2020 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual PDF

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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 93
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 153
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 162
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 358
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 377
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 387
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
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2 Introduction
Introduction This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
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specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your Using this Manual
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner’s manual. To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
The names, logos, emblems, Refer to the purchase back of the manual. It is an
slogans, vehicle model names, and documentation relating to your alphabetical list of what is in the
vehicle body designs appearing in specific vehicle to confirm the manual and the page number where
this manual including, but not limited features. it can be found.
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Keep this manual in the vehicle for
EQUINOX are trademarks and/or quick reference. About Driving the Vehicle
service marks of General Motors As with other vehicles of this type,
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Canadian Vehicle Owners failure to operate this vehicle
or licensors. A French language manual can be correctly may result in loss of
For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at control or a crash. Be sure to read
substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, or from: the driving guidelines in this manual
Motors of Canada Company” for in the section called “Driving and
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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and M : Shown when the owner’s
Caution manual has additional instructions
or information.
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe * : Shown when the service
hazards and what to do to avoid or manual has additional instructions
reduce them. or information.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do 0 : Shown when there is more
{ Danger Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let information on another page —
“see page.”
this happen.”
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result Symbols
in serious injury or death.
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
{ Warning the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message,
could result in injury or death. gauge, or indicator.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
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4 Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Chart Flammable / : Remote Vehicle Start
Here are some additional symbols [ : Forward Collision Alert > : Seat Belt Reminders
that may be found on the vehicle R : Fuse Block Cover Lock
and what they mean. See the I : Side Blind Zone Alert
Location
features in this manual for h : Stop/Start
information. + : Fuses
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
u : Air Conditioning System j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
9 : Airbag Readiness Light Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed a : Under Pressure
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) | : Lane Change Alert V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
$ : Brake System Warning Light @ : Lane Departure Warning
9 : Dispose of Used Components A : Lane Keep Assist
Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Water : : Oil Pressure
B : Engine Coolant Temperature X : Park Assist
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited ~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
H: O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
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Introduction 5
Instrument Panel Overview
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6 Introduction
1. Air Vents 0 159. Dual Automatic Climate Control 19. Steering Wheel Adjustment
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn System 0 156 (If Equipped). 0 94 (Out of View).
and Lane-Change Signals 9. Heated and Ventilated Front 20. Cruise Control 0 212.
0 148. Seats 0 43 (If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel 0 94 (If
IntelliBeam® System Button (If 10. Power Outlets 0 97. Equipped).
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp 11. Wireless Charging 0 98 (If Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Controls 0 144. Equipped). System 0 230 (If Equipped).
3. Instrument Cluster (Base and 12. USB Port. See the infotainment Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 238
Midlevel) 0 102 or manual. (If Equipped).
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 106. Auxiliary Input Jack. See the 21. Hood Release. See Hood
infotainment manual. 0 268.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information 13. All-Wheel Drive 0 204 (If 22. Fog Lamps 0 148 (If
Center (DIC) (Base Level and Equipped). Equipped).
Midlevel) 0 123 or Tow/Haul Mode 0 203. 23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 144.
(Uplevel) 0 129. 14. Electric Parking Brake 0 205. 24. Data Link Connector (DLC)
15. Shift Lever. See Automatic (Out of View). See Malfunction
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94. Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Transmission 0 200.
5. Infotainment 0 153. Light) 0 114.
Manual Mode 0 202.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic 25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Headlamp System 0 147. 16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. Control 0 149.
See Ignition Positions 0 180.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 148. 17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 94.
8. Climate Control Systems 0 154 Traction Control/Electronic
(If Equipped). Stability Control 0 208.
18. Horn 0 94.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7

Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29
29
Keys and Locks
Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . .
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .
29
29 Keys
Interior Mirrors { Warning
Keys and Locks Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 30
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with
Automatic Dimming Rearview a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Windows children or others could be
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 15 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 seriously injured or killed. They
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 could operate the power windows
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 or other controls or make the
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 vehicle move. The windows will
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 19 Roof function with the RKE transmitter
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 in the vehicle, and children or
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 others could be caught in the path
Doors of a closing window. Do not leave
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 26
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 27
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Remove the key by pressing the . Check the distance. The
button on the side of the RKE transmitter may be too far from
transmitter near the bottom and pull the vehicle.
the key out. Never pull the key out . Check the location. Other
without pressing the button. vehicles or objects may be
If it becomes difficult to turn the key, blocking the signal.
inspect the key blade for debris. . Check the transmitter's battery.
See your dealer if a new transmitter See “Battery Replacement” later
is needed. in this section.
If locked out of the vehicle, see . If the transmitter is still not
Roadside Assistance Program working correctly, see your
The key that is part of the Remote 0 381. dealer or a qualified technician
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can With an active OnStar or connected for service.
be used for all locks. service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry
See OnStar Overview 0 391. (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
Remote Keyless Entry for vehicle entry when the Remote
(RKE) System Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
See Radio Frequency Statement within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
0 387. Access Operation” later in this
section.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating The RKE transmitter may work up to
range: 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
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Other conditions can affect the will lock and then the driver door will Press and hold K until the windows
performance of the transmitter. See immediately unlock. See Vehicle fully open. Windows will not operate
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Personalization 0 134. If a
System 0 8. unless remote window operation is
passenger door is open when Q is enabled. See Vehicle
pressed, all doors lock. Personalization 0 134.
Pressing Q may also arm the b : Press twice quickly to open or
close the power liftgate, if equipped.
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Press again to stop the power
Alarm System 0 26. liftgate.
K : Press to unlock the driver door. 7 : Press and release one time to
Press K again within five seconds initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
to unlock all doors. The RKE lamps flash and the horn chirps
transmitter can be programmed to three times. Press and hold 7 for at
unlock all doors on the first button least three seconds to sound the
With Remote Start and Power press. See Vehicle Personalization panic alarm. The horn sounds and
Liftgate Shown 0 134. The turn signal indicators the turn signals flash for 30 seconds
The following may be available: may flash to indicate unlocking has or until 7 is pressed again or the
Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn occurred. See Vehicle vehicle is started.
signal indicators may flash and/or Personalization 0 134. Pressing K / : If equipped, first press and
the horn may sound on the second
may also disarm the theft-deterrent release Q then immediately press
press to indicate locking. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. If the system. See Vehicle Alarm System
and hold / for at least
driver door is open when Q is 0 26.
four seconds to start the engine
pressed and Open Door If equipped with the manual liftgate,
Anti-Lockout is enabled, all doors unlocking all doors will also unlock
the liftgate.
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from outside the vehicle using the Keyless Unlocking/Locking from . It has been more than
RKE transmitter. See Remote the Driver Door five seconds since the first lock/
Vehicle Start 0 15. When the doors are locked and the unlock button press.
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of . Two lock/unlock button presses
Keyless Access Operation the driver door handle, pressing the were used to unlock all doors.
With the Keyless Access system, lock/unlock button on the driver door . Any vehicle door has opened
you can lock and unlock the doors handle will unlock the driver door. and all doors are now closed.
and access the liftgate without If the lock/unlock button is pressed
removing the RKE transmitter from again within five seconds, all Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. passenger doors will unlock. the Front Passenger Door
The RKE transmitter should be When the doors are locked and the
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
being opened. If equipped, there will the passenger door handle,
be buttons on the outside front door pressing the lock/unlock button on
handles. the passenger door handle will
Keyless Access can be unlock all doors.
programmed to unlock all doors on Pressing the lock/unlock button will
the first lock/unlock press from the cause all doors to lock if any of the
driver door. See Vehicle following occur:
Personalization 0 134.
. The lock/unlock button was used
If equipped with memory seats, RKE to unlock all doors.
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2. Driver Shown, Passenger Similar . Any vehicle door has opened
See Memory Seats 0 40. and all doors are now closed.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the Passive Locking
following occur:
If equipped with Keyless Access,
this vehicle will lock several
seconds after all doors are closed if
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the vehicle is off and at least one Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Key Access
RKE transmitter has been removed When the vehicle is turned off and To access a vehicle with a dead
or none remain in the interior. an RKE transmitter is left in the transmitter battery, see Door Locks
If other electronic devices interfere vehicle, the horn will chirp three 0 16.
with the RKE transmitter signal, the times after all doors are closed. To
vehicle may not detect the RKE turn on or off, see Vehicle Programming Transmitters to
transmitter inside the vehicle. Personalization 0 134. the Vehicle
If passive locking is enabled, the Only RKE transmitters programmed
doors may lock with the RKE Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter inside the vehicle. Do If the vehicle is on with a door open, transmitter is lost or stolen, a
not leave the RKE transmitter in an and then all doors are closed, the replacement can be purchased and
unattended vehicle. vehicle will check for RKE programmed through your dealer.
To customize the doors to transmitters inside. If an RKE The vehicle can be reprogrammed
automatically lock when exiting the transmitter is not detected, the so that lost or stolen transmitters no
vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, Driver Information Center (DIC) will longer work. Each vehicle can have
Start” under Vehicle Personalization display NO REMOTE DETECTED up to eight transmitters matched
0 134. and the horn will chirp three times. to it.
This occurs only once each time the
Temporary Disable of Passive vehicle is driven. Programming with Recognized
Locking Transmitters
To turn on or off see Vehicle
Temporarily disable passive locking Personalization 0 134 A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
by pressing and holding K on the Keyless Liftgate Opening there are two recognized
interior door switch with a door open
When the doors are locked, press transmitters.
for at least four seconds, or until
three chimes are heard. Passive the touch pad on the liftgate handle To program, the vehicle must be off
locking will then remain disabled to open the liftgate if the RKE and all of the transmitters, both
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). currently recognized and new, must
until Q on the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is be with you.
turned on.
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1. Remove the key from the RKE When all additional transmitters
transmitter. are programmed, press and
2. Remove the key lock cylinder hold ENGINE START/STOP for
cap on the driver door handle. 12 seconds to exit
See Door Locks 0 16. Place programming mode.
the two recognized transmitters 7. Put the key back into the
in the cupholder. transmitter.
3. Insert the vehicle key of the 8. Replace the key lock cylinder
transmitter into the key lock cap. See Door Locks 0 16.
cylinder on the driver door
handle and turn the key, Programming without Recognized
counterclockwise, to the unlock Transmitters
position five times within 4. Place the new transmitter into If two currently recognized
10 seconds. the cupholder. transmitters are not available, follow
The DIC displays READY FOR 5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. this procedure to program up to
When the transmitter is learned eight transmitters. This feature is
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC.
the DIC display will show that it not available in Canada. This
is ready to program the next procedure will take approximately
transmitter. 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle
must be off and all of the
6. Remove the transmitter from transmitters you wish to program
the cupholder and press K or must be with you.
Q on the transmitter. 1. Remove the key from the RKE
To program additional transmitter.
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder
cap on the driver door handle.
See Door Locks 0 16. Insert
the vehicle key of the
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transmitter into the key lock When all additional transmitters
cylinder on the driver door are programmed, press and
handle and turn the key, hold ENGINE START/STOP for
counterclockwise, to the unlock 12 seconds to exit
position five times within programming mode.
10 seconds. 8. Put the key back into the
The DIC displays REMOTE transmitter.
LEARN PENDING, 9. Replace the key lock cylinder
PLEASE WAIT. cap. See Door Locks 0 16.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the
DIC displays PRESS ENGINE Starting the Vehicle with a Low
START BUTTON TO LEARN Transmitter Battery
and then press ENGINE 5. Place the new transmitter into
When the vehicle is started, if the
START/STOP. the cupholder.
transmitter battery is weak, the DIC
The DIC display will again 6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. may display NO REMOTE
show REMOTE LEARN When the transmitter is learned DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. the DIC display will show that it WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
is ready to program the next TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
4. Repeat Step 2 two additional transmitter. START YOUR VEHICLE. The DIC
times. After the third time all may also display REPLACE
previously known transmitters 7. Remove the transmitter from
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
will no longer work with the the cupholder and press K or
vehicle. Remaining transmitters Q on the transmitter. To start the vehicle:
can be relearned during the
To program additional
next steps.
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
The DIC display should now
show READY FOR REMOTE
# 1.
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Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To

replace the battery:
1. Place the transmitter in the 2. Separate the two halves of the

cupholder. transmitter using a flat tool
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or inserted into the area near the
N (Neutral), press the brake key slot.
pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY IN 1. Press the button on the side of
REMOTE KEY. the RKE transmitter and pull
the key out. Never pull the key
out without pressing the button.
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3. Remove the battery by pushing If the vehicle has heated and confirms the request to remote
on the battery and sliding it ventilated front seats, they may start the vehicle has been
toward the bottom of the come on during a remote start. See received.
transmitter. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats The parking lamps will turn on
4. Insert the new battery, positive 0 43. and remain on as long as the
side facing the back cover. Laws in some local communities engine is running. The
Push the battery down until it is may restrict the use of remote vehicle's doors will be locked.
held in place. Replace with a starters. For example, some laws 3. Turn the ignition on before
CR2032 or equivalent battery. require a person using remote start driving.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any The engine will shut off after
to the transmitter. 15 minutes unless a time
requirements.
6. Reinsert the key. extension is done or the
Do not use the remote start feature ignition is turned on.
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
Remote Vehicle Start vehicle could run out of fuel. Extending Engine Run Time
The vehicle may have this feature Other conditions can affect the For a 15-minute extension, after
that allows you to start the engine performance of the transmitter. See 30 seconds repeat Steps 1 and 2
from outside the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) while the engine is still running. The
/ : This button will be on the RKE System 0 8. remote start can be extended once.
transmitter if the vehicle has remote Starting the Engine Using Remote When the remote start is extended,
start. Start the second 15 minutes will be
The climate control system will use added for a total of 30 minutes.
the previous settings during a 1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter. A maximum of two remote starts or
remote start. The rear defog may a start with an extension are
come on during remote start based 2. Immediately press and hold / allowed between ignition cycles.
on cold ambient conditions. The for at least four seconds or until
rear defog indicator light does not the turn signal lamps flash. The
come on during remote start. turn signal lamps flashing
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The ignition must be turned on and . The oil pressure is low.
then back off to use remote start Warning (Continued)
. Two remote vehicle starts or a
again. start with an extension have can be unlocked and
Canceling a Remote Start already been used. opened while the vehicle is
To shut off the engine: . The vehicle is not in P (Park). moving. The chance of
being thrown out of the
. Press and hold / until the Remote Start Ready vehicle in a crash is
parking lamps turn off. If the vehicle does not have the increased if the doors are
remote vehicle start feature, it may not locked. So, all
. Turn on the hazard warning
have the remote start ready feature. passengers should wear
flashers. seat belts properly and the
This feature allows your dealer to
. Turn the ignition on and then off. doors should be locked
add the manufacturer's remote
vehicle start feature. See your whenever the vehicle is
Conditions in Which Remote Start driven.
Will Not Work dealer to add the manufacturer's
remote vehicle start feature to the . Young children who get into
The remote vehicle start feature will vehicle. unlocked vehicles may be
not operate if:
unable to get out. A child
. A transmitter is in the vehicle. Door Locks can be overcome by
. The vehicle is on. extreme heat and can suffer
. The hood is not closed. { Warning permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
. The hazard warning flashers Unlocked doors can be Always lock the vehicle
are on. dangerous. whenever leaving it.
. There is an emission control . Passengers, especially . Outsiders can easily enter
system malfunction. children, can easily open through an unlocked door
the doors and fall out of a when you slow down or stop
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high. moving vehicle. The doors (Continued)
(Continued)
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Keyless Access Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Warning (Continued) Access (In Case of Dead
the vehicle. Locking the Battery)
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from the

outside:
. Press Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 8.
. Use the key in the driver door. The RKE transmitter must be within
The key lock cylinder is covered 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door
with a cap. being opened. Press the button on
the front door handle to open. See To access the driver door key lock
To lock or unlock the doors from the cylinder:
inside: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 8. 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
. Press Q or K on the power door open position and hold it open
lock switch. until cap removal is complete.
. Push down on the door lock 2. Insert the key into the slot (3)
knob to lock a door. on the bottom of the cap (2)
. Pull the door handle once to and lift the key upward.
unlock the door. Pull the handle 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and
again to unlatch it. remove.
4. Use the key in the cylinder.
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To replace the cap: 5. Check that the cap is secure.
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the Free-Turning Locks
open position and hold it open
until cap installation is The door key lock cylinder turns
complete. freely when either the wrong key is
used, or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open. To reset the lock, turn
it to the vertical position with the
correct key fully inserted. Remove
the key and insert it again. If this
does not reset the lock, turn the key
halfway around in the cylinder and
repeat the reset procedure.
2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the

back of the cap between the
seal (5) and the metal base (4).
3. Slide the cap forward and

press the forward edge to
install the cap in place.
4. Release the door handle.
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Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned Automatic Door Locks
on when the Open Door
Anti-Lockout feature has been The doors will lock automatically
turned off. when all doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the vehicle is
When Q is pressed on the power shifted out of P (Park).
door lock switch with the door open, If a vehicle door is unlocked and
a chime will sound three times then opened and closed, the doors
indicating that delayed locking is will lock either when your foot is
active. removed from the brake or the
The doors will then lock vehicle speed becomes faster than
automatically five seconds after all 13 km/h (8 mph).
doors are closed. If a door is To unlock the doors:
reopened before five seconds have
elapsed, the five-second timer will . Press K on the power door lock
reset once all the doors are closed switch.
Q : Press to lock the doors. The again.
indicator light in the switch will come . Shift into P (Park).
on when the door is locked. Press Q on the door lock switch Automatic door locking cannot be
K : Press to unlock the doors. again, or press Q on the RKE disabled. Automatic door unlocking
transmitter, to override this feature can be programmed. See Vehicle
Delayed Locking and lock the doors immediately. Personalization 0 134.
This feature delays the actual Delayed locking can be
locking of the doors until programmed. See Vehicle Lockout Protection
five seconds after all doors are Personalization 0 134. If the ignition is on or in ACC/
closed. ACCESSORY and the power door
lock switch is pressed with the
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driver door open, all the doors will Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety
lock and only the driver door will lock is on:
unlock. The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear 1. Unlock the door by activating
If the vehicle is off and locking is doors from inside the vehicle. the inside handle, by pressing
requested while a door is open, the power door lock switch,
when all doors are closed the Manual Safety Locks or by using the Remote
vehicle will check for RKE Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter.
transmitter is detected and the 2. Open the door from the
number of RKE transmitters inside outside.
has not reduced, the driver door will
unlock and the horn will chirp three When the safety lock is enabled,
times. adults and older children will not be
able to open the rear door from the
Lockout Protection can be manually inside. Cancel the safety locks to
overridden by pressing and holding enable the doors to open from the
Q on the power door lock switch. inside.
Open Door Anti-Lockout To cancel the safety lock:
If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned 1. Unlock the door and open it
on and the vehicle is off, the driver The safety lock is on the inside from the outside.
door is open, and locking is edge of the rear doors. To use the
requested, all the doors will lock and 2. Move the lever rearward to
safety lock:
the driver door will remain open. unlock. Do the same for the
The Open Door Anti-Lockout feature 1. Move the lever forward to the other door.
can be turned on or off. See Vehicle lock position.
Personalization 0 134. 2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
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Doors Warning (Continued)
(RKE) transmitter twice within
five seconds. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8.
Liftgate . Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
{ Warning brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See
vehicle if it is driven with the “Climate Control Systems”
liftgate or trunk/hatch open, in the Index.
or with any objects that pass . If the vehicle is equipped
through the seal between the with a power liftgate, disable
body and the trunk/hatch or the power liftgate function.
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains See Engine Exhaust 0 190.
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even To open the liftgate, press the touch
death. Caution pad under the liftgate handle and
If the vehicle must be driven with To avoid damage to the liftgate or lift up.
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: liftgate glass, make sure the area If equipped with Keyless Access,
. Close all of the windows. above and behind the liftgate is the liftgate can be opened when
clear before opening it. locked if the RKE transmitter is
. Fully open the air outlets on within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate. See
or under the instrument Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
panel. Manual Liftgate System Operation 0 8.
(Continued) To unlock the liftgate, press K on
the power door lock switch or press
K on the Remote Keyless Entry
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Use the pull cup to lower and close . 3/4: Opens to a reduced height
the liftgate. Do not press the touch Caution that can be set from 3/4 to fully
pad while closing the liftgate. This open. Use to prevent the liftgate
may cause the liftgate to be Driving with an open and from opening into overhead
unlatched. unsecured liftgate may result in obstructions such as a garage
damage to the power liftgate door or roof-mounted cargo. The
The liftgate has an electric latch. components.
If the battery is disconnected or has liftgate can be manually opened
low voltage, the liftgate will not all the way.
open. The liftgate will resume . OFF: Opens manually only.
operation when the battery is To open or close the power liftgate,
reconnected and charged. select MAX or 3/4 mode.
Always close the liftgate before
driving. . Press b twice quickly on the
RKE transmitter until the liftgate
Power Liftgate Operation moves.
. Press 8 on the driver door.
{ Warning The driver door must unlocked.
You or others could be injured if . Press the touch pad under the
caught in the path of the power liftgate handle after unlocking all
liftgate. Make sure there is no one doors. A locked vehicle can be
in the way of the liftgate as it is The power liftgate switch is on the opened if the RKE transmitter is
opening and closing. driver door. The vehicle must be in within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate.
P (Park). The taillamps flash when
the power liftgate moves.
The modes are:
. MAX: Opens to maximum
height.
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Falling Liftgate Detection
Caution
If the power liftgate automatically
Manually forcing the liftgate to closes after a power opening cycle,
open or close during a power it indicates that the system is
cycle can damage the vehicle. reacting to excess weight on the
Allow the power cycle to liftgate or a possible support strut
complete. failure. A repetitive chime will sound
while the falling liftgate detection
feature is operating. Remove any
The power liftgate may be excess weight. If the liftgate
temporarily disabled under extreme continues to automatically close
low temperatures, or after repeated after opening, see your dealer for
power cycling over a short period of service before using the power
Press l on the bottom of the
time. If this occurs, the liftgate can liftgate.
liftgate next to the pull cup to close. still be operated manually.
Interfering with the power liftgate
Press any liftgate button, the touch If the vehicle is shifted out of motion or manually closing the
pad, or b on the RKE transmitter P (Park) while the power function is liftgate too quickly after power
while the liftgate is moving to stop it. in progress, the liftgate will continue opening may resemble a support
Pressing any liftgate button or to completion. If the vehicle is strut failure. This could also activate
pressing b twice quickly on the accelerated before the liftgate has the falling liftgate detection feature.
RKE transmitter again restarts the completed moving, the liftgate may Allow the liftgate to complete its
operation in the reverse direction. stop or reverse direction. Check for operation and wait a few seconds
Pressing the touch pad on the Driver Information Center (DIC) before manually closing the liftgate.
liftgate handle will restart the messages and make sure the
motion, but only in the opening liftgate is closed and latched before Obstacle Detection Features
direction. driving. If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
during a power open or close cycle,
the liftgate will automatically reverse
direction and move a short distance
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away from the obstacle. After Setting the 3/4 Mode
removing the obstruction, the power Caution
To change the position the liftgate
liftgate operation can be used again.
stops at when opening: Attempting to move the liftgate
If the liftgate encounters multiple
obstacles on the same power cycle, 1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and too quickly and with excessive
the power function will deactivate. power open the liftgate. force may result in damage to the
After removing the obstructions, vehicle.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at
manually close the liftgate, This will the desired height by pressing
allow normal power operation any liftgate button. Manually Operate the liftgate manually with a
functions to resume. adjust the liftgate position if smooth motion and moderate
If the vehicle is locked while the needed. speed. The system includes a
liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is feature which limits the manual
encountered that prevents the 3. Press and hold l next to the closing speed to protect the
liftgate from completely closing, the pull cup on the outside of the components.
horn will sound as an alert that the liftgate until the turn signals
flash and a beep sounds. This Hands-Free Operation
liftgate did not close.
indicates the setting has been The liftgate may be operated with a
Pinch sensors are on the side recorded. kicking motion under the rear
edges of the liftgate. If an object is
The liftgate cannot be set below a bumper between the left exhaust
caught between the liftgate and the
minimum programmable height. pipe and the license plate.
vehicle and presses against a
sensor, the liftgate will reverse If there is no light flash or sound, The RKE transmitter must be within
direction and then stop. The liftgate then the height adjustment may be 1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
will remain open until it is activated too low. operate the power liftgate
again or closed manually. Manual Operation hands-free.
Select OFF to manually operate the The hands-free feature will not work
liftgate. See “Manual Liftgate” at the while the liftgate is moving. To stop
beginning of this section. the liftgate while in motion use one
of the liftgate buttons.
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The hands-free feature can be When closing the liftgate using this
customized. See Vehicle Caution feature, there will be a short delay.
Personalization 0 134. Choose from The taillamps will flash and a chime
the following: Splashing water may cause the will sound. Step away from the
liftgate to open. Keep the RKE liftgate before it starts moving.
On-Open and Close : The kicking transmitter away from the rear
motion is activated to both open and bumper detection area or turn the
close the liftgate. liftgate mode to OFF when
On-Open Only : The kicking motion cleaning or working near the rear
is activated to only open the liftgate. bumper to avoid accidental
Off : The feature is disabled. opening.
. Do not sweep your foot side

to side.
. Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; the liftgate will not
activate.
. Do not touch the liftgate until it
has stopped moving.
. This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions.
If the liftgate does not respond to
Length of Kick Zone the kick, open or close the
liftgate by another method or
To operate, kick your foot straight up start the vehicle. The feature will
in one swift motion under the rear be re-enabled.
bumper between the left exhaust
pipe and the license plate, then pull
it back.
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Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
This vehicle has theft-deterrent the key.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
features; however, they do not make
A door, the hood, or the liftgate If the driver door is opened without
the vehicle impossible to steal.
is open. first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
Vehicle Alarm System Slow Flash : Alarm system is
the lights will flash to indicate
armed.
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
system. Arming the Alarm System started, or the door is not unlocked
1. Turn off the vehicle. by pressing K on the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
2. Lock the vehicle in one of pre-alarm, the alarm will be
three ways: activated.
. Use the RKE transmitter. If a door, the hood, or the liftgate is
. With a door open, press the opened without first disarming the
interior Q. system, the turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound for about
3. After 30 seconds the alarm 30 seconds. The alarm system will
system will arm, and the then re-arm to monitor for the next
indicator light will begin to unauthorized event.
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating. Disarming the Alarm System
The indicator light, on the Pressing Q on the RKE To disarm the alarm system or turn
instrument panel near the transmitter a second time will off the alarm if it has been activated:
windshield, indicates the status of bypass the 30-second delay
the system: and immediately arm the alarm
. Press K on the RKE transmitter.
Off : Alarm system is disarmed. system. . Start the vehicle.
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To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation RKE transmitter will start the
accident: vehicle. If the transmitter is ever
This vehicle has a passive damaged, you may not be able to
. Lock the vehicle after all theft-deterrent system.
occupants have left the vehicle start your vehicle.
and all doors are closed. The system does not have to be When trying to start the vehicle, the
manually armed or disarmed. security light may come on briefly
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter. The vehicle is automatically when the ignition is turned on.
immobilized when the vehicle is If the engine does not start and the
Unlocking the driver door with the turned off.
key will not disarm the system or security light stays on, there is a
turn off the alarm. The immobilization system is problem with the system. Turn the
disarmed when the ignition is on or ignition off and try again.
How to Detect a Tamper in ACC/ACCESSORY and a valid If the vehicle will not change ignition
Condition transmitter is present in the vehicle. modes, and the RKE transmitter
If K is pressed on the RKE appears to be undamaged, try
another transmitter. Or, you may try
transmitter and the horn chirps and
placing the transmitter in the
the lights flash three times, an alarm
cupholder. See “Starting the Vehicle
occurred previously while the alarm
with a Low Transmitter Battery” in
system was armed.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
If the alarm has been activated, a System Operation 0 8.
message will appear on the DIC. The security light, in the instrument If the ignition mode will not change
cluster, comes on if there is a with the other transmitter or in the
Immobilizer problem with arming or disarming cupholder, your vehicle needs
the theft-deterrent system. service. If the ignition does change
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 387. The system has one or more RKE modes, the first transmitter may be
transmitters matched to an faulty. See your dealer who can
immobilizer control unit in your
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
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service the theft-deterrent system Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors
and have a new RKE transmitter
programmed to the vehicle.
Convex Mirrors
It is possible for the immobilizer
system to learn new or replacement
RKE transmitters. Up to eight { Warning
transmitters can be programmed for A convex mirror can make things,
the vehicle. To program additional like other vehicles, look farther
transmitters, see “Programming
away than they really are. If you
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under
cut too sharply into the right lane,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 8. you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
Do not leave the transmitter or glance over your shoulder before
device that disarms or deactivates changing lanes.
the theft-deterrent system in the To adjust each mirror:
vehicle.
The passenger side mirror is convex 1. Press j or | to select the
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is driver or passenger side mirror.
curved so more can be seen from The indicator light will
the driver seat. illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move the mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so
that a little of the vehicle and
the area behind it can be seen.
4. Press j or | again to
deselect the mirror.
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Memory Mirrors Heated Mirrors The mirror(s) return to the original
The vehicle may have memory position when:
If equipped, the heated outside
mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 40. mirrors turn on when the rear . The vehicle is shifted out of
window defogger is on and help to R (Reverse), or remains in
Turn Signal Indicator R (Reverse) for about
clear fog or frost from the surface of
The vehicle may have a turn signal the mirrors. 30 seconds.
indicator lamp built into the mirror . The ignition is turned off.
housing. The turn signal lamp K : This button is on the climate
flashes when the turn signals or control panel. . The vehicle is driven in
hazard flashers are used. See “Rear Window Defogger” under R (Reverse) above a set speed.
Lane Change Alert (LCA) Dual Automatic Climate Control To turn this feature on or off, see
System 0 156. Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
The vehicle may have LCA. See
Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 236. Automatic Dimming
Side Blind Zone Alert Mirror
The vehicle may have Side Blind The vehicle has an automatic
Zone Alert. See Side Blind Zone dimming outside mirror on the driver
Alert (SBZA) 0 236. side. The mirror will adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
The mirrors can be folded inward
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
toward the vehicle to prevent
to a preselected position when the
damage when going through an
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
automatic car wash. Push the mirror
allows the curb to be seen when
outward to return it to the original
parallel parking.
position.
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Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
Interior Rearview Mirrors { Warning pulsing sound when either rear
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear window is down and the front
Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the
view of the area behind the vehicle.
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window
Do not spray glass cleaner directly especially with the windows or the sunroof, if equipped.
on the mirror. Use a soft towel closed in warm or hot weather.
dampened with water. They can be overcome by the Power Windows
extreme heat and suffer
Manual Rearview Mirror permanent injuries or even death
If equipped, push the tab forward for from heat stroke. { Warning
daytime use and pull it rearward for Children could be seriously
nighttime use to avoid glare of the injured or killed if caught in the
headlamps from behind. path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
Automatic Dimming (RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
Rearview Mirror children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
If equipped, automatic dimming
lockout switch to prevent
reduces the glare of headlamps
operation of the windows. See
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is Keys 0 7.
started.
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Window Lockout Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without
holding the window switch. Press
the switch down fully and quickly
release to express open the
window.
If equipped, pull the window switch
up fully and quickly release to
express close the window.
Briefly press or pull the window
switch in the same direction to stop
Power windows work when the that window’s express movement.
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, Window Automatic Reversal
or when Retained Accessory Power This feature stops the rear door
(RAP) is active. See Retained
System
passenger window switches from
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 188. working. The express-close feature will
Using the window switch, press to reverse window movement if it
. Press 2 to engage the rear comes in contact with an object.
open or pull to close the window. window lockout feature. The Extreme cold or ice could cause the
The windows may be temporarily indicator light is on when window to auto-reverse. The
disabled if they are used repeatedly engaged. window will operate normally after
within a short time. the object or condition is removed.
. Press 2 again to disengage.
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Automatic Reversal System 2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ Sun Visors
Override ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be
{ Warning programmed, then close it and
continue to pull the switch
If automatic reversal system briefly after the window has
override is active, the window will fully closed.
not reverse automatically. You or
4. Open the window and continue
others could be injured and the to press the switch briefly after
window could be damaged. the window has fully opened.
Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that Remote Window Operation Pull the sun visor down to block
all people and obstructions are If equipped, this feature allows all glare. Detach the sun visor from the
clear of the window path. the windows to be opened remotely. center mount to pivot to the side
If enabled in vehicle personalization, window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
When the engine is on, override the press and hold K on the RKE
automatic reversal system by pulling transmitter. See Vehicle
and holding the window switch if Personalization 0 134.
conditions prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if
the vehicle's battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window is unable to express-up,
program the window:
1. Close all doors.
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Roof Sunroof Switch opened comfort stop position.
Vent : From the closed position, Pressing the rear of g again will
Sunroof press and release e (1) to vent open the sunroof fully. If the
the sunroof. Press and release g sunshade is not fully open when the
(1) to close the vent. comfort stop feature is pressed the
second time, the sunshade will open
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, press fully.
and release e (1). Press and Sunshade Switch
release e (1) at any time to stop Express-open/Express-close : To
movement. To express-close the express-open the sunshade, press
and release r (2). Press and
sunroof, press and release g (1).
release r (2) at any time to stop
Press and release g (1) at any
movement. To express-close the
time to stop movement.
1. Sunroof Switch
sunshade, press and release Q
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
2. Sunshade Switch open the sunroof, press and hold (2). Press and release Q (2) at
If equipped, the sunroof only e (1) until the sunroof reaches any time to stop movement.
operates when the ignition is on or the desired position. To close the Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when sunroof, press and hold g (1). open the sunshade, press and hold
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is r (2) until the sunshade reaches
active. See Ignition Positions 0 180 Comfort Stop : The sunroof has a
and comfort stop feature that stops the the desired position. To close the
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) sunroof from opening fully. Press sunshade, press and hold Q (2).
0 188. and release the rear of g to
move the sunroof to the partially
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When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise.
The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic
reversal system that is only active
when the sunroof is operated in
express-close mode. Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
If an object is in the path while could cause an issue with sunroof
express closing, the reversal system operation or noise. It could also plug
will detect the object, stop, and the water drainage system.
open the sunroof slightly. Periodically open the sunroof and
If frost or other conditions prevent remove any obstacles or loose
closing, override the feature by debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
closing the sunroof in manual mode. roof sealing area using a clean
To stop movement, release the cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
switch. remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.
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Seats and Restraints 35

Seats and Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Restraints Airbag System
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 58 Securing Child Restraints (With
Head Restraints When Should an Airbag
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 the Seat Belt in the
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Front Seats What Makes an Airbag
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 38 How Does an Airbag
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 39 What Will You See after an
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated and Ventilated Front Passenger Sensing System . . . 62
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rear Seats Adding Equipment to the
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 67
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 68
Replacing Airbag System Parts
Seat Belts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
How to Wear Seat Belts Child Restraints
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Infants and Young Children . . . . 70
Seat Belt Use During Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 72
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 74
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 55 Children (LATCH System) . . . . 75
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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36 Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints
The vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
{ 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 Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can
drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted.
all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's
adjusted properly. To raise or lower the head restraint,
head. This position reduces the press the button located on the side
If your vehicle has rear head chance of a neck injury in a crash. of the head restraint and pull up or
restraints that fold down, always Front Seats push the head restraint down, and
return them to the full upright release the button. Pull and push on
position whenever an occupant is The vehicle's front seats have the head restraint after the button is
seated in the seat. adjustable head restraints in the released to make sure that it is
outboard seating positions. locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
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Rear Seats head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
Adjusting the Rear Head Restraint locked in place.
The vehicle's rear seats have
Folding the Rear Head Restraint
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions. The head restraint can be folded
rearward to allow for better visibility
The height of the head restraint can
when the rear seat is unoccupied.
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The head restraint will fold rearward
automatically.
When an occupant or child restraint
is in the seat, always return the
head restraint to the full upright
position. Pull the head restraint up
and forward until it locks into place.
Push and pull on the head restraint
to make sure that it is locked.
To fold the head restraint, press the
button on the side of the head Always adjust the head restraint so
restraint. that the top of the restraint is at the
same height as the top of the
To lower the head restraint, press occupant's head.
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head Rear outboard head restraints are
restraint down. Try to move the not removable.
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Front Seats 2. Move the seat forward or Power Seat Adjustment
rearward and release the
handle.
Seat Adjustment
3. Try to move the seat back and
{ Warning
forth to be sure it is locked in The power seats will work with
{ Warning place. the ignition off. Children could
You can lose control of the operate the power seats and be
Seat Height Adjuster injured. Never leave children
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving. alone in the vehicle.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
Move the lever up or down to raise

or lower the seat.
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
. Move the seat forward or
To adjust the seat position: rearward by sliding the control
1. Pull the handle at the front of forward or rearward.
the seat cushion to unlock it.
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. Raise or lower the front part of Reclining Seatbacks
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
{ Warning
moving the rear of the control up Sitting in a reclined position when
or down. the vehicle is in motion can be
To adjust the seatback, see dangerous. Even when buckled
Reclining Seatbacks 0 39. up, the seat belts cannot do
their job.
Lumbar Adjustment 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.
other injuries.
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic { Warning
bones. This could cause serious
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
If equipped, press and hold the front back in the seat and wear the seatbacks to be sure they are
or rear of the control to increase or seat belt properly. locked.
decrease lumbar support.
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2. Push and pull on the seatback Memory Seats
to make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To recline a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.
If equipped, memory seats allow two
2. Move the seatback to the
drivers to save and recall their
desired position, and then
To adjust a power seatback, unique seat positions for driving the
release the lever to lock the
if available: vehicle, and a shared exit position
seatback in place.
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
3. Push and pull on the seatback . Tilt the top of the control feature positions may also be
to make sure it is locked. rearward to recline. saved, such as power mirrors,
To return the seatback to the upright . Tilt the top of the control forward if equipped. Memory positions are
position: to raise. linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for
automatic memory recalls.
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the Before saving, adjust all available
seatback, and the seatback will memory feature positions. Turn the
return to the upright position. vehicle on and then press and
release SET; a beep will sound.
Then immediately press and hold 1,
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2, or B (Exit) until two beeps menu, then Vehicle, then transmitter. Turn the vehicle off
sound. To manually recall these Seating Position, and then Seat and remove the key or RKE
Entry Memory. Select On or Off. transmitter from the vehicle.
positions, press and hold 1, 2, or B
See “Seat Entry Memory” later in 3. Start the vehicle with the initial
until the saved position is reached. this section.
Follow the instructions under key or RKE transmitter. The
“Saving Memory Positions.” . To begin Seat Exit Memory DIC should display the driver
movement when the vehicle is number of your RKE
The vehicle identifies the current turned off and the driver door is transmitter.
driver’s RKE transmitter number (1– opened, or when the vehicle is
8). See Remote Keyless Entry turned off with the driver door Saving Memory Positions
(RKE) System Operation 0 8. Only already opened, select the Read these instructions completely
RKE transmitters 1 and 2 can be Settings menu, then Vehicle, before saving memory positions.
used for automatic memory recalls. then Seating Position, and then
A Driver Information Center (DIC) To save preferred driving positions
Seat Exit Memory. Select On or 1 and 2:
welcome message indicating the Off. See “Seat Exit Memory”
transmitter number may display for later in this section. 1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/
the first few ignition cycles following ACCESSORY.
a transmitter change. For Seat Entry . See Vehicle Personalization
Memory to work properly, save the 0 134 for additional setting A DIC welcome message may
positions to the memory button (1 or information. indicate driver number 1 or 2.
2) matching the RKE transmitter Identifying Driver Number 2. Adjust all available memory
number displayed in the DIC features to the desired driving
welcome message. Carry the linked To identify the driver number: position.
RKE transmitter when entering the 1. Move your RKE transmitter 3. Press and release SET; a beep
vehicle. away from the vehicle. will sound.
Vehicle Personalization Settings 2. Start the vehicle with another
. To begin the Seat Entry Memory key or RKE transmitter. The
movement when the vehicle is DIC should display the driver
started, select the Settings number for the other RKE
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4. Immediately press and hold the Manually Recalling Memory or turned from off to ACC/
1 or 2 memory button matching Positions ACCESSORY. RKE transmitters 3–8
the above DIC welcome will not provide automatic memory
message until two beeps Press and hold 1, 2, or B to recall recalls.
sound. the previously saved memory
positions if you are driver 1 or 2 To turn Seat Entry Memory on or off,
If too much time passes identified in the DIC welcome see “Vehicle Personalization
between releasing SET and message. RKE transmitters 3–8 will Settings” previously in this section
pressing 1, the memory not recall memory positions. and Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
position will not be saved and The shift lever must be in P (Park)
two beeps will not sound. To stop Manual Memory recall
to start Seat Entry Memory. Seat
Repeat Steps 3 and 4. movement, release 1, 2, or B or
Entry Memory recall will complete if
1 or 2 corresponds to the driver press any of the following controls: the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)
number. See “Identifying Driver . Power seat prior to reaching the saved memory
Number” previously in this . Memory SET position.
section. To stop Seat Entry Memory recall
. Power mirror, with the driver or
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second passenger side mirror selected movement, turn the vehicle off or
driver using 1 or 2. press any of the following controls:
Seat Entry Memory . Power seat
To save the position for B and
Seat Exit Memory features, repeat The vehicle identifies the number of
the current driver’s RKE transmitter . Memory SET, 1, 2, or B
Steps 1–4 using B. This saves the
(1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry . Power mirror, with the driver or
position for getting out of the (RKE) System Operation 0 8. If the
vehicle. passenger side mirror selected
RKE transmitter is 1 or 2, and Seat
Save preferred memory feature Entry Memory is enabled in vehicle If the saved memory seat position
positions to both 1 and 2 if you are personalization, the positions saved does not automatically recall or
the only driver. to the same memory button number recalls to the wrong positions, the
1 or 2 are automatically recalled driver’s RKE transmitter number (1
when the vehicle is turned on, or 2) may not match the memory
button number that positions were
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saved to. Try storing the position to . Power mirror, with the driver or
the other memory button or try the passenger side mirror selected Warning (Continued)
other RKE transmitter.
Obstructions overheat. An overheated seat
Seat Exit Memory If something has blocked the driver heater may cause a burn or may
Seat Exit Memory is not linked to an seat while recalling a memory damage the seat.
RKE transmitter. The position saved position, the recall may stop.
to B is used for all drivers. To turn Remove the obstruction and try the
Seat Exit Memory on or off, see recall again. If the memory position
"Vehicle Personalization Settings" still does not recall, see your dealer.
previously in this section and
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. Heated and Ventilated
If turned on, the position saved to Front Seats
B is automatically recalled when
one of the following occurs: { Warning
. The vehicle is turned off and the
If temperature change or pain to
driver door is opened within a
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
short time.
heater may cause burns. To
. The vehicle is turned off with the reduce the risk of burns, use care
driver door open. when using the seat heater, If available, the buttons are on the
climate control panel. To operate,
To stop Seat Exit Memory especially for long periods of
the engine must be running.
movement, press any of the time. Do not place anything on
following memory controls: the seat that insulates against Press L or M to heat the driver or
. Power seat heat, such as a blanket, cushion, passenger seat cushion and
cover, or similar item. This may seatback.
. Memory SET, 1, 2, or B cause the seat heater to
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Press the button once for the on, and when it is hot outside the Rear Seats
highest setting. With each press of ventilated seats turn on. The heated
the button, the heated seat will or ventilated seats are canceled Rear Seat Reminder
change to the next lower setting, when the ignition is turned on. Press
and then to the off setting. The the heated or ventilated seat button If equipped, the message REAR
lights indicate three for the highest to use the heated or ventilated seats SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR
setting and one for the lowest. after the vehicle is started. SEAT displays under certain
conditions indicating there may be
The passenger seat may take The heated or ventilated seat an item or passenger in the rear
longer to heat up. indicator lights do not turn on during seat. Check before exiting the
a remote start. vehicle.
Press { or C to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. A ventilated seat The temperature performance of an This feature will activate when a
has a fan that pulls air through the unoccupied seat may be reduced. second row door is opened while
seat cushion and seatback. The air This is normal. the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes
is not cooled. The remote start heated or before the vehicle is turned on.
ventilated seats may be enabled or There will be an alert when the
Press the button once for the
disabled in the vehicle vehicle is turned off. The alert does
highest setting. With each press of
personalization menu. See Remote not directly detect objects in the rear
the button, the ventilated seat will
Vehicle Start 0 15 and seat; instead, under certain
change to the next lower setting,
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. conditions, it detects when a rear
and then to the off setting. The
door is opened and closed,
lights indicate three for the highest
indicating that there may be
setting and one for the lowest.
something in the rear seat.
Remote Start Heated and The feature is active only once each
Ventilated Seats time the vehicle is turned on and off,
During a remote start, the heated or and will require reactivation by
ventilated seats, if equipped, can be opening and closing the second row
turned on automatically. When it is doors. There may be an alert even
cold outside, the heated seats turn when there is nothing in the rear
seat; for example, if a child entered
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the vehicle through the rear door 3. Push and pull on the seatback
and left the vehicle without the to make sure it is locked.
vehicle being shut off.
Folding the Seatback
The feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 134. Either side of the seatback can be
folded for more cargo space. Fold a
Reclining the Seatback seatback only when the vehicle is
To recline the seatback: not moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause 2. Pull the handle on top of the
damage to the seat or the seat seatback to unlock it.
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their A tab near the seatback lever
normal stowed position before raises when the seatback is
unlocked.
folding a rear seat.
3. Fold the seatback forward.
To fold the seatback:
1. Fold the head restraint. See
1. Pull the reclining seatback Head Restraints 0 36.
handle.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
release the handle to lock the
seatback in place.
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{ Warning
A seat belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the seat belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.
4. Stow the seat belt in the belt If equipped, the rear seatbacks can
stowage clip. also be folded forward by pulling the
levers on the passenger side of the To raise a seatback:
Repeat the steps to fold the
other seatback, if desired. rear cargo area.
Raising the Seatback
{ Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
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1. Ensure the seat belt is in the Heated Rear Seats Press z to heat the left or right
belt stowage clip. outboard seat cushion and
2. Lift the seatback up and push it
rearward to lock it in place.
{ Warning seatback.
If temperature change or pain to Press + to heat the left or right

A tab near the seatback lever outboard seatback only.
retracts when the seatback is the skin cannot be felt, the seat
locked in place. heater may cause burns. See the Press the button once for the
Warning under Heated and highest setting. With each press of
3. Return the head restraint to the Ventilated Front Seats 0 43. the button, the heated seat will
upright position. See Head change to the next lower setting,
Restraints 0 36. and then to the off setting. The
4. Push and pull the top of the lights indicate three for the highest
seatback to be sure it is locked setting and one for the lowest.
into position.
5. Repeat the steps to raise the
other seatback, if necessary.
When the seat is not in use, it
should be kept in the upright, locked
position.
If equipped, the rear heated seat

buttons are on the rear of the center
console.
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Seat Belts Warning (Continued)
When riding in a vehicle, you travel
as fast as the vehicle does. If the
This section describes how to use vehicle stops suddenly, you keep
seat belts properly, and some things passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you.
not to do. the vehicle that is not equipped It could be the windshield, the
with seats and seat belts. instrument panel, or the seat belts!
{ Warning Always wear a seat belt, and When you wear a seat belt, you and
check that all passenger(s) are the vehicle slow down together.
Do not let anyone ride where a restrained properly too. There is more time to stop because
seat belt cannot be worn properly. you stop over a longer distance and,
In a crash, if you or your when worn properly, your strongest
passenger(s) are not wearing This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the seat belts. bones take the forces from the seat
seat belts, injuries can be much belts. That is why wearing seat belts
See Seat Belt Reminders 0 112.
worse than if you are wearing makes such good sense.
seat belts. You can be seriously Why Seat Belts Work
injured or killed by hitting things Questions and Answers About
inside the vehicle harder or by Seat Belts
being ejected from the vehicle. In Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle
addition, anyone who is not after a crash if I am wearing a
buckled up can strike other seat belt?
passengers in the vehicle. A: You could be — whether you are
It is extremely dangerous to ride wearing a seat belt or not. Your
in a cargo area, inside or outside chance of being conscious
of a vehicle. In a collision, during and after a crash, so you
passengers riding in these areas can unbuckle and get out, is
are more likely to be seriously much greater if you are belted.
injured or killed. Do not allow
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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants this applies force to the strong
should I have to wear seat to buckle up. Statistics show that pelvic bones and you would be
belts? unbelted people are hurt more often less likely to slide under the lap
A: Airbags are supplemental in crashes than those who are belt. If you slid under it, the belt
systems only. They work with wearing seat belts. would apply force on your
seat belts — not instead of them. There are important things to know abdomen. This could cause
Whether or not an airbag is about wearing a seat belt properly. serious or even fatal injuries.
provided, all occupants still have . Wear the shoulder belt over the
to buckle up to get the most shoulder and across the chest.
protection. These parts of the body are best
Also, in nearly all states and in able to take belt restraining
all Canadian provinces, the law forces. The shoulder belt locks if
requires wearing seat belts. there is a sudden stop or crash.
How to Wear Seat Belts { Warning

Properly You can be seriously injured,
Follow these rules for everyone's or even killed, by not wearing
protection. your seat belt properly.
There are additional things to know
about seat belts and children, . Sit up straight and always keep
including smaller children and your feet on the floor in front of
infants. If a child will be riding in the you (if possible).
vehicle, see Older Children 0 68 or . Always use the correct buckle
Infants and Young Children 0 70. for your seating position.
Review and follow the rules for . Wear the lap part of the belt low
children in addition to the following
and snug on the hips, just
rules.
touching the thighs. In a crash,
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Always use the correct buckle for

your seating position.
Never allow the lap or shoulder belt Never wear the shoulder belt under
to become loose or twisted. both arms or behind your back.
Never route the lap or shoulder belt
over an armrest.
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feature stays engaged after
{ Warning letting the belt go back to
stowed position on the seat,
The seat belt can be pinched if it move the seat rearward or
is routed under plastic trim on the recline the seat until the
seat, such as trim around the rear shoulder belt retractor lock
seatback folding handle or side releases.
airbag. In a crash, pinched seat
belts might not be able to provide Engaging the child restraint
locking feature in the front
adequate protection. Never allow
outboard seating position may
seat belts to be routed under
affect the passenger sensing
plastic trim pieces. system. See Passenger
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull Sensing System 0 62.
Lap-Shoulder Belt the belt across you. Do not let
it get twisted.
All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock
if you pull the belt across you
The following instructions explain very quickly. If this happens, let
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt the belt go back slightly to
properly. unlock it. Then pull the belt
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is across you more slowly.
adjustable, so you can sit up If the shoulder portion of a
straight. To see how, see passenger belt is pulled out all
“Seats” in the Index. the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be
engaged. See Child Restraint
Systems 0 72. If this occurs, let
the belt go back all the way
and start again. If the locking
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If the webbing locks in the latch To unlatch the belt, push the button
plate before it reaches the on the buckle. The belt should
buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to return to its stowed position.
unlock. Always stow the seat belt slowly.
If the seat belt webbing returns
quickly to the stowed position, the
retractor may lock and cannot be
pulled out. If this happens, pull the
seat belt straight out firmly to unlock
the webbing, and then release it.
If the webbing is still locked in the
retractor, see your dealer.
4. To make the lap part tight, pull Before a door is closed, be sure the
up on the shoulder belt. seat belt is out of the way. If a door
is slammed against a seat belt,
damage can occur to both the seat
belt and the vehicle.
3. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks. Seat Belt Pretensioners
Pull up on the latch plate to This vehicle has seat belt
make sure it is secure. If the pretensioners for the front outboard
belt is not long enough, see occupants. Although the seat belt
Seat Belt Extender 0 55. pretensioners cannot be seen, they
are part of the seat belt assembly.
Position the release button on
They can help tighten the seat belts
the buckle so that the seat belt
during the early stages of a
could be quickly unbuckled if
moderate to severe frontal, near
necessary.
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
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activation are met. Seat belt To install:
pretensioners can also help tighten Warning (Continued)
the seat belts in a side crash or a
rollover event. and across the chest. These parts
of the body are best able to take
Pretensioners work only once. If the belt restraining forces.
pretensioners activate in a crash,
the pretensioners and probably
other parts of the vehicle’s seat belt Rear seat belt comfort guides may
system will need to be replaced. provide added seat belt comfort for
See Replacing Seat Belt System older children who have outgrown
Parts after a Crash 0 56. booster seats and for some adults.
When installed on a shoulder belt,
Do not sit on the outboard seat belt the comfort guide positions the
while entering or exiting the vehicle, shoulder belt away from the neck
or at any time while sitting in the and head.
seat. Sitting on the seat belt can 1. Remove the guide from its
damage the webbing and hardware. This vehicle will have rear seat belt storage pocket on the side of
comfort guides in the rear outboard the seatback.
Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides seating positions.
{ Warning
A seat belt that is not properly
worn may not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. The shoulder
belt should go over the shoulder
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3. Be sure that the belt is not removed from the guide. Slide the
twisted and it lies flat. The guide back into its storage pocket
elastic cord must be behind the on the side of the seatback.
belt with the plastic guide on
the front. Seat Belt Use During
Pregnancy
Seat belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to
be seriously injured if they do not
wear seat belts.
2. Place the guide over the belt,
and insert the two edges of the
belt into the slots of the guide.
4. Buckle, position, and release

the seat belt as described
previously in this section. Make
sure the shoulder belt crosses
the shoulder. The belt should
be close to, but not contacting,
the neck.
To remove and store the comfort
guide, squeeze the belt edges
together so that the seat belt can be
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A pregnant woman should wear a information on the proper use and fit Make sure the seat belt reminder
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap of seat belt extenders see the light is working. See Seat Belt
portion should be worn as low as instruction sheet that comes with Reminders 0 112.
possible, below the rounding, the extender. Keep seat belts clean and dry. See
throughout the pregnancy. Seat Belt Care 0 55.
The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check
to protect the mother. When a seat Periodically check the seat belt Seat Belt Care
belt is worn properly, it is more likely reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch
that the fetus will not be hurt in a Keep belts clean and dry.
plates, retractors, shoulder belt
crash. For pregnant women, as for height adjusters (if equipped), and Seat belts should be properly cared
anyone, the key to making seat seat belt anchorages to make sure for and maintained.
belts effective is wearing them they are all in working order. Look Seat belt hardware should be kept
properly. for any other loose or damaged seat dry and free of dust or debris. As
belt system parts that might keep a necessary, exterior hard surfaces
Seat Belt Extender seat belt system from performing and seat belt webbing may be lightly
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten properly. See your dealer to have it cleaned with mild soap and water.
around you, you should use it. repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted Ensure there is not excessive dust
seat belts may not protect you in a or debris in the mechanism. If dust
But if a seat belt is not long enough, crash. Torn or frayed seat belts can or debris exists in the system please
your dealer will order you an rip apart under impact forces. If a see the dealer. Parts may need to
extender. When you go in to order it, belt is torn or frayed, have it be replaced to ensure proper
take the heaviest coat you will wear, replaced immediately. If a belt is functionality of the system.
so the extender will be long enough twisted, it may be possible to
for you. To help avoid personal untwist by reversing the latch plate
injury, do not let someone else use on the webbing. If the twist cannot
it, and use it only for the seat it is be corrected, ask your dealer to
made to fit. The extender has been fix it.
designed for adults. Never use it for
securing child restraints. For more
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) Airbag System

The vehicle has the following
Do not bleach or dye seat belt have them inspected and any airbags:
webbing. It may severely weaken necessary replacements made as
the webbing. In a crash, they soon as possible. . A frontal airbag for the driver
might not be able to provide . A frontal airbag for the front
adequate protection. Clean and After a minor crash, replacement of outboard passenger
rinse seat belt webbing only with seat belts may not be necessary. . A seat-mounted side impact
mild soap and lukewarm water. But the seat belt assemblies that airbag for the driver
Allow the webbing to dry. were used during any crash may . A seat-mounted side impact
have been stressed or damaged. airbag for the front outboard
See your dealer to have the seat
Replacing Seat Belt belt assemblies inspected or
passenger
System Parts after a replaced. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver
Crash and the passenger seated
New parts and repairs may be directly behind the driver
necessary even if the seat belt
{ Warning system was not being used at the . A roof-rail airbag for the front
outboard passenger and the
time of the crash.
A crash can damage the seat belt passenger seated directly
Have the seat belt pretensioners behind the front outboard
system in the vehicle. A damaged
checked if the vehicle has been in a passenger
seat belt system may not properly crash, or if the airbag readiness light
protect the person using it, stays on after you start the vehicle All vehicle airbags have the word
resulting in serious injury or even or while you are driving. See Airbag AIRBAG on the trim or on a label
death in a crash. To help make Readiness Light 0 112. near the deployment opening.
sure the seat belt systems are
working properly after a crash,
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For frontal airbags, the word
AIRBAG is on the center of the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
steering wheel for the driver and on
the instrument panel for the front airbags. Airbags are designed to airbag when it inflates can be
outboard passenger. work with seat belts, not replace seriously injured or killed. Do not
them. Also, airbags are not sit unnecessarily close to any
For seat-mounted side impact designed to inflate in every crash. airbag, as you would be if sitting
airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the In some crashes seat belts are on the edge of the seat or leaning
side of the seatback or side of the the only restraint. See When forward. Seat belts help keep you
seat closest to the door.
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 59. in position before and during a
For roof-rail airbags, the word crash. Always wear a seat belt,
Wearing your seat belt during a
AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. even with airbags. The driver
crash helps reduce your chance
Airbags are designed to supplement of hitting things inside the vehicle should sit as far back as possible
the protection provided by seat or being ejected from it. Airbags while still maintaining control of
belts. Even though today's airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the vehicle. The seat belts and
are also designed to help reduce the seat belts. Everyone in the the front outboard passenger
the risk of injury from the force of an vehicle should wear a seat belt airbags are most effective when
inflating bag, all airbags must inflate properly, whether or not there is you are sitting well back and
very quickly to do their job. upright in the seat with both feet
an airbag for that person.
Here are the most important things on the floor.
to know about the airbag system: Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
{ Warning { Warning windows in seating positions with
Because airbags inflate with great seat-mounted side impact airbags
You can be severely injured or and/or roof-rail airbags.
killed in a crash if you are not force and faster than the blink of
wearing your seat belt, even with an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to, any
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Where Are the Airbags?
{ Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, see Older Children 0 68 or
Infants and Young Children 0 70.
The front outboard passenger

frontal airbag is in the passenger
The driver frontal airbag is in the side instrument panel.
center of the steering wheel.
There is an airbag readiness light

on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0 112.
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Warning (Continued)
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.
Do not use seat accessories that
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger block the inflation path of a
Side Similar Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag.
The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, Never secure anything to the roof
passenger seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
impact airbags are in the side of the second row outboard passengers by routing a rope or tie‐down
seatbacks closest to the door. are in the ceiling above the side through any door or window
windows. opening. If you do, the path of an
inflating roof-rail airbag will be
{ Warning blocked.
If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the When Should an Airbag
airbag might not inflate properly Inflate?
or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. See Airbag System 0 56.
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impact exceeds the specific airbag whether the object is fixed or severe frontal impact. Roof-rail
system's deployment threshold. moving, rigid or deformable, narrow airbags are not designed to inflate in
Deployment thresholds are used to or wide. rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags
predict how severe a crash is likely Frontal airbags are not intended to will inflate when either side of the
to be in time for the airbags to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear vehicle is struck or if the sensing
inflate and help restrain the impacts, or many side impacts. system predicts that the vehicle is
occupants. The vehicle has about to roll over on its side, or in a
electronic sensors that help the In addition, the vehicle has severe frontal impact.
airbag system determine the advanced technology frontal
airbags. Advanced technology In any particular crash, no one can
severity of the impact. Deployment say whether an airbag should have
thresholds can vary with specific frontal airbags adjust the restraint
according to crash severity. inflated simply because of the
vehicle design. vehicle damage or repair costs.
Frontal airbags are designed to Seat-mounted side impact airbags
inflate in moderate to severe frontal are designed to inflate in moderate What Makes an Airbag
or near frontal crashes to help to severe side crashes depending
reduce the potential for severe on the location of the impact. Inflate?
injuries, mainly to the driver's or Seat-mounted side impact airbags In a deployment event, the sensing
front outboard passenger's head are not designed to inflate in frontal system sends an electrical signal
and chest. impacts, near frontal impacts, triggering a release of gas from the
rollovers, or rear impacts. inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
Whether the frontal airbags will or A seat-mounted side impact airbag airbag causing the bag to break out
should inflate is not based primarily is designed to inflate on the side of of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,
on how fast the vehicle is traveling. the vehicle that is struck. and related hardware are all part of
It depends on what is hit, the
Roof-rail airbags are designed to the airbag module.
direction of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down. inflate in moderate to severe side For airbag locations, see Where Are
crashes depending on the location the Airbags? 0 58.
Frontal airbags may inflate at of the impact. In addition, these
different crash speeds depending on roof-rail airbags are designed to
whether the vehicle hits an object inflate during a rollover or in a
straight on or at an angle, and
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How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of
types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer
Restrain? because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent
In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When people from leaving the vehicle.
near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 59.
occupants can contact the steering
wheel or the instrument panel. In
Airbags should never be regarded { Warning
as anything more than a supplement
moderate to severe side collisions, to seat belts. When an airbag inflates, there
even belted occupants can contact may be dust in the air. This dust
the inside of the vehicle. could cause breathing problems
What Will You See after
Airbags supplement the protection for people with a history of
provided by seat belts by
an Airbag Inflates? asthma or other breathing trouble.
distributing the force of the impact After frontal and seat-mounted side To avoid this, everyone in the
more evenly over the impact airbags inflate, they quickly vehicle should get out as soon as
occupant's body. deflate, so quickly that some people it is safe to do so. If you have
may not even realize the airbags breathing problems but cannot
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags
inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still get out of the vehicle after an
are designed to help contain the
be at least partially inflated for some airbag inflates, then get fresh air
head and chest of occupants in the
time after they inflate. Some by opening a window or a door.
outboard seating positions in the
components of the airbag module If you experience breathing
first and second rows. The rollover
may be hot for several minutes. For problems following an airbag
capable roof-rail airbags are
location of the airbags, see Where deployment, you should seek
designed to help reduce the risk of
Are the Airbags? 0 58.
full or partial ejection in rollover medical attention.
events, although no system can The parts of the airbag that come
prevent all such ejections. into contact with you may be warm,
The vehicle has a feature that may
but not too hot to touch. There may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
be some smoke and dust coming
on the interior lamps and hazard
from the vents in the deflated
warning flashers, and shut off the
airbags. Airbag inflation does not
fuel system after the airbags inflate.
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The feature may also activate, crash. See Vehicle Data
without airbag inflation, after an Warning (Continued) Recording and Privacy 0 389
event that exceeds a predetermined and
threshold. After turning the ignition Use caution if you should attempt Event Data Recorders 0 389.
off and then on again, the fuel to restart the engine after a crash
has occurred. . Let only qualified technicians
system will return to normal work on the airbag systems.
operation; the doors can be locked, Improper service can mean that
the interior lamps can be turned off, In many crashes severe enough to an airbag system will not work
and the hazard warning flashers can inflate the airbag, windshields are properly. See your dealer for
be turned off using the controls for broken by vehicle deformation. service.
those features. If any of these Additional windshield breakage may
systems are damaged in the crash also occur from the front outboard
they may not operate as normal. Passenger Sensing
passenger airbag.
System
. Airbags are designed to inflate
{ Warning only once. After an airbag The vehicle has a passenger
inflates, you will need some new sensing system for the front
A crash severe enough to inflate outboard passenger position. The
parts for the airbag system.
the airbags may have also passenger airbag status indicator
If you do not get them, the
damaged important functions in airbag system will not be there will light on the overhead console
the vehicle, such as the fuel to help protect you in another when the vehicle is started.
system, brake and steering crash. A new system will include
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle airbag modules and possibly
appears to be drivable after a other parts. The service manual
moderate crash, there may be for the vehicle covers the need
concealed damage that could to replace other parts.
make it difficult to safely operate . The vehicle has a crash sensing
the vehicle.
and diagnostic module which
(Continued) records information after a
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The words ON and OFF, and the Whenever possible, children aged
symbols for on and off, will be 12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued)
visible during the system check. a rear seating position.
When the system check is deploy under some unusual
Never put a rear-facing child seat in circumstance, even though the
complete, either the word ON or the front. This is because the risk to
OFF, and the symbol for on or off, airbag is turned off.
the rear-facing child is so great,
will be visible. See Passenger if the airbag inflates. Never put a rear-facing child
Airbag Status Indicator 0 113. restraint in the front seat, even if
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
{ Warning the airbag is off. If securing a
forward-facing child restraint in
passenger frontal airbag under A child in a rear-facing child the front outboard passenger
certain conditions. No other airbag restraint can be seriously injured seat, always move the seat as far
is affected by the passenger or killed if the passenger frontal back as it will go. It is better to
sensing system. airbag inflates. This is because secure child restraints in the rear
The passenger sensing system the back of the rear-facing child seat. Consider using another
works with sensors that are part of restraint would be very close to vehicle to transport the child
the front outboard passenger seat the inflating airbag. A child in a when a rear seat is not available.
and seat belt. The sensors are forward-facing child restraint can
designed to detect the presence of be seriously injured or killed if the The passenger sensing system is
a properly seated occupant and passenger frontal airbag inflates designed to turn off the front
determine if the front outboard and the passenger seat is in a outboard passenger frontal airbag if:
passenger frontal airbag should be forward position.
allowed to inflate or not. . The front outboard passenger
Even if the passenger sensing seat is unoccupied.
According to accident statistics, system has turned off the
children are safer when properly . The system determines an infant
passenger frontal airbag, no is present in a child restraint.
secured in a rear seat in the correct system is fail-safe. No one can
child restraint for their weight . A front outboard passenger
guarantee that an airbag will not
and size. takes his/her weight off of the
(Continued) seat for a period of time.
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. There is a critical problem with person's seating posture and body is present in a child restraint. If a
the airbag system or the build. Everyone in the vehicle who child restraint has been installed
passenger sensing system. has outgrown child restraints should and the ON indicator is lit:
When the passenger sensing wear a seat belt properly — whether 1. Turn the vehicle off.
system has turned off the front or not there is an airbag for that
person. 2. Remove the child restraint from
outboard passenger frontal airbag, the vehicle.
the OFF indicator will light and stay
lit as a reminder that the airbag is { Warning 3. Remove any additional items
off. See Passenger Airbag Status from the seat such as blankets,
Indicator 0 113. If the airbag readiness light ever cushions, seat covers, seat
comes on and stays on, it means heaters, or seat massagers.
The passenger sensing system is that something may be wrong
designed to turn on the front 4. Reinstall the child restraint
with the airbag system. To help
outboard passenger frontal airbag following the directions
avoid injury to yourself or others, provided by the child restraint
anytime the system senses that a
have the vehicle serviced right manufacturer and refer to
person of adult size is sitting
away. See Airbag Readiness Securing Child Restraints (With
properly in the front outboard
passenger seat. Light 0 112 for more information, the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
including important safety 0 83 or
When the passenger sensing information. Securing Child Restraints (With
system has allowed the airbag to be the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
enabled, the ON indicator will light 0 85.
and stay lit as a reminder that the If the On Indicator Is Lit for a
airbag is active. Child Restraint Make sure the seat belt
retractor is locked by pulling
For some children, including The passenger sensing system is
the shoulder belt all the way
children in child restraints, and for designed to turn off the front
out of the retractor when
very small adults, the passenger outboard passenger frontal airbag if
installing the child restraint,
sensing system may or may not turn the system determines that an infant
even if the child restraint is
off the front outboard passenger equipped with a seat belt lock
frontal airbag, depending upon the off. When the retractor lock is
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set, the belt can be tightened If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material
but not pulled out of the Adult-Sized Occupant from the seat, such as
retractor. blankets, cushions, seat
5. If, after reinstalling the child covers, seat heaters, or seat
restraint and restarting the massagers.
vehicle, the ON indicator is still 3. Place the seatback in the fully
lit, turn the vehicle off. Then upright position.
slightly recline the vehicle 4. Have the person sit upright in
seatback and adjust the seat the seat, centered on the seat
cushion, if adjustable, to make cushion, with legs comfortably
sure that the vehicle seatback extended.
is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion. 5. If the shoulder portion of the
belt is pulled out all the way,
Also make sure the child the child restraint locking
restraint is not trapped under feature will be engaged. This
the vehicle head restraint. If a person of adult size is sitting in
may unintentionally cause the
If this happens, adjust the head the front outboard passenger seat,
passenger sensing system to
restraint. See Head Restraints but the OFF indicator is lit, it could
turn the airbag off for some
0 36. be because that person is not sitting
adult-sized occupants. If this
properly in the seat or that the child
6. Restart the vehicle. happens, unbuckle the belt, let
restraint locking feature is engaged.
The passenger sensing system may the belt go back all the way,
Use the following steps to allow the
or may not turn off the airbag for a and then buckle the belt again
system to detect that person and
child in a child restraint depending without pulling the belt out all
enable the front outboard passenger
upon the child’s size. It is better to the way.
frontal airbag:
secure the child restraint in a rear 6. Restart the vehicle and have
1. Turn the vehicle off.
seat. Never put a rear-facing child the person remain in this
restraint in the front seat, even if the position for two to three minutes
ON indicator is not lit. after the ON indicator is lit.
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A thick layer of additional material,
{ Warning such as a blanket or cushion, Warning (Continued)
or aftermarket equipment such as
If the front outboard passenger seat covers, seat heaters, and seat seatback may interfere with the
airbag is turned off for an massagers can affect how well the proper operation of the passenger
adult-sized occupant, the airbag passenger sensing system sensing system.
will not be able to inflate and help operates. We recommend that you
protect that person in a crash, not use seat covers or other
resulting in an increased risk of aftermarket equipment except when
Servicing the
serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
adult-sized occupant should not vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Airbags affect how the vehicle
ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 67 should be serviced. There are parts
passenger seat, if the passenger for more information about of the airbag system in several
airbag OFF indicator is lit. modifications that can affect how places around the vehicle. Your
the system operates. dealer and the service manual have
Additional Factors Affecting The ON indicator may be lit if an information about servicing the
object, such as a briefcase, vehicle and the airbag system. To
System Operation purchase a service manual, see
handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
Seat belts help keep the passenger or other electronic device, is put on Publication Ordering Information
in position on the seat during an unoccupied seat. If this is not 0 386.
vehicle maneuvers and braking, desired, remove the object from
which helps the passenger sensing
system maintain the passenger
the seat. { Warning
airbag status. See “Seat Belts” and
“Child Restraints” in the Index for
{ Warning For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the
additional information about the Stowing articles under the battery is disconnected, an airbag
importance of proper restraint use. passenger seat or between the can still inflate during improper
passenger seat cushion and service. You can be injured if you
(Continued) (Continued)
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. Front seats, including stitching, of the seat fabric, could also
Warning (Continued) seams or zippers interfere with the operation of the
. Seat belts passenger sensing system. This
are close to an airbag when it could either prevent proper
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. . Steering wheel, instrument deployment of the passenger
They are probably part of the panel, overhead console, ceiling airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
airbag system. Be sure to follow trim, or pillar garnish trim sensing system from properly
proper service procedures, and . turning off the passenger airbag(s).
Inner door seals, including
make sure the person performing speakers See Passenger Sensing System
work for you is qualified to do so. 0 62.
Your dealer and the service manual
have information about the location If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
Adding Equipment to the of the airbag modules and sensors, airbags, see Different Size Tires
sensing and diagnostic module, and and Wheels 0 323 for additional
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle important information.
airbag wiring along with the proper
Adding accessories that change the replacement procedures. If the vehicle must be modified
vehicle's frame, bumper system, because you have a disability and
height, front end, or side sheet In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the have questions about whether the
metal may keep the airbag system modifications will affect the vehicle's
from working properly. front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part airbag system, or if you have
The operation of the airbag system of the passenger seat. The questions about whether the airbag
can also be affected by changing, passenger sensing system may not system will be affected if the vehicle
including improperly repairing or operate properly if the original seat is modified for any other reason, call
replacing, any parts of the following: trim is replaced with non-GM Customer Assistance. See
. Airbag system, including airbag covers, upholstery, or trim; or with Customer Assistance Offices 0 379.
modules, front or side impact GM covers, upholstery, or trim
sensors, sensing and diagnostic designed for a different vehicle. Any
module, or airbag wiring object, such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints
The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash
regularly scheduled maintenance or Older Children
replacement. Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
{ Warning
Airbag Readiness Light 0 112. A crash can damage the airbag
systems in the vehicle.
Caution A damaged airbag system may
not properly protect you and your
If an airbag covering is damaged, passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
opened, or broken, the airbag in serious injury or even death. To
may not work properly. Do not help make sure the airbag
open or break the airbag systems are working properly
coverings. If there are any after a crash, have them
opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary
coverings, have the airbag replacements made as soon as
covering and/or airbag module possible. Older children who have outgrown
replaced. For the location of the booster seats should wear the
airbags, see Where Are the vehicle’s seat belts.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
Airbags? 0 58. See your dealer replace airbag system parts. See The manufacturer instructions that
for service. your dealer for service. come with the booster seat state the
If the airbag readiness light stays on weight and height limitations for that
after the vehicle is started or comes booster. Use a booster seat with a
on when you are driving, the airbag lap-shoulder belt until the child
system may not work properly. Have passes the fit test below:
the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 112.
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. Sit all the way back on the seat. Q: What is the proper way to
Do the knees bend at the seat wear seat belts? { Warning
edge? If yes, continue. If no, A: An older child should wear a
return to the booster seat. Never allow more than one child
lap-shoulder belt and get the to wear the same seat belt. The
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. additional restraint a shoulder seat belt cannot properly spread
Does the shoulder belt rest on belt can provide. The shoulder the impact forces. In a crash, they
the shoulder? If yes, continue. belt should not cross the face or can be crushed together and
If no, try using the rear seat belt neck. The lap belt should fit seriously injured. A seat belt must
comfort guide, if available. See snugly below the hips, just
be used by only one person at
“Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides” touching the top of the thighs.
a time.
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 51. This applies belt force to the
If a comfort guide is not child's pelvic bones in a crash.
available, or if the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the
still does not rest on the abdomen, which could cause
shoulder, then return to the severe or even fatal internal
booster seat. injuries in a crash.
. Does the lap belt fit low and Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort
snug on the hips, touching the Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt
thighs? If yes, continue. If no, 0 51.
return to the booster seat. According to accident statistics,
. Can proper seat belt fit be children are safer when properly
maintained for the length of the restrained in a rear seating position.
trip? If yes, continue. If no, In a crash, children who are not
return to the booster seat. buckled up can strike other people
who are buckled up, or can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use seat belts
properly.
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{ Warning { Warning
Never allow a child to wear the Children can be seriously injured
seat belt with the shoulder belt or strangled if a shoulder belt is
behind their back. A child can be wrapped around their neck. The
seriously injured by not wearing shoulder belt can tighten but
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a cannot be loosened if it is locked.
crash, the child would not be The shoulder belt locks when it is
restrained by the shoulder belt. pulled all the way out of the
The child could move too far retractor. It unlocks when the
forward increasing the chance of shoulder belt is allowed to go all
head and neck injury. The child the way back into the retractor,
might also slide under the lap Infants and Young but it cannot do this if it is
belt. The belt force would then be Children wrapped around a child’s neck.
applied right on the abdomen. If the shoulder belt is locked and
That could cause serious or fatal Everyone in a vehicle needs tightened around a child’s neck,
protection! This includes infants and
injuries. The shoulder belt should the only way to loosen the belt is
all other children. Neither the
go over the shoulder and across to cut it.
distance traveled nor the age and
the chest. size of the traveler changes the Never leave children unattended
need, for everyone, to use safety in a vehicle and never allow
restraints. In fact, the law in every children to play with the seat
state in the United States and in belts.
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be
restrained while in a vehicle. Every time infants and young
children ride in vehicles, they should
have the protection provided by
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appropriate child restraints. Neither
the vehicle's seat belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them.
Children who are not restrained
properly can strike other people,
or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
{ Warning
Never hold an infant or a child
while riding in a vehicle. Due to
crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not Child restraints are devices used to
possible to hold it during a crash.
{ Warning restrain, seat, or position children in
For example, in a crash at only Children who are up against, the vehicle and are sometimes
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) or very close to, any airbag when called child seats or car seats.
infant will suddenly become a it inflates can be seriously injured There are three basic types of
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraints:
arms. An infant or child should be child restraint in the front . Forward-facing child restraints
secured in an appropriate child outboard seat. Secure a
restraint. rear-facing child restraint in a rear . Rear-facing child restraints
seat. It is also better to secure a . Belt-positioning booster seats
forward-facing child restraint in a
The proper child restraint for your
rear seat. If you must secure a child depends on their size, weight,
forward-facing child restraint in and age, and also on whether the
the front outboard seat, always child restraint is compatible with the
move the front passenger seat as vehicle in which it will be used.
far back as it will go.
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For each type of child restraint, Child Restraint Systems
there are many different models { Warning
available. When purchasing a child
restraint, be sure it is designed to be A young child's hip bones are still
used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the so small that the vehicle seat belt
child restraint will have a label may not remain low on the hip
saying that it meets federal motor bones, as it should. Instead, it
vehicle safety standards. may settle up around the child's
abdomen. In a crash, the belt
The instruction manual that is
would apply force on a body area
provided with the child restraint
that is unprotected by any bony
states the weight and height
limitations for that particular child structure. This alone could cause
restraint. In addition, there are many serious or fatal injuries. To reduce
kinds of child restraints available for the risk of serious or fatal injuries
children with special needs. during a crash, young children Rear-Facing Infant Restraint
should always be secured in an A rear-facing child restraint provides
{ Warning appropriate child restraint. restraint with the seating surface
against the back of the infant.
To reduce the risk of neck and The harness system holds the infant
head injury in a crash, infants and in place and, in a crash, acts to
toddlers should be secured in a keep the infant positioned in the
rear-facing child restraint until age restraint.
two, or until they reach the
maximum height and weight limits
of their child restraint.
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Securing an Add-On Child
Restraint in the Vehicle
{ Warning
A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly secured in
the vehicle. Secure the child
restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle seat belt or
LATCH system, following the
Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats instructions that came with that
A forward-facing child restraint A belt-positioning booster seat is child restraint and the instructions
provides restraint for the child's used for children who have in this manual.
body with the harness. outgrown their forward-facing child
restraint. Boosters are designed to To help reduce the chance of injury,
improve the fit of the vehicle's seat the child restraint must be secured
belt system until the child is large in the vehicle. Child restraints must
enough for the vehicle seat belts to be secured in vehicle seats by lap
fit properly without a booster seat. belts or the lap belt portion of a
See the seat belt fit test in Older lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH
Children 0 68. system. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 75 for more information.
Children can be endangered in a
crash if the child restraint is not
properly secured in the vehicle.
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When securing an add-on child inspection station. For CPST Where to Put the
restraint, refer to the following: availability in Canada, check with
Transport Canada or the Provincial
Restraint
1. Instruction labels provided on
the child restraint Ministry of Transportation office. According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
2. Instruction manual provided Securing the Child Within the properly restrained in an appropriate
with the child restraint Child Restraint child restraint secured in a rear
3. This vehicle owner's manual seating position.
The child restraint instructions are
{ Warning Whenever possible, children aged
important, so if they are not A child can be seriously injured or 12 and under should be secured in
available, obtain a replacement killed in a crash if the child is not a rear seating position.
copy from the manufacturer. properly secured in the child Never put a rear-facing child
Keep in mind that an unsecured restraint. Secure the child restraint in the front. This is because
child restraint can move around in a properly following the instructions the risk to the rear-facing child is so
collision or sudden stop and injure that came with that child restraint. great if the airbag deploys.
people in the vehicle. Be sure to
properly secure any child restraint in { Warning
the vehicle — even when no child is
in it. A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
In some areas Certified Child
or killed if the front passenger
Passenger Safety Technicians
(CPSTs) are available to inspect airbag inflates. This is because
and demonstrate how to correctly the back of the rear-facing child
use and install child restraints. In restraint would be very close to
the U.S., refer to the National the inflating airbag. A child in a
Highway Traffic Safety forward-facing child restraint can
Administration (NHTSA) website to be seriously injured or killed if the
locate the nearest child safety seat (Continued)
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When securing a child restraint with properly secure any child restraint in
Warning (Continued) the seat belts in a rear seat position, the vehicle — even when no child is
study the instructions that came with in it.
front passenger airbag inflates the child restraint to make sure it is
and the passenger seat is in a
forward position.
compatible with this vehicle. Lower Anchors and
Child restraints and booster seats Tethers for Children
Even if the passenger sensing vary considerably in size, and some
system has turned off the front
(LATCH System)
may fit in certain seating positions
passenger frontal airbag, no better than others. The LATCH system secures a child
system is fail-safe. No one can restraint during driving or in a crash.
Depending on where you place the LATCH attachments on the child
guarantee that an airbag will not
child restraint and the size of the restraint are used to attach the child
deploy under some unusual child restraint, you may not be able
circumstance, even though it is restraint to the anchors in the
to access adjacent seat belts or vehicle. The LATCH system is
turned off. LATCH anchors for additional designed to make installation of a
Secure rear-facing child restraints passengers or child restraints. child restraint easier.
in a rear seat, even if the airbag Adjacent seating positions should
is off. If you secure a not be used if the child restraint In order to use the LATCH system in
forward-facing child restraint in prevents access to or interferes with your vehicle, you need a child
the routing of the seat belt. restraint that has LATCH
the front seat, always move the
attachments. LATCH-compatible
front passenger seat as far back Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child
as it will go. It is better to secure installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed
the child restraint in a rear seat. instructions that came with the child using either the LATCH anchors or
restraint and secure the child the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use
See Passenger Sensing System restraint properly.
0 62 for additional information. both the seat belts and the LATCH
Keep in mind that an unsecured anchorage system to secure a
child restraint can move around in a rear-facing or forward-facing
collision or sudden stop and injure child seat.
people in the vehicle. Be sure to
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Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat When installing a child restraint with
belts to secure the child in the a top tether, you must also use
booster seat. If the manufacturer either the lower anchors or the seat
recommends that the booster seat belts to properly secure the child
be secured with the LATCH system, restraint. A child restraint must
this can be done as long as the never be attached using only the top
booster seat can be positioned tether.
properly and there is no interference For a forward-facing 5-pt harness
with the proper positioning of the child restraint where the combined
lap-shoulder belt on the child. weight of the child and restraint are
Make sure to follow the instructions up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), use either the
that came with the child restraint, lower LATCH anchorages with the
and also the instructions in this top tether anchorage, or the seat
manual. belt with the top tether anchorage.
Where the combined weight of the
child and restraint are greater than
29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat belt with
the top tether anchorage only.
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Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints
Restraint Type Combined Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X
Weight of the
LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt and
Child + Child
Anchors Only Anchors and Top Top Tether
Restraint
Tether Anchor Anchor
Rear-Facing Up to X X
Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)
Rear-Facing Greater than X
Forward-Facing Up to X X
Forward-Facing Greater than X
See Securing Child Restraints (With The following explains how to attach secure the child restraint. See
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 83 a child restraint with these Securing Child Restraints (With the
or attachments in the vehicle. Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 83 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Not all vehicle seating positions or Securing Child Restraints (With the
Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 85. child restraints have lower anchors Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 85.
Child restraints built after March and attachments or top tether
2014 will be labeled with the anchors and attachments. In this
specific child weight up to which the case, the seat belt must be used
LATCH system can be used to (with top tether where available) to
install the restraint.
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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a
top tether are designed for use with
or without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached. In
Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for your child
restraint.
Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure
built into the vehicle. There are two the top of the child restraint to the
lower anchors for each LATCH vehicle. A top tether anchor is built
seating position that will into the vehicle. The top tether
accommodate a child restraint with attachment hook (2) on the child
lower attachments (2). restraint connects to the top tether
anchor in the vehicle in order to
reduce the forward movement and
rotation of the child restraint during
driving or in a crash.
The child restraint may have a
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Rear Seat
Either will have a single attachment
hook (2) to secure the top tether to I : Seating positions with top
the anchor. tether anchors.
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H : Seating positions with two the anchors. Be sure to use an
lower anchors. anchor located directly behind the
seating position where the child
restraint will be placed.
Do not secure a child restraint in a
position without a top tether anchor
To assist in locating the top tether if a national or local law requires
anchors, the top tether anchor that the top tether be attached, or if
symbol is near the top tether the instructions that come with the
To assist in locating the lower anchors. child restraint say that the top tether
anchors, each second row anchor must be attached.
position has a label, near the crease According to accident statistics,
between the seatback and the seat children and infants are safer when
cushion. properly restrained in a child
restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating
position. See Where to Put the
Restraint 0 74 for additional
information.
Top Tether Anchors

The top tether anchors for each rear
seating position are on the back of
the rear seatback. The rear
compartment storage panel/cover
might need to be adjusted to access
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Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
System to come loose or even break Buckle any unused seat belts
during a crash. A child or others behind the child restraint so
{ Warning could be injured. children cannot reach them. Pull
the shoulder belt all the way out
A child could be seriously injured of the retractor to set the lock,
or killed in a crash if the child and tighten the belt behind the
restraint is not properly attached { Warning child restraint after the child
to the vehicle using either the restraint has been installed.
LATCH anchors or the vehicle Children can be seriously injured
seat belt. Follow the instructions or strangled if a shoulder belt is
that came with the child restraint wrapped around their neck. The
and the instructions in this shoulder belt can tighten but Caution
manual. cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is Do not let the LATCH
pulled all the way out of the attachments rub against the
retractor. It unlocks when the vehicle’s seat belts. This may
{ Warning shoulder belt is allowed to go all damage these parts. If necessary,
the way back into the retractor, move buckled seat belts to avoid
To reduce the risk of serious or but it cannot do this if it is rubbing the LATCH attachments.
fatal injuries during a crash, do wrapped around a child’s neck.
not attach more than one child Do not fold the rear seatback
If the shoulder belt is locked and when the seat is occupied. Do not
restraint to a single anchor. tightened around a child’s neck,
Attaching more than one child fold the empty rear seat with a
the only way to loosen the belt is seat belt buckled. This could
restraint to a single anchor could to cut it.
cause the anchor or attachment damage the seat belt or the seat.
(Continued) (Continued)
(Continued)
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1.3. Attach and tighten the
Caution (Continued) lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower
Unbuckle and return the seat belt anchors.
to its stowed position, before
folding the seat. 2. If the child restraint
manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached,
If you need to secure more than one attach and tighten the top
child restraint in the rear seat, see tether to the top tether anchor,
Where to Put the Restraint 0 74. if equipped. Refer to the child . If the position you are using
1. Attach and tighten the lower restraint instructions and the does not have a headrest
following steps: or head restraint and you
attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint are using a single tether,
2.1. Find the top tether route the tether over the
does not have lower anchor. seatback.
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have 2.2. Route, attach and tighten
lower anchors, secure the child the top tether according
restraint with the top tether and to your child restraint
the seat belt. Refer to the child instructions and the
restraint manufacturer following instructions:
instructions and the
instructions in this manual.
1.1. Find the lower anchors
for the desired seating
position. . If the position you are using
1.2. Put the child restraint on does not have a headrest
the seat. or head restraint and you
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are using a dual tether, Replacing LATCH System
route the tether over the
seatback.
Parts After a Crash
{ Warning
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
. If the position you are using secure the child restraint,
has an adjustable headrest resulting in serious injury or even
or head restraint and you death in a crash. To help make
are using a single tether, sure the LATCH system is
raise the headrest or head working properly after a crash,
restraint and route the see your dealer to have the
tether under the headrest or system inspected and any
. If the position you are using head restraint and in necessary replacements made as
has an adjustable headrest between the headrest or soon as possible.
or head restraint and you head restraint posts.
are using a dual tether, 3. Before placing a child in the If the vehicle has the LATCH system
raise the headrest or head child restraint, make sure it is and it was being used during a
restraint and route the securely held in place. To crash, new LATCH system parts
tether under the headrest or check, grasp the child restraint may be needed.
head restraint and in at the LATCH path and attempt
between the headrest or to move it side to side and New parts and repairs may be
head restraint posts. back and forth. There should necessary even if the LATCH
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of system was not being used at the
movement, for proper time of the crash.
installation.
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Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
(With the Seat Belt in the a top tether, and that the tether be
Rear Seat) attached.
When securing a child restraint with If the child restraint or vehicle seat
the seat belts in a rear seat position, position does not have the LATCH
study the instructions that came with system, you will be using the seat
the child restraint to make sure it is belt to secure the child restraint. Be
compatible with this vehicle. sure to follow the instructions that
If the child restraint has the LATCH came with the child restraint.
system, see Lower Anchors and If more than one child restraint
Tethers for Children (LATCH needs to be installed in the rear
System) 0 75 for how and where to seat, be sure to read Where to Put 3. Push the latch plate into the
install the child restraint using the Restraint 0 74. buckle until it clicks.
LATCH. If a child restraint is Position the release button on
1. Put the child restraint on
secured in the vehicle using a seat the buckle, away from the child
the seat.
belt and it uses a top tether, see restraint, so that the seat belt
Lower Anchors and Tethers for 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run could be quickly unbuckled if
Children (LATCH System) 0 75 for the lap and shoulder portions necessary.
top tether anchor locations. of the vehicle seat belt through
or around the child restraint.
Do not secure a child seat in a
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top tether
must be anchored.
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6. If the child restraint has a top
tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions
regarding the use of the top
tether. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 75.
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 seat belt path and
4. Pull the shoulder belt all the 5. To tighten the belt, push down attempt to move it side to side
way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the and back and forth. When the
the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to child restraint is properly
lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the installed, there should be no
tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
the retractor. back into the retractor. When movement.
installing a forward-facing child To remove the child restraint,
restraint, it may be helpful to unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and
use your knee to push down on let it return to the stowed position.
the child restraint as you If the top tether is attached to a top
tighten the belt. tether anchor, disconnect it.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 4 and 5.
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Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the
{ Warning Warning (Continued)
Front Seat) A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in

restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger
This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the front outboard seat, always move the seat as far
seat is a safer place to secure a passenger frontal airbag inflates. back as it will go. It is better to
forward-facing child restraint. See This is because the back of the secure the child restraint in a
Where to Put the Restraint 0 74.
rear-facing child restraint would rear seat.
In addition, the vehicle has a be very close to the inflating See Passenger Sensing System
passenger sensing system which is airbag. A child in a forward-facing
designed to turn off the front 0 62 for additional information.
child restraint can be seriously
outboard passenger frontal airbag injured or killed if the front
under certain conditions. See outboard passenger frontal airbag If the child restraint uses a top
Passenger Sensing System 0 62 inflates and the passenger seat is tether, see Lower Anchors and
and in a forward position. Tethers for Children (LATCH
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator System) 0 75 for top tether anchor
0 113 for more information, including Even if the passenger sensing locations.
important safety information. system has turned off the front
Do not secure a child seat in a
Never put a rear-facing child seat in outboard passenger frontal
the front. This is because the risk to airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
if a national or local law requires
the rear-facing child is so great, one can guarantee that an airbag that the top tether be anchored, or if
if the airbag deploys. will not deploy under some the instructions that come with the
unusual circumstance, even child restraint say that the top tether
though it is turned off. must be anchored.
Secure rear-facing child restraints In Canada, the law requires that
in a rear seat, even if the airbag forward-facing child restraints have
is off. If you secure a a top tether, and that the tether be
(Continued) attached.
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When using the lap-shoulder belt to or around the restraint. The
secure the child restraint in this child restraint instructions will
position, follow the instructions that show you how.
came with the child restraint and the
following instructions:
1. Move the seat as far back as it
will go before securing the
forward-facing child restraint.
Move the seat upward or the
seatback to an upright position,
if needed, to get a tight
installation of the child
restraint. 4. Push the latch plate into the
When the passenger sensing buckle until it clicks.
system has turned off the front Position the release button on
outboard passenger frontal the buckle, away from the child
airbag, the OFF indicator on Tilt the latch plate to adjust the restraint, so that the seat belt
the passenger airbag status belt if needed. could be quickly unbuckled if
indicator should light and stay necessary.
lit when you start the vehicle.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 113.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle seat belt through
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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 seat 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
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down in the passenger airbag status
way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the indicator will come on and stay on
the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to when the vehicle is started.
lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the If a child restraint has been installed
tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt and the ON indicator is lit, see “If
the retractor. back into the retractor. When the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
installing a forward-facing child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
restraint, it may be helpful to System 0 62.
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you To remove the child restraint,
tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.
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88 Storage
Storage Storage Sunglasses Storage
Compartments
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 88 { Warning
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Do not store heavy or sharp
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 88 objects in storage compartments.
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 89 In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
Additional Storage Features could result in injury.
Rear Compartment/Storage
Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Glove Box
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Open the glove box by lifting up on If equipped, sunglasses storage is
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
the lever. on the overhead console. Press the
Roof Rack System fixed button on the cover and
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Cupholders release to access.
Two cupholders are in the center
console. Cupholders may be located
in the second row seat armrest. To
access, pull the armrest down.
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Storage 89
Center Console Storage Additional Storage Cargo Cover
Features
{ Warning
Rear Compartment/ An unsecured cargo cover could
Storage Panel Cover strike people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash. Store the
There may be a storage area under
cargo cover securely or remove it
the load floor.
from the vehicle.
{ Warning
Do not place objects on the cargo
There is storage in the center cover. Sudden stops or turns can
console; lift the lever on the front cause objects to be thrown in the
to open. vehicle. You or others could be
If equipped, there are two USB injured.
ports for data and charging.
If equipped, use the cargo cover to
cover items in the rear of the
Lift the load floor and fold it forward vehicle.
to access the storage area.
To remove the cover from the
After storing items, make sure to vehicle, pull both ends toward each
properly secure the load floor. other.
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90 Storage
To store the cargo cover: Cargo Tie-Downs
1. Press the buttons on both ends

until locked.
3. Store under the load floor.

To reinstall, press the buttons to
unlock the ends of the cover. 1. Convenience Net Retainers
Place each end of the cover in the 2. Cargo Tie-Downs
holes behind the rear seat. The vehicle may be equipped with
two cargo tie-downs and two
convenience net retainers in the
rear compartment.
2. Insert the right side of the

cargo cover first.
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Storage 91
Convenience Net Roof Rack System Caution
This vehicle may have a
convenience net in the rear of the { Warning Loading cargo on the roof rack
vehicle. Attach it to the convenience that weighs more than 100 kg
net retainers for storing small loads. If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or
the vehicle that is longer or wider sides of the vehicle may damage
Do not use the net to store heavy
than the roof rack — like paneling, the vehicle. Do not load cargo
loads.
plywood, or a mattress — the exceeding 100 kg (220 lbs) and
wind can catch it while the vehicle always load cargo so that it rests
is being driven. The item being evenly between the crossrails and
carried could be violently torn off, does not block the vehicle lamps
and this could cause a collision or windows. Fasten the cargo
and damage the vehicle. Never securely.
carry something longer or wider
than the roof rack on top of the
vehicle unless using a GM
certified accessory carrier.
If equipped with side rails or docking

stations, GM certified crossrails can
be purchased as an accessory and
used to load items. See your dealer.
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92 Storage
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
rack will make the vehicle’s center
of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking, or abrupt maneuvers;
otherwise it may result in loss of
control. If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to
make sure the cargo remains in its
1. Side Rails place. Do not exceed the maximum
2. Docking Stations vehicle capacity when loading the
vehicle. For more information on
vehicle capacity and loading, see
Vehicle Load Limits 0 176.
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Instruments and Controls 93

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Controls Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 112
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 112
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .
122
122
Passenger Airbag Status Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 123
Controls Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 123
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 94 Charging System Light . . . . . . . 114 Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 123
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 94 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 114 Information Displays
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 94 Driver Information Center (DIC)
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 (Base Level and Midlevel) . . . 123
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 94 Driver Information Center (DIC)
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 96 Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Service Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Messages
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Engine Power Messages . . . . . 134
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 134
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . 118
Indicators Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Vehicle Personalization
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 134
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 118
Instrument Cluster (Base and Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . 119 Universal Remote System
Midlevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Universal Remote System . . . . 140
Instrument Cluster StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 119 Universal Remote System
(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Traction Control System (TCS)/ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Universal Remote System
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Wait-to-Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 121
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 121
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94 Instruments and Controls

Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.
Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Horn
Adjustment
The infotainment system can be Press a on the steering wheel pad
operated by using the steering to sound the horn.
wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel
Controls” in the infotainment Windshield Wiper/Washer
manual.
Heated Steering Wheel
To adjust the steering wheel:

The windshield wiper/washer lever
1. Pull the lever down. is on the side of the steering
2. Move the steering wheel up column. With the ignition on or in
or down. ACC/ACCESSORY, move the
windshield wiper lever to select the
3. Pull or push the steering wheel wiper speed.
closer or away from you.
( : If equipped with a heated HI : Use for fast wipes.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place. steering wheel, press to turn on or
off. A light near the button displays
when the feature is turned on.
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LO : Use for slow wipes. If the windshield wiper lever is then
{ Warning moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
Before driving the vehicle, always the wipers will restart and move to
clear snow and ice from the hood, the base of the windshield.
windshield, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and If the ignition is turned off while the
windows. Reduced visibility from wipers are performing wipes due to
snow and ice buildup could lead windshield washing, the wipers
continue to run until they reach the
to a crash.
base of the windshield.
INT : Move the lever up to INT for Windshield Washer
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
intermittent wipes, then turn the
band up for more frequent wipes or
blades and windshield before using f : Pull the windshield wiper
them. If frozen to the windshield, lever toward you to spray windshield
down for less frequent wipes.
carefully loosen or thaw them. washer fluid and activate the wipers.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. Damaged blades should be The wipers will continue until the
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move replaced. See Wiper Blade lever is released or the maximum
the lever down. For several wipes, Replacement 0 292. wash time is reached. When the
hold the lever down. Heavy snow or ice can overload the lever is released, additional wipes
wiper motor. If the wiper motor may occur depending on how long
the windshield washer had been
{ Warning overheats, the windshield wipers will
stop until the motor cools and the activated. See Washer Fluid 0 287
In freezing weather, do not use wiper control is turned off. See for information on filling the
the washer until the windshield is Electrical System Overload 0 298. windshield washer fluid reservoir.
warmed. Otherwise the washer Wiper Parking
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision. If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
will immediately stop.
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Rear Window Wiper/ or high speed wipes. If the rear
Washer
{ Warning wiper control is off, the transmission
is in R (Reverse), and the front
The ignition must be on or in the In freezing weather, do not use windshield wiper is performing
ACC/ACCESSORY position to the washer until the windshield is interval wipes, then the rear wiper
operate the rear window wiper/ warmed. Otherwise the washer automatically performs interval
washer. fluid can form ice on the wipes.
windshield, blocking your vision.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield and rear
When using an automatic car wash, window. Check the fluid level if
move the rear wiper control to OFF either washer is not working. See
to disable the rear wiper. In some Washer Fluid 0 287.
vehicles, if the transmission is in
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is Compass
very slow, the rear wiper will
Turn the end of the windshield wiper The vehicle may have a compass
automatically park.
lever to operate the rear window display on the Driver Information
wiper/washer. The wiper operations return to Center (DIC). The compass receives
normal when the transmission is no its heading and other information
OFF : Turns the system off. longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle from the Global Positioning
INT : Intermittent wipes. speed has increased. System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/
ON : Slow wipes. Reverse Gear Wipes Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
and vehicle speed information.
1 : Push the windshield wiper If the rear wiper control is off, the
lever forward to spray washer fluid rear wiper will automatically operate The compass system is designed to
on the rear window. The lever continuously when the transmission operate for a certain number of
automatically returns to its original is in R (Reverse), and the front miles or degrees of turn before
position when released. windshield wiper is performing low needing a signal from the GPS
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satellites. When the compass When adding electrical equipment,
display shows CAL, drive the Caution be sure to follow the proper
vehicle for a short distance in an installation instructions included with
open area where it can receive a Leaving electrical equipment the equipment. See Add-On
GPS signal. The compass system plugged in for an extended period Electrical Equipment 0 263.
will automatically determine when a of time while the vehicle is off will
GPS signal is restored and provide drain the battery. Always unplug
Caution
a heading again. electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment Hanging heavy equipment from
Clock that exceeds the maximum the power outlet can cause
20 amp rating. damage not covered by the
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time / vehicle warranty. The power
Date" under “Settings” in the outlets are designed for
infotainment manual. { Warning accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlets Power is always supplied to the
rear cargo power outlet. Do not Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
The vehicle has two 12-volt leave electrical equipment
accessory power outlets, which can Alternating Current
plugged in when the vehicle is not
be used to plug in electrical If equipped, this power outlet can be
in use because the vehicle could
equipment, such as a cell phone or used to plug in electrical equipment
catch fire and cause injury or
MP3 player. that uses a maximum limit of 150
death.
There are power outlets: watts.
. On the center stack below the Certain accessory plugs may not be
climate control system. compatible with the accessory
. In the rear cargo area. power outlet and could overload
vehicle and adapter fuses. If a
To use the outlet, remove the cover. problem is experienced, see your
dealer.
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indicator light turns off. To reset the Wireless Charging
circuit, unplug the item and plug it
back in or turn the Retained If equipped, the vehicle has wireless
Accessory Power (RAP) off and charging in the bin below the
then back on. See Retained climate control system. The system
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 188. The operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly
power restarts when equipment charges one Qi compatible
using 150 watts or less is plugged smartphone. The power output of
into the outlet and a system fault is the system is capable of charging at
not detected. a rate up to 3 amp (19.5W), as
requested by the compatible
The power outlet is not designed for smartphone. See Radio Frequency
the following and may not work Statement 0 387.
The power outlet is on the rear of properly if they are plugged in:
the center console. . Equipment with high initial peak
wattage, such as
{ Warning
An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light compressor-driven refrigerators Wireless charging can affect the
comes on when the ignition is on and electric power tools. operation of an implanted
and equipment requiring less than . Other equipment requiring an pacemaker or other medical
150 watts is plugged into the outlet, extremely stable power supply, devices. If you have one, it is
and no system fault is detected. such as recommended to consult with
The indicator light does not come on microcomputer-controlled your doctor before using the
when the ignition is off or if the electric blankets and touch wireless charging system.
equipment is not fully seated into sensor lamps.
the outlet. . Medical equipment. The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
If equipment is connected using ACCESSORY, or Retained
more than 150 watts or a system Accessory Power (RAP) must be
fault is detected, a protection circuit active. The wireless charging
shuts off the power supply and the feature may not correctly indicate
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charging when the vehicle is in RAP. from working, or may reduce
See Retained Accessory Power the charging performance. See
(RAP) 0 188. your dealer for additional
The operating temperature is −20 °C information.
(−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the 3. The $ will appear on the V on
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to the infotainment display. This
35 °C (95 °F) for the phone. indicates that the smartphone
is properly positioned and
{ Warning charging.
Remove all objects from the The smartphone may become
charging pad before charging warm during charging. This is
To charge a compatible smartphone: normal. In warmer
your compatible smartphone.
temperatures, the speed of
Objects, such as coins, keys, 1. Remove all objects from the charging may be reduced.
rings, paper clips, or cards, charging pad. The system may
between the smartphone and not charge if there are any If $ does not appear on the
charging pad will become very objects between the infotainment display:
hot. On the rare occasion that the smartphone and the 1. Remove the smartphone from
charging system does not detect charging pad. the pad and wait
an object, and the object gets three seconds.
2. Place the smartphone face up
wedged between the smartphone on the charging pad aligned
and charger, remove the 2. Turn the smartphone
against the back of the bin. 180 degrees before placing/
smartphone and allow the object
to cool before removing it from To maximize the charge rate, aligning the smartphone on the
ensure the smartphone is fully pad again.
the charging pad, to prevent
burns. seated and centered in the
holder with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case may
prevent the wireless charger
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Software Acknowledgements Freescale-WCT library 3. Neither the name of the
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OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN Warning Lights,
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
OR TORT (INCLUDING Gauges, and
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF
Indicators
THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, Warning lights and gauges can
EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE signal that something is wrong
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are working. When
one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on while driving, or when
one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.
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Instrument Cluster (Base and Midlevel)
Base Level English Shown, Metric Similar

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Midlevel English Shown, Diesel and Metric Similar

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Cluster Menu (Midlevel) . Info App. This is where the calls, or scroll through contacts.
selected Driver Information If there is an active call, mute the
There is an interactive display area
Center (DIC) displays can be phone or switch to handset
in the center of the instrument
viewed. See Driver Information operation.
cluster.
Center (DIC) (Base Level and
Midlevel) 0 123 or Navigation
Driver Information Center (DIC) Press V to select the Navigation
(Uplevel) 0 129.
app, then press p to enter the
. Audio Navigation menu. If there is no
. Phone active route, you can resume the
last route and turn the voice
. Navigation prompts on/off. If there is an active
. Options route, press V to cancel or resume
Audio route guidance or turn the voice
prompts on or off.
Press V to select the Audio app,
Options
then press p to enter the Audio
Use the right steering wheel control menu. In the Audio menu browse for Press V to select the Options app,
to open and scroll through the music, select from the favorites, then press p to enter the Options
different items and displays. or change the audio source. Use w menu. Use w or x to scroll
Press o to access the cluster or x to change the station or go to through items in the Options menu.
applications. Use w or x to scroll the next or previous track.
Units : Press p while Units is
through the list of available Phone displayed to enter the Units menu.
applications. Not all applications will
be available on all vehicles. Press V to select the Phone app, Choose English or Metric units by
then press p to enter the Phone
menu. In the Phone menu, if there is
no active phone call, view recent
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pressing V while the desired item is press p when Speed Warning is
highlighted. A checkmark will be displayed. Press w or x to adjust
displayed next to the selected item.
the value. Press V to set the speed.
Info Pages : Press p while Info Once the speed is set, this feature
Pages is displayed to enter the Info can be turned off by pressing V
Pages menu and select the items to while viewing this page. If the
be displayed in the Info app. See selected speed limit is exceeded, a
Driver Information Center (DIC) pop-up warning is displayed with a
(Base Level and Midlevel) 0 123 or chime.
(Uplevel) 0 129.
Traction and Stability : Press p to
enter the Traction and Stability
menu. To turn the Traction Control
System (TCS) on or off, choose
Traction. To turn StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on
or off, choose Stability. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 208.
Speed Warning : The Speed
Warning display allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning
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Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
English Shown, Metric Similar

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Diesel English Shown, Metric Similar

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Uplevel Cluster Menu temporarily restricted when the Time : Displays the current time.
vehicle is off or in ACC/ Active Safety : If equipped,
There is an interactive display area
ACCESSORY. displays information for Lane Keep
in the center of the instrument
cluster. . Home Page Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision
. Info App. This is where the Alert (FCA).
selected Driver Information Fuel Range : Displays the
Center (DIC) displays can be approximate distance the vehicle
viewed. See “Driver Information can be driven without refueling. The
Center (DIC) (Uplevel)” in the fuel range estimate is based on an
Index. average of the vehicle’s fuel
. Audio economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in
. Navigation the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be
. Phone reset.
. Options Audio
Home Press w or x to scroll through
Use the right steering wheel control options, browse for music, select
Information displayed here can be
to open and scroll through the from favorites, or change the audio
customized from the Options menu.
different items and displays. source. In the main view, scroll to
Speedometer : Displays how fast change the station or go to the next
Press o or p to change between the vehicle is moving in either or previous track.
the cluster applications. Press w or kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
x to scroll through the list of per hour (mph). Navigation
available features within each Speed Sign : Shows sign In the Navigation menu, if there is
application. Press V to select. Not information, which comes from a no active route, press V to access
all applications will be available on roadway database in the onboard Recents or Favorites. If there is an
all vehicles. Some may be navigation, if equipped. active route, press the thumbwheel
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to cancel or resume route guidance, Info Page Options : Select the Speedometer
mute or unmute voice guidance, items to be displayed in the Info
or access Recents or Favorites. app. A selected mark will be The speedometer shows the
displayed next to the selected item. vehicle's speed in either kilometers
Phone per hour (km/h) or miles per
Home Page Options : Select the hour (mph).
In the Phone menu, if there is no available elements to display. Not all
active phone call, view recent calls, elements will be available on all
scroll through contacts, select from vehicles: Speedometer, Active
Odometer
the favorites, or change the phone Safety, Speed Sign, Time, and Fuel The odometer shows how far the
source. If there is an active call, Range. vehicle has been driven, in either
mute the phone or switch to handset kilometers or miles.
operation. Speed Warning : Allows the driver
to set a speed that they do not want
Options to exceed. To set the Speed Trip Odometer
Press w or x to scroll through Warning, press V when Speed The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since
items in the Options menu. Press V Warning is displayed. Use w or x the trip odometer was last reset.
to select the item. Press o to exit to adjust the value. Press V to set The trip odometer is accessed and
the item. the speed. Once the speed is set, reset through the Driver Information
Traction and Stability : To turn the this feature can be turned off by Center (DIC). See Driver
Traction Control System (TCS) on pressing the thumbwheel while Information Center (DIC) (Base
or off, choose Traction. To turn Level and Midlevel) 0 123 or
viewing this page. If the selected
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Driver Information Center (DIC)
Control (ESC) on or off, choose speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up (Uplevel) 0 129.
Stability. See Traction Control/ warning is displayed with a chime.
Electronic Stability Control 0 208. Software Information : Displays Tachometer
Units : Choose US or Metric units. open source software information. The tachometer displays the engine
A selected mark will be displayed speed in revolutions per
next to the selected item. minute (rpm).
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For vehicles with the Stop/Start Fuel Gauge
system, when the ignition is on, the
tachometer indicates the vehicle
status. When pointing to AUTO
STOP, the engine is off but the
vehicle is on and can move. The
engine could auto start at any time.
When the indicator points to OFF,
the vehicle is off.
When the engine is on, the
tachometer will indicate the engine’s
revolutions per minute (rpm). The
tachometer may vary by several English Uplevel
hundred rpm’s, during Auto Stop When the ignition is on, the fuel
mode, when the engine is shutting Metric Uplevel
gauge indicates about how much
off and restarting. fuel is left in the tank.
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the
low fuel light comes on. There is a
small amount of fuel left, but the fuel
tank should be filled soon.
Here are four things that some
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
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. At the service station, the fuel Engine Coolant
pump shuts off before the gauge
reads full.
Temperature Gauge
. It takes a little more or less fuel
to fill up than the gauge
indicated. For example, the
gauge 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.
English Uplevel
. The gauge takes a few seconds
This gauge shows the engine
to stabilize after the ignition is
coolant temperature.
turned on, and goes back to Metric Uplevel
empty when the ignition is If the pointer moves toward the
turned off. warning area at the high end of the
gauge, the engine is too hot.
If the engine coolant has
overheated and the vehicle has
been operating under normal driving
conditions, pull off the road, stop the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as
soon as possible. See Engine
Overheating 0 286.
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Seat Belt Reminders Passenger Seat Belt Reminder such as a briefcase, handbag,
Light grocery bag, laptop, or other
Driver Seat Belt Reminder electronic device. To turn off the
Light There is a passenger seat belt reminder light and/or chime, remove
reminder light near the passenger the object from the seat or buckle
There is a driver seat belt reminder airbag status indicator. See the seat belt.
light on the instrument cluster. Passenger Sensing System 0 62.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag
system. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), the passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners,
When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this the airbag modules, the wiring, and
light flashes and a chime may come light flashes and a chime may come the crash sensing and diagnostic
on to remind the driver to fasten on to remind passengers to fasten module. For more information on the
their seat belt. Then the light stays their seat belt. Then the light stays airbag system, see Airbag System
on solid until the belt is buckled. on solid until the belt is buckled. 0 56.
This cycle may continue several This cycle continues several times if
times if the driver remains or the passenger remains or becomes
becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is
vehicle is moving. moving.
If the driver seat belt is buckled, If the passenger seat belt is
neither the light nor the chime buckled, neither the chime nor the
comes on. light comes on.
The front passenger seat belt
reminder light and chime may turn
on if an object is put on the seat
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The airbag readiness light comes on safety information. The overhead If the word OFF, and the off symbol,
for several seconds when the console has a passenger airbag are lit on the passenger airbag
vehicle is started. If the light does status indicator. status indicator, it means that the
not come on then, have it fixed passenger sensing system has
immediately. turned off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag.
{ Warning If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
If the airbag readiness light stays are no lights at all, there may be a
on after the vehicle is started or problem with the lights or the
comes on while driving, it means When the vehicle is started, the passenger sensing system. See
the airbag system might not be passenger airbag status indicator your dealer for service.
working properly. The airbags in will light ON and OFF, and the
the vehicle might not inflate in a
crash, or they could even inflate
symbols for on and off, for several { Warning
seconds as a system check. Then,
without a crash. To help avoid after several more seconds, the If the airbag readiness light ever
injury, have the vehicle serviced status indicator will light either ON comes on and stays on, it means
right away. or OFF, and either the on or off that something may be wrong
symbol, to let you know the status of with the airbag system. To help
If there is a problem with the airbag the front outboard passenger frontal avoid injury to yourself or others,
system, a Driver Information Center airbag. have the vehicle serviced right
(DIC) message may also come on. If the word ON, and the on symbol, away. See Airbag Readiness
are lit on the passenger airbag Light 0 112 for more information,
Passenger Airbag Status status indicator, it means that the including important safety
front outboard passenger frontal information.
Indicator airbag is allowed to inflate.
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 62 for important
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Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
Lamp (Check Engine noticeable. Being aware of the light
Light) and seeking service promptly when
This light is part of the vehicle’s it comes on may prevent damage.
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on Caution
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and If the vehicle is driven continually
The charging system light comes on
the vehicle may require service. The with this light on, the emission
briefly when the ignition is turned
light should come on to show that it control system may not work as
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working. is working when the ignition is in well, the fuel economy may be
The light turns off when the engine Service Mode. See Ignition lower, and the vehicle may not
is started. If it does not, have the Positions 0 180. run smoothly. This could lead to
vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light may also come on when costly repairs that might not be
the system has detected a problem covered by the vehicle warranty.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
problem with the electrical charging management system. See Diesel
system. Have it checked by your Exhaust Fluid 0 195. Caution
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery. Modifications to the engine,
When this light comes on, the Driver transmission, exhaust, intake,
Information Center (DIC) also or fuel system, or the use of
displays a message. replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
If a short distance must be driven specifications, can cause this light
with the light on, be sure to turn off to come on. This could lead to
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner. (Continued)
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before restarting the engine. If the . Poor fuel quality can cause
Caution (Continued) light is still flashing, follow the inefficient engine operation and
previous guidelines and see your poor driveability, which may go
costly repairs not covered by the dealer for service as soon as away once the engine is warmed
vehicle warranty. This could also possible. up. If this occurs, change the
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass fuel brand. It may require at
an Emissions Inspection/ Light on Steady (All Engines) least one full tank of the proper
Maintenance test. See If the light is on steady : A fuel to turn the light off. See
Accessories and Modifications malfunction has been detected. Recommended Fuel (LYX - 1.5L
0 267. Diagnosis and service may be L4 Turbo Engine) 0 241 or
required. Recommended Fuel (LTG - 2.0L
Light Flashing (Gasoline Check the following: L4 Turbo Engine) 0 242 or
Engine Only) Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 243.
. If fuel has been added to the
If the light is flashing : A vehicle using the capless funnel If the light remains on, see your
malfunction has been detected that adapter, make sure that it has dealer.
could damage the emission control been removed. See “Filling the Emissions Inspection and
system and increase vehicle Tank with a Portable Gas Can” Maintenance Programs
emissions. Diagnosis and service under Filling the Tank (Gasoline)
may be required. 0 250 or If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Filling the Tank (Diesel) 0 251. Inspection/Maintenance test, the
To help prevent damage, reduce test equipment will likely connect to
vehicle speed and avoid hard The diagnostic system can
detect if the adapter has been the vehicle's Data Link
accelerations and uphill grades. Connector (DLC).
If towing a trailer, reduce the left installed in the vehicle,
amount of cargo being hauled as allowing fuel to evaporate into
soon as possible. the atmosphere. A few driving
trips with the adapter removed
If the light continues to flash, find a may turn off the light.
safe place to park. Turn the vehicle
off and wait at least 10 seconds
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before the system is ready for If the light comes on while driving,
inspection. This can happen if pull off the road and stop carefully.
the 12-volt battery has recently The brake pedal might be harder to
been replaced or run down, or if push, or the brake pedal may go
the vehicle has been recently closer to the floor. It could take
serviced. longer to stop. If the light is still on,
See your dealer if the vehicle will have the vehicle towed for service.
The DLC is under the instrument See Towing the Vehicle 0 344.
panel to the left of the steering not pass or cannot be made ready
wheel. Connecting devices that are for the test.
not used to perform an Emissions { Warning
Inspection/Maintenance test or to Brake System Warning The brake system might not be
service the vehicle may affect Light working properly if the brake
vehicle operation. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0 263. See system warning light is on.
your dealer if assistance is needed. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a
The vehicle may not pass crash. If the light is still on after
inspection if: the vehicle has been pulled off
. The light is on when the engine the road and carefully stopped,
Metric English
is running. have the vehicle towed for
. The light does not come on This light should come on briefly service.
when the ignition is in when the vehicle is turned on. If it
Service Mode. does not come on then, have it fixed
. Critical emission control systems so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
have not been completely
diagnosed. If this happens, the If the light comes on and stays on at
vehicle would not be ready for start up, there is a brake problem.
inspection and might require Have the brake system inspected
several days of routine driving right away.
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Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking Antilock Brake System
Light Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light
Metric English
This light should come on briefly For vehicles with the Antilock Brake
This light comes on when the
when starting the vehicle. If it does System (ABS), this light comes on
parking brake is applied. If the light
not come on, have it fixed so it will briefly when the engine is started.
continues flashing after the parking
be ready to warn if there is a If the light does not come on, have it
brake is released, or while driving,
problem. fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system. A message If this light stays on, take the vehicle there is a problem.
may also display in the Driver to your dealer as soon as possible. If the ABS light comes on and stays
Information Center (DIC). See the information for the Electric on while driving, stop as soon as
Parking Brake under Electric possible and turn the ignition off.
If the light does not come on,
Parking Brake 0 205. A message Start the engine again to reset the
or remains flashing, see your dealer.
may also display in the Driver system. If the light stays on after
Information Center (DIC). driving at a speed above 20 km/h
(13 mph), see your dealer for
service. A chime may also sound
when the light comes on steady.
If the regular brake system warning
light is not on, the vehicle still has
brakes, but not antilock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning
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light is also on, the vehicle does not Lane Keep Assist (LKA) LKA will not assist or alert if the turn
have antilock brakes and there is a signal is active in the direction of
problem with the regular brakes.
Light lane departure, or if LKA detects
See Brake System Warning Light that you are accelerating, braking,
0 116. or actively steering.
See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 238.
Tow/Haul Mode Light
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
After the vehicle is started, this light

turns off and stays off if LKA has not
been turned on or is unavailable.
If available, this light is white if LKA
For vehicles with the Tow/Haul is turned on, but not ready to assist.
Mode feature, this light comes on This light is green if LKA is turned
on and is ready to assist. If equipped, this indicator will
when the Tow/Haul Mode has been display green when a vehicle is
activated. LKA may assist by gently turning detected ahead.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 203. the steering wheel if the vehicle
approaches a detected lane See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
marking. The LKA light is amber System 0 230.
when assisting.
This light flashes amber as a Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to
indicate that the lane marking has
been crossed.
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Pedestrian Ahead Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light
Indicator
This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while
If equipped, this indicator will starting the engine. If it does not, starting the vehicle. If it does not,
display amber when a nearby have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your
pedestrian is detected in front of the dealer. If the system is working dealer.
vehicle. normally, the indicator light then This light comes on when the
turns off. StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 234. The traction off light comes on when Control (ESC) system is turned off.
the Traction Control System (TCS) If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction
has been turned off through the Control System (TCS) is also off.
Driver Information Center (DIC). If the StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are
This light and the StabiliTrak/ESC off, the system does not assist in
OFF light come on when StabiliTrak/ controlling the vehicle. Turn on the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is TCS and the StabiliTrak/ESC
turned off. systems and the warning light
If the TCS is off, wheel speed will turns off.
be limited when necessary to See Traction Control/Electronic
protect the driveline from damage. Stability Control 0 208.
Adjust driving accordingly.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 208.
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Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Tire Pressure Light
Stability Control 0 208.
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
Wait-to-Start Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure

This light comes on briefly when the Monitor System (TPMS), this light
engine is started. comes on briefly when the engine is
For diesel engines, the wait-to-start started. It provides information
If the light does not come on, have light shows that the engine is about tire pressures and the TPMS.
the vehicle serviced by your dealer. functioning properly and indicates
If the system is working normally, when the engine can be started. When the Light Is On Steady
the indicator light turns off. This indicates that one or more of
The fast warm-up glow plug system
If the light is on and not flashing, the makes the wait-to-start light stay on the tires are significantly
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/ for a shorter amount of time than underinflated.
ESC system have been disabled. most diesel engines. A Driver Information Center (DIC)
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also
message may display. Check the For more information, see Starting
the Engine 0 182. display. Stop as soon as possible,
DIC messages to determine which and inflate the tires to the pressure
feature(s) is no longer functioning value shown on the Tire and
and whether the vehicle requires Loading Information label. See Tire
service. Pressure 0 313.
If the light is on and flashing, the
TCS and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC
system is actively working.
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When the Light Flashes First and Low Fuel Warning Light
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle. This light should come on briefly as
See Tire Pressure Monitor the engine is started. If it does not
Operation 0 316. come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
Caution the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
Lack of proper engine oil some other system problem. See For the base level cluster, this light
maintenance can damage the your dealer. comes on when the fuel tank is low
engine. Driving with the engine oil on fuel. The light turns off when fuel
low can also damage the engine. is added. If it does not, have the
The repairs would not be covered vehicle serviced.
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
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If the DEF issue has not been High-Beam On Light
corrected, the light will continue to
flash. The vehicle's speed may also
be limited. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid
0 195.
For the uplevel cluster, this light is Security Light

near the fuel gauge and comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned on This light comes on when the
as a check to show it is working. high-beam headlamps are in use.
It also comes on when the fuel tank See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
is low on fuel. The light turns off Changer 0 146.
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced. IntelliBeam Light
The security light should come on
Diesel Exhaust Fluid briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
(DEF) Warning Light serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a This light comes on when the
problem with the theft-deterrent IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
system. See Immobilizer Operation enabled. See Exterior Lamp
0 27. Controls 0 144.
This light, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) Message, and a chime
come on when there is an issue with
the DEF.
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Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level and
Midlevel)
The DIC displays are shown in the
center of the instrument cluster in
The fog lamp light comes on when The cruise control light is white the Info app. See Instrument Cluster
the fog lamps are in use. when the cruise control is on and (Base and Midlevel) 0 102 or
The light goes out when the fog ready, and turns green when the Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 106.
lamps are turned off. See Fog cruise control is set and active. The displays show the status of
Lamps 0 148 for more information. See Cruise Control 0 212. many vehicle systems.
Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light is white when the Adaptive

For vehicles with the lamps on
Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is
reminder light, it comes on when the
on and ready, and turns green when
lights are in use. the ACC is set and active. See
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 214.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
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o or p : Press to move between Also displays the approximate vehicle speeds recorded since the
the interactive display zones in the average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ last reset. Reset the average speed
cluster. 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). by pressing V when it is displayed.
This number is based on the
V : Press to open a menu or select number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded Timer : To start the timer, press V
a menu item. Press and hold to since the last time this menu item
reset values on certain screens. while Timer is displayed. The
was reset. This number reflects only display will show the amount of time
Base Level DIC the approximate average fuel
economy that the vehicle has right that has passed since the timer was
Use o or p to choose the Trip, now, and will change as driving last reset, not including time the
Vehicle, or Eco menus. Use w or conditions change. Reset the ignition is off. Time will continue to
x to scroll through items in average consumption by pressing V be counted as long as the ignition is
each menu. when it is displayed. on, even if another display is being
Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items Fuel Range : Displays the shown on the DIC. The timer will
approximate distance the vehicle record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes,
Speed : Displays how fast the
vehicle is moving in either can be driven without refueling. The and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles fuel range estimate is based on an which the display will return to zero.
per hour (mph). The speedometer average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving history To stop the timer, press V briefly
cannot be reset.
and the amount of fuel remaining in while Timer is displayed. To reset
Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be
Economy : Displays the current the timer to zero, press and hold V.
reset.
distance traveled, in either Navigation : Used for the OnStar
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from Average Vehicle Speed : Displays
Turn-by-Turn guidance.
the last reset for the trip odometer. the average vehicle speed of the
The trip odometer can be reset to vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) Blank Display : Displays no
or miles per hour (mph). This information.
zero by pressing and holding the V average is based on the various
button while the trip odometer
display is showing.
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Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level
(VEHICLE) Items Schedule in this manual. See (Diesel Engine Only) : The DEF
Units : Choose between Metric or Maintenance Schedule 0 360. level will be displayed as either OK,
XX%, or LOW. When LOW appears
US when Units is active. Press V to The Oil Life display must be reset
on the display, add DEF as soon as
after each oil change. Do not reset
confirm the setting. This will change possible. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid
the Oil Life display accidentally at
the displays on the DIC to the type any time other than when the oil has 0 195.
of measurements you select. just been changed. It cannot be Tire Pressure : Displays a vehicle
Speed Warning : This display is reset accurately until the next oil with the approximate pressures of
used to set the vehicle speed at change. To reset the engine oil life all four tires. Tire pressure is
which the speed warning chime system, see Engine Oil Life System displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
sounds and the alert is displayed. 0 279. or in pounds per square inch (psi).
The speed can be set by pressing Oil Pressure : Oil pressure is See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 315 and
V while the speed warning display displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
is showing. or in pounds per square inch (psi).
0 316.
Remaining Oil Life : Displays an Fuel Filter Life (Diesel Engine
Only) : This display shows an Battery Voltage : Displays the
estimate of the oil's remaining useful current battery voltage, if equipped.
life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is estimate of the fuel filter's remaining
useful life. If 90% Fuel Filter Life Battery voltage changes are normal
displayed, that means 99% of the while driving. See Charging System
current oil life remains. Remaining is displayed, it means
90% of the current fuel filter life Light 0 114. If there is a problem
When the remaining oil life is low, remains. The fuel filter life system with the battery charging system,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON will alert when to change the fuel the DIC will display a message.
message will appear on the display. filter on a schedule consistent with Coolant Temperature : Displays
The oil should be changed as soon your driving conditions. When the the coolant temperature in degrees
as possible. See Engine Oil 0 275. remaining fuel filter life is low, the Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit
In addition to the engine oil life CHANGE FUEL FILTER message (°F).
system monitoring the oil life, will appear on the display. Change
additional maintenance is the fuel filter as soon as possible.
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TC/Stabilitrak : If equipped, press Economy Trend : Shows history of 5. Press w or x to move
V to turn on or off Traction Control the Average Fuel Economy from the through the list of possible
or Stabilitrak/Electronic Stability last 50 km (30 mi). Each bar information displays.
represents about 5 km (3 mi) of
Control (ESC). driving. During driving the bars will 6. Press V while an item is
ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO) shift to always reflect the most highlighted to select or
Items recent distance on the right side. deselect that item. When an
Fuel Economy : The center Press and hold V to clear the graph item is selected, a checkmark
will appear next to it.
displays the approximate or press V to reset through
instantaneous fuel economy as a the menu. Info Pages
number and bar graph. Displayed The following is the list of all
above the bar graph is a running Midlevel DIC possible DIC info page displays.
average of fuel economy for the Some may not be available for your
most recently traveled selected Info Page Options
particular vehicle. Some items may
distance. Displayed below the bar The info pages on the DIC can be not be turned on by default but can
graph is the best average fuel turned on or off through the be turned on through the Options
economy that has been achieved for Options menu. app. See “ Info Page Options”
the selected distance. The selected earlier in this section.
distance is displayed at the top of 1. Press o to access the cluster
the page as “last xxx mi/km.” Press applications. Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in
V to select the distance or reset either kilometers per hour (km/h) or
2. Press w or x to scroll to the miles per hour (mph).
best value. Options application.
Trip A or Trip B : Shows the
The display provides information on 3. Press V to enter the current distance traveled, in either
how current driving behavior affects Options menu. kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since
the running average and how well the trip odometer was last reset.
recent driving compares to the best 4. Scroll to Info Pages and
that has been achieved for the press p. This also shows the approximate
selected distance. average liters per 100 kilometers (L/
100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
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This number is calculated based on Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the the menu and select reset. Press V
the number of L/100 km (mpg) oil's remaining useful life.
to reset. See Engine Oil Life System
recorded since the last time this If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
menu item was reset. This number displayed, that means 99% of the 0 279.
reflects only the approximate current oil life remains. Fuel Filter Life Remaining (Diesel
average fuel economy that the When the remaining oil life is low, Engine Only) : If equipped, an
vehicle has right now, and will the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON estimate of the fuel filter's remaining
change as driving conditions message will appear on the display. useful life is shown. If 90% Fuel
change. The oil should be changed as soon Filter Life Remaining is displayed, it
as possible. See Engine Oil 0 275. means 90% of the current fuel filter
Press and hold V while this display
In addition to the engine oil life life remains. The fuel filter life
is active to reset the trip odometer system will alert when to change the
system monitoring the oil life,
and the average fuel economy. Trip additional maintenance is fuel filter on a schedule consistent
A and Trip B can also be reset by recommended. See Maintenance with your driving conditions.
pressing p and choosing reset. Schedule 0 360. When the remaining fuel filter life is
The Oil Life display must be reset low, the CHANGE FUEL FILTER
Fuel Information or Fuel Range : message will appear on the display.
after each oil change. It will not
Shows the approximate distance the Change the fuel filter as soon as
reset itself. Do not to reset the Oil
vehicle can be driven without possible.
Life display at any time other than
refueling. LOW will be displayed
when the oil has just been changed. The Fuel Filter Life display must be
when the vehicle is low on fuel. The
It cannot be reset accurately until reset after each Fuel Filter change.
fuel range estimate is based on an
the next oil change. To reset the It will not reset itself. Do not reset
average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving history engine oil life system, press V for the Fuel Filter Life display at any
and the amount of fuel remaining in several seconds while the Oil Life time other than when the fuel filter
the fuel tank. has just been changed. Press V for
display is active or press p to open
several seconds while the display is
active or press p to open the menu
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and select reset. Press V to reset. number and bar graph. Displayed Economy Trend : Shows history of
above the bar graph is a running the Average Fuel Economy from the
See Fuel Filter Replacement
average of fuel economy for the last 50 km (30 mi). Each bar
(Diesel) 0 249. most recently traveled selected represents about 5 km (3 mi) of
Tire Pressure : Shows the distance. Displayed below the bar driving. During driving the bars will
approximate pressures of all four graph is the best average fuel shift to always reflect the most
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in economy that has been achieved for recent distance on the right side.
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds the selected distance. The selected Press and hold V to clear the graph
per square inch (psi). If the pressure distance is displayed at the top of
is low, the value for that tire is the page as “last xxx mi/km.” or press p to reset through
shown in amber. See Tire Pressure the menu.
Monitor System 0 315 and
Press p to select the distance or
Timer : This display can be used as
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation reset best value. Use w and x to a timer. To start the timer, press V
0 316.
choose the distance and press V. to open the menu while this display
Average Speed : Displays the
Press w and x to select “Reset is active. The display will show the
average vehicle speed of the
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) Best Score.” Press V to reset the amount of time that has passed
or miles per hour (mph). This best average fuel economy. After since the timer was last reset. To
average is based on the various stop the timer, press V briefly while
reset, the best value displays “-,-”
vehicle speeds recorded since the
until the selected distance has been this display is active and the timer is
last reset. Press and hold V while
traveled. running. To reset the timer to zero,
this display is active to reset the
average speed. Average speed can The display provides information on press and hold V while this display
how current driving behavior affects is active, or press p and select
also be reset by pressing p and the running average and how well
choosing reset. recent driving compares to the best reset.
that has been achieved for the
Fuel Economy : The center
selected distance.
displays the approximate
instantaneous fuel economy as a
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Follow Distance : If equipped, the pump will vary engine oil pressure
current follow time to the vehicle according to engine needs. Oil
ahead is displayed as a time value pressure may change quickly as the
on this page. engine speed or load varies. This is
Battery Voltage : Displays the normal. If the oil pressure warning
current battery voltage, if equipped. light or Driver Information Center
Battery voltage changes are normal (DIC) message indicates oil
while driving. See Charging System pressure outside the normal
Light 0 114. If there is a problem operating range, check the vehicle's
with the battery charging system, a oil as soon as possible.
DIC will display a message.
Driver Information Center
Coolant Temperature : Displays
the coolant temperature in degrees (DIC) (Uplevel)
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit
w or x : Press to move up or
The DIC displays are shown in the down in a list.
(°F). center of the instrument cluster in
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level the Info App. See Instrument Cluster o or p : Press to move between
(Base and Midlevel) 0 102 or the interactive display zones in the
(Diesel Engine Only) : If equipped,
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 106. cluster.
the DEF level will be displayed as
either OK, XX%, or LOW. When The displays show the status of V : Press to open a menu or select
LOW appears on the display, add many vehicle systems. a menu item. Press and hold to
DEF as soon as possible. See reset values on certain screens.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0 195.
Info Page Options
Oil Pressure : Oil pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) The info pages on the DIC can be
or in pounds per square inch (psi). turned on or off through the
Options menu.
Oil pressure can vary with engine
speed, outside temperature, and oil 1. Press o or p to scroll to the
viscosity. On some models, the oil Options application.
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2. Press w or x to scroll to the The sign will show “− −” when there Press V while this display is active
Info Page Options and is no detected speed limit or the to show a confirmation window to
press V. system is unavailable.
reset all values to zero. Useo or p
3. Press w or x to move Trip 1 or Trip 2 : Shows the current
to select yes or no and press V.
through the list of possible distance traveled, in either
information displays. kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since Fuel Information or Fuel Range :
the trip odometer was last reset. Shows the approximate distance the
4. Press V while an item is If equipped, shows the average fuel vehicle can be driven without
highlighted to select or economy since the last reset. This refueling. LOW will be displayed
deselect that item. When an number reflects only the when the vehicle is low on fuel. The
item is selected, a checkmark approximate average fuel economy fuel range estimate is based on an
will appear next to it. that the vehicle has right now, and average of the vehicle's fuel
will change as driving conditions economy over recent driving history
Info Pages and the amount of fuel remaining in
change. The average fuel economy
The following is the list of all can be displayed as mpg, km/L, the fuel tank. If equipped, may also
possible DIC info page displays. or L/100km where applicable. show the instantaneous fuel
Some may not be available for your economy.
particular vehicle. Some items may If equipped, shows the average
speed since the last reset. This Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the
not be turned on by default but can oil's remaining useful life.
be turned on through the Options number reflects only the
approximate average speed that the If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
app. See “ Info Page Options” displayed, that means 99% of the
earlier in this section. vehicle has, and will change as
driving conditions change. Average current oil life remains.
Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in speed can be displayed as mph When the remaining oil life is low,
either kilometers per hour (km/h) or or km/h where applicable. the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
miles per hour (mph). If equipped, message will appear on the display.
press V to open the menu and The oil should be changed as soon
select to display speed limit signs. as possible. See Engine Oil 0 275.
In addition to the engine oil life
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system monitoring the oil life, When the remaining fuel filter life is Average Speed : Displays the
additional maintenance is low, the CHANGE FUEL FILTER average vehicle speed of the
recommended in the Maintenance message will appear on the display. vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
Schedule. See Maintenance Change the fuel filter as soon as or miles per hour (mph). This
Schedule 0 360. possible. average is based on the various
The Oil Life display must be reset The Fuel Filter Life display must be vehicle speeds recorded since the
after each oil change. It will not reset after each Fuel Filter change. last reset. Reset the average speed
reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life It will not reset itself. Do not reset by pressing V while this display is
display at any time other than when the Fuel Filter Life display at any active to show a confirmation
the oil has just been changed. time other than when the fuel filter window to select yes or no and
It cannot be reset accurately until has just been changed. To reset the
the next oil change. To reset the Fuel Filter Life system press V
press V.
engine oil life system, press V while while the display is active to show a Fuel Economy : The center
this display is active to show a confirmation window to reset. Press displays the approximate
instantaneous fuel economy as a
confirmation window. Use o or p to o or p to select yes or no and number and bar graph. Displayed
select yes or no and press V. See press V. See Fuel Filter above the bar graph is a running
Engine Oil Life System 0 279. Replacement (Diesel) 0 249. average of fuel economy for the
most recently traveled selected
Fuel Filter Life Remaining (Diesel Tire Pressure : Shows the distance. Displayed below the bar
Engine Only) : If equipped, an approximate pressures of all four graph is the best average fuel
estimate of the fuel filter's remaining tires. Tire pressure is displayed in economy that has been achieved for
useful life is shown. If 90% Fuel either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds the selected distance. The selected
Filter Life Remaining is displayed, it per square inch (psi). If the pressure distance is displayed at the top of
means 90% of the current fuel filter is low, the value for that tire is the page as “last xxx mi/km.”
life remains. The fuel filter life shown in amber. See Tire Pressure
system will alert when to change the Monitor System 0 315 and PressV to select the distance or
fuel filter on a schedule consistent Tire Pressure Monitor Operation reset best value. Usew and x to
with your driving conditions. 0 316.
choose the distance and press V.
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Press w and x to select “Reset Economy Trend : Shows history of show “− −” when there is no
the Average Fuel Economy from the detected speed limit or the system
Best Score.” Press V to reset the last 50 km (30 mi). Each bar is unavailable.
best average fuel economy. After represents about 5 km (3 mi) of
driving. During driving the bars will Press V while this display is active
reset, the best value displays “-,-”
shift to always reflect the most to toggle Speed Limit sign on or off.
until the selected distance has been
recent distance on the right side. Battery Voltage : Displays the
traveled.
Press V to open the menu while current battery voltage, if equipped.
The display provides information on this display is active to clear the Battery voltage changes are normal
how current driving behavior affects while driving. See Charging System
the running average and how well graph. Select yes or no and
Light 0 114. If there is a problem
recent driving compares to the best press V. with the battery charging system, a
that has been achieved for the DIC will display a message.
selected distance. Timer : This display can be used as
a timer. To start the timer, press V Oil Pressure : Oil pressure is
Follow Distance/Gap Setting : displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
If equipped, the current follow time to open the menu while this display
or in pounds per square inch (psi).
to the vehicle ahead is displayed as is active. Use w and x to select Oil pressure can vary with engine
a time value on this page. When speed, outside temperature, and oil
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has Start Timer or Reset. Press V. To
viscosity. On some models, the oil
been engaged, the display switches stop the timer, press V while this pump will vary engine oil pressure
to the gap setting page. This page display is active. The display will according to engine needs. Oil
shows the current gap setting along pressure may change quickly as the
with the vehicle ahead indicator. show the amount of time that has
passed since the timer was last engine speed or load varies. This is
Driver Assistance : If equipped, normal. If the oil pressure warning
reset. light or DIC message indicates oil
shows information for Lane Keep
Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Speed Limit : Shows sign pressure outside the normal
Warning (LDW), and Forward information, which comes from a operating range, check the vehicle's
Collision Alert (FCA). roadway database in the onboard oil as soon as possible.
navigation, if equipped. The sign will
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Coolant Temperature : Displays Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Range Vehicle Messages
the coolant temperature in degrees (Diesel Engine Only) : If equipped,
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit this page displays how far the Messages displayed on the DIC
(°F). vehicle can go before DEF needs to indicate the status of the vehicle or
be replaced. Range is displayed in some action that may be needed to
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level
mi or km. When the estimated range correct a condition. Multiple
Percent (Diesel Engine Only) :
is low, LOW will display. If an error messages may appear one after
If equipped, the DEF level will be
occurs, “−−” will display. When DEF another.
displayed as either OK, XX%,
or LOW. When LOW appears on the range is high, a greater than sign is The messages that do not require
display, add DEF as soon as shown before the range value. immediate action can be
possible. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid When LOW appears on the display, acknowledged and cleared by
0 195. add DEF as soon as possible. See pressing V. The messages that
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0 195. require immediate action cannot be
Gauge (Diesel Engine Only) : cleared until that action is
If equipped, the DEF level displays performed.
as a horizontal bar gauge with E or All messages should be taken
0 and F or 1 at both ends. If more of seriously; clearing the message
the bar is filled green, the vehicle does not correct the problem.
has a higher level of DEF. When the
estimated level is low, the gauge will If a SERVICE message appears,
turn red and LOW will display above see your dealer.
the bar. When there is an error, the Follow the instructions given in the
bar will be empty and messages. The system displays
UNAVAILABLE will appear. When messages regarding the following
LOW appears on the display, add topics:
DEF as soon as possible. See . Service Messages
Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0 195.
. Fluid Levels
. Vehicle Security
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. Brakes be reduced the next time the vehicle
is driven. The vehicle may be driven
Vehicle
. Steering
while this message is on, but Personalization
. Ride Control Systems maximum acceleration and speed
The following are all possible
. Driver Assistance Systems may be reduced. Anytime this
vehicle personalization features.
message stays on, or displays
. Cruise Control Depending on the vehicle, some
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
may not be available.
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible. For System, Apps, and Personal
. Wiper/Washer Systems features and functions, see
Under certain operating conditions,
. Doors and Windows “Settings” in the infotainment
propulsion will be disabled. Try
. manual.
Seat Belts restarting after the vehicle has been
. off for 30 seconds. To access the vehicle
Airbag Systems
personalization menu:
. Engine and Transmission Vehicle Speed Messages 1. Touch the Settings icon on the
. Tire Pressure Home Page of the infotainment
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/ display.
. Battery H (MPH)
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list
Engine Power Messages This message shows that the of available options.
vehicle speed has been limited to
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED the speed displayed. The limited 3. Touch to select the desired
speed is a protection for various feature setting.
This message displays when the propulsion and vehicle systems,
vehicle's propulsion power is 4. Touch 9 or R to turn a feature
such as lubrication, thermal, brakes,
reduced. A reduction in propulsion off or on.
suspension, Teen Driver if
power can affect the vehicle's ability
to accelerate. If this message is on,
equipped, or tires. 5. Touch z to go to the top level
but there is no observed reduction If equipped with a diesel engine, of the Settings menu.
in performance, proceed to your see Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0 195.
destination. The performance may
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The menu may contain the Air Quality Sensor Auto Defog
following: This setting switches the system This setting automatically turns the
Rear Seat Reminder into Recirculation Mode based on front defogger on when the engine
the quality of the outside air. is started.
This allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door has Touch Off, Low Sensitivity, or High Touch Off or On.
been opened before or during Sensitivity.
Auto Rear Defog
operation of the vehicle. Auto Cooled Seats This setting automatically turns the
Touch Off or On. When enabled, this feature will rear defogger on when the engine is
Climate and Air Quality automatically activate the ventilated started.
seats at the level required by the Touch Off or On.
Touch and the following may interior temperature. See Heated
display: and Ventilated Front Seats 0 43. Collision/Detection Systems
. Auto Fan Speed Touch Off or On. Touch and the following may
. Air Quality Sensor display:
Auto Heated Seats
. Auto Cooled Seats . Alert Type
When enabled, this feature will
. Auto Heated Seats automatically activate the heated . Forward Collision System
. seats at the level required by the . Front Pedestrian Detection
Auto Defog
interior temperature. The auto
. Auto Rear Defog heated seats can be turned off by . Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
using the heated seat buttons on . Lane Change Alert
Auto Fan Speed
the center console. See Heated and
This setting specifies the amount of Ventilated Front Seats 0 43. . Park Assist
airflow when the climate control fan . Rear Camera Park Assist
Touch Off or On.
setting is Auto Fan. Symbols
Touch Low, Medium, or High. . Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Alert Type Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
This feature will set the type of alert This setting determines if an alert This setting enables the Rear
received from the driver assistance will appear when Adaptive Cruise Camera Park Assist Symbols. See
systems to help avoid crashes, Control brings the vehicle to a Assistance Systems for Parking or
either Beeps or Safety Alert Seat complete stop and the vehicle Backing 0 226.
vibration pulses. ahead of you starts moving again. Touch Off or On.
Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 214.
Touch Off or On. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Forward Collision System This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
This setting controls the vehicle Lane Change Alert Alert feature to be turned on or off.
response when detecting a vehicle The LCA system is a lane-changing See Assistance Systems for Parking
ahead of you. The Off setting aid that assists drivers with avoiding or Backing 0 226.
disables all FCA and AEB functions. lane change crashes. See Lane Touch Off or On.
With the Alert and Brake setting, Change Alert (LCA) 0 236.
both FCA and AEB are available. When Lane Change Alert is Comfort and Convenience
The Alert setting disables AEB. See disabled, Side Blind Zone Alert is Touch and the following may
Automatic Emergency Braking also disabled. See Side Blind Zone display:
(AEB) 0 232. Alert (SBZA) 0 236. . Chime Volume
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. Touch Off or On. . Hands Free Liftgate Control
Front Pedestrian Detection Park Assist . Reverse Tilt Mirror
This feature may help avoid or If equipped, this allows the feature
reduce the harm caused by . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
to be turned on or off. See
front-end crashes with nearby Assistance Systems for Parking or . Extended Hill Start Assist
pedestrians. Backing 0 226. Chime Volume
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Touch Off or On.
System 0 234. This determines the chime volume
level.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
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Touch the controls on the Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Touch Off or On.
infotainment display to adjust the When on and the front wiper is on,
volume. Exit Lighting
the rear wiper will automatically
activate when the vehicle is shifted This allows the selection of how
Hands Free Liftgate Control long the exterior lamps stay on
to R (Reverse).
The liftgate may be operated with a when leaving the vehicle when it is
kicking motion under the rear Touch Off or On. dark outside.
bumper between the left exhaust Extended Hill Start Assist Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
pipe and the license plate. See or 120 Seconds.
Liftgate 0 21. This allows the duration of the Hill
Start Assist to be changed. Power Door Locks
Touch Off, On-Open and Close,
or On-Open Only. Touch Extended Hold or Touch and the following may
Standard Hold. display:
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, the driver and/or
Lighting . Open Door Anti Lockout
passenger mirrors will tilt downward Touch and the following may . Auto Door Unlock
when the vehicle is shifted to display: . Delayed Door Lock
R (Reverse) to improve visibility of . Vehicle Locator Lights
the ground near the rear wheels. Open Door Anti Lock Out
They will return to their previous . Exit Lighting
When on, this feature will keep the
driving position when the vehicle is Vehicle Locator Lights driver door from locking when the
shifted out of R (Reverse) or the door is open. If Off is selected, the
engine is turned off. See Reverse This feature will flash the exterior
lamps and allows some of the Delayed Door Lock menu will be
Tilt Mirrors 0 29. available.
exterior lamps and most of the
Touch Off, On - Driver and interior lamps to turn on briefly when Touch Off or On.
Passenger, On - Driver, or On - K on the Remote Keyless Entry
Passenger. (RKE) transmitter is pressed to
locate the vehicle.
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Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
This allows selection of which of the When on, the exterior lamps will If equipped and turned on, this
doors will automatically unlock when flash when unlocking the vehicle feature will turn on the heated seats
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). with the RKE transmitter. when using remote start on
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Touch Off or Flash Lights. cold days. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 43 and
Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback Remote Vehicle Start 0 15.
When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of Touch Off or On.
locking of the doors. To override the feedback is given when locking the
delay, press the power door lock vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Remote Window Operation
switch on the door. Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights This allows the windows to be
Touch Off or On. Only, or Horn Only. opened when pressing and holding
K on the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
This allows selection of which doors System Operation 0 8.
Touch and the following may
display: will unlock when pressing K on the Touch Off or On.
. Remote Unlock Light Feedback RKE transmitter. Passive Door Unlock
. Remote Lock Feedback Touch All Doors or Driver Door. This allows the selection of what
. Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats doors will unlock when using the
button on the driver door to unlock
. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats If equipped and turned on, this the vehicle.
. feature will turn on the ventilated
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Touch All Doors or Driver Door Only.
seats when using remote start on
. Remote Window Operation warm days. See Heated and
. Passive Door Unlock Ventilated Front Seats 0 43 and
Remote Vehicle Start 0 15.
. Passive Door Lock
Touch Off or On.
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
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Passive Door Lock Seat Entry Memory To enable valet mode:
This allows passive locking to be This feature automatically recalls 1. Enter a four-digit code on the
turned on or off and selects the previously stored 1 or 2 button keypad.
feedback. See Remote Keyless positions when the ignition is 2. Select Enter to go to the
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. changed from off to on or ACC/ confirmation screen.
Touch Off, On with Horn ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats
0 40. 3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Chirp, or On.
Touch On or Off. Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert unlock the system. Touch Back to
This feature sounds an alert when Seat Exit Memory go back to the previous menu.
the RKE transmitter is left in the This feature automatically recalls
vehicle. This menu also enables the the previously stored exit button
Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert. positions when the ignition is
Touch Off or On. changed from on or ACC/
ACCESSORY to off if the driver
Seating Position door is open or opened. See
Memory Seats 0 40.
Touch and the following may
display: Touch Off or On.
. Seat Entry Memory Teen Driver
. Seat Exit Memory See “Teen Driver” under “Settings”
in the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations, if equipped.
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Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter
opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and
System devices. accurate transmission of the
Do not use the Universal Remote radio-frequency signal.
0 387. system with any garage door opener Programming the Universal
that does not have the stop and Remote System
Universal Remote System reverse feature. This includes any
For questions or programming help,
garage door opener model
Programming manufactured before April 1, 1982. see www.homelink.com/gm or call
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed
Read the instructions completely outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto
before programming the Universal Rico, international rates will apply
Remote system. It may help to have and may differ based on landline or
another person assist with the mobile phone.
programming process.
Programming involves
Keep the original hand-held time-sensitive actions, and may time
transmitter for use in other vehicles out causing the procedure to be
as well as for future programming. repeated.
Erase the programming when
vehicle ownership is terminated. To program up to three devices:
See “Erasing Universal Remote 1. Hold the end of the hand-held
System Buttons” later in this transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1
If equipped, these buttons are in the section. to 3 in) away from the
overhead console. To program a garage door opener, Universal Remote system
park outside directly in line with and buttons with the indicator light
This system can replace up to three in view. The hand-held
remote control transmitters used to facing the garage door opener
receiver. Clear all people and transmitter was supplied by the
activate devices such as garage manufacturer of the garage
door openers, security systems, and objects near the garage door.
door opener receiver.
home automation devices. These
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2. At the same time, press and . If the indicator light does
hold both the hand-held not come on or the garage
transmitter button and one of door does not move, a
the three Universal Remote second button press may
system buttons to be used to be required. For a second
operate the garage door. Do time, press and hold the
not release either button until newly programmed button
the indicator light goes from a for five seconds. If the light
slow to a rapid flashing light. stays on or the garage door
Then release both buttons. moves, programming is Learn or Smart Button
Some garage door openers complete. 4. After completing Steps 1–3,
may require substitution of . If the indicator light blinks locate the Learn or Smart
Step 2 with the procedure rapidly for two seconds, button inside the garage on the
under “Radio Signals for Some then changes to a solid light garage door opener receiver.
Gate Operators” later in this and the garage door does The name and color of the
section. not move, continue with button may vary by
programming Steps 4–6. manufacturer.
3. Press and hold the newly
programmed Universal Remote 5. Press and release the Learn or
system button for five seconds Smart button. Step 6 must be
while watching the indicator completed within 30 seconds of
light and garage door pressing this button.
activation. 6. Inside the vehicle, press and
. If the indicator light stays on hold the newly programmed
continuously or the garage Universal Remote system
door moves when the button for two seconds and
button is pressed, then then release it. If the garage
programming is complete. door does not move or the
There is no need to lamp on the garage door
complete Steps 4–6. opener receiver does not flash,
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press and hold the same This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote System
button a second time for Universal Remote system to pick up
two seconds, then release it. the signal during programming.
Operation
Again, if the door does not If the programming did not work, Using the Universal Remote
move or the garage door lamp replace Step 2 under “Programming System
does not flash, press and hold the Universal Remote System” with
the same button a third time for Press and hold the appropriate
the following: Universal Remote system button for
two seconds, then release it.
Press and hold the Universal at least one-half second. The
The Universal Remote system Remote system button while indicator light will come on while the
should now activate the pressing and releasing the signal is being transmitted.
garage door. hand-held transmitter button every
Repeat the process for two seconds until the signal has Erasing Universal Remote
programming the two remaining been successfully accepted by the System Buttons
buttons. Universal Remote system. The Erase all programmed buttons when
Universal Remote system indicator vehicle ownership is terminated.
Radio Signals for Some Gate light will flash slowly at first and then
Operators rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under To erase:
For questions or programming help, “Programming the Universal Remote 1. Press and hold the two outside
see www.homelink.com/gm or call System” to complete. buttons until the indicator light
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed begins to flash. This should
outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto take about 10 seconds.
Rico, international rates will apply 2. Release both buttons.
and may differ based on landline or
mobile phone.
Some radio-frequency laws and
gate operators require transmitter
signals to time out or quit after
several seconds of transmission.
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Reprogramming a Single
Universal Remote System
Button
To reprogram any of the system
buttons:
1. Press and hold any one of the
buttons. Do not release the
button.
2. The indicator light will begin to
flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the button, proceed
with Step 1 under
“Programming the Universal
Remote System.”
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Lighting Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Exterior Lighting
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Battery Load Management . . . 151 Exterior Lamp Controls
Exterior Lighting
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 152
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Lighting Battery
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 148
Turn and Lane-Change
The exterior lamp control is on the
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
instrument panel to the left of the
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
steering column.
Interior Lighting There are four positions.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 to O again to reactivate the
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
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; : Turns on the parking lamps Turning On and Enabling Keep this area of the windshield
including all lamps, except the IntelliBeam clear of debris to allow for best
headlamps. system performance.
5 : Turns on the headlamps The high-beam headlamps remain
together with the parking lamps and on, under the automatic control,
instrument panel lights. until one of the following situations
occurs:
IntelliBeam® System . The system detects an
If equipped, this system turns the approaching vehicle's
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on headlamps.
and off according to surrounding . The system detects a preceding
traffic conditions. To enable the IntelliBeam system, vehicle's taillamps.
The system turns the high-beam press b on the turn signal lever . The outside light is bright
headlamps on when it is dark when it is dark outside and the enough that high-beam
enough and there is no other traffic exterior lamp control is in AUTO headlamps are not required.
present.
or 5. . The vehicle's speed drops below
Driving with IntelliBeam 20 km/h (12 mph).
The system only activates the high . The IntelliBeam system is
beams when driving over 40 km/h disabled by the button on the
(25 mph). turn signal lever. If this happens,
The blue high-beam on light press b on the turn signal
appears on the instrument cluster lever when the exterior lamp
This light comes on in the
when the high beams are on. control is in the AUTO or 5
instrument cluster when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled. position to reactivate the
There is a sensor near the top
IntelliBeam system. The
center of the windshield that
automatically controls the system.
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instrument cluster light will come . The vehicle is loaded such that Flash-to-Pass
on to indicate the IntelliBeam the front end points upward,
system is reactivated. causing the light sensor to aim The flash-to-pass feature works with
high and not detect headlamps the low beams or Daytime Running
. The IntelliBeam system will turn Lamps (DRL) on or off.
off if the fog lamps are and taillamps.
turned on. . The vehicle is being driven on To flash the high beams, pull the
winding or hilly roads. turn signal lever toward you
The high beams may not turn off momentarily and then release it.
automatically if the system cannot The IntelliBeam system may need to
detect another vehicle's lamps be disabled if any of the above Daytime Running
because of any of the following: conditions exist.
. The other vehicle's lamps are
Lamps (DRL)
missing, damaged, obstructed Headlamp High/ DRL can make it easier for others to
from view, or otherwise Low-Beam Changer see the front of your vehicle during
undetected. the day. Fully functional DRL are
Push the turn signal lever away required on all vehicles first sold in
. The other vehicle's lamps are from you and release, to turn the Canada.
covered with dirt, snow, and/or high beams on. To return to low
road spray. beams, push the lever again or pull The DRL system comes on in
it toward you and release. daylight when the following
. The other vehicle's lamps cannot
conditions are met:
be detected due to dense
exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road . The ignition is on.
spray, mist, or other airborne . The exterior lamp control is
obstructions. in AUTO.
. The vehicle's windshield is dirty, . The vehicle is not in P (Park).
cracked, or obstructed by
something that blocks the view . The light sensor determines it is
of the light sensor. This indicator light turns on in the daytime.
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on.
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When the DRL are on, the taillamps, Automatic Headlamp When it is bright enough outside,
sidemarker lamps, instrument panel the headlamps will turn off or may
lights, and other lamps will not be
System change to Daytime Running
on. The instrument cluster will be lit. When the exterior lamp control is Lamps (DRL).
The DRL turn off when the set to AUTO and it is dark enough The automatic headlamp system
outside, the headlamps come on turns off when the exterior lamp
headlamps are turned to O or the automatically.
ignition is off. For vehicles first sold control is turned to O or the ignition
in Canada, the DRL can only be is off.
turned off when the vehicle is
parked. Lights On with Wipers
The regular headlamp system If the windshield wipers are
should be turned on when needed. activated in daylight with the engine
on, and the exterior lamp control is
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps
come on. The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are
not operating, these lamps turn off.
Move the exterior lamp control to O
There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the or ; to disable this feature.
sensor; otherwise the headlamps
will come on when they are not
needed.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
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Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
Signals does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
Have any burned out bulbs
replaced. If a bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. See Instrument
Panel Fuse Block 0 302.
Fog Lamps
Move the lever all the way up or

down to signal a turn.
| : Press to make the front and An arrow on the instrument cluster

rear turn signal lamps flash on and will flash in the direction of the turn
off. This warns others that you are or lane change.
having trouble. Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
Press | again to turn the change. Hold it there until the lane The fog lamps button is on the
flashers off. change is complete. If the lever is instrument panel beside the steering
moved momentarily to the lane wheel.
change position, the arrow will flash
three times. To turn on the fog lamps, the ignition
and the headlamps or parking lamps
The lever returns to its starting must be on.
position when it is released.
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# : If equipped, press to turn on or Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps
off. An indicator light on the
The courtesy lamps come on when
instrument cluster comes on when Instrument Panel
the fog lamps are on. any door is opened and the j
Illumination Control OFF indicator light is turned off. See
Some localities have laws that Dome Lamps 0 149.
require the headlamps to be on
along with the fog lamps.
Dome Lamps
The brightness of the instrument

cluster display, infotainment display
and controls, steering wheel
controls, and all other illuminated
controls, as well as feature status
indicators can be adjusted.
The knob for this feature is on the The dome lamp controls are in the
instrument panel beside the steering overhead console.
column.
To operate, press the following
Push the knob in all the way until it buttons:
extends out and then turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to j OFF : Press to turn off the
brighten or dim the lights. dome lamps when a door is open.
An indicator light on the button will
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turn on when the dome lamp
override is activated. Press j
OFF again to deactivate this feature
and the indicator light will turn off.
The dome lamps will come on when
doors are opened.
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually. Rear Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps Press the lamp lens to turn the rear
passenger reading lamps on or off.
There are reading lamps on the Front Reading Lamps
overhead console and over the rear
passenger doors. These lamps The front reading lamps are in the
come on when any door is opened. overhead console.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the
front reading lamps on or off.
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Lighting Features The exterior lamps turn off The battery can be discharged at
immediately by turning the exterior idle if the electrical loads are very
lamp control off. high. This is true for all vehicles.
Entry Lighting This is because the generator
This feature can be changed. See
Some exterior lamps and interior Vehicle Personalization 0 134. (alternator) may not be spinning fast
lamps turn on briefly at night, or in enough at idle to produce all of the
areas with limited lighting, when K power needed for very high
Battery Load electrical loads.
is pressed on the Remote Keyless Management
Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a A high electrical load occurs when
door is opened, the interior lamps The vehicle has Electric Power several of the following are on, such
come on. They stay on for about Management (EPM) that estimates as: headlamps, high beams, rear
20 seconds. When all of the doors the battery's temperature and state window defogger, climate control fan
have been closed or the ignition is of charge. It then adjusts the voltage at high speed, heated seats, engine
turned on, they gradually fade out. for best performance and extended cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
life of the battery. plugged into accessory power
This feature can be changed. See
When the battery's state of charge outlets.
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. is low, the voltage is raised slightly EPM works to prevent excessive
to quickly bring the charge back up. discharge of the battery. It does this
Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high, by balancing the generator's output
the voltage is lowered slightly to and the vehicle's electrical needs.
Some exterior lamps and interior prevent overcharging. If the vehicle It can increase engine idle speed to
lamps come on at night, or in areas has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage generate more power whenever
with limited lighting, when the driver display on the Driver Information needed. It can temporarily reduce
door is opened after the ignition is Center (DIC), you may see the the power demands of some
turned off. The dome lamp comes voltage move up or down. This is accessories.
on after the ignition is turned off. normal. If there is a problem, an
The exterior lamps and dome lamp Normally, these actions occur in
alert will be displayed.
remain on for a set amount of time, steps or levels, without being
then automatically turn off. noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,
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this action may be noticeable to the Exterior Lighting Battery
driver. If so, a DIC message might
be displayed and it is recommended
Saver
that the driver reduce the electrical The exterior lamps turn off about
loads as much as possible. 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off, if the parking lamps or
Battery Power Protection headlamps have been manually left
on. This protects against draining
This feature shuts off the interior the battery. To restart the 10-minute
lamps if they are left on for more timer, turn the exterior lamp control
than 10 minutes when the ignition is to the off position and then back to
off. This helps to prevent the battery the parking lamp or headlamp
from running down. position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
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Infotainment System 153

Infotainment Introduction
System Infotainment
See the infotainment manual for
Introduction information on the radio, audio
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine
noise in the vehicle’s interior. ANC
requires the factory-installed audio
system, radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system, and
exhaust system to work properly.
Deactivation is required by your
dealer if related aftermarket
equipment is installed.
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154 Climate Controls

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
Climate Control Systems this system.
Climate Control Systems . . . . . 154
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
1. Fan Control 8. Air Delivery Mode Controls

2. MAX Defrost 9. Rear Window Defogger
3. Defrost/Defog ^ : Turn the knob clockwise or
4. A/C (Air Conditioning) counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed or turn the
5. Temperature Control fan off.
6. Driver and Passenger Heated TEMP : Turn the knob clockwise or
Seats (If Equipped) counterclockwise to increase or
7. Recirculation decrease the temperature.
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Air Delivery Mode Controls : A/C : Press to turn the air temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F)
Press {, z, and 0 or a conditioning system on or off. If the and below. The auto rear defogger
climate control system is turned off turns off automatically.
combination of the buttons to
or the outside temperature falls If the vehicle is equipped with
change the direction of the airflow. below freezing, the air conditioner heated outside mirrors, they turn on
The indicator light in the button will will not run. when the rear window defogger
turn on. @ : Press to turn on recirculation. button is on and help to clear fog or
To change the current mode, select An indicator light comes on. Air is frost from the surface of the mirror.
one or more of the following: recirculated to quickly cool the See Heated Mirrors 0 29.
inside of the vehicle or to reduce the
0 : Clears the windows of fog or entry of outside air and odors.
moisture. Air is directed to the Caution
windshield. Rear Window Defogger Do not try to clear frost or other
{ : Air is directed to the K : Press to turn the rear window material from the inside of the
instrument panel outlets. defogger on or off. An indicator light front windshield and rear window
z : Air is directed to the floor on the button comes on to show that with a razor blade or anything
outlets. the rear window defogger is on. else that is sharp. This may
The defogger can be turned off by damage the rear window
0 MAX : Air is directed to the defogger grid and affect the
windshield and the fan runs at a turning the ignition off or to ACC/
higher speed. Fog or frost is cleared ACCESSORY. radio's ability to pick up stations
from the windshield more quickly. The rear window defogger can be clearly. The repairs would not be
When the button is pressed again, set to automatic operation. See covered by the vehicle warranty.
the system returns to the previous “Climate and Air Quality” under
mode setting. Vehicle Personalization 0 134. M or L : If equipped, press M or L
For best results, clear all snow and When Auto Rear Defog is selected, to heat the driver or passenger seat.
ice from the windshield before the rear window defogger turns on
See Heated and Ventilated Front
defrosting. automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outside Seats 0 43.
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. Fan Speed
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
. Air Delivery Mode
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system. . Air Conditioning
. Recirculation
When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
selected setting is displayed.
Functions not manually set will
continue to be automatically
controlled, even if the AUTO
indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the
1. Driver and Passenger 7. AUTO (Automatic Operation) system time to stabilize. Adjust
Temperature Controls the temperature as needed for
8. Fan Control
best comfort.
2. MAX Defrost 9. Power
To improve fuel efficiency and to
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 10. Recirculation cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
4. A/C (Air Conditioning) 11. Rear Window Defogger may be automatically selected in
5. Heated and Ventilated Front warm weather. The recirculation
Seats (If Equipped) Automatic Operation light will not come on. Press @ to
The system automatically heats or select recirculation; press it again to
6. SYNC (Synchronized
cools the vehicle to the desired select outside air.
Temperature)
temperature:
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Driver and Passenger Air Delivery Mode Controls : When the button is pressed again,
Temperature Control : The Press any combination of X, Y, the system returns to the previous
temperature can be adjusted mode setting.
separately for the driver and the or [ to change the direction of the
For best results, clear all snow and
passenger. Turn the knob clockwise airflow. The indicator light in the ice from the windshield before
or counterclockwise to increase or button will turn on. The current defrosting.
decrease the temperature. mode appears in the display screen.
A/C : Press to turn the air
SYNC : Press to link all climate Pressing any of the three buttons conditioning system on or off. If the
zone settings to the driver setting. cancels automatic air delivery climate control system is turned off
The SYNC indicator light will turn or the outside temperature falls
on. When the passenger settings control and the direction of the
airflow is controlled manually. Press below freezing, the air conditioner
are adjusted, the SYNC indicator will not run.
light turns off. AUTO to return to automatic
operation. Pressing this button cancels
Manual Operation automatic air conditioning and turns
O : Press to turn the fan off or on. To change the current mode, select off the air conditioner. Press AUTO
When off, no air will flow into the one or more of the following: to return to automatic operation and
vehicle. Turning the fan on, pressing X : Clears the windows of fog or the air conditioner runs
any other button, or turning a knob moisture. Air is directed to the automatically as needed. When the
will turn the system back on using windshield. indicator light is on, the air
the current setting. conditioner runs automatically to
Y : Air is directed to the instrument cool the air inside the vehicle or to
^ : Press to increase or decrease panel outlets. dry the air needed to defog the
the fan speed. The fan speed
setting appears on the main display.
[ : Air is directed to the floor windshield faster.
outlets. @ : Press to turn on recirculation.
Pressing either button cancels
automatic fan control and the fan is 0 MAX : Air is directed to the An indicator light comes on. Air is
controlled manually. Press AUTO to windshield and the fan runs at a recirculated to quickly cool the
return to automatic operation. higher speed. Fog or frost is cleared inside of the vehicle or to reduce the
from the windshield more quickly. entry of outside air and odors.
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Auto Defog : The climate control The rear window defogger can be
system may have a sensor to set to automatic operation. See Caution (Continued)
automatically detect high humidity “Climate and Air Quality” under
inside the vehicle. When high Vehicle Personalization 0 134. radio's ability to pick up stations
humidity is detected, the climate When auto rear defog is selected, clearly. The repairs would not be
control system may adjust to the rear window defogger turns on covered by the vehicle warranty.
outside air supply and turn on the automatically when the interior
air conditioner. The fan speed may temperature is cold and the outside Driver and Passenger Heated and
slightly increase to help prevent temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F) Ventilated Front Seats :
fogging. If the climate control and below. The Auto Rear Defogger If equipped, press L or M to heat
system does not detect possible turns off automatically.
window fogging, it returns to normal the driver or passenger seat.
If the vehicle is equipped with
operation. heated outside mirrors, they turn on If equipped, press { or C to
To turn Auto Defog off or on, see when the rear window defogger ventilate the driver or passenger
“Climate and Air Quality” under button is on and help to clear fog or
seat. See Heated and Ventilated
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. frost from the surface of the mirror.
See Heated Mirrors 0 29. Front Seats 0 43.
Rear Window Defogger Remote Start Climate Control
K : Press to turn the rear window Caution Operation (If Equipped) : If the
defogger on or off. An indicator light vehicle is equipped with the remote
on the button comes on to show that Do not try to clear frost or other start feature, the climate control
the rear window defogger is on. The material from the inside of the system may run when the vehicle is
defogger only works when the front windshield and rear window started remotely. The system uses
ignition is on. with a razor blade or anything the driver’s previous settings to heat
The defogger can be turned off by else that is sharp. This may or cool the inside of the vehicle. The
turning the ignition to off or ACC/ damage the rear window rear defog may come on during
ACCESSORY. defogger grid and affect the remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. If the vehicle has heated
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on during a remote start. See . Use of non-GM approved hood
Remote Vehicle Start 0 15 and
Air Vents deflectors can adversely affect
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Use the louvers located on the air the performance of the system.
0 43. vents to change the direction of the Check with your dealer before
airflow. adding equipment to the outside
Sensor of the vehicle.
To open or close off the airflow:
The solar sensor on top of the . Do not attach any devices to the
instrument panel near the . On the center air vents, move
the slider knobs up or down. air vent slats. This restricts
windshield monitors the solar heat. airflow and may cause damage
The climate control system uses the . On the outer and rear air vents, to the air vents.
sensor information to adjust the move the slider knobs right
temperature, fan speed, or left.
recirculation, and air delivery mode Operation Tips
for best comfort.
. Clear away any ice, snow,
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise or leaves from air inlets at the
the automatic climate control system base of the windshield that could
may not work properly. block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
. Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle, which may improve
long term system performance.
. Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
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Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
To find out what type of filter to use, 2. Disconnect the glove box door 3. Squeeze both sides of the
see Maintenance Replacement damper (1) from the glove box glove box bin inward to lower
Parts 0 370. door assembly by squeezing beyond the stops.
1. Open the glove box. the pivot (2) to release the
damper ring.
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4. Remove the two screws During service, all refrigerants
securing the door. should be reclaimed with proper
5. Press the latches on either side equipment. Venting refrigerants
of the service door inward to directly to the atmosphere is harmful
release. Open the service door to the environment and may also
and remove the old filter. create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
6. Install the new air filter. or other health-based concerns.
7. Close the service door The air conditioning system requires
completely. periodic maintenance. See
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
the glove box.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should
never be repaired or replaced by
one from a salvage vehicle.
It should only be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
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Driving and Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
184
185
Brakes
Antilock Brake
Operating Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory
187 System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . .
205
205
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driving Information Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 207
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Parking over Things Ride Control Systems
Driving Environment . . . . . . . . . . 164 Traction Control/Electronic
Vehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Engine Exhaust Cruise Control
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Running the Vehicle While Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . 214
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Driver Assistance Systems
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Diesel Particulate Filter Driver Assistance Systems . . . 225
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . 191 Assistance Systems for
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 226
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Assistance Systems for
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 195 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 172 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Automatic Transmission System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 173 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 200
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Automatic Emergency
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 175 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Front Pedestrian Braking
Drive Systems (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Starting and Operating All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Side Blind Zone
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 180 Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 236
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 238
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Fuel Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Driving Information
Top Tier Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . 241 Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Top Tier Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . 241
Recommended Fuel (LYX - Conversions and Add-Ons Driver Behavior
1.5L L4 Turbo Engine) . . . . . . 241 Add-On Electrical
Driving is an important
Recommended Fuel (LTG - Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
responsibility. Driver behavior, the
2.0L L4 Turbo Engine) . . . . . . 242 driving environment, and the
Prohibited Fuels (Gasoline) . . . 242 vehicle's design all affect how well a
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 242 vehicle performs.
Fuel Additives (Gasoline) . . . . . 243
Fuel Additives (Diesel) . . . . . . . 243 Being aware of these factors can
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . 243 help in understanding how the
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 vehicle handles and what can be
Cold Weather Operation done to avoid many types of
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 crashes, including a rollover crash.
Water in Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . 245 Most serious injuries and fatalities to
Running Out of Fuel unbelted occupants can be reduced
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 or prevented by the use of seat
Fuel Filter Replacement belts. In a rollover crash, an
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 unbelted person is significantly
Filling the Tank (Gasoline) . . . . 250 more likely to die than a person
Filling the Tank (Diesel) . . . . . . . 251 wearing a seat belt. In addition,
Filling a Portable Fuel avoiding excessive speed, sudden
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 or abrupt turns, and drunken or
aggressive driving can help make
Trailer Towing trips safer and avoid the possibility
General Towing
of a crash.
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
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Driving Environment same as a vehicle with a lower . When road and weather
center of gravity, like a car, in similar conditions are appropriate, use
Be prepared for driving in inclement situations. cruise control.
weather, at night, or during other
times where visibility or traction may Safe driver behavior and . Always follow posted speed
be limited, such as on curves, understanding of the environment limits or drive more slowly when
slippery roads, or hilly terrain. can help avoid a rollover crash in conditions require.
Unfamiliar surroundings can also any type of vehicle, including utility . Keep vehicle tires properly
have hidden hazards. vehicles. inflated.
Learn more about driving in different Driving for Better Fuel . Combine several trips into a
conditions and off-road driving in single trip.
this section. Economy
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
Driving habits can affect fuel the same TPC Spec number
Vehicle Design mileage. Here are some driving tips molded into the tire's sidewall
Utility vehicles have a significantly to get the best fuel economy near the size.
higher rollover rate than other types possible:
. Follow recommended scheduled
of vehicles. This is because they . Set the climate controls to the maintenance.
have a higher ground clearance and desired temperature after the
a narrower track or shorter engine is started, or turn them
wheelbase than passenger cars, off when not required.
Distracted Driving
which makes them more capable for . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Distraction comes in many forms
off-road driving. While these design and can take your focus from the
smoothly.
characteristics provide the driver task of driving. Exercise good
with a better view of the road, these . Brake gradually and avoid judgment and do not let other
vehicles do have a higher center of abrupt stops. activities divert your attention away
gravity than other types of vehicles. . Avoid idling the engine for long from the road. Many local
A utility vehicle does not handle the periods of time. governments have enacted laws
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regarding driver distraction. Become . Wait until the vehicle is parked Defensive Driving
familiar with the local laws in to retrieve items that have fallen
your area. to the floor. Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
To avoid distracted driving, keep . Stop or park the vehicle to tend step in driving defensively is to wear
your eyes on the road, keep your to children. the seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 48.
hands on the steering wheel, and . Keep pets in an appropriate
focus your attention on driving. . Assume that other road users
carrier or restraint. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and
. Do not use a phone in . other drivers) are going to be
Avoid stressful conversations
demanding driving situations. while driving, whether with a careless and make mistakes.
Use a hands-free method to passenger or on a cell phone. Anticipate what they might do
place or receive necessary and be ready.
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
{ Warning . Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
take notes, or look up Taking your eyes off the road too front of you.
information on phones or other long or too often could cause a
electronic devices. . Focus on the task of driving.
crash resulting in injury or death.
. Designate a front seat Focus your attention on driving.
passenger to handle potential
Drunk Driving
distractions. Refer to the infotainment manual for Death and injury associated with
. Become familiar with vehicle more information on using that drinking and driving is a global
system and the navigation system, tragedy.
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio if equipped, including pairing and
stations and adjusting climate using a cell phone.
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
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Braking Once the power assist is used up, it
{ Warning can take longer to stop and the
Braking action involves perception brake pedal will be harder to push.
Drinking and then driving is very time and reaction time. Deciding to
dangerous. Your reflexes, push the brake pedal is perception
perceptions, attentiveness, and time. Actually doing it is
Steering
judgment can be affected by even reaction time. Electric Power Steering
a small amount of alcohol. You Average driver reaction time is
can have a serious — or even about three-quarters of a second. In Caution
fatal — collision if you drive after that time, a vehicle moving at
drinking. 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m To avoid damage to the steering
Do not drink and drive or ride with (66 ft), which could be a lot of system, do not drive over curbs,
a driver who has been drinking. distance in an emergency. parking barriers, or similar objects
Ride home in a cab; or if you are Helpful braking tips to keep in mind at speeds greater than 3 km/h
with a group, designate a driver include: (1 mph). Use care when driving
who will not drink. over other objects such as lane
. Keep enough distance between dividers and speed bumps.
you and the vehicle in front Damage caused by misuse of the
Control of a Vehicle of you. vehicle is not covered by the
. Avoid needless heavy braking. vehicle warranty.
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to . Keep pace with traffic.
control a vehicle while driving. If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.
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If the steering wheel is turned until it . Holding both sides of the
reaches the end of its travel and is steering wheel allows you to turn
held against that position for an 180 degrees without removing
extended period of time, power a hand.
steering assist may be reduced. . The Antilock Brake System
Normal use of the power steering (ABS) allows steering while
assist should return when the braking.
system cools down.
See your dealer if there is a Off-Road Recovery
problem.
Curve Tips
The vehicle has electric power . Take curves at a reasonable
steering. It does not have power speed.
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required. . Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle . Maintain a reasonable steady
can be steered, but may require speed through the curve.
increased effort. . Wait until the vehicle is out of
If the steering assist is used for an the curve before accelerating
extended period of time while the gently into the straightaway.
vehicle is not moving, power assist The vehicle's right wheels can drop
Steering in Emergencies off the edge of a road onto the
may be reduced.
. There are some situations when shoulder while driving. Follow
steering around a problem may these tips:
be more effective than braking.
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1. Ease off the accelerator and Defensive drivers avoid most skids . Try to avoid sudden steering,
then, if there is nothing in the by taking reasonable care suited to acceleration, or braking,
way, steer the vehicle so that it existing conditions, and by not including reducing vehicle speed
straddles the edge of the overdriving those conditions. But by shifting to a lower gear. Any
pavement. skids are always possible. sudden changes could cause
2. Turn the steering wheel about If the vehicle starts to slide, follow the tires to slide.
one-eighth of a turn, until the these suggestions: Remember: Antilock brakes help
right front tire contacts the . Ease your foot off the avoid only the braking skid.
pavement edge. accelerator pedal and steer the
3. Turn the steering wheel to go way you want the vehicle to go. Off-Road Driving
straight down the roadway. The vehicle may straighten out. All-wheel-drive vehicles can be
Be ready for a second skid if it used for off-road driving. Vehicles
Loss of Control occurs. without all-wheel drive and vehicles
. Slow down and adjust your not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or
Skidding On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not
driving according to weather
There are three types of skids that conditions. Stopping distance be driven off-road except on a level,
correspond to the vehicle's three can be longer and vehicle solid surface. To contact the tire
control systems: control can be affected when manufacturer for more information
. Braking Skid — wheels are not traction is reduced by water, about the original equipment tires,
snow, ice, gravel, or other see the warranty manual.
rolling.
material on the road. Learn to Controlling the vehicle is the key to
. Steering or Cornering Skid — recognize warning clues — such successful off-road driving. One of
too much speed or steering in a as enough water, ice, or packed the best ways to control the vehicle
curve causes tires to slip and snow on the road to make a is to control the speed.
lose cornering force. mirrored surface — and slow
. Acceleration Skid — too much down when you have any doubt.
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.
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Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading
{ Warning Off-Road Driving the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits
0 176.
When driving off-road, bouncing
and quick changes in direction { Warning Environmental Concerns
can easily throw you out of . Always use established trails,
. Unsecured cargo on the
position. This could cause you to roads, and areas that have been
load floor can be tossed
lose control and crash. You and set aside for public off-road
about when driving over
your passengers should always rough terrain. You or your recreational driving and obey all
wear seat belts. passengers can be struck posted regulations.
by flying objects. Secure the . Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
Before Driving Off-Road cargo properly. trees, or grasses or disturb
. Have all necessary maintenance . Keep cargo in the cargo wildlife.
and service work completed. area as far forward and as . Do not park over things that
low as possible. The burn. See Parking over Things
. Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, heaviest things should be
and check inflation pressure in That Burn 0 190.
on the floor, forward of the
all tires, including the spare, rear axle. Driving on Hills
if equipped.
. Heavy loads on the roof Driving safely on hills requires good
. Read all the information about raise the vehicle's center of judgment and an understanding of
all-wheel-drive vehicles in this gravity, making it more likely what the vehicle can and cannot do.
manual. to roll over. You can be
. Make sure all underbody seriously or fatally injured if
the vehicle rolls over. Put
{ Warning
shields, if equipped, are properly
attached. heavy loads inside the Many hills are simply too steep
. cargo area, not on the roof. for any vehicle. Driving up hills
Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving. can cause the vehicle to stall.
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Warning (Continued) { Warning { Warning

Driving down hills can cause loss Driving to the top of a hill at high Heavy braking when going down
of control. Driving across hills can speed can cause a crash. There a hill can cause your brakes to
cause a rollover. You could be could be a drop-off, embankment, overheat and fade. This could
injured or killed. Do not drive on cliff, or even another vehicle. You cause loss of control and you or
steep hills. could be seriously injured or others could be injured or killed.
killed. As you near the top of a Apply the brakes lightly when
Before driving on a hill, assess the hill, slow down and stay alert. descending a hill and use a low
steepness, traction, and gear to keep vehicle speed under
obstructions. If the terrain ahead . Never go downhill forward or control.
cannot be seen, get out of the backward with the transmission
vehicle and walk the hill before in N (Neutral). The brakes could If the vehicle stalls on a hill:
driving further. overheat and you could lose
1. Apply the brakes to stop the
When driving on hills: control.
vehicle, and then apply the
. Use a low gear and keep a firm . When driving down a hill, keep parking brake.
grip on the steering wheel. the vehicle headed straight
2. Shift into P (Park) and then
down. Use a low gear because
. Maintain a slow speed. restart the engine.
the engine will work with the
. When possible, drive straight up brakes to slow the vehicle and . If driving uphill when the
or down the hill. help keep the vehicle under vehicle stalls, shift to
control. R (Reverse), release the
. Slow down when approaching parking brake, and back
the top of the hill. straight down.
. Use headlamps even during the
day to make the vehicle more
visible.
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. Never try to turn the vehicle 3.2. Stay clear of the path the . If an incline must be driven
around. If the hill is steep vehicle would take if it across, and the vehicle starts to
enough to stall the vehicle, rolled downhill. slide, turn downhill. This should
it is steep enough to cause . Avoid turns that take the vehicle help straighten out the vehicle
it to roll over. across the incline of the hill. and prevent the side slipping.
. If you cannot make it up the A hill that can be driven straight
hill, back straight down up or down might be too steep to { Warning
the hill. drive across. Driving across an
incline puts more weight on the Getting out of the vehicle on the
. Never back down a hill in downhill side when stopped
N (Neutral) using only the downhill wheels which could
cause a downhill slide or a across an incline is dangerous.
brake. The vehicle can roll If the vehicle rolls over, you could
backward quickly and you rollover.
be crushed or killed. Always get
could lose control. . Surface conditions can be a
out on the uphill side of the
. If driving downhill when the problem. Loose gravel, muddy
vehicle and stay well clear of the
vehicle stalls, shift to a spots, or even wet grass can
cause the tires to slip sideways, rollover path.
lower gear, release the
parking brake, and drive downhill. If the vehicle slips
straight down the hill. sideways, it can hit something Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow,
that will trip it — a rock, a rut, or Ice
3. If the vehicle cannot be etc. — and roll over.
restarted after stalling, set the Use a low gear when driving in
. Hidden obstacles can make the mud — the deeper the mud, the
parking brake, shift into
P (Park), and turn the steepness of the incline more lower the gear. Keep the vehicle
vehicle off. severe. If a rock is driven across moving to avoid getting stuck.
with the uphill wheels, or if the
3.1. Leave the vehicle and downhill wheels drop into a rut Traction changes when driving on
seek help. or depression, the vehicle can tilt sand. On loose sand, such as on
even more. beaches or sand dunes, the tires
tend to sink into the sand. This
affects steering, accelerating, and
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braking. Drive at a reduced speed and it may take longer to stop. See
and avoid sharp turns or abrupt Warning (Continued) Driving on Wet Roads 0 172 later in
maneuvers. this section.
could drown. If it is only shallow
Traction is reduced on hard packed water, it can still wash away the After Off-Road Driving
snow and ice and it is easy to lose ground from under your tires.
control. Reduce vehicle speed when Remove any brush or debris that
Traction could be lost, and the has collected on the underbody or
driving on hard packed snow vehicle could roll over. Do not
and ice. chassis, or under the hood. These
drive through rushing water. accumulations can be a fire hazard.
{ Warning After operation in mud or sand,
have the brake linings cleaned and
Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, Caution checked. These substances can
or rivers can be dangerous. Ice cause glazing and uneven braking.
conditions vary greatly and the Do not drive through standing Check the body structure, steering,
vehicle could fall through the ice; water if it is deep enough to cover suspension, wheels, tires, and
you and your passengers could the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust exhaust system for damage and
drown. Drive your vehicle on safe pipe. Deep water can damage the check the fuel lines and cooling
surfaces only. axle and other vehicle parts. system for any leakage.
More frequent maintenance service
If the standing water is not too deep, is required. See Maintenance
Driving in Water
drive through it slowly. At faster Schedule 0 360.
speeds, water can get into the
{ Warning engine and cause it to stall. Stalling Driving on Wet Roads
Driving through rushing water can can occur if the exhaust pipe is Rain and wet roads can reduce
be dangerous. Deep water can under water. Do not turn off the vehicle traction and affect your
ignition when driving through water. ability to stop and accelerate.
sweep your vehicle downstream
If the exhaust pipe is under water, Always drive slower in these types
and you and your passengers
the engine will not start. When going
(Continued) through water, the brakes get wet
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of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads
driving through large puddles and
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through
deep-standing or flowing water.
can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving
tires so they actually ride on the on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
{ Warning water. This can happen if the road is
. Keep the vehicle serviced and in
wet enough and you are going fast
Wet brakes can cause crashes. enough. When the vehicle is good shape.
They might not work as well in a hydroplaning, it has little or no . Check all fluid levels and brakes,
quick stop and could cause contact with the road. tires, cooling system, and
pulling to one side. You could transmission.
lose control of the vehicle. There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to . Shift to a lower gear when going
After driving through a large slow down when the road is wet. down steep or long hills.
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
Other Rainy Weather Tips
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work Besides slowing down, other wet
{ Warning
normally. weather driving tips include: Using the brakes to slow the
Flowing or rushing water creates . Allow extra following distance. vehicle on a long downhill slope
strong forces. Driving through can cause brake overheating, can
. Pass with caution. reduce brake performance, and
flowing water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away. If this . Keep windshield wiping could result in a loss of braking.
happens, you and other vehicle equipment in good shape. Shift the transmission to a lower
occupants could drown. Do not . Keep the windshield washer fluid gear to let the engine assist the
ignore police warnings and be reservoir filled. brakes on a steep downhill slope.
very cautious about trying to drive . Have good tires with proper
through flowing water. tread depth. See Tires 0 307.
. Turn off cruise control.
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Winter Driving . Allow greater following distance
{ Warning and watch for slippery spots. Icy
Driving on Snow or Ice patches can occur on otherwise
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) clear roads in shaded areas.
or with the ignition off is Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or The surface of a curve or an
dangerous. This can cause overpass can remain icy when
overheating of the brakes and grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when the surrounding roads are clear.
loss of steering assist. Always Avoid sudden steering
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
have the engine running and the maneuvers and braking while
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
vehicle in gear. on ice.
until roads can be treated.
. Turn off cruise control.
. Drive at speeds that keep the For Slippery Road Driving:
vehicle in its own lane. Do not . Accelerate gently. Accelerating Blizzard Conditions
swing wide or cross the too quickly causes the wheels to Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
center line. spin and makes the surface signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
. Be alert on top of hills; under the tires slick. unless there is help nearby.
something could be in your lane . Turn on Traction Control. See If possible, use Roadside
(e.g., stalled car, crash). Traction Control/Electronic Assistance. See Roadside
Stability Control 0 208. Assistance Program 0 381. To get
. Pay attention to special road help and keep everyone in the
signs (e.g., falling rocks area, . The Antilock Brake System vehicle safe:
winding roads, long grades, (ABS) improves vehicle stability
passing or no-passing zones) during hard stops, but the . Turn on the hazard warning
and take appropriate action. brakes should be applied sooner flashers.
than when on dry pavement. . Tie a red cloth to an outside
See Antilock Brake System mirror.
(ABS) 0 205.
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If stuck too severely for the traction
{ Warning Warning (Continued) system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the
Snow can trap engine exhaust the fan speed to the highest rocking method. See Traction
under the vehicle. This may setting. See “Climate Control/Electronic Stability Control
cause exhaust gases to get Control Systems.” 0 208.
inside. Engine exhaust contains For more information about CO,
carbon monoxide (CO), which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
see Engine Exhaust 0 190. { Warning
cause unconsciousness and even If the vehicle's tires spin at high
death. To save fuel, run the engine for
short periods to warm the vehicle speed, they can explode, and you
If the vehicle is stuck in snow: and then shut the engine off and or others could be injured. The
partially close the window. Moving vehicle can overheat, causing an
. Clear snow from the base of
about to keep warm also helps. engine compartment fire or other
the vehicle, especially any
damage. Spin the wheels as little
blocking the exhaust pipe. If it takes time for help to arrive, as possible and avoid going
. Open a window about 5 cm when running the engine, push the above 56 km/h (35 mph).
(2 in) on the vehicle side accelerator pedal slightly so the
that is away from the wind, engine runs faster than the idle
to bring in fresh air. speed. This keeps the battery Rocking the Vehicle to Get
charged to restart the vehicle and to it Out
. Fully open the air outlets on signal for help with the headlamps.
or under the instrument Do this as little as possible, to Turn the steering wheel left and
panel. save fuel. right to clear the area around the
front wheels. Turn off any traction
. Adjust the climate control
system. Shift back and forth
system to circulate the air If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low
inside the vehicle and set forward gear, spinning the wheels
Slowly and cautiously spin the
(Continued) wheels to free the vehicle when as little as possible. To prevent
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. transmission wear, wait until the
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wheels stop spinning before shifting Tire and Loading Information
gears. Release the accelerator { Warning Label
pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal Do not load the vehicle any
when the transmission is in gear. heavier than the Gross
Slowly spinning the wheels in the Vehicle Weight Rating
forward and reverse directions (GVWR), or either the
causes a rocking motion that could maximum front or rear Gross
free the vehicle. If that does not get Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
the vehicle out after a few tries, it This can cause systems to
might need to be towed out. If the break and change the way the
vehicle does need to be towed out, vehicle handles. This could
see Towing the Vehicle 0 344.
cause loss of control and a
Vehicle Load Limits crash. Overloading can also
reduce stopping distance, Example Label
It is very important to know how damage the tires, and shorten A vehicle-specific Tire and
much weight the vehicle can the life of the vehicle. Loading Information label is
carry. This weight is called the
attached to the center pillar
vehicle capacity weight and (B-pillar). The tire and loading
includes the weight of all information label shows the
occupants, cargo, and all
number of occupant seating
nonfactory-installed options. positions (1), and the maximum
Two labels on the vehicle may vehicle capacity weight (2) in
show how much weight it may
kilograms and pounds.
properly carry, the Tire and
Loading Information label and The Tire and Loading
the Certification/Tire label. Information label also shows the
size of the original equipment
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tires (3) and the recommended 2. Determine the combined exceed the available cargo
cold tire inflation pressures (4). weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity
For more information on tires passengers that will be calculated in Step 4.
and inflation see Tires 0 307 riding in your vehicle. 6. If your vehicle will be towing
and 3. Subtract the combined a trailer, load from your
Tire Pressure 0 313. weight of the driver and trailer will be transferred to
There is also important loading passengers from XXX kg or your vehicle. Consult this
information on the vehicle XXX lbs. manual to determine how
Certification/Tire label. It may 4. The resulting figure equals
this reduces the available
show the Gross Vehicle Weight cargo and luggage load
the available amount of
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross capacity of your vehicle.”
cargo and luggage load
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for See Trailer Towing 0 258 for
capacity. For example, if the
the front and rear axle. See important information on towing
"XXX" amount equals
“Certification/Tire Label” later in a trailer, towing safety rules and
1400 lbs. and there will be
this section. trailering tips.
five 150 lb passengers in
“Steps for Determining Correct your vehicle, the amount of
Load Limit– available cargo and luggage
1. Locate the statement "The load capacity is 650 lbs.
combined weight of (1400-750 (5 x 150) =
occupants and cargo should 650 lbs.)
never exceed XXX kg or 5. Determine the combined
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s weight of luggage and cargo
placard. being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight

for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant 2. Subtract Occupant 2. Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) Weight @ 91 kg
× 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg
3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight (1,000 lbs).
Cargo Weight = 317 kg = 113 kg (250 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight
(700 lbs). = 0 kg (0 lbs).
Refer to the vehicle's tire and
loading information label for
specific information about the
vehicle's capacity weight and
seating positions. The combined
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weight of the driver, passengers, Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
and cargo should never exceed The GVWR includes the weight { Warning
the vehicle's capacity weight. of the vehicle, all occupants, Things inside the vehicle can
Certification/Tire Label
fuel, and cargo. strike and injure people in a
The Certification/Tire label may sudden stop or turn, or in a
also show the maximum weights crash.
for the front and rear axles, . Put things in the cargo
called the Gross Axle Weight area of the vehicle. In the
Rating (GAWR). To find out the cargo area, put them as
actual loads on the front and far forward as possible.
rear axles, weigh the vehicle at Try to spread the weight
a weigh station. Your dealer can evenly.
help with this. Be sure to spread
the load equally on both sides of . Never stack heavier
the centerline. things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
Label Example some of them are above
Caution
A vehicle-specific Certification/ the tops of the seats.
Tire label is attached to the Overloading the vehicle may . Do not leave an
center pillar (B-pillar). cause damage. Repairs would not
unsecured child restraint
be covered by the vehicle
The label may show the size of warranty. Do not overload the
in the vehicle.
the vehicle's original tires and vehicle. . Secure loose items in the
the inflation pressures needed to vehicle.
obtain the gross weight capacity
(Continued)
of the vehicle. The label shows
the gross weight capacity of the
vehicle. This is called the Gross
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Warning (Continued) Starting and Caution (Continued)

.
Operating
Do not leave a seat breaking-in guideline every
folded down unless time you get new brake
New Vehicle Break-In linings.
needed.
Following break-in, engine speed
Caution
and load can be gradually
The vehicle does not need an increased.
elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if Ignition Positions
you follow these guidelines:
. Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 800 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.
. Avoid making hard stops for
the first 300 km (200 mi) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier The vehicle has an electronic
replacement. Follow this keyless ignition with pushbutton
(Continued) start.
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The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) When the vehicle is shifted into 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).
transmitter must be in the vehicle for P (Park), the ignition system will This can be done while the
the system to operate. If the turn off. vehicle is moving. After shifting
pushbutton start is not working, the The vehicle may have an electric to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
vehicle may be near a strong radio steering column lock. The lock is brakes and steer the vehicle to
antenna signal causing interference activated when the vehicle is turned a safe location.
to the Keyless Access system. See off and either front door is opened. 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) A sound may be heard as the lock to P (Park) and turn the
System Operation 0 8. actuates or releases. The steering ignition off.
Stopping the Engine/Off (No column lock may not release with 4. Set the electric parking brake.
Indicator Lights) the wheels turned off center. If this See Electric Parking Brake
happens, the vehicle may not start. 0 205.
When the vehicle is stopped, press Move the steering wheel from left to
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn right while attempting to start the
the engine off. vehicle. If this does not work, the { Warning
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle vehicle needs service.
Turning off the vehicle while
must be on and the brake pedal Do not turn the engine off when the moving may cause loss of power
must be applied. vehicle is moving. This will cause a assist in the brake and steering
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the loss of power assist in the brake systems and disable the airbags.
ignition will turn off, and Retained and steering systems and disable While driving, only shut the
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain the airbags. vehicle off in an emergency.
active. See Retained Accessory If the vehicle must be turned off in
Power (RAP) 0 188. an emergency: If the vehicle cannot be pulled over
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the 1. Brake using a firm and steady and must be turned off while driving,
ignition will return to ACC/ pressure. Do not pump the press and hold ENGINE START/
ACCESSORY and display the brakes repeatedly. This may STOP for longer than two seconds,
message SHIFT TO PARK in the deplete power assist, requiring or press twice in five seconds.
Driver Information Center (DIC). increased brake pedal force.
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ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Service Mode
Indicator Light) Caution
This power mode is available for
This mode allows you to use some service and diagnostics, and to Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
electrical accessories when the verify the proper operation of the vehicle is moving. If you do, you
engine is off. malfunction indicator lamp as may could damage the transmission.
be required for emission inspection Shift to P (Park) only when the
With the ignition off, pressing the
purposes. With the vehicle off and vehicle is stopped.
button one time without the brake
the brake pedal not applied,
pedal applied will place the ignition
pressing and holding the button for
system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
more than five seconds will place
The ignition will switch from ACC/ the vehicle in Service Mode. The Caution
ACCESSORY to OFF after instruments and audio systems will
five minutes to prevent battery operate as they do in ON/RUN, but If you add electrical parts or
rundown. the vehicle will not be able to be accessories, you could change
driven. The engine will not start in the way the engine operates. Any
ON/RUN/START (Green Service Mode. Press the button resulting damage would not be
Indicator Light) again to turn the vehicle off. covered by the vehicle warranty.
This mode is for driving and starting. See Add-On Electrical Equipment
With the ignition off and the brake Starting the Engine 0 263.
pedal applied, pressing the button
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
once will place the ignition system
N (Neutral). To restart the engine Gasoline Engine Starting
in ON/RUN/START. Once engine
when the vehicle is already moving, Procedure
cranking begins, release the button.
use N (Neutral) only. 1. With the Keyless Access
Engine cranking will continue until
the engine starts. See Starting the system, the Remote Keyless
Engine 0 182. The ignition will then Entry (RKE) transmitter must
remain in ON/RUN. be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP with the
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brake pedal applied. When the 2. If the engine does not start ENGINE START/STOP with the
engine begins cranking, let go after five to 10 seconds, brake pedal applied to start. If it
of the button. especially in very cold weather is too cold, the wait-to-start
The idle speed will go down as (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could light will come on and there will
the engine gets warm. Do not be flooded with too much be a short delay before
race the engine immediately gasoline. Try pushing the starting. See Wait-to-Start Light
after starting it. accelerator pedal all the way to 0 120.
the floor and holding it there as The engine has a fast warm-up
If the RKE transmitter is not in you press ENGINE START/
the vehicle, if there is glow plug system. The
STOP. Wait at least 15 seconds wait-to-start light will illuminate
interference, or if the RKE between each try, to allow the
battery is low, a Driver for a much shorter time than
cranking motor to cool down. most diesel engines, due to the
Information Center (DIC) will When the engine starts,
display a message. See rapid heating of the glow plug
release the accelerator. If the system.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle starts briefly but then
System Operation 0 8. stops again, do the same thing.
This clears the extra gasoline Caution
Caution from the engine. Do not race
If the wait-to-start light stays on
the engine immediately after
Cranking the engine for long starting it. Operate the engine after starting the vehicle, the
periods of time, by trying to start and transmission gently until vehicle may not run properly.
the engine immediately after the oil warms up and lubricates Have the vehicle serviced
cranking has ended, can overheat all moving parts. right away.
and damage the cranking motor, Diesel Engine Starting Procedure
and drain the battery. Wait at 2. If the engine does not start
least 15 seconds between each The diesel engine starts differently after 15 seconds of cranking,
try, to let the cranking motor than a gasoline engine. wait one minute for the
cool down. 1. With the Keyless Access cranking motor to cool, then try
system, the RKE transmitter the same step again.
must be in the vehicle. Press
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If you are trying to start the engine If the vehicle is not out of fuel, and Stop/Start System
after you have run out of fuel, follow the engine will not start:
the steps in Running Out of Fuel This vehicle has a Stop/Start
If the battery does not have enough system to shut off the engine to help
(Diesel) 0 249. charge to start the engine, see conserve fuel. It has components
When the engine is cold, let it run Battery - North America 0 290. designed for the increased number
for a few minutes before driving. Check that the correct engine oil of starts.
This lets oil pressure build up. The has been used and changed at
engine will sound louder when it
is cold.
appropriate intervals. If the wrong oil
is used, the engine may be harder
{ Warning
Cold Weather Starting (Diesel to start. The automatic engine Stop/Start
Engine) Be sure to use the proper fuel for feature causes the engine to shut
existing weather conditions. See off while the vehicle is still on. Do
Use the recommended engine oil not exit the vehicle before shifting
when the outside temperature drops Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 243.
to P (Park). The vehicle may
below freezing. See Engine Oil If the engine starts, runs a short restart and move unexpectedly.
0 275. When the outside time, then stops, the vehicle needs Always shift to P (Park), and then
temperature drops below –18°C (0° service.
F), use of the engine heater is turn the ignition off before exiting
the vehicle.
recommended. { Warning
See Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 243
for information on what fuel to use in Do not use gasoline or starting Auto Engine Stop/Start
cold weather. aids, such as ether, in the air When the brakes are applied and
intake. They could damage the the vehicle is at a complete stop,
If the Diesel Engine Will Not engine, which may not be the engine may turn off. When
Start covered by the vehicle warranty. stopped, the tachometer displays
If you have run out of fuel, see They could also cause a fire, AUTO STOP. See Tachometer
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel) 0 249. which could cause serious 0 109. When the brake pedal is
personal injury. released or the accelerator pedal is
pressed, the engine will restart.
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To maintain vehicle performance, . Tow/Haul Mode or other driver more airflow is required to cool the
other conditions may cause the modes have been selected. vehicle, the winter cover should not
engine to automatically restart . The vehicle is on a steep hill or be used. The following usage
before the brake pedal is released. grade. guidelines will allow adequate
Auto Stops may not occur and/or airflow for proper radiator and air
. The driver door has been cooler performance:
auto restarts may occur because: opened or driver seat belt has
. The climate control settings . Do not use the winter cover if
been unbuckled.
require the engine to be running towing a trailer. The vehicle may
. The hood has been opened. overheat if the radiator is
to cool or heat the vehicle
interior. . The Auto Stop has reached the covered while towing.
maximum allowed time. . Do not modify the cover. The
. The vehicle battery charge
is low. winter cover does not cover
Winter Cover some sections of the front of the
. The vehicle battery has recently vehicle to provide enough
been disconnected. If equipped, the winter cover can be
airflow.
used to enhance heater
. Minimum vehicle speed has not performance in extremely cold . Keep the underside of the winter
been reached since the last conditions below −0 °C (32 °F). The cover as clean as possible.
Auto Stop winter cover installs over the grille Remove monthly or as
. The accelerator pedal is and restricts airflow to the engine necessary and clean away dust
pressed. compartment. and debris.
. The engine or transmission is Usage Guidelines . Do not use the winter cover
not at the required operating above −0 °C (32 °F).
The winter cover should only be
temperature. Use only a mild soap to clean. Do
used while operating the vehicle in
. The outside temperature is not extremely cold temperatures or in not use harsh soap, strong
in the required operating range. heavy snow for extended periods. In detergents, or vinyl protectant/
these temperatures, the vehicle sealant type products as they may
. The vehicle is in any gear other
than D (Drive). does not need a large amount of air
to properly cool the engine. When
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damage the special finish. Allow the
winter cover to dry completely
before reinstalling.
Installation Instructions
When first trying to fit the cover, it
may appear to be undersized but
will stretch during installation to
ensure a tight fit. The initial
installation of the cover is best
performed when the winter cover
is warm.
Sport Model Standard Model
1. Center grille cover and make
sure that it is positioned
correctly.
Standard Model
Sport Model
2. Push plastic hooks back to
engage grille slats.
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3. If equipped with license plate 3. Check the heater cord for
bracket pull it toward the front { Warning damage. If it is damaged, do
of the vehicle and install the not use it. See your dealer for
cover behind the bottom edge Do not plug in the engine block a replacement. Inspect the
of the bracket. heater while the vehicle is parked cord for damage yearly.
in a garage or under a carport.
4. Repeat for all hooks to fully Property damage or personal 4. Plug the cord into the
engage cover to grille. injury may result. Always park the receptacle in the front fascia.
5. Make sure all clips remain vehicle in a clear open area away 5. Plug the other end of the cord
engaged during installation. from buildings or structures. into a normal, grounded
Cover should be stretched to a 110-volt AC outlet.
tight fit when properly installed.
The engine heater, if available, can
help in cold weather conditions at or { Warning
Engine Heater below −18 °C (0 °F) for easier
Improper use of the heater cord
starting and better fuel economy
during engine warm-up. Plug in the or an extension cord can damage
engine heater at least four hours the cord and may result in
before starting the vehicle. An overheating and fire.
internal thermostat in the plug end . Plug the cord into a
of the cord will prevent engine three-prong electrical utility
coolant heater operation at receptacle that is protected
temperatures above −18 °C (0 °F). by a ground fault detection
function. An ungrounded
To Use the Engine Heater outlet could cause an
1. Turn off the engine. electric shock.
2. Remove the heater cord from (Continued)
the rear compartment.
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. Power Windows (during RAP
Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) this functionality will be lost
when any door is opened)
. Use a weatherproof, . Before starting the vehicle,
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated unplug the cord, reattach . Sunroof (during RAP this
extension cord if needed. the cover to the plug, and functionality will be lost when
Failure to use the securely fasten the cord. any door is opened)
recommended extension Keep the cord away from . Auxiliary Power Outlet
cord in good operating any moving parts.
condition, or using a . Audio System
damaged heater or . OnStar System
The length of time the heater should
extension cord, could make
remain plugged in depends on
it overheat and cause a fire, Shifting Into Park
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
property damage, electric
area where you will be parking the
shock, and injury.
. Do not operate the vehicle
vehicle for the best advice on this. { Warning
with the heater cord Retained Accessory It can be dangerous to get out of
permanently attached to the the vehicle if the shift lever is not
vehicle. Possible heater
Power (RAP)
fully in P (Park) with the parking
cord and thermostat When the ignition is turned from on brake firmly set. The vehicle can
damage could occur. to off, the following features (if roll. If you have left the engine
. While in use, do not let the equipped) will continue to function running, the vehicle can move
heater cord touch vehicle for up to 10 minutes, or until the suddenly. You or others could be
parts or sharp edges. Never driver door is opened. These injured. To be sure the vehicle will
close the hood on the features will also work when the not move, even when you are on
heater cord. ignition is in RUN or ACC/
fairly level ground, use the steps
ACCESSORY:
(Continued) that follow. If you are pulling a
. Infotainment System trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips 0 254.
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To shift into P (Park): done properly and then it is difficult
Warning (Continued) to shift out of P (Park). To prevent
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See torque lock, set the parking brake
can move suddenly. You or others and then shift into P (Park). To find
Electric Parking Brake 0 205 could be injured. To be sure the
for more information. out how, see “Shifting Into Park”
vehicle will not move, even when listed previously.
2. Hold the button on the shift you are on fairly level ground,
lever and push the lever toward always set the parking brake and If torque lock does occur, the
the front of the vehicle into move the shift lever to P (Park). vehicle may need to be pushed
P (Park). uphill by another vehicle to relieve
See Shifting Into Park 0 188.
the parking pawl pressure, so you
3. Turn the ignition off. If you are towing a trailer, see
can shift out of P (Park).
Driving Characteristics and
Leaving the Vehicle with the Towing Tips 0 254.
Engine Running Shifting out of Park
To shift out of P (Park):
If you have to leave the vehicle with
{ Warning the engine running, the vehicle must 1. Apply the brake pedal.
be in P (Park) and the parking 2. Turn the ignition on.
It can be dangerous to leave the brake set.
vehicle with the engine running. 3. Press the shift lever button.
It could overheat and catch fire. Release the button and check that
the shift lever cannot be moved out 4. Move the shift lever.
It is dangerous to get out of the of P (Park). If you still are unable to shift out of
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully P (Park):
in P (Park) with the parking brake Torque Lock
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. 1. Fully release the shift lever
Torque lock is when the weight of
the vehicle puts too much force on button.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left the parking pawl in the 2. Hold the brake pedal down and
the engine running, the vehicle transmission. This happens when press the shift lever button
parking on a hill and shifting the again.
(Continued) transmission into P (Park) is not 3. Move the shift lever.
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If you still cannot move the shift If the vehicle is left parked and Engine Exhaust
lever from P (Park), see your dealer running with the RKE transmitter
for service. inside the vehicle, it will continue to
run for up to an hour. { Warning
Parking over Things The vehicle could turn off sooner if it Engine exhaust contains carbon
That Burn is parked on a hill, due to lack of monoxide (CO), which cannot be
available fuel. seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
{ Warning The timer will reset if the vehicle is can cause unconsciousness and
taken out of P (Park) while it is even death.
Things that can burn could touch running.
hot exhaust parts under the Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
vehicle and ignite. Do not park . The vehicle idles in areas
over papers, leaves, dry grass, with poor ventilation
or other things that can burn. (parking garages, tunnels,
deep snow that may block
underbody airflow or tail
Extended Parking pipes).
It is best not to park with the vehicle . The exhaust smells or
running. If the vehicle is left running, sounds strange or different.
be sure it will not move and there is . The exhaust system leaks
adequate ventilation.
due to corrosion or damage.
See Shifting Into Park 0 188 and . The vehicle exhaust system
Engine Exhaust 0 190.
has been modified,
If the vehicle is left parked and damaged, or improperly
running with the RKE transmitter repaired.
outside the vehicle, it will continue (Continued)
to run for up to half an hour.
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Warning (Continued)
Running the Vehicle Diesel Particulate
While Parked Filter
. There are holes or openings
It is better not to park with the The exhaust system has a Diesel
in the vehicle body from
engine running. Particulate Filter (DPF) to reduce
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine vehicle emissions. On some
completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to exhaust systems with a DPF, the
be sure the vehicle will not move. exhaust cooler mixes air with the
If unusual fumes are detected or exhaust to lower the temperature
See Shifting Into Park 0 188 and
if it is suspected that exhaust is Engine Exhaust 0 190. before it leaves the tailpipe.
coming into the vehicle:
If parking on a hill and pulling a The DPF, the tailpipe, and other
. Drive it only with the trailer, see Driving Characteristics exhaust system components must
windows completely down. and Towing Tips 0 254. not be altered. Inspect regularly and
. Have the vehicle repaired clean any mud or dirt from the
immediately. exhaust cooler, especially where the
exhaust cooler connects to the
Never park the vehicle with the tailpipe and the openings where
engine running in an enclosed fresh air enters the cooler.
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air The DPF will clean itself as part of
ventilation. normal operation. Several factors
including fuel consumed, hours of
engine operation, and miles driven
are monitored by the Engine Control
Module (ECM). The self-cleaning
occurs approximately once per tank
of fuel.
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Vehicles with the DPF have specific
fuel and engine oil requirements. { Warning Caution (Continued)
See Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 243
and During DPF self-cleaning or for messages and take
Engine Oil 0 275. during extended idling in P (Park), appropriate action. Continued
the exhaust system and exhaust idling with the warning light/
gases are very hot. Things that message on could cause damage
Caution
burn could touch hot exhaust to the DPF requiring repair and
Damage can occur to the DPF parts under the vehicle and ignite. possible replacement that might
components if the required Ultra You or others could be burned. not be covered by the vehicle
Low Sulfur Diesel (15 ppm sulfur Do not park, or idle for an warranty.
maximum) fuel and either CJ-4 or extended period of time, near or
CK-4 engine oil are not used. over papers, leaves, dry grass, During self-cleaning there will be a
This damage would not be or other things that can burn. change in the exhaust sound and
covered by the vehicle warranty. Keep the exhaust area clear of engine idle speed. Along with this, a
material that could ignite or burn. burning smell and reduction in fuel
See Parking over Things That economy may be noticed. This is
Under certain conditions, such as Burn 0 190.
idling or very short trips, the normal.
self-cleaning process has less If the vehicle is idled or driven on
efficiency and cannot be completed. very short trips with the DPF
To resolve this, continue driving Caution warning message on and the
safely at a steady speed as close to exhaust filter is not cleaned as
the posted speed limit as possible, Avoid extended idling because required, the malfunction indicator
preferably without stopping, until the the DPF system is not capable of lamp and a DIC message will
message turns off. This can take up self-cleaning at idle. During display. See your dealer. Also see
to 30 minutes. extended idling, monitor the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
instrument cluster lights and DIC Engine Light) 0 114.
(Continued)
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If equipped with Power Manual regeneration can only be
Take-Off (PTO), monitor the used when the DPF has become at { Warning
instrument cluster for lights related least 90% full. At 100% full, it will
to the DPF. attempt to automatically self-clean if Do not leave the vehicle during
proper driving conditions are met. the regeneration.
See Accessories and Modifications
0 267 if you are adding accessories The DPF will clean itself if the Make sure that there are no
or modifying the vehicle. vehicle can be driven for about flammable materials near the
30 minutes. muffler, DPF, and exhaust pipe
Manual Regeneration of Diesel A DIC message displays when which may result in a fire.
Particulate Filter manual regeneration is possible. The temperature of exhaust
This feature is only available on Scroll through the DIC pages to find gases is high enough to burn you.
Fleet and Commercial vehicles. the Exhaust Cleaning menu. You and others could be seriously
To verify that the vehicle has this Depending on whether the vehicle injured.
feature, refer to the Vehicle Service has a base or uplevel cluster, it may
Parts Identification label (SPID) for be under the Settings menu.
Before starting manual
RPO code FPF or see If the vehicle cannot be stopped regeneration, make sure all of the
www.gmupfitter.com to contact the when the DIC message first following safety conditions are met:
GM Upfitter Integration Group. indicates cleaning is available,
. The vehicle is parked on level
If equipped, this feature allows for automatic self-cleaning may have
begun. If conditions cannot be met ground, away from any
manual cleaning/regeneration of the flammable materials.
DPF when it is unable to clean for self-cleaning to complete, and
itself. It may be necessary to manual regeneration is selected, it . The vehicle is parked outdoors,
perform manual regeneration if may take up to four minutes for the away from any walls or
driving conditions — such as system to switch to manual buildings.
extended slow speed, stop-and-go regeneration. When the switch . The vehicle is at least 3 m (10 ft)
traffic, extended idling, short drive occurs, a DIC message prompts to from any obstructions or
cycles, or stationary PTO operation start the cleaning process. materials that may combust
— prevent DPF self-cleaning. or melt.
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. The shift lever is in P (Park). has not been met, see vehicle until the exhaust has had
. The fuel tank is at least www.gmupfitter.com to contact the time to cool. Manual regeneration
one-eighth full. GM Upfitter Integration Group. can be canceled at any time by
Continue to follow the instructions in pressing the brake pedal or by
. All fluids are at the proper level. turning the engine off. Unusual
the DIC messages. Hold the
. No diagnostic trouble codes exhaust brake switch on the center noises may be heard if regeneration
have been set, and the stack below the climate controls for is interrupted.
malfunction indicator lamp is more than three seconds, and then
not on. release it, to begin the regeneration
. The engine coolant temperature process.
is above 71 °C (160 °F). If the EXHAUST BRAKE ON
After making sure all safety message displays, then the switch
conditions have been met, press the was released too soon. Press it
trip odometer reset stem or again to turn off the exhaust brake,
thumbwheel on the steering wheel then try again when the DIC
for at least one second to select message prompts.
Start on the infotainment display. When manual regeneration begins,
Follow the instructions in the DIC the engine speed increases, the
messages. Touch ACCEPT to engine cooling fan sound increases,
acknowledge that all of these safety and a DIC message indicates that
conditions have been met and to cleaning is in progress.
activate regeneration. A DIC message will display when
If the infotainment display returns to cleaning is complete. Cleaning
the previous screen, then one or could take up to 30 minutes. Upon
more of the necessary safety completion, the engine will return to
conditions has not been met. If you normal idle, but exhaust
cannot determine which condition components will remain hot for
several minutes. Do not move the
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid It is normal to hear the DEF system Filling the DEF Tank
purge fluid back into the tank after
the vehicle is shut off.
{ Warning Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Avoid getting Diesel Exhaust DEF can be purchased at your
Fluid (DEF) on your skin or in dealer. It can also be purchased at
your eyes as it could cause authorized vehicle and truck
irritation. For more safety, dealerships. Additionally, some
handling, and storage information, diesel truck fueling stations or
see the Diesel Exhaust Fluid retailers may have DEF for
container label. purchase. For vehicles with an
active OnStar or connected services
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used plan, OnStar can help to locate a
with diesel engines to reduce the DEF retailer. See Customer
amount of regulated emissions Assistance Offices 0 379 for phone Caution
produced. Products such as AdBlue numbers to assist in contacting a
are types of DEF, and are approved GM dealer. See Recommended Use only DEF that is GM
for use in the vehicle as long as Fluids and Lubricants 0 369. approved, or fluid containing the
they have an API certification label API certified or ISO 22241 label.
or meet ISO 22241.The fluid level in The use of other fluids could
the DEF tank must be maintained damage the system, requiring
for the vehicle to run properly. DEF costly repairs that will not be
is not a fuel additive. DEF should covered by the vehicle warranty.
not be mixed with or added to diesel
fuel. DEF freezes when exposed to
temperatures below −11 °C (12 ° F).
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In certain cold conditions, it is before the EXHAUST FLUID
Caution possible to find some frozen DEF in EMPTY REFILL NOW message
the DEF fill pipe opening. If this appears, it may take several km/mi
Do not mix fuel with DEF, and do condition prevents the filling of a for the DIC message to update.
not put DEF in the fuel tank. This DEF tank, place the vehicle in a
could lead to costly repairs that If the vehicle speed has been
warm garage overnight. limited and DEF has been added, it
might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. For information on how to fill the may take up to 30 seconds after
DEF tank, see Filling the Tank engine start with the vehicle
(Gasoline) 0 250 or stopped for the EXHAUST FLUID
It is recommended to fill the DEF Filling the Tank (Diesel) 0 251. EMPTY REFILL NOW message to
tank on level ground and when the clear. If the vehicle is driven prior to
vehicle is not running. When adding Exhaust Fluid Low the DIC message clearing, the
fluid, it is recommended to fill the A full DEF tank will last for several vehicle speed will still be limited.
DEF tank. thousand kilometers (miles), If the DIC message clears while
depending on vehicle usage. As the driving, the speed limitation will be
Caution exhaust fluid level drops, warnings removed gradually.
will automatically be displayed in the If DEF is added under freezing
Do not overfill the DEF tank and DIC. Exhaust fluid level status is conditions, additional time may be
do not allow DEF to contact the available in the DIC. See “Diesel required to remove speed limitations
finished surfaces of the vehicle, Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level (Diesel and it may require less fluid to fill
as it could damage the vehicle Engine Only)” in Driver Information the DEF tank.
finish. If DEF is spilled during Center (DIC) (Base Level and
filling, wipe any affected surface Midlevel) 0 123 or The DIC message EXHAUST
with a damp cloth. Driver Information Center (DIC) FLUID RANGE: XXXX km (mi)
(Uplevel) 0 129. displays at approximately 1 600 km
(1,000 mi) of fluid range remaining.
Do not top off the DEF tank. If using To avoid vehicle speed limitations, This message appears again at
a bottle or jug to refill DEF, follow the DEF tank should be refilled at approximately 500 km (300 mi) of
the instructions on the container the first opportunity after a low remaining range before the exhaust
label and use a dedicated fill aid. warning indication. If DEF is added fluid tank becomes empty.
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Below 500 km (300 mi) of range After the transition to 104 KM/h When the mileage countdown is
remaining, these messages will (65 MPH) is complete, the DIC zero, the DIC message EXHAUST
appear every time the vehicle is message EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW -
started. REFILL NOW - SPEED LIMITED TRANSITIONING TO 8 KM/H
Below 121 km (75 mi) of range TO 104 KM/H (65 MPH) – 120 KM (5 MPH) MAX SPEED displays.
remaining, the DIC message (75 MI) UNTIL 88 KM/H (55 MPH) A flashing warning light and a chime
EXHAUST FLUID LOW SPEED MAX SPEED displays. The also come on. Vehicle speed will be
LIMITED SOON displays. This displayed mileage will decrease as reduced to a maximum speed limit
message will display every time the driving continues. A warning light of 8 km/h (5 mph).
vehicle is started. and a chime also come on. After the transition to 8 km/h (5 mph)
If these warnings are ignored and When the mileage countdown is is complete, the DIC message
the DEF tank becomes empty, the zero, the DIC message EXHAUST EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY REFILL
DIC message EXHAUST FLUID FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW - NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 8 KM/
EMPTY REFILL NOW - 563 KM TRANSITIONING TO 88 KM/H H (5 MPH) displays. A flashing
(350 MI) UNTIL 104 KM/H (65 MPH) (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. warning light and a chime also
MAX SPEED displays. The A flashing warning light and a chime come on.
displayed mileage will decrease as also come on. Vehicle speed will be Add at least 7.6 L (2 gal) of fluid to
driving continues. A warning light reduced to a maximum speed limit release the vehicle from speed
also comes on. of 88 KM/h (55 MPH). limitation from a very low or
When the mileage countdown is After the transition to 88 KM/h empty tank.
zero, the DIC message EXHAUST (55 MPH) is complete, the DIC See Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW - message EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY Warning Light 0 122 and
TRANSITIONING TO 104 KM/H REFILL NOW - SPEED LIMITED Recommended Fluids and
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. TO 88 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM Lubricants 0 369.
A warning light and a chime also (75 MI) UNTIL 8 KM/H (5 MPH) MAX
come on. Vehicle speed will be SPEED displays. The displayed Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor
reduced to a maximum speed limit mileage will decrease as driving Use only exhaust fluid that is GM
of 104 KM/h (65 MPH). continues. A flashing warning light approved, or fluid containing the API
and a chime also come on. certified or ISO 22241 label.
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All DEF has an expiration date. QUALITY POOR - SEE OWNERS When the mileage countdown is
If the system detects poor quality, MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED zero, a DIC message EXHAUST
or contaminated or diluted DEF, the TO 104 KM/H (65 MPH) – 120 KM FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE
DIC message EXHAUST FLUID (75 MI) UNTIL 88 KM/H (55 MPH) OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
QUALITY POOR - SEE OWNERS MAX SPEED displays. The TRANSITIONING TO 8 KM/H (5
MANUAL NOW – 160 KM (99 MI) displayed mileage will decrease as MPH) MAX SPEED displays.
UNTIL 104 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX driving continues. A warning light A flashing warning light and a chime
SPEED displays. The displayed and a chime also come on. also come on. Vehicle speed will be
mileage will decrease as driving When the mileage countdown is reduced to a maximum speed limit
continues. A warning light also zero, the DIC message EXHAUST of 8 km/h (5 mph).
comes on. Adding fresh DEF to the FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE After the transition to 8 km/h (5 mph)
system may resolve the problem, OWNERS MANUAL NOW - is complete, a DIC message
depending on several factors. If the TRANSITIONING TO 88 KM/H EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY POOR
DIC message persists, see your (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
dealer or additional DIC messages A flashing warning light and a chime SPEED LIMITED TO 8 KM/H
may display. also come on. Vehicle speed will be (5MPH) displays. A flashing warning
When the mileage countdown is reduced to a maximum speed limit light and a chime also come on.
zero, a DIC message EXHAUST of 88 km/h (55 mph).
FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE Service Exhaust Fluid System
After the transition to 88 km/h
OWNERS MANUAL NOW - (55 mph) is complete, a DIC If a problem occurs with the DEF
TRANSITIONING TO 104 KM/H message EXHAUST FLUID system, the DIC message SERVICE
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. QUALITY POOR - SEE OWNERS EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE
A warning light and a chime also MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED OWNERS MANUAL NOW – 160 KM
come on. Vehicle speed will be TO 88 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM (99 MI) UNTIL 104 KM/H (65 MPH)
reduced to a maximum speed limit (75 MI) UNTIL 8 KM/H (5 MPH) MAX MAX SPEED displays. The
of 104 km/h (65 mph). SPEED displays. The displayed displayed mileage will decrease as
After the transition to 104 km/h mileage will decrease as driving driving continues. A warning light
(65 mph) is complete, the DIC continues. A flashing warning light also comes on. In some cases this
message EXHAUST FLUID and a chime also come on. message will clear itself, indicating
that the DEF system was able to
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correct the condition. If the DIC TRANSITIONING TO 88 KM/H After the transition to 8 km/h (5 mph)
message persists, see your dealer (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. is complete, the DIC message
or additional DIC messages may A flashing warning light and a chime SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID
display. also come on. Vehicle speed will be SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS
When the mileage countdown is reduced down to a maximum speed MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED
zero, the DIC message SERVICE limit of 88 km/h (55 mph). TO 8 KM/H (5 MPH) displays.
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE After the transition to 88 km/h A flashing warning light and a chime
OWNERS MANUAL NOW - (55 mph) is complete, the DIC also come on.
TRANSITIONING TO 104 KM/H message SERVICE EXHAUST Service Emission System
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS
A warning light and a chime also MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED If a problem occurs with the vehicle
come on. Vehicle speed will be TO 88 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM emission system, the DIC message
reduced to a maximum speed limit (75 MI) UNTIL 8 KM/H (5 MPH) MAX SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM -
of 104 km/h (65 mph). SPEED displays. The displayed SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW –
mileage will decrease as driving 282 KM (175 MI) UNTIL 104 KM/H
After the transition to 104 km/h (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays.
(65 mph) is complete, a DIC continues. A flashing warning light
and a chime also come on. The displayed mileage will decrease
message SERVICE EXHAUST as driving continues. In some cases
FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS When the mileage countdown is this message will clear itself,
MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED zero, the DIC message SERVICE indicating that the emission system
TO 104 KM/H (65 MPH) – 120 KM EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE was able to correct the condition.
(75 MI) UNTIL 88 KM/H (55 MPH) OWNERS MANUAL NOW - If the DIC message persists, see
MAX SPEED displays. The TRANSITIONING TO 8 KM/H (5 your dealer or additional DIC
displayed mileage will decrease as MPH) MAX SPEED displays. messages may display.
driving continues. A warning light A flashing warning light and a chime
and a chime also come on. also come on. Vehicle speed will be
When the mileage countdown is reduced to a maximum speed limit
zero, the DIC message SERVICE of 8 km/h (5 mph).
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE
OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
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When the mileage countdown is When the mileage countdown is Automatic
zero, the DIC message SERVICE zero, the DIC message SERVICE
EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE Transmission
OWNERS MANUAL NOW - OWNERS MANUAL NOW -
TRANSITIONING TO 104 KM/H TRANSITIONING TO 88 KM/H
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays.
A chime also comes on. Vehicle A chime also comes on. Vehicle
speed will be reduced to a speed will be reduced to a
maximum speed limit of 104 km/h maximum speed limit of 88 km/h
(65 mph). (55 mph).
After the transition to 104 km/h After the transition to 88 km/h
(65 mph) is complete, the DIC (55 mph) is complete, the DIC
message SERVICE EMISSION message SERVICE EMISSION
SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS
MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED
TO 104 KM/H (65 MPH) – 120 KM TO 88 KM/H (55 MPH) displays.
(75 MI) UNTIL 88 KM/H (55 MPH) A chime also comes on.
MAX SPEED displays. The P : This position locks the front
displayed mileage will decrease as wheels. Use P (Park) when starting
driving continues. A chime also the engine because the vehicle
comes on. cannot move easily.
{ Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
(Continued)
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press the shift lever button and
Warning (Continued) move the shift lever into another { Warning
gear. See Shifting out of Park 0 189.
Do not leave the vehicle when the Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running. If you have left R : Use this gear to back up. engine is running at high speed is
the engine running, the vehicle dangerous. Unless your foot is
can move suddenly. You or others Caution firmly on the brake pedal, the
could be injured. To be sure the vehicle could move very rapidly.
vehicle will not move, even when Shifting to R (Reverse) while the You could lose control and hit
you are on fairly level ground, vehicle is moving forward could people or objects. Do not shift
always set the parking brake and damage the transmission. The into a drive gear while the engine
move the shift lever to P (Park). repairs would not be covered by is running at high speed.
See Shifting Into Park 0 188 and the vehicle warranty. Shift to
Driving Characteristics and R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
Towing Tips 0 254. is stopped.
Caution
The vehicle has an automatic To rock the vehicle back and forth to Shifting out of P (Park) or
transmission shift lock control get out of snow, ice, or sand without N (Neutral) with the engine
system. You must fully apply the damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may
regular brake first and then press the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 175. damage the transmission. The
the shift lever button before shifting N : In this position, the engine does repairs would not be covered by
from P (Park) when the ignition is not connect with the wheels. To the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
on. If you cannot shift out of restart the engine when the vehicle engine is not running at high
P (Park), ease pressure on the shift is already moving, use speed when shifting the vehicle.
lever, then push the shift lever all N (Neutral) only.
the way into P (Park) as you
maintain brake application. Then
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. When driving in hot
Caution Caution temperatures or at high altitude.
A transmission hot message may Spinning the tires or holding the
display if the automatic vehicle in one place on a hill
Manual Mode
transmission fluid is too hot. using only the accelerator pedal Electronic Range Select
Driving under this condition can may damage the transmission. (ERS) Mode
damage the vehicle. Stop and idle The repair will not be covered by
the engine to cool the automatic the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle ERS or manual mode allows for the
selection of the range of gear
transmission fluid. This message is stuck, do not spin the tires.
positions. Use this mode when
clears when the transmission fluid When stopping on a hill, use the
driving downhill or towing a trailer to
has cooled sufficiently. brakes to hold the vehicle in limit the top gear and vehicle speed.
place. The shift position indicator within the
D : This position is for normal Driver Information Center (DIC) will
driving. If more power is needed for L : Allows the driver to select the display a number next to the L
passing, press the accelerator range of gear positions. See Manual indicating the highest available gear
pedal down. Mode 0 202. under manual mode and the driving
conditions when manual mode was
Operating Modes selected.
Caution
The transmission may operate in a To use this feature:
If the vehicle does not shift gears, lower gear than normal to improve
the transmission could be vehicle performance. The engine 1. Move the shift lever to
damaged. Have the vehicle speed may be higher and there may L (Manual Mode).
serviced right away. be an increase in noise during the
following conditions:
. When climbing a grade.
. When driving downhill.
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4 (Fourth) gears are shifted Tow/Haul Mode
automatically. To shift to 5 (Fifth)
gear, press the + (Plus) button or
shift into D (Drive).
L (Manual Mode) will prevent
shifting to a lower gear range if the
engine speed is too high. If vehicle
speed is not reduced within the time
allowed, the lower gear range shift
will not be completed. Slow the
vehicle, then press the − (Minus)
button to the desired lower gear
2. Press the plus/minus button on range.
the shift lever, to increase or While using the ERS, cruise control
decrease the gear range can be used. This feature can assist when towing
available. or hauling a heavy load.
When shifting to L (Manual Mode), _ : Select Tow/Haul Mode by
the transmission will shift to a preset pressing the button on the center
lower gear range. For this preset console. Mode availability is
range, the highest gear available is dependent upon vehicle trim level,
displayed next to the L in the DIC. region, and optional features.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level and Midlevel) 0 123 or When Tow/Haul is activated, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) Tow/Haul symbol will come on in the
(Uplevel) 0 129 for more instrument cluster. A Tow/Haul ON
information. All gears below that message will also appear in the
number are available to use. For DIC. Tow/Haul will remain active
example, when 4 (Fourth) is shown
next to the L, 1 (First) through
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until the next key cycle. See Driving Drive Systems A system off message displays
Characteristics and Towing Tips when there is a temporary condition
0 254. making the AWD system
All-Wheel Drive unavailable. The vehicle will run in
Automatic Engine Grade two-wheel drive.
Vehicles with this feature can
Braking operate in All-Wheel This could be caused by:
Automatic Engine Grade Braking Drive (AWD) Mode.
assists when driving downhill. . A compact spare tire on the
The AWD system delivers power to vehicle.
It maintains vehicle speed by all four wheels and the system
automatically implementing a shift adjusts as needed to improve . AWD system overheat.
pattern that uses the engine and the traction. . Loss of wheel or vehicle speed.
transmission to slow the vehicle.
The system will automatically Press the AWD switch on the center . Certain other vehicle electrical
command downshifts to reduce console to activate the system. The conditions.
vehicle speed. The normal shift AWD light will flash briefly while the
system is engaging and stay lit to The message turns off when the
pattern will return once the vehicle compact spare tire is replaced by a
is on a low grade or when the indicate AWD is active. Press the
switch again to disable the system. full-size tire, the differential fluid
accelerator pedal is pressed. cools, or the above conditions are
The light will flash briefly while the
While in the Electronic Range system disables and then stay off. no longer present and the warning
Select (ERS) mode, grade braking message is reset.
is deactivated, allowing the driver to The AWD Mode will stay selected
until the mode is changed. To reset the warning message
select a range and limiting the manually, turn the ignition off and
highest gear available. Grade When operated in two-wheel drive, then back on again after
braking is available for normal the vehicle will deliver power to the 30 seconds. If the message stays
driving and in Tow/Haul Mode. front wheels only and may provide on, see your dealer.
See Automatic Transmission 0 200. better fuel economy.
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Brakes ABS does not change the time Electric Parking Brake
needed to get a foot on the brake
pedal and does not always
Antilock Brake decrease stopping distance. If you
System (ABS) get too close to the vehicle ahead,
there will not be enough time to
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
apply the brakes if that vehicle
helps prevent a braking skid and
suddenly slows or stops. Always
maintain steering while
leave enough room ahead to stop,
braking hard.
even with ABS.
ABS performs a system check when
the vehicle is first driven. Using ABS
A momentary motor or clicking noise Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
may be heard while this test is going the brake pedal down firmly.
on, and the brake pedal may move Hearing or feeling ABS operate is
slightly. This is normal. normal. The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
can always be activated, even if the
Braking in Emergencies ignition is off. To prevent draining
ABS allows steering and braking at the battery, avoid repeated cycles of
the same time. In many the EPB when the engine is not
emergencies, steering can help running.
even more than braking. The system has a Y or PARK
If there is a problem with ABS, this Electric Parking Brake light and a 8
warning light stays on. See Antilock Service Parking Brake light or
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light message. See Electric Parking
0 117. Brake Light 0 117 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
0 117. There are also parking
brake-related Driver Information
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Center (DIC) messages. In case of Do not drive the vehicle if the Y or If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
insufficient electrical power, the EPB PARK light is flashing. See your wheels should be blocked to
cannot be applied or released. dealer. See Electric Parking Brake prevent vehicle movement.
Before leaving the vehicle, check for Light 0 117. EPB Release
the Y or PARK light to ensure that If the 8 Service Parking Brake light To release the EPB:
the parking brake is applied.
or message is on or the Y or 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
EPB Apply PARK light flashes when the ignition ACCESSORY.
is turned on, pull the EPB switch.
To apply the EPB: 2. Apply and hold the brake
Continue to hold the switch until
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a pedal.
the Y or PARK light remains on.
complete stop. 3. Press the EPB switch
If the 8 Service Parking Brake light
2. Pull the EPB switch momentarily.
or message remains on, see your
momentarily. dealer. The EPB is released when the Y
The Y or PARK light will flash and If the EPB switch is pulled while the or PARK light is off.
then stay on once the EPB is fully vehicle is moving, the vehicle will If the 8 Service Parking Brake light
applied. If the Y or PARK light decelerate as long as the switch is
or message is on, release the EPB
flashes continuously, then the EPB pulled. If the switch is pulled until
by pressing and holding the EPB
is only partially applied, the vehicle the vehicle comes to a stop, the
switch. Continue to hold the switch
is in Service Mode, or there is a EPB will remain applied.
until the Y or PARK light is off.
problem with the EPB. A DIC The EPB applies automatically If either light stays on after release
message will display. Release the when shifting to P (Park) on a steep is attempted, see your dealer.
EPB switch and try to apply it again. incline. The EPB releases as soon
If the light does not come on, as the vehicle is shifted out of
or keeps flashing, have the vehicle P (Park) and the vehicle
serviced. accelerates.
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Caution
Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Brake Assist detects rapid brake
Driving with the parking brake on pedal applications due to { Warning
can overheat the brake system emergency braking situations and
and cause premature wear or provides additional braking to Do not rely on the HSA feature.
damage to brake system parts. activate the Antilock Brake System HSA does not replace the need to
Make sure that the parking brake (ABS) if the brake pedal is not pay attention and drive safely.
is fully released and the brake pushed hard enough to activate You may not hear or feel alerts or
warning light is off before driving. ABS normally. Minor noise, brake warnings provided by this system.
pedal pulsation, and/or pedal Failure to use proper care when
movement during this time may driving may result in injury, death,
Automatic EPB Release occur. Continue to apply the brake or vehicle damage. See
Avoid rapid acceleration when the pedal as the driving situation Defensive Driving 0 165.
EPB is applied, to preserve parking dictates. Brake Assist disengages
brake lining life. when the brake pedal is released.
When the vehicle is stopped on a
The EPB will automatically release grade, Hill Start Assist (HSA)
when the engine is running, the prevents the vehicle from rolling in
transmission is placed into gear, an unintended direction during the
and an attempt is made to drive transition from brake pedal release
away by pressing the accelerator to accelerator pedal apply. The
pedal. brakes release when the accelerator
pedal is applied. HSA brake hold
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle
duration may be selectable.
is pulling a trailer, see Driving
Standard Hold automatically
Characteristics and Towing Tips
releases the brakes after a few
0 254.
seconds. Extended Hold applies the
Electric Parking Brake if the
accelerator pedal is not applied
within a few minutes. If hold
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duration is selectable, see Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the
"Extended Hill Start Assist" in driver in keeping the vehicle on the
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. The intended path.
brakes may also release under Traction Control/
If cruise control is being used and
other conditions. Do not rely on Electronic Stability TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC begins to
HSA to hold the vehicle. Control limit wheel spin, cruise control will
HSA is available when the vehicle is disengage. Cruise control may be
facing uphill in a forward gear, System Operation turned back on when road
or when facing downhill in The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions allow.
R (Reverse). The vehicle must System (TCS) and StabiliTrak/ Both systems come on
come to a complete stop on a grade Electronic Stability Control (ESC), automatically when the vehicle is
for HSA to activate. an electronic stability control started and begins to move. The
system. These systems help limit systems may be heard or felt while
wheel slip and assist the driver in they are operating or while
maintaining control, especially on performing diagnostic checks. This
slippery road conditions. is normal and does not mean there
TCS activates if it senses that any is a problem with the vehicle.
of the drive wheels are spinning or It is recommended to leave both
beginning to lose traction. When this systems on for normal driving
happens, TCS applies the brakes to conditions, but it may be necessary
the spinning wheels and reduces to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
engine power to limit wheel spin. stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 175
vehicle senses a difference between and “Turning the Systems Off and
the intended path and the direction On” later in this section.
the vehicle is actually traveling.
StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies
braking pressure to any one of the
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If d comes on and stays on: TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC can be
turned off or on using the DIC
1. Stop the vehicle. controls as follows:
2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
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
. Flash when TCS is limiting more time to diagnose the problem.
If the condition persists, see your
wheel spin
dealer.
. Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is
activated Turning the Systems Off and
. Turn on and stay on when either
On (Uplevel Cluster)
system is not working
Caution Press o or p to scroll to the
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the Do not repeatedly brake or Options application.
Driver Information Center (DIC), and accelerate heavily when TCS is Press w or x to scroll through the
d comes on and stays on to off. The vehicle driveline could be
indicate that the system is inactive items in the Options menu.
damaged.
and is not assisting the driver in Press V to select the Traction and
maintaining control. The vehicle is
safe to drive, but driving should be At speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or Stability page, then press V to
adjusted accordingly. above, this ability to turn off or on is select the menu. Use w or x to
disabled. select Traction (TCS) or
Stability (ESC).
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To turn TCS off, select Traction, TCS icons on the DIC will change
then press V. The TCS icon on the from Off to On and g and i go out
DIC will change from On to Off and in the instrument cluster.
i illuminates in the instrument Adding accessories can affect the
cluster. vehicle performance. See
To turn TCS back on, select Accessories and Modifications
Traction, then press V. The TCS 0 267.
icon on the DIC will change from Off Turning the Systems Off and
to On and i goes out in the On (Midlevel Cluster)
instrument cluster. TCS cannot be
on when StabiliTrak/ESC is off. Caution
To turn StabiliTrak/ESC off, select Press o to access the cluster
Stability, then press V. The Do not repeatedly brake or
applications. Use w or x to scroll
StabiliTrak/ESC icon on the DIC will accelerate heavily when TCS is
through the list of available
change from On to Off. If TCS was off. The vehicle driveline could be
applications.
on when StabiliTrak/ESC was damaged.
turned off, both will turn off and i Press V to select the Options
and g illuminate. At speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or application, then press p to enter
above, this ability to turn off or on is the Options menu. Use w or x to
To turn StabiliTrak/ESC back on, disabled. scroll through items in the
select Stability then press V. The TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC can be Options menu.
StabiliTrak/ESC icon on the DIC will turned off or on using the DIC
change from Off to On and g goes Press V to select the Traction and
controls as follows:
out in the instrument cluster. Stability page, then press p to
To turn both StabiliTrak/ESC and select Traction menu. Use w or x
TCS back on, select Traction, then to select Traction (TCS) or
Stability (ESC).
press V. The StabiliTrak/ESC and
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To turn TCS off, select Traction, TCS icons on the DIC will change
then press V. The TCS icon on the from Off to On and g and i go out
DIC will change from On to Off and in the instrument cluster.
i illuminates in the instrument Adding accessories can affect the
cluster. vehicle performance. See
To turn TCS back on, select Accessories and Modifications
Traction, then press V. The TCS 0 267.
icon on the DIC will change from Off Turning the Systems Off and
to On and i goes out in the On (Base Level DIC)
instrument cluster. TCS cannot be
on when StabiliTrak/ESC is off. Caution
To turn StabiliTrak/ESC off, select Press o or p to select VEHICLE
Stability, then press V. The Do not repeatedly brake or
menu, then use w or x to scroll
StabiliTrak/ESC icon on the DIC will accelerate heavily when TCS is
through the menu items to select
change from On to Off. If TCS was off. The vehicle driveline could be
TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC.
on when StabiliTrak/ESC was damaged.
turned off, both will turn off and i Press V to enter TCS/StabiliTrak/
and g illuminate. At speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or ESC, and then use w or x to
above, this ability to turn off or on is select TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC.
To turn StabiliTrak/ESC back on, disabled. To turn TCS off, select TCS, then
select Stability then press V. The TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC can be press V. i will illuminate in the
StabiliTrak/ESC icon on the DIC will turned off or on using the DIC instrument cluster.
change from Off to On and g goes controls as follows:
out in the instrument cluster. To turn TCS back on, select TCS,
then press V. i goes out in the
To turn both StabiliTrak/ESC and
TCS back on, select Traction, then instrument cluster. TCS cannot be
on when StabiliTrak/ESC is off.
press V. The StabiliTrak/ESC and
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To turn StabiliTrak off, select Cruise Control automatically disengage. See
StabiliTrak/ESC, then press V. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
If TCS was on when StabiliTrak/ The cruise control lets the vehicle Control 0 208. If a collision alert
ESC was turned off, both will turn maintain a speed of about 40 km/h occurs when cruise control is
(25 mph) or more without keeping activated, cruise control is
off and i and g illuminate in the your foot on the accelerator. Cruise disengaged. See Forward Collision
instrument cluster. control does not work at speeds Alert (FCA) System 0 230. When
To turn StabiliTrak/ESC back on, below 40 km/h (25 mph). road conditions allow you to safely
select StabiliTrak/ESC then press use it again, cruise control can be
V. g goes out in the instrument
cluster.
{ Warning turned back on.
Cruise control will disengage if
To turn both StabiliTrak/ESC and Cruise control can be dangerous either TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is
TCS back on, select Traction, then where you cannot drive safely at turned off.
a steady speed. Do not use
press V. g and i go out in the If the brakes are applied, cruise
cruise control on winding roads or
instrument cluster. control disengages.
in heavy traffic.
Adding accessories can affect the
Cruise control can be dangerous
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on slippery roads. On such roads,
0 267. fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
With the Traction Control System

(TCS) or StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), the system
may begin to limit wheel spin while
you are using cruise control. If this
happens, the cruise control will
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5 : Press to turn the cruise control 2. Get up to the desired speed. Increasing Speed While Using
system on and off. A white indicator 3. Press and release -SET. The Cruise Control
comes on in the instrument cluster desired set speed briefly If the cruise control system is
when cruise is turned on. appears in the instrument already activated:
* : Press to disengage cruise cluster. . Press and hold +RES until the
control without erasing the set 4. Remove your foot from the vehicle accelerates to the
speed from memory. accelerator pedal. desired speed, then release it.
+RES : If there is a set speed in The cruise control indicator on the . To increase the speed in small
memory, press briefly to resume that instrument cluster turns green after increments, briefly press +RES.
speed or press and hold to cruise control has been set to the For each press, the vehicle goes
accelerate. If cruise control is desired speed. See Instrument about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.
already active, use to increase Cluster (Base and Midlevel) 0 102
vehicle speed. The speedometer reading can be
or displayed in either English or metric
−SET : Press briefly to set the Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 106. units. See Instrument Cluster (Base
speed and activate cruise control. Resuming a Set Speed and Midlevel) 0 102 or
If cruise control is already active, Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 106.
use to decrease vehicle speed. If the cruise control is set at a The increment value used depends
desired speed and then the brakes on the units displayed.
Setting Cruise Control are applied or * is pressed, the
Reducing Speed While Using
If 5 is on when not in use, -SET or cruise control is disengaged without
erasing the set speed from memory. Cruise Control
+RES could get bumped and go into
cruise when not desired. Keep 5 Once the vehicle speed reaches If the cruise control system is
off when cruise is not being used. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, already activated:
briefly press +RES. The vehicle . Press and hold -SET until the
To set a speed:
returns to the previous set speed. desired lower speed is reached,
1. Press 5 to turn the cruise then release it.
system on.
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. To slow down in small the hills. When going up steep hills, Adaptive Cruise Control
increments, briefly press -SET. you might have to step on the
For each press, the vehicle goes accelerator pedal to maintain the If equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control
about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. vehicle speed. When going (ACC) allows the cruise control set
downhill, you might have to brake or speed and following gap to be
The speedometer reading can be selected. Read this entire section
displayed in either English or metric shift to a lower gear to keep your
speed down. If the brake pedal is before using this system. The
units. See Instrument Cluster (Base following gap is the following time
and Midlevel) 0 102 or applied, cruise control will
disengage. between your vehicle and a vehicle
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 106. detected directly ahead in your path,
The increment value used depends Ending Cruise Control moving in the same direction. If no
on the units displayed. vehicle is detected in your path,
There are four ways to end cruise
Passing Another Vehicle While control: ACC works like regular cruise
Using Cruise Control control. ACC uses a windshield
. Step lightly on the brake pedal. mounted front camera sensor.
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed. When . Press *. If a vehicle is detected in your path,
you take your foot off the pedal, the . Shift the transmission to ACC can apply acceleration or
vehicle will slow down to the N (Neutral). limited, moderate braking to
previous set cruise speed. While maintain the selected following gap.
. To turn off cruise control, To disengage ACC, apply the brake.
pressing the accelerator pedal or
shortly following the release to press 5. If ACC is controlling the vehicle
override cruise control, briefly speed when the Traction Control
Erasing Speed Memory System (TCS) or StabiliTrak/
pressing -SET will result in cruise
control set to the current vehicle The cruise control set speed is Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
speed. erased from memory if 5 is pressed system activates, ACC may
or if the ignition is turned off. automatically disengage. See
Using Cruise Control on Hills Traction Control/Electronic Stability
How well the cruise control works Control 0 208. When road
on hills depends upon the vehicle conditions allow ACC to be safely
speed, load, and the steepness of used, ACC can be turned back on.
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Disabling the TCS or StabiliTrak/
ESC system will disengage and { Warning Warning (Continued)
prevent engagement of ACC.
ACC will not detect or brake for . On slippery roads where
ACC can reduce the need for you to children, pedestrians, animals, fast changes in tire traction
frequently brake and accelerate, or other objects. can cause excessive
especially when used on wheel slip
expressways, freeways, and Do not use ACC when:
. With extremely heavy cargo
interstate highways. When used on . On winding and hilly roads
other roads, you may need to take loaded in the cargo area or
or when the camera sensor rear seat
over the control of braking or is blocked by snow, ice,
acceleration more often. or dirt. The system may not . When towing a trailer
detect a vehicle ahead.
{ Warning Keep the windshield and
headlamps clean.
ACC has limited braking ability . When visibility is poor due
and may not have time to slow
to rain, snow, fog, dirt,
the vehicle down enough to avoid insect residue, or dust;
a collision with another vehicle when other foreign objects
you are following. This can occur obscure the camera’s view;
when vehicles suddenly slow or or when the vehicle in front
stop ahead, or enter your lane. or oncoming traffic causes
Also see “Alerting the Driver” later additional environmental
in this section. Complete attention obstructions, such as road
is always required while driving spray. ACC performance is
and you should be ready to take limited under these
action and apply the brakes. See conditions.
Defensive Driving 0 165. (Continued)
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J : Press to turn the system on or The speedometer reading can be indicator will be lit on the instrument
off. The indicator turns white on the displayed in either English or metric cluster; the following gap will not
instrument cluster when ACC is units. See Instrument Cluster (Base display.
turned on. and Midlevel) 0 102 or When the vehicle is turned on, the
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 106. cruise control mode will be set to
RES+ : Press briefly to resume the The increment value used depends
previous set speed or to increase the last mode used before the
on the units displayed. vehicle was turned off.
vehicle speed if ACC is already
activated. To increase speed by Switching Between ACC and
about 1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ Regular Cruise Control { Warning
briefly. To increase speed to the To switch between ACC and regular
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the Always check the cruise control
cruise control, press and hold *. indicator on the instrument cluster
speedometer, hold RES+.
A Driver Information Display (DIC) to determine which mode cruise
SET– : Press briefly to set the message displays. See Vehicle
speed and activate ACC or to control is in before using the
Messages 0 133. feature. If ACC is not active, the
decrease vehicle speed if ACC is
already activated. To decrease vehicle will not automatically
speed by about 1 km/h (1 mph), brake for other vehicles, which
press SET– briefly. To decrease could cause a crash if the brakes
speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) are not applied manually. You and
mark on the speedometer, others could be seriously injured
hold SET–. ACC Indicator Regular Cruise or killed.
* : Press to disengage ACC Control Indicator
without erasing the selected set
speed. When ACC is engaged, a green o
[ : Press to select a following gap indicator will be lit on the instrument
setting for ACC of Far, Medium, cluster and the following gap will be
or Near. displayed. When the regular cruise
control is engaged, a green J
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Setting Adaptive Cruise Control A green ACC indicator and the set
speed display on the instrument
If J is on when not in use, SET–/ cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator
RES+ could be pressed by mistake may be flashing if a vehicle ahead
and engage ACC when not desired. was present and moved. See
Keep J off when cruise is not “Approaching and Following a
being used. ACC can also be set while the Vehicle” later in this section.
Select the set speed desired for vehicle is stopped if ACC is on and Once ACC has resumed, if there is
ACC. This is the vehicle speed the brake pedal is applied. no vehicle ahead, if the vehicle
when no vehicle is detected in The ACC indicator displays on the ahead is beyond the selected
your path. instrument cluster. When ACC is following gap, or if the vehicle has
turned on, the indicator will be lit exited a sharp curve, then the
While the vehicle is moving, ACC
white. vehicle speed will increase to the
will not set at a speed less than 25
set speed.
km/h (15 mph), although it can be Be mindful of speed limits,
resumed when driving at lower surrounding traffic speeds, and Increasing Speed While ACC Is at
speeds. weather conditions when selecting a Set Speed
To set ACC while moving: the set speed. If ACC is already activated, do one
of the following:
1. Press J. Resuming a Set Speed
If the ACC is set at a desired speed . Use the accelerator to get to the
2. Get up to the desired speed. higher speed. Press SET–.
and then the brakes are applied,
3. Press and release SET–. ACC is disengaged without erasing Release SET– and the
the set speed from memory. accelerator pedal. The vehicle
4. Remove foot from the
will now cruise at the higher
accelerator. To begin using ACC again, press speed.
After ACC is set, it may immediately RES+ briefly while moving more
apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead than 5 km/h (5 mph). The vehicle
is detected closer than the selected returns to the previous set speed.
following gap.
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When the accelerator pedal is . Pressing RES+ when there is no . To decrease the vehicle speed in
pressed, ACC will not brake longer a vehicle ahead or the larger increments, hold SET−.
because it is overridden. The vehicle ahead is pulling away While holding SET−, the vehicle
ACC indicator will turn blue on and the brake is not applied will speed decreases to the next
the instrument cluster. cause the ACC to resume. 5 km/h (5 mph) step, then
. Press and hold RES+ until the When it is determined that there is continues to decrease by 5 km/h
desired set speed is displayed, no vehicle ahead or the vehicle (5 mph) at a time.
then release it. ahead is beyond the selected The set speed can also be
. To increase vehicle speed in following gap, then the vehicle decreased while the vehicle is
smaller increments, press RES+ speed will increase to the set speed. stopped.
briefly. For each press, the Reducing Speed While ACC Is at a . If stopped with the brake
vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 Set Speed applied, press or hold SET− until
mph) faster. the desired set speed is
If ACC is already activated, do one displayed.
. To increase vehicle speed in of the following:
larger increments, hold RES+. Selecting the Follow Distance Gap
. Use the brake to get to the
While holding RES+, the vehicle
speed increases to the next desired lower speed. Release When a slower moving vehicle is
5 km/h (5 mph) step, then the brake and press SET–. The detected ahead within the selected
continues to increase by 5 km/h vehicle will now cruise at the following gap, ACC will adjust the
(5 mph) at a time. lower speed. vehicle's speed and attempt to
. Press and hold SET– until the maintain the follow distance gap
The set speed can also be selected.
increased while the vehicle is desired lower speed is reached,
then release it. Press [ on the steering wheel to
stopped.
. To decrease the vehicle speed in adjust the following gap. Each press
. If stopped with the brake
smaller increments, press SET− cycles the gap button through three
applied, press RES+ until the settings: Far, Medium, or Near.
desired set speed is displayed. briefly. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h
(1 mph) slower.
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When pressed, the current gap Alerting the Driver Approaching and Following a
setting displays briefly on the Vehicle
instrument cluster. The gap setting
will be maintained until it is
changed.
Since each gap setting corresponds
to a following time (Far, Medium,
or Near), the following distance will
vary based on vehicle speed. The If ACC is engaged, driver action
faster the vehicle speed, the further may be required when ACC cannot The vehicle ahead indicator is in the
back your vehicle will follow a apply sufficient braking because of instrument cluster. It only displays
vehicle detected ahead. Consider approaching a vehicle too rapidly. when a vehicle is detected in your
traffic and weather conditions when vehicle’s path moving in the same
selecting the following gap. The When this condition occurs, six red direction. If this symbol is not
range of selectable gaps may not be lights will flash on the windshield. displaying, ACC will not respond to
appropriate for all drivers and Either eight beeps will sound from or brake for vehicles ahead.
driving conditions. the front, or both sides of the Safety
Alert Seat will pulse five times. See ACC automatically slows the vehicle
Changing the gap setting “Collision/Detection Systems” under down and adjusts vehicle speed to
automatically changes the alert Vehicle Personalization 0 134. follow a detected vehicle ahead at
timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, the selected following gap. The
or Near) for the Forward Collision See Defensive Driving 0 165. vehicle speed increases or
Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward decreases to follow a detected
Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 230. vehicle in front of your vehicle when
that vehicle is traveling slower than
your vehicle set speed. It may apply
limited braking, if necessary. When
braking is active, the brake lamps
will come on. The automatic braking
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may feel or sound different than if Irregular Objects Affecting ACC
the brakes were applied manually. ACC may have difficulty detecting
This is normal. the following objects:
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving . Vehicles in front of your vehicle
Objects that have a rear aspect that is
low, small, or irregular
{ Warning . An empty truck or trailer that has
ACC may not detect and react to no cargo in the cargo bed
stopped or slow-moving vehicles . Vehicles with cargo extending
ahead of you. For example, the from the back end
system may not brake for a . Non-standard shaped vehicles,
vehicle it has never detected ACC Automatically Disengages
such as vehicle transport,
moving. This can occur in vehicles with a side car fitted, ACC may automatically disengage
stop-and-go traffic or when a or horse carriages and the driver will need to manually
vehicle suddenly appears due to apply the brakes to slow the
. Vehicles that are low to the road vehicle if:
a vehicle ahead changing lanes.
surface
Your vehicle may not stop and . The front camera is blocked or
could cause a crash. Use caution . Objects that are close to the visibility is reduced.
when using ACC. Your complete front of your vehicle
. The Traction Control System
attention is always required while . Vehicles on which extremely (TCS) or StabiliTrak/ESC system
driving and you should be ready heavy cargo is loaded in the has activated or been disabled.
to take action and apply the cargo area or rear seat
brakes. . There is a fault in the system.
. A DIC message displays to
indicate that ACC is temporarily
unavailable.
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The ACC indicator will turn white When the vehicle ahead drives
when ACC is no longer active. away, press RES+ or the { Warning
In some cases, when ACC is accelerator pedal to resume ACC.
If stopped for more than Leaving the vehicle without
temporarily unavailable, regular placing it in P (Park) can be
cruise control may be used. See two minutes or if the driver door is
opened and the driver seat belt is dangerous. Do not leave the
“Switching Between ACC and vehicle while it is being held at a
Regular Cruise Control” in this unbuckled, the ACC automatically
applies the Electric Parking Brake stop by ACC. Always place the
section. Always consider driving vehicle in P (Park) and turn off
conditions before using either cruise (EPB) to hold the vehicle. The EPB
status light will turn on. See Electric the ignition before leaving the
control system.
Parking Brake 0 205. vehicle.
Notification to Resume ACC A DIC warning message may
ACC will maintain a follow gap display indicating to shift to P (Park) ACC Override
behind a detected vehicle and slow before exiting the vehicle. See If using the accelerator pedal while
your vehicle to a stop behind that Vehicle Messages 0 133. ACC is active, the ACC indicator
vehicle.
turns blue on the instrument cluster
If the stopped vehicle ahead has { Warning indicating ACC braking will not
driven away and ACC has not occur. ACC will resume operation
resumed, the vehicle ahead If ACC has stopped the vehicle, when the accelerator pedal is not
indicator will flash as a reminder to and if ACC is disengaged, turned being pressed.
check traffic ahead before off, or canceled, the vehicle will
no longer be held at a stop. The
proceeding. In addition, the left and
right sides of the Safety Alert Seat vehicle can move. When ACC is
{ Warning
will pulse three times, or three holding the vehicle at a stop, The ACC will not automatically
beeps will sound. See ”Alert Type” always be prepared to manually apply the brakes if your foot is
and “Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier” in apply the brakes. resting on the accelerator pedal.
“Collision/Detection Systems” under You could crash into a vehicle
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. ahead of you.
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Curves in the Road
Warning (Continued)
{ Warning to use the brakes if necessary.
On curves, ACC may not detect a Select an appropriate speed while
vehicle ahead in your lane. You driving in curves.
could be startled if the vehicle
accelerates up to the set speed, ACC may operate differently in a
especially when following a sharp curve. It may reduce the
vehicle exiting or entering exit vehicle speed if the curve is too ACC may detect a vehicle that is
ramps. You could lose control of sharp. not in your lane and apply the
the vehicle or crash. Do not use brakes.
ACC while driving on an entrance ACC may occasionally provide an
or exit ramp. Always be ready to alert and/or braking that is
use the brakes if necessary. considered unnecessary. It could
respond to vehicles in different
lanes or stationary objects when
entering or exiting a curve. This is
{ Warning normal operation. The vehicle does
not need service.
On curves, ACC may respond to
a vehicle in another lane, or may When following a vehicle and
not have time to react to a vehicle entering a curve, ACC may not
in your lane. You could crash into detect the vehicle ahead and
a vehicle ahead of you, or lose accelerate to the set speed. When
control of your vehicle. Give extra this happens, the vehicle ahead
attention in curves and be ready indicator will not appear.
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Other Vehicle Lane Changes Driving in Narrow Lanes . Press *.
Vehicles in adjacent traffic lanes or . Press J.
roadside objects may be incorrectly
detected when located along the Erasing Speed Memory
roadway.
The ACC set speed is erased from
Do Not Use ACC on Hills and memory if J is pressed or if the
When Towing a Trailer ignition is turned off.
Weather Conditions Affecting ACC
If the interior temperature is
ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead extremely high, the instrument
until it is completely in the lane. The cluster may indicate that ACC is
brakes may need to be manually temporarily unavailable. This can be
applied. caused by extreme hot weather
conditions with direct sunlight on the
Objects Not Directly in Front of
front camera. ACC will return to
Your Vehicle
normal operation once the cabin
The detection of objects in front of Do not use ACC when driving on temperature is lower.
the vehicle may not be possible if: steep hills or when towing a trailer.
Conditions that are associated with
. The vehicle or object ahead is ACC will not detect a vehicle in the
low visibility, such as fog, rain,
not within your lane. lane while driving on steep hills.
snow, or road spray, may limit ACC
If the brakes are applied, ACC
. The vehicle ahead is shifted, not performance. Water droplets from
disengages.
centered, or is shifted to one rain or snow that remain on the
side of the lane. Disengaging ACC windshield may also limit ACC’s
There are three ways to ability to detect objects.
disengage ACC:
. Step lightly on the brake pedal.
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Lighting Conditions Affecting ACC . Subjected to strong light from The vehicle headlamps may need to
The ACC front camera can be opposing lane traffic in the front be cleaned due to dirt, snow, or ice.
affected by poor lighting conditions, of the vehicle, such as Objects that are not illuminated
and ACC may have limited high-beam headlamps from correctly may be difficult to detect.
performance when: oncoming traffic. If ACC will not operate, regular
. There are changes in brightness, Accessory Installations and cruise control may be available. See
such as entering and exiting Vehicle Modifications “Switching Between ACC and
tunnels, bridges, and Regular Cruise Control” in this
Do not install or place any object section. Always consider driving
overpasses. around the front camera windshield conditions before using either cruise
. Low sun angles cause the area that would obstruct the front control system.
camera to not detect objects, camera view.
or it is more difficult to detect For cleaning instructions, see
Do not install objects on top of the “Washing the Vehicle” under
objects in the same traffic lane. vehicle that overhang and obstruct Exterior Care 0 349.
. Lighting is poor in the evening or the front camera, such as a canoe,
early morning kayak, or other items that can be
transported on a roof rack system.
. There are multiple changes in See Roof Rack System 0 91.
brightness or shadows along the
vehicle roadway. Do not modify the hood, headlamps,
or fog lamps, as this may limit the
. In a tunnel without the camera’s ability to detect an object.
headlamps on, or in a tunnel
when there is a vehicle in front Cleaning the Sensing System
that does not have its The camera sensor on the
taillamps on. windshield behind the rearview
mirror can become blocked by
snow, ice, dirt, mud, or debris. This
area needs to be cleaned for ACC
to operate properly.
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Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
Systems . Detect children, Complete attention is always
This vehicle may have features that pedestrians, bicyclists, required while driving, and you
work together to help avoid crashes or animals. should be ready to take action
or reduce crash damage while . and apply the brakes and/or steer
Detect vehicles or objects
driving, backing, and parking. Read the vehicle to avoid crashes.
outside the area monitored
this entire section before using
by the system.
these systems.
. Work at all driving speeds. Audible or Safety Alert Seat
{ Warning . Warn you or provide you Some driver assistance features
with enough time to avoid a alert the driver of obstacles by
Do not rely on the Driver crash. beeping. To change the volume of
Assistance Systems. These the warning chime, see “Comfort
. Work under poor visibility or
systems do not replace the need and Convenience” under Vehicle
bad weather conditions. Personalization 0 134.
for paying attention and driving
safely. You may not hear or feel . Work if the detection sensor If equipped with the Safety Alert
alerts or warnings provided by is not cleaned or is covered Seat, the driver seat cushion may
these systems. Failure to use by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. provide a vibrating pulse alert
proper care when driving may . Work if the detection sensor instead of beeping. To change this,
result in injury, death, or vehicle is covered up, such as with see “Collision/Detection Systems”
damage. See Defensive Driving a sticker, magnet, or metal under Vehicle Personalization
0 165. plate. 0 134.
Under many conditions, these . Work if the area surrounding Cleaning
systems will not: the detection sensor is
damaged or not properly Depending on vehicle options, keep
(Continued) these areas of the vehicle clean to
repaired.
ensure the best driver assistance
(Continued) feature performance. Driver
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Information Center (DIC) messages . Front and rear bumpers and the Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
may display when the systems are area below the bumpers When the vehicle is shifted into
unavailable or blocked. . Front grille and headlamps R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
. Front camera lens in the front image of the area behind the vehicle
grille or near the front emblem in the infotainment display. The
previous screen displays when the
. Front side and rear side panels vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
. Outside of the windshield in front after a short delay. To return to the
of the rearview mirror previous screen sooner, press any
button on the infotainment system,
. Side camera lens on the bottom shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle
of the outside mirrors speed of approximately 12 km/h (8
. Rear side corner bumpers mph). The RVC is above the license
plate.
. Rear Vision Camera above the
license plate
Assistance Systems for

Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC), Rear Park Assist (RPA),
Surround Vision, and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) may help the
driver park or avoid objects. Always
check around the vehicle when
parking or backing.
1. View Displayed by the

Camera
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infotainment display. The front
camera is in the grille or near the
front emblem, the side cameras are
on the bottom of the outside mirrors,
and the rear camera is above the
license plate.
The Surround Vision system can be
accessed by selecting CAMERA in
the infotainment display or when the
1. View Displayed by the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). 1. Views Displayed by the
Camera To return to the previous screen Surround Vision Cameras
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper sooner, press any button on the 2. Area Not Shown
Displayed images may be farther or infotainment system, shift into
closer than they appear. The area P (Park), or reach a vehicle speed
displayed is limited and objects that of approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not { Warning
display.
The Surround Vision cameras
A warning triangle may display to have blind spots and will not
show that RPA has detected an display all objects near the
object. This triangle changes from corners of the vehicle. Folding
amber to red and increases in size
outside mirrors that are out of 1. Views Displayed by the
the closer the object.
position may not display surround Surround Vision Cameras
Surround Vision view correctly. Always check 2. Area Not Shown
If equipped, Surround Vision shows around the vehicle when parking
an image of the area surrounding or backing.
the vehicle, along with the front or
rear camera views on the
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Camera Views Front/Rear Junction View :
{ Warning Displays a front or rear cross traffic
view that shows objects directly to
The camera(s) do not display the left and right of the front or back
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, of the vehicle. Touch Junction View
crossing traffic, animals, or any on the infotainment display when a
other object outside of the camera view is active. Touching the
cameras’ field of view, below the button multiple times will toggle
bumper, or under the vehicle. between front and rear camera
Shown distances may be different views.
from actual distances. Do not
Front/Rear Overhead View :
drive or park the vehicle using Displays a Front or Rear Overhead
only these camera(s). Always View of the vehicle. Touching the
check behind and around the button will toggle between the two
vehicle before driving. Failure to Touch the camera view buttons views.
use proper care may result in along the bottom of the infotainment
injury, death, or vehicle damage. Front/Rear Bowl View : Displays a
display.
view of the vehicle from either the
Front/Rear Standard View : front or the back of the vehicle.
Displays an image of the area in Touch Bowl View on the
front or behind the vehicle. Touch infotainment display when a camera
Front/Rear Standard View on the view is active. Touching the button
infotainment display when a camera multiple times will toggle between
view is active. Touching the button forward and rearward views. Park
multiple times will toggle between Assist and RCTA are not available
front and rear camera views. when Bowl view is active.
If equipped, the front view camera Side Forward/Rearward View :
also displays when the Park Assist Displays a view that shows objects
system detects an object within next to the front or rear sides of the
30 cm (12 in). vehicle. Touch Side Forward/
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Rearward View on the infotainment accessed by touching the Top Down
display when a camera view is View button when the CAMERA Warning (Continued)
active. Touching the button multiple view is active.
times will toggle between forward close or too far from the vehicle.
and rearward views. Park Assist Park Assist It is not available at speeds
and RCTA are not available when With RPA, as the vehicle backs up greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To
Side Forward/Rearward view is at speeds of less than 8 km/h prevent injury, death, or vehicle
active. (5 mph), the sensors on the rear damage, even with Park Assist,
bumper may detect objects up to always check the area around the
Hitch View : Assists while
2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle within vehicle and check all mirrors
connecting to a trailer. Displays a
a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off the before backing.
zoomed-in view of the hitch to help
align the vehicle’s hitch ball with the ground and below bumper level.
trailer coupler. These detection distances may be
shorter during warmer or humid
Guidance Lines : Displays weather.
available guidelines. A grayed-out
button indicates that guidelines are Blocked sensors will not detect
not available. When enabled, the objects and can also cause false
guidelines will display when the detections. Keep the sensors clean
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush;
and clean sensors after a car wash
Top Down View : Displays an in freezing temperatures.
image of the area surrounding the
vehicle, along with the rear camera
view in the infotainment display. The
{ Warning The instrument cluster may have a
Park Assist display with bars that
rear camera view will be replaced The Park Assist system does not show “distance to object” and object
by the front camera view after detect children, pedestrians, location information for RPA. As the
shifting from R (Reverse) to a bicyclists, animals, or objects object gets closer, more bars light
forward gear or when the vehicle is below the bumper or that are too up and the bars change color from
moving forward slower than 8 km/h yellow to amber to red.
(5 mph). This view can also be (Continued)
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When an object is first detected in Turning the Features On or Off Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
the rear, one beep will be heard can help to avoid a crash or reduce
RPA can be turned on and off
from the rear. When an object is crash damage.
through vehicle personalization. See
very close, <0.6 m (2 ft) in the
Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
vehicle rear, five beeps will sound Forward Collision Alert
from the rear. Turn off RPA when towing a trailer.
(FCA) System
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) To turn the Rear Park Assist
symbols or guidance lines on or off, If equipped, the FCA system may
If equipped, RCTA shows a red see “Rear Camera” under Vehicle help to avoid or reduce the harm
warning triangle with a left or right Personalization 0 134. On some caused by front-end crashes. When
pointing arrow on the infotainment models, select the guidance lines approaching a vehicle ahead too
display to warn of traffic coming button on the infotainment display to quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
from the left or right. This system turn them on or off. alert on the windshield and rapidly
detects objects coming from up to beeps or pulses the driver seat.
20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side RCTA can also be turned on or off FCA also lights an amber visual
of the vehicle. When an object is through vehicle personalization. see alert if following another vehicle
detected, three beeps sound from “Collision/Detection Systems” under much too closely.
the left or right, depending on the Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
FCA detects vehicles within a
direction of the detected vehicle. distance of approximately 60 m
Use caution while backing up when
Assistance Systems for (197 ft) and operates at speeds
towing a trailer, as the RCTA Driving above 8 km/h (5 mph).
detection zones that extend out If equipped, when driving the
from the back of the vehicle do not
move further back when a trailer is
vehicle in a forward gear, Forward { Warning
Collision Alert (FCA), Lane
towed. Departure Warning (LDW), Lane FCA is a warning system and
Keep Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone does not apply the brakes. When
Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert approaching a slower-moving or
(LCA), Automatic Emergency stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
Braking (AEB), and/or the Front (Continued)
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Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
or when following a vehicle too or ice, or if the windshield is
closely, FCA may not provide a damaged. It may also not detect a
warning with enough time to help vehicle on winding or hilly roads,
avoid a crash. It also may not or in conditions that can limit
provide any warning at all. FCA visibility such as fog, rain,
does not warn of pedestrians, or snow, or if the headlamps or
animals, signs, guardrails, FCA warnings will not occur unless windshield are not cleaned or in
the FCA system detects a vehicle
bridges, construction barrels, proper condition. Keep the
ahead. When a vehicle is detected,
or other objects. Be ready to take windshield, headlamps, and FCA
the vehicle ahead indicator will
action and apply the brakes. See display green. Vehicles may not be sensors clean and in good repair.
Defensive Driving 0 165. detected on curves, highway exit
ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; Collision Alert
FCA can be disabled with the FCA or if a vehicle ahead is partially
steering wheel control, or if blocked by pedestrians or other
equipped, through vehicle objects. FCA will not detect another
personalization. See “Collision/ vehicle ahead until it is completely
Detection Systems” under Vehicle in the driving lane.
Personalization 0 134.
{ Warning
When your vehicle approaches
FCA does not provide a warning another detected vehicle too rapidly,
to help avoid a crash, unless it the red FCA display will flash on the
detects a vehicle. FCA may not windshield. Also, eight rapid
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA high-pitched beeps will sound from
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, the front, or both sides of the Safety
(Continued) Alert Seat will pulse five times.
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When this Collision Alert occurs, the chosen setting will remain until it is Unnecessary Alerts
brake system may prepare for driver changed and will affect the timing of
FCA may provide unnecessary
braking to occur more rapidly which both the Collision Alert and the
alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles
can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Tailgating Alert features. The timing
in other lanes, objects that are not
Continue to apply the brake pedal of both alerts will vary based on
vehicles, or shadows. These alerts
as needed. Cruise control may be vehicle speed. The faster the
are normal operation and the
disengaged when the Collision Alert vehicle speed, the farther away the
vehicle does not need service.
occurs. alert will occur. Consider traffic and
weather conditions when selecting Cleaning the System
Tailgating Alert the alert timing. The range of
selectable alert timings may not be If the FCA system does not seem to
appropriate for all drivers and operate properly, this may correct
driving conditions. the issue:
. Clean the outside of the
Following Distance Indicator windshield in front of the
The following distance to a moving rearview mirror.
vehicle ahead in your path is . Clean the entire front of the
The vehicle ahead indicator will
indicated in following time in vehicle.
display amber when you are
seconds on the Driver Information
following a vehicle ahead much too . Clean the headlamps.
Center (DIC). See Driver
closely.
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Selecting the Alert Timing Level and Midlevel) 0 123 or Automatic Emergency
Driver Information Center (DIC) Braking (AEB)
The Collision Alert control is on the (Uplevel) 0 129. The minimum
steering wheel. Press [ to set the following time is 0.5 seconds away. If the vehicle has Forward Collision
FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near, If there is no vehicle detected Alert (FCA), it also has AEB, which
or on some vehicles, Off. The first ahead, or the vehicle ahead is out of includes Intelligent Brake
button press shows the current sensor range, dashes will be Assist (IBA). When the system
setting on the DIC. Additional button displayed. detects a vehicle ahead in your path
presses will change this setting. The that is traveling in the same
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direction that you may be about to AEB may slow the vehicle to a
crash into, it can provide a boost to Warning (Continued) complete stop to try to avoid a
braking or automatically brake the potential crash. If this happens, AEB
vehicle. This can help avoid or outside of its operating speed may engage the Electric Parking
lessen the severity of crashes when range and only responds to Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a
driving in a forward gear. Depending detected vehicles. stop. Release the EPB or firmly
on the situation, the vehicle may AEB may not: press the accelerator pedal.
automatically brake moderately or
. Detect a vehicle ahead on
hard. This automatic emergency
braking can only occur if a vehicle is winding or hilly roads. { Warning
detected. This is shown by the FCA . Detect all vehicles, AEB may automatically brake the
vehicle ahead indicator being lit. especially vehicles with a vehicle suddenly in situations
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) trailer, tractors, muddy where it is unexpected and
System 0 230. vehicles, etc. undesired. It could respond to a
The system works when driving in a . Detect a vehicle when turning vehicle ahead, guardrails,
forward gear between 8 km/h weather limits visibility, such signs, and other non-moving
(5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). as in fog, rain, or snow. objects. To override AEB, firmly
It can detect vehicles up to . Detect a vehicle ahead if it press the accelerator pedal, if it is
approximately 60 m (197 ft). safe to do so.
is partially blocked by
pedestrians or other objects.
{ Warning Complete attention is always Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
AEB is an emergency crash required while driving, and you IBA may activate when the brake
preparation feature and is not should be ready to take action pedal is applied quickly by providing
designed to avoid crashes. Do and apply the brakes and/or steer a boost to braking based on the
not rely on AEB to brake the the vehicle to avoid crashes. speed of approach and distance to
vehicle. AEB will not brake a vehicle ahead.
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Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedestrians when driving in a
pedal movement during this time is { Warning forward gear. FPB displays an
normal and the brake pedal should amber indicator, ~, when a nearby
continue to be applied as needed. Using AEB or IBA while towing a
trailer could cause you to lose pedestrian is detected ahead. When
IBA will automatically disengage approaching a detected pedestrian
only when the brake pedal is control of the vehicle and crash.
too quickly, FPB provides a red
released. Turn the system to Alert or Off
flashing alert on the windshield and
when towing a trailer.
rapidly beeps. FPB can provide a
{ Warning boost to braking or automatically
A system unavailable message may brake the vehicle. This system
IBA may increase vehicle braking display if: includes Intelligent Brake Assist
in situations when it may not be (IBA), and the Automatic
. The front of the vehicle or
necessary. You could block the Emergency Braking (AEB) system
windshield is not clean.
flow of traffic. If this occurs, take may also respond to pedestrians.
your foot off the brake pedal and . Heavy rain or snow is interfering See Automatic Emergency Braking
then apply the brakes as needed. with object detection. (AEB) 0 232.
. There is a problem with the The FPB system can detect and
AEB and IBA can be disabled StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability alert to pedestrians in a forward
through vehicle personalization. See Control (ESC) system. gear at speeds between 8 km/h
“Collision/Detection Systems” under The AEB system does not need (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. service. During daytime driving, the system
detects pedestrians up to a distance
Front Pedestrian Braking of approximately 40 m (131 ft).
During nighttime driving, system
(FPB) System performance is very limited.
If equipped, the Front Pedestrian
Braking (FPB) system may help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes with nearby
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FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert When the vehicle approaches a
{ Warning and Brake through vehicle pedestrian ahead too rapidly, the
personalization. See “Collision/ red FPB alert display will flash on
FPB does not provide an alert or Detection Systems” under Vehicle the windshield. Eight rapid
automatically brake the vehicle, Personalization 0 134. high-pitched beeps will sound from
unless it detects a pedestrian. the front. When this Pedestrian Alert
FPB may not detect pedestrians, Detecting the Pedestrian occurs, the brake system may
including children: Ahead prepare for driver braking to occur
. When the pedestrian is not more rapidly which can cause a
directly ahead, fully visible, brief, mild deceleration. Continue to
or standing upright, or when apply the brake pedal as needed.
part of a group. Cruise control may be disengaged
when the Front Pedestrian Alert
. Due to poor visibility, occurs.
including nighttime
conditions, fog, rain,
FPB alerts and automatic braking
Automatic Braking
or snow. If FPB detects it is about to crash
will not occur unless the FPB
. If the FPB sensor is blocked system detects a pedestrian. When into a pedestrian ahead, and the
by dirt, snow, or ice. a nearby pedestrian is detected in brakes have not been applied, FPB
. If the headlamps or front of the vehicle, the pedestrian may automatically brake moderately
windshield are not cleaned ahead indicator will display amber. or brake hard. This can help to
or in proper condition. avoid some very low speed
Front Pedestrian Alert pedestrian crashes or reduce
Be ready to take action and apply pedestrian injury. FPB can
the brakes. For more information, automatically brake to detected
see Defensive Driving 0 165. pedestrians between 8 km/h (5 mph)
Keep the windshield, headlamps, and 80 km/h (50 mph). Automatic
and FPB sensor clean and in braking levels may be reduced
good repair. under certain conditions, such as
higher speeds.
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If this happens, Automatic Braking and a vehicle is also detected on
may engage the Electric Parking { Warning the same side, the display will flash
Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a as an extra warning not to change
stop. Release the EPB. A firm press Using the Front Pedestrian lanes. Since this system is part of
of the accelerator pedal will also Braking system while towing a the Lane Change Alert (LCA)
release Automatic Braking and trailer could cause you to lose system, read the entire LCA section
the EPB. control of the vehicle and crash. before using this feature.
Turn the system to Alert or Off
{ Warning when towing a trailer. Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
FPB may alert or automatically Cleaning the System lane-changing aid that assists
brake the vehicle suddenly in
If FPB does not seem to operate drivers with avoiding lane change
situations where it is unexpected crashes that occur with moving
and undesired. It could falsely properly, cleaning the outside of the
windshield in front of the rearview vehicles in the side blind zone (or
alert or brake for objects similar in spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
mirror may correct the issue.
shape or size to pedestrians, approaching these areas from
including shadows. This is normal behind. The LCA warning display
operation and the vehicle does Side Blind Zone
will light up in the corresponding
not need service. To override Alert (SBZA) outside side mirror and will flash if
Automatic Braking, firmly press If equipped, the SBZA system is a the turn signal is on.
the accelerator pedal, if it is safe lane-changing aid that assists
to do so. drivers with avoiding crashes that { Warning
occur with moving vehicles in the
Automatic Braking can be disabled side blind zone (or spot) areas. LCA does not alert the driver to
through vehicle personalization. See When the vehicle is in a forward vehicles outside of the system
“Front Pedestrian Detection” in gear, the left or right side mirror detection zones, pedestrians,
“Collision/Detection Systems” under display will light up if a moving bicyclists, or animals. It may not
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. vehicle is detected in that blind (Continued)
zone. If the turn signal is activated
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(11 ft). The height of the zone is
Warning (Continued) approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The
provide alerts when changing Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
lanes under all driving conditions. warning area starts at approximately
Failure to use proper care when the middle of the vehicle and goes
changing lanes may result in back 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror
injury, death, or vehicle damage. warned of vehicles rapidly Display Display
Before making a lane change, approaching from up to 25 m (82 ft)
always check mirrors, glance over behind the vehicle. When the vehicle is started, both
your shoulder, and use the turn outside mirror LCA displays will
signals. How the System Works briefly come on to indicate the
The LCA symbol lights up in the system is operating. When the
LCA Detection Zones side mirrors when the system vehicle is in a forward gear, the left
detects a moving vehicle in the next or right side mirror display will light
lane over that is in the side blind up if a moving vehicle is detected in
zone or rapidly approaching that the next lane over in that blind zone
zone from behind. A lit LCA symbol or rapidly approaching that zone.
indicates it may be unsafe to If the turn signal is activated in the
change lanes. Before making a lane same direction as a detected
change, check the LCA display, vehicle, this display will flash as an
check mirrors, glance over your extra warning not to change lanes.
shoulder, and use the turn signals. LCA can be disabled through
vehicle personalization. See
1. SBZA Detection Zone “Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
2. LCA Detection Zone
If LCA is disabled by the driver, the
The LCA sensor covers a zone of LCA mirror displays will not light up.
approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
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When the System Does Not driving on sharp curves. The system Radio Frequency Information
Seem to Work Properly does not need to be serviced. The
system may light up due to
The LCA system requires some 0 387.
guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and
driving for the system to calibrate to other non-moving objects. This is
maximum performance. This normal system operation; the Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
calibration may occur more quickly if vehicle does not need service. If equipped, LKA may help avoid
the vehicle is driving on a straight
LCA may not operate when the LCA crashes due to unintentional lane
highway road with traffic and
sensors in the left or right corners of departures. This system uses a
roadside objects (e.g., guardrails,
the rear bumper are covered with camera to detect lane markings
barriers).
mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180
LCA displays may not come on heavy rainstorms. For cleaning km/h (112 mph). It may assist by
when passing a vehicle quickly, for instructions, see "Washing the gently turning the steering wheel if
a stopped vehicle, or when towing a Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 349. the vehicle approaches a detected
trailer. The LCA detection zones If the DIC still displays the system lane marking. It may also provide a
that extend back from the side of unavailable message after cleaning Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
the vehicle do not move further back both sides of the vehicle toward the alert if the vehicle crosses a
when a trailer is towed. Use caution rear corners of the vehicle, see your detected lane marking. LKA can be
while changing lanes when towing a dealer. overriden by turning the steering
trailer. LCA may alert to objects wheel. This system is not intended
attached to the vehicle, such as a If the LCA displays do not light up to keep the vehicle centered in the
trailer, bicycle, or object extending when moving vehicles are in the lane. LKA will not assist and alert if
out to either side of the vehicle. side blind zone or are rapidly the turn signal is active in the
Attached objects may also interfere approaching this zone and the direction of lane departure, or if it
with the detection of vehicles. This system is clean, the system may detects that you are accelerating,
is normal system operation; the need service. Take the vehicle to braking or actively steering.
vehicle does not need service. your dealer.
LCA may not always alert the driver
to vehicles in the next lane over,
especially in wet conditions or when
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) { Warning

The LKA system does not If LKA only detects lane markings Using LKA while towing a trailer
continuously steer the vehicle. on one side of the road, it will or on slippery roads could cause
It may not keep the vehicle in the only assist or provide an LDW loss of control of the vehicle and
lane or give a Lane Departure alert when approaching the lane a crash. Turn the system off.
Warning (LDW) alert, even if a on the side where it has detected
lane marking is detected. a lane marking. Even with LKA
How the System Works
The LKA and LDW systems and LDW, you must steer the
vehicle. Always keep your LKA uses a camera sensor installed
may not: on the windshield ahead of the
attention on the road and
. Provide an alert or enough maintain proper vehicle position rearview mirror to detect lane
steering assist to avoid a within the lane, or vehicle markings. It may provide brief
lane departure or crash. damage, injury, or death could steering assist if it detects an
. Detect lane markings under occur. Always keep the unintended lane departure. It may
further provide an audible alert or
poor weather or visibility windshield, headlamps, and
the driver seat may pulse indicating
conditions. This can occur if camera sensors clean and in
that a lane marking has been
the windshield or good repair. Do not use LKA in crossed.
headlamps are blocked by bad weather conditions or on
dirt, snow, or ice; if they are roads with unclear lane markings, To turn LKA on and off, press A
not in proper condition; or if such as construction zones. on the steering wheel. If equipped,
the sun shines directly into the indicator light on the button
the camera. comes on when LKA is on and turns
. Detect road edges. off when LKA is disabled.
. Detect lanes on winding or When on, A is white, if equipped,
hilly roads. indicating that the system is not
(Continued) ready to assist. A is green if LKA
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is ready to assist. LKA may assist When the System Does Not due to a blocked camera. The LKA
by gently turning the steering wheel Seem to Work Properly system does not need service.
if the vehicle approaches a detected Clean the outside of the windshield
The system performance may be
lane marking. A is amber when affected by:
behind the rearview mirror.
assisting. It may also provide a LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . Close vehicles ahead.
may occur due to tar marks,
alert by flashing A amber if the . Sudden lighting changes, such shadows, cracks in the road,
vehicle crosses a detected lane as when driving through tunnels. temporary or construction lane
marking. Additionally, there may be . markings, or other road
Banked roads.
three beeps, or the driver seat may imperfections. This is normal system
pulse three times, on the right or . Roads with poor lane markings, operation; the vehicle does not need
left, depending on the lane such as two-lane roads. service. Turn LKA off if these
departure direction. If the LKA system is not functioning conditions continue.
Take Steering properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the
The LKA system does not windshield may help.
continuously steer the vehicle.
If LKA does not detect active driver A system unavailable message may
steering, an alert and chime may be display if the camera is blocked.
provided. Steer the vehicle to The LKA system does not need
dismiss. LKA may become service.
temporarily unavailable after A camera blocked message may
repeated take steering alerts. display if the camera is blocked.
Some driver assistance systems
may have reduced performance or
not work at all. An LKA or LDW
unavailable message may display if
the systems are temporarily
unavailable. This message could be
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Fuel Top Tier Fuel (Diesel) Recommended Fuel (LYX
GM recommends the use of TOP - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine)
Top Tier Fuel (Gasoline) TIER Diesel Fuel to keep the engine
GM recommends the use of TOP clean, reduce engine deposits, and
TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep maintain optimal vehicle
the engine clean, reduce engine performance. Look for the TOP
deposits, and maintain optimal TIER Logo or see
vehicle performance. Look for the www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TOP TIER Logo or see TIER Diesel Fuel marketers and
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP applicable countries. Use regular unleaded gasoline
TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers meeting ASTM specification D4814
and applicable countries. with a posted octane rating of 87 —
(R+M)/2 — or higher. Do not use
gasoline with a posted octane rating
of less than 87, as this may cause
engine knock and will lower fuel
economy.
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume.
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Recommended Fuel (LTG Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
Caution (Continued)
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
- 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine) ethanol levels greater than 15% by
. Fuel containing metals such
volume.
as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl
Prohibited Fuels (MMT), which can damage
(Gasoline) the emissions control
system and spark plugs.
Caution . Fuel with a posted octane
Premium unleaded gasoline rating of less than the
meeting ASTM specification D4814 Do not use fuels with any of the recommended fuel. Using
with a posted octane rating of 93 — following conditions; doing so this fuel will lower fuel
(R+M)/2 — is highly recommended may damage the vehicle and void economy and performance,
for best performance and fuel its warranty: and may decrease the life of
economy. Unleaded gasoline with . For vehicles that are not the emissions catalyst.
an octane rated as low as 87 can be FlexFuel, fuel labeled
used. Using unleaded gasoline greater than 15% ethanol by
rated below 93 octane, however, will volume, such as mid-level
Fuels in Foreign
lead to reduced acceleration and ethanol blends (16–50% Countries
fuel economy. If knocking occurs, ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel.
use a gasoline rated at 93 octane The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
as soon as possible, otherwise, the . Fuel with any amount of fuel octane ratings in anti-knock
engine could be damaged. If heavy methanol, methylal, index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a
knocking is heard when using ferrocene, and aniline. foreign country, see Prohibited
gasoline with a 93 octane rating, the These fuels can corrode Fuels (Gasoline) 0 242.
engine needs service. metal fuel system parts or
damage plastic and rubber
parts.
(Continued)
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Fuel Additives (Gasoline) If low-quality diesel is used for
Caution (Continued)
refueling, GM recommends adding
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is ACDelco Fuel System Treatment
highly recommended for use with Plus-Diesel to help clean engine power loss, increased wear,
your vehicle. If your country does deposits. This is available only at or engine damage and may void
not have TOP TIER Detergent your GM dealer. your warranty.
Gasoline, add ACDelco Fuel Some improper fuels are:
System Treatment Plus−Gasoline to Fuel for Diesel Engines
the vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank at . Diesel fuel with the addition
every oil change or 15 000 km The selection of a high-quality fuel of gasoline.
(9,000 mi), whichever occurs first. is important for maintaining optimum . Diesel fuel mixed with
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and vehicle performance. Diesel fuel engine oil or automatic
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment should meet or exceed the minimum transmission fluid.
Plus−Gasoline will help keep your requirements in the most current
vehicle’s engine fuel deposit free versions of the local fuel standards. . Triglyceride fuels, such as
and performing optimally. raw vegetable oil or animal
Do not use fuel with more than 15 fat, in any form, including
ppm sulfur. with blends of diesel or
Fuel Additives (Diesel)
Do not use a diesel blend containing biodiesel.
TOP TIER Detergent Diesel is more than 20% biodiesel by volume. . Marine diesel fuel and
highly recommended for use with
fuel oils.
your vehicle. If your area does not Caution
have TOP TIER Detergent Diesel, . Diesel-water emulsions,
GM recommends the use of Use of fuel that does not comply such as Aquazole.
ACDelco Diesel Fuel Conditioner. with the required technical . Aftermarket diesel fuel
This will help maintain optimal standards can lead to engine additives, which contain
engine performance. GM does not alcohols, organo-metallic
recommend other aftermarket diesel (Continued)
additives, or water
additives. emulsifiers.
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Caution
system gelling, and freezing, which Biodiesel
may adversely impact vehicle
starting. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel
If the vehicle is accidentally produced from vegetable oils or
refueled with gasoline, do not Severe winter grade diesel fuel, animal fats that have been
continue driving the vehicle. such as 1-D diesel fuel or Arctic chemically modified to make it
Driving the vehicle will damage grade diesel fuel, can be used in compatible with diesel fuel.
the fuel system. Have the vehicle extreme cold temperatures (below
towed to a qualified technician to −18 °C or 0 °F); however, doing so
will reduce power and fuel economy. Caution
have the gasoline removed from
Avoid using severe winter grade fuel Do not use home-made biodiesel
the tank and fuel system. Refuel
in warm or hot climates. It can result
with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel. or home test kits because the
in stalling, poor starting, and
It is also recommended to have quality cannot be verified by
damage to the fuel injection system.
the fuel system flushed with Ultra approved scientific methods. Do
Low Sulfur Diesel, to ensure all Fuels improperly blended for cold not use raw vegetable oil or other
gasoline is removed. temperature operation may result in unmodified bio-oils, fats,
restricted fuel filters. The vehicle is or blends of vegetable oil with
equipped with a fuel heating system diesel. They could damage the
Some conditions, such as dirty fuel, to prevent gelling or waxing of fuel system and engine, and
may decrease fuel filter life and a conventional diesel fuel and
CHANGE FUEL FILTER message damages would not be covered
biodiesel blends, but may not
may come on in the Driver by the vehicle warranty.
prevent all cases.
Information Center (DIC).
In case of severe winter conditions,
Climate Grade Diesel Fuels the fuel filter may become clogged Biodiesel Blends
by wax naturally present in the fuel. Fuels with a biodiesel content up to
At temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F),
To unclog it, move the vehicle to a 20% by volume may be used (e.g.,
avoid using biodiesel blends above
warm garage area and allow the named B20). Only use biodiesel
5% by volume. Using such a fuel
filter to warm up. The fuel filter may blends up to 20% by volume that
may cause fuel filter plugging,
need to be replaced. See Fuel Filter comply with your country’s or
Replacement (Diesel) 0 249. region’s fuel standards.
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If the vehicle is not driven often and ignition on and off a few times
Caution uses little fuel, or if it is stored for before the vehicle will start. Also,
extended periods of time, avoid the idle the vehicle for a couple of
Do not use blends containing use of biodiesel blended fuels minutes before accelerating.
more than 20% biodiesel. Any above 5% by volume. When the
engine, fuel system, or exhaust It is recommended to use Ultra Low
vehicle is stored for longer than one Sulfur No. 1-D diesel fuel or a blend
after-treatment system damage month, it should be run out of
would not be covered by the of No. 1-D and No. 2-D diesel fuel to
biodiesel to below one-quarter tank, enhance vehicle operation in cold
vehicle warranty. refueled with biodiesel-free fuel, and weather at temperatures below 0 °C
driven several kilometers (miles) (32 °F). Use of No. 1-D diesel fuel
As a renewable fuel, biodiesel before storage. may lower the fuel economy. For
provides some environmental additional information for better cold
benefits. However, biodiesel has Cold Weather Operation weather operation, see Engine
unique properties and needs to be (Diesel) Heater 0 187.
handled differently than diesel fuel.
In cold weather, the fuel filter may
Its use presents additional risks and
become clogged by wax naturally Water in Fuel (Diesel)
may not be appropriate in all
situations. Certain vehicle operating present in the fuel. To unclog it, Improper fuel tank inspection or
modes increase these risks and move the vehicle to a warm garage cleaning, or contaminated fuel from
should be avoided. area and allow the filter to warm up. suppliers, can cause water to be
The fuel filter may need to be pumped into the fuel tank along with
Biodiesel fuel quality degrades with replaced. See Fuel Filter the diesel fuel. If a WATER IN FUEL
time and exposure to high Replacement (Diesel) 0 249. - CONTACT SERVICE message
temperature quicker than Ultra Low displays, the water must be drained
Sulfur Diesel fuel. More frequent At temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F),
it is recommended to avoid using immediately.
refueling provides the best
opportunity to have a supply of fresh biodiesel blends above 5% blend.
fuel. Storage at hot ambient This blend may cause fuel filter
temperatures will accelerate plugging, system gelling, and
biodiesel degradation. freezing that may affect vehicle
starting. You may need to turn the
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{ Warning Caution (Continued)

Problem
Recommended
Action
Diesel fuel containing water is still If the fuel tank needs to be Message The fuel filter is
combustible. You or others could purged to remove water, see your displays but partially filled
be burned. If the fuel needs to be dealer or a qualified technician. goes off during with water. Drain
drained, keep sparks, flames, and Improper purging can damage the the ignition the water as
smoking materials away from the fuel system and block the FOH. cycle. soon as
mixture. possible. See
As an added precaution, drain the "Removing
diesel fuel filter of residual water at Water from the
every engine oil change. If the Fuel Filter"
Caution following.
WATER IN FUEL - CONTACT
Water in the diesel fuel can SERVICE message comes on
corrode internal components of frequently, even after draining water
the fuel system and lead to from the fuel filter, see your dealer.
severe damage. It can also Water in Fuel Troubleshooting
support fungus or bacteria
growth, which can damage the If the WATER IN FUEL - CONTACT
SERVICE message comes on:
fuel system and Fuel Operated
Heater (FOH) (if equipped). Even
with a diesel fuel biocide, the fuel
system may still need to be
cleaned. Your dealer can advise
of the appropriate solution.
(Continued)
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Recommended Recommended Caution
Problem Action Problem Action
Message Drain the fuel Immediately A large amount Driving with this message on can
displays and filter after refueling, of water is in the damage the fuel injection system
stays on. immediately. message fuel tank. Drain and the engine. If the message
If no water can displays and the fuel filter comes on right after a refuel,
be drained, and stays on. immediately. water was pumped into the fuel
the temperature If the message tank. Turn off the engine and
is below stays on or drain the water immediately.
freezing, then comes back on
water may be without
Removing Water from the Fuel
frozen in the refueling, then
Filter
filter. Move the fuel tank purging
vehicle to a is required. See To drain water:
warm location to your dealer. 1. Turn the engine off and apply
thaw the water, If the message the parking brake.
then drain the displays and the
fuel. If water still engine stalls or 2. Place a container under the
does not drain, runs rough, do filter drain valve, which is on
see your dealer. not drive until the bottom of the fuel filter.
the water
contaminated
fuel is drained.
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filter is drained as soon as . The fuel filter water drain valve
diesel fuel emerges from was opened while the engine
the port. was running.
5. Retighten the drain plug by To prime the fuel lines:
turning it clockwise. 1. With the engine off, press and
6. Properly dispose of the water hold ENGINE START/STOP
contaminated fuel. without applying the brake for
7. Start the engine and let it run five seconds to place the
for a few minutes. During the vehicle in Service Mode. See
draining process, air may have Ignition Positions 0 180. Wait
entered the fuel system. If the approximately five seconds
engine stalls, the fuel system and press ENGINE START/
FWD Shown, AWD Similar
may need to be primed. See STOP again to turn it off. Do
3. Turn the drain plug this step three times or more
“Fuel Priming” following.
counterclockwise using a while the engine is off.
suitable tool. Fuel Priming 2. Press and hold ENGINE
4. With the engine off, press and For the fuel system to work properly, START/STOP while applying
hold ENGINE START/STOP air cannot be in the fuel lines. If air the brake for a maximum of
without applying the brake for gets in, the engine may not start 40 seconds at a time, with
five seconds to place the and the fuel lines will need to be five seconds between attempts,
vehicle in Service Mode. See primed before operating the vehicle. until the engine starts. If the
Ignition Positions 0 180. Wait engine tries to run, but does
If air is present, the following may
approximately five seconds, not run smoothly, increase the
have happened:
and then press ENGINE rpm’s slightly by using the
START/STOP again to turn it . The vehicle ran out of fuel. accelerator pedal. This will help
off. This operation will enhance . The fuel filter was removed. force air through the system.
water flow out of the filter. The
. The fuel lines were removed or 3. Repeat Step 2 if the engine
disconnected. stalls and will not restart.
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4. After a few attempts, if the Fuel Filter Replacement
engine still does not start, see
your dealer.
(Diesel)
Running Out of Fuel { Warning

(Diesel) Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if something ignites it,
{ Warning and people could be burned. Do
not let it get on hot engine parts,
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could and keep matches or other
start a fire if something ignites it, ignition sources away.
and people could be burned. Do
not let it get on hot engine parts, FWD Shown, AWD Similar
and keep matches or other The fuel filter is on the passenger 3. Remove the filter element cap
ignition sources away. side, in front of the rear tire. by turning it counterclockwise.
1. Drain any water from the filter. 4. Remove the filter element and
See “Removing Water from the o-rings. If there is any dirt on
If the engine has stalled due to
Fuel Filter” in Water in Fuel the filter sealing surface, clean
running out of fuel, add at least
(Diesel) 0 245. it off.
7.6 L (2 gal) of fuel if parked on a
level surface, or up to 18.9 L (5 gal) Keep the engine off until the 5. Install the new filter element
of fuel if parked on a slope, and procedure is completed. and o-rings.
perform the procedure under “Fuel 2. Apply the parking brake.
Priming” previously in this section. 6. Reinstall and tighten the filter
cap to the housing.
7. Use the fuel filter priming
procedure to prime the fuel
filter. See “Fuel Priming” in
Water in Fuel (Diesel) 0 245.
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8. Start the engine and let it idle
for five minutes. Check the fuel Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
filter and air bleed valve for
. Read and follow all the . Fuel can spray out if the fill
leaks.
instructions on the fuel nozzle is inserted too
9. Reset the fuel filter monitor. pump island. quickly. This spray can
See Driver Information Center happen if the tank is nearly
. Turn off the engine when
(DIC) (Base Level and full, and is more likely in hot
Midlevel) 0 123 or refueling.
weather. Insert the fill nozzle
Driver Information Center (DIC) . Keep sparks, flames, and slowly and wait for any hiss
(Uplevel) 0 129. smoking materials away noise to stop before
from fuel. beginning to flow fuel.
Filling the Tank . Do not leave the fuel pump
(Gasoline) unattended.
An arrow on the fuel gauge . Avoid using electronic
indicates which side of the vehicle devices while refueling.
the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge . Do not re-enter the vehicle
0 110. while pumping fuel.
. Keep children away from
{ Warning the fuel pump and never let
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn children pump fuel.
violently and can cause injury or . Before touching the fill
death. nozzle, touch a metallic
object to discharge static
Follow these guidelines to help
electricity from your body.
avoid injuries to you and others: To open the fuel door, push and
(Continued) release the rearward center edge of
(Continued)
the door.
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The capless refueling system does
not have a fuel cap. Fully insert and { Warning { Warning
latch the fill nozzle, begin fueling.
If a fire starts while you are Attempting to refuel from a
refueling, do not remove the fill portable fuel container without
{ Warning nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by using the funnel adapter may
Overfilling the fuel tank by more shutting off the pump or by cause fuel spillage and damage
than three clicks of a standard fill notifying the station attendant. the capless fuel system. This
nozzle may cause: Leave the area immediately. could cause a fire. You or others
could be badly burned and the
. Vehicle performance issues, vehicle could be damaged.
including engine stalling and Filling the Tank with a Portable
damage to the fuel system. Fuel Container
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and 3. Remove and clean the funnel
. Fuel spills.
must be filled from a portable fuel adapter and return it to the
. Under certain conditions, container: storage location.
fuel fires.
Filling the Tank (Diesel)
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait An arrow on the fuel gauge
five seconds after you have finished indicates which side of the vehicle
pumping before removing the fill the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted 0 110. Do not refill the diesel fuel
surfaces as soon as possible. See and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at
Exterior Care 0 349. Push the fuel 1. Locate the capless funnel the same time.
door closed until it latches. adapter from under the
spare tire.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into
the capless fuel system.
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)

Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn . Before touching the fill
violently and can cause injury or nozzle, touch a metallic
death. object to discharge static
electricity from your body.
Follow these guidelines to help
avoid injuries to you and others: . Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
. Read and follow all the This spray can happen if the
instructions on the fuel tank is nearly full, and is
pump island. more likely in hot weather.
. Turn off the engine when Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise To open the fuel door, push and
refueling.
to stop, then unscrew the release the rearward center edge of
. Keep sparks, flames, and the door.
cap all the way.
smoking materials away
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise
from fuel.
to remove. When refueling, hang the
. Do not leave the fuel pump fuel cap from the hook on the fuel
unattended. door. Fully insert and latch the fill
. Avoid using electronic nozzle, begin fueling.
devices while refueling.
. Do not re-enter the vehicle { Warning
while pumping fuel. Overfilling the fuel tank by more
. Keep children away from than three clicks of a standard fill
the fuel pump and never let nozzle may cause:
children pump fuel. (Continued)
(Continued)
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Accidental Refueling with
Warning (Continued) { Warning Gasoline
. Vehicle performance issues, If a fire starts while you are
including engine stalling and refueling, do not remove the fill Caution
damage to the fuel system. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by If the vehicle is accidentally
. Fuel spills. shutting off the pump or by refueled with gasoline, do not
notifying the station attendant. continue driving the vehicle
. Under certain conditions, Leave the area immediately. except to get to a location where
fuel fires.
it can be stopped safely. Driving
the vehicle will damage the
Diesel fuel can foam when filling the
Caution engine. Tow the vehicle for
tank. The automatic pump nozzle
service. Have the gasoline
may shut off, even if the tank is not
If a new fuel cap is needed, be removed from the tank and fuel
full. Wait for the foaming to stop,
and then fill the tank more slowly. sure to get the right type of cap system.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait from your dealer. The wrong type
five seconds after pumping before of fuel cap may not fit properly
and could damage the fuel Filling a Portable Fuel
removing the fill nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as system. Container
possible. See Exterior Care 0 349.
Reinstall the cap by turning it { Warning
clockwise until it clicks. Push the Never fill a portable fuel container
fuel door closed until it latches.
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel
vapor. You or others could be
(Continued)
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Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics

and Towing Tips
badly burned and the vehicle General Towing
could be damaged. To help avoid
injury to you and others:
Information { Warning
Only use towing equipment that has You can lose control when towing
. Dispense fuel only into been designed for the vehicle.
approved containers. a trailer if the correct equipment is
Contact your dealer or trailering not used or the vehicle is not
. Do not fill a container while dealer for assistance with preparing driven properly. For example,
it is inside a vehicle, in a the vehicle to tow a trailer. Read the if the trailer is too heavy or the
vehicle's trunk, in a pickup entire section before towing a trailer.
trailer brakes are inadequate for
bed, or on any surface other To tow a disabled vehicle, see the load, the vehicle may not stop
than the ground. Towing the Vehicle 0 344. To tow as expected. You and others
. Bring the fill nozzle in the vehicle behind another vehicle could be seriously injured. The
contact with the inside of such as a motor home, see vehicle may also be damaged,
the fill opening before Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 346. and the repairs would not be
operating the nozzle. When towing with the 2.0L L4 covered by the vehicle warranty.
Maintain contact until filling engine, only use unleaded gasoline Pull a trailer only if all the steps in
is complete. with an octane rating of 89 or this section have been followed.
. Keep sparks, flames, and higher. Using gasoline with a lower Ask your dealer for advice and
smoking materials away octane rating while towing may information about towing a trailer
from fuel. damage the engine and may not be with the vehicle.
. Do not use electronic covered by the vehicle warranty.
devices while pumping fuel. Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just
driving the vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in
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handling, acceleration, braking, . It is recommended to perform . Automatic Emergency
durability, and fuel economy. the first oil change before heavy Braking (AEB)
Successful, safe trailering takes towing. . Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
correct equipment, and it has to be . During the first 800 km (500 mi)
used properly. . Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
of trailer towing, do not drive
The following information has many over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do If equipped with Lane Change Alert
time-tested, important trailering tips not make starts at full throttle. (LCA), the LCA detection zones that
and safety rules. Many of these are extend back from the side of the
. Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
important for your safety and that of vehicle do not move further back
If the transmission downshifts when a trailer is towed. Use caution
your passengers. Read this section too often, a lower gear may be
carefully before pulling a trailer. while changing lanes when towing a
selected using Manual Mode trailer.
When towing a trailer: See Manual Mode 0 202.
If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic
. Become familiar with and follow If equipped, the following driver Alert (RCTA), use caution while
all state and local laws that assistance features should be backing up when towing a trailer, as
apply to trailer towing. These turned off when towing a trailer: the RCTA detection zones that
requirements vary from state to . Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) extend out from the back of the
state. vehicle do not move further back
. Super Cruise Control
. State laws may require the use when a trailer is towed.
of extended side view mirrors. . Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Even if not required, you should
install extended side view
. Park Assist { Warning
mirrors if your visibility is limited . Automatic Parking Assist (APA) To prevent serious injury or death
or restricted while towing. . Reverse Automatic from carbon monoxide (CO),
. Do not tow a trailer during the Braking (RAB) when towing a trailer:
first 800 km (500 mi) of vehicle If equipped, the following driver (Continued)
use to prevent damage to the assistance features should be
engine, axle, or other parts. turned to alert or off when towing a
trailer:
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The trailer structure, the tires, and Following Distance
Warning (Continued) the brakes must be all be rated to
Stay at least twice as far behind the
carry the intended cargo.
. Do not drive with the vehicle ahead as you would when
Inadequate trailer equipment can
liftgate, trunk/hatch, driving without a trailer. This can
cause the combination to operate in
or rear-most window open. help to avoid heavy braking and
an unexpected or unsafe manner.
. sudden turns.
Fully open the air outlets on Before driving, inspect all trailer
or under the instrument hitch parts and attachments, safety Passing
panel. chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires, and mirrors. See Towing More passing distance is needed
. Adjust the climate control when towing a trailer. The
system to a setting that Equipment 0 261. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start the combination of the vehicle and
brings in only outside air. trailer will not accelerate as quickly
See “Climate Control combination moving and then
manually apply the trailer brake and is much longer than the vehicle
Systems” in the Index. alone. It is necessary to go much
controller to check that the trailer
For more information about brakes work. During the trip, farther beyond the passed vehicle
carbon monoxide, see Engine occasionally check that the cargo before returning to the lane. Pass
Exhaust 0 190. and trailer are secure and that the on level roadways. Avoid passing
lamps and any trailer brakes are on hills if possible.
working. Backing Up
Towing a trailer requires experience.
The combination of the vehicle and Towing with a Stability Control Hold the bottom of the steering
trailer is longer and not as System wheel with one hand. To move the
responsive as the vehicle itself. Get trailer to the left, move that hand to
used to the handling and braking of When towing, the stability control
the left. To move the trailer to the
the combination by driving on a system might be heard. The system
right, move that hand to the right.
level road surface before driving on reacts to vehicle movement caused
Always back up slowly and,
public roads. by the trailer, which mainly occurs
if possible, have someone
during cornering. This is normal
guide you.
when towing heavier trailers.
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Making Turns The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). When parking your vehicle and your
Shift the transmission to a lower trailer on a hill:
Caution gear if the transmission shifts too 1. Press the brake pedal, but do
often under heavy loads and/or hilly not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn
Turn more slowly and make wider conditions. the wheels into the curb if
arcs when towing a trailer to When towing at higher altitudes, facing downhill or into traffic if
prevent damage to your vehicle. engine coolant will boil at a lower facing uphill.
Making very sharp turns could temperature than at lower altitudes. 2. Have someone place chocks
cause the trailer to contact the If the engine is turned off under the trailer wheels.
vehicle. immediately after towing at high
altitude on steep uphill grades, the 3. When the wheel chocks are in
vehicle could show signs similar to place, gradually release the
Make wider turns than normal when brake pedal to allow the chocks
engine overheating. To avoid this,
towing, so trailer will not go over soft to absorb the load of the trailer.
let the engine run, preferably on
shoulders, over curbs, or strike road
level ground, with the transmission 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then
signs, trees, or other objects.
in P (Park) for a few minutes before apply the parking brake and
Always signal turns well in advance.
turning the engine off. If the shift into P (Park).
Do not steer or brake suddenly.
overheat warning comes on, see
Engine Overheating 0 286. 5. Release the brake pedal.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower Parking on Hills Leaving After Parking on a Hill
gear before starting down a long or 1. Apply and hold the brake
steep downhill grade. If the
transmission is not shifted down, the
{ Warning pedal.
. Start the engine.
brakes may overheat and result in To prevent serious injury or death,
reduced braking efficiency. always park your vehicle and . Shift into a gear.
trailer on a level surface when . Release the parking brake.
possible.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
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3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing Trailer Weight Ratings
clear of the chocks.
When towing a trailer, the combined
4. Stop and have someone pick Caution weight of the vehicle, vehicle
up and store the chocks. contents, trailer, and trailer contents
Towing a trailer improperly can must be below all of the maximum
Maintenance When Trailer damage the vehicle and result in weight ratings for the vehicle,
Towing costly repairs not covered by the including:
The vehicle needs service more vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer . GCWR: Gross Combined Weight
often when used to tow trailers. See correctly, follow the directions in Rating
Maintenance Schedule 0 360. It is this section and see your dealer
especially important to check the for important information about . GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight
automatic transmission fluid, engine towing a trailer with the vehicle. Rating
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling . Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
system, and brake system before
Trailer Weight . Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight
and during each trip.
Rating
Check periodically that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight. { Warning See “Trailer Brakes” under Towing
Equipment 0 261 to determine if
Engine Cooling When Trailer Never exceed the towing capacity brakes are required based on your
Towing for your vehicle. trailer's weight.
The cooling system may temporarily The only way to be sure the weight
overheat during severe operating Safe trailering requires monitoring is not exceeding any of these
conditions. See Engine Overheating the weight, speed, altitude, road ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle
0 286. grades, outside temperature, and trailer combination, fully loaded
dimensions of the front of the trailer, for the trip, getting individual
and how frequently the vehicle is weights for each of these items.
used to tow a trailer.
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Gross Vehicle Weight
{ Warning Rating (GVWR)
You and others could be seriously For information about the vehicle's
injured or killed if the trailer is too maximum load capacity, see Vehicle
heavy or the trailer brakes are Load Limits 0 176. When calculating
inadequate for the load. The the GVWR with a trailer attached,
vehicle may be damaged, and the the trailer tongue weight must be
repairs would not be covered by included as part of the weight the
the vehicle warranty. vehicle is carrying.
Only tow a trailer if all the steps in Maximum Trailer Weight
this section have been followed. The maximum trailer weight rating is
Ask your dealer for advice and calculated assuming the tow vehicle
information about towing a trailer. has a driver, a front seat passenger,
and all required trailering
Gross Combined Weight equipment. This value represents
the heaviest trailer the vehicle can
Rating (GCWR)
tow, but it may be necessary to
GCWR is the total allowable weight reduce the trailer weight to stay
of the completely loaded vehicle within the GCW, GVWR, maximum
and trailer including any fuel, trailer tongue load, or GAWR-RR for
passengers, cargo, equipment, and the vehicle.
accessories. Do not exceed the
Use the tow rating chart to
GCWR for your vehicle. The GCWR
determine how much the trailer can
for the vehicle is on the Tow Rating
weigh, based on the vehicle model
Chart following.
and options.
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Maximum Trailer GCWR*
Weight with Trailer
Vehicle Brakes†
1.5L Gas FWD 680 kg (1,500 lb) 2 380 kg (5,247 lb)
1.5L Gas AWD 680 kg (1,500 lb) 2 480 kg (5,467 lb)
1.6L Diesel, 2.0L Gas 680 kg (1,500 lb) 2 580 kg (5,687 lb)
2.0L Gas with V92 1 590 kg (3,505 lb) 3 490 kg (7,694 lb)
Trailering Provisions
† For trailers without trailer brakes the maximum trailer weight is 454 kg
(1,000 lb). See Towing Equipment 0 261.
* The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable Do not exceed a maximum trailer
weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any tongue weight of 159 kg (350 lb).
passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. Do not exceed the The trailer tongue weight contributes
GCWR for the vehicle. to the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
GVW includes the CURB WEIGHT
of your vehicle, any passengers,
Maximum Trailer Tongue tongue weight rating while still cargo, equipment and the trailer
Weight maintaining the correct trailer load tongue weight. Vehicle options,
balance. passengers, cargo, and equipment
The Maximum Trailer Tongue reduce the maximum allowable
Weight Rating is the allowable tongue weight the vehicle can carry,
trailer tongue weight that the vehicle which also reduces the maximum
can support using a conventional allowable trailer weight.
trailer hitch. It may be necessary to
reduce the overall trailer weight to
stay within the maximum trailer
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Trailer Load Balance After loading the trailer, separately half of the maximum allowable
weigh the trailer and then the trailer tongue weight for the vehicle or
The correct trailer load balance
tongue and calculate the trailer load 227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less.
must be maintained to ensure trailer
balance percentage to see if the Ask your dealer for trailering
stability. Incorrect load balance is a
weights and distribution are information or assistance.
leading cause of trailer sway.
appropriate for your vehicle. If the
trailer weight is too high, it may be
possible to trasfer some of the Towing Equipment
cargo into your vehicle. If the trailer Hitches
tongue weight is too high or too low,
it may be possible to rearrange Always use the correct hitch
some of the cargo inside of the equipment for your vehicle.
trailer. Crosswinds, large trucks going by,
and rough roads can affect the
Do not exceed the maximum trailer and the hitch.
allowable tongue weight for your
vehicle. Use the shortest hitch Proper hitch equipment for your
extension available to position the vehicle helps maintain control of the
hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This vehicle-trailer combination. Many
will help reduce the effect of the trailers can be towed using a
The trailer tongue weight (1) should trailer tongue weight on the trailer weight-carrying hitch which has a
be 10–15% of the loaded trailer hitch and the rear axle. coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a
weight (2). Some specific trailer tow eye latched to a pintle hook.
types, such as boat trailers, fall If a cargo carrier is used in the Other trailers may require a
outside of this range. Always refer trailer hitch receiver, choose a weight-distributing hitch that uses
to the trailer owner’s manual for the carrier that positions the load as spring bars to distribute the trailer
recommended trailer tongue weight close to the vehicle as possible. tongue weight between your vehicle
for each trailer. Never exceed the Make sure the total weight, and trailer axles. See “Maximum
maximum loads for your vehicle, including the carrier, is no more than Trailer Tongue Weight” under Trailer
hitch and trailer. Towing 0 258 for weight limits with
various hitch types.
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Never attach rental hitches or other Consider using mechanical sway hitch. Always leave just enough
bumper-type hitches. Only use controls with any trailer. Ask a slack so the combination can turn.
frame-mounted hitches that do not trailering professional about sway Never allow safety chains to drag on
attach to the bumper. controls or refer to the trailer the ground.
manufacturer's recommendations
Hitch Cover and instructions. Trailer Brakes
Loaded trailers over 450 kg
Tires (1,000 lb) must be equipped with
. Do not tow a trailer while using a brake systems and with brakes for
compact spare tire on the each axle. Trailer braking equipment
vehicle. conforming to Canadian Standards
. Tires must be properly inflated to Association (CSA) requirement
support loads while towing a CAN3-D313, or its equivalent, is
trailer. See Tires 0 307 for recommended.
instructions on proper tire State or local regulations may
inflation. require trailers to have their own
braking system if the loaded weight
Safety Chains of the trailer exceeds certain
Always attach chains between the minimums that can vary from state
To remove the hitch cover: vehicle and the trailer, and attach to state. Read and follow the
1. Remove two fasteners (2). the chains to the holes on the trailer instructions for the trailer brakes so
hitch platform. Instructions about they are installed, adjusted, and
2. Pull the bottom edge of the maintained properly. Never attempt
safety chains may be provided by
cover rearward. to tap into your vehicle's hydraulic
the hitch manufacturer or by the
3. Disengage the cover at the trailer manufacturer. brake system. If you do, both the
upper attachments (1) and vehicle anti-lock brakes and the
Cross the safety chains under the
remove. trailer brakes may not function,
tongue of the trailer to help prevent
which could result in a crash.
the tongue from contacting the road
if it becomes separated from the
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Trailer Lamps Always check all trailer tire Conversions and
pressures before each trip when the
Always check all trailer lamps are Add-Ons
tires are cool. Low trailer tire
working at the beginning of each
pressure is a leading cause of trailer
trip, and periodically on longer trips.
tire blow-outs. Add-On Electrical
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer tires deteriorate over time. Equipment
Trailer The trailer tire sidewall will show the
When properly connected, the trailer week and year the tire was
manufactured. Many trailer tire
{ Warning
turn signals should will illuminate to
indicate the vehicle is turning, manufacturers recommend The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
changing lanes, or stopping. When replacing tires more than six used for vehicle service and
towing a trailer, the arrows on the years old. Emission Inspection/Maintenance
instrument cluster will illuminate Overloading is another leading testing. See Malfunction Indicator
even if the trailer is not properly cause of trailer tire blow-outs. Never Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 114.
connected or the bulbs are load your trailer with more weight A device connected to the DLC —
burned out. than the tires are designed to such as an aftermarket fleet or
support. The load rating is located driver-behavior tracking device —
Trailer Tires on the trailer tire sidewall. may interfere with vehicle
Special Trailer (ST) tires differ from systems. This could affect vehicle
Always know the maximum speed
vehicle tires. Trailer tires are operation and cause a crash.
rating for the trailer tires before
designed with stiff sidewalls to help Such devices may also access
driving. This may be significantly
prevent sway and to support heavy
lower than the vehicle tire speed information stored in the vehicle’s
loads. These features can make it
rating. The speed rating may be on systems.
difficult to determine if the trailer tire
the trailer tire sidewall. If the speed
pressures are low only based on a
rating is not shown, the default
visual inspection.
trailer tire speed rating is 105 km/h
(65 mph).
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Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the

vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 0 66 and
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 67.
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Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 291
Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Lock Control Function Rear Compartment Fuse
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
General Information Park Brake and P (Park)
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 266 Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 292 Wheels and Tires
California Proposition Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 292 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Windshield Replacement . . . . . 293 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
California Perchlorate Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Materials Requirements . . . . . 267 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 308
Accessories and Headlamp Aiming Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Vehicle Checks Bulb Replacement Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Doing Your Own Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Tire Pressure Monitor
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Compartment Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 279 Front Turn Signal and Fog When It Is Time for New
Automatic Transmission Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 280 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 298 Different Size Tires and
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 286 Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 298 Uniform Tire Quality
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 299
Engine Compartment Fuse Wheel Alignment and Tire
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Battery - North America . . . . . . 290 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 326
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
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If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 General Information California Proposition
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning
Storing the Tire Sealant and your dealer. You will receive
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 genuine GM parts and GM-trained { Warning
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 and supported service people.
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 340 Most motor vehicles, including
Genuine GM parts have one of this one, as well as many of its
Jump Starting these marks:
service parts and fluids, contain
Jump Starting - North and/or emit chemicals known to
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 the State of California to cause
Towing the Vehicle cancer and birth defects or other
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 344 reproductive harm. Engine
Recreational Vehicle exhaust, many parts and
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 systems, many fluids, and some
component wear by-products
Appearance Care contain and/or emit these
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 chemicals. For more information
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0 290

and
Jump Starting - North America
0 341 and the back cover.
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California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks
caused by modifying vehicle height
Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be
Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Doing Your Own
applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components
Service Work
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the
and lithium batteries contained in
electronic keys, may contain
installation or use of non-GM { Warning
certified parts, including control
perchlorate materials. Perchlorate module or software modifications, is It can be dangerous to work on
Material – special handling may not covered under the terms of the your vehicle if you do not have
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ vehicle warranty and may affect the proper knowledge, service
hazardouswaste/perchlorate. remaining warranty coverage for manual, tools, or parts. Always
affected parts. follow owner’s manual procedures
Accessories and and consult the service manual
GM Accessories are designed to
Modifications complement and function with other for your vehicle before doing any
systems on the vehicle. See your service work.
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle dealer to accessorize the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and using genuine GM Accessories If doing some of your own service
safety, including such things as installed by a dealer technician. work, use the proper service
airbags, braking, stability, ride and Also, see Adding Equipment to the manual. It tells you much more
handling, emissions systems, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 67. about how to service the vehicle
aerodynamics, durability, and than this manual can. To order the
electronic systems like antilock proper service manual, see
brakes, traction control, and stability Publication Ordering Information
control. These accessories or 0 386.
modifications could even cause This vehicle has an airbag system.
malfunction or damage not covered Before attempting to do your own
by the vehicle warranty. service work, see Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 66.
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268 Vehicle Care

If equipped with remote vehicle
start, open the hood before Warning (Continued)
performing any service work to
prevent remote starting the vehicle vehicle is on, the engine will start
accidentally. See Remote Vehicle when the hood is opened. You or
Start 0 15. others could be injured.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See { Warning
Maintenance Records 0 372.
Components under the hood can
Caution get hot from running the engine.
To help avoid the risk of burning 2. Go to the front of the vehicle
Even small amounts of unprotected skin, never touch and locate the secondary
contamination can cause damage these components until they have release lever under the front
to vehicle systems. Do not allow cooled, and always use a glove or center of the hood. Push the
contaminants to contact the fluids, towel to avoid direct skin contact. secondary hood release lever
reservoir caps, or dipsticks. to the right to release.
Clear any snow from the hood
Hood before opening.
To open the hood:
{ Warning 1. Pull the hood release lever with
For vehicles with auto engine the i symbol. It is on the
stop/start, turn the vehicle off lower left side of the instrument
before opening the hood. If the panel.
(Continued)
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prop rod must click into place
when returning it to the retainer
to prevent hood damage.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in)
above the vehicle and release
it. Check to make sure the
hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with
additional force if necessary.
{ Warning
3. Lift the hood and release the Do not drive the vehicle if the
hood prop rod from its retainer hood is not latched completely.
in the front of the engine The hood could open fully, block
compartment. Securely insert your vision, and cause a crash.
the rod end into the slot You or others could be injured.
marked with an arrow, on the Always close the hood completely
underside of the hood. before driving.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be
sure all filler caps are on
properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Lift the hood and remove the
hood prop rod from the
underside of the hood. Return
the prop rod to its retainer. The
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270 Vehicle Care

Engine Compartment Overview
1.5L Gas Engine

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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 280. 7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See (Under Cover). See Jump
Engine Oil 0 275. Starting - North America 0 341.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank

Engine Oil 0 275. and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0 282.
4. Engine Cooling Fan. See
Cooling System 0 282. 9. Battery - North America 0 290.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See 10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.

Brake Fluid 0 289. See Jump Starting - North
America 0 341.
6. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 299. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 287.
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1.6L L4 Diesel Engine

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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 280. 7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
2. Engine Cooling Fan. See (Under Cover). See Jump
Cooling System 0 282. Starting - North America 0 341.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank

Engine Oil 0 275. and Pressure Cap. See
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil 0 275. 9. Battery - North America 0 290.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See 10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.

Brake Fluid 0 289. See Jump Starting - North
America 0 341.
6. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 299. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 287.
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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 280. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See To ensure proper engine Check the engine oil level regularly,
Engine Oil 0 275. performance and long life, careful every 650 km (400 mi), especially
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See attention must be paid to engine oil. prior to a long trip. The engine oil
Engine Oil 0 275. Following these simple, but dipstick handle is a loop. See
important steps will help protect Engine Compartment Overview
4. Engine Cooling Fan. See 0 270 for the location.
your investment:
. Use engine oil approved to the
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See proper specification and of the { Warning
Brake Fluid 0 289.
proper viscosity grade. See
The engine oil dipstick handle
6. Engine Compartment Fuse “Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
may be hot; it could burn you.
Block 0 299. in this section.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal . Check the engine oil level dipstick handle.
(Under Cover). See Jump regularly and maintain the
Starting - North America 0 341. proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and “When to Add If a low oil Driver Information Center
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank (DIC) message displays, check the
and Pressure Cap. See Engine Oil” in this section.
oil level. If the oil is not low and the
Cooling System 0 282. . Change the engine oil at the low oil message remains on, take
9. Battery - North America 0 290. appropriate time. See Engine Oil the vehicle to your dealer for
Life System 0 279. service.
10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
. Always dispose of engine oil Follow these guidelines:
See Jump Starting - North
America 0 341. properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section. . To get an accurate reading, park
11. Windshield Washer Fluid the vehicle on level ground.
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check the engine oil level after
0 287. the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
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or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings. Caution
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to Do not add too much oil. Oil
starting. Remove the dipstick levels above or below the
and check the level. acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
. If unable to wait two hours, the LTG 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine to the engine. If the oil level is
engine must be off for at least above the operating range (i.e.,
15 minutes if the engine is
the engine has so much oil that
warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the oil level gets above the
the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cross-hatched area that shows
paper towel or cloth, then push it the proper operating range), the
back in all the way. Remove it engine could be damaged. Drain
again, keeping the tip down, and LH7 1.6L L4 Diesel Engine the excess oil or limit driving of
check the level. the vehicle, and seek a service
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
professional to remove the
When to Add Engine Oil area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least excess oil.
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck See Engine Compartment Overview
the level. See “Selecting the Right 0 270 for the location of the engine
Engine Oil” later in this section for oil fill cap.
an explanation of what kind of oil to
Add enough oil to put the level
use. For engine oil crankcase
somewhere in the proper operating
capacity, see Capacities and
range. Push the dipstick all the way
Specifications 0 374.
back in when through.
LYX 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine
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Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil
(Gasoline Engines) Caution (Diesel Engines)
Selecting the right engine oil Failure to use the recommended Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil engine oil or equivalent can result depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade. in engine damage not covered by specification and viscosity grade:
See Recommended Fluids and the vehicle warranty.
Lubricants 0 369. Specification
Ask for and use engine oils that
Specification Viscosity Grade meet the dexos2 specification.
Use full synthetic engine oils that For the LYX 1.5L L4 turbo engine, Engine oils that have been
meet the dexos1 specification. use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade approved by GM as meeting the
Engine oils that have been engine oil. dexos2 specification are marked
approved by GM as meeting the with the dexos2 approved logo. See
For the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine,
dexos1 specification are marked www.gmdexos.com.
use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade
with the dexos1 approved logo. See engine oil. Cold Temperature Use of Substitute Engine Oils if
www.gmdexos.com. Operation: In an area of extreme dexos2 is unavailable: In the event
cold, where the temperature falls that dexos2-approved engine oil is
below −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE not available at an oil change or for
0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of maintaining proper oil level, you
this viscosity grade will provide may use substitute engine oil that
easier cold starting for the engine at meets ACEA C3 of the appropriate
extremely low temperatures. viscosity grade.
When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade, it is
recommended to select an oil of the
correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
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will provide easier cold starting for
the engine at extremely low
temperatures. When selecting an oil
of the appropriate viscosity grade, it
is recommended to select an oil of
the correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
Caution Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Use only engine oil that is Oil Flushes
approved to the dexos2 Do not add anything to the oil. The
specification or equivalent engine recommended oils meeting the
oil as defined in the preceding dexos specification are all that is
paragraph. Failure to use the needed for good performance and
recommended engine oil can engine protection.
result in engine damage not Engine oil system flushes are not
covered by the vehicle warranty. recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
Viscosity Grade vehicle warranty.
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade What to Do with Used Oil
engine oil. Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
Cold Temperature Operation: In an cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
area of extreme cold, where the your skin for very long. Clean your
temperature falls below −29 °C skin and nails with soap and water,
(−20 °F), an SAE 0W-40 oil may be or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
used. An oil of this viscosity grade properly dispose of clothing or rags
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containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil
manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it Life System
use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE Reset the system whenever the
Used oil can be a threat to the engine oil is changed so that the
environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on.
Change the oil as soon as possible system can calculate the next
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil engine oil change. To reset the
from the filter before disposal. Never within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under system:
dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground, the best conditions, the oil life 1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
into sewers, or into streams or system may indicate that an oil on the DIC menu. See Driver
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking change is not necessary for up to a Information Center (DIC) (Base
it to a place that collects used oil. year. The engine oil and filter must Level and Midlevel) 0 123 or
be changed at least once a year Driver Information Center (DIC)
and, at this time, the system must (Uplevel) 0 129.
Engine Oil Life System be reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this 2. Press and hold V for several
When to Change Engine Oil seconds while the Oil Life
work and reset the system. It is also
This vehicle has a computer system important to check the oil regularly display is active to reset the Oil
that indicates when to change the over the course of an oil drain Life system.
engine oil and filter. This is based interval and keep it at the proper 3. REMAINING OIL LIFE 100%
on a combination of factors which level. will be displayed when the oil
include engine revolutions, engine
If the system is ever reset life system is successfully
temperature, and miles driven.
accidentally, the oil must be reset.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) The oil life system can also be reset
indicated can vary considerably. For since the last oil change. as follows:
the oil life system to work properly, Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed. 1. Place the ignition in Service
the system must be reset every time Mode. See Ignition Positions
the oil is changed. 0 180.
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2. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE Change the fluid at the intervals Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
on the DIC menu. See Driver listed in Maintenance Schedule
Information Center (DIC) (Base 0 360, and be sure to use the The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
Level and Midlevel) 0 123 or transmission fluid listed in engine compartment on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) Recommended Fluids and passenger side of the vehicle. See
(Uplevel) 0 129. Lubricants 0 369. Engine Compartment Overview
0 270.
3. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times Caution When to Inspect the Engine Air
within five seconds. Cleaner/Filter
Use of the incorrect automatic
4. If the display changes to 100%, transmission fluid may damage For intervals on changing and
the system is reset. the vehicle, and the damage may inspecting the engine air cleaner/
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON not be covered by the vehicle filter, see Maintenance Schedule
message comes back on when the warranty. Always use the correct 0 360.
vehicle is started, the engine oil life automatic transmission fluid. See How to Inspect the Engine Air
system has not reset. Repeat the Recommended Fluids and Cleaner/Filter
procedure. Lubricants 0 369.
Do not start the engine or have the
Automatic Transmission engine running with the engine air
There is a special procedure for cleaner/filter housing open. Before
Fluid checking and changing the removing the engine air cleaner/
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid. Because this filter, make sure that the engine air
transmission fluid level. procedure is difficult, this should be cleaner/filter housing and nearby
A transmission fluid leak is the only done by your dealer. components are free of dirt and
reason for fluid loss. If a leak debris. Remove the engine air
occurs, take the vehicle to your cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
dealer and have it repaired as soon the engine air cleaner/filter (away
as possible. from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
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replace if damaged. Do not clean 1. Open the hood. See Hood How to Reinstall the Engine
the engine air cleaner/filter or 0 268. Air Cleaner/Filter
components with water or 2. Loosen the screw on the air
compressed air. duct clamp (2) and remove the
To inspect or replace the engine air air duct hose from the cover.
cleaner/filter: 3. Remove the four screws (1)
and remove the air cleaner/
filter cover, keeping the wiring
harness electrical connector (3)
connected to the sensor.
4. Pull straight up on the cover,
and while holding the cover,
remove the air cleaner/filter.
5. Inspect or replace the air
cleaner/filter. 1. Align the air cleaner/filter with
the indicated point on the base
of the air cleaner/filter housing
1.5L Gas Engine Shown, 1.6L and install the air cleaner/filter.
Diesel Engine and 2.0L Gas The outer air cleaner/filter seal
must be fitted properly in the
Engine Similar
air cleaner/filter housing.
1. Screws 2. Align the air cleaner/filter
2. Air Duct Clamp housing cover tabs to the air
3. Electrical Connector cleaner/filter housing.
3. Install the air cleaner/filter
housing cover using the four
screws.
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4. Slide the air duct onto the Cooling System
cover assembly and tighten the
screw on the air duct clamp.
5. Verify that the wiring harness
connector is fully connected to
the sensor on the air cleaner/
filter housing.
{ Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. Use caution 1.6L Diesel Engine
when working on the engine. Do 1.5L Gas Engine 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out
not start the engine or drive the
of View)
vehicle with the air cleaner/filter 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
off, as flames may be present if of View) and Pressure Cap
the engine backfires. 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place
when driving.
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If the coolant inside the coolant overheating, the fan should be
surge tank is boiling, do not do running. If it is not, the vehicle
anything else until it cools down. needs service. Turn off the engine.
The vehicle should be parked on a
level surface. Engine Coolant
The coolant level should be at the The engine cooling system in the
top rib on the middle of the tank. If it vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL
is not, the vehicle may have a leak engine coolant mixture. This coolant
at the radiator hoses, heater hoses, needs to be checked and changed
radiator, water pump, or somewhere at appropriate levels. See
else in the cooling system. Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 369 and
Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
2.0L Gas Engine { Warning The following explains the cooling
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out Do not touch heater or radiator system and how to check and add
of View) hoses, or other engine parts. coolant when it is low. If there is a
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank They can be very hot and can problem with engine overheating,
and Pressure Cap burn you. Do not run the engine if see Engine Overheating 0 286.
there is a leak; all coolant could What to Use
{ Warning leak out. That could cause an
engine fire and can burn you. Fix
An underhood electric fan can
any leak before driving the { Warning
start up even when the engine is
vehicle. Plain water, or other liquids such
not running and can cause injury.
Keep hands, clothing, and tools as alcohol, can boil before the
away from any underhood If there seems to be no leak, with proper coolant mixture will. With
electric fan. the engine on, check to see if the plain water or the wrong mixture,
electric engine cooling fan is the engine could get too hot but
running. If the engine is (Continued)
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Warning (Continued) Caution

there would not be an overheat Do not use anything other than a
warning. The engine could catch mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
fire and you or others could be meets GM Standard
burned. GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
water. Anything else can cause
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, damage to the engine cooling
drinkable water and DEX-COOL system and the vehicle, which
coolant. If using this mixture, would not be covered by the
nothing else needs to be added. vehicle warranty.
This mixture: Check to see if coolant is visible in
. Gives freezing protection down Never dispose of engine coolant by the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
to −37 °C (−34 °F), outside putting it in the trash, pouring it on inside the coolant surge tank is
temperature. the ground, or pouring into sewers, boiling, do not do anything else until
streams, or bodies of water. Have it cools down. If coolant is visible
. Gives boiling protection up to
the coolant changed by an but the coolant level mark is not
129 °C (265 °F), engine authorized service center, familiar visible, add a 50/50 mixture of
temperature. with legal requirements regarding clean, drinkable water and
. Protects against rust and used coolant disposal. This will help DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant
corrosion. protect the environment and your surge tank to the top rib on the
. Will not damage aluminum parts. health. middle of the tank, but be sure the
cooling system is cool before this is
. Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant done. See Engine Overheating
temperature. The vehicle must be on a level 0 286.
surface when checking the coolant
level.
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The coolant surge tank is located in 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly
the engine compartment on the Warning (Continued) counterclockwise. If a hiss is
driver side of the vehicle. See heard, wait for that to stop.
Engine Compartment Overview including the pressure cap, is hot. A hiss means there is still
0 270. Wait for the cooling system and some pressure left.
pressure cap to cool.
How to Add Coolant to the 2. Keep turning the pressure cap
Surge Tank slowly and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with
Caution
{ Warning the proper mixture to the mark
pointed to on the front of the
Failure to follow the specific
Spilling coolant on hot engine coolant surge tank.
coolant fill procedure could cause
parts can burn you. Coolant 4. With the coolant surge tank
the engine to overheat and could
contains ethylene glycol and it will pressure cap off, start the
cause system damage. If coolant
burn if the engine parts are hot engine and let it run until you
is not visible in the surge tank,
enough. can feel the upper radiator
contact your dealer.
hose getting hot. Watch out for
the engine cooling fans. By this
time, the coolant level inside
{ Warning the coolant surge tank may be
Steam and scalding liquids from a lower. If the level is lower, add
hot cooling system are under more of the proper mixture to
the coolant surge tank until the
pressure. Turning the pressure
level reaches the mark pointed
cap, even a little, can cause them
to on the front of the coolant
to come out at high speed and The coolant surge tank pressure surge tank.
you could be burned. Never turn cap can be removed when the
the cap when the cooling system, cooling system, including the surge 5. Replace the pressure cap
tank pressure cap and upper tightly.
(Continued)
radiator hose, is no longer hot.
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If the decision to lift the hood is
Caution made, make sure the vehicle is Warning (Continued)
parked on a level surface. Then
If the pressure cap is not tightly check to see if the engine cooling cap, even a little, can cause them
installed, coolant loss and engine fan is running. If the engine is to come out at high speed and
damage may occur. Be sure the overheating, the fan should be you could be burned. Never turn
cap is properly and tightly running. If it is not, do not continue the cap when the cooling system,
secured. to run the engine, and have the including the pressure cap, is hot.
vehicle serviced. Wait for the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
Engine Overheating
Caution
The vehicle has an engine coolant If No Steam Is Coming from
temperature gauge on the Do not run the engine if there is a
instrument cluster and overheat
the Engine Compartment
leak in the engine cooling system.
messages in the Driver Information This can cause a loss of all If the engine coolant temperature
Center (DIC) to warn of engine coolant and can damage the gauge is in the overheat zone or an
overheating. See Engine Coolant system and vehicle. Have any engine overheat DIC message is
Temperature Gauge 0 111. The DIC leaks fixed right away. displayed but no steam can be seen
also displays overheat messages. or heard, the problem may not be
The decision may be made not to lift too serious. Sometimes the engine
If Steam Is Coming from the can get a little too hot when the
the hood when the engine coolant
temperature gauge is in the
Engine Compartment vehicle:
overheat zone or an engine . Climbs a long hill on a hot day
overheat DIC message displays, but { Warning . Stops after high-speed driving
instead to get service help right
away. See Roadside Assistance Steam and scalding liquids from a . Idles for long periods in traffic
Program 0 381. hot cooling system are under
. Tows a trailer
pressure. Turning the pressure
(Continued)
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If the engine coolant temperature If the engine coolant temperature Adding Washer Fluid
gauge is in the overheat zone and gauge is still in the overheat zone or
an overheat DIC message is an overheat DIC message still
displayed with no sign of steam: displays, pull over, stop, and park
1. Turn the air conditioning off. the vehicle right away. If overheat
messages appear repeatedly, see
2. Turn the heater on to the your dealer.
highest temperature and to the
highest fan speed. Open the If there is no sign of steam, idle the
windows as necessary. engine for three minutes while Open the cap with the washer
parked. If the engine coolant symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off temperature gauge is still in the the tank is full. See Engine
the road, shift to P (Park) or overheat zone or an overheat DIC Compartment Overview 0 270 for
N (Neutral), and let the message displays, turn off the reservoir location.
engine idle. engine until it cools down.
If the engine coolant temperature Caution
gauge is no longer in the overheat Washer Fluid
zone or an overheat DIC message . Do not use washer fluid that
no longer displays, the vehicle can What to Use contains any type of water
be driven. Continue to drive the When windshield washer fluid is repellent coating. This can
vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. needed, be sure to read the cause the wiper blades to
Keep a safe distance from the manufacturer's instructions before chatter or skip.
vehicle in front. If the engine coolant use. If operating the vehicle in an . Do not use engine coolant
temperature gauge does not go area where the temperature may fall (antifreeze) in the
back to the overheat zone or an below freezing, use a fluid that has windshield washer. It can
overheat DIC message does not sufficient protection against damage the windshield
display, continue to drive normally freezing. washer system and paint.
and have the cooling system
(Continued)
checked for proper fill and function.
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be heard all the time when the inspect brake pads for wear and
Caution (Continued) vehicle is moving, except when evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
applying the brake pedal firmly. proper sequence to torque
. Do not mix water with specifications. See Capacities and
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the { Warning Specifications 0 374.
solution to freeze and Brake pads should be replaced as
The brake wear warning sound complete sets.
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the means that soon the brakes will
washer system. not work well. That could lead to Brake Pedal Travel
a crash. When the brake wear See your dealer if the brake pedal
. When using concentrated warning sound is heard, have the does not return to normal height,
washer fluid, follow the vehicle serviced. or if there is a rapid increase in
manufacturer instructions for
pedal travel. This could be a sign
adding water.
that brake service may be required.
. Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full when Caution Replacing Brake System Parts
it is very cold. This allows Always replace brake system parts
Continuing to drive with worn-out
for fluid expansion if with new, approved replacement
freezing occurs, which could brake pads could result in costly
brake repair. parts. If this is not done, the brakes
damage the tank if it is may not work properly. The braking
completely full. performance expected can change
Some driving conditions or climates in many other ways if the wrong
can cause a brake squeal when the replacement brake parts are
Brakes brakes are first applied or lightly installed or if parts are improperly
Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean installed.
indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes.
warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are
are worn and new pads are needed. necessary to help prevent brake
The sound can come and go or can pulsation. When tires are rotated,
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Brake Fluid . A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low
hydraulic system. Have the level, the brake warning light comes
brake hydraulic system fixed. on. See Brake System Warning
With a leak, the brakes will not Light 0 116.
work well. Brake fluid absorbs water over time
Always clean the brake fluid which degrades the effectiveness of
reservoir cap and the area around the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
the cap before removing it. at the specified intervals to prevent
The brake master cylinder reservoir Do not top off the brake fluid. increased stopping distance. See
is filled with GM approved DOT 3 Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
brake fluid as indicated on the If fluid is added when the linings are What to Add
reservoir cap. See Engine worn, there will be too much fluid
Compartment Overview 0 270 for when new brake linings are Use only GM approved DOT 3
the location of the reservoir. installed. Add or remove fluid, as brake fluid from a clean, sealed
necessary, only when work is done container. See Recommended
Checking Brake Fluid Fluids and Lubricants 0 369.
on the brake hydraulic system.
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a
level surface, the brake fluid level
{ Warning { Warning
should be between the minimum
and maximum marks on the brake If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid reservoir. can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the
if the engine is hot enough. You brake system. This could result in
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may or others could be burned, and the loss of braking leading to a
go down: the vehicle could be damaged. possible injury. Always use the
Add brake fluid only when work is proper GM approved brake fluid.
. Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the done on the brake hydraulic
fluid level goes back up. system.
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When using a 12-volt battery
Caution charger on the 12-volt AGM battery, Warning (Continued)
some chargers have an AGM
If brake fluid is spilled on the battery setting on the charger. HANDLING. For more information
vehicle's painted surfaces, the If available, use the AGM setting on go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
paint finish can be damaged. the charger, to limit charge voltage passenger-vehicle.
Immediately wash off any painted to 14.8 volts. Follow the charger
surface. manufacturer's instructions. See California Proposition
Stop/Start System 65 Warning 0 266 and the back
Battery - North America cover.
The vehicle has a Stop/Start system
The original equipment battery is to shut off the engine to help Vehicle Storage
maintenance free. Do not remove conserve fuel. See Stop/Start
the cap and do not add fluid. System 0 184. { Warning
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label { Warning Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview WARNING: Battery posts, You can be badly hurt if you are
0 270 for battery location. terminals, and related not careful. See Jump Starting -
accessories contain lead and lead North America 0 341 for tips on
For replacement of the battery, see compounds, chemicals known to working around a battery without
your dealer. the State of California to cause getting hurt.
The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass cancer and birth defects or other
Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery. reproductive harm. Batteries also Infrequent Usage: Remove the
Installation of a standard 12-volt contain other chemicals known to black, negative (−) cable from the
battery will result in reduced 12-volt the State of California to cause battery to keep the battery from
battery life. cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER running down.
(Continued)
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Extended Storage: Remove the Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
Shift Lock Control
charger. { Warning Function Check
When you are doing this
All-Wheel Drive inspection, the vehicle could { Warning
Transfer Case move suddenly. If the vehicle
When you are doing this
moves, you or others could be
Under normal driving conditions, inspection, the vehicle could
injured.
transfer case fluid does not require move suddenly. If the vehicle
maintenance unless there is a fluid moves, you or others could be
leak or unusual noise. If required, 1. Before starting this check, be injured.
have the transfer case serviced by sure there is enough room
your dealer. around the vehicle.
1. Before starting this check, be
2. Apply both the parking brake sure there is enough room
and the regular brake. around the vehicle. It should be
Do not use the accelerator parked on a level surface.
pedal, and be ready to turn off 2. Apply the parking brake. Be
the engine immediately if it ready to apply the regular
starts. brake immediately if the vehicle
3. Try to start the engine in each begins to move.
gear. The vehicle should start 3. With the engine off, turn the
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). ignition on, but do not start the
If the vehicle starts in any other engine. Without applying the
position, contact your dealer for regular brake, try to move the
service. shift lever out of P (Park) with
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normal effort. If the shift lever pressure from the regular brake
moves out of P (Park), contact pedal. Do this until the vehicle is Caution
your dealer for service. held by the parking brake only.
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
. To check the P (Park) the windshield when no wiper
Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: blade is installed could damage
Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to the windshield. Any damage that
P (Park). Then release the occurs would not be covered by
{ Warning parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is windshield.
the vehicle could begin to move. required.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged. Wiper Blade Replacement Front Wiper Blade
Make sure there is room in front Replacement
of the vehicle in case it begins to Windshield wiper blades should be
replaced periodically. See To replace the wiper blade:
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
Maintenance Schedule 0 360. 1. Pull the wiper assembly away
brake at once should the vehicle
Replacement blades come in from the windshield.
begin to move.
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the length, see Maintenance
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Replacement Parts 0 370.
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
. To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
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Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm away from
the windshield.
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection.
To remove the cover:
2. Lift up on the latch in the 1. Slide a plastic tool under the 2. Push the release lever (2) to
middle of the wiper blade cover and push upward to disengage the hook and push
where the wiper arm attaches. unsnap. the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
3. With the latch open, pull the 2. Slide the cover toward the
wiper blade down toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it 3. Push the new blade assembly
windshield far enough to from the blade assembly. securely on the wiper arm until
release it from the J-hooked the release lever clicks into
3. Remove the cover.
end of the wiper arm. place.
4. After wiper blade replacement,
4. Remove the wiper blade. ensure that the cover hook Windshield Replacement
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper slides into the slot in the blade
blade replacement. assembly. Driver Assistance Systems
5. Snap the cover down to If the windshield needs to be
secure. replaced and the vehicle is
equipped with a front camera sensor
To replace the wiper blade:
for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
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recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed { Warning
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these If the gas struts that hold open
systems may not work properly, they the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
may display messages, or they may you or others could be seriously
not work at all. See your dealer for injured. Take the vehicle to your
proper windshield replacement. dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
Acoustic Windshield signs of wear, cracks, or other
The vehicle is equipped with an damage periodically. Check to
acoustic windshield. If the make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
windshield needs to be replaced, be is held open with enough force. Hood
sure to get an acoustic windshield If struts are failing to hold the
so you will continue to have the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
benefits an acoustic windshield can operate. Have the vehicle
provide. serviced.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas Caution
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/ Do not apply tape or hang any
trunk/liftgate system in full open objects from gas struts. Also do
position. not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle. Trunk
See Maintenance Schedule 0 360.

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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, or any bulb changing
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, procedure not listed in this section,
the headlamp aim may be affected. contact your dealer.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer. Caution
Do not replace incandescent
bulbs with aftermarket LED
replacement bulbs. This can
Liftgate cause damage to the vehicle
electrical system.
Halogen Bulbs
{ Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
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High Intensity Discharge 3. Remove the cover from the
back of the headlamp
(HID) Lighting assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
{ Warning 4. Disconnect the electrical
The High Intensity Discharge connector.
(HID) lighting system operates at 5. Remove the bulb from the lamp
a very high voltage. If you try to assembly by turning
service any of the system counterclockwise.
components, you could be 6. Install a new bulb in the lamp
seriously injured. Have your assembly.
dealer or a qualified technician Driver Side Shown, Passenger
service them. 7. Connect the electrical
Side Similar connector.
After an HID headlamp bulb has 1. Headlamp 8. Replace the cover from the
been replaced, the beam might be a back of the headlamp
To replace one of the headlamp assembly by turning it
slightly different shade than it was bulbs:
originally. This is normal. clockwise.
1. Open the hood. See Hood 9. For the driver side, reinstall the
0 268.
LED Lighting battery cover. Reinstall the
2. For the driver side bulb, windshield washer bottle filler
This vehicle has several LED lamps. remove the battery cover. neck by firmly pushing it
For replacement of any LED lighting Remove the windshield washer straight into the bottle. Make
assembly, contact your dealer. bottle filler neck by firmly sure that the filler neck clip
pulling it straight up and out of engages into the bracket on
Headlamps the bottle. the upper tie-bar.
Bi-halogen headlamp shown. For the passenger side, For the passenger side,
remove the air cleaner cover. reinstall the air cleaner cover.
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Front Turn Signal and 4. Turn the bulb socket 2. Remove the two screw covers
counterclockwise and pull the from the taillamp assembly.
Fog Lamps bulb straight out of the socket. 3. Remove the two screws
5. Replace the bulb and reverse securing the taillamp assembly.
Steps 1–4 to reinstall. 4. Pull the taillamp assembly out
of the vehicle body.
Taillamps
5. Disconnect the lamp wiring
harness.
6. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull
it out.
7. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger 8. Install the new bulb.
Side Similar
9. Push the bulb socket in and
To replace one of these lamps: turn it clockwise.
1. Remove the fastener to remove 10. Reverse Steps 2–5 to reinstall
the access panel. Driver Side Shown, Passenger the lamp assembly.
2. Access the lamp through the Side Similar
hole in the underbody air
deflector. 1. Sidemarker
2. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Rear
3. Disconnect the electrical Turn Signal
connector from the bulb
assembly. To replace one of these lamps:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 21.
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License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket Electrical System
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
Electrical System
To replace one of these bulbs: Overload
1. Open the liftgate partway. See
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
Liftgate 0 21.
breakers to protect against an
2. Push the lamp assembly electrical system overload.
outboard to remove.
When the electrical load current is
3. Pull the lamp assembly down too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
to remove it from the liftgate. and closes, protecting the circuit
4. Turn the bulb socket (1) until the current load returns to
counterclockwise to remove it normal or the problem is fixed. This
Lamp Assembly from the lamp assembly (3). greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of electrical problems.
the bulb socket (1).
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
6. Push the replacement bulb of the identical size and rating.
straight into the bulb socket
and turn the bulb socket If there is a problem on the road and
clockwise to install it into the a fuse needs to be replaced, the
lamp assembly. same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
7. Push the lamp assembly into the vehicle that is not needed to use
the liftgate engaging the clip and replace it as soon as possible.
side first.
8. Push on the lamp side opposite
Bulb Assembly the clip until the lamp assembly
snaps into place.
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Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
An electrical overload may cause Breakers another fuse location, if a fuse goes
the lamps to go on and off, or in
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are out. Replace the fuse as soon as
some cases to remain off. Have the
protected from short circuits by a possible.
headlamp wiring checked right away
combination of fuses and circuit There is a fuse puller in the engine
if the lamps go on and off or
breakers. This greatly reduces the compartment fuse block. It can be
remain off.
chance of damage caused by used to easily remove fuses from
Windshield Wipers electrical problems. the fuse block.
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield { Danger Engine Compartment
wipers will stop until the motor cools Fuse Block
Fuses and circuit breakers are
and will then restart.
marked with their ampere rating.
Although the circuit is protected Do not exceed the
from electrical overload, overload specified amperage rating when
due to heavy snow or ice may replacing fuses and circuit
cause wiper linkage damage. breakers. Use of an oversized
Always clear ice and heavy snow fuse or circuit breaker can result
from the windshield before using the in a vehicle fire. You and others
windshield wipers.
could be seriously injured or
If the overload is caused by an killed.
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
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To remove the fuse block cover,
squeeze the clips on the cover and
lift it straight up. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 270.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage

with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. F05 FlexFuel sensor
Fuses Usage F06 Transmission control
module
F01 Starter 1
F07 –
F02 Starter 2
F08 Engine control
F03 Lambda sensor 1 module
F04 Engine control F09 Air conditioning
module clutch
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
F10 Canister vent F25 Diesel fuel heater F41 Transmission range
solenoid (diesel only) control module
F11 Fuel system F26 – F42 Motorized headlamp
F12 Front heated seats F27 Antilock brake F43 –
F13 Engine valves F44 Interior rearview
coolant pump F28 LD trailer mirror
F14 – F29 Rear window F45 Passenger side
F15 Lambda sensor 2 defogger ventilated seat
F16 Ignition coils F30 Mirror defroster F46 Driver side

F31 – ventilated seat
F17 Engine control
module F32 Variable functions F47 Steering column lock
assembly
F18 Selective catalytic F33 –
reduction module F48 Rear wiper
F34 Horn
(diesel only) F49 –
F35 –
F19 NOx soot sensor F50 Heated steering
(diesel only) F36 Right high-beam wheel
headlamp
F20 DC DC converter 2 F51 Right daytime
F37 Left high-beam running lamp
F21 Shift control headlamp
F22 Antilock brake pump F52 Engine control
F38 Automatic headlamp module/
F23 Front/Rear leveling Transmission control
washer pump F39 Fog lamps F53 –
F24 – F40 –
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Fuses Usage Relays Usage Instrument Panel Fuse
F54 – K12 High-beam Block
F55 Front wiper speed/ headlamps
Control K13 Headlamps/Daytime
F56 – running lamps
F57 Left daytime K14 Run/Crank

running lamp K15 Rear window
defogger
Relays Usage *K16 Horn
K01 Starter solenoid *K17 Selective catalytic
K02 Air conditioning reduction
control (diesel only)
K03 Engine control *K18 Fog lamps
module The instrument panel fuse block is
*K19 Coolant pump
under the instrument panel on the
K04 Front wiper control *K20 – driver side.
K05 Starter solenoid *K21 Rear washer pump To access the fuses, press and
K06 Fuel *K22 Front washer pump release the latch near the top center
heater (diesel only) square.
*K23 Rear wiper control
K07 – Apply pressure to the two retaining
* PCB relays are not serviceable. tabs on the sides of the cover, until
K08 – the two retaining tabs clear the
K09 Front wiper speed sides of the instrument panel. Allow
the panel to move downward and
K10 –
out of the way.
K11 –
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To reinstall the cover, reverse the Fuses Usage
steps.
F03 Trailer brake
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays F04 Heating, ventilation,
shown. and air conditioning
blower
F05 Body control
module 2
F06 CGM
F07 –
F08 Body control
module 3
F09 Amplifier
F10 –
F11 –
F12 –
F13 –
F14 –
F15 Transmission control
module
F16 Front heated seats
Fuses Usage
F17 Left data link
F01 DC AC inverter connector
F02 Front windows
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage
F18 Body control F32 Body control K03 Liftgate
module 7 module 8 K04 –
F19 Exterior mirror F33 Heating, ventilation, K05 Logistics
F20 Body control and air conditioning
module 1 F34 Passive entry, Circuit Usage
F21 Body control passive start Breakers
module 4 F35 Liftgate latch CB1 –
F22 Body control F36 Wireless charger CB2 Auxiliary power
module 6 module/USB outlet console
F23 Electric steering accessory
column lock F37 Cigarette lighter
F24 Sensing and F38 OnStar
diagnostic module F39 Instrument
F25 Occupancy sensor panel USB
F26 – F40 Camera module/
F27 Power seats Liftgate module
F28 Rear windows F41 Park assist module
F29 – F42 Radio
F30 – Relays Usage

F31 Steering wheel K01 –
controls
K02 Retained accessory
power
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Rear Compartment Fuse
Block
Remove the trim plate to access the

fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
The rear compartment fuse block is with all of the fuses and relays
behind a trim panel on the side of shown.
the rear compartment.
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage
F1 Exhaust fuel F14 Right trailer K3 Left trailer
heater/Selective stoplamp/Turn stoplamp/Turn
catalytic reduction signal lamp signal lamp
power module F15 Left parking lamp K4 Park lamps
(diesel only)
F16 Right parking lamp K5 Exhaust fuel
F2 Liftgate heater/Selective
F17 Video processing
F3 Trailer auxiliary module catalytic reduction
power power module
F18 Left trailer (diesel only)
F4 Passenger stoplamp/Turn
power seat signal lamp
F5 Memory seat F19 All-wheel drive
module
F20 Lumbar
F6 Sunroof
F21 Rear auxiliary
F7 Side blind zone power outlet
alert
F22 Rear drive unit
F8 Trailer reverse
lamps
Relays Usage
F9 Rear heated seat 1
K1 Right trailer
F10 Park lamps stoplamp/Turn
F11 Rear heated seat 2 signal lamp
F12 – K2 Trailer reverse
lamps
F13 Trailer
parking lamp
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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
Tires . Underinflated tires pose . Replace any tires that
Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as have been damaged by
high-quality tires made by a overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes,
leading tire manufacturer. See resulting crash could curbs, etc.
the warranty manual for cause serious injury. . Improperly repaired tires
information regarding the tire Check all tires frequently can cause a crash. Only
warranty and where to get to maintain the the dealer or an
service. For additional recommended pressure. authorized tire service
information refer to the tire Tire pressure should be center should repair,
manufacturer. checked when the tires replace, dismount, and
are cold. mount the tires.
{ Warning . Overinflated tires are . Do not spin the tires in
more likely to be cut, excess of 56 km/h
. Poorly maintained and punctured, or broken by
improperly used tires are (35 mph) on slippery
a sudden impact — such surfaces such as snow,
dangerous. as when hitting a pothole. mud, ice, etc. Excessive
. Overloading the tires can Keep tires at the spinning may cause the
cause overheating as a recommended pressure. tires to explode.
result of too much . Worn or old tires can
flexing. There could be a cause a crash. If the
blowout and a serious tread is badly worn,
All-Season Tires
crash. See Vehicle Load replace them. This vehicle may come with
Limits 0 176. (Continued)
all-season tires. These tires are
(Continued) designed to provide good overall
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performance on most road surfaces roads is expected. See your dealer Tire Sidewall Labeling
and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire
equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. Useful information about a tire is
specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 322. molded into its sidewall. The
have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be examples show a typical
molded onto the sidewall. Original decreased dry road traction, passenger vehicle tire and a
equipment all-season tires can be increased road noise, and shorter compact spare tire sidewall.
identified by the last two characters tread life. After changing to winter
of this TPC code, which will tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
be “MS.” handling and braking.
Consider installing winter tires on If using winter tires:
the vehicle if frequent driving on
snow or ice-covered roads is . Use tires of the same brand and
expected. All-season tires provide tread type on all four wheel
adequate performance for most positions.
winter driving conditions, but they . Use only radial ply tires of the
may not offer the same level of same size, load range, and
traction or performance as winter speed rating as the original
tires on snow or ice-covered roads. equipment tires.
See Winter Tires 0 308.
Winter tires with the same speed Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
Winter Tires rating as the original equipment tires (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a
may not be available for H, V, W, Y, combination of letters and
This vehicle was not originally and ZR speed rated tires. If winter
equipped with winter tires. Winter tires with a lower speed rating are
numbers used to define a
tires are designed for increased chosen, never exceed the tire's particular tire's width, height,
traction on snow and ice-covered maximum speed capability. aspect ratio, construction type,
roads. Consider installing winter and service description. See the
tires on the vehicle if frequent “Tire Size” illustration later in this
driving on ice or snow covered section.
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(2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would resistance. For more information
Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date see Uniform Tire Quality
Specification) : Original of 0310. Grading 0 324.
equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation
GM's specific tire performance (TIN) : The letters and numbers Load Limit : Maximum load that
criteria have a TPC specification following the DOT (Department can be carried and the
code molded onto the sidewall. of Transportation) code are the maximum pressure needed to
GM's TPC specifications meet or Tire Identification Number (TIN). support that load.
exceed all federal safety The TIN shows the
guidelines. manufacturer and plant code,
(3) DOT (Department of tire size, and date the tire was
Transportation) : The manufactured. The TIN is
Department of Transportation molded onto both sides of the
(DOT) code indicates that the tire, although only one side may
tire is in compliance with the have the date of manufacture.
U.S. Department of (5) Tire Ply Material : The type
Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in
Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread.
DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality
Manufacture : The last four Grading (UTQG) : Tire Compact Spare Tire Example
digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to (1) Tire Ply Material : The type
manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three of cord and number of plies in
digits represent the week (01– performance factors: treadwear, the sidewall and under the tread.
52) and the last two digits, the traction, and temperature
year. For example, the third (2) Temporary Use Only : The
compact spare tire or temporary
use tire should not be driven at
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speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). (5) Tire Inflation : The Tire Designations
The compact spare tire is for temporary use tire or compact
emergency use when a regular spare tire should be inflated to Tire Size
road tire has lost air and gone 420 kPa (60 psi). For more The example shows a typical
flat. If the vehicle has a compact information on tire pressure and passenger vehicle tire size.
spare tire, see Compact Spare inflation see Tire Pressure
Tire 0 340 and 0 313.
If a Tire Goes Flat 0 327. (6) Tire Size : A combination of
(3) Tire Identification Number letters and numbers define a
(TIN) : The letters and numbers tire's width, height, aspect ratio,
following the DOT (Department construction type, and service
of Transportation) code are the description. The letter “T” as the (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire :
Tire Identification Number (TIN). first character in the tire size The United States version of a
The TIN shows the means the tire is for temporary metric tire sizing system. The
manufacturer and plant code, use only. letter “P” as the first character in
tire size, and date the tire was (7) TPC Spec (Tire the tire size means a passenger
manufactured. The TIN is Performance Criteria vehicle tire engineered to
molded onto both sides of the Specification) : Original standards set by the U.S. Tire
tire, although only one side may equipment tires designed to and Rim Association.
have the date of manufacture. GM's specific tire performance (2) Tire Width : The three-digit
(4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification number indicates the tire section
Load Limit : Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. width in millimeters from
can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or sidewall to sidewall.
maximum pressure needed to exceed all federal safety
support that load. guidelines. (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
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For example, if the tire size Tire Terminology and Bead : The tire bead contains
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel
item (3) of the illustration, it cords that hold the tire onto
would mean that the tire's Air Pressure : The amount of the rim.
sidewall is 60 percent as high as air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire
it is wide. in which the plies are laid at
the tire. Air pressure is
(4) Construction Code : A letter expressed in kPa (kilopascal) alternate angles less than
code is used to indicate the type or psi (pounds per square inch). 90 degrees to the centerline of
of ply construction in the tire. the tread.
The letter “R” means radial ply Accessory Weight : The
combined weight of optional Cold Tire Pressure : The
construction; the letter “D” amount of air pressure in a tire,
means diagonal or bias ply accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are measured in kPa (kilopascal)
construction. or psi (pounds per square inch)
automatic transmission, power
(5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of windows, power seats, and air before a tire has built up heat
the wheel in inches. conditioning. from driving. See Tire Pressure
(6) Service Description : These 0 313.
Aspect Ratio : The relationship
characters represent the load of a tire's height to its width. Curb Weight : The weight of a
index and speed rating of the motor vehicle with standard and
tire. The load index represents Belt : A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the
the load carrying capacity a tire cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
is certified to carry. The speed tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without
rating is the maximum speed a steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo.
tire is certified to carry a load. materials.
DOT Markings : A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
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Department of Transportation Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A Normal Occupant Weight : The
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle
Standards. The DOT code some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by
includes the Tire Identification vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric Load Index : An assigned Limits 0 176.
designator which can also number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution :
identify the tire manufacturer, that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions.
production plant, brand, and carrying capacity of a tire.
date of production. Outward Facing Sidewall : The
Maximum Inflation Pressure : side of an asymmetrical tire that
GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight The maximum air pressure to has a particular side that faces
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits which a cold tire can be inflated. outward when mounted on a
0 176. The maximum air pressure is vehicle. The side of the tire that
GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight molded onto the sidewall. contains a whitewall, bears
Rating for the front axle. See Maximum Load Rating : The white lettering, or bears
Vehicle Load Limits 0 176. load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or
GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight maximum permissible inflation model name molding that is
Rating for the rear axle. See pressure for that tire. higher or deeper than the same
Vehicle Load Limits 0 176. moldings on the other sidewall
Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire.
Intended Outboard Sidewall : Weight : The sum of curb
The side of an asymmetrical tire weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A
that must always face outward vehicle capacity weight, and tire used on passenger cars and
when mounted on a vehicle. production options weight. some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric
unit for air pressure. Recommended Inflation
Pressure : Vehicle
manufacturer's recommended
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tire inflation pressure as shown Treadwear Indicators : Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the
on the tire placard. See Tire bands, sometimes called wear Tire : Load on an individual tire
Pressure 0 313 and bars, that show across the tread due to curb weight, accessory
Vehicle Load Limits 0 176. of a tire when only 1.6 mm weight, occupant weight, and
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic (1/16 in) of tread remains. See cargo weight.
tire in which the ply cords that When It Is Time for New Tires Vehicle Placard : A label
extend to the beads are laid at 0 321. permanently attached to a
90 degrees to the centerline of UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality vehicle showing the vehicle
the tread. Grading Standards) : A tire capacity weight and the original
Rim : A metal support for a tire information system that provides equipment tire size and
and upon which the tire beads consumers with ratings for a recommended inflation pressure.
are seated. tire's traction, temperature, and See “Tire and Loading
treadwear. Ratings are Information Label” under Vehicle
Sidewall : The portion of a tire determined by tire Load Limits 0 176.
between the tread and the bead. manufacturers using
Speed Rating : An government testing procedures. Tire Pressure
alphanumeric code assigned to The ratings are molded into the Tires need the correct amount of
a tire indicating the maximum sidewall of the tire. See Uniform air pressure to operate
speed at which a tire can Tire Quality Grading 0 324. effectively.
operate. Vehicle Capacity Weight : The
Traction : The friction between number of designated seating
the tire and the road surface. positions multiplied by
The amount of grip provided. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Tread : The portion of a tire that Limits 0 176.
comes into contact with
the road.
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The Tire and Loading How to Check
{ Warning Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type
Neither tire underinflation nor indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure.
overinflation is good. tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be
Underinflated tires, or tires inflation pressures. The determined by looking at the tire.
that do not have enough air, recommended pressure is the Check the tire inflation pressure
can result in: minimum air pressure needed to when the tires are cold, meaning
support the vehicle's maximum the vehicle has not been driven
. Tire overloading and load carrying capacity. See
overheating which could for at least three hours or no
Vehicle Load Limits 0 176. more than 1.6 km (1 mi).
lead to a blowout.
How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the
. Premature or affects vehicle handling and ride
irregular wear. tire valve stem. Press the tire
comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to
. Poor handling. with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
designed to carry. If the cold tire inflation pressure
. Reduced fuel economy.
When to Check matches the recommended
Overinflated tires, or tires that
pressure on the Tire and
have too much air, can Check the pressure of the tires
Loading Information label, no
result in: once a month or more. Do not
further adjustment is necessary.
. Unusual wear. forget the compact spare, if the
If the inflation pressure is low,
vehicle has one. The cold
. Poor handling. add air until the recommended
compact spare tire pressure
pressure is reached. If the
. Rough ride. should be at 420 kPa (60 psi).
inflation pressure is high, press
See Compact Spare Tire 0 340.
. Needless damage from on the metal stem in the center
road hazards. of the tire valve to release air.
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Recheck the tire pressure with tires of a different size than the size not reached the level to trigger
the tire gauge. indicated on the vehicle placard or illumination of the TPMS low tire
tire inflation pressure label, you pressure telltale.
Put the valve caps back on the should determine the proper tire
valve stems to keep out dirt and Your vehicle has also been
inflation pressure for those tires.) equipped with a TPMS malfunction
moisture and prevent leaks. Use
As an added safety feature, your indicator to indicate when the
only valve caps designed for the vehicle has been equipped with a system is not operating properly.
vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors tire pressure monitoring system The TPMS malfunction indicator is
could be damaged and would (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire combined with the low tire pressure
not be covered by the vehicle pressure telltale when one or more telltale. When the system detects a
warranty. of your tires is significantly malfunction, the telltale will flash for
under-inflated. approximately one minute and then
Tire Pressure Monitor Accordingly, when the low tire remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
System pressure telltale illuminates, you
subsequent vehicle start-ups as
should stop and check your tires as
The Tire Pressure Monitor System long as the malfunction exists.
soon as possible, and inflate them
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor
to the proper pressure. Driving on a When the malfunction indicator is
technology to check tire pressure
significantly under-inflated tire illuminated, the system may not be
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
causes the tire to overheat and can able to detect or signal low tire
the air pressure in your tires and
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation pressure as intended. TPMS
transmit tire pressure readings to a
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire malfunctions may occur for a variety
receiver located in the vehicle.
tread life, and may affect the of reasons, including the installation
Each tire, including the spare (if vehicle's handling and stopping of replacement or alternate tires or
provided), should be checked ability. wheels on the vehicle that prevent
monthly when cold and inflated to the TPMS from functioning properly.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
the inflation pressure recommended Always check the TPMS malfunction
substitute for proper tire
by the vehicle manufacturer on the telltale after replacing one or more
maintenance, and it is the driver's
vehicle placard or tire inflation tires or wheels on your vehicle to
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure label. (If your vehicle has ensure that the replacement or
pressure, even if under-inflation has
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alternate tires and wheels allow the displays see Driver Information
TPMS to continue to function Center (DIC) (Base Level and
properly. Midlevel) 0 123 or
See Tire Pressure Monitor Driver Information Center (DIC)
Operation 0 316. (Uplevel) 0 129.
See Radio Frequency Statement The low tire pressure warning light
When a low tire pressure condition may come on in cool weather when
0 387.
is detected, the TPMS illuminates the vehicle is first started, and then
the low tire pressure warning light turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
Tire Pressure Monitor located on the instrument cluster. could be an early indicator that the
Operation If the warning light comes on, stop air pressure is getting low and
as soon as possible and inflate the needs to be inflated to the proper
This vehicle may have a Tire
tires to the recommended pressure pressure.
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
shown on the Tire and Loading
The TPMS is designed to warn the A Tire and Loading Information
Information label. See Vehicle Load
driver when a low tire pressure label, attached to your vehicle,
Limits 0 176.
condition exists. TPMS sensors are shows the size of the original
mounted onto each tire and wheel A message to check the pressure in equipment tires and the correct
assembly, excluding the spare tire a specific tire displays in the Driver inflation pressure for the tires when
and wheel assembly. The TPMS Information Center (DIC). The low they are cold. See Vehicle Load
sensors monitor the air pressure in tire pressure warning light and the Limits 0 176, for an example of the
the tires and transmit the tire DIC warning message come on at Tire and Loading Information label
pressure readings to a receiver each ignition cycle until the tires are and its location. Also see Tire
located in the vehicle. inflated to the correct inflation Pressure 0 313.
pressure. Using the DIC, tire
The TPMS can warn about a low
pressure levels can be viewed. For
tire pressure condition but it does
additional information and details
not replace normal tire
about the DIC operation and
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
0 320, Tire Rotation 0 320 and
Tires 0 307.
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low tire pressure warning light sensor matching process. See
Caution flashes for about one minute and "TPMS Sensor Matching
then stays on for the remainder of Process" later in this section.
Tire sealant materials are not all the ignition cycle. A DIC warning
the same. A non-approved tire . One or more TPMS sensors are
message also displays. The missing or damaged. The
sealant could damage the TPMS malfunction light and DIC warning
sensors. TPMS sensor damage malfunction light and the DIC
message come on at each ignition message should go off when the
caused by using an incorrect tire cycle until the problem is corrected.
sealant is not covered by the TPMS sensors are installed and
Some of the conditions that can the sensor matching process is
vehicle warranty. Always use only cause these to come on are: performed successfully. See
the GM approved tire sealant . One of the road tires has been your dealer for service.
available through your dealer or replaced with the spare tire. The
included in the vehicle. . Replacement tires or wheels do
spare tire does not have a not match the original equipment
TPMS sensor. The malfunction tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits light and DIC message should other than those recommended
use a GM-approved liquid tire go off after the road tire is could prevent the TPMS from
sealant. Using non-approved tire replaced and the sensor functioning properly. See Buying
sealants could damage the TPMS matching process is performed New Tires 0 322.
sensors. See Tire Sealant and successfully. See “TPMS Sensor
Compressor Kit 0 328 for Matching Process” later in this . Operating electronic devices or
information regarding the inflator kit section. being near facilities using radio
materials and instructions. wave frequencies similar to the
. The TPMS sensor matching
TPMS could cause the TPMS
TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not sensors to malfunction.
completed successfully after
Message If the TPMS is not functioning
rotating the tires. The
The TPMS will not function properly malfunction light and the DIC properly it cannot detect or signal a
if one or more of the TPMS sensors message should go off after low tire pressure condition. See
are missing or inoperable. When the successfully completing the
system detects a malfunction, the
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your dealer for service if the TPMS Repeat these steps for all If the turn signal lamp does not flash
malfunction light and DIC message underinflated tires that have within 15 seconds after starting to
come on and stay on. illuminated the low tire pressure inflate the tire, the tire fill alert has
warning light. not been activated or is not working.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
If the hazard warning flashers are
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
{ Warning on, the tire fill alert visual feedback
will not work properly.
help when inflating an underinflated Overinflating a tire could cause
tire to the recommended cold tire the tire to rupture and you or The TPMS will not activate the tire
pressure. others could be injured. Do not fill alert properly under the following
exceed the maximum pressure conditions:
When the low tire pressure warning
light comes on: listed on the tire sidewall. See . There is interference from an
Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 308 and external device or transmitter.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level Vehicle Load Limits 0 176.
place. . The air pressure from the
inflation device is not sufficient
2. Set the parking brake firmly. to inflate the tire.
If the tire is overinflated by more
3. Place the vehicle in P (Park). than 35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will . There is a malfunction in
4. Add air to the tire that is sound multiple times and the turn the TPMS.
underinflated. The turn signal signal lamp will continue to flash for
several seconds after filling stops. . There is a malfunction in the
lamp will flash. horn or turn signal lamps.
To release and correct the pressure,
When the recommended while the turn signal lamp is still . The identification code of the
pressure is reached, the horn flashing, briefly press the center of TPMS sensor is not registered to
sounds once and the turn the valve stem. When the the system.
signal lamp will stop flashing recommended pressure is reached,
and briefly turn solid. . The battery of the TPMS sensor
the horn sounds once.
is low.
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If the tire fill alert does not operate See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor 4. Use the DIC controls on the
due to TPMS interference, move the Activation Tool at right side of the steering wheel
vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or to scroll to the Tire Pressure
forward and try again. If the tire fill call 1-800-GM TOOLS screen under the DIC
alert feature is not working, use a (1-800-468-6657). info page.
tire pressure gauge. There are two minutes to match the 5. Press and hold V in the center
TPMS Sensor Matching first tire/wheel position, and of the DIC controls.
Process five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes The horn sounds twice to
Each TPMS sensor has a unique longer, the matching process stops signal the receiver is in relearn
identification code. The identification and must be restarted. mode and the TIRE
code needs to be matched to a new LEARNING ACTIVE message
tire/wheel position after rotating the The TPMS sensor matching displays on the DIC display.
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or process is:
6. Start with the driver side
more of the TPMS sensors. The 1. Set the parking brake. front tire.
TPMS sensor matching process
2. Place the vehicle in Service 7. Place the relearn tool against
should also be performed after
Mode. See Ignition Positions the tire sidewall, near the valve
replacing a spare tire with a road
0 180. stem. Then press the button to
tire containing the TPMS sensor.
The malfunction light and the DIC 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure activate the TPMS sensor.
message should go off at the next info page option is turned on. A horn chirp confirms that the
ignition cycle. The sensors are The info pages on the DIC can sensor identification code has
matched to the tire/wheel positions, be turned on and off through been matched to this tire and
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the the Options menu. See Driver wheel position.
following order: driver side front tire, Information Center (DIC) (Base 8. Proceed to the passenger side
passenger side front tire, passenger Level and Midlevel) 0 123 or front tire, and repeat the
side rear tire, and driver side rear Driver Information Center (DIC) procedure in Step 7.
tire. See your dealer for service or (Uplevel) 0 129.
to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
relearn tool can also be purchased.
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9. Proceed to the passenger side . The indicators at three or Tires are rotated to achieve a
rear tire, and repeat the more places around the tire more uniform wear for all tires.
procedure in Step 7. can be seen. The first rotation is the most
10. Proceed to the driver side rear . There is cord or fabric important.
tire, and repeat the procedure
showing through the tire's Anytime unusual wear is
in Step 7. The horn sounds two
times to indicate the sensor rubber. noticed, rotate the tires as soon
identification code has been . The tread or sidewall is as possible, check for proper tire
matched to the driver side rear inflation pressure, and check for
cracked, cut, or snagged
tire, and the TPMS sensor damaged tires or wheels. If the
deep enough to show cord or
matching process is no longer unusual wear continues after the
fabric.
active. The TIRE LEARNING rotation, check the wheel
ACTIVE message on the DIC . The tire has a bump, bulge, alignment. See When It Is Time
display goes off. or split. for New Tires 0 321 and
11. Turn the vehicle off. . The tire has a puncture, cut, Wheel Replacement 0 326.
12. Set all four tires to the or other damage that cannot
recommended air pressure be repaired well because of
level as indicated on the Tire the size or location of the
and Loading Information label. damage.
Tire Inspection Tire Rotation
We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated every
including the spare tire, if the 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
vehicle has one, be inspected Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
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Use this rotation pattern when When It Is Time for New
rotating the tires. { Warning Tires
Do not include the compact Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance,
spare tire in the tire rotation. parts to which it is fastened, can temperatures, driving speeds,
make wheel nuts become loose vehicle loading, and road conditions
Adjust the front and rear tires to after time. The wheel could come
the recommended inflation affect the wear rate of the tires.
off and cause a crash. When
pressure on the Tire and changing a wheel, remove any
Loading Information label after rust or dirt from places where the
the tires have been rotated. See wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
Tire Pressure 0 313 and an emergency, a cloth or a paper
Vehicle Load Limits 0 176. 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 0 316.
Check that all wheel nuts are Lightly coat the inner diameter of
properly tightened. See “Wheel the wheel hub opening with
Nut Torque” under Capacities wheel bearing grease after a
and Specifications 0 374, and wheel change or tire rotation to
Treadwear indicators are one way to
“Removing the Flat Tire and prevent corrosion or rust
tell when it is time for new tires.
Installing the Spare Tire” under buildup. Do not get grease on Treadwear indicators appear when
Tire Changing 0 335. the wheel mounting surface or the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
on the wheel nuts or bolts. or less of tread remaining. See Tire
Inspection 0 320 and
Tire Rotation 0 320.
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The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other vehicle, including brake system
This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate performance, ride and handling,
if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber. traction control, and tire
never used. Multiple factors Parking for an extended period can pressure monitoring
including temperatures, loading cause flat spots on the tires that performance. GM's TPC Spec
conditions, and inflation pressure may result in vibrations while
maintenance affect how fast aging number is molded onto the tire's
driving. When storing a vehicle for sidewall near the tire size. If the
takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or
tires, including the spare if tires have an all-season tread
raise the vehicle to reduce the design, the TPC Spec number
equipped, be replaced after six weight from the tires.
years, regardless of tread wear. To will be followed by MS for mud
identify the age of a tire, use the tire
Buying New Tires and snow. See Tire Sidewall
manufacture date which is the last Labeling 0 308.
four digits of the DOT Tire GM has developed and matched
Identification Number (TIN) which is GM recommends replacing worn
specific tires for the vehicle. The
molded into one side of the tire tires in complete sets of four.
original equipment tires installed
sidewall. The first two digits Uniform tread depth on all tires
were designed to meet General
represent the week (01–52) and the will help to maintain the
last two digits, the year. For
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
performance of the vehicle.
example, the third week of the year Specification (TPC Spec)
Braking and handling
2010 would have a four-digit DOT system rating. When
performance may be adversely
date of 0310. replacement tires are needed,
affected if all the tires are not
GM strongly recommends
Vehicle Storage replaced at the same time.
buying tires with the same TPC
If proper rotation and
Tires age when stored normally Spec rating.
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park maintenance have been done,
a vehicle that will be stored for at GM's exclusive TPC Spec all four tires should wear out at
least a month in a cool, dry, clean system considers over a dozen about the same time. See Tire
area away from direct sunlight to critical specifications that impact Rotation 0 320. However, if it is
slow aging. This area should be free the overall performance of the
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necessary to replace only one sure they are the same size,
axle set of worn tires, place the { Warning load range, speed rating, and
new tires on the rear axle. Mixing tires of different sizes, construction (radial) as the
Winter tires with the same speed tread patterns, or types on the original tires.
rating as the original equipment same axle may cause loss of Vehicles that have a tire
tires may not be available for H, control of the vehicle, resulting pressure monitoring system
V, W, Y and ZR speed rated in a crash or other vehicle could give an inaccurate
tires. Never exceed the winter damage. Use the same size, low-pressure warning if non-TPC
tires’ maximum speed capability load range, and type of tires Spec rated tires are installed.
when using winter tires with a as the original tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor
lower speed rating. System 0 315.
The Tire and Loading
{ Warning { Warning Information label indicates the
Tires could explode during original equipment tires on the
Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits
improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel
to mount or dismount a tire 0 176.
rim flanges to develop cracks
could cause injury or death. after many miles of driving.
Only your dealer or authorized Different Size Tires and
A tire and/or wheel could fail
tire service center should suddenly and cause a crash.
Wheels
mount or dismount the tires. Use only radial-ply tires with If wheels or tires are installed that
the wheels on the vehicle. are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
If the vehicle tires must be 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
electronic systems such as antilock
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brakes, rollover airbags, traction Uniform Tire Quality safety requirements and
control, electronic stability control, additional General Motors Tire
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
Grading
Performance Criteria (TPC)
of these systems can also be The following information relates standards.
affected. to the system developed by the
United States National Highway Quality grades can be found
{ Warning Traffic Safety Administration where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
If different sized wheels are used, and maximum section width. For
treadwear, traction, and
there may not be an acceptable example:
level of performance and safety if
temperature performance. This
tires not recommended for those applies only to vehicles sold in Treadwear 200 Traction AA
wheels are selected. This the United States. The grades Temperature A
increases the chance of a crash are molded on the sidewalls of All Passenger Car Tires Must
and serious injury. Only use GM most passenger car tires. The Conform to Federal Safety
specific wheel and tire systems Uniform Tire Quality Grading Requirements In Addition To
developed for the vehicle, and (UTQG) system does not apply These Grades.
have them properly installed by a to deep tread, winter tires,
GM certified technician. compact spare tires, tires with Treadwear
nominal rim diameters of The treadwear grade is a
See Buying New Tires 0 322 and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), comparative rating based on the
Accessories and Modifications or to some limited-production wear rate of the tire when tested
0 267. tires. under controlled conditions on a
While the tires available on specified government test
General Motors passenger cars course. For example, a tire
and light trucks may vary with graded 150 would wear one and
respect to these grades, they one-half (1½) times as well on
must also conform to federal the government course as a tire
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graded 100. The relative acceleration, cornering, temperature grade for this tire is
performance of tires depends hydroplaning, or peak traction established for a tire that is
upon the actual conditions of characteristics. properly inflated and not
their use, however, and may overloaded. Excessive speed,
Temperature
depart significantly from the underinflation, or excessive
norm due to variations in driving The temperature grades are A loading, either separately or in
habits, service practices and (the highest), B, and C, combination, can cause heat
differences in road representing the tire's resistance buildup and possible tire failure.
characteristics and climate. to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when Wheel Alignment and Tire
Traction tested under controlled Balance
The traction grades, from conditions on a specified indoor
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, laboratory test wheel. Sustained The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
and C. Those grades represent high temperature can cause the
provide the longest tire life and best
the tire's ability to stop on wet material of the tire to degenerate overall performance. Adjustments to
pavement as measured under and reduce tire life, and wheel alignment and tire balancing
controlled conditions on excessive temperature can lead are not necessary on a regular
specified government test to sudden tire failure. The grade basis. Consider an alignment check
surfaces of asphalt and C corresponds to a level of if there is unusual tire wear or the
concrete. A tire marked C may performance which all vehicle is significantly pulling to one
have poor traction performance. passenger car tires must meet side or the other. Some slight pull to
Warning: The traction grade under the Federal Motor Safety the left or right, depending on the
assigned to this tire is based on Standard No. 109. Grades B and crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
straight-ahead braking traction A represent higher levels of
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
tests, and does not include performance on the laboratory vibrating when driving on a smooth
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
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road, the tires and wheels may need Used Replacement Wheels
to be rebalanced. See your dealer { Warning
for proper diagnosis.
Using the wrong replacement { Warning
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
Wheel Replacement nuts can be dangerous. It could
Replacing a wheel with a used
Replace any wheel that is bent, one is dangerous. How it has
affect the braking and handling of
cracked, or badly rusted or been used or how far it has been
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming driven may be unknown. It could
and cause loss of control, causing
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and fail suddenly and cause a crash.
a crash. Always use the correct
wheel nuts should be replaced. When replacing wheels, use a
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
If the wheel leaks air, replace it. new GM original equipment
nuts for replacement.
Some aluminum wheels can be wheel.
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Caution Tire Chains
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
The wrong wheel can also cause { Warning
problems with bearing life, brake
same load-carrying capacity, cooling, speedometer or Do not use tire chains. There is
diameter, width, offset, and be odometer calibration, headlamp not enough clearance. Tire chains
mounted the same way as the one it aim, bumper height, vehicle used on a vehicle without the
replaces. ground clearance, and tire or tire proper amount of clearance can
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel chain clearance to the body and cause damage to the brakes,
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor chassis. suspension, or other vehicle
System (TPMS) sensors with new parts. The area damaged by the
GM original equipment parts. tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash.
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the accelerator pedal and grip the
Warning (Continued) steering wheel firmly. Steer to Warning (Continued)
maintain lane position, and then
Use another type of traction gently brake to a stop, well off the tire service center repair or
device only if its manufacturer road, if possible. replace the flat tire as soon as
recommends it for the vehicle's possible.
tire size combination and road A rear blowout, particularly on a
conditions. Follow that curve, acts much like a skid and
manufacturer's instructions. To may require the same correction as
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
used in a skid. Stop pressing the { Warning
accelerator pedal and steer to
and readjust or remove the Lifting a vehicle and getting under
straighten the vehicle. It may be
traction device if it contacts the very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake it to do maintenance or repairs is
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. to a stop, well off the road, dangerous without the
If traction devices are used, install if possible. appropriate safety equipment and
them on the front tires. training. If a jack is provided with
{ Warning the vehicle, it is designed only for
If a Tire Goes Flat changing a flat tire. If it is used for
Driving on a flat tire will cause anything else, you or others could
It is unusual for a tire to blow out permanent damage to the tire. be badly injured or killed if the
while driving, especially if the tires Re-inflating a tire after it has been vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
are maintained properly. See Tires driven on while severely is provided with the vehicle, only
0 307. If air goes out of a tire, it is underinflated or flat may cause a use it for changing a flat tire.
much more likely to leak out slowly. blowout and a serious crash.
But if there is ever a blowout, here Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
are a few tips about what to expect If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
that has been driven on while
and what to do: and wheel damage by driving slowly
severely underinflated or flat. to a level place, well off the road,
If a front tire fails, the flat tire Have your dealer or an authorized if possible. Turn on the hazard
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
(Continued) warning flashers. See Hazard
toward that side. Take your foot off
Warning Flashers 0 148.
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This vehicle may come with a jack Tire Sealant and
{ Warning and spare tire or a tire sealant and
Compressor Kit
compressor kit. To use the jacking
Changing a tire can be equipment to change a spare tire
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
safely, follow the instructions below. { Warning
Then see Tire Changing 0 335. To
causing injury or death. Find a use the tire sealant and compressor Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
level place to change the tire. To kit, see Tire Sealant and area with poor ventilation is
help prevent the vehicle from Compressor Kit 0 328. dangerous. Engine exhaust may
moving: enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
1. Set the parking brake firmly. contains carbon monoxide (CO)
use the following example as a
which cannot be seen or smelled.
2. Put an automatic guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks (1), if equipped. It can cause unconsciousness
transmission in P (Park) or a and even death. Never run the
manual transmission in engine in an enclosed area that
1 (First) or R (Reverse). has no fresh air ventilation. For
3. Turn off the engine and do more information, see Engine
not restart while the vehicle Exhaust 0 190.
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to
remain in the vehicle.
{ Warning
5. Place wheel blocks,
if equipped, on both sides of Overinflating a tire could cause
the tire at the opposite 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) the tire to rupture and you or
corner of the tire being 2. Flat Tire others could be injured. Be sure
changed. The following information explains to read and follow the tire sealant
how to repair or change a tire. and compressor kit instructions
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The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes:
Warning (Continued) can be used to temporarily seal
punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in
and inflate the tire to its the tread area of the tire. It can also
recommended pressure. Do not be used to inflate an
exceed the recommended underinflated tire.
pressure.
If the tire has been separated from
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
or has a large puncture, the tire is
{ Warning too severely damaged for the tire
sealant and compressor kit to be
Storing the tire sealant and effective. See Roadside Assistance
compressor kit or other Program 0 381.
equipment in the passenger Read and follow all of the tire
compartment of the vehicle could sealant and compressor kit 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
cause injury. In a sudden stop or instructions. 2. Sealant/Air Hose
collision, loose equipment could 3. Base of Sealant Canister
strike someone. Store the tire 4. Tire Sealant Canister
sealant and compressor kit in its 5. On/Off Button
original location. 6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
If this vehicle has a tire sealant and 8. Pressure Gauge
compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire or tire changing
equipment, and on some vehicles
there may not be a place to store
a tire.
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Using the Tire Sealant and 3. Place the compressor on the
Compressor Kit to Temporarily ground near the flat tire.
Seal and Inflate a
Punctured Tire
When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for five minutes.
This will help to inflate the tire
faster.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
9. Power Plug and wheel damage by driving slowly
10. Air Only Hose to a level place. Turn on the hazard
Tire Sealant warning flashers. See Hazard
Warning Flashers 0 148. 4. Attach the air only hose (10) to
Read and follow the safe handling
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 327 for the sealant canister inlet
instructions on the label adhered to
other important safety warnings. valve (1) by turning it clockwise
the tire sealant canister (4).
until tight.
Do not remove any objects that
Check the tire sealant expiration
have penetrated the tire.
date on the tire sealant canister.
The tire sealant canister (4) should 1. Remove the tire sealant
be replaced before its expiration canister (4) and compressor
date. Replacement tire sealant from its storage location. See
canisters are available at your local Storing the Tire Sealant and
dealer. Compressor Kit 0 335.
There is only enough sealant to seal 2. Remove the air only hose (10)
one tire. After usage, the tire sealant and the power plug (9) from the
canister must be replaced. bottom of the compressor.
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9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using
the air compressor.
10. Press the on/off button (5) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject
sealant and air into the tire.
The pressure gauge (8) will
initially show a high pressure
while the compressor pushes
5. Slide the base of the tire 7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) the sealant into the tire. Once
sealant canister (3) into the slot to the tire valve stem by turning the sealant is completely
on the top of the compressor it clockwise until tight. dispersed into the tire, the
(6) to hold it upright. pressure will quickly drop and
8. Plug the power plug (9) into the start to rise again as the tire
Make sure the tire valve stem accessory power outlet in the inflates with air only.
is positioned close to the vehicle. Unplug all items from
ground so the hose will other accessory power outlets. 11. Inflate the tire to the
reach it. See Power Outlets 0 97. recommended inflation
pressure using the pressure
6. Remove the valve stem cap If the vehicle has an accessory gauge (8). The recommended
from the flat tire by turning it power outlet, do not use the inflation pressure can be found
counterclockwise. cigarette lighter. on the Tire and Loading
If the vehicle only has a Information label. See Tire
cigarette lighter, use the Pressure 0 313.
cigarette lighter. The pressure gauge (8) may
Do not pinch the power plug read higher than the actual tire
cord in the door or window. pressure while the compressor
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is on. Turn the compressor off Therefore, Steps 13–21 must 19. Return the air only hose (10)
to get an accurate pressure be done immediately after and power plug (9) back to
reading. The compressor may Step 12. their original storage location.
be turned on/off until the Be careful while handling the
correct pressure is reached. tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after
Caution usage.
If the recommended pressure 13. Unplug the power plug (9) from
cannot be reached after the accessory power outlet in
approximately 25 minutes, the the vehicle.
20. If the flat tire was able to inflate
vehicle should not be driven 14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) to the recommended inflation
farther. The tire is too severely counterclockwise to remove it pressure, remove the
damaged and the tire sealant and from the tire valve stem. maximum speed label from the
compressor kit cannot inflate the 15. Replace the tire valve sealant canister and place it in
tire. Remove the power plug from stem cap. a highly visible location.
the accessory power outlet and Do not exceed the speed on
unscrew the inflating hose from 16. Remove the tire sealant
canister (4) from the slot on top this label until the damaged tire
the tire valve. See Roadside is repaired or replaced.
of the compressor (6).
Assistance Program 0 381.
17. Turn the air only hose (10) 21. Return the equipment to its
counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the
12. Press the on/off button (5) to from the tire sealant canister vehicle.
turn the tire sealant and inlet valve (1). 22. Immediately drive the vehicle
compressor kit off.
18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
The tire is not sealed and will clockwise onto the sealant sealant in the tire.
continue to leak air until the canister inlet valve (1) to 23. Stop at a safe location and
vehicle is driven and the prevent sealant leakage. check the tire pressure. Refer
sealant is distributed in the tire.
to Steps 1–10 under “Using the
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Tire Sealant and Compressor 27. After temporarily sealing a tire 4. Tire Sealant Canister
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a using the tire sealant and 5. On/Off Button
Tire (Not Punctured).” compressor kit, take the 6. Slot on Top of Compressor
If the tire pressure has fallen vehicle to an authorized dealer 7. Pressure Deflation Button
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) within 161 km (100 mi) of 8. Pressure Gauge
below the recommended driving to have the tire repaired
inflation pressure, stop driving or replaced.
the vehicle. The tire is too Using the Tire Sealant and
severely damaged and the tire Compressor Kit without
sealant cannot seal the tire. Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
See Roadside Assistance
Program 0 381.
Punctured)
The kit includes:
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate the
tire to the recommended
inflation pressure.
9. Power Plug
24. Wipe off any sealant from the 10. Air Only Hose
wheel, tire, or vehicle.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
25. Dispose of the used tire and wheel damage by driving slowly
sealant canister (4) at a local to a level place. Turn on the hazard
dealer or in accordance with warning flashers. See Hazard
local state codes and practices. Warning Flashers 0 148.
26. Replace it with a new canister See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 327 for
available from your dealer. 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve other important safety warnings.
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister
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1. Remove the compressor from If the vehicle only has a reading. The compressor may
its storage location. See cigarette lighter, use the be turned on/off until the
Storing the Tire Sealant and cigarette lighter. correct pressure is reached.
Compressor Kit 0 335. Do not pinch the power plug
2. Remove the air only hose (10) cord in the door or window. Caution
and the power plug (9) from the 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
bottom of the compressor. If the recommended pressure
must be running while using cannot be reached after
3. Place the compressor on the the air compressor. approximately 25 minutes, the
ground near the flat tire. 8. Press the on/off button (5) to vehicle should not be driven
Make sure the tire valve stem turn the tire sealant and farther. The tire is too severely
is positioned close to the compressor kit on. damaged and the tire sealant and
ground so the hose will The compressor will inflate the compressor kit cannot inflate the
reach it. tire with air only. tire. Remove the power plug from
4. Remove the valve stem cap the accessory power outlet and
9. Inflate the tire to the unscrew the inflating hose from
from the flat tire by turning it recommended inflation
counterclockwise. the tire valve. See Roadside
pressure using the pressure
Assistance Program 0 381.
5. Attach the air only hose (10) to gauge (8). The recommended
the tire valve stem by turning it inflation pressure can be found
clockwise until tight. on the Tire and Loading 10. Press the on/off button (5) to
6. Plug the power plug (9) into the Information label. See Tire turn the tire sealant and
accessory power outlet in the Pressure 0 313. compressor kit off.
vehicle. Unplug all items from The pressure gauge (8) may Be careful while handling the
other accessory power outlets. read higher than the actual tire compressor as it could be
See Power Outlets 0 97. pressure while the compressor warm after usage.
If the vehicle has an accessory is on. Turn the compressor off 11. Unplug the power plug (9) from
power outlet, do not use the to get an accurate pressure the accessory power outlet in
cigarette lighter. the vehicle.
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12. Turn the air only hose (10) Tire Changing
counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem. Removing the Spare Tire and
13. Replace the tire valve Tools
stem cap.
14. Return the air only hose (10)
and power plug (9) back to
their original storage location.
15. Return the equipment to its
original storage location in the
vehicle.
The tire sealant and compressor kit 3. Turn the retainer nut
has accessory adapters located in a counterclockwise to remove the
compartment on the bottom of its tire sealant and compressor
housing that can be used to inflate kit bag.
air mattresses, balls, etc. 4. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from the bag. 1. Tow Eye (If Equipped)
Storing the Tire Sealant 2. Capless Funnel Adapter (If
To store the tire sealant and
and Compressor Kit Equipped)
compressor kit, reverse the steps.
3. Wheel Wrench
The tire sealant and compressor kit 4. Strap
is in a bag in the rear compartment
5. Jack
storage area.
6. Screwdriver (If Equipped)
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 21. To access the spare tire and tools:
2. Fold the rear part of the load 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
floor to the front. 0 21.
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2. Fold the rear part of the load wheel cover in the cargo area
floor to the front, pull it until you have the flat tire
rearward to disengage the repaired or replaced.
clips, then pull upward to
remove it.
3. Pull the spare tire cover
forward and upward to
remove it.
4. Turn the retainer nut
counterclockwise to remove the
spare tire. Place the spare tire
next to the tire being changed.
Rear Shown, Front Similar
5. The jack and tools are stored
4. Position the jack lift head at the
below the spare tire. Remove
jack location nearest the
them from their container and
flat tire.
place them near the tire being 3. Turn the wheel wrench
changed. counterclockwise to loosen all
Removing the Flat Tire and the wheel nuts, but do not
Installing the Spare Tire remove them yet.
1. Do a safety check before Caution

proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0 327 for more information. Make sure that the jack lift head
2. For vehicles with a wheel cover is in the correct position or you
or center cap, pull the cover or may damage your vehicle. The
center cap away from the repairs would not be covered by
wheel to remove it. Store the your warranty.
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Locate the notch on the sheet
metal weld flange. Place the Warning (Continued)
center of the jack lift head on
the center of the sheet metal damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
notch. head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
The jack must not be used in
any other position.
{ Warning { Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under
lifted on a jack is dangerous. it to do maintenance or repairs is
If the vehicle slips off the jack, dangerous without the 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the
you could be badly injured or appropriate safety equipment and wheel wrench clockwise. Raise
killed. Never get under a vehicle training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle far enough off the
when it is supported only by the vehicle, it is designed only for ground so there is enough
a jack. changing a flat tire. If it is used for room for the road tire to clear
anything else, you or others could the ground.
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
{ Warning is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even 5. Attach the wheel wrench to the
make the vehicle fall. To help jack by fitting both ends over
avoid personal injury and vehicle one another.
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Warning (Continued) { Warning

towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts
a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might
remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
11. Reinstall the wheel nuts.

Tighten each nut by hand until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
7. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 12. Lower the vehicle by turning
8. Remove the flat tire. the jack handle
counterclockwise.
{ Warning { Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can Wheel nuts that are improperly or
make wheel nuts become loose incorrectly tightened can cause
9. Remove any rust or dirt from
after time. The wheel could come the wheels to become loose or
the wheel bolts, mounting
off and cause a crash. When come off. The wheel nuts should
surfaces, and spare wheel.
changing a wheel, remove any be tightened with a torque wrench
10. Place the compact spare tire to the proper torque specification
rust or dirt from places where the on the wheel-mounting surface.
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In after replacing. Follow the torque
an emergency, a cloth or a paper specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
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Warning (Continued) Caution

using accessory locking wheel Wheel covers will not fit on the
nuts. See Capacities and vehicle's compact spare. If you try
Specifications 0 374 for original to put a wheel cover on the
equipment wheel nut torque compact spare, the cover or the
specifications. spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire

Caution and Tools
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence, as
{ Warning
rotor damage. To avoid expensive shown. Storing a jack, a tire, or other
brake repairs, evenly tighten the equipment in the passenger
14. Lower the jack all the way and
wheel nuts in the proper remove the jack from under the compartment of the vehicle could
sequence and to the proper vehicle. cause injury. In a sudden stop or
torque specification. See collision, loose equipment could
Capacities and Specifications 15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly strike someone. Store all these in
0 374 for the wheel nut torque with the wheel wrench.
the proper place.
specification. When reinstalling the wheel cover or
center cap on the full-size tire,
To store the flat tire:
tighten all five plastic caps hand
snug with the aid of the wheel 1. Return the jack and tools to
wrench and tighten them with the their original storage location.
wheel wrench an additional 2. Replace the spare tire cover.
one-quarter of a turn.
3. Replace the load floor.
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4. Place the flat tire, lying flat, in Compact Spare Tire
the rear storage compartment.
{ Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be
8. Route the strap through the
injured. Use only one compact
wheel, as shown.
spare tire at a time.
9. Attach the other end of the
strap to the other cargo
tie-down in the rear of the If this vehicle has a compact spare
vehicle. tire, it was fully inflated when new;
5. Route the loop end of the strap however, it can lose air over time.
10. Tighten the strap. Check the inflation pressure
through one of the cargo
tie-downs in the rear of the The compact spare is for temporary regularly. It should be 420 kPa
vehicle. use only. Replace the compact (60 psi).
spare tire with a full-size tire as Stop as soon as possible and check
Then route the hook through soon as possible.
the loop and pull the strap to that the spare tire is correctly
tighten it around the cargo inflated after being installed on the
tie-down. vehicle. The compact spare tire is
designed for temporary use only.
6. Route the hook end of the The vehicle will perform differently
strap through the wheel. with the spare tire installed and it is
7. Attach one end of the strap to recommended that the vehicle
a cargo tie-down in the rear of speed be limited to 80 km/h
the vehicle. (50 mph). To conserve the tread of
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the spare tire, have the standard tire Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting
repaired or replaced as soon as wheel with other wheels or tires.
convenient and return the spare tire They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
to the storage area. and its wheel together. Jump Starting - North
When using a compact spare tire,
America
the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and Caution For more information about the
Traction Control systems may vehicle battery, see Battery - North
engage until the spare tire is Tire chains will not fit the compact America 0 290.
recognized by the vehicle, spare. Using them can damage
the vehicle and the chains. Do not If the battery has run down, try to
especially on slippery roads. Adjust
use tire chains on the compact use another vehicle and some
driving to reduce possible
spare. jumper cables to start your vehicle.
wheel slip.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
Caution
When the compact spare is { Warning
installed, do not take the vehicle WARNING: Battery posts,
through an automatic car wash terminals, and related
with guide rails. The compact accessories contain lead and lead
spare can get caught on the rails compounds, chemicals known to
which can damage the tire, wheel, the State of California to cause
and other parts of the vehicle. cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
Do not use the compact spare on contain other chemicals known to
other vehicles. the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
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3. Good Battery Negative
Warning (Continued) Caution Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive
HANDLING. For more information Ignoring these steps could result
Terminal
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ in costly damage to the vehicle
passenger-vehicle. that would not be covered by the The jump start negative grounding
vehicle warranty. Trying to start stud (1) for the discharged battery is
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it to the left of the windshield washer
See California Proposition fluid reservoir.
65 Warning 0 266 and the back will not work, and it could damage
cover. the vehicle. The jump start positive terminal on
the discharged battery (2) is located
in the engine compartment on the
{ Warning driver side of the vehicle.
Batteries can hurt you. They can The jump start positive terminal (3)
be dangerous because: and negative terminal (4) are on the
. They contain acid that can battery of the vehicle providing the
burn you. jump start.
. They contain gas that can The positive jump start connection
explode or ignite. for the discharged battery is under a
trim cover. Open the cover to
. They contain enough expose the terminal.
electricity to burn you.
1. Check the other vehicle.
If you do not follow these steps It must have a 12-volt battery
exactly, some or all of these with a negative ground system.
1. Discharged Battery
things can hurt you.
Negative Grounding Stud
2. Discharged Battery Positive
Terminal
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4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all
Caution lights and accessories in both { Warning
vehicles, except the hazard
If the other vehicle does not have warning flashers if needed. Fans or other moving engine
a 12-volt system with a negative parts can injure you badly. Keep
ground, both vehicles can be your hands away from moving
damaged. Only use a vehicle that { Warning parts once the engine is running.
has a 12-volt system with a An electric fan can start up even
negative ground for jump starting. when the engine is not running 5. Connect one end of the red
and can injure you. Keep hands, positive (+) cable to the
2. Position the two vehicles so clothing, and tools away from any positive (+) terminal on the
that they are not touching. underhood electric fan. discharged battery.
3. Set the parking brake firmly 6. Connect the other end of the
and put the shift lever in red positive (+) cable to the
P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or N (Neutral)
{ Warning positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
with a manual transmission. Using a match near a battery can 7. Connect one end of the black
cause battery gas to explode. negative (–) cable to the
Caution People have been hurt doing this, negative (–) terminal of the
and some have been blinded. good battery.
If any accessories are left on or Use a flashlight if you need more
plugged in during the jump 8. Connect the other end of the
light. black negative (–) cable to the
starting procedure, they could be
Battery fluid contains acid that negative (–) grounding stud for
damaged. The repairs would not
can burn you. Do not get it on the discharged battery.
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn you. If you accidentally get it in 9. Start the engine in the vehicle
off or unplug all accessories on your eyes or on your skin, flush with the good battery and run
either vehicle when jump starting. the place with water and get the engine at idle speed for at
medical help immediately. least four minutes.
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10. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing the Vehicle GM recommends a flatbed tow truck
the dead battery. If it will not to transport a disabled vehicle. Use
start after a few tries, it ramps to help reduce approach
probably needs service. Caution angles, if necessary. A towed
vehicle should have its drive wheels
Incorrectly towing a disabled off the ground. Contact Roadside
Caution vehicle may cause damage. The Assistance or a professional towing
If the jumper cables are damage would not be covered by service if the disabled vehicle must
connected or removed in the the vehicle warranty. Do not lash be towed.
wrong order, electrical shorting or hook to suspension
may occur and damage the components. Use the proper Caution
vehicle. The repairs would not be straps around the tires to secure
covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle. Do not drag a locked Improper use of the tow eye can
Always connect and remove the wheel/tire. Use tire skates or cause vehicle damage. Use
jumper cables in the correct order, dollies under any locked wheel/ caution and low speeds to
making sure that the cables do tire while loading the vehicle. Do prevent damage to the vehicle.
not touch each other or other not use a sling type lift to tow the
metal. vehicle. This could damage the
The vehicle is equipped with a tow
vehicle.
eye. Only use the tow eye to pull
Jumper Cable Removal the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier
from a flat road surface. Do not use
Reverse the sequence exactly when the tow eye to pull the vehicle from
removing the jumper cables.
Caution
snow, mud, or sand.
After starting the disabled vehicle If the vehicle cannot be shifted The tow eye is stored underneath
and removing the jumper cables, into Neutral (N), do not use the the load floor, near the spare tire or
allow it to idle for several minutes. tow eye to tow the vehicle. the compressor kit, if equipped.
Vehicle damage may occur.
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Front Tow Eye
Install the tow eye into the socket If equipped, carefully open the cover
and turn it until it is fully tightened. by using the small notch that
Carefully open the cover by using When the tow eye is removed, conceals the rear tow eye socket.
the small notch that conceals the reinstall the cover with the notch in
front tow eye socket. the original position.
Rear Tow Eye
If the vehicle is equipped with a
hitch, there is no provision to use
the tow eye in the rear of the
vehicle. The hitch may be used to
load the vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck.
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Install the tow eye into the socket . Before towing the vehicle, platform trailer with all four wheels
and turn it until it is fully tightened. become familiar with the local off of the ground. All other engine/
When the tow eye is removed, laws that apply to recreational transmission combinations must be
reinstall the cover with the notch in vehicle towing. These laws may towed by platform trailer. Also see
the original position. vary by region. the information on dolly towing later
. The towing capacity of the in this section.
To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes, towing vehicle. Be sure to read For vehicles being dinghy towed,
such as behind a motor home, see the tow vehicle manufacturer's the vehicle should be run at the
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 346. recommendations. beginning of each day and at each
. How far the vehicle will be RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
This will ensure proper lubrication of
Recreational Vehicle towed. Some vehicles have
transmission components.
restrictions on how far and how
Towing long they can tow.
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
home. The two most common types
and equipment
of recreational vehicle towing are
recommendations.
known as dinghy towing and dolly
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the . If the vehicle is ready to be
vehicle with all four wheels on the towed. Just as preparing the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure
vehicle with two wheels on the the vehicle is prepared to be
ground and two wheels up on a towed.
device known as a dolly.
Dinghy Towing
Here are some important things to To tow the vehicle from the front
consider before recreational vehicle All vehicles may be dinghy towed with all four wheels on the ground:
towing: from the front. These vehicles can
also be towed by placing them on a
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1. Position the vehicle to be 4. Start the engine and let it idle
towed and secure it to the Caution for more than three minutes
towing vehicle. before driving the vehicle.
If the vehicle is towed without
2. Start the vehicle. performing each of the steps
listed under “Dinghy Towing,” the Caution
3. If equipped with AWD, engage
the AWD system and confirm automatic transmission and AWD Do not tow a vehicle with the front
that it is on. See All-Wheel system could be damaged. Be drive wheels on the ground if one
Drive 0 204. sure to follow all steps of the of the front tires is a compact
4. Shift the transmission to dinghy towing procedure prior to spare tire. Towing with two
N (Neutral). and after towing the vehicle. different tire sizes on the front of
5. Then, put the vehicle into ACC/ the vehicle can cause severe
ACCESSORY by pressing damage to the transmission.
ENGINE START/STOP one Caution
time without the brake pedal
applied. An amber light will If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded
while towing the vehicle, it could Caution
appear in the button when in
ACC/ACCESSORY. See be damaged. Never exceed Use of a shield mounted in front
Ignition Positions 0 180. 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing of the vehicle grille could restrict
The chime will ring the vehicle. airflow and cause damage to the
continuously for 30 minutes. transmission. The repairs would
Leave the transmission in Once the destination is reached: not be covered by the vehicle
N (Neutral). warranty. If using a shield, only
1. Set the parking brake.
6. Turn off all accessories that are use one that attaches to the
not needed. 2. Shift the transmission to towing vehicle.
P (Park).
It is required to charge the battery of
3. Turn the vehicle off.
the towed vehicle during
recreational vehicle towing.
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Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive 2. Move the shift lever to
Vehicles) P (Park).
All-wheel-drive vehicles cannot be 3. Set the parking brake.
towed with two wheels on the 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
ground. To properly tow these
vehicles, they should be placed on 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's
a platform trailer with all four wheels instructions for preparing the
off the ground. vehicle and dolly for towing.
6. Release the parking brake.
Dolly Towing
(Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Towing the Vehicle from
the Rear
Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear
could damage it. Also, repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never have the
vehicle towed from the rear.
To tow the vehicle from the front

with the rear wheels on the ground:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
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Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued)
Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that
manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the
Locks correct product usage, necessary vehicle warranty.
Locks are lubricated at the factory. safety precautions, and
Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any If using an automatic car wash,
absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product. follow the car wash instructions. The
locks greased after using. See windshield wiper and rear window
Recommended Fluids and wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Lubricants 0 369. Remove any accessories that may
Caution
Washing the Vehicle be damaged or interfere with the car
Avoid using high-pressure wash equipment.
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) Rinse the vehicle well, before
sunlight. to the surface of the vehicle. Use washing and after, to remove all
of power washers exceeding cleaning agents completely. If they
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result are allowed to dry on the surface,
Caution they could stain.
in damage or removal of paint
Do not use petroleum-based, and decals. Dry the finish with a soft, clean
acidic, or abrasive cleaning chamois or an all-cotton towel to
agents as they can damage the avoid surface scratches and water
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic spotting.
Caution
parts. If damage occurs, it would
Finish Care
not be covered by the vehicle Do not power wash any
warranty. Approved cleaning component under the hood that Application of aftermarket clearcoat
products can be obtained from sealant/wax materials is not
has this e symbol.
recommended. If painted surfaces
(Continued) (Continued) are damaged, see your dealer to
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have the damage assessed and The bright metal moldings on the
repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution vehicle are aluminum, chrome,
calcium chloride and other salts, ice or stainless steel. To prevent
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Machine compounding or damage always follow these
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from aggressive polishing on a cleaning instructions:
industrial chimneys, etc., can basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
may damage it. Use only . Be sure the molding is cool to
damage the vehicle's finish if they the touch before applying any
remain on painted surfaces. Wash non-abrasive waxes and polishes
that are made for a basecoat/ cleaning solution.
the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive clearcoat paint finish on the . Use only approved cleaning
cleaners that are marked safe for vehicle. solutions for aluminum, chrome,
painted surfaces to remove foreign or stainless steel. Some
matter. cleaners are highly acidic or
To keep the paint finish looking new, contain alkaline substances and
Occasional hand waxing or mild keep the vehicle garaged or can damage the moldings.
polishing should be done to remove covered whenever possible.
residue from the paint finish. See . Always dilute a concentrated
your dealer for approved cleaning Protecting Exterior Bright Metal cleaner according to the
products. Moldings manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to . Do not use cleaners that are not
Caution intended for automotive use.
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint Failure to clean and protect the . Use a nonabrasive wax on the
as damage can occur. bright metal moldings can result vehicle after washing to protect
in a hazy white finish or pitting. and extend the molding finish.
This damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ . Aftermarket appearance caps or Shutter System
Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and covers while the lamps are
Stripes illuminated, due to excessive
heat generated.
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps, lenses, Caution
emblems, decals, and stripes. Failure to clean lamps properly
Follow instructions under "Washing can cause damage to the lamp
the Vehicle" previously in this
cover that would not be covered
section.
by the vehicle warranty.
Lamp covers are made of plastic,
and some have a UV protective
coating. Do not clean or wipe them
when dry. Caution
The vehicle may have a shutter
Do not use any of the following on Using wax on low gloss black system designed to help increase
lamp covers: finish stripes can increase the fuel economy. Keep the shutter
. Abrasive or caustic agents. gloss level and create a system clean for proper operation.
. Washer fluids and other cleaning non-uniform finish. Clean low Windshield and Wiper Blades
agents in higher concentrations gloss stripes with soap and
water only. Clean the outside of the windshield
than suggested by the with glass cleaner.
manufacturer.
Air Intakes Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
. Solvents, alcohols, fuels, cloth or paper towel soaked with
or other harsh cleaners. Clear debris from the air intakes, windshield washer fluid or a mild
. Ice scrapers or other hard items. between the hood and windshield, detergent. Wash the windshield
when washing the vehicle. thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
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a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper Caution Caution (Continued)
streaking.
Using petroleum-based tire dust and ice. Always wash the
Replace the wiper blades if they are dressing products on the vehicle chrome with soap and water after
worn or damaged. Damage can be may damage the paint finish and/ exposure.
caused by extreme dusty or tires. When applying a tire
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, dressing, always wipe off any
snow, and ice. overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle. Caution
Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on To avoid surface damage on
weatherstrips to make them last Wheels and Wheel Trim wheels and wheel trim, do not
longer, seal better, and not stick or use strong soaps, chemicals,
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at abrasive polishes, cleaners,
soap and water to clean the wheels.
least once a year. Hot, dry climates After rinsing thoroughly with clean or brushes. Use only GM
may require more frequent water, dry with a soft, clean towel. approved cleaners. Do not drive
application. Black marks from A wax may then be applied. the vehicle through an automatic
rubber material on painted surfaces car wash that uses silicon carbide
can be removed by rubbing with a tire/wheel cleaning brushes.
clean cloth. See Recommended Caution
Damage could occur and the
Fluids and Lubricants 0 369. repairs would not be covered by
Chrome wheels and chrome
Tires wheel trim may be damaged if the the vehicle warranty.
vehicle is not washed after driving
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires. on roads that have been sprayed Brake System
with magnesium chloride or
calcium chloride. These are used Visually inspect brake lines and
on roads for conditions such as hoses for proper attachment,
connections, binding, leaks, cracks,
(Continued) chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
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pads for wear and rotors for surface Underbody Maintenance Finish Damage
condition. Inspect drum brake
At least twice a year, spring and fall, Quickly repair minor chips and
linings/shoes for wear or cracks.
use plain water to flush any scratches with touch-up materials
Inspect all other brake parts.
corrosive materials from the available from your dealer to avoid
Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly corrosion. Larger areas of finish
Chassis Components clean any areas where mud and damage can be corrected in your
other debris can collect. dealer's body and paint shop.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis Do not directly power wash the Chemical Paint Spotting
components for damaged, loose, transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water Airborne pollutants can fall upon
or missing parts or signs of wear at and attack painted vehicle surfaces
least once a year. can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated causing blotchy, ring-shaped
Inspect power steering for proper fluid will decrease the life of the discolorations, and small, irregular
attachment, connections, binding, transfer case and/or axles and dark spots etched into the paint
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. should be replaced. surface. See “Finish Care”
Visually check constant velocity joint previously in this section.
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and Interior Care
Body Component Lubrication requires sheet metal repair or To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, replacement, make sure the body regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel repair shop applies anti-corrosion Immediately remove any soils.
fuel door hinges, and power assist material to parts repaired or Newspapers or dark garments can
step hinges, unless the components replaced to restore corrosion transfer color to the vehicle’s
are plastic. Applying silicone grease protection. interior.
on weatherstrips with a clean cloth Original manufacturer replacement
will make them last longer, seal Use a soft bristle brush to remove
parts will provide the corrosion dust from knobs and crevices on the
better, and not stick or squeak. protection while maintaining the instrument cluster. Using a mild
vehicle warranty. soap solution, immediately remove
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hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect . Do not use laundry detergents or
repellent from all interior surfaces or dishwashing soaps with Caution
permanent damage may result. degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
use approximately 20 drops per To prevent scratching, never use
Use cleaners specifically designed abrasive cleaners on automotive
for the surfaces being cleaned to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
A concentrated soap solution will glass. Abrasive cleaners or
prevent permanent damage. Apply aggressive cleaning may damage
all cleaners directly to the cleaning create streaks and attract dirt.
Do not use solutions that contain the rear window defogger.
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any
switches or controls. Remove strong or caustic soap.
cleaners quickly. . Do not heavily saturate the Cleaning the windshield with water
upholstery when cleaning. during the first three to six months
Before using cleaners, read and of ownership will reduce tendency
follow all safety instructions on the . Do not use solvents or cleaners
to fog.
label. While cleaning the interior, containing solvents.
open the doors and windows to get Speaker Covers
proper ventilation. Interior Glass
Vacuum around a speaker cover
To prevent damage, do not clean To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
gently, so that the speaker will not
the interior using the following dampened with water. Wipe droplets be damaged. Clean spots with water
cleaners or techniques: left behind with a clean dry cloth. and mild soap.
If necessary, use a commercial
. Never use a razor or any other glass cleaner after cleaning with Coated Moldings
sharp object to remove soil from plain water.
any interior surface. Coated moldings should be cleaned.
. Never use a brush with stiff . When lightly soiled, wipe with a
bristles. sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
. Never rub any surface
aggressively or with too much . When heavily soiled, use warm
pressure. soapy water.
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Fabric/Carpet/Suede to a clean area frequently to Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
prevent forcing the soil in to the and Vehicle Information and
Start by vacuuming the surface
fabric. Radio Displays
using a soft brush attachment. If a
rotating vacuum brush attachment is 4. Continue gently rubbing the Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
being used, only use it on the floor soiled area until there is no surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
carpet. Before cleaning, gently longer any color transfer from use a soft bristle brush to remove
remove as much of the soil as the soil to the cleaning cloth. dirt that can scratch the surface.
possible: 5. If the soil is not completely Then gently clean by rubbing with a
. Gently blot liquids with a paper removed, use a mild soap microfiber cloth. Never use window
towel. Continue blotting until no solution followed only by plain cleaners or solvents. Periodically
more soil can be removed. water. hand wash the microfiber cloth
separately, using mild soap. Do not
. For solid soils, remove as much If the soil is not completely use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
as possible prior to vacuuming. removed, it may be necessary to thoroughly and air dry before
use a commercial upholstery next use.
To clean:
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
1. Saturate a clean, lint-free hidden area for colorfastness before
colorfast cloth with water. using a commercial upholstery Caution
Microfiber cloth is cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
recommended to prevent lint Do not attach a device with a
formation occurs, clean the entire
transfer to the fabric or carpet. fabric or carpet. suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
2. Remove excess moisture by After cleaning, use a paper towel to not be covered by the vehicle
gently wringing until water does blot excess moisture. warranty.
not drip from the cleaning cloth.
3. Start on the outside edge of the
soil and gently rub toward the
center. Fold the cleaning cloth
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Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Caution (Continued) Convenience Net
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of If equipped, wash with warm water
Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not and mild detergent. Do not use
Surfaces recommended. chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold
Use a soft microfiber cloth water, and then dry completely.
dampened with water to remove Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Seat Belts
dust and loose dirt. For a more gloss, especially on the instrument
thorough cleaning, use a soft Keep belts clean and dry.
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
microfiber cloth dampened with a visibility through the windshield
mild soap solution. under certain conditions. { Warning
Caution Do not bleach or dye seat belt
Caution webbing. It may severely weaken
Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause the webbing. In a crash, they
especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics might not be able to provide
well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces. If an air adequate protection. Clean and
may cause permanent damage. freshener comes in contact with rinse seat belt webbing only with
Wipe excess moisture from these any plastic or painted surface in mild soap and lukewarm water.
surfaces after cleaning and allow the vehicle, blot immediately and Allow the webbing to dry.
them to dry naturally. Never use clean with a soft cloth dampened
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do with a mild soap solution.
not use cleaners that contain Damage caused by air fresheners
silicone or wax-based products. would not be covered by the
Cleaners containing these vehicle warranty.
solvents can permanently change
(Continued)
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Floor Mats . Do not use a floor mat if the Removing and Replacing the
vehicle is not equipped with a Floor Mat
floor mat retainer on the driver
{ Warning side floor.
If a floor mat is the wrong size or . Use the floor mat with the
is not properly installed, it can correct side up. Do not turn
interfere with the pedals. it over.
Interference with the pedals can . Do not place anything on top of
cause unintended acceleration the driver side floor mat.
and/or increased stopping
. Use only a single floor mat on
distance which can cause a crash
the driver side.
and injury. Make sure the floor
mat does not interfere with the . Do not place one floor mat on
pedals. top of another.
The driver side floor mat is held in

Use the following guidelines for
place by two retainers.
proper floor mat usage.
. The original equipment floor 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor
mat to unlock each retainer
mats were designed for your
and remove.
vehicle. If the floor mats need
replacing, it is recommended 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor
that GM certified floor mats be mat retainer openings over the
purchased. Non-GM floor mats carpet retainers and snap into
may not fit properly and may position.
interfere with the accelerator or 3. Make sure the floor mat is
brake pedal. Always check that properly secured in place.
the floor mats do not interfere Verify the floor mat does not
with the pedals. interfere with the pedals.
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Service and General Information for routine maintenance such as oil
changes and tire rotations and
Maintenance Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
the required maintenance for the blades.
General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 358 protect against major repair Caution
expenses resulting from neglect or
Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may Damage caused by improper
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 360 also help to maintain the value of maintenance can lead to costly
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the repairs and may not be covered
Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have
Special Application by the vehicle warranty.
all required maintenance performed. Maintenance intervals, checks,
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Your dealer has trained technicians inspections, recommended fluids,
Additional Maintenance who can perform required and lubricants are important to
and Care maintenance using genuine keep the vehicle in good working
Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have condition.
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 up-to-date tools and equipment for
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Do not have chemical flushes that
Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and are not approved by GM
Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy performed on the vehicle. The
Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online use of flushes, solvents, cleaners,
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 scheduling to assist with service or lubricants that are not
Maintenance Replacement needs. approved by GM could damage
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 the vehicle, requiring expensive
Your dealer recognizes the
Maintenance Records repairs that are not covered by
importance of providing
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 372 competitively priced maintenance the vehicle warranty.
and repair services. With trained
technicians, the dealer is the place
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The Tire Rotation and Required Refer to the information in the
Services are the responsibility of the Maintenance Schedule Additional Warning (Continued)
vehicle owner. It is recommended to Required Services - Normal chart.
have your dealer perform these and equipment are available.
The Additional Required Services - If they are not, see your dealer to
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Severe are for vehicles that are:
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to have a trained technician do the
keep the vehicle in good working . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic work. See Doing Your Own
condition, improves fuel economy, in hot weather. Service Work 0 267.
and reduces vehicle emissions. . Mainly driven in hilly or
Because of the way people use mountainous terrain.
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Frequently towing a trailer.
There may need to be more
frequent checks and services. The . Used for high speed or
Additional Required Services - competitive driving.
Normal are for vehicles that: . Used for taxi, police, or delivery
. Carry passengers and cargo service.
within recommended limits on Refer to the information in the
the Tire and Loading Information Maintenance Schedule Additional
label. See Vehicle Load Limits Required Services - Severe chart.
0 176.
. Are driven on reasonable road { Warning
surfaces within legal driving
limits. Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
. Use the recommended fuel. See
serious injury. Perform
Recommended Fuel (LYX - 1.5L
maintenance work only if the
L4 Turbo Engine) 0 241 or
Recommended Fuel (LTG - 2.0L required information, proper tools,
L4 Turbo Engine) 0 242. (Continued)
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Maintenance filter must be changed at least once Tire Rotation and Required
a year and the oil life system must Services Every 12 000 km/
Schedule be reset. Your trained dealer 7,500 mi
technician can perform this work.
Owner Checks and Services If the engine oil life system is reset Rotate the tires, if recommended for
accidentally, service the vehicle the vehicle, and perform the
At Each Fuel Stop following services. See Tire
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
. Check the engine oil level. See last service. Reset the oil life Rotation 0 320.
Engine Oil 0 275. system when the oil is changed. . Check engine oil level and oil
Once a Month See Engine Oil Life System 0 279. life percentage. If needed,
. Check the tire inflation On vehicles with diesel engines, it is change engine oil and filter, and
recommended to drain the diesel reset oil life system. See Engine
pressures. See Tire Pressure
fuel filter of water when the oil is Oil 0 275 and
0 313.
changed or when the WATER IN Engine Oil Life System 0 279.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See FUEL CONTACT SERVICE . Check engine coolant level. See
Tire Inspection 0 320. message displays. Cooling System 0 282.
. Check the windshield washer
Air Conditioning Desiccant . Check windshield washer fluid
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
(Replace Every Seven Years) level. See Washer Fluid 0 287.
0 287.
The air conditioning system requires . Check tire inflation pressures.
Engine Oil Change maintenance every seven years. See Tire Pressure 0 313.
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL This service requires replacement of . Inspect tire wear. See Tire
SOON message displays, have the the desiccant to help the longevity Inspection 0 320.
engine oil and filter changed within and efficient operation of the air
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven conditioning system. This service . Visually check for fluid leaks.
under the best conditions, the can be complex. See your dealer. . Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
engine oil life system may not See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
indicate the need for vehicle service 0 280.
for up to a year. The engine oil and
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. Inspect brake system. See . Visually inspect fuel system for open ability is low, service the
Exterior Care 0 349. damage or leaks. gas strut. See Gas Strut(s)
. Visually inspect steering, . Visually inspect exhaust system 0 294.
suspension, and chassis and nearby heat shields for . Check tire sealant expiration
components for damage, loose or damaged parts. date, if equipped. See Tire
including cracks or tears in the . Lubricate body components. See Sealant and Compressor Kit
rubber boots, loose or missing Exterior Care 0 349. 0 328.
parts, or signs of wear at least . Inspect sunroof track and seal,
once a year. See Exterior Care . Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0 291. if equipped. See Sunroof 0 33.
0 349.
. Inspect power steering for . Check automatic transmission
proper attachment, connections, shift lock control function. See
binding, leaks, cracks, Automatic Transmission Shift
chafing, etc. Lock Control Function Check
0 291.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear, . Check parking brake and
lubricant leaks, and/or damage automatic transmission park
including: tube dents or cracks, mechanism. See Park Brake and
constant velocity joint or P (Park) Mechanism Check
universal joint looseness, 0 292.
cracked or missing boots, loose . Check accelerator pedal for
or missing boot clamps, center damage, high effort, or binding.
bearing excessive looseness, Replace if needed.
loose or missing fasteners, and
axle seal leaks. . Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
. Check restraint system damage. Check the hold open
components. See Safety System ability of the strut. If the hold
Check 0 55.
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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.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Drain the diesel fuel filter of water. (Diesel Only)
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. (3) @ @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (5) @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @
Replace brake fluid. (8)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (9) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. (10)
@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (11)
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Footnotes — Maintenance (3) Or as indicated by the Driver (7) Or every 10 years, whichever
Schedule Additional Required Information Center (DIC) or comes first. Inspect for fraying,
Services - Normal two years whichever comes first. excessive cracking, or damage;
(1) Or every two years, whichever The fuel filter may need to be replace, if needed.
comes first. More frequent replaced more often based on (8) Replace brake fluid every five
passenger compartment air filter biodiesel usage, driving in climates years. See Brake Fluid 0 289.
replacement may be needed if with severe dust, off-road driving,
or towing a trailer for extended (9) Or every 12 months, whichever
driving in areas with heavy traffic, comes first. See Wiper Blade
poor air quality, high dust levels, periods.
Replacement 0 292.
or environmental allergens. (4) Or every four years, whichever
Passenger compartment air filter comes first. If driving in dusty (10) Or every 10 years, whichever
replacement may also be needed if conditions, inspect the filter at each comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 294.
there is reduced airflow, window oil change or more often as needed. (11) Replace air conditioning
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 280. desiccant every seven years.
can help determine when to replace (5) Do not directly power wash the
the filter. transfer case and/or front/rear axle
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor output seals. High pressure water
lines and hoses for proper can overcome the seals and
attachment, connection, routing, and contaminate the transfer case fluid.
condition. Contaminated fluid will decrease the
life of the transfer case and/or axles
and should be replaced.
(6) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 282.
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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.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Drain the diesel fuel filter of water. (Diesel Only)
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. (3) @ @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (5) @ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @
Replace brake fluid. (8)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (9) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. (10)
@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (11)
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Footnotes — Maintenance (3) Or as indicated by the Driver (7) Or every 10 years, whichever
Schedule Additional Required Information Center (DIC) or comes first. Inspect for fraying,
Services - Severe two years whichever comes first. excessive cracking, or damage;
(1) Or every two years, whichever The fuel filter may need to be replace, if needed.
comes first. More frequent replaced more often based on (8) Replace brake fluid every five
passenger compartment air filter biodiesel usage, driving in climates years. See Brake Fluid 0 289.
replacement may be needed if with severe dust, off-road driving,
or towing a trailer for extended (9) Or every 12 months, whichever
driving in areas with heavy traffic, comes first. See Wiper Blade
poor air quality, high dust levels, periods.
Replacement 0 292.
or environmental allergens. (4) Or every four years, whichever
Passenger compartment air filter comes first. If driving in dusty (10) Or every 10 years, whichever
replacement may also be needed if conditions, inspect the filter at each comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 294.
there is reduced airflow, window oil change or more often as needed. (11) Replace air conditioning
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 280. desiccant every seven years.
can help determine when to replace (5) Do not directly power wash the
the filter. transfer case and/or front/rear axle
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor output seals. High pressure water
lines and hoses for proper can overcome the seals and
attachment, connection, routing, and contaminate the transfer case fluid.
condition. Contaminated fluid will decrease the
life of the transfer case and/or axles
and should be replaced.
(6) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 282.
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. To avoid break-down or failure to
Special Application Additional start the vehicle, maintain a
Services Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power.
. Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important . Trained dealer technicians have
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly the diagnostic equipment to test
components every oil change. may help to avoid future costly the battery and ensure that the
. repairs. To maintain vehicle connections and cables are
Have underbody flushing service
performance, additional corrosion-free.
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care maintenance services may be
Belts
0 349. required.
. Belts may need replacing if they
It is recommended that your dealer
squeak or show signs of
perform these services — their
cracking or splitting.
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can . Trained dealer technicians have
also perform a thorough access to tools and equipment
assessment with a multi-point to inspect the belts and
inspection to recommend when your recommend adjustment or
vehicle may need attention. replacement when necessary.
The following list is intended to Brakes
explain the services and conditions
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
to look for that may indicate
crucial to safe driving.
services are required.
. Signs of brake wear may include
Battery chirping, grinding, or squealing
The 12-volt battery supplies power noises, or difficulty stopping.
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
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. Trained dealer technicians have Lamps of leaking, blown seals,
access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, or damage, and can advise
to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are when service is needed.
recommend quality parts important to see and be seen on
engineered for the vehicle. Tires
the road.
Tires need to be properly inflated,
Fluids . Signs that the headlamps need rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
Proper fluid levels and approved attention include dimming, failure the tires can save money and fuel,
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems to light, cracking, or damage. and can reduce the risk of tire
and components. See The brake lamps need to be failure.
Recommended Fluids and checked periodically to ensure
. Signs that the tires need to be
Lubricants 0 369 for GM approved that they light when braking.
replaced include three or more
fluids. . With a multi-point inspection, visible treadwear indicators; cord
. Engine oil and windshield your dealer can check the lamps or fabric showing through the
washer fluid levels should be and note any concerns. rubber; cracks or cuts in the
checked at every fuel fill. Shocks and Struts tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
. Instrument cluster lights may split in the tire.
Shocks and struts help aid in control
come on to indicate that fluids . Trained dealer technicians can
for a smoother ride.
may be low and need to be inspect and recommend the right
filled. . Signs of wear may include tires. Your dealer can also
steering wheel vibration, bounce/ provide tire/wheel balancing
Hoses sway while braking, longer services to ensure smooth
Hoses transport fluids and should stopping distance, or uneven vehicle operation at all speeds.
be regularly inspected to ensure tire wear. Your dealer sells and services
that there are no cracks or leaks. . As part of the multi-point name brand tires.
With a multi-point inspection, your inspection, trained dealer
dealer can inspect the hoses and technicians can visually inspect
advise if replacement is needed. the shocks and struts for signs
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Vehicle Care Windshield
To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the
new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield
available from your dealer. For clean and clear.
information on how to clean and . Signs of damage include
protect the vehicle’s interior and scratches, cracks, and chips.
exterior, see Interior Care 0 353 and
Exterior Care 0 349. . Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
Wheel Alignment recommend proper replacement
Wheel alignment is critical for if needed.
ensuring that the tires deliver Wiper Blades
optimal wear and performance.
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
. Signs that the alignment may
and kept in good condition to
need to be adjusted include provide a clear view.
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear. . Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
. Your dealer has the required
and worn or split rubber.
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment. . Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment System Diesel Exhaust Fluid (GM Part No. 19286291, in Canada 88865751) or
diesel exhaust fluid that meets ISO 22241 or displays the API Diesel
Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0 282.
Engine Oil (Diesel) Engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos2 is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 275.
Engine Oil (Gasoline) Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 275.
Hood and Door Hinges, and Key Lock Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Cylinders Canada 10953474).
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.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19353127).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19351882, in Canada 19351883).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
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 23279657 A3226C
Engine Oil Filter
1.5L L4 Gas Engine 12696048 PF64
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine 55588497 PF2264G
2.0L L4 Gas Engine 12696048 PF64
Fuel Filter
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine 84186990 TP1016
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Spark Plugs
1.5L L4 Gas Engine 12683541 41-156
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Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number

2.0L L4 Gas Engine 12647827 41-125
Wiper Blades
Driver Side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 84574893 —
Passenger Side – 45.0 cm (17.7 in) 84574892 —
Rear – 30.0 cm (11.8 in) 84215609 —
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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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Technical Data 373

Technical Data Vehicle Identification parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 374 for the vehicle's engine code.
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle Identification Service Parts
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Identification
Service Parts Identification . . . 373
There may be a large barcode on
Vehicle Data the certification label on the center
Capacities and pillar that you can scan for the
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 following information:
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 376 . Vehicle Identification
This legal identifier is in the front Number (VIN)
corner of the instrument panel, on . Model designation
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
. Paint information
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification . Production options
Number (VIN) also appears on the If there is not a large barcode on
Vehicle Certification and Service this label, then you will find this
Parts labels and certificates of title same information on a label inside
and registration. of the glove box.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System*
1.5L L4 Gas Engine 6.6 L 7.0 qt
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine 7.5 L 7.9 qt
2.0L L4 Gas Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
1.5L L4 Gas Engine AWD 5.0 L 5.3 qt
1.5L L4 Gas Engine FWD 4.0 L 4.2 qt
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine 5.0 L 5.3 qt
2.0L L4 Gas Engine AWD 5.7 L 6.0 qt
2.0L L4 Gas Engine FWD 4.7 L 5.0 qt
Fuel Tank
FWD 56.0 L 14.8 gal
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Technical Data 375
Capacities
Application
Metric English
AWD 59.0 L 15.6 gal
DEF Tank (LH7 engine only) 18.5 L 4.9 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 0.8 L 0.85 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 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.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
1.5L L4 Gas Engine (LYX) V Automatic 0.60–0.70 mm (0.024–
0.028 in)
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine (LH7) U Automatic —
2.0L L4 Gas Engine (LTG) X Automatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–
0.035 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage
the spark plug.
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
2.0L L4 Gas Engine

1.5L L4 Gas Engine
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine

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Customer Information 377

Customer Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to
Customer Information
Information the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Customer Satisfaction
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure
Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are
Customer Satisfaction Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 important to your dealer and to
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
Customer Assistance General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
with the sales transaction or the
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be
Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 380
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes,
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . 380 however, despite the best intentions
GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 of all concerned, misunderstandings
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 can occur. If your concern has not
Roadside Assistance Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 389
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 been resolved to your satisfaction,
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 the following steps should be taken:
Scheduling Service Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 390
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern
Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 management. Normally, concerns
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 384 can be quickly resolved at that level.
Publication Ordering If the matter has already been
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 reviewed with the sales, service,
Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 of your dealership or the general
manager.
STEP TWO : If after contacting a
member of dealership management,
it appears your concern cannot be
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378 Customer Information

resolved by your dealership without STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : You may contact the BBB Auto Line
further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free
Chevrolet Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at
Center at 1-800-222-1020. In sure you are completely satisfied the following address:
Canada, call General Motors of with your new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program
Canada Customer Care Centre at if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus,
1-800-263-3777 (English), after following the procedure Inc.
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). outlined in Steps One and Two, you 3033 Wilson Boulevard
We encourage you to call the can file with the Better Business Suite 600
toll-free number in order to give your Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program to Arlington, VA 22201
inquiry prompt attention. Have the enforce your rights.
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
following information available to The BBB Auto Line Program is an http://www.bbb.org/council/
give the Customer Assistance out-of-court program administered programs-services/
representative: by the Council of Better Business dispute-handling-and-resolution/
. Vehicle Identification Bureaus to settle automotive bbb-auto-line
Number (VIN). This is available disputes regarding vehicle repairs or
the interpretation of the New Vehicle This program is available in all
from the vehicle registration or 50 states and the District of
title, or the plate at the top left of Limited Warranty. Although you may
be required to resort to this informal Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
the instrument panel and visible vehicle age, mileage, and other
through the windshield. dispute resolution program prior to
filing a court action, use of the factors. General Motors reserves
. Dealership name and location. program is free of charge and your the right to change eligibility
. Vehicle delivery date and case will generally be heard within limitations and/or discontinue its
present mileage. 40 days. If you do not agree with the participation in this program.
decision given in your case, you STEP THREE — Canadian
When contacting Chevrolet, may reject it and proceed with any
remember that your concern will Owners : In the event that you do
other venue for relief available not feel your concerns have been
likely be resolved at a dealer's to you.
facility. That is why we suggest addressed after following the
following Step One first. procedure outlined in Steps One
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and Two, General Motors of Canada For further information concerning Customer Assistance
Company wants you to be aware of eligibility in the Canadian Motor
its participation in a no-charge Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
Offices
Mediation/Arbitration Program. call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to
General Motors of Canada the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for
Company has committed to binding Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer
arbitration of owner disputes 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet,
involving factory-related vehicle or write to: the letter should be addressed to:
service claims. The program The Mediation/Arbitration Program
provides for the review of the facts United States and Puerto Rico
c/o Customer Care Centre
involved by an impartial third party General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Motor Division
arbiter, and may include an informal Company Chevrolet Customer Assistance
hearing before the arbiter. The Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Center
program is designed so that the 1908 Colonel Sam Drive P.O. Box 33170
entire dispute settlement process, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Detroit, MI 48232-5170
from the time you file your complaint www.Chevrolet.com
to the final decision, should be Your inquiry should be accompanied
completed in about 70 days. We by the Vehicle Identification 1-800-222-1020
believe our impartial program offers Number (VIN). 1-800-833-2438 (For Text
advantages over courts in most Telephone Devices (TTYs))
jurisdictions because it is informal, Roadside Assistance:
quick, and free of charge. 1-800-243-8872
From U.S. Virgin Islands:
1-800-496-9994
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Canada the U.S. can communicate with D : Select a preferred dealer and
Chevrolet by dialing: view locations, maps, phone
General Motors of Canada
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in numbers, and hours.
Company
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: r : Track your vehicle’s warranty
CA1-163-005 information.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Online Owner Center
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 J : View active recalls by Vehicle
Online Owner Experience Identification Number (VIN). See
www.gm.ca (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
1-800-263-3777 (English) 0 373.
The Chevrolet online owner
1-800-263-7854 (French)
1-800-263-3830 (For Text
experience allows access to videos, H : Compare and shop for
articles, and vehicle health specific Chevrolet and OnStar plans and
Telephone devices (TTYs))
to your Chevrolet as well as your Services. View GM Card and
Roadside Assistance:
OnStar Account information all in SiriusXM information (if equipped).
1-800-268-6800
one place.
F : Chat with online help
Overseas Membership Benefits representatives.
Please contact the local General E : Download owner’s manuals See my.chevrolet.com to register
Motors Business Unit. and view vehicle-specific how-to your vehicle.
videos.
Customer Assistance for Chevrolet Owner Centre
G : View maintenance schedules, (Canada) mychevrolet.ca
Text Telephone (TTY) alerts, and Vehicle Diagnostic
Users Information. Schedule service Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre at
appointments. mychevrolet.ca (English) or
To assist customers who are deaf, my.chevrolet.ca (French) to access
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired I : View and print dealer-recorded similar benefits to the U.S. site.
and who use Text Telephones service records and self-recorded
(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY service records.
equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user in
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GM Mobility Roadside Assistance Coverage
Reimbursement Program Program Services are provided for the
duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
warranty.
1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone
(TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
For Canadian-purchased vehicles,
person driving the vehicle without
call 1-800-268-6800.
permission from the owner is not
Service is available 24 hours a day, covered.
This program is available to 365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
qualified applicants for cost Calling for Assistance the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
reimbursement, up to certain limits, General Motors North America and
of eligible aftermarket adaptive When calling Roadside Assistance, Chevrolet reserve the right to make
equipment required for the vehicle, have the following information any changes or discontinue the
such as hand controls or a ready: Roadside Assistance program at
wheelchair/scooter lift for the . Your name, home address, and any time without notification.
vehicle. home telephone number General Motors North America and
To learn about the GM Mobility . Telephone number of your Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
program, see www.gmmobility.com location services or payment to an owner or
or call the GM Mobility Assistance driver if they decide the claims are
. Location of the vehicle
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text made too often, or the same type of
Telephone (TTY) users, call . Model, year, color, and license claim is made many times.
1-800-833-9935. plate number of the vehicle
Services Provided
General Motors of Canada also has . Odometer reading, Vehicle
a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca Identification Number (VIN), and . Emergency Fuel Delivery:
or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE delivery date of the vehicle Delivery of enough fuel for the
(800-463-7483) for details. TTY vehicle to get to the nearest
. Description of the problem service station.
users call 1-800-263-3830.
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. Lock-Out Service: Service to event, incidental expenses may Services Specific to
unlock the vehicle if you are be reimbursed within the Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
locked out. A remote unlock may Powertrain warranty period.
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
be available if you have OnStar. Items considered are reasonable
For security reasons, the driver and customary hotel, meals, is up to 7 liters. If available,
must present identification rental car, or a vehicle being diesel fuel delivery may be
before this service is given. delivered back to the customer, restricted. Propane and other
up to 500 miles. fuels are not provided through
. Emergency Tow from a Public this service.
Road or Highway: Tow to the Services Not Included in . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
nearest Chevrolet dealer for Roadside Assistance
warranty service, or if the vehicle registration is required.
was in a crash and cannot be . Impound towing caused by . Trip Interruption Benefits and
driven. Assistance is not given violation of any laws Assistance: Must be over
when the vehicle is stuck in the . Legal fines 150 km from where your trip was
sand, mud, or snow. started to qualify.
. Mounting, dismounting,
. Flat Tire Change: Service to Pre-authorization, original
or changing of snow tires, detailed receipts, and a copy of
change a flat tire with the spare chains, or other traction devices
tire. The spare tire, if equipped, the repair orders are required.
must be in good condition and Service is not provided if a vehicle Once authorization has been
properly inflated. It is the owner's is in an area that is not accessible received, the Roadside
responsibility for the repair or to the service vehicle or is not a Assistance advisor will help to
replacement of the tire if it is not regularly traveled or maintained make arrangements and explain
covered by the warranty. public road, which includes ice and how to receive payment.
winter roads. Off-road use is not . Alternative Service: If
. Battery Jump Start: Service to covered.
jump start a dead battery. assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
. Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance advisor may give
Assistance: If your trip is permission to get local
interrupted due to a warranty emergency road service. You will
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receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle
after sending the original receipt the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage
to Roadside Assistance. urged to do so as early in the work information.
Mechanical failures may be day as possible to allow for
covered, however any cost for same-day repair. Transportation Options
parts and labor for repairs not Warranty service can generally be
covered by the warranty are the Courtesy Transportation completed while you wait. However,
owner responsibility. if you are unable to do so, your
Program
dealer may offer the following
Scheduling Service To enhance your ownership transportation options:
experience, we and our participating
Appointments dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Shuttle Service
When the vehicle requires warranty Transportation, a customer support This includes one-way or round-trip
service, contact your dealer and program for vehicles with the shuttle service within reasonable
request an appointment. By Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty time and distance parameters of
scheduling a service appointment Coverage period in Canada), your dealer's area.
and advising the service consultant extended powertrain, and/or
of your transportation needs, your hybrid-specific warranties in both Public Transportation or Fuel
dealer can help minimize your the U.S. and Canada. Reimbursement
inconvenience. Several Courtesy Transportation If overnight warranty repairs are
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled options are available to assist in needed, and public transportation is
into the service department reducing inconvenience when used, the expense must be
immediately, keep driving it until it warranty repairs are required. supported by original receipts and
can be scheduled for service, within the maximum amount allowed
Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM. If U.S. customers arrange
unless, of course, the problem is part of the New Vehicle Limited
safety related. If it is, please call their own transportation, limited
Warranty. A separate booklet reimbursement for reasonable fuel
your dealership, let them know this, entitled “Limited Warranty and
and ask for instructions. expenses may be available. Claim
Owner Assistance Information” amounts should reflect actual costs
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and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts
receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new
information.
All program options, such as shuttle parts made with the same materials
Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at and construction methods as the
every dealer. Contact your dealer parts with which the vehicle was
For an overnight warranty repair, the
for specific availability. originally built. Genuine GM
dealer may provide an available
Collision parts are the best choice to
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for General Motors reserves the right to
ensure that the vehicle's designed
reimbursement of a rental vehicle. unilaterally modify, change,
appearance, durability, and safety
Reimbursement is limited and must or discontinue Courtesy
are preserved. The use of Genuine
be supported by original receipts as Transportation at any time and to
GM parts can help maintain the GM
well as a signed and completed resolve all questions of claim
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
rental agreement and meet state/ eligibility pursuant to the terms and
provincial, local, and rental vehicle conditions described herein at its Recycled original equipment parts
provider requirements. sole discretion. may also be used for repair. These
Requirements vary and may include parts are typically removed from
minimum age requirements, Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in
insurance coverage, credit card, etc. prior crashes. In most cases, the
Additional fees such as fuel, rental If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from
vehicle insurance, taxes, levies, collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle.
usage fees, excessive mileage, damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM
or rental usage beyond the technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to
completion of the repair are also equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally
your responsibility. parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety
repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of
It may not be possible to provide a value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts
like vehicle as a courtesy rental. be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New
collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by
that warranty.
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Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as
available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of
Protect your investment in the GM
companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
vehicle with comprehensive and
not have been tested for the vehicle.
collision insurance coverage. There If a Crash Occurs
As a result, these parts may fit
are significant differences in the
poorly, exhibit premature durability/ If there has been an injury, call
quality of coverage afforded by
corrosion problems, and may not emergency services for help. Do not
various insurance policy terms.
perform properly in subsequent leave the scene of a crash until all
Many insurance policies provide
collisions. Aftermarket parts are not matters have been taken care of.
reduced protection to the GM
covered by the GM New Vehicle Move the vehicle only if its position
vehicle by limiting compensation for
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle puts you in danger, or you are
damage repairs through the use of
failure related to such parts is not instructed to move it by a police
aftermarket collision parts. Some
covered by that warranty. officer.
insurance companies will not
Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information
When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved
GM also recommends that you recommend that you ensure that the in the crash.
choose a collision repair facility that vehicle will be repaired with GM
meets your needs before you ever For emergency towing see
original equipment collision parts. Roadside Assistance Program
need collision repairs. Your dealer If such insurance coverage is not
may have a collision repair center 0 381.
available from your current
with GM-trained technicians and insurance carrier, consider switching Gather the following information:
state-of-the-art equipment, or be to another insurance carrier.
able to recommend a collision repair . Driver name, address, and
center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing telephone number
technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver license number
equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment . Owner name, address, and
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or telephone number
Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle license plate number
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. Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Publication Ordering
model year recycled parts will not be covered by
the GM vehicle warranty.
Information
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals
. Insurance company and policy but you must live with the repair. Service manuals have the diagnosis
number Depending on your policy limits, and repair information on the
your insurance company may engine, transmission, axle,
. General description of the initially value the repair using suspension, brakes, electrical
damage to the other vehicle aftermarket parts. Discuss this with system, steering system, body, etc.
Choose a reputable repair facility the repair professional, and insist on
that uses quality replacement parts. Genuine GM parts. Remember, Customer Literature
See “Collision Parts” earlier in this if the vehicle is leased, you may be Owner’s manuals are written
section. obligated to have the vehicle specifically for owners and are
repaired with Genuine GM parts, intended to provide basic
If the airbag has inflated, see What even if your insurance coverage
Will You See after an Airbag operational information about the
does not pay the full cost. vehicle. The owner’s manual
Inflates? 0 61.
If another party's insurance includes the Maintenance Schedule
Managing the Vehicle Damage company is paying for the repairs, for all models.
Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a Customer literature publications
repair valuation based on that available for purchase include
In the event that the vehicle requires
insurance company's collision policy owner’s manuals, warranty
damage repairs, GM recommends
repair limits, as you have no manuals, infotainment manuals, and
that you take an active role in its
contractual limits with that company. portfolios. Portfolios include an
repair. If you have a pre-determined
In such cases, you can have control owner’s manual, warranty manual,
repair facility of choice, take the
of the repair and parts choices as infotainment manual, if applicable,
vehicle there, or have it towed there.
long as the cost stays within and zip lock bag or pouch.
Specify to the facility that any
reasonable limits.
required replacement collision parts
be original equipment parts, either
new Genuine GM parts or recycled
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Current and Past Models Innovation, Science and Economic Reporting Safety
Development (ISED) Canada's
Service manuals and customer Defects
RSP-100 / ICES-GEN.
literature are available for many
current and past model year GM Operation is subject to the following
vehicles. two conditions: Reporting Safety Defects
To order, call 1-800-551-4123 1. The device may not cause to the United States
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. harmful interference. Government
eastern time 2. The device must accept any If you believe that your vehicle
For credit card orders only (VISA, interference received, including has a defect which could cause
MasterCard, or Discover), see interference that may cause a crash or could cause injury or
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. undesired operation of the death, you should immediately
device.
To order by mail, write to: inform the National Highway
Changes or modifications to any of Traffic Safety Administration
Helm, Incorporated
these systems by other than an (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Attention: Customer Service
authorized service facility could void General Motors.
47911 Halyard Drive
authorization to use this equipment.
Plymouth, MI 48170 If NHTSA receives similar
Make checks payable in U.S. funds. complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that
Radio Frequency a safety defect exists in a group
Statement of vehicles, it may order a recall
This vehicle has systems that
and remedy campaign.
operate on a radio frequency that However, NHTSA cannot
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the become involved in individual
Federal Communications problems between you, your
Commission (FCC) rules and with dealer, or General Motors.
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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects
the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like
write to: this, notify General Motors.
believe that the vehicle has a
safety defect, notify Transport In the U.S., call 1-800-222-1020,
Administrator, NHTSA or write:
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Canada immediately, and notify
Washington, D.C. 20590 General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Motor Division
Company. Call Transport Chevrolet Customer Assistance
You can also obtain other Canada at 1-800-333-0510; Center
information about motor go to: P.O. Box 33170
vehicle safety from Detroit, MI 48232-5170
http://www.safercar.gov. www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French) (English) or 1-800-263-7854
or write to: (French), or write:
Transport Canada General Motors of Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Company
Defect Investigations and Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
CA1-163-005
Recalls Division
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
80 Noel Street Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1
In Mexico, call 01-800-466-0811 or
01-800-508-0000.
In other Central America and
Caribbean Countries, call
52-722-236-0680.
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Vehicle Data Cybersecurity your vehicle to any unknown or
untrusted networks (such as
Recording and GM collects information about the Bluetooth, WIFI or similar
use of your vehicle including technology). In the event you
Privacy operational and safety related suspect any security incident
The vehicle has a number of information. We collect this impacting your data or the safe
computers that record information information to provide, evaluate, operation of your vehicle, please
about the vehicle’s performance and improve, and troubleshoot our stop operating your vehicle and
how it is driven or used. For products and services and to contact your dealer.
example, the vehicle uses computer develop new products and services.
modules to monitor and control The protection of vehicle electronics Event Data Recorders
engine and transmission systems and customer data from
performance, to monitor the unauthorized outside electronic This vehicle is equipped with an
conditions for airbag deployment access or control is important to event data recorder (EDR). The
and deploy them in a crash, and, GM. GM maintains appropriate main purpose of an EDR is to
if equipped, to provide antilock security standards, practices, record, in certain crash or near
braking to help the driver control the guidelines and controls aimed at crash-like situations, such as an air
vehicle. These modules may store defending the vehicle and the bag deployment or hitting a road
data to help the dealer technician vehicle service ecosystem against obstacle, data that will assist in
service the vehicle or to help GM unauthorized electronic access, understanding how a vehicle’s
improve safety or features. Some detecting possible malicious activity systems performed. The EDR is
modules may also store data about in related networks, and responding designed to record data related to
how the vehicle is operated, such as to suspected cybersecurity incidents vehicle dynamics and safety
rate of fuel consumption or average in a timely, coordinated and effective systems for a short period of time,
speed. These modules may retain manner. Security incidents could typically 30 seconds or less. The
personal preferences, such as radio impact your safety or compromise EDR in this vehicle is designed to
presets, seat positions, and your private data. To minimize record such data as:
temperature settings. security risks, please do not connect . How various systems in your
your vehicle electronic systems to vehicle were operating;
unauthorized devices or connect
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. Whether or not the driver and To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar
passenger safety belts were special equipment is required, and
buckled/fastened; access to the vehicle or the EDR is If the vehicle is equipped with
needed. In addition to the vehicle OnStar and has an active service
. How far (if at all) the driver was plan, additional data may be
depressing the accelerator and/ manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the collected and transmitted through
or brake pedal; and, the OnStar system. This includes
special equipment, can read the
. How fast the vehicle was information if they have access to information about the vehicle’s
traveling. the vehicle or the EDR. operation; collisions involving the
vehicle; the use of the vehicle and
These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or its features, including infotainment;
better understanding of the share it with others except: with the and the location and approximate
circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to
injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the the OnStar Terms and Conditions
Note consent of the lessee; in response and Privacy Statement on the
EDR data are recorded by your to an official request by police or OnStar website.
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash similar government office; as part of
GM's defense of litigation through See OnStar Additional Information
situation occurs; no data are 0 393.
recorded by the EDR under normal the discovery process; or, as
driving conditions and no personal required by law. Data that GM
data (e.g., name, gender, age, and collects or receives may also be Infotainment System
crash location) are recorded. used for GM research needs or may If the vehicle is equipped with a
However, other parties, such as law be made available to others for navigation system as part of the
enforcement, could combine the research purposes, where a need is infotainment system, use of the
EDR data with the type of shown and the data is not tied to a system may result in the storage of
personally identifying data routinely specific vehicle or vehicle owner. destinations, addresses, telephone
acquired during a crash numbers, and other trip information.
investigation. See the infotainment manual for
information on stored data and for
deletion instructions.
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OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
OnStar Overview
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
The OnStar system status light is
OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons. If the
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 status light is:
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
= Voice Command Button . Solid Green: System is ready.
OnStar Additional Information . Flashing Green: On a call.
OnStar Additional Q Blue OnStar Button
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 > Red Emergency Button . Red: Indicates a problem.
This vehicle may be equipped with a . Off: System is off. Press Q
comprehensive, in-vehicle system twice to speak with an OnStar
that can connect to an OnStar Advisor.
Advisor for Emergency, Security,
Navigation, Connections, and Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
Diagnostics Services. OnStar (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
services may require a paid service Advisor.
plan and data plan. OnStar requires
the vehicle battery and electrical
system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service
providers. OnStar may collect
information about you and your
vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar User
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Functionality of the Voice Command . Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
button may vary by vehicle and if equipped.
OnStar Services
region.
Press > to get a priority connection Emergency
Press = to: to an OnStar Advisor available Emergency Services require an
. Open the OnStar app on the 24/7 to: active safety and security plan. With
infotainment display. See the . Get help for an emergency. Automatic Crash Response, built-in
infotainment manual for . Be a Good Samaritan or sensors can automatically alert a
information on how to use the respond to an AMBER Alert. specially trained OnStar Advisor
OnStar app. who is immediately connected in to
. Get assistance in severe the vehicle to help.
Or weather or other crisis situations
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn and find evacuation routes. Press > for a priority connection to
Navigation voice commands. an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
them to your exact location, and
hotspot name or SSID and relay important information.
password, if equipped.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
Press Q to connect to an trained Advisors are available
Advisor to: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
. Verify account information or provide a central point of contact,
update contact information. assistance, and information during a
crisis.
. Get driving directions.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
. Receive a Diagnostic check of can locate a nearby service provider
the vehicle's key operating to help with a flat tire, a battery
systems. jump, or an empty gas tank.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
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Security OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
If equipped, OnStar provides these Information
services: Press Q and follow the prompts to
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Audio messages may play important possible. The Advisor will update
pinpoint the vehicle and help information at the following times: vehicle records and explain OnStar
authorities quickly recover it. or connected service options.
. Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
. With Remote Ignition Block, Q to set up an account. How OnStar Service Works
if equipped, OnStar can block . After change in ownership and Automatic Crash Response,
the engine from being restarted. at 90 days. Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
if equipped, OnStar can work Transferring Service Services, and Roadside Assistance
with law enforcement to Press Q to request account transfer are available on most vehicles. Not
gradually slow the vehicle down. eligibility information. The Advisor all OnStar services are available
can cancel or change account everywhere or on all vehicles. For
Theft Alarm Notification more information, a full description
information.
If equipped, if the doors are locked of OnStar services, system
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a Selling/Transferring the limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
notification by text, e-mail, or phone Vehicle Privacy Statement, and Software
call will be sent. If the vehicle is Terms:
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
with authorities to recover the (1-888-466-7827).
terminate your OnStar or connected
vehicle.
services if the vehicle is disposed . See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends. . See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
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394 OnStar
. Press Q to speak with an to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services,
Advisor. phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
jamming — may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar or connected services
cannot work unless the vehicle is in See Radio Frequency Statement If equipped, TTY mode can be
a place where OnStar has an 0 387. turned on or off by touching
agreement with a wireless service Settings, then Apps, and then
Services for People with Phone. When TTY mode is on,
provider for service in that area. The Disabilities
wireless service provider must also phone calls can be made or
have coverage, network capacity, Advisors provide services to help received with OnStar using the
reception, and technology with physical disabilities and infotainment display.
compatible with OnStar or medical conditions. OnStar Personal Identification
connected services. Service
involving location information about Press Q to help: Number (PIN)
the vehicle cannot work unless GPS . Locate a gas station with an A PIN is needed to access some
signals are available, unobstructed, attendant to pump gas. OnStar services. The PIN will need
and compatible with the OnStar to be changed the first time when
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
hardware. OnStar or connected speaking with an Advisor. To
that meets accessibility needs. change the OnStar PIN, contact an
services may not work if the OnStar
equipment is not properly installed . Provide directions to the closest OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or
or it has not been properly hospital or pharmacy in urgent calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
maintained. If equipment or software situations.
is added, connected, or modified, Warranty
OnStar or connected services may TTY Users
OnStar equipment may be
not work. Other problems beyond OnStar has the ability to warranted as part of the vehicle
the control of OnStar — such as communicate to deaf, warranty.
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
electrical system design and customers while in the vehicle. The
architecture of the vehicle, damage available dealer-installed TTY
system can provide in-vehicle
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Languages call OnStar. However, OnStar may come on. Press Q to try the
could have difficulty identifying call again or try again after driving a
The vehicle can be programmed to
the exact location. few miles into another cellular area.
respond in multiple languages.
Press Q and ask for an Advisor. . In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
Vehicle and Power Issues
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available location to send to emergency OnStar services require a vehicle
languages may vary by country. responders. electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
A temporary loss of GPS can cause
Potential Issues loss of the ability to send a
available and operating for features
to function properly. These systems
OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
may not operate if the battery is
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or
discharged or disconnected.
Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the
been off continuously for 10 days vehicle is driven into an open area. Add-on Electrical Equipment
without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas The OnStar system is integrated
10 days, OnStar can contact into the electrical architecture of the
Cellular reception is required for
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith vehicle. Do not add any electrical
OnStar to send remote signals to
to help gain access to the vehicle. equipment. See Add-On Electrical
the vehicle. Do not place items over
Equipment 0 263. Added electrical
or near the antenna to prevent
Global Positioning blocking cellular and GPS signal
equipment may interfere with the
System (GPS) operation of the OnStar system and
reception.
cause it to not operate.
. Obstruction of the GPS can
Unable to Connect to OnStar
occur in a large city with tall Vehicle Software Updates
buildings; in parking garages; Message
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
around airports; in tunnels and If there is limited cellular coverage software updates or changes to the
underpasses; or in an area with or the cellular network has reached vehicle without further notice or
very dense trees. If GPS signals maximum capacity, this message consent. These updates or changes
are not available, the OnStar
may enhance or maintain safety,
system should still operate to
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security, or the operation of the Privacy libcurl:
vehicle or the vehicle systems. COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
The complete OnStar Privacy
Software updates or changes may NOTICE
Statement may be found at
affect or erase data or settings that
www.onstar.com (U.S.), Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
are stored in the vehicle, such as
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se>.
saved navigation destinations or
recommend that you review it. If you
pre-set radio stations. Neither All rights reserved.
have any questions, call
OnStar nor GM is responsible for
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) Permission to use, copy, modify,
any affected or erased data or
settings. These updates or changes or press Q to speak with an and distribute this software for any
may also collect personal Advisor. Users of wireless purpose with or without fee is
information. Such collection is communications are cautioned that hereby granted, provided that the
described in the OnStar privacy the privacy of any information sent above copyright notice and this
statement or separately disclosed at via wireless cellular communications permission notice appear in all
the time of installation. These cannot be assured. Third parties copies.
updates or changes may also cause may unlawfully intercept or access THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED
a system to automatically transmissions and private “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
communicate with GM servers to communications without consent. ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
collect information about vehicle IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
OnStar - Software
system status, identify whether LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES
updates or changes are available, Acknowledgements
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
or deliver updates or changes. An Certain OnStar components include FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
active OnStar agreement constitutes libcurl and unzip software and other AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF
consent to these software updates third party software. Below are the THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO
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deliver them to the vehicle. party software please see http:// LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM,
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CONTRACT, TORT OR
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OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris 1. Redistributions of source code
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION Herborth, Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, must retain the above copyright
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otherwise to promote the sale, use Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, and this list of conditions in
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Connected Services 399

Connected Connected Services OnStar app on the infotainment
display. For other vehicles press =
Services Navigation as follows.
Navigation requires a specific Cancel Route

Connected Services OnStar or connected service plan. 1. Press =. System responds:
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 directions or have them sent to the 2. Say “Cancel route.” System
vehicle’s navigation screen, responds: “Do you want to
if equipped. cancel directions?”
Turn-by-Turn Navigation 3. Say “Yes.” System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
1. Press Q to connect to an you, goodbye.”
Advisor.
Route Preview
2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle. 1. Press =. System responds:
3. Follow the voice-guided “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
commands. 2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
Using Voice Commands maneuvers.
During a Planned Route
Repeat
Functionality of the Voice Command
button, if equipped, may vary by 1. Press =. System responds:
vehicle and region. For some “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
vehicles, press = to open the
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400 Connected Services

2. Say “Repeat.” System See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
responds with the last direction www.onstar.ca (Canada). The vehicle may have a built-in
given, then responds with Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connections to the Internet and web content at
Get My Destination The following services help with 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
staying connected. devices can be connected. A data
1. Press =. System responds: plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. For coverage maps, see controls only when it is safe to
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or do so.
2. Say “Get my destination.” www.onstar.ca (Canada).
System responds with the 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
address and distance to the Ensuring Security information, press = to open
destination, then responds with . Change the default passwords the OnStar app on the
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. for the Wi-Fi hotspot and infotainment display, then
Send Destination to Vehicle myChevrolet mobile application. select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
Make these passwords different vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi
Directions can be sent to the from each other and use a Settings on the screen.
vehicle’s navigation screen, combination of letters, numbers,
if equipped. 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
and symbols to increase the
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
Press Q, then ask the Advisor to security.
password, and on some
download directions to the vehicle’s . Change the default name of the vehicles, the connection type
navigation system, if equipped. After SSID (Service Set Identifier). (no Internet connection, 3G,
the call ends, the navigation screen This is your network’s name that 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
will provide prompts to begin driving is visible to other wireless (poor, good, excellent).
directions. Routes that are sent to devices. Choose a unique name
the navigation screen can only be 3. To change the SSID or
and avoid family names or
canceled through the navigation vehicle descriptions. password, press Q or call
system. 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
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Connected Services 401

vehicles, the SSID and . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil factory-installed remote start, and
password can be changed in life, or tire pressure, power locks are required. Data rates
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. if factory-equipped with the Tire apply. See www.onstar.com for
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Pressure Monitor System. details and system limitations.
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect . Send destinations to the vehicle. Remote Services
automatically to your mobile . Locate the vehicle on a map
devices. Manage data usage by Contact an OnStar Advisor to
(U.S. market only). unlock the doors or sound the horn
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot and flash the lamps.
myChevrolet mobile app, or by on/off, manage settings, and
Marketplace
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On monitor data consumption,
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be if equipped. OnStar Advisors can provide offers
managed from the Wi-Fi . from restaurants and retailers on
Locate a dealer and schedule
Hotspot menu. your route, help locate hotels,
service.
or book a room. These services
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If . Request roadside assistance. vary by market.
Available)
. Set a parking reminder with pin
Download the myChevrolet mobile drop, take a photo, make a note, Diagnostics
app to compatible Apple and and set a timer. By monitoring and reporting on the
Android smartphones. Chevrolet vehicle's key systems, OnStar
. Connect with Chevrolet on social
users can access the following Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
services from a smartphone: media.
provides a way to keep up on
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle, Features are subject to change. For maintenance. Capabilities vary by
if factory-equipped. myChevrolet mobile app information model. See www.onstar.com for
and compatibility, see details and system limitations.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped my.chevrolet.com.
with automatic locks. Features are subject to change. For
An active OnStar or connected updates on feature capabilities, see
. Activate the horn and lamps. service plan may be required. my.chevrolet.com. Message and
A compatible device, data rates may apply.
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402 Index
Airbag System (cont'd)
Index A
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 2 When Should an Airbag
Accessories and Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 58
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Airbags
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 214 Adding Equipment to the
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 263 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Additional Information Passenger Status Indicator . . . .113
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Additional Maintenance Servicing Airbag-Equipped
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjustments System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Alarm
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 280 Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . .154, 156 Alert
Air Filter, Passenger Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 236
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Airbag System All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .204, 291
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 205
How Does an Airbag Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Appearance Care
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 62 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
What Makes an Airbag Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Assistance Program,
What Will You See after an Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
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Assistance Systems for Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 California
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 226 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Perchlorate Materials
Auto Stop Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 California
Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Proposition
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Automatic 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .266, 290, 341,
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Back Cover
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . 232 Braking System Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 234 Capacities and
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 180 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Bulb Replacement Carbon Monoxide
Automatic Transmission Front Turn Signal and Fog Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shift Lock Control Function Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Cargo
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295, 296 Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
B
High Intensity Discharge Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Battery
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Exterior Lighting Battery
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 298 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 89
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Charging
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Battery - North America . . . .290, 341 C
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 114
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Check
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 292
Engine Light (Malfunction
Brake
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Child Restraints
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . .116
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 70
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404 Index
Child Restraints (cont'd) Connections Customer Assistance (cont'd)
Lower Anchors and Tethers Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 400 Text Telephone (TTY)
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Control Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Traction and Electronic Customer Information
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 85 Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Publications Ordering
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Customer Satisfaction
Cleaning Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Coolant Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Engine Temperature Gauge . . . 111
D
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 154 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154, 156
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 384
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Data Collection
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Courtesy Transportation
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 390
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . .102, 106 Cover
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 389
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . 245 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Daytime Running
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 384 Covers
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Rear Compartment/Storage
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Compartments Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Diagnostics
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 401
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 328 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Connected Services Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 214
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . . 191
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
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Index 405
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Engine (cont'd)
Door Dual Automatic Climate Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
E
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 205
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 376 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 117
Drive Systems Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Electrical Equipment,
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 204, 291 Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 225 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 191
Electrical System
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Engine Compartment Fuse
Driver Information Engines
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .123, 129 Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 299
Driving Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Instrument Panel Fuse
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 230 Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . 164 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 389
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Characteristics and Exhaust Fluid
Rear Compartment Fuse
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Emergency
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Engine
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 173 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 144
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 175 Exterior Lighting Battery
Check Light (Malfunction
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 270 F
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Coolant Temperature Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Replacement (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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406 Index
Filter, Fuel (cont'd) Garage Door Opener (cont'd)
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Economy, Driving for Better . . . 164 Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 148 Filling a Portable Fuel Gauges
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Engine Coolant
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . 250, 251 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Fluid Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 280 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 121 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Recommended . . . . . . . . . . 241, 242 Warning Lights and
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Forward Collision Alert Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 General Information
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 358
Frequency Statement Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . 243 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Fuses Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Front Fog Lamp Engine Compartment Fuse Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Front Pedestrian Braking Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 299 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
(FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Instrument Panel Fuse
H
Front Seats Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Rear Compartment Fuse
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 148
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 43 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fuel
G Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . 245
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Index 407
Headlamps (cont'd) HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154, 156 Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
I
Daytime Running Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 146
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Indicator
Front Turn Signal and Fog Exterior Lighting Battery
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
High Intensity Discharge License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Infants and Young Children,
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Malfunction Indicator
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 122 (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Information
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 146 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 386
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 123 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Heated Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 236
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . .102, 106
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 238
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Heated and Ventilated Front Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 118
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 30
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 LATCH System
Heater J Replacing Parts after a
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Jump Starting - North Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154, 156 America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 LATCH, Lower Anchors and
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 K Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 173 Keyless Entry LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 207 Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 8 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lighting
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
How to Wear Seat Belts L Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 308 Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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408 Index
Lighting (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule (cont'd)
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Traction Control System Recommended Fluids and
Lights (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 114
Antilock Brake System Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Locks Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . .116 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Messages
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Check Engine (Malfunction Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mirrors
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) . . . 122 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . .117 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Automatic Dimming
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 121 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 121 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Lower Anchors and Tethers Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 for Children (LATCH Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 146 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
M
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . .112 Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 30
Maintenance
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Monitor System, Tire
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Service Electric Parking Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Maintenance and Care
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 360
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
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Index 409
N Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Power (cont'd)
Navigation Overview Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 399 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 188
P
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Park
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
O Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 54
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Privacy
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Parking
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 389
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Brake and P (Park)
Program
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 292
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 383
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Oil Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 190
Proposition
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Parking or Backing
65 Warning,
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 279 Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 226
California . . . . . . . . . . . .266, 290, 341,
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Passenger Airbag Status
Back Cover
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 68 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Publication Ordering
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Passenger Compartment Air
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
OnStar Additional Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 62 R
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . 119 Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 387
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Perchlorate Materials Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Requirements, California . . . . . . 267 Rear Compartment/Storage
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Personalization Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Operation Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Power Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Outlets Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 226
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . 96
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410 Index
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Restraints Seat Belts (cont'd)
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Retained Accessory Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recommended Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 How to Wear Seat Belts
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241, 242 Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recommended Fluids and Roads Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Records Roadside Assistance Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 56
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 346 Roof Seats
Reimbursement Program, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 43
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 376 Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 39
Replacement Parts Running the Vehicle While Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 38
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
S
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 68 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety Defects Reporting
Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints . . . . 83, 85
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 388
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Security
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Replacing Seat Belt System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 388 Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 383
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Accessories and
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
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Index 411
Service (cont'd) StabiliTrak Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 154 OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 267 Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 System
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 372 Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Forward Collision
Maintenance, General Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153, 390
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 383 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Systems
Service Electric Parking Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
T
Services Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Storage Areas
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 380
Shift Lock Control Function Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 27
Check, Automatic Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Shifting Rear Compartment/Storage
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 236 Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Signals, Turn and Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 88
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Spare Tire Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Struts
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Special Application Services . . . . 366 Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Specifications and Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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412 Index
Tires (cont'd) Towing (cont'd) Vehicle (cont'd)
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 316 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 315 Control System Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 120 Identification Number (VIN) . . . 373
Sealant and Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Traction Control/Electronic Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Sealant and Compressor Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Trailer Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Terminology and Definitions . . .311 Transmission Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Uniform Tire Quality Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 118
Wheel Alignment and Tire Transportation Program, Vehicle Care
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Storing the Tire Sealant
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 326 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 335
When It Is Time for New Turn and Lane-Change Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Vehicle Data Recording and
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
U
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 324
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 140
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 W
Towing
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Wait to Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 254
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .116
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 254 V
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 346 Vehicle
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Index 413
Warning (cont'd)
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 325
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 74
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 292
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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. Do not sweep your foot side

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Move the lever up or down to raise

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To recline a manual seatback:

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If temperature change or pain to Press + to heat the left or right

If equipped, the rear heated seat

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How to Wear Seat Belts { Warning

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Always use the correct buckle for

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4. Buckle, position, and release

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