and/ conditions such as ice and dust.
worn or damaged. Damage can be or tires. When applying a tire Always wash the chrome with
caused by extreme dusty dressing, always wipe off any soap and water after exposure.
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, overspray from all painted
snow, and ice. surfaces on the vehicle.
Weatherstrips
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
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Inspect power steering for proper Sheet Metal Damage

{ Caution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
If the vehicle is damaged and
chafing, etc.
To avoid surface damage, do not requires sheet metal repair or
use strong soaps, chemicals, Visually check constant velocity joint replacement, make sure the body
abrasive polishes, cleaners, boots and axle seals for leaks. repair shop applies anti-corrosion
brushes, or cleaners that contain material to parts repaired or
Body Component Lubrication replaced to restore corrosion
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only Lubricate all key lock cylinders, protection.
approved cleaners. Also, never hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the Original manufacturer replacement
drive a vehicle with aluminum or fuel door hinge unless the parts will provide the corrosion
components are plastic. Applying protection while maintaining the
chrome-plated wheels through an
silicone grease on weatherstrips vehicle warranty.
automatic car wash that uses
with a clean cloth will make them
silicone carbide tire cleaning last longer, seal better, and not stick Finish Damage
brushes. Damage could occur or squeak.
and the repairs would not be Quickly repair minor chips and
covered by the vehicle warranty. Underbody Maintenance scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
At least twice a year, Spring and corrosion. Larger areas of finish
Steering, Suspension, and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and damage can be corrected in your
Chassis Components debris from the vehicle's underbody. dealer's body and paint shop.
Your dealer or an underbody car
Visually inspect steering, washing system can do this. If not Chemical Paint Spotting
suspension, and chassis removed, rust and corrosion can
components for damaged, loose, Airborne pollutants can fall upon
develop.
or missing parts or signs of wear at and attack painted vehicle surfaces
least once a year. causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
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dark spots etched into the paint on any switches or controls.

. Do not use laundry detergents or
surface. See “Finish Care” Cleaners should be removed dishwashing soaps with
previously in this section. quickly. Never allow cleaners to degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
remain on the surface being use approximately 20 drops per
Interior Care cleaned for extended periods 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
of time. A concentrated soap solution will
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, leave a residue that creates
regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that streaks and attracts dirt. Do not
Immediately remove any soils. Note can become concentrated in the use solutions that contain strong
that newspapers or dark garments interior. Before using cleaners, read or caustic soap.
that can transfer color to home and adhere to all safety instructions
on the label. While cleaning the
. Do not heavily saturate the
furnishings can also permanently
interior, maintain adequate upholstery when cleaning.
transfer color to the vehicle's
interior. ventilation by opening the doors and . Do not use solvents or cleaners
windows. containing solvents.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass
instrument cluster. Using a mild the interior using the following
soap solution, immediately remove cleaners or techniques: To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect dampened with water. Wipe droplets
. Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
repellent from all interior surfaces or sharp object to remove a soil
permanent damage may result. Commercial glass cleaners may be
from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning
Your dealer may have products for . Never use a brush with stiff the interior glass with plain water.
cleaning the interior. Use cleaners bristles.
specifically designed for the
surfaces being cleaned to prevent
. Never rub any surface
permanent damage. Apply all aggressively or with excessive
cleaners directly to the cleaning pressure.
cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly
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Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the

{ Caution Start by vacuuming the surface
soil and gently rub toward the
center. Fold the cleaning cloth to
To prevent scratching, never use using a soft brush attachment. If a
a clean area frequently to
abrasive cleaners on automotive rotating brush attachment is being
prevent forcing the soil in to the
glass. Abrasive cleaners or used during vacuuming, only use it
fabric.
aggressive cleaning may damage on the floor carpet. Before cleaning,
the rear window defogger. gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the
as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no
following techniques: longer any color transfer from
Cleaning the windshield with water the soil to the cleaning cloth.
during the first three to six months
. Gently blot liquids with a paper
of ownership will reduce tendency towel. Continue blotting until no 5. If the soil is not completely
to fog. more soil can be removed. removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
. For solid soils, remove as much
Speaker Covers water.
as possible prior to vacuuming.
Vacuum around a speaker cover If the soil is not completely
To clean:
gently, so that the speaker will not removed, it may be necessary to
be damaged. Clean spots with just 1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery
water and mild soap. colorfast cloth with water. cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
Microfiber cloth is recommended hidden area for colorfastness before
Coated Moldings to prevent lint transfer to the using a commercial upholstery
Coated moldings should be cleaned. fabric or carpet. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
2. Remove excess moisture by formation occurs, clean the entire
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a fabric or carpet.
sponge or soft lint-free cloth gently wringing until water does
dampened with water. not drip from the cleaning cloth. Following the cleaning process, a
paper towel can be used to blot
. When heavily soiled, use warm excess moisture.
soapy water.
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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather,

and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Caution (Continued)
Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently
For vehicles with high gloss Natural Open Pore Wood change the appearance and feel
surfaces or vehicle displays, use a Surfaces of leather or soft trim and are not
microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Use a soft microfiber cloth recommended.
Before wiping the surface with the dampened with water to remove
microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle dust and loose dirt. For a more Do not use cleaners that increase
brush to remove dirt that could thorough cleaning, use a soft gloss, especially on the instrument
scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth dampened with a panel. Reflected glare can decrease
microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to mild soap solution. visibility through the windshield
clean. Never use window cleaners
under certain conditions.
or solvents. Periodically hand wash
the microfiber cloth separately,
{ Caution
using mild soap. Do not use bleach Soaking or saturating leather, { Caution
or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly especially perforated leather, as
and air dry before next use. Use of air fresheners may cause
well as other interior surfaces, permanent damage to plastics
may cause permanent damage. and painted surfaces. If an air
{ Caution Wipe excess moisture from these freshener comes in contact with
surfaces after cleaning and allow any plastic or painted surface in
Do not attach a device with a
them to dry naturally. Never use the vehicle, blot immediately and
suction cup to the display. This
heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot clean with a soft cloth dampened
may cause damage and would
removers. Do not use cleaners with a mild soap solution.
not be covered by the warranty.
that contain silicone or wax-based Damage caused by air fresheners
products. Cleaners containing would not be covered by the
(Continued) vehicle warranty.
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Cargo Cover and Floor Mats brake pedal. Always check that
Convenience Net the floor mats do not interfere
with the pedals.
Wash with warm water and mild { Warning . Use the floor mat with the
detergent. Do not use chlorine
bleach. Rinse with cold water, and If a floor mat is the wrong size or correct side up. Do not turn
then dry completely. is not properly installed, it can it over.
interfere with the pedals. . Do not place anything on top of
Care of Safety Belts Interference with the pedals can the driver side floor mat.
Keep belts clean and dry. cause unintended acceleration
and/or increased stopping
. Use only a single floor mat on
the driver side.
{ Warning distance which can cause a crash
and injury. Make sure the floor . Do not place one floor mat on
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. mat does not interfere with the top of another.
It may severely weaken them. In pedals.
a crash, they might not be able to
provide adequate protection. Use the following guidelines for
Clean safety belts only with mild proper floor mat usage.
soap and lukewarm water.
. The original equipment floor
mats were designed for your
vehicle. If the floor mats need
replacing, it is recommended
that GM certified floor mats be
purchased. Non-GM floor mats
may not fit properly and may
interfere with the accelerator or
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Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is 3. Center the slot in the floor mat
properly secured and verify that grommet with the knob on the
Some vehicles have floor mats with
it does not interfere with the floor and set into position.
a button-type retainer.
pedals. 4. Turn the knob until it is
Knob Retainer perpendicular to the slot in the
grommet to lock the mat in
Some vehicles have floor mats with place.
a knob retainer.
5. Make sure the floor mat is
properly secured and verify that
it does not interfere with the
pedals.

Removing and Replacing the

Floor Mat
1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to
unlock and remove.
2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining Removing and Replacing the
up the floor mat openings over Floor Mat
the carpet retainers and 1. Turn the knob until it is aligned
snapping into position. with the slot in the floor mat
grommet.
2. Pull up on the floor mat.
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Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place

for routine maintenance such as oil
Maintenance Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
changes and tire rotations and
additional maintenance items like
the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help blades.
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 protect against major repair

Maintenance Schedule
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may
{ Caution
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 also help to maintain the value of Damage caused by improper
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the maintenance can lead to costly
Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have
Special Application repairs and may not be covered
all required maintenance performed. by the vehicle warranty.
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Your dealer has trained technicians Maintenance intervals, checks,
Additional Maintenance who can perform required inspections, recommended fluids,
and Care maintenance using genuine and lubricants are important to
Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have keep the vehicle in good working
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 up-to-date tools and equipment for condition.
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many
Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and
Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy The Tire Rotation and Required
Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online Services are the responsibility of the
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 scheduling to assist with service vehicle owner. It is recommended to
Maintenance Replacement needs. have your dealer perform these
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Your dealer recognizes the Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
Maintenance Records importance of providing keep the vehicle in good working
Maintenance Records . . . . . . 11-14 competitively priced maintenance condition, improves fuel economy,
and repair services. With trained and reduces vehicle emissions.
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Because of the way people use

. Frequently towing a trailer.
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
Maintenance
. Used for high speed or
There may need to be more competitive driving. Schedule
frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services -
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services
Normal are for vehicles that: service.
At Each Fuel Stop
. Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
. Check the engine oil level. See
within recommended limits on Engine Oil on page 10-7.
the Tire and Loading Information Required Services - Severe chart.
label. See Vehicle Load Limits Once a Month
on page 9-10. { Warning . Check the tire inflation
. Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can pressures. See Tire Pressure on
surfaces within legal driving page 10-44.
be dangerous and can cause
limits. serious injury. Perform . Inspect the tires for wear. See
. Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the Tire Inspection on page 10-49.
Recommended Fuel on required information, proper tools, . Check the windshield washer
page 9-44. and equipment are available. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on
Refer to the information in the If they are not, see your dealer to page 10-19.
Maintenance Schedule Additional have a trained technician do the
work. See Doing Your Own Engine Oil Change
Required Services - Normal chart.
Service Work on page 10-3. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
The Additional Required Services -
SOON message displays, have the
Severe are for vehicles that are:
engine oil and filter changed within
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
in hot weather. under the best conditions, the
. Mainly driven in hilly or engine oil life system might not
mountainous terrain. indicate the need for vehicle service
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for more than a year. The engine oil

. Check engine coolant level. See . Visually inspect steering,
and filter must be changed at least Engine Coolant on page 10-12. suspension, and chassis
once a year and the oil life system . Check windshield washer fluid components for damaged, loose,
must be reset. Your trained dealer level. See Washer Fluid on or missing parts or signs of
technician can perform this work. page 10-19. wear. See Exterior Care on
If the engine oil life system is reset page 10-75.
accidentally, service the vehicle
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
. Check restraint system
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the components. See Safety System
last service. Reset the oil life or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10-75. Replace Check on page 3-21.
system when the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System on worn or damaged wiper blades. . Visually inspect fuel system for
page 10-9. See Wiper Blade Replacement damage or leaks.
on page 10-25. . Visually inspect exhaust system
Tire Rotation and Required . Check tire inflation pressures. and nearby heat shields for
Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on loose or damaged parts.
7,500 mi page 10-44. . Lubricate body components. See
Rotate the tires, if recommended for . Inspect tire wear. See Tire Exterior Care on page 10-75.
the vehicle, and perform the Inspection on page 10-49.
following services. See Tire
. Check starter switch. See Starter
. Visually check for fluid leaks. Switch Check on page 10-23.
Rotation on page 10-49.
. Check engine oil level and oil
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. . Check automatic transmission
life percentage. If needed, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on shift lock control function. See
change engine oil and filter, and page 10-11. Automatic Transmission Shift
reset oil life system. See Engine . Inspect brake system. Lock Control Function Check on
Oil on page 10-7 and Engine Oil page 10-24.
Life System on page 10-9.
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. Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10-24.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check on
page 10-24.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof on
page 2-20.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Change automatic transmission fluid. Change
filter if serviceable.
@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
AWD. (4)
@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. (7) @
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Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever

Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on
Services - Normal page 10-12.
(1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. More frequent comes first. Inspect for fraying,
replacement may be needed if the excessive cracking, or damage;
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy replace, if needed.
traffic, areas with poor air quality, (7) Or every 10 years, whichever
or areas with high dust levels. comes first.
Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case output seals. High
pressure water can overcome the
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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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid. Change
filter if serviceable.
@ @ @
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
AWD. (4)
@ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. (7) @
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Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Special Application

Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on
Services - Severe page 10-12. Services
(1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use
comes first. More frequent comes first. Inspect for fraying, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
replacement may be needed if the excessive cracking, or damage; components every 5 000 km/
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy replace, if needed. 3,000 mi.
traffic, areas with poor air quality, (7) Or every 10 years, whichever . Have underbody flushing service
or areas with high dust levels. comes first. performed. See "Underbody
Replacement may also be needed if
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
there is a reduction in air flow,
on page 10-75.
excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case output seals. High
pressure water can overcome the
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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Additional Battery Brakes

The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are
Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving.
Your vehicle is an important additional electrical accessories. . Signs of brake wear may include
investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing
may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping.
repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. . Trained dealer technicians have
performance, additional
maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment
required. the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and
the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts
It is recommended that your dealer connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle.
perform these services — their corrosion-free.
trained dealer technicians know Fluids
your vehicle best. Your dealer can Belts Proper fluid levels and approved
also perform a thorough . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
assessment with a multi-point squeak or show signs of and components. See
inspection to recommend when your cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and
vehicle may need attention. Lubricants on page 11-12 for GM
. Trained dealer technicians have
The following list is intended to access to tools and equipment approved fluids.
explain the services and conditions to inspect the belts and . Engine oil and windshield
to look for that may indicate recommend adjustment or washer fluid levels should be
services are required. replacement when necessary. checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
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11-10 Service and Maintenance

Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the

Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. split in the tire.
that there are no cracks or leaks. . Signs of wear may include
. Trained dealer technicians can
With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ inspect and recommend the right
dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer tires. Your dealer can also
advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing
tire wear. services to ensure smooth
Lamps vehicle operation at all speeds.
Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi-point Your dealer sells and services
taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer name brand tires.
important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect
the road. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care
of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like
. Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise
attention include dimming, failure new, vehicle care products are
when service is needed. available from your dealer. For
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be Tires information on how to clean and
checked periodically to ensure protect the vehicle’s interior and
Tires need to be properly inflated, exterior, see Interior Care on
that they light when braking. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10-80 and Exterior Care on
. With a multi-point inspection, the tires can save money and fuel, page 10-75.
your dealer can check the lamps and can reduce the risk of tire
and note any concerns. failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
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Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades

Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned
ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to
optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view.
. Signs that the alignment may . Signs of wear include streaking,
need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,
pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber.
handling, or unusual tire wear. . Trained dealer technicians can
. Your dealer has the required check the wiper blades and
equipment to ensure proper replace them when needed.
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See
Engine Oil on page 10-7.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10-12.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Carrier Assembly – Differential (Rear SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, in
Drive Module) and Transfer Case Canada 89021678).
(Power Transfer Unit)
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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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 Replacement Parts

Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634 A3083C
Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 20958479 CF179C
Spark Plugs 12622561 41-109
Wiper Blades
Front Driver – 62.5 cm (24.6 in) 25941805 —
Front Passenger – 53.0 cm (20.8 in) 25941804 —
Rear – 30.0 cm (11.6 in) 25920067 —
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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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Technical Data 12-1

Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification

The eighth character in the VIN is
Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine,
Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications”
Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 on page 12-2 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Vehicle Data
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Service Parts
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4 Identification Label
This label, on the inside of the glove
box, has the following information:
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
. Model designation.
This legal identifier is in the front . Paint information.
corner of the instrument panel, on .
the left side of the vehicle. It can be Production options and special
seen through the windshield from equipment.
outside. The VIN also appears on Do not remove this label from the
the Vehicle Certification and Service vehicle.
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
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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 11.3 L 11.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank 83.3 L 22.0 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.0 L 1.0 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft
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 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
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Engine Drive Belt Routing

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Customer Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to
Customer Information
Information the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Customer Satisfaction
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure
Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are
Customer Satisfaction Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13 important to your dealer and to
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
Customer Assistance General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
with the sales transaction or the
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be
Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes,
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-4 however, despite the best intentions
GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 can occur. If your concern has not
Roadside Assistance OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction,
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 the following steps should be taken:
Scheduling Service Radio Frequency
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-15 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern
Courtesy Transportation Radio Frequency with a member of dealership
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 management. Normally, concerns
Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-9 can be quickly resolved at that level.
Service Publications If the matter has already been
Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service,
or parts manager, contact the owner
of your dealership or the general
manager.
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the
member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you
it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any
resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available
further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you.
Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line
Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free
Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at
Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address:
1-800-263-3777 (English), with your new vehicle. However,
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). BBB Auto Line Program
if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus,
We encourage you to call the after following the procedure Inc.
toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard
inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business Suite 800
following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838
give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights.
representative: Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto
. Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered
Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all
from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of
title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other
through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves
be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility
. Dealership name and location. limitations and/or discontinue its
dispute resolution program prior to
. Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the participation in this program.
present mileage. program is free of charge and your
case will generally be heard within
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance

Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor
not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
Offices
addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to
procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for
and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer
Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet,
participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to:
Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program
General Motors of Canada Limited United States and Puerto Rico
c/o Customer Care Centre
has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Motor Division
of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Chevrolet Customer Assistance
factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Center
claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33170
the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5170
an impartial third party arbiter, and Your inquiry should be accompanied www.Chevrolet.com
may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification
before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-800-222-1020
designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2438 (For Text
settlement process, from the time Telephone Devices (TTYs))
you file your complaint to the final Roadside Assistance:
decision, should be completed in 1-800-243-8872
about 70 days. We believe our From U.S. Virgin Islands:
impartial program offers advantages 1-800-496-9994
over courts in most jurisdictions
because it is informal, quick, and
free of charge.
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Canada Assistance Center. Any TTY user in I (Service History): View

the U.S. can communicate with printable dealer-recorded service
General Motors of Canada Limited
Chevrolet by dialing: records and self-recorded service
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in records.
CA1-163-005
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive D (Preferred Dealer
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Information): Select a preferred
www.gm.ca Online Owner Center dealer and view dealer location,
1-800-263-3777 (English) Online Owner Experience maps, phone numbers, and hours.
1-800-263-7854 (French) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com J (Warranty Tracking
1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle’s
The Chevrolet online owner
Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information.
experience is a one-stop resource
Roadside Assistance:
1-800-268-6800
that allows interaction with J (Recall Information): View
Chevrolet and keeps important active recalls or search by Vehicle
Overseas vehicle-specific information in one Identification Number (VIN). See
place. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Please contact the local General
on page 12-1.
Motors Business Unit. Membership Benefits
E (Vehicle Information): H (Other Account Information):
Customer Assistance for View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite
Download owner manuals and view
radio, and OnStar account
Text Telephone (TTY) vehicle-specific how-to videos.
information.
Users G (Maintenance Information): F (Live Chat Support): Chat live
View maintenance schedules,
To assist customers who are deaf, with online help representatives.
required alerts, OnStar onboard
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired Visit my.chevrolet.com to register
vehicle diagnostic information, and
and who use Text Telephones
schedule service appointments. your vehicle.
(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY
equipment available at its Customer
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Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has

(Canada) chevroletowner.ca a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca
Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483)
Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call
Centre: 1-800-263-3830.
. Chat live with online help
representatives. Roadside Assistance
. Use the Vehicle Tools section. Program
. Access third party enthusiast For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
sites and social media networks. This program is available to 1-800-243-8872; (Text Telephone
. Locate owner resources such as qualified applicants for cost (TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
lease-end, financing, and reimbursement of eligible For Canadian-purchased vehicles,
warranty information. aftermarket adaptive equipment call 1-800-268-6800.
. required for the vehicle, such as
Retrieve your favorite articles, Service is available 24 hours a day,
hand controls or a wheelchair/
quizzes, tips, and multimedia 365 days a year.
scooter lift for the vehicle.
galleries organized into the
Features and Auto Care For more information on the limited Calling for Assistance
Sections. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance,
call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information
. Download the owner manual for
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text ready:
your vehicle, quickly and easily.
Telephone (TTY) users, call
. Find the 1-800-833-9935.
. Your name, home address, and
Chevrolet-recommended home telephone number.
maintenance services for your . Telephone number of your
vehicle. location.
. Location of the vehicle.
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. Model, year, color, and license Chevrolet and General Motors of
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
plate number of the vehicle. Canada Limited reserve the right to change a flat tire with the spare
. Odometer reading, Vehicle limit services or payment to an tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
Identification Number (VIN), and owner or driver if they decide the must be in good condition and
delivery date of the vehicle. claims are made too often, or the properly inflated. It is the owner's
same type of claim is made many responsibility for the repair or
. Description of the problem. times. replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
Coverage Services Provided . Battery Jump Start: Service to
Services are provided up to 5 years/ . Emergency Fuel Delivery: jump start a dead battery.
160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever Delivery of enough fuel for the
comes first. vehicle to get to the nearest Services Not Included in
In the U.S., anyone driving the service station. Roadside Assistance
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a . Lock-Out Service: Service to . Impound towing caused by
person driving the vehicle without unlock the vehicle if you are violation of any laws.
permission from the owner is not locked out. A remote unlock may
covered.
. Legal fines.
be available if you have OnStar.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of For security reasons, the driver
. Mounting, dismounting,
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. must present identification or changing of snow tires,
Chevrolet and General Motors of before this service is given. chains, or other traction devices.
Canada Limited reserve the right to . Emergency Tow from a Public
. Towing or services for vehicles
make any changes or discontinue Road or Highway: Tow to the driven on a non-public road or
the Roadside Assistance program at nearest Chevrolet dealer for highway.
any time without notification. warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is also given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
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Services Specific to
. Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles assistance cannot be provided into the service department
right away, the Roadside immediately, keep driving it until it
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement Assistance advisor may give can be scheduled for service,
is approximately $5 Canadian. permission to get local unless, of course, the problem is
Diesel fuel delivery may be emergency road service. You will safety related. If it is, please call
restricted. Propane and other receive payment, up to $100, your dealership, let them know this,
fuels are not provided through after sending the original receipt and ask for instructions.
this service. to Roadside Assistance.
. Mechanical failures may be If your dealer requests you to bring
Lock-Out Service: Vehicle the vehicle for service, you are
registration is required. covered, however any cost for
parts and labor for repairs not urged to do so as early in the work
. Trip Interruption Benefits and covered by the warranty are the day as possible to allow for
Assistance: Must be over owner responsibility. same-day repair.
250 kilometers from where your
trip was started to qualify. Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation
General Motors of Canada Program
Limited requires Appointments
pre-authorization, original When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership
detailed receipts, and a copy of service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating
the repair orders. Once request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
authorization has been received, scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support
the Roadside Assistance advisor and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the
will help to make arrangements of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
and explain how to receive dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada),
payment. inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or
hybrid-specific warranties in both
the U.S. and Canada.
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Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption Courtesy Rental Vehicle
options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes Your dealer may arrange to provide
reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service you with a courtesy rental vehicle or
warranty repairs are required. within reasonable time and distance reimburse you for a rental vehicle
Courtesy Transportation is not a parameters of your dealer's area. that you obtain if the vehicle is kept
part of the New Vehicle Limited Public Transportation or Fuel for an overnight warranty repair.
Warranty. A separate booklet Reimbursement Rental reimbursement will be limited
entitled “Limited Warranty and and must be supported by original
Owner Assistance Information” If the vehicle requires overnight receipts. This requires that you sign
furnished with each new vehicle warranty repairs, and public and complete a rental agreement
provides detailed warranty coverage transportation is used instead of and meet state/provincial, local, and
your dealer's shuttle service, the rental vehicle provider requirements.
information.
expense must be supported by Requirements vary and may include
Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up minimum age requirements,
to the maximum amount allowed by insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition,
completed while you wait. However, You are responsible for fuel usage
for U.S. customers, should you charges and may also be
if you are unable to wait, GM helps
arrange transportation through a responsible for taxes, levies, usage
to minimize inconvenience by
friend or relative, limited fees, excessive mileage, or rental
providing several transportation reimbursement for reasonable fuel
options. Depending on the usage beyond the completion of the
expenses may be available. Claim repair.
circumstances, your dealer can offer
amounts should reflect actual costs
one of the following: and be supported by original It may not be possible to provide a
Shuttle Service receipts. See your dealer for like vehicle as a courtesy rental.
information regarding the allowance
Shuttle service is the preferred
amounts for reimbursement of fuel
means of offering Courtesy
or other transportation costs.
Transportation. Dealers may provide
shuttle service to get you to your
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Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts
Information be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New
collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by
service, may not be available at Collision Parts that warranty.
every dealer. Please contact your
Genuine GM Collision parts are new Aftermarket collision parts are also
dealer for specific information about
parts made with the same materials available. These are made by
availability. All Courtesy
and construction methods as the companies other than GM and may
Transportation arrangements will be
parts with which the vehicle was not have been tested for the vehicle.
administered by appropriate dealer
originally built. Genuine GM As a result, these parts may fit
personnel.
Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/
General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not
unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent
or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not
Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle
resolve all questions of claim New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle
eligibility pursuant to the terms and failure related to such parts is not
Recycled original equipment parts
conditions described herein at its covered by that warranty.
may also be used for repair. These
sole discretion.
parts are typically removed from
vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility
Collision Damage Repair prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you
If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that
collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever
damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer
technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center
equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and
parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be
repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair
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center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information:
technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and
equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number.
Genuine GM Original Equipment
Insuring the Vehicle Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number.
Protect your investment in the GM Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Owner name, address, and
vehicle with comprehensive and parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number.
collision insurance coverage. There you may be charged at the end of
are significant differences in the the lease for poor quality repairs.
. Vehicle license plate number.
quality of coverage afforded by . Vehicle make, model, and
various insurance policy terms.
If a Crash Occurs model year.
Many insurance policies provide If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification
reduced protection to the GM emergency services for help. Do not
Number (VIN).
vehicle by limiting compensation for leave the scene of a crash until all
damage repairs through the use of matters have been taken care of. . Insurance company and policy
aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position number.
insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the
specify aftermarket collision parts. instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle.
When purchasing insurance, we officer.
recommend that you ensure that the Choose a reputable repair facility
Give only the necessary information that uses quality replacement parts.
vehicle will be repaired with GM to police and other parties involved
original equipment collision parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this
in the crash. section.
If such insurance coverage is not
available from your current For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see What
insurance carrier, consider switching Roadside Assistance Program on Will You See after an Airbag
to another insurance carrier. page 13-5. Inflates? on page 3-28.
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Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions
Repair Process company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and
you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle.
In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that
damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy Owner Information
that you take an active role in its repair limits, as you have no Owner publications are written
repair. If you have a pre-determined contractual limits with that company. specifically for owners and intended
repair facility of choice, take the In such cases, you can have control to provide basic operational
vehicle there, or have it towed there. of the repair and parts choices as information about the vehicle. The
Specify to the facility that any long as the cost stays within Owner Manual includes the
required replacement collision parts reasonable limits. Maintenance Schedule for all
be original equipment parts, either
models.
new Genuine GM parts or recycled
original GM parts. Remember,
Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,
recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information Owner Manual, and Warranty
the GM vehicle warranty. Manual.
Service Manuals
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE:
but you must live with the repair. Service Manuals have the diagnosis $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
Depending on your policy limits, and repair information on the shipping fees.
your insurance company may engines, transmission, axle,
suspension, brakes, electrical, Without Portfolio: Owner
initially value the repair using Manual only.
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with steering, body, etc.
the repair professional, and insist on RETAIL SELL PRICE:
Service Bulletins
Genuine GM parts. Remember, $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
if the vehicle is leased, you may be Service Bulletins give additional shipping fees.
obligated to have the vehicle technical service information
repaired with Genuine GM parts, needed to knowledgeably service
even if your insurance coverage General Motors cars and trucks.
does not pay the full cost.
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Current and Past Models Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call
Technical Service Bulletins and the Vehicle Safety Hotline
Manuals are available for current
Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
and past model GM vehicles. (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or
ORDER TOLL FREE:
1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday to the United States write to:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Government Administrator, NHTSA
For Credit Card Orders Only If you believe that your vehicle 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see has a defect which could cause Washington, D.C. 20590
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. a crash or could cause injury or You can also obtain other
Or write to: death, you should immediately information about motor
Helm, Incorporated inform the National Highway vehicle safety from
Attention: Customer Service Traffic Safety Administration http://www.safercar.gov.
47911 Halyard Drive (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Plymouth, MI 48170 General Motors.
Prices are subject to change without If NHTSA receives similar
notice and without incurring complaints, it may open an
obligation. Allow ample time for investigation, and if it finds that
delivery. a safety defect exists in a group
All listed prices are quoted in U.S. of vehicles, it may order a recall
funds. Make checks payable in U.S. and remedy campaign.
funds. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual
problems between you, your
dealer, or General Motors.
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Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data

to the Canadian to General Motors Recording and
Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Privacy
If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like
believe that the vehicle has a safety this, notify General Motors. The vehicle has a number of
defect, notify Transport Canada computers that record information
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
immediately, and notify General about the vehicle’s performance and
Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the
Motors of Canada Limited. Call
Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to
Transport Canada at
Center monitor and control engine and
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
P.O. Box 33170 transmission performance, to
Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5170 monitor the conditions for airbag
Road Safety Branch deployment and deploy them in a
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
80 rue Noel crash, and, if equipped, to provide
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 antilock braking to help the driver
(French), or write:
control the vehicle. These modules
General Motors of Canada Limited may store data to help the dealer
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: technician service the vehicle.
CA1-163-005 Some modules may also store data
1908 Colonel Sam Drive about how the vehicle is operated,
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 such as rate of fuel consumption or
average speed. These modules may
retain personal preferences, such as
radio presets, seat positions, and
temperature settings.
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. How fast the vehicle was
Event Data Recorders traveling.
GM will not access this data or
share it with others except: with the
This vehicle is equipped with an consent of the vehicle owner or,
These data can help provide a
event data recorder (EDR). The if the vehicle is leased, with the
better understanding of the
main purpose of an EDR is to consent of the lessee; in response
circumstances in which crashes and
record, in certain crash or near to an official request by police or
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are
crash-like situations, such as an air similar government office; as part of
recorded by your vehicle only if a
bag deployment or hitting a road GM's defense of litigation through
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
obstacle, data that will assist in the discovery process; or, as
data are recorded by the EDR under
understanding how a vehicle’s required by law. Data that GM
normal driving conditions and no
systems performed. The EDR is collects or receives may also be
personal data (e.g., name, gender,
designed to record data related to used for GM research needs or may
age, and crash location) are
vehicle dynamics and safety be made available to others for
recorded. However, other parties,
systems for a short period of time, research purposes, where a need is
such as law enforcement, could
typically 30 seconds or less. The shown and the data is not tied to a
combine the EDR data with the type
EDR in this vehicle is designed to specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
of personally identifying data
record such data as:
routinely acquired during a crash
. How various systems in your investigation.
vehicle were operating;
To read data recorded by an EDR,
. Whether or not the driver and special equipment is required, and
passenger safety belts were access to the vehicle or the EDR is
buckled/fastened; needed. In addition to the vehicle
. How far (if at all) the driver was manufacturer, other parties, such as
depressing the accelerator and/ law enforcement, that have the
or brake pedal; and, special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
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OnStar® Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:
If the vehicle is equipped with Identification (RFID)
OnStar® and has an active 1. The device may not cause
RFID technology is used in some harmful interference.
subscription, additional data may be vehicles for functions such as tire
collected through the OnStar pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any
system. This includes information system security, as well as in interference received, including
about the vehicle’s operation; connection with conveniences such interference that may cause
collisions involving the vehicle; the as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) undesired operation of the
use of the vehicle and its features; transmitters for remote door locking/ device.
and, in certain situations, the unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of
location and approximate GPS in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an
speed of the vehicle. Refer to the door openers. RFID technology in authorized service facility could void
OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment.
Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any
website. other GM system containing
personal information.
Infotainment System
If the vehicle is equipped with a Radio Frequency
navigation system as part of the Statement
infotainment system, use of the
system may result in the storage of This vehicle has systems that
destinations, addresses, telephone operate on a radio frequency that
numbers, and other trip information. comply with Part 15 of the Federal
See the infotainment manual for Communications Commission (FCC)
information on stored data and for rules and with Industry Canada
deletion instructions. Standards RSS‐GEN/210/220/310.
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2 NOTES
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OnStar OnStar Overview Press = to:

. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
OnStar Overview .
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
OnStar Services . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation voice commands.
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Requires the available Directions
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 If equipped, this vehicle has a and Connections service plan.
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 comprehensive, in-vehicle system
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 that can connect to a live Advisor Press Q to connect to a live
for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Advisor to:
OnStar Additional Information Connection, and Diagnostic
OnStar Additional Services.
. Verify account information or
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 update contact information.
The OnStar system status light is .
next to the OnStar buttons. If the Get driving directions. Requires
status light is: the available Directions and
Connections service plan.
. Solid Green: System is ready. . Receive On-Demand
. Flashing Green: On a call. Diagnostics for a check of the
. Red: Indicates a problem. vehicle’s key operating systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Press the OnStar Emergency button
Advisor. > to get a priority connection to an
Emergency Advisor available
24/7 to:
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. Get help for an emergency.
OnStar Services Navigation
. Be a Good Samaritan or
OnStar navigation requires the
respond to an AMBER Alert.
Emergency Directions and Connections
. Get assistance in severe service plan.
With Automatic Crash Response,
weather or other crisis and
the built-in system can automatically Press Q to receive directions or
evacuation routes.
connect to help in most crashes, have them sent to the vehicle
even if help cannot be requested. navigation screen, if equipped.
Press > to connect to an Destinations can also be forwarded
Emergency Advisor. GPS to the vehicle from MapQuest.com.
technology is used to identify the The OnStar mapping database is
vehicle location and can provide continuously updated. For coverage
critical information to emergency maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.)
personnel. The Advisor is also or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
trained to offer critical assistance in Turn-by-Turn Navigation
emergency situations.
1. Press Q to connect to a live
Security Advisor.
OnStar provides services like Stolen 2. Request directions.
Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition 3. Directions are downloaded to the
Block, and Roadside Assistance, vehicle.
if equipped. OnStar can unlock the
vehicle doors remotely, if equipped 4. Follow the voice-guided
with automatic door locks, and can commands.
help police locate the vehicle if it is
stolen.
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Using Voice Commands 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds After the call ends, press the “Go”
During a Planned Route with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to
responds with “OnStar ready,” begin driving directions.
Cancel Route then a tone. If directions are downloaded to the
1. Press =. System responds: Get My Destination navigation system, the route can
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say only be canceled through the
“Cancel route.” System 1. Press =. System responds: navigation system.
responds: “Do you want to “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Destinations can also be
cancel directions?” 2. Say “Get my destination.” downloaded on the go. For
2. Say “Yes.” System responds: System responds with the information about eNav, Destination
“OK, request completed, thank address and the distance to the Download, and coverage maps see
you, goodbye.” destination, then responds with www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Route Preview
Other Navigation Services
1. Press =. System responds: Available from OnStar Connections
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows
OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers
2. Say “Route preview.” System to send destinations from calls to be made and received from
responds with the next three MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn the vehicle. The vehicle can also be
maneuvers. Navigation or screen-based controlled through the OnStar
navigation system. When ready, the RemoteLink® mobile app. For
Repeat coverage maps, see
directions will be downloaded to the
1. Press =. System responds: vehicle. www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Destination Download: Press Q,
then request the Advisor to
download directions to the
navigation system in the vehicle.
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14-4 OnStar

OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed
Download the OnStar RemoteLink Dialing
1. Press =. System responds:
mobile app to select Apple®, “OnStar ready,” followed by 1. Press =. System responds:
Android™, and BlackBerry® devices a tone. “OnStar ready.”
to check vehicle fuel level, oil life,
or tire pressure; to start the vehicle 2. Say “Call.” System responds: 2. Say “Store.” System responds:
(if equipped) or unlock it; or to “Please say the name or number “Please say the number you
connect to an OnStar Advisor. For to call.” would like to store.”
OnStar RemoteLink information and 3. Say “911” without pausing. 3. Say the entire number without
compatibility, see www.onstar.com System responds: “911.” pausing. System responds:
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). “Please say the name tag.”
4. Say “Call.” System responds:
Hands-Free Calling “OK, dialing 911.” 4. Pick a name tag. System
responds: “About to store <name
1. Press =. System responds: Retrieve My Number tag>. Does that sound OK?”
“OnStar ready.”
1. Press =. System responds: 5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try
2. Say “Call.” System responds: “OnStar ready.” again. System responds: “OK,
“Please say the name or number storing <name tag>.”
to call.” 2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar Place a Call Using a Stored
3. Say the entire number without Hands-Free Calling number is,”
pausing, including a “1” and the Number
then says the number.
area code. System responds: 1. Press =. System responds:
“OK calling.” End a Call
“OnStar ready.”
Press =. System responds: “Call 2. Say “Call <name tag>.” System
ended.” responds: “OK, calling
<name tag>.”
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Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works
Press = and say “Minutes” then Information Automatic Crash Response,
“Verify” to check how many minutes Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
remain and their expiration date. Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Diagnostics eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not
perform a vehicle check every account information. If OnStar all OnStar services are available
month. It will check the engine, receives information that vehicle everywhere or on all vehicles. For
transmission, antilock brakes, and ownership has changed, OnStar more information, a full description
major vehicle systems. It also may send a voice message to the of OnStar services, system
checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle, requesting updated account limitations, and OnStar terms and
vehicle is equipped with the Tire information. conditions:
Pressure Monitoring System. If an
Reactivation for Subsequent . Call 888-4-ONSTAR
On-Demand Diagnostics check is
Owners (888-466-7827).
needed between e-mails, press Q,
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
and an Advisor can run a check. Press Q and follow the prompts to
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible after acquiring the vehicle. . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
The Advisor will update vehicle
records and will explain the OnStar . Press Q to speak with an
service offers and options available. Advisor.
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features
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14-6 OnStar

to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle
may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services,
discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
your vehicle is in a place where page 13-15. OnStar.com (U.S.) or OnStar.ca
OnStar has an agreement with a (Canada)
wireless service provider for service Services for People with
in that area, and the wireless Disabilities The website provides access to
service provider has coverage, Advisors provide services to help account information, allows
network capacity, reception, and subscribers with physical disabilities management of the OnStar
technology compatible with OnStar and medical conditions. subscription, and viewing of videos
service. Service involving location of each service. Get subscription
information about the vehicle cannot Press Q for help with: plan pricing and sign up for OnStar
work unless GPS signals are .
Vehicle Diagnostics. Click on the
Locating a gas station with an “My Account” tab on the home
available, unobstructed, and attendant to pump gas.
compatible with the OnStar page. The website navigation and
hardware. OnStar service may not
. Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., services provided may vary by
work if the OnStar equipment is not that meets accessibility needs. country.
properly installed or it has not been . Providing directions to the OnStar Personal Identification
properly maintained. If equipment or closest hospital or pharmacy in
software is added, connected,
Number (PIN)
urgent situations.
or modified, OnStar service may not A PIN is needed to access some of
work. Other problems beyond the TTY Users the OnStar services, like Remote
control of OnStar may prevent OnStar has the ability to Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle
service such as hills, tall buildings, communicate to the deaf, Assistance. You will be prompted to
tunnels, weather, electrical system hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired change the PIN the first time when
design and architecture of the customers while in the vehicle. The speaking with an Advisor. To
available dealer-installed TTY
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change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back
and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an
current number. vehicle. open area.
Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas
OnStar equipment may be System (GPS) Avoid placing items over or near the
warranted as part of the New . Obstruction of the GPS can antenna to prevent blocking cellular
Vehicle Limited Warranty. The occur in a large city with tall and GPS signal reception. Cellular
manufacturer of the vehicle buildings; in parking garages; reception is required for OnStar to
furnishes detailed warranty around airports; in tunnels, send remote signals to the vehicle.
information. underpasses, or parking
garages; or in an area with very
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Languages dense trees. If GPS signals are Message
The vehicle can be programmed to not available, the OnStar system If there is limited cellular coverage
respond in multiple languages. should still operate to call or the cellular network has reached
Press Q and ask an Advisor. OnStar. However, OnStar could maximum capacity, this message
Advisors are available in English, have difficulty identifying the may come on. Press Q to try the
Spanish and French. Available exact location. call again or try again after driving a
languages may vary by country. . In emergency situations, OnStar few miles into another cellular area.
can use the last stored GPS
Potential Issues location to send to emergency Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote responders. OnStar services require a vehicle
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle electrical system, wireless service,
. A temporary loss of GPS can
Assistance after the vehicle has and GPS satellite technologies to be
cause loss of the ability to send
been off continuously for five days. available and operating for features
a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route.
After five days, OnStar can contact to function properly. These systems
The Advisor may give a verbal
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
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Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES
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The OnStar system is integrated
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
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equipment. See Add-On Electrical are the notices and licenses EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR
Equipment on page 9-55. Added associated with this software: COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE
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DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,
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NOTICE CONTRACT, TORT OR
Privacy
Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
The complete OnStar Privacy Stenberg, <[email protected]>. OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
Statement may be found at WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE
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Privacy-sensitive users of wireless and distribute this software for any
communications are cautioned that Except as contained in this notice,
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the privacy of any information sent the name of a copyright holder shall
hereby granted, provided that the
via wireless cellular communications not be used in advertising or
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cannot be assured. Third parties otherwise to promote the sale, use
permission notice appear in all
may unlawfully intercept or access or other dealings in this Software
copies.
transmissions and private without prior written authorization of
communications without consent. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED the copyright holder.
“AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
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INDEX i-1

A Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care

What Will You See after an Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Accessories and
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
When Should an Airbag Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27 Assistance Program,
Add-On Electrical
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .3-25 Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Airbags Audio Controller,
Additional Information
Adding Equipment to the Rear (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21, 7-23
Adjustments
Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-16 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21, 7-23
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25, 7-31
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-11
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Audio System
Air Filter, Passenger
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23 Rear Seat (RSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-36
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Alarm Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 7-2
Airbag System
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 Automatic
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35
Alert Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
How Does an Airbag
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . .9-36 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . 9-26, 10-23 Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Passenger Sensing
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11, 7-12 Automatic Transmission
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Antenna Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
What Makes an Airbag
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21 Shift Lock Control
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Antilock Brake Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 Auxiliary
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-35
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i-2 INDEX

B Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Cargo

Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Management System . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . 10-27 Cautions, Danger, and
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Voltage and Charging
and Stoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21, 7-23
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-25
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Bluetooth C Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-16
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Check
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-38
California Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Brake
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-45 Ignition
System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-20
Perchlorate Materials Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . 10-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Child Restraints
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Infants and Young
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Camera Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38 Lower Anchors and
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-44
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Capacities and Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51, 3-53
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Carbon Monoxide Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Cleaning
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
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Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Coolant (cont'd) D

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Engine Temperature
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . 13-9
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Danger, Warnings, and
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 8-10 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 13-14
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Daytime Running Lamps/
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Courtesy Transportation
Automatic Headlamp
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-9 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-67 Cover
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Compartments Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Delayed Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6
Delayed Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Delayed Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Connections Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Devices
Control Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-35
Traction and Electronic Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Diagnostics
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Text Telephone (TTY)
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Customer Information
Door
Coolant Service Publications
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Ordering Information . . . . . . .13-11
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Engine Temperature Customer Satisfaction
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4
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Drive Systems E Engine (cont'd)

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . 9-26, 10-23 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
Electrical Equipment,
Driver Information Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24, 5-30 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Electrical System
Driving Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Engine Compartment
Characteristics and Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48 Overheated Protection
Fuses and Circuit
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Instrument Panel Fuse
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-26 Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-7 Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-22
Emergency
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Engine
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-14
Check and Service Engine
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-5
Dual Automatic Climate
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Coolant Temperature F
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Features
Coolant Temperature Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Filter,
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Cooling System Messages . . .5-35 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-3
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Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd)

Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-44 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Requirements, California . . . . .9-45 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Fluid System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36 Warning Lights and
Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-10 Fuses Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 Engine Compartment General Information
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 Fuses and Circuit Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48
Fog Lamps Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Instrument Panel Fuse Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Forward Collision Alert Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 G
Front Seats Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 H
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-3
Heated and Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Gasoline Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45 Headlamps
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45 Gauges Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26 Engine Coolant Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Filling a Portable Fuel Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Daytime Running Lamps/
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-47 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Automatic Headlamp
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-46 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Delayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-45
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
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Headlamps (cont'd) I L
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-38
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Ignition Transmission Lock Lamps
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Heated
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Indicator Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Heated and Cooled Front
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Infants and Young Children, Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-17
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Heater
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Lane Departure
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
High Voltage Devices and
Instrument Panel Lane Departure Warning
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 2-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii LATCH System
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-7
Replacing Parts after a
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 J Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
How to Wear Safety Belts
Liftgate
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 K Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-37
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
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Lighting Locks Messages

Delayed Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Delayed Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Battery Voltage and
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Lights Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-35
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Antilock Brake System Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 for Children (LATCH Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-20 System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44 Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Object Detection System . . . . .5-37
Engine Coolant Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Temperature Warning . . . . . . .5-22 M Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Maintenance Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14 Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Maintenance Schedule Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2 Recommended Fluids Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . .5-21 and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12 Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-14 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-17 Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
StabiliTrak® Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-22 Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
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Mirrors O Ordering
Automatic Dimming Service Publications . . . . . . . . .13-11
Object Detection System
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Outlets
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 Overheated Engine
Off-Road
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 Protection
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Oil
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7
Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Overview, Infotainment
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .10-9
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3, 7-5
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . 2-17
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Monitor System, Tire
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-36 P
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25, 7-31
OnStar® Park
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
System, In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
OnStar® Additional Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
N Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Navigation OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 Parking
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2 OnStar® Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Brake and P (Park)
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-24
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-21
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Parking Assist
Operation, Infotainment Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6, 7-8 Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
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Passenger Compartment Air Program Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-7 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-30 Proposition 65 Warning, Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Perchlorate Materials California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Recommended
Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-44
Personalization R Recommended Fluids and
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43 Radio Frequency Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Phone Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-15 Records
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-38 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14
Power Radios Recreational Vehicle
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11, 7-12 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20 Reimbursement Program,
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15, 7-19 GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-19 Rear Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Controller (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Rear Climate Control Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 8-10 Replacement Parts
Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Privacy Rear Seat Entertainment System Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-36
Radio Frequency Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-36 Replacing LATCH System
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-15 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-38 Replacing Safety Belt
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-4 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-22
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Reporting Safety Defects S Seats (cont'd)

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
Restraints Securing Child
How to Wear Safety Belts
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42 Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51, 3-53
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Retained Accessory Security
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Ride Control Systems Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-22
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-21
Roads Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Safety Defects Reporting
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
Roadside Assistance Service
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Accessories and
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Roof Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-3
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15, 7-19
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-14
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-7
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Maintenance, General
Seats
Running the Vehicle While Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Publications Ordering
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
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Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 T

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Shift Lock Control Function Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Taillamps
Check, Automatic Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Turn Signal and
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Stoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Shifting Storage Areas
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19 Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-13
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21 Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Side Blind Zone Cargo Management System . . . 4-3
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Signals, Turn and Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Tires
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Spare Tire Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Specifications and Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
StabiliTrak Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-46
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 System
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Forward Collision
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 13-15
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-45
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
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Tires (cont'd) Trailer V

Terminology and Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51
Vehicle
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Transmission
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Uniform Tire Quality Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Wheel Alignment and Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Identification
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Transportation Program,
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-55 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
When It Is Time for New Turn and Lane-Change
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26 U Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-35 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Towing Uniform Tire Quality Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-48 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-53 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-50 Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 5-22
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-48 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-53 Vehicle Care
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-72 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51 Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Traction Control/Electronic
Voltage Devices and
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
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W Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-42

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Warning
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Windshield
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . .9-42
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Warning Lights, Gauges,
Winter
and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-25
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Wipers
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Wiring, High Voltage
Wheels
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
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2 NOTES