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Chevrolet Cruze Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
9282844) - 2016 - crc - 4/20/15
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 91
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 133
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 304
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 321
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 331
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
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2 Introduction
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Introduction 3
4 Introduction
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief 5
6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 127. 11. Climate Control Systems 0 162 21. Cruise Control 0 200.
Front Fog Lamps 0 130 (If (If Equipped). 22. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Equipped). Automatic Climate Control 0 251.
Instrument Panel Illumination System 0 164 (If Equipped). 23. Data Link Connector (DLC)
Control 0 130. Heated Front Seats 0 49 (If (Out of View). See Malfunction
2. Air Vents 0 167. Equipped). Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
12. Traction Control/Electronic Light) 0 102.
3. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 127. Stability Control 0 198. 24. Hood Release. See Hood
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic 0 220.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals Transmission 0 191 or Manual
0 129. Transmission 0 195.
8 In Brief
Initial Drive Press the key release button to Remote Vehicle Start
extend the key blade. The key can
Information be used for the ignition, if equipped, If equipped, the engine can be
and all locks. started from outside of the vehicle.
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the Press K to unlock the driver door or Starting the Vehicle
important features that may or may all doors.
not be on your specific vehicle. 1. Press and release Q on the
Press Q to lock all doors. RKE transmitter.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be Lock and unlock feedback can be 2. Immediately, press and hold /
found later in this owner manual. personalized. See Vehicle for at least four seconds or until
Personalization 0 121. the turn signal lamps flash.
Remote Keyless Entry Press and hold Y to open the 3. Start the vehicle normally after
(RKE) System trunk. entering.
The RKE transmitter may work up to When the vehicle starts, the parking
Press and hold 7 briefly to initiate lamps will turn on.
60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
vehicle locator.
Remote start can be extended.
Press and hold 7 for at least
three seconds to sound the panic Canceling a Remote Start
alarm. To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
Press 7 again to cancel the panic
alarm. . Press and hold / until the
See Keys 0 24 and Remote Keyless parking lamps turn off.
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26. . Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 32.
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Door Locks from the driver door, the first press Windows
unlocks that door; press again
To lock or unlock the vehicle from within five seconds to unlock all
outside, use the key in the door or passenger doors. See Remote { Warning
use the Remote Keyless Entry Keyless Entry (RKE) System
(RKE) transmitter. From inside the Children could be seriously
Operation 0 26.
vehicle, use the power door lock injured or killed if caught in the
switch. This feature may be configured. See path of a closing window. Never
Vehicle Personalization 0 121. leave keys in a vehicle with
See Door Locks 0 33. children. When there are children
Power Door Locks
Keyless Access in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys 0 24.
10 In Brief
Press the switch down to open the 2. Slide the seat to the desired Reclining Seatbacks
window. Pull the front of the switch position and release the
up to close it. See Power Windows handle.
0 43. 3. Try to move the seat back and
The switches work when the ignition forth to be sure it is locked in
is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, place.
or in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). See Retained Accessory Seat Height Adjuster
Power (RAP) 0 187.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Front Seats
In Brief 11
2. Push and pull on the seatback See Power Seat Adjustment 0 48. Press the control once for the
to make sure it is locked. highest setting. With each press of
Rear Seats the control, the heated seat will
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.
The rear seatbacks can be folded. change to the next lower setting,
Power Driver Seat For detailed instructions, see Rear
and then the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting and one
Seats 0 51.
light the lowest.
Heated Seats See Heated Front Seats 0 49.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
To adjust a power driver seat, while keeping the seat and the head
if equipped: restraint height in the proper
. Move the seat forward or position.
rearward by sliding the control If available, the controls are on the See Head Restraints 0 46 and Seat
forward or rearward. center stack. The engine must be Adjustment 0 47.
. Raise or lower the front part of running to operate the heated seats.
the seat cushion by moving the Press L or M to heat the driver or
front of the control up or down.
passenger seat cushion and
. Raise or lower the entire seat by seatback.
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
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12 In Brief
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
United States
In Brief 13
14 In Brief
In Brief 15
AUTO : Turns the headlamps on Windshield Wiper/Washer INT : Move the lever up to INT for
automatically at normal brightness, intermittent wipes, then turn the x
together with the parking lamps, INT band up for more frequent
taillamps, license plate lamps, wipes or down for less frequent
instrument panel lights, and wipes.
sidemarker lamps.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
headlamps. the lever down. For several wipes,
The windshield wiper/washer lever hold the lever down.
5 : Turns on the headlamps is on the right side of the steering
together with the parking lamps and column. n L : Pull the lever toward you to
instrument panel lights. A warning spray windshield washer fluid and
With the ignition in ACC/ activate the wipers.
chime sounds if the driver door is
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
opened when the ignition switch is See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 93.
move the lever to select the wiper
off and the headlamps are on.
speed.
# : If equipped with fog lamps, Climate Controls
HI : Use for fast wipes.
press to turn the lamps on or off. The heating, cooling, defrosting, and
LO : Use for slow wipes. ventilation for the vehicle can be
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 127 controlled with these systems.
16 In Brief
Vehicles without Air Conditioning Vehicles with Air Conditioning Automatic Climate Control System
In Brief 17
18 In Brief
Storing a Favorite Station Setting the 12/24 Hour Format variety of programming and
To set the 12/24 hour format for the commercial-free music, coast to
Stations from all bands can be
radio with navigation: coast, and in digital-quality sound.
stored in the favorite lists in any
A fee is required to receive the
order. Up to six stations can be 1. Press CLOCK. SiriusXM service.
stored in each favorite page and the
number of available favorite pages 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. Refer to:
can be set. 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to . www.siriusxm.com or call
To store the station to a position in select the 12 hour or 24 hour 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
the list, press the corresponding display format.
. www.xmradio.ca or call
numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is 4. To save the settings, press 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
heard. BACK on the radio faceplate.
See Satellite Radio 0 141.
See “Storing a Station as a For detailed instructions on setting
Favorite” in AM-FM Radio 0 139. the clock for the vehicle's specific Portable Audio Devices
audio system, see Clock 0 94.
Setting the Clock Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm
Adjusting the Time or Date Satellite Radio (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port in the center console. External
To set the time and date for the If equipped, vehicles with a devices such as iPods®, MP3
radio with navigation: SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a players, CD changers, and USB
1. Press CLOCK. valid SiriusXM satellite radio drives may be connected,
subscription can receive SiriusXM depending on the audio system.
2. Select Set Time or Set Date. programming.
See Auxiliary Devices 0 146.
3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
adjust the highlighted number.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to
select the next number. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
5. To save the settings, press States and 10 Canadian provinces.
BACK on the radio faceplate. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
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20 In Brief
Cruise Control SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down 2. w / x : Use the band to
briefly to set the speed and activate scroll through the items in
cruise control. If cruise control is each menu.
already active, use to decrease
speed. 3. MENU: Press to display the
DIC menus. This button is also
* : Press to disengage cruise used to return to or exit the last
control without erasing the set screen displayed on the DIC.
speed from memory.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
See Cruise Control 0 200. 0 110.
In Brief 21
22 In Brief
. Press and release the g button The low tire pressure warning light engine oil life system press the
again to turn on both systems. may come on in cool weather when SET/CLR button while the Oil Life
the vehicle is first started, and then display is active.
See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
Stability Control 0 198. may be an early indicator that the Resetting the Oil Life System
tire pressures are getting low and 1. Using the DIC MENU button
Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the and thumbwheel, scroll until
This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. you reach REMAINING OIL
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal LIFE on the DIC (: % for
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain Canada).
the correct tire pressures. 2. Press the SET/CLR button to
See Tire Pressure Monitor System reset the oil life at 100%. When
0 261. prompted, use the thumbwheel
to highlight YES or NO. Press
Engine Oil Life System the SET/CLR button to confirm.
The engine oil life system calculates Be careful not to reset the oil life
The low tire pressure warning light display accidentally at any time
alerts to a significant loss in engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE other than after the oil is changed.
pressure of one of the vehicle's It cannot be reset accurately.
tires. If the warning light comes on, OIL SOON DIC message when it is
stop as soon as possible and inflate necessary to change the engine oil See Engine Oil Life System 0 227.
the tires to the recommended and filter.
pressure shown on the Tire and Remember, the Oil Life display must
Loading Information label. See be reset after each oil change. It will
Vehicle Load Limits 0 176. The not reset itself. Also, be careful not
warning light will remain on until the to reset the Oil Life display
tire pressure is corrected. accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
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Driving for Better Fuel . Keep vehicle tires properly Roadside Assistance
inflated.
Economy Program
. Combine several trips into a
Driving habits can affect fuel single trip. U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
mileage. Here are some driving tips TTY Users (U.S. Only):
to get the best fuel economy . Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number 1-888-889-2438
possible.
molded into the tire's sidewall Canada: 1-800-268-6800
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
near the size.
smoothly. As the owner of a new Chevrolet,
. Follow recommended scheduled you are automatically enrolled in the
. Brake gradually and avoid
maintenance. Roadside Assistance program.
abrupt stops.
See Roadside Assistance Program
. Avoid idling the engine for long
0 325.
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
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With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors.
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
(RKE) System Operation The turn signal indicators may flash
Overview 0 334. The Keyless Access system allows and/or the horn may sound on the
for vehicle entry when the second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is within range. See
(RKE) System “Keyless Access Operation” later in If the driver door is open when Q is
this section. pressed, all doors and the driver
See Radio Frequency Statement door will immediately unlock,
The transmitter functions may work
0 331. if Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is
up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the
If there is a decrease in the RKE vehicle. enabled through the vehicle
operating range: personalization.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
. Check the distance. The such as those previously stated, can If the passenger door is open when
transmitter may be too far from impact the performance of the Q is pressed, all doors lock.
the vehicle. transmitter.
Pressing Q may also arm the alarm
. Check the location. Other system. See Vehicle Alarm System
vehicles or objects may be 0 38.
blocking the signal.
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the
. Check the transmitter's battery. driver door or all doors. See Vehicle
See “Battery Replacement” later Personalization 0 121.
in this section.
The turn signal indicators may flash
. If the transmitter is still not to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
working correctly, see your Personalization 0 121.
dealer or a qualified technician
for service. Pressing K will disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 38.
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The security light will turn off 3. Wait 10 minutes until the
once the key has been security light turns off.
programmed. 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
keys are to be programmed. times. After the third time, turn
If a key is lost or damaged, see your to ON/RUN; the key is learned
dealer to have a new key made. and all previously known keys
will no longer work with the
Programming without a vehicle.
Recognized Transmitter (Key
Vehicles Only) Remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
Program a new key to the vehicle
“Programming with a Recognized 1. Remove the plastic trim piece
when a recognized key is not
Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only).” from the small storage area
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer. Programming with a Recognized next to the accessory power
Transmitter (Keyless Access outlet toward the front of the
If there are no currently recognized console, to access the
keys available, follow this procedure Vehicles Only)
transmitter slot. Press the
to program the first key. A new transmitter can be button on the recognized
This procedure will take programmed to the vehicle when transmitter to extend the key
approximately 30 minutes to there is one recognized transmitter. blade. Insert the key blade into
complete for the first key. The To program, the vehicle must be off the transmitter slot.
vehicle must be off and all of the and all of the transmitters, both
currently recognized and new, must 2. Insert the vehicle key of the
keys you wish to program must be new transmitter into the key
with you. be with you.
lock cylinder on the outside of
1. Insert the new vehicle key into the driver door and turn the key
the ignition. to the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.
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The Driver Information Center Programming without a The DIC displays will again
(DIC) displays READY FOR Recognized Transmitter (Keyless show REMOTE LEARN
REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. Access Vehicles Only) PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Remove the recognized key If there are no currently recognized 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional
and place the new transmitter transmitters available, follow this times. After the third time all
into the transmitter slot. procedure to program up to five previously known transmitters
4. Press the ENGINE START/ transmitters. This feature is not will no longer work with the
STOP button. When the available in Canada. This procedure vehicle. Remaining transmitters
transmitter is learned, the DIC will take approximately 30 minutes can be relearned during the
will show that it is ready to to complete. The vehicle must be off next steps.
program the next transmitter. and all of the transmitters you wish The DIC display should now
to program must be with you. show READY FOR REMOTE
5. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and 1. Insert the vehicle key of the # 1.
transmitter into the key lock
press K. cylinder on the outside of the
To program additional driver door and turn the key to
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and The Driver Information Center
hold the ENGINE START/ (DIC) displays REMOTE
STOP button for 12 seconds to LEARN PENDING,
exit programming mode. PLEASE WAIT.
Replace the plastic trim piece 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the
from the small storage area. DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button. 4. Remove the plastic trim piece
from the small storage area
next to the accessory power
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outlet toward the front of the Starting the Vehicle with a Low 2. Press the button on the
console, to access the Transmitter Battery recognized transmitter to
transmitter slot. Press the extend the key blade. Insert the
button on the recognized If the transmitter battery is weak or if key blade into the
transmitter to extend the key there is interference with the signal, transmitter slot.
blade. Insert the key blade into the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED when tying to start the 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
the transmitter slot. N (Neutral), press the brake
vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY
5. Press the ENGINE START/ IN REMOTE KEY message may pedal and the ENGINE START/
STOP button. When the also be displayed at this time. STOP button. See Starting the
transmitter is learned the DIC Engine 0 184 for additional
will show that it is ready to information about the vehicle's
program the next transmitter. keyless ignition with
6. Remove the transmitter from pushbutton start.
the transmitter slot and Replace the transmitter battery
press K. as soon as possible.
To program additional Battery Replacement
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. Replace the battery if the REPLACE
When all additional transmitters BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
are programmed, press and message displays in the DIC. See
hold the ENGINE START/ Key and Lock Messages 0 117.
STOP button for 12 seconds to
exit programming mode. To start the vehicle: Caution
Replace the plastic trim piece
from the small storage area. 1. Remove the plastic trim piece When replacing the battery, do
from the small storage area not touch any of the circuitry on
next to the accessory power
the transmitter. Static from your
outlet toward the front of the
body could damage the
console, to access the
transmitter slot. transmitter.
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The battery is not rechargeable. To 5. Snap the battery cover back on Other conditions can affect the
replace the battery: to the transmitter. performance of the transmitter. See
1. Press the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to extend the key Remote Vehicle Start System 0 26.
blade. If equipped, this feature allows the Starting the Vehicle
engine to be started from outside To start the engine using the remote
the vehicle. start feature:
/ (Remote Vehicle Start) : This 1. Press and release Q.
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote 2. Immediately after completing
start. Step 1, press and hold / for at
The climate control system will use least four seconds or until the
the previous settings during a turn signal lamps flash. The
remote start. The rear defog may turn signal lamps flashing
come on during remote start based confirms the request to remote
on cold ambient conditions. The start the vehicle has been
rear fog indicator light does not received.
come on during remote start. If the When the engine starts, the parking
2. Remove the battery cover by vehicle has heated seats, they may
prying it with a finger. lamps will turn on and remain on as
come on during a remote start. See long as the engine is running. The
3. Remove the battery by pushing Heated Front Seats 0 49. doors will be locked and the climate
on the battery and sliding it Laws in some local communities control system may come on.
toward the key blade. may restrict the use of remote The engine will continue to run for
4. Insert the new battery, positive starters. For example, some laws 10 minutes. After 30 seconds,
side facing up. Push the require a person using remote start repeat the steps if a 10-minute
battery down until it is held in to have the vehicle in view. Check extension is desired. Remote start
place. Replace with a CR2032 local regulations for any can be extended only once.
or equivalent battery. requirements.
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Place the ignition to ON/RUN/ Canceling a Remote Start . Two remote vehicle starts, or a
START. To cancel a remote start, do one of single remote start with an
the following: extension, have already
Extending Engine Run Time been used.
For a 10-minute extension, repeat . Aim the RKE transmitter at the
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Steps 1–2 while the engine is still vehicle and press and hold /
running. An extension can be until the parking lamps turn off.
requested, 30 seconds after Door Locks
. Turn on the hazard warning
starting.
The remote start can be
flashers. { Warning
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
extended once. Unlocked doors can be
When the remote start is extended, Conditions in Which Remote Start dangerous.
the second 10 minutes will start Will Not Work
. Passengers, especially
immediately. The remote vehicle start feature will children, can easily open
For example, if the engine has been not operate if: the doors and fall out of a
running for five minutes, and . The key is in the ignition (Key moving vehicle. The chance
10 minutes are added, the engine Access) or if the key is in the of being thrown out of the
will run for a total of 15 minutes. vehicle (Keyless Access). vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
A maximum of two remote starts, . The hood is not closed.
not locked. So, all
or a single start with an extension,
. The hazard warning flashers passengers should wear
is allowed between ignition cycles.
are on. safety belts properly and the
The vehicle's ignition must be doors should be locked
. The malfunction indicator lamp
turned on and then back off to use whenever the vehicle is
remote start again. is on.
driven.
. The engine coolant temperature (Continued)
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
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To lock or unlock a door from If equipped, use the Keyless Access Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors.
outside the vehicle, use the Remote system to lock and unlock the door.
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When the doors are locked and the K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) doors.
From inside the vehicle, use the
power door lock switch or the of the driver door handle, press the
manual lock knob. lock/unlock button. When unlocking Delayed Locking
from the driver door, the first press This feature delays the actual
If equipped with Keyless Access, unlocks that door; press again
pushing down the manual lock knob locking of the doors until
within five seconds to unlock all five seconds after all doors are
on the driver door will lock all doors.
closed.
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Delayed locking can only be turned Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection
on when the Open or Unlocked
Door Anti Lockout feature has been When the doors are closed, the Keyed Ignition : When locking is
turned off. ignition is on, and the shift lever is requested with the driver door open
moved out of P (Park) for an and the key in the ignition, all the
When Q is pressed on the power automatic transmission, or the doors will lock and then the driver
door lock switch with the door open, vehicle speed is above 13 km/h door will unlock.
a chime will sound three times (8 mph) for a manual transmission, This can be manually overridden by
indicating that delayed locking is the doors will lock.
active. pressing and holding Q on the
To unlock the doors: power door lock switch.
The doors will then lock
automatically five seconds after all . Press K. Pushbutton Start : When locking
doors are closed. If a door is . For automatic transmissions, is requested with the driver door
reopened before five seconds have shift the vehicle into P (Park). open and the vehicle is in ACC/
elapsed, the five-second timer will ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
. For manual transmissions and a all the doors will lock and then the
reset once all the doors are closed
again. keyed ignition system, remove driver door will unlock.
the key from the ignition when
If the vehicle is off and locking is
Press Q on the door lock switch parked.
requested while a door is open,
again, or press Q on the RKE . For manual transmissions and a when all doors are closed the
transmitter, to override this feature pushbutton start system, turn the vehicle will check for RKE
and lock the doors immediately. vehicle off when parked. transmitters inside. If an RKE
Delayed locking can be The automatic door lock feature transmitter is detected and the
programmed through the Driver cannot be disabled. number of RKE transmitters inside
Information Center (DIC). See has not reduced, the driver door will
See Vehicle Personalization 0 121. unlock.
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
This can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding Q on the
power door lock switch.
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bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper
and immediately arm the alarm Condition
Do one of the following to disarm
system.
the alarm system or turn off the If K is pressed on the RKE
The vehicle alarm system will not alarm if it has been activated: transmitter and the horn chirps and
arm if the doors are locked with
. Press K on the RKE transmitter. the lamps flash three times, an
the key.
alarm occurred previously while the
If the driver door is opened without . Unlock the vehicle using the alarm system was armed.
first unlocking with the RKE Keyless Access system,
if equipped. If the alarm has been activated, a
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
message will appear on the DIC.
the lights will flash to indicate . Start the vehicle. See Security Messages 0 119.
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked To avoid setting off the alarm by
by pressing K on the RKE
accident: Immobilizer
transmitter during the 10-second . Lock the vehicle after all See Radio Frequency Statement
pre-alarm, the alarm will be occupants have left the vehicle 0 331.
activated. and all doors are closed.
If a door, the hood, or the trunk is . Always unlock a door with the Immobilizer Operation
opened without first disarming the RKE transmitter or use the This vehicle has a passive
system, the turn signals will flash Keyless Access system, theft-deterrent system.
and the horn will sound for about if equipped.
The system does not have to be
30 seconds. The alarm system will Unlocking the driver door with the manually armed or disarmed.
then re-arm to monitor for the next key will not disarm the system or
unauthorized event. turn off the alarm. The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
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immobilizer control unit in the If the engine still does not start, and Exterior Mirrors
vehicle and automatically disarms the key appears to be undamaged
the system. Only an authorized key or the light continues to stay on, try
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may another ignition key. If the engine Convex Mirrors
not start if the key is damaged. does not start with the other key, the
vehicle needs service. If the vehicle { Warning
does start, the first key may be
damaged. See your dealer who can A convex mirror can make things,
service the theft-deterrent system like other vehicles, look farther
and have a new key made. away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the you could hit a vehicle on the
The security light in the instrument theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. right. Check the inside mirror or
cluster comes on if there is a glance over your shoulder before
problem with arming or disarming changing lanes.
the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the The passenger side mirror is convex
security light comes on briefly when shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
the ignition is turned on. curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
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Heated Mirrors
The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors,
If equipped, there are adjustment To adjust the mirror: if equipped.
controls next to each mirror. 1. Turn the selector switch to L = : Press to heat the outside
(Left) or R (Right) to choose rearview mirrors. See “Rear Window
the driver or passenger mirror. Defogger” under Automatic Climate
2. Move the control to adjust the Control System 0 164.
mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to the
O position to deselect the
mirror.
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pulsing sound when either rear down all the way, release it, and the
window is down and the front window goes down or up
windows are up. To reduce the automatically. Stop the window by
sound, open either a front window pushing or pulling the switch.
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Obstacle Detection Feature
Power Windows If equipped with express-up, and an
object is in the path of the window
{ Warning when closing, the window will stop
at the obstruction and auto-reverse
Children could be seriously to a preset factory position. Weather
injured or killed if caught in the conditions such as severe cold and/
path of a closing window. Never or ice may also cause the window to
Press the switch down to open the
leave keys in a vehicle with auto-reverse. The window will return
window. Pull the front of the switch
children. When there are children to normal operation once the
up to close it.
obstruction or condition is removed.
in the rear seat, use the window
The switches work when the ignition
lockout button to prevent If conditions prevent the window
is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
operation of the windows. See from closing and the window
or in Retained Accessory Power
Keys 0 24. continues to auto-reverse, it is
(RAP). See Retained Accessory
possible to close the window with
Power (RAP) 0 187.
the ignition in ON/RUN by holding
Express Window Operation the window switch in the partially or
fully pulled up position. Release of
This vehicle may have windows with the switch from the partially pulled
an express-up or down feature. This up position will cause the window to
feature allows the window to be stop. Release of the switch from the
lowered or raised without holding fully pulled up position will activate
the switch. Passenger side and rear the express-up and related obstacle
windows only have express-down. detection features.
Pull a window switch up or push it
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Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats
top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the
height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head
head. This position reduces the restraint down. Try to move the Seat Adjustment
chance of a neck injury in a crash. head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is { Warning
locked in place.
You can lose control of the
The front seat outboard head vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
restraints are not removable.
seat while the vehicle is moving.
If you are installing a child restraint Adjust the driver seat only when
in the rear seat, see “Securing a the vehicle is not moving.
Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System” under Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 77.
2. Slide the seat to the desired Power Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks
position and release the
handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and
{ Warning
forth to be sure it is locked in If either seatback is not locked, it
place. could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
Seat Height Adjuster injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
Rear Seats
Either side of the rear seatback can
be folded.
To fold the rear seatbacks:
1. Place the front seatbacks in the
upright position. See Reclining
Seatbacks 0 48.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause 3. Make sure the safety belt is in A tab near the seatback lever
damage to the seat or the safety the guide on top of the raises when the seatback is
belts. Always unbuckle the safety seatback. unlocked.
belts and return them to their 4. Reach under the safety belt 5. Fold the seatback forward.
normal stowed position before and pull the lever to unlock the Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other
folding a rear seat. seatback. seatback, if desired.
To raise the seatback:
2. Unbuckle the rear safety belts
and make sure the safety belt
buckles are stowed in the
{ Warning
pockets in the seat cushion. A safety belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
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How to Wear Safety Belts . Wear the shoulder belt over the
shoulder and across the chest.
Properly These parts of the body are best
This section is only for people of able to take belt restraining
adult size. forces. The shoulder belt locks if
there is a sudden stop or crash.
There are special things to know
about safety belts and children. And
there are different rules for smaller { Warning
children and infants. If a child will be
riding in the vehicle, see Older You can be seriously injured,
Children 0 70 or Infants and Young or even killed, by not wearing
Children 0 72. Follow those rules for your safety belt properly.
everyone's protection. . Sit up straight and always keep . Never allow the lap or
your feet on the floor in front shoulder belt to become
It is very important for all occupants of you.
to buckle up. Statistics show that loose or twisted.
unbelted people are hurt more often . Always use the correct buckle . Never wear the shoulder
in crashes than those who are for your seating position. belt under both arms or
wearing safety belts. . Wear the lap part of the belt low behind your back.
There are important things to know and snug on the hips, just . Never route the lap or
about wearing a safety belt properly. touching the thighs. In a crash, shoulder belt over an
this applies force to the strong armrest.
pelvic bones and you would be
less likely to slide under the lap
belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock Pull up on the latch plate to
if you pull the belt across you make sure it is secure. If the
All seating positions in the vehicle very quickly. If this happens, let belt is not long enough, see
have a lap-shoulder belt. the belt go back slightly to Safety Belt Extender 0 57.
The following instructions explain unlock it. Then pull the belt Position the release button on
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt across you more slowly. the buckle so that the safety
properly. If the shoulder portion of a belt could be quickly unbuckled
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is passenger belt is pulled out all if necessary.
adjustable, so you can sit up the way, the child restraint 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt
straight. To see how, see locking feature may be height adjuster, move it to the
“Seats” in the Index. engaged. If this happens, let height that is right for you. See
the belt go back all the way “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”
and start again. later in this section for
instructions on use and
important safety information.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull Before a door is closed, be sure the
up on the shoulder belt. safety belt is out of the way. If a
door is slammed against a safety
belt, damage can occur to both the
safety belt and the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt
height adjuster for the driver and
front outboard passenger seating
positions.
Adjust the guide so the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder Press the release button and move
and not falling off of it. The belt the height adjuster to the desired
should be close to, but not position. The adjuster can be moved
To unlatch the belt, push the button contacting, the neck. Improper up by pushing the slide/trim up.
on the buckle. The belt should shoulder belt height adjustment After the adjuster is set to the
return to its stowed position. could reduce the effectiveness of desired position, try to move it down
the safety belt in a crash. See How without pushing the release button
Always stow the safety belt slowly.
to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 54. to make sure it has locked into
If the safety belt webbing returns
quickly to the stowed position, the position.
retractor may lock and cannot be Safety Belt Pretensioners
pulled out. If this happens, pull the
safety belt straight out firmly to This vehicle has safety belt
unlock the webbing, and then pretensioners for front outboard
release it. If the webbing is still occupants. Although the safety belt
locked in the retractor, see your pretensioners cannot be seen, they
dealer. are part of the safety belt assembly.
They can help tighten the safety
belts during the early stages of a
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moderate to severe frontal, near Safety Belt Use During that the fetus will not be hurt in a
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold crash. For pregnant women, as for
conditions for pretensioner
Pregnancy anyone, the key to making safety
activation are met. Safety belt Safety belts work for everyone, belts effective is wearing them
pretensioners can also help tighten including pregnant women. Like all properly.
the safety belts in a side crash or a occupants, they are more likely to
rollover event. be seriously injured if they do not Safety Belt Extender
Pretensioners work only once. If the wear safety belts.
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten
pretensioners activate in a crash, around you, you should use it.
the pretensioners and probably
other parts of the vehicle's safety But if a safety belt is not long
belt system will need to replaced. enough, your dealer will order you
See Replacing Safety Belt System an extender. When you go in to
Parts after a Crash 0 58. order it, take the heaviest coat you
will wear, so the extender will be
Rear Safety Belt Comfort long enough for you. To help avoid
Guides personal injury, do not let someone
else use it, and use it only for the
Rear safety belt comfort guides may seat it is made to fit. The extender
provide added safety belt comfort has been designed for adults. Never
for older children who have use it for securing child seats. To
outgrown booster seats and for wear it, attach it to the regular safety
some adults. When installed on a A pregnant woman should wear a belt. For more information, see the
shoulder belt, the comfort guide lap-shoulder belt, and the lap instruction sheet that comes with
positions the belt away from the portion should be worn as low as the extender.
neck and head. possible, below the rounding,
Comfort guides are available throughout the pregnancy.
through your dealer for the rear The best way to protect the fetus is
outboard seating positions. to protect the mother. When a safety
Instructions are included with the belt is worn properly, it is more likely
guide.
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The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown,
steering column. The front outboard Side Similar Passenger Side Similar
passenger knee airbag is below the
glove box. The seat-mounted side impact On vehicles with second row
airbags for the driver and front seat-mounted side impact airbags,
outboard passenger are in the side they are in the sides of the rear
of the seatbacks closest to the door. seatback closest to the door.
The roof-rail airbags for the driver,
front outboard passenger, and { Warning
second row outboard passengers
are in the ceiling above the side If something is between an
windows. occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury
or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept
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predict how severe a crash is likely Frontal airbags are not intended to
Warning (Continued) to be in time for the airbags to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in
inflate and help restrain the rear impacts, or in many side
clear. Do not put anything occupants. The vehicle has impacts.
between an occupant and an electronic sensors that help the
airbag, and do not attach or put In addition, the vehicle has
airbag system determine the advanced technology frontal
anything on the steering wheel severity of the impact. Deployment
hub or on or near any other airbags. Advanced technology
thresholds can vary with specific frontal airbags adjust the restraint
airbag covering. vehicle design. according to either crash severity or
Do not use seat accessories that Frontal airbags are designed to occupant interaction.
block the inflation path of a inflate in moderate to severe frontal Knee airbags are designed to inflate
seat-mounted side impact airbag. or near frontal crashes to help in moderate to severe frontal or
reduce the potential for severe near frontal impacts. Knee airbags
Never secure anything to the roof
injuries, mainly to the driver's or are not designed to inflate during
of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
front outboard passenger's head vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts,
by routing a rope or tie‐down and chest.
through any door or window or in many side impacts.
opening. If you do, the path of an Whether the frontal airbags will or Seat-mounted side impact airbags
inflating roof-rail airbag will be should inflate is not based primarily are designed to inflate in moderate
blocked. on how fast the vehicle is traveling. to severe side crashes depending
It depends on what is hit, the on the location of the impact.
direction of the impact, and how Seat-mounted side impact airbags
When Should an Airbag quickly the vehicle slows down. are not designed to inflate in frontal
Inflate? Frontal airbags may inflate at impacts, near frontal impacts,
different crash speeds depending on rollovers, or rear impacts.
This vehicle is equipped with
whether the vehicle hits an object A seat-mounted side impact airbag
airbags. See Airbag System 0 59.
straight on or at an angle, and is designed to inflate on the side of
Airbags are designed to inflate if the
whether the object is fixed or the vehicle that is struck.
impact exceeds the specific airbag
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow
system's deployment threshold.
or wide.
Deployment thresholds are used to
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Roof-rail airbags are designed to For airbag locations, see Where Are But airbags would not help in many
inflate in moderate to severe side the Airbags? 0 60. types of collisions, primarily
crashes depending on the location because the occupant's motion is
of the impact. In addition, these How Does an Airbag not toward those airbags. See When
roof-rail airbags are designed to Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 62.
inflate during a rollover or in a
Restrain?
Airbags should never be regarded
severe frontal impact. Roof-rail In moderate to severe frontal or
as anything more than a supplement
airbags are not designed to inflate in near frontal collisions, even belted
to safety belts.
rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags occupants can contact the steering
will inflate when either side of the wheel or the instrument panel. In
vehicle is struck, if the sensing moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after
system predicts that the vehicle is even belted occupants can contact an Airbag Inflates?
about to roll over on its side, or in a the inside of the vehicle. After the frontal airbags and
severe frontal impact. Airbags supplement the protection seat-mounted side impact airbags
In any particular crash, no one can provided by safety belts by inflate, they quickly deflate, so
say whether an airbag should have distributing the force of the impact quickly that some people may not
inflated simply because of the more evenly over the even realize an airbag inflated.
vehicle damage or repair costs. occupant's body. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags partially inflated for some time after
What Makes an Airbag are designed to help contain the they inflate. Some components of
the airbag module may be hot for
Inflate? head and chest of occupants in the
several minutes. For location of the
outboard seating positions in the
In a deployment event, the sensing first and second rows. The rollover airbags, see Where Are the
system sends an electrical signal capable roof-rail airbags are Airbags? 0 60.
triggering a release of gas from the designed to help reduce the risk of The parts of the airbag that come
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the full or partial ejection in rollover into contact with you may be warm,
airbag causing the bag to break out events, although no system can but not too hot to touch. There may
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, prevent all such ejections. be some smoke and dust coming
and related hardware are all part of from the vents in the deflated
the airbag module. airbags. Airbag inflation does not
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prevent the driver from seeing out of The feature may also activate, Additional windshield breakage may
the windshield or being able to steer without airbag inflation, after an also occur from the front outboard
the vehicle, nor does it prevent event that exceeds a predetermined passenger airbag.
people from leaving the vehicle. threshold. You can lock the doors, . Airbags are designed to inflate
and turn off the interior lamps, and only once. After an airbag
{ Warning turn off the hazard warning flashers
by using the controls for those
inflates, you will need some new
parts for the airbag system.
When an airbag inflates, there features. If you do not get them, the
may be dust in the air. This dust airbag system will not be there
could cause breathing problems { Warning to help protect you in another
for people with a history of crash. A new system will include
asthma or other breathing trouble. A crash severe enough to inflate airbag modules and possibly
To avoid this, everyone in the the airbags may have also other parts. The service manual
vehicle should get out as soon as damaged important functions in for the vehicle covers the need
it is safe to do so. If you have the vehicle, such as the fuel to replace other parts.
breathing problems but cannot system, brake and steering
. The vehicle has a crash sensing
get out of the vehicle after an systems, etc. Even if the vehicle
and diagnostic module which
airbag inflates, then get fresh air appears to be drivable after a
records information after a
by opening a window or a door. moderate crash, there may be crash. See Vehicle Data
If you experience breathing concealed damage that could Recording and Privacy 0 332
problems following an airbag make it difficult to safely operate and Event Data Recorders
deployment, you should seek the vehicle. 0 333.
medical attention. Use caution if you should attempt . Let only qualified technicians
to restart the engine after a crash work on the airbag systems.
The vehicle has a feature that may has occurred. Improper service can mean that
automatically unlock the doors, turn an airbag system will not work
on the interior lamps and hazard In many crashes severe enough to properly. See your dealer for
warning flashers, and shut off the inflate the airbag, windshields are service.
fuel system after the airbags inflate. broken by vehicle deformation.
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Passenger Sensing on or off, will be visible. See Never put a rear-facing child seat in
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator the front. This is because the risk to
System 0 101. the rear-facing child is so great,
The vehicle has a passenger The passenger sensing system if the airbag inflates.
sensing system for the front turns off the front outboard
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator
passenger frontal airbag and knee { Warning
airbag under certain conditions. No
will light on the instrument panel other airbag is affected by the A child in a rear-facing child
when the vehicle is started. passenger sensing system. restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the front outboard
The passenger sensing system passenger frontal airbag inflates.
works with sensors that are part of This is because the back of the
the front outboard passenger seat.
rear-facing child restraint would
The sensors are designed to detect
be very close to the inflating
the presence of a properly seated
occupant and determine if the front airbag. A child in a forward-facing
United States outboard passenger frontal airbag child restraint can be seriously
and knee airbag should be allowed injured or killed if the front
to inflate or not. outboard passenger frontal airbag
inflates and the passenger seat is
According to accident statistics, in a forward position.
children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the correct Even if the passenger sensing
child restraint for their weight system has turned off the front
Canada and size. outboard passenger airbag(s), no
Whenever possible, children aged system is fail-safe. No one can
The words ON and OFF, or the guarantee that an airbag will not
symbol for on and off, will be visible 12 and under should be secured in
during the system check. When the a rear seating position. (Continued)
system check is complete, either the
word ON or OFF, or the symbol for
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in a child restraint. If a child restraint Also make sure the child If a person of adult size is sitting in
has been installed and the on restraint is not trapped under the front outboard passenger seat,
indicator is lit: the vehicle head restraint. but the off indicator is lit, it could be
1. Turn the vehicle off. If this happens, adjust the head because that person is not sitting
restraint. See Head Restraints properly in the seat. Use the
2. Remove the child restraint from 0 46. following steps to allow the system
the vehicle. to detect that person and enable the
6. Restart the vehicle.
3. Remove any additional items front outboard passenger frontal
from the seat such as blankets, The passenger sensing system may airbag and knee airbag:
cushions, seat covers, seat or may not turn off the airbag(s) for
a child in a child restraint depending 1. Turn the vehicle off.
heaters, or seat massagers.
upon the child's size. It is better to 2. Remove any additional material
4. Reinstall the child restraint secure the child restraint in a from the seat, such as
following the directions rear seat. blankets, cushions, seat
provided by the child restraint covers, seat heaters, seat
manufacturer and refer to If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an massagers, a laptop, or other
Securing Child Restraints Adult-Sized Occupant electronic devices.
(Rear Seat) 0 84 or Securing
Child Restraints (Front 3. Place the seatback in the fully
Passenger Seat) 0 86. upright position.
5. If, after reinstalling the child 4. Have the person sit upright in
restraint and restarting the the seat, centered on the seat
vehicle, the on indicator is still cushion, with legs comfortably
lit, turn the vehicle off. Then extended.
slightly recline the vehicle 5. Restart the vehicle and have
seatback and adjust the seat the person remain in this
cushion, if adjustable, to make position for one minute after
sure that the vehicle seatback the on indicator is lit.
is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion.
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The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not
come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people
weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be
booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older
lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts
passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? properly.
. Sit all the way back on the seat.
Do the knees bend at the seat
A: An older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the
{ Warning
edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder
return to the booster seat. Never allow more than one child
belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or safety belt cannot properly spread
Does the shoulder belt rest on neck. The lap belt should fit the impact forces. In a crash, they
the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just
can be crushed together and
If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs.
seriously injured. A safety belt
belt comfort guide, if available. This applies belt force to the
must be used by only one person
See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort child's pelvic bones in a crash.
Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt It should never be worn over the at a time.
0 55. If a comfort guide is not abdomen, which could cause
available, or if the shoulder belt severe or even fatal internal
still does not rest on the injuries in a crash.
shoulder, then return to the Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort
booster seat. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt
. Does the lap belt fit low and 0 55.
snug on the hips, touching the According to accident statistics,
thighs? If yes, continue. If no, children are safer when properly
return to the booster seat. restrained in a rear seating position.
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Warning (Continued)
restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle safety belt or
LATCH system, following the
instructions that came with that
child restraint and the instructions
in this manual.
child restraint. A child restraint must Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor
never be installed using only the top
tether and anchor.
The LATCH anchorage system can
be used until the combined weight
of the child plus the child restraint is
29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt
alone instead of the LATCH
anchorage system once the
combined weight is more than
29.5 kg (65 lbs).
The following explains how to attach
a child restraint with these
attachments in the vehicle.
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of
Not all vehicle seating positions or built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint to the vehicle.
child restraints have lower anchors lower anchors for each LATCH A top tether anchor is built into the
and attachments or top tether seating position that will vehicle. The top tether
anchors and attachments. accommodate a child restraint with attachment (2) on the child restraint
lower attachments (2). connects to the top tether anchor in
the vehicle in order to reduce the
forward movement and rotation of
the child restraint during driving or in
a crash.
The child restraint may have a
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).
Either will have a single
attachment (2) to secure the top
tether to the anchor.
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lower anchors, secure the child attach and tighten the top
Caution (Continued) restraint with the top tether and tether to the top tether anchor.
the safety belts. Refer to the Refer to the child restraint
Do not fold the empty rear seat child restraint manufacturer instructions and the following
with a safety belt buckled. This instructions and the steps:
could damage the safety belt or instructions in this manual.
the seat. Unbuckle and return the 2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
safety belt to its stowed position, 1.1. Find the lower anchors for Open the cover to expose
before folding the seat. the desired rear outboard the anchor.
seating position.
2.2. Route, attach, and tighten
1.2. Put the child restraint on the top tether according to
If you need to secure more than one
the seat. the child restraint
child restraint in the rear seat, see
Where to Put the Restraint 0 76 for For outboard rear seating instructions and the
additional information. positions, if the head following instructions:
restraint interferes with the
This system is designed to make
proper installation of the
installation of child restraints easier.
child restraint, the head
When using lower anchors, do not
restraint may be removed.
use the vehicle's safety belts.
See “Head Restraint
Instead use the vehicle's anchors
Removal and
and child restraint attachments to
Reinstallation” at the end
secure the restraints. Some
of this section.
restraints also use another vehicle
anchor to secure a top tether. 1.3. Attach and tighten the
lower attachments on the
1. Attach and tighten the lower If you are using a single
child restraint to the lower
attachments to the lower tether in a rear outboard
anchors.
anchors. If the child restraint seating position with an
does not have lower 2. If the child restraint adjustable head restraint,
attachments or the desired manufacturer recommends that raise the head restraint
seating position does not have the top tether be attached, and route the tether under
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install the child restraint using If more than one child restraint
Warning (Continued) LATCH. If a child restraint is needs to be installed in the rear
secured in the vehicle using a seat, be sure to read Where to Put
see your dealer to have the safety belt and it uses a top tether, the Restraint 0 76.
system inspected and any see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
necessary replacements made as 1. Put the child restraint on
Children (LATCH System) 0 77 for the seat.
soon as possible. top tether anchor locations.
If the head restraint interferes
Do not secure a child seat in a with the proper installation of
If the vehicle has the LATCH system position without a top tether anchor
and it was being used during a the child restraint, the head
if a national or local law requires restraint may be removed. See
crash, new LATCH system parts that the top tether be anchored, or if
may be needed. “Head Restraint Removal and
the instructions that come with the Reinstallation” under Lower
New parts and repairs may be child restraint say that the top strap Anchors and Tethers for
necessary even if the LATCH must be anchored. Children (LATCH System) 0 77.
system was not being used at the In Canada, the law requires that
time of the crash. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions
a top tether, and that the tether be of the vehicle's safety belt
Securing Child Restraints attached. through or around the restraint.
(Rear Seat) If the child restraint or vehicle seat The child restraint instructions
When securing a child restraint in a position does not have the LATCH will show you how.
rear seating position, study the system, you will be using the safety
instructions that came with the child belt to secure the child restraint in
restraint to make sure it is this position. Be sure to follow the
compatible with this vehicle. instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child in the
If the child restraint has the LATCH child restraint when and as the
system, see Lower Anchors and instructions say.
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77 for how and where to
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3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the 5. To tighten the belt, push down
buckle until it clicks. If the latch way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the
plate will not go fully into the the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to
buckle, check if the correct lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the
buckle is being used. tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt
Position the release button on the retractor. back into the retractor. When
the buckle so that the safety installing a forward-facing child
belt could be quickly unbuckled restraint, it may be helpful to
if necessary. 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 4 and 5.
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6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued)
tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions
(Front Passenger Seat)
regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear passenger frontal airbag inflates.
tether. See Lower Anchors and seat is a safer place to secure a This is because the back of the
Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. See rear-facing child restraint would
System) 0 77. Where to Put the Restraint 0 76. be very close to the inflating
airbag. A child in a forward-facing
7. Before placing a child in the In addition, the vehicle has a child restraint can be seriously
child restraint, make sure it is passenger sensing system which is injured or killed if the front
securely held in place. To designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
check, grasp the child restraint outboard passenger frontal airbag
at the safety belt path and inflates and the passenger seat is
and passenger knee airbag under
attempt to move it side to side certain conditions. See Passenger in a forward position.
and back and forth. When the Sensing System 0 65 and Even if the passenger sensing
child restraint is properly Passenger Airbag Status Indicator system has turned off the front
installed, there should be no 0 101 for more information, outboard passenger frontal
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of including important safety airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
movement. information. one can guarantee that an airbag
To remove the child restraint, Never put a rear-facing child seat in will not deploy under some
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and the front. This is because the risk to unusual circumstance, even
let it return to the stowed position. the rear-facing child is so great, though it is turned off.
If the top tether is attached to a top if the airbag deploys.
Secure rear-facing child restraints
tether anchor, disconnect it. If the
in a rear seat, even if the airbag
head restraint was removed,
reinstall it before the seating
{ Warning is off. If you secure a
position is used. See “Head forward-facing child restraint in
A child in a rear-facing child
Restraint Removal and the front seat, always move the
restraint can be seriously injured
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors or killed if the front outboard (Continued)
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77. (Continued)
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Storage 89
Storage Storage
Compartments
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 89 { Warning
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Do not store heavy or sharp
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 89 objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
90 Storage
3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to Power Outlets
adjust the highlighted number. select the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format. The accessory power outlets can be
4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to used to plug in electrical equipment,
select the next number. 4. To save the settings, press the such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
5. To save the settings, press OK MENU/SEL knob.
There is one accessory power outlet
screen button. To set the 12/24 hour format for the located on the center floor console
To set the time and date for the radio without navigation: and one on the rear of the center
radio with navigation: 1. Press CLOCK. floor console. These outlets are
powered when the key is in ON/
1. Press CLOCK. 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until
2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to the driver door is opened within
3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
adjust the highlighted number. display format. See Retained Accessory Power
4. To save the settings, press OK (RAP) 0 187.
4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to
select the next number. screen button. Open the cover to access.
5. To save the settings, press To set the 12/24 hour format for the
radio with navigation: Caution
BACK on the radio faceplate.
If auto timing is set, the time 1. Press CLOCK. Leaving electrical equipment
displayed on the clock may not 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. plugged in for an extended period
update immediately when driving of time while the vehicle is off will
3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to
into a new time zone. select the 12 hour or 24 hour drain the battery. Always unplug
display format. electrical equipment when not in
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format use and do not plug in equipment
To set the 12/24 hour format for the 4. To save the settings, press that exceeds the maximum
radio with CD: BACK on the radio faceplate. 20 amp rating.
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
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Instrument Cluster
English Cluster with Automatic Transmission Shown, Metric and Manual Transmission Similar
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Speedometer Caution
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates the side of the vehicle the
The speedometer shows the fuel door is on.
vehicle's speed in either kilometers If the engine is operated with the
per hour (km/h) or miles per rpm’s in the warning area at the A FUEL LEVEL LOW message may
hour (mph). high end of the tachometer, the appear in the Driver Information
vehicle could be damaged, and Center (DIC) and a single chime
Odometer the damage would not be covered sounds. See Fuel System
by the vehicle warranty. Do not Messages 0 116 for more
The odometer shows how far the information.
operate the engine with the rpm’s
vehicle has been driven, in either
in the warning area. Here are four things that some
kilometers or miles.
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge . At the service station, the fuel
The trip odometer shows how far pump shuts off before the gauge
the vehicle has been driven since reads full.
the trip odometer was last reset.
. It takes a little more or less fuel
The trip odometer is accessed and to fill up than the gauge
reset through the Driver Information indicated. For example, the
Center (DIC). See Driver gauge may have indicated the
Information Center (DIC) 0 110. tank was half full, but it actually
took a little more or less than
Tachometer half the tank's capacity to fill
The tachometer displays the engine the tank.
speed in revolutions per . The gauge moves a little while
minute (rpm). turning a corner or speeding up.
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge indicates about how much
fuel is left in the tank.
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The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status
reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the
on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does
Indicator
such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger
grocery bag, laptop, or other immediately. sensing system. See Passenger
electronic device. To turn off the Sensing System 0 65 for important
reminder light and/or chime, remove
the object from the seat or buckle
{ Warning safety information. The instrument
panel has a passenger airbag status
the safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays indicator.
on after the vehicle is started or
Airbag Readiness Light comes on while driving, it means
This light shows if there is an the airbag system might not be
electrical problem with the airbag working properly. The airbags in
system. The system check includes the vehicle might not inflate in a
the airbag sensor(s), passenger crash, or they could even inflate
sensing system, the pretensioners, without a crash. To help avoid United States
the airbag modules, the wiring, and injury, have the vehicle serviced
the crash sensing and diagnostic right away.
module. For more information on the
airbag system, see Airbag System If there is a problem with the airbag
0 59. system, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on.
See Airbag System Messages
0 118. Canada
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. Then, after
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least one full tank of the proper The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning
fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel inspection if:
0 208.
Light
. The light is on when the engine
If the light remains on, see your is running. The vehicle brake system consists
dealer. of two hydraulic circuits. If one
. The light does not come on circuit is not working, the remaining
Emissions Inspection and when the ignition is in ON/RUN circuit can still work to stop the
Maintenance Programs with the engine not running for vehicle. For normal braking
Key Access or in Service Only performance, both circuits need to
If the vehicle requires an Emissions Mode for Keyless Access. be working.
Inspection/Maintenance test, the
test equipment will likely connect to . Critical emission control systems If the warning light comes on, there
the vehicle's Data Link have not been completely is a brake problem. Have the brake
Connector (DLC). diagnosed. If this happens, the system inspected right away.
vehicle would not be ready for
inspection and might require
several days of routine driving
before the system is ready for
inspection. This can happen if
the 12-volt battery has recently
been replaced or run down, or if Metric English
the vehicle has been recently
The DLC is under the instrument serviced. The brake indicator light should
panel to the left of the steering See your dealer if the vehicle will come on briefly as the engine is
wheel. Connecting devices that are not pass or cannot be made ready started. If it does not come on have
not used to perform an Emissions for the test. the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Inspection/Maintenance test or to
service the vehicle may affect
vehicle operation See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0 216. See
your dealer if assistance is needed.
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Antilock Brake System light is also on, the vehicle does not
{ Warning (ABS) Warning Light have antilock brakes and there is a
problem with the regular brakes.
The brake system might not be See Brake System Warning Light
working properly if the brake 0 104.
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system See Brake System Messages 0 115
warning light on can lead to a for all brake‐related DIC messages.
crash. If the light is still on after
the vehicle has been pulled off Up-Shift Light
the road and carefully stopped, The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
have the vehicle towed for light comes on briefly when the
service. engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have it
If the light comes on while driving, a fixed so it will be ready to warn if
chime sounds. Pull off the road and there is a problem.
stop. The pedal might be harder to If the ABS light comes on and stays For manual transmission vehicles,
push or go closer to the floor. on while driving, stop as soon as there is an up-shift light that comes
It might also take longer to stop. possible and turn the ignition off. on in the lower DIC area. It shows
If the light is still on, have the Start the engine again to reset the when to shift to the next higher gear
vehicle towed for service. See system. If the light stays on after for best fuel economy.
Towing the Vehicle 0 291. driving at a speed above 20 km/h
(13 mph), see your dealer for See Manual Transmission 0 195.
service. A chime may also sound
when the light comes on steady.
If the regular brake system warning
light is not on, the vehicle still has
brakes, but not antilock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning
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This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while
This light comes on briefly when the starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not,
ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your
check to show it is working. dealer. If the system is working dealer.
normally, the indicator light then This light comes on when the
If it does not come on have the turns off.
vehicle serviced by your dealer. StabiliTrak system is turned off.
The traction off light comes on when If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction
If this light stays on, or comes on the Traction Control System (TCS) Control System (TCS) is also off.
while driving, the system may not be has been turned off by pressing and
working. If this happens, see your If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off,
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak the system does not assist in
dealer for service. button. controlling the vehicle. Turn on the
This light and the StabiliTrak OFF TCS and the StabiliTrak systems
light come on when StabiliTrak is and the warning light turns off.
turned off. See Traction Control/Electronic
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Stability Control 0 198.
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 198.
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Traction Control System Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Operation 0 262.
This light comes on briefly when the Monitor System (TPMS), this light
engine is started. comes on briefly when the engine is Engine Oil Pressure Light
started. It provides information
If the light does not come on, have about tire pressures and the TPMS. Caution
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, When the Light Is On Steady
Lack of proper engine oil
the indicator light turns off. This indicates that one or more of maintenance can damage the
If the light is on and not flashing, the the tires are significantly engine. Driving with the engine oil
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak underinflated. low can also damage the engine.
system have been disabled. A DIC A Driver Information Center (DIC) The repairs would not be covered
message may display. Check the tire pressure message may also by the vehicle warranty. Check
DIC messages to determine which display. See Tire Messages 0 119. the oil level as soon as possible.
feature(s) is no longer functioning Stop as soon as possible, and Add oil if required, but if the oil
and whether the vehicle requires inflate the tires to the pressure value level is within the operating range
service. shown on the Tire and Loading and the oil pressure is still low,
If the light is on and flashing, the Information label. See Tire Pressure have the vehicle serviced. Always
TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system 0 260. follow the maintenance schedule
is actively working. for changing engine oil.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 198.
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Reduced Engine Power High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the front
fog lamps are turned off. See Front
Light Fog Lamps 0 130 for more
information.
Lamps On Reminder
DIC Buttons available on every vehicle. The This screen also displays the
following is a list of all possible average vehicle speed of the
menu items: vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel or miles per hour (mph). This
Economy, Average Vehicle average is based on the various
Speed : Displays the current vehicle speeds recorded since the
distance traveled, in either last reset. This display is shown
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from as c km/h (mph). Reset the
1. SET/CLR: Press to set, the last reset for the trip odometer. average speed by pressing SET/
or press and hold to clear, the The trip odometer can be reset to CLR when it is displayed.
menu item displayed. zero by pressing and holding the Blank Display : Displays no
SET/CLR button while the trip information.
2. w x : Use the band to scroll odometer display is showing.
through the items in Digital Speed : Displays how fast
each menu. Also displays the approximate the vehicle is moving in either
average liters per 100 kilometers kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
3. MENU: Press to display the (L/100 km) or miles per gallon
Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle per hour (mph). The speedometer
(mpg). This number is based on the cannot be reset.
Information Menu. On some number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded
vehicles, there is also an ECO since the last time this menu item Fuel Used : Displays the
Menu. This button is also used was reset. This number reflects only approximate liters (L) or gallons (gal)
to return to or exit the last the approximate average fuel of fuel that have been used since
screen displayed on the DIC. economy that the vehicle has right last reset. The fuel used can be
now, and will change as driving reset by pressing the SET/CLR
Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items button while the Fuel Used display
conditions change. This display is
Press MENU on the turn signal is showing.
shown as . c L/100 km (mpg).
lever until the TRIP menu displays. Timer : To start the timer, press
Reset the average consumption by
Use w x to scroll through the pressing SET/CLR when it is SET/CLR while Timer is displayed.
menu items. Not all items are displayed. The display will show the amount of
time that has passed since the timer
was last reset, not including time the
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ignition is off. Time will continue to and the amount of fuel remaining in models, you will have to select 1, 2,
be counted as long as the ignition is the fuel tank. This display is shown or 3 for the Unit display. 1 is
on, even if another display is being as l . km (mi). Fuel range cannot Imperial units, 2 is US units, and 3
shown on the DIC. The timer will be reset. is metric units. This will change the
record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, displays on the cluster and DIC to
and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after Also displays the current fuel the type of measurements you
which the display will return to zero. economy in liters per 100 kilometers select.
To stop the timer, press SET/CLR (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number reflects Tire Pressure : May display a
briefly while Timer is displayed. To vehicle with the approximate
reset the timer to zero, press and only the fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now and changes pressures of all four tires. Tire
hold SET/CLR. pressure is displayed in either
frequently as driving conditions
Navigation : Used for the OnStar or kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
change. This display is shown as .
navigation system Turn-by-Turn square inch (psi). On some models,
guidance. See OnStar Overview L/100 km (mpg). This display cannot this display only allows for matching
0 334 or the navigation manual, be reset. of the TPMS sensors. In this case,
if the vehicle has navigation, for Vehicle Information Menu the display will show TIRE LEARN.
more information. (OPTION) Items See Tire Pressure Monitor System
Speed, Fuel Range, 0 261 and Tire Pressure Monitor
Press MENU on the turn signal Operation 0 262.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy : lever until the OPTION menu is
Displays how fast the vehicle is Remaining Oil Life : Displays an
moving in either kilometers per displayed. Use w x to scroll estimate of the oil's remaining useful
hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). through the menu items. Not all life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
The speedometer cannot be reset. items are available on every vehicle. displayed, that means 99% of the
The following is a list of all possible current oil life remains. This display
The center of the page shows the menu items:
approximate distance the vehicle may be shown as : %.
can be driven without refueling. The Units : Move w x to change When the remaining oil life is low,
fuel range estimate is based on an between Metric or US when the Unit the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
average of the vehicle's fuel display is active. Press SET/CLR to message will appear on the display.
economy over recent driving history confirm the setting. On some See Engine Oil Messages 0 116.
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The oil should be changed as soon ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO) When viewing best AFE, a several
as possible. See Engine Oil 0 225. Items second press and hold of SET/CLR
In addition to the engine oil life will reset the best value. The best
system monitoring the oil life, This menu is only available on some value will show “- - -“ until the
additional maintenance is vehicles. Press MENU on the turn selected distance has been
recommended in the Maintenance signal lever until the ECO menu is traveled.
Schedule in this manual. See displayed. Use w x to scroll
The display provides feedback on
Maintenance Schedule 0 305. through the menu items. Not all
how current driving behavior in the
items are available on every vehicle.
The Oil Life display must be reset bar graph affects the running
The following is a list of all possible
after each oil change. Do not reset average in the left display and how
menu items:
the Oil Life display accidentally at well recent driving compares to the
any time other than when the oil has Best Average Fuel Economy : The best that has been achieved.
just been changed. It cannot be right hand side displays the best
ECO Index : The bar graph on the
reset accurately until the next oil average fuel economy (AFE) that is
left hand side provides feedback on
change. To reset the engine oil life achieved for a selected distance.
the efficiency of current driving
system, see Engine Oil Life System The left hand side displays a
behavior. The graph shows
0 227. running average of fuel economy for
a percentage value that is based on
the most recently traveled selected
Battery Voltage : Displays the current fuel consumption compared
distance. The center bar graph
current battery voltage, if equipped. to what is expected from the vehicle
displays the instantaneous fuel
Battery voltage changes are normal with good and bad driving habits.
economy. Quickly press the SET/
while driving. See Charging System Each box represents 10%, with all
CLR button to display a page for
Light 0 102. If there is a problem boxes filled being 100%. More
selecting one of the distance
with the battery charging system, economical driving will result in
options. Move the up/down arrow to
the DIC will display a message. See being in the ECO box.
choose the selection, and SET/CLR
Battery Voltage and Charging Instantaneous Fuel Economy is also
to change the setting.
Messages 0 114. shown on right hand side. This
display cannot be reset.
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TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE More than one tire pressure Vehicle Reminder
message can be received at a time.
This message displays when the
To read the other messages that
Messages
system is learning new tires. See
may have been sent at the same ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
time, press the SET/CLR button. WITH CARE
0 262 for more information.
The DIC also shows the tire
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD pressure values. See Driver This message displays when ice
AIR TO TIRE Information Center (DIC) 0 110. conditions are possible.
Map Settings Auto Fan Speed fog is likely. The auto rear defog
This feature sets the climate control function can be disabled by
See “Map Settings” in “Configure
Menu” in the infotainment manual. fan speed to maintain the interior pressing 1. When off, the feature
temperature. can be turned on by pressing 1.
Vehicle Settings See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Select High, Medium, or Low.
Select and the following may Climate Control Systems 0 162 or
display: Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Automatic Climate Control System
. Climate and Air Quality When on, this feature will turn the 0 164.
heated seats on when using remote Select On or Off.
. Comfort and Convenience start on cold days.
. Collision Detection Systems Comfort and Convenience
Select On or Off.
. Lighting Select and the following may
Auto Defog display:
. Power Door Locks
When turned on and high humidity . Chime Volume
. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start is detected, the climate control
. system may adjust to outside air Chime Volume
Return to Factory Settings?
supply and turn on the air This allows the selection of the
Climate and Air Quality conditioner or the heater. The fan chime volume level.
speed may slightly increase to help
Select and the following may Select Normal or High.
prevent fogging. When high
display:
humidity is no longer detected, the Collision Detection Systems
. Auto Fan Speed system will return to its prior
. operation. Select and the following may
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
display:
. Auto Defog Select On or Off.
. Park Assist
. Auto Rear Defog Auto Rear Defog
. Side Blind Zone Alert
When on, this feature turns on the
rear defogger at vehicle start when . Rear Cross Traffic Alert
the interior temperature is cold and
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128 Lighting
Lighting 129
130 Lighting
Raise or lower the lever until the The ignition must be on to turn on Interior Lighting
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane the fog lamps.
change. The turn signal flashes # (Front Fog Lamps) : Press to
three times. Instrument Panel
turn the fog lamps on or off. An
The lever returns to its starting indicator light on the instrument
Illumination Control
position when it is released. cluster comes on when the fog
If after signaling a turn or lane lamps are on.
change the arrow flashes rapidly or The fog lamps come on together
does not come on, a signal bulb with the parking lamps.
may be burned out. Replace any If the high-beam headlamps are
burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not turned on, the fog lamps will turn off.
burned out, check the fuse. See If the high-beam headlamps are
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 248. turned off, the fog lamps will turn
back on again.
Front Fog Lamps This feature controls the brightness
Some localities have laws that
of the instrument panel controls and
require the headlamps to be on
infotainment display screen. The
along with the fog lamps.
thumbwheel is to the left of the
steering column on the instrument
panel.
D (Instrument Panel
Brightness) : Move the
thumbwheel up or down and hold, to
brighten or dim the instrument panel
controls and infotainment display
For vehicles with front fog lamps, screen.
the button is on the outboard side of
the instrument panel.
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132 Lighting
when the key is removed from the Battery Power Protection Exterior Lighting Battery
ignition. The exterior lamps and
dome lamps remain on after the The battery saver feature is Saver
door is closed for a set amount of designed to protect the vehicle's The exterior lamps turn off about
time, then automatically turn off. battery. 10 minutes after the ignition is
If equipped with Keyless Access, If some interior lamps are left on turned off, if the parking lamps or
the exterior lamps and dome lamps and the ignition is turned off, the headlamps have been manually left
automatically turn on when the battery rundown protection system on. This protects against draining
driver door is opened after the automatically turns the lamp off after the battery. To restart the 10-minute
ignition is turned off. See Ignition some time. timer, turn the exterior lamp control
Positions (Keyless Access) 0 180 or to the O position and then back to
Ignition Positions (Key Access) the ; or 2 position.
0 182.
To keep the lamps on for more than
The exterior lamps turn off 10 minutes, the ignition must be in
immediately by turning the exterior the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
lamp control off. START position.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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Infotainment Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 148
Introduction
System Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Infotainment
Bluetooth (Voice Read the following pages to
Introduction Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 become familiar with the audio
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 system's features.
Trademarks and License
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 134
Agreements
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Trademarks and License { Warning
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Taking your eyes off the road for
Radio extended periods could cause a
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 crash resulting in injury or death
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
to you or others. Do not give
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 143 extended attention to infotainment
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 144 tasks while driving.
For more information, see Defensive The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature
Driving 0 170. Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played The theft-deterrent feature works by
even after the ignition is turned off. learning a portion of the Vehicle
Caution Identification Number (VIN) to the
See Retained Accessory Power
Contact your dealer before adding (RAP) 0 187. infotainment system. The
any equipment. infotainment system does not
The vehicle may have a base radio, operate if it is stolen or moved to a
Adding audio or communication which is included in this manual. different vehicle.
equipment could interfere with the See the infotainment manual for
operation of the engine, radio, information on the connective radio
or other systems, and could and the navigation system, audio
damage them. Follow federal players, phone, and voice
recognition. There is also
rules covering mobile radio and
information on settings and
telephone equipment.
downloadable applications (if
equipped).
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Overview 4. k (Play/Pause)
. CD: Pauses playback, and
stops playback.
5. l (Next/Fast Forward)
. Radio: Seeks the next
station.
. CD: Selects the next track
or fast forwards within a
track.
6. CLOCK
. Opens the clock menu.
7. INFO (Information)
. Radio: Shows available
information about the
current station.
. CD: Shows available
1. O (Power/Volume) 3. g (Previous/Reverse) information about the
current track.
. Turns the system on or off . Radio: Seeks the previous
and adjusts the volume. station. 8. TONE
2. Buttons 1–6 . CD: Selects the previous . Opens the tone menu.
. Radio: Saves and selects track or rewinds within a 9. AS (Autostore)
favorite stations. track. . Radio: Opens the autostore
stations list.
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Press the BACK button to delete the Adjusting the Fader and Balance 5. Press the BACK button to go
last character in the sequence or 1. Press the TONE button. back to the System
press and hold to delete the entire Configuration menu.
character sequence. 2. Select Fader or Balance.
Auto Volume
Audio Settings 3. Select the value.
The auto volume feature
The audio settings can be set for Press the BACK button to go back automatically adjusts the radio
each radio band and each audio to the Tone Settings menu. volume to compensate for road and
player source. Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
To quickly reset an audio setting If equipped with an equalizer: level is consistent.
value to 0:
1. Press the TONE button. The level of volume compensation
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select EQ presets. can be selected, or the auto volume
2. Select the audio setting. feature can be turned off.
3. Select the setting.
3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL 1. Press the CONFIG button.
knob until the value changes Press the BACK button to go back
to the Tone Settings menu. 2. Select Radio Settings.
to 0.
System Settings 3. Select Auto Volume.
Press the BACK button to go back
to the Tone Settings menu. 4. Select the setting.
Configuring the Number of
Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Favorite Pages 5. Press the BACK button to go
and Bass back to the System
To configure the number of available
Configuration menu.
1. Press the TONE button. favorite pages:
1. Press the CONFIG button. Maximum Startup Volume
2. Select Treble, Midrange,
or Bass. 2. Select Radio Settings. The maximum volume played when
the radio is first turned on can
3. Select the value. 3. Select Radio Favorites. be set.
Press the BACK button to go back 4. Select the number of available 1. Press the CONFIG button.
to the Tone Settings menu. favorite pages.
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Selecting a Station 2. Select AM or FM Station List. The category lists are updated when
All receivable stations in the the station lists are updated.
Seek Tuning current reception area are
displayed. If a station list has Updating Station & Category Lists
If the radio station is not known:
not been created, an automatic If stations stored in the station list
Briefly press g or l to station search is done. can no longer be received:
automatically search for the next
available station. If a station is not 3. Select the station. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
found, the radio switches to a more Category Lists 2. Select Update AM or FM
sensitive search level. If a station Station List, if the stations
still is not found, the frequency that Most stations that broadcast an stored in the station list are no
was last active begins to play. RDS program type code specify the longer received. A station
type of programming transmitted. search will be completed and
If the radio station is known: Some stations change the program the first station in the updated
type code depending on the
Press and hold g or l until the list will play.
content. The system stores the RDS
station on the display is reached, stations sorted by program type in To cancel the station search, press
then release the button. the FM category list. the MENU/SEL knob.
Manual Tuning To search for a programming type Storing a Station as a Favorite
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select determined by station:
Stations from all bands can be
the frequency on the display. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. stored in any order in the favorite
Favorites List 2. Select FM category list. A list pages.
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. of all programming types Up to six stations can be stored in
available displays. each favorite page and the number
2. Select Favorites List. of available favorite pages can
3. Select the programming type.
3. Select the station. A list of stations that transmit be set.
Station Lists programming of the selected
type displays.
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
4. Select the station.
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k (Play/Pause) : Press to pause Selecting a SiriusXM Channel 2. Select the desired channel.
time shifted content, if equipped. SiriusXM channels can be selected Selecting a Channel Using the
Selecting the SiriusXM Band by using g, l , the MENU/SEL Menu System
knob, or the Menu system. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
Press the BAND button to choose
between the AM, FM, and SiriusXM Selecting a Channel Using g 2. Select XM Category List.
bands. The last channel played in
that band begins to play when that or l 3. Select the category.
band is selected. . Press and release g or l to 4. Select the channel.
SiriusXM Categories go to the previous or next Storing a SiriusXM Channel as
channel. a Favorite
SiriusXM channels are organized in
categories. . Press and hold g or l to Channels from all bands can be
scroll through the previous or stored in any order in the favorite
Removing or Adding Categories next channel until the channel is pages.
Channels in a category that have reached. Up to six channels can be stored in
been removed can still be accessed
Selecting a Channel Using the each favorite page and the number
by using g or l , or the MENU/ MENU/SEL Knob of available favorite pages can
SEL knob. be set.
To select a SiriusXM channel using
To add or remove categories: the MENU/SEL knob: Storing a Channel as a Favorite
1. Press the CONFIG button. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to To store the channel to a position in
2. Select Radio Settings. highlight a SiriusXM channel. The the list, press and hold the
channel is selected after a short corresponding 1 to 6 button until the
3. Select XM Categories. delay. channel can be heard again.
4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to To select a channel using the
highlight the category. MENU/SEL knob:
5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob and
remove or add the category. select Channel List.
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Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe
the disc from the center to the
The multi-band antenna is on the outer edge.
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is CD Player
used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, Care of the CD Player
The CD player can play audio CDs
the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service and MP3 CDs. Do not add a label to a disc, as it
System, and GPS (Global could get caught in the CD player.
Positioning System), if the vehicle The CD player will not play If a label is needed, label the top of
has these features. Keep the 8 cm (3 in) CDs. the recorded disc with a
antenna clear of obstructions for Care of CDs marking pen.
clear reception.
Sound quality can be reduced due Do not use disc lens cleaners
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the to disc quality, recording method, because they could contaminate the
performance of the features listed quality of the music recorded, and lens of the disc optics and damage
above may be affected if the how the disc has been handled. the CD player.
sunroof is open. Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other Caution
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom If a label is added to a CD, more
surface of a disc is damaged, the than one CD is inserted into the
disc may not play properly or at all. slot at a time, or an attempt is
Do not touch the bottom surface of made to play scratched or
a disc while handling it; this could damaged CDs, the CD player
damage the surface. Pick up discs could be damaged. While using
by grasping the outer edges or the the CD player, use only CDs in
edge of the hole and the outer edge. good condition without any label,
If the bottom surface of a disc is load one CD at a time, and keep
dirty, take a soft lint-free cloth, the CD player and the loading slot
or dampen a clean soft cloth in a free of foreign materials, liquids,
mild neutral detergent solution and debris.
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Audio System pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth to the system. To link to a
phone is not connected, calls will be different paired phone, see
When using the Bluetooth system,
made using OnStar Hands-Free “Linking to a Different Phone”
sound comes through the vehicle's
Calling, if available. See Operation later in this section.
front audio system speakers and
0 136.
overrides the audio system. Use the Pairing a Phone
VOL/ O knob during a call to Pairing Information 1. Press the CONFIG button.
change the volume level. The . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
adjusted volume level remains in 2. Select Phone Settings.
capability cannot be paired to
memory for later calls. The system the vehicle as a phone and an 3. Select Bluetooth.
maintains a minimum volume level. MP3 player at the same time. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone).
Other Information . Up to five cell phones can be A four-digit Personal
paired to the Bluetooth system. Identification Number (PIN)
See Radio Frequency Statement appears on the display. The
0 331. . The pairing process is disabled
PIN is used in Step 6.
when the vehicle is moving.
Bluetooth (Infotainment 5. Start the pairing process on the
. Pairing only needs to be
cell phone to be paired to the
Controls) completed once, unless the vehicle. See the cell phone
pairing information on the cell manufacturer's user guide for
For information about how to phone changes or the cell phone
navigate the menu system using the information on this process.
is deleted from the system.
infotainment controls, see Operation 6. Locate the device named “Your
0 136. . Only one paired cell phone can
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
be connected to the Bluetooth phone. Follow the instructions
Pairing system at a time. on the cell phone to enter the
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone . If multiple paired cell phones are PIN provided in Step 4. After
must be paired to the Bluetooth within range of the system, the the PIN is successfully entered,
system and then connected to the system connects to the first the system prompts you to
vehicle before it can be used. See available paired cell phone in the provide a name for the paired
your cell phone manufacturer's user order that they were first paired cell phone. This name will be
guide for Bluetooth functions before
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used to indicate which phones Linking to a Different Phone contact your wireless provider to
are paired and connected to To link to a different phone, the new find out if this feature is supported
the vehicle. The system phone must be in the vehicle and by your phone.
responds with “<Phone name> available to be connected to the When a cell phone supports the
has been successfully paired” Bluetooth system before the phone book feature, the Phone
after the pairing process is process is started. Book and Call Lists menus are
complete. automatically available.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
7. Repeat Steps 1–6 to pair The Phone Book menu allows you
additional phones. 2. Select Phone Settings.
to access the phone book stored in
Listing All Paired and Connected 3. Select Bluetooth. the cell phone to make a call.
Phones 4. Select Device List. The Call Lists menu allows you to
1. Press the CONFIG button. 5. Select the new phone to link to access the phone numbers from the
and follow the on screen Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and
2. Select Phone Settings. Missed Calls menus on your cell
prompts.
3. Select Bluetooth. phone to make a call.
If delete is selected, the
4. Select Device List. highlighted phone will be To make a call using the Phone
deleted. Book menu:
Deleting a Paired Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button. Making a Call Using 1. Press 5 \ > once or twice
Phone Book (depending on the radio).
2. Select Phone Settings.
For cell phones that support the 2. Select Phone Book.
3. Select Bluetooth.
phone book feature, the Bluetooth 3. Search through the list by
4. Select Device List. system can use the contacts stored selecting the letter group the
5. Select the phone to delete and on your cell phone to make calls. phone book entry begins with,
follow the on screen prompts. See your cell phone phone or press the MENU/SEL knob
manufacturer's user guide or to scroll through the entire list
of names/numbers in the
phone book.
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4. Select the name or number you Accepting or Declining a Call Switching Between Calls (Call
want to call. Waiting Calls Only)
When an incoming call is received,
To make a call using the Call the infotainment system mutes and To switch between calls:
Lists menu: a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. 1. Turn or press the MENU/
1. Press 5 \ > once or twice Accepting a Call SEL knob.
(depending on the radio). Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 2. Select Switch Call from
2. Select Call Lists. “Answer” and press the MENU/SEL the menu.
knob to accept the call. Conference Calling
3. Select the Incoming Calls,
Outgoing Calls, or Missed Declining a Call Conference calling and three-way
Calls list. calling must be supported on the
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
4. Select the name or number you “Decline” and press the MENU/SEL Bluetooth phone and enabled by the
want to call. knob to decline the call. wireless service carrier to work.
Making a Call Call Waiting To start a conference while in a
current call:
To make a call: Call waiting must be supported on
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by 1. Turn or press the MENU/
1. Press 5 \ > once or twice the wireless service carrier to work. SEL knob.
(depending on the radio). 2. Select Enter Number.
Accepting a Call
2. Enter the character sequence. 3. Enter the character sequence
See “Entering a Character Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
then select Call. See “Entering
Sequence” in Operation 0 136. “Answer” and press the MENU/SEL
a Character Sequence” in
knob to accept the call.
3. Select Call to start dialing the Operation 0 136.
number. Declining a Call 4. After the call has been placed,
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to turn or press the MENU/SEL
“Decline” and press the MENU/SEL knob and choose Merge Calls.
knob to decline the call.
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5. To add more callers to the 2. Enter the character sequence. Pairing Information
conference call, repeat See “Entering a Character . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
Steps 1–4. The number of Sequence” in Operation 0 136. capability cannot be paired to
callers that can be added is the vehicle as a phone and an
limited by your wireless service Bluetooth (Voice MP3 player at the same time.
carrier.
Recognition) . Up to five cell phones can be
Ending a Call paired to the Bluetooth system.
Using Voice Recognition
Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob . The pairing process is disabled
To use voice recognition, press the
and select Hang Up. when the vehicle is moving.
b / g button on the steering wheel.
Muting a Call Use the commands below for the . Pairing only needs to be
various voice features. For completed once, unless the
To Mute a Call additional information, say “Help” pairing information on the cell
Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob while you are in a voice phone changes or the cell phone
and select Mute Call. recognition menu. is deleted from the system.
To Cancel Mute Pairing . Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system at a time.
and select Mute Call. must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the . If multiple paired cell phones are
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency vehicle before it can be used. See within range of the system, the
(DTMF) Tones your cell phone manufacturer's user system connects to the first
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can guide for Bluetooth functions before available paired cell phone in the
send numbers during a call. This is pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth order that they were first paired
used when calling a menu-driven phone is not connected, calls will be to the system. To link to a
phone system. made using OnStar Hands-Free different paired phone, see
Calling, if available. See Operation “Linking to a Different Phone”
1. Turn or press the MENU/SEL 0 136. later in this section.
knob and select Enter Number.
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Storing and Deleting Phone 2. Say “Store.” directions given by the system
Numbers 3. Say the phone number or to save a name tag for this
group of numbers you want to number.
The system can store up to 30
phone numbers as name tags in the store all at once with no Using the “Delete” Command
Hands-Free Directory that is shared pauses, then follow the
between the Bluetooth and OnStar directions given by the system 1. Press b / g. The system
systems. to save a name tag for this responds “Ready,” followed by
number. a tone.
The following commands are used
to delete and store phone numbers. Using the “Digit Store” Command 2. Say “Delete.”
Store : This command will store a If an unwanted number is 3. Say the name tag you want to
phone number, or a group of recognized by the system, say delete.
numbers as a name tag. “Clear” at any time to clear the last Using the “Delete All Name Tags”
number. Command
Digit Store : This command allows
a phone number to be stored as a To hear all of the numbers This command deletes all stored
name tag by entering the digits one recognized by the system, say name tags in the Hands Free
at a time. “Verify” at any time. Calling Directory and the
Delete : This command is used to 1. Press b / g. The system Destinations Directory.
delete individual name tags. responds “Ready,” followed by To delete all name tags:
Delete All Name Tags : This a tone.
1. Press b / g. The system
command deletes all stored name 2. Say “Digit Store.” responds “Ready,” followed by
tags in the Hands-Free Calling
3. Say each digit, one at a time, a tone.
Directory and the Destinations
Directory. that you want to store. After 2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
each digit is entered, the
Using the “Store” Command system repeats back the digit it
heard followed by a tone. After
1. Press b / g. The system the last digit has been entered,
responds “Ready,” followed by say “Store,” and then follow the
a tone.
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2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” . Press $ / i to disconnect the To mute a call, press b / g , and
The system dials the last current call and switch to the call then say “Mute Call.”
number called from the on hold.
connected cell phone. To cancel mute, press b / g , and
Once connected, the person called
Three-Way Calling then say “Un-mute Call.”
will be heard through the audio Three-way calling must be Transferring a Call
speakers. supported on the cell phone and
enabled by the wireless service Audio can be transferred between
Receiving a Call carrier. the Bluetooth system and the cell
When an incoming call is received, phone.
the audio system mutes and a ring
1. While on a call, press b / g. The cell phone must be paired and
tone is heard in the vehicle. 2. Say “Three-way call.” connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
. Press b / g to answer the call. 3. Use the dial or call command
transferred. The connection process
to dial the number of the third
. Press $ / i to ignore a call. party to be called. can take up to two minutes after the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
Call Waiting 4. Once the call is connected,
To Transfer Audio from the
Call waiting must be supported on press b / g to link all callers
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
the cell phone and enabled by the together.
During a call with the audio in the
wireless service carrier. Ending a Call vehicle:
. Press b / g to answer an $ / i to end a call.
Press 1. Press b / g.
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is Muting a Call 2. Say “Transfer Call.”
placed on hold. During a call, all sounds from inside To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth
. Press b / g again to return to the vehicle can be muted so that the System from a Cell Phone
the original call. person on the other end of the call
During a call with the audio on the
cannot hear them.
. To ignore the incoming call, no cell phone, press b / g. The audio
action is required. transfers to the vehicle. If the audio
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does not transfer to the vehicle, use Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Trademarks and
the audio transfer feature on the cell (DTMF) Tones
phone. See your cell phone License Agreements
manufacturer's user guide for more The Bluetooth system can send
numbers and the numbers stored as The Bluetooth® word mark and
information.
name tags during a call. You can logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
Voice Pass-Thru use this feature when calling a SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
menu-driven phone system. by General Motors is under license.
Voice pass-thru allows access to the Other trademarks and trade names
Account numbers can also be
voice recognition commands on the are those of their respective owners.
stored for use.
cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide to see if Sending a Number or Name Tag
the cell phone supports this feature. During a Call
To access contacts stored in the cell 1. Press b / g. The system
phone: responds “Ready,” followed by
1. Press b / g. The system a tone.
responds “Ready,” followed by 2. Say “Dial.”
a tone. Manufactured under license under
3. Say the number or name tag U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;
2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command to send. 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
can be skipped. 6,487,535 & other U.S. and
Clearing the System worldwide patents issued &
3. Say “Voice.” The system
responds “OK, accessing Unless information is deleted out of pending. DTS and the Symbol are
<phone name>.” the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it registered trademarks and DTS
will be retained indefinitely. This Digital Surround and the DTS logos
The cell phone's normal prompt includes all saved name tags in the are trademarks of DTS Inc. All
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1. Temperature Control
2. Bi-level Air Mode
1. Temperature Control 3. Floor Air Mode
2. Bi-level Air Mode 4. Vent Air Mode
3. Floor Air Mode 5. Fan Control
4. Vent Air Mode 6. Driver and Passenger Heated
5. Fan Control Seats (If Equipped)
6. Driver and Passenger Heated 7. Defrost
Seats (If Equipped) 8. Air Conditioning
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9. Defog For best results, clear all snow and Rear Window Defogger
ice from the windshield before
10. Recirculation
defrosting.
1 (Rear Defogger) : Press to turn
11. Rear Window Defogger the rear window defogger on or off.
Do not drive the vehicle until all An indicator light on the button
9 (Fan Control) : Turn to increase windows are clear. comes on to show that the rear
or decrease the fan speed. window defogger is on.
Air Conditioning
Temperature Control : Turn to The defogger only works when the
increase or decrease the # (Air Conditioning, If ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger
temperature. Equipped) : Press to turn the air turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/
conditioning on or off. If the fan is ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
Air Delivery Mode Control : To turned off or the outside
change the current mode, press one position.
temperature falls below freezing, the
of the following: air conditioning compressor will Do not drive the vehicle until all
F (Vent) : Air is directed to the not work. windows are clear.
instrument panel outlets. h (Recirculation, If Equipped) : If equipped with heated outside
* (Bi-level) : Air is directed to the Press to turn on the recirculation. rearview mirrors, they turn on when
instrument panel outlets and the An indicator light comes on. Air is the rear window defogger button is
floor outlets. recirculated inside the vehicle. on and help to clear fog or frost from
It helps to quickly cool the air inside the surface of the mirrors. See
7 (Floor) : Air is directed to the Heated Mirrors 0 41.
the vehicle and reduce the entry of
floor outlets.
outside air and odors.
W (Defog) : Clears the windows of To improve fuel efficiency and to Caution
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
windshield and floor outlets. Do not use a razor blade or sharp
may be automatically selected in
0 (Defrost) : Clears the warm weather. The recirculation object to clear the inside rear
windshield of fog or frost more window. Do not adhere anything
light will not come on. Press h to
quickly. Air is directed to the to the defogger grid lines in the
select recirculation; press it again to rear glass. These actions may
windshield and side window outlets. select outside air.
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by a number on the display screen. 0 (Defrost) : Clears the Auto Defog : The climate control
Press AUTO to return to automatic windshield of fog or frost more system may have a sensor to
operation. quickly. Air is directed to the automatically detect high humidity
MODE (Air Delivery Mode) : Press windshield. inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate
to change the direction of the # (Air Conditioning) : Press to control system may adjust to
airflow. The current mode appears turn the automatic air conditioning
in the display screen. Automatic outside air supply and turn on the
on or off. If the fan is turned off or air conditioner. If the climate control
operation is canceled and manual the outside temperature falls below
mode is initiated. Press AUTO to system does not detect possible
freezing, the air conditioning window fogging, it returns to normal
return to automatic operation. compressor will not run. operation. To turn Auto Defog off or
To change the current mode, select Press AUTO to return to automatic on, see “Climate and Air Quality”
one of the following: operation and the air conditioner under Vehicle Personalization
Y (Vent) : Air is directed to the runs as needed. When the indicator 0 121.
instrument panel outlets. light is on, the air conditioner runs
automatically to cool the air inside Rear Window Defogger
\ (Bi-level) : Air is divided the vehicle or to dry the air needed = (Rear Window Defogger) :
between the instrument panel to defog the windshield faster. Press to turn the rear window
outlets and the floor outlets. defogger on or off. An indicator light
h (Recirculation) : Press to turn
C (Tri-Level) : Air is divided on recirculation. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that
between the windshield, instrument comes on. Air is recirculated to the rear window defogger is on.
panel, and floor outlets. quickly cool the inside of the vehicle The defogger only works when the
[ (Floor) : Air is directed to the and reduce the entry of outside air ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger
floor outlets. and odors. turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
- (Defog) : Clears the windows of Automatic Air Recirculation :
position.
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the When the AUTO indicator light is
windshield and floor outlets. on, the air is automatically The rear window defogger can be
recirculated as needed to help set to automatic operation. See
quickly cool the inside of the “Climate and Air Quality” under
vehicle. Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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When Auto Rear Defog is selected, Heated Seats (If Equipped) : Press Sensors
the rear window defogger turns on to turn the heated seats on or off.
The solar sensor, on top of the
automatically when the interior See Heated Front Seats 0 49.
instrument panel near the
temperature is cold and the outside Remote Start Climate Control windshield, monitors the solar heat.
temperature is about 5 °C (40 °F) Operation : If equipped, the climate
and below. The auto rear defogger The climate control system uses the
control system may run. The driver’s
turns off automatically. At higher sensor information to adjust the
previous settings are used to heat
speeds, the rear window defogger temperature, fan speed,
or cool the vehicle. During extreme
may stay on continuously. recirculation, and air delivery mode
cold temperatures, for manual
for best comfort.
If equipped with heated outside operation, set the temperature
rearview mirrors, they turn on when control to high heat and the fan If the sensor is covered, the
the rear window defogger button is control to medium speed instead of automatic climate control system
on and help to clear fog or frost from high for better results. The rear may not work properly.
the surface of the mirrors. See defog and front heated seats may
Heated Mirrors 0 41. come on if it is cold outside. The
indicators do not come on. See
Caution Remote Vehicle Start 0 32 and
Heated Front Seats 0 49.
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
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See specific vehicle steering Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go
messages under Vehicle Messages straight down the roadway.
0 114.
Curve Tips
Loss of Control
. Take curves at a reasonable Skidding
speed. There are three types of skids that
. Reduce speed before entering a correspond to the vehicle's three
curve. control systems:
. Maintain a reasonable steady . Braking Skid — wheels are not
speed through the curve. rolling.
. Wait until the vehicle is out of . Steering or Cornering Skid —
the curve before accelerating too much speed or steering in a
gently into the straightaway. curve causes tires to slip and
The vehicle's right wheels can drop lose cornering force.
Steering in Emergencies off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow . Acceleration Skid — too much
. There are some situations when throttle causes the driving
these tips:
steering around a problem may wheels to spin.
be more effective than braking. 1. Ease off the accelerator and
then, if there is nothing in the Defensive drivers avoid most skids
. Holding both sides of the by taking reasonable care suited to
way, steer the vehicle so that it
steering wheel allows you to turn existing conditions, and by not
straddles the edge of the
180 degrees without removing pavement. overdriving those conditions. But
a hand. skids are always possible.
2. Turn the steering wheel about
. Antilock Brake System (ABS) If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
one-eighth of a turn, until the
allows steering while braking. these suggestions:
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge. . Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
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The vehicle may straighten out. Always drive slower in these types Hydroplaning
Be ready for a second skid if it of driving conditions and avoid
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
occurs. driving through large puddles and
can build up under the vehicle's
. Slow down and adjust your deep-standing or flowing water.
tires so they actually ride on the
driving according to weather water. This can happen if the road is
conditions. Stopping distance { Warning wet enough and you are going fast
can be longer and vehicle enough. When the vehicle is
control can be affected when Wet brakes can cause crashes. hydroplaning, it has little or no
traction is reduced by water, They might not work as well in a contact with the road.
snow, ice, gravel, or other quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could There is no hard and fast rule about
material on the road. Learn to
lose control of the vehicle. hydroplaning. The best advice is to
recognize warning clues — such
slow down when the road is wet.
as enough water, ice, or packed After driving through a large
snow on the road to make a puddle of water or a car/vehicle Other Rainy Weather Tips
mirrored surface — and slow wash, lightly apply the brake
down when you have any doubt. Besides slowing down, other wet
pedal until the brakes work weather driving tips include:
. Try to avoid sudden steering, normally. . Allow extra following distance.
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed Flowing or rushing water creates . Pass with caution.
by shifting to a lower gear. Any strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause the . Keep windshield wiping
sudden changes could cause
vehicle to be carried away. If this equipment in good shape.
the tires to slide.
happens, you and other vehicle . Keep the windshield washer fluid
Remember: Antilock brakes help occupants could drown. Do not reservoir filled.
avoid only the braking skid.
ignore police warnings and be . Have good tires with proper
very cautious about trying to drive tread depth. See Tires 0 253.
Driving on Wet Roads through flowing water.
Rain and wet roads can reduce . Turn off cruise control.
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
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clear roads in shaded areas. To save fuel, run the engine for
The surface of a curve or an Warning (Continued) short periods to warm the vehicle
overpass can remain icy when and then shut the engine off and
the surrounding roads are clear. carbon monoxide (CO), which partially close the window. Moving
Avoid sudden steering cannot be seen or smelled. It can about to keep warm also helps.
maneuvers and braking while cause unconsciousness and even
death. If it takes time for help to arrive,
on ice. when running the engine, push the
. Turn off cruise control. If the vehicle is stuck in snow: accelerator pedal slightly so the
. Clear snow from the base of engine runs faster than the idle
Blizzard Conditions speed. This keeps the battery
the vehicle, especially any
Stay with the vehicle unless there is blocking the exhaust pipe. charged to restart the vehicle and to
help nearby. If possible, use signal for help with the headlamps.
. Open a window about 5 cm Do this as little as possible, to
Roadside Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 325. To get (2 in) on the vehicle side save fuel.
help and keep everyone in the that is away from the wind,
to bring in fresh air.
vehicle safe: If the Vehicle Is Stuck
. Turn on the hazard warning . Fully open the air outlets on
Slowly and cautiously spin the
flashers. or under the instrument
wheels to free the vehicle when
panel.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
. Adjust the climate control
mirror. If stuck too severely for the traction
system to circulate the air
system to free the vehicle, turn the
inside the vehicle and set
{ Warning the fan speed to the highest
traction system off and use the
rocking method. See Traction
setting. See “Climate
Snow can trap engine exhaust Control/Electronic Stability Control
Control Systems.”
under the vehicle. This may 0 198.
cause exhaust gases to get For more information about CO,
inside. Engine exhaust contains see Engine Exhaust 0 190.
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Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the 3. Subtract the combined
Label recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and
pressures (4). For more passengers from XXX kg or
information on tires and inflation XXX lbs.
see Tires 0 253 and Tire 4. The resulting figure equals
Pressure 0 260. the available amount of
There is also important loading cargo and luggage load
information on the Certification capacity. For example, if the
label. It may show the Gross "XXX" amount equals
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 1400 lbs. and there will be
and the Gross Axle Weight five 150 lb passengers in
Rating (GAWR) for the front and your vehicle, the amount of
rear axle. See “Certification available cargo and luggage
Label Example Label” later in this section. load capacity is 650 lbs.
A vehicle-specific Tire and (1400-750 (5 x 150) =
“Steps for Determining Correct
Loading Information label is 650 lbs.)
Load Limit–
attached to the vehicle's center 5. Determine the combined
1. Locate the statement "The
pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and weight of luggage and cargo
combined weight of
Loading Information label shows being loaded on the vehicle.
occupants and cargo should
the number of occupant seating That weight may not safely
never exceed XXX kg or
positions (1), and the maximum exceed the available cargo
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s
vehicle capacity weight (2) in and luggage load capacity
placard.
kilograms and pounds. calculated in Step 4.
2. Determine the combined
The Tire and Loading
weight of the driver and
Information label also shows the
passengers that will be
tire size of the original
riding in your vehicle.
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Ignition Positions (Key The key must be fully extended to If the vehicle must be shut off in an
start the vehicle. emergency:
Access)
To shift out of P (Park), turn the 1. Brake using a firm and steady
ignition to ON/RUN and apply the pressure. Do not pump the
brake pedal. brakes repeatedly. This may
0 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ deplete power assist, requiring
OFF) : When the vehicle is stopped, increased brake pedal force.
turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ 2. Shift the vehicle to Neutral.
OFF to turn the engine off. Retained This can be done while the
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain vehicle is moving. After shifting
active. See Retained Accessory to Neutral, continue to firmly
Power (RAP) 0 187. apply the brakes and steer the
This is the only position from which vehicle to a safe location.
the key can be removed. This locks 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift
the ignition and automatic to P (Park) with an automatic
The ignition switch has four different transmission. The steering wheel transmission, or Neutral with a
positions. may also lock, if equipped. manual transmission. Turn the
Do not turn the engine off when the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Caution vehicle is moving. This will cause a 4. Set the parking brake. See
loss of power assist in the brake Parking Brake 0 197.
Using a tool to force the key to and steering systems and disable
turn in the ignition could cause
damage to the switch or break the
the airbags. { Warning
key. Use the correct key, make Turning off the vehicle while
sure it is all the way in, and turn it moving may cause loss of power
only with your hand. If the key assist in the brake and steering
cannot be turned by hand, see
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your dealer.
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clears the extra gasoline from message will display. See each try, to allow the cranking
the engine. Do not race the Driver Information Center (DIC) motor to cool down. When the
engine immediately after 0 110 and Remote Keyless engine starts, let go of the
starting it. Operate the engine Entry (RKE) System Operation button, and the accelerator.
and transmission gently until 0 26. If the vehicle starts briefly but
the oil warms up and lubricates then stops again, do the same
all moving parts. Caution thing. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. Do
Engine Starting Procedure not race the engine
(Keyless Access) Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the immediately after starting it.
1. With the Keyless Access ignition to the START position Operate the engine and
system, the RKE transmitter immediately after cranking has transmission gently until the oil
must be in the vehicle. Press ended, can overheat and damage warms up and lubricates all
the ENGINE START/STOP the cranking motor, and drain the moving parts.
button with the brake pedal battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
applied. When the engine
between each try, to let the Engine Heater
begins cranking, let go of the
cranking motor cool down. The engine heater, if equipped, can
button.
help in cold weather conditions at or
The idle speed will go down as below −18 °C (0 °F) for easier
the engine gets warm. Do not 2. If the engine does not start
after five to 10 seconds, starting and better fuel economy
race the engine immediately during engine warm-up. Plug in the
after starting it. especially in very cold weather
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could heater at least four hours before
If the RKE transmitter is not in be flooded with too much starting the vehicle. An internal
the vehicle, if there is gasoline. Try pushing the thermostat in the plug end of the
interference, or the RKE accelerator pedal all the way to engine’s cord will prevent engine
battery is low, a Driver the floor and holding it there as heater operation at temperatures
Information Center (DIC) you press the ENGINE START/ above −18 °C (0 °F).
STOP button, for up to a
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait
at least 15 seconds between
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Torque Lock . Prevent movement of the shift 3. Move the shift lever to the
lever out of P (Park) unless the desired position.
Torque lock is when the weight of
ignition is in ON/RUN and the If the shift lever still cannot be
the vehicle puts too much force on
brake pedal is applied. moved from P (Park), see “Shift
the parking pawl in the
transmission. This happens when The shift lock release is always Lock Manual Release.”
parking on a hill and shifting the functional except in the case of an This vehicle may have the Safety
transmission into P (Park) is not uncharged or low voltage (less than Belt Assurance System, which may
done properly and then it is difficult 9-volt) battery. prevent the vehicle from shifting out
to shift out of P (Park). To prevent If the vehicle has an uncharged of P (Park). See Safety Belt
torque lock, set the parking brake battery or a battery with low voltage, Messages 0 118.
and then shift into P (Park). To find try charging or jump starting the
out how, see “Shifting Into Park” battery. See Jump Starting - North Shift Lock Manual Release
listed previously. America 0 288 The automatic transmission has an
If torque lock does occur, the To shift out of P (Park): electric park lock. The key must be
vehicle may need to be pushed in the ON/RUN position, and the
uphill by another vehicle to relieve 1. Apply the brake pedal. brake pedal pressed so the shift
the parking pawl pressure, so you 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. lever can be moved from the
can shift out of P (Park). P (Park) position. If the battery has
3. Press the shift lever button. lost power, the shift lever cannot be
Shifting out of Park 4. Move the shift lever to the moved from P (Park) unless the shift
desired position. lock manual release is disengaged
This vehicle is equipped with an manually.
automatic transmission shift lock If still unable to shift out of P (Park):
control system. The shift lock is To access the shift lock manual
1. Fully release the shift lever
designed to: release:
button.
. Prevent ignition key removal 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Hold the brake pedal down and
unless the shift lever is in press the shift lever button
P (Park) with the shift lever again.
button fully released.
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While in the DSC mode, the and vehicle speed. The shift gear, press the shift lever
transmission will automatically position indicator within the Driver forward (+) to upshift or shift into
downshift when the vehicle comes Information Center (DIC) will display D (Drive).
to a stop. This will allow for more a number next to the M indicating M (Manual Mode) will prevent
power during take-off. the highest available gear under shifting to a lower gear range if the
When accelerating the vehicle from manual mode and the driving engine speed is too high. If vehicle
a stop in snowy and icy conditions, conditions when manual mode was speed is not reduced within the time
you may want to shift into second selected. allowed, the lower gear range shift
gear. A higher gear allows the 1. Move the shift lever from will not be completed. Slow the
vehicle to gain more traction on D (Drive) to the left into the (+) vehicle, then press the shift lever
slippery surfaces. or (−) manual position. rearward (−) to downshift to the
2. Press the shift lever forward (+) desired lower gear range.
Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode to upshift or rearward (−) to While using the ERS, cruise control
downshift. An M and the can be used.
Fuel Economy Model current gear will be displayed
in the DIC.
Caution When shifting to M (Manual Mode),
the transmission will shift to the
If the vehicle is driven at a high range of the current gear. For this
rpm without upshifting while using range, the highest gear available is
Electronic Range Select (ERS), displayed next to the M in the DIC.
the vehicle could be damaged. See Driver Information Center (DIC)
Always upshift when necessary 0 110 for more information. All gears
while using ERS. below that number are available to
use. For example, when 4 (Fourth)
ERS allows for the selection of the is shown next to the M, 1 (First)
range of gear positions. Use this through 4 (Fourth) gears are shifted
mode when driving downhill or automatically. To shift to 5 (Fifth)
towing a trailer to limit the top gear
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avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS To apply the parking brake, pull up
computer senses the wheels are on the parking brake handle. It is
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
slowing down. If one of the wheels not necessary to push in on the
the brake pedal down firmly and let
is about to stop rolling, the computer release button while applying the
ABS work. You may hear the ABS
will separately work the brakes at parking brake. If the ignition is in the
pump or motor operating and feel
each wheel. ON/RUN position, the brake system
the brake pedal pulsate. This is
ABS can change the brake pressure warning light will come on. See
normal.
to each wheel, as required, faster Brake System Warning Light 0 104.
than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies To release the parking brake:
you steer around the obstacle while ABS allows you to steer and brake 1. Hold the brake pedal down.
braking hard. at the same time. In many
emergencies, steering can help 2. Pull the parking brake handle
As the brakes are applied, the up until you can press the
computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best
braking. release button.
on wheel speed and controls
braking pressure accordingly. 3. Hold the release button in as
Remember: ABS does not change
Parking Brake you move the brake handle all
the way down.
the time needed to get a foot up to
the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too Caution
close to the vehicle in front of you,
Driving with the parking brake on
there will not be enough time to
apply the brakes if that vehicle can overheat the brake system
suddenly slows or stops. Always and cause premature wear or
leave enough room up ahead to damage to brake system parts.
stop, even with ABS. Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
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Driving with the parking brake Minor brake pedal pulsation or Ride Control Systems
applied will cause a warning chime pedal movement during this time is
to sound and the RELEASE normal and the driver should
PARKING BRAKE message to continue to apply the brake pedal as Traction Control/
appear in the DIC. The message will the driving situation dictates. The Electronic Stability
remain on until the parking brake is Brake Assist feature will Control
released or the vehicle is stopped. automatically disengage when the
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle brake pedal is released or brake System Operation
is pulling a trailer, see Driving pedal pressure is quickly
The vehicle has a Traction Control
decreased.
Characteristics and Towing Tips System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an
0 211. electronic stability control system.
These systems help limit wheel slip
Brake Assist and assist the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery road
The Brake Assist feature is conditions.
designed to assist the driver in
stopping or decreasing vehicle TCS activates if it senses that any
speed in emergency driving of the drive wheels are spinning or
conditions. This feature uses the beginning to lose traction. When this
stability system hydraulic brake happens, TCS applies the brakes to
control module to supplement the the spinning wheels and reduces
power brake system under engine power to limit wheel spin.
conditions where the driver has StabiliTrak activates when the
quickly and forcefully applied the vehicle senses a difference between
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly the intended path and the direction
stop or slow down the vehicle. The the vehicle is actually traveling.
stability system hydraulic brake StabiliTrak selectively applies
control module increases brake braking pressure to any one of the
pressure at each corner of the
vehicle until the ABS activates.
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vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait
driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds.
intended path. 3. Start the engine.
If cruise control is being used and
traction control or StabiliTrak begins Drive the vehicle. If d comes on
to limit wheel spin, cruise control will and stays on, the vehicle may need
disengage. Cruise control may be The indicator light for both systems more time to diagnose the problem.
turned back on when road is in the instrument cluster. This If the condition persists, see your
conditions allow. light will: dealer.
Both systems come on . Flash when TCS is limiting Turning the Systems Off
automatically when the vehicle is wheel spin. and On
started and begins to move. The . Flash when StabiliTrak is
systems may be heard or felt while activated.
they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This . Turn on and stay on when either
is normal and does not mean there system is not working.
is a problem with the vehicle. If either system fails to turn on or to
It is recommended to leave both activate, a message displays in the
systems on for normal driving Driver Information Center (DIC), The button for TCS and StabiliTrak
conditions, but it may be necessary and d comes on and stays on to is on the center console, beside the
to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets indicate that the system is inactive shift lever.
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and is not assisting the driver in
See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 175 maintaining control. The vehicle is Caution
and “Turning the Systems Off and safe to drive, but driving should be
On” later in this section. adjusted accordingly. Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is
If d comes on and stays on: off. The vehicle driveline could be
1. Stop the vehicle. damaged.
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To turn off only TCS, press and Cruise Control See Traction Control/Electronic
release the g button. The traction Stability Control 0 198. When road
If equipped with cruise control, the conditions allow you to safely use it
off light i displays in the instrument vehicle can maintain a speed of again, the cruise control can be
cluster. To turn TCS on again, press about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more turned on.
and release the g button. The without keeping your foot on the
If the brakes are applied, the cruise
traction off light i displayed in the accelerator. Cruise control does not
control shuts off.
instrument cluster will turn off. work at speeds below 40 km/h
(25 mph).
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
the g button is pressed, the system { Warning
will not turn off until the wheels stop
spinning. Cruise control can be dangerous
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, where you cannot drive safely at
press and hold the g button until a steady speed. Do not use
cruise control on winding roads or
the traction off light i and in heavy traffic.
StabiliTrak OFF light g come on
Cruise control can be dangerous
and stay on in the instrument
on slippery roads. On such roads,
cluster. To turn TCS and StabiliTrak
fast changes in tire traction can
on again, press and release the g cause excessive wheel slip, and
button. The traction off light i and you could lose control. Do not use 1 (On/Off) : Press to turn the
StabiliTrak OFF light g in the cruise control on slippery roads. cruise control system on and off.
instrument cluster turn off. A white indicator comes on in the
instrument cluster when cruise is
Adding accessories can affect the The vehicle has a Traction Control turned on.
vehicle performance. See System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system
Accessories and Modifications that begins to limit wheel spin while RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate) : If
0 219. using cruise control and the cruise there is a set speed in memory,
control will automatically disengage. move the thumbwheel up briefly to
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resume to that speed or hold The cruise control indicator on the . To increase vehicle speed in
upward to accelerate. If cruise instrument cluster turns green after small increments, move the
control is already active, use to cruise control has been set to the thumbwheel up toward RES/+
increase vehicle speed. desired speed. See Instrument briefly. For each press, the
SET/− (Set/Coast) : Move the Cluster 0 98. vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
thumbwheel down briefly to set the (1 mph) faster.
Resuming a Set Speed
speed and activate cruise control. The speedometer reading can be
If cruise control is already active, If the cruise control is set at a displayed in either English or metric
use to decrease speed. desired speed and then the brakes units. See Driver Information Center
or clutch for manual transmissions (DIC) 0 110. The increment value
* (Cancel) : Press to disengage are applied or * is pressed, the used depends on the units
cruise control without erasing the cruise control is disengaged without
set speed from memory. displayed.
erasing the set speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using
Once the vehicle reaches about Cruise Control
If * is on when not in use, SET/- or 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the
thumbwheel up toward RES/+ If the cruise control system is
RES/+ could get bumped and go already activated:
into cruise when not desired. Keep briefly. The vehicle returns to the
* off when cruise control is not previous set speed. . Move the thumbwheel toward
being used. Increasing Speed While Using SET/− and hold until the desired
Cruise Control lower speed is reached, then
1. Press 1 to turn the cruise release it.
system on. If the cruise control system is
. To decrease the vehicle speed in
already activated:
2. Get up to the desired speed. small increments, move the
. Move the thumbwheel up toward thumbwheel toward SET/−
3. Move the thumbwheel down RES/+ and hold it until the briefly. For each press, the
and release it. desired speed is reached, then vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
4. Remove foot from the release it. (1 mph) slower.
accelerator.
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The speedometer reading can be speed down. If the brake pedal is Driver Assistance
displayed in either English or metric applied, cruise control will
units. See Driver Information Center disengage. Systems
(DIC) 0 110. The increment value
Ending Cruise Control
used depends on the units Rear Vision
displayed. There are four ways to end cruise
control:
Camera (RVC)
Passing Another Vehicle While If equipped, the RVC system can
Using Cruise Control . Step lightly on the brake pedal
or clutch for a manual assist the driver when backing up by
Use the accelerator pedal to transmission. displaying a view of the area behind
increase the vehicle speed. When the vehicle.
you take your foot off the pedal, the . Press *.
vehicle slows down to the previous
set cruise control speed. While
. Shift the transmission to { Warning
pressing the accelerator pedal or N (Neutral).
The camera(s) do not display
shortly following the release to . To turn off cruise control, children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
override cruise control, briefly press 1. crossing traffic, animals, or any
moving the thumbwheel toward other object outside of the
SET/− will result in cruise control set Erasing Speed Memory
cameras’ field of view, below the
to the current vehicle speed. The cruise control set speed is bumper, or under the vehicle.
Using Cruise Control on Hills erased from memory if 1 is pressed Shown distances may be different
or if the ignition is turned off. from actual distances. Do not
How well cruise control works on
hills depends on the vehicle speed, drive or park the vehicle using
load, and the steepness of the hills. only these camera(s). Always
When going up steep hills, you check behind and around the
might have to step on the vehicle before driving. Failure to
accelerator pedal to maintain the use proper care may result in
vehicle speed. When going injury, death, or vehicle damage.
downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to keep your
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An image appears on the The RVC system may also have a or right side behind the vehicle. The
infotainment screen when the guideline overlay that can help the RCTA system will not work properly
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). driver align the vehicle when if ice, snow, mud, or anything else
The infotainment screen goes to the backing into a parking spot. builds up on the rear bumper
previous screen after approximately To turn the symbols or guidelines on sensors.
10 seconds once the vehicle is or off: Use caution while backing up when
shifted out of R (Reverse). towing a trailer, as the RCTA
1. Shift into P (Park).
To return to the previous screen detection zones that extend out
sooner, do one of the following: 2. Press the CONFIG button to from the back of your vehicle do not
enter the configure menu move further back when a trailer is
. Press a hard key on the
options. towed.
infotainment system.
3. Select Display. RCTA can be turned on or off
. Shift into P (Park).
4. Select Rear Camera Options. through vehicle personalization. See
Symbols and Guidelines “Collision Detection Systems” under
5. Select Symbols or Guidelines. Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
The system may have a feature that When a checkmark appears
lets the driver view caution symbols next to the feature, it is Rear Vision Camera Error
on the infotainment screen while turned on. Messages
using the RVC. The Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) system must not be Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA
disabled to use the caution symbols. SYSTEM : This message can
On vehicles with the RCTA, a display when the system is not
The error message Rear Parking warning triangle with a left or right
Assist Symbols Unavailable may operating properly.
pointing arrow may also display on
display if RPA has been disabled the RVC screen to warn of traffic If any other problem occurs or if a
and the symbols have been coming from the left or the right. problem persists, see your dealer.
turned on. Three beeps will also sound from
The symbols appear and may cover the left or right, depending on the
an object when viewing the direction of the detected vehicle.
infotainment screen when an object This system detects objects coming
is detected by the RPA system. from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left
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The sensors on the rear bumper An obstacle detection is indicated When the System Does Not
detect objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) by beeps. The time between the Seem to Work Properly
behind the vehicle, and at least beeps becomes shorter as the
20 cm (8 in) off the ground. The vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. The following messages may be
distance objects can be detected When the distance is less than displayed on the DIC:
may be less during warmer or humid 30 cm (12 in), the beeping is a SERVICE PARKING ASSIST : If
weather. continuous beep for five seconds. this message occurs, check the
following conditions:
Turning the System On and Off
{ Warning The RPA system can be turned on
. The sensors are not clean. Keep
the vehicle's rear bumper free of
The parking assist system does and off using the infotainment mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.
not detect children, pedestrians, system controls. See Vehicle For cleaning instructions, see
bicyclists, animals, or objects Personalization 0 121. Exterior Care 0 294.
below the bumper or that are too When the system is off, PARK . The parking assist sensors are
close or too far from the vehicle. ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver
It is not available at speeds covered by frost or ice. Frost or
Information Center (DIC). The ice can form around and behind
greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To message disappears after a short the sensors and may not always
prevent injury, death, or vehicle period of time. be seen; this can occur after
damage, even with parking assist, washing the vehicle in cold
RPA defaults to the on setting each
always check the area around the time the vehicle is started. weather. The message may not
vehicle and check all mirrors clear until the frost or ice has
before backing. Turn off RPA when towing a trailer.
melted.
If the above conditions do not exist,
How the System Works take the vehicle to your dealer to
RPA comes on automatically when repair the system.
the shift lever is moved into
R (Reverse). A single beep sounds
to indicate the system is working.
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PARK ASSIST OFF : If the RPA SBZA warning display will light up in SBZA Detection Zones
system does not activate due to a the corresponding outside side
temporary condition, the message mirror and will flash if the turn signal
displays on the DIC. This can occur is on.
under the following conditions:
. The driver has disabled the { Warning
system.
SBZA does not alert the driver to
. An object was hanging out of the vehicles rapidly approaching
trunk during the last drive cycle. outside of the side blind zones,
Once the object is removed, pedestrians, bicyclists,
RPA will return to normal or animals. It may not provide
operation.
alerts when changing lanes under
. The bumper is damaged. Take all driving conditions. Failure to
the vehicle to your dealer to use proper care when changing The SBZA sensor covers a zone of
repair the system. lanes may result in injury, death, approximately one lane over from
. Other conditions, such as or vehicle damage. Before both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
vibrations from a jackhammer or making a lane change, always (11 ft). The height of the zone is
the compression of air brakes on check mirrors, glance over your approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
a very large truck, are affecting shoulder, and use the turn and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This
system performance. signals. zone starts at approximately the
middle of the vehicle and goes back
5 m (16 ft).
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) How the System Works
If equipped, the SBZA system is a The SBZA symbol lights up in the
lane-changing aid that assists side mirrors when the system
drivers with avoiding crashes that detects a moving vehicle in the next
occur with moving vehicles in the lane over that is in the side blind
side blind zone (or spot) areas. The zone. This indicates it may be
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unsafe to change lanes. Before If SBZA is disabled by the driver, SBZA may not operate when the
making a lane change, check the the SBZA mirror displays will not SBZA sensors in the left or right
SBZA display, check mirrors, glance light up. corners of the rear bumper are
over your shoulder, and use the turn covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,
signals. When the System Does Not or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For
Seem to Work Properly cleaning instructions, see "Washing
SBZA displays may not come on the Vehicle" under Exterior Care
when passing a vehicle quickly, for 0 294. If the DIC displays the
a stopped vehicle, or when towing a system unavailable message after
trailer. The SBZA detection zones cleaning both sides of the vehicle
that extend back from the side of toward the rear corners of the
Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror the vehicle do not move further back vehicle, see your dealer.
Display Display when a trailer is towed. Use caution If the SBZA displays do not light up
while changing lanes when towing a when vehicles are in the blind zone
When the vehicle is started, both trailer. SBZA may alert to objects and the system is clean, the system
outside mirror SBZA displays will attached to the vehicle, such as a may need service. Take the vehicle
briefly come on to indicate the trailer, bicycle, or object extending to your dealer.
system is operating. When the out to either side of the vehicle. This
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left is normal system operation; the When SBZA is disabled for any
or right side mirror display will light vehicle does not need service. reason other than the driver turning
up if a moving vehicle is detected in it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On
that blind zone. If the turn signal is SBZA may not always alert the option will not be available on the
activated in the same direction of a driver to vehicles in the side blind personalization menu.
detected vehicle, this display will zone, especially in wet conditions.
flash as an extra warning not to The system does not need to be Radio Frequency Information
change lanes. serviced. The system may light up See Radio Frequency Statement
due to guardrails, signs, trees, 0 331.
SBZA can be disabled through shrubs, and other non-moving
vehicle personalization. See objects. This is normal system
“Collision Detection Systems” under operation; the vehicle does not need
Vehicle Personalization 0 121. service.
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The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank.
Warning (Continued) door on the passenger side of the Wait a few seconds before removing
vehicle. To open the fuel door, push the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
. Fuel can spray out if the fuel and release the rearward center surfaces as soon as possible. See
cap is opened too quickly. edge of the door. Exterior Care 0 294.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise
more likely in hot weather. to remove. Reinstall the cap by { Warning
Open the fuel cap slowly turning it clockwise until it clicks.
If a fire starts while you are
and wait for any hiss noise
refueling, do not remove the
to stop then unscrew the { Warning nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
cap all the way.
Overfilling the fuel tank by more shutting off the pump or by
than three clicks of a standard fill notifying the station attendant.
nozzle may cause: Leave the area immediately.
. Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system. Caution
. Fuel spills.
If a new fuel cap is needed, be
. Potential fuel fires. sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
If the cap is not properly installed, of fuel cap may not fit properly,
the malfunction indicator lamp will may cause the malfunction
come on. See Malfunction Indicator indicator lamp to light, and could
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 102. damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 102.
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Passing When turning with a trailer, make brakes might have to be used so
wider turns than normal so the much that they would get hot and no
More passing distance is needed
trailer will not strike soft shoulders, longer work well.
when towing a trailer. Because the
curbs, road signs, trees or other The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
rig is longer, it is necessary to go
objects. Use the turn signal well in Use a lower gear if the transmission
farther beyond the passed vehicle
advance and avoid jerky or sudden shifts too often.
before returning to the lane.
maneuvers.
Backing Up When towing at high altitude on
Turn Signals When Towing a steep uphill grades, engine coolant
Hold the bottom of the steering Trailer boils at a lower temperature than at
wheel with one hand. To move the normal altitudes. If the engine is
trailer to the left, move your hand to The turn signal indicators on the
instrument cluster flash whenever turned off immediately after towing
the left. To move the trailer to the at high altitude on steep uphill
right, move your hand to the right. signaling a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer grades, the vehicle could show
Always back up slowly and, signs similar to engine overheating.
if possible, have someone lamps also flash, telling other
drivers the vehicle is turning, To avoid this, let the engine run
guide you. while parked, preferably on level
changing lanes or stopping.
Making Turns ground, with the transmission in
When towing a trailer, the arrows on P (Park) for a few minutes before
the instrument cluster flash for turns turning the engine off. If the
Caution even if the bulbs on the trailer are overheat warning comes on, see
burned out. Check occasionally to Engine Overheating 0 234.
Making very sharp turns while be sure the trailer bulbs are still
trailering could cause the trailer to working.
come in contact with the vehicle.
The vehicle could be damaged. Driving on Grades
Avoid making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a lower
while trailering. gear before starting down a long or
steep downgrade. If the
transmission is not shifted down, the
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Parking on Hills with an automatic transmission lubricant, belts, cooling system and
or into reverse gear for brake system. Inspect these before
{ Warning vehicles with a manual
transmission.
and during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all
Parking the vehicle on a hill with 5. Release the brake pedal. hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
the trailer attached can be
dangerous. If something goes Leaving After Parking on a Hill Engine Cooling When Trailer
wrong, the rig could start to move. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal Towing
People can be injured, and both while you: The cooling system may temporarily
the vehicle and the trailer can be . Start the engine. overheat during severe operating
damaged. When possible, always conditions. See Engine Overheating
park the rig on a flat surface. . Shift into a gear. 0 234.
. Release the parking brake.
If parking the rig on a hill: 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
Trailer Towing (Fuel
1. Press the brake pedal, but do 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is
Economy Model)
not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn clear of the chocks. The vehicle is neither designed nor
the wheels into the curb if intended to tow a trailer.
facing downhill or into traffic if 4. Stop and have someone pick
facing uphill. up and store the chocks.
Trailer Towing (Except
2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance When Trailer Fuel Economy Model)
under the trailer wheels. Towing
Before pulling a trailer, there are
3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more three important considerations that
place, release the brake pedal often when pulling a trailer. See the have to do with weight:
until the chocks absorb Maintenance Schedule 0 305.
the load. Things that are especially important . The weight of the trailer.
in trailer operation are automatic . The weight of the trailer tongue.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
apply the parking brake and . The total weight on your
shift into P (Park) for vehicles vehicle's tires.
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle's carbon monoxide (CO) from the Conversions and
Tires exhaust can get into the vehicle.
See Engine Exhaust 0 190. Add-Ons
Be sure the vehicle's tires are
inflated to the upper limit for cold Safety Chains
tires. These numbers can be found Add-On Electrical
Always attach chains between the Equipment
on the Tire and Loading Information
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
safety chains under the tongue of
0 176. Make sure not to go over the
GVW limit for the vehicle, including
the trailer to help prevent the tongue { Warning
from contacting the road if it
the weight of the trailer tongue. The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
becomes separated from the hitch.
Leave enough slack so the rig can used for vehicle service and
Towing Equipment turn. Never allow safety chains to Emission Inspection/Maintenance
drag on the ground. testing. See Malfunction Indicator
Hitches Lamp (Check Engine Light)
Use the correct hitch equipment. Trailer Brakes 0 102. A device connected to the
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for Does the trailer have its own Data Link Connector (DLC)—
assistance. brakes? Be sure to read and follow such as an aftermarket fleet or
. The rear bumper on the vehicle the instructions for the trailer brakes driver-behavior tracking device—
is not intended for hitches. Do so they are installed, adjusted, and may interfere with vehicle
not attach rental hitches or other maintained properly. systems. This could affect vehicle
bumper-type hitches to it. Use Because the vehicle has antilock operation and cause a crash.
only a frame-mounted hitch that brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's Such devices may also access
does not attach to the bumper. brake system. If this is done, both information stored in the vehicle’s
. Will any holes be made in the brake systems will not work well or systems.
body of the vehicle when the at all.
trailer hitch is installed? If so,
seal the holes when the hitch is
removed. If the holes are not
sealed, dirt, water, and deadly
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Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Vehicle Care Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Battery - North America . . . . . . 239
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 239 Wheels and Tires
General Information Automatic Transmission Shift Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 219 Lock Control Function All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
California Proposition Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Ignition Transmission Lock Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
California Perchlorate Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 255
Materials Requirements . . . . . 219 Park Brake and P (Park) Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Accessories and Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 240 Tire Terminology and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 241 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Vehicle Checks Headlamp Aiming Tire Pressure Monitor
Doing Your Own Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Tire Pressure Monitor
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Bulb Replacement Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Engine Compartment Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal When It Is Time for New
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 227 and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . 242 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Automatic Transmission Taillamps, Turn Signal, Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Different Size Tires and
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 229 Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 246 Uniform Tire Quality
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 229 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Wheel Alignment and Tire
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 247 Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 234 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 271
Overheated Engine Protection Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 248
Engine Compartment Fuse Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
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Tire Sealant and General Information harm. Engine exhaust, many parts
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 and systems, many fluids, and
Storing the Tire Sealant and For service and parts needs, visit some component wear by-products
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 your dealer. You will receive contain and/or emit these
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 genuine GM parts and GM-trained chemicals.
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 287 and supported service people.
See Battery - North America 0 239
Jump Starting Genuine GM parts have one of and Jump Starting - North America
Jump Starting - North these marks: 0 288.
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
California Perchlorate
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Materials Requirements
Recreational Vehicle Certain types of automotive
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
Appearance Care
and lithium batteries contained in
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
may contain perchlorate materials.
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
California Proposition
65 Warning Accessories and
WARNING: Most motor vehicles, Modifications
including this one, contain and/or Adding non-dealer accessories or
emit chemicals known to the State making modifications to the vehicle
of California to cause cancer and can affect vehicle performance and
birth defects or other reproductive safety, including such things as
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airbags, braking, stability, ride and Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts
handling, emissions systems, and list the mileage and the date of
aerodynamics, durability, and any service work performed. See
electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own Maintenance Records 0 316.
brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work
control. These accessories or Caution
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
{ Warning Even small amounts of
by the vehicle warranty. It can be dangerous to work on contamination can cause damage
Damage to vehicle components your vehicle if you do not have to vehicle systems. Do not allow
resulting from modifications or the the proper knowledge, service contaminants to contact the fluids,
installation or use of non-GM manual, tools, or parts. Always reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
certified parts, including control follow owner manual procedures
module or software modifications, is and consult the service manual
not covered under the terms of the for your vehicle before doing any Hood
vehicle warranty and may affect service work. To open the hood:
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
If doing some of your own service
GM Accessories are designed to work, use the proper service
complement and function with other manual. It tells you much more
systems on the vehicle. See your about how to service the vehicle
dealer to accessorize the vehicle than this manual can. To order the
using genuine GM Accessories proper service manual, see Service
installed by a dealer technician. Publications Ordering Information
Also, see Adding Equipment to the 0 330.
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69. This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69.
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1.4L L4 Engine
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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Checking Engine Oil
0 229. Reservoir. See “Adding
It is a good idea to check the engine
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Washer Fluid” under
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
“Checking Engine Oil” under Washer Fluid 0 236.
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
Engine Oil 0 225.
must be on level ground. The
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
View). See Cooling System See Engine Compartment Overview
To ensure proper engine
0 231. 0 222 for the location of the engine
performance and long life, careful
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See attention must be paid to engine oil. oil dipstick.
“When to Add Engine Oil” Following these simple, but
under Engine Oil 0 225. Obtaining an accurate oil level
important steps will help protect reading is essential:
5. Remote Negative (-) your investment:
Grounding Point. See Jump 1. If the engine has been running
Starting - North America . Always use engine oil approved recently, turn off the engine and
0 288. to the proper specification and of allow several minutes for the oil
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid the proper viscosity grade. See to drain back into the oil pan.
Reservoir. See Brake Fluid “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” Checking the oil level too soon
0 238 and Hydraulic Clutch in this section. after engine shutoff will not
0 229. . Check the engine oil level provide an accurate oil level
7. Battery - North America regularly and maintain the reading.
0 239. proper oil level. See “Checking
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil” and “When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
{ Warning
and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0 231. . Change the engine oil at the The engine oil dipstick handle
9. Remote Positive (+) appropriate time. See Engine Oil may be hot; it could burn you.
Terminal. See Jump Starting Life System 0 227. Use a towel or glove to touch the
- North America 0 288. dipstick handle.
. Always dispose of engine oil
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 248. properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
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2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil
with a clean paper towel or Caution
Selecting the right engine oil
cloth, then push it back in all
Do not add too much oil. Oil depends on both the proper oil
the way. Remove it again,
levels above or below the specification and viscosity grade.
keeping the tip down, and
acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and
check the level.
shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants 0 314.
When to Add Engine Oil to the engine. If you find that you Specification
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine Ask for and use engine oils that
has so much oil that the oil level meet the dexos1™ specification.
gets above the cross-hatched Engine oils that have been
area that shows the proper approved by GM as meeting the
operating range, the engine could dexos1 specification are marked
be damaged. You should drain with the dexos1 approved logo. See
If the oil is below the cross-hatched out the excess oil or limit driving www.gmdexos.com.
area at the tip of the dipstick, add of the vehicle and seek a service
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil professional to remove the
and then recheck the level. See excess amount of oil.
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section for an explanation of
See Engine Compartment Overview
what kind of oil to use. For engine
0 222 for the location of the engine
oil crankcase capacity, see
oil fill cap.
Capacities and Specifications 0 318.
Add enough oil to put the level Caution
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way Failure to use the recommended
back in when through. engine oil can result in engine
damage not covered by the
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system might indicate that an oil How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission
change is not necessary for up to a Life System
year. The engine oil and filter must
Fluid
be changed at least once a year Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the How to Check Automatic
and, at this time, the system must Transmission Fluid
be reset. Your dealer has trained system can calculate the next
service people who will perform this engine oil change. To reset the It is not necessary to check the
work and reset the system. It is also system: transmission fluid level.
important to check the oil regularly 1. Using the DIC MENU button A transmission fluid leak is the only
over the course of an oil drain and thumbwheel, scroll until reason for fluid loss. If a leak
interval and keep it at the proper you reach REMAINING OIL occurs, take the vehicle to your
level. dealer and have it repaired as soon
LIFE on the DIC (: % for
as possible.
If the system is ever reset Canada).
accidentally, the oil must be The vehicle is not equipped with a
2. Press the SET/CLR button to
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) transmission fluid level dipstick.
reset the oil life at 100%. When
since the last oil change. There is a special procedure for
prompted, use the thumbwheel
Remember to reset the oil life checking and changing the
to highlight YES or NO. Press
system whenever the oil is changed. transmission fluid. Because this
the SET/CLR button to confirm.
procedure is difficult, this should be
Be careful not to reset the oil life done at the dealer. Contact the
display accidentally at any time dealer for additional information.
other than after the oil is changed.
Change the fluid at the intervals
It cannot be reset accurately.
listed in Maintenance Schedule
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON 0 305, and be sure to use the fluid
DIC message comes back on when listed in Recommended Fluids and
the vehicle is started, the engine oil Lubricants 0 314.
life system has not reset. Repeat
the procedure.
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Manual Transmission When to Check and What Do not remove the cap to check the
to Use fluid level or to top off the fluid level.
Fluid Remove the cap only when
How to Check Manual necessary to add the proper fluid
Transmission Fluid until the level reaches the MIN line.
1.8L L4 Engine
1. Remove the six screws that Caution
secure the cover.
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
2. Lift off the cover. can easily get into the engine,
3. Inspect or replace the engine which could damage it. Always
air cleaner/filter. have the air cleaner/filter in place
4. Align the air cleaner/filter when you are driving.
correctly.
5. Install the cover by lowering it
over the air cleaner/filter and
1.4L L4 Engine secure with the six screws.
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Cooling System
{ Warning Caution
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct An electric engine cooling fan Using coolant other than
working temperature. under the hood can start up even DEX-COOL® can cause
when the engine is not running premature engine, heater core,
and can cause injury. Keep or radiator corrosion. In addition,
hands, clothing, and tools away the engine coolant could require
from any underhood electric fan. changing sooner. Any repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant
{ Warning in the vehicle.
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very Engine Coolant
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned. The cooling system in the vehicle is
1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 filled with DEX-COOL engine
Engine Similar Do not run the engine if there is a coolant. This coolant is designed to
leak. If you run the engine, it remain in the vehicle for 5 years or
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out could lose all coolant. That could 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
of View) cause an engine fire, and you occurs first.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank could be burned. Get any leak
The following explains the cooling
and Pressure Cap fixed before you drive the vehicle. system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating 0 234.
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What to Use . Gives boiling protection up to or bodies of water. Have the coolant
129 °C (265 °F), engine changed by an authorized service
{ Warning temperature. center, familiar with legal
requirements regarding used
. Protects against rust and
Adding only plain water or some corrosion. coolant disposal. This will help
other liquid to the cooling system protect the environment and your
. Will not damage aluminum parts. health.
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids, can boil before . Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant
the proper coolant mixture will. temperature.
The coolant warning system is set The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
for the proper coolant mixture. Caution
level.
With plain water or the wrong
mixture, the engine could get too If improper coolant mixture, Check to see if coolant is visible in
hot but you would not get the inhibitors, or additives are used in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
overheat warning. The engine the vehicle cooling system, the inside the coolant surge tank is
could catch fire and you or others engine could overheat and be boiling, do not do anything else until
could be burned. Use a 50/ damaged. Too much water in the it cools down. If coolant is visible
50 mixture of clean, drinkable mixture can freeze and crack but the coolant level is not at the
water and DEX-COOL coolant. engine cooling parts. The repairs indicated mark, add a 50/50 mixture
would not be covered by the of clean, drinkable water and
vehicle warranty. Use only the DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, proper mixture of engine coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling
drinkable water and DEX-COOL system is cool before this is done.
for the cooling system. See
coolant. If using this mixture, See Engine Overheating 0 234.
Recommended Fluids and
nothing else needs to be added.
This mixture: Lubricants 0 314. The coolant surge tank is located in
the engine compartment on the
. Gives freezing protection down driver side of the vehicle. See
to −37 °C (−34 °F), outside Never dispose of engine coolant by
Engine Compartment Overview
temperature. putting it in the trash, pouring it on
0 222.
the ground, or into sewers, streams,
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1. Remove the coolant surge tank the coolant surge tank until the
pressure cap when the cooling level reaches the indicated
system, including the coolant level mark.
surge tank pressure cap and 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be
upper radiator hose, is no sure the pressure cap is
longer hot. hand-tight.
Turn the pressure cap slowly Check the level in the coolant surge
counterclockwise about tank when the cooling system has
one-quarter of a turn. If you cooled down. If the coolant is not at
hear a hiss, wait for that to the proper level, repeat
stop. This will allow any Steps 1-3 and reinstall the pressure
pressure still left to be vented cap. If the coolant still is not at the
out the discharge hose. 1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4
proper level when the system cools
2. Keep turning the pressure cap Engine Similar down again, see your dealer.
slowly and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with
the proper DEX-COOL coolant Engine Overheating
mixture to the indicated
level mark. There is an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the vehicle
4. With the coolant surge tank instrument cluster to warn of engine
pressure cap off, start the overheating. See Engine Coolant
engine and let it run until the Temperature Gauge 0 100.
upper radiator hose can be felt
getting hot. Watch out for the If the decision is made not to lift the
engine cooling fan. hood when this warning appears,
get service help right away. See
By this time, the coolant level Roadside Assistance Program
inside the coolant surge tank 0 325.
may be lower. If the level is
lower, add more of the proper
DEX-COOL coolant mixture to
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If the decision is made to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the too serious. Sometimes the engine
hood, make sure the vehicle is Engine Compartment can get a little too hot when the
parked on a level surface. vehicle:
Check to see if the engine cooling { Warning . Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
fan is running. If the engine is . Stops after high-speed driving.
overheating, the fan should be Steam from an overheated engine
running. If it is not, do not continue can burn you badly, even if you . Idles for long periods in traffic.
to run the engine and have the just open the hood. Stay away . Tows a trailer.
vehicle serviced. from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it If the overheat warning is displayed
off and get everyone away from with no sign of steam:
Caution
the vehicle until it cools down. 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
Running the engine without Wait until there is no sign of 2. Turn the heater on to the
coolant may cause damage or a steam or coolant before you open highest temperature and to the
fire. Vehicle damage would not be the hood. highest fan speed. Open the
covered by the vehicle warranty. windows as necessary.
If you keep driving when the
See Overheated Engine
engine is overheated, the liquids 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off
Protection Operating Mode 0 236
in it can catch fire. You or others the road, shift to P (Park) or
for information on driving to a
could be badly burned. Stop the N (Neutral) and let the
safe place in an emergency.
engine if it overheats, and get out engine idle.
of the vehicle until the engine If the temperature overheat gauge is
is cool. no longer in the overheat zone or an
overheat warning no longer
If No Steam Is Coming from displays, the vehicle can be driven.
the Engine Compartment Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
If an engine overheat warning is vehicle distance from the vehicle in
displayed but no steam can be seen front. If the warning does not come
or heard, the problem may not be
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back on, continue to drive normally indicate an overheat condition below freezing, use a fluid that has
and have the cooling system exists. Driving extended distances sufficient protection against
checked for fill and function. and/or towing a trailer in the freezing.
If the warning continues, pull over, overheat protection mode should be
avoided. Adding Washer Fluid
stop, and park the vehicle
right away.
Caution
If there is no sign of steam, idle the
engine for three minutes while After driving in the overheated
parked. If the warning is still engine protection operating
displayed, turn off the engine until it mode, the engine oil will be
cools down. See “Overheated severely degraded. Any repairs
Engine Protection Operating Mode” performed before the engine is Open the cap with the washer
following. symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
cool may cause engine damage.
Allow the engine to cool before the tank is full. See Engine
Overheated Engine attempting any repair. Repair the Compartment Overview 0 222 for
Protection reservoir location.
cause of coolant loss, change the
Operating Mode oil, and reset the oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0 225. Caution
This emergency operating mode
allows the vehicle to be driven to a . Do not use engine coolant
safe place in an emergency Washer Fluid (antifreeze) in the
situation. If an overheated engine windshield washer. It can
condition exists, an overheat What to Use damage the windshield
protection mode which alternates When windshield washer fluid is washer system and paint.
firing groups of cylinders helps needed, be sure to read the . Do not mix water with
prevent engine damage. In this manufacturer's instructions before ready-to-use washer fluid.
mode, a significant loss in power use. If operating the vehicle in an Water can cause the
and engine performance will be area where the temperature may fall
noticed. The temperature gauge will (Continued)
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may not work properly. The braking . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a
performance expected can change hydraulic system. Have the low level, the brake warning light
in many other ways if the wrong brake/clutch hydraulic system comes on. See Brake System
replacement brake parts are fixed. With a leak, the brakes will Warning Light 0 104.
installed or parts are improperly not work well. Brake fluid absorbs water over time.
installed. Always clean the brake fluid Replace brake fluid at the specified
reservoir cap and the area around intervals to prevent increased
Brake Fluid the cap before removing it. stopping distance. See Maintenance
Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Schedule 0 305.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak. What to Add
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid Use only GM approved DOT 3
when new brake linings are brake fluid from a clean, sealed
installed. Add or remove fluid, as container. See Recommended
necessary, only when work is done Fluids and Lubricants 0 314.
The brake/clutch master cylinder on the brake/clutch hydraulic
reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake system. { Warning
fluid as indicated on the reservoir
cap. See Engine Compartment The wrong or contaminated brake
Overview 0 222 for the location of { Warning fluid could result in damage to the
the reservoir. If too much brake fluid is added, it brake system. This could result in
There are only two reasons why the can spill on the engine and burn, the loss of braking leading to a
brake fluid level in the reservoir may if the engine is hot enough. You possible injury. Always use the
go down: or others could be burned, and proper brake fluid.
. Normal brake lining wear. When the vehicle could be damaged.
new linings are installed, the Add brake fluid only when work is
fluid level goes back up. done on the brake/clutch
hydraulic system.
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For manual transmission 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Park Brake and P (Park)
vehicles, put the shift lever in ready to apply the regular
Neutral, push the clutch pedal brake immediately if the vehicle
Mechanism Check
down halfway, and try to start begins to move.
the engine. The vehicle should 3. With the engine off, turn the
{ Warning
start only when the clutch ignition on, but do not start the
pedal is pushed down all the When you are doing this check,
engine. Without applying the the vehicle could begin to move.
way to the floor. If the vehicle regular brake, try to move the
starts when the clutch pedal is You or others could be injured
shift lever out of P (Park) with
not pushed all the way down, and property could be damaged.
normal effort. If the shift lever
contact your dealer for service. Make sure there is room in front
moves out of P (Park), contact
of the vehicle in case it begins to
your dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission roll. Be ready to apply the regular
Shift Lock Control brake at once should the vehicle
Ignition Transmission begin to move.
Function Check Lock Check
If equipped with a key type ignition, Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
{ Warning while parked and with the parking vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
brake set, try to turn the ignition to your foot on the regular brake, set
When you are doing this LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
inspection, the vehicle could the parking brake.
position.
move suddenly. If the vehicle . To check the parking brake's
moves, you or others could be . The ignition should turn to holding ability: With the engine
injured. LOCK/OFF only when the shift running and the transmission in
lever is in P (Park). N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
. The ignition key should come pressure from the regular brake
1. Before starting this check, be pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
sure there is enough room out only in LOCK/OFF.
held by the parking brake only.
around the vehicle. It should be Contact your dealer if service is
parked on a level surface. required.
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Halogen Bulbs
{ Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions 1. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
on the bulb package. 2. High-Beam Headlamp/
Low-Beam Headlamp
and DRL
High-Beam Headlamp/
Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL
1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 220.
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2. For the driver side bulb, 6. Install the new bulb in the
remove the windshield washer headlamp assembly by turning
bottle filler neck by firmly clockwise.
pulling it straight up and out of 7. Install the wiring harness
the bottle. connector to the bulb. Be sure
the connector release (2) locks
into place.
8. Install the connector
retaining tab (1).
9. For the driver side, reinstall the
windshield washer bottle filler
neck by firmly pushing it 3. Remove the parking/turn signal
straight into the bottle. Ensure lamp bulb socket from the
that the filler neck clip engages headlamp assembly by turning
into the underhood electrical counterclockwise.
center retainer.
Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
3. Remove the connector
retaining tab (1). 1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 220.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness
connector from the bulb (3) by 2. For the driver side bulb,
pressing the connector remove the windshield washer
release (2) and pulling bottle filler neck by firmly
straight back. pulling it straight up and out of
the bottle.
5. Remove the bulb (3) from the
headlamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise and pulling
straight back.
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4. Remove the bulb from the 1. Sidemarker Lamp 2. Open the two screw covers.
socket. 2. Turn Signal Lamp
5. Install the new bulb in the bulb 3. Stoplamp/Taillamp
socket. 4. Back-up Lamp
6. Install the bulb socket by To replace any one of these bulbs:
turning clockwise.
Stoplamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal,
7. Install the trunk deck trim Back-up, and Rear
cover. Sidemarker Lamp
1. Open the trunk.
1 Infotainment 15 Airbag
System/Hands-free 16 Central Locking
Phone System/Tailgate
2 Not Used 17 Air Conditioning
3 Body Control System
Module 18 Not Used
4 Infotainment System 19 Not Used
5 Information Display/ 20 Not Used
Parking Assist
21 Instrument Cluster
6 Cigarette Lighter
22 Ignition/Electronic
7 Power Outlet Key System
8 Body Control 23 Body Control
Module Module
9 Body Control 24 Body Control
Module Module
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 Body Control 25 Not Used
Module
26 Not Used
11 Interior Fan
12 Not Used
13 Power Seat
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week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation road tire has lost air and gone
have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit : Maximum load that flat. If the vehicle has a compact
of 0310. can be carried and the spare tire, see Compact Spare
(4) Tire Identification Number maximum pressure needed to Tire 0 287 and If a Tire Goes
(TIN) : The letters and numbers support that load. Flat 0 272.
following the DOT (Department (3) Tire Identification Number
of Transportation) code are the (TIN) : The letters and numbers
Tire Identification Number (TIN). following the DOT (Department
The TIN shows the of Transportation) code are the
manufacturer and plant code, Tire Identification Number (TIN).
tire size, and date the tire was The TIN shows the
manufactured. The TIN is manufacturer and plant code,
molded onto both sides of the tire size, and date the tire was
tire, although only one side may manufactured. The TIN is
have the date of manufacture. molded onto both sides of the
(5) Tire Ply Material : The type tire, although only one side may
of cord and number of plies in Compact Spare Tire Example have the date of manufacture.
the sidewall and under the tread. (1) Tire Ply Material : The type (4) Maximum Cold Inflation
(6) Uniform Tire Quality of cord and number of plies in Load Limit : Maximum load that
Grading (UTQG) : Tire the sidewall and under the tread. can be carried and the
manufacturers are required to maximum pressure needed to
(2) Temporary Use Only : The
grade tires based on three support that load.
compact spare tire or temporary
performance factors: treadwear, use tire should not be driven at (5) Tire Inflation : The
traction, and temperature speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). temporary use tire or compact
resistance. For more information The compact spare tire is for spare tire should be inflated to
see Uniform Tire Quality emergency use when a regular 420 kPa (60 psi). For more
Grading 0 269.
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information on tire pressure and Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit
inflation see Tire Pressure number that indicates the tire
0 260. Tire Size height-to-width measurements.
(6) Tire Size : A combination of The following is an example of a For example, if the tire size
letters and numbers define a typical passenger vehicle aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
tire's width, height, aspect ratio, tire size. item 3 of the illustration, it would
construction type, and service mean that the tire's sidewall is
description. The letter T as the 60 percent as high as it is wide.
first character in the tire size (4) Construction Code : A letter
means the tire is for temporary code is used to indicate the type
use only. of ply construction in the tire.
(7) TPC Spec (Tire The letter R means radial ply
Performance Criteria (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : construction; the letter D means
Specification) : Original The United States version of a diagonal or bias ply
equipment tires designed to metric tire sizing system. The construction; and the letter B
GM's specific tire performance letter P as the first character in means belted-bias ply
criteria have a TPC specification the tire size means a passenger construction.
code molded onto the sidewall. vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of
GM's TPC specifications meet or standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches.
exceed all federal safety and Rim Association. (6) Service Description : These
guidelines. (2) Tire Width : The three-digit characters represent the load
number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the
width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents
sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
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Tire Terminology and Bead : The tire bead contains Department of Transportation
Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code
Air Pressure : The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification
air inside the tire pressing Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
outward on each square inch of Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at designator which can also
the tire. Air pressure is identify the tire manufacturer,
expressed in kPa (kilopascal) alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of production plant, brand, and
or psi (pounds per square inch). date of production.
the tread.
Accessory Weight : The GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight
combined weight of optional Cold Tire Pressure : The
amount of air pressure in a tire, Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
accessories. Some examples of 0 176.
optional accessories are measured in kPa (kilopascal)
automatic transmission, power or psi (pounds per square inch) GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight
windows, power seats, and air before a tire has built up heat Rating for the front axle. See
conditioning. from driving. See Tire Pressure Vehicle Load Limits 0 176.
0 260. GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight
Aspect Ratio : The relationship
of a tire's height to its width. Curb Weight : The weight of a Rating for the rear axle. See
motor vehicle with standard and Vehicle Load Limits 0 176.
Belt : A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the
cords between the plies and the Intended Outboard Sidewall :
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, The side of an asymmetrical tire
tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without
steel or other reinforcing that must always face outward
passengers and cargo. when mounted on a vehicle.
materials.
DOT Markings : A code molded Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric
into the sidewall of a tire unit for air pressure.
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
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Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A Normal Occupant Weight : The tire inflation pressure as shown
tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire
some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by Pressure 0 260 and Vehicle
vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load Load Limits 0 176.
Load Index : An assigned Limits 0 176. Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic
number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution : tire in which the ply cords that
that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. extend to the beads are laid at
carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall : The 90 degrees to the centerline of
Maximum Inflation Pressure : side of an asymmetrical tire that the tread.
The maximum air pressure to has a particular side that faces Rim : A metal support for a tire
which a cold tire can be inflated. outward when mounted on a and upon which the tire beads
The maximum air pressure is vehicle. The side of the tire that are seated.
molded onto the sidewall. contains a whitewall, bears Sidewall : The portion of a tire
Maximum Load Rating : The white lettering, or bears between the tread and the bead.
load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is Speed Rating : An
maximum permissible inflation alphanumeric code assigned to
pressure for that tire. higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall a tire indicating the maximum
Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire. speed at which a tire can
Weight : The sum of curb operate.
weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A
tire used on passenger cars and Traction : The friction between
vehicle capacity weight, and the tire and the road surface.
production options weight. some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles. The amount of grip provided.
Recommended Inflation Tread : The portion of a tire that
Pressure : Vehicle comes into contact with
manufacturer's recommended the road.
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The Tire and Loading How to Check Put the valve caps back on the
Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type valve stems to keep out dirt and
indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure. moisture and prevent leaks. Use
tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be only valve caps designed for the
inflation pressures. The determined by looking at the tire. vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors
recommended pressure is the Check the tire inflation pressure could be damaged and would
minimum air pressure needed to when the tires are cold, meaning not be covered by the vehicle
support the vehicle's maximum the vehicle has not been driven warranty.
load carrying capacity. See for at least three hours or no
Vehicle Load Limits 0 176. more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Tire Pressure Monitor
How the vehicle is loaded System
Remove the valve cap from the
affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System
comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to (TPMS) uses radio and sensor
with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement. technology to check tire pressure
designed to carry. levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
If the cold tire inflation pressure the air pressure in your tires and
When to Check matches the recommended transmit tire pressure readings to a
pressure on the Tire and receiver located in the vehicle.
Check the tires once a month or
Loading Information label, no
more. Do not forget the compact Each tire, including the spare (if
further adjustment is necessary. provided), should be checked
spare, if the vehicle has one.
If the inflation pressure is low, monthly when cold and inflated to
The cold compact spare tire
add air until the recommended the inflation pressure recommended
pressure should be at 420 kPa
pressure is reached. If the by the vehicle manufacturer on the
(60 psi). See Compact Spare
inflation pressure is high, press vehicle placard or tire inflation
Tire 0 287.
on the metal stem in the center pressure label. (If your vehicle has
of the tire valve to release air. tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or
Recheck the tire pressure with
the tire gauge.
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tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the
should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function
inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale. properly.
As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been See Tire Pressure Monitor
vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction Operation 0 262.
tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the See Radio Frequency Statement
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly. 0 331.
pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is
of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure
under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Tire Pressure Monitor
Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for Operation
pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tire
should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon The TPMS is designed to warn the
to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as driver when a low tire pressure
significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists. condition exists. TPMS sensors are
causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is mounted onto each tire and wheel
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be assembly, excluding the spare tire
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS
tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in
vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety the tires and transmit the tire
ability. of reasons, including the installation pressure readings to a receiver
of replacement or alternate tires or located in the vehicle.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent
maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly.
responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction
pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
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displays. The malfunction light and . One or more TPMS sensors are TPMS Sensor Matching
DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The DIC Process
each ignition cycle until the problem message and the malfunction
is corrected. Some of the conditions light should go off when the Each TPMS sensor has a unique
that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and identification code. The identification
on are: the sensor matching process is code needs to be matched to a new
performed successfully. See tire/wheel position after rotating the
. One of the road tires has been tires or replacing one or more of the
replaced with the spare tire. The your dealer for service.
TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor
spare tire does not have a . Replacement tires or wheels do matching process should also be
TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment performed after replacing a spare
light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels tire with a road tire containing the
go off after the road tire is other than those recommended TPMS sensor. The malfunction light
replaced and the sensor could prevent the TPMS from and the DIC message should go off
matching process is performed functioning properly. See Buying at the next ignition cycle. The
successfully. See "TPMS Sensor New Tires 0 267. sensors are matched to the tire/
Matching Process" later in this . Operating electronic devices or wheel positions, using a TPMS
section. being near facilities using radio relearn tool, in the following order:
. The TPMS sensor matching wave frequencies similar to the driver side front tire, passenger side
process was not done or not TPMS could cause the TPMS front tire, passenger side rear tire,
completed successfully after sensors to malfunction. and driver side rear. See your
rotating the tires. The dealer for service or to purchase a
If the TPMS is not functioning relearn tool. A TPMS relearn tool
malfunction light and the DIC properly, it cannot detect or signal a
message should go off after can also be purchased. See Tire
low tire condition. See your dealer Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation
successfully completing the for service if the TPMS malfunction
sensor matching process. See Tool at
light and DIC message come on www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
"TPMS Sensor Matching and stay on.
Process" later in this section. call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).
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There are two minutes to match the The horn sounds twice to matching process is no longer
first tire/wheel position, and signal the receiver is in relearn active. The TIRE LEARNING
five minutes overall to match all four mode and the TIRE ACTIVE message on the DIC
tire/wheel positions. If it takes LEARNING ACTIVE message display screen goes off.
longer, the matching process stops displays on the DIC screen. 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
and must be restarted. 7. Start with the driver side 13. Set all four tires to the
The TPMS sensor matching front tire. recommended air pressure
process is: 8. Place the relearn tool against level as indicated on the Tire
1. Set the parking brake. the tire sidewall, near the valve and Loading Information label.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN stem. Then press the button to
with the engine off. activate the TPMS sensor. Tire Inspection
A horn chirp confirms that the
3. Use the MENU button to select sensor identification code has We recommend that the tires,
the Vehicle Information menu been matched to this tire and including the spare tire, if the
in the Driver Information wheel position. vehicle has one, be inspected
Center (DIC). for signs of wear or damage at
9. Proceed to the passenger side
4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to front tire, and repeat the least once a month.
the Tire Pressure Menu item procedure in Step 8. Replace the tire if:
screen.
10. Proceed to the passenger side . The indicators at three or
5. Press the SET/CLR button to rear tire, and repeat the
begin the sensor matching more places around the tire
procedure in Step 8.
process. can be seen.
11. Proceed to the driver side rear
A message requesting tire, and repeat the procedure . There is cord or fabric
acceptance of the process in Step 8. The horn sounds two showing through the tire's
should display. times to indicate the sensor rubber.
6. Press the SET/CLR button identification code has been
again to confirm the selection. matched to the driver side rear
tire, and the TPMS sensor
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. The tread or sidewall is rotation, check the wheel Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
cracked, cut, or snagged alignment. See When It Is Time System. See Tire Pressure
deep enough to show cord or for New Tires 0 267 and Wheel Monitor Operation 0 262.
fabric. Replacement 0 271. Check that all wheel nuts are
. The tire has a bump, bulge, properly tightened. See “Wheel
or split. Nut Torque” under Capacities
. The tire has a puncture, cut, and Specifications 0 318.
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of { Warning
the size or location of the Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
damage. parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
Tire Rotation after time. The wheel could come
Tires should be rotated every off and cause an accident. When
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See changing a wheel, remove any
Maintenance Schedule 0 305. rust or dirt from places where the
Use this rotation pattern when wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
Tires are rotated to achieve a rotating the tires. an emergency, a cloth or a paper
more uniform wear for all tires. Do not include the compact towel can be used; however, use
The first rotation is the most spare tire in the tire rotation. a scraper or wire brush later to
important. remove all rust or dirt.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
Anytime unusual wear is the recommended inflation
noticed, rotate the tires as soon pressure on the Tire and Lightly coat the center of the
as possible, check for proper tire Loading Information label after wheel hub with wheel bearing
inflation pressure, and check for the tires have been rotated. See grease after a wheel change or
damaged tires or wheels. If the Tire Pressure 0 260 and Vehicle tire rotation to prevent corrosion
unusual wear continues after the Load Limits 0 176. or rust build-up. Do not get
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grease on the flat wheel or less of tread remaining. See Tire slow aging. This area should be free
mounting surface or on the Inspection 0 265 and Tire Rotation of grease, gasoline, or other
wheel nuts or bolts. 0 266. substances that can deteriorate
The rubber in tires ages over time. rubber.
When It Is Time for New This also applies to the spare tire, Parking for an extended period can
Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is cause flat spots on the tires that
never used. Multiple factors may result in vibrations while
Factors such as maintenance, including temperatures, loading driving. When storing a vehicle for
temperatures, driving speeds, conditions, and inflation pressure at least a month, remove the tires or
vehicle loading, and road conditions maintenance affect how fast aging raise the vehicle to reduce the
affect the wear rate of the tires. takes place. GM recommends that weight from the tires.
tires, including the spare if
equipped, be replaced after six Buying New Tires
years, regardless of tread wear. The
tire manufacture date is the last four GM has developed and matched
digits of the DOT Tire Identification specific tires for the vehicle. The
Number (TIN) which is molded into original equipment tires installed
one side of the tire sidewall. The were designed to meet General
first two digits represent the week Motors Tire Performance Criteria
(01–52) and the last two digits, the Specification (TPC Spec)
year. For example, the third week of system rating. When
the year 2010 would have a replacement tires are needed,
four-digit DOT date of 0310.
GM strongly recommends
Vehicle Storage buying tires with the same TPC
Treadwear indicators are one way to Spec rating.
tell when it is time for new tires. Tires age when stored normally
Treadwear indicators appear when mounted on a parked vehicle. Park GM's exclusive TPC Spec
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) a vehicle that will be stored for at system considers over a dozen
least a month in a cool, dry, clean critical specifications that impact
area away from direct sunlight to the overall performance of the
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load range, speed rating, and control, electronic stability control, Traffic Safety Administration
construction (radial) as the or All-Wheel Drive, the performance (NHTSA), which grades tires by
original tires. of these systems can also be treadwear, traction, and
affected. temperature performance. This
Vehicles that have a tire
applies only to vehicles sold in
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate
{ Warning the United States. The grades
low-pressure warning if non-TPC If different sized wheels are used, are molded on the sidewalls of
Spec rated tires are installed. there may not be an acceptable most passenger car tires. The
See Tire Pressure Monitor level of performance and safety if Uniform Tire Quality Grading
System 0 261. tires not recommended for those (UTQG) system does not apply
wheels are selected. This to deep tread, winter tires,
The Tire and Loading increases the chance of a crash compact spare tires, tires with
Information label indicates the and serious injury. Only use GM nominal rim diameters of
original equipment tires on the specific wheel and tire systems 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits developed for the vehicle, and or to some limited-production
0 176. have them properly installed by a tires.
GM certified technician.
Different Size Tires and While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
Wheels See Buying New Tires 0 267 and and light trucks may vary with
If wheels or tires are installed that Accessories and Modifications respect to these grades, they
are a different size than the original 0 219. must also conform to federal
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle safety requirements and
performance, including its braking, Uniform Tire Quality additional General Motors Tire
ride and handling characteristics, Grading Performance Criteria (TPC)
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has The following information relates standards.
electronic systems such as antilock to the system developed by the
brakes, rollover airbags, traction United States National Highway
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Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving to the generation of heat and its
where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and ability to dissipate heat when
sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road tested under controlled
and maximum section width. For characteristics and climate. conditions on a specified indoor
example: laboratory test wheel. Sustained
Traction
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
high temperature can cause the
Temperature A
The traction grades, from material of the tire to degenerate
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and reduce tire life, and
All Passenger Car Tires Must and C. Those grades represent excessive temperature can lead
Conform to Federal Safety the tire's ability to stop on wet to sudden tire failure. The grade
Requirements In Addition To pavement as measured under C corresponds to a level of
These Grades. controlled conditions on performance which all
Treadwear specified government test passenger car tires must meet
surfaces of asphalt and under the Federal Motor Safety
The treadwear grade is a concrete. A tire marked C may Standard No. 109. Grades B and
comparative rating based on the have poor traction performance. A represent higher levels of
wear rate of the tire when tested Warning: The traction grade performance on the laboratory
under controlled conditions on a assigned to this tire is based on test wheel than the minimum
specified government test straight-ahead braking traction required by law. Warning: The
course. For example, a tire tests, and does not include temperature grade for this tire is
graded 150 would wear one and acceleration, cornering, established for a tire that is
one-half (1½) times as well on hydroplaning, or peak traction properly inflated and not
the government course as a tire characteristics. overloaded. Excessive speed,
graded 100. The relative underinflation, or excessive
performance of tires depends Temperature
loading, either separately or in
upon the actual conditions of The temperature grades are A combination, can cause heat
their use, however, and may (the highest), B, and C, buildup and possible tire failure.
depart significantly from the representing the tire's resistance
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sealant and compressor kit to be Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and
effective. See Roadside Assistance Compressor Kit to Temporarily
Read and follow the safe handling
Program 0 325. Seal and Inflate a
instructions on the label adhered to
Read and follow all of the tire the sealant canister. Punctured Tire
sealant and compressor kit
Check the tire sealant expiration
instructions.
date on the sealant canister. The
The kit includes: sealant canister should be replaced
before its expiration date.
Replacement sealant canisters are
available at your local dealer. See
“Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister” following.
There is only enough sealant to seal
one tire. After usage, the sealant
canister and sealant/air hose
assembly must be replaced. See
“Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister” following. When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for five minutes.
1. Air Compressor This will help to inflate the tire
2. Tire Sealant Canister faster.
3. Power Plug
4. On/Off Button If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
5. Pressure Gauge
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
6. Air Only Hose (Black) warning flashers. See Hazard
7. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Warning Flashers 0 129.
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See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 272 for 6. Plug the power plug (3) into the pressure will quickly drop and
other important safety warnings. accessory power outlet in the start to rise again as the tire
Do not remove any objects that vehicle. Unplug all items from inflates with air only.
have penetrated the tire. other accessory power outlets. 9. Inflate the tire to the
See Power Outlets 0 95. recommended inflation
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle has an accessory pressure using the pressure
location. See Storing the Tire power outlet, do not use the gauge (5). The recommended
Sealant and Compressor Kit cigarette lighter. inflation pressure can be found
0 280. If the vehicle only has a on the Tire and Loading
cigarette lighter, use the Information label. See Tire
Make sure the on/off button (4) Pressure 0 260.
is in the off (O) position. cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug The pressure gauge (5) may
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (7) read higher than the actual tire
and the power plug (3). cord in the door or window.
pressure while the compressor
3. Place the kit on the ground. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle is on. Turn the compressor off
must be running while using to get an accurate pressure
Make sure the tire valve stem the air compressor. reading. The compressor may
is positioned close to the be turned on/off until the
ground so the hose will 8. Press the on/off button (4) to
turn the tire sealant and correct pressure is reached.
reach it.
compressor kit on.
4. Remove the valve stem cap Caution
from the flat tire by turning it The compressor will inject
counterclockwise. sealant and air into the tire. If the recommended pressure
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (7) The pressure gauge (5) will cannot be reached after
onto the tire valve stem. Turn it initially show a high pressure approximately 25 minutes, the
clockwise until it is tight. while the compressor pushes vehicle should not be driven
the sealant into the tire. Once farther. The tire is too severely
the sealant is completely damaged and the tire sealant and
dispersed into the tire, the
(Continued)
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12. Turn the sealant/air hose (7) 17. Immediately drive the vehicle
Caution (Continued) counterclockwise to remove it 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
from the tire valve stem. sealant in the tire.
compressor kit cannot inflate the
tire. Remove the power plug from 13. Replace the tire valve 18. Stop at a safe location and
the accessory power outlet and stem cap. check the tire pressure. Refer
unscrew the inflating hose from 14. Replace the sealant/air hose to Steps 1–11 under “Using the
the tire valve. See Roadside (7), and the power plug (3) Tire Sealant and Compressor
Assistance Program 0 325. back in their original location. Kit without Sealant to Inflate a
Tire (Not Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallen
10. Press the on/off button (4) to
more than 68 kPa (10 psi)
turn the tire sealant and
below the recommended
compressor kit off.
inflation pressure, stop driving
The tire is not sealed and will the vehicle. The tire is too
continue to leak air until the severely damaged and the tire
vehicle is driven and the 15. If the flat tire was able to inflate sealant cannot seal the tire.
sealant is distributed in the tire. to the recommended inflation See Roadside Assistance
Therefore, Steps 11–17 must pressure, remove the Program 0 325.
be done immediately after maximum speed label from the If the tire pressure has not
Step 10. sealant canister (2) and place it dropped more than 68 kPa
Be careful while handling the in a highly visible location. (10 psi) from the recommended
tire sealant and compressor kit Do not exceed the speed on inflation pressure, inflate the
as it could be warm after this label until the damaged tire tire to the recommended
usage. is repaired or replaced. inflation pressure.
11. Unplug the power plug (3) from 16. Return the equipment to its 19. Wipe off any sealant from the
the accessory power outlet in original storage location in the wheel, tire or vehicle.
the vehicle. vehicle.
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20. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and 1. Remove the tire sealant and
canister (2) and sealant/air Compressor Kit without compressor kit from its storage
hose (7) assembly at a local Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not location. See Storing the Tire
dealer or in accordance with Punctured) Sealant and Compressor Kit
local state codes and practices. 0 280.
To use the air compressor to inflate
21. Replace it with a new canister a tire with air only and not sealant: 2. Unlock the air only hose (6)
available from your dealer. from the sealant canister (2) by
22. After temporarily sealing a tire pulling up on the lever.
using the tire sealant and 3. Pull the air only hose (6) from
compressor kit, take the the sealant canister (2).
vehicle to an authorized dealer 4. Remove the power plug (3)
within 161 km (100 mi) of from the air compressor (1).
driving to have the tire repaired
or replaced. 5. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stem
is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will
reach it.
6. Remove the tire valve stem
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire cap by turning it
and wheel damage by driving slowly counterclockwise.
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
7. Attach the air only hose (6)
warning flashers. See Hazard
onto the tire valve stem and
Warning Flashers 0 129.
press the lever down to
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 272 for secure it.
other important safety warnings.
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8. Plug the power plug (3) into the The pressure gauge (5) may The tire sealant and compressor kit
accessory power outlet in the read higher than the actual tire has an accessory adapter located in
vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure while the compressor a compartment on the bottom of its
other accessory power outlets. is on. Turn the compressor off housing that may be used to inflate
See Power Outlets 0 95. to get an accurate reading. The air mattresses, balls, etc.
If the vehicle has an accessory compressor may be turned on/
off until the correct pressure is Removal and Installation of the
power outlet, do not use the Sealant Canister
cigarette lighter. reached.
12. Press the on/off button (4) to To remove the sealant canister:
If the vehicle only has a
cigarette lighter, use the turn the tire sealant and
cigarette lighter. compressor kit off.
This vehicle may have one of the To remove the plastic covers and
following: A coin/pierce jack (4), a wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic
jack handle extension (3), and a nut caps with the wheel wrench in a
two-piece wrench (5), or a hex head counterclockwise direction.
jack (2) and three-piece wrench (1). If needed, finish loosening them
with your fingers. The plastic nut
Removing the Flat Tire and caps will not come off.
Installing the Spare Tire
If needed, use the flat end of the
This vehicle may have aluminum wheel wrench and pry along the
wheels with exposed wheel nuts. edge of the cover until it comes off.
Use the wheel wrench to loosen all The edge of the wheel cover could
the wheel nuts. Do not remove be sharp, so do not try to remove it
them yet. with your bare hands. Do not drop 2. Turn the wheel wrench
Or, this vehicle may have steel the cover or lay it face down, as it counterclockwise once on each
wheels with plastic covers. could become scratched or wheel nut to loosen it. Do not
damaged. Store the wheel cover in remove them yet.
the trunk until the flat tire is repaired
or replaced. 3. Place the jack near the flat tire.
Once you have removed the wheel 4. Place the wheel blocks on both
cover, use the following procedure sides of the tire at the opposite
to remove the flat tire and install the corner of the tire being
spare tire. changed. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0 272 for proper wheel
1. Do a safety check before block placement.
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0 272 for more information.
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Caution
5. If this vehicle is the RS model, Make sure that the jack lift head 8. Position the jack lift head at the
locate the front or rear jack is in the correct position or you jack location nearest the flat
cover on the rocker molding may damage your vehicle. The tire. The location is indicated
near the tire being changed. repairs would not be covered by by a notch in the flange. The
Place your hand behind the your warranty. jack must not be used in any
edge of the cover on the rocker other position.
molding. Pull down and out to
remove the cover. { Warning
The cover will remain attached Getting under a vehicle when it is
to the molding by a tether. lifted on a jack is dangerous.
6. Place the jack under the If the vehicle slips off the jack,
vehicle. you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.
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{ Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
Hex Head Jack Shown, Coin/ Make sure the jack lift head
{ Warning Pierce Jack Similar notch is placed in the flange
9. Raise the jack by turning the notch.
Lifting a vehicle and getting under handle clockwise until it comes Raise the vehicle far enough
it to do maintenance or repairs is in contact with the notch in the off the ground so there is
dangerous without the flange. enough room for the road tire
appropriate safety equipment and to clear the ground.
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
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Warning (Continued)
nuts. See Capacities and
Specifications 0 318 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in Front Jack Cover Shown, Rear
rotor damage. To avoid expensive a crisscross sequence, as Jack Cover Similar
brake repairs, evenly tighten the shown. 19. If this vehicle is the RS model,
wheel nuts in the proper snap the jack cover back into
17. Lower the jack all the way and
sequence and to the proper remove the jack from under the place.
torque specification. See vehicle.
Capacities and Specifications 20. Remove the wheel blocks and
0 318 for the wheel nut torque 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly return them to their proper
with the wheel wrench. storage location.
specification.
When reinstalling the wheel cover or
center cap on the full-size tire,
tighten all five plastic caps hand
snug with the aid of the wheel
wrench and tighten them with the
wheel wrench an additional
one-quarter of a turn.
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10. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing the Vehicle
the dead battery. If it will not Caution
start after a few tries, it
probably needs service. Caution Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use
Incorrectly towing a disabled caution and low speeds to
Caution vehicle may cause damage. The prevent damage to the vehicle.
If the jumper cables are damage would not be covered by
connected or removed in the the vehicle warranty.
Consult your dealer or a
wrong order, electrical shorting Do not lash or hook to professional towing service if the
may occur and damage the suspension components or axles. disabled vehicle must be towed.
vehicle. The repairs would not be Use the proper straps around the
covered by the vehicle warranty. tires to secure the vehicle. Recreational Vehicle
Always connect and remove the Towing
jumper cables in the correct order, Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
making sure that the cables do Recreational vehicle towing refers to
car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck. If towing the vehicle behind another
not touch each other or other a wheel lift tow truck is used, the
metal. vehicle – such as behind a motor
drive wheels cannot contact the home. The two most common types
road while the vehicle is being of recreational vehicle towing are
Jumper Cable Removal towed. A wheel dolly must be used known as dinghy towing and dolly
to lift all drive wheels off the ground. towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables. Use the tow eye for towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the
disabled vehicle or loading it onto a ground. Dolly towing is towing the
After starting the disabled vehicle flatbed car carrier. The tow eye vehicle with two wheels on the
and removing the jumper cables, should not be used to recover a ground and two wheels up on a
allow it to idle for several minutes. vehicle from an off-road situation. device known as a dolly.
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Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
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Caution
Dolly Towing
If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded
while towing the vehicle, it could
be damaged. Never exceed
105 km/h (65 mph) while towing
the vehicle.
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the
front with all four wheels on the
ground:
1. Position the vehicle to tow and
then secure it to the towing
vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission to
Neutral. To tow the vehicle with the two rear
3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ wheels on the ground and the front
ACCESSORY. wheels on a dolly:
4. To prevent the battery from 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
draining while the vehicle is
being towed, remove fuses 22,
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To keep the paint finish looking new, . Always dilute a concentrated . Washer fluids and other cleaning
keep the vehicle garaged or cleaner according to the agents in higher concentrations
covered whenever possible. manufacturer’s instructions. than suggested by the
. Do not use cleaners that are not manufacturer.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Moldings intended for automotive use. . Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the or other harsh cleaners.
Caution vehicle after washing to protect . Ice scrapers or other hard items.
and extend the molding finish. . Aftermarket appearance caps or
Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are
Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and illuminated, due to excessive
in a hazy white finish or pitting.
Stripes heat generated.
This damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Caution
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
The bright metal moldings on the to clean exterior lamps, lenses, Failure to clean lamps properly
vehicle are aluminum, chrome, emblems, decals, and stripes. can cause damage to the lamp
or stainless steel. To prevent Follow instructions under "Washing cover that would not be covered
damage always follow these the Vehicle" previously in this by the vehicle warranty.
cleaning instructions: section.
. Be sure the molding is cool to Lamp covers are made of plastic,
the touch before applying any and some have a UV protective
cleaning solution. coating. Do not clean or wipe them Caution
while they are dry.
. Use only approved cleaning Using wax on low gloss black
solutions for aluminum, chrome Do not use any of the following on finish stripes can increase the
or stainless steel. Some lamp covers: gloss level and create a
cleaners are highly acidic or . Abrasive or caustic agents. non-uniform finish. Clean low
contain alkaline substances and gloss stripes with soap and
can damage the moldings. water only.
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underbody. Take care to thoroughly dark spots etched into the paint Before using cleaners, read and
clean any areas where mud and surface. See “Finish Care” follow all safety instructions on the
other debris can collect. previously in this section. label. While cleaning the interior,
open the doors and windows to get
Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care proper ventilation.
If the vehicle is damaged and To prevent damage, do not clean
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
requires sheet metal repair or the interior using the following
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
replacement, make sure the body cleaners or techniques:
repair shop applies anti-corrosion Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can . Never use a razor or any other
material to parts repaired or
transfer color to the vehicle’s sharp object to remove soil from
replaced to restore corrosion
protection. interior. any interior surface.
Original manufacturer replacement Use a soft bristle brush to remove . Never use a brush with stiff
dust from knobs and crevices on the bristles.
parts will provide the corrosion
instrument cluster. Using a mild
protection while maintaining the . Never rub any surface
vehicle warranty. soap solution, immediately remove
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect aggressively or with too much
repellent from all interior surfaces or pressure.
Finish Damage
permanent damage may result. . Do not use laundry detergents or
Quickly repair minor chips and
Use cleaners specifically designed dishwashing soaps with
scratches with touch-up materials
for the surfaces being cleaned to degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
available from your dealer to avoid
prevent permanent damage. Apply use approximately 20 drops per
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
all cleaners directly to the cleaning 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
damage can be corrected in your
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any A concentrated soap solution will
dealer's body and paint shop.
switches or controls. Remove create streaks and attract dirt.
Chemical Paint Spotting cleaners quickly. Do not use solutions that contain
strong or caustic soap.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces . Do not heavily saturate the
causing blotchy, ring-shaped upholstery when cleaning.
discolorations, and small, irregular
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frequent checks and services. The . Used for taxi, police, or delivery
Additional Required Services - service.
Maintenance
Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the
Schedule
. Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services
within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
the Tire and Loading Information At Each Fuel Stop
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 176.
{ Warning . Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0 225.
. Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause Once a Month
surfaces within legal driving
limits. serious injury. Perform . Check the tire inflation
maintenance work only if the pressures. See Tire Pressure
. Use the recommended fuel. See
required information, proper tools, 0 260.
Fuel 0 208.
and equipment are available. . Inspect the tires for wear. See
Refer to the information in the If they are not, see your dealer to Tire Inspection 0 265.
Maintenance Schedule Additional have a trained technician do the
Required Services - Normal chart. . Check the windshield washer
work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0 220. fluid level. See Washer Fluid
The Additional Required Services - 0 236.
Severe are for vehicles that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Engine Oil Change
in hot weather. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
. Mainly driven in hilly or SOON DIC message displays, have
mountainous terrain. the engine oil and filter changed
within the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
. Frequently towing a trailer. If driven under the best conditions,
. Used for high speed or the engine oil life system may not
competitive driving. indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
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a year and the oil life system must . Check engine coolant level. See . Visually inspect steering,
be reset. Your trained dealer Engine Coolant 0 231. suspension, and chassis
technician can perform this work. . Check windshield washer fluid components for damaged, loose,
If the engine oil life system is reset level. See Washer Fluid 0 236. or missing parts or signs of
accidentally, service the vehicle wear. See Exterior Care 0 294.
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the . Visually inspect windshield wiper
. Check restraint system
last service. Reset the oil life blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior components. See Safety System
system when the oil is changed. Check 0 58.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 227. Care 0 294. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See . Visually inspect fuel system for
Tire Rotation and Required Wiper Blade Replacement damage or leaks.
Services Every 12 000 km/ 0 241. . Visually inspect exhaust system
7,500 mi . Check tire inflation pressures. and nearby heat shields for
Rotate the tires, if recommended for See Tire Pressure 0 260. loose or damaged parts.
the vehicle, and perform the . Inspect tire wear. See Tire . Lubricate body components. See
following services. See Tire Inspection 0 265. Exterior Care 0 294.
Rotation 0 266.
. Visually check for fluid leaks. . Check starter switch. See Starter
. Check engine oil level and oil
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Switch Check 0 239.
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . Check automatic transmission
reset oil life system. See Engine 0 229. shift lock control function. See
Oil 0 225 and Engine Oil Life . Inspect brake system. See Automatic Transmission Shift
System 0 227. Exterior Care 0 294. Lock Control Function Check
0 240.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi
3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi
4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi
6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi
7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi
8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi
9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi
2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi
2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Except 1.4L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
ignition coil boots.
@
1.4L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
ignition coil boots.
@ @
1.8L Engine Only: Replace timing belt, idler
pulley, and timing belt tensioner. (6)
@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace brake fluid. (6) @ @ @
Replace clutch fluid. (6) @ @ @
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Footnotes — Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, areas with poor air quality,
or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 231.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(6) Or every three years, whichever
comes first.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi
3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi
4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi
6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi
7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi
8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi
9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi
2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi
2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @
Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @
Except 1.4L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
ignition coil boots.
@
1.4L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect
ignition coil boots.
@ @
1.8L Engine Only: Replace timing belt. (6) @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace brake fluid. (6) @ @ @
Replace clutch fluid. (6) @ @ @
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Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See Engine Oil 0 225.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL ® Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0 231.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Hinges Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 314 for more information.
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System
1.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 6.8 L 7.2 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt
Fuel Tank
Standard Fuel Tank 59.0 L 15.6 gal
With RPO NL6 Fuel Tank 48.0 L 12.6 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
1.4L L4 (LUV) B Automatic 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.24 –
Manual 0.028 in)
1.8L L4 (LUW) H Automatic 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.24 –
Manual 0.028 in)
1.8L L4 (LWE) G Automatic 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.24 –
Manual 0.028 in)
Spark plug gap is for replacement spark plugs.
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1.4L L4 Engine
1.8L L4 Engine
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When contacting Chevrolet, may reject it and proceed with any
remember that your concern will Owners : In the event that you do
other venue for relief available not feel your concerns have been
likely be resolved at a dealer's to you.
facility. That is why we suggest addressed after following the
following Step One first. procedure outlined in Steps One
and Two, General Motors of Canada
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Limited wants you to be aware of its For further information concerning United States and Puerto Rico
participation in a no-charge eligibility in the Canadian Motor
Chevrolet Motor Division
Mediation/Arbitration Program. Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
General Motors of Canada Limited call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call
Center
has committed to binding arbitration the General Motors Customer Care
P.O. Box 33170
of owner disputes involving Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English),
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
factory-related vehicle service 1-800-263-7854 (French),
www.Chevrolet.com
claims. The program provides for or write to:
the review of the facts involved by 1-800-222-1020
The Mediation/Arbitration Program
an impartial third party arbiter, and 1-800-833-2438 (For Text
c/o Customer Care Centre
may include an informal hearing Telephone Devices (TTYs))
General Motors of Canada Limited
before the arbiter. The program is Roadside Assistance:
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-243-8872
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
settlement process, from the time Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 From U.S. Virgin Islands:
you file your complaint to the final
decision, should be completed in The inquiry should be accompanied 1-800-496-9994
about 70 days. We believe our by the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). Canada
impartial program offers advantages
over courts in most jurisdictions General Motors of Canada Limited
because it is informal, quick, and Customer Assistance Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
free of charge. Offices CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Chevrolet encourages customers to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
call the toll-free number for www.gm.ca
assistance. However, if a customer
1-800-263-3777 (English)
wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet,
1-800-263-7854 (French)
the letter should be addressed to:
1-800-263-3830 (For Text
Telephone devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance:
1-800-268-6800
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parts and labor for repairs not Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options
covered by the warranty are the
owner responsibility.
Program Warranty service can generally be
completed while you wait. However,
To enhance your ownership
if you are unable to do so, your
Scheduling Service experience, we and our participating
dealer may offer the following
Appointments dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
transportation options:
Transportation, a customer support
When the vehicle requires warranty program for vehicles with the Shuttle Service
service, contact your dealer and Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
This includes one-way or round-trip
request an appointment. By Coverage period in Canada),
shuttle service within reasonable
scheduling a service appointment extended powertrain, and/or
time and distance parameters of
and advising the service consultant hybrid-specific warranties in both
your dealer's area.
of your transportation needs, your the U.S. and Canada.
dealer can help minimize your Public Transportation or Fuel
Several Courtesy Transportation
inconvenience. Reimbursement
options are available to assist in
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled reducing inconvenience when If overnight warranty repairs are
into the service department warranty repairs are required. needed, and public transportation is
immediately, keep driving it until it used, the expense must be
Courtesy Transportation is not a
can be scheduled for service, supported by original receipts and
part of the New Vehicle Limited
unless, of course, the problem is within the maximum amount allowed
Warranty. A separate booklet
safety related. If it is, please call by GM for shuttle service. If U.S.
entitled “Limited Warranty and
your dealership, let them know this, customers arrange their own
Owner Assistance Information”
and ask for instructions. transportation, limited
furnished with each new vehicle
If your dealer requests you to bring provides detailed warranty coverage reimbursement for reasonable fuel
the vehicle for service, you are information. expenses may be available. Claim
urged to do so as early in the work amounts should reflect actual costs
day as possible to allow for and be supported by original
same-day repair. receipts. See your dealer for
information.
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to are preserved. The use of Genuine
For an overnight warranty repair, the unilaterally modify, change, GM parts can help maintain the GM
dealer may provide an available or discontinue Courtesy New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for Transportation at any time and to Recycled original equipment parts
reimbursement of a rental vehicle. resolve all questions of claim may also be used for repair. These
Reimbursement is limited and must eligibility pursuant to the terms and parts are typically removed from
be supported by original receipts as conditions described herein at its vehicles that were total losses in
well as a signed and completed sole discretion. prior crashes. In most cases, the
rental agreement and meet state/ parts being recycled are from
provincial, local, and rental vehicle Collision Damage Repair undamaged sections of the vehicle.
provider requirements. If the vehicle is involved in a A recycled original equipment GM
Requirements vary and may include collision and it is damaged, have the part may be an acceptable choice to
minimum age requirements, damage repaired by a qualified maintain the vehicle's originally
insurance coverage, credit card, etc. technician using the proper designed appearance and safety
Additional fees such as fuel usage equipment and quality replacement performance; however, the history of
charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, parts. Poorly performed collision these parts is not known. Such parts
excessive mileage, or rental usage repairs diminish the vehicle resale are not covered by the GM New
beyond the completion of the repair value, and safety performance can Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
are also your responsibility. be compromised in subsequent related failures are not covered by
It may not be possible to provide a collisions. that warranty.
like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also
available. These are made by
Additional Program Genuine GM Collision parts are new companies other than GM and may
Information parts made with the same materials not have been tested for the vehicle.
All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the As a result, these parts may fit
service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was poorly, exhibit premature durability/
every dealer. Contact your dealer originally built. Genuine GM corrosion problems, and may not
for specific availability. Collision parts are the best choice to perform properly in subsequent
ensure that the vehicle's designed collisions. Aftermarket parts are not
appearance, durability, and safety covered by the GM New Vehicle
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Limited Warranty, and any vehicle specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information
failure related to such parts is not When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved
covered by that warranty. recommend that you ensure that the in the crash.
vehicle will be repaired with GM For emergency towing see
Repair Facility original equipment collision parts. Roadside Assistance Program
GM also recommends that you If such insurance coverage is not 0 325.
choose a collision repair facility that available from your current
meets your needs before you ever insurance carrier, consider switching Gather the following information:
need collision repairs. Your dealer to another insurance carrier. . Driver name, address, and
may have a collision repair center If the vehicle is leased, the leasing telephone number.
with GM-trained technicians and company may require you to have . Driver license number.
state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be insurance that ensures repairs with
able to recommend a collision repair Genuine GM Original Equipment . Owner name, address, and
center that has GM-trained Manufacturer (OEM) parts or telephone number.
technicians and comparable Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle license plate number.
equipment. parts. Read the lease carefully, as
. Vehicle make, model, and
Insuring the Vehicle you may be charged at the end of
the lease for poor quality repairs. model year.
Protect your investment in the GM . Vehicle Identification
vehicle with comprehensive and If a Crash Occurs Number (VIN).
collision insurance coverage. There If there has been an injury, call
are significant differences in the . Insurance company and policy
emergency services for help. Do not number.
quality of coverage afforded by leave the scene of a crash until all
various insurance policy terms. matters have been taken care of. . General description of the
Many insurance policies provide Move the vehicle only if its position damage to the other vehicle.
reduced protection to the GM puts you in danger, or you are Choose a reputable repair facility
vehicle by limiting compensation for instructed to move it by a police that uses quality replacement parts.
damage repairs by using officer. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this
aftermarket collision parts. Some
section.
insurance companies will not
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If the airbag has inflated, see What repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Bulletins
Will You See after an Airbag even if your insurance coverage
Service Bulletins give additional
Inflates? 0 63. does not pay the full cost.
technical service information
Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance needed to knowledgeably service
Repair Process company is paying for the repairs, General Motors cars and trucks.
you are not obligated to accept a Each bulletin contains instructions
In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that to assist in the diagnosis and
damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy service of the vehicle.
that you take an active role in its repair limits, as you have no
repair. If you have a pre-determined contractual limits with that company. Owner Information
repair facility of choice, take the In such cases, you can have control Owner publications are written
vehicle there, or have it towed there. of the repair and parts choices as specifically for owners and intended
Specify to the facility that any long as the cost stays within to provide basic operational
required replacement collision parts reasonable limits. information about the vehicle. The
be original equipment parts, either Owner Manual includes the
new Genuine GM parts or recycled Service Publications Maintenance Schedule for all
original GM parts. Remember, models.
recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information
the GM vehicle warranty. (US and Canada Only) In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,
Owner Manual, and Warranty
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals Manual.
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits, Service Manuals have the diagnosis RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 –
your insurance company may and repair information on the $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
initially value the repair using engines, transmission, axle, shipping fees.
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with suspension, brakes, electrical, Without Pouch: Owner Manual only.
the repair professional, and insist on steering, body, etc.
Genuine GM parts. Remember, RETAIL SELL PRICE:
if the vehicle is leased, you may be $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
obligated to have the vehicle shipping fees.
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Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or
better understanding of the share it with others except: with the
This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or,
event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the
main purpose of an EDR is to consent of the lessee; in response
record, in certain crash or near Note
to an official request by police or
crash-like situations, such as an air EDR data are recorded by your similar government office; as part of
bag deployment or hitting a road vehicle only if a non-trivial crash GM's defense of litigation through
obstacle, data that will assist in situation occurs; no data are the discovery process; or, as
understanding how a vehicle’s recorded by the EDR under normal required by law. Data that GM
systems performed. The EDR is driving conditions and no personal collects or receives may also be
designed to record data related to data (e.g., name, gender, age, and used for GM research needs or may
vehicle dynamics and safety crash location) are recorded. be made available to others for
systems for a short period of time, However, other parties, such as law research purposes, where a need is
typically 30 seconds or less. The enforcement, could combine the shown and the data is not tied to a
EDR in this vehicle is designed to EDR data with the type of specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
record such data as: personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash
. How various systems in your
investigation. Infotainment System
vehicle were operating;
To read data recorded by an EDR, If the vehicle is equipped with a
. Whether or not the driver and navigation system as part of the
special equipment is required, and
passenger safety belts were access to the vehicle or the EDR is infotainment system, use of the
buckled/fastened; needed. In addition to the vehicle system may result in the storage of
. How far (if at all) the driver was manufacturer, other parties, such as destinations, addresses, telephone
depressing the accelerator and/ law enforcement, that have the numbers, and other trip information.
or brake pedal; and, special equipment, can read the See the infotainment manual for
information if they have access to information on stored data and for
. How fast the vehicle was deletion instructions.
traveling. the vehicle or the EDR.
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OnStar 335
. Obtain the Wi-Fi® hotspot name OnStar Services Security
or SSID and password,
if equipped. If equipped, OnStar provides these
Emergency services:
Press Q to connect to an . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Emergency Services require
Advisor to: a specific OnStar subscription plan. OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
. Verify account information or With Automatic Crash Response, in pinpoint the vehicle and help
update contact information. many crashes, built-in sensors can authorities quickly recover it.
. Get driving directions. automatically alert a specially . With Remote Ignition Block,
trained OnStar Advisor who is if equipped, OnStar can block
. Receive an On-Demand immediately connected to the
Diagnostics check of the the engine from being started.
vehicle to help.
vehicle’s key operating systems. . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
Press > for a priority connection to if equipped, OnStar can work
. Receive Roadside Assistance. an OnStar Advisor who can contact with law enforcement to
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings, emergency service providers, direct gradually slow the vehicle down.
if equipped. them to your exact location, and
relay important information. Navigation
Press > to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/ With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially OnStar navigation requires a
7 to: trained Advisors are available specific OnStar subscription plan.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
. Get help for an emergency. provide a central point of contact, Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn
. Be a Good Samaritan or assistance, and information during a directions or have them sent to the
respond to an AMBER Alert. crisis. vehicle’s navigation screen,
. With Roadside Assistance, Advisors if equipped.
Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations can locate a nearby service provider Turn-by-Turn Navigation
and find evacuation routes. to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank. 1. Press Q to connect to an
Advisor.
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OnStar 337
(no Internet connection, 3G, . Locate the vehicle on a map 2. Say “Call.” System responds:
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (U.S. market only). “Call. Please say the name or
(poor, good, excellent). . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot number to call.”
3. To change the SSID or on/off, manage settings, and 3. Say the entire number without
password, press Q or call monitor data consumption, pausing, including a “1” and the
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect if equipped. area code. System responds:
with an Advisor. For OnStar RemoteLink information “OK, calling.”
®
OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App and compatibility, see Calling 911 Emergency
(If Equipped) www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada). 1. Press =. System responds:
Download the OnStar RemoteLink “OnStar ready.”
mobile app to select Apple®, Remote Services
2. Say “Call.” System responds:
Android™, BlackBerry®, Contact an OnStar Advisor to “Call. Please say the name or
or Windows® mobile devices. unlock the doors or sound the horn
OnStar Subscribers can access the number to call.”
and flash the lamps.
following services from a mobile 3. Say “911” without pausing.
device: At Your Service® System responds: “911.”
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle, OnStar Advisors can provide 4. Say “Call.” System responds:
if factory-equipped. savings offers from restaurants and “OK, dialing 911.”
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped retailers on your route, help locate
hotels, or book a room. Retrieve My Number
with automatic locks.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling 1. Press =. System responds:
. Activate the horn and lamps.
“OnStar ready.”
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service. 2. Say “My number.” System
life, or tire pressure,
responds: “Your OnStar
if factory-equipped with the Tire Make a Call Hands-Free Calling number is,”
Pressure Monitor System.
1. Press =. System responds: then says the number.
. Send directions to the vehicle.
“OnStar ready.”
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OnStar 339
. Press Q to speak with an See Radio Frequency Statement OnStar Personal Identification
Advisor. 0 331. Number (PIN)
OnStar services cannot work unless Services for People with A PIN is needed to access some
the vehicle is in a place where Disabilities OnStar services. The PIN will need
OnStar has an agreement with a to be changed the first time when
Advisors provide services to help speaking with an Advisor. To
wireless service provider for service
Subscribers with physical disabilities change the OnStar PIN, contact an
in that area. The wireless service
and medical conditions.
provider must also have coverage, OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or
network capacity, reception, and Press Q to help: calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
technology compatible with OnStar
. Locate a gas station with an Warranty
services. Service involving location
information about the vehicle cannot attendant to pump gas.
OnStar equipment may be
work unless GPS signals are . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., warranted as part of the vehicle
available, unobstructed, and that meets accessibility needs. warranty.
compatible with the OnStar . Provide directions to the closest
hardware. OnStar services may not Languages
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
work if the OnStar equipment is not The vehicle can be programmed to
situations.
properly installed or it has not been respond in multiple languages.
properly maintained. If equipment or TTY Users
software is added, connected, Press Q and ask for an Advisor.
or modified, OnStar services may OnStar has the ability to Advisors are available in English,
not work. Other problems beyond communicate to deaf, Spanish, and French. Available
the control of OnStar — such as hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired languages may vary by country.
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, customers while in the vehicle. The
available dealer-installed TTY Potential Issues
electrical system design and
architecture of the vehicle, damage system can provide in-vehicle OnStar cannot perform Remote
to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Assistance after the vehicle has
jamming — may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. been off continuously for five days
without an ignition cycle. If the
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vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas Add-on Electrical Equipment
five days, OnStar can contact
Cellular reception is required for The OnStar system is integrated
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
OnStar to send remote signals to into the electrical architecture of the
to help gain access to the vehicle.
the vehicle. Do not place items over vehicle. Do not add any electrical
Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent equipment. See Add-On Electrical
System (GPS) blocking cellular and GPS signal Equipment 0 216. Added electrical
reception. equipment may interfere with the
. Obstruction of the GPS can operation of the OnStar system and
occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar cause it to not operate.
buildings; in parking garages; Message
around airports; in tunnels and Vehicle Software Updates
If there is limited cellular coverage
underpasses; or in an area with OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
or the cellular network has reached
very dense trees. If GPS signals software updates or changes to the
maximum capacity, this message
are not available, the OnStar vehicle without further notice or
system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the
call again or try again after driving a consent. These updates or changes
call OnStar. However, OnStar may enhance or maintain safety,
could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area.
security, or the operation of the
the exact location.
Vehicle and Power Issues vehicle or the vehicle systems.
. In emergency situations, OnStar Software updates or changes may
OnStar services require a vehicle
can use the last stored GPS affect or erase data or settings that
electrical system, wireless service,
location to send to emergency are stored in the vehicle, such as
and GPS satellite technologies to be
responders. OnStar Hands-Free Calling name
available and operating for features
A temporary loss of GPS can cause tags, saved navigation destinations,
to function properly. These systems
loss of the ability to send a or pre-set radio stations. Neither
may not operate if the battery is
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The OnStar nor GM is responsible for
discharged or disconnected.
Advisor may give a verbal route or any affected or erased data or
may ask for a call back after the settings. These updates or changes
vehicle is driven into an open area. may also collect personal
information. Such collection is
described in the OnStar privacy
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the time of installation. These transmissions and private permission notice appear in all
updates or changes may also cause communications without consent. copies.
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OnStar 343
344 Index
Airbags
Index A
Accessories and Adding Equipment to the
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Passenger Status Indicator . . . 101
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 216 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Additional Information Servicing Airbag-Equipped
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Additional Maintenance System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Alarm
Agreements Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Trademarks and License . . . . . 158 Alert
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 229 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 206
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Air Filter, Passenger AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Antenna
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Airbag System Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 196
How Does an Airbag Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Appearance Care
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 65 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
What Makes an Airbag Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
What Will You See after an Assistance Program,
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
When Should an Airbag Audio
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 134
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 60
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346 Index
Index 347
348 Index
Index 349
350 Index
Index 351
352 Index
Index 353
354 Index