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Introduction v
vi Introduction
2 NOTES
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1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents on page 8-4. 11. Hood Release. See Hood on 19. Power Outlets on page 5-6.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 10-4. 20. Trunk Release. See Trunk
page 6-1. 12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Sedan) on page 2-10.
3. Instrument Panel Illumination (Out of View). See Malfunction 21. Traction Control/Electronic
Control on page 6-5. Indicator Lamp on page 5-12. Stability Control on page 9-28.
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 13. Cruise Control on page 9-30. 22. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Lane-Change Signals on Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Transmission on page 9-21 (If
page 6-4. System on page 9-32 (If Equipped) or Manual
5. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8. Equipped. Transmission on page 9-24 (If
Lane Departure Warning Equipped).
6. Horn on page 5-3.
(LDW) on page 9-36 (If 23. Hazard Warning Flashers on
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Equipped). page 6-3.
page 5-3.
14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 24. Passenger Sensing System on
8. Display Screen. page 5-2. page 3-24.
9. Infotainment on page 7-1. 15. Steering Wheel Controls on
10. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5-2.
page 4-1. 16. Ignition Switch. See Ignition
USB Port on page 7-21 (Inside Positions on page 9-14.
IP Storage) (If Equipped). 17. Central Locking System on
Auxiliary Devices on page 7-24 page 2-8.
(Inside IP Storage) (If 18. Climate Control Systems on
Equipped). page 8-1.
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In Brief 1-5
Press the key release button to Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start
extend the key blade. The key can
If equipped with this feature, the To cancel a remote start, do one of
be used for the ignition and all
engine can be started from outside the following:
locks.
the vehicle. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the
Press K to unlock the driver door or
Starting the Vehicle vehicle and press and hold /
all doors.
until the parking lamps turn off.
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
Press Q to lock all doors. vehicle. . Turn on the hazard warning
Lock and unlock feedback can be flashers.
personalized. See Vehicle 2. Press and release Q. . Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Personalization on page 5-27. 3. Immediately after completing
See Remote Vehicle Start on
If equipped, press and hold V or Step 2, press and hold / for at page 2-5.
Y to release the trunk. least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. Door Locks
Press and release 7 to initiate When the engine starts, the parking
vehicle locator. To lock or unlock the doors from
lamps will turn on and remain on as
outside the vehicle:
Press and hold 7 for at least long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate . Use the key in the driver door to
three seconds to sound the panic
control system may come on. lock all doors or unlock the
alarm.
driver door only.
The engine will continue to run for
Press 7 again to cancel the panic 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a . Press Q or K on the Remote
alarm. 10-minute time extension. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote start can be extended only once. See Remote Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation on
Operation on page 2-3. page 2-3.
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1-8 In Brief
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To return the seatback to the upright while keeping the seat and the head
. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-11.
position: restraint height in the proper . Lower Anchors and Tethers for
1. Lift the lever fully without position. Children (LATCH System) on
applying pressure to the See Head Restraints on page 3-2 page 3-37.
seatback, and the seatback will and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
return to the upright position. Passenger Sensing
2. Push and pull on the seatback to Safety Belts System
make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3-4.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints Refer to the following sections for
for all occupants are installed and important information on how to use Canada
adjusted properly. safety belts properly: The passenger sensing system
To achieve a comfortable seating . Safety Belts on page 3-8. turns off the front outboard
position, change the seatback passenger frontal airbag and knee
. How to Wear Safety Belts
recline angle as little as necessary airbag (if equipped) under certain
Properly on page 3-10.
conditions. No other airbag is
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affected by the passenger sensing Move the control up, down, or side Interior Mirror
system. See Passenger Sensing to side to adjust the mirror.
Hold the inside rearview mirror in
System on page 3-24 for important See Manual Mirrors on page 2-15. the center to move it for a clearer
information.
view behind your vehicle. Adjust the
The passenger airbag status Power Outside Mirrors
mirror to avoid glare from the
indicator will be visible on the headlamps behind you. Push the
instrument panel when the vehicle is tab forward for daytime use and pull
started. See Passenger Airbag it for nighttime use.
Status Indicator on page 5-11.
See Manual Rearview Mirror on
page 2-17.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors Steering Wheel
Manual Outside Mirrors
Adjustment
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To adjust the steering wheel: The dome lamp controls are in the For more information about interior
1. Pull the lever down. headliner above the rear seats. lighting, see Instrument Panel
9 : Press to turn the lamps off, Illumination Control on page 6-5 or
2. Move the steering wheel up, Courtesy Lamps on page 6-5.
down, forward, and backward. even when a door is open.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the H : When the button is returned to Exterior Lighting
steering wheel in place. the middle position, the lamps turn
on automatically when a door is
Do not adjust the steering wheel opened.
while driving.
R: Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Interior Lighting Reading Lamps
Dome Lamps
1-12 In Brief
. Taillamps
Windshield Wiper/Washer
. License Plate Lamps
. Instrument Panel Lights
. Sidemarker Lamps
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps except the Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar
headlamps. INT: Move the lever up to INT for
Sedan
5: Turns the headlamps on intermittent wipes, then turn the x
together with the parking lamps and INT band up for more frequent
instrument panel lights. A warning wipes or down for less frequent
chime sounds if the driver door is wipes.
opened when the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
# : For vehicles with fog lamps, 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move
Hatchback the wiper lever down. For several
press to turn the lamps on or off.
The windshield wiper/washer lever wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
See:
is on the right side of the steering nL: Pull the windshield wiper
. Exterior Lamp Controls on column. lever toward you to spray windshield
page 6-1 washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Move the lever to one of the
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) following positions: See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
on page 6-2 page 5-3. For vehicles with a rear
HI: Use for fast wipes.
. Fog Lamps on page 6-4 window wiper/washer, see Rear
LO: Use for slow wipes. Window Wiper/Washer on page 5-4.
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1-14 In Brief
2. Press the + (plus) end of the For the best fuel economy, The manual transmission is
button on the side of the accelerate slowly and shift when the equipped with a reverse lockout
shift lever to upshift, or push light comes on, if weather, road, and ring. To shift into R (Reverse), press
the − (minus) end of the button traffic conditions allow. down the clutch pedal, lift up the
to downshift. It is normal for the light to go on and ring on the shift lever, and shift into
See Manual Mode on page 9-23. off if the accelerator position R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch
changes quickly. Ignore the light pedal slowly while pressing the
Manual Transmission during downshifts. accelerator pedal.
Up-Shift Light See Manual Transmission on
Reverse Lockout page 9-24.
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. CD: Selects the previous track Retrieving Stations
Vehicle Features or rewinds within a track.
Press the FAV button to open a
Push/MENU/TUNE: Turn to
Radio(s) navigate the available menus. Turn
favorite page or to switch to another
favorite page. Briefly press one of
Radio Controls without to search for stations. the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the
Touchscreen MEDIA: Press to play a CD when station.
O /VOL: Press to turn the system listening to the radio. See “Storing a Favorite Station”
on or off. For more information about these under AM-FM Radio on page 7-12.
Turn to increase or decrease the and other radio features, see
Radio Controls with
volume. Operation on page 7-8.
Touchscreen
When the system is on, press and Storing a Favorite Station Audio Source Menu
release to mute the system. Press Stations from all bands can be
and release again to turn the sound stored in any order in the favorite
z VOL y (Volume): Press to
back on. increase or decrease the volume.
pages.
RADIO/BAND: Press to choose FM, Up to six stations can be stored in
O (Power): Press and hold to turn
AM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped). each favorite page and the number
the system on and off.
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Storing Stations Setting the Clock A second AUX input is on the front
To store the station to a position in of the infotainment system,
See Clock on page 5-5.
the list, press the corresponding if equipped. External devices such
button 1−5 until a beep is heard. as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3
Satellite Radio players, CD changers, and USB
1. Select the desired station. SiriusXM® is a satellite radio service storage devices may be connected,
based in the 48 contiguous United depending on the audio system.
2. Press S or T to select the
desired page of saved favorites. States and 10 Canadian provinces. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-24.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and Bluetooth®
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound. The Bluetooth® system allows users
A fee is required to receive the with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
SiriusXM service. phone to make and receive
hands-free calls using the vehicle
Refer to:
audio system and controls.
. www.siriusxm.com or call
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
phone must be paired with the
3. Hold down any of the preset
. www.xmradio.ca or call in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it
buttons to save the current radio 1-877-209-0079 (Canada) can be used in the vehicle. Not all
station to that button of the See Satellite Radio on page 7-16. phones will support all functions.
selected favorites page. See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
To change a preset button, tune to Portable Audio Devices on page 7-37 or Bluetooth
the new desired radio station and (Overview) on page 7-26 or
Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on
hold the button. (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7-28 and Hands-Free Phone
See “Storing a Favorite Station” port in the storage area to the right on page 7-42.
under AM-FM Radio on page 7-12. of the infotainment system.
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Some audio steering wheel controls Toggle up or down to select the next
could differ depending on the or previous favorite radio station or o : Press to turn the cruise control
vehicle's options. Some audio CD/MP3 track. system on and off.
steering wheel controls can be + x −: Press + or − to increase or RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up
adjusted at the steering wheel. decrease the volume. briefly to make the vehicle resume
b / g : Press to interact with the to a previously set speed or hold
See Steering Wheel Controls on upwards to accelerate. If cruise
available Bluetooth or OnStar page 5-2.
systems. control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed.
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SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down 2. w x : Turn the band to scroll approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
briefly to set the speed and activate through the menu items. operates at speeds above 40 km/h
cruise control. If cruise control is (25 mph).
already active, use to decrease 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC
menus. This button is also used See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
speed. System on page 9-32.
to return to or exit the last
n : Press to disengage cruise screen displayed on the DIC.
control without erasing the set
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
Lane Departure
speed from memory.
on page 5-22. Warning (LDW)
See Cruise Control on page 9-30.
If equipped, LDW is intended to help
Forward Collision Alert avoid unintentional lane departures
Driver Information
(FCA) System at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
Center (DIC) greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
For vehicles with FCA, this system to detect the lane markings. The
The DIC display is in the instrument is intended to help avoid or reduce
cluster. It shows the status of many LDW indicator, @, appears green if
the harm caused by front-end
vehicle systems. The controls for crashes. FCA provides a flashing a lane marking is detected. If the
the DIC are on the turn signal lever. visual alert and beeps when vehicle departs the lane, the
approaching a vehicle directly indicator will change to amber and
ahead too quickly. FCA also flash. In addition, beeps will sound.
provides a visual alert if following See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
another vehicle much too closely. on page 9-36.
The forward-looking FCA camera
sensor is on the windshield ahead
of the rearview mirror. FCA detects
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear vehicles within a distance of
the menu item displayed.
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. To turn off both traction control
Performance and and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Maintenance the TCS/StabiliTrak button g Loading Information label. See
until the traction off light i and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9.
Traction Control/ the StabiliTrak OFF light g
The warning light will remain on until
the tire pressure is corrected.
Electronic Stability illuminate.
Control The low tire pressure warning light
. Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button may come on in cool weather when
The Traction Control System (TCS) g again to turn on both systems. the vehicle is first started, and then
limits wheel spin. The system is on See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
when the vehicle is started. Stability Control on page 9-28. may be an early indicator that the
The StabiliTrak system assists with tire pressures are getting low and
directional control of the vehicle in Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the
difficult driving conditions. The proper pressure.
This vehicle may have a Tire
system is on when the vehicle is Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal
started. monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
. To turn off traction control, press the correct tire pressures.
and release the TCS/StabiliTrak See Tire Pressure Monitor System
button g on the center console. on page 10-49.
The traction off light i
illuminates. Engine Oil Life System
. Press and release the TCS/ The engine oil life system calculates
The low tire pressure warning light engine oil life based on vehicle use
StabiliTrak button g again to alerts to a significant loss in
turn traction control back on. pressure of one of the vehicle's and displays the : % CHANGE
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
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OnStar®
If equipped, this vehicle has a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to a live Advisor
for Emergency, Security, Navigation,
Connection, and Diagnostic
Services. See OnStar Overview on
page 14-1.
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vehicle must be off and all of the Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start
keys you wish to program must be
The battery is not rechargeable. To If equipped, this feature allows the
with you.
replace the battery: engine to be started from outside
1. Insert the new vehicle key into the vehicle.
the ignition. { Caution / (Remote Vehicle Start): This
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security button will be on the RKE
light will come on. When replacing the battery, do
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
not touch any of the circuitry on
3. Wait 10 minutes until the start.
the transmitter. Static from your
security light turns off. The climate control system will use
body could damage the
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. transmitter. the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more come on during remote start based
times. After the third time, turn to 1. Press the button on the on cold ambient conditions. The
ON/RUN; the key is learned and transmitter to extend the key. rear fog indicator light does not
all previously known keys will no come on during remote start.
longer work with the vehicle. 2. Remove the battery cover by
prying with a finger. If the vehicle has heated seats, they
Remaining keys can be learned by may come on during a remote start.
following the procedure in 3. Remove the old battery.
See Heated Front Seats on
“Programming with a Recognized 4. Insert the new battery, positive page 3-6.
Transmitter.” side facing up. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery. Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
5. Snap the battery cover back on starters. For example, some laws
to the transmitter. require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
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Other conditions can affect the The engine will continue to run for After this, the vehicle's ignition
performance of the transmitter. See 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a switch must be turned to ON/RUN
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 10-minute time extension. Remote and then back to LOCK/OFF using
System on page 2-2. start can be extended only once. the key, before the remote start
Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN procedure can be used again.
Starting the Vehicle
before driving. Canceling a Remote Start
To start the engine using the remote
start feature: Extending Engine Run Time To cancel a remote start, do one of
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the For a 10-minute extension, repeat the following:
vehicle. Steps 1–3 while the engine is still . Aim the RKE transmitter at the
running. The remote start can be vehicle and press and hold /
2. Press and release Q. extended once. until the parking lamps turn off.
3. Immediately after completing When the remote start is extended, . Turn on the hazard warning
Step 2, press and hold / for at the second 10 minutes will start flashers.
least four seconds or until the immediately.
turn signal lamps flash. The turn
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
For example, if the engine has been
signal lamps flashing confirms running for five minutes, and Conditions in Which Remote Start
the request to remote start the 10 minutes are added, the engine Will Not Work
vehicle has been received. will run for a total of 15 minutes. The remote vehicle start feature will
When the engine starts, the parking A maximum of two remote starts, not operate if:
lamps will turn on and remain on as or a single start with an extension,
long as the engine is running. The
. The key is in the ignition.
are allowed between ignition cycles.
doors will be locked and the climate . The hood is not closed.
control system may come on. . The hazard warning flashers
are on.
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To lock the doors from inside the The system can be programed. See When Q is pressed on the driver or
vehicle: Vehicle Personalization on passenger door power lock switch
page 5-27. while the door is open, a chime will
. Press Q on the central locking
switch or on the driver door sound three times to indicate that
switch.
Door Ajar Reminder delayed locking is active. The doors
will then lock automatically
. Press the lock knob on the driver five seconds after all doors are
door to lock all doors and, closed.
if equipped, the liftgate.
If a door is reopened before
To unlock the doors from inside the five seconds have elapsed, the five
vehicle: second timer will reset once all the
. Press K on the central locking doors are closed again. Press Q on
If one of the doors, the trunk, or the the door lock switch again, or press
switch or on the driver door liftgate is not closed properly while
switch. the ignition is on, the door ajar light
Q on the RKE transmitter, to
override this feature and lock the
. Pull the door handle. Pulling the on the instrument panel comes on doors immediately.
door handle again unlatches and stays on until the doors are
the door. closed. Delayed locking can be
programmed through the Driver
. Lift the lock knob on the driver Information Center (DIC). See
door to unlock the driver door. Delayed Locking
Vehicle Personalization on
This feature delays the actual page 5-27.
Central Locking System locking of the doors until
five seconds after all doors are Automatic Door Locks
This system allows for the doors closed. Delayed locking can only be
and liftgate/trunk to be locked and turned on when the Unlocked Door The vehicle is programmed so that
unlocked from the RKE transmitter Anti Lockout feature has been when the doors are closed, the
or the central locking switch on the turned off. ignition is on, and the shift lever is
center stack.
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moved out of P (Park) for automatic If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is Manual Safety Locks
transmissions, or when the vehicle turned on and: the vehicle is off, the
speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for driver door is open, and door
manual transmissions, the doors locking is requested using a door
and the trunk/liftgate will lock. lock switch or the RKE transmitter,
To unlock the doors and the trunk/ all the doors will lock and only the
driver door will unlock.
liftgate press K on the center stack
or the driver door switch. The Unlocked Door Anti Lockout
feature can be turned on or off using
If equipped with an automatic the vehicle personalization menus.
transmission the vehicle must be in See Vehicle Personalization on
P (Park). page 5-27.
If equipped with a manual Lockout Protection can be manually
transmission the vehicle must be in overridden with the driver door open
Neutral with the parking brake set. If equipped, the safety lock is
by pressing and holding Q on the
This feature can be programmed. power door lock switch. located on the inside edge of the
See Vehicle Personalization on rear doors. To use the safety lock:
page 5-27. Safety Locks 1. Insert the key into the safety lock
slot and turn it so the slot is in
Lockout Protection The rear door safety locks prevent the horizontal position.
passengers from opening the rear
If the driver side power door lock doors from inside the vehicle. 2. Close the door.
switch is pressed when the driver 3. Do the same for the other
door is open and the key is in the rear door.
ignition, all of the doors will lock and
then the driver door will unlock.
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{ Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.
To open the trunk from inside of the To open the trunk from outside of
vehicle: the vehicle:
. Press V. . Press K on the RKE transmitter
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) to unlock all doors, then use the
System Operation on page 2-3. touch pad.
. Press Y or V on the RKE
transmitter.
There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle on
the underside of the trunk lid. This
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Vehicle Security Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. The vehicle alarm system will not
A door, the hood, or the trunk/ arm if the doors are locked with
This vehicle has theft-deterrent liftgate is open. the key.
features; however, they do not make
Slow Flash: Alarm system is If the driver door is opened without
the vehicle impossible to steal.
armed. first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
Vehicle Alarm System Arming the AlarmSystem the lights will flash to indicate
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm 1. Close all doors, the trunk/liftgate, pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
system. and the hood. started, or the door is not unlocked
2. Lock the vehicle in one of by pressing K on the RKE
two ways: transmitter during the 10–second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
. Use the RKE transmitter. activated.
. With a door open, press Q If a door, the hood, or the liftgate is
on the interior of the door. opened without first unlocking with
3. After 30 seconds the alarm the RKE transmitter, the turn signals
system will arm, and the will flash and the horn will sound for
indicator light will begin to slowly about 30 seconds. The alarm
flash indicating the alarm system system will then re-arm to monitor
The indicator light on the instrument for the next unauthorized event.
panel near the windshield indicates is operating. Pressing Q on the
the status of the system. RKE transmitter a second time Disarming the System
Off: Vehicle is disarmed. will bypass the 30-second delay To disarm the system, either unlock
and immediately arm the alarm the doors using the RKE transmitter,
On Solid: Vehicle is secured system.
during the delay to arm the system. or start the vehicle with a
recognized transmitter in the
vehicle.
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To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation The security light in the instrument
accident: cluster comes on if there is a
This vehicle has a passive problem with arming or disarming
. Press K on the RKE transmitter. theft-deterrent system. the theft-deterrent system.
. Start the vehicle. The system does not have to be When trying to start the vehicle, the
To avoid setting off the alarm by manually armed or disarmed. security light comes on briefly when
accident: The vehicle is automatically the ignition is turned on.
. Lock the vehicle after all immobilized when the key is If the engine does not start and the
occupants have left the vehicle removed from the ignition. security light stays on, there is a
and all doors are closed. The system is automatically problem with the system. Turn the
disarmed when the vehicle is ignition off and try again.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter. started with the correct key. The key If the engine still does not start, and
uses a transponder that matches an the key appears to be undamaged
Unlocking the driver door with the immobilizer control unit in the or the light continues to stay on, try
key will not disarm the system or vehicle and automatically disarms another ignition key. If the engine
turn off the alarm. the system. Only an authorized key does not start with the other key, the
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may vehicle needs service. If the vehicle
How to Detect a Tamper
not start if the key is damaged. does start, the first key may be
Condition
damaged. See your dealer who can
If K is pressed on the transmitter service the theft-deterrent system
and the horn chirps three times, an and have a new key made.
alarm occurred previously while the Do not leave the key or device that
alarm system was armed. disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-15.
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Convex Mirrors
{ Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Move the control up, down, or side For vehicles with power outside
to side to adjust the mirror. mirrors:
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is See Folding Mirrors on page 2-16. 1. Select the mirror by moving the
curved so more can be seen from selector switch to L for the driver
the driver seat. side or R for the passenger side.
2. Use the control knob to move
the mirror in the desired
direction.
See Folding Mirrors on page 2-16.
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Folding Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is
Mirror a long distance away, the image
Manual Folding Mirrors in the main mirror is small and
The vehicle has manual folding near the inboard edge of the
mirrors. These mirrors can be folded mirror.
inward to prevent damage when 2. As the vehicle gets closer, the
going through an automatic car image in the main mirror gets
wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward larger and moves outboard.
the vehicle. Push the mirror outward
to return it to the original position. 3. As the vehicle enters the blind
zone, the image transitions from
Heated Mirrors the main mirror to the blind spot
mirror.
For vehicles with this feature:
4. When the vehicle is in the blind
1 (Rear Window Defogger): zone, the image only appears in
Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear the blind spot mirror.
Window and Outside Mirror
Defogger” under Climate Control Using the Outside Mirror with
Systems on page 8-1. the Blind Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that the
Blind Spot Mirrors side of the vehicle can just be
If equipped, the blind spot mirror is seen and the blind spot mirror
a small convex mirror built into the has an unobstructed view.
upper and outer corner of both
outside mirrors. It can show objects
that may be in the vehicle's
blind zone. Actual Mirror View
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Safety Function 2. Press and hold the power This feature prevents the rear
window switch until the window passenger windows from operating,
If any object is in the path of the
is fully open. except from the driver position.
window when the express-up
feature is active, the window will 3. Pull the power window switch up Press o to disable the rear window
stop and auto-reverse to a preset until the window is fully closed. switches.
position. Weather conditions may 4. Continue holding the switch up
cause the window to auto-reverse. Press o again to return to normal
for approximately two seconds
The window switch may be held up after the window is completely window operation.
to the second position to close the closed.
window. The window will return to Sun Visors
normal operation once the The window is now reprogrammed.
obstruction or condition is removed. To block out glare, swing down the
Window Lockout sun visors. You can also remove
Safety Function Override them from the center mount and
swing them to the side.
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged or disconnected, Visor Vanity Mirror
or is not working, the windows will
need to be reprogrammed for the Vanity mirrors are on the back of the
express-up feature to work. Before sun visors. Swing down the sun
reprogramming, replace or recharge visor and open the cover.
the vehicle's battery.
To program the driver window:
1. With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,
or when RAP is active, close all
doors.
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Head Restraints
{ Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can
top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
Front Seats height as the top of the occupant's up to raise it. Try to move the head
The front seats have adjustable head. This position reduces the restraint to make sure that it is
head restraints in the outboard chances of a neck injury in a crash. locked in place.
seating positions. To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not designed to be
removed.
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{ Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety Sedan Shown, Hatchback Similar
belts. Always unbuckle the safety 2. Reach under the belt and pull
belts and return them to their 1. Make sure the safety belt is in the lever on top of the seatback
normal stowed position before the retainer hook. to unlock the seatback.
folding a rear seat. A tab near the seatback lever
raises when the seatback is
unlocked.
3. Fold the seatback down.
Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other
seatback, if desired.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if If the latch plate will not go fully
you pull the belt across you very into the buckle, check if the
All seating positions in the vehicle quickly. If this happens, let the correct buckle is being used.
have a lap-shoulder belt. belt go back slightly to unlock it. Pull up on the latch plate to
The following instructions explain Then pull the belt across you make sure it is secure. If the belt
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt more slowly. is not long enough, see Safety
properly. If the shoulder portion of a Belt Extender on page 3-15.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is passenger belt is pulled out all Position the release button on
adjustable, so you can sit up the way, the child restraint the buckle so that the safety belt
straight. To see how, see “Seats” locking feature may be engaged. could be quickly unbuckled if
in the Index. If this happens, let the belt go necessary.
back all the way and start again.
4. If equipped with a shoulder belt
height adjuster, move it to the
height that is right for you. See
“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”
in this section for instructions on
use and important safety
information.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull To unlatch the belt, push the button
up on the shoulder belt. on the buckle. The belt should
It may be necessary to pull return to its stowed position.
stitching on the safety belt Before a door is closed, be sure the
through the latch plate to fully belt is out of the way. If a door is
tighten the lap belt on smaller slammed against a safety belt,
occupants. damage can occur to both the
safety belt and the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt
To move it down, press the release
height adjuster for the driver and
button and move the height adjuster
right front passenger seating
to the desired position.
positions.
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After the adjuster is set to the replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt To install the adjustable comfort
desired position, try to move it down System Parts after a Crash on guide to the seatback and the
without pressing the release button page 3-16. safety belt:
to make sure it has locked into
position. Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides
Safety Belt Pretensioners
Rear safety belt comfort guides may
This vehicle has safety belt provide added safety belt comfort
pretensioners for front outboard for older children who have
occupants. Although the safety belt outgrown booster seats and for
pretensioners cannot be seen, they some adults. When installed on a
are part of the safety belt assembly. shoulder belt, the comfort guide
They can help tighten the safety positions the shoulder belt away
belts during the early stages of a from the neck and head.
moderate to severe frontal, near
Safety belt comfort guides are
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
available through your dealer.
conditions for pretensioner
1. Locate the anchor loop on the
activation are met. And, if the
rear outboard seatback, near
vehicle has side-impact airbags,
the top.
safety belt pretensioners can help
tighten the safety belts in a side 2. Attach the adjustable comfort
crash or a rollover event. guide to the anchor loop by
threading the hook through
Pretensioners work only once. If the
the loop.
pretensioners activate in a crash,
the pretensioners and probably
other new parts of the vehicle's
safety belt system will need to be
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{ Warning
A safety belt that is not properly
3. Place the guide over the belt, 4. Be sure that the belt is not
worn may not provide the
and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The
belt into the slots of the guide. elastic cord must be under the protection needed in a crash. The
belt and the guide on top. person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. The shoulder
5. The elastic cord on the comfort belt should go over the shoulder
guide is adjustable. You can and across the chest. These parts
make it longer or shorter by of the body are best able to take
squeezing both ends of the
belt restraining forces.
plastic adjuster and pulling on
the elastic cord or the guide.
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Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely
Safety belts work for everyone, that the fetus will not be hurt in a
including pregnant women. Like all crash. For pregnant women, as for
occupants, they are more likely to anyone, the key to making safety
be seriously injured if they do not belts effective is wearing them
wear safety belts. properly.
Warning (Continued)
or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.
Do not use seat accessories that
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, block the inflation path of a
Side Similar Passenger Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag.
The seat-mounted side impact If the vehicle has second row Never secure anything to the roof
airbags for the driver and front seat‐mounted side impact airbags, of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
outboard passenger are in the side they are in the sides of the rear by routing a rope or tie‐down
of the seatbacks closest to the door. seatback closest to the door. through any door or window
The roof-rail airbags for the driver, opening. If you do, the path of an
right front passenger, and second { Warning inflating roof-rail airbag will be
row outboard passengers are in the blocked.
ceiling above the side windows. If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury
(Continued)
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When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Seat-mounted side impact airbags
direction of the impact, and how are designed to inflate in moderate
Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. to severe side crashes depending
This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at on the location of the impact.
airbags. See Airbag System on different crash speeds depending on Seat-mounted side impact airbags
page 3-17. Airbags are designed to whether the vehicle hits an object are not designed to inflate in frontal
inflate if the impact exceeds the straight on or at an angle, and impacts, near frontal impacts,
specific airbag system's deployment whether the object is fixed or rollovers, or rear impacts.
threshold. Deployment thresholds moving, rigid or deformable, narrow A seat-mounted side impact airbag
are used to predict how severe a or wide. is designed to inflate on the side of
crash is likely to be in time for the the vehicle that is struck.
airbags to inflate and help restrain Frontal airbags are not intended to
inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear Roof-rail airbags are designed to
the occupants. The vehicle has inflate in moderate to severe side
electronic sensors that help the impacts, or many side impacts.
crashes depending on the location
airbag system determine the In addition, the vehicle has of the impact. In addition, these
severity of the impact. Deployment advanced technology frontal roof-rail airbags are designed to
thresholds can vary with specific airbags. Advanced technology inflate during a rollover or in a
vehicle design. frontal airbags adjust the restraint severe frontal impact. Roof-rail
Frontal airbags are designed to according to crash severity. airbags are not designed to inflate in
inflate in moderate to severe frontal Knee airbags, if equipped, are rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags
or near frontal crashes to help designed to inflate in moderate to will inflate when either side of the
reduce the potential for severe severe frontal or near-frontal vehicle is struck, if the sensing
injuries, mainly to the driver's or impacts. Knee airbags are not system predicts that the vehicle is
front outboard passenger's head designed to inflate during vehicle about to roll over on its side, or in a
and chest. rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many severe frontal impact.
Whether the frontal airbags will or side crashes.
should inflate is not based primarily
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
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In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after
say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact
inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
an Airbag Inflates?
vehicle damage or the repair costs. Airbags supplement the protection After the frontal airbags and
provided by safety belts by seat-mounted side impact airbags
What Makes an Airbag distributing the force of the impact inflate, they quickly deflate, so
Inflate? more evenly over the quickly that some people may not
occupant's body. even realize an airbag inflated.
In a deployment event, the sensing Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
system sends an electrical signal Rollover capable roof-rail airbags partially inflated for some time after
triggering a release of gas from the are designed to help contain the they inflate. Some components of
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the head and chest of occupants in the the airbag module may be hot for
airbag causing the bag to break out outboard seating positions in the several minutes. For location of the
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, first and second rows. The rollover airbags, see Where Are the
and related hardware are all part of capable roof-rail airbags are Airbags? on page 3-19.
the airbag module. designed to help reduce the risk of
full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come
For airbag locations, see Where Are into contact with you may be warm,
events, although no system can
the Airbags? on page 3-19. but not too hot to touch. There may
prevent all such ejections.
be some smoke and dust coming
How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many from the vents in the deflated
types of collisions, primarily airbags. Airbag inflation does not
Restrain? because the occupant's motion is prevent the driver from seeing out of
In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When the windshield or being able to steer
near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on the vehicle, nor does it prevent
occupants can contact the steering page 3-21. people from leaving the vehicle.
wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded
as anything more than a supplement
to safety belts.
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an airbag system will not work occupant and determine if the front
properly. See your dealer for outboard passenger frontal airbag
service. and knee airbag (if equipped)
should be allowed to inflate or not.
Passenger Sensing According to accident statistics,
System children are safer when properly
Canada secured in a rear seat in the correct
The vehicle has a passenger
The words ON and OFF, or the child restraint for their weight
sensing system for the front
symbol for on and off, will be visible and size.
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator during the system check. check. Whenever possible, children
will light on the instrument panel When the system check is age 12 and under should be
when the vehicle is started. complete, either the word ON or secured in a rear seating position.
OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will Never put a rear-facing child seat in
be visible. See Passenger Airbag
the front. This is because the risk to
Status Indicator on page 5-11.
the rear-facing child is so great,
The passenger sensing system if the airbag inflates.
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag (if equipped) under certain
{ Warning
United States
conditions. No other airbag is A child in a rear-facing child
affected by the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured
system. or killed if the passenger frontal
The passenger sensing system airbag inflates. This is because
works with sensors that are part of the back of the rear-facing child
the front outboard passenger seat. restraint would be very close to
The sensors are designed to detect (Continued)
the presence of a properly seated
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person's seating posture and 2. Remove the child restraint from restraint. If this happens, adjust
body build. Everyone in the the vehicle. the head restraint. See Head
vehicle who has outgrown child 3. Remove any additional items Restraints on page 3-2.
restraints should wear a safety belt from the seat such as blankets, 6. Restart the vehicle.
properly — whether or not there is cushions, seat covers, seat
an airbag for that person. If the on indicator is still lit, secure
heaters, or seat massagers. the child in the child restraint in a
{ Warning 4. Reinstall the child restraint
following the directions provided
rear seat position in the vehicle, and
check with your dealer.
If the airbag readiness light ever by the child restraint
manufacturer and refer to If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
comes on and stays on, it means Adult-Size Occupant
that something may be wrong Securing Child Restraints (Rear
with the airbag system. To help Seat) on page 3-44 or Securing
Child Restraints (Right Front
avoid injury to yourself or others,
Passenger Seat) on page 3-46.
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness 5. If, after reinstalling the child
Light on page 5-11 for more restraint and restarting the
information, including important vehicle, the on indicator is still lit,
safety information. turn the vehicle off. Then slightly
recline the vehicle seatback and
adjust the seat cushion,
If the On Indicator Is Lit for a if adjustable, to make sure that
Child Restraint the vehicle seatback is not
If a child restraint has been installed pushing the child restraint into
and the on indicator is lit: the seat cushion. Also make
sure the child restraint is not If a person of adult size is sitting in
1. Turn the vehicle off. trapped under the vehicle head the front outboard passenger seat,
but the off indicator is lit, it could be
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If the airbag readiness light stays on Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that
after the vehicle is started or comes come with the booster seat state the
on when you are driving, the airbag weight and height limitations for that
system may not work properly. Have Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a
the vehicle serviced right away. See lap-shoulder belt until the child
Airbag Readiness Light on passes the fit test below:
page 5-11. . Sit all the way back on the seat.
Do the knees bend at the seat
edge? If yes, continue. If no,
return to the booster seat.
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
Does the shoulder belt rest on
the shoulder? If yes, continue.
If no, try using the rear safety
belt comfort guide. See “Rear
Safety Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt on
Older children who have outgrown
page 3-11. If the shoulder belt
booster seats should wear the
still does not rest on the
vehicle safety belts.
shoulder, then return to the
booster seat.
. Does the lap belt fit low and
snug on the hips, touching the
thighs? If yes, continue. If no,
return to the booster seat.
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Warning (Continued)
Infants and Young Every time infants and young
children ride in vehicles, they should
Children have the protection provided by
belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs appropriate child restraints. Neither
applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and the vehicle's safety belt system nor
That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the its airbag system is designed
injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and for them.
go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the
the chest. Children who are not restrained
need, for everyone, to use safety properly can strike other people,
restraints. In fact, the law in every or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be { Warning
restrained while in a vehicle.
Never hold an infant or a child
while riding in a vehicle. Due to
{ Warning crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not
Children can be seriously injured
possible to hold it during a crash.
or strangled if a shoulder belt is
For example, in a crash at only
wrapped around their neck and
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
the safety belt continues to
infant will suddenly become a
tighten. Never leave children
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
unattended in a vehicle and never
arms. An infant should be
allow children to play with the
secured in an appropriate
safety belts.
restraint.
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{ Warning
A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly secured in
the vehicle. Secure the child
restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle safety belt or
LATCH system, following the
Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats instructions that came with that
A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions
restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the in this manual.
harness. vehicle's safety belt system.
A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of injury,
to see out the window. the child restraint must be secured
in the vehicle. Child restraint
systems must be secured in vehicle
seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by
the LATCH system. See Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) on page 3-37.
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Warning (Continued)
Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and
vary considerably in size, and some
may fit in certain seating positions
Tethers for Children
system is fail-safe. No one can better than others. Always make (LATCH System)
guarantee that an airbag will not sure the child restraint is properly
deploy under some unusual The LATCH system secures a child
secured. restraint during driving or in a crash.
circumstance, even though it is
turned off. Depending on where you place the LATCH attachments on the child
child restraint and the size of the restraint are used to attach the child
Secure rear-facing child restraints child restraint, you may not be able restraint to the anchors in the
in a rear seat, even if the airbag to access adjacent safety belt vehicle. The LATCH system is
is off. If you secure a assemblies or LATCH anchors for designed to make installation of a
forward-facing child restraint in additional passengers or child child restraint easier.
the front seat, always move the restraints. Adjacent seating In order to use the LATCH system in
front passenger seat as far back positions should not be used if the your vehicle, you need a child
as it will go. It is better to secure child restraint prevents access to or restraint that has LATCH
the child restraint in a rear seat. interferes with the routing of the attachments. LATCH-compatible
safety belt. rear-facing and forward-facing child
See Passenger Sensing System
on page 3-24 for additional Wherever a child restraint is seats can be properly installed
information. installed, be sure to secure the child using either the LATCH anchors or
restraint properly. the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not
use both the safety belts and the
When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured
LATCH anchorage system to secure
rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a
a rear-facing or forward-facing
instructions that came with the child collision or sudden stop and injure
child seat.
restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle. Be sure to
properly secure any child restraint in Booster seats use the vehicle’s
compatible with this vehicle.
the vehicle — even when no child is safety belts to secure the child in
in it. the booster seat. If the manufacturer
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recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor
be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these
this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
booster seat can be positioned Not all vehicle seating positions or
properly and there is no interference child restraints have lower anchors
with the proper positioning of the and attachments or top tether
lap-shoulder belt on the child. anchors and attachments.
Make sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint, Lower Anchors
and also the instructions in this
manual.
When installing a child restraint with
a top tether, you must also use
either the lower anchors or the
safety belts to properly secure the A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of
child restraint. A child restraint must the child restraint to the vehicle.
never be installed using only the top A top tether anchor is built into the
tether and anchor. vehicle. The top tether
attachment (2) on the child restraint
The LATCH anchorage system can connects to the top tether anchor in
be used until the combined weight the vehicle in order to reduce the
of the child plus the child restraint is forward movement and rotation of
29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt Lower anchors (1) are metal bars the child restraint during driving or in
alone instead of the LATCH built into the vehicle. There are two a crash.
anchorage system once the lower anchors for each LATCH
combined weight is more than seating position that will
29.5 kg (65 lbs). accommodate a child restraint with
lower attachments (2).
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The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations anchors, each seating position with
Either will have a single lower anchors has two labels, near
attachment (2) to secure the top the crease between the seatback
tether to the anchor. and the seat cushion.
Some child restraints that have a
top tether are designed for use with
or without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached. In
Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be To assist in locating the top tether
attached. Be sure to read and follow anchors, the top tether anchor
the instructions for your child symbol is on the cover for sedan
restraint. models or near the anchors on
I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating hatchback models.
positions with top tether anchors.
H (Lower Anchor): Seating
positions with two lower anchors.
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attachments or the desired 2.2. Open the cover, are using a single tether,
seating position does not have if equipped, to access the route the tether over the
lower anchors, secure the child top tether anchors. seatback.
restraint with the top tether and 2.3. For hatchback models,
the safety belts. Refer to your remove the cargo cover
child restraint manufacturer before installing the top
instructions and the instructions tether. The cargo cover
in this manual. should remain off while the
1.1. Find the lower anchors for top tether is in use.
the desired seating 2.4. Route and tighten the top
position. tether according to your
1.2. Put the child restraint on child restraint instructions
the seat. and the following If the position you are using
1.3. Attach and tighten the lower instructions: does not have a headrest
attachments on the child or head restraint and you
restraint to the lower are using a dual tether,
anchors. route the tether over the
seatback.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether
be attached, attach and tighten
the top tether to the top tether
anchor, if equipped. Refer to the
child restraint instructions and
the following steps: If the position you are using
2.1. Find the top tether anchor. does not have a headrest
or head restraint and you
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{ Warning
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
If the position you are using If the position you are using secure the child restraint,
has an adjustable headrest has an adjustable headrest resulting in serious injury or even
or head restraint and you or head restraint and you death in a crash. To help make
are using a single tether, are using a dual tether, sure the LATCH system is
raise the headrest or head raise the headrest or head working properly after a crash,
restraint and route the restraint and route the see your dealer to have the
tether under the headrest or tether under the headrest or system inspected and any
head restraint and in head restraint and around necessary replacements made as
between the headrest or the headrest or head soon as possible.
head restraint posts. restraint posts.
3. Before placing a child in the If the vehicle has the LATCH system
child restraint, make sure it is and it was being used during a
securely held in place. To check, crash, new LATCH system parts
grasp the child restraint at the may be needed.
LATCH path and attempt to
move it side to side and back New parts and repairs may be
and forth. There should be no necessary even if the LATCH
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of system was not being used at the
movement for proper installation. time of the crash.
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the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of
must be anchored. the vehicle's safety belt through
In Canada, the law requires that or around the restraint. The child
forward-facing child restraints have restraint instructions will show
a top tether, and that the tether be you how.
attached.
You will be using the lap-shoulder
belt to secure the child restraint in
this position. Follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint.
1. Move the seat as far back as it 4. Push the latch plate into the
will go before securing the buckle until it clicks.
forward-facing child restraint.
Position the release button on
When the passenger sensing the buckle so that the safety belt
system has turned off the front could be quickly unbuckled if
outboard passenger frontal necessary.
airbag and knee airbag, the off
indicator on the passenger Tilt the latch plate to adjust the
airbag status indicator should belt if needed.
light and stay lit when you start
the vehicle. See Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator on
page 5-11.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
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Storage 4-1
4-2 Storage
Storage 4-3
4-4 Storage
2 NOTES
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Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-11 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-19
Passenger Airbag Status Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-20
Controls Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-12 Reduced Engine Power
Malfunction Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Controls Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Service Vehicle Soon Daytime Running Lamps
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 (DRL) Indicator Light . . . . . . . 5-21
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Brake System Warning Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . 5-21
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Rear Window Wiper/ Antilock Brake System (ABS) Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Power Steering Warning Information Displays
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Driver Information
Lane Departure Warning Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Vehicle Messages
Indicators Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-24
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-18
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Traction Control System Trip Computer
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-18 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Engine Coolant Temperature
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Vehicle Personalization
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-27
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-10
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Horn LO: Use for slow wipes. If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
Press a on the steering wheel pad door is opened or within 10 minutes,
to sound the horn. the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
Windshield Wiper/Washer If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar windshield washing, the wipers
continue to run until they reach the
INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move base of the windshield.
the lever up to INT for intermittent
wipes, then turn the x INT band
n L (Windshield Washer): Pull
the windshield wiper lever toward
up for more frequent wipes or down you to spray windshield washer fluid
Sedan
for less frequent wipes. and activate the wipers. The wipers
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. will continue until the lever is
released or the maximum wash time
8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly
is reached. When the windshield
move the wiper lever down. For
wiper lever is released, additional
several wipes, hold the wiper
wipes may occur depending on how
lever down.
long the windshield washer had
Hatchback Wiper Parking been activated. See Washer Fluid
The windshield wiper/washer lever on page 10-21 for information on
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
is on the right side of the steering filling the windshield washer fluid
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
column. reservoir.
will immediately stop.
Move the lever to one of the
following positions:
HI: Use for fast wipes.
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Avoid covering the GPS antenna, Radio without Touchscreen To set the month and day format:
located on the roof, for long periods 1. Press CLOCK.
To set the time and date:
of time with objects that may
interfere with the antenna's ability to 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Select Time and Date Settings.
receive a satellite signal. The 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Set Date Format.
compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of 3. Select Set Time or Set Date. 4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to
miles or degrees of turn before select MM/DD/YYYY (month/
4. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to
needing a signal from the GPS day/year), or DD/MM/YYYY
adjust the highlighted value.
satellites. When the compass (day/month/year), or YYYY/MM/
display shows CAL, drive the 5. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to DD (year/month/day).
vehicle for a short distance in an select the next value.
Radio with Touchscreen
open area where it can receive a 6. To save the time or date and
GPS signal. The compass system return to the Time and Date The infotainment system controls
will automatically determine when are used to access the time and
Settings menu, press the /
the GPS signal is restored and date settings through the menu
BACK button at any time or system. See Operation on page 7-8
provide a heading again. press the MENU/TUNE knob for information about how to use the
after adjusting the minutes menu system.
Clock or year.
The infotainment system controls To set the 12/24 hour format: Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
are used to access the time and
1. Press CLOCK. 1. Press D, and then press
date settings through the menu
system. See Operation on page 7-8 settings.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
for information about how to use the 2. Press time and date settings.
3. Highlight Set Time Format.
menu system. 3. Select 12/24 HR Format.
4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to
select the 12 hour or 24 hour 4. Press 4.
display format.
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overload vehicle or adapter fuses. Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there
If a problem is experienced, see could be a problem with a vehicle
your dealer. Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning
lights work together to indicate a
When adding electrical equipment, Indicators problem with the vehicle.
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights
the equipment. See Add-On signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while
Electrical Equipment on page 9-42. before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges
to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem,
replacement. Paying attention to the
{ Caution warning lights and gauges could
check the section that explains what
to do. Follow this manual's advice.
prevent injury. Waiting to do repairs can be costly
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause Warning lights come on when there and even dangerous.
damage not covered by the could be a problem with a vehicle
vehicle warranty. The power function. Some warning lights come
outlets are designed for on briefly when the engine is started
accessory power plugs only, such to indicate they are working.
as cell phone charge cords.
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Instrument Cluster
Canada
Passenger Airbag Status
When the vehicle is started, the
Indicator passenger airbag status indicator
The vehicle has a passenger will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
sensing system. See Passenger for on and off, for several seconds
The airbag readiness light comes on
Sensing System on page 3-24 for as a system check. Then, after
for several seconds when the
important safety information. The several seconds, the status
vehicle is started. If the light does
instrument panel has a passenger indicator will light either ON or OFF,
not come on then, have it fixed
airbag status indicator. or the on or off symbol to let you
immediately.
know the status of the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag (if equipped).
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follow the previous steps and see stalling when the vehicle is emission system test equipment will
your dealer for service as soon as changed into gear, misfiring, likely connect to the vehicle's Data
possible. hesitation on acceleration, Link Connector (DLC).
Light On Steady: An emission or stumbling on acceleration.
control system malfunction has These conditions might go away
been detected on the vehicle. once the engine is warmed up.
Diagnosis and service might be If one or more of these conditions
required. occurs, change the fuel brand used.
The following may correct an It may require at least one full tank
emission control system of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
malfunction: See Recommended Fuel on The DLC is under the instrument
page 9-38. panel to the left of the steering
. Check that the fuel cap is fully wheel. See your dealer if assistance
installed. See Filling the Tank on If none of the above have made the is needed.
page 9-40. The diagnostic light turn off, your dealer can check
system can determine if the fuel the vehicle. The dealer has the The vehicle may not pass
cap has been left off or proper test equipment and inspection if:
improperly installed. A loose or diagnostic tools to fix any . The malfunction indicator lamp is
missing fuel cap allows fuel to mechanical or electrical problems on with the engine running, or if
evaporate into the atmosphere. that might have developed. the light does not come on when
A few driving trips with the cap the ignition is turned to ON/RUN
properly installed should turn the Emissions Inspection and
while the engine is off. See your
light off. Maintenance Programs dealer for assistance in verifying
. Check that good quality fuel is Depending on where you live, your proper operation of the
used. Poor fuel quality causes vehicle may be required to malfunction indicator lamp.
the engine not to run as participate in an emission control . The OBD II (On-Board
efficiently as designed and may system inspection and maintenance Diagnostics) system determines
cause stalling after start-up, program. For the inspection, the that critical emission control
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systems have not been For vehicles with this light, it comes
completely diagnosed. The on if a condition exists that may { Warning
vehicle would be considered not require the vehicle to be taken in for
ready for inspection. This can service. The brake system might not be
happen if the 12-volt battery has working properly if the brake
If the light comes on, take the system warning light is on.
recently been replaced or run vehicle to your dealer for service as
down. The diagnostic system is Driving with the brake system
soon as possible. warning light on can lead to a
designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems during crash. If the light is still on after
normal driving. This can take Brake System Warning the vehicle has been pulled off
several days of routine driving. Light the road and carefully stopped,
If this has been done and the The vehicle brake system consists have the vehicle towed for
vehicle still does not pass the of two hydraulic circuits. If one service.
inspection for lack of OBD II circuit is not working, the remaining
system readiness, your dealer circuit can still work to stop the
can prepare the vehicle for vehicle. For normal braking
inspection. performance, both circuits need to
be working
Service Vehicle Soon
If the warning light comes on, there
Light is a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away. Metric English
When the ignition is on, the brake This light comes on briefly when the Up-Shift Light
system warning light will also come engine is started.
on when the parking brake is set. If the light stays on, turn the ignition
The light will stay on if the parking to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes
brake does not fully release. If it on, stop as soon as possible and
stays on after the parking brake is turn the ignition off. Then start the
fully released, it means there is a engine again to reset the system.
brake problem. If the light still stays on, or comes
If the light comes on while driving, on again while driving, the vehicle For manual transmission vehicles,
carefully pull off the road and stop. needs service. See your dealer. there is an up-shift light that comes
The pedal may be harder to push or If the regular brake system warning on in the lower DIC area. It shows
may go closer to the floor. It may light is not on, the brakes will still when to shift to the next higher gear
take longer to stop. If the light is still work, but the antilock brakes will not for best fuel economy.
on, have the vehicle towed for work. If the regular brake system
service. See Towing the Vehicle on warning light is also on, the antilock See Manual Transmission on
page 10-77. brakes will not work and there is a page 9-24.
problem with the regular brakes.
Antilock Brake System See Brake System Warning Light on Power Steering Warning
(ABS) Warning Light page 5-15. Light
The ABS warning light will come on
briefly when the ignition is turned to
ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light
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 comes on briefly when the This light comes on green when the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a system is on and ready to operate.
check to show it is working. When the system determines that
If it does not come on have the the vehicle is leaving its lane
vehicle serviced by your dealer. without using the turn signal, this
light will change to amber and flash.
If this light stays on, or comes on
while driving, the system may not be See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) The forward collision alert comes on
working. If this happens, see your on page 9-36. when following a vehicle much too
dealer for service. closely. The light flashes when a
Forward Collision Alert vehicle is being rapidly approached.
Lane Departure Warning (FCA) Warning Light See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
(LDW) Light These lights are on the center of the System on page 9-32.
instrument panel.
Traction Off Light
The traction off light comes on when This light comes on when the If the light does not come on, have
the Traction Control System (TCS) StabiliTrak system is turned off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
has been turned off by pressing and If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction If the system is working normally,
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak Control System (TCS) is also off. the indicator light turns off.
button. If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, If the light is on and not flashing, the
This light and the StabiliTrak OFF the system does not assist in TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak
light come on when StabiliTrak is controlling the vehicle. Turn on the system have been disabled.
turned off. TCS and the StabiliTrak systems If the indicator/warning light is on
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not and the warning light turns off. and flashing, the TCS and/or the
limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic StabiliTrak system is actively
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-28. working.
Stability Control on page 9-28. See Traction Control/Electronic
Traction Control System Stability Control on page 9-28.
StabiliTrak® OFF Light (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
If it does not, have the vehicle Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and
serviced by the dealer. If the system Then Is On Steady
is working normally the indicator If the light flashes for about a minute
light goes off. and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
{ Caution problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
The engine coolant temperature See Tire Pressure Monitor
warning light indicates that the Operation on page 10-50.
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
vehicle has overheated. Driving
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
with this light on can damage the comes on briefly when the engine is Engine Oil Pressure Light
engine and it may not be covered started. It provides information
by the vehicle warranty. See
Engine Overheating on
about tire pressures and the TPMS. { Caution
page 10-20. When the Light Is On Steady
Lack of proper engine oil
This indicates that one or more of maintenance can damage the
The engine coolant temperature the tires are significantly engine. Driving with the engine
warning light comes on when the underinflated. oil low can also damage the
engine has overheated. Stop as soon as possible, and engine. The repairs would not be
If this happens, pull over and turn inflate the tires to the pressure value covered by the vehicle warranty.
off the engine as soon as possible. shown on the Tire and Loading Check the oil level as soon as
See Engine Overheating on Information label. See Tire Pressure possible. Add oil if required, but if
page 10-20. on page 10-47. the oil level is within the operating
range and the oil pressure is still
low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule for changing engine oil.
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The vehicle can be driven at a Daytime Running Lamps The light goes out when the fog
reduced speed when the reduced lamps are turned off. See Fog
engine power light is on but
(DRL) Indicator Light Lamps on page 6-4 for more
acceleration and speed might be information.
reduced. If this light stays on, see
your dealer as soon as possible for Lamps On Reminder
diagnosis and repair.
High-Beam On Light
This light turns on whenever the
Daytime Running Lamps are in use.
See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
on page 6-2. This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Front Fog Lamp Light Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use. Cruise Control Light
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 6-2.
For vehicles with cruise control, the Information Displays DIC Buttons
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control Driver Information
is set and active. Center (DIC)
The light turns off when the cruise The DIC displays information about
control is turned off. See Cruise your vehicle. It also displays
Control on page 9-30. warning messages if a system
problem is detected. See Vehicle 1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear
Door Ajar Light Messages on page 5-24. All the menu item displayed. This is
messages appear in the DIC display not used to reset the trip
in the instrument cluster. odometer. To reset the trip
odometer, use the reset button
DIC Operation and Displays on the tachometer in the
The DIC has different displays instrument cluster.
which can be accessed by using the 2. w x (Band): Turn the band to
DIC buttons on the turn signal lever
scroll through the menu items.
This light comes on when a door is on the left side of the steering
wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC
open or not securely latched. Before
and warning messages if a system menus. This button is also used
driving, check that all doors are
problem is detected. See Trip to return to or exit the last
properly closed.
Computer on page 5-25 and Vehicle screen displayed on the DIC.
Messages on page 5-24.
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DIC Menu Items change the displays on the cluster Remaining Oil Life
and DIC to the type of This menu is not available while the
Press MENU to view the DIC
measurements you select. vehicle is moving. This display
menus. Some items display in the
upper display area, some in the Language shows an estimate of the oil's
lower display area, and others use
This menu is not available while the remaining useful life. If 99 : % is
both the upper and lower display displayed, that means 99% of the
vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR
areas. Use w x to scroll through while the language display is active current oil life remains.
the menu items. Not all items are and move w x to change the When the remaining oil life is low,
available on every vehicle. The the Code 82 message will appear
language of the displays when
following is a list of all possible on the display. The oil should be
LANG SET is displayed. You will
menu items: changed as soon as possible. See
have to select 1 or 2 for the
. Units language display. 1 is Alphabet and Engine Oil on page 10-9. In addition
2 is Arabic Numeral. Press SET/ to the engine oil life system
. Language
CLR to confirm the setting. monitoring the oil life, additional
. Tire Learn maintenance is recommended in the
Tire Learn Maintenance Schedule. See
. Remaining Oil Life
This menu is not available while the Maintenance Schedule on
Units vehicle is moving. This display page 11-2.
This menu is not available while the allows for matching of the TPMS Remember, the oil life display must
vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR sensors. See Tire Pressure Monitor be reset after each oil change. It will
while the unit display is active and System on page 10-49 and Tire not reset itself. Also, be careful not
Pressure Monitor Operation on
move w x to change units when to reset the oil life display
page 10-50. accidentally at any time other than
UNIT SET is displayed. Press SET/
CLR to confirm the setting. You will when the oil has just been changed.
have to select 1, 2, or 3 for the unit
display. 1 is Imperial units, 2 is US
units, and 3 is metric units. This will
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It cannot be reset accurately until Vehicle Messages 52: Change Timing Belt
the next oil change. To reset the 77: Service Front Camera System
engine oil life system, press the DIC messages display when the
SET/CLR button while the oil life status of the vehicle has changed 84: Engine Power Is Reduced
display is active. See Engine Oil and action may be needed to 89: Service Vehicle Soon
Life System on page 10-12. correct the condition. Multiple
messages appear one after another.
Engine Oil Messages
Press any of the DIC buttons on the
turn signal lever to acknowledge : % CHANGE
and clear them from the display. This message displays when the
More urgent messages cannot be engine oil needs to be changed.
cleared from the DIC display. All When changing the engine oil, be
messages should be taken sure to reset the Oil Life System.
seriously. Clearing messages will See Engine Oil Life System on
not correct the problem. page 10-12, Engine Oil on
Vehicle messages appear as code page 10-9, and Maintenance
numbers. Schedule on page 11-2.
25: Left Front Turn Signal Failure
Tire Messages
26: Left Rear Turn Signal Failure
27: Right Front Turn Signal Failure LF XX, RF XX, LR XX,
or RR XX
28: Right Rear Turn Signal Failure
A message displays when the tire
49: Lane Departure Warning pressure is low. It shows the
Unavailable location of the low tire and the
approximate pressure of the low tire.
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If a tire pressure message appears, Trip Computer 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC
stop as soon as you can. Inflate the menus. This button is also used
tires by adding air until the tire The trip computer is located in the to return to or exit the last
pressure is equal to the values Driver Information Center (DIC). screen displayed on the DIC.
shown on the Tire and Loading It provides the driver with driving To operate the trip computer, turn
Information label. See Tires on information such as average speed, band on the turn signal lever.
page 10-40, Vehicle Load Limits on fuel range, average fuel economy,
page 9-9, and Tire Pressure on The following is a list of the trip
and a timer.
page 10-47. computer items”
. Average Speed
. Fuel Range
. Average Fuel Economy
. Timer
Some items can be reset by
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear pressing the SET/CLR button.
the menu item displayed. This is
not used to reset the trip
odometer. To reset the trip
odometer, use the reset button
on the tachometer in the
instrument cluster.
2. w x (Band): Turn the band to
scroll through the menu items.
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This display shows the average This display shows the approximate
speed. To reset the average speed average liters per 100 kilometers
to zero, press and hold the SET/ (L/100 km) or miles per gallon
CLR button while the average (mpg). This number is calculated
speed is displayed. based on the number of L/100 km
(mpg) recorded since the last time
this menu item was reset. To reset
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the average fuel economy, press Vehicle 2. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to
and hold the SET/CLR button while highlight Vehicle Settings.
the average fuel economy is Personalization 3. Press MENU/TUNE to select the
displayed. Vehicle Settings menu.
Personalization Menu (Radio
Timer without Touchscreen) The following list of menu items may
Use the audio system controls to be available:
access the personalization menus . Comfort and Convenience
for customizing vehicle features. . Climate and Air Quality
The following are all possible . Language
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be . Lighting
available. . Power Door Locks
CONFIG (Configuration): Press to . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
This display can be used as a timer. access the Configuration
Settings menu.
. Return to Factory Settings
To start/stop the timer, press SET/
CLR while the timer is displayed. MENU/TUNE: Turn to scroll Comfort and Convenience
The display will show the amount of through the menus. Press to enter Select the Comfort and
time that has passed since the timer the menus and select the menu Convenience menu and the
was last reset, not including time the items. following may display:
ignition is off. The timer will record
up to 99:59 hours, after which the
/ BACK: Press to exit or move . Chime Volume
backward in a menu.
display will return to zero. To reset . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
the timer to zero, press and hold Entering the Personalization
SET/CLR. Menus Chime Volume
1. Press CONFIG to access the This allows selection of the chime
Configuration Settings menu. volume level.
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Remote Lock Feedback Personalization Menu (Radio The following list of menu items may
This allows selection of what type of with Touchscreen) be available:
feedback is given when locking the Settings can be made with the . Time & Date Settings
vehicle with the RKE transmitter. ignition ON and the vehicle not . Radio Settings
Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, moving. . Connection Settings
Horn Only, or Off. Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
. Vehicle Settings
Remote Door Unlock
for customizing vehicle features. . Language
This allows selection of which doors
The following are all possible . Text Scroll
will unlock when pressing K on the personalization features. Depending
RKE transmitter. . Touch Beep Sound
on the vehicle, some may not be
Select All Doors or Driver Door available. . Max Startup Volume
Only. When set to Driver Door Only, D (Home): Press to access the . System Version
the driver door will unlock the first Home Page Menu. . DivX® VOD
time K is pressed and all doors will
Q or R : Press to scroll through the Press the menu item to select it.
unlock when K is pressed a second menus or setup items. Each of the menus is detailed in the
time. When set to All Doors, all of
the doors will unlock at the first 4: Press to exit, or return to the following information.
previous screen or menu. Settings menus and functions may
press of K.
To access the menu: vary depending on vehicle option.
Return to Factory Settings
1. Press D. Time & Date Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings to
return all of the vehicle 2. Press Settings. Select to change the settings:
personalization to the default . Set Time Format: Select 12h
settings. or 24h.
Select Yes or No.
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. Set Date Format: Press S or T Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. Connection Settings
to select the date display.
Radio Favorites Select and the following may
. Set Time & Date: Select, then display:
This feature sets the number of
press y or z to adjust the favorite pages displayed. . Bluetooth Settings
value.
Press S or T to select the desired . Change Ringtone
. Automatic Clock Sync: Select to
number. . Ringtone Volume
display the real or user time on
the radio. Select On or Off. Radio Tune Bar Bluetooth Settings
Radio Settings Select to display the radio station Select this feature to:
tune bar.
Select and the following may . Connect, disconnect, or delete a
display: Select On or Off. device
. Auto Volume Radio Text . Change or set a Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
. Radio Favorites Select to display the radio broadcast
. information. . Turn on or off the Bluetooth
Radio Tune Bar
connection
Select On or Off.
. Radio Text . Check the device information
. XM Categories XM Categories
Change Ringtone
. Radio Factory Settings Select to set the selection of XM
categories. Select to set different ringtones.
Auto Volume
Radio Factory Settings Ringtone Volume
This feature adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and Select to restore the radio to the Select to set the ringtone volume.
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up factory settings.
Press S or T.
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
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Lighting 6-1
. Taillamps
Lighting Exterior Lighting . License Plate Lamps
Exterior Lamp Controls . Instrument Panel Lights
Exterior Lighting . Sidemarker Lamps
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 parking lamps including all lamps
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 except the headlamps.
Daytime Running 5 (Headlamps): Turns the
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 headlamps on together with the
Automatic Headlamp parking lamps and instrument panel
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
lights. A warning chime sounds if
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
the driver door is opened when the
Turn and Lane-Change
The exterior lamp control is on the ignition switch is off and the
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
instrument panel to the outboard headlamps are on.
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
side of the steering column. # (Front Fog Lamps): If equipped
Interior Lighting There are four positions: with fog lamps, press to turn the
Instrument Panel Illumination lamps on or off.
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 O (Off): Briefly turn to this position
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 to turn the automatic light control off If equipped with fog lamps, press to
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 or on again. turn the lamps on or off.
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 AUTO (Automatic): Turns the See Fog Lamps on page 6-4.
Lighting Features headlamps on automatically at
normal brightness, together with the When the lights are on, ; will be
Battery Load Management . . . . 6-6 lit. See Lamps On Reminder on
following:
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-7 page 5-21.
. Parking Lamps
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6-2 Lighting
Lighting 6-3
To turn the DRL lamps off or on The vehicle has a light sensor on Hazard Warning Flashers
again, turn the exterior lamp control top of the instrument panel. Make
to O and then release. For vehicles sure it is not covered, or the
first sold in Canada, the DRL lamps headlamps will be on when they are
cannot be turned off. not needed.
The system may also turn on the
Automatic Headlamp headlamps when driving through a
System parking garage or tunnel.
6-4 Lighting
Lighting 6-5
6-6 Lighting
H (Door): When the button is Lighting Features (alternator) may not be spinning fast
returned to the middle position, the enough at idle to produce all the
lamps turn on automatically when a power needed for very high
door is opened.
Battery Load electrical loads.
Management
R (On): Press to turn on the dome A high electrical load occurs when
lamps. The vehicle has Electric Power several of the following are on, such
Management (EPM) that estimates as: headlamps, high beams, fog
Reading Lamps the battery's temperature and state lamps, rear window defogger,
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage climate control fan at high speed,
for best performance and extended heated seats, engine cooling fans,
life of the battery. trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
When the battery's state of charge
is low, the voltage is raised slightly EPM works to prevent excessive
to quickly bring the charge back up. discharge of the battery. It does this
When the state of charge is high, by balancing the generator's output
the voltage is lowered slightly to and the vehicle's electrical needs.
prevent overcharging. If the vehicle It can increase engine idle speed to
has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage generate more power, whenever
For vehicles with front reading display on the Driver Information needed. It can temporarily reduce
lamps, they are in the overhead Center (DIC), you may see the the power demands of some
console. voltage move up or down. This is accessories.
normal. If there is a problem, an
# or $ (Reading Lamps): Press alert will be displayed.
Normally, these actions occur in
to turn each lamp on or off. steps or levels, without being
The battery can be discharged at noticeable. In rare cases at the
idle if the electrical loads are very highest levels of corrective action,
high. This is true for all vehicles. this action may be noticeable to the
This is because the generator driver.
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6-8 Lighting
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Infotainment Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-26
Introduction
System Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28 Infotainment
Bluetooth (Voice Determine which radio the vehicle
Introduction Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 has and read the following pages to
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 become familiar with its features.
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Downloadable Applications
Overview (AM-FM Radio) . . . . .
Overview (Radio with
7-3 Smartphone Link { Warning
(Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
CD/USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Smartphone Link Taking your eyes off the road for
Overview (Radio with (Pandora) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 extended periods could cause a
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Smartphone Link crash resulting in injury or death
Home Page (Radio with (Stitcher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 to you or others. Do not give
Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 extended attention to infotainment
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Bluetooth Phone/Devices tasks while driving.
Pictures and Movies (Audio
Radio System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Pictures and Movies (Picture This system provides access to
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16 System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55 many audio and non-audio listings.
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Pictures and Movies (Movie
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-18 To minimize taking your eyes off the
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56 road while driving, do the following
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
while the vehicle is parked:
Trademarks and License
Audio Players . Become familiar with the
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Agreements
Trademarks and License operation and controls of the
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 audio system.
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24 Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
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Customer Assistance
Assistance is available to help with
Bluetooth pairing, application
downloading and installation, other
mobile device interface, and
operation support of the
infotainment system. See Customer
Assistance Offices on page 13-3.
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Press the / BACK button to go 3. Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE To configure the number of available
back to the Tone Settings menu. knob to select the value between favorite pages:
-15 and +15. 1. Press the Push/MENU/TUNE
Adjusting the Treble, Midrange,
and Bass Press the / BACK button to go button.
back to the Tone Settings menu. 2. Select Radio Settings.
Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) 3. Select Radio Favorites.
For vehicles with an equalizer: 4. Select the number of available
1. Press the TONE button. favorite pages.
3. Select Auto volume control. > (Mute): Press z VOL y, then Auto Store (AS)
4. Select the setting. press > to mute and unmute the This feature automatically stores the
system. stations with the strongest
5. Press the / BACK button to go reception.
back to the System System Settings
Configuration menu. To store or update the stations,
Auto Volume press and hold the AS screen
Radio Controls with This feature automatically adjusts button.
Touchscreen the radio volume to compensate for To listen to a auto stored station:
The infotainment system is operated road and wind noise.
1. Select AM or FM.
by using the pushbuttons, menus The level of volume compensation
shown on the display, and steering 2. Press the AS screen button.
can be selected, or the feature can
wheel controls. be turned off. 3. Press S or T repeatedly to
Turning the System On or Off 1. Press D. select the desired AS page.
O (Power): Press and hold to turn 2. Select Settings.
4. Press the desired preset station
the radio on and off. screen button.
3. Select Radio Settings.
Automatic Switch-Off If AS is pressed with no stored
If the infotainment system has been
4. Select the setting by pressing S stations, AS will update.
turned on after the ignition is turned or T. Audio Settings
off, the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
5. Press 4. The audio settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio
Volume Control player source.
z VOL y (Volume): Press to
increase or decrease the volume or
press the volume bar.
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Tone Settings: Press menu, then Radio FAV: Press to open the favorites
tone settings from the AM or list and select the favorites page.
FM menu.
AM-FM Radio 1−6: Press to select preset
. EQ (Equalizer): Press S or T to stations.
select a sound style or turn off Radio Controls without
Touchscreen RDS (Radio Data System)
the sound style. When in tone
settings “Manual” and “Talk” may The buttons used to control the The radio may have RDS. The RDS
be the only settings available radio are: feature is available for use only on
depending on the sound system. FM stations that broadcast RDS
P /VOL: Press to turn the radio on information. This feature only works
. Bass, Mid (Midrange), or Treble: and off. when the information from the radio
Press − or + to change the station is available. In rare cases, a
desired sound style from −12 RADIO/BAND: Press to choose
between AM, FM, and SiriusXM®, radio station could broadcast
to +12. incorrect information that causes the
if equipped.
. Fader or Balance: Adjust the radio features to work improperly.
front/rear or left/right speakers Push/MENU/TUNE Knob: Turn to If this happens, contact the radio
by dragging the dot in the navigate the available menus. Turn station.
vehicle image on the screen. to search for stations.
While the radio is tuned to an
. Reset: Restore the settings back INFO: Press to display additional FM-RDS station, the station name
to default settings. information that may be available for or call letters display.
the current song.
Press OK to exit Tone Settings. Radio Menus
SEEK ¨ : Press to search for the
next station. Radio menus are available for AM
and FM.
© SEEK: Press to search for the
previous station. Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to
open the main radio menu for
that band.
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Storing a Favorite Station O (Power): Press and hold to turn Selecting an Auxiliary Device
Stations from all bands can be the system on and off.
stored in any order in the favorite D (Home Page): Press to enter
pages. the Home Page.
Up to six stations can be stored in RDS (Radio Data System)
each favorite page and the number
of available favorite pages can The radio may have RDS. The RDS
be set. feature is available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS
Storing Stations information. This feature only works
To store the station to a position in when the information from the radio
station is available. In rare cases, a Connect the auxiliary device to the
the list, press the corresponding AUX input terminal. Play will begin
button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. radio station could broadcast
incorrect information that causes the when the system has finished
Retrieving Stations radio features to work improperly. reading the information on the
If this happens, contact the radio device.
Press the FAV button to open a
favorite page or to switch to another station. If the storage device is already
favorite page. Briefly press one of While the radio is tuned to an connected, press D, audio, Source
the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the FM-RDS station, the station name R, select AUX from the drop
station. or call letters display. down menu.
Radio Controls with Selecting a Band Selecting a Station
Touchscreen
Press D, audio, then Source R to Seek Tuning
Audio Source Menu choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM®, If the radio station is not known:
z VOL y (Volume): Press to if equipped. The last station that
increase or decrease the volume. was playing starts playing again. Press g SEEK l to automatically
search for available radio stations.
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Hold and drag to the left or right of Station List Update Station List
the radio station to automatically
search for available radio stations.
Manual Tuning
Continue pressing q TUNE r to
manually change the radio station.
Favorite List
2. Press and release the FAV programming favorites for the station. If this station was one of the
button to display the page where chosen number of numbered presets, choose another station for
the channel is to be stored. pages. that preset button.
3. Press and hold one of the six SiriusXM Radio Messages RADIO ID: If tuned to channel 0,
numbered pushbuttons until a this message alternates with the
beep sounds. When the UPDATING: The encryption code SiriusXM Radio eight-digit radio ID
pushbutton is pressed and in the receiver is being updated, and label. This label is needed to
released, the channel that was no action is required. This process activate the service.
set will return. should take no longer than
30 seconds. CHECK XM TUNER: If this
4. Repeat Steps 1−3 for each XM message does not clear within a
channel to be stored as a NO SIGNAL: The system is short period of time, the receiver
favorite. functioning correctly, but the vehicle could have a fault. Consult with your
is in a location that is blocking the dealer.
To set up the number of favorites SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is
pages: moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Radio Reception
1. Press and hold FAV until the
radio setup menu displays. LOADING: The audio system is Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
2. Select the desired number of acquiring and processing audio and
reception if items such as cell phone
favorites pages by pressing the text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly. chargers, vehicle convenience
pushbutton located below the accessories, and external electronic
displayed page numbers. OFF AIR: This channel is not devices are plugged into the
3. Press FAV to return to the currently in service. Tune in to accessory power outlet. If there is
original main radio screen another channel. interference or static, unplug the
showing the radio frequency CH UNAVAILABLE: This item from the accessory power
tabs and to begin the process of previously assigned channel is no outlet.
longer assigned. Tune to another
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Inserting a CD
. Turn the Push/MENU/ Using the CD Menu:
TUNE knob.
With the printed side facing up, 1. Turn the Push/MENU/
insert a disc into the CD slot until it Using the CD Menu: TUNE knob.
is drawn in. 1. Turn the Push/MENU/ 2. Select Playlists/Folders.
TUNE knob.
Removing a CD 3. Select the playlist or folder.
2. Select Tracks List.
Press Z. 4. Select the track.
3. Select the track.
The disc is pushed out of the Searching for MP3 Tracks
CD slot. Playing Tracks in Random Order
The search feature may take some
If the disc is not removed after it is Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob time to display the information after
ejected, it is pulled back in after a and set Shuffle Songs to On. reading the disc due to the amount
few seconds. Fast Forward and Rewind of information stored on the disc.
FM automatically plays while the
Playing a CD or MP3 CD Press and hold SEEK ¨ or © SEEK disc is being read.
Press the MEDIA button. If there is to fast forward or rewind within the Tracks can be searched by:
a disc in the player, it begins current track.
playing.
. Playlists
Selecting an MP3 Track
Information about the disc and
. Artists
Using the control buttons:
current track is shown on the . Albums
display depending on the data . Press SEEK ¨ or © SEEK to . Song Titles
stored. select the next or previous track.
. Genres
Selecting a CD Track . Turn the Push/MENU/
TUNE knob. . Folder View
Using the control buttons:
. Press SEEK ¨ or © SEEK to
select the next or previous track.
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To search for tracks: Not all iPods and USB Drives are
1. Turn the Push/MENU/ compatible with the infotainment
TUNE knob. system.
To search for tracks: Off: Playback starts from the Files that do not have any meta
1. Turn the Push/MENU/ beginning of the current track after data stored in the ID3 tag display as
TUNE knob. the last track finishes. Unknown.
2. Select Search. Connecting and Controlling a Tracks can be searched for by:
USB Drive . Playlists*
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, The infotainment system can only . Artists
Audiobooks, or Composers. play back .mp3 and .wma files from . Albums
a USB drive.
4. Select the track. . Song Titles
Only the first 2,500 songs are
Shuffle recognized on the device. . Genres
Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob When a device is not supported, the . Folder View
and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to message “No supported data found. *This only displays if a playlist is
On or Off, then press the / BACK You can safely disconnect the found on the device.
button to return to the main screen. device” appears.
To search for tracks:
On: Plays tracks in the current Connecting a USB Drive
folder in random order. 1. Turn the Push/MENU/
Connect the USB drive to the TUNE knob.
Off: Plays tracks in the current USB port.
folder in sequential order. 2. Select Search.
Searching for a Track
Repeat 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
It is normal for the search feature to Song Titles, Genres,
Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob take some time to display the or Folder View.
and set Repeat to On or Off, then information after reading the device
4. Select the track.
press the / BACK button to return due to the amount of information
to the main screen. stored.
On: Repeats the current track.
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The iPod/iPhone charges while it is A second AUX input is on the front Radio without Touchscreen
connected to the vehicle if the of the infotainment system,
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY if equipped. See Overview (Radio
the auxiliary input jack to use a
or ON/RUN position. When the with Touchscreen) on page 7-7 or
portable audio player.
vehicle is turned off, the iPod/ Overview (AM-FM Radio) on
iPhone automatically powers off and page 7-3 or Overview (Radio with Playback of an audio device that is
will not charge or draw power from CD/USB) on page 7-5. connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
the vehicle's battery. jack can only be controlled using
Portable devices are controlled by
the controls on the device.
For more information on USB using the menu system described in
usage, see “Audio System” in Operation on page 7-8. Adjusting the Volume
Pictures and Movies (Audio System)
on page 7-50 or Pictures and Turn the O /VOL knob to adjust the
Movies (Picture System) on volume of the infotainment system
page 7-55 or Pictures and Movies after the volume level has been set
(Movie System) on page 7-56. on the portable audio device.
Radio with Touchscreen
Auxiliary Devices
The infotainment system can play
The optional AUX input allows music or movies connected by the
portable devices to connect to the auxiliary device.
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack. The AUX input jack, Play will begin when the system has
if equipped, is in the storage area to finished reading the information on
the right of the infotainment system. the device.
1. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary
Input Jack
2. USB Port. See USB Port on
page 7-21.
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4. Select Pair Device Listing All Paired and Connected 2. Select Phone Settings or
(Hands-Free). A four-digit Phones Bluetooth Settings.
Personal Identification Number 1. Press the CONFIG button. 3. Select Bluetooth.
(PIN) appears on the display.
The PIN is used is Step 6. 2. Select Phone Settings or 4. Select Device List.
Bluetooth Settings. 5. Select the new phone to link to
5. Start the pairing process on the
cell phone to be paired to the 3. Select Bluetooth. and follow the on-screen
vehicle. See the cell phone 4. Select Device List. prompts.
manufacturer's user guide for If delete is selected, the
information on this process. Deleting a Paired Phone highlighted phone will be
6. Locate the device named “Your 1. Press the CONFIG button. deleted.
Vehicle” in the list on the cell 2. Select Phone Settings or Making a Call Using
phone. Follow the instructions Bluetooth Settings.
on the cell phone to enter the Phone Book
PIN provided in Step 4. After the 3. Select Bluetooth. For cell phones that support the
PIN is successfully entered, the 4. Select Device List. phone book feature, the Bluetooth
system prompts you to provide a system can use the contacts stored
5. Select the phone to delete and
name for the paired cell phone. on your cell phone to make calls.
follow the on-screen prompts.
This name will be used to See your cell phone's owner's guide
indicate which phones are Linking to a Different Phone or contact your wireless provider to
paired and connected to the find out if this feature is supported
To link to a different phone, the new
vehicle. The system responds by your phone.
phone must be in the vehicle and
with “<Phone name> has been
available to be connected to the When a cell phone supports the
successfully paired” after the
Bluetooth system before the phone book feature, the Phone
pairing process is complete.
process is started. Book and Call Lists menus are
7. Repeat Steps 1−6 to pair automatically available.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
additional phones.
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The Phone Book menu allows you To make a call using the Call Accepting or Declining a Call
to access the phone book stored in Lists menu:
When an incoming call is received,
the cell phone to make a call.
1. Press 5 / > once or twice the infotainment system mutes and
The Call Lists menu allows you to (depending on the radio). a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
access the phone numbers from the
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and 2. Select Call Lists. Accepting a Call
Missed Calls menus on your cell 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to
phone to make a call. Outgoing Calls, or Missed “Answer” and press the Push/
To make a call using the Phone Calls list. MENU/TUNE knob to accept
Book menu: the call.
4. Select the name or number you
want to call. Declining a Call
1. Press 5 / > once or twice
(depending on the radio). Making a Call Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to
“Decline” and press the Push/
2. Select Phone Book. To make a call: MENU/TUNE knob to decline
3. Search through the list by 1. Press 5 / > once or twice the call.
selecting the letter group the (depending on the radio).
phone book entry begins with, Call Waiting
or press the Push/MENU/TUNE 2. Enter the character sequence. Call waiting must be supported on
button to scroll through the See “Entering a Character the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
entire list of names/numbers in Sequence” in Operation on the wireless service carrier to work.
the phone book. page 7-8.
Accepting a Call
4. Select the name or number you 3. Select Call to start dialing the
want to call. number. Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to
“Answer” and press the Push/
MENU/TUNE knob to accept
the call.
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Pairing Information
. Always accept the Phone book
request on the initial pairing of
. A Bluetooth phone with MP3 the phone.
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an When the Bluetooth device and
MP3 player at the same time. infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone book
. Up to five cell phones can be is downloaded automatically.
paired to the Bluetooth system. However, the phone book may not
. The pairing process is disabled be downloaded automatically
when the vehicle is moving. according to the type of the phone. 2. Press telephone, then
In this case, proceed with the press Yes.
. Pairing only needs to be
phonebook download on phone. 3. Press Search Bluetooth Device.
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell Pairing a Phone 4. Press the desired device to pair
phone changes or the cell phone on the searched list screen.
When there is no paired device on
is deleted from the system.
the infotainment system and the 5. Press Yes on the pop-up screen
. Only one paired cell phone can Simple Secure Pairing (SSP) is of the Bluetooth device and
be connected to the Bluetooth supported: infotainment system.
system at a time.
.
1. Press D. 6. When the Bluetooth device and
If multiple paired cell phones are infotainment system are
within range of the system, the successfully paired, the
system connects to the first telephone screen is displayed on
available paired cell phone in the the infotainment system.
order that they were first paired
to the system. To link to a
different paired phone, see
“Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section.
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name for the paired cell phone. Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say “Bluetooth.”
This name will be used to If the phone name you want to 3. Say “Change phone.”
indicate which phones are delete is unknown, see “Listing All
paired and connected to the . If another cell phone is
Paired and Connected Phones.” found, the response will be
vehicle. The system responds
with “<Phone name> has been 1. Press b / g. The system “<Phone name> is now
successfully paired” after the responds “Ready,” followed by connected.”
pairing process is complete. a tone. . If another cell phone is not
6. Repeat Steps 1−5 to pair 2. Say “Bluetooth.” found, the original phone
additional phones. remains connected.
3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
Listing All Paired and Connected for which phone to delete. Storing and Deleting Phone
Phones 4. Say the name of the phone you Numbers
The system can list all cell phones want to delete. The system can store up to
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is 30 phone numbers as name tags in
also connected to the vehicle, the Connecting to a Different Phone
the Hands-Free Directory that is
system responds with “is connected” To connect to a different cell phone, shared between the Bluetooth and
after that phone name. the Bluetooth system looks for the OnStar systems.
next available cell phone in the
1. Press b / g. The system order in which all available cell
The following commands are used
responds “Ready,” followed by to delete and store phone numbers.
phones were paired. Depending on
a tone. which cell phone you want to Store: This command will store a
2. Say “Bluetooth.” connect to, you may have to use phone number, or a group of
this command several times. numbers as a name tag.
3. Say “List.”
1. Press b / g. The system Digit Store: This command allows
responds “Ready,” followed by a phone number to be stored as a
a tone. name tag by entering the digits one
at a time.
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Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers Using the “Delete All Name Tags”
delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say Command
Delete All Name Tags: This “Verify” at any time. This command deletes all stored
command deletes all stored name 1. Press b / g. The system name tags in the Hands-Free
tags in the Hands-Free Calling responds “Ready,” followed by Calling Directory and the
Directory and the Destinations a tone. Destinations Directory.
Directory. To delete all name tags:
2. Say “Digit Store.”
Using the “Store” Command
3. Say each digit, one at a time, 1. Press b / g. The system
1. Press b / g. The system that you want to store. After responds “Ready,” followed by
responds “Ready,” followed by each digit is entered, the system a tone.
a tone. repeats back the digit it heard 2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
followed by a tone. After the last
2. Say “Store.” digit has been entered, say Listing Stored Numbers
3. Say the phone number or group “Store,” and then follow the
The list command will list all stored
of numbers you want to store all directions given by the system to
numbers and name tags.
at once with no pauses, then save a name tag for this number.
follow the directions given by the Using the “List” Command
system to save a name tag for Using the “Delete” Command
this number. 1. Press b / g. The system
1. Press b / g. The system
responds “Ready,” followed by
Using the “Digit Store” Command responds “Ready,” followed by
a tone.
a tone.
If an unwanted number is 2. Say “Directory.”
recognized by the system, say 2. Say “Delete.”
“Clear” at any time to clear the last 3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.”
3. Say the name tag you want to
number. delete. 4. Say “List.”
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does not transfer to the vehicle, use Dual Tone Multi-Frequency previous sections on deleting a
the audio transfer feature on the cell (DTMF) Tones paired phone and deleting
phone. See the cell phone name tags.
manufacturer's user guide. The Bluetooth system can send
numbers and the numbers stored as
Voice Pass-Thru name tags during a call. You can
Hands-Free Phone
use this feature when calling a General Information with
Voice pass-thru allows access to the
menu-driven phone system. Touchscreen
voice recognition commands on the
Account numbers can also be
cell phone. See the cell phone
stored for use.
manufacturer's user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature. Sending a Number or Name Tag
To access contacts stored in the cell During a Call
phone: 1. Press b / g. The system
1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by
responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.
a tone. 2. Say “Dial.”
2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command 3. Say the number or name tag
can be skipped. to send.
3. Say “Voice.” The system Clearing the System
responds “OK, accessing
Unless information is deleted out of Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone
<phone name>.”
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it system can use a Bluetooth-capable
The cell phone's normal prompt will be retained indefinitely. This cell phone with a hands-free profile
messages will go through their cycle includes all saved name tags in the to make and receive phone calls.
according to the phone's operating phone book and phone pairing The infotainment system and voice
instructions. information. For information on how control are used to operate the
to delete this information, see the
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system. Not all phones support all $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to Switching a Call to the Cell Phone
functions and not all phones work end a call, decline a call, or cancel (Private Mode)
with the Hands-Free Phone system. an operation. To switch the call from the cell
Hands-Free Phone Controls Making a Call by Entering a Phone phone to hands-free:
Use the buttons on the infotainment Number 1. Press 0.
system and the steering wheel to
operate the Hands-Free Phone 2. Press 0 again to switch back to
system. hands-free.
Steering Wheel Controls Turning the Microphone On
and Off
Steering wheel controls can be
used to: Press 3 to turn the microphone on
. Answer incoming calls. or off.
. Confirm system information. Calling by Redial
. End a call. 1. Enter the phone number using To call by using redial:
the keypad on the telephone
. Decline a call. screen. . Press b / g on the steering
. Cancel an operation. wheel controls to display the
2. Press 5 on the screen or b / g redial guidance screen.
. Make outgoing calls using the on the steering wheel controls.
call list. . Press and hold 5 on the
If a wrong number is entered, press telephone screen.
b / g (Push to Talk): Press to } to delete the number one digit at
answer incoming calls and to a time, or press and hold } to Redialing is not possible when there
confirm system information. Press delete all digits of the number. is no call history.
and hold for two to three seconds to
access the call list.
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Taking calls 2. Press 9 on the phone book will display on the phone book
When a phone call comes through screen. screen. As more characters of the
the connected Bluetooth cell phone, name are entered, the list of
3. Use the keypad to input the possible names is shortened.
the playing track will be cut off and name to search. For details,
the phone will ring with the relevant refer to the “Searching for a To search for the name Alex:
information displayed. Name” later in this section. 1. Press (abc) to select the first
Press b / g on the steering wheel 4. Select the phone book entry character.
controls or press Accept on the to call. 2. Press (jkl) to select the second
screen. 5. Press the number to dial. character.
To decline the call, press $ / i on When the Bluetooth device and 3. Press (def) to select the third
the steering wheel controls or press infotainment system are character.
Reject on the screen. successfully paired, the phone book 4. Press (wxy) to select the fourth
Using the Phone Book Menu will download. Some phones may character.
not download automatically. If this
1. Press Phone Book on the happens, connect it again or Making a Call from Call History
telephone screen. proceed with the phone book 1. Press Call History on the
download on the phone. telephone screen.
2. Press Q or R to scroll through
the list. Always accept the Phone book 2. Press one of the following for:
request on the initial pairing of the
3. Select the phone book entry phone.
. 2 Dialed calls.
to call.
4. Press the number to dial. Searching for a Name . 4 Missed calls.
Select characters by using the . 9 Received calls.
Searching for Phone Book Entries keypad on the phone book screen.
1. Press Phone Book on the As characters are selected, the 3. Select the phone book entry
telephone screen. names that include those characters to call.
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2. Press QuickMix Z to listen to a 2. Connect the smartphone to the If the smartphone is not connected
selection of tracks from your infotainment system through the to the infotainment system or the
stations. USB port or Bluetooth wireless application is not installed on the
technology. smartphone, the Stitcher menu is
Tone Settings not activated.
. iPhone: USB connection.
1. Press MENU. The Pandora Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down
menu is displayed.
. Android phone/BlackBerry
phone: Bluetooth wireless Rate tracks by using - (thumbs up)
2. Press tone settings. The tone technology.
settings menu is displayed. See or , (thumbs down).
“Tone Settings” under “Radio 3. Activate the Stitcher application.
Controls with Touchscreen” in Pause
4. Press D.
Operation on page 7-8. . Press j to pause.
5. Press ^ smartphone link.
Smartphone Link . Press r to resume.
(Stitcher) Changing Stations
Some images and explanations may Press l to change to the next
vary by phone operating systems, station.
versions, and/or application (App)
versions. Saving Favorites
Using Stitcher To save a station as a favorite,
1. Install the Stitcher application on press q on the stitcher screen.
the smartphone. 6. Press Stitcher.
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Stitcher Menus
. ID3 Tag information for MP3
Bluetooth Phone/ files, such as the album name
The Stitcher Station menu displays
available station data from the
Devices and the artist, can be played.
Stitcher server.
. To display album title, track title,
Pictures and Movies and artist information, the file
1. Press MENU. The Stitcher should be compatible with the
Station menu is displayed. (Audio System)
ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.
The infotainment system can play
2. Press Q or R to scroll through Using USB Storage Devices and
the music files contained in the USB
the list. Select the desired storage device or iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone
station. products. . Use a USB or flash memory type
Tone Settings storage device. Do not connect
Audio System Information
1. Press MENU. The Stitcher menu using a USB adaptor.
is displayed. Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files . Do not connect and reconnect
2. Press tone settings. The tone
. Music files with .mp3, .wma, the USB device repeatedly in a
settings menu is displayed. See .ogg, and .wav file name short time, as this may cause
“Tone Settings” under “Radio extensions can be played. static electricity and problems
Controls with Touchscreen” in . MP3 files that can be played using the device.
Operation on page 7-8. are: Bit rate: 8 kbps to . Use a USB device with a metal
320 kbps - Sampling frequency: connecting terminal.
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, . Connection with i-Stick Type
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, and 16 kHz.
USB storage devices may be
. Files with a bit rate above faulty due to vehicle vibration.
128 kbps will result in higher . Do not to touch the USB
quality sound.
connecting terminal.
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‐ mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43): If the USB device is already Changing to Next/Previous Movie
4 Mbps connected: . Press u to change to the
‐ wmv9: 3 Mbps 1. Press D. next file.
‐ divx 3: 3 Mbps
2. Press G picture & movie. . Press t within five seconds of
‐ divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps the playback time to play the
3. Press SourceR. previous file.
‐ xvid: 4.5 Mbps
4. Press USB movie. Returning to the Beginning of the
. Max audio bitrate:
Movie is not available while driving. Current Movie
‐ mp3: 320 Kbps
‐ wma: 320 Kbps Viewing a Slide Show Press t after five seconds of the
playback time.
‐ ac-3: 640 Kbps From the picture screen, press z.
Scanning Forward or Backward
‐ aac: 449 Kbps . The slide show will start to play.
. Movie files to which Digital Right . Press the screen to cancel the Press and hold t or u during
Management (DRM) is applied slide show during the slide show playback to rewind or fast forward.
may not be played. playback. Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a Movie File
. The last played audio source will
play as background music Viewing Full Screen
1. Connect the USB device to the during the slide show playback.
USB port. Press t from the movie screen.
Pause Press t again to return to the
2. Press the screen to open to full
screen. Press the screen again . Press j to pause. previous screen.
to return to the previous screen.
. Press r to resume. Using the USB Movie Menu
1. Press MENU from the movie
screen.
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General Requirements:
1. A License Agreement from
SiriusXM is required for any
product that incorporates
SiriusXM Technology and/or for
use of any of the SiriusXM
marks to be manufactured,
distributed, or marketed in the
SiriusXM Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed,
marketed, and/or sold in
Canada, a separate agreement
is required with Canadian
Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as
XM Canada).
FreeType 2
Portions of this software are
®
copyright 2007-2012 The
FreeType Project
(www.freetype.org). All rights
reserved.
Libjpeg
The navigation software is based in
part on the work of the independent
JPEG Group.
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A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise 1 (Defrost): This mode clears the For quick cool down on hot days, do
or counterclockwise to increase or windshield of fog or frost more the following:
decrease the fan speed. Turning the quickly. Air is directed to the 1. Open the windows to let hot air
fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The windshield and side window outlets. escape.
fan must be turned on to run the air Do not drive the vehicle until all
conditioning compressor. windows are clear.
2. Press M.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn In defrost or defog mode, excessive 3. Press #.
clockwise or counterclockwise to air conditioning use can cause the
change the current airflow mode. 4. Select the coolest temperature.
windows to fog. If this happens,
Select from the following air delivery change the air delivery mode to Y 5. Select the highest A speed.
modes: and reduce the fan speed. Using these settings together for
Y (Vent): Air is directed to the # (Air Conditioning): If equipped long periods of time may cause the
instrument panel outlets. with air conditioning, follow these air inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening,
\ (Bi-Level): Air is divided steps to use the system. Turn A to after the air in the vehicle has
between the instrument panel and the desired speed. The air cooled, turn the recirculation
floor outlets. conditioning does not operate when mode off.
[ (Floor): Air is directed to the the fan control knob is in the off
floor outlets, with some air directed position. Press # to turn the air M (Recirculation): This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly
to the rear outlets. conditioning on and off. When # is cool the air inside the vehicle. It can
W (Defog): This mode clears the pressed, an indicator light comes on be used to prevent outside air and
windows of fog or moisture. Air is to show that the air conditioning odors from entering the vehicle.
directed to the floor, windshield, and is on.
side window outlets.
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If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop
reaches the end of its travel and is off the edge of a road onto the
. There are some situations when
held against that position for an shoulder while driving. Follow
steering around a problem may
extended period of time, power these tips:
be more effective than braking.
steering assist may be reduced. 1. Ease off the accelerator and
. Holding both sides of the
If the steering assist is used for an then, if there is nothing in the
steering wheel allows you to turn
extended period of time, power way, steer the vehicle so that it
180 degrees without removing
assist may be reduced. straddles the edge of the
a hand.
Normal use of the power steering pavement.
. The Antilock Brake System
assist should return when the 2. Turn the steering wheel about
(ABS) allows steering while
system cools down. one-eighth of a turn, until the
braking.
See your dealer if there is a right front tire contacts the
problem. pavement edge.
Off-Road Recovery
3. Turn the steering wheel to go
Curve Tips straight down the roadway.
. Take curves at a reasonable
speed. Loss of Control
. Reduce speed before entering a Skidding
curve.
There are three types of skids that
. Maintain a reasonable steady correspond to the vehicle's three
speed through the curve. control systems:
. Wait until the vehicle is out of . Braking Skid — wheels are not
the curve before accelerating rolling.
gently into the straightaway.
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Hydroplaning
. Turn off cruise control. . Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Highway Hypnosis transmission.
can build up under the vehicle's
tires so they actually ride on the Always be alert and pay attention to . Shift to a lower gear when going
water. This can happen if the road is your surroundings while driving. down steep or long hills.
wet enough and you are going fast If you become tired or sleepy, find a
enough. When the vehicle is safe place to park the vehicle { Warning
hydroplaning, it has little or no and rest.
contact with the road. Using the brakes to slow the
Other driving tips include:
vehicle on a long downhill slope
There is no hard and fast rule about . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. can cause brake overheating, can
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
. Keep the interior reduce brake performance, and
slow down when the road is wet.
temperature cool. could result in a loss of braking.
Other Rainy Weather Tips Shift the transmission to a lower
. Keep your eyes moving — scan
gear to let the engine assist the
Besides slowing down, other wet the road ahead and to the sides.
weather driving tips include: brakes on a steep downhill slope.
. Check the rearview mirror and
. Allow extra following distance. vehicle instruments often.
. Pass with caution.
Hill and Mountain Roads { Warning
. Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape. Driving on steep hills or through Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
mountains is different than driving or with the ignition off is
. Keep the windshield washer fluid on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
reservoir filled. dangerous. This can cause
driving in these conditions include: overheating of the brakes and
. Have good tires with proper . Keep the vehicle serviced and in (Continued)
tread depth. See Tires on good shape.
page 10-40.
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Wet ice can occur at about 0°C Allow greater following distance on
Warning (Continued) (32°F) when freezing rain begins to any slippery road and watch for
fall, resulting in even less traction. slippery spots. Icy patches can
loss of steering. Always have the Avoid driving on wet ice or in occur on otherwise clear roads in
engine running and the vehicle freezing rain until roads can be shaded areas. The surface of a
in gear. treated with salt or sand. curve or an overpass can remain icy
Drive with caution, whatever the when the surrounding roads are
. Stay in your own lane. Do not condition. Accelerate gently so clear. Avoid sudden steering
swing wide or cut across the traction is not lost. Accelerating too maneuvers and braking while
center of the road. Drive at quickly causes the wheels to spin on ice.
speeds that let you stay in your and makes the surface under the Turn off cruise control on slippery
own lane. tires slick, so there is even less surfaces.
. Be alert on top of hills; traction.
Blizzard Conditions
something could be in your lane Try not to break the fragile traction.
(stalled car, accident). If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a
. wheels will spin and polish the serious situation. Stay with the
Pay attention to special road
surface under the tires even more. vehicle unless there is help nearby.
signs (falling rocks area, winding
If possible, use Roadside
roads, long grades, passing or Traction Control should be turned Assistance. See Roadside
no-passing zones) and take on. See Traction Control/Electronic Assistance Program on page 13-5.
appropriate action. Stability Control on page 9-28. To get help and keep everyone in
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) the vehicle safe:
Winter Driving improves vehicle stability during . Turn on the hazard warning
Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but flashers.
apply the brakes sooner than when
Drive carefully when there is snow on dry pavement. See Antilock
. Tie a red cloth to an outside
or ice between the tires and the Brake System (ABS) on page 9-25. mirror.
road, creating less traction or grip.
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Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading 2. Determine the combined
Label Information label also shows the weight of the driver and
tire size of the original passengers that will be riding
equipment tires (3) and the in your vehicle.
recommended cold tire inflation 3. Subtract the combined
pressures (4). For more weight of the driver and
information on tires and inflation passengers from XXX kg or
see Tires on page 10-40 and XXX lbs.
Tire Pressure on page 10-47.
4. The resulting figure equals
There is also important loading
the available amount of cargo
information on the Certification
and luggage load capacity.
label. It tells you the Gross
For example, if the "XXX"
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
amount equals 1400 lbs. and
Label Example and the Gross Axle Weight
there will be five 150 lb
Rating (GAWR) for the front and
A vehicle-specific Tire and passengers in your vehicle,
rear axle. See “Certification
Loading Information label is the amount of available cargo
Label” later in this section.
attached to the vehicle's center and luggage load capacity is
pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and “Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150)
Loading Information label shows Load Limit– = 650 lbs.)
the number of occupant seating 1. Locate the statement "The 5. Determine the combined
positions (1), and the maximum combined weight of weight of luggage and cargo
vehicle capacity weight (2) in occupants and cargo should being loaded on the vehicle.
kilograms and pounds. never exceed XXX kg or That weight may not safely
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s
placard.
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Engine Heater factory with a tie holding it in The length of time the heater should
place. Use care in removing the remain plugged in depends on
The engine heater can provide tie so that the cord is not several factors. Ask a dealer in the
easier starting and better fuel damaged. area where you will be parking the
economy during engine warm-up in vehicle for the best advice on this.
cold weather conditions at or below 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
−18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an 110-volt AC outlet.
engine heater should be plugged in
Retained Accessory
at least four hours before starting. { Warning Power (RAP)
1. Turn off the engine. These vehicle accessories may be
Plugging the cord into an used for up to 10 minutes after the
ungrounded outlet could cause an engine is turned off:
electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could
. Audio System
overheat and cause a fire. You . Power Windows
could be seriously injured. Plug . Sunroof
the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The power windows and sunroof will
If the cord will not reach, use a continue to work for up to
heavy-duty three-prong extension 10 minutes or until any door is
cord rated for at least 15 amps. opened.
The radio will work when the key is
4. Before starting the engine, be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
sure to unplug and store the Once the key is turned from ON/
2. Open the hood and unwrap the RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will
electrical cord. The cord is cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine parts. continue to work for 10 minutes after
located in the driver side of the the last input (button press, knob
engine compartment, near the If you do not it could be
damaged. turn) to the radio is detected.
battery. It is shipped from the
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It is possible to turn the radio back Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with
on at any time after it has timed out Engine Running (Automatic the engine running, be sure the
using the Power knob. The radio will Transmission) vehicle is in P (Park) and the
be functional for 10 minutes after the parking brake is firmly set before
last input (button press, knob turn) you leave it. After you have moved
to the radio is detected. { Warning the shift lever into P (Park), hold the
It can be dangerous to leave the brake pedal down. Then see if you
Shifting Into Park vehicle with the engine running. can move the shift lever away from
P (Park) without first pushing the
(Automatic Transmission) It could overheat and catch fire.
button on the shift lever. If you can,
1. Hold the brake pedal down and It is dangerous to get out of the it means that the shift lever was not
set the parking brake. See vehicle if the shift lever is not fully fully locked into P (Park).
Parking Brake on page 9-26. in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Torque Lock (Automatic
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) Transmission)
by pressing the button on the Do not leave the vehicle when the
shift lever and pushing the lever If you are parking on a hill and you
engine is running. If you have left
all the way toward the front of do not shift the transmission into
the engine running, the vehicle
the vehicle. P (Park) properly, the weight of the
can move suddenly. You or others vehicle may put too much force on
3. Turn the ignition key to could be injured. To be sure the the parking pawl in the
LOCK/OFF. vehicle will not move, even when transmission. You may find it difficult
4. Remove the key and take it with you are on fairly level ground, to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
you. If you can leave the vehicle always set the parking brake and This is called “torque lock.”
with the ignition key in your move the shift lever to P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the
hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (Automatic parking brake and then shift into
Transmission) on page 9-18. P (Park) properly before you leave
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the driver seat. To find out how, see The shift lock control is always If you still cannot move the shift
“Shifting Into Park” previously in this functional except in the case of an lever from P (Park), consult your
section. uncharged or low voltage (less than dealer or a professional towing
When you are ready to drive, move 9‐volt) battery. service.
the shift lever out of P (Park) before If the vehicle has an uncharged The doors may lock when shifting
you release the parking brake. battery or a battery with low voltage, from P (Park). See Automatic Door
If torque lock does occur, you may try charging or jump starting the Locks on page 2-8.
need to have another vehicle push battery. See Jump Starting on
yours a little uphill to take some of page 10-75. Parking
the pressure from the parking pawl To shift out of P (Park): If the vehicle has a manual
in the transmission, so you can pull 1. Apply the brake pedal. transmission, before getting out of
the shift lever out of P (Park). the vehicle, move the shift lever into
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill
Shifting out of Park 3. Press the shift lever button. slope. On a level surface or an
(Automatic Transmission) uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear.
4. Move the shift lever to the
Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn
This vehicle is equipped with a shift desired position.
the wheels toward the curb for a
lock control. The shift lock control is If still unable to shift out of P (Park): downhill slope, or away from the
designed to: curb for an uphill slope. Once the
1. Fully release the shift lever
. Prevent ignition key removal button. shift lever has been placed into gear
unless the shift lever is in with the clutch pedal pressed in,
P (Park) with the shift lever 2. Hold the brake pedal down and turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF,
button fully released. press the shift lever button remove the key, and release the
again. clutch.
. Prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park) unless the 3. Move the shift lever to the
ignition is in ON/RUN and the desired position.
brake pedal is applied.
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ease pressure on the shift lever and the vehicle is already moving, use
push the shift lever all the way into N (Neutral) only. Also, use Caution (Continued)
P (Park) as you maintain brake N (Neutral) when the vehicle is
application. Then move the shift being towed. the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
lever into another gear. See Shifting engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.
out of Park (Automatic
Transmission) on page 9-19.
{ Warning
R (Reverse): Use this gear to Shifting into a drive gear while the D (Drive): This position is for
back up. engine is running at high speed is normal driving. It provides the best
dangerous. Unless your foot is fuel economy. If you need more
power for passing, and you are:
{ Caution firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could move very rapidly. . Going less than 56 km/h
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the You could lose control and hit (35 mph), push the accelerator
vehicle is moving forward could people or objects. Do not shift pedal about halfway down.
damage the transmission. The into a drive gear while the engine
is running at high speed.
. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or
repairs would not be covered by more, push the accelerator all
the vehicle warranty. Shift to the way down.
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
M (Manual Mode): This position,
is stopped.
{ Caution allows you to change gears similar
to a manual transmission. If the
To rock the vehicle back and forth to Shifting out of P (Park) or vehicle has this feature, see
get out of snow, ice, or sand without N (Neutral) with the engine “Manual Mode” following.
damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may
the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-8. damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
N (Neutral): In this position, the
engine does not connect with the (Continued)
wheels. To restart the engine when
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Manual Mode 2. Press the + (plus) end of the The transmission will only allow you
button on the side of the shift to shift into gears appropriate for the
To use this feature: lever to upshift, or press vehicle speed and engine
1. Move the shift lever from the − (minus) end of the button revolutions per minute (rpm):
D (Drive) rearward to to downshift. . The transmission will not
M (Manual Mode). The Driver Information Center (DIC) automatically shift to the next
While driving in manual mode, in the instrument cluster will change higher gear if the vehicle speed
the transmission will remain in from the currently displayed or engine rpm is too low.
the driver selected gear. When message to the letter “M,” for . The transmission will not allow
coming to a stop in the manual Manual position, and a number shifting to the next lower gear if
position, the vehicle will indicating the requested gear. the vehicle speed or engine rpm
automatically shift into While using manual mode, the is too high.
1 (First) gear. transmission will have firmer shifting
and sportier performance. You can
use this for sport driving or when
climbing hills to stay in gear longer
or to downshift for more power or
engine braking.
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If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake
becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to
brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS.
avoid a sudden obstacle, a
computer senses that the wheels Using ABS
are slowing down. If one of the Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
wheels is about to stop rolling, the the brake pedal down firmly and let
computer will separately work the ABS work. You might hear the ABS
brakes at each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel
ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate, but this is
to each wheel, as required, faster normal.
than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies
you steer around the obstacle while
braking hard. ABS allows you to steer and brake
at the same time. In many
As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help To set the parking brake, hold the
computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best brake pedal down and pull up on the
on wheel speed and controls braking. parking brake lever. If the ignition is
braking pressure accordingly. on, the brake system warning light
Remember: ABS does not change will come on. See Brake System
the time needed to get a foot up to Warning Light on page 5-15.
the brake pedal or always decrease To release the parking brake, hold
stopping distance. If you get too the brake pedal down. Pull the
close to the vehicle in front of you, parking brake lever up until you can
there will not be enough time to press the release button. Hold the
apply the brakes if that vehicle release button in as you move the
brake lever all the way down.
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each corner of the vehicle until the two seconds to ensure that there is
{ Caution ABS activates. Minor brake pedal no rolling. The brakes will
pulsation or pedal movement during automatically release when the
Driving with the parking brake on this time is normal and the driver accelerator pedal is applied within
can overheat the brake system should continue to apply the brake the two-second window. It will not
and cause premature wear or pedal as the driving situation activate if the vehicle is in a drive
damage to brake system parts. dictates. The brake assist feature gear and facing downhill, or if the
Make sure that the parking brake will automatically disengage when vehicle is facing uphill and in
is fully released and the brake the brake pedal is released or brake R (Reverse).
warning light is off before driving. pedal pressure is quickly
decreased.
Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has a brake assist
This vehicle has an HSA feature,
feature designed to assist the driver
which may be useful when the
in stopping or decreasing vehicle
vehicle is stopped on a grade. This
speed in emergency driving
feature is designed to prevent the
conditions. This feature
vehicle from rolling, either forward or
automatically uses the stability
rearward, during vehicle drive off.
system hydraulic brake control
After the driver completely stops
module to supplement the power
and holds the vehicle in a complete
brake system under conditions
standstill on a grade, HSA will be
where the driver has quickly and
automatically activated. During the
forcefully applied the brake pedal in
transition period between when the
an attempt to quickly stop or slow
driver releases the brake pedal and
down the vehicle. The stability
starts to accelerate to drive off on a
system hydraulic brake control
grade, HSA holds the braking
module increases brake pressure at
pressure for a maximum of
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If d comes on and stays on: The button for TCS and StabiliTrak StabiliTrak OFF Light g come on
is on the center console. and stay on in the instrument
1. Stop the vehicle.
cluster.
2. Turn the engine off and wait { Caution To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
15 seconds.
Do not repeatedly brake or again, press and release the g
3. Start the engine.
accelerate heavily when TCS is button. The traction off light i and
Drive the vehicle. If d comes on off. The vehicle driveline could be StabiliTrak OFF Light g in the
and stays on, the vehicle may need damaged. instrument cluster turn off.
more time to diagnose the problem.
If the condition persists, see your Adding accessories can affect the
To turn off only TCS, press and vehicle performance. See
dealer.
release the g button. The traction Accessories and Modifications on
Turning the Systems Off off light i displays in the instrument page 10-3.
and On cluster.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release the g button. The traction
off light i displayed in the
instrument cluster will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
the g button is pressed, the system
will not turn off until the wheels stop
spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold the g button until
the traction off light i and
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Cruise Control using cruise control, the cruise o (On/Off): Press to turn the
control will automatically disengage. cruise control system on and off.
If the vehicle is equipped with cruise See Traction Control/Electronic
control, a speed of about 40 km/h Stability Control on page 9-28. If a RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate):
(25 mph) or more can be maintained collision alert occurs when cruise Move the thumbwheel up briefly to
without keeping your foot on the control is activated, cruise control is make the vehicle resume to a
accelerator. Cruise control does not disengaged. See Forward Collision previously set speed or hold
work at speeds below 40 km/h Alert (FCA) System on page 9-32. upwards to accelerate. If cruise
(25 mph). When road conditions allow you to control is already active, use to
safely use it again, the cruise increase vehicle speed.
{ Warning control can be turned back on. SET/− (Set/Coast): Move the
If the brakes are applied, the cruise thumbwheel down briefly to set the
Cruise control can be dangerous control shuts off. speed and activate cruise control.
where you cannot drive safely at If cruise control is already active,
a steady speed. Do not use the use to decrease speed.
cruise control on winding roads or n (Cancel): Press to disengage
in heavy traffic. cruise control without erasing the
Cruise control can be dangerous set speed from memory.
on slippery roads. On such roads, Setting Cruise Control
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and If o is on when not in use, it could
you could lose control. Do not use get bumped and go into cruise when
cruise control on slippery roads. not desired. Keep o off when
cruise control is not being used.
If the vehicle's Traction Control
System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system
begins to limit wheel spin while
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To set cruise control: Increasing Speed While Using briefly. For each press, the
Cruise Control vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
1. Press the o button to turn the (1 mph) slower.
cruise system on. If the cruise control system is
already activated: Passing Another Vehicle While
2. Get to the speed desired. Using Cruise Control
. Move the thumbwheel up toward
3. Move the thumbwheel down to RES/+ and hold it until the Use the accelerator pedal to
SET/- and release it. desired speed is reached, then increase the vehicle speed. When
4. Take your foot off the accelerator release it. you take your foot off the pedal, the
pedal. . To increase the vehicle speed in vehicle slows down to the previous
small increments, move the set cruise control speed. While
Resuming a Set Speed pressing the accelerator pedal or
thumbwheel up toward RES/+
If the cruise control is set at a briefly and then release it. For shortly following the release to
desired speed and then the brakes each press, the vehicle goes override cruise control, briefly
or clutch for manual transmissions about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. moving the thumbwheel toward
are applied, the cruise control is SET– will result in cruise control set
disengaged without erasing the set Reducing Speed While Using to the current vehicle speed.
speed from memory. Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills
Once the vehicle reaches about If the cruise control system is
already activated: How well cruise control works on
40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the
hills depends on the vehicle speed,
thumbwheel up toward RES/+ . Move the thumbwheel toward load, and the steepness of the hills.
briefly. The vehicle returns to the SET/− and hold until the desired When going up steep hills, you
previous set speed. lower speed is reached, then might have to step on the
release it. accelerator pedal to maintain the
. To decrease the vehicle speed in vehicle speed. When going
smaller increments, move the downhill, you might have to brake or
thumbwheel toward SET/−
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{ Warning
FCA does not provide a warning
to help avoid a crash, unless it
detects a vehicle. FCA may not When your vehicle approaches
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA another vehicle too rapidly, the red
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, FCA display will flash and sound
or ice, or if the windshield is several beeps. When this occurs,
damaged. It may also not detect a the brake system prepares for driver
vehicle on winding or hilly roads, braking to occur more rapidly. The Collision Alert control is on the
or in conditions that can limit Continue to apply the brake pedal steering wheel. Press COLLISION
visibility such as fog, rain, as the driving situation dictates. ALERT to set the alert timing to far,
or snow, or if the headlamps or medium, near or off. The first button
windshield are not cleaned or in press shows the current control
(Continued) setting on the DIC. Additional button
presses will change this setting. The
chosen setting will remain until it is
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changed and will affect both the Rear Vision Warning (Continued)
Collision Alert and the Tailgating
Alert features. The timing of both
Camera (RVC)
alerts will vary based on vehicle This vehicle may have the RVC before backing may result in
speed. The faster the vehicle speed, system. Read this entire section injury, death, or vehicle damage.
the further away the alert will occur. before using it. Always check behind and around
Consider traffic and weather the vehicle before backing.
The RVC system can assist the
conditions when selecting the alert
driver when backing up by
timing. The range of selectable alert An image appears on the
displaying a view of the area behind
timing may not be appropriate for all infotainment screen when the
the vehicle.
drivers and driving conditions. vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
The infotainment screen goes to the
Unnecessary Alerts { Warning previous screen after approximately
FCA may sometimes set 4 seconds once the vehicle is
The RVC system does not display
unnecessary alerts to turning shifted out of R (Reverse).
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
vehicles, vehicles in other lanes,
objects that are not vehicles, animals, or any other object To return to the previous screen
or shadows. These alerts are located outside the camera's field sooner, do one of the following:
normal operation and the vehicle of view, below the bumper, . Shift into P (Park).
does not need service. or under the vehicle. Perceived
. Reach a vehicle speed of
distances may be different from
Cleaning the System actual distances. Do not back the 8 km/h (5 mph).
If the FCA system does not seem to vehicle using only the RVC Guidelines
operate properly, clean the outside screen, during longer, higher
The RVC system has a guideline
of the windshield area in front of the speed backing maneuvers, overlay that can help the driver align
camera sensor before considering or where there could be cross the vehicle when backing into a
taking the vehicle in for service. traffic. Failure to use proper care parking spot.
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then they are acceptable to use. Gasoline Specifications vehicle may not pass a smog-check
However, E85 and other fuels test. See Malfunction Indicator
containing more than 15% ethanol At a minimum, gasoline should meet Lamp on page 5-12. If this occurs,
must be used only in FlexFuel ASTM specification D 4814. Some return to your authorized dealer for
vehicles. gasolines contain an diagnosis. If it is determined that the
octane-enhancing additive called condition is caused by the type of
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
{ Caution tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend
fuel used, repairs may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not use fuel containing against the use of gasolines
methanol. It can corrode metal containing MMT. See “Prohibited Fuels in Foreign
Fuels" in Recommended Fuel on
parts in the fuel system and also Countries
page 9-38.
damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage would not be If planning to drive in countries
covered under the vehicle
California Fuel outside the U.S. or Canada, the
warranty. Requirements proper fuel might be hard to find.
Check regional auto club or fuel
If the vehicle is certified to meet retail brand websites for availability
Some gasolines that are not California Emissions Standards, it is in the country where driving. Never
reformulated for low emissions can designed to operate on fuels that use leaded gasoline, fuel containing
contain an octane-enhancing meet California specifications. See methanol, or any other fuel not
additive called the underhood emission control recommended. Costly repairs
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese label. If this fuel is not available in caused by use of improper fuel
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use states adopting California Emissions would not be covered by the vehicle
gasolines with MMT as they can Standards, the vehicle will operate warranty.
reduce spark plug life and affect satisfactorily on fuels meeting
emission control system federal specifications, but emission
performance. The malfunction control system performance might
indicator lamp may turn on. If this be affected. The malfunction
occurs, see your dealer for service. indicator lamp could turn on and the
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cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks
other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and
exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock
many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own
wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or Service Work
emit these chemicals. modifications could even cause
California Perchlorate
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
{ Warning
Materials Requirements Damage to vehicle components It can be dangerous to work on
resulting from modifications or the your vehicle if you do not have
Certain types of automotive the proper knowledge, service
installation or use of non‐GM
applications, such as airbag manual, tools, or parts. Always
certified parts, including control
initiators, safety belt pretensioners, follow owner manual procedures
module or software modifications, is
and lithium batteries contained in and consult the service manual
not covered under the terms of the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any
may contain perchlorate materials.
remaining warranty coverage for service work.
Special handling may be necessary.
affected parts.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service
perchlorate. complement and function with other work, use the proper service
systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more
Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories than this manual can. To order the
Modifications installed by a dealer technician. proper service manual, see Service
Adding non‐dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the Publications Ordering Information
making modifications to the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on on page 13-11.
can affect vehicle performance and page 3-28.
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
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{ Caution
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
Even small amounts of move the secondary hood
contamination can cause damage release lever toward the right
to vehicle systems. Do not allow side of the vehicle.
1. Pull the hood release handle
contaminants to contact the fluids, inside the vehicle. It is located
reservoir caps, or dipsticks. on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.
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1.4L L4 Engine
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1.8L L4 Engine
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to drain back into the oil pan. When to Add Engine Oil
Checking the oil level too soon Caution (Continued)
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level have an oil level above the
reading. operating range, i.e., the engine
has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the upper mark that
{ Warning shows the proper operating
The engine oil dipstick handle 1.8L Shown, 1.4L Similar range, the engine could be
may be hot; it could burn you. If the oil is below the minimum mark damaged. You should drain out
Use a towel or glove to touch the on the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the the excess oil or limit driving of
dipstick handle. recommended oil and then recheck the vehicle and seek a service
the level. See “Selecting the Right professional to remove the
Engine Oil” in this section for an excess amount of oil.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it
explanation of what kind of oil to
with a paper towel or cloth, then
use. For engine oil crankcase See Engine Compartment Overview
push it back in all the way.
capacity, see Capacities and on page 10-6 for the location of the
Remove it again, keeping the tip
Specifications on page 12-2. engine oil fill cap.
down, and check the level.
Add enough oil to put the level
{ Caution somewhere in the proper operating
Do not add too much oil. Oil range. Push the dipstick all the way
levels above or below the back in when through.
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
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containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil
manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it Life System
use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is
Reset the system whenever the
Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A : % CHANGE engine oil is changed so that the
environment. If you change your message in the DIC comes on. See system can calculate the next
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Vehicle Messages on page 5-24. engine oil change. To reset the
from the filter before disposal. Never Change the oil as soon as possible system:
dispose of oil by putting it in the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
trash or pouring it on the ground, It is possible that, if driving under 1. Press the MENU button to show
into sewers, or into streams or the best conditions, the oil life Remaining Oil Life on the
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking system might indicate that an oil display. This display shows an
it to a place that collects used oil. change is not necessary for up to a estimate of the oil’s remaining
year. The engine oil and filter must useful life. If 99% is displayed,
be changed at least once a year that means that 99% of the
Engine Oil Life System current oil life remains.
and, at this time, the system must
When to Change Engine Oil be reset. Your dealer has trained 2. To reset the engine oil life
This vehicle has a computer system service people who will perform this system, press the SET/CLR
that indicates when to change the work and reset the system. It is also button while the oil life display is
engine oil and filter. This is based important to check the oil regularly active. After a few seconds,
on a combination of factors which over the course of an oil drain there will be a single chime and
include engine revolutions, engine interval and keep it at the proper the oil life will be reset to 100%.
temperature, and miles driven. level.
Based on driving conditions, the If the system is ever reset
mileage at which an oil change is accidentally, the oil must be
indicated can vary considerably. For changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
the oil life system to work properly, since the last oil change.
the system must be reset every time Remember to reset the oil life
the oil is changed. system whenever the oil is changed.
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indicated on the reservoir cap. See When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/
Engine Compartment Overview on Cleaner/Filter filter:
page 10-6 for reservoir location.
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
How to Check and Add Fluid scheduled maintenance intervals.
See Maintenance Schedule on
Visually check the brake/clutch fluid
page 11-2. If you are driving in
reservoir to make sure the fluid level
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the
is at the MIN (minimum) line on the
filter at each engine oil change.
side of the reservoir. The brake/
hydraulic clutch fluid system should How to Inspect the Engine Air
be closed and sealed. Cleaner/Filter
Do not remove the cap to check the To inspect the engine air cleaner/
fluid level or to top‐off the fluid level. filter, remove the filter from the
Remove the cap only when vehicle and lightly shake the filter to
necessary to add the proper fluid release loose dust and dirt. If the 1.4L L4 Engine
until the level reaches the MIN line. filter remains covered with dirt, a
new filter is required.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is
located in the engine compartment
on the passenger side of the
vehicle. See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 10-6 for more
information on location.
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Cooling System
{ Warning
The cooling system allows the
Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct
cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature.
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
1.8L L4 Engine
1. Remove the two screws, tilt the { Caution
cover, and slide it out of the
assembly. If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
2. Inspect or replace the engine air which could damage it. Always 1.4L L4 Engine
cleaner/filter.
have the air cleaner/filter in place 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out
3. Lower the cover, slide it into the when you are driving. of View)
assembly, then secure with the
two screws. 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap
See Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2 for replacement intervals.
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What to Use
. Gives boiling protection up to Never dispose of engine coolant by
129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on
temperature.
{ Warning . Protects against rust and
the ground, or into sewers, streams,
or bodies of water. Have the coolant
Adding only plain water or some corrosion. changed by an authorized service
other liquid to the cooling system center, familiar with legal
. Will not damage aluminum parts. requirements regarding used
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids, can boil before
. Helps keep the proper engine coolant disposal. This will help
the proper coolant mixture will. temperature. protect the environment and your
health.
The coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mixture. { Caution Checking Coolant
With plain water or the wrong
If improper coolant mixture, The vehicle must be on a level
mixture, the engine could get too
inhibitors, or additives are used in surface when checking the coolant
hot but you would not get the
the vehicle cooling system, the level.
overheat warning. The engine
engine could overheat and be It is normal to see coolant moving in
could catch fire and you or others
damaged. Too much water in the the upper coolant hose return line
could be burned. Use a 50/
mixture can freeze and crack when the engine is running.
50 mixture of clean, drinkable
engine cooling parts. The repairs
water and DEX-COOL coolant. Check to see if coolant is visible in
would not be covered by the
the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
vehicle warranty. Use only the inside the coolant surge tank is
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean proper mixture of engine coolant
drinkable water and DEX-COOL boiling, do not do anything else until
for the cooling system. See it cools down.
coolant. This mixture: Recommended Fluids and
. Gives freezing protection down Lubricants on page 11-12.
to −37°C (−34°F), outside
temperature.
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If coolant is visible but the coolant water and DEX-COOL coolant at the
level is not at or above the mark coolant surge tank, but be sure the Warning (Continued)
pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of cooling system, including the
clean drinkable water and coolant surge tank pressure cap, is The coolant warning system is set
DEX-COOL coolant. cool before you do it. for the proper coolant mixture.
Be sure the cooling system is cool With plain water or the wrong
before this is done. { Warning mixture, the engine could get too
hot but you would not get the
If no coolant is visible in the coolant Steam and scalding liquids from a overheat warning. The engine
surge tank, add coolant as follows: hot cooling system can blow out could catch fire and you or
How to Add Coolant to the and burn you badly. Never turn others could be burned. Use a
Coolant Surge Tank the cap when the cooling system, 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
including the surge tank pressure water and DEX-COOL coolant.
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling
{ Caution system and surge tank pressure
cap to cool.
This vehicle has a specific
coolant fill procedure. Failure to
{ Caution
follow this procedure could cause In cold weather, water can freeze
the engine to overheat and be
severely damaged.
{ Warning and crack the engine, radiator,
heater core, and other parts. Use
Adding only plain water or some the recommended coolant and
If no problem is found, check to see other liquid to the cooling system the proper coolant mixture.
if coolant is visible in the coolant can be dangerous. Plain water
surge tank. If coolant is visible but and other liquids, can boil before
the coolant level is not at the the proper coolant mixture will.
indicated level mark, add a (Continued)
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
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a hiss, wait for that to stop. This 4. With the coolant surge tank
{ Warning will allow any pressure still left to pressure cap off, start the
be vented out the engine and let it run until you
You can be burned if you spill discharge hose. can feel the upper radiator hose
coolant on hot engine parts. getting hot. Watch out for the
Coolant contains ethylene glycol 2. Keep turning the pressure cap
slowly and remove it. engine cooling fan.
and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Do not spill By this time, the coolant level
coolant on a hot engine. inside the coolant surge tank
may be lower. If the level is
lower, add more of the proper
DEX-COOL coolant mixture to
the coolant surge tank until the
level reaches the indicated
level mark.
5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.
1.4L Engine Shown, 1.8L Engine Check the level in the coolant surge
Similar tank when the cooling system has
cooled down. If the coolant is not at
1. Remove the coolant surge tank the proper level, repeat Steps 1–
pressure cap when the cooling 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with 3 and reinstall the pressure cap.
system, including the coolant the proper DEX-COOL coolant If the coolant still is not at the proper
surge tank pressure cap and mixture to the indicated level when the system cools down
upper radiator hose, is no level mark. again, see your dealer.
longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about
one-quarter of a turn. If you hear
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Then check to see if the engine steam or coolant before you open . Stops after high-speed driving.
cooling fan is running. If the engine the hood. . Idles for long periods in traffic.
is overheating, the fan should be (Continued) If the overheat warning is displayed
running. If it is not, do not continue with no sign of steam:
to run the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced. 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
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brakes might need adjustment. Brake Fluid since a leak means that sooner
Adjust them by backing up and or later the brakes and/or clutch
firmly applying the brakes a few will not work well.
times. Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.
Replacing Brake System Parts Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
The braking system on a vehicle is worn, there will be too much fluid
complex. Its many parts have to be when new brake linings are
of top quality and work well together installed. Add or remove brake fluid,
if the vehicle is to have really good The brake/clutch master cylinder
reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake as necessary, only when work is
braking. The vehicle was designed done on the brake/clutch hydraulic
and tested with top-quality brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir
cap. See Engine Compartment system.
parts. When parts of the braking
system are replaced, be sure to get Overview on page 10-6 for the
new, approved replacement parts. location of the reservoir. { Warning
If this is not done, the brakes might There are only two reasons why the If too much brake fluid is added, it
not work properly. For example, fluid level in the reservoir might
can spill on the engine and burn,
installing disc brake pads that are go down:
if the engine is hot enough. You
wrong for the vehicle, can change . The fluid level goes down
the balance between the front and or others could be burned, and
because of normal brake lining the vehicle could be damaged.
rear brakes — for the worse. The wear. When new linings are
braking performance expected can Add brake fluid only when work is
installed, the fluid level goes done on the brake/clutch
change in many other ways if the back up.
wrong replacement brake parts are hydraulic system.
installed. . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch
hydraulic system can also cause
a low fluid level. Have the brake/
clutch hydraulic system fixed,
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Warning (Continued)
1. Before starting this check, be Automatic Transmission
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
Shift Lock Control
page 10-75 for tips on working Function Check
around a battery without 2. Apply both the parking brake
getting hurt. and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
{ Warning
Infrequent Usage: Remove the pedal, and be ready to turn off When you are doing this
black, negative (−) cable from the the engine immediately if it inspection, the vehicle could
battery to keep the battery from starts. move suddenly. If the vehicle
running down. 3. For automatic transmission moves, you or others could be
Extended Storage: Remove the vehicles, try to start the engine injured.
black, negative (−) cable from the in each gear. The vehicle should
battery or use a battery trickle start only in P (Park) or
1. Before starting this check, be
charger. N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
sure there is enough room
in any other position, contact
around the vehicle. It should be
your dealer for service.
Starter Switch Check parked on a level surface.
For manual transmission
2. Apply the parking brake. Be
{ Warning vehicles, put the shift lever in
Neutral, push the clutch pedal
ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
When you are doing this down halfway, and try to start
to move.
inspection, the vehicle could the engine. The vehicle should
move suddenly. If the vehicle start only when the clutch pedal 3. With the engine off, turn the
is pushed down all the way to ignition on, but do not start the
moves, you or others could be
the floor. If the vehicle starts engine. Without applying the
injured. regular brake, try to move the
when the clutch pedal is not
pushed all the way down, shift lever out of P (Park) with
contact your dealer for service.
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Halogen Bulbs
{ Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
Passenger Side Shown, Driver
to read and follow the instructions
Side Similar
on the bulb package.
1. High-Beam Headlamp
2. Low-Beam Headlamp
3. Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
High-Beam Headlamp/
Low-Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10-4.
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2. For the driver side bulb, remove 6. Install the new bulb in the
the windshield washer bottle headlamp assembly by turning
filler neck by turning it clockwise.
one-quarter turn 7. Reconnect the wiring harness
counterclockwise and pulling it connector.
straight up and out of the bottle.
8. Install the headlamp bulb access
cover.
9. For the driver side bulb, replace
the windshield washer bottle
filler neck by turning it
one-quarter turn clockwise into
the bottle. 2. Remove the parking/turn signal
Parking/Turn Signal Lamp lamp bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning
1. Open the hood. See Hood on counterclockwise.
page 10-4.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb
socket by pulling it straight out.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb
access cover. socket.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise 5. Install the bulb socket into the
and pull straight back. headlamp assembly by turning
clockwise.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness
connector from the bulb.
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Fog Lamps (LS, LT, Fog Lamps (RS) 5. Install the new bulb by turning it
clockwise into the assembly.
and LTZ)
6. Reconnect the electrical
To replace the front fog lamp bulb: connector.
1. Locate the fog lamp located 7. Replace the cap on the back of
under the front fascia. the fog lamp assembly.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp bulb Taillamps, Turn Signal,
assembly. Stoplamps, and Back-Up
3. Remove the bulb by turning it Lamps
counterclockwise and pulling it
straight out of the assembly.
4. Install the new bulb by turning it
clockwise into the assembly. To replace the front fog lamp bulb:
5. Reconnect the electrical 1. Locate the fog lamp located
connector. under the front fascia.
2. Remove the cap from the back
of the fog lamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp bulb
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it
Sedan Taillamp Shown, Hatchback
counterclockwise and pulling it
Taillamp Similar
straight out of the assembly.
1. Back-up Lamp
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2. Turn Signal Lamp 4. Remove the bulb socket from License Plate Lamp
3. Stop Lamp/Taillamp the taillamp assembly by turning
it counterclockwise.
4. Sidemarker Lamp
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it
To replace one of these bulbs: straight out.
1. Open the trunk. 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb
socket.
7. Install the bulb socket into the
taillamp assembly by turning it
clockwise.
8. Install the taillamp assembly and
tighten the two screws.
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
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Warning (Continued)
All-Season Tires Winter Tires
This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally
. Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter
cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased
is badly worn, performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered
replace them. and weather conditions. Original roads. Consider installing winter
equipment tires designed to GM's tires on the vehicle if frequent
. Replace any tires that specific tire performance criteria driving on ice or snow covered
have been damaged by have a TPC specification code roads is expected. See your dealer
impacts with potholes, molded onto the sidewall. Original for details regarding winter tire
curbs, etc. equipment all-season tires can be availability and proper tire selection.
identified by the last two characters Also, see Buying New Tires on
. Improperly repaired tires of this TPC code, which will page 10-55.
can cause a crash. Only be “MS.”
the dealer or an With winter tires, there may be
Consider installing winter tires on decreased dry road traction,
authorized tire service the vehicle if frequent driving on increased road noise, and shorter
center should repair, snow or ice-covered roads is tread life. After changing to winter
replace, dismount, and expected. All-season tires provide tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
mount the tires. adequate performance for most handling and braking.
. Do not spin the tires in winter driving conditions, but they If using winter tires:
may not offer the same level of
excess of 56 km/h . Use tires of the same brand and
traction or performance as winter
(35 mph) on slippery tires on snow or ice-covered roads. tread type on all four wheel
surfaces such as snow, See Winter Tires on page 10-41. positions.
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.
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digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only: The
(01–52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary
the year. For example, the third resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at
week of the year 2010 would see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
have a four-digit DOT date Grading on page 10-57. The compact spare tire is for
of 0310. (7) Maximum Cold Inflation emergency use when a regular
(4) Tire Identification Number Load Limit: Maximum load that road tire has lost air and gone
(TIN): The letters and numbers can be carried and the flat. If the vehicle has a compact
following the DOT (Department maximum pressure needed to spare tire, see Compact Spare
of Transportation) code are the support that load. Tire on page 10-74 and If a Tire
Tire Identification Number (TIN). Goes Flat on page 10-60.
The TIN shows the (3) Tire Identification Number
manufacturer and plant code, (TIN): The letters and numbers
tire size, and date the tire was following the DOT (Department
manufactured. The TIN is of Transportation) code are the
molded onto both sides of the Tire Identification Number (TIN).
tire, although only one side may The TIN shows the
have the date of manufacture. manufacturer and plant code,
(5) Tire Ply Material : The type tire size, and date the tire was
of cord and number of plies in manufactured. The TIN is
the sidewall and under the tread. molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
(6) Uniform Tire Quality Compact Spare Tire Example
have the date of manufacture.
Grading (UTQG): Tire (1) Tire Ply Material : The type
manufacturers are required to of cord and number of plies in
grade tires based on three the sidewall and under the tread.
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(4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to
Load Limit: Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire
can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association.
maximum pressure needed to exceed all federal safety (2) Tire Width: The three-digit
support that load. guidelines. number indicates the tire section
(5) Tire Inflation: The width in millimeters from
temporary use tire or compact Tire Designations sidewall to sidewall.
spare tire should be inflated to Tire Size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit
420 kPa (60 psi). For more number that indicates the tire
The following is an example of a
information on tire pressure and height-to-width measurements.
typical passenger vehicle
inflation see Tire Pressure on For example, if the tire size
tire size.
page 10-47. aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
(6) Tire Size: A combination of item 3 of the illustration, it would
letters and numbers define a mean that the tire's sidewall is
tire's width, height, aspect ratio, 60 percent as high as it is wide.
construction type, and service (4) Construction Code: A letter
description. The letter T as the code is used to indicate the type
first character in the tire size of ply construction in the tire.
means the tire is for temporary (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
The United States version of a The letter R means radial ply
use only. construction; the letter D means
metric tire sizing system. The
(7) TPC Spec (Tire letter P as the first character in diagonal or bias ply
Performance Criteria the tire size means a passenger construction; and the letter B
Specification): Original means belted-bias ply
equipment tires designed to construction.
GM's specific tire performance
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(5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat
the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure
(6) Service Description: These conditioning. on page 10-47.
characters represent the load Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a
index and speed rating of the of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and
tire. The load index represents Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the
the load carrying capacity a tire cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
is certified to carry. The speed tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without
rating is the maximum speed a steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo.
tire is certified to carry a load. materials. DOT Markings: A code molded
Bead: The tire bead contains into the sidewall of a tire
Tire Terminology and signifying that the tire is in
Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto compliance with the U.S.
Air Pressure: The amount of the rim. Department of Transportation
air inside the tire pressing (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
outward on each square inch of Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code
the tire. Air pressure is in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification
expressed in kPa (kilopascal) alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
or psi (pounds per square inch). 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also
the tread. identify the tire manufacturer,
Accessory Weight: The production plant, brand, and
combined weight of optional Cold Tire Pressure: The
amount of air pressure in a tire, date of production.
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight
or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-9.
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GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure: outward when mounted on a
Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that
Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears
page 9-9. The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight molded onto the sidewall. manufacturer, brand, and/or
Rating for the rear axle. See Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is
Vehicle Load Limits on load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same
page 9-9. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall
pressure for that tire. of the tire.
Intended Outboard Sidewall :
The side of an asymmetrical tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A
that must always face outward Weight: The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and
when mounted on a vehicle. weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and
vehicle capacity weight, and multipurpose vehicles.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric
unit for air pressure. production options weight. Recommended Inflation
Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A manufacturer's recommended
tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as shown
some multipurpose passenger on the tire placard. See Tire
vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9-9. Pressure on page 10-47 and
Load Index: An assigned Vehicle Load Limits on
number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution : page 9-9.
that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions.
carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall: The
side of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that faces
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Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the
tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire
extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory
90 degrees to the centerline of on page 10-54. weight, occupant weight, and
the tread. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight.
Rim: A metal support for a tire Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label
and upon which the tire beads information system that provides permanently attached to a
are seated. consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle
Sidewall: The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original
between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and
determined by tire recommended inflation pressure.
Speed Rating: An manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading
alphanumeric code assigned to government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle
a tire indicating the maximum The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-9.
speed at which a tire can sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
operate. Tire Quality Grading on Tire Pressure
Traction: The friction between page 10-57. Tires need the correct amount of
the tire and the road surface. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The air pressure to operate
The amount of grip provided. number of designated seating effectively.
Tread: The portion of a tire that positions multiplied by 68 kg
comes into contact with (150 lb) plus the rated cargo
the road. load. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-9.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread
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Recheck the tire pressure with tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger
the tire gauge. should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire
inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
Return the valve caps on the
valve stems to prevent leaks As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been
vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction
and keep out dirt and moisture.
tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly.
Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is
System of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure
under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor
pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then
technology to check tire pressure
should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated.
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon
the air pressure in your tires and
to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as
transmit tire pressure readings to a
significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists.
receiver located in the vehicle.
causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is
Each tire, including the spare (if
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be
provided), should be checked
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire
monthly when cold and inflated to
tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS
the inflation pressure recommended
vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
ability. of reasons, including the installation
vehicle placard or tire inflation
Please note that the TPMS is not a of replacement or alternate tires or
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent
tires of a different size than the size
maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly.
indicated on the vehicle placard or
responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction
pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
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If the TPMS is not functioning There are two minutes to match the 7. Start with the driver side
properly, it cannot detect or signal a first tire/wheel position, and front tire.
low tire condition. See your dealer five minutes overall to match all four 8. Place the relearn tool against
for service if the TPMS malfunction tire/wheel positions. If it takes the tire sidewall, near the valve
light comes on and stays on. longer, the matching process stops stem. Then press the button to
and must be restarted. activate the TPMS sensor.
TPMS Sensor Matching
Process The TPMS sensor matching A horn chirp confirms that the
process is: sensor identification code has
Each TPMS sensor has a unique been matched to this tire and
identification code. The identification 1. Set the parking brake.
wheel position.
code needs to be matched to a new 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
tire/wheel position after rotating the the engine off. 9. Proceed to the passenger side
tires or replacing one or more of the front tire, and repeat the
3. Press the MENU button to procedure in Step 8.
TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor
display the menu items in the
matching process should also be 10. Proceed to the passenger side
Driver Information Center (DIC).
performed after replacing a spare rear tire, and repeat the
tire with a road tire containing the 4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to procedure in Step 8.
TPMS sensor. The malfunction light the Tire Learn menu item
screen. 11. Proceed to the driver side rear
should go off at the next ignition
tire, and repeat the procedure
cycle. The sensors are matched to 5. Press and hold the SET/CLR in Step 8. The horn sounds two
the tire/wheel positions, using a button to begin the sensor times to indicate the sensor
TPMS relearn tool, in the following matching process. identification code has been
order: driver side front tire,
6. The horn sounds twice to signal matched to the driver side rear
passenger side front tire, passenger
the receiver is in relearn mode tire, and the TPMS sensor
side rear tire, and driver side rear.
and the TIRE LEARN message matching process is no longer
See your dealer for service or to
displays on the DIC screen. active. The TIRE LEARN
purchase a relearn tool.
message on the DIC display
screen goes off.
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12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. . The tire has a bump, bulge, See When It Is Time for New
13. Set all four tires to the
or split. Tires on page 10-54 and Wheel
recommended air pressure . The tire has a puncture, cut, Replacement on page 10-59.
level as indicated on the Tire or other damage that cannot
and Loading Information label. be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
Tire Inspection damage.
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the Tire Rotation
vehicle has one, be inspected Tires should be rotated every
for signs of wear or damage at 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
least once a month. Maintenance Schedule on
Replace the tire if: page 11-2.
. The indicators at three or Tires are rotated to achieve a
more places around the tire uniform wear for all tires. The Use this rotation pattern when
can be seen. first rotation is the most rotating the tires.
important.
. There is cord or fabric Do not include the compact
showing through the tire's Anytime unusual wear is spare tire in the tire rotation.
rubber. noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire Adjust the front and rear tires to
. The tread or sidewall is the recommended inflation
inflation pressure, and check for
cracked, cut, or snagged damaged tires or wheels. If the pressure on the Tire and
deep enough to show cord or unusual wear continues after the Loading Information label after
fabric. rotation, check the wheel the tires have been rotated.
alignment.
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equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's
years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the
tire manufacturer date is the last weight from the tires. tires have an all-season tread
four digits of the DOT Tire design, the TPC Spec number
Identification Number (TIN) which is Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud
molded into one side of the tire
sidewall. The first two digits GM has developed and matched and snow. See Tire Sidewall
represent the week (01–52) and the specific tires for the vehicle. The Labeling on page 10-42.
last two digits, the year. For original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn
example, the third week of the year were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four.
2010 would have a four-digit DOT Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires
date of 0310. Specification (TPC Spec) will help to maintain the
Vehicle Storage system rating. When performance of the vehicle.
replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling
Tires age when stored normally GM strongly recommends
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park performance may be adversely
a vehicle that will be stored for at
buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not
least a month in a cool, dry, clean Spec rating. replaced at the same time.
area away from direct sunlight to GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and
slow aging. This area should be free system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done,
of grease, gasoline, or other critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at
substances that can deteriorate the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire
rubber. Rotation on page 10-53.
vehicle, including brake system
Parking for an extended period can performance, ride and handling, However, if it is necessary to
cause flat spots on the tires that traction control, and tire replace only one axle set of
may result in vibrations while pressure monitoring worn tires, place the new tires
driving. When storing a vehicle for on the rear axle.
performance. GM's TPC Spec
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Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size,
rating as the original equipment { Warning load range, speed rating, and
tires may not be available for H, Mixing tires of different sizes, construction (radial) as the
V, W, Y and ZR speed rated brands, or types may cause original tires.
tires. Never exceed the winter loss of control of the vehicle, Vehicles that have a tire
tires’ maximum speed capability resulting in a crash or other pressure monitoring system
when using winter tires with a vehicle damage. Use the could give an inaccurate
lower speed rating. correct size, brand, and type low-pressure warning if non-TPC
of tires on all wheels. Spec rated tires are installed.
{ Warning See Tire Pressure Monitor
Tires could explode during System on page 10-49.
improper service. Attempting { Warning The Tire and Loading
to mount or dismount a tire Information label indicates the
could cause injury or death. Using bias-ply tires on the original equipment tires on the
Only your dealer or authorized vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits
tire service center should rim flanges to develop cracks on page 9-9.
mount or dismount the tires. after many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could fail Different Size Tires and
suddenly and cause a crash.
Use only radial-ply tires with
Wheels
the wheels on the vehicle. If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
If the vehicle tires must be performance, including its braking,
replaced with a tire that does not ride and handling characteristics,
have a TPC Spec number, make stability, and resistance to rollover
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may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of
electronic systems such as antilock 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
brakes, rollover airbags, traction
Grading
or to some limited-production
control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found tires.
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance where applicable on the tire
of these systems can also be sidewall between tread shoulder While the tires available on
affected. and maximum section width. For General Motors passenger cars
example: and light trucks may vary with
{ Warning respect to these grades, they
Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal
If different sized wheels are used, Temperature A safety requirements and
there may not be an acceptable additional General Motors Tire
level of performance and safety if The following information relates
to the system developed by the Performance Criteria (TPC)
tires not recommended for those standards.
wheels are selected. This United States National Highway
increases the chance of a crash Traffic Safety Administration All Passenger Car Tires Must
and serious injury. Only use GM (NHTSA), which grades tires by Conform to Federal Safety
specific wheel and tire systems treadwear, traction, and Requirements In Addition To
developed for the vehicle, and temperature performance. This These Grades.
have them properly installed by a applies only to vehicles sold in
GM certified technician. the United States. The grades Treadwear
are molded on the sidewalls of The treadwear grade is a
See Buying New Tires on most passenger car tires. The comparative rating based on the
page 10-55 and Accessories and Uniform Tire Quality Grading wear rate of the tire when tested
Modifications on page 10-3. (UTQG) system does not apply under controlled conditions on a
to deep tread, winter tires, specified government test
compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire
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graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory
one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum
the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The
graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is
performance of tires depends characteristics. established for a tire that is
upon the actual conditions of properly inflated and not
Temperature
their use, however, and may overloaded. Excessive speed,
depart significantly from the The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive
norm due to variations in driving (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in
habits, service practices and representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat
differences in road to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure.
characteristics and climate. ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire
Traction conditions on a specified indoor Balance
The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
and C. Those grades represent material of the tire to degenerate
provide the longest tire life and best
the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to
pavement as measured under excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing
controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The grade are not necessary on a regular
specified government test C corresponds to a level of basis. Consider an alignment check
surfaces of asphalt and performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the
concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one
have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety side or the other. Some slight pull to
Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and the left or right, depending on the
assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of crown of the road and/or other road
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Overinflating a tire could cause If this vehicle has a tire sealant and
the tire to rupture and you or compressor kit, there may not be a
others could be injured. Be sure spare tire or tire changing
to read and follow the tire sealant
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Do not remove any objects that 4. Attach the air only hose (10) to
have penetrated the tire. the sealant canister inlet
1. Remove the tire sealant valve (1) by turning it clockwise
canister (4) and compressor until tight.
from its storage location. See
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 10-69.
2. Remove the air only hose (10)
and the power plug (9) from the
bottom of the compressor.
3. Place the compressor on the
ground near the flat tire. 7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) to
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until tight.
8. Plug the power plug (9) into the
accessory power outlet in the
5. Slide the base of the tire sealant vehicle. Unplug all items from
canister (3) into the slot on the other accessory power outlets.
top of the compressor (6) to hold See Power Outlets on page 5-6.
it upright.
If the vehicle has an accessory
Make sure the tire valve stem is power outlet, do not use the
positioned close to the ground cigarette lighter.
so the hose will reach it.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
6. Remove the valve stem cap from lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
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Do not pinch the power plug on the Tire and Loading 12. Press the on/off button (5) to
cord in the door or window. Information label. See Tire turn the tire sealant and
9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle Pressure on page 10-47. compressor kit off.
must be running while using the The pressure gauge (8) may The tire is not sealed and will
air compressor. read higher than the actual tire continue to leak air until the
10. Press the on/off button (5) to pressure while the compressor vehicle is driven and the
turn the tire sealant and is on. Turn the compressor off sealant is distributed in the tire.
compressor kit on. to get an accurate pressure Therefore, Steps 13–21 must
reading. The compressor may be done immediately after
The compressor will inject be turned on/off until the Step 12.
sealant and air into the tire. correct pressure is reached. Be careful while handling the
The pressure gauge (8) will tire sealant and compressor kit
initially show a high pressure { Caution as it could be warm after
while the compressor pushes usage.
the sealant into the tire. Once If the recommended pressure
the sealant is completely cannot be reached after 13. Unplug the power plug (9) from
dispersed into the tire, the approximately 25 minutes, the the accessory power outlet in
pressure will quickly drop and vehicle should not be driven the vehicle.
start to rise again as the tire farther. The tire is too severely 14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2)
inflates with air only. damaged and the tire sealant and counterclockwise to remove it
11. Inflate the tire to the compressor kit cannot inflate the from the tire valve stem.
recommended inflation tire. Remove the power plug from 15. Replace the tire valve
pressure using the pressure the accessory power outlet and stem cap.
gauge (8). The recommended unscrew the inflating hose from
16. Remove the tire sealant
inflation pressure can be found the tire valve. See Roadside
canister (4) from the slot on top
Assistance Program on
of the compressor (6).
page 13-5.
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17. Turn the air only hose (10) 21. Return the equipment to its 24. Wipe off any sealant from the
counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the wheel, tire, or vehicle.
from the tire sealant canister vehicle. 25. Dispose of the used tire
inlet valve (1). 22. Immediately drive the vehicle sealant canister (4) at a local
18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the dealer or in accordance with
clockwise onto the sealant sealant in the tire. local state codes and practices.
canister inlet valve (1) to 23. Stop at a safe location and 26. Replace it with a new canister
prevent sealant leakage. check the tire pressure. Refer available from your dealer.
19. Return the air only hose (10) to Steps 1–10 under “Using the 27. After temporarily sealing a tire
and power plug (9) back to Tire Sealant and Compressor using the tire sealant and
their original storage location. Kit without Sealant to Inflate a compressor kit, take the
Tire (Not Punctured).” vehicle to an authorized dealer
If the tire pressure has fallen within 161 km (100 mi) of
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) driving to have the tire repaired
below the recommended or replaced.
inflation pressure, stop driving
the vehicle. The tire is too
severely damaged and the tire
20. If the flat tire was able to inflate sealant cannot seal the tire.
to the recommended inflation See Roadside Assistance
pressure, remove the Program on page 13-5.
maximum speed label from the
If the tire pressure has not
sealant canister and place it in
dropped more than 68 kPa
a highly visible location.
(10 psi) from the recommended
Do not exceed the speed on inflation pressure, inflate the
this label until the damaged tire tire to the recommended
is repaired or replaced. inflation pressure.
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Using the Tire Sealant and 8. Pressure Gauge 1. Remove the compressor from its
Compressor Kit without storage location. See Storing the
Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
Punctured) on page 10-69.
6. Plug the power plug (9) into the Tire and Loading Information 10. Press the on/off button (5) to
accessory power outlet in the label. See Tire Pressure on turn the tire sealant and
vehicle. Unplug all items from page 10-47. compressor kit off.
other accessory power outlets. The pressure gauge (8) may Be careful while handling the
See Power Outlets on page 5-6. read higher than the actual tire compressor as it could be
If the vehicle has an accessory pressure while the compressor is warm after usage.
power outlet, do not use the on. Turn the compressor off to 11. Unplug the power plug (9) from
cigarette lighter. get an accurate pressure the accessory power outlet in
If the vehicle only has a cigarette reading. The compressor may the vehicle.
lighter, use the cigarette lighter. be turned on/off until the correct
pressure is reached. 12. Turn the air only hose (10)
Do not pinch the power plug counterclockwise to remove it
cord in the door or window.
{ Caution from the tire valve stem.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle 13. Replace the tire valve
must be running while using the If the recommended pressure stem cap.
air compressor. cannot be reached after
14. Return the air only hose (10)
approximately 25 minutes, the
8. Press the on/off button (5) to and power plug (9) back to
vehicle should not be driven
turn the tire sealant and their original storage location.
compressor kit on. farther. The tire is too severely
damaged and the tire sealant and 15. Return the equipment to its
The compressor will inflate the compressor kit cannot inflate the original storage location in the
tire with air only. tire. Remove the power plug from vehicle.
9. Inflate the tire to the the accessory power outlet and The tire sealant and compressor kit
recommended inflation pressure unscrew the inflating hose from has accessory adapters located in a
using the pressure gauge (8). the tire valve. See Roadside compartment on the bottom of its
The recommended inflation Assistance Program on housing that can be used to inflate
pressure can be found on the page 13-5. air mattresses, balls, etc.
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Storing the Tire Sealant 2. Return the sealant canister and 2. Jack
the compressor to their original
and Compressor Kit storage location.
3. Wheel Wrench
The tire sealant and compressor kit 4. Strap
is located in the rear storage area. Tire Changing To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Lift the trim cover. Removing the Spare Tire and 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See
Tools Trunk (Sedan) on page 2-10 or
Liftgate (Hatchback) on
The compact spare tire and tools page 2-12.
are located in the storage
compartment in the rear of the 2. Lift the trim cover.
vehicle. The jack and tools are
stored below the spare tire.
4. Remove the compact spare tire. 2. Remove the wheel cover, if the
See Compact Spare Tire on vehicle has one, to reach the
page 10-74 for more information. wheel bolts.
5. Remove the jack and tools from
their container and place them
near the tire being changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10-60.
4. Place the jack at the position
marked with a half circle.
{ Warning { Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
improperly positioned can parts to which it is fastened, can
damage the vehicle and even make wheel nuts become loose
make the vehicle fall. To help after time. The wheel could come 10. Remove any rust or dirt from
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surfaces, and spare wheel.
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{ Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
Hatchback
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in 5. Route the strap through the
the proper place. wheel, as shown.
4. Attach one end of the strap to a 6. Attach the other end of the strap
cargo tie-down in the rear of the to the other cargo tie-down in
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
vehicle. the rear of the vehicle.
1. Return the jack and tools to their
original storage location. 7. Tighten the strap.
2. Replace the trim cover. Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools
3. Place the flat tire, lying flat, in
the rear storage compartment. Reverse the instructions for
removing the spare tire and tools to
If the vehicle is a sedan the flat store the compact spare tire.
tire should be against the back
of the rear seats. The compact spare tire is for
Sedan temporary use only. Replace the
If the vehicle is a hatchback the compact spare tire with a full-size
flat tire should be against the tire as soon as you can. See
back of the trunk. Compact Spare Tire on page 10-74.
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Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Do not mix the compact spare tire or
the spare tire, have the standard tire wheel with other wheels or tires.
repaired or replaced as soon as They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
{ Warning convenient and return the spare tire and its wheel together.
Driving with more than one to the storage area.
compact spare tire at a time could When using a compact spare tire, { Caution
result in loss of braking and the ABS and Traction Control
systems may engage until the spare Tire chains will not fit the compact
handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be tire is recognized by the vehicle, spare. Using them can damage
especially on slippery roads. Adjust the vehicle and the chains. Do not
injured. Use only one compact
spare tire at a time. driving to reduce possible use tire chains on the compact
wheel slip. spare.
To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing RS Model with
vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle Automatic Transmission
such as behind a motor home, see towing:
“Recreational Vehicle Towing” . What is the towing capacity of
following. the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
Recreational Vehicle manufacturer's
Towing recommendations.
Recreational vehicle towing means . What is the distance that will be
towing the vehicle behind another traveled? Some vehicles have
vehicle, such as a motor home. The restrictions on how far and how
two most common types of long they can tow.
recreational vehicle towing are . Is the proper towing equipment
known as dinghy towing and dolly going to be used? See your
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the dealer or trailering professional
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the
for additional advice and { Caution
equipment recommendations.
vehicle with two wheels on the If the vehicle is towed with all four
ground and two wheels up on a
. Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the wheels on the ground, the
device known as a dolly. drivetrain components could be
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be damaged. The repairs would not
towed. be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.
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Dolly Towing from the Front 4. Set the parking brake and
remove the key.
5. Clamp the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed for
towing.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
Dolly Towing from the Rear
{ Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear The vehicle can be towed from the
could damage it. Also, repairs front using a dolly. To tow the
would not be covered by the vehicle using a dolly, follow these
vehicle warranty. Never have the steps:
vehicle towed from the rear. 1. Attach the dolly to the tow
vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the
dolly.
3. Put an automatic transmission in
P (Park) or a manual
transmission into 1 (First) gear.
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washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice
that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Caution (Continued)
vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, etc., can may damage it. Use only
If using an automatic car wash, non-abrasive waxes and polishes
follow the car wash instructions. The damage the vehicle's finish if they
remain on painted surfaces. Wash that are made for a basecoat/
windshield wiper and rear window clearcoat paint finish on the
wiper, if equipped, must be off. the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive vehicle.
Remove any accessories that may
be damaged or interfere with the car cleaners that are marked safe for
wash equipment. painted surfaces to remove foreign To keep the paint finish looking new,
matter. keep the vehicle garaged or
Rinse the vehicle well, before covered whenever possible.
washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild
cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See Moldings
they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning
products.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
{ Caution
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, Failure to clean and protect the
spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint bright metal moldings can result
as damage can occur. in a hazy white finish or pitting.
Finish Care This damage would not be
Application of aftermarket clearcoat { Caution covered by the vehicle warranty.
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces Machine compounding or
are damaged, see your dealer to aggressive polishing on a
have the damage assessed and basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
repaired. Foreign materials such as (Continued)
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Cleaning the windshield with water Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the
during the first three to six months soil and gently rub toward the
Start by vacuuming the surface
of ownership will reduce tendency center. Fold the cleaning cloth to
using a soft brush attachment. If a
to fog. a clean area frequently to
rotating brush attachment is being
prevent forcing the soil in to the
Speaker Covers used during vacuuming, only use it
fabric.
on the floor carpet. Before cleaning,
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the
gently, so that the speaker will not as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no
be damaged. Clean spots with just following techniques: longer any color transfer from
water and mild soap. the soil to the cleaning cloth.
. Gently blot liquids with a paper
Coated Moldings towel. Continue blotting until no 5. If the soil is not completely
Coated moldings should be cleaned. more soil can be removed. removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a
. For solid soils, remove as much
water.
sponge or soft lint-free cloth as possible prior to vacuuming.
dampened with water. If the soil is not completely
To clean:
removed, it may be necessary to
. When heavily soiled, use warm 1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery
soapy water. colorfast cloth with water. cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
Microfiber cloth is recommended hidden area for colorfastness before
to prevent lint transfer to the using a commercial upholstery
fabric or carpet. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
2. Remove excess moisture by formation occurs, clean the entire
gently wringing until water does fabric or carpet.
not drip from the cleaning cloth. Following the cleaning process, a
paper towel can be used to blot
excess moisture.
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Maintenance Schedule
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may
{ Caution
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 also help to maintain the value of Damage caused by improper
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the maintenance can lead to costly
Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have
Special Application repairs and may not be covered
all required maintenance performed. by the vehicle warranty.
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Your dealer has trained technicians Maintenance intervals, checks,
Additional Maintenance who can perform required inspections, recommended fluids,
and Care maintenance using genuine and lubricants are important to
Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have keep the vehicle in good working
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 up-to-date tools and equipment for condition.
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many
Recommended Fluids dealers have extended evening and
Recommended Fluids and Saturday hours, courtesy The Tire Rotation and Required
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 transportation, and online Services are the responsibility of the
Maintenance Replacement scheduling to assist with service vehicle owner. It is recommended to
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14 needs. have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Maintenance Records Your dealer recognizes the Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
Maintenance Records . . . . . . 11-15 importance of providing keep the vehicle in good working
competitively priced maintenance condition, improves fuel economy,
and repair services. With trained and reduces vehicle emissions.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi
3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi
4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi
6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi
7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi
8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi
9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi
2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi
2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Except 1.4L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
spark plug wires.
@
1.4L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
spark plug wires.
@ @
Change automatic transmission fluid. Change
filter if serviceable.
@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
1.8L Engine Only: Replace timing belt, idler
pulley, and timing belt tensioner. (6)
@
Replace brake/clutch fluid. (6) @
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Footnotes — Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, areas with poor air quality,
or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System on
page 10-15.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi
3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi
4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi
6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi
7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi
8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi
9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi
2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi
2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid. Change
filter if serviceable.
@ @ @
Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @
Except 1.4L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
spark plug wires.
@
1.4L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
spark plug wires.
@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
1.8L Engine Only: Replace timing belt, idler
pulley, and timing belt tensioner. (6)
@
Replace brake/clutch fluid. (6) @
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Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See
Engine Oil on page 10-9.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10-16.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Manual Transmission Shift Linkage Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information.
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System
1.4L L4 6.5 L 6.9 qt
1.8L L4 6.0 L 6.3 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L L4 4.0 L 4.2 qt
1.8L L4 4.5 L 4.8 qt
Fuel Tank 46.0 L 12.2 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
1.4L L4 LUV B Automatic and Manual 0.60–0.70 mm
(0.024–0.028 in)
1.8L L4 LUW H Automatic and Manual 0.60–0.70 mm
(0.024–0.028 in)
1.8L L4 LWE G Automatic and Manual 0.60–0.70 mm
(0.024–0.028 in)
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the
member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you
it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any
resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available
further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you.
Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line
Center at 1-800–222–1020. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free
Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at
Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address:
1-800-263-3777 (English), with the new vehicle. However,
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). BBB Auto Line Program
if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business
We encourage you to call the after following the procedure Bureaus, Inc.
toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard
inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business Suite 800
following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838
give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights.
representative: Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto
. Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered
Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all
from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of
title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other
through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves
be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility
. Dealership name and location. limitations and/or discontinue its
dispute resolution program prior to
. Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the participation in this program.
present mileage. program is free of charge and your
case will generally be heard within
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restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring
fuels are not provided through Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are
this service. covered, however any cost for urged to do so as early in the work
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for
registration is required. covered by the warranty are the same-day repair.
owner responsibility.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and Courtesy Transportation
Assistance: Must be over Scheduling Service
250 kilometers from where your Program
trip was started to qualify. Appointments To enhance your ownership
General Motors of Canada When the vehicle requires warranty experience, we and our participating
Limited requires service, contact your dealer and dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
pre-authorization, original request an appointment. By Transportation, a customer support
detailed receipts, and a copy of scheduling a service appointment program for vehicles with the
the repair orders. Once and advising the service consultant Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
authorization has been received, of your transportation needs, your Coverage period in Canada),
the Roadside Assistance advisor dealer can help minimize your extended powertrain, and/or
will help to make arrangements inconvenience. hybrid-specific warranties in both
and explain how to receive the U.S. and Canada.
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled
payment.
into the service department Several Courtesy Transportation
. Alternative Service: If immediately, keep driving it until it options are available to assist in
assistance cannot be provided can be scheduled for service, reducing inconvenience when
right away, the Roadside unless, of course, the problem is warranty repairs are required.
Assistance advisor may give safety related. If it is, please call Courtesy Transportation is not a
permission to get local your dealership, let them know this, part of the New Vehicle Limited
emergency road service. You will and ask for instructions. Warranty. A separate booklet
receive payment, up to $100,
entitled “Limited Warranty and
after sending the original receipt
Owner Assistance Information”
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furnished with each new vehicle Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited
provides detailed warranty coverage Reimbursement and must be supported by original
information. If the vehicle requires overnight receipts. This requires that you sign
warranty repairs, and public and complete a rental agreement
Transportation Options and meet state/provincial, local, and
transportation is used instead of
Warranty service can generally be your dealer's shuttle service, the rental vehicle provider requirements.
completed while you wait. However, expense must be supported by Requirements vary and may include
if you are unable to wait, GM helps original receipts and can only be up minimum age requirements,
to minimize inconvenience by to the maximum amount allowed by insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
providing several transportation GM for shuttle service. In addition, You are responsible for fuel usage
options. Depending on the for U.S. customers, should you charges and may also be
circumstances, your dealer can offer arrange transportation through a responsible for taxes, levies, usage
one of the following: friend or relative, limited fees, excessive mileage, or rental
reimbursement for reasonable fuel usage beyond the completion of the
Shuttle Service repair.
expenses may be available. Claim
Shuttle service is the preferred amounts should reflect actual costs It may not be possible to provide a
means of offering Courtesy and be supported by original like vehicle as a courtesy rental.
Transportation. Dealers may provide receipts. See your dealer for
shuttle service to get you to your information regarding the allowance Additional Program
destination with minimal interruption amounts for reimbursement of fuel Information
of your daily schedule. This includes or other transportation costs. All program options, such as shuttle
one-way or round-trip shuttle service
Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at
within reasonable time and distance
every dealer. Please contact your
parameters of your dealer's area. Your dealer may arrange to provide dealer for specific information about
you with a courtesy rental vehicle or availability. All Courtesy
reimburse you for a rental vehicle Transportation arrangements will be
that you obtain if the vehicle is kept administered by appropriate dealer
for an overnight warranty repair. personnel.
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General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not
unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent
or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not
Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle
resolve all questions of claim New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle
eligibility pursuant to the terms and Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not
conditions described herein at its may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty.
sole discretion. parts are typically removed from Repair Facility
vehicles that were total losses in
Collision Damage Repair prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you
parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that
If the vehicle is involved in a meets your needs before you ever
collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle.
A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer
damage repaired by a qualified
part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center
technician using the proper
maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and
equipment and quality replacement state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be
parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety
performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair
repairs diminish the vehicle resale
these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained
value, and safety performance can
are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable
be compromised in subsequent equipment.
collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by Insuring the Vehicle
Collision Parts that warranty.
Protect your investment in the GM
Genuine GM Collision parts are new Aftermarket collision parts are also vehicle with comprehensive and
parts made with the same materials available. These are made by collision insurance coverage. There
and construction methods as the companies other than GM and may are significant differences in the
parts with which the vehicle was not have been tested for the vehicle. quality of coverage afforded by
originally built. Genuine GM As a result, these parts may fit various insurance policy terms.
Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/
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Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the
better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response
This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or
event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are similar government office; as part of
main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a GM's defense of litigation through
record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no the discovery process; or, as
crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under required by law. Data that GM
bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no collects or receives may also be
obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, used for GM research needs or may
understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are be made available to others for
systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, research purposes, where a need is
designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could shown and the data is not tied to a
vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data
typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to
routinely acquired during a crash OnStar®
investigation.
record such data as: If the vehicle is equipped with
To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar® and has an active
. How various systems in your special equipment is required, and subscription, additional data may be
vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is collected through the OnStar
. Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle system. This includes information
passenger safety belts were manufacturer, other parties, such as about the vehicle’s operation;
buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the collisions involving the vehicle; the
.
special equipment, can read the use of the vehicle and its features;
How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to
depressing the accelerator and/ and, in certain situations, the
the vehicle or the EDR. location and approximate GPS
or brake pedal; and,
GM will not access this data or speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
. How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the
traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or,
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OnStar 14-1
14-2 OnStar
OnStar 14-3
Using Voice Commands 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds After the call ends, press the “Go”
During a Planned Route with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to
responds with “OnStar ready,” begin driving directions.
Cancel Route then a tone. If directions are downloaded to the
1. Press =. System responds: Get My Destination navigation system, the route can
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say only be canceled through the
“Cancel route.” System 1. Press =. System responds: navigation system.
responds: “Do you want to “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Destinations can also be
cancel directions?” 2. Say “Get my destination.” downloaded on the go. For
2. Say “Yes.” System responds: System responds with the information about eNav, Destination
“OK, request completed, thank address and the distance to the Download, and coverage maps see
you, goodbye.” destination, then responds with www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Route Preview
Other Navigation Services
1. Press =. System responds: Available from OnStar Connections
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows
OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers
2. Say “Route preview.” System to send destinations from calls to be made and received from
responds with the next three MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn the vehicle. The vehicle can also be
maneuvers. Navigation or screen-based controlled through the OnStar
navigation system. When ready, the RemoteLink® mobile app. For
Repeat coverage maps, see
directions will be downloaded to the
1. Press =. System responds: vehicle. www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Destination Download: Press Q,
then request the Advisor to
download directions to the
navigation system in the vehicle.
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14-4 OnStar
OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed
Download the OnStar RemoteLink Dialing
1. Press =. System responds:
mobile app to select Apple®, “OnStar ready,” followed by 1. Press =. System responds:
Android™, and BlackBerry® devices a tone. “OnStar ready.”
to check vehicle fuel level, oil life,
or tire pressure; to start the vehicle 2. Say “Call.” System responds: 2. Say “Store.” System responds:
(if equipped) or unlock it; or to “Please say the name or number “Please say the number you
connect to an OnStar Advisor. For to call.” would like to store.”
OnStar RemoteLink information and 3. Say “911” without pausing. 3. Say the entire number without
compatibility, see www.onstar.com System responds: “911.” pausing. System responds:
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). “Please say the name tag.”
4. Say “Call.” System responds:
Hands-Free Calling “OK, dialing 911.” 4. Pick a name tag. System
responds: “About to store <name
1. Press =. System responds: Retrieve My Number tag>. Does that sound OK?”
“OnStar ready.”
1. Press =. System responds: 5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try
2. Say “Call.” System responds: “OnStar ready.” again. System responds: “OK,
“Please say the name or number storing <name tag>.”
to call.” 2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar Place a Call Using a Stored
3. Say the entire number without Hands-Free Calling number is,”
pausing, including a “1” and the Number
then says the number.
area code. System responds: 1. Press =. System responds:
“OK calling.” End a Call
“OnStar ready.”
Press =. System responds: “Call 2. Say “Call <name tag>.” System
ended.” responds: “OK, calling
<name tag>.”
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OnStar 14-5
Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works
Press = and say “Minutes” then Information Automatic Crash Response,
“Verify” to check how many minutes Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
remain and their expiration date. Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Diagnostics eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not
perform a vehicle check every account information. If OnStar all OnStar services are available
month. It will check the engine, receives information that vehicle everywhere or on all vehicles. For
transmission, antilock brakes, and ownership has changed, OnStar more information, a full description
major vehicle systems. It also may send a voice message to the of OnStar services, system
checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle, requesting updated account limitations, and OnStar terms and
vehicle is equipped with the Tire information. conditions:
Pressure Monitoring System. If an
Reactivation for Subsequent . Call 888-4-ONSTAR
On-Demand Diagnostics check is
Owners (888-466-7827).
needed between e-mails, press Q,
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
and an Advisor can run a check. Press Q and follow the prompts to
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible after acquiring the vehicle. . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
The Advisor will update vehicle
records and will explain the OnStar . Press Q to speak with an
service offers and options available. Advisor.
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features
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to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle
may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services,
discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
your vehicle is in a place where page 13-15. OnStar.com (U.S.) or OnStar.ca
OnStar has an agreement with a (Canada)
wireless service provider for service Services for People with
in that area, and the wireless Disabilities The website provides access to
service provider has coverage, Advisors provide services to help account information, allows
network capacity, reception, and subscribers with physical disabilities management of the OnStar
technology compatible with OnStar and medical conditions. subscription, and viewing of videos
service. Service involving location of each service. Get subscription
information about the vehicle cannot Press Q for help with: plan pricing and sign up for OnStar
work unless GPS signals are .
Vehicle Diagnostics. Click on the
Locating a gas station with an “My Account” tab on the home
available, unobstructed, and attendant to pump gas.
compatible with the OnStar page. The website navigation and
hardware. OnStar service may not
. Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., services provided may vary by
work if the OnStar equipment is not that meets accessibility needs. country.
properly installed or it has not been . Providing directions to the OnStar Personal Identification
properly maintained. If equipment or closest hospital or pharmacy in
software is added, connected,
Number (PIN)
urgent situations.
or modified, OnStar service may not A PIN is needed to access some of
work. Other problems beyond the TTY Users the OnStar services, like Remote
control of OnStar may prevent OnStar has the ability to Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle
service such as hills, tall buildings, communicate to the deaf, Assistance. You will be prompted to
tunnels, weather, electrical system hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired change the PIN the first time when
design and architecture of the customers while in the vehicle. The speaking with an Advisor. To
available dealer-installed TTY
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change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back
and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an
current number. vehicle. open area.
Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas
OnStar equipment may be System (GPS) Avoid placing items over or near the
warranted as part of the New . Obstruction of the GPS can antenna to prevent blocking cellular
Vehicle Limited Warranty. The occur in a large city with tall and GPS signal reception. Cellular
manufacturer of the vehicle buildings; in parking garages; reception is required for OnStar to
furnishes detailed warranty around airports; in tunnels, send remote signals to the vehicle.
information. underpasses, or parking
garages; or in an area with very
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Languages dense trees. If GPS signals are Message
The vehicle can be programmed to not available, the OnStar system If there is limited cellular coverage
respond in multiple languages. should still operate to call or the cellular network has reached
Press Q and ask an Advisor. OnStar. However, OnStar could maximum capacity, this message
Advisors are available in English, have difficulty identifying the may come on. Press Q to try the
Spanish and French. Available exact location. call again or try again after driving a
languages may vary by country. . In emergency situations, OnStar few miles into another cellular area.
can use the last stored GPS
Potential Issues location to send to emergency Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote responders. OnStar services require a vehicle
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle electrical system, wireless service,
. A temporary loss of GPS can
Assistance after the vehicle has and GPS satellite technologies to be
cause loss of the ability to send
been off continuously for five days. available and operating for features
a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route.
After five days, OnStar can contact to function properly. These systems
The Advisor may give a verbal
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
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INDEX i-1
i-2 INDEX
INDEX i-3
i-4 INDEX
INDEX i-5
i-6 INDEX
INDEX i-7
Locks Messages O
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Central Locking System . . . . . . . 2-8 Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Off-Road
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Mirrors
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Oil
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-20 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Lower Anchors and Tethers Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
for Children (LATCH Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-30
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Monitor System, Tire
OnStar®
M Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
System, In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50, 7-55, 7-56
Maintenance OnStar® Additional
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15 Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Maintenance Schedule OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
Recommended Fluids N OnStar® Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12 Navigation OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-12 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2 OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Operation, Infotainment
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . .13-11
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Outlets Phone R
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . 7-26, 7-28, 7-37
Radio Frequency
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-15
Overview, Pictures and
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Infotainment Movies . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50, 7-55, 7-56
Radios
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3, 7-5, 7-7 Port
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
P Power
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Park Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19 Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-34
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Reduced Engine Light . . . . . . . .5-20
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-4
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-17
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Brake and P (Park) Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-26 Power Steering Warning
Recommended
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-20 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38
Passenger Airbag Status Pregnancy, Using Safety
Recommended Fluids and
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Passenger Compartment Air Privacy
Records
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Radio Frequency
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-24 Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-15
Recreational Vehicle
Perchlorate Materials Program
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-7
Reduced Engine Power
Personalization Proposition 65 Warning,
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
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INDEX i-9
i-10 INDEX
INDEX i-11
i-12 INDEX
Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-36
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-26
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4