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Seats and Restraint Universal Home Remote All-Wheel Drive ............. 5-35
System ............................... 1-1 System ..................... 2-45 Headlamp Aiming .......... 5-35
Head Restraints .............. 1-2 Storage Areas ............... 2-49 Bulb Replacement ......... 5-35
Front Seats .................... 1-3 Sunroof ........................ 2-54 Windshield Wiper Blade
Rear Seats ................... 1-10 Replacement ............. 5-36
Safety Belts .................. 1-15 Instrument Panel ............... 3-1 Tires ........................... 5-37
Instrument Panel
Child Restraints ............. 1-30 Overview .................... 3-4 Appearance Care .......... 5-80
Airbag System .............. 1-50 Climate Controls ............ 3-22 Vehicle Identification ...... 5-87
Restraint System Warning Lights, Gages, Electrical System ........... 5-87
Check ...................... 1-63 and Indicators ............ 3-33 Capacities and
Driver Information Specifications ............ 5-94
Features and Controls ...... 2-1
Keys ............................. 2-2 Center (DIC) ............. 3-47
Maintenance Schedule ...... 6-1
Doors and Locks ............ 2-8 Audio System(s) ............ 3-76 Maintenance Schedule ..... 6-1
Windows ...................... 2-14 Driving Your Vehicle ......... 4-1
Theft-Deterrent Customer Assistance
Your Driving, the Road,
Systems ................... 2-16 and the Vehicle ........... 4-1
Information ........................ 7-1
Customer Assistance
Starting and Operating Towing ........................ 4-20 and Information ........... 7-1
Your Vehicle ............. 2-20
Service and Appearance Reporting Safety
Mirrors ......................... 2-31 Defects ..................... 7-14
Object Detection Care ................................... 5-1
Service .......................... 5-3 Vehicle Data Recording
Systems ................... 2-34 and Privacy ............... 7-16
OnStar® System ............ 2-41 Fuel .............................. 5-5
Checking Things Under Index ................................... i-1
the Hood .................. 5-10
ii Preface
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this
manual can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM This manual describes features 1-800-551-4123
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and the name ACADIA, are specific vehicle.
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end to learn about the vehicle’s
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information at the time it was symbols, and words work together concessionnaire ou à l’adresse
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quick reference.
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Preface iii
Head Restraints
The vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in all
outboard seating positions.
{ CAUTION
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal
injury in a crash. Do not drive until
Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
the head restraints for all
top of the restraint is at the same To lower the head restraint, press
occupants are installed and
height as the top of the occupant’s the release button, located on
adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the the head restraint post on the top of
chance of a neck injury in a crash. the seatback, while you push the
head restraint down.
Push down on the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
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Heated and Cooled Seats z (Heated Seat and Seatback): To Memory Seat and Mirrors
If the front seats have the heated heat the entire seat, press the
and cooled seat feature, the buttons button with the heated seat and
used to control this feature are seatback symbol.
located on the front doors near the This symbol will appear on the
door handle. climate control display to indicate
that the feature is on. Press the
H (Cooled Seat): To cool the entire button to cycle through the
seat, press the button with the temperature settings of high,
cooled seat symbol. medium, and low and to turn the
This symbol will appear on the heated seat off. Indicator bars next to
climate control display to indicate the symbol designate the level of
that the feature is on. Press heat selected: three for high, two for
the button to cycle through the medium, and one for low.
On vehicles with the memory
temperature settings of high, The heated and cooled seats will be package, the controls for this feature
medium, and low and to turn the canceled after the ignition is are located on the driver door
cooled seat off. Indicator bars next turned off. To use the heated and panel. The controls are used to
to the symbol designate the cooled seat feature after the vehicle program and recall memory settings
level of cooling selected: three for is started, you will need to press for the driver seat and outside
high, two for medium, and one the appropriate seat button again. mirrors.
for low.
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To save positions in memory: Using the RKE transmitter to enter memory position is still not being
1. Adjust the driver seat, including the vehicle, with the remote recalled, see your dealer/retailer for
the seatback recliner and both recall memory feature on, causes service.
outside mirrors to a comfortable automatic seat and mirror
adjustment. There is no adjustment Easy Exit Seat
position.
when the position has not been The control for this feature is
See Outside Power Mirrors on changed by another seating position located on the driver door panel
page 2-32 for more information. or the easy exit feature. See between buttons 1 and 2.
Not all mirrors will have the “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under
ability to save and recall DIC Vehicle Customization (With With the vehicle in P (Park), the exit
the mirror positions. DIC Buttons) on page 3-67 for more position can be recalled by
information. pressing the exit button. You will
2. Press and hold button 1 until two hear a single beep. The driver seat
beeps let you know that the To stop recall movement of the will move back.
position has been stored. memory feature at any time, press
one of the power seat controls, If the easy exit seat feature is on in
A second seating and mirror the Driver Information Center (DIC),
position can be programmed by memory buttons, or power mirror
buttons. automatic seat movement will occur
repeating the above steps and when the key is removed from the
pressing button 2. If something has blocked the driver ignition. See “EASY EXIT SEAT”
To recall the memory positions, the seat while recalling a memory under DIC Vehicle Customization
vehicle must be in P (Park). Press position, the driver seat recall may (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-67 for
and release either button 1 or stop working. If this happens, press more information.
button 2 corresponding to the the appropriate control for the area
desired driving position. The seat that is not recalling for two seconds,
and outside mirrors will move to the after the obstruction is removed.
position previously stored. You will Then try recalling the memory
hear a single beep. position again by pressing the
appropriate memory button. If the
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Further programming for the Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have
memory seat feature can be done manual reclining seatbacks, the lever
using the DIC. You can select Manual Reclining Seatbacks used to operate them is located on
or cancel the following: the outboard side of the seat.
• The automatic easy exit seat { CAUTION To recline the seatback, do the
feature. following:
You can lose control of the
• The remote memory seat recall 1. Lift the recline lever.
vehicle if you try to adjust a
feature.
manual driver’s seat while the 2. Move the seatback to the desired
For programming information, see vehicle is moving. The sudden position, then release the lever to
DIC Vehicle Customization (With movement could startle and lock the seatback in place.
DIC Buttons) on page 3-67. confuse you, or make you push a 3. Push and pull on the seatback to
pedal when you do not want to. make sure it is locked.
Adjust the driver’s seat only when
the vehicle is not moving. To return the seatback to an upright
position, do the following:
1. Lift the lever fully without
{ CAUTION applying pressure to the
seatback and the seatback will
If either seatback is not locked, it return to the upright position.
could move forward in a sudden 2. Push and pull on the seatback to
stop or crash. That could cause make sure it is locked.
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
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3. Place folding armrests in the 3. Slide the seat rearward by Folding the Rear Seat
upright position. pushing on the seatback until it is
To fold the second row seats:
4. Ensure that the safety belt is locked into place.
1. Remove anything on or under
unfastened and in the stowed 4. Push down on the rear of the
the seat.
position. seat cushion until it is locked
in place. 2. Place the armrest in the upright
5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C)
position, and unfasten the
forward and move the seatback 5. Push and pull on the seatback
safety belt.
forward. The seat cushion and seat cushion to make sure
will fold, and the entire seat will they are locked in place. 3. Pull forward on the reclining
slide forward. seatback strap (B) and push
6. Check that the safety belt is not
down on the seatback.
Returning the Seat to the under the seat cushion.
If the headrest touches the front
Seating Position Reclining the Seatbacks seat, slide the second row
To return the second row seat to its To recline the seatback: seat rearward.
normal seating position:
1. Leaning forward in the seat, pull To return the seatback to the
1. Remove objects on the floor the reclining seatback strap (B). seating position, lift the upper corner
behind the second row seat of the seatback and push it
or in the seat tracks on the floor. 2. Move the seatback to the desired rearward until it locks into place.
position, then release the strap Push and pull on the seatback
2. Pull the seatback rearward until it to lock the seatback in place.
is locked in place. to make sure it is locked.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
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Removing the Third Row Seats 5. Remove the seat by tilting it 2. Place the seat on the vehicle
1. Remove the cargo management slightly upward, and then floor so that the front seat
system, if it is in the vehicle. pulling it out of the rear of the hooks are on the vehicle bars.
See Cargo Management System vehicle in one motion. 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to
on page 2-52. 6. Replace the bolts in the floor 55 Y (41 lb ft). Pull up on the
2. Remove anything on or under holes for storage. seat to make sure it is locked
the seat. in place.
Installing the Third Row Seats
4. Raise the seatback to its upright
Notice: Folding a rear seat with 1. Before installing the seat the position. Push and pull on the
the safety belts still fastened may seatback must be folded seatback to make sure it is
cause damage to the seat or the forward. See “Folding the locked into place.
safety belts. Always unbuckle the Seatback” earlier in this section.
safety belts and return them to 5. Push the headrest up into
The seats must be placed in position. Push and pull on
their normal stowed position the proper locations to attach
before folding a rear seat. the headrest to make sure it is
correctly. The wider seat must be locked into place.
3. Fold the seatback down. See installed on the driver side and
“Folding the Seatback” earlier the narrower seat on the 6. Reconnect the center safety belt
in this section. passenger side. Remove the mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do
bolts from the holes in the floor not let it twist.
4. Remove the rear bolts located on
the floor on each side of the seat. before installing the seats.
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The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!
stopped by something. In a real
With safety belts, you slow down as
vehicle, it could be the windshield...
the vehicle does. You get more time
to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the
forces. That is why safety belts make
such good sense.
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Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, Q: If I am a good driver, and I
Safety Belts why should I have to wear never drive far from home,
safety belts? why should I wear safety
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts?
after a crash if I am wearing a A: Airbags are supplemental
safety belt? systems only; so they work with A: You may be an excellent driver,
safety belts — not instead of but if you are in a crash — even
A: You could be — whether you are them. Whether or not an airbag one that is not your fault — you
wearing a safety belt or not. But and your passenger(s) can be
is provided, all occupants
your chance of being conscious hurt. Being a good driver does not
still have to buckle up to get the
during and after an accident, so protect you from things beyond
most protection. That is true
you can unbuckle and get out, is your control, such as bad drivers.
not only in frontal collisions, but
much greater if you are belted.
especially in side and other Most accidents occur within
And you can unbuckle a safety
collisions. 25 miles (40 km) of home. And
belt, even if you are upside down.
the greatest number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at
speeds of less than 40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
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How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your If you slid under it, the belt would
passenger(s) wear a safety belt, apply force on your abdomen.
Properly there is important information you This could cause serious or even
This section is only for people of should know. fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
adult size. should go over the shoulder
and across the chest. These parts
Be aware that there are special
of the body are best able to take belt
things to know about safety belts and
restraining forces.
children. And there are different rules
for smaller children and infants. If a The shoulder belt locks if there is a
child will be riding in the vehicle, see sudden stop or crash.
Older Children on page 1-30 or
Infants and Young Children on
page 1-32. Follow those rules for
everyone’s protection.
It is very important for all occupants
to buckle up. Statistics show that
unbelted people are hurt more often
Sit up straight and always keep your
in crashes than those who are
feet on the floor in front of you.
wearing safety belts.
The lap part of the belt should be
Occupants who are not buckled up worn low and snug on the hips, just
can be thrown out of the vehicle touching the thighs. In a crash,
in a crash. And they can strike this applies force to the strong pelvic
others in the vehicle who are bones and you would be less
wearing safety belts. likely to slide under the lap belt.
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A: The shoulder belt is too loose. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will
It will not give as much not give nearly as much
protection this way. protection this way.
Seats and Restraint System 1-21
3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button
buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should
4. Pull up on the latch plate to return to its stowed position.
make sure it is secure. If the belt Slide the latch plate up the safety
is not long enough, see Safety belt webbing when the safety belt
Belt Extender on page 1-29. is not in use. The latch plate should
rest on the stitching on the safety
Position the release button on belt, near the guide loop on the
the buckle so that the safety belt 6. To make the lap part tight, pull
up on the shoulder belt. side wall.
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary. It may be necessary to pull the Before a door is closed, be sure the
stitching on the safety belt safety belt is out of the way. If a
through the latch plate to fully door is slammed against a safety
tighten the lap belt on smaller belt, damage can occur to both the
occupants. safety belt and the vehicle.
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Pretensioners work only once. If the There is a guide for each outboard comfort guide, you will first need
pretensioners activate in a crash, passenger position in the second row to move the headrest forward by
they will need to be replaced, seat and all passenger positions in pulling on the handle behind the
and probably other new parts for the the third row. Here is how to install a seatback. The comfort guide will
vehicle’s safety belt system. See comfort guide to the safety belt: now be accessible.
Replacing Restraint System
Parts After a Crash on page 1-64.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides
Rear shoulder belt comfort guides
may provide added safety belt
comfort for older children who have
outgrown booster seats and for
some adults. When installed on a
shoulder belt, the comfort guide
positions the shoulder belt away
from the neck and head.
Outboard Positions Third Row Center Position
1. For the outboard positions, Pull the comfort guide out of its
remove the guide from its storage storage location and then
clip on the interior body. return the headrest to its upright
For the third row center position, position.
locate the comfort guide which is The elastic cord on the comfort
located in a storage pocket, at guide is adjustable. You can
the top of the seat, under the make it longer or shorter
headrest on the driver’s side of by squeezing both ends of the
the vehicle. To access the plastic adjuster.
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{ CAUTION
A safety belt that is not properly
worn may not provide the
protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could
be seriously injured. The shoulder
belt should go over the shoulder
and across the chest. These parts
of the body are best able to take
belt restraining forces.
2. Place the guide over the belt and 3. Be sure that the belt is not
insert the two edges of the belt twisted and it lies flat. The elastic
into the slots of the guide. cord must be under the belt
and the guide on top.
Seats and Restraint System 1-29
Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a
Pregnancy safety belt is worn properly,
Safety belts work for everyone, it is more likely that the fetus will not
including pregnant women. Like all be hurt in a crash. For pregnant
occupants, they are more likely women, as for anyone, the key to
to be seriously injured if they do not making safety belts effective is
wear safety belts. wearing them properly.
{ CAUTION
Never do this.
Children who are up against, or
very close to, any airbag when it
inflates can be seriously injured or
killed. Never put a rear-facing
child restraint in the right front
seat. Secure a rear-facing child
restraint in a rear seat. It is also
better to secure a forward-facing
child restraint in a rear seat. If you
must secure a forward-facing child
restraint in the right front seat,
always move the front passenger
seat as far back as it will go.
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Securing an Add-On Child A child can be endangered in a crash Securing the Child Within the
Restraint in the Vehicle if the child restraint is not properly Child Restraint
secured in the vehicle.
{ CAUTION When securing an add-on child { CAUTION
restraint, refer to the instructions that
A child can be seriously injured or come with the restraint which may A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child restraint be on the restraint itself or in a killed in a crash if the child is not
is not properly secured in the booklet, or both, and to this manual. properly secured in the child
vehicle. Secure the child restraint The child restraint instructions are restraint. Secure the child properly
properly in the vehicle using the important, so if they are not following the instructions that
vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH available, obtain a replacement came with that child restraint.
system, following the instructions copy from the manufacturer.
that came with that child restraint Keep in mind that an unsecured
and the instructions in this manual. child restraint can move around in a Where to Put the
collision or sudden stop and injure Restraint
To help reduce the chance of injury, people in the vehicle. Be sure to According to accident statistics,
the child restraint must be secured in properly secure any child restraint in children and infants are safer when
the vehicle. Child restraint systems the vehicle — even when no child is properly restrained in a child restraint
must be secured in vehicle seats by in it. system or infant restraint system
lap belts or the lap belt portion of a secured in a rear seating position.
lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH
system. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH) on
page 1-38 for more information.
Seats and Restraint System 1-37
Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors
Tethers for Children a top tether, you must also use either
the lower anchors or the safety belts
(LATCH) to properly secure the child restraint.
The LATCH system holds a child A child restraint must never be
restraint during driving or in a crash. attached using only the top tether
This system is designed to make and anchor.
installation of a child restraint easier. In order to use the LATCH system in
The LATCH system uses anchors your vehicle, you need a child Lower anchors (A) are metal bars
in the vehicle and attachments restraint that has LATCH built into the vehicle. There are
on the child restraint that are made attachments. The child restraint two lower anchors for each
for use with the LATCH system. manufacturer will provide you with LATCH seating position that will
Make sure that a LATCH-compatible instructions on how to use the child accommodate a child restraint
child restraint is properly installed restraint and its attachments. The with lower attachments (B).
using the anchors, or use the following explains how to attach a
vehicle’s safety belts to secure the child restraint with these attachments
restraint, following the instructions in your vehicle.
that came with that restraint, and Not all vehicle seating positions or
also the instructions in this manual. child restraints have lower anchors
and attachments or top tether
anchors and attachments.
Seats and Restraint System 1-39
Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether
a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations
tether (C). Either will have a single
attachment (B) to secure the top
tether to the anchor.
Some child restraints with top
tethers are designed for use with or
without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether
be attached. Be sure to read and
A top tether (A, C) anchors the follow the instructions for your Second Row — Bucket
top of the child restraint to the child restraint.
vehicle. A top tether anchor is built i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating
into the vehicle. The top tether If the child restraint does not have a
top tether, one can be obtained, positions with top tether anchors.
attachment (B) on the child restraint
connects to the top tether anchor in kit form, for many child restraints.
Ask the child restraint manufacturer j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions
in the vehicle in order to reduce the with two lower anchors.
forward movement and rotation whether or not a kit is available.
of the child restraint during driving
or in a crash.
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1.2. Recline the seatback to the 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.3. Route, attach and tighten
full reclined position. recommends that the top tether the top tether according
Make sure the second row be attached, attach and tighten to your child restraint
bench seatbacks are aligned the top tether to the top tether instructions and the
at the same angle before anchor, if the vehicle has one. following instructions:
placing the child restraint on Refer to the child restraint
the seat. Make sure the third instructions and the following
row bench seatbacks are steps:
both upright before placing 2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
the child restraint on 2.2. If the anchor is covered,
the seat. flip open the cover to
1.3. Put the child restraint on expose the anchor.
the seat.
1.4. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments on the child
restraint to the lower
anchors.
If the position you are using
does not have a headrest or
head restraint and you are
using a single tether, route
the tether over the seatback.
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If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using
does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or
or head restraint and head restraint and you are head restraint and you are
you are using a dual tether, using a dual tether, using a single tether,
route the tether over the route the tether around the route the tether over the
seatback. headrest or head restraint. headrest or head restraint.
3. Push and pull the child restraint
in different directions to be sure
it is secure.
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Securing a Child
Restraint in the Right { CAUTION CAUTION (Continued)
Front Seat Position A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints
The vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured or in a rear seat, even if the airbag is
seat is a safer place to secure a killed if the right front passenger off. If you secure a forward-facing
forward-facing child restraint. See airbag inflates. This is because the child restraint in the right front seat,
Where to Put the Restraint on back of the rear-facing child always move the front passenger
page 1-36. restraint would be very close to the seat as far back as it will go. It is
inflating airbag. A child in a better to secure the child restraint
In addition, the vehicle has a forward-facing child restraint can in a rear seat.
passenger sensing system which is be seriously injured or killed if the
designed to turn off the right See Passenger Sensing System
right front passenger airbag on page 1-57 for additional
front passenger frontal airbag and
inflates and the passenger seat is information.
seat-mounted side impact airbag
in a forward position.
under certain conditions. See
Passenger Sensing System on Even if the passenger sensing If the child restraint has the LATCH
page 1-57 and Passenger Airbag system has turned off the right system, see Lower Anchors and
Status Indicator on page 3-36 front passenger frontal airbag, no Tethers for Children (LATCH) on
for more information, including system is fail-safe. No one can page 1-38 for how and where to
important safety information. guarantee that an airbag will not install the child restraint using
A label on the sun visor says, deploy under some unusual LATCH. If a child restraint is secured
“Never put a rear-facing child seat circumstance, even though it is using a safety belt and it uses a top
in the front.” This is because the risk turned off. tether, see Lower Anchors and
to the rear-facing child is so great, Tethers for Children (LATCH) on
(Continued) page 1-38 for top tether anchor
if the airbag deploys.
locations.
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{ CAUTION { CAUTION
Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, or
faster than the blink of an eye. very close to, any airbag when it
Anyone who is up against, or very inflates can be seriously injured or
close to, any airbag when it killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder
inflates can be seriously injured or belts offer protection for adults and
killed. Do not sit unnecessarily older children, but not for young
children and infants. Neither There is an airbag readiness light
close to the airbag, as you would on the instrument panel cluster,
be if you were sitting on the edge the vehicle’s safety belt system
nor its airbag system is designed which shows the airbag symbol.
of your seat or leaning forward.
Safety belts help keep you in for them. Young children and The system checks the airbag
position before and during a infants need the protection that a electrical system for malfunctions.
crash. Always wear your safety child restraint system can provide. The light tells you if there is an
belt, even with airbags. The driver Always secure children properly in electrical problem. See Airbag
should sit as far back as possible your vehicle. To read how, see Readiness Light on page 3-36 for
while still maintaining control of Older Children on page 1-30 or more information.
the vehicle. Infants and Young Children on
page 1-32.
Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted side impact airbags
and/or roof-rail airbags.
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Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to impact. Seat-mounted side impact
different crash speeds. For example: inflate during vehicle rollovers, and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the
• If the vehicle hits a stationary rear impacts, or in many side crash severity is above the
object, the airbags could impacts. system’s designed threshold level.
inflate at a different crash speed The threshold level can vary
In addition, the vehicle has
than if the vehicle hits a with specific vehicle design.
dual-stage frontal airbags.
moving object. Dual-stage airbags adjust the Seat-mounted side impact airbags
• If the vehicle hits an object that restraint according to crash severity. are not intended to inflate in
deforms, the airbags could The vehicle has electronic frontal frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts,
inflate at a different crash speed sensors, which help the sensing rollovers, or rear impacts. Roof-rail
than if the vehicle hits an system distinguish between a airbags are not intended to inflate in
object that does not deform. moderate frontal impact and a more rear impacts. A seat-mounted
severe frontal impact. For moderate side impact airbag is intended to
• If the vehicle hits a narrow object frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags deploy on the side of the vehicle that
(like a pole), the airbags could inflate at a level less than full is struck. Both roof-rail airbags
inflate at a different crash speed deployment. For more severe frontal will deploy when either side of the
than if the vehicle hits a wide impacts, full deployment occurs. vehicle is struck, or if the sensing
object (like a wall). system predicts that the vehicle
The vehicle has seat-mounted side
• If the vehicle goes into an object is about to roll over, or in a severe
impact and roof-rail airbags. See
at an angle, the airbags could frontal impact.
Airbag System on page 1-50.
inflate at a different crash speed Seat-mounted side impact and
than if the vehicle goes straight roof-rail airbags are intended
into the object. to inflate in moderate to severe side
Thresholds can also vary with crashes. In addition, these roof-rail
specific vehicle design. airbags are intended to inflate during
a rollover or in a severe frontal
Seats and Restraint System 1-55
In any particular crash, no one can What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag
say whether an airbag should
have inflated simply because of the
Inflate? Restrain?
damage to a vehicle or because In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or
of what the repair costs were. system sends an electrical signal near frontal collisions, even belted
For frontal airbags, inflation is triggering a release of gas from the occupants can contact the steering
determined by what the vehicle hits, inflator. Gas from the inflator fills wheel or the instrument panel.
the angle of the impact, and how the airbag causing the bag to break In moderate to severe side
quickly the vehicle slows down. For out of the cover and deploy. The collisions, even belted occupants
seat-mounted side impact and inflator, the airbag, and related can contact the inside of the vehicle.
roof-rail airbags, deployment hardware are all part of the airbag
Airbags supplement the protection
is determined by the location and module.
provided by safety belts.
severity of the side impact. In
Frontal airbag modules are located
a rollover event, roof-rail airbag Frontal airbags distribute the force
inside the steering wheel and
deployment is determined by of the impact more evenly over
instrument panel. For vehicles with
the direction of the roll. the occupant’s upper body, stopping
seat-mounted side impact airbags,
the occupant more gradually.
there are airbag modules in the side
Seat-mounted side impact and
of the front seatbacks closest to
roof-rail airbags distribute the force
the door. For vehicles with roof-rail
of the impact more evenly over
airbags, there are airbag modules
the occupant’s upper body.
in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the
side windows that have occupant
seating positions.
1-56 Seats and Restraint System
In many crashes severe enough to Passenger Sensing using remote start, if equipped, to
inflate the airbag, windshields start the vehicle from a distance, you
are broken by vehicle deformation.
System may not see the system check.
Additional windshield breakage The vehicle has a passenger sensing When the system check is complete,
may also occur from the right front system for the right front passenger either the word ON or OFF, or the
passenger airbag. position. The passenger airbag symbol for on or off, will be visible.
• Airbags are designed to inflate status indicator will be visible on the See Passenger Airbag Status
only once. After an airbag inflates, instrument panel when the vehicle is Indicator on page 3-36.
you will need some new parts for started. The passenger sensing system turns
the airbag system. If you do not off the right front passenger frontal
get them, the airbag system will airbag under certain conditions.
not be there to help protect you in The driver airbag, seat-mounted
another crash. A new system will side impact airbags and the roof-rail
include airbag modules and airbags are not affected by the
possibly other parts. The service passenger sensing system.
manual for your vehicle covers The passenger sensing system
the need to replace other parts. United States
works with sensors that are part of
• The vehicle has a crash sensing the right front passenger seat. The
and diagnostic module which sensors are designed to detect the
records information after a crash. presence of a properly-seated
See Vehicle Data Recording and occupant and determine if the right
Privacy on page 7-16 and Event front passenger frontal airbag should
Data Recorders on page 7-16. be enabled (may inflate) or not.
• Let only qualified technicians work Canada According to accident statistics,
on the airbag systems. Improper children are safer when properly
service can mean that an airbag The words ON and OFF, or the secured in a rear seat in the correct
system will not work properly. See symbol for on and off, are visible child restraint for their weight
your dealer/retailer for service. during the system check. If you are and size.
1-58 Seats and Restraint System
If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following Additional Factors Affecting
Adult-Size Occupant steps to allow the system to detect System Operation
that person and enable the right
front passenger frontal airbag: Safety belts help keep the passenger
in position on the seat during vehicle
1. Turn the vehicle off. maneuvers and braking, which helps
2. Remove any additional material the passenger sensing system
from the seat, such as blankets, maintain the passenger airbag
cushions, seat covers, seat status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child
heaters, or seat massagers. Restraints” in the Index for additional
information about the importance of
3. Place the seatback in the fully proper restraint use.
upright position.
A thick layer of additional material,
4. Have the person sit upright in the
such as a blanket or cushion, or
seat, centered on the seat
aftermarket equipment such as seat
cushion, with legs comfortably
covers, seat heaters, and seat
If a person of adult-size is sitting in extended.
massagers can affect how well the
the right front passenger seat, 5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger sensing system
but the off indicator is lit, it could be person remain in this position for operates. We recommend that you
because that person is not sitting two to three minutes after the not use seat covers or other
properly in the seat. on indicator is lit. aftermarket equipment except when
approved by GM for your specific
vehicle. See Adding Equipment
to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 1-62 for more information
about modifications that can affect
how the system operates.
Seats and Restraint System 1-61
A wet seat can affect the The on indicator may be lit if an To purchase a service manual, see
performance of the passenger object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering
sensing system. Here is how: handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Information on page 7-15.
• The passenger sensing system other electronic device, is put on an
unoccupied seat. If this is not desired
may turn off the passenger airbag
remove the object from the seat.
{ CAUTION
when liquid is soaked into the
seat. If this happens, the off For up to 10 seconds after the
indicator will be lit, and the airbag { CAUTION ignition is turned off and the
readiness light on the instrument battery is disconnected, an airbag
panel will also be lit. Stowing of articles under the can still inflate during improper
• Liquid pooled on the seat that has passenger seat or between the service. You can be injured if you
not soaked in may make it more passenger seat cushion and are close to an airbag when it
likely that the passenger sensing seatback may interfere with the inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
system will enable (turn on) the proper operation of the passenger They are probably part of the
passenger airbag while a child sensing system. airbag system. Be sure to follow
restraint or child occupant is on proper service procedures, and
the seat. If the passenger airbag make sure the person performing
is turned on, the on indicator will Servicing Your work for you is qualified to do so.
be lit. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
If the passenger seat gets wet, dry Airbags affect how the vehicle
the seat immediately. If the should be serviced. There are parts
airbag readiness light is lit, do not of the airbag system in several
install a child restraint or allow places around the vehicle. Your
anyone to occupy the seat. See dealer/retailer and the service
Airbag Readiness Light on manual have information about
page 3-36 for important safety servicing the vehicle and the airbag
information. system.
1-62 Seats and Restraint System
Adding Equipment to In addition, the vehicle has a If you have questions, call
Your Airbag-Equipped passenger sensing system for the Customer Assistance. The phone
right front passenger position, numbers and addresses for
Vehicle which includes sensors that are Customer Assistance are in
Q: Is there anything I might add to part of the passenger seat. The Step Two of the Customer
or change about the vehicle passenger sensing system may Satisfaction Procedure in this
that could keep the airbags not operate properly if the original manual. See Customer
from working properly? seat trim is replaced with non-GM Satisfaction Procedure on
A: Yes. If you add things that covers, upholstery or trim, or with page 7-1.
change the vehicle’s frame, GM covers, upholstery or trim If the vehicle has rollover
bumper system, height, front end designed for a different vehicle. roof-rail airbags, see Different
or side sheet metal, they may Any object, such as an Size Tires and Wheels on
keep the airbag system from aftermarket seat heater or a page 5-53 for additional
working properly. Changing or comfort enhancing pad or device, important information.
moving any parts of the front installed under or on top of the
seats, safety belts, the airbag seat fabric, could also interfere
sensing and diagnostic module, with the operation of the
steering wheel, instrument passenger sensing system.
panel, roof-rail airbag modules, This could either prevent proper
ceiling headliner or pillar deployment of the passenger
garnish trim, front sensors, side airbag(s) or prevent the
impact sensors, rollover passenger sensing system from
sensor module, or airbag wiring properly turning off the passenger
can affect the operation of airbag(s). See Passenger
the airbag system. Sensing System on page 1-57.
Seats and Restraint System 1-63
Q: Because I have a disability, Restraint System Keep safety belts clean and dry.
See Care of Safety Belts on
I have to get my vehicle
modified. How can I find out Check page 5-82.
whether this will affect my
airbag system? Checking the Restraint Airbags
A: If you have questions, call Systems The airbag system does not need
Customer Assistance. The phone regularly scheduled maintenance or
Safety Belts replacement. Make sure the
numbers and addresses for
Now and then, check that the safety airbag readiness light is working.
Customer Assistance are in
belt reminder light, safety belts, See Airbag Readiness Light
Step Two of the Customer on page 3-36 for more information.
Satisfaction Procedure in this buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
manual. See Customer anchorages are all working properly. Notice: If an airbag covering is
Satisfaction Procedure on Look for any other loose or damaged damaged, opened, or broken, the
page 7-1. safety belt system parts that might airbag may not work properly.
keep a safety belt system from doing Do not open or break the airbag
In addition, your dealer/retailer and coverings. If there are any opened
its job. See your dealer/retailer to
the service manual have information or broken airbag covers, have the
have it repaired. Torn or frayed
about the location of the airbag airbag covering and/or airbag
safety belts may not protect you in a
sensors, sensing and diagnostic module replaced. For the location
crash. They can rip apart under
module and airbag wiring. of the airbag modules, see What
impact forces. If a belt is torn or
frayed, get a new one right away. Makes an Airbag Inflate? on
page 1-55. See your dealer/retailer
Make sure the safety belt reminder for service.
light is working. See Safety Belt
Reminders on page 3-35 for more
information.
1-64 Seats and Restraint System
Replacing Restraint If the vehicle has been in a crash, do If an airbag inflates, you will need to
System Parts After a you need new safety belts or LATCH replace airbag system parts. See
system (if equipped) parts? the part on the airbag system earlier
Crash in this section.
After a very minor crash, nothing
may be necessary. But the safety Have the safety belt pretensioners
{ CAUTION belt assemblies that were used checked if the vehicle has been
during any crash may have been in a crash, if the airbag readiness
A crash can damage the stressed or damaged. See your light stays on after the vehicle
restraint systems in your vehicle. dealer/retailer to have the safety belt is started, or while you are driving.
A damaged restraint system may assemblies inspected or replaced. See Airbag Readiness Light on
not properly protect the person page 3-36.
using it, resulting in serious injury If the vehicle has the LATCH system
or even death in a crash. To help and it was being used during a
make sure your restraint systems crash, you may need new LATCH
are working properly after a crash, system parts.
have them inspected and any New parts and repairs may be
necessary replacements made as necessary even if the safety belt or
soon as possible. LATCH system (if equipped), was not
being used at the time of the crash.
Features and Controls 2-1
Storage Areas
Glove Box ..........................2-49
Keys
Cupholders .........................2-49
Instrument Panel Storage ......2-49
Center Console Storage .......2-50
{ CAUTION
Second Row Center Leaving children in a vehicle with
Console ............................2-50 the ignition key is dangerous for
Floor Mats ..........................2-51
Luggage Carrier ..................2-51 many reasons, children or others
Rear Seat Armrest ...............2-52 could be badly injured or even
Convenience Net .................2-52 killed. They could operate the
Cargo Cover .......................2-52 power windows or other controls
Cargo Tie Downs ................2-52 or even make the vehicle move.
Cargo Management The windows will function with the
System .............................2-52 keys in the ignition and children The key is used for the ignition and
Sunroof could be seriously injured or killed all door locks.
Sunroof ..............................2-54 if caught in the path of a closing The key has a bar-coded key tag
window. Do not leave the keys in that the dealer/retailer or qualified
a vehicle with children. locksmith can use to make new
keys. Store this information in a
safe place, not in the vehicle.
Features and Controls 2-3
See your dealer/retailer if a This device complies with Part 15 of Changes or modifications to this
replacement key or additional key the FCC Rules. Operation is subject system by other than an authorized
is needed. to the following two conditions: service facility could void
1. This device may not cause authorization to use this equipment.
Notice: If you ever lock your
keys in the vehicle, you may have interference. If there is a decrease in the RKE
to damage the vehicle to get in. 2. This device must accept any operating range, try this:
Be sure you have spare keys. interference received, including • Check the distance. The
If you are locked out of the vehicle, interference that may cause transmitter may be too far from
call the Roadside Assistance undesired operation of the the vehicle. Stand closer
Center. See Roadside Assistance device. during rainy or snowy weather.
Program on page 7-6. This device complies with • Check the location. Other
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. vehicles or objects may be
Remote Keyless Entry Operation is subject to the following blocking the signal. Take a few
(RKE) System two conditions: steps to the left or right, hold
1. This device may not cause the transmitter higher, and
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) try again.
system operates on a radio interference.
frequency subject to Federal 2. This device must accept any • Check the transmitter’s battery.
Communications Commission (FCC) interference received, including See “Battery Replacement”
Rules and with Industry Canada. interference that may cause later in this section.
undesired operation of the • If the transmitter is still not
device. working correctly, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualified
technician for service.
2-4 Features and Controls
Remote Keyless Entry / (Remote Vehicle Start): The interior lamps come on and
stay on for 20 seconds or until the
(RKE) System Operation For vehicles with this feature, see
ignition is turned on.
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) for additional information.
transmitter functions work up to If enabled through the DIC, the
195 feet (60 m) away from the Q (Lock): Press to lock all the parking lamps flash twice to indicate
vehicle. doors. unlocking has occurred. See DIC
Vehicle Customization (With
There are other conditions which If enabled through the Driver DIC Buttons) on page 3-67.
can affect the performance of Information Center (DIC), the
the transmitter. See Remote Keyless parking lamps flash once to indicate Pressing K on the RKE transmitter
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3. locking has occurred. If enabled disarms the content theft-deterrent
through the DIC, the horn sounds system. See Content Theft-Deterrent
when Q is pressed again within on page 2-16.
five seconds. See DIC Vehicle & (Power Liftgate): Press and
Customization (With DIC Buttons)
hold for about one second to open
on page 3-67 for additional
and close the liftgate. The taillamps
information.
flash and a chime sounds to indicate
Pressing Q may arm the content when the liftgate is opening and
theft-deterrent system. See Content closing.
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16.
L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):
K (Unlock): Press once to unlock Press and release to locate the
only the driver door. If K is vehicle. The parking lamps flash and
pressed again within five seconds, the horn sounds three times.
With Remote Start and Liftgate
(Without Remote Start or all remaining doors unlock.
Liftgate Similar)
Features and Controls 2-5
Press and hold L for more than Any lost or stolen transmitters will
two seconds to activate the panic no longer work once the new
alarm. The parking lamps flash and transmitter is programmed.
the horn sounds repeatedly for Each vehicle can have up to
30 seconds. The alarm turns eight transmitters programmed to it.
off when the ignition is moved to See “Relearn Remote Key” under
DIC Operation and Displays
ON/RUN or L is pressed again.
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-47 or
The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF DIC Operation and Displays
for the panic alarm to work. (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-53
Programming Transmitters to for instructions on how to program
the Vehicle transmitters to this vehicle.
1. Separate the transmitter with a
Only RKE transmitters programmed Battery Replacement
to this vehicle will work. If a flat, thin object inserted into the
Replace the battery if the REPLACE notch on the side.
transmitter is lost or stolen, a BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
replacement can be purchased 2. Remove the old battery. Do not
message displays in the DIC.
and programmed through your use a metal object.
dealer/retailer. When the Notice: When replacing the 3. Insert the new battery, positive
replacement transmitter is battery, do not touch any of the side facing down. Replace with
programmed to this vehicle using circuitry on the transmitter. a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
the DIC, all remaining transmitters Static from your body could
must also be reprogrammed. damage the transmitter. 4. Snap the transmitter back
together.
2-6 Features and Controls
Remote Vehicle Start The rear window defogger and / (Remote Start): This button is
heated mirrors, if the vehicle has located on the RKE transmitter
This vehicle may have a remote them, turn on during colder outside
starting feature that starts the engine if the vehicle has remote start.
temperatures and turn off when
from outside of the vehicle. the key is turned to ON/RUN. To start the vehicle:
If the vehicle has an automatic 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
Laws in some communities may
climate control system, the climate restrict the use of remote starters. 2. Press and release Q, then
control system defaults to a For example, some laws may require immediately press and hold /
heating or cooling mode depending a person using the remote start to until the parking lamps flash. If the
on the outside temperatures. have the vehicle in view when doing vehicle’s lights can not be seen,
If the vehicle does not have an so. Check local regulations for any press and hold / for at least
automatic climate control system, requirements on remote starting of four seconds. The vehicle’s doors
the system turns on at the vehicles. lock. When the vehicle starts, the
setting the vehicle was set to when
Do not use the remote start feature if parking lamps turn on and remain
the vehicle was last turned off.
the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle on while the vehicle is running.
If the vehicle has an automatic could run out of fuel. Pressing / again, after the
climate control system and heated vehicle has started, shuts the
seats, the heated seats turn on If the vehicle has the remote start
feature, the RKE transmitter vehicle off.
during colder outside temperatures
and shut off when the key is functions have an increased range of 3. If it is the first remote start since
turned to ON/RUN. See Heated operation. However, the range may the vehicle has been driven,
Seats on page 1-5 or Heated and be less while the vehicle is running. repeat these steps while
Cooled Seats on page 1-6 for the engine is still running, to
There are other conditions which can
more information. extend the time by 10 minutes for
affect the performance of the
the engine to continue to run.
transmitter, see Remote Keyless
Remote start can be extended
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3 for
one time.
additional information.
Features and Controls 2-7
After entering the vehicle during a For example, if Q and then / are Vehicles that have the remote
remote start, insert and turn the key pressed again after the vehicle vehicle start feature are shipped
to the ON/RUN position to drive has been running for five minutes, from the factory with the remote
the vehicle. 10 minutes are added, allowing vehicle start system enabled.
the engine to run for 15 minutes. The system may be enabled or
If the vehicle is left running it
disabled through the DIC if
automatically shuts off after The additional 10 minutes are the vehicle has DIC buttons.
10 minutes unless a time extension considered a second remote start. See “REMOTE START” under
has been done.
The vehicle must be started with the DIC Vehicle Customization
To manually shut off a remote start: key once two remote starts, or a (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-67
• Aim the RKE transmitter at the single remote start with one for additional information. If the
time extension has been done. vehicle does not have DIC buttons,
vehicle and press / until the see your dealer/retailer to enable
parking lamps turn off. The vehicle can be started using the or disable the remote start system.
• Turn on the hazard warning remote start feature again after
flashers. the key is removed from the ignition.
• Turn the ignition switch on and The vehicle cannot be started
then off. using the remote start feature if the
key is in the ignition, the hood is
The vehicle can be started using the open, or if there is an emission
remote start feature two separate control system malfunction.
times between driving sequences.
The engine runs for 10 minutes after The engine turns off during a remote
each remote start. Or, the engine start if the coolant temperature
run time can be extended another gets too high or if the oil pressure
10 minutes within the first 10 minute gets low.
remote start time frame, and before
the engine stops.
2-8 Features and Controls
This feature will not operate if the Rear Door Security Locks Lockout Protection
key is in the ignition.
The vehicle has rear door security This feature protects you from
This feature can be programmed locks to prevent passengers locking the key in the vehicle when
by using the Driver Information from opening the rear doors from the key is in the ignition and a
Center (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR the inside. front door is open.
LOCK” under DIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) If the driver side power door lock
on page 3-67. switch is pressed when the driver’s
door is open and the key is in the
Programmable Automatic ignition, all of the doors will lock and
then the driver door will unlock.
Door Locks
If the passenger side power door
Vehicles with an automatic lock switch is pressed when the front
lock/unlock feature enable you to passenger door is open and the
program the vehicle’s power key is in the ignition, all of the doors
door locks. This feature can be will lock and then the front
programmed through the Driver passenger door will unlock.
Information Center (DIC). See DIC
Vehicle Customization (With DIC Open the rear doors to access the
Buttons) on page 3-67 for more security locks on the inside edge
information. of each door.
To set the locks, insert a key into
the slot and turn it to the horizontal
position. The door can only be
opened from the outside with the
door unlocked. To return the door to
normal operation, turn the slot to
the vertical position.
2-10 Features and Controls
The power liftgate can be power Pressing the buttons or touchpad If the vehicle is shifted out of
opened and closed in the switch a second time while the P (Park) while the power function
following ways: liftgate is moving reverses the is in progress, the liftgate power
• Press and hold the power liftgate direction. function will continue to completion.
button on the RKE transmitter If the vehicle is shifted out of
until the liftgate starts moving. P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) before the power liftgate latches
System Operation on page 2-4 closed, the liftgate may reverse to
for more information. the open position. Cargo could
fall out of the vehicle. The power
liftgate must be closed and latched
before driving.
If the liftgate is power opened
and the support struts have lost
Power Liftgate Button near pressure, the lights will flash and
Liftgate Latch a chime will sound. The liftgate will
The liftgate can also be closed stay open temporarily, then slowly
by pressing the power liftgate button close. See your dealer/retailer
next to the liftgate latch. Press the for service before using the liftgate
button a second time during if this occurs.
liftgate operation to reverse the
Obstacle Detection Features
Power Liftgate Button on operation.
Center Console A warning chime will sound and the
The power liftgate may be liftgate will automatically reverse
• Press the liftgate button on the temporarily disabled under extreme direction to the full closed or
center console. temperatures or under low battery open position if the liftgate
conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a
• Press the touchpad switch on the can still be operated manually.
outside liftgate handle. power open or close cycle.
Features and Controls 2-13
After removing the obstruction, the The liftgate will remain open until it To open the liftgate, press the
power liftgate operation can be is activated again or closed touchpad on the handle on
used again. manually. Do not force the liftgate the outside of the liftgate and lift the
open or closed during a power cycle. gate open. To close the liftgate,
If the liftgate comes across more
use the pull cup to lower the liftgate
obstacles on the same power cycle, Manual Operation of Power and close. The liftgate latch will
the power function deactivates, Liftgate power close. Always close the
and you must manually open
liftgate before driving.
or close the liftgate. A message
displays, LIFTGATE OPEN, If the RKE button or the power
to indicate that the liftgate is open. close button on the liftgate is
See Driver Information Center pressed while power operation is
(DIC) on page 3-47 for more disabled, the lights will flash
information. After removing the three times, but the liftgate will
obstructions, manually open not move.
the liftgate to the full open position
It is not recommended that you
or close the liftgate to the fully
drive with the liftgate open.
closed and latched position.
However, if you must drive with the
The liftgate resumes normal power
liftgate open, the liftgate should
operation.
be set to manual operation by
Pinch sensors are located on the pressing the OFF switch on the
side edges of the liftgate. If an To change the liftgate to manual center console.
object is caught between the liftgate operation, press the switch on
and the vehicle and presses the center console to OFF.
against this sensor, the liftgate will With the power liftgate disabled
reverse direction and open fully. and all of the doors unlocked,
the liftgate can be manually opened
and closed.
2-14 Features and Controls
{ CAUTION { CAUTION
Leaving children, helpless adults, Leaving children in a vehicle with
or pets in a vehicle with the the keys is dangerous for many
windows closed is dangerous. reasons, children or others could
They can be overcome by the be badly injured or even killed.
extreme heat and suffer They could operate the power
permanent injuries or even death windows or other controls or
from heat stroke. Never leave a even make the vehicle move.
child, a helpless adult, or a pet The windows will function and
alone in a vehicle, especially with they could be seriously injured or Uplevel shown, base similar
the windows closed in warm or killed if caught in the path of a The power window controls are
hot weather. closing window. Do not leave located on each of the side doors.
keys in a vehicle with children.
The driver door also has switches
When there are children in the
that control the passenger and
rear seat use the window lockout rear windows. The power
button to prevent unintentional windows work with the ignition in
operation of the windows. ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 2-21.
Features and Controls 2-15
Press the switch to lower the Programming the Power Anti-Pinch Feature
window. Pull up on the front edge of Windows The anti-pinch feature is on windows
the switch to raise the window.
If the battery on the vehicle has with the express-up feature. If an
Express-Down Windows been recharged, disconnected, or object is in the way of the window as
replaced, windows with the it is express-closing, or in certain
The express-down feature allows express-up feature need to be weather conditions like severe
the windows to be lowered without reprogrammed for this feature to icing, the window will stop and
holding the switch. Press the work. To program the window: open to a factory preset position.
window switch fully and release it to The window functions normally once
activate the express-down feature. 1. Close all doors with the ignition in
the obstruction is removed.
The express mode can be canceled the ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN
by pressing or pulling the switch. position, or when Retained Window Lockout
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Express-Up Window See Retained Accessory Power o (Window Lockout): The
The express-up feature allows the (RAP) on page 2-21. window lockout switch is located
windows to be raised all the 2. Press and continue to hold the with the power window switches on
way without holding the switch up. window switch until the window the driver door armrest. This feature
Pull the switch up fully and release it is fully open. prevents the rear passenger
to activate the express-up feature. windows from operating the
3. Pull up and hold the window windows, except from the driver
The express-up mode can be switch to close the window.
canceled by pressing or pulling the position. Press the switch to turn
Continue to hold it briefly after the lockout feature on or off.
switch. the window is fully closed. An indicator light will come on to
4. Repeat for each window that has show the lockout feature is on.
the express-up feature.
2-16 Features and Controls
The horn chirps and the lights flash. Testing the Alarm PASS-Key® III+ Electronic
If the key is not placed in the
ignition and turned to START or the
To test the alarm: Immobilizer
door is not unlocked by pressing Q 1. From inside the vehicle, lower The PASS-Key III+ system
during the ten second pre-alarm, the driver side window and operates on a radio frequency
the alarm goes off. The headlamps open the driver door. subject to Federal Communications
flash and the horn sounds for Commission (FCC) Rules and
2. Press Q. with Industry Canada.
about two minutes, then turns off to
save the battery power. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the
This device complies with Part 15 of
door and wait for the security
The vehicle can be started with the the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
light to go out.
correct ignition key if the alarm to the following two conditions:
has been set off. 4. Then reach in through the
1. This device may not cause
window, unlock the door with the
To avoid setting off the alarm by harmful interference.
manual door lock and open
accident: the door. This should set off the 2. This device must accept any
• Lock the vehicle with the door alarm. interference received, including
key after the doors are closed. interference that may cause
If the alarm does not sound when it undesired operation.
• Unlock the door with the RKE should, but the vehicle’s headlamps
transmitter. Unlocking a door flash, check to see if the horn
any other way sets off the alarm works. The horn fuse may be blown.
if the system has been armed. To replace the fuse, see Fuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-88.
Press K or place the key in
If the alarm does not sound or
the ignition and turn it to START to
the vehicle’s headlamps do not
turn off the alarm.
flash, see your dealer/retailer
for service.
2-18 Features and Controls
This device complies with RSS-210 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic When the PASS-Key® III+ system
of Industry Canada. Operation is senses an incorrect key, the vehicle
subject to the following two
Immobilizer Operation does not start. Anyone using a
conditions: This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ trial-and-error method to start the
1. This device may not cause (Personalized Automotive Security vehicle will be discouraged because
interference. System) theft-deterrent system. of the high number of electrical
PASS-Key® III+ is a passive key codes.
2. This device must accept any theft-deterrent system.
interference received, including If the engine does not start and the
interference that may cause The system is automatically armed security light on the instrument
undesired operation of the when the key is removed from panel comes on when trying to start
device. the ignition. the vehicle, there may be a
problem with your theft-deterrent
Changes or modifications to this The system is automatically
system. Turn the ignition off
system by other than an authorized disarmed when the key is turned to
and try again.
service facility could void ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or
authorization to use this equipment. START from the LOCK/OFF If the engine still does not start, and
position. the key appears to be undamaged,
PASS-Key III+ uses a radio try another ignition key and check
frequency transponder in the key You do not have to manually arm or
the fuses. See Fuses and Circuit
that matches a decoder in the disarm the system.
Breakers on page 5-88 for additional
vehicle. The security light comes on if there information. If the engine still
is a problem with arming or does not start with the other key,
disarming the theft-deterrent system. the vehicle needs service.
Features and Controls 2-19
If the vehicle does start, the first To program the new additional key: If the PASS-Key® III+ key is lost or
key may be faulty. See your 1. Verify that the new key has damaged, see your dealer/retailer
dealer/retailer who can service the or a locksmith to have a new
PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key a 1 stamped on it. key made.
made. In an emergency, contact 2. Insert the already programmed The SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
Roadside Assistance. See Roadside key in the ignition and start the SYSTEM message displays on
Assistance Program on page 7-6. engine. If the engine does not the Driver Information Center (DIC)
It is possible for the PASS-Key® III+ start, see your dealer/retailer for when there is a problem with
decoder to learn the transponder service. the theft-deterrent system.
value of a new or replacement key. 3. After the engine has started, See DIC Warnings and Messages
Up to 10 keys may be programmed turn the key to LOCK/OFF, on page 3-58 for additional
to the vehicle. The following and remove the key. information.
procedure is for programming 4. Insert the key to be programmed Do not leave the key or device that
additional keys only. If all the and turn it to the ON/RUN disarms or deactivates the theft
currently programmed keys are lost position within five seconds of deterrent system in the vehicle.
or do not operate, you must see the original key being turned
your dealer/retailer or a locksmith to the LOCK/OFF position.
who can service PASS-Key® III+ to
have keys made and programmed The security light turns off once
to the system. the key has been programmed.
See your dealer/retailer or a 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4
locksmith who can service if additional keys are to be
PASS-Key® III+ to get a new key programmed.
blank that is cut exactly as the
ignition key that operates the
system.
2-20 Features and Controls
way in, and turn it only with R (ON/RUN): This position can be Retained Accessory
your hand. If the key cannot be
turned by hand, see your
used to operate the electrical Power (RAP)
accessories and to display some
dealer/retailer. instrument panel warning and These vehicle accessories can be
indicator lights. The switch stays in used for up to 10 minutes after
( (LOCK/OFF): This position locks
this position when the engine is the ignition key is turned off:
the ignition and transmission. The running. The transmission is • Audio System
key can be removed in LOCK/OFF. also unlocked in this position.
• Power Windows
The shift lever must be in P (Park) If you leave the key in the
to turn the ignition switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN • Sunroof (if equipped)
LOCK/OFF. position with the engine off, Power to the windows and sunroof
the battery could be drained. will work up to 10 minutes or
The steering can bind with the You may not be able to start the
wheels turned off center. If this until a door is opened.
vehicle if the battery is allowed
happens, move the steering wheel to drain for an extended period The radio continues to work for
from right to left while turning of time. 10 minutes or until the driver’s door
the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. is opened.
If this doesn’t work, then the vehicle / (START): This is the position
needs service. For an additional 10 minutes of
that starts the engine. When the
operation, close all the doors and
engine starts, release the key.
ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is turn the key to ON/RUN and
The ignition switch will return to
the position in which you can then back to LOCK/OFF.
ON/RUN for driving.
operate the electrical accessories or
All these features will work when
items plugged into the accessory
the key is in the ON/RUN or
power outlets. This position unlocks
ACC/ACCESSORY positions.
the ignition and steering wheel.
Use this position if the vehicle must
be pushed or towed.
2-22 Features and Controls
Starting the Engine The vehicle has a Notice: Cranking the engine for
Computer-Controlled Cranking long periods of time, by returning
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or System. This feature assists the key to the START position
N (Neutral). The engine will not start in starting the engine and immediately after cranking has
in any other position. To restart the protects components. If the ended, can overheat and damage
engine when the vehicle is already ignition key is turned to the the cranking motor, and drain the
moving, use N (Neutral) only. START position, and then battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
Notice: Do not try to shift to released when the engine between each try, to let the
P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. begins cranking, the engine cranking motor cool down.
If you do, you could damage will continue cranking for a 2. If the engine does not start after
the transmission. Shift to P (Park) few seconds or until the vehicle 5-10 seconds, especially in very
only when the vehicle is stopped. starts. If the engine does not cold weather (below 0°F or
start and the key is held in −18°C), it could be flooded with
Starting Procedure START, cranking will be stopped too much gasoline. Try pushing
1. With your foot off the accelerator after 15 seconds to prevent the accelerator pedal all the
pedal, turn the ignition to START. cranking motor damage. way to the floor and holding it
When the engine starts, let go To prevent gear damage, this there as you hold the key
of the key. The idle speed system also prevents cranking if in START for up to a maximum
will slow down as the engine the engine is already running. of 15 seconds. Wait at least
warms. Do not race the engine Engine cranking can be stopped 15 seconds between each try, to
immediately after starting it. by turning the ignition switch allow the cranking motor to
Operate the engine and to the ACC/ACCESSORY cool down. When the engine
transmission gently to allow the or LOCK/OFF position. starts, let go of the key and
oil to warm up and lubricate
all moving parts.
Features and Controls 2-23
N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for Electronic Range Select
engine does not connect with normal driving. It provides the best (ERS) Mode
the wheels. To restart the engine fuel economy. If you need more
when the vehicle is already moving, power for passing, and you are: ERS mode allows you to choose the
use N (Neutral) only. Also, use top-gear limit of the transmission
• Going less than 35 mph and the vehicle’s speed while
N (Neutral) when the vehicle is (56 km/h), push the accelerator
being towed. driving down hill or towing a trailer.
pedal about halfway down. The vehicle has an electronic
• Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or shift position indicator within the
{ CAUTION more, push the accelerator all instrument panel cluster. When
the way down. using the ERS Mode a number will
Shifting into a drive gear while the display next to the L, indicating
engine is running at high speed is Notice: If the vehicle seems to the current gear that has been
dangerous. Unless your foot is accelerate slowly or not shift selected.
firmly on the brake pedal, the gears when you go faster, and
you continue to drive the vehicle To use this feature:
vehicle could move very rapidly.
You could lose control and hit that way, you could damage the 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
people or objects. Do not shift into transmission. Have the vehicle
2. Press the plus/minus button
a drive gear while the engine is serviced right away. You can drive
located on the shift lever, to
running at high speed. in L (Low) when you are driving
increase or decrease the gear
less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and
range available.
D (Drive) for higher speeds
Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) until then.
or N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may L (Low): This position gives you
damage the transmission. The access to gear ranges. This
repairs would not be covered by provides more engine braking but
the vehicle warranty. Be sure lower fuel economy than D (Drive).
the engine is not running at high You can use it on very steep
speed when shifting the vehicle. hills, or in deep snow or mud.
2-26 Features and Controls
When you shift from D (Drive) to While in L (Low), the transmission Tow/Haul Mode
L (Low), the transmission will shift to will prevent shifting to a lower
a pre-determined lower gear range. gear range if the engine speed is _ (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may
The highest gear available for too high. You have a brief period of have a Tow/Haul mode.
this pre-determined range is time to slow the vehicle. If vehicle
displayed next to the L in the DIC. speed is not reduced within the time The button is located on the
See Driver Information Center allowed, the lower gear range instrument panel under the climate
(DIC) on page 3-47 and DIC shift will not be completed. You must controls.
Operation and Displays (With DIC further slow the vehicle, then Push the button to activate the
Buttons) on page 3-47 or DIC press the − (Minus) button to the system. Push it again to deactivate
Operation and Displays (Without desired lower gear range. the system. You can use this
DIC Buttons) on page 3-53 for more feature to assist when towing or
Automatic Engine Grade braking is
information. The number displayed hauling a heavy load.
not available when the ERS is
in the DIC is the highest gear
active. It is available in D (Drive) for When Tow/Haul is activated the
that the transmission will be allowed
both normal and Tow/Haul mode. Tow/Haul symbol will come on the
to operate in. This means that all
While using the ERS, cruise control instrument panel cluster. See
gears below that number are
and the tow/haul mode can be “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing a
available. For example, when
used. See Tow/Haul Mode on Trailer on page 4-24 for more
4 (Fourth) is shown next to the L,
page 2-26 for more information. information.
1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears
are automatically shifted by the
vehicle. the transmission will
not shift into 5 (Fifth) until the
+ (Plus) button is used or you shift
back into D (Drive).
Features and Controls 2-27
Automatic Engine Grade Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking
Braking brake on can overheat the
brake system and cause
Automatic Engine Grade Braking premature wear or damage to
assists when driving on a downhill brake system parts. Make
grade. It maintains vehicle speed sure that the parking brake is
by automatically implementing fully released and the brake
a shift schedule that uses the warning light is off before driving.
engine and the transmission to
slow the vehicle. The system will To release the parking brake,
automatically command downshifts hold the regular brake pedal down,
to reduce vehicle speed, until then push down momentarily on
the brake pedal is no longer being the parking brake pedal until
pressed. you feel the pedal release.
Slowly pull your foot up off the
While in the Electronic Range park brake pedal. If the parking
Select (ERS) mode, grade braking To set the parking brake, hold the
regular brake pedal down, then push brake is not released when you
is deactivated, allowing the driver begin to drive, the brake system
to select a range and limiting the parking brake pedal down.
warning light will be on and a chime
the highest gear available. Grade If the ignition is on, the brake will sound warning you that the
braking is available for normal system warning light will come on. parking brake is still on.
driving and in Tow/Haul mode. See Brake System Warning Light
on page 3-38. If you are towing a trailer and are
See Automatic Transmission parking on a hill, see Towing a
Operation on page 2-24. Trailer on page 4-24.
2-28 Features and Controls
Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to If you have to leave the vehicle with
LOCK/OFF. the engine running, be sure the
4. Remove the key and take it with vehicle is in P (Park) and the
{ CAUTION you. If you can leave the vehicle parking brake is firmly set before
with the ignition key in your you leave it. After you have moved
It can be dangerous to get out of the shift lever into P (Park), hold
the vehicle if the shift lever is not hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
the regular brake pedal down.
fully in P (Park) with the parking Leaving the Vehicle with the Then, see if you can move the shift
brake firmly set. The vehicle can lever away from P (Park) without
Engine Running
roll. If you have left the engine first pushing the button.
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be { CAUTION If you can, it means that the shift
injured. To be sure the vehicle will lever was not fully locked in P (Park).
not move, even when you are on It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running. Torque Lock
fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. If you are pulling a The vehicle could move suddenly Torque lock is when the weight of
trailer, see Towing a Trailer on if the shift lever is not fully in the vehicle puts too much force
page 4-24. P (Park) with the parking brake on the parking pawl in the
firmly set. And, if you leave the transmission. This happens when
vehicle with the engine running, parking on a hill and shifting
1. Hold the brake pedal down and the transmission into P (Park) is
it could overheat and even catch
set the parking brake. See not done properly and then it
Parking Brake on page 2-27 for fire. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle is difficult to shift out of P (Park).
more information.
with the engine running.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
by holding in the button on the
shift lever and pushing the
shift lever all the way toward the
front of the vehicle.
Features and Controls 2-29
To prevent torque lock, set the The shift lock release is always If you still cannot move the shift
parking brake and then shift into functional except in the case of lever from P (Park), see your
P (Park). To find out how, see an uncharged or low voltage dealer/retailer.
“Shifting Into Park” listed previously. (less than 9 volt) battery.
If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking Over Things
vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, That Burn
uphill by another vehicle to relieve try charging or jump starting the
the parking pawl pressure, so battery. See Jump Starting on { CAUTION
you can shift out of P (Park). page 5-30 for more information.
To shift out of P (Park): Things that can burn could touch
Shifting Out of Park hot exhaust parts under the
1. Apply the brake pedal.
The vehicle is equipped with an vehicle and ignite. Do not park
electronic shift lock release system. 2. Press the shift lever button. over papers, leaves, dry grass, or
The shift lock release is designed to: 3. Move the shift lever to the other things that can burn.
• Prevent ignition key removal desired position.
unless the shift lever is in P (Park) If you still are unable to shift out of
with the shift lever button fully P (Park):
released, and
1. Fully release the shift lever
• Prevent movement of the shift button.
lever out of P (Park), unless
2. While holding down the brake
the ignition is in ON/RUN or
pedal, press the shift lever
ACC/ACCESSORY and the
button again.
regular brake pedal is applied.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
2-30 Features and Controls
Automatic Dimming Mirror Outside Power Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so
Operation that a little of the vehicle and
the area behind it can be seen.
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare from the headlamps of the 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to
vehicle behind you. The dimming deselect the mirror.
feature comes on and the indicator Manually fold the mirrors inward
light illuminates each time the to prevent damage when going
ignition is turned to start. through an automatic car wash.
To fold, push the mirror toward the
Cleaning the Mirror
vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
Do not spray glass cleaner directly to return it to the original position.
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water. Using hood-mounted air deflectors
and add-on convex mirror
Controls for the outside power attachments could decrease mirror
mirrors are located on the driver performance.
door armrest.
Turn Signal Indicator
To adjust each mirror: The vehicle may have a turn signal
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the indicator lamp that is built into
driver or passenger side mirror. the mirror housing. The turn signal
2. Press one of the four arrows lamp flashes with the use of the
located on the control pad to vehicle’s turn signal and hazard
adjust the mirror. flashers.
Features and Controls 2-33
Outside Power Foldaway Resetting the Power Foldaway Automatic Dimming Feature
Mirrors Mirrors The driver outside mirror adjusts for
Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: the glare of the headlamps behind
you. See Automatic Dimming
• The mirrors are accidentally
Rearview Mirror on page 2-31 for
obstructed while folding.
information on how to turn this
• They are accidentally manually feature on.
folded/unfolded.
Turn Signal Indicator
• The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds. The vehicle may have a turn signal
indicator lamp that is built into the
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time mirror housing. The turn signal lamp
using the mirror controls to reset flashes with the use of the vehicle’s
them to their normal position. turn signal and hazard flashers.
A popping noise may be heard
during the resetting of the power
Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors. This sound
foldaway mirrors have the controls is normal after a manual folding
located on the driver door armrest. operation.
Mirror Adjustment
1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out
to the driving position.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to
the folded position.
2-34 Features and Controls
The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle • A trailer was attached to the
gets closer to a detected object: vehicle, or a bicycle or an
object was hanging out of the
Description English Metric liftgate during the last drive cycle,
amber light 8 ft 2.5 m the red light may illuminate in
amber/amber lights 40 in 1.0 m the rear display. Once the
attached object is removed,
amber/amber/red lights 23 in 0.6 m
URPA will return to normal
amber/amber/red lights flashing 1 ft 0.3 m operation.
• A tow bar is attached to the
The system can be disabled and a red light will be shown on the vehicle.
through the Driver Information rear URPA display when the shift
Center (DIC). See “Park Assist” lever is moved into R (Reverse). • The vehicle’s bumper is
under DIC Operation and Displays This may occur under the following damaged. Take the vehicle to
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-47 conditions: your dealer/retailer to repair
or DIC Operation and Displays the system.
• The driver disables the system.
(Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-53 • Other conditions may affect
for more information. • The ultrasonic sensors are system performance, such
not clean. Keep the vehicle’s rear as vibrations from a jackhammer
When the System Does Not bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, or the compression of air
Seem to Work Properly ice and slush. For cleaning brakes on a very large truck.
If the URPA system does not instructions, see Washing Your
Vehicle on page 5-83. If the system is still disabled, after
activate due to a temporary
driving forward at least 15 mph
condition, the message PARK
(25 km/h), take the vehicle to your
ASSIST OFF displays on the DIC
dealer/retailer.
Features and Controls 2-37
Turning the Rear Vision Camera When the driver shifts the vehicle
System Off or On into R (Reverse), the video image
To turn off the rear vision camera automatically appears on the
navigation screen. Once the driver
system, press and hold z, located shifts out of R (Reverse), the
on the inside rearview mirror, navigation screen will go back to
until the left indicator light turns off. the last screen that had been
The rear vision camera display displayed, after a delay.
is now disabled.
Turning the Rear Vision Camera
To turn the rear vision camera System On or Off
system on again, press and 4. Select the Video screen button.
hold z until the left indicator light To turn the rear vision camera
When the Video screen button is
system on or off:
illuminates. The rear vision camera highlighted the RVC system is on.
system display is now enabled 1. Shift into P (Park).
The delay that is received after
and the display will appear in the 2. Press the MENU button to enter shifting out of R (Reverse) is
mirror normally. the configure menu options, then approximately 10 seconds.
Vehicles With Navigation press the MENU hard key to The delay can be cancelled by
select Display or touch the performing one of the following:
System
Display screen button.
The rear vision camera system • Pressing a hard key on the
3. Select the Rear Camera Options navigation system.
is designed to help the driver when
screen button. The Rear Camera
backing up by displaying a view • Shifting in to P (Park).
Options screen displays.
of the area behind the vehicle.
• Reach a vehicle speed of
5 mph (8 km/h).
Features and Controls 2-39
There is a message on the rear Symbols 3. Press the MENU hard key to
vision camera screen that states The navigation system may have a enter the configure menu
“Check Surroundings for Safety”. feature that lets the driver view options, then press the MENU
symbols on the navigation screen hard key repeatedly until Display
Adjusting the Brightness and is selected or touch the Display
Contrast of the Screen while using the rear vision camera.
The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist screen button.
To adjust the brightness and (URPA) system must not be 4. Select the Rear Camera Options
contrast of the screen, press the disabled to use the caution symbols. screen button. The Rear Camera
MENU button while the rear vision If URPA has been disabled and Options screen will display.
camera image is on the display. the symbols have been turned on,
Any adjustments made will only 5. Touch the Symbols screen
the Rear Parking Assist Symbols button. The screen button will be
affect the rear vision camera screen. Unavailable error message may highlighted when on.
] (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) display. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) on page 2-34. Rear Vision Camera Error
or – (minus) screen buttons to
Messages
increase or decrease the brightness The symbols appear when an object
of the screen. has been detected by the URPA Service Rear Vision Camera
system. The symbol may cover the System: This message can display
_ (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) object when viewing the navigation when the system is not receiving
or – (minus) screen buttons to screen. information it requires from other
increase or decrease the contrast vehicle systems.
of the screen. To turn the symbols on or off:
1. Make sure that URPA has not If any other problem occurs or
been disabled. if a problem persists, see your
dealer/retailer.
2. Shift into P (Park).
2-40 Features and Controls
Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustration shows the When the System Does Not
field of view that the camera provides. Seem To Work Properly
The rear vision camera system
might not work properly or display
a clear image if:
• The RVC is turned off.
See “Turning the Rear Camera
System On or Off” earlier in
this section.
• It is dark.
• The sun or the beam of
headlights is shining directly
into the camera lens.
The camera is located above the • Ice, snow, mud, or anything else
license plate. builds up on the camera lens.
Clean the lens, rinse it with water,
The area displayed by the camera and wipe it with a soft cloth.
is limited and does not display
objects that are close to either • The back of the vehicle is in an
corner or under the bumper. accident, the position and
The area displayed can vary mounting angle of the camera
depending on vehicle orientation or can change or the camera can be
road conditions. The distance of affected. Be sure to have the
the image that appears on the camera and its position and
screen differs from the actual mounting angle checked at your
distance. A. View displayed by the camera. dealer/retailer.
B. Corner of the rear bumper. • There are extreme temperature
changes.
Features and Controls 2-41
Press the OnStar button to have an Not all OnStar services are available • Stolen Vehicle Location
OnStar advisor contact Roadside on all vehicles. To check if this Assistance
Service. vehicle is able to provide the
• Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle
services described below, or for a
OnStar service is provided subject Alert
full description of OnStar services
to the OnStar Terms and Conditions • OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email
and system limitations, see the
included in the OnStar Subscriber
OnStar Owner’s Guide in the • GM Goodwrench On Demand
glove box literature.
glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) Diagnostics
Some services such as Remote or onstar.ca (Canada), contact
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR • OnStar Hands-Free Calling with
Location Assistance may not be (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 30 trial minutes
available until the owner of the 1-877-248-2080, or press the • OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only)
vehicle registers with OnStar. OnStar button to speak with an
After the first prepaid year, contact OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, OnStar Services Included with
OnStar to select a monthly or 7 days a week. Directions & Connections Plan
annual subscription payment plan. • All Safe and Sound Plan Services
If a payment plan is not selected, OnStar Services Available with
the OnStar system and all services, the Safe & Sound Plan • OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
including airbag notification and (If equipped) or Driving
• Automatic Notification of Airbag
emergency services, may be Directions - Advisor delivered
Deployment
deactivated and no longer available.
• Advanced Automatic Crash • RideAssist
For more information visit • Information and Convenience
Notification (AACN) (If equipped)
onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca Services
(Canada), or press the OnStar • Link to Emergency Services
button to speak with an advisor. • Roadside Assistance
Features and Controls 2-43
How OnStar Service Works OnStar service cannot work unless There are other problems OnStar
the vehicle is in a place where cannot control that may prevent
The OnStar system can record
OnStar has an agreement with a OnStar from providing OnStar
and transmit vehicle information.
wireless service provider for service service at any particular time or
This information is automatically
in that area. OnStar service also place. Some examples are damage
sent to an OnStar Call Center when
cannot work unless the vehicle is in to important parts of the vehicle
the OnStar button is pressed, the
a place where the wireless service in a crash, hills, tall buildings,
emergency button is pressed,
provider OnStar has hired for tunnels, weather or wireless phone
or if the airbags or AACN system
that area has coverage, network network congestion.
deploy. This information usually
capacity and reception when
includes the vehicle’s GPS location Your Responsibility
the service is needed, and
and, in the event of a crash,
technology that is compatible with Increase the volume of the radio if
additional information regarding
the OnStar service. Not all services the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.
the crash that the vehicle was
are available everywhere, If the light next to the OnStar
involved in (e.g. the direction from
particularly in remote or enclosed buttons is red, the system may not
which the vehicle was hit). When the
areas, or at all times. be functioning properly. Press
Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar
Hands-Free Calling is used, Location information about the the OnStar button and request a
the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle is only available if the GPS vehicle diagnostic. If the light
vehicle’s GPS location so they satellite signals are unobstructed appears clear (no light is appearing),
can provide services where and available. your OnStar subscription has
it is located. expired and all services have been
The vehicle must have a working deactivated. Press the OnStar
electrical system, including button to confirm that the OnStar
adequate battery power, for the equipment is active.
OnStar equipment to operate.
Features and Controls 2-45
Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices:
Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park
opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the
and reverse feature. This includes garage door opener motor-head
any garage door opener model or gate motor-head. Be sure
manufactured before April 1, 1982. that people and objects are clear of
the garage door or gate that is
Read the instructions completely
being programmed.
before attempting to program
the Universal Home Remote. It is recommended that a new
Because of the steps involved, battery be installed in your
it may be helpful to have another hand-held transmitter for quicker
person available to assist you in the and more accurate transmission of
programming the Universal Home the radio-frequency signal.
Remote. 1. From inside the vehicle, press
Programming the Universal
Keep the original hand-held and hold down the two outside
Home Remote System buttons at the same time,
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future Universal For questions or help programming releasing only when the
Home Remote programming. the Universal Home Remote System, Universal Home Remote indicator
It is also recommended that call 1-800-355-3515 or go to light begins to flash, after
upon the sale of the vehicle, the www.homelink.com. 20 seconds. This step will erase
programmed Universal Home Programming a garage door opener the factory settings or all
Remote buttons should be erased involves time-sensitive actions, previously programmed buttons.
for security purposes. See “Erasing so read the entire procedure before Do not hold down the buttons
Universal Home Remote Buttons” starting. Otherwise, the device for longer than 30 seconds
later in this section. will time out and the procedure will and do not repeat this step to
have to be repeated. program the remaining two
Universal Home Remote buttons.
Features and Controls 2-47
2. Hold the end of your hand-held 4. The indicator light on the It may be helpful to have another
transmitter about 1 to 3 inches Universal Home Remote person assist with the remaining
(3 to 8 cm) away from the will flash slowly at first and then steps.
Universal Home Remote buttons rapidly after Universal Home
while keeping the indicator Remote successfully receives
light in view. The hand-held the frequency signal from
transmitter was supplied by the the hand-held transmitter.
manufacturer of your garage door Release both buttons.
opener receiver (motor head unit). 5. Press and hold the newly-trained
3. At the same time, press and hold Universal Home Remote button
both the Universal Home Remote and observe the indicator light.
button to be used to control If the indicator light stays on
the garage door and the continuously, the programming
hand-held transmitter button. 6. After Steps 1 through 5 have
is complete and the garage
Do not release the Universal been completed, locate inside
door should move when the
Home Remote button or the garage the garage door
Universal Home Remote button
the hand-held transmitter button opener receiver (motor-head
is pressed and released.
until Step 4 has been completed. unit). Locate the “Learn” or
There is no need to continue
“Smart” button. The name and
Some entry gates and garage programming Steps 6 through 8.
color of the button may vary
door openers may require If the Universal Home Remote by manufacturer.
substitution of Step 3 with the indicator light blinks rapidly
procedure noted in “Gate for two seconds and then turns 7. Firmly press and release the
Operator and Canadian to a constant light, continue “Learn” or “Smart” button.
Programming” later in this with the programming Steps 6 After you press this button,
section. through 8. you will have 30 seconds
to complete Step 8.
2-48 Features and Controls
8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Gate Operator and Canadian you live, replace Step 3 under
Firmly press and hold the Programming “Programming Universal Home
Universal Home Remote button, Remote” with the following:
chosen in Step 3 to control If you have questions or need help
programming the Universal Continue to press and hold the
the garage door, for two seconds,
Home Remote System, call Universal Home Remote button
and then release it. If the
1-800-355-3515 or go to while you press and release every
garage door does not move,
www.homelink.com. two seconds (cycle) the hand-held
press and hold the same button
transmitter button until the frequency
a second time for two seconds, Canadian radio-frequency laws signal has been successfully
and then release it. Again, if require transmitter signals to time accepted by the Universal Home
the door does not move, press out or quit after several seconds of Remote. The Universal Home
and hold the same button a third transmission. This may not be Remote indicator light will flash
time for two seconds, and long enough for Universal Home slowly at first and then rapidly.
then release. Remote to pick up the signal Proceed with Step 4 under
The Universal Home Remote during programming. Similarly, “Programming Universal Home
should now activate the some U.S. gate operators are Remote” to complete.
garage door. manufactured to time out in the
same manner. Using Universal Home Remote
To program the remaining
two Universal Home Remote If you live in Canada, or you are Press and hold the appropriate
buttons, begin with Step 2 of having difficulty programming a gate Universal Home Remote button
“Programming the Universal Home operator or garage door opener for at least half of a second.
Remote System.” Do not repeat by using the “Programming The indicator light will come on
Step 1, as this will erase all previous Universal Home Remote” while the signal is being transmitted.
programming from the Universal procedures, regardless of where
Home Remote buttons.
Features and Controls 2-49
✍ NOTES
3-4 Instrument Panel
The main components of the L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls T. Heated Seats on page 1-5
instrument panel are listed here: on page 3-128. (If Equipped).
A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30. M. Driver Information Center (DIC) U. Passenger Air Bag status
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-47. Indicator. See Passenger
on page 3-6. Windshield Wipers N. Dual Automatic Climate Control Sensing System on page 1-57.
on page 3-7. System on page 3-25. V. Glove Box on page 2-49.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster on O. Center Console Shift Lever
page 3-34. (If Equipped). See “Console Shift
Lever” under Shifting Into Park
Hazard Warning Flashers
D. Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 3-16 (If Equipped). on page 2-28. | Hazard Warning Flasher: Press
E. Audio System(s) on page 3-76. P. Hazard Warning Flashers on this button located on the instrument
Navigation/Radio System on page 3-5. panel below the audio system, to
page 3-105 (If Equipped). Q. Cupholders on page 2-49. make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. This warns
F. Exterior Lamps on page 3-11. R. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on
others that you are having trouble.
G. Hood Release on page 5-11. page 3-20.
Press again to turn the flashers off.
H. Dome Lamp Override on S. Rear Window Wiper/Washer
on page 3-9. Traction Control The turn signals do not work while
page 3-14. Instrument Panel the hazard warning flashers are on.
Brightness on page 3-13. System (TCS) Disable Button.
Windshield Washer on page 3-8 See StabiliTrak® System on
(If Equipped). page 4-5. Tow/Haul Mode Horn
on page 2-26 (If Equipped). Press near or on the horn symbols
I. Cruise Control on page 3-9. Power Liftgate on page 2-11 on the steering wheel pad to sound
J. Tilt and Telescopic Steering (If Equipped). the horn.
Wheel on page 3-6.
K. Horn on page 3-5.
3-6 Instrument Panel
Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise control will not work if the If the cruise control is set at a Cruise Control
parking brake is set, or if the master desired speed and then the brakes There are two ways to reduce the
cylinder brake fluid level is low. are applied, the cruise control is vehicle speed while using cruise
The cruise control light on the disengaged. But it does not need control:
instrument panel cluster comes to be reset. • Press and hold the SET– button
on after the cruise control has Once the vehicle speed is 25 mph on the steering wheel until the
been set to the desired speed. (40 km/h) or greater, press the lower speed desired is reached,
+RES button on the steering wheel. then release it.
{ CAUTION The vehicle returns to the previously • To slow down in very small
set speed and stays there. amounts, press the SET– button
If you leave your cruise control
Increasing Speed While Using briefly. Each time this is done,
on when you are not using cruise,
Cruise Control the vehicle goes about 1 mph
you might hit a button and go into (1.6 km/h) slower.
cruise when you do not want to. There are two ways to increase the
You could be startled and even vehicle speed while using cruise Passing Another Vehicle While
lose control. Keep the cruise control: Using Cruise Control
control switch off until you want • Press and hold the +RES button Use the accelerator pedal to
to use cruise control. on the steering wheel until the increase vehicle speed. When
desired speed is reached, you take your foot off the pedal,
1. Press the I button. then release it. the vehicle will slow down to the
2. Get up to the speed desired. previously set cruise speed.
• To increase vehicle speed in
3. Press and release the small increments, press the
SET– button located on +RES button briefly. Each time
the steering wheel. this is done, the vehicle goes
4. Take your foot off the about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
accelerator.
Instrument Panel 3-11
Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control has four
How well the cruise control will work positions:
on hills depends upon the vehicle 9 (Off): Briefly turn to this position
speed, load, and the steepness
to turn the automatic light control
of the hills. When going up steep
off or on again.
hills, you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the AUTO (Automatic): Turns the
vehicle speed. When going downhill, headlamps on automatically at
you might have to brake or shift to a normal brightness, together with
lower gear to keep the vehicle speed the following:
down. When the brakes are applied
• Parking Lamps
the cruise control is disengaged.
• Taillamps
Ending Cruise Control
• License Plate Lamps
There are three ways to end cruise The exterior lamps control is located
control: • Instrument Panel Lights
on the instrument panel to the left
• Step lightly on the brake pedal. of the steering wheel. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns the
• Press the [ button. It controls the following systems: parking lamps on together with the
following:
• Press the T button. • Headlamps
• Taillamps
• Taillamps
Erasing Speed Memory • License Plate Lamps
• Parking Lamps
The cruise control set speed • Instrument Panel Lights
memory is erased when the cruise
• License Plate Lamps
control or the ignition is turned off. • Instrument Panel Lights
• Fog Lamps
3-12 Instrument Panel
When the DRL are on, the regular Fog Lamps Instrument Panel
headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker,
and other lamps will not be on. Use the fog lamps for better vision Brightness
The instrument panel and cluster in foggy or misty conditions. D (Instrument Panel Brightness):
will also not be lit. The fog lamps button is located on The knob with this symbol on it is
For vehicles with HID headlamps, the exterior lamps control to the located next to the exterior lamps
if the DRL are on and the left or right left of the steering column. control to the left of the steering
turn signal lamp is turned on, the wheel. Push the knob in all the way
left or right DRL will go off.
# (Fog Lamps): Press the exterior until it extends out and then turn the
lamps button to turn the fog lamps knob clockwise or counterclockwise
The headlamps automatically on or off. A light comes on in the to brighten or dim the lights. Push the
change from DRL to the regular instrument panel cluster when the knob back in when finished.
headlamps depending on the fog lamps are in use. The ignition
darkness of the surroundings. must be on for the fog lamps to work. Courtesy Lamps
The other lamps that come on
with the headlamps will also When the headlamps are changed When a door is opened, the
come on. to high-beam, the fog lamps will courtesy lamps automatically
turn off. The fog lamps come back come on. They make it easier
When it is bright enough outside, on again when the high-beam when entering and exiting the
the headlamps will go off and headlamps are turned off. vehicle. The lamps can also be
the DRL will come on. turned on manually by fully turning
Some localities have laws that
The regular headlamp system the instrument panel brightness
require the headlamps to be
should be turned on when needed. control clockwise.
on along with the fog lamps.
The reading lamps, located on
Do not cover the light sensor on the headliner above the rearview
top of the instrument panel because mirror, can be turned on or off
it works with the DRL. independent of the automatic
courtesy lamps, when the doors
are closed.
3-14 Instrument Panel
Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent
This feature illuminates the interior Parade mode automatically prohibits overcharging. If the vehicle has a
for a period of time after the key the dimming of the instrument panel voltmeter gage or a voltage display
is removed from the ignition. displays during the daylight while on the Driver Information Center
the headlamps are on so that the (DIC), you may see the voltage move
The ignition must be off for delayed
displays are still able to be seen. up or down. This is normal. If there is
exit lighting to work. When the key
is removed, interior illumination a problem, an alert will be displayed.
activates and remains on until Reading Lamps The battery can be discharged at
one of the following occurs: The vehicle has reading lamps that idle if the electrical loads are very
• The ignition is in ON/RUN. also act as the dome lamp. Press high. This is true for all vehicles. This
the button to turn them on and off. is because the generator (alternator)
• The power door locks are
may not be spinning fast enough at
activated.
Electric Power idle to produce all the power that is
• An illumination period of Management needed for very high electrical loads.
20 seconds has elapsed.
The vehicle has Electric Power A high electrical load occurs when
If during the illumination period Management (EPM) that estimates several of the following are on,
a door is opened, the timed the battery’s temperature and state such as: headlamps, high beams,
illumination period will be canceled of charge. It then adjusts the voltage fog lamps, rear window defogger,
and the interior lamps will remain for best performance and extended climate control fan at high speed,
on because a door is open. life of the battery. heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into
When the battery’s state of charge accessory power outlets.
is low, the voltage is raised slightly
to quickly bring the charge back up.
3-16 Instrument Panel
When the HUD is on, the To adjust the HUD image so that The three formats are as follows:
speedometer reading is continually items are properly displayed, do the
displayed. The current radio station following:
or CD track number will display for 1. Adjust the driver’s seat to a
a short period of time after the radio comfortable position.
or CD track status changes. This 2. Start the engine.
happens whenever radio information
is changed. The speedometer size is 3. Adjust the HUD controls.
reduced when radio, CD information, Use the following settings to adjust
warnings, or turn-by-turn navigation the HUD.
information are displayed on Format One: This display gives the
the HUD.
9 (Off): To turn HUD off, rotate the speedometer reading (in English or
dimming knob fully counterclockwise metric units), turn signal indication,
until the HUD display turns off. high beam indication, transmission
Brightness: Turn the knob positions, and the outside air
on the HUD control clockwise temperature.
or counterclockwise to brighten
or dim the display.
w (Up): x (Down): Press the up
or down arrows to center the HUD
image in your view. The HUD image
The HUD control is located to the can only be adjusted up and down,
right of the steering wheel. not side to side.
? (Page): Press this button to Format Two: This display includes
select the display formats. Release
the information in Format One
the page button when the format
without the transmission information
number with the desired display is and the outside air temperature.
shown on the HUD.
Instrument Panel 3-19
The HUD image displayed on the If You Cannot See the HUD
windshield will automatically dim and Image When the Ignition Is On
brighten to compensate for outside
• Is anything covering the
lighting.
HUD lens?
The HUD image can temporarily • Is the HUD dimmer setting bright
light up depending on the angle enough?
and position of the sunlight on the
HUD display. This is normal and • Is the HUD image adjusted to the
Format Three: This display will change when the angle of proper height?
includes all the information in the sunlight on the HUD display • Are you wearing polarized
Format One along with a circular changes. sunglasses?
tachometer, but without outside
air temperature. Polarized sunglasses could make • Still no HUD image? Check the
the HUD image harder to see. fuse in the instrument panel fuse
All formats will show the block. See Instrument Panel Fuse
turn-by-turn navigation information Care of the HUD Block on page 5-88.
and provide details about the Clean the inside of the windshield as
next driving maneuver to be made. needed to remove any dirt or film that If the HUD Image Is Not Clear
When you near your destination, could reduce the sharpness or clarity • Is the HUD image too bright?
the HUD will display a distance of the HUD image.
bar that will fill in the closer you • Are the windshield and HUD
get to your destination. All navigation To clean the HUD lens, use a soft, lens clean?
information is provided to the HUD clean cloth that has household glass If the HUD image is not correct,
by the navigation radio, if the vehicle cleaner sprayed on it. Wipe the HUD contact your dealer/retailer.
has one. lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray
cleaner directly on the lens because Keep in mind that the windshield is
the cleaner could leak into the unit. part of the HUD system.
3-20 Instrument Panel
Accessory Power Power is always supplied to the not be covered by the vehicle
outlets. Always unplug electrical warranty. Do not use equipment
Outlet(s) equipment when not in use and exceeding maximum amperage
The vehicle has three 12-volt do not plug in equipment that rating of 20 amperes. Check with
outlets which can be used to plug exceeds the maximum 20 ampere your dealer/retailer before adding
in electrical equipment, such as a rating. electrical equipment.
cellular telephone, a compact disc
Certain accessory plugs may not When adding electrical equipment,
player, etc.
be compatible to the accessory be sure to follow the proper
The power outlets are located power outlet and could result in installation instructions included
on the instrument panel below blown vehicle and adapter fuses. with the equipment.
the climate controls, at the rear If a problem is experienced, see
of the center console, and in the your dealer/retailer for additional Notice: Improper use of the
rear cargo area. Lift the cover to information on the power accessory power outlet can cause damage
access the outlet. Close the cover outlets. not covered by the warranty.
when not using the outlet. Do not hang any type of accessory
Notice: Adding any electrical or accessory bracket from the
Notice: Leaving electrical equipment to the vehicle plug because the power outlets
equipment plugged in for an can damage it or keep other are designed for accessory power
extended period of time while the components from working as plugs only.
vehicle is off will drain the battery. they should. The repairs would
Instrument Panel 3-21
Power Outlet 115 Volt An indicator light on the outlet The power outlet is not designed for
turns on to show it is in use. The light the following electrical equipment
Alternating Current comes on when the ignition is in and may not work properly if these
For vehicles with this power outlet, ON/RUN and equipment requiring items are plugged into the power
it can be used to plug in electrical less than 150 watts is plugged into outlet:
equipment that uses a maximum the outlet, and no system fault is • Equipment with high
limit of 150 watts. detected. initial peak wattage such as:
The indicator light does not come compressor-driven refrigerators
on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF and electric power tools.
or if no equipment is plugged into • Other equipment
the outlet. requiring an extremely
If equipment is connected using stable power supply such as:
more than 150 watts or a system microcomputer-controlled
fault is detected, a protection circuit electric blankets, touch
shuts off the power supply and the sensor lamps, etc.
indicator light turns off. To reset See High Voltage Devices and
the circuit, unplug the item and Wiring on page 5-87.
plug it back in or turn the Remote
Accessory Power (RAP) off and
then back on. See Retained
The power outlet is located on the
Accessory Power (RAP) on
rear of the center console.
page 2-21. The power restarts
when equipment using 150 watts
or less is plugged into the outlet
and a system fault is not detected.
3-22 Instrument Panel
6 (Floor): Air is directed to the 0 (Defrost): This mode quickly For quicker cool down on hot days:
floor outlets, with some of the air clears the windshield of fog or frost. 1. Open the windows to let hot
directed to the windshield, side Air is directed to the windshield air escape.
window, and second row floor and side window vents, with some
outlets. In this mode, the system to the floor vents. In this mode, 2. Select H mode.
automatically selects outside air. outside air is pulled inside the 3. Select #.
Recirculation cannot be selected vehicle. Recirculation cannot be
while in floor mode. selected while in the defrost mode. 4. Select the coolest temperature.
The air conditioning system runs 5. Select the highest fan speed.
- (Defog): This mode clears the automatically in this setting, unless
windows of fog or moisture. Air is the outside temperature is less than 6. Close the windows after the hot
directed to the windshield, floor 40°F (4°C). Do not drive the vehicle air has escaped.
outlets, and side window vents. until all the windows are clear. 7. Once the vehicle’s interior
When this mode is selected, the temperature is below the outside
system turns off recirculation and # (Air Conditioning): Press to
temperature, select @ mode
runs the air conditioning unless the turn the air conditioning system on
for faster cooling.
outside temperature is less than or off. An indicator light comes on
40°F (4°C). Recirculation cannot be when A/C is on. The air conditioning Using recirculation for long periods
selected while in the defog mode. system does not operate when of time could cause the air inside
Do not drive the vehicle until all the the outside temperature is below of the vehicle to become too dry.
windows are clear. 40°F (4°C). The indicator light To prevent this from happening, after
flashes three times and turns the inside of the vehicle has cooled,
off when outside conditions turn the recirculation mode off.
affect air conditioning operation.
The air conditioning system
This is normal.
removes moisture from the air, so
a small amount of water might drip
under the vehicle while idling or after
turning off the engine. This is normal.
3-24 Instrument Panel
@ (Recirculation): Press to REAR (Rear Climate Control): Do not drive the vehicle until all the
turn the recirculation mode on or off. Press to turn the rear heating and air windows are clear.
An indicator light comes on when conditioning on or off. See Rear Air
For vehicles with heated outside
recirculation is on. When the engine Conditioning and Heating System on
rearview mirrors, fog or frost
is turned off, the recirculation mode page 3-31 or Rear Air Conditioning
is cleared from the surface of
automatically turns off and must and Heating System and Electronic
Climate Controls on page 3-32. the mirror when < is pressed.
be re-selected when the engine
is turned on again. Notice: Do not use anything
Rear Window Defogger
sharp on the inside of the rear
This mode recirculates and helps to The rear window defogger uses a window. If you do, you could
quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. warming grid to remove fog from cut or damage the warming grid,
It can be used to prevent outside air the rear window. and the repairs would not be
and odors from entering the vehicle.
covered by the vehicle warranty.
The recirculation mode cannot be
< (Rear Window Defogger): Do not attach a temporary vehicle
used with floor, defrost, or defogging Press to turn the rear window license, tape, a decal or anything
modes. If recirculation is selected in defogger on or off. The rear similar to the defogger grid.
these modes, the indicator flashes window defogger stays on for about
three times and turns off. The air 10 minutes, before automatically
conditioning also comes on when turning off. The defogger will also
this mode is activated unless the turn off when the engine is turned off.
outside air temperature is less than
40°F (4°C). While in recirculation
mode the windows can fog when
the weather is cold and damp.
To clear the fog, select either the
defog or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed.
Instrument Panel 3-25
Automatic Operation 2. Set the temperature for the driver Temperature Control
and passenger. The driver and passenger side
AUTO (Automatic): The system
automatically controls the inside To find a comfortable setting, temperature buttons are used
temperature, the air delivery, start with a 73°F (22°C) to adjust the temperature of the
and the fan speed. temperature setting and allow air coming through the system.
about 20 minutes for the system The temperature can be adjusted
To use automatic mode: to regulate. Use the driver’s side even if the system is turned off since
1. Press the AUTO button. or passenger side temperature outside air still enters the vehicle,
buttons to adjust the temperature unless the recirculation mode is
When AUTO is selected, the
setting as necessary. The system selected. See “Recirculation”
current temperature(s) selected
will remain at the selected setting. later in this section.
and AUTO is shown on the
Choosing the warmest or coolest
display. The current air delivery Driver Side Temperature
temperatures does not cause
mode and fan speed also appear
the vehicle to heat or cool more Control: Press the + or − buttons
for approximately five seconds. to increase or decrease the driver
quickly.
When AUTO is selected, side temperature. The driver side
To avoid blowing cold air in temperature display will show the
the air conditioning and air inlet
cold weather, the system delays temperature setting.
are automatically controlled.
turning on the fan until warm air is
The air conditioning runs when
available. Press the fan control to Passenger Side Temperature
the outside temperature is
override this delay and select the Control: Press the + or − buttons to
over 40°F (4°C). The system
fan speed. increase or decrease the passenger
is automatically set to outside
side temperature. The passenger
air, unless it is hot outside and
side display will show the
then the air inlet changes to
temperature setting.
recirculation mode to help quickly
cool the vehicle. The recirculation
indicator light will come on.
Instrument Panel 3-27
PASS (Passenger): Press to H / G (Air Delivery Mode Control): ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided
set the passenger temperature to Press to change the direction of the between the instrument panel
match the driver temperature setting. airflow in the vehicle. Repeatedly and floor outlets. Some air is
The PASS indicator will turn off.
press H or G until the desired mode directed towards the windshield
When the passenger temperature and side window outlets. Cooler
setting is different than the driver appears on the display. Pressing
a mode button while the system is air is directed to the upper outlets
setting, the PASS indicator and warmer air to the floor outlets.
comes on. off changes the air delivery mode
without turning the system on.
Press a mode button while in
6 (Floor): Air is directed to
Manual Operation the floor outlets, with some of
automatic control to place the
The air delivery mode or fan speed system into manual control. the air directed to the windshield,
can be manually adjusted. side window, and second row floor
The air delivery mode setting still outlets. In this mode, the system
D / C (Fan Control): Press to displays, but the word AUTO no uses outside air.
increase or decrease the fan speed. longer displays, and the AUTO
button indicator light turns off. - (Defog): This mode clears the
Pressing D or C while in automatic windows of fog or moisture. Air is
control places the fan speed H (Vent): Air is directed to the directed to the windshield, floor
under manual control. instrument panel outlets. outlets, and side window vents.
When this mode is selected, the
The air delivery mode remains in
system turns off recirculation and
automatic control. The fan setting
runs the air conditioning compressor
still displays, but the word AUTO
unless the outside temperature is
no longer displays, and the AUTO
less than 40°F (4°C). Do not drive
button indicator light turns off.
the vehicle until all the windows are
clear.
3-28 Instrument Panel
0 (Defrost): Press to turn the Air Conditioning The air conditioning system
defrost on or off. This mode quickly removes moisture from the air, so
clears the windshield of fog or frost.
# (Air Conditioning): Press to a small amount of water might drip
Air is directed to the windshield, turn the air conditioning (A/C) on under the vehicle while idling or after
side window, and floor vents. In this and off. An indicator light comes turning off the engine. This is normal.
mode, outside air is pulled inside the on when A/C is on.
vehicle. The air conditioning system
@ (Recirculation): Press to
The A/C does not work when turn the recirculation mode on or off.
runs automatically in this setting, the outside temperature is below
unless the outside temperature is An indicator light comes on when
40°F (4°C). If # is pressed the recirculation is on. When the engine
less than 40°F (4°C).
indicator flashes three times and is turned off, the recirculation mode
Do not drive the vehicle until all the turns off to show that the A/C mode automatically turns off and must
windows are clear. is not available. If the A/C is on and be re-selected when the engine
the outside temperature drops below is turned on again.
While in defrost mode, if the PASS a temperature which is too cool for
button is pressed, the PASS button air conditioning to be effective, the This mode recirculates and helps to
indicator flashes three times to show A/C indicator turns off to show that quickly cool the air inside the vehicle.
that the passenger climate control the A/C mode has been canceled. It can be used to prevent outside air
system cannot be activated. If the and odors from entering the vehicle.
passenger temperature buttons On hot days, open the windows
are adjusted while in defrost mode, briefly to let hot inside air escape.
the driver temperature indicator will This helps reduce the time it takes
change. The passenger temperature for the interior of the vehicle to
will not be displayed. cool down.
Instrument Panel 3-29
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Fan Control: Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Turn the
knob to 9 to turn the fan off.
Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the airflow
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
to the desired mode to change
the airflow direction.
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Mimic Mode: This mode matches
Electronic Climate Controls the rear climate control to the front
climate control settings. It comes on
when REAR is pressed.
Independent Mode: This mode
directs rear seating airflow according
to the settings of the rear controls.
It comes on when any rear control
is adjusted.
N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Warning Lights, Gages can indicate when there may
be or is a problem with one of the
Press to manually change the
direction of the airflow. Repeatedly
Gages, and Indicators vehicle’s functions. Often gages
press the button until the desired Warning lights and gages can signal and warning lights work together to
mode appears on the display. that something is wrong before it indicate a problem with the vehicle.
becomes serious enough to cause When one of the warning lights
H (Vent): Air is directed through an expensive repair or replacement. comes on and stays on while
the overhead outlets. Paying attention to the warning lights driving, or when one of the gages
and gages could prevent injury. shows there may be a problem,
) (Bi-Level): Air is directed check the section that explains
through the rear floor outlets, as Warning lights come on when there
may be or is a problem with one what to do. Follow this manual’s
well as the overhead outlets. advice. Waiting to do repairs can
of the vehicle’s functions. Some
6 (Floor): Air is directed through warning lights come on briefly when be costly and even dangerous.
the floor outlets. The rear system the engine is started to indicate they
floor outlets are located under are working.
the third row seats.
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Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays Passenger Airbag Status
on after the vehicle has been started
This light shows if there is an or comes on when while driving,
Indicator
electrical problem. The system the airbag system may not work The vehicle has a passenger
check includes the airbag sensor, properly. Have the vehicle serviced sensing system. See Passenger
the pretensioners, the airbag right away. Sensing System on page 1-57
modules, the wiring and the crash for important safety information.
sensing and diagnostic module. The instrument panel has a
For more information on the airbag { CAUTION passenger airbag status indicator.
system, see Airbag System on
page 1-50. If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, it means
the airbag system might not be
working properly. The airbags in
the vehicle might not inflate in a United States
crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid
This light will come on and stay on injury, have the vehicle serviced
for several seconds when the vehicle right away.
is started. Then the light should
go out.
Canada
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check.
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If you are using remote start to check to show the light is working.
start the vehicle from a distance, { CAUTION It should go out when the engine is
if equipped, you may not see the started.
system check. Then, after several If the airbag readiness light ever
more seconds, the status indicator comes on and stays on, it means If the light stays on, or comes
will light either ON or OFF, or either that something may be wrong with on while driving, there may be a
the on or off symbol to let you know the airbag system. To help avoid problem with the electrical charging
the status of the right front passenger system. Have it checked by your
injury to yourself or others, have
frontal airbag. dealer/retailer. Driving while this light
the vehicle serviced right away.
is on could drain the battery.
If the word ON or the on symbol is See Airbag Readiness Light on
lit on the passenger airbag status page 3-36 for more information, When this light comes on, the
indicator, it means that the right front including important safety Driver Information Center (DIC) also
passenger frontal airbag is enabled information. displays the SERVICE BATTERY
(may inflate). CHARGING SYSTEM message.
If the word OFF or the off symbol See DIC Warnings and Messages
is lit on the passenger airbag Charging System Light on page 3-58 for more information.
status indicator, it means that the If a short distance must be driven
passenger sensing system has with the light on, be sure to turn off
turned off the right front passenger all accessories, such as the radio
frontal airbag. and air conditioner.
If, after several seconds, both
status indicator lights remain on, The charging system light comes on
or if there are no lights at all, there briefly when the ignition is turned on,
may be a problem with the lights but the engine is not running, as a
or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
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Voltmeter Gage Readings in the low warning zone Brake System Warning
may occur when a large number
of electrical accessories are
Light
operating in the vehicle and the This vehicle’s hydraulic brake
engine is left idling for an extended system is divided into two parts.
period. If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop the
If there is a problem with the
vehicle. For good braking both
battery charging system, a SERVICE
When the engine is not running, parts need to be working.
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
but the ignition is turned on, message will appear in the Driver If the warning light comes on,
this gage shows the battery’s Information Center (DIC) and/or the there is a brake problem. Have the
state of charge in DC volts. charging system light will come on. brake system inspected right away.
When the engine is running, this See DIC Warnings and Messages
gage shows the condition of the on page 3-58 and Charging System
charging system. The vehicle’s Light on page 3-37 for more
charging system regulates voltage information.
based on the state of charge of the However, readings in either
battery. The voltmeter may fluctuate. warning zone may indicate a
This is normal. Readings between possible problem in the electrical United States Canada
the low and high warning zones system. Have the vehicle serviced
indicate the normal operating range. as soon as possible. This light should come on briefly
when the ignition key is turned
to ON/RUN. If it does not come
on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a problem.
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This light may also come on due If the light does not come on, have
to low brake fluid. See Brakes { CAUTION it fixed so it will be ready to warn
on page 5-27 for more information. if there is a problem.
The brake system might not be
When the ignition is on, the brake working properly if the brake If the ABS light stays on, turn the
system warning light will also come system warning light is on. Driving ignition off. If the light comes on while
on when the parking brake is set. with the brake system warning light driving, stop as soon as it is safely
The light will stay on if the parking possible and turn the ignition off.
on can lead to a crash. If the light
brake does not release fully. If it A chime may also sound when the
is still on after the vehicle has been
stays on after the parking brake is light comes on steady. Then start
pulled off the road and carefully
fully released, it means there is a the engine again to reset the system.
brake problem. stopped, have the vehicle towed If the ABS light stays on, or comes
for service. on again while driving, the vehicle
If the light comes on while driving,
needs service. If the regular brake
pull off the road and stop carefully.
system warning light is not on, the
Make sure the parking brake is fully Antilock Brake System vehicle still has brakes, but not
released. The pedal may be harder (ABS) Warning Light antilock brakes. If the regular brake
to push or, the pedal may go closer
system warning light is also on,
to the floor. It may take longer to
the vehicle does not have antilock
stop. If the light is still on, have
brakes and there is a problem with
the vehicle towed for service.
the regular brakes. See Brake
See Towing Your Vehicle on
System Warning Light on page 3-38.
page 4-20.
For vehicles with a Driver
Information Center (DIC), see
For vehicles with the Antilock Brake
DIC Warnings and Messages on
System (ABS), this light comes
page 3-58 for all brake related DIC
on briefly when the engine is started.
messages.
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StabiliTrak® Indicator This light flashes when the If this happens pull over and turn off
StabiliTrak system is active. the engine as soon as possible.
Light See Engine Overheating on
If the StabiliTrak system warning
page 5-24 for more information.
light comes on and stays on for an
extended period of time when the Notice: Driving with the engine
system is turned on, the vehicle coolant temperature warning light
needs service. See StabiliTrak® on could cause the vehicle to
System on page 4-5 for more overheat. See Engine Overheating
information. on page 5-24. The vehicle’s engine
This light comes on briefly while could be damaged, and it might
starting the engine. If it does not, Engine Coolant not be covered by the vehicle
have the vehicle serviced by your Temperature Warning warranty. Never drive with the
dealer/retailer. If the system is engine coolant temperature
Light warning light on.
working normally the indicator
light goes off. This light also comes on briefly
If it stays on, or comes on while when starting the vehicle. If it does
driving, there could be a problem not, see your dealer/retailer.
with the StabiliTrak system and the
vehicle might need service. When
this warning light is on, the system
is off and will not limit wheel spin. The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on when
the engine has overheated.
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This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission • Make sure to fuel the vehicle
malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has been with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality
detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis causes the engine not to run as
Light Flashing: A misfire condition and service might be required. efficiently as designed and may
has been detected. A misfire
An emission system malfunction cause: stalling after start-up,
increases vehicle emissions and
might be corrected by checking the stalling when the vehicle is
could damage the emission control
following items: changed into gear, misfiring,
system on the vehicle. Diagnosis
hesitation on acceleration,
and service might be required. • Make sure the fuel cap is fully or stumbling on acceleration.
The following can prevent more installed. See Filling the Tank on These conditions might go away
serious damage to the vehicle: page 5-8. The diagnostic system once the engine is warmed up.
can determine if the fuel cap
• Reduce vehicle speed. If one or more of these conditions
has been left off or improperly
occurs, change the fuel brand
• Avoid hard accelerations. installed. A loose or missing
used. It will require at least one
fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate
• Avoid steep uphill grades. full tank of the proper fuel to turn
into the atmosphere. A few
• If towing a trailer, reduce the the light off.
driving trips with the cap properly
amount of cargo being hauled installed should turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on
as soon as it is possible. page 5-5.
• If the vehicle has been driven
If the light continues to flash, through a deep puddle of water, If none of the above have made the
when it is safe to do so, stop the the vehicle’s electrical system light turn off, your dealer/retailer can
vehicle. Find a safe place to park the might be wet. The condition is check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer
vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least usually corrected when the has the proper test equipment and
10 seconds, and restart the engine. electrical system dries out. diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical
If the light is still flashing, follow the A few driving trips should or electrical problems that might
previous steps and see your dealer/ turn the light off. have developed.
retailer for service as soon as
possible.
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Emissions Inspection and • The vehicle will not pass this Oil Pressure Light
Maintenance Programs inspection if the OBD II (on-board
diagnostic) system determines
Some state/provincial and local
that critical emission control { CAUTION
governments have or might begin
systems have not been
programs to inspect the emission Do not keep driving if the oil
completely diagnosed by the
control equipment on the vehicle. pressure is low. The engine can
system. The vehicle would
Failure to pass this inspection become so hot that it catches fire.
be considered not ready for
could prevent getting a vehicle Someone could be burned. Check
inspection. This can happen
registration. the oil as soon as possible and
if the battery has recently been
Here are some things to know to replaced or if the battery has run have the vehicle serviced.
help the vehicle pass an inspection: down. The diagnostic system
• The vehicle will not pass this is designed to evaluate critical Notice: Lack of proper engine
inspection if the check engine emission control systems during oil maintenance can damage
light is on with the engine running, normal driving. This can take the engine. The repairs would
or if the key is in ON/RUN and the several days of routine driving. not be covered by the vehicle
light is not on. If this has been done and the warranty. Always follow the
vehicle still does not pass the maintenance schedule in this
inspection for lack of OBD II manual for changing engine oil.
system readiness, your dealer/
retailer can prepare the vehicle
for inspection.
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If the light comes on and stays on, it For more information, see
means that oil is not flowing through Theft-Deterrent Systems on
the engine properly. The vehicle page 2-16.
This light comes on whenever the
could be low on oil and might have cruise control is set.
some other system problem. Fog Lamp Light
The light goes out when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control on page 3-9 for more
information.
Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage When the fuel tank is low on fuel,
the FUEL LEVEL LOW message
will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). For more information
see DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-58.
Here are some situations that
United States Canada may occur with the fuel gage.
The highbeam on light comes on None of these indicate a problem
when the high-beam headlamps When the ignition is on, the fuel with the fuel gage.
are in use. gage shows how much fuel is left • At the gas station, the fuel
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam in the tank. pump shuts off before the gage
Changer on page 3-7 for more An arrow in the fuel gage indicates reads full.
information. the side of the vehicle the fuel • It takes a little more or less fuel to
door is on. fill up than the fuel gage indicated.
Tow/Haul Mode Light For example, the gage may have
The gage will first indicate empty
before the vehicle is out of fuel, indicated the tank was half full,
the vehicle’s fuel tank should but it actually took a little more or
be filled soon. less than half the tank’s capacity
to fill the tank.
This light comes on when the • The gage goes back to empty
Tow/Haul mode has been activated. when the ignition is turned off.
For more information, see
Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-26.
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If a low or high tire pressure To match an RKE transmitter to COMPASS ZONE SETTING
condition is detected by the your vehicle: This display will be available
system while driving, a message 1. Press the vehicle information if the vehicle has a compass.
advising you to check the pressure button until PRESS V TO See DIC Compass on page 3-56
in a specific tire will appear in for more information.
RELEARN REMOTE KEY
the display. See Inflation - Tire
displays. COMPASS RECALIBRATION
Pressure on page 5-43 and
DIC Warnings and Messages on 2. Press the set/reset button until
REMOTE KEY LEARNING This display will be available if the
page 3-58 for more information. vehicle has a compass. See DIC
ACTIVE is displayed.
If the tire pressure display shows Compass on page 3-56 for more
3. Press and hold the lock and information.
dashes instead of a value, there unlock buttons on the first
may be a problem with your vehicle. transmitter at the same time Blank Display
If this consistently occurs, see for about 15 seconds.
your dealer/retailer for service. This display shows no information.
On vehicles with memory recall
RELEARN REMOTE KEY seats, the first transmitter learned Trip/Fuel Menu Items
will match driver 1 and the
This display allows you to match second will match driver 2.
3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) to scroll through the following
A chime will sound indicating
transmitters to your vehicle. menu items:
that the transmitter is matched.
This procedure will erase all
4. To match additional transmitters ODOMETER
previously learned transmitters.
Therefore, they must be relearned at this time, repeat Step 3. Press the trip/fuel button until
as additional transmitters. Each vehicle can have a ODOMETER displays. This display
maximum of eight transmitters shows the distance the vehicle has
matched to it. been driven in either miles (mi) or
5. To exit the programming mode, kilometers (km). Pressing the trip
you must cycle the key to odometer reset stem will also display
LOCK/OFF. the odometer.
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To switch between English and To use the retro-active reset feature, RANGE
metric measurements, see “UNITS” press and hold the set/reset button Press the trip/fuel button until
earlier in this section. for at least four seconds. The trip RANGE displays. This display
odometer will display the number shows the approximate number
TRIP A and TRIP B
of miles (mi) or kilometers (km) of remaining miles (mi) or
Press the trip/fuel button until driven since the ignition was last kilometers (km) the vehicle
TRIP A or TRIP B displays. turned on and the vehicle was can be driven without refueling.
This display shows the current moving. Once the vehicle begins The display will show LOW if the
distance traveled in either miles (mi) moving, the trip odometer will fuel level is low.
or kilometers (km) since the last accumulate mileage. For example, if
reset for each trip odometer. Both the vehicle was driven 5 miles (8 km) The fuel range estimate is based
trip odometers can be used at before it is started again, and then on an average of the vehicle’s fuel
the same time. Pressing the trip the retro-active reset feature is economy over recent driving history
odometer reset stem will also activated, the display will show and the amount of fuel remaining in
display the trip odometers. 5 miles (8 km). As the vehicle the fuel tank. This estimate will
begins moving, the display will change if driving conditions change.
Each trip odometer can be reset
then increase to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), For example, if driving in traffic and
to zero separately by pressing the
5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc. making frequent stops, this display
set/reset button or the trip odometer
may read one number, but if the
reset stem while the desired trip If the retro-active reset feature is vehicle is driven on a freeway, the
odometer is displayed. activated after the vehicle is started, number may change even though
The trip odometer has a feature but before it begins moving, the the same amount of fuel is in the
called the retro-active reset. This can display will show the number of fuel tank. This is because different
be used to set the trip odometer to miles (mi) or kilometers (km) that driving conditions produce different
the number of miles (kilometers) were driven during the last ignition fuel economies. Generally, freeway
driven since the ignition was last cycle. driving produces better fuel economy
turned on. This can be used if than city driving. Fuel range cannot
the trip odometer is not reset be reset.
at the beginning of the trip.
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AVG (Average) ECONOMY Time will continue to be counted as AVG (Average) SPEED
Press the trip/fuel button until long as the ignition is on, even if Press the trip/fuel button until
AVG ECONOMY displays. another display is being shown AVG SPEED displays. This display
This display shows the approximate on the DIC. The timer will record shows the average speed of the
average miles per gallon (mpg) or up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which kilometers per hour (km/h). This
This number is calculated based the display will return to zero. average is calculated based on the
on the number of mpg (L/100 km) To stop the timer, press the set/reset various vehicle speeds recorded
recorded since the last time this button briefly while TIMER is since the last reset of this value.
menu item was reset. To reset displayed. To reset the value to zero, press
AVG ECONOMY, press and and hold the set/reset button.
hold the set/reset button. To reset the timer to zero, press
and hold the set/reset button while Blank Display
TIMER TIMER is displayed.
This display shows no information.
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED
TIMER displays. This display
can be used as a timer. Press the trip/fuel button until
FUEL USED displays. This display
To start the timer, press the shows the number of gallons (gal)
set/reset button while TIMER is or liters (L) of fuel used since the
displayed. The display will show last reset of this menu item. To reset
the amount of time that has passed the fuel used information, press
since the timer was last reset, not and hold the set/reset button while
including time the ignition is off. FUEL USED is displayed.
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DIC Operation odometers, oil life, park assist menu TRIP A or TRIP B
and Displays for vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Press the trip odometer reset stem
Parking Assist (URPA) system, until TRIP A or TRIP B displays.
(Without DIC Buttons) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This display shows the current
If your vehicle does not have DIC transmitter programming, units, distance traveled in either miles (mi)
buttons, the information below and display language. or kilometers (km) since the last
explains the operation of this system. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, reset for each trip odometer. Both
The DIC has different displays which you can use the trip odometer reset trip odometers can be used at the
can be accessed by pressing the trip stem to view the following displays: same time.
odometer reset stem located on the odometer and trip odometers. Each trip odometer can be reset to
instrument panel cluster. Pressing zero separately by pressing and
Trip Odometer Reset Stem
the trip odometer reset stem will holding the trip odometer reset stem
also turn off, or acknowledge, Menu Items
while the desired trip odometer is
DIC messages. ODOMETER displayed.
The DIC displays trip and vehicle Press the trip odometer reset The trip odometer has a feature
system information, and warning stem until ODOMETER displays. called the retro-active reset. This can
messages if a system problem This display shows the distance the be used to set the trip odometer to
is detected. vehicle has been driven in either the number of miles (kilometers)
miles (mi) or kilometers (km). driven since the ignition was last
If your vehicle does not have
DIC buttons, you can use the trip To switch between English and turned on. This can be used if the
odometer reset stem to view the metric measurements, see “UNITS” trip odometer is not reset at the
following displays: odometer, trip later in this section. beginning of the trip.
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To use the retro-active reset OIL LIFE Remember, you must reset the
feature, press and hold the trip To access this display, the vehicle OIL LIFE display yourself after each
odometer reset stem for at least must be in P (Park). Press the trip oil change. It will not reset itself.
four seconds. The trip odometer odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE Also, be careful not to reset the
will display the number of miles (mi) REMAINING displays. This display OIL LIFE display accidentally at
or kilometers (km) driven since the shows an estimate of the oil’s any time other than when the oil has
ignition was last turned on and the remaining useful life. If you see just been changed. It cannot be reset
vehicle was moving. Once the 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on accurately until the next oil change.
vehicle begins moving, the trip the display, that means 99% of the To reset the engine oil life system,
odometer will accumulate mileage. current oil life remains. The engine see Engine Oil Life System on
For example, if the vehicle was oil life system will alert you to change page 5-15.
driven 5 miles (8 km) before it the oil on a schedule consistent with
is started again, and then the PARK ASSIST
your driving conditions.
retro-active reset feature is activated, To access this display, the vehicle
the display will show 5 miles (8 km). When the remaining oil life is low, must be in P (Park). If your vehicle
As the vehicle begins moving, the the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
display will then increase to 5.1 miles message will appear on the display. Assist (URPA) system, press the
(8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” trip odometer reset stem until PARK
under DIC Warnings and Messages ASSIST displays. This display allows
If the retro-active reset feature is on page 3-58. You should change
activated after the vehicle is started, the system to be turned on or off.
the oil as soon as you can. See Once in this display, press and hold
but before it begins moving, the Engine Oil on page 5-13. In addition
display will show the number of the trip odometer reset stem to select
to the engine oil life system between ON or OFF. If you choose
miles (mi) or kilometers (km) that monitoring the oil life, additional
were driven during the last ignition ON, the system will be turned on.
maintenance is recommended in
cycle. the Maintenance Schedule in
this manual. See Scheduled
Maintenance on page 6-3 for
more information.
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If you choose OFF, the system will To match an RKE transmitter to 4. To match additional transmitters
be turned off. The URPA system your vehicle: at this time, repeat Step 3.
automatically turns back on after 1. Press the trip odometer reset Each vehicle can have a
each vehicle start. When the URPA stem until RELEARN REMOTE maximum of eight transmitters
system is turned off and the vehicle KEY displays. matched to it.
is shifted out of P (Park), the DIC
will display the PARK ASSIST OFF 2. Press and hold the trip odometer 5. To exit the programming mode,
message as a reminder that the reset stem until REMOTE KEY you must cycle the key to
system has been turned off. LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed. LOCK/OFF.
See DIC Warnings and Messages 3. Press and hold the lock and UNITS
on page 3-58 and Ultrasonic Rear unlock buttons on the first
Parking Assist (URPA) on page 2-34 transmitter at the same time To access this display, the vehicle
for more information. for about 15 seconds. must be in P (Park). Press the trip
odometer reset stem until UNITS
RELEARN REMOTE KEY On vehicles with memory displays. This display allows you to
recall seats, the first transmitter select between English or Metric
To access this display, the vehicle learned will match driver 1 and
must be in P (Park). This display units of measurement. Once in
the second will match driver 2. this display, press and hold the
allows you to match Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitters to your A chime will sound indicating that trip odometer reset stem to select
vehicle. This procedure will erase the transmitter is matched. between ENGLISH or METRIC units.
all previously learned transmitters. All of the vehicle information will
Therefore, they must be relearned then be displayed in the unit of
as additional transmitters. measurement selected.
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3. Press the set/reset button to If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches
scroll through and select the heading, for example, N for North, such as window, sunroof, climate
appropriate variance zone. or the heading does not change after controls, seats, etc. during the
4. Press the trip/fuel button until making turns, there may be a strong calibration procedure.
the vehicle heading, for example, magnetic field interfering with the 2. Press the vehicle information
N for North, is displayed in compass. Such interference may
be caused by a magnetic CB or cell button until PRESS V TO
the DIC. CALIBRATE COMPASS
phone antenna mount, a magnetic
5. If calibration is necessary, emergency light, magnetic note pad displays.
calibrate the compass. holder, or any other magnetic item. 3. Press the set/reset button to start
See “Compass Calibration Turn off the vehicle, move the the compass calibration.
Procedure” following. magnetic item, then turn on the
4. The DIC will display
vehicle and calibrate the compass.
Compass Calibration CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
The compass can be manually To calibrate the compass, use the CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle
calibrated. Only calibrate the following procedure: in tight circles at less than
compass in a magnetically clean 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the
and safe location, such as an open Compass Calibration Procedure calibration. The DIC will display
parking lot, where driving the vehicle CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a
1. Before calibrating the compass, few seconds when the calibration
in circles is not a danger. It is make sure the compass zone
suggested to calibrate away from is complete. The DIC display will
is set to the variance zone in then return to the previous menu.
tall buildings, utility wires, manhole which the vehicle is located.
covers, or other industrial structures, See “Compass Variance (Zone)
if possible. Procedure” earlier in this section.
If CAL should ever appear in the
DIC display, the compass should
be calibrated.
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DIC Warnings and be cleared. You should take any message is still on after putting on
messages that appear on the display the full-size tire, you need to reset
Messages seriously and remember that clearing the warning message. To reset the
Messages are displayed on the DIC the messages will only make the warning message, turn the ignition
to notify the driver that the status of messages disappear, not correct off and then back on again after
the vehicle has changed and that the problem. 30 seconds. If the message stays on,
some action may be needed by see your dealer/retailer right away.
The following are the possible
the driver to correct the condition. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
messages that can be displayed
Multiple messages may appear on page 4-7 for more information.
and some information about them.
one after another.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
Some messages may not require ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF
CONTROL OFF
immediate action, but you can If your vehicle has the All-Wheel
press any of the DIC buttons on This message displays when the
Drive (AWD) system, this message
the instrument panel or the trip automatic headlamps are turned off.
displays when there is a compact
odometer reset stem on the This message clears itself after
spare tire on the vehicle, when
instrument panel cluster to 10 seconds.
the Antilock Brake System (ABS)
acknowledge that you received warning light comes on, or when AUTOMATIC LIGHT
the messages and to clear them the rear differential fluid is CONTROL ON
from the display. overheating. This message turns
off when the differential fluid cools. This message displays when the
Some messages cannot be cleared automatic headlamps are turned on.
from the DIC display because they The AWD system is disabled until This message clears itself after
are more urgent. These messages the compact spare tire is replaced 10 seconds.
require action before they can by a full-size tire. If the warning
Instrument Panel 3-59
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE also shows the tire pressure values.
This message displays when the See “DIC Operation and Displays
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
system detects that the battery (With DIC Buttons)” earlier in this
Monitor System (TPMS), this
voltage is dropping below expected section. If the tire pressure is low,
message displays when the pressure
levels. The battery saver system the low tire pressure warning light
in one or more of the vehicle’s tires
starts reducing certain features of comes on. See Tire Pressure Light
needs to be checked. This message
the vehicle that you may be able on page 3-41.
also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT
to notice. At the point that the FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT
features are disabled, this message CRUISE SET TO XXX
REAR to indicate which tire needs to
is displayed. It means that the be checked. You can receive more This message displays whenever
vehicle is trying to save the charge the cruise control is set. See Cruise
than one tire pressure message at a
in the battery. Control on page 3-9 for more
time. To read the other messages
Turn off all unnecessary accessories that may have been sent at the same information.
to allow the battery to recharge. time, press the set/reset button or
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
The normal battery voltage range the trip odometer reset stem. If a tire
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. pressure message appears on the This message displays and a
DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have chime sounds if the driver door
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON the tire pressures checked and set is not fully closed and the vehicle
This message displays when the to those shown on the Tire Loading is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and
engine oil needs to be changed. Information label. See Tires on turn off the vehicle, check the door
When you change the engine oil, be page 5-37, Loading the Vehicle for obstructions, and close the door
sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE on page 4-16, and Inflation - Tire again. Check to see if the message
OIL SOON message. See Engine Pressure on page 5-43. The DIC still appears on the DIC.
Oil Life System on page 5-15 for
information on how to reset the
message. See Engine Oil on
page 5-13 and Scheduled
Maintenance on page 6-3 for
more information.
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LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP PARK ASSIST OFF
This message displays and a ENGINE If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic
chime sounds if the driver side Notice: If you drive your vehicle Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
rear door is not fully closed and the while the engine oil pressure after the vehicle has been started
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). is low, severe engine damage and shifted out of P (Park), this
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check may occur. If a low oil pressure message displays to remind the
the door for obstructions, and close warning appears on the Driver driver that the URPA system has
the door again. Check to see if the Information Center (DIC), stop been turned off. Press the set/reset
message still appears on the DIC. the vehicle as soon as possible. button or the trip odometer reset
Do not drive the vehicle until the stem to acknowledge this message
LIFTGATE OPEN cause of the low oil pressure is and clear it from the DIC display.
This message displays and a chime corrected. See Engine Oil on To turn the URPA system back on,
sounds if the liftgate is open while page 5-13 for more information. see Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off (URPA) on page 2-34.
This message displays if low oil
the vehicle and check the liftgate.
pressure levels occur. Stop the PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
Restart the vehicle and check for
vehicle as soon as safely possible
the message on the DIC display. This message displays and a
and do not operate it until the cause
chime sounds if the passenger door
of the low oil pressure has been
is not fully closed and the vehicle is
corrected. Check the oil as soon
shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn
as possible and have your vehicle
off the vehicle, check the door for
serviced by your dealer/retailer.
obstructions, and close the door
See Engine Oil on page 5-13.
again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC.
Instrument Panel 3-63
REMOTE KEY LEARNING RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN SERVICE AIR BAG
ACTIVE This message displays and a chime This message displays if there is
This message displays while you are sounds if the passenger side rear a problem with the airbag system.
matching a Remote Keyless Entry door is not fully closed and the Have your dealer/retailer inspect the
(RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). system for problems. See Airbag
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Stop and turn off the vehicle, check Readiness Light on page 3-36 and
Your Vehicle” under Remote Keyless the door for obstructions, and close Airbag System on page 1-50 for
Entry (RKE) System Operation on the door again. Check to see if the more information.
page 2-4 and DIC Operation and message still appears on the DIC.
Displays (With DIC Buttons) on SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
page 3-47 or DIC Operation and SERVICE A/C
If your vehicle has the All-Wheel
Displays (Without DIC Buttons) (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM Drive (AWD) system, this message
on page 3-53 for more information. This message displays when displays if there is a problem with
the electronic sensors that control this system. If this message appears,
REPLACE BATTERY IN the air conditioning and heating stop as soon as possible and turn
REMOTE KEY systems are no longer working. off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle
This message displays if a Remote Have the climate control system after 30 seconds and check for the
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter serviced by your dealer/retailer message on the DIC display. If the
battery is low. The battery needs if you notice a drop in heating message is still displayed or appears
to be replaced in the transmitter. and air conditioning efficiency. again when you begin driving, the
See “Battery Replacement” under AWD system needs service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) See your dealer/retailer.
System Operation on page 2-4.
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Feature Settings Menu Items DISPLAY LANGUAGE ESPANOL: All messages will
This feature allows you to select the appear in Spanish.
The following are customization
features that allow you to program language in which the DIC messages NO CHANGE: No change will be
settings to the vehicle: will appear. made to this feature. The current
Press the customization button setting will remain.
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE To select a setting, press the
This feature will only display if screen appears on the DIC display. set/reset button while the desired
a language other than English Press the set/reset button once to setting is displayed on the DIC.
has been set. This feature allows access the settings for this feature.
you to change the language in Then press the customization button You can also change the language
which the DIC messages appear to scroll through the following by pressing the trip odometer reset
to English. settings: stem. See “Language” under DIC
Operation and Displays (Without
Press the customization button ENGLISH (default): All messages DIC Buttons) earlier in this section
until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN will appear in English. for more information.
ENGLISH screen appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset FRANCAIS: All messages will
button once to display all DIC appear in French.
messages in English.
Instrument Panel 3-69
AUTO DOOR LOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only
This feature allows you to made to this feature. The current the driver’s door will unlock when
select when the vehicle’s setting will remain. the key is taken out of the ignition.
doors will automatically lock. To select a setting, press the DRIVER IN PARK: Only the
See Programmable Automatic set/reset button while the desired driver’s door will unlock when the
Door Locks on page 2-9 for more setting is displayed on the DIC. vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
information.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors
Press the customization button until will unlock when the key is taken
AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select
whether or not to turn off the out of the ignition.
the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings automatic door unlocking feature. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the
for this feature. Then press the It also allows you to select doors will unlock when the vehicle is
customization button to scroll which doors and when the shifted into P (Park).
through the following settings: doors will automatically unlock.
See Programmable Automatic NO CHANGE: No change will be
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): Door Locks on page 2-9 for made to this feature. The current
The doors will automatically lock more information. setting will remain.
when the vehicle is shifted out of To select a setting, press the
P (Park). Press the customization button until
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on set/reset button while the desired
AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
will automatically lock when the button once to access the settings
vehicle speed is above 8 mph for this feature. Then press the
(13 km/h) for three seconds. customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF: None of the doors will
automatically unlock.
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REMOTE DOOR LOCK HORN & LIGHTS (default): The Press the customization button
This feature allows you to select exterior lamps will flash when you until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
the type of feedback you will receive press the lock button on the RKE appears on the DIC display. Press
when locking the vehicle with the transmitter, and the horn will sound the set/reset button once to access
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) when the lock button is pressed the settings for this feature. Then
transmitter. You will not receive again within five seconds of the press the customization button to
feedback when locking the vehicle previous command. scroll through the following settings:
with the RKE transmitter if the doors NO CHANGE: No change will be LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps
are open. See Remote Keyless made to this feature. The current will not flash when you press the
Entry (RKE) System Operation on setting will remain. unlock button on the RKE
page 2-4 for more information. transmitter.
Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the
REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on set/reset button while the desired LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior
the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC. lamps will flash when you press
button once to access the settings the unlock button on the RKE
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK transmitter.
for this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select
the type of feedback you will receive NO CHANGE: No change will be
through the following settings: made to this feature. The current
when unlocking the vehicle with
OFF: There will be no feedback the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) setting will remain.
when you press the lock button on transmitter. You will not receive To select a setting, press the
the RKE transmitter. feedback when unlocking the vehicle set/reset button while the desired
LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps with the RKE transmitter if the doors setting is displayed on the DIC.
will flash when you press the lock are open. See Remote Keyless
button on the RKE transmitter. Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2-4 for more information.
HORN ONLY: The horn will sound
on the second press of the lock
button on the RKE transmitter.
Instrument Panel 3-71
DELAY DOOR LOCK for this feature. Then press the Press the customization button until
This feature allows you to select customization button to scroll EXIT LIGHTING appears on the
whether or not the locking of the through the following settings: DIC display. Press the set/reset
vehicle’s doors and liftgate will be button once to access the settings
OFF: There will be no delayed for this feature. Then press the
delayed. When locking the doors locking of the vehicle’s doors.
and liftgate with the power door customization button to scroll
lock switch and a door or the liftgate ON (default): The doors will not through the following settings:
is open, this feature will delay lock until five seconds after the last OFF: The exterior lamps will not
locking the doors and liftgate until door or the liftgate is closed. turn on.
five seconds after the last door is NO CHANGE: No change will be
closed. You will hear three chimes 30 SECONDS (default): The
made to this feature. The current exterior lamps will stay on for
to signal that the delayed locking setting will remain.
feature is in use. The key must be 30 seconds.
out of the ignition for this feature to To select a setting, press the
1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will
work. You can temporarily override set/reset button while the desired
stay on for one minute.
delayed locking by pressing the setting is displayed on the DIC.
power door lock switch twice or the 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will
lock button on the RKE transmitter EXIT LIGHTING stay on for two minutes.
twice. See Delayed Locking on This feature allows you to select the
page 2-8 for more information. amount of time you want the exterior NO CHANGE: No change will be
lamps to remain on when it is dark made to this feature. The current
Press the customization button until setting will remain.
enough outside. This happens after
DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on
the key is turned from ON/RUN to To select a setting, press the
the DIC display. Press the set/reset
LOCK/OFF. set/reset button while the desired
button once to access the settings
setting is displayed on the DIC.
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PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The this feature. Then press the
If your vehicle has this feature, passenger’s outside mirror will be customization button to scroll
it allows you to select whether tilted down when the vehicle is through the following settings:
or not the outside mirror(s) will shifted into R (Reverse).
OFF (default): No automatic seat
automatically tilt down when the BOTH MIRRORS: The driver’s and exit recall will occur.
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). passenger’s outside mirrors will be
See Outside Power Foldaway tilted down when the vehicle is ON: The driver’s seat will move
Mirrors on page 2-33 for more shifted into R (Reverse). back when the key is removed from
information. the ignition.
NO CHANGE: No change will be
Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current The automatic easy exit seat
PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on setting will remain. movement will only occur one time
the DIC display. Press the set/reset after the key is removed from the
button once to access the settings To select a setting, press the ignition. If the automatic movement
for this feature. Then press the set/reset button while the desired has already occurred, and you put
customization button to scroll setting is displayed on the DIC. the key back in the ignition and
through the following settings: remove it again, the seat will stay
EASY EXIT SEAT in the original exit position, unless
OFF (default): Neither outside If your vehicle has this feature, it a memory recall took place prior to
mirror will be tilted down when the allows you to select your preference removing the key again.
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). for the automatic easy exit seat
feature. See Memory Seat and NO CHANGE: No change will be
DRIVER MIRROR: The driver’s made to this feature. The current
outside mirror will be tilted down Mirrors on page 1-6 for more
information. setting will remain.
when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse). Press the customization button To select a setting, press the
until EASY EXIT SEAT appears on set/reset button while the desired
the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
button once to access the settings for
3-74 Instrument Panel
MEMORY SEAT RECALL pressed. See “Relearn Remote Key” Press the customization button until
If your vehicle has this feature, it under DIC Operation and Displays REMOTE START appears on the
allows you to select your preference (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-47 DIC display. Press the set/reset
for the remote memory seat recall or DIC Operation and Displays button once to access the settings
feature. See Memory Seat and (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-53 for this feature. Then press the
Mirrors on page 1-6 for more for more information on matching customization button to scroll
information. transmitters to driver ID numbers. through the following settings:
Press the customization button NO CHANGE: No change will OFF: The remote start feature will
until MEMORY SEAT RECALL be made to this feature. The current be disabled.
appears on the DIC display. Press setting will remain.
ON (default): The remote start
the set/reset button once to access To select a setting, press the feature will be enabled.
the settings for this feature. Then set/reset button while the desired
press the customization button to setting is displayed on the DIC. NO CHANGE: No change will be
scroll through the following settings: made to this feature. The current
REMOTE START setting will remain.
OFF (default): No remote memory
seat recall will occur. If your vehicle has this feature, To select a setting, press the
it allows you to turn the remote start set/reset button while the desired
ON: The driver’s seat and outside off or on. The remote start feature setting is displayed on the DIC.
mirrors will automatically move allows you to start the engine from
to the stored driving position when outside of the vehicle using the
the unlock button on the Remote Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start on page 2-6 for more
information.
Instrument Panel 3-75
Audio System(s) For more information, see Defensive Setting the Clock
Driving on page 4-2.
Determine which radio the vehicle To adjust the time and date:
has and read the following pages to Notice: Contact your dealer/
1. Turn the ignition key to
become familiar with its features. retailer before adding any
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,
equipment.
then press O, to turn the
{ CAUTION Adding audio or communication radio on.
equipment could interfere with the
Taking your eyes off the road for operation of the vehicle’s engine, 2. Press G to display HR, MIN,
extended periods could cause a radio, or other systems, and could MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute,
crash resulting in injury or death damage them. Follow federal month, day, and year).
to you or others. Do not give rules covering mobile radio and
3. Press the pushbutton located
telephone equipment.
extended attention to under any one of the labels to
entertainment tasks while driving. The vehicle has Retained Accessory be changed.
Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio 4. To increase the time or date, do
This system provides access to system can be played even after the one of the following:
many audio and non audio listings. ignition is turned off. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on • Press the pushbutton below
To minimize taking your eyes off the page 2-21 for more information. the selected label.
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
• Press ¨SEEK.
• Become familiar with the • Press \ FWD.
operation and controls of • Turn f clockwise.
the audio system.
• Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.
Instrument Panel 3-77
Finding a Station Storing a Radio Station as a The balance/fade and tone settings
Favorite that were previously adjusted,
BAND: Press to switch between are stored with the favorite stations.
AM, FM, or XM. The selection Drivers are encouraged to set up
displays. their radio station favorites while the To store a station as a favorite:
vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station.
f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations using the presets, favorites
stations. button, and steering wheel controls. 2. Press FAV to display the page
See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. where to store the station.
©SEEK ¨: Press to go to the 3. Press and hold one of the
previous or to the next station FAV (Favorites): A maximum of
six pushbuttons until a beep
and stay there. 36 stations can be programmed as
sounds. When that pushbutton
favorites using the six pushbuttons
To scan stations, press and is pressed and released, the
positioned below the radio station
station that was set, returns.
hold ©or ¨until a beep sounds. frequency labels and by using
The radio goes to a station, plays the radio favorites page button 4. Repeat the steps for each radio
for a few seconds, then goes to the (FAV button). Press to go through station to be stored as a favorite.
next station. Press either arrow again up to six pages of favorites,
to stop scanning. each having six favorite stations
available per page. Each page
The radio only seeks and scans of favorites can contain any
stations with a strong signal that combination of AM, FM, or XM
are in the selected band. stations.
Instrument Panel 3-81
To setup the number of favorites Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, Setting the Tone
pages: CD, MP3, and WMA features): If (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
1. Press MENU to display the radio additional information is available for
the current song being played, Auto BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange,
setup menu. or Treble): To adjust bass,
Text will automatically page/scroll the
2. Press the pushbutton located information every five seconds above midrange, or treble:
below the FAV 1-6 label. the FAV presets on the radio display. 1. Press f until the tone control
3. Select the desired number of To activate Auto Text: labels display.
favorites pages by pressing
the pushbutton located below 1. Press MENU to display the radio 2. Continue pressing f to highlight
the displayed page numbers. setup menu. the desired label, or press the
2. Press the pushbutton under pushbutton under the desired
4. Press FAV, or let the menu
AUTO TXT label on the radio label.
time out, to return to the original
main radio screen showing the display. 3. To adjust the highlighted setting,
radio station frequency labels 3. Press the pushbutton under the do one of the following until the
and to begin the process of ON label on the radio display. desired levels are obtained.
programming favorites for the • Turn f clockwise or
chosen amount of numbered If 4 is pressed and the song title
counterclockwise.
pages. or artist information is longer
than what can be displayed, • Press \ FWD, or s REV.
the extra information will page
every five seconds when Auto If a station’s frequency is weak or if
Text is activated. there is static, decrease the treble.
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To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and
or treble to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) tone controls to the middle position,
press the pushbutton positioned press f for more than two seconds
under the BASS, MID, or TREB BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):
To adjust the balance or fade: until a beep sounds.
label for more than two seconds.
A beep sounds and the level adjusts Radios with CD and DVD fade
1. Press f until the speaker control
to the middle position. differently depending on the DVD
labels display. Media type:
To quickly adjust all tone and
2. Continue pressing f to highlight • With DVD-A 5.1 Surround
speaker controls to the middle
the desired label, or press the media, the left front and right
position, press f for more than pushbutton under the desired front speakers fade rearward,
two seconds until a beep sounds. label. leaving the center front speakers
EQ (Equalization): Press to choose 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, unaffected until the last fade step,
bass and treble equalization settings do one of the following until the then all front speakers mute.
designed for different types of music. desired levels are obtained. • With DVD-V 5.1 Surround media,
The choices are pop, rock, country, surround sound is maintained
talk, jazz, and classical. Selecting • Turn f clockwise or
until Step 4 of the Fade control is
MANUAL or changing bass or treble, counterclockwise.
reached while fading rearward.
returns the EQ to the manual bass • Press \ FWD, or s REV. At that point the audio system
and treble settings. output changes to Stereo to
To quickly adjust balance or fade prevent the loss of Center
Unique EQ settings can be saved to the middle position, press the
for each source. channel output when the full
pushbutton positioned under the rearward fade position is reached.
If the radio has a Bose® audio BAL or FADE label for more than
system, the EQ settings are either two seconds. A beep sounds and the If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is
MANUAL or TALK. level adjusts to the middle position. turned on, the radio disables FADE
and mutes the rear speakers.
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Finding a Category (CAT) 5. To go to the next or previous 3. Turn f to display the category to
Station XM station within the selected be removed.
category, do one of the following:
CAT (Category): The CAT button is 4. Press the pushbutton located
used to find XM™ stations when the • Turn f. under the Remove label until
radio is in the XM mode. To find XM • Press the buttons below the the category name along with
channels within a desired category: right or left arrows on the the word Removed displays.
1. Press BAND until the XM display. 5. Repeat the steps to remove
frequency displays. • Press either SEEK arrow. more categories.
2. Press CAT to display the 6. To exit the category search Removed categories can be
category labels. mode, press the FAV button restored by pressing the pushbutton
3. Continue pressing CAT until the or BAND button to display under the Add label when a removed
desired category name displays. the favorites again. category is displayed or by pressing
the pushbutton under the Restore All
• Radios with CD and DVD can Undesired XM categories can label.
also navigate the category be removed through the setup
list by pressing s REV menu. To remove an undesired Categories cannot be removed or
category, perform the following: added while the vehicle is moving
or \ FWD. faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
1. Press MENU to display the radio
4. Press either of the two buttons setup menu.
below the desired category
label to immediately tune to 2. Press the pushbutton located
the first XM station associated below the XM CAT label.
with that category.
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The CD is controlled by the buttons Care of CDs and DVDs scratched, the CD does not play
on the radio faceplate or by the RSA If playing a CD-R, the sound quality properly or not at all. Do not touch
unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on can be reduced due to CD-R or the bottom side of a CD while
page 3-125 for more information. CD-RW quality, the method of handling it; this could damage the
The DVD/CD decks, (upper slot is recording, the quality of the music surface. Pick up CDs by grasping
the DVD deck and the lower slot that has been recorded, and the the outer edges or the edge of the
is the CD deck) of the radio are way the CD-R or CD-RW has been hole and the outer edge.
compatible with most audio CDs, handled. Handle them carefully. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take
CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3/WMAs. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a
When a CD is inserted, the text label original cases or other protective clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
DVD or CD symbol displays on cases and away from direct sunlight detergent solution mixed with water,
the left side of the radio display. and dust. The CD or DVD player and clean it. Make sure the wiping
As each new track starts to play, scans the bottom surface of the disc. process starts from the center to
the track number displays. If the surface of a CD is damaged, the edge.
such as cracked, broken, or
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Care of the CD and DVD Player If an error displays, see “CD f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on
Do not add any label to a CD, Messages” later in this section. the CD that is currently playing.
it could get caught in the CD or Z EJECT or CD (Eject): Press
DVD player. If a CD is recorded ©SEEK ¨: Press ©to go to the
and release to eject the disc that start of the current track, if more than
on a personal computer and
is currently playing. A CD ejecting ten seconds on the CD have played.
a description label is needed,
from a radio with CD and DVD, ejects
try labeling the top of the recorded Press ¨to go to the next track.
from the bottom slot. A beep sounds
CD with a marking pen.
and Ejecting Disc displays. Once For Radios with CD and DVD,
The use of CD lens cleaners for the disc is ejected, Remove Disc press ©to go to the start of the
CDs is not advised, due to the risk displays. The disc can be removed.
current track, if more than
of contaminating the lens of the If the disc is not removed, after
five seconds on the CD have played.
CD optics with lubricants internal to several seconds, the disc
If less than five seconds on the CD
the CD and DVD player mechanism. automatically pulls back into
have played, the previous track
the player.
Notice: If a label is added to plays. Press ¨to go to the next
a CD, or more than one CD is Z DVD (Eject): Press and release track.
inserted into the slot at a time, to eject the disc that is currently
or an attempt is made to play If either arrow is held, or pressed
playing in the top slot. A beep
scratched or damaged CDs, the multiple times, the player continues
sounds and Ejecting Disc displays.
CD player could be damaged. moving backward or forward through
While using the CD player, If loading and reading of a disc the tracks on the CD.
use only CDs in good condition cannot be completed, and the
without any label, load one CD at disc fails to eject, press and s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and
a time, and keep the CD player and hold Z DVD for more than hold to reverse playback quickly
the loading slot free of foreign within a track. Sound will be heard
five seconds to force the disc
materials, liquids, and debris. at a reduced volume. Release to
to eject.
resume playing the track. The
elapsed time of the track displays.
Instrument Panel 3-87
\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to • If an auxiliary input device is not
and hold to advance playback select between CD, or Auxiliary. connected, and a disc is in both
quickly within a track. Sound will • When a CD is in the player the the DVD slot and the CD slot the
be heard at a reduced volume. CD icon and a message showing DVD/CD AUX button only cycles
Release to resume playing the the disc and/or track number between the two sources and
track. The elapsed time of the displays. does not indicate “No Aux Input
track displays. Device”.
• If an auxiliary input device is not
RDM (Random): CD tracks can be connected, “No Input Device • If a front auxiliary input device is
listened to in random, rather than Found” displays. connected, the DVD/CD AUX
sequential order with the random button cycles through all available
DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press options.
setting. To use random, press the
to select between DVD, CD, or
pushbutton positioned under the If a disc is inserted into top DVD
Auxiliary.
RDM label until Random Current slot, the rear seat operator can turn
Disc displays. Press the pushbutton • If an auxiliary input device is not on the video screen and use the
again to turn off random play. connected, “No Aux Input Device” remote control to only navigate
displays. the CD tracks through the remote
BAND: Press to listen to the radio
• When a disc is in either slot, control.
when a CD is playing. The CD
remains inside the radio for future the DVD/CD text label and a See “Using the Auxiliary Input
listening. message showing the track or Jack(s)” later in this section, or
chapter number displays. “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under,
For the radio with CD and DVD, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
press to listen to the radio when System on page 3-116 for more
a CD or DVD is playing. The CD information.
or DVD remains inside the radio
for future listening or for viewing
entertainment.
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Radios with CD and DVD playback from this source through CD Messages
Audio Output the vehicle speakers. See “Using the
Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in this CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single
Only one audio source can be section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” CD player display CHECK DISC
heard through the speakers at one under, Rear Seat Entertainment and/or ejects the CD if an error
time. An audio source is defined (RSE) System on page 3-116 for occurs.
as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, more information.
Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear Radios with a CD and DVD player
Auxiliary Jack. In some vehicles, depending on may display other messages when
audio options, the rear speakers an error occurs:
Press O to turn the radio on. can be muted when the RSA Optical Error: The disc was
The radio can be heard through power is turned on. See Rear inserted upside down.
all of the vehicle speakers. Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-125
for more information. Disk Read Error: A disc was
Front seat passengers can listen
inserted with an invalid or unknown
to the radio (AM, FM, or XM) Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or format.
by pressing BAND or DVD/CD CD-RW Disc
AUX to select the CD slot, DVD
slot, front or rear auxiliary input The radio has the capability of
(if available). playing an MP3/WMA CD-R
or CD-RW disc. For more
If a playback device is plugged into information on how to play an
the radio’s front auxiliary input jack or MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc,
the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat see “Using an MP3” in the index.
passengers are able to listen to
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Player Error: There are disc LOAD Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD
or disc EJECT problems.
The DVD player can be controlled f (Tune): Turn to change tracks
• It is very hot. When the by the buttons on the remote control, on a CD or DVD, to manually tune
temperature returns to normal, the RSA system, or by the buttons a radio station, or to change clock
the CD should play. on the radio faceplate. See “Remote or date settings, while in the clock
• The road is very rough. When Control”, under Rear Seat or date setting mode. See the
the road becomes smoother, Entertainment (RSE) System on information given earlier in this
the CD should play. page 3-116 and Rear Seat Audio section specific to the radio, CD,
(RSA) on page 3-125 for more and the DVD. Also, see “Setting the
• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, information.
or upside down. Clock” in the index, for setting the
The DVD player is only compatible clock and date.
• The air is very humid. If so, wait with DVDs of the appropriate region
about an hour and try again. code that is printed on the jacket of ©SEEK (Previous Track/
• There could have been a problem most DVDs. Chapter): Press to return to the
while burning the CD. start of the current track or chapter.
The DVD slot of the radio is Press ©again to go to the previous
• The label could be caught in the compatible with most audio CDs,
CD player. track or chapter. This button may not
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Video,
work when the DVD is playing the
If the CD is not playing correctly DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/
copyright information or the
for any other reason, try a known RW media along with MP3 and WMA
previews.
good CD. formats.
If an error message displays on SEEK ¨(Next Track/Chapter):
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
the video screen or the radio, see Press to go to the next track or
an error cannot be corrected, contact
“DVD Display Error Messages” chapter. This button may not work
your dealer/retailer. If the radio
under, Rear Seat Entertainment when the DVD is playing the
displays an error message, write it
(RSE) System on page 3-116 and copyright information or the
down and provide it to your dealer/
“DVD Radio Error Messages” in previews.
retailer when reporting the problem.
this section for more information.
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s REV (Fast Reverse): Press If loading and reading of a DVD r / j (Play/Pause): Press either
to quickly reverse the DVD at cannot be completed, because of an the play or pause icon displayed
five times the normal speed. unknown format, etc., and the disc on the radio system, to toggle
The radio displays the elapsed fails to eject, press and hold for more between pausing or restarting
time while in fast reverse. To stop than five seconds to force the disc to playback of a DVD.
fast reversing, press again. This eject.
• If the forward arrow is showing
button may not work when the DVD DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons on display, the system is in
is playing the copyright information pause mode.
or the previews. Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio
display menu shows several icons. • If the pause icon is showing
\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press Press the pushbuttons located on display, the system is in
to fast forward the DVD. The radio under any desired icon during DVD playback mode.
displays the elapsed time and fast playback. See the icon list below • If the DVD screen is off, press
forwards five times the normal for more information. the play button to turn the
speed. To stop fast forwarding, The rear seat passenger can screen on.
press again. This button may not navigate the DVD-V menus and
work when the DVD is playing Some DVDs begin playing after the
controls through the remote control. previews have finished, although
the copyright information or the See “Remote Control”, under Rear
previews. there could be a delay of up to
Seat Entertainment (RSE) System 30 seconds. If the DVD does
Z (Eject): Press to eject a DVD. on page 3-116 for more information. not begin playing the movie
The Video Screen automatically automatically, press the pushbutton
If the DVD is ejected, but not
turns on when the DVD-V is inserted located under the play/pause icon
removed, the player automatically
into the DVD slot. displayed on the radio. If the DVD
pulls it back in after 15 seconds.
still does not play, refer to the
on-screen instructions, if available.
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c (Stop): Press to stop playing, DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons r / j (Play/Pause): Press either
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Once a DVD-A is inserted, the the play or pause icon displayed
radio display menu shows several on the radio system, to toggle
r (Enter): Press to select the icons. Press the pushbuttons between pausing or restarting
choices that are highlighted in located under any desired icon playback of a DVD.
any menu. during DVD playback. See the icon • If the forward arrow is showing
list below for more information. on display, the system is in
y (Menu): Press to access the
DVD menu. The DVD menu is The rear seat operator can pause mode.
different on every DVD. Use the navigate the DVD-A menus and • If the pause icon is showing
pushbuttons located under the controls through the remote control. on display, the system is in
navigation arrows to navigate the See “Remote Control”, under Rear playback mode.
cursor through the DVD menu. After Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
making a selection press this button. on page 3-116 for more information. q Group r: Press to cycle
This button only operates when The Video Screen does not through musical groupings on the
using a DVD. automatically power on when the DVD-A disc.
DVD-A is inserted into the DVD slot.
Nav (Navigate): Press to display It must be manually turned on by Nav (Navigate): Press to display
directional arrows for navigating the rear seat occupant through directional arrows for navigating
through the menus. the remote control power button. through the menus.
Inserting a Disc Stopping and Resuming Playback has not been pressed twice on the
To play a disc, gently insert the To stop playing a DVD without remote control. If the disc has been
disc, with the label side up, into the turning off the system, do one ejected or the stop button has been
loading slot. The DVD player might of the following: pressed twice on the remote control,
not accept some paper labeled the disc resumes playing at the
• Press c on the remote control. beginning of the disc.
media. The player starts loading the
disc into the system and shows • Press the pushbutton located Ejecting a Disc
“Loading Disc” on the radio display. under the stop or the play/pause
At the same time, the radio displays icons displayed on the radio. Press Z DVD on the radio to eject
a softkey menu of option(s). Some • If the radio head is sourced to the disc. If a disc is ejected from the
discs automatically play the movie something other than DVD-V, radio, but not removed, the radio
while others default to the softkey press the DVD/CD AUX button to reloads the disc after a short period
menu display, which requires the make DVD-V the active source. of time. The disc is stored in the
Play, Enter, or Navigation softkeys radio. The radio does not resume
to be pressed; either by the softkey To resume DVD playback, do one play of the disc automatically. If the
on the radio or by the rear seat of the following: movie is reloaded and the RSA
passenger using the remote control. • Press r / j on the remote system is sourced to the DVD, the
player begins to play again. If loading
It may take up to 30 seconds for a control.
and reading a DVD or CD cannot be
DVD to begin playing. • Press the pushbutton located completed, and the disc fails to eject,
under the play/pause icon press and hold Z DVD for more
displayed on the radio. than five seconds to force the disc
The DVD should resume play from to eject.
where it last stopped if the disc has
not been ejected and the stop button
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DVD Radio Error Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise
Player Error: This message The radio system has an auxiliary or counterclockwise to increase
displays when there are disc load input jack located on the lower right or decrease the volume of the
or eject problems. side of the faceplate. This is not portable player. Additional volume
an audio output; do not plug a adjustments might have to be made
Disc Format Error: This message headphone set into the front auxiliary from the portable device if the
displays, if the disc is inserted input jack. Connect an auxiliary input volume is not loud or soft enough.
with the disc label wrong side up, device such as an iPod, laptop
or if the disc is damaged. BAND: Press to listen to the radio
computer, MP3 player, CD player, when a portable audio device is
Disc Region Error: This message or cassette tape player, etc. to the playing. The portable audio device
displays, if the disc is not from a auxiliary input jack for use as another continues playing, so you might
correct region. source for audio listening. want to stop it or turn it off.
No Disc Inserted: This message Drivers are encouraged to set up
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to
displays, if no disc is present any auxiliary device while the vehicle
select between CD, or Auxiliary.
is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving
when Z DVD or DVD/CD AUX on page 4-2 for more information on • When a CD is in the player
is pressed on the radio. driver distraction. the CD icon and a message
showing the disc and/or track
To use an auxiliary input device, number displays.
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to
the radio’s front auxiliary input jack. • If an auxiliary input device is not
connected, “No Input Device
Found” displays.
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DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press • If a front auxiliary input device is Using an MP3
to select between DVD, CD, or connected, the DVD/CD AUX
Auxiliary.
(Radio with CD)
button cycles through all available
• If an auxiliary input device is not options. MP3/WMA CD-R or
connected, “No Aux Input Device” If a disc is inserted into top DVD CD-RW Disc
displays. slot, the rear seat operator can turn The radio plays MP3/WMA files that
• When a disc is in either slot, on the video screen and use the were recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW
the DVD/CD text label and a remote control to only navigate disc. The files can be recorded with
message showing the track or the CD tracks through the remote the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps,
chapter number displays. control. 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps,
See “Using the Auxiliary Input 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps,
• If an auxiliary input device is not
Jack(s)” later in this section, or 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps,
connected, and a disc is in both
“Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable
the DVD slot and the CD slot the
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) bit rate. Song title, artist name, and
DVD/CD AUX button only cycles
System on page 3-116 for more album are available for display by the
between the two sources and
information. radio when recorded using ID3 tags
does not indicate “No Aux Input
version 1 and 2.
Device”.
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Compressed Audio • Create a folder structure that sessions. To play a large number
The radio also plays discs that makes it easy to find songs of files, folders, playlists or
contain both uncompressed CD while driving. Organize songs sessions, minimize the length of
audio (.CDA files) and MP3/WMA by albums using one folder for the file, folder, or playlist name.
files. The radio plays both file formats each album. Each folder or album Long names also take up more
in the order in which they were should contain 18 songs or less. space on the display, potentially
recorded to the disc. getting cut off.
• Avoid subfolders. The system can
support up to eight subfolders • Finalize the audio disc before
MP3/WMA Format deep, however, keep the total burning it. Trying to add music to
Creating an MP3/WMA disc on a number of folders to a minimum an existing disc could cause the
personal computer: in order to reduce the complexity disc not to function in the player.
• Make sure the MP3/WMA files and confusion in trying to locate a
particular folder during playback. Change playlists by using S c and
are recorded on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc. • Make sure playlists have a .mp3 c T folder buttons, the f knob, or
or .wpl extension (other file the SEEK arrows. An MP3/WMA
• Do not mix standard audio and CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded
MP3/WMA files on one disc. extensions might not work).
using no file folders can be played.
• The CD player is able to • Minimize the length of the file, If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more
read and play a maximum of folder, or playlist names. Long file, than the maximum of 50 folders,
50 folders, 15 playlists, and a folder, or playlist names, or a 15 playlists, and a combined total
combined total of 512 folders combination of a large number of of 512 folders and files, the player
and files. files and folders, or playlists could accesses and navigates up to the
cause the player to be unable to maximum, but all items over the
play up to the maximum number maximum are not accessible.
of files, folders, playlists, or
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RDM (Random): With the random CD-R or CD-RW disc. The radio can To change from playback by artist
setting, MP3/WMA files on the CD-R begin playing while it is scanning the to playback by album, press the
or CD-RW can be listened to in disc in the background. When the pushbutton located below the Sort
random, rather than sequential order. scan is finished, the CD-R or CD-RW By label. From the sort screen, push
begins playing again. one of the buttons below the album
To play MP3/WMA files from the button. Press the pushbutton below
CD-R or CD-RW in random order, Once the disc has scanned, the the back label to return to the main
press the pushbutton positioned player defaults to playing MP3/WMA music navigator screen. Now the
under the RDM label until Random files in order by artist. The current album name is displayed on the
Current Disc displays. Press the artist playing is shown on the second second line between the arrows and
same pushbutton again to turn off line of the display between the songs from the current album begins
random play. arrows. Once all songs by that artist to play. Once all songs from that
are played, the player moves to the album are played, the player moves
h (Music Navigator): Use the next artist in alphabetical order on to the next album in alphabetical
music navigator feature to play the CD-R or CD-RW and begins order on the CD-R or CD-RW and
MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or playing MP3/WMA files by that artist. begins playing MP3/WMA files from
CD-RW in order by artist or album. To listen to MP3/WMA files by that album.
Press the pushbutton located below another artist, press the pushbutton
the music navigator label. The player located below either arrow button. To exit music navigator mode, press
scans the disc to sort the files by The player goes to the next or the pushbutton below the Back label
artist and album ID3 tag information. previous artist in alphabetical order. to return to normal MP3/WMA
It could take several minutes to scan Continue pressing either button until playback.
the disc depending on the number the desired artist is displayed.
of MP3/WMA files recorded to the
Instrument Panel 3-99
File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA (In Either on, the CD-R or CD-RW starts to
The song name that is displayed is the DVD or CD Slot) play where it stopped, if it was the
the song name that is contained in Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc last selected audio source.
the ID3 tag. If the song name is not partway into either the top or bottom As each new track starts to play,
present in the ID3 tag, then the radio slot, label side up. The player pulls it the track number and song title
displays the file name without the in, and the CD-R or CD-RW should displays.
extension (such as .mp3) as the begin playing.
track name.
Depending on the format of the
Z CD (Eject): Press and release
this button to eject the CD-R or
Track names longer than disc, a softkey menu appears and
CD-RW that is currently playing
32 characters or four pages allows navigation of the disc.
in the bottom slot. A beep sounds
are shortened. Parts of words The menu reads left to right as
and Ejecting Disc displays. Once
on the last page of text and the RDM (Randomize song play order),
the disc is ejected, Remove Disc
extension of the filename displays. a Folder icon with left and right
displays. The CD-R or CD-RW disc
arrows (to move up or down through
Preprogrammed Playlists can be removed. If the CD-R or
available folders), a PL tag if the disc
CD-RW disc is not removed, after
Preprogrammed playlists that has a Playlist available, and a Music
several seconds, the CD-R or
were created using WinAmp™, Navigator tag. If a Playlist tag is
CD-RW disc automatically pulls
MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ shown, toggling this key brings up
back into the player.
software can be accessed, however, a Folder softkey only or the menu
they cannot be edited using the as previously described. If loading and reading of a CD cannot
radio. These playlists are treated If the ignition or radio is turned off be completed, such as unknown
as special folders containing with a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the format, etc., and the disc fails to
compressed audio song files. player it stays in the player. When eject, press and hold this button for
the ignition or radio is turned back more than five seconds to force the
disc to eject.
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Z DVD (Eject): Press and release ©SEEK ¨: Press the left s REV (Reverse): Press and
this button to eject the CD-R or SEEK arrow to go to the start of hold this button to reverse playback
CD-RW that is currently playing the current MP3/WMA file, if more quickly within an MP3/WMA file.
in the top slot. A beep sounds than five seconds have played. Sound is heard at a reduced volume.
and Ejecting Disc displays. Once If less than five seconds have Release this button to resume
the disc is ejected, Remove Disc played, the previous MP3/WMA file playing the file. The elapsed time
displays. The CD-R or CD-RW disc plays. Press the right SEEK arrow to of the file displays.
can be removed. If the CD-R or go to the next MP3/WMA file. If either
CD-RW disc is not removed, after SEEK arrow is held, or pressed \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press
several seconds, the CD-R or multiple times, the player continues and hold this button to advance
CD-RW disc automatically pulls back moving backward or forward through playback quickly within an MP3/
into the player. If loading and reading the MP3/WMA files on the CD. WMA file. Sound is heard at a
of a CD cannot be completed, such reduced volume. Release this
as unknown format, etc., and the S c (Previous Folder): Press button to resume playing the file.
disc fails to eject, press and hold this the pushbutton positioned under The elapsed time of the file displays.
button for more than five seconds to the Folder label to go to the
first track in the previous folder. RDM (Random): With the random
force the disc to eject.
setting, MP3/WMA files on the CD-R
f (Tune): Turn this knob to select c T (Next Folder): Press or CD-RW can be listened to in
MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or the pushbutton positioned under random, rather than sequential order.
CD-RW that is currently playing. the Folder label to go to the To play MP3/WMA files from the
first track in the next folder. CD-R or CD-RW in random order,
press the pushbutton positioned
under the RDM label until Random
Current Disc displays. Press the
same pushbutton again to turn off
random play.
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h (Music Navigator): Use the line of the display between the To exit music navigator mode, press
music navigator feature to play arrows. To listen to MP3/WMA the pushbutton below the Back label
MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or files by another artist, press the to return to normal MP3/WMA
CD-RW in order by artist or album. pushbutton located below either playback.
Press the pushbutton located below arrow button. The disc goes to the
next or previous artist in alphabetical BAND: Press this button to listen to
the music navigator label. The player the radio when a CD or a DVD is
scans the disc to sort the files by order. Continue pressing either
button until the desired artist is playing. The CD or DVD remains
artist and album ID3 tag information. inside the radio for future listening
It could take several minutes to scan displayed.
or viewing entertainment.
the disc depending on the number To change from playback by artist
of MP3/WMA files recorded to the to playback by album, press the DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press
CD-R or CD-RW disc. pushbutton located below the Sort this button to cycle through DVD,
By label. From the sort screen, push CD, or Auxiliary when listening to
To cancel music navigator while the radio. The DVD/CD text label
the player is scanning, press the one of the buttons below the album
button. Press the pushbutton below and a message showing track or
pushbutton located below the music chapter number displays when a
navigator label or eject the disc. the back label to return to the main
music navigator screen. Now the disc is in either slot. Press this
The radio can begin playing while it is album name displays on the second button again and the system
scanning the disc in the background. line between the arrows and songs automatically searches for an
When the scan is finished, the CD-R from the current album begin to play. auxiliary input device, such as
or CD-RW begins playing again. Once all songs from that album are a portable audio player. If a portable
played, the player moves to the next audio player is not connected,
Once the disc has been scanned, the “No Aux Input Device” displays.
album in alphabetical order on the
player defaults to playing MP3/WMA
CD-R or CD-RW and begins playing
files in order by artist. The current
MP3/WMA files from that album.
artist playing is shown on the second
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If a disc is in both the DVD slot and XM Radio Messages Channel Off Air: This channel
the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button is not currently in service. Tune
cycles between the two sources and XL (Explicit Language Channels): in to another channel.
does not indicate “No Aux Input These channels, or any others, can
Device”. If a front auxiliary device be blocked at a customer’s request, Channel Unauth: This channel
is connected, the DVD/CD AUX by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). is blocked or cannot be received
button cycles through all available with your XM Subscription package.
XM Updating: The encryption
options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, code in the receiver is being Channel Unavail: This previously
Front Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary updated, and no action is required. assigned channel is no longer
(if available). See “Using the This process should take no longer assigned. Tune to another station.
Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in this than 30 seconds. If this station was one of the presets,
section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” choose another station for that
under, Rear Seat Entertainment No XM Signal: The system is preset button.
(RSE) System on page 3-116 for functioning correctly, but the vehicle
more information. is in a location that is blocking No Artist Info: No artist information
the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is available at this time on this
If a MP3/WMA is inserted into top is moved into an open area, the channel. The system is working
DVD slot, the rear seat operator can signal should return. properly.
turn on the video screen and use the
remote control to navigate the CD Loading XM: The audio system No Title Info: No song title
(tracks only). is acquiring and processing information is available at this time
audio and text data. No action is on this channel. The system is
needed. This message should working properly.
disappear shortly.
Instrument Panel 3-105
Pairing • Only one paired cell phone can 4. Start the Pairing process on the
be connected to the in-vehicle cell phone that will be paired to
A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must
Bluetooth system at a time. the vehicle. Reference the cell
be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth
phone manufacturers user guide
system first and then connected to • Pairing should only need to
for information on this process.
the vehicle before it can be used. be completed once, unless
See the cell phone manufacturers changes to the pairing Locate the device named
user guide for Bluetooth functions information have been made “General Motors” in the list on
before pairing the cell phone. If a or the phone is deleted. the cellular phone and follow the
Bluetooth phone is not connected, instructions on the cell phone
To link to a different paired phone, to enter the four digit PIN number
calls will be made using OnStar®
see Linking to a Different Phone that was provided in Step 3.
Hands-Free Calling, if available.
later in this section.
Refer to the OnStar owner’s guide 5. The system prompts for a name
for more information. Pairing a Phone for the phone. Use a name
Pairing Information: that best describes the phone.
1. Press and hold b g for
This name will be used to
• Up to five cell phones can two seconds. The system indicate which phone is
be paired to the in-vehicle responds with “Ready” followed connected. The system then
Bluetooth system. by a tone. confirms the name provided.
• The pairing process is disabled 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system 6. The system responds with
when the vehicle is moving. responds with “Bluetooth “<Phone name> has been
ready” followed by a tone. successfully paired” after the
• The in-vehicle Bluetooth system
automatically links with the first 3. Say “Pair”. The system responds pairing process is complete.
available paired cell phone in the with instructions and a four digit 7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for
order the phone was paired. PIN number. The PIN number additional phones to be paired.
will be used in Step 4.
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Listing All Paired and Connected 3. Say “Delete”. The system asks 3. Say “Change phone”.
Phones which phone to delete followed The system responds with
by a tone. “Please wait while I search
1. Press and hold b g for
4. Say the name of the phone to for other phones”.
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready” followed be deleted. If the phone name is • If another phone is found,
by a tone. unknown, use the “List” command the response will be
for a list of all paired phones. “<Phone name> is now
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system The system responds with “Would connected”.
responds with “Bluetooth you like to delete <phone name>?
ready” followed by a tone. • If another phone is not found,
Yes or No” followed by a tone. the original phone remains
3. Say “List”. The system lists all 5. Say “Yes” to delete the phone. connected.
the paired Bluetooth devices. The system responds with
If a phone is connected to “OK, deleting <phone name>”. Storing Name Tags
the vehicle, the system will
say “Is connected” after the The system can store up to thirty
Linking to a Different Phone
connected phone. phone numbers as name tags
1. Press and hold b g for that are shared between the
Deleting a Paired Phone two seconds. The system Bluetooth and OnStar systems.
responds with “Ready” followed
1. Press and hold b g for The system uses the following
by a tone. commands to store and retrieve
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready” followed 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system phone numbers:
by a tone. responds with “Bluetooth • Store
ready” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system • Digit Store
responds with “Bluetooth
ready” followed by a tone. • Directory
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Using the Store Command If the number is correct, say Using the Digit Store Command
The store command allows a phone “Yes”. If the number is not The digit store command allows
number to be stored without correct, say “No”. The system a phone number to be stored
entering the digits individually. will ask for the number to be by entering the digits individually.
re-entered.
1. Press and hold b g for 4. After the system stores the 1. Press and hold b g for
two seconds. The system phone number, it responds two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready” followed with “Please say the name tag” responds with “Ready” followed
by a tone. followed by a tone. by a tone.
2. Say “Store”. The system 5. Say a name tag for the phone 2. Say “Digit Store”. The system
responds with “Store, number number. The name tag is responds with “Please say the
please” followed by a tone. recorded and the system first digit to store” followed
3. Say the complete phone number responds with “About to by a tone.
to be stored at once with no store <name tag>. Does 3. Say the first digit to be stored.
pauses. that sound OK?”. The system will repeat back
• If the system recognizes • If the name tag does not sound the digit it heard followed by a
the number it responds with correct, say “No” and repeat tone. Continue entering digits
“OK, Storing” and repeats the Step 5. until the number to be stored
phone number. is complete.
• If the name tag sounds
• If the system is unsure it correct, say “Yes” and the • If an unwanted number is
recognizes the phone number, name tag is stored. After the recognized by the system,
it responds with “Store” and number is stored the system say “Clear” at any time
repeats the number followed returns to the main menu. to clear the last number.
by “Please say yes or no”. • To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say
“Verify” at any time and the
system will repeat them.
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4. After the complete number Using the Directory Command Using the Delete Command
has been entered, say “Store”. The directory command lists The delete command allows specific
The system responds with all of the name tags stored by name tags to be deleted.
“Please say the name tag” the system. To use the directory
followed by a tone. To use the delete command:
command:
5. Say a name tag for the phone 1. Press and hold b g for
number. The name tag is 1. Press and hold b g for
two seconds. The system
recorded and the system two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready” followed
responds with “About to responds with “Ready” followed
by a tone.
store <name tag>. Does by a tone.
that sound OK?”. 2. Say “Delete”. The system
2. Say “Directory”. The system
responds with “Delete, please say
• If the name tag does not responds with “Directory”
the name tag” followed by a tone.
sound correct, say “No” and then plays back all of
and repeat Step 5. the stored name tags. When 3. Say the name tag to be deleted.
the list is complete, the system The system responds with “Would
• If the name tag sounds returns to the main menu. you like to delete, <name tag>?
correct, say “Yes” and Please say yes or no”.
the name tag is stored. Deleting Name Tags
After the number is stored • If the name tag is correct, say
The system uses the following “Yes” to delete the name tag.
the system returns to the
commands to delete name tags: The system responds with
main menu.
• Delete “OK, deleting <name tag>,
returning to the main menu.”
• Delete all name tags
• If the name tag is incorrect,
say “No”. The system
responds with “No. OK,
let’s try again, please say
the name tag.”
Instrument Panel 3-111
Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call • If the system does not
Command recognize the number, it
Calls can be made using the
The delete all name tags command following commands: confirms the numbers followed
deletes all stored phone book name by a tone. If the number is
• Dial correct, say “Yes”. The system
tags and route name tags for OnStar
(if present). • Digit Dial responds with “OK, Dialing”
and dials the number. If the
To use the delete all name tags • Call number is not correct, say
command: • Re-dial “No”. The system will ask for
1. Press and hold b g for the number to be re-entered.
Using the Dial Command
two seconds. The system Using the Digit Dial Command
responds with “Ready” followed 1. Press and hold b g for
by a tone. two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold b g for
responds with “Ready” followed two seconds. The system
2. Say “Delete all name tags”. by a tone. responds with “Ready” followed
The system responds with by a tone.
“You are about to delete all 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds
name tags stored in your with “Dial using <phone name>. 2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system
phone directory and your “Number please” followed by responds with “Digit dial using
route destination directory. a tone. <phone name>, please say the
Are you sure you want to do 3. Say the entire number without first digit to dial” followed by
this? Please say yes or no.” pausing. a tone.
• Say “Yes” to delete all • If the system recognizes the 3. Say the digit to be dialed one
name tags. number, it responds with at a time. Following each digit, the
“OK, Dialing” and dials system will repeat back the digit it
• Say “No” to cancel the heard followed by a tone.
function and return to the number.
the main menu.
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4. Continue entering digits until the 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re-dial Command
number to be dialed is complete. to call.
1. Press and hold b g for
After the whole number has been • If the system clearly
entered, say “Dial”. The system two seconds. The system
recognizes the name tag it responds with “Ready” followed
responds with “OK, Dialing” and responds with “OK, calling,
dials the number. by a tone.
<name tag>” and dials
• If an unwanted number is the number. 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial”.
recognized by the system, The system responds with
• If the system is unsure it “Re-dial using <phone name>”
say “Clear” at any time to clear recognizes the right name
the last number. and dials the last number
tag, it confirms the name tag called from the connected
• To hear all of the numbers followed by a tone. If the name Bluetooth phone.
recognized by the system, tag is correct, say “Yes”.
say “Verify” at any time and The system responds with Once connected, the person called
the system will repeat them. “OK, calling, <name tag>” and will be heard through the audio
dials the number. If the name speakers.
Using the Call Command tag is not correct, say “No”.
Receiving a Call
1. Press and hold b g for The system will ask for the
two seconds. The system name tag to be re-entered. When an incoming call is received,
responds with “Ready” followed the audio system mutes and a
Once connected, the person called ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
by a tone. will be heard through the audio
2. Say “Call”. The system responds speakers. • Press b g and begin speaking
with “Call using <phone name>. to answer the call.
Please say the name tag” • Press c x to ignore a call.
followed by a tone.
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Dual Tone Multi-Frequency 3. Say the number to send. 2. Say “Send name tag.”
(DTMF) Tones • If the system clearly The system responds with
recognizes the number “Say a name tag to send tones”
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can followed by a tone.
send numbers and numbers stored it responds with “OK, Sending
as name tags during a call. This is Number” and the dial tones 3. Say the name tag to send.
used when calling a menu driven are sent and the call • If the system clearly
phone system. Account numbers can continues. recognizes the name tag it
be programmed into the phonebook • If the system is not sure it responds with “OK, Sending
for retrieval during menu driven calls. recognized the number <name tag>” and the dial
properly, it responds “Dial tones are sent and the
Sending a Number During a Call
Number, Please say yes or call continues.
1. Press b g. The system no?” followed by a tone. If the • If the system is not sure it
responds with “Ready” followed number is correct, say “Yes”. recognized the name tag
by a tone. The system responds with properly, it responds “Dial
“OK, Sending Number” and <name tag>, Please say yes
2. Say “Dial”. The system responds
the dial tones are sent and or no?” followed by a tone.
with “Say a number to send
the call continues. If the name tag is correct, say
tones” followed by a tone.
Sending a Stored Name Tag “Yes”. The system responds
During a Call with “OK, Sending <name
tag>” and the dial tones are
1. Press b g. The system sent and the call continues.
responds with “Ready” followed
by a tone.
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Clearing the System This device complies with Part 15 of Rear Seat Entertainment
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
Unless information is deleted out
to the following two conditions:
(RSE) System
of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system,
1. This device may not cause The vehicle may have a DVD Rear
it will be retained indefinitely.
harmful interference. Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.
This includes all saved name tags
The RSE system works with the
in the phonebook and phone pairing 2. This device must accept any vehicle’s audio system. The DVD
information. For information on how interference received, including player is part of the front radio.
to delete this information, see the interference that may cause The RSE system includes a radio
above sections on Deleting a Paired undesired operation. with a DVD player, a video display
Phone and Deleting Name Tags.
This device complies with RSS-210 screen, audio/video jacks, two
Other Information of Industry Canada. Operation is wireless headphones, and a remote
subject to the following two control. See Radio(s) on page 3-77
The Bluetooth® word mark and for more information on the vehicle’s
logos are owned by the Bluetooth® conditions:
audio/DVD system.
SIG, Inc. and any use of such 1. This device may not cause
marks by General Motors is under interference. Before Driving
license. Other trademarks and 2. This device must accept any The RSE is designed for rear
trade names are those of their interference received, including seat passengers only. The driver
respective owners. interference that may cause cannot safely view the video screen
undesired operation of the while driving and should not try
device. to do so.
Changes or modifications to
this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Instrument Panel 3-117
For optimal audio performance, Headphones should be stored in Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
the headphones must be worn the front floor console and not in the
correctly. Headphones should be front seat back pocket. Headphone
worn with the headband over the top damage can occur when the second
of the head for best audio reception. row seats are folded forward.
The symbol L (Left) appears on
the upper left side, above the Battery Replacement
ear pad and should be positioned To change the batteries on the
on the left ear. The symbol R (Right) headphones:
appears on the upper right side,
1. Turn the screw to loosen the
above the ear pad and should
battery door located on the
be positioned on the right ear.
left side of the headphones.
Notice: Do not store the Slide the battery door open.
headphones in heat or direct 2. Replace the two batteries in the
sunlight. This could damage compartment. Make sure that The A/V jacks, located on the rear
the headphones and repairs will they are installed correctly, using of the floor console, allow audio or
not be covered by the warranty. the diagram on the inside of video signals to be connected from
Storage in extreme cold can the battery compartment. an auxiliary device such as a
weaken the batteries. Keep the camcorder or a video game unit to
headphones stored in a cool, 3. Replace the battery door and the RSE system. Adapter connectors
dry place. tighten the door screw. or cables (not supplied) might be
If the headphones are to be stored required to connect the auxiliary
If the foam ear pads attached to device to the A/V jacks. Refer to
the headphones become worn or for a long period of time, remove
the batteries and keep them the manufacturer’s instructions for
damaged, the pads can be replaced proper usage.
separately from the headphone set. in a cool, dry place.
See your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Instrument Panel 3-119
The A/V jacks are color coded to How to Change the RSE Video The RSE system always transmits
match typical home entertainment Screen Settings the audio signal to the wireless
system equipment. The yellow The screen display mode (normal, headphones, if there is audio
jack (A) is for the video input. full, and zoom), screen brightness, available. See “Headphones” earlier
The white jack (B) is for the left and setup menu language can in this section for more information.
audio input. The red jack (C) is be changed from the on screen The DVD player is capable of
for the right audio input. setup menu by using the remote outputting audio to the wired
Power for auxiliary devices is not control. To change a setting: headphone jacks on the RSA
supplied by the radio system. system, if the vehicle has this
1. Press z. feature. The DVD player can be
To use the auxiliary inputs of the
2. Use n, q, p, o and r to selected as an audio source on
RSE system, connect an external
navigate and use the setup menu. the RSA system. See Rear
auxiliary device to the color-coded
Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-125
A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary 3. Press z again to remove the for more information.
device and the video screen power
setup menu from the screen.
on. If the video screen is in the DVD When a device is connected to the
player mode, pressing the AUX Audio Output A/V jacks, or the radio’s auxiliary
(auxiliary) button on the remote input jack, if the vehicle has this
control, switches the video screen Audio from the DVD player or feature, the rear seat passengers
from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary inputs can be heard are able to hear audio from the
auxiliary device. The radio can listen through the following sources: auxiliary device through the wireless
to the audio of the connected • Wireless Headphones or wired headphones. The front seat
auxiliary device by sourcing to passengers are able to listen to
• Vehicle Speakers
auxiliary. See Radio(s) on page 3-77 playback from this device through
for more information. • Vehicle wired headphone jacks the vehicle speakers by selecting
on the rear seat audio system, AUX as the source on the radio.
if the vehicle has this feature.
3-120 Instrument Panel
Video Screen The infrared receivers for the Replacement” later in this section.
wireless headphones and the Objects blocking the line of sight
The video screen is located in
remote control are located at the could also affect the function of the
the overhead console. When the
rear of the overhead console. remote control.
video screen is not in use, push it
up into its locked position. Notice: Avoid directly touching If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD
To use the video screen: the video screen, as damage slot, the remote control O button can
may occur. See “Cleaning be used to turn on the video screen
1. Push the release button located the Video Screen” later in this display and start the disc. The radio
on the overhead console. section for more information. can also turn on the video screen
2. Move the screen to the desired display. See Radio(s) on page 3-77
position. Remote Control for more information.
To use the remote control, aim it at
If a DVD is playing and the screen Notice: Storing the remote
the transmitter window at the rear of
is raised to its locked position, the control in a hot area or in direct
the overhead console and press the
screen remains on; this is normal, sunlight can damage it, and
desired button. Direct sunlight or very
and the DVD continues to play the repairs will not be covered by
bright light could affect the ability
through the previous audio source. the warranty. Storage in extreme
of the RSE transmitter to receive
Press P on the remote control or signals from the remote control. cold can weaken the batteries.
eject the disc to turn off the screen. If the remote control does not seem Keep the remote control stored
to be working, the batteries might in a cool, dry place.
need to be replaced. See “Battery
Instrument Panel 3-121
Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press to turn the video z (Display Menu): Press to adjust
screen on and off. the brightness, screen display mode
(normal, full, or zoom), and display
P (Illumination): Press to turn the language menu.
the remote control backlight on.
The backlight automatically times out q (Return): Press to exit the
after seven to ten seconds if no other current active menu and return to
button is pressed while the backlight the previous menu. This button
is on. operates only when the display
menu or a DVD menu is active.
v (Title): Press to return the DVD
to the main menu of the DVD. This c (Stop): Press to stop playing,
function could vary for each disc. rewinding, or fast forwarding a
y (Main Menu): Press to access DVD. Press twice to return to
the beginning of the DVD.
the DVD menu. The DVD menu
is different on every DVD. Use the s (Play/Pause): Press to start
navigation arrows to move the
playing a DVD. Press while a
cursor around the DVD menu.
DVD is playing to pause it.
After making a selection press
Press again to continue
the enter button. This button only
playing the DVD.
operates when using a DVD.
When the DVD is playing,
n, q, p, o (Menu Navigation depending on the radio,
Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to play may be slowed down
navigate through a menu.
by pressing s then [.
r (Enter): Press to select The DVD continues playing
the choice that is highlighted in in a slow play mode.
any menu.
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Depending on the radio, perform [ (Fast Forward): Press to fast d (Camera): Press to change
reverse slow play by pressing s forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast camera angles on DVDs that
then r. To cancel slow play mode, forwarding a DVD video, press s. have this feature when a DVD is
To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio playing. The format and content
press s again.
of this function vary for each disc.
or CD, release [. This button might
t (Previous Track/Chapter): Press not work when the DVD is playing 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):
to return to the start of the current the copyright information or the The numeric keypad provides the
track or chapter. Press again to go previews. capability of direct chapter or track
to the previous track or chapter. number selection.
This button might not work when e (Audio): Press to change audio
the DVD is playing the copyright tracks on DVDs that have this \ (Clear): Press within
information or the previews. feature when the DVD is playing. three seconds after entering
u (Next Track/Chapter): Press The format and content of this a numeric selection, to clear
function vary for each disc. all numerical inputs.
to go to the beginning of the next
chapter or track. This button might { (Subtitles): Press to turn } 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press
not work when the DVD is playing ON/OFF subtitles and to move to select chapter or track numbers
the copyright information or the through subtitle options when a DVD greater than nine. Press this button
previews. is playing. The format and content before entering the number.
r (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly of this function vary for each disc.
If the remote control becomes lost
reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast AUX (Auxiliary): Press to or damaged, a new universal remote
reversing a DVD video, press s. switch the system between the control can be purchased. If this
To stop fast reversing a DVD audio DVD player and an auxiliary source. happens, make sure the universal
or CD, release r. This button might remote control uses a Toshiba®
not work when the DVD is playing code set.
the copyright information or the
previews.
Instrument Panel 3-123
When a disc is playing in the CD or x w (Next/Previous): Press the > (Mute): Press this button to
DVD changer, press PROG to select down or up arrows to go to the next silence the system. Press this button
the next disc, if multiple discs are or to the previous radio station again, or any other radio button,
loaded. This function is inactive, stored as a favorite. to turn the sound on.
with some radios, if the front seat
passengers are listening to the disc. When a CD/DVD is playing, press + / − x (Volume): Press the plus or
the down or up arrows to go to minus volume buttons to increase
When a DVD video menu is being the next or previous track or chapter.
displayed, press PROG to perform or to decrease the volume.
the ENTER menu function. ©SEEK ¨: Press the SEEK
arrows to go to the previous or to the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Rear Audio next radio station while in AM, FM, or THEFTLOCK® is designed to
Controller (RAC) XM™ (if equipped). Press the SEEK discourage theft of the vehicle’s
arrows to go to the previous or to the radio by learning a portion of
next track or chapter while sourced the Vehicle Identification Number
to a CD or DVD slot. (VIN). The radio does not operate if
it is stolen or moved to a different
SRCE (Source): Press this button
vehicle.
to switch between the radio (AM,
FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if
the vehicle has these features, DVD,
The vehicle may have the Rear front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
Audio Controller (RAC). Certain
radio functions can be controlled
with RAC.
3-128 Instrument Panel
✍ NOTES
Driving Your Vehicle 4-1
Police records show that This means that when anyone who Braking
almost 40 percent of all motor has been drinking — driver or
vehicle-related deaths involve passenger — is in a crash, that See Brake System Warning Light on
alcohol. In most cases, these deaths person’s chance of being killed or page 3-38.
are the result of someone who was permanently disabled is higher than Braking action involves perception
drinking and driving. In recent years, if the person had not been drinking. time and reaction time. Deciding
more than 17,000 annual motor to push the brake pedal is
vehicle-related deaths have been Control of a Vehicle perception time. Actually doing it is
associated with the use of alcohol, reaction time.
with about 250,000 people injured. The following three systems
help to control the vehicle while Average reaction time is about
For persons under 21, it is against driving — brakes, steering, three-fourths of a second. But that
the law in every U.S. state to drink and accelerator. At times, as when is only an average. It might be
alcohol. There are good medical, driving on snow or ice, it is easy less with one driver and as long as
psychological, and developmental to ask more of those control two or three seconds or more
reasons for these laws. systems than the tires and road with another. Age, physical
The obvious way to eliminate the can provide. Meaning, you can condition, alertness, coordination,
leading highway safety problem lose control of the vehicle. and eyesight all play a part. So
is for people never to drink alcohol See StabiliTrak® System on do alcohol, drugs, and frustration.
and then drive. page 4-5. But even in three-fourths of a
second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph
Medical research shows that alcohol Adding non-dealer/non-retailer
(100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m).
in a person’s system can make crash accessories can affect vehicle
That could be a lot of distance in an
injuries worse, especially injuries to performance. See Accessories
emergency, so keeping enough
the brain, spinal cord, or heart. and Modifications on page 5-3.
space between the vehicle
and others is important.
4-4 Driving Your Vehicle
And, of course, actual stopping If the engine stops, there will still be
distances vary greatly with the some power brake assist but it will be
surface of the road, whether it is used when the brake is applied.
pavement or gravel; the condition of Once the power assist is used up, it
the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; can take longer to stop and the brake
tire tread; the condition of the brakes; pedal will be harder to push.
the weight of the vehicle; and the If there is a problem with ABS,
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer
amount of brake force applied. this warning light stays on.
accessories can affect vehicle
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some performance. See Accessories See Antilock Brake System (ABS)
people drive in spurts — heavy and Modifications on page 5-3. Warning Light on page 3-39.
acceleration followed by heavy Let us say the road is wet and you
braking — rather than keeping pace Antilock Brake are driving safely. Suddenly, an
with traffic. This is a mistake. System (ABS) animal jumps out in front of you.
The brakes might not have time to You slam on the brakes and
cool between hard stops. The brakes This vehicle has the Antilock Brake continue braking. Here is what
will wear out much faster with a lot of System (ABS), an advanced happens with ABS:
heavy braking. Keeping pace with electronic braking system that helps
the traffic and allowing realistic prevent a braking skid. A computer senses that the wheels
following distances eliminates a lot of are slowing down. If one of the
When the engine is started and the wheels is about to stop rolling,
unnecessary braking. That means vehicle begins to drive away,
better braking and longer brake life. the computer will separately work
ABS checks itself. A momentary the brakes at each wheel.
If the engine ever stops while the motor or clicking noise might be
vehicle is being driven, brake heard while this test is going on, ABS can change the brake pressure
normally but do not pump the brakes. and it might even be noticed that to each wheel, as required, faster
If the brakes are pumped, the pedal the brake pedal moves a little. than any driver could. This can
could get harder to push down. This is normal. help the driver steer around
the obstacle while braking hard.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-5
As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies situation dictates The Brake Assist
computer keeps receiving updates feature will automatically disengage
on wheel speed and controls braking ABS allows the driver to steer and when the brake pedal is released
pressure accordingly. brake at the same time. In many or brake pedal pressure is quickly
emergencies, steering can help more decreased.
Remember: ABS does not change than even the very best braking.
the time needed to get a foot
up to the brake pedal or always Brake Assist StabiliTrak® System
decrease stopping distance. This vehicle has a Brake Assist The vehicle has the StabiliTrak
If you get too close to the vehicle feature designed to assist the driver system which combines antilock
in front of you, there will not be in stopping or decreasing vehicle brake, traction and stability control
enough time to apply the brakes if speed in emergency driving systems and helps the driver
that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. conditions. This feature uses the maintain directional control of the
Always leave enough room up stability system hydraulic brake vehicle in most driving conditions.
ahead to stop, even with ABS. control module to supplement the When you first start the vehicle and
power brake system under begin to drive away, the system
Using ABS
conditions where the driver has performs several diagnostic checks
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold quickly and forcefully applied to ensure there are no problems.
the brake pedal down firmly and the brake pedal in an attempt to The system may be heard or
let antilock work. The antilock pump quickly stop or slow down the felt while it is working. This is
or motor operating might be heard vehicle. The stability system normal and does not mean there
and the brake pedal might be felt to hydraulic brake control module is a problem with the vehicle.
pulsate, but this is normal. increases brake pressure at each The system should initialize
corner of the vehicle until the before the vehicle reaches 20 mph
ABS activates. Minor brake pedal (32 km/h). In some cases, it may
pulsations or pedal movement take approximately two miles
during this time is normal and the (3.2 km) of driving before the system
driver should continue to apply initializes.
the brake pedal as the driving
4-6 Driving Your Vehicle
If the system fails to turn on or The system may be heard or felt The vehicle will still have
activate, the StabiliTrak light along while it is working; this is normal. brake-traction control when
with one of the following messages traction control is off, but will not
will be displayed on the Driver be able to use the engine speed
Information Center (DIC): management system. See “Traction
TRACTION CONTROL OFF, Control Operation” next for more
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, information.
SERVICE STABILITRAK. If these
When the traction control system
conditions are observed, turn the
The traction control disable button is has been turned off, system noises
vehicle off, wait 15 seconds, and
located on the instrument panel may be heard and felt as a result
then turn it back on again to reset
below the climate controls. of the brake-traction control working.
the system. If any of these messages
still appear on the Driver Information The traction control part of It is recommended to leave the
Center (DIC), the vehicle should be StabiliTrak can be turned off by system on for normal driving
taken in for service. For more pressing and releasing the traction conditions, but it may be necessary
information on the DIC messages, control disable button. to turn the system off if the vehicle
see Driver Information Center (DIC) is stuck in sand, mud, ice or
on page 3-47. Traction control can be turned on snow, and you want to “rock”
by pressing and releasing the the vehicle to attempt to free it.
traction control disable button It may also be necessary to turn
if not automatically shut off for any off the system when driving in
other reason. extreme off-road conditions where
When the traction control system high wheel spin is required. See
is turned off, the StabiliTrak light If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
and the appropriate traction control Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-15.
The StabiliTrak light will flash on the
off message will be displayed
instrument panel cluster when the
on the DIC to warn the driver.
system is both on and activated.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-7
Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of Cruise control may be reengaged
one axle is allowed to spin when road conditions allow.
The traction control system is
excessively while the StabiliTrak, See Cruise Control on page 3-9.
part of the StabiliTrak system.
ABS and brake warning lights and
Traction control limits wheel spin StabiliTrak may also turn off
any relevant DIC messages are
by reducing engine power to the automatically if it determines that a
displayed, the transfer case could
wheels (engine speed management) problem exists with the system.
be damaged. The repairs would
and by applying brakes to each If the problem does not clear itself
not be covered by the vehicle
individual wheel (brake-traction after restarting the vehicle, see your
warranty. Reduce engine power
control) as necessary. dealer/retailer for service.
and do not spin the wheel(s)
The traction control system is excessively while these lights
enabled automatically when the and messages are displayed. All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicle is started. It will activate and The traction control system may
System
the StabiliTrak light will flash if it activate on dry or rough roads If the vehicle has this feature,
senses that any of the wheels are or under conditions such as heavy engine power is sent to all four
spinning or beginning to lose traction acceleration while turning or wheels when extra traction is
while driving. If traction control is abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the needed. This is like four-wheel drive,
turned off, only the brake-traction transmission. When this happens, a but there is no separate lever or
control portion of traction control reduction in acceleration may be switch to engage or disengage the
will work. The engine speed noticed, or a noise or vibration may axle. It is fully automatic, and
management will be disabled. In this be heard. This is normal. adjusts itself as needed for road
mode, engine power is not reduced conditions.
automatically and the driven wheels If cruise control is being used when
can spin more freely. This can the system activates, the StabiliTrak When using a compact spare tire on
cause the brake-traction control to light will flash and cruise control the AWD equipped vehicle, the
activate constantly. will automatically disengage. AWD system automatically detects
the presence of the compact
spare and the AWD is disabled.
4-8 Driving Your Vehicle
Loss of Control In the steering or cornering skid, While driving on a surface with
too much speed or steering in a reduced traction, try your best to
Let us review what driving experts curve causes tires to slip and lose avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
say about what happens when cornering force. And in the or braking, including reducing
the three control systems — brakes, acceleration skid, too much throttle vehicle speed by shifting to a lower
steering, and acceleration — do causes the driving wheels to spin. gear. Any sudden changes could
not have enough friction where the cause the tires to slide. You might
tires meet the road to do what If the vehicle starts to slide, ease
not realize the surface is slippery
the driver has asked. your foot off the accelerator pedal
until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to
and quickly steer the way you
In any emergency, do not give up. recognize warning clues — such
want the vehicle to go. If you start
Keep trying to steer and constantly as enough water, ice, or packed
steering quickly enough, the
seek an escape route or area of snow on the road to make a
vehicle may straighten out. Always
less danger. mirrored surface — and slow down
be ready for a second skid if it
when you have any doubt.
occurs.
Skidding
Remember: Any Antilock Brake
In a skid, a driver can lose control Of course, traction is reduced when
System (ABS) helps avoid only the
of the vehicle. Defensive drivers water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
braking skid.
avoid most skids by taking material is on the road. For safety,
reasonable care suited to existing slow down and adjust your driving
conditions, and by not overdriving to these conditions. It is important to
those conditions. But skids are slow down on slippery surfaces
always possible. because stopping distance is longer
and vehicle control more limited.
The three types of skids correspond
to the vehicle’s three control
systems. In the braking skid,
the wheels are not rolling.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-11
until help arrives but only when you If stuck too severely for the traction
CAUTION (Continued) feel really uncomfortable from system to free the vehicle, turn
the cold. Moving about to keep the traction system off and use the
For more information about warm also helps. rocking method.
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 2-30. If it takes some time for help to
arrive, now and then when you run { CAUTION
Snow can trap exhaust gases the engine, push the accelerator
under your vehicle. This can pedal slightly so the engine If you let your vehicle’s tires spin
cause deadly CO (carbon runs faster than the idle speed. at high speed, they can explode,
monoxide) gas to get inside. This keeps the battery charged to and you or others could be
CO could overcome you and kill restart the vehicle and to signal injured. The vehicle can overheat,
you. You cannot see it or smell it, for help with the headlamps. Do this causing an engine compartment
so you might not know it is in your as little as possible to save fuel. fire or other damage. Spin the
vehicle. Clear away snow from wheels as little as possible and
around the base of your vehicle, If Your Vehicle is Stuck in avoid going above 35 mph
especially any that is blocking the Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow (55 km/h) as shown on the
exhaust. speedometer.
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
Run the engine for short periods stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. For information about using tire
only as needed to keep warm, See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It chains on the vehicle, see Tire
but be careful. Out on page 4-16. Chains on page 5-56.
To save fuel, run the engine for only If the vehicle has a traction system,
short periods as needed to warm it can often help to free a stuck
the vehicle and then shut the engine vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’s
off and close the window most of traction system in the Index.
the way to save heat. Repeat this
4-16 Driving Your Vehicle
With the driver’s door open, Steps for Determining Correct 5. Determine the combined
you will find the label attached Load Limit weight of luggage and
below the door lock post 1. Locate the statement cargo being loaded on the
(striker). The tire and loading “The combined weight vehicle. That weight may not
information label shows the of occupants and cargo safely exceed the available
number of occupant seating should never exceed XXX kg cargo and luggage load
positions (A), and the maximum or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s capacity calculated in Step 4.
vehicle capacity weight (B) in placard. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a
kilograms and pounds. trailer, the load from your
2. Determine the combined
The Tire and Loading Information weight of the driver and trailer will be transferred to
label also shows the size of the passengers that will be riding your vehicle. Consult this
original equipment tires (C) and in your vehicle. manual to determine how
the recommended cold tire this reduces the available
inflation pressures (D). For more 3. Subtract the combined weight cargo and luggage load
information on tires and inflation of the driver and passengers capacity for your vehicle.
see Tires on page 5-37 and from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
See Towing a Trailer on
Inflation - Tire Pressure on 4. The resulting figure equals page 4-24 for important
page 5-43. the available amount of information on towing a trailer,
cargo and luggage load towing safety rules, and
There is also important loading capacity. For example,
information on the vehicle trailering tips.
if the “XXX” amount equals
Certification/Tire label. It tells 1400 lbs and there will be
you the Gross Vehicle Weight five 150 lb passengers in
Rating (GVWR) and the your vehicle, the amount of
Gross Axle Weight Rating available cargo and luggage
(GAWR) for the front and rear load capacity is 650 lbs
axle. See “Certification/Tire (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) =
Label” later in this section. 650 lbs).
4-18 Driving Your Vehicle
Refer to your vehicle’s tire and The label shows the gross
loading information label for weight capacity of your vehicle. { CAUTION
specific information about This is called the Gross Vehicle
your vehicle’s capacity Weight Rating (GVWR). Do not load the vehicle any
weight and seating positions. The GVWR includes the weight heavier than the Gross Vehicle
The combined weight of of the vehicle, all occupants, Weight Rating (GVWR), or
the driver, passengers, and fuel, and cargo. either the maximum front or
cargo should never exceed your rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Certification/Tire label (GAWR). If you do, parts on
vehicle’s capacity weight. also tells you the maximum the vehicle can break, and it
Certification/Tire Label weights for the front and can change the way your
rear axles, called the Gross vehicle handles. These could
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). cause you to lose control and
To find out the actual loads on crash. Also, overloading can
your front and rear axles, shorten the life of the vehicle.
you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle.
Your dealer/retailer can help Notice: Overloading your
you with this. Be sure to spread vehicle may cause damage.
out your load equally on both Repairs would not be covered
sides of the centerline. by your warranty. Do not
overload your vehicle.
Never exceed the GVWR for
Label Example
your vehicle or the GAWR
for either the front or rear axle.
A vehicle specific Certification/
Tire label is attached to the
rear edge of the driver’s door.
4-20 Driving Your Vehicle
For vehicles being dinghy towed, 5. Shift the transmission to Notice: If 65 mph (105 km/h) is
the vehicle should be run at N (Neutral). exceeded while towing the
the beginning of each day and at 6. To prevent the battery from vehicle, it could be damaged.
each RV fuel stop for about draining while the vehicle is Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)
five minutes. This will ensure being towed, remove the while towing the vehicle.
proper lubrication of transmission 50 amp BATT1 fuse from the Once the destination is reached:
components. Re-install the fuse underhood fuse block and
to start the vehicle. 1. Set the parking brake.
store in a safe location.
To tow the vehicle from the front See Underhood Fuse Block 2. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse
with all four wheels on the ground: on page 5-90. to the underhood fuse block.
1. Position the vehicle to tow 7. Release the parking brake. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park),
and then secure it to the turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
Notice: If the vehicle is and remove the key from
towing vehicle.
towed without performing the ignition.
2. Shift the transmission to each of the steps listed under
P (Park) and turn the ignition “Dinghy Towing,” the automatic 4. Disconnect the vehicle from the
to LOCK/OFF. transmission could be damaged. towing vehicle.
3. Set the parking brake. Be sure to follow all steps of Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with
the dinghy towing procedure prior the front drive wheels on the
4. Turn the ignition to to and after towing the vehicle.
ACC/ACCESSORY. ground if one of the front tires is a
compact spare tire. Towing with
two different tire sizes on the front
of the vehicle can cause severe
damage to the transmission.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-23
Trailering is different than just driving Pulling A Trailer • Obey speed limit restrictions
the vehicle by itself. Trailering means when towing a trailer.
Here are some important points:
changes in handling, acceleration,
• There are many different • The vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
braking, durability and fuel economy.
laws, including speed limit Shift the transmission to a lower
Successful, safe trailering takes
restrictions, having to do with gear if the transmission shifts too
correct equipment, and it has to be
trailering. Make sure the rig will often under heavy loads and/or
used properly.
be legal, not only where you hilly conditions. See “Tow/Haul
The following information has many live but also where you will be Mode” later in this section.
time-tested, important trailering tips driving. A good source for this • The vehicle is designed primarily
and safety rules. Many of these are information can be state or as a passenger and load carrying
important for the safety of the driver provincial police. vehicle. If a trailer is towed,
and the passengers. So please read the vehicle will require more
this section carefully before pulling • Consider using a sway control.
See “Hitches” later in this frequent maintenance due to the
a trailer. additional load.
section.
Load-pulling components such as Three important considerations have
the engine, transmission, rear axle, • Do not tow a trailer at all during
the first 500 miles (800 km) the to do with weight:
wheel assemblies and tires are
forced to work harder against the new vehicle is driven. The engine, • The weight of the trailer.
drag of the added weight. The engine axle or other parts could be
• The weight of the trailer tongue.
is required to operate at relatively damaged.
higher speeds and under greater • Then, during the first 500 miles • And the weight on the vehicle’s
loads, generating extra heat. tires
(800 km) that a trailer is towed, do
What’s more, the trailer adds not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
considerably to wind resistance, and do not make starts at full
increasing the pulling requirements. throttle. This helps the engine and
other parts of the vehicle wear in
at the heavier loads.
4-26 Driving Your Vehicle
Weight of the Trailer amount of tongue weight the vehicle The weight of additional optional
can carry. See “Weight of the equipment, passengers and cargo in
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
Trailer Tongue” later in this section the tow vehicle must be subtracted
It depends on how the rig is for more information. from the maximum trailer weight.
used. For example, speed, altitude,
Maximum trailer weight is calculated Use the following chart to determine
road grades, outside temperature
assuming only the driver is in the how much the vehicle can weigh,
and how much the vehicle is used
tow vehicle and it has all the based upon the vehicle model
to pull a trailer are all important.
required trailering equipment. and options.
It can depend on any special
equipment on the vehicle, and the
Ask your dealer/retailer for our Weight of the Trailer Tongue cargo carried in it, and the people
trailering information or advice, or who will be riding in the vehicle.
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is
write us at our Customer Assistance If there are a lot of options,
an important weight to measure
Offices. See Customer Assistance equipment, passengers or cargo in
because it affects the total gross
Offices on page 7-5 for more the vehicle, it will reduce the
weight of the vehicle. The Gross
information. tongue weight the vehicle can carry,
Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the
which will also reduce the trailer
curb weight of the vehicle, any
Driving Your Vehicle 4-27
weight the vehicle can tow. If towing After loading the trailer, weigh the The trailer rating should be:
a trailer, the tongue load must be trailer and then the tongue,
added to the GVW because the separately, to see if the weights are
vehicle will be carrying that weight, proper. If they aren’t, adjustments
too. See Loading the Vehicle on might be made by moving some
page 4-16 for more information items around in the trailer.
about the vehicle’s maximum load
Trailering may also be limited by the
capacity.
vehicle’s ability to carry tongue
weight. Tongue weight cannot cause Expect tongue weight to be at
the vehicle to exceed the GVWR least 10 percent of trailer weight
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the (850 lbs (386 kg)) and because the
RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight weight is applied well behind the
Rating). The effect of additional rear axle, the effect on the rear axle
weight may reduce the trailering is greater than just the weight itself,
capacity more than the total of the as much as 1.5 times as much.
additional weight. The weight at the rear axle could be
850 lbs (386 kg) X 1.5 = 1,275 lbs
Consider the following example:
(578 kg). Since the rear axle already
A vehicle model base weight weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg), adding
is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to
(1 270 kg) at the front axle and 3,975 lbs (1 803 kg). This is very
If a weight-carrying hitch or a 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle. close to, but within the limit for
weight-distributing hitch is being It has a GVWR of 7,200 lbs RGAWR as well. The vehicle is set
used, the trailer tongue (A) should (3 266 kg), a RGAWR of 4,000 lbs to trailer up to 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg).
weigh 10-15 percent of the total (1 814 kg) and a GCWR (Gross
loaded trailer weight (B). Combination Weight Rating)
of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg).
4-28 Driving Your Vehicle
If the vehicle has many options and less than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) to Total Weight on the
there is a front seat passenger and avoid exceeding GVWR. But the Vehicle’s Tires
two rear seat passengers with some effect on the rear axle must still
luggage and gear in the vehicle as be considered. Because the Be sure the vehicle’s tires are
well. 300 lbs (136 kg) could be rear axle now weighs 3,100 lbs inflated to the upper limit for cold
added to the front axle weight and (1 406 kg), 900 lbs (408 kg) can tires. These numbers can be found
400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle be put on the rear axle without on the Certification/Tire label.
weight. The vehicle now weighs: exceeding RGAWR. The effect of See Loading the Vehicle on
tongue weight is about 1.5 times page 4-16. Make sure not to go
the actual weight. Dividing the over the GVW limit for the vehicle,
900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves only including the weight of the trailer
600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue weight tongue.
that can be handled. Since tongue Hitches
weight is usually at least 10 percent
of total loaded trailer weight, expect It is important to have the correct
that the largest trailer the vehicle hitch equipment. Crosswinds,
Weight is still below 7,200 lbs large trucks going by and rough
can properly handle is 6,000 lbs
(3 266 kg) and you might think roads are a few reasons why
(2 721 kg).
700 additional pounds (318 kg) the right hitch is needed. Here are
should be subtracted from the It is important that the vehicle some rules to follow:
trailering capacity to stay within does not exceed any of its
GCWR limits. The maximum trailer ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, • The rear bumper on the vehicle
would only be 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg). Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue is not intended for hitches.
You may go further and think the Weight. The only way to be sure it is Do not attach rental hitches or
tongue weight should be limited to not exceeding any of these ratings is other bumper-type hitches
to weigh the vehicle and trailer. to it. Use only a frame-mounted
hitch that does not attach to
the bumper.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-29
• Will any holes be made in the Always leave just enough slack so And always keep in mind that the
body of the vehicle when the the rig can turn. Never allow safety vehicle you are driving is now longer
trailer hitch is installed? If there chains to drag on the ground. and not as responsive as the
are, then be sure to seal the vehicle is by itself.
holes later when the hitch Trailer Brakes
Before starting, check all trailer hitch
is removed. If the holes are not A loaded trailer that weighs more parts and attachments, safety
sealed, dirt, water, and deadly than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) needs chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
carbon monoxide (CO) from to have its own brake system that is tires and mirror adjustments. If the
the exhaust can get into the adequate for the weight of the trailer has electric brakes, start the
vehicle. See Engine Exhaust trailer. Be sure to read and follow vehicle and trailer moving and then
on page 2-30. the instructions for the trailer brakes apply the trailer brake controller by
so they are installed, adjusted hand to be sure the brakes are
Safety Chains and maintained properly. working. This checks the electrical
Always attach chains between the Because the vehicle has antilock connection at the same time.
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the brakes, do not try to tap into the
safety chains under the tongue of During the trip, check occasionally
vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. to be sure that the load is secure,
the trailer to help prevent the tongue If you do, both brake systems
from contacting the road if it and that the lamps and any
will not work well, or at all. trailer brakes are still working.
becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains Driving with a Trailer Following Distance
may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain Stay at least twice as far behind
manufacturer. Follow the amount of experience. Get to the vehicle ahead as you would
manufacturer’s recommendation know the rig before setting out for when driving the vehicle without a
for attaching safety chains and the open road. Get acquainted trailer. This can help to avoid
do not attach them to the bumper. with the feel of handling and braking situations that require heavy braking
with the added weight of the trailer. and sudden turns.
4-30 Driving Your Vehicle
Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer
place, release the brake pedal Towing
until the chocks absorb the load.
{ CAUTION The vehicle needs service more
4. Reapply the brake pedal. often when pulling a trailer.
Parking the vehicle on a hill with Then apply the parking brake See Scheduled Maintenance on
the trailer attached can be and shift the transmission page 6-3 for more information.
dangerous. If something goes into P (Park). Things that are especially important
wrong, the rig could start to move. 5. Release the brake pedal. in trailer operation are automatic
People can be injured, and both transmission fluid, engine oil,
the vehicle and the trailer can be Leaving After Parking on a Hill axle lubricant, belts, cooling system
damaged. When possible, always 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal and brake system. It is a good
park the rig on a flat surface. while you: idea to inspect these before and
during the trip.
• start the engine,
If parking the rig on a hill: Check periodically to see that all
• shift into a gear, and hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
1. Press the brake pedal, but do
not shift into P (Park) yet. • release the parking brake.
Turn the wheels into the curb if
Trailer Wiring Harness
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
facing downhill or into traffic The vehicle is equipped with the
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is following wiring harness for towing
if facing uphill.
clear of the chocks. a trailer.
2. Have someone place chocks
4. Stop and have someone pick up
under the trailer wheels. Basic Trailer Wiring
and store the chocks.
The trailer wiring harness, with a
seven-pin connector, is located
at the rear of the vehicle and is
tied to the vehicle’s frame.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-33
The harness connector can be If the back-up lamp circuit is The instrument panel contains blunt
plugged into a seven-pin universal not functional, contact your cut wires behind the steering
heavy-duty trailer connector dealer/retailer. column for the electric trailer brake
available through your controller. The harness contains
If a remote (non-vehicle) battery is
dealer/retailer. the following wires:
being charged, press the Tow/Haul
The seven-wire harness contains mode switch located on the • Red/Black: Power Supply
the following trailer circuits: center console near the climate • White: Brake Switch Signal
• Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal controls. This will boost the vehicle
system voltage and properly • Gray: Illumination
• Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn charge the battery. If the trailer is • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Signal
Signal too light for Tow/Haul mode, turn on
• Black: Ground
• Brown: Taillamps the headlamps (Non-HID only) as
a second way to boost the The electric trailer brake controller
• Black: Ground vehicle system and charge the should be installed by your
• Light Green: Back-up Lamps battery. dealer/retailer or a qualified service
• Red/Black: Battery Feed center.
Electric Trailer Brake Control
• Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* Wiring Provisions Engine Cooling When Trailer
These wiring provisions for an Towing
*The fuse for this circuit is installed
in the underhood electrical center, electric trailer brake controller are The cooling system may temporarily
but the wires are not connected. included with the vehicle as overheat during severe operating
They should be connected by part of the trailer wiring package. conditions. See Engine Overheating
your dealer/retailer or a qualified on page 5-24.
service center.
4-34 Driving Your Vehicle
✍ NOTES
Service and Appearance Care 5-1
California Proposition 65 Doing Your Own If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service
Warning Service Work manual. It tells you much more
Most motor vehicles, including this about how to service the vehicle
one, contain and/or emit chemicals { CAUTION than this manual can. To order the
known to the State of California proper service manual, see
to cause cancer and birth defects or You can be injured and the Service Publications Ordering
other reproductive harm. Engine vehicle could be damaged if you Information on page 7-15.
exhaust, many parts and systems try to do service work on a vehicle
This vehicle has an airbag system.
(including some inside the vehicle), without knowing enough about it.
Before attempting to do your
many fluids, and some component • Be sure you have sufficient own service work, see Servicing
wear by-products contain and/or knowledge, experience, the Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
emit these chemicals. proper replacement parts, and on page 1-61.
tools before attempting any
California Perchlorate vehicle maintenance task. Keep a record with all parts receipts
Materials Requirements • Be sure to use the proper and list the mileage and the date
of any service work performed. See
Certain types of automotive nuts, bolts, and other
Maintenance Record on page 6-16.
applications, such as airbag fasteners. English and metric
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, fasteners can be easily
and lithium batteries contained in confused. If the wrong
remote keyless transmitters, may fasteners are used, parts can
contain perchlorate materials. later break or fall off. You
Special handling may be necessary. could be hurt.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Service and Appearance Care 5-5
We recommend that you use these Some gasolines that are Fuels in Foreign
gasolines, if they comply with the not reformulated for low
specifications described earlier. emissions can contain an
Countries
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and octane-enhancing additive called If you plan on driving in another
other fuels containing more than methylcyclopentadienyl manganese country outside the United States
10% ethanol must not be used in tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant or Canada, the proper fuel might
vehicles that were not designed for where you buy gasoline whether the be hard to find. Never use leaded
those fuels. fuel contains MMT. We recommend gasoline or any other fuel not
against the use of such gasolines. recommended in the previous text
Notice: This vehicle was not Fuels containing MMT can reduce on fuel. Costly repairs caused by
designed for fuel that contains the life of spark plugs and the use of improper fuel would not be
methanol. Do not use fuel performance of the emission control covered by the vehicle warranty.
containing methanol. It can system could be affected. The
corrode metal parts in the fuel To check the fuel availability, ask
malfunction indicator lamp might turn
system and also damage plastic an auto club, or contact a major oil
on. If this occurs, return to your
and rubber parts. That damage company that does business in the
dealer/retailer for service.
would not be covered under country where you will be driving.
the vehicle warranty.
5-8 Service and Appearance Care
Hood Release 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up Pull the hood down to close. Lower
on the center of the hood, and the hood until the lifting pressure
To open the hood, do the following: push the secondary hood release of the strut is reduced. Then
to the right. allow the hood to fall and latch into
3. After you have partially lifted the place under its own weight.
hood, gas struts will automatically Check to make sure the hood is
take over to lift and hold the closed. If the hood does not
hood in the fully open position. fully latch, gently push the hood
down at the front and center of the
Before closing the hood, be sure all hood until it is completely latched.
1. Pull the hood release handle with filler caps are on properly.
this symbol on it. It is located
under the instrument panel
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
5-12 Service and Appearance Care
A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil
Cooling System on page 5-19. “Checking Engine Oil” under
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. Engine Oil on page 5-13. Checking Engine Oil
See Cooling System on I. Automatic Transmission Fluid It is a good idea to check the engine
page 5-19. Dipstick. See “Checking the oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. Fluid Level” under Automatic get an accurate reading, the oil must
See Jump Starting on page 5-30. Transmission Fluid on page 5-18. be warm and the vehicle must be on
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. level ground.
D. Underhood Fuse Block on
page 5-90. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes The engine oil dipstick handle
on page 5-27. is a yellow loop. See Engine
E. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
See Jump Starting on page 5-30. K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Compartment Overview on
page 5-17. page 5-12 for the location of the
F. Power Steering Fluid on engine oil dipstick.
page 5-26. L. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer 1. Turn off the engine and give the
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When Fluid” under Windshield oil several minutes to drain back
to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Washer Fluid on page 5-26. into the oil pan. If this is not
Oil on page 5-13.
done, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean
it with a paper towel or cloth,
then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the tip
down, and check the level.
5-14 Service and Appearance Care
When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
that oil life has been diminished, it Life System If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
indicates that an oil change is SOON message comes back on
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL The Engine Oil Life System
calculates when to change the when the vehicle is started, the
SOON message comes on. Change engine oil life system has not
the oil as soon as possible within engine oil and filter based on vehicle
use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset. Repeat the procedure.
the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is
possible that, if driving under the best reset the system so it can calculate If the vehicle has Driver Information
conditions, the oil life system might when the next oil change is required. Center (DIC) buttons:
not indicate that an oil change is If a situation occurs where the oil
is changed prior to a CHANGE 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
necessary for over a year. However, with the engine off.
the engine oil and filter must be ENGINE OIL SOON message being
changed at least once a year and at turned on, reset the system. 2. Press the vehicle information
this time the system must be reset. button until OIL LIFE
If the vehicle does not have Driver
Your dealer/retailer has trained REMAINING displays.
Information Center (DIC) buttons:
service people who will perform this 3. Press and hold the set/reset
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with
work using genuine parts and reset button until 100% is displayed.
the engine off. The vehicle must
the system. It is also important to Three chimes sound and
be in P (Park) to access this
check the oil regularly and keep it the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
display. Press the trip odometer
at the proper level. SOON message goes off.
reset stem until OIL LIFE
If the system is ever reset REMAINING displays. 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
accidentally, the oil must be 2. Press and hold the trip If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
changed at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) odometer reset stem until OIL message comes back on when the
since the last oil change. Remember LIFE REMAINING shows 100%. vehicle is started, the engine oil life
to reset the oil life system whenever Three chimes sound and the system has not reset. Repeat the
the oil is changed. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON procedure.
message goes off.
Service and Appearance Care 5-17
If the coolant is low, add the coolant Notice: This vehicle has a
or take the vehicle to a dealer/retailer specific coolant fill procedure.
for service. Failure to follow this procedure
could cause the engine to
How to Add Coolant to the overheat and be severely
Recovery Tank damaged.
The coolant recovery tank cap has If coolant is needed, add the proper
this symbol on it.
{ CAUTION DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at
the coolant recovery tank.
When the engine is cold, the coolant You can be burned if you spill
level should be at or above the coolant on hot engine parts.
FULL COLD line marked on the Coolant contains ethylene glycol
recovery tank. and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Do not spill
When the engine is hot, the level
coolant on a hot engine.
could be higher than the FULL
COLD line. If the coolant is below
the FULL COLD line when the
engine is hot, there could be a leak
in the cooling system.
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{ CAUTION
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
3. Keep turning the pressure cap
and burn you badly. They are slowly and remove it.
under pressure, and if you
turn the surge tank pressure 4. Fill the radiator to the base of
cap — even a little — they can the filler neck with the proper
come out at high speed. Never turn DEX-COOL coolant mixture.
the cap when the cooling system, 5. When coolant begins to flow out
including the surge tank of the filler neck, reinstall the
1. Detach fasteners and lift off pressure cap. Be sure to secure
(Continued) it tightly.
the panel that covers the
radiator cap.
Service and Appearance Care 5-23
Engine Overheating Then check to see if the engine If Steam Is Coming From The
cooling fans are running. If the Engine Compartment
The vehicle has several indicators engine is overheating, both fans
to warn of engine overheating. should be running. If they are
There is an engine coolant not, do not continue to run the { CAUTION
temperature gage on the instrument engine and have the vehicle
Steam from an overheated engine
panel cluster. See Engine Coolant serviced.
can burn you badly, even if you
Temperature Gage on page 3-41. Notice: Engine damage from just open the hood. Stay away
The vehicle may also display running the engine without from the engine if you see or hear
an ENGINE OVERHEATED coolant is not covered by the steam coming from it. Turn it off
IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE warranty. and get everyone away from the
OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE vehicle until it cools down. Wait
Notice: If the engine catches fire
message in the Driver Information until there is no sign of steam or
while driving with no coolant, the
Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings coolant before you open the hood.
vehicle can be badly damaged.
and Messages on page 3-58.
The costly repairs would not be If you keep driving when the
You may decide not to lift the hood covered by the vehicle warranty. vehicles engine is overheated, the
when this warning appears, but See Overheated Engine Protection liquids in it can catch fire. You or
instead get service help right away. Operating Mode on page 5-25 for others could be badly burned.
See Roadside Assistance Program information on driving to a safe Stop the engine if it overheats,
on page 7-6. place in an emergency. and get out of the vehicle until the
If you do decide to lift the hood, engine is cool.
make sure the vehicle is parked on See Overheated Engine Protection
a level surface. Operating Mode on page 5-25 for
information on driving to a safe
place in an emergency.
Service and Appearance Care 5-25
Brake Wear lightly applied. This does not Replacing Brake System Parts
mean something is wrong with
This vehicle has disc brakes. The braking system on a vehicle
the brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear is complex. Its many parts have
indicators that make a high-pitched Properly torqued wheel nuts are to be of top quality and work well
warning sound when the brake pads necessary to help prevent brake together if the vehicle is to have
are worn and new pads are needed. pulsation. When tires are rotated, really good braking. The vehicle was
The sound can come and go or be inspect brake pads for wear and designed and tested with top-quality
heard all the time the vehicle is evenly tighten wheel nuts in the brake parts. When parts of the
moving, except when applying the proper sequence to torque braking system are replaced — for
brake pedal firmly. specifications in Capacities and example, when the brake linings
Specifications on page 5-94. wear down and new ones are
installed — be sure to get new
{ CAUTION Brake linings should always be
approved replacement parts. If this is
replaced as complete axle sets.
The brake wear warning sound not done, the brakes might not work
means that soon the brakes will Brake Pedal Travel properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong
not work well. That could lead to See your dealer/retailer if the brake for the vehicle, the balance between
an accident. When the brake wear pedal does not return to normal the front and rear brakes can
warning sound is heard, have the height, or if there is a rapid increase change — for the worse. The braking
vehicle serviced. in pedal travel. This could be a sign performance expected can change
that brake service might be required. in many other ways if the wrong
Notice: Continuing to drive with replacement brake parts are
worn-out brake pads could
Brake Adjustment
installed.
result in costly brake repair. Every time the brakes are applied,
with or without the vehicle moving,
Some driving conditions or climates the brakes adjust for wear.
can cause a brake squeal when
the brakes are first applied or
5-30 Service and Appearance Care
Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If you leave the radio or
could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, other accessories on during the
the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are not jump starting procedure, they
covered by the warranty. touching each other. If they are, it could be damaged. The repairs
Trying to start the vehicle by could cause a ground connection would not be covered by the
pushing or pulling it will not work, you do not want. You would not warranty. Always turn off the radio
and it could damage the vehicle. be able to start your vehicle, and and other accessories when jump
the bad grounding could damage starting the vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. the electrical systems.
It must have a 12-volt battery 3. Turn off the ignition on both
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles. Unplug unnecessary
with a negative ground system.
vehicles rolling, set the parking accessories plugged into the
Notice: If the other vehicle’s brake firmly on both vehicles cigarette lighter or the accessory
system is not a 12-volt system involved in the jump start power outlets. Turn off the radio
with a negative ground, both procedure. Put an automatic and all lamps that are not needed.
vehicles can be damaged. Only transmission in P (Park) or This will avoid sparks and help
use vehicles with 12-volt systems a manual transmission in Neutral save both batteries. And it could
with negative grounds to jump before setting the parking brake. save the radio!
start your vehicle. If one of the vehicles is a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure
the transfer case is not in Neutral.
5-32 Service and Appearance Care
4. Open the hoods and locate the 5. Check that the jumper cables
positive (+) and negative (−) CAUTION (Continued) do not have loose or missing
terminal locations on the other insulation. If they do, you could
vehicle. Your vehicle has a caps, be sure the right amount of get a shock. The vehicles could
remote positive (+) and a fluid is there. If it is low, add water be damaged too.
remote negative (−) jump to take care of that first. If you Before you connect the cables,
starting terminal. See Engine do not, explosive gas could be here are some basic things you
Compartment Overview on present. should know. Positive (+) will go
page 5-12 for more information Battery fluid contains acid that to positive (+) or to a remote
on the terminal locations. can burn you. Do not get it on positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
you. If you accidentally get it in has one. Negative (−) will go to a
{ CAUTION your eyes or on your skin, flush heavy, unpainted metal engine
part or to a remote negative (−)
the place with water and get
Using a match near a battery can medical help immediately. terminal if the vehicle has one.
cause battery gas to explode. Do not connect positive (+) to
People have been hurt doing this, negative (−) or you will get a short
and some have been blinded. Use { CAUTION that would damage the battery
a flashlight if you need more light. and maybe other parts too. And
Be sure the batteries have enough Fans or other moving engine do not connect the negative (−)
water. You do not need to add parts can injure you badly. Keep cable to the negative (−) terminal
your hands away from moving on the dead battery because this
water to the ACDelco® battery
parts once the engine is running. can cause sparks.
(or batteries) installed in your new
vehicle. But if a battery has filler
(Continued)
Service and Appearance Care 5-33
10. Now start the vehicle with the To disconnect the jumper cables
good battery and run the from both vehicles, do the following:
engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black negative (−)
11. Try to start the vehicle that had cable from the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not the dead battery.
start after a few tries, it probably 2. Disconnect the black negative (−)
needs service. cable from the vehicle with the
Notice: If the jumper cables good battery.
are connected or removed in the 3. Disconnect the red positive (+)
wrong order, electrical shorting cable from the vehicle with the
may occur and damage the good battery.
vehicle. The repairs would not be
Jumper Cable Removal 4. Disconnect the red positive (+)
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always connect and remove the cable from the other vehicle.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine
jumper cables in the correct order, Part or Remote Negative (−)
making sure that the cables do not Terminal
touch each other or other metal.
B. Good Battery or Remote
Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote
Positive (+) Terminal
Service and Appearance Care 5-35
Tire Sidewall Labeling See the “Tire Size” illustration The TIN shows the manufacturer
later in this section for more and plant code, tire size, and
Useful information about a tire is detail. date the tire was manufactured.
molded into its sidewall. The The TIN is molded onto both
examples below show a typical (B) TPC Spec (Tire sides of the tire, although only
passenger vehicle tire and a Performance Criteria one side may have the date of
compact spare tire sidewall. Specification): Original manufacture.
equipment tires designed to
GM’s specific tire performance (E) Tire Ply Material: The type
criteria have a TPC specification of cord and number of plies in the
code molded onto the sidewall. sidewall and under the tread.
GM’s TPC specifications meet
or exceed all federal safety (F) Uniform Tire Quality
guidelines. Grading (UTQG): Tire
manufacturers are required to
(C) DOT (Department grade tires based on three
of Transportation): The performance factors: treadwear,
Department of Transportation traction, and temperature
(DOT) code indicates that the tire resistance. For more information
is in compliance with the U.S. see Uniform Tire Quality
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Department of Transportation Grading on page 5-54.
Example Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(G) Maximum Cold Inflation
(D) Tire Identification Number Load Limit: Maximum load that
(A) Tire Size: The tire size is a (TIN): The letters and numbers can be carried and the maximum
combination of letters and following DOT (Department of pressure needed to support
numbers used to define a Transportation) code is the Tire that load.
particular tire’s width, height, Identification Number (TIN).
aspect ratio, construction
type, and service description.
Service and Appearance Care 5-39
(B) Tire Ply Material: The type (F) Tire Size: A combination
of cord and number of plies in the of letters and numbers define a
sidewall and under the tread. tire’s width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service
(C) Tire Identification Number description. The letter T as the
(TIN): The letters and numbers first character in the tire size
following the DOT (Department means the tire is for temporary
of Transportation) code is the use only.
Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the manufacturer (G) TPC Spec (Tire
and plant code, tire size, and Performance Criteria
date the tire was manufactured. Specification): Original
The TIN is molded onto both equipment tires designed to
Compact Spare Tire Example sides of the tire, although only GM’s specific tire performance
one side may have the date of criteria have a TPC specification
(A) Temporary Use Only: The manufacture. code molded onto the sidewall.
compact spare tire or temporary GM’s TPC specifications meet
use tire has a tread life of (D) Maximum Cold Inflation or exceed all federal safety
approximately 3,000 miles Load Limit: Maximum load that guidelines.
(5 000 km) and should not be can be carried and the maximum
driven at speeds over 65 mph pressure needed to support
(105 km/h). The compact spare that load.
tire is for emergency use when a (E) Tire Inflation: The
regular road tire has lost air and temporary use tire or compact
gone flat. If your vehicle has a spare tire should be inflated
compact spare tire, see Compact to 60 psi (420 kPa). For more
Spare Tire on page 5-79 and If a information on tire pressure and
Tire Goes Flat on page 5-57. inflation see Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-43.
5-40 Service and Appearance Care
Tire Size For example, if the tire size Tire Terminology and
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Definitions
The following illustration shows item C of the illustration, it would
an example of a typical mean that the tire’s sidewall is
passenger vehicle tire size. Air Pressure: The amount of air
60 percent as high as it is wide. inside the tire pressing outward
(D) Construction Code: A letter on each square inch of the tire.
code is used to indicate the type Air pressure is expressed in
of ply construction in the tire. pounds per square inch (psi) or
The letter R means radial ply kilopascal (kPa).
construction; the letter D means Accessory Weight: This means
diagonal or bias ply construction; the combined weight of optional
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: and the letter B means accessories. Some examples
The United States version of a belted-bias ply construction. of optional accessories are,
metric tire sizing system. The automatic transmission, power
(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of steering, power brakes, power
letter P as the first character in the wheel in inches.
the tire size means a passenger windows, power seats, and air
vehicle tire engineered to (F) Service Description: These conditioning.
standards set by the U.S. Tire characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the tire. Aspect Ratio: The relationship
and Rim Association. of a tire’s height to its width.
The load index represents the
(B) Tire Width: The three-digit load carry capacity a tire is Belt: A rubber coated layer of
number indicates the tire section certified to carry. The speed cords that is located between the
width in millimeters from sidewall rating is the maximum speed a plies and the tread. Cords may
to sidewall. tire is certified to carry a load. be made from steel or other
(C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit reinforcing materials.
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
Service and Appearance Care 5-41
Bead: The tire bead contains DOT Markings: A code Intended Outboard Sidewall:
steel wires wrapped by steel molded into the sidewall of The side of an asymmetrical tire,
cords that hold the tire onto a tire signifying that the tire is that must always face outward
the rim. in compliance with the U.S. when mounted on a vehicle.
Department of Transportation
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic (DOT) motor vehicle safety Kilopascal (kPa): The metric
tire in which the plies are laid standards. The DOT code unit for air pressure.
at alternate angles less than includes the Tire Identification
90 degrees to the centerline of Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric A tire used on light duty trucks
the tread. designator which can also and some multipurpose
Cold Tire Pressure: The identify the tire manufacturer, passenger vehicles.
amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and date
measured in pounds per square of production. Load Index: An assigned
inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) number ranging from 1 to 279
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight that corresponds to the load
before a tire has built up heat Rating. See Loading the Vehicle
from driving. See Inflation - Tire carrying capacity of a tire.
on page 4-16.
Pressure on page 5-43. Maximum Inflation Pressure:
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight The maximum air pressure to
Curb Weight: The weight of a Rating for the front axle. See
motor vehicle with standard and which a cold tire can be inflated.
Loading the Vehicle on The maximum air pressure is
optional equipment including the page 4-16.
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, molded onto the sidewall.
and coolant, but without GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating: The
passengers and cargo. Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the
Loading the Vehicle on maximum permissible inflation
page 4-16. pressure for that tire.
5-42 Service and Appearance Care
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: Traction: The friction between
Weight: The sum of curb A tire used on passenger the tire and the road surface.
weight, accessory weight, cars and some light duty trucks The amount of grip provided.
vehicle capacity weight, and and multipurpose vehicles.
production options weight. Tread: The portion of a tire that
Recommended Inflation comes into contact with the road.
Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle
number of occupants a vehicle manufacturer’s recommended Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as bands, sometimes called wear
150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading shown on the tire placard. bars, that show across the tread
the Vehicle on page 4-16. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on of a tire when only 1/16 inch
page 5-43 and Loading the (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See
Occupant Distribution: Vehicle on page 4-16. When It Is Time for New Tires on
Designated seating positions. page 5-51.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic
Outward Facing Sidewall: The tire in which the ply cords that UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
side of an asymmetrical tire that extend to the beads are laid at Grading Standards): A tire
has a particular side that faces 90 degrees to the centerline of information system that provides
outward when mounted on a the tread. consumers with ratings for a
vehicle. The side of the tire that tire’s traction, temperature,
contains a whitewall, bears white Rim: A metal support for a tire and treadwear. Ratings are
lettering, or bears manufacturer, and upon which the tire beads determined by tire manufacturers
brand, and/or model name are seated. using government testing
molding that is higher or deeper procedures. The ratings are
than the same moldings on the Sidewall: The portion of a tire molded into the sidewall of the
other sidewall of the tire. between the tread and the bead. tire. See Uniform Tire Quality
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric Grading on page 5-54.
code assigned to a tire indicating
the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Service and Appearance Care 5-43
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The Inflation - Tire Pressure A vehicle specific Tire and
number of designated seating Loading Information label is
positions multiplied by 150 lbs Tires need the correct amount attached to your vehicle. This
(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. of air pressure to operate label shows your vehicle’s
See Loading the Vehicle on effectively. original equipment tires and the
page 4-16. Notice: Do not let anyone tell correct inflation pressures for
you that under-inflation or your tires when they are cold.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the The recommended cold tire
Tire: Load on an individual tire over-inflation is all right. It is
not. If your tires do not have inflation pressure, shown on the
due to curb weight, accessory label, is the minimum amount of
weight, occupant weight, and enough air (under-inflation),
you can get the following: air pressure needed to support
cargo weight. your vehicle’s maximum load
• Too much flexing carrying capacity.
Vehicle Placard: A label
permanently attached to a • Too much heat
For additional information
vehicle showing the vehicle’s • Tire overloading regarding how much weight
capacity weight and the • Premature or irregular wear your vehicle can carry, and an
original equipment tire size example of the Tire and Loading
and recommended inflation • Poor handling
Information label, see Loading
pressure. See “Tire and Loading • Reduced fuel economy the Vehicle on page 4-16. How
Information Label” under Loading If your tires have too much air you load your vehicle affects
the Vehicle on page 4-16. (over-inflation), you can get vehicle handling and ride
the following: comfort. Never load your vehicle
• Unusual wear with more weight than it was
designed to carry.
• Poor handling
• Rough ride
• Needless damage from road
hazards
5-44 Service and Appearance Care
When to Check Remove the valve cap from Tire Pressure Monitor
Check your tires once a month the tire valve stem. Press the System
or more. Do not forget to check tire gage firmly onto the valve
to get a pressure measurement. The Tire Pressure Monitor System
the compact spare tire, if the If the cold tire inflation pressure (TPMS) uses radio and sensor
vehicle has one. It should be at matches the recommended technology to check tire pressure
60 psi (420 kPa). For additional levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
pressure on the Tire and Loading
information regarding the the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires
compact spare tire, see Compact Information label, no further
adjustment is necessary. If the and transmit tire pressure readings
Spare Tire on page 5-79. to a receiver located in the vehicle.
inflation pressure is low, add air
How to Check until you reach the recommended Each tire, including the spare
amount. (if provided), should be checked
Use a good quality pocket-type
gage to check tire pressure. If you overfill the tire, release monthly when cold and inflated to the
You cannot tell if your tires are air by pushing on the metal stem inflation pressure recommended by
properly inflated simply by in the center of the tire valve. the vehicle manufacturer on the
looking at them. Radial tires may Re-check the tire pressure with vehicle placard or tire inflation
look properly inflated even when the tire gage. pressure label. (If your vehicle has
they are under-inflated. Check tires of a different size than the size
Be sure to put the valve caps indicated on the vehicle placard or
the tire’s inflation pressure when back on the valve stems. They
the tires are cold. Cold means tire inflation pressure label, you
help prevent leaks by keeping should determine the proper tire
your vehicle has been sitting for out dirt and moisture.
at least three hours or driven no inflation pressure for those tires.)
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Service and Appearance Care 5-45
As an added safety feature, your Please note that the TPMS is When the malfunction indicator is
vehicle has been equipped with a tire not a substitute for proper tire illuminated, the system may not be
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) maintenance, and it is the driver’s able to detect or signal low tire
that illuminates a low tire pressure responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure as intended. TPMS
telltale when one or more of your pressure, even if under-inflation has malfunctions may occur for a variety
tires is significantly under-inflated. not reached the level to trigger of reasons, including the installation
illumination of the TPMS low tire of replacement or alternate tires or
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale. wheels on the vehicle that prevent
pressure telltale illuminates, you
the TPMS from functioning properly.
should stop and check your tires as Your vehicle has also been equipped
Always check the TPMS malfunction
soon as possible, and inflate them with a TPMS malfunction indicator
telltale after replacing one or more
to the proper pressure. Driving on to indicate when the system is not
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
a significantly under-inflated tire operating properly. The TPMS
ensure that the replacement or
causes the tire to overheat and can malfunction indicator is combined
alternate tires and wheels allow the
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation with the low tire pressure telltale.
TPMS to continue to function
also reduces fuel efficiency and When the system detects a
properly.
tire tread life, and may affect the malfunction, the telltale will flash for
vehicle’s handling and stopping approximately one minute and then See Tire Pressure Monitor
ability. remain continuously illuminated. Operation on page 5-46 for
This sequence will continue upon additional information.
subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
5-46 Service and Appearance Care
page 3-47 or DIC Operation and Your vehicle’s TPMS can warn you
Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on about a low tire pressure condition
page 3-53 and DIC Warnings and but it does not replace normal
Messages on page 3-58. tire maintenance. See Tire
Inspection and Rotation on
The low tire pressure warning light
page 5-50 and Tires on page 5-37.
may come on in cool weather when
When a low tire pressure condition is the vehicle is first started, and then Notice: Using non-approved tire
detected, the TPMS illuminates the turn off as you start to drive. This sealants could damage the Tire
low tire pressure warning light could be an early indicator that the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
located on the instrument panel air pressure in the tire(s) are getting sensors. TPMS sensor damage
cluster. low and need to be inflated to the caused by using an incorrect tire
proper pressure. sealant is not covered by the
At the same time a message to vehicle warranty. Always use the
check the pressure in a specific tire A Tire and Loading Information
label, attached to your vehicle, GM approved tire sealant available
appears on the Driver Information through your dealer/retailer.
Center (DIC) display. The low tire shows the size of your vehicle’s
pressure warning light and the DIC original equipment tires and the Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use
warning message come on at each correct inflation pressure for your a GM approved liquid tire sealant.
ignition cycle until the tires are vehicle’s tires when they are cold. Using non-approved tire sealants
inflated to the correct inflation See Loading the Vehicle on could damage the TPMS sensors.
pressure. Using the DIC, tire page 4-16, for an example of the See Tire Sealant and Compressor
pressure levels can be viewed by the Tire and Loading Information label Kit on page 5-58 for information
driver. For additional information and and its location on your vehicle. regarding the inflator kit materials
details about the DIC operation and Also see Inflation - Tire Pressure and instructions.
displays see DIC Operation and on page 5-43.
Displays (With DIC Buttons) on
5-48 Service and Appearance Care
TPMS Malfunction Light and • The TPMS sensor matching • Operating electronic devices or
Message process was started but not being near facilities using radio
completed or not completed wave frequencies similar to the
The TPMS will not function properly
successfully after rotating the TPMS could cause the TPMS
if one or more of the TPMS sensors
vehicle’s tires. The DIC message sensors to malfunction.
are missing or inoperable. When the
and TPMS malfunction light
system detects a malfunction, the If the TPMS is not functioning it
should go off once the TPMS
low tire warning light flashes for cannot detect or signal a low tire
sensor matching process is
about one minute and then stays on condition. See your dealer/retailer for
performed successfully. See
for the remainder of the ignition service if the TPMS malfunction light
“TPMS Sensor Matching Process”
cycle. A DIC warning message is and DIC message comes on and
later in this section.
also displayed. The low tire warning stays on.
light and DIC warning message • One or more TPMS sensors are
come on at each ignition cycle until missing or damaged. The DIC TPMS Sensor Matching
the problem is corrected. Some of message and the TPMS Process
the conditions that can cause the malfunction light should go off Each TPMS sensor has a unique
malfunction light and DIC message when the TPMS sensors are identification code. Any time
to come on are: installed and the sensor matching you rotate your vehicle’s tires or
process is performed replace one or more of the TPMS
• One of the road tires has been
successfully. See your dealer/ sensors, the identification codes will
replaced with the spare tire, if
retailer for service. need to be matched to the new
your vehicle has one. The spare
tire does not have a TPMS • Replacement tires or wheels do tire/wheel position. The sensors are
sensor. The TPMS malfunction not match your vehicle’s original matched to the tire/wheel positions
light and DIC message should go equipment tires or wheels. Tires in the following order: driver side
off once you re-install the road tire and wheels other than those front tire, passenger side front tire,
containing the TPMS sensor. recommended for your vehicle passenger side rear tire, and
could prevent the TPMS from driver side rear tire using a TPMS
functioning properly. See Buying diagnostic tool. See your
New Tires on page 5-52. dealer/retailer for service.
Service and Appearance Care 5-49
The TPMS sensors can also be 3. Press the Remote Keyless 7. Proceed to the passenger side
matched to each tire/wheel position Entry (RKE) transmitter’s LOCK rear tire, and repeat the
by increasing or decreasing the and UNLOCK buttons at the procedure in Step 5.
tire’s air pressure. If increasing the same time for approximately 8. Proceed to the driver side rear
tire’s air pressure, do not exceed five seconds. The horn sounds tire, and repeat the procedure
the maximum inflation pressure twice to signal the receiver in Step 5. The horn sounds
indicated on the tire’s sidewall. is in relearn mode and TIRE two times to indicate the sensor
LEARNING ACTIVE message identification code has been
To decrease air-pressure out of a tire
displays on the DIC screen. matched to the driver side rear
you can use the pointed end of the
valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure 4. Start with the driver side tire, and the TPMS sensor
gage, or a key. front tire. matching process is no longer
5. Remove the valve cap from the active. The TIRE LEARNING
You have two minutes to match ACTIVE message on the
the first tire/wheel position, and valve cap stem. Activate the
TPMS sensor by increasing or DIC display screen goes off.
five minutes overall to match all
four tire/wheel positions. If it takes decreasing the tire’s air pressure 9. Turn the ignition switch to
longer than two minutes, to match for five seconds, or until a horn LOCK/OFF.
the first tire and wheel, or more than chirp sounds. The horn chirp, 10. Set all four tires to the
five minutes to match all four tire which may take up to 30 seconds recommended air pressure level
and wheel positions the matching to sound, confirms that the sensor as indicated on the Tire and
process stops and you need to identification code has been Loading Information label.
start over. matched to this tire and wheel
position. 11. Put the valve caps back on the
The TPMS sensor matching process valve stems.
is outlined below: 6. Proceed to the passenger side
front tire, and repeat the
1. Set the parking brake. procedure in Step 5.
2. Turn the ignition switch to
ON/RUN with the engine off.
5-50 Service and Appearance Care
Tire Inspection and See When It Is Time for New After the tires have been rotated,
Rotation Tires on page 5-51 and adjust the front and rear inflation
Wheel Replacement on pressures as shown on the Tire
We recommend that you page 5-55. and Loading Information label.
regularly inspect the vehicle’s See Inflation - Tire Pressure on
tires, including the spare tire, if page 5-43 and Loading the
the vehicle has one, for signs of Vehicle on page 4-16.
wear or damage. See When It Is
Time for New Tires on page 5-51 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
for more information.
Monitor Operation on page 5-46.
Tires should be rotated every
5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See
13 000 km). See Scheduled
“Wheel Nut Torque” under
Maintenance on page 6-3. Capacities and Specifications
The purpose of a regular tire on page 5-94.
rotation is to achieve a uniform
wear for all tires on the vehicle. When rotating the vehicle’s tires,
This will ensure that the vehicle always use the correct rotation
continues to perform most like it pattern shown here.
did when the tires were new.
If the vehicle has a compact
Any time you notice unusual spare tire, do not include it in the
wear, rotate the tires as soon tire rotation.
as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels.
Service and Appearance Care 5-51
With proper care and maintenance GM’s exclusive TPC Spec See Tire Inspection and Rotation
tires typically wear out before they system considers over a dozen on page 5-50 for information on
degrade due to age. If you are critical specifications that impact proper tire rotation.
unsure about the need to replace the the overall performance of your
tires as they get older, consult the tire vehicle, including brake system
manufacturer for more information. performance, ride and handling,
{ CAUTION
traction control, and tire pressure Mixing tires could cause you
Buying New Tires monitoring performance. GM’s to lose control while driving.
TPC Spec number is molded If you mix tires of different
GM has developed and matched onto the tire’s sidewall near the
specific tires for your vehicle. The sizes, brands, or types
tire size. If the tires have an (radial and bias-belted tires),
original equipment tires installed all-season tread design, the TPC
on your vehicle, when it was new, the vehicle may not handle
Spec number will be followed by properly, and you could have
were designed to meet General an MS for mud and snow. See
Motors Tire Performance Criteria a crash. Using tires of different
Tire Sidewall Labeling on sizes, brands, or types may
Specification (TPC Spec) system page 5-38 for additional
rating. If you need replacement also cause damage to your
information. vehicle. Be sure to use the
tires, GM strongly recommends
that you get tires with the same GM recommends replacing tires correct size, brand, and type
TPC Spec rating. This way, your in sets of four. This is because of tires on all wheels. It is
vehicle will continue to have tires uniform tread depth on all tires all right to drive with your
that are designed to give the will help keep your vehicle compact spare temporarily,
same performance and vehicle performing most like it did when as it was developed for use
safety, during normal use, as the the tires were new. Replacing on your vehicle. See Compact
original tires. less than a full set of tires can Spare Tire on page 5-79.
affect the braking and handling
performance of your vehicle.
Service and Appearance Care 5-53
warning level you would get with control, and electronic stability
{ CAUTION TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire control, the performance of these
Pressure Monitor System on systems can be affected.
If you use bias-ply tires on the page 5-44.
vehicle, the wheel rim flanges
could develop cracks after Your vehicle’s original equipment { CAUTION
many miles of driving. A tire tires are listed on the Tire and
Loading Information Label. If you add different sized
and/or wheel could fail
suddenly, causing a crash. See Loading the Vehicle on wheels, your vehicle may not
Use only radial-ply tires with page 4-16, for more information provide an acceptable level of
the wheels on the vehicle. about the Tire and Loading performance and safety if tires not
Information Label and its location recommended for those wheels
on your vehicle. are selected. You may increase
If you must replace your
vehicle’s tires with those that do the chance that you will crash and
not have a TPC Spec number, Different Size Tires and suffer serious injury. Only use GM
make sure they are the same Wheels specific wheel and tire systems
size, load range, speed rating, developed for your vehicle, and
If you add wheels or tires that are a have them properly installed by a
and construction type (radial different size than your original
and bias-belted tires) as your GM certified technician.
equipment wheels and tires, this
vehicle’s original tires. could affect the way your vehicle
performs, including its braking, ride See Buying New Tires on page 5-52
Vehicles that have a tire pressure
and handling characteristics, and Accessories and Modifications
monitoring system could give an
stability, and resistance to rollover. on page 5-3 for additional
inaccurate low-pressure warning
Additionally, if your vehicle has information.
if non-TPC Spec rated tires are
installed on your vehicle. electronic systems such as anti-lock
Non-TPC Spec rated tires may brakes, rollover airbags, traction
give a low-pressure warning that
is higher or lower than the proper
5-54 Service and Appearance Care
Uniform Tire Quality rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches upon the actual conditions of
Grading (25 to 30 cm), or to some their use, however, and may
limited-production tires. depart significantly from the norm
Quality grades can be found While the tires available on due to variations in driving habits,
where applicable on the tire General Motors passenger cars service practices, and differences
sidewall between tread shoulder in road characteristics and
and light trucks may vary with
and maximum section width. climate.
respect to these grades, they
For example:
must also conform to federal Traction – AA, A, B, C
Treadwear 200 Traction AA safety requirements and
additional General Motors Tire The traction grades, from highest
Temperature A
Performance Criteria (TPC) to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
The following information relates standards. Those grades represent the tire’s
to the system developed by the ability to stop on wet pavement
United States National Highway Treadwear as measured under controlled
Traffic Safety Administration The treadwear grade is a conditions on specified
(NHTSA), which grades tires by government test surfaces of
comparative rating based on the
treadwear, traction, and asphalt and concrete. A tire
wear rate of the tire when tested
temperature performance. This under controlled conditions on marked C may have poor traction
applies only to vehicles sold in performance.
a specified government test
the United States. The grades
course. For example, a tire
are molded on the sidewalls of graded 150 would wear one and
most passenger car tires. The
a half (1.5) times as well on the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading government course as a tire
(UTQG) system does not apply to
deep tread, winter-type snow graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
tires, space-saver, or temporary
use spare tires, tires with nominal
Service and Appearance Care 5-55
If you need to replace any of your Notice: The wrong wheel can Tire Chains
wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with bearing
or Tire Pressure Monitor System life, brake cooling, speedometer
(TPMS) sensors, replace them only or odometer calibration, headlamp { CAUTION
with new GM original equipment aim, bumper height, vehicle
parts. This way, you will be sure to ground clearance, and tire or tire Do not use tire chains. There is
have the right wheel, wheel chain clearance to the body and not enough clearance. Tire chains
bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS chassis. used on a vehicle without the
sensors for your vehicle. proper amount of clearance can
See Changing a Flat Tire on cause damage to the brakes,
page 5-66 for more information. suspension or other vehicle parts.
{ CAUTION Used Replacement Wheels The area damaged by the tire
chains could cause you to lose
Using the wrong replacement
control of the vehicle and you or
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts { CAUTION others may be injured in a crash.
on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and Putting a used wheel on the Use another type of traction
handling of your vehicle, make vehicle is dangerous. You cannot device only if its manufacturer
your tires lose air and make you know how it has been used or recommends it for use on the
lose control. You could have a how far it has been driven. It vehicle and tire size combination
collision in which you or others could fail suddenly and cause a and road conditions. Follow
could be injured. Always use the crash. If you have to replace a that manufacturer’s instructions.
correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel, use a new GM original (Continued)
wheel nuts for replacement. equipment wheel.
Service and Appearance Care 5-57
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) If the vehicle only has a cigarette 10. Inflate the tire to the
and the power plug (H). lighter, use the cigarette lighter. recommended inflation pressure
3. Place the kit on the ground. Do not pinch the power plug using the pressure gage (C).
cord in the door or window. The recommended inflation
Make sure the tire valve pressure can be found on the
stem is positioned close to the 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle Tire and Loading Information
ground so the hose will reach it. must be running while using label. See Inflation - Tire
4. Remove the valve stem cap the air compressor. Pressure on page 5-43.
from the flat tire by turning it 8. Turn the selector switch (A) The pressure gage (C) may
counterclockwise. counterclockwise to the read higher than the actual tire
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) Sealant + Air position. pressure while the compressor
onto the tire valve stem. Turn 9. Press the on/off (B) button to is on. Turn the compressor
it clockwise until it is tight. turn the tire sealant and off to get an accurate pressure
compressor kit on. reading. The compressor
6. Plug the power plug (H) into the may be turned on/off until the
accessory power outlet in the The compressor will inject
correct pressure is reached.
vehicle. Unplug all items from sealant and air into the tire.
other accessory power outlets. The pressure gage (C) will initially
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) show a high pressure while the
on page 3-20. compressor pushes the sealant
If the vehicle has an accessory into the tire. Once the sealant is
power outlet, do not use the completely dispersed into the tire,
cigarette lighter. the pressure will quickly drop and
start to rise again as the tire
inflates with air only.
5-62 Service and Appearance Care
Notice: If the recommended 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from 17. Return the equipment to its
pressure cannot be reached after the accessory power outlet in original storage location in
approximately 25 minutes, the the vehicle. the vehicle.
vehicle should not be driven 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) 18. Immediately drive the vehicle
farther. The tire is too severely counterclockwise to remove it 5 miles (8 km) to distribute the
damaged and the tire sealant and from the tire valve stem. sealant in the tire.
compressor kit cannot inflate the
tire. Remove the power plug from 14. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 19. Stop at a safe location and
the accessory power outlet and 15. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), check the tire pressure.
unscrew the inflating hose from and the power plug (H) back in Refer to Steps 1 through 11
the tire valve. See Roadside their original location. under “Using the Tire Sealant
Assistance Program on page 7-6. and Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire
11. Press the on/off button (B) to (Not Punctured).”
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off. If the tire pressure has fallen
more than 10 psi (68 kPa) below
The tire is not sealed and the recommended inflation
will continue to leak air until pressure, stop driving the
the vehicle is driven and the vehicle. The tire is too severely
sealant is distributed in the tire, 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate
to the recommended inflation damaged and the tire sealant
therefore, Steps 12 through 18 cannot seal the tire. See
must be done immediately after pressure, remove the maximum
speed label from the sealant Roadside Assistance Program
Step 11. on page 7-6.
canister (E) and place it in a
Be careful while handling the tire highly visible location. The
sealant and compressor kit as it label is a reminder not to exceed
could be warm after usage. 55 mph (90 km/h) until the
damaged tire is repaired or
replaced.
Service and Appearance Care 5-63
If the tire pressure has not 23. After temporarily sealing a tire
dropped more than 10 psi using the tire sealant and
(68 kPa) from the recommended compressor kit, take the vehicle
inflation pressure, inflate the to an authorized dealer/retailer
tire to the recommended within a 100 miles (161 km)
inflation pressure. of driving to have the tire
20. Wipe off any sealant from the repaired or replaced.
wheel, tire, and vehicle. Using the Tire Sealant and
21. Dispose of the used sealant Compressor Kit without
canister (E) and sealant/air Sealant to Inflate a Tire
hose (F) assembly at a (Not Punctured)
local dealer/retailer or in To use the air compressor to inflate
accordance with local state a tire with air only and not sealant:
codes and practices.
22. Replace it with a new canister
available from your
dealer/retailer.
5-64 Service and Appearance Care
4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 8. Turn the selector switch (A)
from the flat tire by turning it clockwise to the Air Only position.
counterclockwise. 9. Press the on/off (B) button to turn
5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto the compressor on.
the tire valve stem by turning it The compressor will inflate the
clockwise until it is tight. tire with air only.
6. Plug the power plug (H) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the
accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation pressure
vehicle. Unplug all items using the pressure gage (C).
from other accessory power The recommended inflation
outlets. See Accessory Power pressure can be found on the
Outlet(s) on page 3-20. Tire and Loading Information
Always do a safety check first. See
If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-57. If the vehicle has an accessory label. See Inflation - Tire
power outlet, do not use the Pressure on page 5-43.
1. Remove the tire sealant and cigarette lighter.
compressor kit from its storage The pressure gage (C) may
location. See Tire Sealant If the vehicle only has a cigarette read higher than the actual tire
and Compressor Kit Storage on lighter, use the cigarette lighter. pressure while the compressor
page 5-66. Do not pinch the power plug is on. Turn the compressor off
cord in the door or window. to get an accurate reading.
2. Unwrap the air only hose (G) The compressor may be turned
and the power plug (H). 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle on/off until the correct pressure
must be running while using is reached.
3. Place the kit on the ground.
the air compressor.
Make sure the tire valve
stem is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will reach it.
Service and Appearance Care 5-65
If you inflate the tire higher than 15. Place the equipment in the Removal and Installation of
the recommended pressure you original storage location in the Sealant Canister
can adjust the excess pressure the vehicle.
by pressing the pressure To remove the sealant canister:
deflation button (D), if equipped, 1. Unwrap the sealant hose.
until the proper pressure reading 2. Press the canister release button.
is reached. This option is only
functional when using the air 3. Pull up and remove the canister.
only hose (G). 4. Replace with a new canister
11. Press the on/off button (B) to which is available from your
turn the tire sealant and dealer/retailer.
compressor kit off. 5. Push the new canister into place.
Be careful while handling the tire
sealant and compressor kit as it
could be warm after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (H) from The tire sealant and compressor kit
the accessory power outlet in has an accessory adapter located
the vehicle. in a compartment on the bottom
13. Disconnect the air only hose (G) of its housing that may be used to
from the tire valve stem, by inflate air mattresses, balls, etc.
turning it counterclockwise, and
replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Replace the air only hose (G)
and the power plug (H) and
cord back in its original location.
5-66 Service and Appearance Care
When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Removing the Spare Tire 2. Remove the wing bolt (B) by
use the following example as a turning it counterclockwise
guide to assist you in the placement
and Tools
3. Push the jack (C) up out of the
of wheel blocks (A). The tools needed to remove the holding bracket.
spare tire are located in the storage
compartment on the driver side, 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the
at the rear of the vehicle. bottom facing toward you.
1. Open the jack storage 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom
compartment by pulling on the first.
latch tab, located toward the rear
of the vehicle, and pulling the
cover off.
A. Wheel Block
B. Flat Tire
A. Tool Bag
B. Wing Bolt
C. Jack
5-68 Service and Appearance Care
{ CAUTION { CAUTION
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts
parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might
make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle’s wheel
after time. The wheel could come could fall off, causing a crash.
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any 10. Remove any rust or dirt from
rust or dirt from places where the the wheel bolts, mounting
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In surfaces, and spare wheel.
an emergency, use a cloth or a 11. Place the spare tire on the
paper towel to do this; but be sure wheel mounting surface.
9. Remove the plastic spare tire to use a scraper or wire brush
heat shield by pulling the later, if needed, to get all the rust 12. Put the nuts on by hand by
rubber latch. Store the plastic or dirt off. See Changing a Flat turning the clockwise until
spare tire heat shield. See Tire on page 5-66. the wheel is held against the
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and mounting surface. Make sure
Tools on page 5-76 for more the rounded end is toward the
information. wheel.
Service and Appearance Care 5-73
5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it
raise the jack until it lifts the through the wheel opening when
secondary latch spring. the spare tire has been
6. Keep raising the jack until the completely lowered.
spare tire stops moving upward 10. Turn the lug wrench clockwise
and is held firmly in place. This to raise the cable back up if the
lets you know that the secondary cable is hanging.
latch has released and the spare
Have the hoist shaft assembly
tire is balancing on the jack.
inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare
tire using the hoist assembly until it
has been repaired or replaced.
8. Disconnect the lug wrench from
the jack and carefully remove
the jack. Use one hand to push
against the spare tire while
firmly pulling the jack out from
under the spare tire with the
other hand.
6. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Hook the cable onto the outside
securely. Push, pull (A), and then portion of the liftgate hinges (B).
try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire 6. Hook the other end of the cable
moves, use the lug wrench to onto the outside portion of the
tighten the cable. liftgate hinge (A).
7. Pull on the cable to make sure it
is secure.
Compact Spare Tire The compact spare is made to Do not use the compact spare on
perform well at speeds up to 65 mph other vehicles.
(105 km/h) for distances up to
{ CAUTION 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
And do not mix the compact spare
tire or wheel with other wheels
finish your trip and have the full-size
Driving with more than one or tires. They will not fit. Keep the
tire repaired or replaced at your
compact spare tire at a time could spare tire and its wheel together.
convenience. Of course, it is best to
result in loss of braking and replace the spare with a full-size tire The All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
handling. This could lead to a as soon as possible. The spare tire system will be automatically disabled
crash and you or others could be will last longer and be in good shape when you use the compact spare.
injured. Use only one compact in case it is needed again. To restore the AWD and prevent
spare tire at a time. excessive wear on the clutch in your
Notice: When the compact spare AWD, replace the compact spare tire
is installed, do not take the vehicle with a full-size tire as soon as
The compact spare tire, if the
through an automatic car wash possible.
vehicle has one, was fully inflated
with guide rails. The compact
when the vehicle was new, however,
spare can get caught on the rails Notice: Tire chains will not fit
it can lose air after a time. Check
which can damage the tire, wheel the compact spare. Using them
the inflation pressure regularly.
and other parts of the vehicle. can damage the vehicle and can
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
damage the chains too. Do not use
After installing the compact spare tire chains on the compact spare.
on the vehicle, stop as soon
as possible and make sure the
spare tire is correctly inflated.
5-80 Service and Appearance Care
• Laundry detergents or Before cleaning, gently remove as 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled
dishwashing soaps with much of the soil as possible using area until the cleaning cloth
degreasers can leave residue one of the following techniques: remains clean.
that streaks and attracts dirt. • For liquids: gently blot the 5. If the soil is not completely
For liquid cleaners, about remaining soil with a paper towel. removed, use a mild soap
20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of Allow the soil to absorb into the solution and repeat the cleaning
water is a good guide. Use only paper towel until no more can be process that was used with
mild, neutral-pH soaps. removed. plain water.
• Too much cleaner that saturates • For solid dry soils: remove as If any of the soil remains, a
the upholstery. much as possible and then commercial fabric cleaner or spot
• Organic solvents such as naptha, vacuum. lifter may be necessary. When a
alcohol, etc. that can damage the To clean: commercial upholstery cleaner or
vehicle’s interior. spot lifter is to be used, test a small
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white hidden area for colorfastness first.
Fabric/Carpet cloth with water or club soda. If the locally cleaned area gives any
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess impression that a ring formation may
Use a vacuum cleaner with a result, clean the entire surface.
moisture.
soft brush attachment frequently
to remove dust and loose dirt. 3. Start on the outside edge of the After the cleaning process has been
A canister vacuum with a beater bar soil and gently rub toward the completed, a paper towel can be
in the nozzle may only be used on center. Continue cleaning, using used to blot excess moisture
floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. a clean area of the cloth each from the fabric or carpet.
For any soil, always try to remove it time it becomes soiled.
first with plain water or club soda.
5-82 Service and Appearance Care
Weatherstrips Do not wash the vehicle in direct High pressure car washes may
sunlight. Use a car washing soap. cause water to enter the vehicle.
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will Do not use cleaning agents that are Avoid using high pressure washes
make them last longer, seal better, petroleum based or that contain acid closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to
and not stick or squeak. Apply or abrasives, as they can damage the surface of the vehicle. Use of
silicone grease with a clean cloth. the paint, metal or plastic on the power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
During very cold, damp weather vehicle. Approved cleaning products (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or
frequent application may be required. can be obtained from your dealer/ removal of paint and decals.
See Recommended Fluids and retailer. Follow all manufacturers’
Lubricants on page 6-12. directions regarding correct product Cleaning Exterior
usage, necessary safety precautions Lamps/Lenses
Washing Your Vehicle and appropriate disposal of any
vehicle care product. Use only lukewarm or cold water,
The best way to preserve the
a soft cloth and a car washing
vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by Rinse the vehicle well, before soap to clean exterior lamps and
washing it often. washing and after to remove all lenses. Follow instructions under
cleaning agents completely. If they Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-83.
Notice: Certain cleaners contain
are allowed to dry on the surface,
chemicals that can damage the
they could stain.
emblems or nameplates on the
vehicle. Check the cleaning Dry the finish with a soft, clean
product label. If it states that it chamois or an all-cotton towel to
should not be used on plastic avoid surface scratches and
parts, do not use it on the vehicle water spotting.
or damage may occur and it would
not be covered by the warranty.
5-84 Service and Appearance Care
Finish Care industrial chimneys, etc., can aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed
damage the vehicle’s finish if they to high polish, is recommended for all
Occasional waxing or mild polishing remain on painted surfaces. Wash bright metal parts.
of the vehicle by hand may be the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary to remove residue from necessary, use non-abrasive Windshield, Backglass,
the paint finish. Approved cleaning cleaners that are marked safe for
products can be obtained from painted surfaces to remove foreign
and Wiper Blades
your dealer/retailer. matter. Clean the outside of the windshield
If the vehicle has a basecoat/ and backglass with glass cleaner.
Exterior painted surfaces are
clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather and Clean the rubber blades using a lint
gives more depth and gloss to the chemical fallout that can take their free cloth or paper towel soaked with
colored basecoat. Always use waxes toll over a period of years. To windshield washer fluid or a mild
and polishes that are non-abrasive help keep the paint finish looking detergent. Wash the windshield
and made for a basecoat/clearcoat new, keep the vehicle garaged thoroughly when you clean the
paint finish. or covered whenever possible. blades. Bugs, road grime, sap and
Notice: Machine compounding a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal treatments may cause wiper
or aggressive polishing on a Parts
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish streaking. Replace the wiper blades
may damage it. Use only Bright metal parts should be cleaned if they are worn or damaged.
non-abrasive waxes and polishes regularly to keep their luster. Wipers can be damaged by:
that are made for a basecoat/ Washing with water is all that is
usually needed. However, chrome • Extreme dusty conditions
clearcoat paint finish on the
vehicle. polish may be used on chrome or • Sand and salt
stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Foreign materials such as calcium • Heat and sun
chloride and other salts, ice melting Use special care with aluminum trim.
• Snow and ice, without proper
agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, To avoid damaging protective trim,
removal
bird droppings, chemicals from never use auto or chrome polish,
steam or caustic soap to clean
Service and Appearance Care 5-85
Add-On Electrical Windshield Wiper Fuses and fusible thermal links. This greatly
reduces the chance of fires caused
Equipment The windshield wiper motor is by electrical problems.
Notice: Do not add anything protected by a circuit breaker and a
fuse. If the motor overheats due Look at the silver-colored band
electrical to the vehicle unless you inside the fuse. If the band is broken
check with your dealer/retailer to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If the or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
first. Some electrical equipment you replace a bad fuse with a new
can damage the vehicle and the overload is caused by some
electrical problem, have it fixed. one of the identical size and rating.
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle’s warranty. Some Fuses of the same amperage can be
add-on electrical equipment can Power Windows and temporarily borrowed from another
keep other components from Other Power Options fuse location, if a fuse goes out.
working as they should. Replace the fuse as soon as
Circuit breakers in the fuse block you can.
Add-on equipment can drain the protect the power windows and
vehicle’s battery, even if the vehicle other power accessories. When the
is not operating. current load is too heavy, the
Instrument Panel Fuse
circuit breaker opens and closes, Block
The vehicle has an airbag system.
protecting the circuit until the The instrument panel fuse block is
Before attempting to add anything
problem is fixed or goes away. located under the instrument
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped panel on the passenger side of the
Vehicle on page 1-61. Fuses and Circuit vehicle. Pull down on the cover
Breakers to access the fuse block.
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses, circuit breakers
Service and Appearance Care 5-89
Fuses Usage
AWD All-Wheel-Drive
System
BATT 1 Battery 1
BATT 2 Battery 2
BATT 3 Battery 3
ECM Engine Control
Module
ECM 1 Engine Control
Module 1
EMISSION 1 Emission 1
EMISSION 2 Emission 2
EVEN
COILS Even Injector Coils
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
A/C Air Conditioning AIRBAG Airbag System Fuel System Control
CLUTCH Clutch AUX FSCM Module
Auxiliary Power
ABS MTR Antilock Braking POWER HORN Horn
System (ABS) Motor AUX VAC Auxiliary Vacuum
Adaptive Forward PUMP Pump HTD WASH Washer Windshield
Heated
Fluid
AFS Lighting System
5-92 Service and Appearance Care
Capacities
Application English Metric
For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Cooling System 11.4 qt 10.8 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.5 qt 5.2 L
Fuel Tank 22.0 gal 83.3 L
Transmission Fluid* 5.3 qt 5.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y
*See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-18 for information on checking fluid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 Engine D Automatic 0.043 in (1.10 mm)
Maintenance Schedule 6-1
To help protect the environment, and If you have any questions on how to
to keep the vehicle in good condition, keep the vehicle in good condition, { CAUTION
be sure to maintain the vehicle see your dealer/retailer.
properly. Performing maintenance work on
This schedule is for vehicles that: a vehicle can be dangerous. In
Using the Maintenance • carry passengers and cargo trying to do some jobs, you can
within recommended limits on the be seriously injured. Do your own
Schedule Tire and Loading Information maintenance work only if you
We want to help keep this vehicle in label. See Loading the Vehicle have the required know-how and
good working condition. But we do on page 4-16. the proper tools and equipment
not know exactly how you will drive it. • are driven on reasonable road for the job. If you have any doubt,
You might drive very short distances surfaces within legal driving see your dealer/retailer to have a
only a few times a week. Or you limits. qualified technician do the work.
might drive long distances all the See Doing Your Own Service
time in very hot, dusty weather. • use the recommended fuel.
Work on page 5-4.
You might use the vehicle in making See Gasoline Octane on
deliveries. Or you might drive it to page 5-5.
work, to do errands, or in many Some maintenance services can be
The services in Scheduled complex. So, unless you are
other ways. Maintenance on page 6-3 should technically qualified and have the
Because of all the different be performed when indicated. necessary equipment, have
ways people use their vehicles, See Additional Required Services your dealer/retailer do these jobs.
maintenance needs vary. You might on page 6-6 and Maintenance
need more frequent checks and Footnotes on page 6-7 for further When you go to your dealer/retailer
replacements. So please read the information. for service, trained and supported
following and note how you drive. service technicians will perform
the work using genuine parts.
Maintenance Schedule 6-3
To purchase service information, Scheduled Maintenance the oil life system whenever the oil is
see Service Publications Ordering changed. See Engine Oil Life
Information on page 7-15. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL System on page 5-15 for information
SOON message displays, service is on the Engine Oil Life System and
Owner Checks and Services on required for the vehicle. Have the resetting the system.
page 6-9 tells what should be vehicle serviced as soon as possible
checked, when to check it, and what within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
can easily be done to help keep It is possible that, if driving under the SOON message appears, certain
the vehicle in good condition. best conditions, the engine oil life services, checks, and inspections
system might not indicate that are required. Required services
The proper replacement parts,
vehicle service is necessary for over are described in the following
fluids, and lubricants to use are
a year. However, the engine oil and for “Maintenance I” and
listed in Recommended Fluids
filter must be changed at least once “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is
and Lubricants on page 6-12 and
a year and at this time the system recommended that the first service
Maintenance Replacement Parts
must be reset. Your dealer/retailer be Maintenance I, the second
on page 6-14. When the vehicle is
has trained service technicians who service be Maintenance II, and
serviced, make sure these are used.
will perform this work using genuine then alternate Maintenance I and
All parts should be replaced and all
parts and reset the system. Maintenance II thereafter. However,
necessary repairs done before you
in some cases, Maintenance II may
or anyone else drives the vehicle. If the engine oil life system is ever be required more often.
We recommend the use of genuine reset accidentally, service the vehicle
parts from your dealer/retailer. within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since
the last service. Remember to reset
6-4 Maintenance Schedule
Scheduled Maintenance
Service Maintenance I Maintenance II
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life
system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-15. An Emission Control • •
Service.
Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). • •
Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air
•
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. See footnote (l).
Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-50 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month • •
on page 6-9.
Maintenance Schedule 6-5
Maintenance Footnotes (c) Visually inspect hoses and have (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear,
them replaced if they are cracked, cracking, or contamination. Clean
(a) Visually inspect brake lines and swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all the windshield and wiper blades,
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, pipes, fittings and clamps; replace if contaminated. Replace wiper
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect with genuine parts as needed. blades that are worn or damaged.
disc brake pads for wear and rotors To help ensure proper operation, a See Windshield Wiper Blade
for surface condition. Inspect other pressure test of the cooling system Replacement on page 5-36 and
brake parts, including calipers, and pressure cap and cleaning the Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
parking brake, etc. Check parking outside of the radiator and air Blades on page 5-84 for more
brake adjustment. conditioning condenser is information.
(b) Visually inspect front and rear recommended at least once a year.
suspension and steering system for
damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
6-8 Maintenance Schedule
(e) Make sure the safety belt (h) Change automatic transmission components that have high effort or
reminder light and safety belt fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven excessive wear. Do not lubricate
assemblies are working properly. under one or more of these accelerator or cruise control cables.
Look for any other loose or damaged conditions:
(k) Visually inspect belt for fraying,
safety belt system parts. If you see − In heavy city traffic where the excessive cracks, or obvious
anything that might keep a safety belt outside temperature regularly damage. Replace belt if necessary.
system from doing its job, have it reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
repaired. Have any torn or frayed (l) If driving regularly under dusty
safety belts replaced. Also see − In hilly or mountainous terrain. conditions, inspect the filter at each
Checking the Restraint Systems − When doing frequent trailer engine oil change.
on page 1-63. towing.
(m) Change transfer case fluid if the
(f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, − Uses such as found in taxi, police, vehicle is mainly driven under
hood latch assemblies, secondary or delivery service. one or more of these conditions:
latches, pivots, spring anchor and (i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling − In heavy city traffic where
release pawl, hood and door hinges, system. This service can be the outside temperature regularly
rear folding seats, and liftgate complex; you should have your reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
hinges. More frequent lubrication dealer/retailer perform this service.
may be required when exposed to a − In hilly or mountainous terrain.
See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 for
corrosive environment. Applying what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean − When doing frequent trailer
silicone grease on weatherstrips with radiator, condenser, pressure cap, towing.
a clean cloth will make them last and filler neck. Pressure test the − Uses such as found in taxi,
longer, seal better, and not stick or cooling system and pressure cap. police, or delivery service.
squeak.
(j) Check system for interference
(g) A fluid loss in any vehicle or binding and for damaged or
system could indicate a problem. missing parts. Replace parts
Have the system inspected as needed. Replace any
and repaired and the fluid level
checked. Add fluid if needed.
Maintenance Schedule 6-9
Owner Checks and Engine Oil Level Check At Least Once a Month
Services Notice: It is important to check Tire Inflation Check
These owner checks and services the engine oil regularly and keep it
at the proper level. Failure to keep Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make
should be performed at the intervals sure they are inflated to the
specified to help ensure vehicle the engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to the engine correct pressures. Do not forget to
safety, dependability, and emission check the spare tire, if the vehicle
control performance. Your dealer/ not covered by the vehicle
warranty. has one. See Inflation - Tire
retailer can assist with these checks Pressure on page 5-43. If the
and services. Check the engine oil level and vehicle has a spare tire, check to
Be sure any necessary repairs are add the proper oil if necessary. make sure it is stored securely.
completed at once. Whenever any See Engine Oil on page 5-13. See Changing a Flat Tire on
fluids or lubricants are added to page 5-66.
Engine Coolant Level Check
the vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in Check the engine coolant level Tire Wear Inspection
Recommended Fluids and and add DEX-COOL® coolant Tire rotation may be required for
Lubricants on page 6-12. mixture if necessary. See Engine high mileage highway drivers prior to
Coolant on page 5-19. the Engine Oil Life System service
At Each Fuel Fill Windshield Washer Fluid notification. Check the tires for
wear and, if necessary, rotate the
It is important to perform these Level Check
tires. See Tire Inspection and
underhood checks at each fuel fill. Check the windshield washer fluid Rotation on page 5-50.
level in the windshield washer fluid
reservoir and add the proper fluid if
necessary.
6-10 Maintenance Schedule
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift 3. With the engine off, turn the
Lock Control System Check ignition to ON/RUN, but do not
Starter Switch Check start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the
{ CAUTION { CAUTION shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
When you are doing this
When you are doing this moves out of P (Park), contact
inspection, the vehicle could move
inspection, the vehicle could move your dealer/retailer for service.
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Ignition Transmission Lock
you or others could be injured. Check
1. Before starting this check, be While parked, and with the parking
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
sure there is enough room brake set, try to turn the ignition
around the vehicle. It should be to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
around the vehicle. parked on a level surface. position.
2. Firmly apply both the parking 2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
brake and the regular brake. • The ignition should turn to
See Parking Brake on page 2-27. LOCK/OFF only when the shift
See Parking Brake on page 2-27.
Be ready to apply the regular lever is in P (Park).
Do not use the accelerator brake immediately if the vehicle
pedal, and be ready to turn off • The ignition key should come out
begins to move.
the engine immediately if it starts. only in LOCK/OFF.
3. Try to start the engine in each Contact your dealer/retailer if
gear. The vehicle should start service is required.
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer/
retailer for service.
Maintenance Schedule 6-11
Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Underbody Flushing Service
Transmission P (Park) vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
At least every spring, use plain water
Mechanism Check your foot on the regular brake, set
to flush any corrosive materials from
the parking brake.
the underbody. Take care to clean
{ CAUTION • To check the parking brake’s thoroughly any areas where mud
holding ability: With the engine and other debris can collect.
When you are doing this check, running and the transmission in
the vehicle could begin to move. N (Neutral), slowly remove foot Tire Sealant and
You or others could be injured pressure from the regular brake Compressor Kit
and property could be damaged. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and
Make sure there is room in front held by the parking brake only. Compressor Kit, check the sealant
of the vehicle in case it begins to • To check the P (Park) expiration date printed on the
roll. Be ready to apply the regular mechanism’s holding ability: instruction label of the kit at least
brake at once should the vehicle With the engine running, shift to once a year. See your dealer/retailer
begin to move. P (Park). Then release the for a replacement canister.
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if
service is required.
6-12 Maintenance Schedule
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine,
see Engine Oil on page 5-13.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL®
Engine Coolant Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806,
in Canada 88862807).
Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
Power Steering System
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Maintenance Schedule 6-13
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Carrier Assembly — Differential
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
(Rear Drive Module) and Transfer in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115.
Case (Power Transfer Unit)
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges and Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
Rear Folding Seat in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518)
Weatherstrip Conditioning or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
6-14 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record
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. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-1. Any additional
information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should
retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
Odometer Maintenance I or
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading Maintenance II
Maintenance Schedule 6-17
STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember case will generally be heard within
member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the
it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer’s facility. decision given in your case, you may
resolved by the dealership without That is why we suggest following reject it and proceed with any other
further help, in the U.S., call the GMC Step One first. venue for relief available to you.
Consumer Relations Manager at
1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line
Customer Assistance prompt). Both General Motors and your dealer Program using the toll-free telephone
In Canada, call General Motors of are committed to making sure you number or write them at the following
Canada Customer Communication are completely satisfied with your address:
at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or new vehicle. However, if you BBB Auto Line Program
1-800-263-7854 (French). continue to remain unsatisfied after Council of Better Business
following the procedure outlined in Bureaus, Inc.
We encourage you to call the Steps One and Two, you can file with 4200 Wilson Boulevard
toll-free number in order to give your the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Suite 800
inquiry prompt attention. Have the Auto Line Program to enforce your Arlington, VA 22203-1838
following information available to rights.
give the Customer Assistance Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
Representative: The BBB Auto Line Program is an dr.bbb.org/goauto
out of court program administered This program is available in all
• Vehicle Identification Number by the Council of Better Business
(VIN). This is available from the 50 states and the District of
Bureaus to settle automotive Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
vehicle registration or title, or the disputes regarding vehicle repairs or
plate at the top left of the vehicle age, mileage, and other
the interpretation of the New Vehicle factors. General Motors reserves the
instrument panel and visible Limited Warranty. Although you may
through the windshield. right to change eligibility limitations
be required to resort to this informal and/or discontinue its participation
• Dealership name and location. dispute resolution program prior to in this program.
• Vehicle delivery date and present filling out a court action, use of the
mileage. program is free of charge and your
Customer Assistance Information 7-3
STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Online Owner Center
Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor
not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Online Owner Center (U.S.) —
addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call www.gmownercenter.com/gmc
procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Information and services customized
and Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, for your specific vehicle — all in
Limited wants you to be aware of 1-800-263-3777 (English), one convenient place.
its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write to:
Mediation/Arbitration Program. • Digital owner manual, warranty
Mediation/Arbitration Program information, and more
General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Communication
has committed to binding arbitration Centre • Online service and maintenance
of owner disputes involving General Motors of Canada Limited records
factory-related vehicle service Mail Code: CA1-163-005
claims. The program provides for the • Find GMC dealers for service
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
review of the facts involved by an nationwide
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
impartial third party arbiter, and may
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
• Exclusive privileges and offers
include an informal hearing before • Recall notices for your specific
the arbiter. The program is designed Your inquiry should be accompanied
vehicle
so that the entire dispute settlement by the Vehicle Identification
process, from the time you file Number (VIN). • OnStar® and GM Cardmember
your complaint to the final Services Earnings summaries
decision, should be completed in
approximately 70 days. We believe
our impartial program offers
advantages over courts in most
jurisdictions because it is informal,
quick, and free of charge.
7-4 Customer Assistance Information
Other Helpful Links: Here are a few of the valuable tools Customer Assistance for
GMC — www.gmc.com and services you will have access to: Text Telephone (TTY)
• My Showroom: Find and save Users
GMC Merchandise —
information on vehicles and
www.gmccollection.com To assist customers who are deaf,
current offers in your area.
Help Center — hard of hearing, or speech-impaired
• My Dealers/Retailers: Save and who use the Text Telephones
www.gmc.com/helpcenter details such as address and (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment
• FAQ phone number for each of your available at its Customer Assistance
• Contact Us preferred GM dealers/retailers. Center. Any TTY user can
• My Driveway: Access quick links communicate with GMC by dialing:
My GM Canada to parts and service estimates, 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583).
(Canada) — www.gm.ca check trade-in values, or schedule (TTY users in Canada can dial
My GM Canada is a a service appointment by adding 1-800-263-3830.)
password-protected section of the vehicles you own to your
www.gm.ca where you can save driveway profile.
information on GM vehicles, get • My Preferences: Manage your
personalized offers, and use handy profile and use tools and forms
tools and forms with greater ease. with greater ease.
To sign up, visit the My GM Canada
section within www.gm.ca.
Customer Assistance Information 7-5
The offer is available for a very Calling for Assistance In the U.S., anyone driving the
limited period of time from the date vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
When calling Roadside Assistance,
of vehicle purchase/lease. For more person driving the vehicle without
have the following information ready:
details, or to determine your vehicle’s permission from the owner is
eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call • Your name, home address, and not covered.
the GM Mobility Assistance Center at home telephone number
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
1-800-323-9935. Text telephone • Telephone number of your the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
(TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. location GMC and General Motors of
General Motors of Canada also • Location of the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to
has a Mobility Program. Call make any changes or discontinue
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) • Model, year, color, and license the Roadside Assistance program at
for details. TTY users call plate number of the vehicle any time without notification.
1-800-263-3830. • Odometer reading, Vehicle
GMC and General Motors of
Identification Number (VIN), and
Canada Limited reserve the right to
Roadside Assistance delivery date of the vehicle
limit services or payment to an
Program • Description of the problem owner or driver if they decide the
For U.S. purchased vehicles, call claims are made too often, or
Coverage the same type of claim is made
1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782);
(Text telephone (TTY): Services are provided up to many times.
1-888-889-2438). 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever comes first.
For Canadian purchased vehicles,
call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Customer Assistance Information 7-7
Services Provided • Flat Tire Change: Service is • Trip Interruption Benefits and
• Emergency Fuel Delivery: provided to change a flat tire Assistance: If your trip is
Delivery of enough fuel for the with the spare tire. The spare tire, interrupted due to a warranty
vehicle to get to the nearest if equipped, must be in good failure, incidental expenses
service station. condition and properly inflated. may be reimbursed during
It is the owner’s responsibility for the 5 years/100,000 miles
• Lock-Out Service: Service is the repair or replacement of the (160 000 km) Powertrain warranty
provided to unlock the vehicle if tire if it is not covered by the period. Items considered are
you are locked out. A remote warranty. hotel, meals, and rental car.
unlock may be available if you
have OnStar®. For security • Battery Jump Start: Service is Services Not Included in
reasons, the driver must present provided to jump start a dead Roadside Assistance
identification before this service battery.
• Impound towing caused by
is given. • Trip Routing Service: Detailed violation of any laws.
• Emergency Tow From a Public maps of North America are
provided when requested either • Legal fines.
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest GMC dealer for warranty with the most direct route or the • Mounting, dismounting or
service, or if the vehicle was in most scenic route. Additional changing of snow tires, chains,
a crash and cannot be driven. travel information is also or other traction devices.
Assistance is also given when the available. Allow three weeks
• Towing or services for vehicles
vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, for delivery.
driven on a non-public road or
or snow. highway.
7-8 Customer Assistance Information
Recycled original equipment parts subsequent collisions. Aftermarket Many insurance policies provide
may also be used for repair. These parts are not covered by your GM reduced protection to your GM
parts are typically removed from New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and vehicle by limiting compensation
vehicles that were total losses in any vehicle failure related to such for damage repairs by using
prior crashes. In most cases, the parts are not covered by that aftermarket collision parts. Some
parts being recycled are from warranty. insurance companies will not
undamaged sections of the vehicle. specify aftermarket collision parts.
A recycled original equipment GM Repair Facility When purchasing insurance, we
part, may be an acceptable choice to We recommend that you choose a recommend that you assure your
maintain your vehicle’s originally collision repair facility that meets vehicle will be repaired with GM
designed appearance and safety your needs before you ever need original equipment collision parts.
performance, however, the history of collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer If such insurance coverage is not
these parts is not known. Such parts may have a collision repair center available from your current insurance
are not covered by your GM New with GM-trained technicians and carrier, consider switching to another
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any state of the art equipment, or be able insurance carrier.
related failures are not covered by to recommend a collision repair If your vehicle is leased, the leasing
that warranty. center that has GM-trained company may require you to have
Aftermarket collision parts are technicians and comparable insurance that assures repairs with
also available. These are made equipment. Genuine GM Original Equipment
by companies other than GM and Manufacturer (OEM) parts or
Insuring Your Vehicle
may not have been tested for your Genuine Manufacturer replacement
vehicle. As a result, these parts Protect your investment in your GM parts. Read your lease carefully, as
may fit poorly, exhibit premature vehicle with comprehensive and you may be charged at the end of
durability/corrosion problems, collision insurance coverage. There your lease for poor quality repairs.
and may not perform properly in are significant differences in the
quality of coverage afforded by
various insurance policy terms.
7-12 Customer Assistance Information
If a Crash Occurs • If you need roadside assistance, • Gather the important information
Here is what to do if you are call GM Roadside Assistance. you will need from the other
involved in a crash. See Roadside Assistance driver. Things like name, address,
Program on page 7-6 for more phone number, driver’s license
• Check to make sure that you are information. number, vehicle license plate,
all right. If you are uninjured, vehicle make, model and model
make sure that no one else in • If your vehicle cannot be driven,
know where the towing service year, Vehicle Identification
your vehicle, or the other vehicle, Number (VIN), insurance
is injured. will be taking it. Get a card from
the tow truck operator or write company and policy number, and
• If there has been an injury, call down the driver’s name, the a general description of the
emergency services for help. service’s name, and the phone damage to the other vehicle.
Do not leave the scene of a crash number. • If possible, call your insurance
until all matters have been taken company from the scene of the
care of. Move your vehicle only if • Remove any valuables from your
vehicle before it is towed away. crash. They will walk you through
its position puts you in danger or the information they will need.
you are instructed to move it by a Make sure this includes your
insurance information and If they ask for a police report,
police officer. phone or go to the police
registration if you keep these
• Give only the necessary and items in your vehicle. department headquarters the next
requested information to police day and you can get a copy of the
and other parties involved in the report for a nominal fee. In some
crash. Do not discuss your states/provinces with “no fault”
personal condition, mental frame insurance laws, a report may not
of mind, or anything unrelated to be necessary. This is especially
the crash. This will help guard true if there are no injuries and
against post-crash legal action. both vehicles are driveable.
Customer Assistance Information 7-13
• Choose a reputable collision Managing the Vehicle Damage Discuss this with your repair
repair facility for your vehicle. Repair Process professional, and insist on Genuine
Whether you select a dealer/ GM parts. Remember if your vehicle
In the event that your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to
retailer or a private collision repair
requires damage repairs, GM have the vehicle repaired with
facility to fix the damage, make
recommends that you take an Genuine GM parts, even if your
sure you are comfortable with
active role in its repair. If you have a insurance coverage does not pay
them. Remember, you will have to
pre-determined repair facility of the full cost.
feel comfortable with their work for
choice, take your vehicle there, or
a long time. If another party’s insurance
have it towed there. Specify to the
• Once you have an estimate, read facility that any required replacement company is paying for the repairs,
it carefully and make sure you collision parts be original equipment you are not obligated to accept
understand what work will be parts, either new Genuine GM parts a repair valuation based on
performed on your vehicle. If you or recycled original GM parts. that insurance company’s collision
have a question, ask for an Remember, recycled parts will not policy repair limits, as you have
explanation. Reputable shops be covered by your GM vehicle no contractual limits with that
welcome this opportunity. warranty. company. In such cases, you can
have control of the repair and
Insurance pays the bill for the parts choices as long as cost stays
repair, but you must live with the within reasonable limits.
repair. Depending on your
policy limits, your insurance
company may initially value the
repair using aftermarket parts.
7-14 Customer Assistance Information
Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances
Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur.
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose
Privacy of an EDR is to record, in certain Important: EDR data is recorded
Your GM vehicle has a number of crash or near crash-like situations, by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
sophisticated computers that record such as an airbag deployment or crash situation occurs; no data is
information about the vehicle’s hitting a road obstacle, data that will recorded by the EDR under normal
performance and how it is driven. assist in understanding how a driving conditions and no personal
For example, your vehicle uses vehicle’s systems performed. The data (e.g., name, gender, age,
computer modules to monitor and EDR is designed to record data and crash location) is recorded.
control engine and transmission related to vehicle dynamics and However, other parties, such as law
performance, to monitor the safety systems for a short period of enforcement, could combine the
conditions for airbag deployment and time, typically 30 seconds or less. EDR data with the type of personally
deploy airbags in a crash and, if so The EDR in this vehicle is designed identifying data routinely acquired
equipped, to provide antilock braking to record such data as: during a crash investigation.
to help the driver control the vehicle. • How various systems in your To read data recorded by an EDR,
These modules may store data to vehicle were operating special equipment is required,
help your dealer/retailer technician and access to the vehicle or the
service your vehicle. Some modules • Whether or not the driver and EDR is needed. In addition to
may also store data about how you passenger safety belts were the vehicle manufacturer, other
operate the vehicle, such as rate of buckled/fastened parties, such as law enforcement,
fuel consumption or average speed. • How far, if at all, the driver was that have the special equipment, can
These modules may also retain the pressing the accelerator and/or read the information if they have
owner’s personal preferences, such brake pedal access to the vehicle or the EDR.
as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and
• How fast the vehicle was traveling
temperature settings.
Customer Assistance Information 7-17
✍ NOTES
INDEX i-1
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Compass ............................ 3-56
Compressor Kit,
D
Damage Repair, Collision ...... 7-10
Wheels ........................ 5-85 Tire Sealant ...................... 5-58
Data Recorders
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...... 5-83 Content Theft-Deterrent ......... 2-16
Event .............................. 7-16
Fabric/Carpet ................... 5-81 Control of a Vehicle ............... 4-3
Daytime Running Lamps/
Finish Care ...................... 5-84 Convenience Net ................. 2-52
Automatic Headlamp
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, Coolant
System ........................... 3-12
and Other Plastic Engine ............................ 5-19
Defensive Driving ................... 4-2
Surfaces ...................... 5-82 Engine
Delayed Entry Lighting .......... 3-14
Interior ............................ 5-80 Temperature Gage ......... 3-41
Delayed Exit Lighting ............ 3-15
Leather ........................... 5-82 Engine Temperature
Delayed Headlamps ............. 3-12
Tires ............................... 5-85 Warning Light ............... 3-40
Delayed Locking .................... 2-8
Underbody Maintenance .... 5-86 Cooled Seats ........................ 1-6
DIC Compass ...................... 3-56
Washing Your Vehicle ........ 5-83 Cooling System ................... 5-19
Disc, MP3 ................... 3-94, 3-99
Weatherstrips ................... 5-83 Courtesy Lamps ................... 3-13
Displays
Windshield, Backglass, Courtesy Transportation .......... 7-9
Head-Up ......................... 3-16
and Wiper Blades .......... 5-84 Cruise Control ....................... 3-9
Doing Your Own
Climate Control System ......... 3-22 Cruise Control Light .............. 3-45
Service Work ..................... 5-4
Outlet Adjustment ............. 3-30 Cupholders ......................... 2-49
Dome Lamp Override ........... 3-14
Rear Air Conditioning and Customer Assistance .............. 7-4
Dome Lamps ....................... 3-14
Heating System ............. 3-31 Offices .............................. 7-5
Door
Rear Air Conditioning Text Telephone (TTY)
Delayed Locking ................. 2-8
and Heating System, Users ............................ 7-4
Locks ............................... 2-8
Electronic ..................... 3-32 Customer Information
Power Door Locks .............. 2-8
Climate Control Systems Service Publications
Programmable Automatic
Dual Automatic ................. 3-25 Ordering Information ...... 7-15
Door Locks .................... 2-9
Clock, Setting ...................... 3-76 Customer Satisfaction
Rear Door Security Locks .... 2-9
Collision Damage Repair ....... 7-10 Procedure ......................... 7-1
Compact Spare Tire ............. 5-79
i-4 INDEX
F Fuel (cont.)
Gage .............................. 3-46
H
Filter Gasoline Octane ................ 5-5 Halogen Bulbs ..................... 5-35
Engine Air Cleaner ............ 5-17 Gasoline Specifications ........ 5-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 3-5
Finish Damage .................... 5-86 Fuses Head Restraints ..................... 1-2
Flashers, Hazard Warning ....... 3-5 Fuses and Circuit Headlamp
Flash-to-Pass ........................ 3-7 Breakers ...................... 5-88 Aiming ............................ 5-35
Flat Tire .............................. 5-57 Instrument Panel Headlamps
Flat Tire, Changing ............... 5-66 Fuse Block ................... 5-88 Bulb Replacement ............. 5-35
Flat Tire, Storing .................. 5-76 Underhood Fuse Block ...... 5-90 Daytime Running Lamps/
Floor Mats .......................... 2-51 Windshield Wiper .............. 5-88 Automatic Headlamp
Fluid System ........................ 3-12
Automatic Transmission ..... 5-18 Delayed .......................... 3-12
Power Steering ................. 5-26 G Exterior Lamps ................. 3-11
Windshield Washer ........... 5-26 Gage Flash-to-Pass ..................... 3-7
Fog Lamp Speedometer ................... 3-35 High/Low Beam Changer ..... 3-7
Fog ................................ 3-13 Tachometer ...................... 3-35 Head-Up Display (HUD) ........ 3-16
Fog Lamp Light ................... 3-45 Voltmeter Gage ................ 3-38 Heated Seats ................. 1-5, 1-6
Fuel ..................................... 5-5 Gages Heater ................................ 3-22
Additives ........................... 5-6 Engine Coolant Engine Coolant ................. 2-23
California Fuel ................... 5-6 Temperature ................. 3-41 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat .... 1-3
Economy Driving ................ 4-1 Fuel ................................ 3-46 High Voltage Devices and
Filling a Portable Fuel Garage Door Opener ............ 2-45 Wiring ............................. 5-87
Container ..................... 5-10 Gasoline Highbeam On Light .............. 3-46
Filling the Tank .................. 5-8 Octane ............................. 5-5 Highway Hypnosis ................ 4-12
Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-7 Specifications ..................... 5-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ....... 4-13
Glove Box ........................... 2-49
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program ............................ 7-5
i-6 INDEX
Hood
Checking Things Under ..... 5-10
L Lights (cont.)
Cruise Control .................. 3-45
Release .......................... 5-11 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .......... 5-38
Engine Coolant
Horn .................................... 3-5 Lamp
Temperature Warning ..... 3-40
How to Wear Safety Belts Malfunction Indicator ......... 3-42
Exterior Lamps ................. 3-11
Properly .......................... 1-19 Lamps
Flash-to-Pass ..................... 3-7
Courtesy ......................... 3-13
Fog Lamp ........................ 3-45
Dome ............................. 3-14
I Dome Lamp Override ........ 3-14
Highbeam On ................... 3-46
Ignition Positions .................. 2-20 High/Low Beam Changer ..... 3-7
License Plate ................... 5-36
Infants and Young Children, Oil Pressure ..................... 3-44
Reading .......................... 3-15
Restraints ........................ 1-32 Passenger Airbag Status
Lap-Shoulder Belt ................ 1-24
Inflation - Tire Pressure ......... 5-43 Indicator ....................... 3-36
LATCH System for Child
Instrument Panel Safety Belt Reminders ....... 3-35
Restraints ........................ 1-38
Brightness ....................... 3-13 Security ........................... 3-45
Liftgate
Cluster ............................ 3-34 StabiliTrak® Indicator ......... 3-40
Carbon Monoxide ............. 2-10
Overview ........................... 3-4 Tire Pressure ................... 3-41
Storage Area .................... 2-49 Liftgate, Power .................... 2-11
Tow/Haul Mode ................ 3-46
Introduction ........................... 6-1 Lighting
Loading Your Vehicle ............ 4-16
Delayed Entry .................. 3-14
Locks
Delayed Exit .................... 3-15
J Entry .............................. 3-14
Delayed Locking ................. 2-8
Jump Starting ...................... 5-30 Door ................................. 2-8
Parade Dimming ............... 3-15
Lockout Protection .............. 2-9
Lights
Power Door ....................... 2-8
K Airbag Readiness ............. 3-36
Programmable Automatic
Keyless Entry, Remote Antilock Brake System
Door Locks .................... 2-9
Operation .......................... 2-4 (ABS) Warning .............. 3-39
Rear Door Security Locks .... 2-9
Keyless Entry System ............ 2-3 Brake System Warning ...... 3-38
Loss of Control .................... 4-10
Keys .................................... 2-2 Charging System .............. 3-37
INDEX i-7
P Power
Door Locks ........................ 2-8
R
Paint, Damage ..................... 5-86 Radio Frequency Identification
Electrical System .............. 5-88
Parade Dimming .................. 3-15 (RFID), Privacy ................. 7-17
Liftgate ............................ 2-11
Park Radio(s) ............................. 3-77
Lumbar Controls ................. 1-5
Shifting Into ..................... 2-28 Radios
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Shifting Out of .................. 2-29 Navigation/Radio System,
Current ........................ 3-21
Park Aid ............................. 2-34 see Navigation
Retained
Park Tilt Mirrors ................... 2-34 Manual ....................... 3-105
Accessory (RAP) ........... 2-21
Parking Rear Audio
Seat ................................. 1-4
Assist ............................. 2-34 Controller (RAC) .......... 3-127
Steering Fluid ................... 5-26
Over Things That Burn ...... 2-29 Reception ...................... 3-128
Windows ......................... 2-14
Parking Brake ...................... 2-27 Setting the Clock .............. 3-76
Pregnancy, Using
Passenger Airbag Status Theft-Deterrent ............... 3-127
Safety Belts ..................... 1-29
Indicator .......................... 3-36 Reading Lamps ................... 3-15
Privacy ............................... 7-16
Passenger Sensing System ... 1-57 Rear Air Conditioning and
Navigation System ............ 7-17
Passing ................................ 4-9 Heating System ................ 3-31
OnStar ............................ 7-17
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Rear Air Conditioning and
Radio Frequency
Immobilizer ...................... 2-17 Heating System and
Identification (RFID) ....... 7-17
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Electronic Climate
Programmable Automatic
Immobilizer Operation ........ 2-18 Controls .......................... 3-32
Door Locks ........................ 2-9
Perchlorate Materials Rear Audio
Proposition 65 Warning,
Requirements, California ...... 5-4 Controller (RAC) ............. 3-127
California .......................... 5-4
Phone Rear Door Security Locks ....... 2-9
Bluetooth® ..................... 3-105
INDEX i-9
T Tires (cont.)
Different Size ................... 5-53
Tow/Haul Mode .................... 2-26
Tow/Haul Mode Light ............ 3-46
Tachometer ......................... 3-35
If a Tire Goes Flat ............ 5-57 Towing
Telescopic Wheel ................... 3-6
Inflation - Tire Pressure ..... 5-43 Recreational Vehicle .......... 4-21
Text Telephone (TTY) Users .... 7-4
Inspection and Rotation ..... 5-50 Towing a Trailer ................ 4-24
Theft-Deterrent Feature ....... 3-127
Installing the Spare Tire ..... 5-70 Your Vehicle ..................... 4-20
Theft-Deterrent Systems ........ 2-16
Pressure Monitor Traction
Content Theft-Deterrent ..... 2-16
Operation ..................... 5-46 StabiliTrak® System ............ 4-5
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic
Pressure Monitor System .... 5-44 Transmission
Immobilizer ................... 2-17
Removing the Flat Tire ...... 5-70 Fluid, Automatic ................ 5-18
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic
Removing the Spare Transmission Operation,
Immobilizer Operation .... 2-18
Tire and Tools ............... 5-67 Automatic ........................ 2-24
Third-Row Seats .................. 1-12
Sealant and Transportation, Courtesy ......... 7-9
Tilt Wheel ............................. 3-6
Compressor Kit ............. 5-58 Turn and Lane-Change
Time, Setting ....................... 3-76
Secondary Latch System ... 5-74 Signals ............................. 3-6
Tire
Sidewall Labeling .............. 5-38 Turn Signal/Multifunction
Pressure Light .................. 3-41
Storing a Flat or Spare Lever ................................ 3-6
Tire Sealant and
Tire and Tools ............... 5-76
Compressor Kit ................ 5-66
Terminology and
Tires .................................. 5-37
Definitions .................... 5-40 U
Aluminum or Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Uniform Tire Quality
Chrome-Plated Wheels, Assist (URPA) .................. 2-34
Grading ....................... 5-54
Cleaning ...................... 5-85 Uniform Tire Quality
Wheel Alignment and
Buying New Tires ............. 5-52 Grading ........................... 5-54
Tire Balance ................. 5-55
Chains ............................ 5-56 Universal Home Remote
Wheel Replacement .......... 5-55
Changing a Flat Tire ......... 5-66 System ........................... 2-45
When It Is Time for
Cleaning .......................... 5-85 Operation ........................ 2-45
New Tires .................... 5-51
Compact Spare ................ 5-79
i-12 INDEX
V W Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper
Vehicle Warning Lights, Gages, and
Blades, Cleaning ........... 5-84
Control ............................. 4-3 Indicators ........................ 3-33
Washer ............................. 3-8
Loading ........................... 4-16 Warnings
Washer Fluid .................... 5-26
Running While Parked ....... 2-30 DIC Warnings and
Wiper Blade
Symbols .............................. iii Messages .................... 3-58
Replacement ................ 5-36
Vehicle Customization, DIC .... 3-67 Hazard Warning Flashers .... 3-5
Wiper Fuses .................... 5-88
Vehicle Data Recording and Safety and Symbols .............. iii
Wipers .............................. 3-7
Privacy ............................ 7-16 Wheels
Winter Driving ...................... 4-13
Vehicle Data Recording, Alignment and
Wipers
Radio Frequency (RFID) .... 7-17 Tire Balance ................. 5-55
Rear Washer ..................... 3-9
Vehicle Identification Different Size ................... 5-53
Wiring, High Voltage
Number (VIN) ................... 5-87 Replacement .................... 5-55
Devices ........................... 5-87
Service Parts Identification When It Is Time for
Label ........................... 5-87 New Tires ........................ 5-51
Vehicle, Remote Start ............. 2-6 Where to Put the X
Ventilation Adjustment ........... 3-30 Child Restraint ................. 1-36 XM Radio Messages ........... 3-104
Visors ................................. 2-16 Windows ............................. 2-14
Voltage Devices, and Wiring ... 5-87 Power ............................. 2-14
Voltmeter Gage .................... 3-38 Y
Your Vehicle and the
Environment ...................... 6-1
2009 Acadia, Enclave, Equinox, Lucerne, OUTLOOK, Torrent,
Traverse, VUE/VUE Two-Mode Hybrid Navigation M
Overview ........................................................ 1-1 Navigation Audio System ................................ 3-1
Overview .................................................. 1-2 Navigation Audio System ............................ 3-2
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Voice Recognition ........................................... 4-1
Features and Controls ................................ 2-2 Voice Recognition ...................................... 4-2
Index ................................................................ 1
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✍ NOTES
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Section 1 Overview
Overview .........................................................1-2 Getting Started ...............................................1-4
Navigation System Overview ............................1-2 Cleaning the Video Screen .............................1-12
1-1
Overview
Navigation System Overview
1-2
A. Map DVD Slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under K. 0 (Zoom In) Touch Screen Button. See “Map
Maps on page 2-4 for more information. Scales” under Maps on page 2-4 for more
B. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See “NAV” under information.
“Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System L. Mark Touch Screen Button. See “Adding
on page 2-2 for more information. Destinations to the Address Book” under Destination
C. No GPS Symbol. See Symbols on page 2-7 for more on page 2-13 for more information.
information. M. CD/DVD Slot. See CD Player on page 3-10 or DVD
D. O (Power/Volume) Knob. See Navigation Audio Player on page 3-16 for more information.
System on page 3-2 for more information. N. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Touch Screen
E. North Up/Heading Up Symbol. See Symbols on Button. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2
page 2-7 for more information. for more information.
F. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using O. Z (CD/DVD Eject) Key. See “Hard Keys” under
the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for
information. more information.
G. DEST (Destination) Key. See Destination on P. Auxiliary Jack. See Auxiliary Devices on page 3-22
page 2-13 for more information. for more information.
H. RPT (Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” under Using Q. Clock Touch Screen Button. See “Setting the Clock”
the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more under Configure Menu on page 2-27 for more
information. information.
I. FAV (Favorite) Key. See “Storing Radio Station R. f (Tune/Sound) Knob. See Navigation Audio
Presets” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 System on page 3-2 for more information.
for more information.
S. AUDIO Key. See Navigation Audio System on
J. Map Scale. See “Map Scales” under Maps on page 3-2 for more information.
page 2-4 for more information.
T. MENU Key. See Configure Menu on page 2-27 for
more information.
1-3
U. ¨ SEEK Key (Next). See Navigation Audio System All functions are available when the vehicle is parked.
on page 3-2 for more information. Do the following before driving:
V. © SEEK Key (Previous). See Navigation Audio • Become familiar with the navigation system
System on page 3-2 for more information. operation, hard keys on the faceplate, and
touch-sensitive screen buttons of the navigation
W. 1 (Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button. See “Map system.
Scales” under Maps on page 2-4 for more • Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations,
information.
setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
X. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button. See
“Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map • Set up the navigation features before beginning
Screen” under Symbols on page 2-7 for more driving, such as entering an address or a preset
information. destination.
• Set up your phone numbers in advance so they can
Getting Started be called easily with the press of a single button or
a single voice command (for navigation systems
Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with equipped with phone capability).
how the navigation system operates.
The navigation system includes navigation and audio
functions. { CAUTION:
While entering the vehicle or when turning the vehicle
off, some DVD Map Disc noise is normal. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often
while using the navigation system could cause a
Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive is important for safe driving. The navigation system crash resulting in injury or death to you or others.
has built-in features intended to help keep your eyes Focus your attention on driving.
on the road and mind on the drive. Some features may
be disabled while driving. Note that these functions
will be grayed-out. A grayed-out function indicates it is
not available when the vehicle is moving.
1-4
system uses limited information, you must always
evaluate whether following the system’s directions is safe
{ CAUTION: and legal for the current conditions.
When the navigation system is turned on, a screen may
Avoid looking too long or too often at the moving appear with the information below, and you must
map on the navigation screen. This could cause a read and acknowledge the information it contains.
crash and you or others can be injured or killed.
Use the turn-by-turn voice guidance directions
whenever possible. { CAUTION:
Use the navigation system to: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
• Plan a route.
you or others.
• Select a destination using various methods and
choices.
To help avoid a crash in which you or others could be
• Follow turn-by-turn route and map guidance with killed:
voice prompts, only if permitted by traffic laws,
controls, and conditions. • Always concentrate on your driving first by keeping
your eyes and mind on the road, and your hands
You should always be alert and obey traffic and roadway on the wheel.
laws and instructions, regardless of the guidance from the
navigation system. Because the navigation system uses • Follow system directions only if permitted by traffic
street map information that does not include all traffic laws, controls, and conditions.
restrictions or the latest road changes, it may suggest • Before using this system, read the owner’s manual
using a road that is now closed for construction or a turn and learn how it operates.
that is prohibited by signs at the intersection. Because the
• Some system controls cannot be used the when
vehicle is moving.
1-5
After you acknowledge the start up information you will When getting started, set the navigation system to your
be able to access the NAV (navigation) and DEST preference or delete information you may have entered
(destination) functions. Once accessed, you can enter using various options.
or delete information in the navigation system or access
other functions. See instructions later in this section. Language
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see
“DIC Vehicle Customization” in the Index of the
vehicle’s owner manual to change the language of the
navigation screens.
For vehicles without a Driver Information Center (DIC),
the radio can be used to change the language of
the navigation screens:
1. Press the O (power) knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the MENU hard key and select the Display
screen button.
3. Select the language; English, Francais, Espanol.
English/Metric Units
To change the navigation screens from English or
Every fifty times the vehicle is started and the navigation metric, see “DIC Operation and Displays” in the Index of
system is turned on, the Caution screen appears. After the vehicle’s owner manual.
reading the caution, select OK to load the map DVD
information. If OK is not selected, all hard keys except
for NAV (Navigation) and DEST (Destination) can be
accessed. You can also press the NAV hard key to have
this Caution screen appear.
1-6
Limit Features While Driving Storing Radio Station Presets
The navigation system may have this feature. To set preset radio stations:
Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to 1. Press O to turn the system on.
turn on and off the ability to limit functions while 2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select the desired
driving. When this screen button is highlighted, the band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped)).
following functions are limited while driving:
3. Use the f (tune) knob or the SEEK arrows to go to
• Music Navigator Scrolling the desired station.
• Radio Category Scrolling 4. Press and hold one of the five preset screen buttons,
at the bottom of the screen, until a beep is heard or
• Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functions see the station displayed on the selected preset
See “Category” under Navigation Audio System on button.
page 3-2 for more information. See “From Map” under 5. Repeat the steps for each preset.
Destination on page 2-13 for more information. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under Navigation
Some functions remain limited regardless of the setting. Audio System on page 3-2 for more information.
1-7
Entering a Destination by Using 8. Select the City name button and start entering the
city name.
Address, Point of Interest, Previous
• If five or less names are available, a list displays.
Destination, or the Map Method and
Storing Preset Destinations • If more than five are available, the List screen
button has a number in it that represents the
Entering an Address number of available cities. Select this button to
view the list and select a city.
To enter a destination by entering the city name first:
9. Once a city has been selected, the Street name
1. If the radio is on with a map disc inserted, skip category is automatically selected for entry.
to Step 5.
Do not enter directional information or street type.
2. Press O to turn the system on.
Use the space symbol screen button ( U )
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map between street or city names. For example, the
DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. street name N. Royal Oak Rd. should be entered as
4. A caution may appear. Select the OK screen button royal U oak. Use the backspace ( V ) screen
to proceed.
button if an incorrect character has been entered.
5. Press the DEST hard key. If guidance is already
active, or if an entry is in place, you will have to
• If five or less streets are available for the selected
select either the “Add Stopover” button or the “ADD” city, the system displays the list of streets.
buttons above or below the entry, depending on • If more than five streets are available the system
where you would like to place the next waypoint. displays the alpha keyboard. Start entering the
6. Select the 2 Address Entry screen button. street name. If five or less names are available, a
list displays. If more than five are available, the
7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, List screen button has a number in it that
to change the current state or province. represents the number of available streets. Select
• Enter the name or enter the two-letter this button to view the list and select a street.
abbreviation. A list displays.
• Select the List screen button and select the state
or province.
1-8
10. Once a street has been selected, select the 5. Press the DEST hard key. If guidance is already
House # screen button to enter the house number. active, or if an entry is in place, you will have to
The system displays the house number range select either the “Add Stopover” button or the “ADD”
that is available for the street. buttons above or below the entry, depending on
11. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with where you would like to place the next waypoint.
the destination marked appears. 6. Select the i Point of Interest screen button.
12. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or 7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed,
Other). The system calculates and highlights the to change the current state or province.
route.
• Enter the name or enter the two-letter
13. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The abbreviation. A list displays.
fastest route will automatically begin if the car starts
moving forward. • Select the List screen button and select the state
or province.
See “Address Entry” under Destination on page 2-13 for
more information. 8. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name
space (i.e. Washington Monument).
Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
• If five or less names are available, a list displays.
To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI):
• If more than five are available, the List screen
1. If the radio is on with a map disc inserted, skip to button has a number in it, it represents the
Step 5. number of available POIs. Select this button to
2. Press O to turn the system on. view the list.
9. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. A map
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map
screen, with the destination marked appears.
DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information.
4. A caution may appear. Select the OK screen button
to proceed.
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10. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Map Method
Other). The system calculates and highlights 1. Touch the screen where you want to go. The system
the route. shows the location, and possibly an address as well.
11. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The You can scroll out to a larger view by first using the
fastest route will automatically begin if the car starts + (plus) or − (minus) buttons at the lower left and
moving forward. right of the map to select an appropriate viewing
range.
See “Point of Interest (POI)” under Destination on
page 2-13 for more information. 2. Press the “GO” button that appears when you are
ready to begin routing.
Entering Previous Destination 3. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Choose from a list of recent destinations with this Other). The system calculates and highlights the
method: route.
4. Select the Start Guidance screen button.
1. Press the “DEST” hardkey. Press the “Previous
The fastest route will automatically begin if the
Destination” button to show a list of previous
car starts moving forward.
destinations. This list is empty at first when the
radio is new or is erased when the battery is Storing Preset Destinations
disconnected. 1. If the radio is on with a map disc inserted, skip to
2. Touch your selection. You may not be able to scroll Step 5.
down the list while the vehicle is in motion, 2. Press O to turn the system on.
depending on the settings. See “Limit Features
While Driving” later in this manual. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map
DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information.
3. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or 4. A caution may appear. Select the OK screen button
Other). The system calculates and highlights the to proceed.
route.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
4. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The Enter a destination. See Destination on page 2-13
fastest route will automatically begin if the car starts for more information on how to enter a destination.
moving forward.
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6. Select the Map screen button after entering the Using Your Stored Preset Destinations
destination.
These destinations are available for selection while
7. Select the Mark screen button from the map. The driving.
address book screen appears. Five preset
destinations can be stored, but you must set them 1. If the radio is on with a map disc inserted, skip to
from the Address Book screen. There are other ways Step 5.
to get to the Address Book as well. O to turn the system on.
2. Press
8. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map
displays. Enter the name. If you have stored the
DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information.
location with a name automatically assigned by the
system, use the “BACKSPACE” button (not “BACK”) 4. A caution may appear. Select the OK screen button
to erase the letters and begin typing your preferred to proceed.
title for this destination. For example, choosing a 5. Press the DEST hard key.
destination by address and storing it to the Address
Book will store the actual address, which may not be 6. Select one of the available preset destination
easy to display in a short Preset button that has screen buttons. A map screen, with the destination
8 digits, so name it something shorter. marked, appears and the system immediately
begins to route to that destination.
9. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at the
bottom of the screen until the name appears in the The preset destination buttons overwrite and
screen button on the display. A beep may be heard. provides guidance to the selected destination even
if the guidance is in place. Pressing a preset
The name appears in that preset destination screen destination cancels the current route and then,
button and is now available to select from the routes to the single preset destination.
Destination Entry screen. See “Using Your Stored
Preset Destinations” next in this section to select If more waypoints or stops are desired after the
it as a destination. preset is used, follow the adding stopover method
to load a total of four additional waypoints.
See “Adding or Changing Preset Destinations”
under Destination on page 2-13 for more information
on how to add preset destinations.
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7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Guidance Volume
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route. To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts:
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The 1. Press the MENU hard key to enter the menu
fastest route will automatically begin if the car starts options, then press the MENU key repeatedly
moving forward. until Nav is selected or select the Nav screen
button.
See “Preset Destination” under Destination on page 2-13
for more information. 2. Select the Voice Prompt screen button.
3. Select the On screen button if voice guidance
Canceling Guidance is not on.
Guidance is canceled once you arrive at your final 4. Select the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to
destination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the increase or to decrease the volume of the voice
final destination: prompts. The system responds with the adjusted
1. Press the DEST hard key. voice level.
2. Select the Cancel Guidance screen button. See “Voice Prompt” under Configure Menu on page 2-27
for more information.
3. A pop-up confirmation appears. Select OK to cancel
guidance or Cancel to cancel the request. Turning the O (volume) knob during a voice or
navigation prompt also changes the volume.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Features and Controls ......................................2-2 Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-38
Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2 Vehicle Positioning ........................................2-39
Maps ............................................................2-4 Problems with Route Guidance .......................2-40
Symbols ........................................................2-7 If the System Needs Service ..........................2-40
Destination ..................................................2-13 Ordering Map DVDs ......................................2-41
Configure Menu ............................................2-27 Database Coverage Explanations ....................2-41
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Features and Controls f (Tune/Speaker Adjustment): Press to access the
Sound screen to adjust bass, midrange, treble, and
equalization.
Using the Navigation System • Turn f to go to the next or previous radio station.
This section includes basic information to operate the See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for
navigation system. more information.
Use the hard keys and the touch-sensitive screen Z (CD/DVD Eject): Press to eject CDs and DVDs.
buttons on the navigation screen to operate the system.
See Navigation System Overview on page 1-2 for NAV (Navigation): Press to view the vehicle’s current
more information. position on the map screen.
Once the vehicle is moving, some functions become • Press NAV multiple times to cycle through Full Map
disabled to reduce driver distractions. and the tab that displays the current audio source
(AM, FM, CD, etc.). Full Map displays the screen in
Hard Key Operation full map view.
O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on • Select the audio tab to split the screen between the
and off. map screen and the current audio source screen
menu. See “Audio” under Navigation Audio System
• Turn O to increase or decrease the volume to the on page 3-2 for more information.
audio system.
DEST (Destination): Press to access the Destination
• Press and hold O for more than two seconds to Entry screen to plan a destination. See Destination
turn off the navigation system, the Rear Seat on page 2-13 for more information.
Entertainment (RSE), and Rear Seat Audio (RSA).
If the vehicle has not been turned off, the RSE RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press to repeat the last
and the RSA can be turned back on by pressing O voice guidance prompt.
and continues playback of the last active source.
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FAV (Favorite): Press to access the preset stations. Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under Navigation
Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and
numbers, when available, display on the navigation
AUDIO: Press to access the full Audio screen to screen as an alpha or numeric keyboard. The alpha
change AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service keyboard displays when the system requires entry of a
(if equipped), CD, DVD, if equipped, and auxiliary input. city or street name.
See “Audio” under Navigation Audio System on All characters are touch-sensitive screen buttons. Touch
page 3-2 for more information. a character to select it.
MENU: Press to adjust features for sound, radio, A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select to get letters with accent
navigation, the display, and for adjusting the time. See symbols. This button may toggle to A-Z.
Configure Menu on page 2-27 for more information.
A-Z (Alphabet): Select to get letters from the alphabet.
¨SEEK / ©SEEK: Press either arrow to seek This button may toggle to A-Y.
and scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD, or to 0-9 (Numbers): Select to get numbers and punctuation
seek chapters on a DVD, if equipped. See Navigation marks.
Audio System on page 3-2, CD Player on page 3-10, or
DVD Player on page 3-16 for more information. U (Space): Select to enter a space between
characters or the words of a name.
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons Backspace: Select if an incorrect character has been
These buttons are located on the screen. When entered.
selected, a beep sounds. Screen buttons are highlighted To make name selections easier, the system only
when a feature is available. highlights the characters that can follow the last one
entered. For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not be
available for selection.
If a name does not display after entry, it may need to be
entered differently or the map DVD disc may not contain
that information. See Database Coverage Explanations
on page 2-41 for more information.
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Maps Notice: Pressing directly on the navigation screen
may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by
This section includes basic information about the map the vehicle’s warranty. Do not press directly on the
database. navigation screen.
Map Coverage
The maps are stored on a DVD. The United States,
Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are
contained on one disc.
Refer to the “Navigation System Map Disc” manual for a
detailed explanation of map coverage and detailed city
lists in each region. This manual is in the map DVD case
when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.
Installing the DVD Map Disc
Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD. If
the map DVD was not installed, do the following to load it:
Read the following steps completely.
1. Turn the ignition on. The vehicle must be in P (Park)
to perform this operation.
6. To close the screen, slightly push up on the two
2. Press O (power) to turn the navigation system on. outer corners until the screen is in position. Then
3. Press the NAV hard key. push the screen in by pushing on the four outer
4. Touch the Insert Map Disc screen button. The screen corners until a click is heard.
opens to access the map DVD slot. 7. Set the search area. See “Setting the Search Area”
5. Load the map DVD partway into the slot. The system earlier in this section.
pulls it in.
The screen cannot be closed until a double beep
is heard.
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Ejecting the DVD Map Disc Handling the DVD Map Disc
The navigation portion of the system cannot be used if To properly handle the DVD map disc:
the DVD map disc is not loaded. • Handle the disc very carefully to avoid
1. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, contamination or flaws. Signals may not read out
then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is properly if the disc gets contaminated or flawed.
selected or touch the Nav screen button.
• Do not use photographic record cleaner, solvents,
2. Touch the Map Database Information or other cleaners if the disc gets soiled. Use a soft
screen button. cloth to gently wipe it out from the center of the
3. Touch the Eject Map Disc screen button. The disc to the outside.
screen tilts, exposing the map DVD slot. • Do not use the disc to rest on while writing or
4. Press the eject button, located next to the DVD map drawing with any writing utensil. Do not attach
disc slot, and the disc ejects. Pull the disc out. a seal to the disc.
The screen cannot be closed until a double beep is • Do not keep the disc in direct sunlight, high
heard. temperatures, or humidity.
Notice: Pressing directly on the navigation screen • After using the disc, place it back into the
may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered original case.
by the vehicle’s warranty. Do not press directly
on the navigation screen.
5. To close the screen, slightly push up on the two
outer corners until the screen is in position. Then
push the screen in by pushing on the four outer
corners until a click is heard.
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Map Adjustments Scrolling the Map
The scale of view on the map can be adjusted. While Touch anywhere on the
driving, the map scrolls automatically based on the map screen and the scroll
direction of travel. symbol appears. Use this
feature to scroll across
Map Scales the map.
0 / 1 (Zoom In/Zoom Out): Touch the zoom in or out
screen buttons or the scale on the bar to change the
level of map detail. The scale appears on the screen
once the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are • Move your finger in any direction on the map screen
selected. and the map continues to scroll in that direction.
− If scrolling while the vehicle is in P (Park), the
• The system adjusts the map accordingly. The scale system initially scrolls at a slower rate. The
of a map can range from 1/32 mi. (50 m) to scroll speed increases if you continue touching
256 mi. (400 km). the map screen.
• See “Driver Information Center, DIC Controls and − If scrolling while the vehicle is in motion, there
Displays” in the Index of your vehicle’s owner is one scroll speed and the distance is limited.
manual to change between English or metric. Keep touching the map screen to scroll for a
longer distance.
• Press the NAV (Navigation) key to return to the
current vehicle location on the map if the vehicle icon
disappears from the screen.
• Use the scroll feature on the map to set a destination.
See “From Map” under Destination on page 2-13 for
more information.
• Press the GO screen button to calculate the route
from the current position to the destination mark,
while scrolling on the map without a planned route.
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Symbols The waypoint symbol
displays on the map after
The following symbols are the most common symbols a stopover has been
that appear on a map screen. added to the route.
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The distance and time to The north up symbol
destination symbol indicates the map with
indicates the distance and North Up, known as North
the estimated time Up mode.
remaining to the final
destination, depending on
the option selected.
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The No GPS symbol Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the
appears when the vehicle Map Screen
is acquiring or not
receiving a Global Select the POI screen
Positioning System (GPS) button to display or delete
satellite signal. POI icons from the map.
Select the Mark screen Displaying POI icons on the map indicates where POIs
button to store the location (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. This
on the screen in your screen appears after selecting the POI screen button.
address book.
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1. Select one of the POI categories to display or to POI Close to: Once a category has been selected,
delete POI icons from the map screen. Once a touch this button to display the list of available POIs for
category has been selected the POI icon displays the selected POI category. The list provides the POI
at the top of the screen. icon, the name, the direction, and the distance to
the POI from the vehicle’s current position.
2. Select up to five categories to display on the map
screen. When a category is selected those POI 1. Use the scroll arrows to move up and down the list.
icons display on the map. 2. Use the sorting screen buttons: Dist (distance),
3. Press the POI screen button again to add more Icon, Name, and on Route as needed.
POI icons. 3. Select Go, next to the desired POI, to make this
POI a destination or a stopover.
More: Select to view more POI categories.
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4. Select a POI name to receive information about the List all Categories: Select to list all POIs sorted
POI. From this screen select: Address Book, Go, alphabetically.
Map, or Call (if the OnStar® account is active and if
there are Hands-Free Calling minutes available). Delete: To delete a specific POI category, select the
category.
Address Book: Press to add this POI to the address
book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 2-27 for Clear All: Select this screen button to clear all selected
information on editing address book entries. POI categories.
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3–D Lane Guidance
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Dual Mode Destination
This dual screen symbol To Use the destination feature on the navigation
displays when the screen system:
is in dual mode. 1. Press the DEST key to access the Destination
Entry screen.
2. Select one of five destination options from this
screen.
Auto Reroute
When the destination is set and you are off the planned
route, the system automatically plans a new route
and begins to reroute. The new route is highlighted on
the screen.
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Address Entry 5. Select the City name button.
• Enter the City Name or select the Last 5 Cities
2 Address Entry: Enter an address by providing screen button. The Last 5 Cities screen displays
the system with a city name or a street name. a list of the last five city names that had been
entered.
• Select a city from the list and it appears in the
City name area.
6. If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city
name. If four or less names are available, a list
displays. If more than four are available, a number
appears in the List screen button. This number
represents the number of available cities.
• Select this button to view the list.
• Select a city.
7. Once a city has been selected the Street name
category is automatically selected for entry. Start
entering the street name. If five or less names
Enter the city name first: are available, a list displays. If more than five are
available, a number appears in the List screen
1. Press the DEST hard key. button. This number represents the number
2. Select the 2 Address Entry screen button. of available streets.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if the • Select this number to view the list.
current state or province needs to change. • Select a street name.
4. Enter the name or enter the two-letter abbreviation.
A list displays. The List screen button could also be
selected, then select the state or province.
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8. Once a street has been selected, select the 5. Select the Street screen button. Enter the street
House # screen button to enter the house number. name. The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of
The system displays the house number range the last five street names that had been entered.
that is available for the street. Select a house • Select a street from the list and it appears in the
number. There is also a Cross Street screen option
Street name area.
at this point.
6. If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the
9. Select the Go screen button. The map screen
street name. If five or less names are available,
displays with the destination marked.
a list displays. If more than five are available,
10. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or a number appears in the List screen button. This
Other). The system calculates and highlights represents the number of available streets.
the route.
• Select this button to view the list.
11. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
can now be started. • Select a street.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this 7. Once a street has been selected, select the House
section for more information. # screen button to enter the house number. The
system displays the house number range that
To enter a destination by entering the street name first: is available for the street. Select the house number.
1. Press the DEST hard key. 8. Select the Go screen button. The map screen
2. Select the 2 Address Entry screen button. displays with the destination marked.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if the 9. Once the house number is selected, the city name
current state or province needs to change. automatically populates. If there is more than one
city available for selection, a list of cities displays.
4. Enter the name or enter the two-letter abbreviation. Select the city.
A list displays. The List screen button could also be
selected, then select the state or province. 10. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
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11. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route 6. Once a city and a street have been selected, touch
can now be started. the Cross Street screen button and start entering the
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this cross street name. If five or less names are available,
section for more information. a list displays. If more than five are available, a
number appears in the List screen button. This
To enter a destination by entering a cross street: represents the number of available streets.
1. Press the DEST hard key. • Select this button to view the list.
2. Select the 2 Address Entry screen button. • Select a street.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, 7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen
to change the current state or province. displays with the destination marked.
4. Enter the name or enter the two-letter abbreviation. 8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
A list displays. The List screen button could also be Other). The system calculates and highlights the
selected, then select the state or province. route.
5. Select the City or Street screen button. 9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
The Last 5 Cities or Streets screen button displays can now be started.
a list of the last five city or street names that See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
had been entered. Select a city or street from the section for more information.
list and it appears in the City or Street name area.
If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the
city or street name. If five or less names are
available, a list displays. If more than five are
available, a number appears in the List screen
button. This represents the number of available
cities or streets.
• Select this button to view the list
• Select a city or street.
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Point of Interest (POI) To use the point of interest destination entry method by
entering the name:
The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method lets
you select a destination from the POI list. 1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the i Point of Interest screen button.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed,
to change the current state or province.
4. Enter the name or enter the two-letter abbreviation.
A list displays. The List screen button could also be
selected, then select the state or province.
5. Enter the POI name.
If four or less names are available, a list displays. If
more than four are available, a number appears in
the List screen button. This represents the number of
available POIs. Select this button to view the list.
6. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The
map screen displays with the destination marked.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
i Point of Interest: Select this screen button to
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
access the POI (Point of Interest) screen. From route.
this screen you have two options to select/enter a
destination: 8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
can now be started.
• Enter the name using the alpha keyboard.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
• Select a category from the category list. section for more information.
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To use the point of interest destination entry method by Address Book
selecting a category:
The address book entry method lets you select a
1. Press the DEST hard key. destination by selecting an address that has been stored
2. Select the i Point of Interest screen button. in your address book.
3. Select the Browse POI Categories screen button to
view the list of POI categories.
4. Select a category, and then a sub-category. The
system displays available POI names in the
selected sub-category.
• Select the POI, or once the Browse POI
Categories button is selected, a List All
Categories screen button displays.
• Select this button to view a list of all categories.
• Select one of the categories and a list of all
locations for the selected category for a particular
area displays.
• Select the location.
5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The
map screen displays with the destination marked. g Address Book: Select this screen button to
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or access the Address Book screen. From this screen,
Other). The system calculates and highlights the select an address that already exists as the destination.
route.
7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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To use the address book entry method: OnStar® Destination Download
1. Press the DEST hard key. The Destination download lets an OnStar subscriber ask
2. Select the g Address Book screen button. the OnStar call center to download a destination.
OnStar will send address information and location
A list of your address book addresses display. Use coordinates of the destination into the navigation system.
the arrows on the left side of the screen to scroll
through the list.
3. Select the Go screen button next to the destination.
The map screen displays with the destination
marked displays.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
can now be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
See “Adding Destinations to the Address Book”
later in this section.
OnStar Download Screen
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Using Destination Download If the system is unable to locate the address, the
Destination Not Found screen below displays. Some
If the map disc is not installed and the radio receives a screen buttons, such as Map and Go, grays out.
destination download, a message displays showing The Call button grays out when there is no phone
that the map disc is required or it accepts the download number available and while connected to OnStar.
so that it can be added to the address book.
If the navigation radio screen is turned off before a
download, the system automatically turns the screen on
and displays a download confirmation message. The
radio remains on after the download.
The navigation system displays Searching – Please
Wait as the address is searched within the map
database.
If the address is not found within the map database, the Destination Not Found Screen
system may use latitude and longitude coordinates to
locate the destination. In this case, “Using Coordinates”
displays on the downloaded screen.
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Route Guidance Not Active Route Guidance Active
If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route
guidance is not active, the navigation system displays a guidance is already active, the system displays a pop-up
pop-up screen and does the following screen functions: screen and does the following screen function:
• Select Go, the navigation system starts route • Select Go, the navigation system adds the
calculation to the destination(s) received. downloaded destination before the next waypoint of
• Select Map, the navigation system displays the the existing route (closest to the current vehicle
position). If all waypoints are in use before Go
Destination Map Screen.
is selected, the furthest waypoint (final destination)
• Select Call, the navigation system initiates a call is automatically deleted.
with Bluetooth Phone (if available) or OnStar • All other buttons on the pop-up screen operate as
Personal Call.
described under Route Guidance Not Active.
• Select Add To Address Book, the navigation system
copies the downloaded destination to the address Previous Destinations
book and display the new address book entry. Previously downloaded OnStar destinations are saved
The destination saves this download even if it is under Previous Destinations in the navigation system
only partial information such as a phone number. where they can be accessed or saved to the
• Select Back, the navigation system cancels address book.
the OnStar destination download and returns to the
previous screen. The downloaded address is not
added to the previous destinations.
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Map Destination Screen Functions Getting Started on Your Route
If the map screen is used to show destination, it has Once a destination has been entered, there are several
map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom, Scroll, functions that can be performed. Press the DEST hard
etc. The address is shown at the top of the screen. key to access the Route screen.
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Turn List
Turn List: Select to view the list of turn maneuvers for
the entire route and to avoid turns on the route.
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r / [ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select to scroll to the Add Stopover
next stopover or to the final destination. The u button
changes to a fast speed fast forward.
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To add a stopover: To delete a stopover from the current route:
1. Press the DEST hard key. Delete a Stopover From the Current Route
2. Select the Add or Add Stopover screen button. This 1. Press the DEST hard key.
button only appears if a route has been calculated.
2. Select the Delete screen button for a stopover to be
3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, deleted.
enter the stopover. See “Destination” previously for
more information. 3. The system displays a pop-up confirmation
message. Select OK to delete the stopover; select
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Cancel to cancel this operation.
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route. 4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route route.
can now be started.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
6. To add the second and third stopovers, press the can now be started.
DEST hard key, then select the Add screen button,
where the next stopover should display on the Suspend Guidance
route.
Select this button from the Route screen to put the
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or current route on hold.
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route. Resume Guidance
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route Select this button from the Route screen to resume
can now be started. guidance on the current route.
Cancel Guidance
Select this button from the Route screen to cancel the
current route.
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Adding Destinations to the To store the current final destination as a preset
destination:
Address Book
1. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen
There are two ways to add a destination to the to add the current final destination. The Address
address book: Book screen appears.
• To add the current final destination to the address 2. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard
book, select the Mark screen button from the map displays. Enter the name.
screen. The system automatically saves the
3. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of
final destination information in the address book.
the screen until the name appears in that preset
• Select the Add to Address Book screen button when destination screen button. It is now available
available on POI information screens, Destination to select from the Destination Entry screen.
Entry screens, or POI screens. The system To store an address book entry as a preset destination:
automatically saves this information in the
address book. 1. Press the MENU hard key, then press the MENU
key repeatedly until Nav is selected, or select the
See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 2-27 for Nav screen button.
information on editing address book entries.
2. Select the Edit/View screen button.
Adding or Changing Preset 3. Select the address book entry to be stored as the
Destinations preset destination. Select the Name screen button
to add a name, if needed.
This feature lets you add or change one of five preset
destinations. When a destination has been added as a 4. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of
preset destination, it is available to be selected from the the screen until the name appears in that preset
Destination Entry screen. See “Preset Destination” destination screen button. It is now available
previously for information on how to select a preset to select from the Destination Entry screen.
destination as a final destination.
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Configure Menu Sound
Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then
press the MENU key repeatedly until Sound is selected
or select the Sound screen button. To make speaker
and equalization adjustments. See Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2 for more information.
Radio
Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then
press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio is selected
or select the Radio screen button, to make changes
for radio information displayed, preset pages, XM™
categories, and automatic volume control. See
Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more
information.
Base shown; Uplevel similar Traffic Options
Read the following Options descriptions to understand
Press the MENU hard key to adjust several of the
how the XM NavTraffic™ operates.
system’s features and preferences. The last selected
menu screen is the screen that displays; Sound, Radio,
Nav (navigation), Display, or Time.
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XM NavTraffic™ (USA and Canada)
Your vehicle’s navigation system may have an XM
NavTraffic receiver. XM NavTraffic is a subscription
service provided via XM™ Satellite Radio. XM NavTraffic
provides real-time traffic information fully integrated to the
navigation system to display current traffic conditions for
a driver’s chosen route. XM NavTraffic allows drivers to
make the most informed, timesaving routing decisions.
If the Traffic touch screen button is pressed or if the
traffic display in the Navigation Setup Menu is attempted
to be turned on without a subscription, a warning
screen displays indicating that XM traffic is not activated.
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XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts the traffic information Traffic Icon
for many markets nationally, and the service may be
available in more cities in the future. Visit The Traffic Icon appears on the Traffic Tab, next to the
xmnavtraffic.com for more details on local coverage. word Traffic, when traffic is found in the local area.
A service fee is required in order to receive the
XM NavTraffic service.
Turning XM NavTraffic™ On and Off
To turn traffic on or off:
1. Press the Menu hard key, then press the Menu key
repeatedly until Nav is selected or press the Nav
screen button.
The Traffic Icon has three different condition displays.
2. Touch the Traffic Options button. These are:
3. Touch the Traffic button. This button is highlighted
when it is active. Condition Traffic Status Icon
Selecting Alert for Approaching Traffic Events • No XM NavTraffic™
enables the system to show a pop-up screen that
subscription.
notifies of possible traffic issues ahead.
When this feature is highlighted, while traveling on
• No Traffic is found in
a route, you are able to view and avoid accidents the local area.
that are on the route. • The Traffic Feature is
turned off.
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Condition Traffic Status Icon To view the traffic condition location and information on
the map:
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Traffic: Select to enable or disable the traffic function.
Show Traffic ICONS: Select to display traffic icons
on the map screen. This function allows selection of the
traffic information that is displayed.
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• Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic flow with On-Route
average speed between 25 and 45 mph.
Select the On Route touch screen button to display all
• Green indicates normal traffic flow with average events ahead on the current active route. If no traffic
speed above 45 mph. events have been reported on route, No Traffic Events
Reported On route displays.
• Orange indicates construction.
Traffic flow data arrows display on the map when scaled
up to eight miles.
Closed Road, Traffic Delays, Incidents, and
Advisories — These four touch screen buttons are
used to select the traffic event ICONS that appear on
the map screens.
Alert for Approaching Traffic Events: When On, if an
approaching traffic event is within the alert range, one
of two traffic alert pop-up screens display:
• With no route planned, while on expressways,
Approaching Traffic Event without Avoid screen
displays.
• With route planned, Traffic Event on Route screen
displays.
If the Alert for Approaching Traffic Events is Off, the
alert pop-up screen does not display.
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Name Scrolling to Traffic Events on the Map
Select the Name touch screen button to display traffic
events in the order of distance. The closest event
is shown first.
Avoid
When a route is active, the Avoid button is used to
route around the listed traffic event. After calculating a
new route, the navigation system shows a new route on
the full map screen. The Avoid button is grayed out if
the traffic event is not on route or no route is active.
Refresh
Select the Refresh touch screen button to update the
screen with all of the latest traffic events, miles, etc.
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Traffic Event Display Categories Detailed Traffic Event Screens
The following are traffic condition categories and symbols There are three different types of detailed traffic event
that can appear on the display: screens. Each screen is a variance of the one shown on
Category 1, Road Closure: the Traffic Event Screen.
m (Parking): Available parking area. • Scrolling to an event on the map and then
pressing INFO.
l (Information): Special event, general information, or • Selecting a traffic event listed on the Traffic Event
warning. List screen.
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Back, Map, More, and Avoid More: Press to display more of the traffic event
description, if the whole event does not fit in the given
These buttons have common functions across all three display.
Detailed Traffic Event screens.
Avoid: This button is used to avoid the location of an
Back: Press to return to the screen used to display the event on the route. If selected, a new route is calculated
selected detailed traffic event. and the related traffic event is avoided. After the new
Map: Press to show the related traffic event on the map. route has been calculated, the navigation system
If selected, the Map Traffic Event Icon screen displays. goes to the full map screen and shows the new route.
Traffic Voice Prompts
The traffic voice prompts are part of the current
navigation voice prompts. If the navigation voice prompts
are turned off, all traffic prompts are also turned off.
If the voice prompts are on, whenever an Alert for
Approaching Traffic or Alert if Better route Available is
displayed, the system gives the related voice prompt.
The content of the voice prompt depends on actual
traffic event data.
The RPT (Repeat) hard key is for navigation traffic
maneuvers only. It is not used to repeat traffic prompts.
During a traffic voice prompt, if RPT is pressed, the
current prompt playback cancels.
Map Traffic Event Icon with Back Screen Anything that cancels the Alert for Approaching Traffic,
also cancels the related voice prompt.
Scroll to the new traffic ICON, and the INFO button Traffic prompts are disabled during OnStar® or Voice
displays for that traffic event. Press INFO and the Recognition activity.
detailed traffic event screen displays. Press the NAV
hard key to go back to the Full Map screen.
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Display Brightness/Contrast/Mode
VUE shown
Select this screen button to change the brightness,
Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then contrast, and mode of the display.
press the MENU key repeatedly until Display is selected,
or select the Display screen button.
](Brightness): Select and hold the + (plus)
or − (minus) to increase or decrease the brightness
Display Off of the screen.
Select this button to turn the display off. Press the Nav, _ (Contrast): Select and hold the + (plus) or − (minus)
Dest, Fav, or Menu hard key or the f (tone) button to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen.
to view the display.
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Auto (Automatic): Select this screen button so the Language
system can automatically adjust the screen background
depending on exterior lighting conditions. Saturn VUE and VUE Two-Mode Hybrid Only — Select
the English, Francais or Espanol screen buttons to
Night: Select to make the map background darker. change the language of the navigation screens.
Day: Select to make the map background brighter. If the vehicle has a DIC, see “DIC Vehicle Customization”
in the Index of the vehicle’s owner manual to change the
Rear Vision Camera Options (Acadia, language of the navigation screens.
Enclave, OUTLOOK, and Traverse Only)
Setting the Clock
The vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Vision
Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then
Camera system and/or a Rear Park Assist to enhance
press the MENU key repeatedly until the time is selected,
awareness of what is behind your vehicle. These
or select the time screen button, then press the Set
systems engage only when the transmission shift
screen button.
position is in R (Reverse). See “Rear Vision Camera”
and/or “Park Assist” in the index of the vehicle’s owner Hours: Select and hold the − (minus) or + (plus) to
manual for more information. decrease or increase the hours.
VIDEO (for camera) and AUDIO (Park Assist) screen Minutes: Select and hold the − (minus) or + (plus) to
buttons may display. Touch either screen button to turn decrease or increase the minutes.
these features on or off. Both features are defaulted
to on. 12/24 Format: Select the 12 screen button for standard
time; select the 24 screen button for military time.
Eject Map Disc
This screen option is available when the map disc has to
be ejected for replacement. The map disc should only be
access when updating with an annual update or when
and if a map disc read error displays during normal use.
See “Ejecting the DVD Map Disc” earlier in this section for
more information.
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Global Positioning System (GPS) This system may not be available or interferences may
occur if any of the following is true:
The navigation system determines the position of the • Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, trees, large
vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals, trucks, or a tunnel.
and map data.
• Objects are located on the rear shelf of the vehicle.
At times, other interferences such as the satellite
condition, road configuration, the condition of the • Satellites are being repaired or improved.
vehicle and/or other circumstances can interfere with • After-market glass tinting has been applied to the
the navigation system’s ability to determine the accurate
vehicle’s rear windshield.
position of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position of the vehicle using Notice: Do not apply after-market glass tinting to
signals sent by the GPS Satellites of the United States the vehicle’s windows. Glass tinting interferes
Department of Defense. When the vehicle is not with the system’s ability to receive GPS signals and
receiving signals from the satellites, a symbol appears causes the system to malfunction. The window
on the map screen. Refer to Symbols on page 2-7. might have to be replaced to correct the problem.
This would not be covered by the warranty.
For more information if the GPS is not functioning
properly, see If the System Needs Service on page 2-40
and Problems with Route Guidance on page 2-40.
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Vehicle Positioning • The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot,
garage, or a lot with a roof.
At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be
inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: • The GPS signal is not received.
• The road system has changed. • A roof carrier is installed on your vehicle.
• The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such • The vehicle is being driven with tire chains.
as in sand, gravel, and/or snow. • The tires are replaced.
• The vehicle is traveling on winding roads. • The tire pressure for your tires is incorrect.
• The vehicle is on a long straight road. • The tires are worn.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large • The first time the map DVD is inserted.
vehicle.
• The battery is disconnected for several days.
• The surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
• The vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is
• The vehicle has just been transferred by a vehicle at low speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and started
carrier or a ferry. repeatedly.
• The current position calibration is set incorrectly. If problems are experienced with the navigation system,
• The vehicle is traveling at high speed. see your dealer/retailer.
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Problems with Route Guidance • Automatic rerouting may display a route returning to
the set stopover if traveling to a destination without
Inappropriate route guidance could occur under one or passing through a set stopover.
more of the following conditions:
• The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle due to a
• You have not turned onto the road indicated. regulation by time or season or any other regulation
• Route guidance may not be available when using which may be given.
automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn. • Some routes may not be searched.
• The route may not be changed when using • The route to the destination may not be shown if
automatic rerouting. there are new roads, if roads have recently
• There is no route guidance when turning at an changed, or if certain roads are not listed on the
intersection. map DVD. See Ordering Map DVDs on page 2-41.
• Plural names of places may be announced
occasionally. If the System Needs Service
• It may take a long time to operate automatic If the navigation system needs service and the steps
rerouting during high-speed driving. listed here have been followed but there are still
problems, see your dealer/retailer for assistance.
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Ordering Map DVDs After receiving the updated disc, replace the old disc in
the navigation system. See “Installing the DVD Map
The map DVD in the vehicle is the most up-to-date Disc” and “Ejecting the DVD Map Disc” under Maps on
information available when the vehicle was produced. page 2-4. Dispose of the old disc to avoid confusion
The map DVD is updated periodically, provided that the about which disc is the most current.
map information has changed.
For any questions about the operation of the navigation Database Coverage Explanations
system or the update process, contact the GM Nav
Disc Center toll-free phone number, 1-877-NAV-DISC Coverage area depends upon the map detail available.
(1-877-628-3472) or go to the center’s website, Some areas have greater map detail than others.
gmnavdisc.com. For any updates or replacements, call The navigation system works only as well as the
the GM Nav Disc Center or order a new disc online. information provided on the map disc. See Ordering
Have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available Map DVDs on page 2-41 on how to obtain updated
when ordering to ensure the correct and most map information.
up-to-date DVD map disc for the vehicle is sent. See
“Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)” in the Index of the
vehicle’s owner manual for more information.
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✍ NOTES
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Section 3 Navigation Audio System
Navigation Audio System ..................................3-2 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .........................3-21
CD Player ...................................................3-10 Auxiliary Devices ..........................................3-22
DVD Player .................................................3-16
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Navigation Audio System Playing the Radio
Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to the O (Power/Volume):
vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB • Press to turn the audio system on and off.
radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure
that it can be added by checking with your dealer/ • Turn to increase or to decrease the volume.
retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile • Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be off the navigation system, the Rear Seat
added, it is very important to do it properly. Added Entertainment (RSE) video screen, and Rear Seat
sound equipment can interfere with the operation of Audio (RSA). If the vehicle has not been turned
the vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and off, the RSE and the RSA can be turned back on by
even damage them. The vehicle’s systems can pressing this knob. The last active source resumes
interfere with the operation of sound equipment that playing.
has been added.
Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts,
f (Tuning Knob):
parking brake, and other functions of the vehicle • Turn to go to the next or previous frequency.
operate through the navigation system. If that • Press to go to the Sound menu.
equipment is replaced or additional equipment is
added to the vehicle, the chimes may not work. AUDIO:
Make sure that replacement or additional equipment • Press to display the audio screen.
is compatible with the vehicle before installing it.
See “Accessories and Modifications” in the Index of • Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM
the vehicle’s owner manual. (if equipped), DISC, or AUX (Auxiliary), or select
the screen button. See CD Player on page 3-10,
DVD Player on page 3-16, or Auxiliary Devices on
page 3-22 for more information.
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Finding a Station
There are three ways to find/change stations:
• If viewing a full map screen, use the ¨ ©SEEK
keys and f knob. Preset stations cannot be
changed from the full map screen.
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See “Radio Menu” later in this section to add and
remove XM categories from the category list. When
listening to XM stations, all of the categories can
be selected when using the right and left arrow screen
buttons on the main audio screen. Categories cannot
be selected from the category list screen when
they have been removed.
FM lists may also contain a category to select if stations
in the area support Radio Data Systems (RDS).
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Storing Radio Station Presets Sound Menu
This feature allows up to 30 preset stations to be
stored. You can mix AM, FM, and XM (if equipped).
To store presets:
1. Press O to turn the system on.
2. If viewing a map screen, select the source screen
button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV
(favorite) key.
3. Select the band.
4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select
the station.
5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for
more than two seconds or until a beep is heard.
6. Repeat the steps for each preset. Base shown; Uplevel similar
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Setting the Tone Automatic Equalization
TREBLE: Select and hold the plus (+) or minus (−) sign With automatic equalization customized equalization
to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or settings designed for Rock, Pop, Country, Classical, and
noisy, decrease the treble. Talk can be selected. Select one of the equalization
screen buttons to hear the change in sound.
MID (Midrange): Select and hold the plus (+) or
minus (−) sign to increase or decrease the midrange. Custom: Select this screen button to adjust the bass,
treble, and midrange settings as desired.
BASS: Select and hold the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to
increase or decrease the bass. The system saves separate settings for each source.
Adjusting the Speakers Talk: The Acadia and Enclave has only an equalization
setting for Talk.
L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): To adjust the balance
Select Talk to adjust the tone settings to an automatic
between the left and the right speakers, select and hold
preset for talk radio.
the L or R screen buttons.
Front/Rear (Fade): To adjust the fade between the
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
front and the rear speakers, select and hold the Front or With this feature, if the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system
Rear screen buttons. has been turned on, it can be turned off by selecting the
Rear Seat Audio Off screen button. See “Rear Seat
Audio (RSA)” in the Index of your vehicles owner manual.
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Radio Menu Limit Features While Driving
Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to
turn on and off the ability to limit functions while
driving. When this screen button is highlighted, the
following functions will be limited while driving:
• Music Navigator Scrolling
• Radio Category Scrolling
• Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functions
See “Category” earlier in this section for more
information. See “From Map” under Destination on
page 2-13 for more information.
Number of Preset Pages
Select the Number of Preset Pages screen button to
change the number of preset pages, 1 through 6. Each
Press the MENU key to enter the configure menu preset page can contain five preset stations. Select
screen, then press it repeatedly until Radio is selected, the desired numbered screen button.
or select the Radio screen button to make changes
for radio information displayed, number of preset pages,
XM categories, if equipped, and automatic volume
control.
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Automatic Volume Control Remove/Add XM Categories
Automatic Volume Control: With automatic volume 1. Select the Remove/Add XM Categories screen
control, the audio system adjusts automatically to make button to remove or add XM categories when
up for road and wind noise while driving. selecting from the category list screen. The list of
XM categories appear on the screen.
To use Automatic Volume Control:
2. Use the up and down arrow screen buttons to scroll
1. Set the volume at the desired level. through the list. The categories to remove highlights
2. Press the MENU key to enter the menu screen, and the categories to add are dark in color.
then press it repeatedly until Radio is selected, or 3. Select the category that you would like to add or
touch the Radio screen button. remove.
3. Press the Automatic Volume Control screen button. 4. Select the Restore All Categories screen button to
4. Touch the LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH screen add all categories that have been removed.
buttons. Each higher setting allows for more
compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Then, as the vehicle is being driven, automatic volume
control automatically increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The
volume level should always sound consistent while
driving. To turn automatic volume control off, touch the
OFF screen button.
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Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
features are available for use only on FM stations that 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can: XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming
• Receive announcements concerning local and and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in
digital-quality sound. During the trial or when you
national emergencies
subscribe, you will get unlimited access to XM™ Radio
• Display messages from radio stations Online for when you are not in the vehicle. A service fee
is required to receive the XM™ service. For more
This system relies on receiving specific information from
information, contact XM™ at xmradio.com or call
these stations and only work when the information is
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call
available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
incorrect information that can cause the radio features
to work improperly. If this happens, contact the When XM™ is active, the channel name and number,
radio station. song title, and artist displays on the screen.
The RDS system is always on. When information is XM™ Radio Messages
broadcast from the FM station you are listening to, the
station name or call letters display on the audio See “XM™ Radio Messages” in the vehicle’s owner
screen. RDS may provide a program type (PTY) for manual” for a list of possible XM messages.
current programming and the name of the program
being broadcast.
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CD Player Playing an Audio CD
The player can be used for CDs with conventional CD
audio, MP3, or WMA compressed files and may
have the capability to play DVD audio and DVD video.
See DVD Player on page 3-16 for more information
about DVD audio and video.
With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD
should begin playing. The navigation system can be
used while playing a CD.
When a CD is inserted, the CD tab displays. If an
equalization setting is selected for the CD, it is activated
each time a CD is played.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.
j / r (Pause/Play):
As each new track starts to play, the track number 1. Select to pause the CD. This button then changes
displays. to the play button.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this 2. Select the play button to play the CD.
section. Random:
If viewing a map screen, select the CD screen button or
1. Select to hear the tracks in random, rather than
the NAV hard key. The display splits between the audio
sequential, order.
screen and the map screen. If you do not want to view a
split screen or you are not on a map screen, press the 2. Select Random again to turn off random play.
AUDIO key, then press it repeatedly until CD is selected
or select the CD screen button.
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r (Rewind): f (Tuning Knob):
1. Select and hold to rewind quickly through a track 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start
selection. Sound is heard at a muted or a reduced of the current track, turn it again to go to the
volume. previous track.
2. Release this button to stop rewinding. The display 2. Turn clockwise to go to the next track.
shows the elapsed time of the track. While playing an audio CD the rear seat operator can
[ (Forward): power on the RSE video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the tracks on the CD.
1. Select and hold to fast forward quickly through a
track selection. Sound is heard at a muted or a Using a Compressed Audio CD/DVD
reduced volume. Compressed Audio CD/DVD Format
2. Release this button to stop fast forwarding. The
There are guidelines that must be met, when creating
display shows the elapsed time of the track.
an MP3, WMA, or mixed disc. If the guidelines are
¨SEEK / ©SEEK: not met when recording a burned disc, the disc may not
play. The guidelines are:
1. To seek tracks, press the up arrow to go to the
next track. • ID3 tag information is displayed by the radio if it is
available. The radio supports ID3 tag information
2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the
v1.0, v1.1, and v2.0. The radio displays a filename,
current track, if more than eight seconds have
song name, artist name, album name, and
played.
directory name.
3. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the
player continues moving backward or forward
• Maximum 32 characters, including spaces, in a file
through the CD. The sound mutes while seeking. or folder name.
• The recommended maximum number of folders is
100 with a maximum hierarchy of three folders.
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• Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find Root Directory
songs while driving. Organize songs by albums
The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root
using one folder for each album.
directory has compressed audio files, the directory is
• All playlist files (.m3u or .pls) must be removed from displayed as ROOT. All files contained directly under the
disc contents. Playlists are not supported. root directory is accessed prior to any root directory
folders.
• It is recommended that there is a maximum of
192 files on a CD-R(W) disc. Empty Directory or Folder
• It is recommended that there is a maximum of If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the
200 files on a DVD+R(W) disc. file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no
• The files can be recorded on a CD-R(W) or compressed files directly beneath them, the player
DVD+R(W). advances to the next folder in the file structure
that contains compressed audio files and the empty
• Copy protected WMA files are not supported. folder is displayed or numbered.
Scanning Compressed Audio Disc No Folder
Scanning a compressed audio disc categorizes and When the disc contains only compressed files, the files
allows sorting of songs by folder artist or album. are located under the root folder. The next and
• Select center folder/artist/album button to initiate previous folder functions have no function on a disc that
scanning mode. The radio plays and a progress bar was recorded without folders. When displaying the
displays. name of the folder the radio displays ROOT.
• Background scanning occurs with the radio on and
the compressed audio disc inserted but not being
played.
• Only the first 200 songs appears in the compressed
audio music navigator.
• Scanning time varies depending on the number of
files and folders on the disc.
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Order of Play File System and Naming
Tracks are played in the following order: The song name that displays is the name that is
• The radio does not support playlist files. contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present
in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name
• Order of play differs depending if the compressed without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name.
audio disc is fully scanned or unscanned. See
Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages
“Scanning Compressed Audio Disc” previously in
are shortened. The display does not show parts of words
this section.
on the last page of text and the extension of the
• When playing an unscanned disc, the next and filename does not display.
previous screen buttons may be required to
switch away from the current folder when quickly Playing a Compressed Audio Disc
seeking rather than allowing the last song of a folder As stated earlier in this section, the player can be used
to play to completion. for CDs with conventional CD audio, MP3, or WMA
• Play begins from the first track under the root compressed files. Read the information under “CD
directory. When all tracks from the root directory Player” for more information on playing an audio disc.
have been played, play continues from files
according to their numerical listing. After playing the
last track from the last folder, play begins again
at the first track of the first folder or root directory.
• A scanned compressed audio disc in artist/album
modes only play songs within the current category.
The next and previous screen buttons change
to different artists or albums.
When play enters a new folder, the display does not
automatically show the new folder name. The new track
name displays.
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r (Rewind):
1. Select and hold to rewind quickly through a track
selection. Sound is heard at a muted or reduced
volume.
2. Release to stop rewinding. The display shows the
elapsed time of the track.
[ (Forward):
1. Select and hold to fast forward quickly through a
track selection. Sound is heard at a muted or
reduced volume.
2. Release to stop fast forwarding. The display shows
the elapsed time of the track.
qr (Folder/Artist/Album):
j / r (Pause/Play):
1. Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or
1. Select to pause the CD. This button then changes next folder, artist, or album on the disc.
to the play button.
2. Select the middle screen button, with the folder,
2. Select the play button to play the CD. artist, or album name, to sort the compressed
Random: audio file by folder, artist, or album. It may take a
few minutes for the system to sort the compressed
1. Select to hear the tracks in random, rather than audio files. See “Scanning Compressed Audio
sequential, order. Disc” previously in this section.
2. Select Random again to turn off random play.
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¨SEEK / ©SEEK: CD Messages
1. Press the up arrow to go to the next track. If Disc Read Error displays and/or the CD comes out, it
2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the could be for one of the following reasons:
current track, if more than eight seconds have • A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown
played. format.
3. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the • The map DVD disc was installed into the CD slot.
player continues moving backward or forward See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on
through the CD. The sound mutes while seeking. page 2-4.
f (Tuning Knob): • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start normal, the CD should play.
of the current track, turn it again to go to the • The vehicle is being driven on a very rough
previous track. road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD
2. Turn clockwise to go to the next track. should play.
Vehicles with Rear Seat Audio (RSA) can use RSA to • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
change tracks/chapters. Vehicles with RSE can use • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
the remote control to change tracks/chapters. try again.
• There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
• The label may be caught in the CD player.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
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DVD Player Navigation DVD Radio with Bose®
The player can be used for DVD audio and DVD video. Surround Sound System (Acadia and
With this feature, movies/pictures do not appear on the
Enclave Only)
navigation screen, unless the vehicle is in P (Park). It If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
operates on the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) screen system, it has a radio capable of playing both CD and
while the vehicle is moving. The RSE video screen DVD discs. See “Rear Seat Entertainment” in the
starts play of the DVD when a DVD is inserted into the Index of the vehicle’s owner manual.
navigation system. The DVD player can be controlled
by the buttons on the navigation system, the Rear Seat The CD/DVD player is the top slot on the radio
Audio (RSA) system, and the remote control. The DVD faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS
player can also be used for the rear seat passengers with programmed DVD-Audio or DVD-Video media. DTS and
the radio off. The rear seat passengers can power on the DTS 2.0 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
video screen and use the remote control to navigate the Inc. AC-3 is Dolby Digital Surround technology.
disc. See “Rear Seat Entertainment System” in the Index The system is optimized to use 5.1 audio surround
of your vehicle’s owner manual for more information. sound before stereo tracks. Stereo modes are typically
The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the available if manually selected. Press the Options
appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket of button, then the Audio button or DVD main or top menu.
most DVDs.
The DVD slot is compatible with most audio CDs, CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD+R/RW single
layer media along with MP3 and WMA formats. DVD-R,
DVD-RW, and DVD+R dual layer media is not supported.
If an error displays, see “DVD Messages” later in this
section.
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Playing a DVD DVD Menu Options
There are three ways to play a DVD: Once a DVD starts to play, the menu options and cursor
• Once a DVD is inserted, the system automatically screen buttons automatically appear. To display the
menu Options screen button while a DVD is playing,
starts play of the DVD up to the DVD top menu.
touch anywhere on the screen.
The r (play) button must be pressed to start the
movie from the DVD’s menu screen. Options: Select this screen button to view the menu
option screen buttons. Menu options are available when
• If you are on a map screen, select the DVD they are highlighted. Some menu options are only
screen button. available when the DVD is not playing.
• Press the AUDIO hard key, then select the DVD
screen button. Cursor: Select this screen button to access the cursor
menu. The arrows and other cursor options let you
• The r (play) button must be pressed for the movie navigate the DVD menu options. The cursor menu
to resume play when the vehicle has been turned options are only available if a DVD has a menu. Use the
OFF and then back ON. cursor menu to start a DVD video from the disc
When a DVD is loaded, the rear seat passengers can main menu.
power on the RSE video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the DVD. q, Q, r, R (Arrow Buttons): Use these arrow
buttons to move around the DVD menu.
O (Power/Volume):
Enter: Select to choose the highlighted option.
1. Press to turn the system on and off.
2. Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the audio Return: Select to go back to the previous DVD menu.
system.
Back: Select to go back to the main DVD display
3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off
screen.
the navigation system, RSE video screen, and RSA.
If the vehicle has not been tuned off, the RSE and Move: Select to move the cursor buttons back and
the RSA can be turned back on by pressing this knob forth from the bottom-right corner to the top-left corner
and continues play of the last active source. of the screen.
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j / r (Pause/Play): 3. Select the play button to stop fast forwarding. This
button may not work when the DVD is playing the
1. Select to pause the DVD. This button then changes copyright information or the previews.
to the play button.
2. Select the play button to play the DVD.
3. Select this button in a DVD disc main menu to start
the DVD.
c (Stop):
1. Select to stop play of the DVD.
2. Select the play button to continue playing the DVD
from where the DVD was stopped.
3. Select this button twice to return to the beginning of
the DVD.
r (Rewind):
1. Select and release to rewind through the scene,
chapters, and titles.
2. Select again to increase the rewinding speed. Hide Options: Select this screen button to remove all
menu options from the display, except Options and
3. Select the play button to stop rewinding. This button Cursor.
may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews. Top Menu: Select to display the first menu of the DVD.
This is not available on all DVDs.
[ (Forward):
Menu: Select to display the DVD menu of the current
1. Select and release to advance rapidly through the
area of the DVD that is playing. This button is not
scene, chapters, and titles.
available for DVD audio.
2. Select again to increase the fast forwarding speed.
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Audio: Search:
1. Select to display the audio options. 1. Select to display the search screen.
2. Select the audio options that best improve sound 2. Select Title or Chapter Search for DVD video and
quality. This is not available on all DVDs or when Group or Track for DVD audio. The keyboard
the DVD is stopped. This button may not be allows you to type in the title/chapter/group/track
available for some DVD audio discs. Acadia only, number that you would like to watch or listen
see “Fading With a Bose® Surround Sound System” to. This button does not work when the DVD is
later in this section. stopped.
Subtitle: Select to play the video with subtitles. This is Setup: Select to display the DVD Setup screen. This
not available on all DVDs or when the DVD is stopped. button is only available when the DVD is not playing.
This button is not available for DVD audio. The DVD Setup screen allows you to change the
brightness, contrast, and the viewing aspect on the
Angle:
monitor.
1. Select to adjust the viewing angle of the DVD.
2. Repeatedly select this button to toggle through the ! (Brightness): Select the up or down screen arrows
angles. This is not available on all DVDs or when the to increase or decrease the brightness of the
DVD is stopped. This button is not available for DVD navigation screen.
audio.
_ (Contrast): Select the up or down screen arrows to
q (Previous Scene): Select to go to the previous increase or decrease the contrast of the navigation
scene. This button does not work when the DVD is screen.
stopped. This button is not available for DVD video.
Monitor: From the DVD Setup screen, select to adjust
r (Next Scene): Select to go to the next scene. This the aspect ratio of the DVD on the navigation screen.
This is not available on all DVDs. This button is not
button does not work when the DVD is stopped. This
available for DVD audio.
button is not available for DVD video.
Select e to close the screen in from the left and
right sides.
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Select J to fill the screen on the left and right sides. Fading With a Bose® Surround Sound
Select d to fill the screen on the top and bottom. System (Acadia and Enclave Only)
If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, the radio
SEEK ¨(Next Track/Chapter): Press this hard key to disables fade and mutes the rear speakers.
go to the next track or chapter if the time elapsed is
The following methods allow for switching surround
greater than 10 seconds. This button may not work
sound into a 2 channel stereo mode:
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews. • Select a stereo or 2 channel mode using the
DVD-Video top menu. Most commercial DVD-Video
©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter): top menus contain audio configuration settings.
1. Press this hard key to return to the start of the • While the movie is playing, select OPTIONS to
current track or chapter. show all available DVD options, then select the
2. Press again to go to the previous track or chapter. Audio touch key to switch between the multiple
This button may not work when the DVD is playing audio sources on the DVD.
the copyright information or the previews. • Fade the radio two steps to the rear. When returning
f (Tuning Knob): to the center area, the surround track will turn on
again if it was on before the rear speakers
1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start were faded.
of the current chapter/track, turn it again to go to
the previous chapter/track. Select the AUDIO buttons to change current DVD audio
track.
2. Turn clockwise to go to the next chapter/track.
Some DVD-Video discs only contain Dolby Digital 5.1
(AC-3) or DTS 5.1 audio tracks and may not allow
conversions into stereo modes.
See “Adjusting the Speakers” under Navigation Audio
System on page 3-2 for more information.
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DVD Messages Care of Your CDs and DVDs
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the DVD If playing recorded media such as a CD or DVD, the
comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: sound quality may be reduced due to CD or DVD quality,
• A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown the method of recording, the quality of the music that has
format. been recorded, recording speed, max media recording
speed, and the way the CD or DVD has been handled.
• The disc is not from a correct region. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding
• The map DVD disc was installed into the DVD tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these
audio/video slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD or
Maps on page 2-4. DVD. If the surface is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, it will not play properly. If the surface is
• It is very hot. When the temperature returns to soiled, see “Care of Your CDs and DVDs” in the Index of
normal, the DVD should play. the vehicle’s owner manual.
• The vehicle is being driven on a very rough road. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good
When the road becomes smoother, the DVD CD or DVD.
should play. Notice: If a label is added to a CD or DVD, or more
• The DVD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. than one CD or DVD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged
• The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and CDs or DVDs, the player could be damaged. While
try again. using the CD or DVD player, use only CDs or DVDs in
• There may have been a problem while burning good condition without any label, load one CD or
the DVD. DVD at a time, and keep the player and the loading
slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
• The label may be caught in the DVD player.
Do not add any label to a CD or DVD, it could get caught
If the DVD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, in the player. If a CD or DVD is recorded on a personal
try a known good DVD. computer and a description label is needed, try labeling
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be the top of the recorded CD or DVD with a soft marker.
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
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Auxiliary Devices To switch the RSE system to use an auxiliary device:
1. Connect the auxiliary device to the RSE system.
The vehicle may have a Rear Entertainment System
(RSE). The RSE has audio adapters that lets you 2. Press the AUDIO key. Then press it repeatedly until
connect auxiliary devices. The audio can be heard AUX (auxiliary) is selected, or select the AUX
through the speakers or through the wireless or wired screen button. A front auxiliary device must be
headphones. See “Audio/Video Jacks” under “Rear Seat connected before the front auxiliary device can be
Entertainment System” in the Index of the vehicle’s selected. The rear auxiliary device can be
owner manual for more information. selected by pressing the REAR AUX button.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device The rear auxiliary device system requires all video
while the vehicle is in P (Park). See “Defensive Driving” and audio inputs to be connected to ensure
in the Index of the vehicle’s owner manual for more proper audio fidelity of the rear auxiliary device.
information on driver distraction. The rear seat passengers can also use the remote
control to change the functions of the RSE. See “Rear
Seat Entertainment System” in the Index of the vehicle’s
owner manual for more information.
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Section 4 Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition ............................................4-2
4-1
Voice Recognition You may end voice recognition by not speaking any
commands or by pressing the SRCE again. After about
The navigation system’s voice recognition allows for five seconds of silence, the system automatically
hands-free operation of navigation and audio system cancels voice recognition.
features. Voice recognition can be used when the At times, the system may not understand a spoken
ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY or when Retained command. If this happens, try again. If a spoken
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. command is not available, the system provides feedback
The radio commands feature only works if the map DVD based on availability.
is inserted. Bluetooth® and OnStar® functions will While using voice recognition, make sure to keep
work without the map DVD inserted. See Bluetooth® interior noise levels to a minimum. Otherwise, the
and OnStar® in the index of the vehicle’s owner manual. system might not recognize voice commands.
The system may not hear you or may hear the incorrect The system recognizes commands spoken in English,
word with the windows open or the convertible top down Spanish, or French depending on the global language
due to background noise. setting in the vehicle. See the vehicle’s owner
To use radio voice recognition: manual for details about changing languages.
1. Push and hold the SRCE button on the steering Voice Recognition Commands
wheel controls, if equipped, or the AUDIO button
on the radio faceplate. A beep will be heard and the The following list shows all of the voice commands
audio system mutes. available for the navigation system with a brief
description of each. The commands are listed with the
2. Clearly state one of the commands listed on the
optional words in brackets. To use the voice commands,
following pages. For example, say “Radio Select
refer to the instructions listed previously.
FM” or just say, “Radio FM”.
3. The system tells you the command being
implemented. For example, the system says “Radio
Select FM” and changes the audio system to the FM
source.
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Voice Tag Commands Display Commands
The following are voice tag commands that can be To set the display mode:
accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as
they are written. There can be up to 40 voice tag entries Display [set] day [mode]: Sets the display to
for destinations. daytime mode.
Navigation go to [destination], navigation select: Display [set] night [mode]: Sets the display to
These commands instruct the system to select a night mode.
destination saved under the stored voice tag. The Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets the display to
system prompts for a destination name then waits for automatic mode. The system changes between day
the name to be stated. and night mode automatically.
If you are not currently driving on a route, the system
System help: This command instructs the system to
automatically creates the voice tag destination as the final
assist with display commands.
destination. If you are currently driving on a route, the
system automatically creates the voice tag destination as Radio Commands
a stopover. Up to three stopovers can be created.
The following are radio commands can be accessed by
Storing Voice Tags clearly stating the commands exactly as written.
From the address book entry information page, press Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select] FM,
the Add Voice tag screen button. The system responds radio [band] [select] XM, radio [band] [select]
“Name Please?” and you will have four seconds to satellite: Instructs the system to go to either the AM,
record a name. The system asks for confirmation of the FM, or XM™ (if equipped).
name before saving it as a voice tag.
Radio [select] (frequency) AM, radio [select]
Navigation Help (frequency) FM: Instructs the system to go to a specific
frequency on either AM or FM.
Navigation Help: This command instructs the system
to assist with navigation commands.
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Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio [select] (channel) Auxiliary Commands
satellite: Instructs the system to go to a specific
channel on the XM™ band (if equipped). The following auxiliary commands can be accessed by
clearly stating the commands exactly as written.
Radio help: This command instructs the system to The commands are available when the auxiliary source
assist with radio commands. is available.
CD Commands Aux, Auxiliary: Selects the auxiliary device, when a
device is connected.
The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that
can be accessed by clearly stating the commands OnStar® Command
exactly as written.
OnStar®: Instructs the system to connect to OnStar.
CD, DVD, Disc: Selects a CD, DVD, or disc that is The OnStar voice recognition system must be entered.
currently loaded. Refer to your OnStar® owner guide for more
information.
CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one, two, three, etc.):
Instructs the system to select a specific track number Voice Help
(may not be available during DVD movie play).
Voice help: Provides a description of help commands
CD, DVD, Disc select next folder: Selects the next that can be used.
folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.
CD, DVD, Disc select previous folder: Selects the
previous folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.
CD help, DVD help, Disc help: Instructs the system to
assist with CD and DVD commands.
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A D
Adding Destinations to the Address Book ........... 2-26 Database Coverage Explanations ...................... 2-41
Adding or Changing Preset Destinations ............. 2-26 Deleting Personal Information ............................. 1-7
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ................................... 2-3 Destination ..................................................... 2-13
Audio System Display .......................................................... 2-36
Radio .......................................................... 3-2 Driving on a Route .......................................... 2-11
Auto Reroute .................................................. 2-13 DVD Menu Options ......................................... 3-17
Auxiliary Devices ............................................ 3-22 DVD Messages .............................................. 3-21
DVD Player .................................................... 3-16
DVDs
C Care .......................................................... 3-21
Canadian Owners ............................................... iii
Canceling Guidance ........................................ 1-12
Care E
CDs and DVDs ........................................... 3-21 Ejecting the DVD Map Disc ............................... 2-5
Care of Your CDs and DVDs ............................ 3-21 English/Metric Units .......................................... 1-6
CD Messages ................................................ 3-15 Entering a Destination by Using Address, Point of
CD Player ...................................................... 3-10 Interest, Previous Destination, or the Map
CDs Method and Storing Preset Destinations ............. 1-8
Care .......................................................... 3-21
Cleaning the Video Screen ............................... 1-12
Configure Menu .............................................. 2-27
1
F L
Fading With a Bose® Surround Sound System Language ........................................................ 1-6
(Acadia and Enclave Only) ............................ 3-20 Limit Features While Driving ............................... 1-7
Finding a Station .............................................. 3-3
M
G Map Adjustments .............................................. 2-6
Getting Started, Navigation ................................ 1-4 Map Coverage ................................................. 2-4
Getting Started on Your Route .......................... 2-22 Map Scales ..................................................... 2-6
Global Positioning System (GPS) ...................... 2-38 Maps .............................................................. 2-4
Guidance Volume ........................................... 1-12 Menu
Configure ................................................... 2-27
H
Handling the DVD Map Disc .............................. 2-5 N
Hard Key Operation .......................................... 2-2 Navigation
Getting Started ............................................. 1-4
System Overview .......................................... 1-2
I Using the System .......................................... 2-2
Navigation DVD Radio with Bose® Surround
Installing the DVD Map Disc .............................. 2-4
Sound System (Acadia and Enclave Only) ...... 3-16
2
O R
OnStar® Destination Download .......................... 2-19 Radio ............................................................ 2-27
Ordering Radio Data System (RDS) ................................. 3-9
Map DVDs ................................................. 2-41 Radio Menu ..................................................... 3-7
Overview, Navigation System ............................. 1-2
Owners, Canadian .............................................. iii
S
Scrolling the Map ............................................. 2-6
P Setting the Clock ...................................... 1-7, 2-37
Playing a DVD ............................................... 3-17 Sound ........................................................... 2-27
Playing the Radio ............................................. 3-2 Sound Menu .................................................... 3-5
Problems with Route Guidance ......................... 2-40 Storing Radio Station Presets ...................... 1-7, 3-5
Propriétaires Canadiens ....................................... iii Symbols .......................................................... 2-7
System Needs Service, If ................................. 2-40
3
T V
Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons .......................... 2-3 Vehicle Positioning .......................................... 2-39
Traffic Options ................................................ 2-27 Video Screen, Cleaning ................................... 1-12
Voice Recognition ............................................. 4-2
Voice Recognition Commands ............................ 4-2
U
Using a Compressed Audio CD/DVD ................. 3-11
Using Destination Download ............................. 2-20 X
Using Your Stored Preset Destinations ............... 1-11 XM NavTraffic™ (USA and Canada) .................. 2-28
XM™ Satellite Radio Service .............................. 3-9