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{ Warning Child Restraint Systems


To reduce the risk of neck and head
injury in a crash, infants and toddlers
should be secured in a rear-facing child
restraint until age two, or until they
reach the maximum height and weight
limits of their child restraint.

{ Warning
A young child's hip bones are still so
Forward-Facing Child Restraint
small that the vehicle seat belt may not
remain low on the hip bones, as it Rear-Facing Infant Restraint A forward-facing child restraint provides
should. Instead, it may settle up around restraint for the child's body with the
the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt A rear-facing child restraint provides harness.
would apply force on a body area that is restraint with the seating surface against
unprotected by any bony structure. This the back of the infant.
alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. The harness system holds the infant in place
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant
injuries during a crash, young children positioned in the restraint.
should always be secured in an
appropriate child restraint.
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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in 2. Instruction manual provided with the
the Vehicle child restraint
3. This vehicle owner's manual
{ Warning The child restraint instructions are
A child can be seriously injured or killed important, so if they are not available,
in a crash if the child restraint is not obtain a replacement copy from the
properly secured in the vehicle. Secure manufacturer.
the child restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured child
using the vehicle seat belt or LATCH restraint can move around in a collision or
system, following the instructions that sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.
came with that child restraint and the Be sure to properly secure any child
Booster Seats instructions in this manual. restraint in the vehicle — even when no
child is in it.
A belt-positioning booster seat is used for To help reduce the chance of injury, the
In some areas Certified Child Passenger
children who have outgrown their child restraint must be secured in the
Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to
forward-facing child restraint. Boosters are vehicle. Child restraints must be secured in
inspect and demonstrate how to correctly
designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
use and install child restraints. In the U.S.,
seat belt system until the child is large portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the
refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety
enough for the vehicle seat belts to fit LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and
Administration (NHTSA) website to locate
properly without a booster seat. See the Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 53 for
the nearest child safety seat inspection
seat belt fit test in Older Children 0 47. more information. Children can be
station. For CPST availability in Canada,
endangered in a crash if the child restraint is
check with Transport Canada or the
not properly secured in the vehicle.
Provincial Ministry of Transportation office.
When securing an add-on child restraint,
refer to the following:
1. Instruction labels provided on the child
restraint
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Securing the Child Within the Child When securing a child restraint with the
Restraint { Warning seat belts in a rear seat position, study the
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can instructions that came with the child
{ Warning be seriously injured or killed if the front restraint to make sure it is compatible with
passenger airbag inflates. This is because this vehicle.
A child can be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child is not properly the back of the rear-facing child restraint Child restraints and booster seats vary
would be very close to the inflating considerably in size, and some may fit in
secured in the child restraint. Secure the
airbag. A child in a forward-facing child certain seating positions better than others.
child properly following the instructions
restraint can be seriously injured or killed Do not install a child restraint in any rear
that came with that child restraint.
if the front passenger airbag inflates and seating position where it cannot be installed
the passenger seat is in a forward securely.
Where to Put the Restraint position. Depending on where you place the child
According to accident statistics, children and restraint and the size of the child restraint,
Even if the passenger sensing system has
infants are safer when properly restrained in you may not be able to access adjacent seat
an appropriate child restraint secured in a turned off the front passenger frontal
airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can belts or LATCH anchors for additional
rear seating position. passengers or child restraints. Adjacent
guarantee that an airbag will not deploy
Whenever possible, children aged 12 and seating positions should not be used if the
under some unusual circumstance, even child restraint prevents access to or
under should be secured in a rear seating though it is turned off.
position. interferes with the routing of the seat belt.
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a The seat in front of an installed child
Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the
rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you restraint should be adjusted to ensure
front. This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great if the airbag secure a forward-facing child restraint in proper installation according to the child
deploys. the front seat, always move the front restraint manual.
passenger seat as far back as it will go.
Wherever a child restraint is installed, be
It is better to secure the child restraint in sure to follow the instructions that came
a rear seat. with the child restraint and secure the child
See Passenger Sensing System 0 42 for restraint properly.
additional information.
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Keep in mind that an unsecured child Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat belts to For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child
restraint can move around in a collision or secure the child in the booster seat. If the restraint where the combined weight of the
sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. manufacturer recommends that the booster child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb),
Be sure to properly secure any child seat be secured with the LATCH system, this use either the lower LATCH anchorages with
restraint in the vehicle — even when no can be done as long as the booster seat can the top tether anchorage, or the seat belt
child is in it. be positioned properly and there is no with the top tether anchorage. Where the
interference with the proper positioning of combined weight of the child and restraint
Lower Anchors and Tethers for the lap-shoulder belt on the child. are greater than 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat
Children (LATCH System) Make sure to follow the instructions that belt with the top tether anchorage only.
The LATCH system secures a child restraint came with the child restraint, and also the
during driving or in a crash. LATCH instructions in this manual.
attachments on the child restraint are used When installing a child restraint with a top
to attach the child restraint to the anchors tether, you must also use either the lower
in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed anchors or the seat belts to properly secure
to make installation of a child restraint the child restraint. A child restraint must
easier. never be installed using only the top tether
In order to use the LATCH system in your and anchor.
vehicle, you need a child restraint that has
LATCH attachments. LATCH-compatible
rear-facing and forward-facing child seats can
be properly installed using either the LATCH
anchors or the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not
use both the seat belts and the LATCH
anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or
forward-facing child seat.
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Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints
Restraint Type Combined Weight of Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X
the Child + Child
LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt and Top
Restraint
Anchors Only Anchors and Top Tether Anchor
Tether Anchor
Rear-Facing Child Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) X X
Restraint
Rear-Facing Child Greater than X
Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)
Forward-Facing Child Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) X X
Restraint
Forward-Facing Child Greater than X
Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)

See Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat The following explains how to attach a child secure the child restraint. See Securing Child
Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 60 or restraint with these attachments in the Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt vehicle. Seat) 0 60 or
in the Front Seat) 0 62. Not all vehicle seating positions or child Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
Child restraints built after March 2014 will restraints have lower anchors and in the Front Seat) 0 62.
be labeled with the specific child weight up attachments or top tether anchors and
to which the LATCH system can be used to attachments. In this case, the seat belt must
install the restraint. be used (with top tether where available) to
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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor the top tether always to be attached. In
Canada, the law requires that forward-facing
child restraints have a top tether, and that
the tether be attached. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions for your child
restraint.
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor
Locations

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure the top
the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top
each LATCH seating position that will tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The
accommodate a child restraint with lower top tether attachment hook (2) on the child
attachments (2). restraint connects to the top tether anchor
in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward
movement and rotation of the child restraint
during driving or in a crash.
I : Seating positions with top tether
The child restraint may have a single anchors.
tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will
have a single attachment hook (2) to secure H : Seating positions with two lower
the top tether to the anchor. anchors.
Some child restraints that have a top tether
are designed for use with or without the
top tether being attached. Others require
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System

{ Warning
A child could be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child restraint is not
To assist in locating the lower anchors, each properly attached to the vehicle using
seating position with lower anchors has two either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle
labels, near the crease between the seatback
seat belt. Follow the instructions that
and the seat cushion.
came with the child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.
The top tether anchors are located on the
rear seatbacks. Be sure to use an anchor { Warning
located directly behind the seating position
where the child restraint will be placed. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries during a crash, do not attach
To assist in locating the top tether anchors, Do not secure a child restraint in a position more than one child restraint to a single
the top tether anchor symbol is near the without a top tether anchor if a national or
anchor. Attaching more than one child
trim opening used to access the anchor. local law requires that the top tether be
attached, or if the instructions that come restraint to a single anchor could cause
with the child restraint say that the top the anchor or attachment to come loose
tether must be attached. or even break during a crash. A child or
others could be injured.
According to accident statistics, children and
infants are safer when properly restrained in
a child restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating position.
See Where to Put the Restraint 0 52 for
additional information.
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1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
{ Warning Caution
For rear outboard seating positions,
Children can be seriously injured or Do not let the LATCH attachments rub if the head restraint interferes with
strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped against the vehicle’s seat belts. This may the proper installation of the child
around their neck. The shoulder belt can damage these parts. If necessary, move restraint, the head restraint may be
tighten but cannot be loosened if it is buckled seat belts to avoid rubbing the removed. See “Head Restraint
locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is LATCH attachments. Removal and Reinstallation” at the
pulled all the way out of the retractor. Do not fold the rear seatback when the end of this section.
It unlocks when the shoulder belt is seat is occupied. Do not fold the empty When installing a rear-facing child
allowed to go all the way back into the rear seat with a seat belt buckled. This restraint, it may be necessary to
retractor, but it cannot do this if it is could damage the seat belt or the seat. move the front seat forward to
wrapped around a child’s neck. If the Unbuckle and return the seat belt to its properly install the child restraint
shoulder belt is locked and tightened stowed position, before folding the seat. per the child restraint manufacturer
around a child’s neck, the only way to instructions. See Seat Adjustment
loosen the belt is to cut it. If you need to secure more than one child 0 26.
restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower
Buckle any unused seat belts behind the
the Restraint 0 52. attachments on the child restraint
child restraint so children cannot reach to the lower anchors.
them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 1. Attach and tighten the lower
out of the retractor to set the lock, and attachments to the lower anchors. If the 2. If the child restraint manufacturer
child restraint does not have lower recommends that the top tether be
tighten the belt behind the child restraint
attachments or the desired seating attached, attach and tighten the top
after the child restraint has been
position does not have lower anchors, tether to the top tether anchor,
installed. secure the child restraint with the top if equipped. Refer to the child restraint
tether and the seat belt. Refer to the instructions and the following steps:
child restraint manufacturer instructions 2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
and the instructions in this manual.
2.2. Attach the top tether to the top
1.1. Find the lower anchors for the tether anchor. The cargo cover can
desired seating position. be removed and placed in a secure
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area if it interferes with the
attachment of the top tether to the
top tether anchor.
2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top
tether according to your child
restraint instructions and the
following instructions:

If you are using a dual tether in an If the rear outboard seating position
outboard seating position and the you are using has an adjustable
head restraint has been removed, head restraint and you are using a
route the tether over the seatback. dual tether, raise the head restraint
and route the tether under the
head restraint and around the head
restraint posts.
3. Before placing a child in the child
If you are using a single tether in
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
an outboard seating position and
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
the head restraint has been
at the LATCH path and attempt to move
removed, route the tether over the
it side to side and back and forth. There
seatback.
should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement for proper installation.
If the rear outboard seating position
you are using has an adjustable Head Restraint Removal and
head restraint and you are using a Reinstallation
single tether, raise the head
restraint and route the tether under The rear outboard head restraints can be
the head restraint and in between removed if they interfere with the proper
the head restraint posts. installation of the child restraint, see
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“Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the If necessary, press the height adjustment
LATCH System” previously in this section. { Warning release button to further lower the head
Store the head restraints in a secure place. With head restraints that are not restraint. See Head Restraints 0 25.
To remove the head restraint: installed and adjusted properly, there is a 3. Try to move the head restraint to make
1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See greater chance that occupants will suffer sure that it is locked in place.
Rear Seats 0 29 for more information. a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for all Replacing LATCH System Parts
occupants are installed and adjusted After a Crash
properly.
{ Warning
To reinstall the head restraint:
A crash can damage the LATCH system in
the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system
may not properly secure the child
restraint, resulting in serious injury or
even death in a crash. To help make sure
the LATCH system is working properly
after a crash, see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any necessary
2. Press both buttons on the head restraint replacements made as soon as possible.
posts at the same time and pull up on
the head restraint. If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it
was being used during a crash, new LATCH
3. Store the head restraints in a secure system parts may be needed.
place. 1. Insert the head restraint posts into the New parts and repairs may be necessary
4. When the child restraint is removed, holes in the top of the seatback. The even if the LATCH system was not being
reinstall the head restraint before the notches on the posts must face the used at the time of the crash.
seating position is used. driver side of the vehicle.
2. Push the head restraint down.
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Securing Child Restraints (With If the child restraint or vehicle seat position
does not have the LATCH system, you will
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) be using the seat belt to secure the child
When securing a child restraint in a rear restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions
seating position, study the instructions that that came with the child restraint.
came with the child restraint to make sure If more than one child restraint needs to be
it is compatible with this vehicle. installed in the rear seat, be sure to read
If the child restraint has the LATCH system, Where to Put the Restraint 0 52.
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1. Put the child restraint on the seat.
(LATCH System) 0 53 for how and where to
If the head restraint interferes with the
install the child restraint using LATCH. If a
proper installation of the child restraint,
child restraint is secured in the vehicle using
the head restraint may be removed. See
a seat belt and it uses a top tether, see 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
“Head Restraint Removal and
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children it clicks.
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and
(LATCH System) 0 53 for top tether anchor
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 53. Position the release button on the
locations.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap buckle, away from the child restraint, so
Do not secure a child seat in a position and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat that the seat belt could be quickly
without a top tether anchor if a national or belt through or around the child unbuckled if necessary.
local law requires that the top tether be restraint. The child restraint instructions
anchored, or if the instructions that come will show you how.
with the child restraint say that the top
tether must be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a top
tether, and that the tether be attached.
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6. If the child restraint has a top tether,
follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions regarding the use of the top
tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH System) 0 53.
7. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the
the retractor to set the lock. When the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
retractor lock is set, the belt can be of the belt to tighten the lap portion of vehicle seat belt and let it return to the
tightened but not pulled out of the the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back stowed position. If the top tether is attached
retractor. into the retractor. When installing a to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. If the
forward-facing child restraint, it may be head restraint was removed, reinstall it
helpful to use your knee to push down before the seating position is used. See
on the child restraint as you tighten “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation”
the belt. under Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Try to pull the belt out of the retractor Children (LATCH System) 0 53 for additional
to make sure the retractor is locked. information on installing the head restraint
If the retractor is not locked, repeat properly.
Steps 4 and 5.
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Securing Child Restraints (With Warning (Continued)
Do not secure a child seat in a position
without a top tether anchor if a national or
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) forward-facing child restraint can be local law requires that the top tether be
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a seriously injured or killed if the front anchored, or if the instructions that come
safer place to secure a forward-facing child outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates with the child restraint say that the top
restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint and the passenger seat is in a forward tether must be anchored.
0 52. position. In Canada, the law requires that
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger Even if the passenger sensing system has forward-facing child restraints have a top
sensing system which is designed to turn off tether, and that the tether be attached.
turned off the front outboard passenger
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure
airbag(s), no system is fail-safe. No one
and knee airbag under certain conditions. the child restraint in this position, follow the
See Passenger Sensing System 0 42 and can guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual circumstance, instructions that came with the child
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 74 for restraint and the following instructions:
more information, including important even though the airbag(s) are off.
safety information. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a
before securing the forward-facing child
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. restraint. Move the seat upward or the
front. This is because the risk to the If you secure a forward-facing child seatback to an upright position,
rear-facing child is so great if the airbag restraint in the front outboard passenger if needed, to get a tight installation of
deploys. seat, always move the seat as far back as the child restraint.
it will go. It is better to secure the child
When the passenger sensing system has
{ Warning restraint in a rear seat. turned off the front outboard passenger
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can See Passenger Sensing System 0 42 for frontal airbag and knee airbag, the OFF
be seriously injured or killed if the front additional information. indicator on the passenger airbag status
outboard passenger frontal airbag indicator should light and stay lit when
inflates. This is because the back of the If the child restraint uses a top tether, see you start the vehicle. See Passenger
rear-facing child restraint would be very Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Airbag Status Indicator 0 74.
close to the inflating airbag. A child in a (LATCH System) 0 53 for top tether anchor 2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
(Continued) locations.
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3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat
belt through or around the restraint. The
child restraint instructions will show
you how.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of
it clicks. the retractor to set the lock. When the
Position the release button on the retractor lock is set, the belt can be
buckle, away from the child restraint, so tightened but not pulled out of the
that the seat belt could be quickly retractor.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if unbuckled if necessary.
needed.
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move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
If the airbags are off, the OFF indicator in
the passenger airbag status indicator will
come on and stay on when the vehicle is
started.
If a child restraint has been installed and
the ON indicator is lit, see “If the On
Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under
Passenger Sensing System 0 42.
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
child restraint, pull the shoulder portion
vehicle seat belt and let it return to the
of the belt to tighten the lap portion of
stowed position.
the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back
into the retractor. When installing a
forward-facing child restraint, it may be
helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is locked.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.
7. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
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Storage Storage Compartments { Warning
Do not place objects on the cargo cover.
Storage Compartments { Warning Sudden stops or turns can cause objects
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 to be thrown in the vehicle. You or
storage compartments. In a crash, these others could be injured.
Additional Storage Features objects may cause the cover to open and
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 could result in injury. The cargo cover can be used to cover items
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 in the rear of the vehicle. The cargo cover is
Glove Box larger than the tailgate opening. Turn it for
Roof Rack System easy removal or installation.
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.

Additional Storage Features


Cargo Cover
{ Warning
An unsecured cargo cover could strike
people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash. Store the cargo cover securely or
remove it from the vehicle.

To remove, pull the cargo cover upward.


To reinstall, align the cover with the hooks
on the trim panel edge and push downward.
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Cargo Tie-Downs Warning (Continued)
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking,
or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it may
damage the vehicle. Never carry result in loss of control. If driving for a long
something longer or wider than the roof distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds,
rack on top of the vehicle unless using a occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure
GM certified accessory carrier. the cargo remains in its place. Do not
exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
If equipped, the roof rack can be used to loading the vehicle. For more information on
load items. For roof racks that do not have vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle
crossrails included, GM certified crossrails Load Limits 0 131.
can be purchased as an accessory. See your
dealer.

Caution
The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure Loading cargo on the roof rack that
small loads. weighs more than 50 kg (110 lb) or hangs
over the rear or sides of the vehicle may
Roof Rack System damage the vehicle. Do not load cargo
exceeding 50 kg (110 lbs) and always load
cargo so that it rests evenly between the
{ Warning crossrails and does not block the vehicle
If something is carried on top of the lamps or windows. Fasten the cargo
vehicle that is longer or wider than the securely.
roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a
mattress — the wind can catch it while To prevent damage or loss of cargo when
the vehicle is being driven. The item driving, check to make sure crossrails and
being carried could be violently torn off, cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo
and this could cause a collision and on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s
(Continued) center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Instruments and Controls Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages (Base Level
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Controls Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Vehicle Messages (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . 88
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Power Steering Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 78 Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . 78 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . 79 Vehicle Personalization
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 74 Hood Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Information Displays
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . 83
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Controls Steering Wheel Controls _ SRC ^ : Press to select a source or toggle
to change favorite stations.
Steering Wheel Adjustment + x − : Press + to increase the volume.
Press − to decrease the volume.

Horn
Press a on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

For vehicles with audio steering wheel


controls, some audio controls can be
To adjust the steering wheel: adjusted at the steering wheel.
1. Pull the lever down. b / g : For vehicles with Bluetooth or The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the
2. Move the steering wheel up or down. OnStar, press to interact with those systems. right side of the steering column.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 108 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) 0 109 Move the lever to one of the following
wheel in place. positions:
or
Do not adjust the steering wheel while OnStar Overview 0 251. HI : Use for fast wipes.
driving.
$ / i : Press to silence the vehicle LO : Use for slow wipes.
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound
on. For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar
systems, press to reject an incoming call,
or to end a current call.
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Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
Warning (Continued) before using them. If frozen to the
lamps and windows. Reduced visibility windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.
from snow and ice buildup could lead to Damaged wiper blades should be replaced.
a crash. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 179.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper
Wiper Parking motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor
INT : Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT If the ignition is turned off while the wipers until it cools down.
band up for more frequent wipes or down are on LO, HI, or INT, they will
immediately stop. Rear Window Wiper/Washer
for less frequent wipes.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved If equipped with the rear wiper/washer, the
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. controls are on the end of the windshield
to OFF before the driver door is opened or
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart wiper lever.
wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold and move to the base of the windshield.
the wiper lever down.
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
{ Warning are performing wipes due to windshield
washing, the wipers continue to run until
In freezing weather, do not use the they reach the base of the windshield.
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice b : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward
you to spray windshield washer fluid and ON : Press the upper portion of the button
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
activate the wipers. The wipers will continue for continuous rear window wipes.
until the lever is released or the maximum OFF : The rear wiper turns off when the
wash time is reached. When the windshield
{ Warning wiper lever is released, additional wipes may
button is returned to the middle position.
Before driving the vehicle, always clear occur depending on how long the windshield INT : Press the lower portion of the button
snow and ice from the hood, windshield, washer had been activated. See Washer to set a delay between wipes.
roof, and rear of the vehicle, including all Fluid 0 174 for information on filling the
(Continued) windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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a : Push the windshield wiper lever System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic
forward to spray washer fluid on the rear Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle speed { Warning
window. The lever returns to its starting information. Power is always supplied to the outlets.
position when released. The compass system is designed to operate Do not leave electrical equipment
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear for a certain number of miles or degrees of plugged in when the vehicle is not in use
turn before needing a signal from the GPS because the vehicle could catch fire and
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear satellites. When the compass display shows cause injury or death.
wiper will automatically operate CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
continuously when the shift lever is in an open area where it can receive a GPS
R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper signal. The compass system will Caution
is performing low or high speed wipes. automatically determine when a GPS signal Leaving electrical equipment plugged in
If the rear wiper control is off, the shift is restored and provide a heading again.
lever is in R (Reverse), and the front for an extended period of time while the
windshield wiper is performing interval vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Clock Always unplug electrical equipment when
wipes, then the rear wiper automatically
performs interval wipes. Set the time and date using the not in use and do not plug in equipment
infotainment system. See "Time / Date" that exceeds the maximum 20 amp
This feature can be changed. See Vehicle under Settings 0 113. rating.
Personalization 0 88.
The windshield washer reservoir is used for Power Outlets Certain accessory power plugs may not be
the windshield and the rear window. Check The accessory power outlets can be used to compatible with the accessory power outlet
the fluid level in the reservoir if either plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
washer is not working. See Washer Fluid phone or MP3 player. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.
0 174. When adding electrical equipment, be sure
The vehicle has an accessory power outlet
Compass on the center stack. to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See Add-On
The vehicle may have a compass display on Open the cover to access and replace when Electrical Equipment 0 160.
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The not in use.
compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning
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Caution Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Hanging heavy equipment from the Indicators
power outlet can cause damage not
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
something is wrong before it becomes
power outlets are designed for accessory
serious enough to cause an expensive repair
power plugs only, such as cell phone or replacement. Paying attention to the
charge cords. warning lights and gauges could prevent
injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly when
the engine is started to indicate they are
working. When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while driving,
or when one of the gauges shows there
may be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs
can be costly and even dangerous.
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Instrument Cluster Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in
kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per
hour (mph).

Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.

Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and reset
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 83.

Tachometer
English Shown, Metric Similar The tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
1. Fuel Gauge 0 73 3. Speedometer 0 72
2. Tachometer 0 72 4. Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 83 Caution
If the engine is operated with the rpm in
the warning area at the high end of the
tachometer, the vehicle could be
damaged, and the damage would not be
(Continued)
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When the indicator nears empty, a message
Caution (Continued) in the Driver Information Center (DIC)
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not displays. There still is a little fuel left, but
operate the engine with the rpm in the the vehicle should be refueled soon.
warning area. Here are three things that some owners ask
about. None of these show a problem with
Fuel Gauge the fuel gauge: When the vehicle is started, this light
. It takes a little more, or less fuel to fill up flashes and a chime may come on to remind
than the gauge indicated. For example, the driver to fasten the seat belt. Then the
the gauge may have indicated the tank light stays on solid until the belt is buckled.
was half full, but it actually took a little This cycle may continue several times if the
more, or less than half the tank's capacity driver remains or becomes unbuckled while
to fill the tank. the vehicle is moving.
. The gauge moves a little while turning a If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the
corner, speeding up or braking. chime nor the light comes on.
. The gauge takes a few seconds to
Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
stabilize after the ignition is turned on
and goes back to empty when the Light
ignition is turned off. The vehicle may have a front passenger seat
English Shown, Metric Similar belt reminder light near the passenger
Seat Belt Reminders airbag status indicator.
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge
shows how much fuel is left in the Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
fuel tank. There is a driver seat belt reminder light on
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge the instrument cluster.
pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel
door is on.
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When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
in front of passenger to fasten the seat belt.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle may continue several
times if the passenger remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. United States
The airbag readiness light comes on for
If the passenger seat belt is buckled, neither several seconds when the vehicle is started.
the chime nor the light comes on. If the light does not come on then, have it
The front passenger seat belt reminder light fixed immediately.
and chime may turn on if an object is put
on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, { Warning
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic If the airbag readiness light stays on
device. To turn off the reminder light and/or after the vehicle is started or comes on
chime, remove the object from the seat or Canada
while driving, it means the airbag system
buckle the seat belt. might not be working properly. The When the vehicle is started, the passenger
airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,
Airbag Readiness Light a crash, or they could even inflate or the symbols for on and off, for several
This light shows if there is an electrical without a crash. To help avoid injury, seconds as a system check. Then, after
problem with the airbag system. It is have the vehicle serviced right away. several seconds, the status indicator will
located in the instrument cluster. The light either ON or OFF, or the on or off
system check includes the airbag sensor(s), Passenger Airbag Status Indicator symbol to let you know the status of the
the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and
wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. knee airbag.
module. For more information on the airbag See Passenger Sensing System 0 42 for
important safety information. The overhead If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on
system, see Airbag System 0 37.
console has a passenger airbag status the passenger airbag status indicator, it
indicator. means that the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed
to inflate.
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If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing system (Check Engine Light)
has turned off the front outboard passenger This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
frontal airbag and knee airbag. control on-board diagnostic system. If this
If, after several seconds, both status light is on while the engine is running, a
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no malfunction has been detected and the
lights at all, there may be a problem with vehicle may require service. The light should
the lights or the passenger sensing system. The charging system light comes on briefly come on to show that it is working when
See your dealer for service. when the ignition is turned on, but the the ignition is on with the engine not
engine is not running, as a check to show running for Key Access or in Service Mode
for Keyless Access. See Ignition Positions
{ Warning the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started. (Keyless Access) 0 136 or
If the airbag readiness light ever comes Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0 134.
on and stays on, it means that If the light stays on, or comes on while
something may be wrong with the airbag driving, there may be a problem with the
system. To help avoid injury to yourself electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
could drain the battery.
away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 74 for
more information, including important When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
safety information. Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message. If a short distance must be Malfunctions are often indicated by the
driven with the light on, be sure to turn off system before any problem is noticeable.
all accessories, such as the radio and air Being aware of the light and seeking service
conditioner. promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.
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To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Caution speed and avoid hard accelerations and Programs
If the vehicle is driven continually with uphill grades.
this light on, the emission control system If the vehicle requires an Emissions
If the light continues to flash, find a safe Inspection/Maintenance test, the test
may not work as well, the fuel economy place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait
may be lower, and the vehicle may not equipment will likely connect to the
at least 10 seconds before restarting the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
run smoothly. This could lead to costly engine. If the light is still flashing, follow
repairs that might not be covered by the the previous guidelines and see your dealer
vehicle warranty. for service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady : A malfunction has
Caution been detected. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
Modifications to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the Check the following:
The DLC is under the instrument panel to
use of replacement tires that do not . A loose or missing fuel cap may cause
the left of the steering wheel. Connecting
meet the original tire specifications, can the light to come on. See Filling the Tank devices that are not used to perform an
cause this light to come on. This could 0 158. A few driving trips with the cap Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to
lead to costly repairs not covered by the properly installed may turn the light off. service the vehicle may affect vehicle
vehicle warranty. This could also affect . Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment
the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions engine operation and poor driveability, 0 160. See your dealer if assistance is
Inspection/Maintenance test. See which may go away once the engine is needed.
Accessories and Modifications 0 162. warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel
brand. It may require at least one full The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
If the light is flashing : A malfunction has tank of the proper fuel to turn the light . The light is on when the engine is
been detected that could damage the off. See Recommended Fuel 0 157. running.
emission control system and increase vehicle . The light does not come on when the
If the light remains on, see your dealer.
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be ignition is on with the engine not running
required. for Key Access or in Service Mode for
Keyless Access.
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. Critical emission control systems have not Owner Manual Indicator stays on after the parking brake is fully
been completely diagnosed. If this released, there is a brake problem. Have the
happens, the vehicle would not be ready brake system inspected right away.
for inspection and might require
If the light comes on while driving, pull off
several days of routine driving before the
the road and stop carefully. The brake pedal
system is ready for inspection. This can
might be harder to push, or the brake pedal
happen if the 12-volt battery has recently
may go closer to the floor. It could take
been replaced or run down, or if the
longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
vehicle has been recently serviced. This symbol is shown when you need to see the vehicle towed for service. See Towing
See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass the owner’s manual for additional the Vehicle 0 213.
or cannot be made ready for the test. instructions or information.

Service Vehicle Soon Light Brake System Warning Light { Warning


The brake system might not be working
properly if the brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a crash.
If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully
Metric English stopped, have the vehicle towed for
For vehicles with this light, it comes on if a service.
condition exists that may require the vehicle This light should come on briefly when the
to be taken in for service. vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on
If the light comes on, take the vehicle to then, have it fixed so it will be ready to
your dealer for service as soon as possible. warn you if there is a problem.
When the vehicle is on, the brake system
warning light also comes on when the
parking brake is set. The light stays on if
the parking brake does not fully release. If it
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) See Brake System Warning Light 0 77. Power Steering Warning Light
Warning Light Operate Pedal Light

This light comes on briefly when the


This warning light should come on briefly ignition is turned on as a check to show it is
This light comes on when the clutch or working.
when the vehicle is turned on. If the light brake pedal needs to be applied to start the
does not come on, have it fixed so it will be vehicle. If it does not come on have the vehicle
ready to warn if there is a problem. serviced by your dealer.
If the light comes on while driving, safely Up-Shift Light If this light stays on, or comes on while
stop as soon as it is possible and turn off driving, the system may not be working.
the vehicle. Then turn on the vehicle again If this happens, see your dealer for service.
to reset the system.
If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
on again while driving, the vehicle needs Light
service. A chime may also sound when the
light stays on. The vehicle may have an up-shift light.
If the ABS warning light is the only light on, When this light comes on, shift to the next
the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is higher gear if weather, road, and traffic
not functioning. conditions allow.
If both the ABS warning light and the brake
system warning light are on, ABS is not This light is green if LDW is on and ready to
functioning and there is a problem with the operate.
regular brakes. See your dealer for service.
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This light changes to amber and flashes to If equipped, this light comes on briefly while If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited.
indicate that the lane marking has been starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, Adjust driving accordingly.
crossed without using a turn signal in that have the vehicle serviced. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
direction. This light indicates a malfunction in the Control 0 147.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 156. system. See your dealer for service.
See Park Assist 0 153.
StabiliTrak OFF Light
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Traction Off Light

This light comes on briefly while starting


If equipped, this indicator will display green the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle
when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber This light comes on briefly while starting serviced by your dealer.
when you are following a vehicle ahead the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/
much too closely. serviced by your dealer. If the system is Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System working normally, the indicator light then turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the
0 154. turns off. Traction Control System (TCS) is also off.

Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light The traction off light comes on when the If StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are off, the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been system does not assist in controlling the
turned off by pressing and releasing the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak/
TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC button. ESC systems, and the warning light
This light and the StabiliTrak/ESC OFF light turns off.
come on when StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is turned off. Control 0 147.
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Traction Control System (TCS)/ Engine Coolant Temperature If this happens, pull over and turn off the
engine as soon as possible. See Engine
StabiliTrak Light Warning Light Overheating 0 173.

Tire Pressure Light

This light comes on briefly when the engine This light comes on briefly while starting
is started. the vehicle.
If the light does not come on, have the If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the your dealer. If the system is working System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
system is working normally, the indicator normally the indicator light goes off. when the engine is started. It provides
light turns off. information about tire pressures and
Caution the TPMS.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS
and potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system The engine coolant temperature warning When the Light Is On Steady
have been disabled. A Driver Information light indicates that the vehicle has This indicates that one or more of the tires
Center (DIC) message may display. Check the overheated. Driving with this light on can are significantly underinflated.
DIC messages to determine which feature(s) damage the engine and it may not be
is no longer functioning and whether the covered by the vehicle warranty. See A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
vehicle requires service. Engine Overheating 0 173. pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
If the light is on and flashing, the TCS and/ pressure value shown on the Tire and
or the StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively The engine coolant temperature warning
light comes on when the engine has Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure
working. 0 195.
overheated.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 147.
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When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On It also comes on when the fuel gauge
Steady indicator nears empty. The light turns off
If the light flashes for about a minute and when fuel is added. If it does not, have the
then stays on, there may be a problem with vehicle serviced.
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, Immobilizer Light
the light will come on at every ignition
cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This light should come on briefly as the
0 197. engine is started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
If the light comes on and stays on, it means
Caution that oil is not flowing through the engine
properly. The vehicle could be low on oil
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance and might have some other system The immobilizer light should come on briefly
can damage the engine. Driving with the problem. See your dealer. as the engine is started. If it does not come
engine oil low can also damage the on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
engine. The repairs would not be covered Low Fuel Warning Light If the system is working normally, the
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil indicator light turns off.
level as soon as possible. Add oil if If the light stays on and the engine does
required, but if the oil level is within the not start, there could be a problem with the
operating range and the oil pressure is immobilizer system. See Immobilizer
still low, have the vehicle serviced. Operation (Key Access) 0 19 or
Always follow the maintenance schedule Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) 0 19.
for changing engine oil.
A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel
gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is working.
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Reduced Engine Power Light High-Beam On Light Lamps On Reminder

The reduced engine power light should come This light comes on when the high-beam This light comes on when the exterior lamps
on briefly as the engine is started. If it does headlamps are in use. are in use, except when only the Daytime
not come on, have the vehicle serviced by See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Running Lamps (DRL) are active. See Exterior
your dealer. 0 92. Lamp Controls 0 92.
This light, along with the malfunction Cruise Control Light
indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable Front Fog Lamp Light
reduction in the vehicle's performance
occurs.
The vehicle can be driven at a reduced
speed when the reduced engine power light
is on but acceleration and speed might be
reduced. If this light stays on, see your
dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and The fog lamp light comes on when the fog The cruise control light is white when the
repair. lamps are in use. cruise control is on and ready, and turns
green when the cruise control is set and
The light goes out when the fog lamps are active.
turned off. See Fog Lamps 0 95 for more
information. The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. See Cruise Control 0 149.
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Hood Ajar Light Information Displays 3. MENU: Press to display the Trip/Fuel
menu and the Vehicle Information menu.
Driver Information Center (DIC) This button is also used to return to or
exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
The DIC displays information about the
vehicle. It also displays warning messages if Vehicle Information Menu Items (Base
a system problem is detected. All messages Level DIC)
appear in the DIC display in the instrument Press MENU to view the DIC menu. Some
This light comes on when the hood is open cluster. items display in the upper display area,
or not securely latched. Before driving, check DIC Operation and Displays some in the lower display area, and others
that the hood is properly closed. use both the upper and lower display areas.
On some models, the trip odometer reset Use w / x to scroll through the menu
Door Ajar Light stem is used to operate the DIC. On other items. Not all items are available on every
models, the controls for the DIC are on the vehicle. The following is a list of possible
turn signal lever. menu items:
DIC Buttons . Remaining Oil Life
. Units
. Tire Learn
Remaining Oil Life
This light comes on when a door is open or
not securely latched. Before driving, check This menu is not available while the vehicle
that all doors are properly closed. is moving. This display shows an estimate of
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu the oil's remaining useful life. If 99 : % is
item displayed. displayed, that means 99% of the current oil
life remains.
2. w / x: Turn the band to scroll
through the menus. When the remaining oil life is low, the :
% CHANGE message will appear on the
display. The oil should changed as soon as
possible. See Engine Oil 0 166. In addition to
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the engine oil life system monitoring the oil Tire Learn odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to
life, additional maintenance is This display allows for matching of the zero by pressing SET/CLR or pressing and
recommended. See Maintenance Schedule TPMS sensors. The display will show a holding the trip odometer reset stem while
0 226. vehicle with the approximate pressures of all the trip odometer display is showing.
Remember, the Oil Life display must be four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either Fuel Range
reset after each oil change. It will not reset kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square This display shows the approximate distance
itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System the vehicle can be driven without refueling.
Life display accidentally at any time other 0 196 and The fuel range estimate is based on an
than when the oil has just been changed. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 197. average of the vehicle's fuel economy over
It cannot be reset accurately until the next recent driving history and the amount of
oil change. To reset the engine oil life Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Base Level DIC)
fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range
system, press SET/CLR while the Oil Life Press MENU until the Trip/Fuel menu is cannot be reset.
display is active. See Engine Oil Life System displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the
0 168. Average Vehicle Speed
menu items. On some models, use the trip
Units odometer reset stem to scroll through the This display shows the average speed of the
menu. Not all items are available on every vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or
This menu is not available while the vehicle miles per hour (mph). This average is
vehicle. The following is a list of possible
is moving. Press SET/CLR while the unit calculated based on the various vehicle
menu items:
display is active and move w / x to . Trip Odometer speeds recorded since the last reset of this
change units when UNIT SET is displayed. value. The average speed can be reset by
. Fuel Range
Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting. Select pressing SET/CLR or pressing and holding the
1, 2, or 3 for the unit display. 1 is metric . Average Vehicle Speed
trip odometer reset stem while the Average
units, 2 is Imperial units, and 3 is US units. . Instantaneous Fuel Economy Vehicle Speed display is showing.
This will change the displays on the cluster . Average Fuel Economy
and DIC to the type of measurements Instantaneous Fuel Economy
. Timer
selected. The instantaneous fuel economy display
Trip Odometer shows the current fuel economy in liters per
This display shows the current distance 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the
miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip approximate fuel economy that the vehicle
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has right now and changes frequently as will return to zero. To stop the timer, press Trip 1 and Trip 2
driving conditions change. This display SET/CLR briefly while Timer is displayed. To This display shows the current distance
cannot be reset. reset the timer to zero, press and hold traveled, in either kilometers (km) or
Average Fuel Economy SET/CLR. miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip
This display shows the approximate average Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Uplevel DIC) odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles zero by pressing SET/CLR while the trip
Press MENU until the Trip/Fuel menu is odometer display is showing.
per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) Fuel Range
menu items. Not all items are available on
recorded since the last time this menu item This display shows the approximate distance
every vehicle. The following is a list of
was reset. This number reflects only the the vehicle can be driven without refueling.
possible menu items:
approximate average fuel economy that the The fuel range estimate is based on an
vehicle has right now, and will change as . Digital Speedometer
. Trip 1 average of the vehicle's fuel economy over
driving conditions change. The fuel economy recent driving history and the amount of
can be reset by pressing SET/CLR or pressing . Trip 2
fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range
and holding the trip odometer reset stem . Fuel Range cannot be reset.
while the Average Fuel Economy display is . Instantaneous Fuel Economy
showing. Instantaneous Fuel Economy
. Average Fuel Economy
Timer . Average Vehicle Speed
The instantaneous fuel economy display
shows the current fuel economy in liters per
Available on some vehicles, this display can . Timer 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
be used as a timer. To start the timer, press gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the
Digital Speedometer
SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The approximate fuel economy that the vehicle
display will show the amount of time that The digital speedometer, available on some
has right now and changes frequently as
has passed since the timer was last reset, vehicles, shows how fast the vehicle is
driving conditions change. Unlike average
not including time the ignition is off. Time moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h)
economy, this display cannot be reset.
will continue to be counted as long as the or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer
ignition is on, even if another display is cannot be reset.
being shown on the DIC. The timer will
record up to 9 hours, 59 minutes, and
59 seconds (9:59:59) after which the display
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Average Fuel Economy will continue to be counted as long as the Tire Pressure
This display shows the approximate average ignition is on, even if another display is The display will show a vehicle with the
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles being shown on the DIC. The timer will approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire
per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and pressure is displayed in either
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square
recorded since the last time this menu item display will return to zero. To stop the inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System
was reset. This number reflects only the timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Timer is 0 196 and
approximate average fuel economy that the displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 197.
vehicle has right now, and will change as and hold SET/CLR.
Remaining Oil Life
driving conditions change. The fuel economy Vehicle Information Menu Items
can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the This menu is not available while the vehicle
(Uplevel DIC)
Average Fuel Economy display is showing. is moving. This display shows an estimate of
Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING
Average Vehicle Speed Vehicle Information menu is displayed. Use OIL LIFE 99 % is displayed, that means 99%
This display shows the average speed of the w / x to scroll through the following of the current oil life remains.
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or possible menu items: When the remaining oil life is low, the
miles per hour (mph). This average is . Display Units CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
calculated based on the various vehicle appear on the display. The oil should
. Tire Pressure
speeds recorded since the last reset of this changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
value. The average speed can be reset by . Remaining Oil Life
0 166. In addition to the engine oil life
pressing SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle Display Units system monitoring the oil life, additional
Speed display is showing. maintenance is recommended. See
Move w / x to switch between metric or
Timer US when the Unit display is active. Press Maintenance Schedule 0 226.
Available on some vehicles, this display can SET/CLR to confirm the setting. This will Remember, the Oil Life display must be
be used as a timer. To start the timer, press change the displays on the cluster and DIC reset after each oil change. It will not reset
SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The to either metric or English (US) itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil
display will show the amount of time that measurements. Life display accidentally at any time other
has passed since the timer was last reset, than when the oil has just been changed.
not including time the ignition is off. Time It cannot be reset accurately until the next
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oil change. To reset the engine oil life 10 : Brakes Overheated 66 : Service Theft Alarm
system, press SET/CLR while the Oil Life 15 : Check High Mounted Brake Lamp 67 : Service Steering Column Lock
display is active. See Engine Oil Life System
0 168. 16 : Check Brake Lamps 68 : Service Power Steering, Drive with Care
17 : Headlamp Leveling Malfunction — 77 : Service Front Camera
Vehicle Messages Contact Service 79 : Engine Oil Low – Add Oil
18 : Left Low Beam Failure
Vehicle Messages (Base Level 81 : Service Transmission
20 : Right Low Beam Failure
Cluster) 84 : Engine Power Is Reduced
21 : Check Left Position Lamp 88 : Use Transmitter Pocket to Start
DIC messages display when the status of the
vehicle has changed and action may be 22 : Check Right Position Lamp 89 : Service Vehicle Soon
needed to correct the condition. Multiple 23 : Reversing Lamp Failure
messages appear one after another. All 91 : No Remote Detected
messages should be taken seriously. 24 : License Plate Lamp Failure 92 : No Remote Detected, Press Brake To
On the base level cluster, vehicle messages 25 : Left Front Turn Indicator Failure Restart
appear as code numbers. Some of these 26 : Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure 93 : Press Button Again To Turn Engine Off
codes may appear along with the service
vehicle soon light and the owner’s manual 27 : Right Front Turn Indicator Failure 94 : Shift to Park
symbol in the DIC display. 28 : Right Rear Turn Indicator Failure 95 : Service Airbag
2 : No Remote Detected, Press Clutch To 35 : Replace Battery In Remote Key 174 : Low Battery
Restart
49 : Lane Departure Warning Unavailable 258 : Park Assist Off
4 : A/C Off Due to High Engine Temp
52 : Change Timing Belt – See Owner’s Engine Oil Messages
5 : Steering Column Is Locked Manual
7 : Turn Steering Wheel, Turn Key Off,
: % CHANGE
53 : Tighten Gas Cap
Then On This message displays when the engine oil
59 : Open, Then Close Driver Window
needs to be changed. When changing the
9 : Turn Steering Wheel, Start Vehicle Again
65 : Theft Attempted engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life
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System. See Engine Oil Life System 0 168, . Brakes message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
Engine Oil 0 166, and Maintenance Schedule . Steering the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
0 226. . Ride Control Systems for service as soon as possible.

Vehicle Messages (Uplevel . Driver Assistance Systems Under certain operating conditions,
. Cruise Control propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
Cluster) after the ignition has been off for
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the 30 seconds.
. Wiper/Washer Systems
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
. Doors and Windows Vehicle Speed Messages
Multiple messages may appear one after . Seat Belts
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
another. . Airbag Systems
. Engine and Transmission This message shows that the vehicle speed
The messages that do not require has been limited to the speed displayed. The
immediate action can be acknowledged and . Tire Pressure
limited speed is a protection for various
cleared by pressing SET/CLR. The messages . Battery propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
that require immediate action cannot be lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
cleared until that action is performed. Engine Power Messages Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
All messages should be taken seriously; ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
clearing the message does not correct the
This message displays when the vehicle's Vehicle Personalization
problem.
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in The following are all possible vehicle
If a SERVICE message appears, see your propulsion power can affect the vehicle's personalization features. Depending on the
dealer. ability to accelerate. If this message is on, vehicle, some may not be available.
Follow the instructions given in the but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination. For System and Apps features and functions,
messages. The system displays messages see Settings 0 113.
regarding the following topics: Under certain conditions the performance
. Service Messages may be reduced the next time the vehicle is To access the vehicle personalization menu:
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home
. Fluid Levels
message is on, but maximum acceleration Page of the infotainment display.
. Vehicle Security and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
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2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of Forward Collision System Lighting
available options. This setting controls the vehicle response Touch and the following may display:
3. Touch to select the desired feature when detecting a vehicle ahead of you. The . Vehicle Locator Lights
setting. Off setting disables all FCA and AEB . Exit Lighting
4. Touch 9 or R to turn a feature off or on. functions. With the Alert and Brake setting,
both FCA and AEB are available. The Alert Vehicle Locator Lights
5. Touch z to go to the top level of the setting disables AEB. See Automatic This feature will flash the exterior lamps and
Settings menu. Emergency Braking (AEB) 0 155. allows some exterior lamps and most
The menu may contain the following: Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. interior lamps to turn on briefly when K on
Vehicle the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
Comfort and Convenience is pressed to locate the vehicle.
The menu may contain the following: Touch and the following may display: Touch Off or On.
Rear Seat Reminder . Chime Volume
Exit Lighting
. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows for a chime and a message when This allows the selection of how long the
the rear door has been opened before or Chime Volume
exterior lamps stay on when leaving the
during operation of the vehicle. This allows the selection of the chime vehicle when it is dark outside.
Touch Off or On. volume level.
Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
Collision / Detection Systems Touch the controls on the infotainment or 120 Seconds.
display to adjust the volume.
Touch and the following may display: Power Door Locks
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
. Park Assist Touch and the following may display:
. Forward Collision System When on and the front wiper is on, the rear . Open Door Anti Lock Out
wiper will automatically activate when the
Park Assist vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse). . Auto Door Unlock
This feature can assist in backing up and . Delayed Door Lock
Touch Off or On.
parking the vehicle. See Park Assist 0 153.
Touch Off or On.
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Open Door Anti Lock Out . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Passive Door Lock
When on, this feature will keep the driver Remote Unlock Light Feedback This feature specifies if the vehicle will
door from locking until the door is closed. When on, the exterior lamps will flash when automatically lock, or lock and alert you
If this feature is turned on, the Delayed unlocking the vehicle with the RKE after all the doors are closed, and you walk
Door Lock menu will not be available. transmitter away from the vehicle with RKE transmitter.
Touch Off or On. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Touch Off or Flash Lights. Operation (Key Access) 0 9 or
Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock Feedback Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
This allows selection of which of the doors Operation (Keyless Access) 0 11.
This allows selection of what type of
will automatically unlock when the vehicle is feedback is given when locking the vehicle Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.
shifted into P (Park) with an automatic with the RKE transmitter.
transmission or when the vehicle is turned Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
off with a manual transmission. Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, This feature sounds an alert when the RKE
or Horn Only. transmitter is left in the vehicle. This menu
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Remote Door Unlock also enables Remote No Longer in Vehicle
Delayed Door Lock Alert.
This allows selection of which doors will
When on, this feature will delay the locking Touch Off or On.
unlock when pressing K on the RKE
of the doors. To override the delay, press
transmitter. Valet Mode
the power door lock switch on the door.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door. This will lock the infotainment system and
Touch Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock steering wheel controls. It may also limit
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start access to vehicle storage locations,
This allows the selection of what doors will if equipped.
Touch and the following may display: unlock when using the button on the driver
. Remote Unlock Light Feedback door to unlock the vehicle. To enable valet mode:
. Remote Lock Feedback Touch All Doors or Driver Door. 1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
. Remote Door Unlock 2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation
. Passive Door Unlock screen.
. Passive Door Lock 3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
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Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the
system. Touch Back to go back to the
previous menu.
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Lighting Exterior Lighting ; : Turns on the parking lamps including
all lamps except the headlamps.
Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls 5 : Turns the headlamps on together with
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 the parking lamps and instrument panel
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 92 lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . 92 door is opened when the ignition switch is
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 off and the headlamps are on.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 93
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . 93 # : If equipped, press to turn the fog lamps
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 on or off.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . 94 See Fog Lamps 0 95.
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See
Interior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the Lamps On Reminder 0 82.
Instrument Panel Illumination instrument panel to the outboard side of
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 the steering column. Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 There are four positions: A reminder chime will sound when the
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 headlamps or parking lamps are manually
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 O : Turns the exterior lamps off and turned on when the ignition is off and a
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to O door is open. To disable the chime, turn the
Lighting Features again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 light off.
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 In Canada, the headlamps will automatically
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96 P (Park). Changer
AUTO : If equipped, turns the exterior lamps The headlamps must be on for this feature
on and off automatically depending on to work.
outside lighting.
Push the turn signal lever away from you to
turn the high beams on.
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The 3 light comes on in the instrument When the DRL system is on, the taillamps,
cluster while the high beams are on and the sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and
ignition is on. instrument panel lights do not come on
unless the exterior lamp control is turned to
To return to low beams, push the lever the parking lamp or headlamp position.
again or pull the lever toward you and
release. The DRL system turns off when one of the
following conditions is met:
Flash-to-Pass . The ignition is off.
This feature is used to signal to the vehicle . The vehicle is parked.
ahead that you want to pass. . The high-beam headlamps are on.
Pull the turn signal lever toward you until . The low-beam headlamps are on.
the high-beam headlamps come on, then . The light sensor determines it is
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
release the lever to turn them off. nighttime. instrument panel. Make sure it is not
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL can covered, or the headlamps will be on when
only be turned off when the vehicle is they are not needed.
DRL can make it easier for others to see the parked. The system may also turn on the headlamps
front of your vehicle during the day. Fully
The regular headlamp system should be when driving through a parking garage or
functional DRL are required on all vehicles
used when needed. tunnel.
first sold in Canada.
Automatic Headlamp System If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the
The DRL system makes the headlamps come
automatic headlamp system comes on
on when the following conditions are met: When it is dark enough outside and the immediately. If it is light outside when the
. The ignition is on. exterior lamp control is in the automatic vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight
. The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO. position, the headlamps come on delay before the automatic headlamp
. The vehicle is not parked. automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls system changes to the Daytime Running
. The light sensor determines it is daytime. 0 92. Lamp (DRL). During that delay, the
instrument cluster may not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the instrument panel
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brightness control is in the full bright Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals
position. See Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 95.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will turn off or may change
to DRL.
The automatic headlamp system turns off
when the exterior lamp control or the
ignition is off.
Lights On with Wipers
Move the lever all the way up or down to
If the windshield wipers are activated in signal a turn.
daylight with the vehicle on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes
headlamps, parking lamps, and other The hazard warning flasher button is on the in the direction of the turn or lane change.
exterior lamps come on. The transition time center stack. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow
for the lamps coming on varies based on | : Press to make the front and rear turn starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold
wiper speed. When the wipers are not signal lamps flash on and off. This warns it there until the lane change is completed.
operating, these lamps turn off. Move the others that you are having trouble. Press If the lever is moved momentarily to the
exterior lamp control to P or ; to the button again to turn the flashers off. lane change position, the arrow will flash
disable this feature. When the hazard warning flashers are on, three times.
the turn signals will not work. The lever returns to its starting position
whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the
arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a
signal bulb may be burned out.
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Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is Some localities have laws that require the Courtesy Lamps
not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses headlamps to be on along with the fog
and Circuit Breakers 0 185. lamps. The courtesy lamps come on when any door
is opened and the dome lamp is in the H
Fog Lamps Interior Lighting position.

Instrument Panel Illumination Dome Lamps


Control

If equipped with front fog lamps, the button


is on the outboard side of the instrument
panel.
# : Press to turn the front fog lamps on or This feature controls the brightness of the
off. An indicator light on the instrument instrument panel controls and infotainment
cluster comes on when the fog lamps display screen. The thumbwheel is to the The dome lamp controls are in the headliner
are on. left of the steering column on the above the front seats.
The fog lamps come on together with the instrument panel. ( : Press to turn the lamps off, even when
parking lamps. D : Move the thumbwheel up or down to a door is open.
If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, brighten or dim the instrument panel H : When the button is returned to the
the fog lamps will turn off. If the high-beam controls and infotainment display screen. middle position, the lamps turn on
headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will automatically when a door is opened.
turn back on again.
' : Press to turn on the dome lamps.
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Reading Lamps Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Battery Power Protection
Operation (Keyless Access) 0 11. When the
driver door is opened, all control lights, The battery saver feature is designed to
Driver Information Center (DIC) lights, and protect the vehicle's battery.
door pocket lights turn on. After about If some interior lamps and/or headlamps are
30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then left on and the ignition is turned off, the
the remaining interior lights dim to off. battery rundown protection system
Entry lighting can be disabled manually by automatically turns the lamp off after
turning the ignition on or to ACC/ some time.
ACCESSORY, or by pressing Q on the RKE
transmitter. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes
Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization after the ignition is turned off, if the parking
0 88. lamps or headlamps have been manually
The reading lamps are in the overhead left on. This protects against draining the
console. Exit Lighting battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn
Press the lamp lenses to turn the reading Some exterior lamps and interior lights the exterior lamp control to the O position
lamps on or off. come on at night, or in areas with limited and then back to the ; or 2 position.
lighting, when the driver door is opened To keep the lamps on for more than
Lighting Features after the ignition is turned off. The dome 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or in
lamp comes on after the ignition is turned ACC/ACCESSORY.
Entry Lighting off. The exterior lamps and dome lamp
remain on for a set amount of time, then
Some exterior lamps and most of the automatically turn off.
interior lights turn on briefly at night, or in
The exterior lamps turn off immediately by
areas of limited lighting when K is pressed turning the exterior lamp control off.
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This feature can be changed. See Vehicle
System Operation (Key Access) 0 9 or Personalization 0 88.
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Infotainment System Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . 117
Introduction
Read the following pages to become familiar
Introduction with the features.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 { Warning
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Taking your eyes off the road for too
Radio long or too often while using any
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 infotainment feature can cause a crash.
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 You or others could be injured or killed.
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Do not give extended attention to
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 infotainment tasks while driving. Limit
Audio Players your glances at the vehicle displays and
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 103 focus your attention on driving. Use voice
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 commands whenever possible.
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid distraction
OnStar System by disabling some functions when driving.
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 These functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment features
Phone are also available through the instrument
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 cluster and steering wheel controls.
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Before driving:
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 112 . Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, and infotainment
Settings display controls.
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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98 Infotainment System
. Set up the audio by presetting favorite Infotainment System
stations, setting the tone, and adjusting The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, the controls on the
the speakers. center stack, and the steering wheel controls.
. Set up phone numbers in advance so they
can be called easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command if equipped with Bluetooth
phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0 125.
To play the infotainment system with the
ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 140.

Overview
Customer Assistance
Assistance is available to help with
Bluetooth pairing, other mobile device
interface, and operation support of the
infotainment system. See Customer
Assistance Offices 0 242.
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1. { . USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to Audio
. Press to go to the Home Page. See the next content. Press and hold to
fast forward. Touch the Audio icon to display the active
“Home Page” following. audio source page. Examples of available
2. g 5. 5 sources are AM, FM, SXM, MyMedia, USB,
. Press and release to access the phone AUX, and Bluetooth.
. Radio: Press and release to go to the
screen, answer an incoming call,
previous station or channel. Press and Phone
or access the device home screen.
hold to fast seek the previous
Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone
strongest station. Home Page main page. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 108
. USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to or
The Home Page is where application icons
the previous content. Press and hold are accessed. Some features are disabled Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
to fast rewind. when the vehicle is moving. 0 109.
3. O Slide a finger left/right across the screen to Settings
. When off, press O to turn the access the pages of icons.
Touch the Settings icon to display the
system on. Press and hold to turn off. Managing Home Page Icons Settings menu. See Settings 0 113.
. When on, press O to mute the 1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page
system and display a status pane. icons to edit that icon.
Apple CarPlay
Press O again to unmute the system. 2. Drag the icon to a new location on the Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to activate
. Turn to decrease or increase the Home Page. Apple CarPlay (if equipped) after a
volume. supported device is connected. See Apple
4. d Using the System CarPlay and Android Auto 0 112.
. Radio: Press and release to go to the Infotainment Display Icons Android Auto
next strongest station or channel. Infotainment display icons show when Touch the Android Auto icon to activate
Press and hold to fast seek the next available. When a function is unavailable, Android Auto (if equipped) after a supported
strongest station. the icon may gray out. When a function is device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and
selected, the icon may highlight. Android Auto 0 112.

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