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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 104
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 155
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 164
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 326
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 343
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 353
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
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2 Introduction
Introduction was not purchased on the vehicle, Helm, Incorporated
model variants, country Attention: Customer Service
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that may not be available in your Plymouth, MI 48170
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the printing of this owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase Using this Manual
documentation relating to your To quickly locate information about
specific vehicle to confirm the the vehicle, use the Index in the
The names, logos, emblems, features. back of the manual. It is an
slogans, vehicle model names, and
Keep this manual in the vehicle for alphabetical list of what is in the
vehicle body designs appearing in
quick reference. manual and the page number where
this manual including, but not limited
it can be found.
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Canadian Vehicle Owners
TRAVERSE are trademarks and/or Danger, Warning, and
A French language manual can be
service marks of General Motors obtained from your dealer, at Caution
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, www.helminc.com, or from: Warning messages found on vehicle
or licensors. labels and in this manual describe
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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart
{ Danger safety symbol which means “Do Here are some additional symbols
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let that may be found on the vehicle
Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.”
high level of risk which will result and what they mean. See the
in serious injury or death. features in this manual for
Symbols information.
The vehicle has components and u : Air Conditioning System
labels that use symbols instead of
{ Warning text. Symbols are shown along with G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
Warning indicates a hazard that
the text describing the operation or 9 : Airbag Readiness Light
information relating to a specific
could result in injury or death. component, control, message,
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
gauge, or indicator. $ : Brake System Warning Light
M : Shown when the owner’s 9 : Dispose of Used Components
Caution manual has additional instructions Properly
or information. P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
* : Shown when the service Water
manual has additional instructions B : Engine Coolant Temperature
damage. or information.
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page — H : Flammable
“see page.” [ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
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4 Introduction
Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Stop/Start
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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Introduction 5
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 162. 9. Dual Automatic Climate Control 19. Steering Wheel Adjustment
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn System 0 156. 0 105 (Out of View).
and Lane-Change Signals 10. Heated and Ventilated Front 20. Cruise Control 0 202.
0 150. Seats 0 47 (If Equipped). Adaptive Cruise Control 0 204
IntelliBeam® System Button (If 11. Power Outlets 0 109. (If Equipped).
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp 12. Wireless Charging 0 110 (If Heated Steering Wheel 0 105
Controls 0 146. Equipped). (If Equipped).
3. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 13. USB Port. See the infotainment Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
0 114 or manual. System 0 218 (If Equipped).
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0 117. Auxiliary Jack. See the 21. Hood Release. See Hood
infotainment manual. 0 249.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information 14. Traction Control/Electronic 22. Fog Lamps 0 150 (If
Center (DIC) 0 133. Stability Control 0 197. Equipped).
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer Driver Mode Control Knob. See 23. Data Link Connector (DLC)
0 106. Driver Mode Control 0 199 (If (Out of View). See Malfunction
Equipped). Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Light) 0 124.
0 107. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 226
(If Equipped). 24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 146.
5. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 181. 15. Electric Parking Brake 0 195. 25. Instrument Panel Illumination
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Control 0 151.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 150. Transmission 0 190.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Manual Mode 0 192.
Headlamp System 0 149. 17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 105.
8. Infotainment 0 155. 18. Horn 0 106.
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Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
31
Keys and Locks
Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . .
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
31 Keys
Interior Mirrors { Warning
Keys and Locks Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 31
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with
Automatic Dimming Rearview a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 children or others could be
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 15 Windows seriously injured or killed. They
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 could operate the power windows
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 or other controls or make the
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 vehicle move. The windows will
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 19 function with the RKE transmitter
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Roof in the vehicle, and children or
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 others could be caught in the path
Doors of a closing window. Do not leave
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 28
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 29
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Remove the key by pressing the . Check the distance. The
button on the side of the RKE transmitter may be too far from
transmitter near the bottom and pull the vehicle.
the key out. Never pull the key out . Check the location. Other
without pressing the button. vehicles or objects may be
If it becomes difficult to turn the key, blocking the signal.
inspect the key blade for debris. . Check the transmitter's battery.
See your dealer if a new transmitter See “Battery Replacement” later
is needed. in this section.
If locked out of the vehicle, see . If the transmitter is still not
Roadside Assistance Program working correctly, see your
The key that is part of the Remote 0 347. dealer or a qualified technician
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can With an active OnStar or connected for service.
be used for all locks. service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry
See OnStar Overview 0 358. (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
Remote Keyless Entry for vehicle entry when the Remote
(RKE) System Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
See Radio Frequency Statement within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
0 353. Access Operation” later in this
section.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating The RKE transmitter may work up to
range: 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
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Other conditions can affect the immediately unlock. See Vehicle b : If equipped, press twice
performance of the transmitter. See Personalization 0 137. If a quickly to open or close the liftgate.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press again to stop the power
System 0 8. passenger door is open when Q is liftgate.
pressed, all doors lock.
7 : Press and release one time to
Pressing Q may also arm the initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle lamps flash and the horn chirps
Alarm System 0 28. three times. Press and hold 7 for at
K : Press to unlock the driver door. least three seconds to sound the
Press unlock again within panic alarm. The horn sounds and
five seconds to unlock all doors. the turn signals flash for
The RKE transmitter can be 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle again or the vehicle is started.
Personalization 0 137. The turn / : If equipped, first press and
With Remote Start and Power signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking has occurred. release Q then immediately press
Liftgate Shown
See Vehicle Personalization 0 137. and hold / for at least
Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or Pressing K may also disarm the four seconds to start the engine
the horn may sound on the second theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle from outside the vehicle using the
press to indicate locking. See Alarm System 0 28. RKE transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Personalization 0 137. If the Vehicle Start 0 15.
driver door is open when Q is For vehicles with the manual
liftgate, unlocking all doors will also Keyless Access Operation
pressed, and Open Door unlock the liftgate.
Anti-Lockout is enabled through The Keyless Access system allows
the doors to be locked and unlocked
vehicle personalization, all doors will
and the liftgate to be accessed
lock and then the driver door will
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without removing the RKE Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
transmitter from a pocket, purse, Passenger Doors
briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter When the doors are locked and the
should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
liftgate or door being opened. the door handle, pressing the lock/
Keyless Access can be unlock button on that door handle
programmed to unlock all doors on will unlock all doors. Pressing the
the first lock/unlock press from the lock/unlock button will cause all
driver door. Keyless Unlocking can doors to lock if any of the following
also be turned off. See Vehicle occur:
Personalization 0 137. . The lock/unlock button was used
If equipped with memory seats, RKE to unlock all doors.
Driver Shown, Passenger Similar
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to . Any vehicle door has opened
seating positions of memory 1 or 2. Pressing the lock/unlock button will
and all doors are now closed.
See Memory Seats 0 44. cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur: Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from of Exterior Door Handles and
the Driver Door . It has been no more than
five seconds since the first lock/ Liftgate
When the doors are locked and the unlock button press. If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of exterior door handles and liftgate
the driver door handle, pressing the . Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors. can be disabled and enabled.
lock/unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door. . Any vehicle door has opened Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
If the lock/unlock button is pressed and all doors are now closed. With the vehicle off, press and hold
again within five seconds, all Q and K on the RKE transmitter at
passenger doors will unlock. the same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using
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any exterior handle to unlock the transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
doors or open the liftgate will cause not leave the RKE transmitter in an If the vehicle is on with a door open,
the turn signal lamps to flash four unattended vehicle. and then all doors are closed, the
times quickly, indicating access is To customize the doors to vehicle will check for RKE
disabled. If disabled, disarm the automatically lock when exiting the transmitter(s) inside. If an RKE
alarm system before starting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, transmitter is not detected, the
vehicle. Start” under Vehicle Personalization Driver Information Center (DIC) will
Enabling Keyless Unlocking: 0 137. display NO REMOTE DETECTED
With the vehicle off, press and hold and the horn will chirp three times.
Temporary Disable of Passive This occurs only once each time the
Q and K on the RKE transmitter at Locking vehicle is driven. See Vehicle
the same time for approximately
Temporarily disable passive locking Personalization 0 137.
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to by pressing and holding K on the Keyless Liftgate Opening
indicate access is enabled. interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until Press the touch pad on the liftgate
Passive Locking three chimes are heard. Passive handle to open the liftgate if the
This vehicle will lock several locking will then remain disabled RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
seconds after all doors are closed if until Q on the interior door is Key Access
the vehicle is off and at least one pressed, or until the vehicle is
RKE transmitter has been removed To access a vehicle with a weak
turned on. transmitter battery, see Door Locks
or none remain in the interior.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert 0 16.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the When the vehicle is turned off and Programming Transmitters to
vehicle may not detect the RKE an RKE transmitter is left in the the Vehicle
transmitter inside the vehicle. vehicle, the horn will chirp three
times after all doors are closed. To Only RKE transmitters programmed
If passive locking is enabled, the to the vehicle will work. If a
doors may lock with the RKE turn on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 0 137. transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
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programmed through your dealer. 3. Insert the vehicle key of the 5. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed transmitter into the key lock When the transmitter is learned
so that lost or stolen transmitters no cylinder on the driver door the DIC display will show that it
longer work. Each vehicle can have handle and turn the key, is ready to program the next
up to eight transmitters matched counterclockwise, to the unlock transmitter.
to it. position five times within 6. Remove the transmitter from
10 seconds. the transmitter pocket and
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters The DIC displays READY FOR press the transmitter K or Q
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC. button.
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when To program additional
there are two recognized transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
transmitters.
When all additional transmitters
To program, the vehicle must be off are programmed, press and
and all of the transmitters, both hold ENGINE START/STOP for
currently recognized and new, must 12 seconds to exit
be with you. programming mode.
1. Remove the key by pressing 7. Put the key back into the
the button on the side of the transmitter.
RKE transmitter near the
bottom and pull the key out. 8. Replace the key lock cylinder
Never pull the key out without cap. See Door Locks 0 16.
pressing the button. 4. Place the new transmitter into Programming without Recognized
2. Remove the key lock cylinder the transmitter pocket. The Transmitters
cap on the driver door handle. transmitter pocket is inside the If two currently recognized
See Door Locks 0 16. Place center console storage area transmitters are not available, follow
the two recognized transmitters between the driver and front this procedure to program up to
in the transmitter pocket. passenger seats, underneath eight transmitters. This feature is
the liner. not available in Canada. This
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procedure will take approximately 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
must be off and all of the START BUTTON TO LEARN
transmitters you wish to program and then press ENGINE
must be with you. START/STOP.
1. Remove the key by pressing The DIC will again display
the button on the side of the REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
RKE transmitter near the PLEASE WAIT.
bottom and pull the key out. 4. Repeat Step 2 two additional
Never pull the key out without times. After the third time all
pressing the button. previously known transmitters
2. Remove the key lock cylinder will no longer work with the
cap on the driver door handle. vehicle. Remaining transmitters 5. Place the new transmitter into
See Door Locks 0 16. Insert can be relearned during the the transmitter pocket. The
the vehicle key of the next steps. transmitter pocket is inside the
transmitter into the key lock center console storage area
The DIC display should now between the driver and front
cylinder on the driver door show READY FOR REMOTE
handle and turn the key, passenger seats, underneath
# 1. the liner.
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position five times within 6. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
10 seconds. When the transmitter is learned
The DIC displays REMOTE the DIC display will show that it
LEARN PENDING, is ready to program the next
PLEASE WAIT. transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and
press the transmitter K or Q
button.
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To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. Caution
When all additional transmitters When replacing the battery, do
are programmed, press and not touch any of the circuitry on
hold ENGINE START/STOP for the transmitter. Static from your
12 seconds to exit body could damage the
programming mode. transmitter.
8. Put the key back into the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To
9. Replace the key lock cylinder replace the battery:
cap. See Door Locks 0 16.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low 2. Place the transmitter in the
Transmitter Battery transmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
When the vehicle is started, if the
N (Neutral), press the brake
transmitter battery is weak, the DIC
pedal and ENGINE
may display NO REMOTE
START/STOP.
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN Replace the transmitter battery
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN as soon as possible.
START YOUR VEHICLE. The DIC
may also display REPLACE Battery Replacement
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. Replace the battery if the DIC
To start the vehicle: displays REPLACE BATTERY IN 1. Press the button on the side of
REMOTE KEY. the RKE transmitter and pull
1. Open the center console
storage area by opening the the key out. Never pull the key
armrest. out without pressing the button.
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2. Separate the two halves of the 6. Reinsert the key. Laws in some local communities
transmitter using a flat tool may restrict the use of remote
inserted into the area near the Remote Vehicle Start starters. For example, some laws
key slot. may require a person using remote
If equipped, this feature allows the start to have the vehicle in view.
engine to be started from outside of Check local regulations for any
the vehicle. requirements.
/ : This button will be on the RKE Do not use the remote start feature
transmitter if the vehicle has remote if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
start. vehicle could run out of fuel.
The climate control system will use Other conditions can affect the
the previous settings during a performance of the transmitter. See
remote start. The rear defog may Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
come on during a remote start System 0 8.
based on cold ambient conditions.
The rear fog indicator light does not Starting the Engine Using Remote
come on during a remote start. Start
3. Remove the battery by pushing 1. Press and release Q on the
If the vehicle has auto heated or
on the battery and sliding it ventilated seats, they may come on RKE transmitter.
toward the bottom of the during a remote start. See Heated
transmitter.
and Ventilated Front Seats 0 47. 2. Immediately press and hold /
4. Insert the new battery, positive for at least four seconds or until
If equipped with a remote start the turn signal lamps flash. The
side facing the back cover. heated steering wheel, it may come
Push the battery down until it is turn signal lamps flashing
on during a remote start when it is confirms the request to remote
held in place. Replace with a
cold outside, if enabled. See Heated start the vehicle has been
CR2032 or equivalent battery. Steering Wheel 0 105 and received.
5. Snap the battery cover back on Vehicle Personalization 0 137.
to the transmitter.
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During the remote start the A maximum of two remote starts, . The hazard warning flashers
doors will be locked and the or a remote start with an extension, are on.
parking lamps will remain on as are allowed between ignition cycles. . There is an emission control
long as the engine is running. The ignition must be turned on and system malfunction.
The engine will shut off after then off before the remote start . The engine coolant temperature
15 minutes unless a time procedure can be used again. is too high.
extension is done or the
vehicle is started. Canceling a Remote Start . The oil pressure is low.
3. With the RKE transmitter in the To cancel a remote start, do any of . Two remote vehicle starts or a
vehicle, press the brake pedal the following: start with an extension have
and start the vehicle to drive. . Press and hold / until the already been used.
Extending Engine Run Time parking lamps turn off. . The vehicle is not in P (Park).
The engine run time can also be . Turn on the hazard warning
extended by another 15 minutes, flashers. Door Locks
if during the first 15 minutes . Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while { Warning
the engine is still running. An Conditions in Which Remote Start
extension can be requested Will Not Work Unlocked doors can be
30 seconds after starting. This dangerous.
The remote start will not operate if
provides a total of 30 minutes. any of the following occur: . Passengers, especially
The remote start can only be . An RKE transmitter is in the children, can easily open
extended once. the doors and fall out of a
vehicle.
moving vehicle. The doors
When the remote start is extended, . The hood is not closed. can be unlocked and
the second 15-minute period is opened while the vehicle is
. The ignition is in any mode other
added on to the first 15 minutes for moving. The chance of
a total of 30 minutes. than off.
(Continued)
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To lock or unlock the doors from the Keyless Access
Warning (Continued) outside:
being thrown out of the . Press Q or K on the Remote
vehicle in a crash is Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
increased if the doors are See Remote Keyless Entry
not locked. So, all (RKE) System Operation 0 8.
passengers should wear
. Use the key in the driver door.
seat belts properly and the
doors should be locked The key lock cylinder is covered
whenever the vehicle is with a cap.
driven. To lock or unlock the doors from the
. Young children who get into inside:
unlocked vehicles may be . Press Q or K on the power door
unable to get out. A child lock switch. If equipped, the RKE transmitter
can be overcome by must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
extreme heat and can suffer . Push down on a door lock knob
to lock a door. liftgate or door being opened. Press
permanent injuries or even the button on the door handle to
death from heat stroke. . Pull the door handle once to open. See “Keyless Access
Always lock the vehicle unlock the door. Pull the handle Operation” in Remote Keyless Entry
whenever leaving it. again to unlatch it. (RKE) System Operation 0 8.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
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Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder To replace the cap:
Access (In Case of Dead 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
Battery) open position and hold it open
until cap installation is
complete.

To access the driver door key lock


cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the 2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the
open position and hold it open back of the cap between the
until cap removal is complete. seal (5) and the metal base (4).
2. Insert the key into the slot (3)
on the bottom of the cap (2)
and lift the key upward.
3. Slide the cap forward and
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and press the forward edge to
remove. install the cap in place.
4. Use the key in the cylinder. 4. Release the door handle.
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5. Check that the cap is secure. Power Door Locks When Q is pressed on the power
Free-Turning Locks door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three
The door key lock cylinder turns times indicating delayed locking is
freely when either the wrong key is active.
used, or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock The doors will lock automatically
feature prevents the lock from being five seconds after all doors are
forced open. To reset the lock, turn closed. If a door is reopened before
it to the vertical position with the that time, the five-second timer will
correct key fully inserted. Remove reset when all doors are closed
the key and insert it again. If this again.
does not reset the lock, turn the key Press Q on the door lock switch
halfway around in the cylinder and
repeat the reset procedure. again or press Q on the RKE
transmitter to lock the doors
Q : Press to lock the doors. immediately.
K : Press to unlock the doors. This feature can also be
programmed. See Vehicle
Delayed Locking Personalization 0 137.
This feature delays the locking of
the doors until five seconds after all Automatic Door Locks
doors are closed. The doors will lock automatically
Delayed locking can only be turned when all doors are closed, the
on when the Open Door ignition is on, and the vehicle is
Anti-Lockout feature has been shifted out of P (Park).
turned off. If a vehicle door is unlocked and
then opened and closed, the doors
will lock either when your foot is
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removed from the brake or the has not reduced, the driver door will Manual Safety Locks
vehicle speed becomes faster than unlock and the horn will chirp three
13 km/h (8 mph). times.
To unlock the doors: Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
. Press K on a door. by pressing and holding Q on the
. Shift the transmission into power door lock switch.
P (Park).
Open Door Anti-Lockout
Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned
can be programmed. See Vehicle on and the vehicle is off, the driver
Personalization 0 137. door is open, and locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
Lockout Protection the driver door will unlock. The
Open Door Anti-Lockout feature can If equipped, the safety lock is on the
If the vehicle is started or in ACC/ be turned on or off. See Vehicle inside edge of the rear doors. To
ACCESSORY and the power door Personalization 0 137. use the safety lock:
lock switch is pressed with the
1. Move the lever down to the
driver door open, all the doors will Safety Locks lock position.
lock and only the driver door will
unlock. The rear door safety locks prevent 2. Close the door.
passengers from opening the rear
If the vehicle is off and locking is doors from inside the vehicle. 3. Do the same for the other
requested while a door is open, rear door.
when all doors are closed the To open a rear door when the safety
vehicle will check for RKE lock is on:
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is detected and the 1. Unlock the door by activating
number of RKE transmitters inside the inside handle, by pressing
the power door lock switch,
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or by using the Remote Doors
Keyless Entry (RKE) Warning (Continued)
transmitter.
Liftgate . Adjust the climate control
2. Open the door from the system to a setting that
outside.
When the safety lock is enabled,
{ Warning brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
adults and older children will not be Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See
able to open the rear door from the vehicle if it is driven with the “Climate Control Systems”
inside. Cancel the safety locks to liftgate or trunk/hatch open, in the Index.
enable the doors to open from the or with any objects that pass . If the vehicle is equipped
inside. through the seal between the with a power liftgate, disable
To cancel the safety lock: body and the trunk/hatch or the power liftgate function.
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains See Engine Exhaust 0 189.
1. Unlock the door and open it
carbon monoxide (CO) which
from the outside.
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
2. Move the lever up to unlock. cause unconsciousness and even
Do the same for the other door. death. Caution
If the vehicle must be driven with To avoid damage to the liftgate or
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: liftgate glass, make sure the area
. Close all of the windows. above and behind the liftgate is
. clear before opening it.
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel. Manual Liftgate
(Continued) To unlock the liftgate, press K on
the power door lock switch or press
K on the Remote Keyless Entry
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(RKE) transmitter twice within The liftgate has an electric latch.
five seconds. See Remote Keyless If the battery is disconnected or has
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. low voltage, the liftgate will not
open. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.
Always close the liftgate before
driving.
Power Liftgate Operation

{ Warning
If equipped with a power liftgate, the
You or others could be injured if power liftgate switch is on the driver
caught in the path of the power door. The vehicle must be in
liftgate. Make sure there is no one P (Park).
To open the liftgate, press the touch in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing. The modes are:
pad in the liftgate handle and lift up.
. MAX: Opens to maximum
If equipped with Keyless Access, height.
the liftgate can be opened when
locked if the RKE transmitter is Caution . 3/4: Opens to a reduced height
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate. See that can be set from 3/4 to fully
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Driving with an open and open. Use to prevent the liftgate
System Operation 0 8. unsecured liftgate may result in from opening into overhead
damage to the power liftgate obstructions such as a garage
Use the pull cup to lower and close door or roof-mounted cargo. The
the liftgate. Do not press the touch components.
liftgate can be manually opened
pad while closing the liftgate. This all the way.
will cause the liftgate to be
unlatched. . OFF: Opens manually only.
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To power open or close the liftgate, . Press l on the bottom of the If the vehicle is shifted out of
select MAX or 3/4 mode. liftgate to close. P (Park) while the power function is
in progress, the liftgate will continue
. Press b twice quickly on the Press any liftgate button, the touch to completion. If the vehicle is
RKE transmitter until the liftgate pad, or b on the RKE transmitter accelerated before the liftgate has
moves. while the liftgate is moving to stop it. completed moving, the liftgate may
. Press 8 on the driver door. Pressing any liftgate button or stop or reverse direction. Check for
pressing b twice quickly on the DIC messages and make sure the
The driver door must be
RKE transmitter restarts the liftgate is closed and latched before
unlocked.
operation in the reverse direction. driving.
. Press the touch pad in the Pressing the touch pad on the Falling Liftgate Detection
liftgate handle after unlocking all liftgate handle will restart the
doors. A locked vehicle can be motion, but only in the opening If the power liftgate automatically
opened if the RKE transmitter is direction closes after a power opening cycle,
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate. it indicates that the system is
reacting to excess weight on the
Caution liftgate or a possible support strut
Manually forcing the liftgate to failure. A repetitive chime will sound
while the falling liftgate detection
open or close during a power
feature is operating. Remove any
cycle can damage the vehicle.
excess weight. If the liftgate
Allow the power cycle to continues to automatically close
complete. after opening, see your dealer for
service before using the power
The power liftgate may be liftgate.
temporarily disabled under extreme Interfering with the power liftgate
low temperatures, or after repeated motion or manually closing the
power cycling over a short period of liftgate too quickly after power
time. If this occurs, the liftgate can opening may resemble a support
still be operated manually. strut failure. This could also activate
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the falling liftgate detection feature. vehicle and presses against a Manual Operation
Allow the liftgate to complete its sensor, the liftgate will reverse
Select OFF to manually operate the
operation and wait a few seconds direction and open fully. The liftgate
liftgate. See “Manual Liftgate” at the
before manually closing the liftgate. will remain open until it is activated
beginning of this section.
again or closed manually.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
Setting the 3/4 Mode Caution
during a power open or close cycle, To change the position the liftgate
Attempting to move the liftgate
the liftgate will automatically reverse stops at when opening:
direction and move a short distance too quickly and with excessive
1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and force may result in damage to the
away from the obstacle. After power open the liftgate.
removing the obstruction, the power vehicle.
liftgate operation can be used again. 2. Stop the liftgate movement at
If the liftgate encounters multiple the desired height by pressing Operate the liftgate manually with a
obstacles on the same power cycle, any liftgate button. Manually smooth motion and moderate
the power function will deactivate. adjust the liftgate position if speed. The system includes a
After removing the obstructions, needed. feature which limits the manual
manually close the liftgate which will closing speed to protect the
3. Press and hold l at the
allow normal power operation components.
functions to resume. bottom of the liftgate until the
turn signals flash and a beep Hands-Free Operation
If the vehicle is locked while the sounds. This indicates the
liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is setting has been recorded. If equipped, the liftgate may be
encountered that prevents the operated with a kicking motion
liftgate from completely closing, the The liftgate cannot be set below a under the left side of the rear
horn will sound as an alert that the minimum programmable height. bumper at the location of the
liftgate did not close. If there is no light flash or sound, projected logo. The RKE transmitter
then the height adjustment may be must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear
Pinch sensors are on the side too low. bumper to operate the power liftgate
edges of the liftgate. If an object is hands-free.
caught between the liftgate and the
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The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop Caution (Continued)
the liftgate while in motion use one
of the liftgate switches. liftgate mode to OFF when
cleaning or working near the rear
The hands-free feature can be bumper to avoid accidental
customized. See Vehicle opening.
Personalization 0 137. Choose from
the following:
. Do not sweep your foot side
On-Open and Close : The kicking to side.
motion is activated to both open and
close the liftgate. . Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; the liftgate will not
On-Open Only : The kicking motion Kick Zone activate.
is activated to only open the liftgate.
To operate, move your foot in a . Do not touch the liftgate until it
Off : The feature is disabled. forward kicking motion under the left has stopped moving.
side of the rear bumper at the
location of the projected logo, then This feature may be temporarily
pull it back. The kick must come disabled under some conditions.
within 14 cm (6 in) of the rear If the liftgate does not respond to
bumper to activate. the kick, open or close the liftgate
by another method or start the
vehicle. The feature will be
Caution re-enabled.
Splashing water may cause the When closing the liftgate using this
liftgate to open. Keep the RKE feature, there will be a short delay.
transmitter away from the rear The taillamps will flash and a chime
bumper detection area or turn the will sound.
(Continued) Step away from the liftgate before it
starts moving.
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Projected Logo The projected logo will only be The projected logo will not work for
available for this RKE transmitter a single RKE transmitter when a
If equipped with this feature, a
after it has been out of range for at transmitter:
vehicle logo will be projected for
least 20 seconds. . Has been left within
one minute onto the ground near
the rear bumper when an RKE If an RKE transmitter is again approximately 5 m (15 ft) of the
transmitter is detected within detected within approximately 2 m liftgate for several minutes.
approximately 2 m (6 ft). The (6 ft) of the liftgate, or another . Has been left inside the vehicle
projected logo may not be visible hands-free operation has been and all vehicle doors are closed.
under brighter daytime conditions. detected, the one-minute timer will
be reset. . Has approached the area
outside of the liftgate five times
The projected logo will not work within 10 minutes.
under these conditions:
. The vehicle battery is low. Lens Cleaning
. The transmission is not in
P (Park).
. Hands Free Liftgate Control is
set to off in vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 137.
. Power liftgate is turned off.
1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free . The vehicle remains parked for
Operation Detection Zone 72 hours or more, with no RKE
2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo transmitter use or Keyless
Detection Zone Access operation. To re-enable,
press any button on the RKE Clean the recessed lens with a soft,
The projected logo shows where the transmitter or open and close a dampened cloth.
kicking motion is to take place. vehicle door.
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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability
Action Hands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo
RKE transmitter entering projected Operative On for one minute
logo detection zone
RKE transmitter left inside projected Operative Off until RKE transmitter button press
logo detection zone for minimum of or a door is opened and closed
10 minutes
RKE transmitter brought in and out of Operative Off for one hour or until RKE
projected logo detection zone five transmitter button press or a door is
times or more within 10 minutes opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for more than Operative Off until RKE transmitter button press
72 hours or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off
Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off
Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off
Hands-free liftgate is disabled in Non-operative Off
vehicle personalization
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Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
This vehicle has theft-deterrent system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
features; however, they do not make
A door, the hood, or the liftgate The vehicle alarm system will not
the vehicle impossible to steal.
is open. arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
Vehicle Alarm System Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed. If the driver door is opened without
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm first unlocking with the RKE
system. Arming the Alarm System transmitter, the horn will chirp and
1. Close the liftgate and the hood. the lights will flash to indicate
Turn off the vehicle. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
2. Lock the vehicle in one of
three ways: by pressing K on the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
. Use the RKE transmitter. pre-alarm, the alarm will be
. Use the Keyless Access activated.
system. The alarm will also be activated if a
. With a door open, press the passenger door, the liftgate, or the
inside Q. hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
3. After 30 seconds the alarm alarm is activated, the turn signals
system will arm, and the flash and the horn sounds for about
The indicator light, on the indicator light will begin to 30 seconds. The alarm system will
instrument panel near the slowly flash indicating the then re-arm to monitor for the next
windshield, indicates the status of alarm system is operating. unauthorized event.
the system. Pressing Q on the RKE
Off : Alarm system is disarmed. transmitter a second time will
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Disarming the Alarm System If the alarm system has been
activated, a message will appear on
To disarm the alarm system or turn
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
off the alarm if it has been activated:
. Press K on the RKE transmitter. Immobilizer
. Unlock the vehicle using the See Radio Frequency Statement
Keyless Access system. 0 353. The security light, in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a
. Start the vehicle. problem with arming or disarming
Immobilizer Operation the theft-deterrent system.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident: This vehicle has a passive
The system has one or more RKE
theft-deterrent system.
. Lock the vehicle after all transmitters matched to an
occupants have left the vehicle The system does not have to be immobilizer control unit in your
and all doors are closed. manually armed or disarmed. vehicle. Only a correctly matched
The vehicle is automatically RKE transmitter will start the
. Always unlock a door with the
immobilized when the transmitter vehicle. If the transmitter is ever
RKE transmitter or use the damaged, you may not be able to
Keyless Access system. leaves the vehicle.
start your vehicle.
Unlocking the driver door with the The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is turned When trying to start the vehicle, the
key will not disarm the system or security light may come on briefly
turn off the alarm. on or in ACC/ACCESSORY and a
valid Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) when the ignition is turned on.
How to Detect a Tamper transmitter is in the vehicle. If the engine does not start and the
Condition security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
If K is pressed and the horn chirps ignition off and try again.
and the lights flash three times, the
alarm was activated while the alarm If the vehicle will not change ignition
system was armed. modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, on, off),
and the RKE transmitter appears to
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be undamaged, try another Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors
transmitter. Or, you may try placing
the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket in the center console. See Convex Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 8. { Warning
If the ignition mode will not change A convex mirror can make things,
with the other transmitter, or with the like other vehicles, look farther
transmitter in the transmitter pocket,
away than they really are. If you
your vehicle needs service. If the
cut too sharply into the right lane,
ignition does change modes, the
first transmitter may be faulty. See you could hit a vehicle on the
your dealer who can service the right. Check the inside mirror or
theft-deterrent system and have a glance over your shoulder before
new RKE transmitter programmed to changing lanes.
To adjust the mirrors:
the vehicle.
It is possible for the immobilizer The passenger side mirror is convex 1. Press j or | to choose the
system to learn new or replacement shaped. A convex mirror's surface is driver or passenger mirror.
RKE transmitters. Up to eight curved so more can be seen from 2. Press the arrows on the control
transmitters can be programmed to the driver seat. pad to move each mirror in the
the vehicle. To program additional desired direction.
transmitters, see “Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under Folding Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 8. Manual Folding Mirrors
Do not leave the key or device that The mirrors can be folded inward
disarms or deactivates the toward the vehicle to prevent
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. damage when going through an
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automatic car wash. Push the mirror Automatic Dimming Interior Mirrors
outward to return it to the original
position.
Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic Interior Rearview Mirrors
Memory Mirrors
dimming outside mirror on the driver Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
The vehicle may have memory side. The mirror will adjust for the view of the area behind your
mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 44. glare of headlamps behind you. vehicle.
Lane Change Alert (LCA) Do not spray glass cleaner directly
Reverse Tilt Mirrors on the mirror. Use a soft towel
The vehicle may have LCA. See
Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 224. If equipped with memory seats, the dampened with water.
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
Side Blind Zone Alert to a preselected position when the Manual Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have Side Blind vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
If equipped, push the tab forward for
Zone Alert. See Side Blind Zone allows the curb to be seen when
daytime use and pull it rearward for
Alert (SBZA) 0 224. parallel parking.
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
The mirror(s) return to the original headlamps from behind.
Heated Mirrors position when:
If equipped, the heated outside . The vehicle is shifted out of Automatic Dimming
mirrors turn on when the rear R (Reverse), or remains in Rearview Mirror
window defogger is on and help to R (Reverse) for about
clear fog or frost from the surface of 30 seconds. If equipped, automatic dimming
the mirrors. reduces the glare of headlamps
. The ignition is turned off. from behind. The dimming feature
K : This button is on the climate . The vehicle is driven in comes on when the vehicle is
control panel. R (Reverse) above a set speed. started.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under To turn this feature on or off, see
Dual Automatic Climate Control Vehicle Personalization 0 137.
System 0 156.
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Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.

To adjust the brightness, press the


button (1) on the back of the { Warning
rearview mirror without covering the The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM)
light sensor (2). has a limited view. Portions of the
road, vehicles, and other objects
Pull the tab rearward to turn on the may not be seen. Do not drive or
display. Push the tab forward to turn park the vehicle using only this
it off. When off, the mirror is camera. Objects may appear
automatic dimming. Adjust the closer than they are. Check the
mirror for a clear view of the area outside mirrors or glance over
behind the vehicle while the display your shoulder when making lane
is off. Each button press cycles the
changes or merging. Failure to
brightness between five settings.
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
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. Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
Windows
with a soft damp cloth.
. The back of the vehicle has
{ Warning
been damaged and the position Never leave a child, a helpless
and mounting angle of the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
camera has changed. especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The camera that provides the Rear
Camera Mirror (RCM) image is
above the license plate, next to the
Rear Vision Camera (RVC).
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position
and a blue screen and d are
displayed in the mirror and the
display shuts off, see your dealer for
service.
The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
. There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view.
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The vehicle aerodynamics are Window Lockout
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

{ Warning
The power windows work when the
Leaving children in a vehicle with ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or when Retained Accessory Power This feature stops the rear
transmitter is dangerous and (RAP) is active. See Retained passenger window switches from
children or others could be Accessory Power (RAP) 0 186. working:
seriously injured or killed. They
Using the window switch, press to . Press 2 to engage the rear
could operate the power windows
open or pull to close the window. window lockout feature. The
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will The windows may be temporarily indicator light is on when
function with the RKE transmitter disabled if they are used repeatedly engaged.
in the vehicle, and children or within a short time.
. Press 2 again to disengage.
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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Window Express Movement Automatic Reversal System 1. Close all doors.
All windows can be opened without Override 2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
holding the window switch. Press ACCESSORY.
the switch down fully and quickly { Warning 3. Partially open the window to be
release to express open the programmed. Then close it and
window. If automatic reversal system
continue to pull the switch
override is active, the window will
If equipped, pull the window switch briefly after the window has
not reverse automatically. You or
up fully and quickly release to fully closed.
others could be injured and the
express close the window. 4. Open the window and continue
window could be damaged.
Briefly press or pull the window Before using automatic reversal to press the switch briefly after
switch in the same direction to stop system override, make sure that the window has fully opened.
that window’s express movement. all people and obstructions are Remote Window Operation
Window Automatic Reversal clear of the window path.
If equipped, this feature allows all
System the windows to be opened remotely.
The express-close feature will When the engine is on, override the If enabled in vehicle personalization,
reverse window movement if it automatic reversal system by pulling press and hold K on the RKE
comes in contact with an object. and holding the window switch if
transmitter. See Vehicle
Extreme cold or ice could cause the conditions prevent it from closing.
Personalization 0 137.
window to auto-reverse. The Programming the Power
window will operate normally after Windows
the object or condition is removed.
Programming may be necessary if
the vehicle battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window is unable to express-up,
program each express-close
window:
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Sun Visors Roof Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :
Sunroof Press and release D (1) to
If equipped, the ignition must be on express-open the sunroof. The
or in ACC/ACCESSORY, sunshade will not open
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) automatically. Press and release
must be active to operate the g (1) to express-close the
sunroof. See Ignition Positions
0 181 and sunroof.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Fully
Pull the sun visor down to block 0 186. press D (1) to open the sunroof.
glare. Detach the sun visor from the The sunshade will not automatically
center mount to pivot to the side open with the sunroof. Release to
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod. stop at the desired position. Fully
press g (1) to close the sunroof.
Release to stop at the desired
position.
Tilt Switch
Vent Feature : Press E (2) to vent
the sunroof. Press again and hold to
open the sunroof. Release to stop at
1. Sunroof Switch (SLIDE) the desired position. The sunshade
2. Vent Switch (TILT) will not open automatically. Press
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g (2) to express-close the Automatic Reversal System Periodically open the sunroof and
sunroof. Press again to stop the remove any obstacles or loose
The sunroof has an automatic
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
movement. reversal system that is only active
roof sealing area using a clean
when the sunroof is operated in
The front sunshade can only be cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
express-close mode.
opened and closed manually. The remove grease from the sunroof.
sunshade can be opened by If an object is in the path while
If water is seen dripping into the
pushing up on the handle, and express closing, the reversal system
water drainage system, this is
closed by pulling forward on the will detect an object, stop, and open
normal.
handle until it latches. Do not try to the sunroof again.
close the sunshade while the If frost or other conditions prevent
sunroof is fully opened or in the vent closing, override the feature by
position. closing the sunroof in manual mode.
If equipped, the rear sunshade can To stop movement, release the
only be opened or closed manually. switch.
To open, press the latch button (if
equipped) on the handle while
pushing up to unlatch it. The
sunshade will retract to the open
position. To close the sunshade, pull
the handle forward until it latches.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
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Seats and Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Replacing Seat Belt System
Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Restraints Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Airbag System Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Securing Child Restraints (With
Head Restraints Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 66
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 the Seat Belt in the
When Should an Airbag Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Front Seats Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 What Makes an Airbag
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 41 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 How Does an Airbag
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 What Will You See after an
Heated and Ventilated Front Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Passenger Sensing System . . . 70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Rear Seats Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adding Equipment to the
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 75
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 76
Replacing Airbag System Parts
Seat Belts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How to Wear Seat Belts Child Restraints
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Infants and Young Children . . . . 78
Seat Belt Use During Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 80
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 82
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 62 Children (LATCH System) . . . . 83
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Head Restraints
Front Seats

{ Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,
adjusted properly. top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side
height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint, and pull up or
head. This position reduces the push the head restraint down, and
The vehicle's front seats have
chance of a neck injury in a crash. release the button. Pull and push on
adjustable head restraints in the
The height of the head restraint can the head restraint after the button is
outboard seating positions.
be adjusted. released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Rear Seats
Second Row Seats
The vehicle’s second row seats
have adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating positions.
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The height of the head restraint can If you are installing a child restraint When an occupant is in the seat,
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a always return the head restraint to
up to raise it. Try to move the head Child Restraint Designed for the the upright position. Pull the head
restraint to make sure that it is LATCH System” under Lower restraint up and push it rearward
locked in place. Anchors and Tethers for Children until it locks into place. Push and
(LATCH System) 0 83. pull on the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked.
Third Row Seats
The vehicle’s third row seats have
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted up or down.
The third row outboard head
restraints are not removable.
The third row outboard head
restraints are designed to be folded.
The head restraint can be folded to
To lower the head restraint, press allow for better visibility when the
the button, located on the top of the rear seat is unoccupied.
seatback, and push the head When folding the seatback down,
restraint down. Try to move the the head restraint will automatically
head restraint after the button is fold out of the way as the seat is
released to make sure that it is folded down.
locked in place.
Return the lowered head restraint to
Always adjust the head restraint so the upright position until it locks into
that the top of the restraint is at the place. Push and pull on the head
same height as the top of the restraint to make sure it is locked.
occupant's head.
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Front Seats 2. Move the seat forward or Power Seat Adjustment
rearward to adjust the seat
position.
Seat Adjustment
3. Release the handle to stop the
{ Warning
seat from moving. You can lose control of the
{ Warning 4. Try to move the seat back and vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
You can lose control of the forth to be sure it is locked in seat while the vehicle is moving.
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver place. Adjust the driver seat only when
seat while the vehicle is moving. the vehicle is not moving.
Seat Height Adjuster
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
{ Warning
The power seats will work with
the ignition off. Children could
operate the power seats and be
injured. Never leave children
alone in the vehicle.

If equipped, move the lever up or


down to manually raise or lower
the seat.
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Lift the handle under the seat
to unlock it.
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Lumbar Adjustment Warning (Continued)
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
To adjust the seat: internal injuries.
. Move the seat forward or For proper protection when the
rearward by sliding the control Press and hold the control forward vehicle is in motion, have the
forward or rearward. to increase or rearward to decrease seatback upright. Then sit well
. Raise or lower the front part of support. back in the seat and wear the
the seat cushion by moving the seat belt properly.
front of the control up or down. Reclining Seatbacks
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up { Warning
or down. Sitting in a reclined position when
To adjust the seatback, see the vehicle is in motion can be
Reclining Seatbacks 0 42. dangerous. Even when buckled
To adjust the lumbar support, see up, the seat belts cannot do
Lumbar Adjustment 0 42. their job.
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2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks

Do not have a seatback reclined if To recline the seatback:


the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever.
Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
. Tilt the top of the control
{ Warning release the lever to lock the
rearward to recline.
seatback in place.
If either seatback is not locked, it . Tilt the top of the control forward
3. Push and pull on the seatback
could move forward in a sudden to raise.
to make sure it is locked.
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there. To return the seatback to the upright
Always push and pull on the position:
seatbacks to be sure they are 1. Lift the lever fully without
locked. applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
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Memory Seats Then immediately press and hold 1, Vehicle Personalization Settings
2, or B (Exit) until two beeps . To have the Seat Entry Memory
sound. To manually recall these movement begin when the
positions, press and hold 1, 2, or B vehicle is started, select the
until the saved position is reached. Settings menu, then Vehicle,
Follow the instructions under then Seating Position, and then
“Saving Memory Positions.” Seat Entry Memory. Select On or
Off. See “Seat Entry Memory”
The vehicle identifies the current later in this section.
driver’s RKE transmitter number (1–
8). See Remote Keyless Entry . To begin Seat Exit Memory
(RKE) System Operation 0 8. Only movement when the vehicle is
RKE transmitters 1 and 2 can be turned off and the driver door is
used for automatic memory recalls. opened, or when the vehicle is
A Driver Information Center (DIC) turned off with the driver door
If equipped, memory seats allow two welcome message indicating the already opened, select the
drivers to save and recall their transmitter number may display for Settings menu, then Vehicle,
unique seat positions for driving the the first few ignition cycles following then Seating Position, and then
vehicle, and a shared exit position a transmitter change. For Seat Entry Seat Exit Memory. Select On or
for getting out of the vehicle. Other Memory to work properly, save the Off. See “Seat Exit Memory”
feature positions may also be positions to the memory button (1 or later in this section.
saved, such as power mirrors and 2) matching the RKE transmitter . See Vehicle Personalization
power steering wheel, if equipped. number displayed in the DIC 0 137 for additional setting
Memory positions are linked to RKE welcome message. Carry the linked information.
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic RKE transmitter when entering the
memory recalls. vehicle. Identifying Driver Number
Before saving, adjust all available To identify the driver number:
memory feature positions. Turn the 1. Move your RKE transmitter
vehicle on and then press and away from the vehicle.
release SET; a beep will sound.
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2. Start the vehicle with another 4. Immediately press and hold the Manually Recalling Memory
key or RKE transmitter. The 1 or 2 memory button matching Positions
DIC should display the driver the above DIC welcome
number for the other RKE message until two beeps Press and hold 1, 2, or B to recall
transmitter. Turn the vehicle off sound. the previously saved memory
and remove the key or RKE positions if you are driver 1 or 2
If too much time passes identified in the DIC welcome
transmitter from the vehicle. between releasing SET and message. RKE transmitters 3–8 will
3. Start the vehicle with the initial pressing 1, the memory not recall memory positions.
key or RKE transmitter. The position will not be saved and
DIC should display the driver two beeps will not sound. To stop Manual Memory recall
number of your RKE Repeat Steps 3 and 4. movement, release 1, 2, or B or
transmitter. 1 or 2 corresponds to the driver press any of the following controls:
Saving Memory Positions number. See “Identifying Driver . Power seat
Number” previously in this . Memory SET
Read these instructions completely section.
before saving memory positions. . Power mirror, with the driver or
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second passenger side mirror selected
To save preferred driving positions driver using 1 or 2.
1 and 2: . Power steering wheel,
1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/ To save the position for B and if equipped
ACCESSORY. Seat Exit Memory features, repeat
Seat Entry Memory
Steps 1–4 using B. This saves the
A DIC welcome message may The vehicle identifies the number of
indicate driver number 1 or 2. position for getting out of the
vehicle. the current driver’s RKE transmitter
2. Adjust all available memory (1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry
features to the desired driving Save preferred memory feature (RKE) System Operation 0 8. If the
position. positions to both 1 and 2 if you are RKE transmitter is 1 or 2, and Seat
the only driver. Entry Memory is enabled in vehicle
3. Press and release SET; a beep
will sound. personalization, the positions saved
to the same memory button number
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1 or 2 are automatically recalled If the saved memory seat position To stop Seat Exit Memory
when the vehicle is turned on, does not automatically recall or movement, press any of the
or turned from off to ACC/ recalls to the wrong positions, the following memory controls:
ACCESSORY. RKE transmitters 3–8 driver’s RKE transmitter number (1 . Power seat
will not provide automatic memory or 2) may not match the memory
recalls. button number that positions were . Memory SET, 1, 2, or B
To turn Seat Entry Memory on or off, saved to. Try storing the position to
. Power mirror, with the driver or
see “Vehicle Personalization the other memory button or try the
other RKE transmitter. passenger side mirror selected
Settings” previously in this section
. Power steering wheel,
and Vehicle Personalization 0 137. Seat Exit Memory if equipped
The shift lever must be in P (Park) Seat Exit Memory is not linked to an
to start Seat Entry Memory. Seat RKE transmitter. The position saved Obstructions
Entry Memory recall will complete if to B is used for all drivers. To turn If something has blocked the driver
the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) Seat Exit Memory on or off, see seat and/or power steering wheel
prior to reaching the saved memory "Vehicle Personalization Settings" while recalling a memory position,
position. previously in this section and the recall may stop. Remove the
To stop Seat Entry Memory recall Vehicle Personalization 0 137. obstruction and try the recall again.
movement, turn the vehicle off or If the memory position still does not
If turned on, the position saved to recall, see your dealer.
press any of the following controls: B is automatically recalled when
. Power seat one of the following occurs:
. Memory SET, 1, 2, or B . The vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened within a
. Power mirror, with the driver or short time.
passenger side mirror selected
. The vehicle is turned off with the
. Power steering wheel, driver door open.
if equipped
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Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
Front Seats the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
{ Warning the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
If temperature change or pain to the highest setting and one for the
the skin cannot be felt, the seat lowest. If the heated seats are on
heater may cause burns. To high, the level may automatically be
reduce the risk of burns, use care lowered after approximately
when using the seat heater, 30 minutes.
especially for long periods of
The passenger seat may take
time. Do not place anything on Heated and Ventilated Seat longer to heat up.
the seat that insulates against Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
heat, such as a blanket, cushion, Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats
Buttons Similar
cover, or similar item. This may When the vehicle is on, this feature
cause the seat heater to If equipped, the buttons are near the
will automatically activate the
overheat. An overheated seat climate controls on the center stack.
heated or ventilated seats at the
heater may cause a burn or may To operate, the engine must be
level required by the vehicle’s
damage the seat. running.
interior temperature.
Press L or M to heat the driver or The active high, medium, low, or off
passenger seat. heated or ventilated seat level will
be indicated by the manual heated
Press { or C, if available, to
or ventilated seat buttons on the
ventilate the driver or passenger center stack. Use the manual
seat. A ventilated seat has a fan heated or ventilated seat buttons on
that pulls or pushes air through the the center stack to turn auto heated
seat. The air is not cooled. or ventilated seats off. If the
passenger seat is unoccupied, the
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auto heated or ventilated seats The remote start heated or Rear Seats
feature will not activate that seat. ventilated seats may be enabled or
The auto heated or ventilated seats disabled in the vehicle Rear Seat Reminder
feature can be programmed to personalization menu. See Remote
always be enabled when the vehicle Vehicle Start 0 15 and If equipped, the message REAR
is on. Vehicle Personalization 0 137. SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR
SEAT displays under certain
See Vehicle Personalization 0 137. conditions indicating there may be
Remote Start Heated and an item or passenger in the rear
Ventilated Seats seat. Check before exiting the
vehicle.
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats, if equipped, can be This feature will activate when a
turned on automatically. When it is second row door is opened while
cold outside, the heated seats will the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes
turn on followed by the heated before the vehicle is turned on.
steering wheel, if equipped. When it There will be an alert when the
is hot outside, the ventilated seats vehicle is turned off. The alert does
turn on. The remote start heated or not directly detect objects in the rear
ventilated seats may be canceled seat; instead, under certain
when the ignition is turned on. Press conditions, it detects when a rear
the heated or ventilated seat button door is opened and closed,
to use the heated or ventilated seats indicating that there may be
after the vehicle is started. something in the rear seat.
The heated or ventilated seat The feature is active only once each
indicator lights may not turn on time the vehicle is turned on and off,
during a remote start. and will require reactivation by
opening and closing the second row
The temperature performance of an doors. There may be an alert even
unoccupied seat may be reduced. when there is nothing in the rear
This is normal. seat; for example, if a child entered
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the vehicle through the rear door 2. Lift the lever below the seat
and left the vehicle without the cushion and slide the seat Caution
vehicle being shut off. forward or backward.
Folding a rear seat with the seat
The feature can be turned on or off. Entering and Exiting the belts still fastened may cause
See Vehicle Personalization 0 137. Third Row damage to the seat or the seat
Rear Seat Adjustment belts. Always unbuckle the seat
The second row seats slide forward { Warning belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
for more room. Using the third row seating folding a rear seat.
position while the second row is
folded could cause injury in a
sudden stop or crash. Be sure to
return the seat to the passenger
seating position. Push and pull on
the seat to make sure it is locked
into place.

{ Warning
If the seatback and seat base are
To adjust the seat position: not locked, the seat could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash
1. Remove objects on the floor in and injure the occupant. Always To access the third row from the
front of or on the second row push and pull on the seatbacks to driver side (bench seat only):
seat, or in the seat tracks on
be sure the seatback and seat
the floor.
base are locked.
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1. Remove objects on the floor in Returning the Seat to the
front of or on the second row { Warning Seating Position
seat, or in the seat tracks on
the floor. Remove the child from the child To return the second row seat to its
restraint before moving the seat normal seating position:
2. Make sure that the seat belt is forward for third row entry or exit.
unfastened and in the stowed 1. Remove objects on the floor
Failure to do so may result in behind the second row seat or
position. injury to the child. in the seat tracks on the floor.
3. Pull the handle on top of the
seat forward and pull the seat 2. Push on the seatback until the
1. Remove objects on the floor in seat is locked into place.
forward. front of the second row seat,
To access the third row from the or in the seat tracks on the 3. Push and pull on the seatback
passenger side: floor. and seat cushion to make sure
they are locked in place.
The second row passenger side
seat can be easily moved for third 4. Check that the seat belt is not
row entry or exit with a under the seat cushion.
forward-facing child restraint
installed using the LATCH system.
Remove a rear-facing child restraint
before moving the seat for third row
entry or exit.

2. Pull the handle on the top or


side of the seat forward and
pull the seat forward.
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Reclining the Seatbacks Folding the Seatbacks Heated Rear Seats
To recline the seatbacks:
{ Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. See the
Warning under Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 47.

To fold the second row seatbacks:


1. Leaning rearward in the seat, 1. Remove anything on or under
pull the reclining seatback the seat.
lever.
2. Pull up on the reclining
2. Move the seatback to the seatback lever.
desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the To return the seatback to the
seatback in place. seating position, lift the seatback
and push it rearward until it locks
3. Push and pull on the seatback into place. Push and pull on the If equipped, the buttons are on the
to make sure it is locked. seatback to make sure it is locked. rear of the center console.
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With the engine running, press M or 3. Remove anything on or under
Warning (Continued) the seat.
L to heat the left or right outboard
seat cushion. An indicator on the passenger seating position. Push
climate control display appears and pull on the seat to make sure
when this feature is on. it is locked into place.
This feature turns on at the highest
setting. With each press of the
button, the heated seat changes to Folding the Seatback
the next lower setting, and then the
off setting. Three lights indicate the Caution
highest setting, and one light
indicates the lowest. If the heated Folding a rear seat with the seat
seats are on high, the level may belts still fastened may cause
automatically be lowered after damage to the seat or the seat
approximately 30 minutes. belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their 4. Disconnect the center seat belt
mini-latch, using a key in the
Third Row Seats normal stowed position before
slot on the mini-buckle, and let
folding a rear seat.
the belt retract into the
{ Warning headliner.
To fold the third row seatback:
Using the third row seating
1. Remove objects on the floor in
position while the second row is
front of or on the second row
folded, or pushed forward in the
seat, or in the seat tracks on
entry position, could cause injury the floor.
in a sudden stop or crash. Be
sure to return the seat to the 2. If the second row seat is in the
full rear position, adjust it
(Continued)
forward to allow the third row
seat to fold fully flat.
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7. Push the seatback forward to 2. Push and pull on the seatback
lay flat. to make sure it is locked in
8. Repeat for the other seatback, place.
if necessary.
Returning the Seat to the
{ Warning
Seating Position A seat belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
To return the seatback to the
seating position: or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
1. From the rear of the vehicle, person wearing the belt could be
raise the seatback to the seriously injured. After raising the
5. Stow the mini-latch in the upright position using the pull rear seatback, always check to be
holder in the headliner. strap on the back of the third sure that the seat belts are
row seat, or lift the seatback properly routed and attached, and
and push it into place from
are not twisted.
inside the vehicle.

{ Warning 3. Reconnect the center seat belt


mini-latch to the mini-buckle.
If either seatback is not locked, it Do not let it twist.
could move forward in a sudden 4. Pull on the seat belt to be sure
stop or crash. That could cause the mini-latch is secure.
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
6. Pull the release strap located
on the seatback.
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Power Seatback Folding Seat Belts Warning (Continued)
This section describes how to use
seat belts properly, and some things passengers to ride in any area of
not to do. the vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts.
{ Warning Always wear a seat belt, and
check that all passenger(s) are
Do not let anyone ride where a restrained properly too.
seat belt cannot be worn properly.
In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the seat belts.
seat belts, injuries can be much
See Seat Belt Reminders 0 121.
worse than if you are wearing
If equipped, the third row seatbacks seat belts. You can be seriously Buckle to Drive Feature
can also be folded forward and injured or killed by hitting things If equipped, this feature prevents
returned to the upright position by inside the vehicle harder or by the vehicle from shifting out of
pressing and holding the switches being ejected from the vehicle. In P (Park) when Teen Driver is active
on the passenger side of the rear addition, anyone who is not and the driver seat belt is not
cargo area. buckled up can strike other buckled. See “Teen Driver” in the
passengers in the vehicle. infotainment manual. If the engine is
It is extremely dangerous to ride running, the driver seat belt is not
in a cargo area, inside or outside buckled, and the brake pedal is
of a vehicle. In a collision, pressed with the vehicle in P (Park),
a message displays in the Driver
passengers riding in these areas
Information Center (DIC). Buckle the
are more likely to be seriously
driver seat belt to shift out of
injured or killed. Do not allow P (Park). Shifting from P (Park) will
(Continued) be prevented once for each ignition
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cycle. For fleet vehicles, shifting the seat belt reminder chime and When you wear a seat belt, you and
from P (Park) will be prevented each light(s) will come on. See Seat Belt the vehicle slow down together.
time these conditions exist. Reminders 0 121. There is more time to stop because
On some models, Buckle to Drive This feature may not function you stop over a longer distance and,
may also prevent shifting out of properly if the airbag readiness light when worn properly, your strongest
P (Park) if a front passenger is is on. See Airbag Readiness Light bones take the forces from the seat
unbuckled under similar conditions. 0 122. belts. That is why wearing seat belts
A message displays in the DIC. makes such good sense.
Buckle the front passenger seat belt Why Seat Belts Work
Questions and Answers About
to shift out of P (Park). This feature Seat Belts
may not allow the vehicle to shift out
of P (Park) if an object, such as a Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, after a crash if I am wearing a
laptop, or other electronic device, is seat belt?
on the front passenger seat. If this A: You could be — whether you are
happens, remove the object from wearing a seat belt or not. Your
the seat or buckle the seat belt to chance of being conscious
shift out of P (Park). during and after a crash, so you
If the driver or present front can unbuckle and get out, is
passenger remains unbuckled, the much greater if you are belted.
DIC message will turn off after Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
several seconds and the vehicle can should I have to wear seat
be shifted out of P (Park). See “Seat When riding in a vehicle, you travel belts?
Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the as fast as the vehicle does. If the
Index for information about the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep A: Airbags are supplemental
importance of proper restraint use. going until something stops you. systems only. They work with
It could be the windshield, the seat belts — not instead of them.
If the driver seat belt, and/or the instrument panel, or the seat belts! Whether or not an airbag is
front passenger seat belt on some
vehicles, is unbuckled when driving,
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provided, all occupants still have . Wear the shoulder belt over the
to buckle up to get the most shoulder and across the chest.
protection. These parts of the body are best
Also, in nearly all states and in able to take belt restraining
all Canadian provinces, the law forces. The shoulder belt locks if
requires wearing seat belts. there is a sudden stop or crash.

How to Wear Seat Belts { Warning


Properly You can be seriously injured,
Follow these rules for everyone's or even killed, by not wearing
protection. your seat belt properly.
. Sit up straight and always keep
There are additional things to know
about seat belts and children, your feet on the floor in front of
including smaller children and you (if possible).
infants. If a child will be riding in the . Always use the correct buckle
vehicle, see Older Children 0 76 or for your seating position.
Infants and Young Children 0 78. . Wear the lap part of the belt low
Review and follow the rules for
and snug on the hips, just
children in addition to the following
touching the thighs. In a crash,
rules.
this applies force to the strong
It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be
to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap
unbelted people are hurt more often belt. If you slid under it, the belt
in crashes than those who are would apply force on your
wearing seat belts. abdomen. This could cause
There are important things to know serious or even fatal injuries.
about wearing a seat belt properly.
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Never allow the lap or shoulder belt Never wear the shoulder belt under Never route the lap or shoulder belt
to become loose or twisted. both arms or behind your back. over an armrest.

{ Warning
The seat belt can be pinched if it
is routed under plastic trim on the
seat, such as trim around the rear
seatback folding handle or side
airbag. In a crash, pinched seat
belts might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Never allow
seat belts to be routed under
plastic trim pieces.

Always use the correct buckle for


your seating position.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt feature stays engaged after
letting the belt go back to
All seating positions in the vehicle stowed position on the seat,
have a lap-shoulder belt. move the seat rearward or
If you are using a rear seating recline the seat until the
position with a detachable seat belt shoulder belt retractor lock
and the seat belt is not attached, releases.
see Third Row Seats 0 52 for Engaging the child restraint
instructions on reconnecting the locking feature in the front
seat belt to the mini-buckle. outboard seating position may
The following instructions explain affect the passenger sensing
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt system. See Passenger
properly. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull Sensing System 0 70.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is the belt across you. Do not let
adjustable, so you can sit up it get twisted.
straight. To see how, see The lap-shoulder belt may lock
“Seats” in the Index. if you pull the belt across you
very quickly. If this happens, let
the belt go back slightly to
unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of a
passenger belt is pulled out all
the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be
engaged. See Child Restraint
Systems 0 80. If this occurs, let
the belt go back all the way
and start again. If the locking
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If the webbing locks in the latch To unlatch the belt, push the button
plate before it reaches the on the buckle. The belt should
buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to return to its stowed position.
unlock. Always stow the seat belt slowly.
If the seat belt webbing returns
quickly to the stowed position, the
retractor may lock and cannot be
pulled out. If this happens, pull the
seat belt straight out firmly to unlock
the webbing, and then release it.
If the webbing is still locked in the
retractor, see your dealer.
4. To make the lap part tight, pull Before a door is closed, be sure the
up on the shoulder belt. seat belt is out of the way. If a door
is slammed against a seat belt,
damage can occur to both the seat
belt and the vehicle.
3. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks. Seat Belt Pretensioners
Pull up on the latch plate to This vehicle has seat belt
make sure it is secure. If the pretensioners for the front outboard
belt is not long enough, see occupants. Although the seat belt
Seat Belt Extender 0 62. pretensioners cannot be seen, they
are part of the seat belt assembly.
Position the release button on
They can help tighten the seat belts
the buckle so that the seat belt
during the early stages of a
could be quickly unbuckled if
moderate to severe frontal, near
necessary.
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
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activation are met. Seat belt
pretensioners can also help tighten Warning (Continued)
the seat belts in a side crash or a
rollover event. and across the chest. These parts
of the body are best able to take
Pretensioners work only once. If the belt restraining forces.
pretensioners activate in a crash,
the pretensioners and probably
other parts of the vehicle’s seat belt Rear seat belt comfort guides may
system will need to be replaced. provide added seat belt comfort for
See Replacing Seat Belt System older children who have outgrown
Parts after a Crash 0 63. booster seats and for some adults.
When installed on a shoulder belt,
Do not sit on the outboard seat belt the comfort guide positions the 1. Remove the guide from its
while entering or exiting the vehicle shoulder belt away from the neck storage pocket on the side of
or at any time while sitting in the and head. the seat.
seat. Sitting on the seat belt can
damage the webbing and hardware. Second Row Outboard Seating
Positions
Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides
The vehicle has comfort guides for
the second row outboard seating
{ Warning positions. The comfort guides are
A seat belt that is not properly stored in a pocket on the side of the
seatback.
worn may not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The To install:
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. The shoulder
belt should go over the shoulder
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2. Place the guide over the belt, they are available through your
and insert the two edges of the dealer. Instructions are included
belt into the slots of the guide. with the guides.
Third Row Seating Positions
Comfort guides are available
through your dealer for the third row
seating positions. Instructions are
included with the guides.

Seat Belt Use During


Pregnancy
4. Buckle, position, and release Seat belts work for everyone,
the seat belt as described including pregnant women. Like all
previously in this section. Make occupants, they are more likely to
sure that the shoulder belt be seriously injured if they do not
3. Be sure that the belt is not crosses the shoulder. The belt wear seat belts.
twisted and it lies flat. The should be close to, but not
elastic cord must be behind the contacting, the neck.
belt with the plastic guide on To remove and store the comfort
the front. guide, squeeze the belt edges
together so that the seat belt can be
removed from the guide. Slide the
guide back into its storage pocket
on the side of the seatback.
If the comfort guides are not
equipped on the second row
outboard seating positions seat belt,
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Seat Belt Extender seat belt system from performing
properly. See your dealer to have it
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted
around you, you should use it. seat belts may not protect you in a
But if a seat belt is not long enough, crash. Torn or frayed seat belts can
your dealer will order you an rip apart under impact forces. If a
extender. When you go in to order it, belt is torn or frayed, have it
take the heaviest coat you will wear, replaced immediately. If a belt is
so the extender will be long enough twisted, it may be possible to
for you. To help avoid personal untwist by reversing the latch plate
injury, do not let someone else use on the webbing. If the twist cannot
it, and use it only for the seat it is be corrected, ask your dealer to
made to fit. The extender has been fix it.
A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap designed for adults. Never use it for Make sure the seat belt reminder
portion should be worn as low as securing child restraints. For more light is working. See Seat Belt
possible, below the rounding, information on the proper use and fit Reminders 0 121.
throughout the pregnancy. of seat belt extenders see the
instruction sheet that comes with Keep seat belts clean and dry. See
The best way to protect the fetus is the extender. Seat Belt Care 0 62.
to protect the mother. When a seat
belt is worn properly, it is more likely Safety System Check Seat Belt Care
that the fetus will not be hurt in a
Periodically check the seat belt Keep belts clean and dry.
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making seat reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch Seat belts should be properly cared
belts effective is wearing them plates, retractors, shoulder belt for and maintained.
properly. height adjusters (if equipped), and
Seat belt hardware should be kept
seat belt anchorages to make sure
they are all in working order. Look dry and free of dust or debris. As
for any other loose or damaged seat necessary, exterior hard surfaces
belt system parts that might keep a and seat belt webbing may be lightly
cleaned with mild soap and water.
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Ensure there is not excessive dust Replacing Seat Belt New parts and repairs may be
or debris in the mechanism. If dust necessary even if the seat belt
or debris exists in the system please
System Parts after a system was not being used at the
see the dealer. Parts may need to Crash time of the crash.
be replaced to ensure proper Have the seat belt pretensioners
functionality of the system. { Warning checked if the vehicle has been in a
crash, or if the airbag readiness light
{ Warning A crash can damage the seat belt
system in the vehicle. A damaged
stays on after you start the vehicle
or while you are driving. See Airbag
Do not bleach or dye seat belt seat belt system may not properly Readiness Light 0 122.
webbing. It may severely weaken protect the person using it,
the webbing. In a crash, they resulting in serious injury or even
might not be able to provide death in a crash. To help make
adequate protection. Clean and sure the seat belt systems are
rinse seat belt webbing only with working properly after a crash,
mild soap and lukewarm water. have them inspected and any
Allow the webbing to dry. necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.

After a minor crash, replacement of


seat belts may not be necessary.
But the seat belt assemblies that
were used during any crash may
have been stressed or damaged.
See your dealer to have the seat
belt assemblies inspected or
replaced.
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Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word
AIRBAG on the trim or on a label { Warning
The vehicle has the following near the deployment opening.
airbags: You can be severely injured or
For frontal airbags, the word killed in a crash if you are not
. A frontal airbag for the driver AIRBAG is on the center of the wearing your seat belt, even with
. A frontal airbag for the front steering wheel for the driver and on airbags. Airbags are designed to
outboard passenger the instrument panel for the front work with seat belts, not replace
outboard passenger. them. Also, airbags are not
. A front center airbag for the
driver and front outboard For the front center airbag, the word designed to inflate in every crash.
passenger AIRBAG is on the inboard side of In some crashes seat belts are
the driver seatback. the only restraint. See When
. A seat-mounted side impact
For seat-mounted side impact Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 67.
airbag for the driver
airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the Wearing your seat belt during a
. A seat-mounted side impact side of the seatback or side of the crash helps reduce your chance
airbag for the front outboard seat closest to the door.
passenger of hitting things inside the vehicle
For roof-rail airbags, the word or being ejected from it. Airbags
. A roof-rail airbag for the driver AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. are “supplemental restraints” to
and for the second and third row the seat belts. Everyone in the
passengers seated directly Airbags are designed to supplement
the protection provided by seat vehicle should wear a seat belt
behind the driver properly, whether or not there is
belts. Even though today's airbags
. A roof-rail airbag for the front are also designed to help reduce an airbag for that person.
outboard passenger and the the risk of injury from the force of an
second and third row inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
passengers seated directly very quickly to do their job.
behind the front outboard
passenger Here are the most important things
to know about the airbag system:
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)


Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or
force and faster than the blink of sleep against the front center
an eye, anyone who is up armrest or console in vehicles
against, or very close to any with a front center airbag.
There is an airbag readiness light
airbag when it inflates can be Occupants should not lean on or on the instrument cluster, which
seriously injured or killed. Do not sleep against the door or side shows the airbag symbol.
sit unnecessarily close to any windows in seating positions with
airbag, as you would be if sitting The system checks the airbag
seat-mounted side impact airbags electrical system for malfunctions.
on the edge of the seat or leaning and/or roof-rail airbags.
forward. Seat belts help keep you The light tells you if there is an
in position before and during a electrical problem. See Airbag
crash. Always wear a seat belt, Readiness Light 0 122.
even with airbags. The driver { Warning
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of Children who are up against,
the vehicle. The seat belts and or very close to, any airbag when
the front outboard passenger it inflates can be seriously injured
airbags are most effective when or killed. Always secure children
you are sitting well back and properly in the vehicle. To read
upright in the seat with both feet how, see Older Children 0 76 or
on the floor. Infants and Young Children 0 78.
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Where Are the Airbags?

The front center airbag is in the Driver Side Shown, Passenger


inboard side of the driver seatback. Side Similar
The driver frontal airbag is in the The driver and front outboard
center of the steering wheel. passenger seat-mounted side
impact airbags are in the side of the
The front outboard passenger
seatbacks closest to the door.
frontal airbag is in the passenger
side instrument panel.
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Warning (Continued)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with
inflating airbag must be kept airbags. See Airbag System 0 64.
clear. Do not put anything Airbags are designed to inflate if the
between an occupant and an impact exceeds the specific airbag
airbag, and do not attach or put system's deployment threshold.
anything on the steering wheel Deployment thresholds are used to
hub or on or near any other predict how severe a crash is likely
airbag covering. to be in time for the airbags to
Do not use seat or console inflate and help restrain the
Driver Side Shown, Passenger accessories that block the occupants. The vehicle has
Side Similar electronic sensors that help the
inflation path of a seat-mounted
airbag system determine the
The roof-rail airbags for the driver, side impact airbag or the front
severity of the impact. Deployment
front outboard passenger, and center airbag. thresholds can vary with specific
second and third row outboard Never secure anything to the roof vehicle design.
passengers are in the ceiling above of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
the side windows. Frontal airbags are designed to
by routing a rope or tie-down inflate in moderate to severe frontal
through any door or window or near frontal crashes to help
{ Warning opening. If you do, the path of an reduce the potential for severe
inflating roof-rail airbag will be injuries, mainly to the driver's or
If something is between an blocked. front outboard passenger's head
occupant and an airbag, the and chest.
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into Whether the frontal airbags will or
that person causing severe injury should inflate is not based primarily
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
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It depends on what is hit, the side. The front center airbag is not In any particular crash, no one can
direction of the impact, and how designed to inflate in frontal say whether an airbag should have
quickly the vehicle slows down. impacts, near frontal impacts, inflated simply because of the
Frontal airbags may inflate at or rear impacts. vehicle damage or repair costs.
different crash speeds depending on Seat-mounted side impact airbags
whether the vehicle hits an object are designed to inflate in moderate What Makes an Airbag
straight on or at an angle, and to severe side crashes depending Inflate?
whether the object is fixed or on the location of the impact.
In a deployment event, the sensing
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow Seat-mounted side impact airbags
system sends an electrical signal
or wide. are not designed to inflate in frontal
triggering a release of gas from the
Frontal airbags are not intended to impacts, near frontal impacts,
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rollovers, or rear impacts.
airbag causing the bag to break out
rear impacts, or in many side A seat-mounted side impact airbag
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,
impacts. is designed to inflate on the side of
and related hardware are all part of
the vehicle that is struck.
In addition, the vehicle has the airbag module.
advanced technology frontal Roof-rail airbags are designed to
For airbag locations, see Where Are
airbags. Advanced technology inflate in moderate to severe side
the Airbags? 0 66.
frontal airbags adjust the restraint crashes depending on the location
according to crash severity. of the impact. In addition, these
roof-rail airbags are designed to How Does an Airbag
The front center airbag is designed inflate during a rollover or in a Restrain?
to inflate in moderate to severe side severe frontal impact. Roof-rail
crashes depending upon the In moderate to severe frontal or
airbags are not designed to inflate in
location of the impact, when either near frontal collisions, even belted
rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags
side of the vehicle is struck. In occupants can contact the steering
will inflate when either side of the
addition, the front center airbag is wheel or the instrument panel. In
vehicle is struck, if the sensing
designed to inflate when the moderate to severe side collisions,
system predicts that the vehicle is
sensing system predicts that the even belted occupants can contact
about to roll over on its side, or in a
vehicle is about to roll over on its the inside of the vehicle.
severe frontal impact.
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Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after
provided by seat belts by
an Airbag Inflates?
{ Warning
distributing the force of the impact
more evenly over the After frontal and seat-mounted side When an airbag inflates, there
occupant's body. impact airbags inflate, they quickly may be dust in the air. This dust
deflate, so quickly that some people could cause breathing problems
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags for people with a history of
are designed to help contain the may not even realize the airbags
inflated. The front center airbag and asthma or other breathing trouble.
head and chest of occupants in the To avoid this, everyone in the
outboard seating positions in the roof-rail airbags may still be at least
partially inflated for some time after vehicle should get out as soon as
first, second, and third rows. The
they inflate. Some components of it is safe to do so. If you have
rollover capable roof-rail airbags are
designed to help reduce the risk of the airbag module may be hot for breathing problems but cannot
full or partial ejection in rollover several minutes. For location of the get out of the vehicle after an
events, although no system can airbags, see Where Are the airbag inflates, then get fresh air
prevent all such ejections. Airbags? 0 66. by opening a window or a door.
The parts of the airbag that come If you experience breathing
But airbags would not help in many problems following an airbag
types of collisions, primarily into contact with you may be warm,
but not too hot to touch. There may deployment, you should seek
because the occupant's motion is
be some smoke and dust coming medical attention.
not toward those airbags. See When
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 67. from the vents in the deflated
airbags. Airbag inflation does not The vehicle has a feature that may
Airbags should never be regarded prevent the driver from seeing out of
as anything more than a supplement automatically unlock the doors, turn
the windshield or being able to steer on the interior lamps and hazard
to seat belts. the vehicle, nor does it prevent warning flashers, and shut off the
people from leaving the vehicle. fuel system after the airbags inflate.
The feature may also activate,
without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold. After turning the ignition
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off and then on again, the fuel In many crashes severe enough to an airbag system will not work
system will return to normal inflate the airbag, windshields are properly. See your dealer for
operation; the doors can be locked, broken by vehicle deformation. service.
the interior lamps can be turned off, Additional windshield breakage may
and the hazard warning flashers can also occur from the front outboard Passenger Sensing
be turned off using the controls for passenger airbag.
those features. If any of these
System
. Airbags are designed to inflate
systems are damaged in the crash The vehicle has a passenger
only once. After an airbag
they may not operate as normal. sensing system for the front
inflates, you will need some new
outboard passenger position. The
parts for the airbag system.
{ Warning If you do not get them, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the overhead console
airbag system will not be there
A crash severe enough to inflate when the vehicle is started.
to help protect you in another
the airbags may have also crash. A new system will include
damaged important functions in airbag modules and possibly
the vehicle, such as the fuel other parts. The service manual
system, brake and steering for the vehicle covers the need
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle to replace other parts.
appears to be drivable after a . The vehicle has a crash sensing
moderate crash, there may be and diagnostic module which
concealed damage that could records information after a The words ON and OFF, and the
make it difficult to safely operate crash. See Vehicle Data symbols for on and off, will be
the vehicle. Recording and Privacy 0 355 visible during the system check.
and When the system check is
Use caution if you should attempt
Event Data Recorders 0 355. complete, either the word ON or
to restart the engine after a crash
OFF, and the symbol for on or off,
has occurred. . Let only qualified technicians will be visible. See Passenger
work on the airbag systems. Airbag Status Indicator 0 122.
Improper service can mean that
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The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard { Warning Warning (Continued)
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag A child in a rear-facing child the front outboard passenger
is affected by the passenger restraint can be seriously injured seat, always move the seat as far
sensing system. or killed if the passenger frontal back as it will go. It is better to
airbag inflates. This is because secure child restraints in the rear
The passenger sensing system the back of the rear-facing child seat. Consider using another
works with sensors that are part of restraint would be very close to vehicle to transport the child
the front outboard passenger seat
the inflating airbag. A child in a when a rear seat is not available.
and seat belt. The sensors are
forward-facing child restraint can
designed to detect the presence of
a properly seated occupant and be seriously injured or killed if the The passenger sensing system is
determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates designed to turn off the front
passenger frontal airbag should be and the passenger seat is in a outboard passenger frontal airbag if:
allowed to inflate or not. forward position.
. The front outboard passenger
According to accident statistics, Even if the passenger sensing seat is unoccupied.
children are safer when properly system has turned off the
. The system determines an infant
secured in a rear seat in the correct passenger frontal airbag, no
is present in a child restraint.
child restraint for their weight system is fail-safe. No one can
and size. guarantee that an airbag will not . A front outboard passenger
deploy under some unusual takes his/her weight off of the
Whenever possible, children aged seat for a period of time.
12 and under should be secured in circumstance, even though the
a rear seating position. airbag is turned off. . There is a critical problem with
Never put a rear-facing child the airbag system or the
Never put a rear-facing child seat in passenger sensing system.
the front. This is because the risk to restraint in the front seat, even if
the rear-facing child is so great, the airbag is off. If securing a When the passenger sensing
if the airbag inflates. forward-facing child restraint in system has turned off the front
(Continued) outboard passenger frontal airbag,
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the OFF indicator will light and stay 3. Remove any additional items
lit as a reminder that the airbag is { Warning from the seat such as blankets,
off. See Passenger Airbag Status cushions, seat covers, seat
Indicator 0 122. If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers.
comes on and stays on, it means
The passenger sensing system is that something may be wrong 4. Reinstall the child restraint
designed to turn on the front with the airbag system. To help following the directions
outboard passenger frontal airbag avoid injury to yourself or others, provided by the child restraint
anytime the system senses that a have the vehicle serviced right manufacturer and refer to
person of adult size is sitting Securing Child Restraints (With
away. See Airbag Readiness
properly in the front outboard the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
Light 0 122 for more information,
passenger seat. 0 93 or
including important safety Securing Child Restraints (With
When the passenger sensing information.
system has allowed the airbag to be the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
enabled, the ON indicator will light 0 95.
and stay lit as a reminder that the If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Make sure the seat belt
airbag is active. Child Restraint retractor is locked by pulling
For some children, including The passenger sensing system is the shoulder belt all the way
children in child restraints, and for designed to turn off the front out of the retractor when
very small adults, the passenger outboard passenger frontal airbag if installing the child restraint,
sensing system may or may not turn the system determines that an infant even if the child restraint is
off the front outboard passenger is present in a child restraint. If a equipped with a seat belt lock
frontal airbag, depending upon the child restraint has been installed off. When the retractor lock is
person's seating posture and body and the ON indicator is lit: set, the belt can be tightened
build. Everyone in the vehicle who but not pulled out of the
1. Turn the vehicle off. retractor.
has outgrown child restraints should
wear a seat belt properly — whether 2. Remove the child restraint from 5. If, after reinstalling the child
or not there is an airbag for that the vehicle. restraint and restarting the
person. vehicle, the ON indicator is still
lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
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slightly recline the vehicle If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material
seatback and adjust the seat Adult-Sized Occupant from the seat, such as
cushion, if adjustable, to make blankets, cushions, seat
sure that the vehicle seatback covers, seat heaters, or seat
is not pushing the child massagers.
restraint into the seat cushion. 3. Place the seatback in the fully
Also make sure the child upright position.
restraint is not trapped under 4. Have the person sit upright in
the vehicle head restraint. the seat, centered on the seat
If this happens, adjust the head cushion, with legs comfortably
restraint. See Head Restraints extended.
0 39.
5. If the shoulder portion of the
6. Restart the vehicle. belt is pulled out all the way,
The passenger sensing system may the child restraint locking
or may not turn off the airbag for a feature will be engaged. This
If a person of adult size is sitting in
child in a child restraint depending may unintentionally cause the
the front outboard passenger seat,
upon the child’s size. It is better to passenger sensing system to
but the OFF indicator is lit, it could
secure the child restraint in a rear turn the airbag off for some
be because that person is not sitting
seat. Never put a rear-facing child adult-sized occupants. If this
properly in the seat or that the child
restraint in the front seat, even if the happens, unbuckle the belt, let
restraint locking feature is engaged.
ON indicator is not lit. the belt go back all the way,
Use the following steps to allow the
and then buckle the belt again
system to detect that person and
without pulling the belt out all
enable the front outboard passenger
the way.
frontal airbag:
6. Restart the vehicle and have
1. Turn the vehicle off.
the person remain in this
position for two to three minutes
after the ON indicator is lit.
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A thick layer of additional material,
{ Warning such as a blanket or cushion, Warning (Continued)
or aftermarket equipment such as
If the front outboard passenger seat covers, seat heaters, and seat seatback may interfere with the
airbag is turned off for an massagers can affect how well the proper operation of the passenger
adult-sized occupant, the airbag passenger sensing system sensing system.
will not be able to inflate and help operates. We recommend that you
protect that person in a crash, not use seat covers or other
resulting in an increased risk of aftermarket equipment except when
Servicing the
serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
adult-sized occupant should not vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Airbags affect how the vehicle
ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 75 should be serviced. There are parts
passenger seat, if the passenger for more information about of the airbag system in several
airbag OFF indicator is lit. modifications that can affect how places around the vehicle. Your
the system operates. dealer and the service manual have
Additional Factors Affecting The ON indicator may be lit if an information about servicing the
object, such as a briefcase, vehicle and the airbag system. To
System Operation purchase a service manual, see
handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
Seat belts help keep the passenger or other electronic device, is put on Publication Ordering Information
in position on the seat during an unoccupied seat. If this is not 0 352.
vehicle maneuvers and braking, desired, remove the object from
which helps the passenger sensing
system maintain the passenger
the seat. { Warning
airbag status. See “Seat Belts” and
“Child Restraints” in the Index for
{ Warning For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the
additional information about the Stowing articles under the battery is disconnected, an airbag
importance of proper restraint use. passenger seat or between the can still inflate during improper
passenger seat cushion and service. You can be injured if you
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. Front seats, including stitching, of the seat fabric, could also
Warning (Continued) seams or zippers interfere with the operation of the
. Seat belts passenger sensing system. This
are close to an airbag when it could either prevent proper
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. . Steering wheel, instrument deployment of the passenger
They are probably part of the panel, overhead console, ceiling airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
airbag system. Be sure to follow trim, or pillar garnish trim sensing system from properly
proper service procedures, and . turning off the passenger airbag(s).
Inner door seals, including
make sure the person performing speakers See Passenger Sensing System
work for you is qualified to do so. 0 70.
Your dealer and the service manual
have information about the location If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
Adding Equipment to the of the airbag modules and sensors, airbags, see Different Size Tires
sensing and diagnostic module, and and Wheels 0 299 for additional
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle important information.
airbag wiring along with the proper
Adding accessories that change the replacement procedures. If the vehicle must be modified
vehicle's frame, bumper system, because you have a disability and
height, front end, or side sheet In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the you have questions about whether
metal may keep the airbag system the modifications will affect the
from working properly. front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part vehicle's airbag system, or if you
The operation of the airbag system of the passenger's seat. The have questions about whether the
can also be affected by changing, passenger sensing system may not airbag system will be affected if the
including improperly repairing or operate properly if the original seat vehicle is modified for any other
replacing, any parts of the following: trim is replaced with non-GM reason, call Customer Assistance.
. Airbag system, including airbag covers, upholstery, or trim, or with See Customer Assistance Offices
GM covers, upholstery, or trim 0 345.
modules, front or side impact
sensors, sensing and diagnostic designed for a different vehicle. Any
module, airbag wiring, or front object, such as an aftermarket seat
center console heater or a comfort enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints
The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash
regularly scheduled maintenance or Older Children
replacement. Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
{ Warning
Airbag Readiness Light 0 122. A crash can damage the airbag
systems in the vehicle.
Caution A damaged airbag system may
not properly protect you and your
If an airbag covering is damaged, passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
opened, or broken, the airbag in serious injury or even death. To
may not work properly. Do not help make sure the airbag
open or break the airbag systems are working properly
coverings. If there are any after a crash, have them
opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary
coverings, have the airbag replacements made as soon as
covering and/or airbag module possible. Older children who have outgrown
replaced. For the location of the booster seats should wear the
airbags, see Where Are the vehicle’s seat belts.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
Airbags? 0 66. See your dealer replace airbag system parts. See The manufacturer instructions that
for service. your dealer for service. come with the booster seat state the
If the airbag readiness light stays on weight and height limitations for that
after the vehicle is started or comes booster. Use a booster seat with a
on when you are driving, the airbag lap-shoulder belt until the child
system may not work properly. Have passes the fit test below:
the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 122.
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. Sit all the way back on the seat. Q: What is the proper way to
Do the knees bend at the seat wear seat belts? { Warning
edge? If yes, continue. If no, A: An older child should wear a
return to the booster seat. Never allow more than one child
lap-shoulder belt and get the to wear the same seat belt. The
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. additional restraint a shoulder seat belt cannot properly spread
Does the shoulder belt rest on belt can provide. The shoulder the impact forces. In a crash, they
the shoulder? If yes, continue. belt should not cross the face or can be crushed together and
If no, try using the rear seat belt neck. The lap belt should fit seriously injured. A seat belt must
comfort guide, if available. See snugly below the hips, just
be used by only one person at
“Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides” touching the top of the thighs.
a time.
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 58. This applies belt force to the
If a comfort guide is not child's pelvic bones in a crash.
available, or if the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the
still does not rest on the abdomen, which could cause
shoulder, then return to the severe or even fatal internal
booster seat. injuries in a crash.
. Does the lap belt fit low and Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort
snug on the hips, touching the Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt
thighs? If yes, continue. If no, 0 58.
return to the booster seat. According to accident statistics,
. Can proper seat belt fit be children are safer when properly
maintained for the length of the restrained in a rear seating position.
trip? If yes, continue. If no, In a crash, children who are not
return to the booster seat. buckled up can strike other people
who are buckled up, or can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use seat belts
properly.
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{ Warning { Warning
Never allow a child to wear the Children can be seriously injured
seat belt with the shoulder belt or strangled if a shoulder belt is
behind their back. A child can be wrapped around their neck. The
seriously injured by not wearing shoulder belt can tighten but
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a cannot be loosened if it is locked.
crash, the child would not be The shoulder belt locks when it is
restrained by the shoulder belt. pulled all the way out of the
The child could move too far retractor. It unlocks when the
forward increasing the chance of shoulder belt is allowed to go all
head and neck injury. The child the way back into the retractor,
might also slide under the lap Infants and Young but it cannot do this if it is
belt. The belt force would then be Children wrapped around a child’s neck.
applied right on the abdomen. If the shoulder belt is locked and
That could cause serious or fatal Everyone in a vehicle needs tightened around a child’s neck,
protection! This includes infants and
injuries. The shoulder belt should the only way to loosen the belt is
all other children. Neither the
go over the shoulder and across to cut it.
distance traveled nor the age and
the chest. size of the traveler changes the Never leave children unattended
need, for everyone, to use safety in a vehicle and never allow
restraints. In fact, the law in every children to play with the seat
state in the United States and in belts.
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be
restrained while in a vehicle. Every time infants and young
children ride in vehicles, they should
have the protection provided by
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appropriate child restraints. Neither
the vehicle’s seat belt system nor its Warning (Continued)
airbag system is designed for them.
front passenger seat, always
Children who are not restrained move the front passenger seat as
properly can strike other people, far back as it will go.
or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
If a child restraint is installed in
the second row center seat, move
{ Warning the second row seat to the
Never hold an infant or a child rearward position, whenever
while riding in a vehicle. Due to possible, to minimize contact with
crash forces, an infant or a child the front center airbag.
will become so heavy it is not
possible to hold it during a crash.
{ Warning
For example, in a crash at only Children who are up against,
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) or very close to, any airbag when
infant will suddenly become a it inflates can be seriously injured
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's or killed. Never put a rear-facing
arms. An infant or child should be child restraint in the front
secured in an appropriate child passenger seat. Secure a
restraint. rear-facing child restraint in a
rear seat.
It is also better to secure a
forward-facing child restraint in a
rear seat. If a forward-facing child
restraint must be secured in the
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Child restraints are devices used to restraint. In addition, there are many
restrain, seat, or position children in kinds of child restraints available for Warning (Continued)
the vehicle and are sometimes children with special needs.
called child seats or car seats. the risk of serious or fatal injuries
during a crash, young children
There are three basic types of { Warning should always be secured in an
child restraints: appropriate child restraint.
To reduce the risk of neck and
. Forward-facing child restraints head injury in a crash, infants and
. Rear-facing child restraints toddlers should be secured in a Child Restraint Systems
rear-facing child restraint until age
. Belt-positioning booster seats
two, or until they reach the
The proper child restraint for your maximum height and weight limits
child depends on their size, weight, of their child restraint.
and age, and also on whether the
child restraint is compatible with the
vehicle in which it will be used.
For each type of child restraint, { Warning
there are many different models A young child's hip bones are still
available. When purchasing a child so small that the vehicle seat belt
restraint, be sure it is designed to be may not remain low on the hip
used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the
bones, as it should. Instead, it
child restraint will have a label
may settle up around the child's Rear-Facing Infant Restraint
saying that it meets federal motor
vehicle safety standards. abdomen. In a crash, the belt
A rear-facing child restraint provides
would apply force on a body area restraint with the seating surface
The instruction manual that is that is unprotected by any bony
provided with the child restraint against the back of the infant.
structure. This alone could cause
states the weight and height serious or fatal injuries. To reduce
limitations for that particular child
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The harness system holds the infant Securing an Add-On Child
in place and, in a crash, acts to Restraint in the Vehicle
keep the infant positioned in the
restraint.
{ Warning
A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly secured in
the vehicle. Secure the child
restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle seat belt or
LATCH system, following the
Booster Seats instructions that came with that
A belt-positioning booster seat is child restraint and the instructions
used for children who have in this manual.
outgrown their forward-facing child
Forward-Facing Child Restraint restraint. Boosters are designed to To help reduce the chance of injury,
A forward-facing child restraint improve the fit of the vehicle's seat the child restraint must be secured
provides restraint for the child's belt system until the child is large in the vehicle. Child restraints must
body with the harness. enough for the vehicle seat belts to be secured in vehicle seats by lap
fit properly without a booster seat. belts or the lap belt portion of a
See the seat belt fit test in Older lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH
Children 0 76. system. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 83 for more information.
Children can be endangered in a
crash if the child restraint is not
properly secured in the vehicle.
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When securing an add-on child inspection station. For CPST The vehicle is equipped with a front
restraint, refer to the following: availability in Canada, check with center airbag in the inboard side of
1. Instruction labels provided on Transport Canada or the Provincial the driver seat. Even with a front
the child restraint Ministry of Transportation office. center airbag, a child restraint can
be installed in any second row
2. Instruction manual provided Securing the Child Within the seating position.
with the child restraint Child Restraint
Never put a rear-facing child
3. This vehicle owner's manual restraint in the front. This is because
The child restraint instructions are
{ Warning the risk to the rear-facing child is so
important, so if they are not A child can be seriously injured or great if the airbag deploys.
available, obtain a replacement killed in a crash if the child is not
copy from the manufacturer. properly secured in the child { Warning
Keep in mind that an unsecured restraint. Secure the child
A child in a rear-facing child
child restraint can move around in a properly following the instructions
restraint can be seriously injured
collision or sudden stop and injure that came with that child restraint.
or killed if the front passenger
people in the vehicle. Be sure to
airbag inflates. This is because
properly secure any child restraint in
the vehicle — even when no child is Where to Put the the back of the rear-facing child
in it. Restraint restraint would be very close to
the inflating airbag. A child in a
In some areas Certified Child According to accident statistics, forward-facing child restraint can
Passenger Safety Technicians children and infants are safer when be seriously injured or killed if the
(CPSTs) are available to inspect properly restrained in an appropriate front passenger airbag inflates
and demonstrate how to correctly child restraint secured in a rear and the passenger seat is in a
use and install child restraints. In seating position. forward position.
the U.S., refer to the National
Highway Traffic Safety Whenever possible, children aged (Continued)
Administration (NHTSA) website to 12 and under should be secured in
locate the nearest child safety seat a rear seating position.
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When securing a child restraint with properly secure any child restraint in
Warning (Continued) the seat belts in a rear seat position, the vehicle — even when no child is
study the instructions that came with in it.
Even if the passenger sensing the child restraint to make sure it is
system has turned off the front
passenger frontal airbag, no
compatible with this vehicle. Lower Anchors and
system is fail-safe. No one can Child restraints and booster seats Tethers for Children
guarantee that an airbag will not vary considerably in size, and some (LATCH System)
deploy under some unusual may fit in certain seating positions
better than others. The LATCH system secures a child
circumstance, even though it is restraint during driving or in a crash.
turned off. Depending on where you place the LATCH attachments on the child
child restraint and the size of the restraint are used to attach the child
Secure rear-facing child restraints child restraint, you may not be able
in a rear seat, even if the airbag restraint to the anchors in the
to access adjacent seat belts or vehicle. The LATCH system is
is off. If you secure a LATCH anchors for additional
forward-facing child restraint in designed to make installation of a
passengers or child restraints. child restraint easier.
the front seat, always move the Adjacent seating positions should
front passenger seat as far back not be used if the child restraint In order to use the LATCH system in
as it will go. It is better to secure prevents access to or interferes with your vehicle, you need a child
the child restraint in a rear seat. the routing of the seat belt. restraint that has LATCH
attachments. LATCH-compatible
See Passenger Sensing System Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child
0 70 for additional information. installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed
instructions that came with the child using either the LATCH anchors or
If a child restraint is installed in a
restraint and secure the child the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use
second row center seat, move the restraint properly.
second row seat to the rearward both the seat belts and the LATCH
position, whenever possible, to Keep in mind that an unsecured anchorage system to secure a
minimize contact with the front child restraint can move around in a rear-facing or forward-facing
center airbag. collision or sudden stop and injure child seat.
people in the vehicle. Be sure to
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Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat child and restraint are greater than
belts to secure the child and the 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat belt with
booster seat. If the manufacturer the top tether anchorage only.
recommends that the booster seat
be secured with the LATCH system,
this can be done as long as the
booster seat can be positioned
properly and there is no interference
with the proper positioning of the
lap-shoulder belt on the child.
Make sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint,
and also the instructions in this
manual.
When installing a child restraint with
a top tether, you must also use
either the lower anchors or the seat
belts to properly secure the child
restraint. A child restraint must
never be attached using only the top
tether.
For a forward-facing 5-pt harness
child restraint where the combined
weight of the child and restraint are
up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), use either the
lower LATCH anchorages with the
top tether anchorage, or the seat
belt with the top tether anchorage.
Where the combined weight of the
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Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints
Restraint Type Combined Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X
Weight of the
LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt and
Child + Child
Anchors Only Anchors and Top Top Tether
Restraint
Tether Anchor Anchor
Rear-Facing Up to X X
Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)
Rear-Facing Greater than X
Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)
Forward-Facing Up to X X
Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)
Forward-Facing Greater than X
Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)

See Securing Child Restraints (With The following explains how to attach the child restraint. See Securing
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 93 a child restraint with these Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
or attachments in the vehicle. in the Rear Seat) 0 93 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Not all vehicle seating positions Securing Child Restraints (With the
Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 95. have lower anchors. In this case, Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 95.
Child restraints built after March the seat belt must be used (with top
2014 will be labeled with the tether where available) to secure
specific child weight up to which the
LATCH system can be used to
install the restraint.
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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top
tethers are designed for use with or
without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached. In
Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for your child
restraint.
Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure
built into the vehicle. There are two the top of the child restraint to the
lower anchors for each LATCH vehicle. A top tether anchor is built
seating position that will into the vehicle. The top tether
accommodate a child restraint with attachment hook (2) on the child
lower attachments (2). restraint connects to the top tether
anchor in the vehicle in order to
reduce the forward movement and
rotation of the child restraint during
driving or in a crash.
The child restraint may have a
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Second Row — Captain’s Chairs
Either will have a single attachment
hook (2) to secure the top tether to I : Seating positions with top
the anchor. tether anchors.
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j : Seating positions with two lower
anchors.

To assist in locating the top tether


anchors, the top tether anchor
symbol is near the anchor.

Third Row
I : Seating positions with top
Second Row — 60/40 Bench tether anchors.
I : Seating positions with top
tether anchors.
j : Seating positions with two lower
anchors.

Second Row — Captain’s Chairs


To assist in locating the lower Shown, Bench Similar
anchors, each seating position with The top tether anchors are on the
lower anchors has two labels with rear of the seatback for each
the lower anchor symbol on them, seating position in the second row.
near the crease between the
seatback and the seat cushion.
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Be sure to use an anchor located the instructions that come with the
directly behind the seating position child restraint say that the top tether { Warning
where the child restraint will be must be attached.
placed. To reduce the risk of serious or
According to accident statistics, fatal injuries during a crash, do
children and infants are safer when not attach more than one child
properly restrained in a child restraint to a single anchor.
restraint system or infant restraint Attaching more than one child
system secured in a rear seating restraint to a single anchor could
position. See Where to Put the
cause the anchor or attachment
Restraint 0 82 for additional
to come loose or even break
information.
during a crash. A child or others
Securing a Child Restraint could be injured.
Designed for the LATCH
System

{ Warning { Warning
Third Row
Children can be seriously injured
The top tether anchors are on the A child could be seriously injured
rear of the seatback for each or strangled if a shoulder belt is
or killed in a crash if the child wrapped around their neck. The
seating position in the third row. restraint is not properly attached shoulder belt can tighten but
Be sure to use an anchor located to the vehicle using either the cannot be loosened if it is locked.
directly behind the seating position LATCH anchors or the vehicle The shoulder belt locks when it is
where the child restraint will be seat belt. Follow the instructions pulled all the way out of the
placed. that came with the child restraint retractor. It unlocks when the
Do not secure a child restraint in a and the instructions in this shoulder belt is allowed to go all
position without a top tether anchor manual. the way back into the retractor,
if a national or local law requires (Continued)
that the top tether be attached, or if
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installation of the child
Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) restraint, the head restraint
may be removed. See "Head
but it cannot do this if it is Do not fold the rear seatback Restraint Removal and
wrapped around a child’s neck. when the seat is occupied. Do not Reinstallation" at the end of
If the shoulder belt is locked and fold the empty rear seat with a this section.
tightened around a child’s neck, seat belt buckled. This could
the only way to loosen the belt is damage the seat belt or the seat. 2. Attach and tighten the lower
to cut it. Unbuckle and return the seat belt attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
Buckle any unused seat belts to its stowed position, before
does not have lower
behind the child restraint so folding the seat.
attachments or the desired
children cannot reach them. Pull seating position does not have
the shoulder belt all the way out The vehicle is equipped with a front lower anchors, secure the child
of the retractor to set the lock, center airbag in the inboard side of restraint with the top tether and
and tighten the belt behind the the driver seat. Even with a front the seat belt. Refer to your
child restraint after the child center airbag, a child restraint can child restraint manufacturer
restraint has been installed. be installed in any second row instructions and the
seating position. If a child restraint is instructions in this manual.
installed in a second row center 2.1. Find the lower anchors
seat, move the second row seat to for the desired seating
Caution the rearward position, whenever position.
possible, to minimize contact with
Do not let the LATCH the front center airbag. 2.2. To access the lower
attachments rub against the anchors in the second
If you need to secure more than one row, it may help to recline
vehicle’s seat belts. This may
child restraint in the rear seat, see the seatback.
damage these parts. If necessary,
Where to Put the Restraint 0 82.
move buckled seat belts to avoid
rubbing the LATCH attachments. 1. Put the child restraint on the
seat. If the head restraint
(Continued)
interferes with the proper
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Third row seatbacks must 3.2. Route, attach, and tighten
be upright before placing the top tether according
the child restraint on to your child restraint
the seat. instructions and the
2.3. Put the child restraint on following instructions:
the seat.
2.4. Attach and tighten the
lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower If the position you are
anchors. using does not have a
If necessary, adjust the head restraint and you
angle of the second row are using a dual tether,
seatback to achieve a route the tether over the
tight installation. Make seatback.
sure the second row If the position you are
bench seatbacks are using does not have a
aligned at the same head restraint and you
angle. are using a single tether,
route the tether over the
3. If the child restraint
seatback.
manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached,
attach and tighten the top
tether to the top tether anchor,
if the vehicle has one. Refer to
the child restraint instructions If the position you are
and the following steps: using has an adjustable
head restraint and you
3.1. Find the top tether are using a single tether,
anchor. raise the head restraint
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and route the tether
under the head restraint
and in between the head
restraint posts.

If the position you are


using has a fixed head
restraint and you are
If the position you are using a dual tether, route
using has a fixed head the tether around the
restraint and you are head restraint.
using a single tether, 4. Before placing a child in the
route the tether under the child restraint, make sure it is
If the position you are head restraint and in securely held in place. To
using has an adjustable between the head check, grasp the child restraint
head restraint and you restraint posts or around at the LATCH path and attempt
are using a dual tether, the outboard side of the to move it side to side and
raise head restraint and head restraint. back and forth. There should
route the tether around be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in)
the head restraint posts. of movement, for proper
installation.
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Head Restraint Removal and 2. Press both buttons on the head
Reinstallation restraint posts at the same
time, and pull up on the head
The second row outboard head restraint.
restraints can be removed if they
interfere with the proper installation 3. Store the head restraint in the
of the child restraint. cargo area of the vehicle.
The third row head restraints cannot 4. When the child restraint is
be removed. removed, reinstall the head
restraint before the seating
To remove the second row head position is used.
restraint:
1. Partially fold the seatback
forward. See Rear Seats 0 48
{ Warning 1. Insert the head restraint posts
for additional information. With head restraints that are not into the holes in the top of the
installed and adjusted properly, seatback. The notches on the
posts must face the driver side
there is a greater chance that
of the vehicle.
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not 2. Push the head restraint down.
drive until the head restraints for 3. Try to move the head restraint
all occupants are installed and to make sure that it is locked in
adjusted properly. place.

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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints belt and it uses a top tether, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Parts After a Crash (With the Seat Belt in the Children (LATCH System) 0 83 for
Rear Seat) top tether anchor locations.
{ Warning The vehicle is equipped with a front Do not secure a child seat in a
A crash can damage the LATCH center airbag in the inboard side of position without a top tether anchor
system in the vehicle. A damaged the driver seat. Even with a front if a national or local law requires
LATCH system may not properly center airbag, a child restraint can that the top tether be anchored, or if
be installed in any second row the instructions that come with the
secure the child restraint,
seating position. If you install a child child restraint say that the top tether
resulting in serious injury or even restraint in a second row center must be anchored.
death in a crash. To help make seat, move the second row seat to
sure the LATCH system is In Canada, the law requires that
the rearward position, whenever
working properly after a crash, forward-facing child restraints have
possible, to minimize contact with
see your dealer to have the a top tether, and that the tether be
the front center airbag.
system inspected and any attached.
necessary replacements made as When securing a child restraint with
If the child restraint or vehicle seat
the seat belts in a rear seat position,
soon as possible. position does not have the LATCH
study the instructions that came with
system, you will be using the seat
the child restraint to make sure it is
belt to secure the child restraint.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system compatible with this vehicle.
Be sure to follow the instructions
and it was being used during a
If the child restraint has the LATCH that came with the child restraint.
crash, new LATCH system parts system, see Lower Anchors and
may be needed. If more than one child restraint
Tethers for Children (LATCH
needs to be installed in the rear
New parts and repairs may be System) 0 83 for how and where to
seat, be sure to read Where to Put
necessary even if the LATCH install the child restraint using
the Restraint 0 82.
system was not being used at the LATCH. If a child restraint is
time of the crash. secured in the vehicle using a seat 1. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
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If the head restraint interferes Position the release button on
with the proper installation of the buckle, away from the child
the child restraint, the head restraint, so that the seat belt
restraint may be removed. See could be quickly unbuckled if
"Head Restraint Removal and necessary.
Reinstallation" under Lower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System).
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle seat belt through
or around the child restraint.
The child restraint instructions 5. To tighten the belt, push down
will show you how. on the child restraint, pull the
shoulder portion of the belt to
tighten the lap portion of the
belt, and feed the shoulder belt
back into the retractor. When
4. Pull the shoulder belt all the installing a forward-facing child
way out of the retractor to set restraint, it may be helpful to
the lock. When the retractor use your knee to push down on
lock is set, the belt can be the child restraint as you
tightened but not pulled out of tighten the belt.
the retractor. Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
3. Push the latch plate into the Steps 4 and 5.
buckle until it clicks.
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6. If the child restraint has a top Reinstallation" under Lower Anchors
tether, follow the child restraint and Tethers for Children (LATCH { Warning
manufacturer's instructions System) 0 83 for additional
regarding the use of the top information on installing the head A child in a rear-facing child
tether. See Lower Anchors and restraint properly. restraint can be seriously injured
Tethers for Children (LATCH or killed if the front outboard
System) 0 83. Securing Child Restraints passenger frontal airbag inflates.
This is because the back of the
7. Before placing a child in the (With the Seat Belt in the rear-facing child restraint would
child restraint, make sure it is Front Seat) be very close to the inflating
securely held in place. To
This vehicle has airbags. A rear airbag. A child in a forward-facing
check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and seat is a safer place to secure a child restraint can be seriously
attempt to move it side to side forward-facing child restraint. See injured or killed if the front
and back and forth. When the Where to Put the Restraint 0 82. outboard passenger frontal airbag
child restraint is properly inflates and the passenger seat is
In addition, the vehicle has a
installed, there should be no in a forward position.
passenger sensing system which is
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of designed to turn off the front Even if the passenger sensing
movement. outboard passenger frontal airbag system has turned off the front
To remove the child restraint, under certain conditions. See outboard passenger frontal
unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and Passenger Sensing System 0 70 airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
let it return to the stowed position. and one can guarantee that an airbag
If the top tether is attached to a top Passenger Airbag Status Indicator will not deploy under some
tether anchor, disconnect it. 0 122 for more information, unusual circumstance, even
including important safety though it is turned off.
If the head restraint was removed, information.
reinstall it before the seating Secure rear-facing child restraints
position is used. See "Head Never put a rear-facing child seat in in a rear seat, even if the airbag
Restraint Removal and the front. This is because the risk to
is off. If you secure a
the rear-facing child is so great,
if the airbag deploys. (Continued)
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When using the lap-shoulder belt to or around the child restraint.
Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this The child restraint instructions
position, follow the instructions that will show you how.
forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the
the front outboard passenger following instructions:
seat, always move the seat as far
back as it will go. It is better to 1. Move the seat as far back as it
secure the child restraint in a will go before securing the
rear seat. forward-facing child restraint.
Move the seat upward or the
See Passenger Sensing System seatback to an upright position,
0 70 for additional information. if needed, to get a tight
installation of the child
restraint.
If the child restraint uses a top
tether, see Lower Anchors and When the passenger sensing
Tethers for Children (LATCH system has turned off the front
System) 0 83 for top tether anchor outboard passenger frontal
locations. airbag, the OFF indicator on Tilt the latch plate to adjust the
the passenger airbag status belt if needed.
Do not secure a child seat in a
indicator should light and stay
position without a top tether anchor
lit when you start the vehicle.
if a national or local law requires
See Passenger Airbag Status
that the top tether be anchored, or if
Indicator 0 122.
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top tether 2. Put the child restraint on
must be anchored. the seat.
In Canada, the law requires that 3. 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 seat belt through
attached.
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4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down
buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the
Position the release button on the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to
the buckle, away from the child lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the
restraint, so that the seat belt tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt
could be quickly unbuckled if the retractor. back into the retractor. When
necessary. installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.
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7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.
If the airbag is off, the OFF indicator
in the passenger airbag status
indicator will come on and stay on
when the vehicle is started.
If a child restraint has been installed
and the ON indicator is lit, see “If
the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
System 0 70.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
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Storage Storage If equipped with storage behind the
radio, press P and hold to open.
Compartments There is a charging only USB port
Storage Compartments inside. See the infotainment manual.
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 99 { Warning Press P and hold again to close.
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 99
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Do not store heavy or sharp
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 100 objects in storage compartments. Caution
In a crash, these objects may
Additional Storage Features cause the cover to open and To avoid damage, do not
Cargo Management could result in injury. manually force the display
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 to move.
Roof Rack System Instrument Panel Storage
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Keep the storage area closed when
not in use.

Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to
open it.
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Center Console Storage There are also charging only USB Additional Storage
ports on the rear of the center
console and in the third row seating Features
area. See Power Outlets 0 109 and
the infotainment manual. Cargo Management
System

The center console has storage


under the armrest. Pull up the latch
and lift to open.
There is a removable organizer on
top of the storage bin.
Lift the load floor to access the
The center console also has the cargo management system.
following:
. A forward bin
. An open storage bin on the back
of the console
. If equipped, wireless charging in
the front storage bin
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The cargo management system is
used to organize storage in the
cargo area. There are two
convenience hooks that can support
up to 5 kg (11 lb.).
After storing items in the cargo
management system, make sure to
properly latch the load floor.
Removal Procedure
To access the spare tire, the cargo
management system must be
The hold open devices on the cargo removed. 3. Lift up on the handles on both
bin allow the load floor to remain 1. Open the cargo cover. sides to remove the cargo
open without removal. management system to access
the spare tire.

2. Remove the four wing nuts.


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4. The storage bin can be placed Roof Rack System
on the lowered third row seats { Warning
while accessing the spare tire.
An improperly latched cargo { Warning
Installation Procedure cover, or cargo cover left in the
open position, could separate If something is carried on top of
1. Install the cargo management
system in the vehicle. during a crash or sudden the vehicle that is longer or wider
maneuver potentially impacting than the roof rack — like paneling,
2. Install the four wing nuts. vehicle occupants. Someone plywood, or a mattress — the
could be injured. Be sure to return wind can catch it while the vehicle
the cover to the closed position is being driven. The item being
and latch before driving. carried could be violently torn off,
and this could cause a collision
and damage the vehicle. Never
carry something longer or wider
than the roof rack on top of the
vehicle unless using a GM
certified accessory carrier.

If equipped, the roof rack can be


used to load items. For roof racks
3. Make sure to properly latch the that do not have crossrails included,
load door. GM certified crossrails can be
purchased as an accessory. See
your dealer.
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To prevent damage or loss of cargo
Caution when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
Loading cargo on the roof rack fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
that weighs more than 100 kg rack will make the vehicle’s center
(220 lb) or hangs over the rear or of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sides of the vehicle may damage sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
the vehicle. Do not load cargo braking, or abrupt maneuvers;
exceeding 100 kg (220 lbs) and otherwise it may result in loss of
always load cargo so that it rests control. If driving for a long distance,
evenly between the crossrails and on rough roads, or at high speeds,
does not block the vehicle lamps occasionally stop the vehicle to
or windows. Fasten the cargo make sure the cargo remains in its
securely. place. Do not exceed the maximum
vehicle capacity when loading the
vehicle. For more information on
vehicle capacity and loading, see
Vehicle Load Limits 0 177.
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Low Fuel Warning Light (Base
Instruments and Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine Coolant Temperature Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Controls Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 121
Low Fuel Warning Light
(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 122 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Controls Passenger Airbag Status High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 131
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 105 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 131
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 105 Charging System Light . . . . . . . 123 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 132
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 105 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 132
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 124 Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 106 Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Information Displays
Rear Window Wiper/ Driver Information
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Service Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Messages
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Engine Power Messages . . . . . 136
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 137
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . 127
Indicators Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Vehicle Personalization
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 137
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 128
Instrument Cluster Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . 128 Universal Remote System
(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Universal Remote System . . . . 142
Instrument Cluster (Base StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 128 Universal Remote System
Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Traction Control System (TCS)/ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Universal Remote System
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 130
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Steering Wheel Controls
while driving.
The infotainment system can be
Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping operated by using the steering
Adjustment Steering Wheel wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.

Heated Steering Wheel

If equipped, the control is on the left


To adjust the steering wheel: side of the steering column.
1. Pull the lever down. . Push the control up or down to
2. Move the steering wheel up tilt the steering wheel up
or down. or down.
. Push the control forward or ( : If equipped, press to turn it on or
3. Pull or push the steering wheel off. A light next to the button
closer or away from you. rearward to move the steering
displays when the feature is
wheel toward the front or rear of
4. Pull the lever up to lock the turned on.
the vehicle.
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
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The steering wheel takes about Windshield Wiper/Washer INT : Move the windshield wiper
three minutes to reach lever to INT. Turn the band up for
maximum heat. more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
Automatic Heated Steering Wheel
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
If equipped with remote start, the
heated steering wheel will turn on 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
automatically during a remote start the wiper lever down. For several
along with the heated seats when it wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
is cold outside. The heated steering f : Pull the windshield wiper
wheel indicator light may not lever toward you to spray windshield
come on. washer fluid and activate the
With the ignition on or in ACC/
If equipped with auto heated seats, ACCESSORY, move the windshield windshield wipers. The wipers will
the heated steering wheel will turn wiper lever to select the wiper continue until the lever is released
on when the auto heated seat is speed. or the maximum wash time is
activated. The heated steering reached. When the windshield wiper
HI : Use for fast wipes. lever is released, additional wipes
wheel indicator will follow the state
of the steering wheel heat. LO : Use for slow wipes. may occur depending on how long
the windshield washer had been
See Heated and Ventilated Front activated. See Washer Fluid 0 262
Seats 0 47 and for information on filling the
Vehicle Personalization 0 137. windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Horn
Press a on the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
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Heavy snow or ice can overload the Rear Window Wiper/
{ Warning wiper motor. See Electrical System
Washer
Overload 0 272.
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is Wiper Parking
warmed. Otherwise the washer If the ignition is turned off while the
fluid can form ice on the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
windshield, blocking your vision. will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
{ Warning door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
Before driving the vehicle, always the base of the windshield. The rear window wiper/washer
clear snow and ice from the hood, If the ignition is turned off while the controls are on the end of the
windshield, roof, and rear of the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield wiper lever.
vehicle, including all lamps and windshield washing, the wipers
windows. Reduced visibility from Turn the controls to adjust the
continue to run until they reach the setting.
snow and ice buildup could lead base of the windshield.
to a crash. OFF : Turns the wiper off.
INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a
Clear snow and ice from the wiper delay between wipes.
blades and windshield before using ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. 1 : Push the windshield wiper
Damaged blades should be lever forward to spray washer fluid
replaced. See Wiper Blade on the rear window. The wipers will
Replacement 0 267. clear the rear window and either
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stop or return to your preset speed. windshield wiper is performing low If equipped, push the windshield
For more washer cycles, press and or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper lever forward to spray washer
hold the lever. wiper control is off, the vehicle is in fluid on the rear camera lens. The
The rear window wiper/washer will R (Reverse), and the front lever returns to its starting position
not operate if the liftgate is open or windshield wiper is performing when released. See Rear Camera
ajar. If the liftgate is opened while interval wipes, then the rear wiper Mirror 0 32.
the rear wiper is on, the wiper automatically performs interval
returns to the parked position and wipes. Compass
stops. This feature can be turned on or off. The vehicle may have a compass
See Vehicle Personalization 0 137. display on the Driver Information
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection The windshield washer reservoir is Center (DIC). The compass receives
used for the windshield and the rear its heading and other information
When using an automatic car wash, window. Check the fluid level in the from the Global Positioning
move the rear wiper control to OFF reservoir if either washer is not System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/
to disable the rear wiper. In some working. See Washer Fluid 0 262. Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
vehicles, if the transmission is in and vehicle speed information.
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is Rear Camera Washer
very slow, the rear wiper will The compass system is designed to
automatically park. operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
The wiper operations return to needing a signal from the GPS
normal when the transmission is no satellites. When the compass
longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle display shows CAL, drive the
speed has increased. vehicle for a short distance in an
Reverse Gear Wipes open area where it can receive a
GPS signal. The compass system
If the rear wiper control is off, the will automatically determine when a
rear wiper will automatically operate GPS signal is restored and provide
continuously when the vehicle is in a heading again.
R (Reverse) and the front
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Clock vehicle and adapter fuses. If a
{ Warning problem is experienced, see your
The time and date for the clock can dealer.
be set using the infotainment Power is always supplied to the
system. See “Time/Date” in rear cargo power outlet. Do not When adding electrical equipment,
“System” under “Settings” in the leave electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper
infotainment manual. plugged in when the vehicle is not installation instructions included with
in use because the vehicle could the equipment. See Add-On
Power Outlets catch fire and cause injury or Electrical Equipment 0 245.
death.
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Caution
Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt outlets Hanging heavy equipment from
that can be used to plug in electrical Caution the power outlet can cause
equipment, such as a cell phone or damage not covered by the
MP3 player. Leaving electrical equipment vehicle warranty. The power
plugged in for an extended period outlets are designed for
The power outlets are located: of time while the ignition is in accessory power plugs only, such
. On the center stack below the LOCK/OFF will drain the battery. as cell phone charge cords.
climate controls. Always unplug electrical
. In the rear cargo area. equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that Power Outlet 110V/120V
Lift the cover to access the outlet exceeds the maximum 15 ampere Alternating Current
and replace when not in use. rating. If equipped with this power outlet it
There are also charging only USB can be used to plug in electrical
ports on the rear of the center equipment that uses a maximum
Certain accessory plugs may not be
console and in the third row limit of 150 watts.
compatible with the accessory
seating area. power outlet and could overload
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indicator light turns off. To reset the Wireless Charging
circuit, unplug the item and plug it
back in or turn the Retained If equipped, the vehicle has wireless
Accessory Power (RAP) off and charging in the storage bin in front
then back on. See Retained of the floor console. The system
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 186. The operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly
power restarts when equipment charges one Qi compatible
using 150 watts or less is plugged smartphone. The power output of
into the outlet and a system fault is the system is capable of charging at
not detected. a rate up to 3 amp (15W), as
requested by the compatible
The power outlet is not designed for smartphone. See Radio Frequency
and may not work properly, if the Statement 0 353.
The power outlet is on the rear of following are plugged in:
the center console. . Equipment with high initial peak
wattage, such as
{ Warning
An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light compressor-driven refrigerators Wireless charging can affect the
comes on when the ignition is on, and electric power tools operation of an implanted
equipment requiring less than 150 . Other equipment requiring an pacemaker or other medical
watts is plugged into the outlet, and extremely stable power supply, devices. If you have one, it is
no system fault is detected. such as recommended to consult with
The indicator light does not come on microcomputer-controlled your doctor before using the
when the ignition is off or if the electric blankets and touch wireless charging system.
equipment is not fully seated into sensor lamps
the outlet. . Medical equipment The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
If equipment is connected using ACCESSORY, or Retained
See High Voltage Devices and
more than 150 watts or a system Accessory Power (RAP) must be
Wiring 0 272.
fault is detected, a protection circuit active. The wireless charging
shuts off the power supply and the feature may not correctly indicate
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charging when the vehicle is in RAP. the charging performance. See
See Retained Accessory Power your dealer for additional
(RAP) 0 186. information.
3. The $ will display on the V on
{ Warning the infotainment display. This
Remove all objects from the indicates that the smartphone
charging pad before charging is properly positioned and
charging.
your compatible smartphone.
Objects, such as coins, keys, The smartphone may become
rings, paper clips, or cards, warm during charging. This is
between the smartphone and normal. In warmer
charging pad will become very To charge a compatible smartphone: temperatures, the speed of
hot. On the rare occasion that the charging may be reduced.
1. Remove all objects from the
charging system does not detect If $ does not appear on the
charging pad. The system may
an object, and the object gets infotainment display:
not charge if there are any
wedged between the smartphone objects between the
and charger, remove the 1. Remove the smartphone from
smartphone and charging pad. the pad and wait
smartphone and allow the object
to cool before removing it from 2. Place the smartphone face up three seconds.
the charging pad, to prevent on the charging pad. 2. Turn the smartphone
burns. To maximize the charge rate, 180 degrees before placing/
ensure the smartphone is fully aligning the smartphone on the
seated and centered in the pad again.
The operating temperature is −20 °C
holder with nothing under it. Software Acknowledgements
(−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
A thick smartphone case may
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to Certain Wireless Charging Module
prevent the wireless charger
35 °C (95 °F) for the smartphone. product from LG Electronics, Inc.
from working, or may reduce
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Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are working. When
one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on while driving, or when
one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.
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Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)

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Cluster Menu vehicles. Some may be temporarily or change the audio source. Use w
restricted when vehicle is OFF or in
There is an interactive display area or x to change the station or go to
ACC/ACCESSORY power mode.
in the center of the instrument the next or previous track.
cluster. . Home Page
Phone
. Info App. This is where the
selected Driver Information Press o or p to select the Phone
Center (DIC) displays can be menu. In the Phone menu, if there is
viewed. See Driver Information no active phone call, view recent
Center (DIC) 0 133. calls, or scroll through contacts.
. Audio If there is an active call, mute the
phone or switch to handset
. Phone operation.
. Navigation Navigation
. Options
Press o or p to select the
Home Page Navigation menu. If there is no
active route, you can resume the
Use the right steering wheel control Press o or p to select the Home last route and turn the voice
to open and scroll through the Page. The home page is a view of prompts on/off. If there is an active
different items and displays. information that can be turned on or
off by the driver via the Home Page route, press V to cancel or resume
Press o or p to change between Options menu in the Options route guidance or turn the voice
the cluster applications at the top of application. prompts on or off.
the display. The currently selected Options
Audio
application will be highlighted. Press
w or x within an application to Press o or p to select the Audio Press o or p to select the Options
scroll through a list of available menu. In the Audio menu browse for menu. Use w or x to scroll
application options. Not all music, select from the favorites, through items in the Options menu.
applications will be available on all
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Units : While the Options or x to select Speed Warning, then Software Information : Displays
w
application is highlighted, press open source software information.
press V while Speed Warning is
or x to select Units, then press V displayed to enter the menu.
while Units is displayed to enter the
menu. If available, choose English,
Press w or x to adjust the value.
Imperial, or metric units by pressing Press V to set the speed.
V while the desired item is Once the speed is set, this feature
highlighted. A checkmark will be can be turned off by pressing V
displayed next to the selected item. while viewing this page. If the
Info Pages : While the Options selected speed limit is exceeded, a
application is highlighted, press w pop-up warning is displayed with a
or x to select Info Pages, then chime.

press V while Info Pages is Home Page Options : While the


Options application is highlighted,
displayed to enter the menu. Select
press w or x to select Home Page
the items to be displayed in the Info
app. See Driver Information Center Options, then press V while Home
(DIC) 0 133. Page Options is displayed to enter
the menu. Select the available
Speed Warning : The Speed
Warning display allows the driver to elements to display. Not all
set a speed that they do not want to elements will be available on all
exceed. While the Options vehicles: Speedometer, Active
application is highlighted, press w Safety, Speed Sign, Time,
Temperature, and Fuel Range.
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Instrument Cluster (Base Level)

Base Level English Shown, Metric Similar


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Cluster Menu . Info App. This is where the If there is an active call, mute the
selected Driver Information phone or switch to handset
There is an interactive display area
Center (DIC) displays can be operation.
in the center of the instrument
viewed. See Driver Information
cluster. Navigation
Center (DIC) 0 133.
. Audio Press V to select the Navigation
. Phone app, then press p to enter the
Navigation menu. If there is no
. Navigation active route, you can resume the
. Options last route and turn the voice
prompts on/off. If there is an active
Audio
route, press V to cancel or resume
Press V to select the Audio app, route guidance or turn the voice
then press p to enter the Audio prompts on or off.
menu. In the Audio menu browse for Options
music, select from the favorites,
or change the audio source. Use w Press V to select the Options app,
Use the right steering wheel control then press p to enter the Options
to open and scroll through the or x to change the station or go to
different items and displays. the next or previous track. menu. Use w or x to scroll
through items in the Options menu.
Press o to access the cluster Phone
Units : Press p while Units is
applications. Use w or x to scroll Press V to select the Phone app,
displayed to enter the Units menu.
through the list of available then press p to enter the Phone
applications. Not all applications will Choose English, Imperial, or metric
menu. In the Phone menu, if there is
be available on all vehicles. no active phone call, view recent units by pressing V while the
calls, or scroll through contacts.
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desired item is highlighted. Software Information : Displays For vehicles with the Stop/Start
A checkmark will be displayed next open source software information. system, when the ignition is on, the
to the selected item. tachometer indicates the vehicle
Speedometer status. When pointing to AUTO
Info Pages : Press p while Info STOP, the engine is off but the
The speedometer shows the vehicle is on and can move. The
Pages is displayed to enter the Info vehicle's speed in either kilometers engine could auto start at any time.
Pages menu and select the items to per hour (km/h) or miles per When the indicator points to OFF,
be displayed in the Info app. See hour (mph). the vehicle is off.
Driver Information Center (DIC) When the engine is on, the
0 133. Odometer
tachometer will indicate the engine’s
Speed Warning : The Speed The odometer shows how far the revolutions per minute (rpm). The
Warning display allows the driver to vehicle has been driven, in either tachometer may vary by several
set a speed that they do not want to kilometers or miles. hundred rpm’s, during Auto Stop
exceed. To set the Speed Warning mode, when the engine is shutting
press p when Speed Warning is
Trip Odometer off and restarting.
displayed. The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since
Press w or x to adjust the value. the trip odometer was last reset.
Press V to set the speed. The trip odometer is accessed and
reset through the Driver Information
Once the speed is set, this feature Center (DIC). See Driver
can be turned off by pressing V Information Center (DIC) 0 133.
while viewing this page. If the
selected speed limit is exceeded, a Tachometer
pop-up warning is displayed with a The tachometer displays the engine
chime. speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).
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Fuel Gauge . At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge
reads full.
. It takes a little more or less fuel
to fill up than the gauge
indicated. For example, the
gauge indicated the tank was
half full, but it actually took a
little more or less than half the
tank's capacity to fill the tank.
. The gauge moves a little while
turning a corner or speeding up.
English Uplevel
. The gauge takes a few seconds
Metric Uplevel When the ignition is on, the fuel
to stabilize after the ignition is
gauge indicates about how much
turned on, and goes back to
fuel is left in the tank.
empty when the ignition is
An arrow on the fuel gauge turned off.
indicates the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the
low fuel light comes on. There is a
small amount of fuel left, but the fuel
tank should be filled soon.
Here are four things that some
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
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Engine Coolant Seat Belt Reminders
Temperature Gauge Driver Seat Belt Reminder
Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder
light on the instrument cluster.

English Uplevel
This gauge shows the engine When the vehicle is started, this
coolant temperature. light flashes and a chime may come
Metric Uplevel
If the pointer moves toward the on to remind the driver to fasten
warning area at the high end of the their seat belt. Then the light stays
gauge, the engine is too hot. on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle may continue several
If the engine coolant has times if the driver remains or
overheated and the vehicle has becomes unbuckled while the
been operating under normal driving vehicle is moving.
conditions, pull off the road, stop the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as If the driver seat belt is buckled,
soon as possible. See Engine neither the light nor the chime
Overheating 0 261. comes on.
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Passenger Seat Belt Reminder such as a briefcase, handbag, The airbag readiness light comes on
Light grocery bag, laptop, or other for several seconds when the
electronic device. To turn off the vehicle is started. If the light does
There is a passenger seat belt reminder light and/or chime, remove not come on then, have it fixed
reminder light near the passenger the object from the seat or buckle immediately.
airbag status indicator. See the seat belt.
Passenger Sensing System 0 70.
{ Warning
Airbag Readiness Light
If the airbag readiness light stays
This light shows if there is an
on after the vehicle is started or
electrical problem with the airbag
system. The system check includes comes on while driving, it means
the airbag sensor(s), the passenger the airbag system might not be
sensing system, the pretensioners, working properly. The airbags in
the airbag modules, the wiring, and the vehicle might not inflate in a
When the vehicle is started, this crash, or they could even inflate
light flashes and a chime may come the crash sensing and diagnostic
module. For more information on the without a crash. To help avoid
on to remind passengers to fasten
airbag system, see Airbag System injury, have the vehicle serviced
their seat belt. Then the light stays
on solid until the belt is buckled. 0 64. right away.
This cycle continues several times if
the passenger remains or becomes If there is a problem with the airbag
unbuckled while the vehicle is system, a Driver Information Center
moving. (DIC) message may also come on.
If the passenger seat belt is
buckled, neither the chime nor the Passenger Airbag Status
light comes on. Indicator
The front passenger seat belt The vehicle has a passenger
reminder light and chime may turn sensing system. See Passenger
on if an object is put on the seat Sensing System 0 70 for important
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safety information. The overhead If the word OFF, and the off symbol, Charging System Light
console has a passenger airbag are lit on the passenger airbag
status indicator. status indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a The charging system light comes on
problem with the lights or the briefly when the ignition is turned
When the vehicle is started, the passenger sensing system. See on, but the engine is not running, as
passenger airbag status indicator your dealer for service. a check to show the light is working.
will light ON and OFF, and the The light turns off when the engine
symbols for on and off, for several { Warning is started. If it does not, have the
seconds as a system check. Then, vehicle serviced by your dealer.
after several more seconds, the If the airbag readiness light ever
If the light stays on, or comes on
status indicator will light either ON comes on and stays on, it means
while driving, there may be a
or OFF, and either the on or off that something may be wrong
problem with the electrical charging
symbol, to let you know the status of with the airbag system. To help system. Have it checked by your
the front outboard passenger frontal avoid injury to yourself or others, dealer. Driving while this light is on
airbag. have the vehicle serviced right could drain the battery.
If the word ON, and the on symbol, away. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0 122 for more information, When this light comes on, the Driver
are lit on the passenger airbag Information Center (DIC) also
status indicator, it means that the including important safety
information. displays a message.
front outboard passenger frontal
airbag is allowed to inflate. If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Malfunction Indicator Caution Caution (Continued)
Lamp (Check Engine
Light) If the vehicle is driven continually Maintenance test. See
with this light on, the emission Accessories and Modifications
This light is part of the vehicle’s control system may not work as 0 248.
emission control on-board well, the fuel economy may be
diagnostic system. If this light is on lower, and the vehicle may not
while the engine is running, a If the light is flashing : A
run smoothly. This could lead to malfunction has been detected that
malfunction has been detected and
costly repairs that might not be could damage the emission control
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it covered by the vehicle warranty. system and increase vehicle
is working when the ignition is in emissions. Diagnosis and service
Service Mode. See Ignition may be required.
Positions 0 181. Caution To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
Modifications to the engine, accelerations and uphill grades.
transmission, exhaust, intake, If towing a trailer, reduce the
or fuel system, or the use of amount of cargo being hauled as
replacement tires that do not soon as possible.
meet the original tire If the light continues to flash, find a
specifications, can cause this light safe place to park. Turn the vehicle
Malfunctions are often indicated by to come on. This could lead to off and wait at least 10 seconds
the system before any problem is costly repairs not covered by the before restarting the engine. If the
noticeable. Being aware of the light vehicle warranty. This could also light is still flashing, follow the
and seeking service promptly when affect the vehicle’s ability to pass previous guidelines and see your
it comes on may prevent damage. an Emissions Inspection/ dealer for service as soon as
(Continued) possible.
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If the light is on steady : A If the light remains on, see your . The light is on when the engine
malfunction has been detected. dealer. is running.
Diagnosis and service may be . The light does not come on
required. Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs when the ignition is in
Check the following: Service Mode.
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
. If fuel has been added to the Inspection/Maintenance test, the . Critical emission control systems
vehicle using the capless fuel test equipment will likely connect to have not been completely
funnel adapter, make sure that it the vehicle's Data Link diagnosed. If this happens, the
has been removed. See “Filling Connector (DLC). vehicle would not be ready for
the Tank with a Portable Gas inspection and might require
Can” under Filling the Tank several days of routine driving
0 230. The diagnostic system before the system is ready for
can detect if the adapter has inspection. This can happen if
been left installed in the vehicle, the 12-volt battery has recently
allowing fuel to evaporate into been replaced or run down, or if
the atmosphere. A few driving the vehicle has been recently
trips with the adapter removed serviced.
may turn off the light. The DLC is under the instrument See your dealer if the vehicle will
. Poor fuel quality can cause panel to the left of the steering not pass or cannot be made ready
inefficient engine operation and wheel. Connecting devices that are for the test.
poor driveability, which may go not used to perform an Emissions
away once the engine is warmed Inspection/Maintenance test or to
up. If this occurs, change the service the vehicle may affect
fuel brand. It may require at vehicle operation. See Add-On
least one full tank of the proper Electrical Equipment 0 245. See
fuel to turn the light off. See your dealer if assistance is needed.
Recommended Fuel 0 229. The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
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Brake System Warning Parking Brake system. A message
Light
{ Warning may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake If the light does not come on,
system warning light is on. or remains flashing, see your dealer.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a Service Electric Parking
crash. If the light is still on after Brake Light
Metric English the vehicle has been pulled off
the road and carefully stopped,
This light should come on briefly
have the vehicle towed for
when the vehicle is turned on. If it
service.
does not come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem. Electric Parking Brake
If the light comes on and stays on at Light This light should come on briefly
start up, there is a brake problem. when starting the vehicle. If it does
Have the brake system inspected not come on, have it fixed so it will
right away. be ready to warn if there is a
If the light comes on while driving, problem.
pull off the road and stop carefully. If this light stays on, take the vehicle
The brake pedal might be harder to to your dealer as soon as possible.
push, or the brake pedal may go Metric English
See the information for the Electric
closer to the floor. It could take Parking Brake under Electric
longer to stop. If the light is still on, This light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. If the light Parking Brake 0 195. A message
have the vehicle towed for service. may also display in the Driver
See Towing the Vehicle 0 314. continues flashing after the parking
brake is released, or while driving, Information Center (DIC).
there is a problem with the Electric
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Antilock Brake System If both the ABS warning light and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
the brake system warning light are
(ABS) Warning Light on, ABS is not functioning and there
Light
is a problem with the regular brakes.
See your dealer for service.
See Brake System Warning Light
0 126.

Tow/Haul Mode Light


This warning light should come on After the vehicle is started, this light
briefly when the vehicle is turned turns off and stays off if LKA has not
on. If the light does not come on, been turned on or is unavailable.
have it fixed so it will be ready to This light is green if LKA is turned
warn if there is a problem. on and is ready to assist.
If the light comes on while driving, LKA may assist by gently turning
safely stop as soon as it is possible the steering wheel if the vehicle
and turn off the vehicle. Then turn For vehicles with the Tow/Haul
Mode feature, this light comes on approaches a detected lane
on the vehicle again to reset the marking. The LKA light is amber
system. when the Tow/Haul Mode has been
activated. when assisting.
If the ABS warning light stays on, This light flashes amber as a Lane
or comes on again while driving, the See Tow/Haul Mode 0 193.
Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to
vehicle needs service. A chime may indicate that the lane marking has
also sound when the light stays on. been crossed.
If the ABS warning light is the only
light on, the vehicle has regular
brakes, but ABS is not functioning.
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LKA will not assist or alert if the turn Pedestrian Ahead dealer. If the system is working
signal is active in the direction of normally, the indicator light then
lane departure, or if LKA detects
Indicator turns off.
that you are accelerating, braking, The traction off light comes on when
or actively steering. the Traction Control System (TCS)
See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 226. has been turned off by pressing and
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak/
Vehicle Ahead Indicator Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
button.
If equipped, this indicator will This light and the StabiliTrak OFF
display amber when a nearby light come on when StabiliTrak/ESC
pedestrian is detected in front of the is turned off.
vehicle. If the TCS is off, wheel speed will
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) be limited when necessary to
System 0 222. protect the driveline from damage.
If equipped, this indicator will Adjust driving accordingly.
display green when a vehicle is
detected ahead and amber when
Traction Off Light See Traction Control/Electronic
you are following a vehicle ahead Stability Control 0 197.
much too closely.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
StabiliTrak OFF Light
System 0 218.

This light comes on briefly while


starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
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This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly when the Tire Pressure Light
starting the engine. If it does not, engine is started.
have the vehicle serviced by your If the light does not come on, have
dealer. the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light comes on when the If the system is working normally,
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability the indicator light turns off.
Control (ESC) system is turned off. If the light is on and not flashing, the
If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/
Control System (TCS) is also off. ESC system have been disabled. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
If StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are off, A Driver Information Center (DIC) Monitor System (TPMS), this light
the system does not assist in message may display. Check the comes on briefly when the engine is
controlling the vehicle. Turn on the DIC messages to determine which started. It provides information
TCS and the StabiliTrak/ESC feature(s) is no longer functioning about tire pressures and the TPMS.
systems, and the warning light and whether the vehicle requires When the Light Is On Steady
turns off. service.
This indicates that one or more of
See Traction Control/Electronic If the light is on and flashing, the the tires are significantly
Stability Control 0 197. TCS and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC underinflated.
system is actively working.
Traction Control System A Driver Information Center (DIC)
See Traction Control/Electronic tire pressure message may also
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Stability Control 0 197. display. Stop as soon as possible,
and inflate the tires to the pressure
value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0 289.
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When the Light Flashes First and If the light comes on and stays on, it
Then Is On Steady Caution means that oil is not flowing through
If the light flashes for about a minute the engine properly. The vehicle
Lack of proper engine oil could be low on oil and might have
and then stays on, there may be a maintenance can damage the
problem with the TPMS. If the some other system problem. See
engine. Driving with the engine oil your dealer.
problem is not corrected, the light low can also damage the engine.
will come on at every ignition cycle. The repairs would not be covered
See Tire Pressure Monitor Low Fuel Warning Light
by the vehicle warranty. Check
Operation 0 291.
the oil level as soon as possible. (Base Level)
Add oil if required, but if the oil
Engine Oil Pressure Light level is within the operating range
Oil pressure can vary with engine and the oil pressure is still low,
speed, outside temperature, and oil have the vehicle serviced. Always
viscosity. follow the maintenance schedule
On some models, the oil pump will for changing engine oil.
vary engine oil pressure according
to engine needs. Oil pressure may
change quickly as the engine speed
or load varies. This is normal. If the
oil pressure warning light or Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
indicates oil pressure outside the Metric Shown, English Similar
normal operating range, check the This light comes on for a few
vehicle's oil as soon as possible. This light should come on briefly as seconds when the ignition is turned
the engine is started. If it does not on as a check to indicate it is
come on, have the vehicle serviced working. If it does not come on,
by your dealer. have it fixed.
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The low fuel warning light comes on Security Light This light comes on when the
and a chime sounds when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
off when fuel is added to the Changer 0 148.
fuel tank.
IntelliBeam Light
Low Fuel Warning Light
(Uplevel)
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the This light comes on when the
indicator light turns off. IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
If the light stays on and the engine enabled. See Exterior Lamp
This light is near the fuel gauge and does not start, there could be a Controls 0 146.
comes on briefly when the ignition is problem with the theft-deterrent
turned on as a check to show it is system. See Immobilizer Operation Front Fog Lamp Light
working. 0 29.
It also comes on when the fuel tank
is low on fuel. The light turns off High-Beam On Light
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.

The fog lamp light comes on when


the fog lamps are in use.
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The light goes out when the fog The cruise control light is white This light comes on when a door is
lamps are turned off. See Fog when the cruise control is on and open or not securely latched. Before
Lamps 0 150 for more information. ready, and turns green when the driving, check that all doors are
cruise control is set and active. properly closed.
Lamps On Reminder See Cruise Control 0 202.
Adaptive Cruise Control Light

This light comes on when the


exterior lamps are in use, except
when only the Daytime Running This light is white when the Adaptive
Lamps (DRL) are active. See Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 146. on and ready, and turns green when
the ACC is set and active. See
Cruise Control Light Adaptive Cruise Control 0 204.

Door Ajar Light


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Information Displays w or x : Press to move up or 6. Press V while an item is
down in a list. highlighted to select or
Driver Information o or p : Press to move between deselect that item. When an
the interactive display zones in the item is selected, a checkmark
Center (DIC) will appear next to it.
cluster.
The DIC displays are shown in the
center of the instrument cluster in V : Press to open a menu or select Uplevel
the Info app. See Instrument Cluster a menu item. Press and hold to The info pages on the DIC can be
(Uplevel) 0 114 or reset values on certain screens. turned on or off through the
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) DIC Info Page Options Options menu.
0 117. The displays show the status
Base Level 1. Press o or p to scroll to the
of many vehicle systems. The
Options application
controls for the DIC are on the right The info pages on the DIC can be
steering wheel control. turned on or off through the 2. Scroll to Info Page Options and
Options menu. press V.
1. Press o to access the cluster 3. Press w or x to move
applications. through the list of possible
information displays.
2. Press w or x to scroll to the
Options application. 4. Press V while an item is
highlighted to select or
3. Press V to enter the deselect that item. When an
Options menu. item is selected, a checkmark
4. Scroll to Info Pages and will appear next to it.
press p. DIC Info Pages
5. Press w or x to move The following is the list of all
through the list of possible possible DIC info page displays.
information displays. Some may not be available for your
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particular vehicle. Some items may Press and hold V while this display The oil should be changed as soon
not be turned on by default but can as possible. See Engine Oil 0 252.
is active to reset the trip odometer
be turned on through the Options In addition to the engine oil life
app. See “DIC Info Page Options” and the average fuel economy. Trip system monitoring the oil life,
earlier in this section. A and Trip B can also be reset by additional maintenance is
Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in pressing p and choosing reset. recommended in the Maintenance
either kilometers per hour (km/h) or Schedule. See Maintenance
Fuel Range : Shows the Schedule 0 328.
miles per hour (mph). If equipped, approximate distance the vehicle
press p to open the menu and The Oil Life display must be reset
can be driven without refueling.
LOW will be displayed when the after each oil change. It will not
select to display speed limit signs.
vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel reset itself. Do not to reset the Oil
Trip A or Trip B : Shows the Life display at any time other than
range estimate is based on an
current distance traveled, in either when the oil has just been changed.
average of the vehicle's fuel
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since It cannot be reset accurately until
economy over recent driving history
the trip odometer was last reset. the next oil change. To reset the
and the amount of fuel remaining in
This also shows the approximate the fuel tank. engine oil life system, press and
average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ hold V for several seconds while
Follow Distance : If equipped, the
100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). the Oil Life display is active. See
current follow time to the vehicle
This number is calculated based on Engine Oil Life System 0 254.
ahead is displayed as a time value
the number of L/100 km (mpg)
on this page.
recorded since the last time this
menu item was reset. This number Remaining Oil Life : Shows an
reflects only the approximate estimate of the oil's remaining useful
average fuel economy that the life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
vehicle has right now, and will displayed, that means 99% of the
change as driving conditions current oil life remains.
change. When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
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Tire Pressure : Shows the Fuel Economy : The center recent driving compares to the best
approximate pressures of all four displays the approximate that has been achieved for the
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in instantaneous fuel economy as a selected distance.
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds number and bar graph. Displayed Timer : This display can be used as
per square inch (psi). If the pressure above the bar graph is a running
is low, the value for that tire is average of fuel economy for the a timer. To start the timer, press V
shown in amber. See Tire Pressure most recently traveled selected while this display is active. The
Monitor System 0 290 and distance. Displayed below the bar display will show the amount of time
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation graph is the best average fuel that has passed since the timer was
0 291. economy that has been achieved for
the selected distance. The selected last reset. To stop the timer, press V
Instantaneous Fuel Economy :
Displays the current fuel economy in distance is displayed at the top of briefly while this display is active
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) the page as “last xxx mi/km.” and the timer is running. To reset
or miles per gallon (mpg). This Press p to select the distance or the timer to zero, press and hold V
number reflects only the
approximate fuel economy that the reset best value. Use w and x to while this display is active, or press
vehicle has right now and changes choose the distance and press V.
p and select reset.
frequently as driving conditions Battery Voltage : Displays the
change. This display cannot be Press w and x to select “Reset
current battery voltage, if equipped.
reset. Best Score.” Press V to reset the Battery voltage changes are normal
Average Vehicle Speed : Displays best average fuel economy. After while driving. See Charging System
the average vehicle speed of the Light 0 123. If there is a problem
reset, the best value displays “-,-”
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) with the battery charging system,
until the selected distance has been the DIC will display a message.
or miles per hour (mph). This
average is based on the various traveled.
vehicle speeds recorded since the The display provides information on
last reset. Reset the average speed how current driving behavior affects
by pressing V when it is displayed. the running average and how well
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Transmission Fluid .
Temperature : Shows the
Vehicle Messages Brakes
. Steering
temperature of the automatic Messages displayed on the DIC
transmission fluid in either degrees indicate the status of the vehicle or . Ride Control Systems
Celsius (°C) or degrees some action that may be needed to . Driver Assistance Systems
Fahrenheit (°F). correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after . Cruise Control
Off Road Page : This page shows
another. . Lighting and Bulb Replacement
the traction, four wheel drive, and
steering angle states. When the The messages that do not require . Wiper/Washer Systems
front or rear axles are locked, a lock immediate action can be
. Doors and Windows
icon is displayed. acknowledged and cleared by
pressing V. The messages that . Seat Belts
Blank Page : Shows no
information. require immediate action cannot be . Airbag Systems
cleared until that action is
. Engine and Transmission
performed.
. Tire Pressure
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message . Battery
does not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, Engine Power Messages
see your dealer.
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
Follow the instructions given in the
This message displays when the
messages. The system displays
vehicle's propulsion power is
messages regarding the following
reduced. A reduction in propulsion
topics:
power can affect the vehicle's ability
. Service Messages to accelerate. If this message is on,
. Fluid Levels but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your
. Vehicle Security destination. The performance may
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be reduced the next time the vehicle Vehicle The menu may contain the
is driven. The vehicle may be driven following:
while this message is on, but Personalization
maximum acceleration and speed Rear Seat Reminder
The following are all possible
may be reduced. Anytime this This allows for a chime and a
vehicle personalization features.
message stays on, or displays message when the rear door has
Depending on the vehicle, some
repeatedly, the vehicle should be been opened before or during
may not be available.
taken to your dealer for service as operation of the vehicle.
soon as possible. For System, Apps, and Personal
features and functions, see Touch Off or On.
Under certain operating conditions,
“Settings” in the infotainment Climate and Air Quality
propulsion will be disabled. Try
manual.
restarting after the vehicle has been Touch and the following may
off for 30 seconds. To access the vehicle display:
personalization menu:
. Auto Fan Speed
Vehicle Speed Messages 1. Touch the Settings icon on the
Home Page of the infotainment . Auto Cooled Seats
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/ display. . Auto Heated Seats
H (MPH)
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list . Auto Defog
This message shows that the of available options.
vehicle speed has been limited to . Auto Rear Defog
the speed displayed. The limited 3. Touch to select the desired
feature setting. Auto Fan Speed
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, This setting specifies the amount of
4. Touch 9 or R to turn a feature
such as lubrication, thermal, brakes, airflow when the climate control fan
off or on. setting is Auto Fan.
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires. 5. Touch z to go to the top level Touch Low, Medium, or High.
of the Settings menu.
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Auto Cooled Seats Auto Rear Defog Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
This setting automatically turns on This setting automatically turns the Front Pedestrian Detection
and regulates the ventilated seats rear defogger on when the engine is
when the cabin temperature is started. This feature may help avoid or
warm. See Heated and Ventilated reduce the harm caused by
Touch Off or On. front-end crashes with nearby
Front Seats 0 47.
pedestrians.
Touch Off or On. Collision / Detection Systems
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
Touch and the following may
Auto Heated Seats System 0 222.
display:
This setting automatically turns on . Forward Collision System Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
and regulates the heated seats
when the cabin temperature is cool. . Front Pedestrian Detection Park Assist
The auto heated seats can be . Park Assist If equipped, this allows the feature
turned off by using the heated seat to be turned on or off. See
buttons on the center stack. See . Rear Cross Traffic Alert Assistance Systems for Parking or
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier Backing 0 214.
0 47. Touch Off or On.
. Lane Change Alert
If equipped with Auto Heated
Steering Wheel, this feature will turn Forward Collision System Rear Cross Traffic Alert
on when the Auto Heated Seats This setting controls the vehicle This setting specifies if an alert will
turn on. response when detecting a vehicle display when the vehicle detects
ahead of you. The Off setting approaching rear cross traffic when
Touch Off or On.
disables all FCA and AEB functions. in R (Reverse). See Assistance
Auto Defog With the Alert and Brake setting, Systems for Parking or Backing
This setting automatically turns the both FCA and AEB are available. 0 214.
front defogger on when the engine The Alert setting disables AEB. See Touch Off or On.
is started. Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) 0 220.
Touch Off or On.
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Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier . Reverse Tilt Mirror shifted out of R (Reverse) or the
This setting determines if an alert . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear engine is turned off. See Reverse
will appear when Adaptive Cruise Tilt Mirrors 0 31.
Control brings the vehicle to a Chime Volume Touch Off, On - Driver and
complete stop and the vehicle This setting determines the chime Passenger, On - Driver, or On -
ahead of you starts moving again. volume level. Passenger.
See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 204. Touch the controls on the Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Touch Off or On. infotainment display to adjust the
volume. When on and the front wiper is on,
Lane Change Alert the rear wiper will automatically
This setting specifies if an alert will Hands Free Liftgate Control activate when the vehicle is shifted
display on the outside mirror to help The liftgate may be operated with a to R (Reverse).
you avoid crashing into a vehicle in kicking motion under the left corner Touch Off or On.
your blind spot, or rapidly of the rear bumper. See Liftgate
approaching your blind spot, during 0 21. Lighting
a lane change maneuver. See Lane Touch Off, On-Open and Close, Touch and the following may
Change Alert (LCA) 0 224. or On-Open Only. display:
When Lane Change Alert is . Vehicle Locator Lights
Reverse Tilt Mirror
disabled, Side Blind Zone Alert is .
When on, both the driver and Exit Lighting
also disabled.
passenger, driver, or passenger Vehicle Locator Lights
Touch Off or On.
outside mirrors will tilt downward
This setting flashes the headlamps
Comfort and Convenience when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse) to improve visibility of of your vehicle when you press K
Touch and the following may on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
the ground near the rear wheels.
display: They will return to their previous transmitter.
. Chime Volume driving position when the vehicle is Touch Off or On.
. Hands Free Liftgate Control
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Exit Lighting Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Remote Lock Feedback
This setting specifies how long the Delayed Door Lock This setting specifies how the
headlamps stay on after the vehicle vehicle responds when the vehicle
is turned off and exited. This setting delays the locking of is locked with the RKE transmitter.
the vehicle’s doors.
Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
or 120 Seconds. Touch Off or On. Only, or Horn Only.
Power Door Locks Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock
Touch and the following may Touch and the following may This setting specifies whether all
display: display: doors, or just the driver door, unlock
. Open Door Anti Lock Out . Remote Unlock Light Feedback when pressing K on the RKE
. Remote Lock Feedback transmitter.
. Auto Door Unlock
. Remote Door Unlock Touch All Doors or Driver Door.
. Delayed Door Lock
. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
Open Door Anti Lock Out
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats This setting automatically turns on
This setting prevents the driver door the ventilated seats when using the
from locking when the door is open. . Remote Window Operation
remote start function on warm days.
If this setting is on, the Delayed . Passive Door Unlock See Heated and Ventilated Front
Door Lock menu will not be Seats 0 47 and
available. . Passive Door Lock
Remote Vehicle Start 0 15.
Touch Off or On. . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Touch Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
This setting allows selection of This setting flashes the exterior
lamps when the vehicle is unlocked This setting automatically turns on
which doors will automatically the heated seats when using the
unlock when the vehicle is shifted with the RKE transmitter.
remote start function on cold days.
into P (Park). Touch Off or Flash Lights.
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See Heated and Ventilated Front Passive Door Lock changed from off to on or ACC/
Seats 0 47 and This setting specifies if the vehicle ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats
Remote Vehicle Start 0 15. will automatically lock, or lock and 0 44.
If equipped with Auto Heated provide an alert after all the doors Touch Off or On.
Steering Wheel, this feature will turn are closed, and you walk away from
on when the Remote Start Auto the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Seat Exit Memory
Heated Seats turn on. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This feature automatically recalls
Touch Off or On. System Operation 0 8. the previously stored exit button
Touch Off, On with Horn positions when the ignition is
Remote Window Operation Chirp, or On. changed from on or ACC/
If equipped, this feature enables ACCESSORY to off if the driver
remote operation of the windows Remote Left in Vehicle Alert door is open or opened. See
with the RKE transmitter. See This feature sounds an alert when Memory Seats 0 44.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the RKE transmitter is left in the Touch Off or On.
System Operation 0 8. vehicle. This menu also enables
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert. Teen Driver
Touch Off or On.
Touch Off or On. See “Teen Driver” under “Settings”
Passive Door Unlock in the infotainment manual.
This setting specifies which doors Seating Position
Valet Mode
unlock when using the button on the Touch and the following may
driver door handle to unlock the display: This will lock the infotainment
vehicle. system and steering wheel controls.
. Seat Entry Memory It may also limit access to vehicle
Touch Off, All Doors or Driver . storage locations, if equipped.
Seat Exit Memory
Door Only.
Seat Entry Memory To enable valet mode:
This feature automatically recalls 1. Enter a four-digit code on the
the previously stored 1 or 2 button keypad.
positions when the ignition is
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2. Touch Enter to go to the Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door
confirmation screen. opener, but can be used for other
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
System devices.

Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or See Radio Frequency Statement Do not use the Universal Remote
unlock the system. Touch Back to 0 353. system with any garage door opener
go back to the previous menu. that does not have the stop and
Universal Remote System reverse feature. This includes any
garage door opener model
Programming manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read these instructions completely
before programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to have
another person assist with the
programming process.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future programming.
Erase the programming when
vehicle ownership is terminated.
See “Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons” later in this
If equipped, these buttons are in the section.
overhead console. To program a garage door opener,
This system can replace up to three park outside directly in line with and
remote control transmitters used to facing the garage door opener
activate devices such as garage receiver. Clear all people and
door openers, security systems, and objects near the garage door.
home automation devices. These
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Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and . If the indicator light does
has a new battery for quicker and hold both the hand-held not come on or the garage
more accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of door does not move, a
radio-frequency signal. the three Universal Remote second button press may
system buttons to be used to be required. For a second
Programming the Universal operate the garage door. Do time, press and hold the
Remote System not release either button until newly programmed button
For questions or programming help, the indicator light changes from for five seconds. If the light
see www.homelink.com/gm or call a slow to a rapid flash. Then stays on or the garage door
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed release both buttons. moves, programming is
outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Some garage door openers complete.
Rico, international rates will apply may require substitution of . If the indicator light blinks
and may differ based on landline or Step 2 with the procedure rapidly for two seconds,
mobile phone. under “Radio Signals for Some then changes to a solid light
Programming involves Gate Operators” later in this and the garage door does
time-sensitive actions, and may time section. not move, continue with
out causing the procedure to be 3. Press and hold the newly programming Steps 4–6.
repeated. programmed Universal Remote
To program up to three devices: system button for five seconds
while watching the indicator
1. Hold the end of the hand-held light and garage door
transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 activation.
to 3 in) away from the
Universal Remote system . If the indicator light stays on
buttons with the indicator light continuously or the garage
in view. The hand-held door moves when the
transmitter was supplied by the button is pressed, then
manufacturer of the garage programming is complete.
door opener receiver. There is no need to
complete Steps 4–6.
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and hold the same button a This may not be long enough for the
second time for two seconds, Universal Remote system to pick up
then release it. Again, if the the signal during programming.
door does not move or the If the programming did not work,
garage door lamp does not replace Step 2 under “Programming
flash, press and hold the same the Universal Remote System” with
button a third time for the following:
two seconds, then release it.
Press and hold the Universal
The Universal Remote system Remote system button while
Learn or Smart Button
should now activate the pressing and releasing the
4. After completing Steps 1–3, garage door. hand-held transmitter button every
locate the Learn or Smart
Repeat the process for two seconds until the signal has
button inside the garage on the
programming the two remaining been successfully accepted by the
garage door opener receiver.
buttons. Universal Remote system. The
The name and color of the
Universal Remote system indicator
button may vary by Radio Signals for Some Gate light will flash slowly at first and then
manufacturer. Operators rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under
5. Press and release the Learn or For questions or programming help, “Programming the Universal Remote
Smart button. Step 6 must be see www.homelink.com/gm or call System” to complete.
completed within 30 seconds of 1-800-355-3515. For calls placed
pressing this button. outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto
6. Inside the vehicle, press and Rico, international rates will apply
hold the newly programmed and may differ based on landline or
Universal Remote system mobile phone.
button for two seconds, then Some radio-frequency laws and
release it. If the garage door gate operators require transmitter
does not move or the lamp on signals to time out or quit after
the garage door opener several seconds of transmission.
receiver does not flash, press
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Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single
Operation Universal Remote System
Button
Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system
System buttons:
Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the
Universal Remote system button for buttons. Do not release the
at least one-half second. The button.
indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted. 2. The indicator light will begin to
flash after 20 seconds. Without
Erasing Universal Remote releasing the button, proceed
System Buttons with Step 1 under
Erase all programmed buttons when “Programming the Universal
vehicle ownership is terminated. Remote System.”

To erase:
1. Press and hold the two outside
buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash. This should
take about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
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Lighting Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 150
Turn and Lane-Change
The exterior lamp control is on the
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
instrument panel to the left of the
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
steering column.
Interior Lighting There are four positions.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 to O again to reactivate the
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 AUTO mode.
Lighting Features In Canada, the headlamps will
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 automatically reactivate when the
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Battery Load Management . . . 153
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 154
and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
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; : Turns on the parking lamps Turning On and Enabling Keep this area of the windshield
including all lamps, except the IntelliBeam clear of debris to allow for best
headlamps. system performance.
5 : Turns on the headlamps The high-beam headlamps remain
together with the parking lamps and on, under the automatic control,
instrument panel lights. until one of the following situations
occurs:
IntelliBeam® System . The system detects an
If equipped, this system turns the approaching vehicle's
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on headlamps.
and off according to surrounding . The system detects a preceding
traffic conditions. To enable the IntelliBeam system, vehicle's taillamps.
The system turns the high-beam press b on the turn signal lever . The outside light is bright
headlamps on when it is dark when it is dark outside and the enough that high-beam
enough and there is no other traffic exterior lamp control is in AUTO headlamps are not required.
present.
or 5. . The vehicle's speed drops below
Driving with IntelliBeam 20 km/h (12 mph).
The system only activates the high . The IntelliBeam system is
beams when driving over 40 km/h disabled by the button on
(25 mph). the turn signal lever. If this
The blue high-beam on light happens, press b on the
appears on the instrument cluster turn signal lever when the
This light comes on in the exterior lamp control is in the
instrument cluster when the when the high beams are on.
AUTO or 5 position to
IntelliBeam system is enabled. There is a sensor near the top
reactivate the IntelliBeam
center of the windshield that
system. The instrument cluster
automatically controls the system.
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light will come on to indicate the . The vehicle is loaded such that Flash-to-Pass
IntelliBeam system is the front end points upward,
reactivated. causing the light sensor to aim To flash the high beams, pull the
high and not detect headlamps turn signal lever toward you, and
. The IntelliBeam system will turn release.
off if the fog lamps are and taillamps.
turned on. . The vehicle is being driven on
winding or hilly roads.
Daytime Running
The high beams may not turn off Lamps (DRL)
automatically if the system cannot The IntelliBeam system may need to
detect another vehicle's lamps be disabled if any of the above DRL can make it easier for others to
because of any of the following: conditions exist. see the front of your vehicle during
the day. Fully functional DRL are
. The other vehicle's lamps are
Headlamp High/ required on all vehicles first sold in
missing, damaged, obstructed Canada.
from view, or otherwise Low-Beam Changer
undetected. The dedicated DRL will come on
Push the turn signal lever away when all of the following conditions
. The other vehicle's lamps are from you and release, to turn the are met:
covered with dirt, snow, and/or high beams on. To return to low
road spray. beams, push the lever again or pull . The ignition is on.
. The other vehicle's lamps cannot it toward you and release. . The exterior lamp control is
be detected due to dense in AUTO.
exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road . The light sensor determines it is
spray, mist, or other airborne daytime.
obstructions.
. The parking brake is released or
. The vehicle's windshield is dirty, the vehicle is not in P (Park).
cracked, or obstructed by
something that blocks the view The taillamps, instrument panel
of the light sensor. This indicator light turns on in the lights, and other lamps will not
instrument cluster when the be on.
high-beam headlamps are on.
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The DRL turn off when the There is a light sensor on top of the The automatic headlamp system
headlamps are turned to O or the instrument panel. Do not cover the turns off when the exterior lamp
ignition is off. For vehicles sold in sensor; otherwise the headlamps control is turned to O or the ignition
Canada, this control only works will come on when they are not is off.
when the vehicle is parked. needed.
The system may also turn on the
Lights On with Wipers
Automatic Headlamp headlamps when driving through a If the windshield wipers are
System parking garage or tunnel. activated in daylight with the engine
on, and the exterior lamp control is
When the exterior lamp control is If the vehicle is started in a dark
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
set to AUTO and it is dark enough garage, the automatic headlamp
lamps, and other exterior lamps
outside, the headlamps come on system comes on immediately. If it
come on. The transition time for the
automatically. is light outside when the vehicle
lamps coming on varies based on
leaves the garage, there is a slight
wiper speed. When the wipers are
delay before the automatic
not operating, these lamps turn off.
headlamp system changes to the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Move the exterior lamp control to O
During that delay, the instrument or ; to disable this feature.
cluster may not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the instrument
panel brightness control is in the full
bright position. See Instrument
Panel Illumination Control 0 151.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will turn off or may
change to DRL.
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Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
Signals does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
Have any burned out bulbs
replaced. If a bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. See Instrument
Panel Fuse Block 0 277.

Fog Lamps

Move the lever all the way up or


down to signal a turn.

| : Press to make the front and An arrow on the instrument cluster


rear turn signal lamps flash on and will flash in the direction of the turn
off. This warns others that you are or lane change.
having trouble. Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
Press | again to turn the change. Hold it there until the lane The fog lamps button is on the
flashers off. change is complete. If the lever is instrument panel beside the steering
moved momentarily to the lane wheel.
change position, the arrow will flash
three times. It will flash six times if To turn on the fog lamps, the ignition
Tow/Haul Mode is active. and the headlamps or parking lamps
must be on.
The lever returns to its starting
position when it is released.
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# : If equipped, press to turn on or Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps
off. An indicator light on the
The courtesy lamps come on when
instrument cluster comes on when Instrument Panel any door is opened unless the dome
the fog lamps are on.
Illumination Control lamp override is activated. To
Some localities have laws that deactivate the dome lamp override,
require the headlamps to be on press j OFF and the indicator
along with the fog lamps. light on the button will turn off.
The reading lamps, located on the
front overhead console and the
headliner above the rear seat
passengers, can be controlled
independently of the courtesy
lamps.
The brightness of the instrument Dome Lamps
cluster display, infotainment display
and controls, steering wheel
controls, and all other illuminated
controls, as well as feature status
indicators can be adjusted.
The knob for this feature is on the
instrument panel beside the steering
column.
Push the knob in all the way until it
extends out and then turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to
brighten or dim the lights.
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The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
To operate, press the following
buttons:
j OFF : Press to turn off the
dome lamps when a door is open.
An indicator light on the button will
turn on when the dome lamp
override is activated. Press j Rear Reading Lamps
OFF again to deactivate this feature The rear reading lamps are over the
and the indicator light will turn off. rear seats.
The dome lamps will come on when Front Reading Lamps
Press the lamp lens to turn the rear
doors are opened. The front reading lamps are in the passenger reading lamps on or off.
overhead console.
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually. Press again to Press the lamp lenses to turn the
turn the dome lamps off. front reading lamps on or off.

Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps on the
overhead console and over the rear
seats. These lamps come on when
any door is opened.
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Lighting Features Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high,
the voltage is lowered slightly to
Some exterior lamps and interior prevent overcharging. If the vehicle
Entry Lighting lights come on at night, or in areas has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
Some exterior lamps and most of with limited lighting, when the driver display on the Driver Information
the interior lights turn on briefly at door is opened after the ignition is Center (DIC), you may see the
night, or in areas of limited lighting turned off. The dome lamp comes voltage move up or down. This is
on after the ignition is turned off. normal. If there is a problem, an
when K is pressed on the Remote The exterior lamps and dome lamp alert will be displayed.
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. remain on for a set amount of time,
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) then automatically turn off. The battery can be discharged at
System Operation 0 8. When the idle if the electrical loads are very
driver door is opened, all control The exterior lamps turn off high. This is true for all vehicles.
lights, Driver Information Center immediately by turning the exterior This is because the generator
(DIC) lights, and door pocket lights lamp control off. (alternator) may not be spinning fast
turn on. After about 30 seconds the This feature can be changed. See enough at idle to produce all of the
exterior lamps turn off, then the Vehicle Personalization 0 137. power needed for very high
remaining interior lights dim to off. electrical loads.
Entry lighting can be disabled Battery Load A high electrical load occurs when
manually by turning the ignition on
or to ACC/ACCESSORY, or by Management several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, rear
pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. The vehicle has Electric Power window defogger, climate control fan
Management (EPM) that estimates at high speed, heated seats, engine
This feature can be changed. See the battery's temperature and state
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage plugged into accessory power
Vehicle Personalization 0 137. for best performance and extended outlets.
life of the battery.
EPM works to prevent excessive
When the battery's state of charge discharge of the battery. It does this
is low, the voltage is raised slightly by balancing the generator's output
to quickly bring the charge back up. and the vehicle's electrical needs.
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It can increase engine idle speed to . The doors are closed and then
generate more power whenever re-opened.
needed. It can temporarily reduce
the power demands of some Exterior Lighting Battery
accessories.
Saver
Normally, these actions occur in
The exterior lamps turn off about
steps or levels, without being
10 minutes after the ignition is
noticeable. In rare cases at the
turned off, if the parking lamps or
highest levels of corrective action,
headlamps have been manually left
this action may be noticeable to the
on. This protects against draining
driver. If so, a DIC battery voltage
the battery. To restart the 10-minute
and charging message displays. It is
timer, turn the exterior lamp control
recommended that the driver reduce
to the off position and then back to
the electrical loads as much as
the parking lamp or headlamp
possible. See Driver Information
position.
Center (DIC) 0 133.
To keep the lamps on for more than
Battery Power Protection 10 minutes, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
This feature helps prevent the
battery from being drained, if the
interior courtesy lamps or reading
lamps are accidentally left on. If any
of these lamps are left on, they
automatically turn off after
10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The
lamps will not come back on again
until one of the following occurs:
. The ignition is turned on.
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Infotainment Introduction
System Infotainment
See the infotainment manual for
Introduction information on the radio, audio
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine
noise in the vehicle’s interior. ANC
requires the factory-installed audio
system, radio, speakers, amplifier
(if equipped), induction system, and
exhaust system to work properly.
Deactivation is required by your
dealer if related aftermarket
equipment is installed.
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Climate Controls Climate Control Systems

Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System


Dual Automatic Climate The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 this system.
Rear Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

1. Driver and Passenger 6. Driver and Passenger Heated


Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger 7. SYNC
Temperature Controls 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. MAX Defrost 9. Fan Controls
4. Air Delivery Mode Controls 10. Power (On/Off)
5. A/C (Air Conditioning) 11. Recirculation
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12. Rear Window Defogger The fan, air delivery mode, air adjusted. The air delivery mode can
conditioning, driver and passenger be adjusted on the climate control
Climate Control Display temperatures, and Sync settings display.
can be controlled by touching
CLIMATE on the infotainment Automatic Operation
display Home Page or the climate The system automatically controls
button in the application tray display. the fan speed, air delivery, air
A selection can then be made on conditioning, and recirculation in
the front climate control page order to heat or cool the vehicle to
displayed. See the infotainment the desired temperature.
manual. When AUTO is lit, all four functions
Climate Control Status Display operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
selected setting is displayed.
Functions not manually set will
continue to be automatically
1. Driver and Passenger
controlled, even if the AUTO
Temperature Controls
indicator is not lit.
2. Fan Control
For automatic operation:
3. Sync (Synchronized
1. Press AUTO.
Temperature)
2. Set the temperature. Allow the
4. Outside Temperature Display
system time to stabilize. Adjust
5. Recirculation the temperature as needed for
6. Air Delivery Mode Control best comfort.
7. Auto (Automatic Operation) The climate control status display To improve fuel efficiency and to
appears briefly when the climate cool the vehicle faster with A/C on,
8. A/C (Air Conditioning) controls on the center stack are recirculation may be automatically
9. On/Off (Power)
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selected in warm weather. Press ^ : Press to increase or decrease Y : Air is directed to the instrument
@ to select recirculation; press it the fan speed. The fan speed panel outlets.
again to select outside air. setting appears on the main display.
Pressing any air flow mode button
[ : Air is directed to the floor
Driver and Passenger outlets.
Temperature Controls : The cancels automatic fan control and
temperature can be adjusted the fan is controlled manually. Press 0 MAX : Air is directed to the
separately for the driver and the AUTO to return to automatic windshield, the fan runs at a higher
passenger. Turn the knob clockwise operation. speed, and the temperature of the
or counterclockwise to increase or air is increased if not already at
Air Delivery Mode Controls : maximum. This mode overrides the
decrease the driver or passenger Press X, Y, or [ to change the
temperature setting. previous mode selected and clears
direction of the airflow. Any fog or frost from the windshield
SYNC : Press to link all passenger more quickly. When the button is
combination of the three buttons
temperature settings to the driver pressed again, the system returns
setting. The SYNC indicator light will can be selected. The indicator light
to the previous mode setting and
turn on. When the passenger in the button will turn on. The fan speed.
settings are adjusted, the SYNC current mode appears in the display
indicator light turns off. For best results, clear all snow and
screen. Pressing either button ice from the windshield before
Manual Operation cancels automatic air delivery defrosting.
O : Press to turn the fan off or on. control and the direction of the A/C : Press to turn the air
When off is selected, the system will airflow is controlled manually. Press conditioning system on or off. If the
prevent air from flowing into the AUTO to return to automatic climate control system is turned off
cabin. If on is selected, or any other operation. or the outside temperature falls
button is pressed, the climate below freezing, the air conditioner
control system will turn on and To change the current mode, select will not run.
return to delivering airflow as set. one or more of the following modes:
Pressing this button cancels
The temperature control and air X : Clears the windows of fog or automatic air conditioning and turns
delivery mode can still be adjusted. moisture. Air is directed to the off the air conditioner. Press AUTO
windshield. to return to automatic operation and
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the air conditioner runs system does not detect possible If the vehicle is equipped with
automatically as needed. When the window fogging, it returns to normal heated outside mirrors, they turn on
indicator light is on, the air operation. when the rear window defogger
conditioner runs automatically to To turn Auto Defog off or on, see button is on and help to clear fog or
cool the air inside the vehicle or to “Climate and Air Quality” under frost from the surface of the mirror.
dry the air needed to defog the Vehicle Personalization 0 137. See Heated Mirrors 0 31.
windshield faster.
@ : Press to turn on recirculation. Rear Window Defogger Caution
An indicator light comes on. Air is K : Press to turn the rear window Do not try to clear frost or other
recirculated to quickly cool the defogger on or off. An indicator light
inside of the vehicle or to reduce the on the button comes on to show that material from the inside of the
entry of outside air and odors. the rear window defogger is on. The front windshield and rear window
rear window defogger only works with a razor blade or anything
If selected during cool or cold else that is sharp. This may
weather, the windshield and when the ignition is on. The
defogger turns off when the ignition damage the rear window
windows may fog. Turn off
is off or in ACC/ACCESSORY. defogger grid and affect the
recirculation to help clear the
windshield and windows. radio's ability to pick up stations
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation. See clearly. The repairs would not be
Auto Defog : The climate control covered by the vehicle warranty.
system may have a sensor to “Climate and Air Quality” under
automatically detect high humidity Vehicle Personalization 0 137.
inside the vehicle. When high When Auto Rear Defog is selected, L or M : If equipped, press L or M
humidity is detected, the climate the rear window defogger turns on to heat the driver or passenger seat.
control system may adjust to automatically when the interior
See Heated and Ventilated Front
outside air supply and turn on the temperature is cold and the outside
temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F) Seats 0 47.
air conditioner. The fan speed may
slightly increase to help prevent and below. The auto rear defogger
fogging. If the climate control turns off automatically.
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{ or C : If equipped, press { or not come on. See Vehicle
C to ventilate the driver or Personalization 0 137, Remote
Vehicle Start 0 15, and Heated and
passenger seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 47.
Ventilated Front Seats 0 47.
Sensor
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : If equipped with remote The solar sensor, on top of the
start, the climate control system instrument panel near the
may run when the vehicle is started windshield, monitors the solar heat.
remotely. The system will use the The climate control system uses the
defrost setting if it is cold outside or sensor information to adjust the
turn on using the coldest settings if temperature, fan speed,
it is hot outside. The rear defog may recirculation, and air delivery mode Rear Climate Controls
come on during remote start based for best comfort. 1. Fan Control
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not Do not cover the sensor; otherwise 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
come on during a remote start. the automatic climate control system
may not work properly. 3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode
If equipped, the heated seats will Control)
turn on if it is cold outside or the Rear Climate Control 4. TEMP (Temperature Control)
ventilated seats will turn on if it is
hot outside. The heated and System 5. Heated Rear Seats (If
ventilated seat indicator lights may The rear climate control system is Equipped)
not come on during a remote start. on the rear of the center console
If equipped, the heated steering storage. The settings can be
wheel will come on in a remote start adjusted by either the rear climate
if it is cold outside. The heated control or the rear climate display
steering wheel indicator light may app on the front infotainment
display.
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front climate control driver The display on the rear of the center
temperature. The SYNC button will console storage only indicates
be lit. Adjust the rear climate control climate control functions when the
temperature to change the linked system is in rear independent mode.
temperature. The SYNC button
turns off. When SYNC is active the Manual Operation
display is not shown. 9 : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise or touch and hold
Rear Control Lockout : Press H
] or 9 on the rear climate display
on the rear climate display to lock or
to increase or decrease the fan
unlock control of the rear climate
speed.
control system from the front seat.
Rear Climate Display When locked the rear climate TEMP : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise or press and hold
1. Rear Climate Temperature control system cannot be adjusted the rear climate display temperature
Control from the rear climate controls. controls to adjust the rear
2. Fan Control Automatic Operation passenger temperature. If SYNC is
lit, the rear climate temperature is
3. Outside Temperature Display AUTO : Press AUTO or touch Rear linked to the driver temperature
4. Sync (Synchronized Auto on the rear climate display to setting.
Temperatures) automatically control air delivery
and fan speed. A is indicated in the
2/\/Y or MODE : Touch the
5. Rear Control Lockout desired mode on the rear climate
display on the rear of the center
6. Air Delivery Mode Control display or press MODE on the rear
console storage when automatic
climate controls to change the
7. Auto (Automatic Operation) operation is active. If any of the
direction of the airflow in the rear
climate control settings are manually
8. On/Off (Power) seating area. Repeatedly press
adjusted, this cancels full automatic
MODE until the desired mode
SYNC : Press SYNC on the rear operation.
appears on the display.
climate display to match the rear
climate control temperature to the
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M or L : If equipped, press M or L .
Air Vents Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
to heat the left or right rear outboard
Use the slider switch on the air the air inside the vehicle more
seat. See Heated Rear Seats 0 51. outlets to change the direction of the effectively.
airflow, or to open and close off the . If fogging reoccurs while in vent
airflow.
or bi-level modes with mild
There are also outlets overhead in temperature throughout the
the rear passenger area; adjust as vehicle, turn on the air
needed. conditioner to reduce windshield
Keep all outlets open whenever fogging.
possible for best system
performance.
Operation Tips
. Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from the air inlets at
the base of the windshield that
can block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
. Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
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Maintenance During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
Passenger Compartment directly to the atmosphere is harmful
Air Filter to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
The filter reduces dust, pollen, and
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
other airborne irritants from outside
or other health-based concerns.
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part The air conditioning system requires
of routine scheduled maintenance. periodic maintenance. See
See Maintenance Schedule 0 328. Maintenance Schedule 0 328.
See your dealer regarding
replacement of the filter.

Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should
never be repaired or replaced by
one from a salvage vehicle.
It should only be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
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Driving and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Operating Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . .
187
188
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . 204

Parking over Things Driver Assistance Systems


That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 212
Driving Information Assistance Systems for
Driving for Better Fuel Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 214
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Engine Exhaust Assistance Systems for
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Running the Vehicle While Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Automatic Emergency
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Automatic Transmission Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 190 Front Pedestrian Braking
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Side Blind Zone
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 173 Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 224
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 174 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 226
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Brakes
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 176 Antilock Brake Fuel
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 177 System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 195 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . 229
Starting and Operating Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 181 Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 196 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 229
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Ride Control Systems Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Traction Control/Electronic Filling a Portable Fuel
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . 199
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Trailer Towing . Keep vehicle tires properly
Driving Information inflated.
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 .
Driving Characteristics and Driving for Better Fuel Combine several trips into a
single trip.
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Economy
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 . Replace the vehicle's tires with
Driving habits can affect fuel the same TPC Spec number
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 mileage. Here are some driving tips
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 243 molded into the tire's sidewall
to get the best fuel economy near the size.
Conversions and Add-Ons possible.
. Follow recommended scheduled
Add-On Electrical . Set the climate controls to the
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 maintenance.
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them
off when not required.
Distracted Driving
. On AWD vehicles, see Driver Distraction comes in many forms
Mode Control 0 199. and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate judgment and do not let other
smoothly. activities divert your attention away
. Brake gradually and avoid from the road. Many local
abrupt stops. governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
. Avoid idling the engine for long familiar with the local laws in
periods of time. your area.
. When road and weather To avoid distracted driving, keep
conditions are appropriate, use your eyes on the road, keep your
cruise control. hands on the steering wheel, and
. Always follow posted speed focus your attention on driving.
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
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. Do not use a phone in . Avoid stressful conversations . Allow enough following distance
demanding driving situations. while driving, whether with a between you and the driver in
Use a hands-free method to passenger or on a cell phone. front of you.
place or receive necessary . Focus on the task of driving.
phone calls. { Warning
. Watch the road. Do not read, Drunk Driving
take notes, or look up Taking your eyes off the road too
information on phones or other long or too often could cause a Death and injury associated with
electronic devices. crash resulting in injury or death. drinking and driving is a global
Focus your attention on driving. tragedy.
. Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions. Refer to the infotainment manual for { Warning
. more information on using that Drinking and then driving is very
Become familiar with vehicle
system and the navigation system,
features before driving, such as dangerous. Your reflexes,
if equipped, including pairing and
programming favorite radio perceptions, attentiveness, and
using a cell phone.
stations and adjusting climate judgment can be affected by even
control and seat settings. a small amount of alcohol. You
Program all trip information into Defensive Driving can have a serious — or even
any navigation device prior to Defensive driving means “always fatal — collision if you drive after
driving. expect the unexpected.” The first drinking.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked step in driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 54. Do not drink and drive or ride with
to retrieve items that have fallen a driver who has been drinking.
to the floor. . Assume that other road users Ride home in a cab; or if you are
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend (pedestrians, bicyclists, and with a group, designate a driver
to children. other drivers) are going to be who will not drink.
careless and make mistakes.
. Keep pets in an appropriate Anticipate what they might do
carrier or restraint. and be ready.
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Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the
are important factors in helping to brakes. Doing so could make the
control a vehicle while driving. pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
Braking power brake assist but it will be
Braking action involves perception used when the brake is applied.
time and reaction time. Deciding to Once the power assist is used up, it
push the brake pedal is perception can take longer to stop and the
time. Actually doing it is brake pedal will be harder to push.
reaction time.
Steering The vehicle has electric power
Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In Electric Power Steering steering. It does not have power
that time, a vehicle moving at steering fluid. Regular maintenance
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m is not required.
Caution
(66 ft), which could be a lot of If power steering assist is lost due
distance in an emergency. To avoid damage to the steering to a system malfunction, the vehicle
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind system, do not drive over curbs, can be steered, but may require
include: parking barriers, or similar objects increased effort.
. Keep enough distance between at speeds greater than 3 km/h If the steering assist is used for an
(1 mph). Use care when driving extended period of time while the
you and the vehicle in front
of you. over other objects such as lane vehicle is not moving, power assist
dividers and speed bumps. may be reduced.
. Avoid needless heavy braking. Damage caused by misuse of the
. Keep pace with traffic. vehicle is not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
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If the steering wheel is turned until it . Holding both sides of the 1. Ease off the accelerator and
reaches the end of its travel and is steering wheel allows you to turn then, if there is nothing in the
held against that position for an 180 degrees without removing way, steer the vehicle so that it
extended period of time, power a hand. straddles the edge of the
steering assist may be reduced. . The Antilock Brake System pavement.
Normal use of the power steering (ABS) allows steering while 2. Turn the steering wheel about
assist should return when the braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the
system cools down. right front tire contacts the
See your dealer if there is a Off-Road Recovery pavement edge.
problem. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.
Curve Tips
. Take curves at a reasonable Loss of Control
speed.
Skidding
. Reduce speed before entering a
curve. There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
. Maintain a reasonable steady control systems:
speed through the curve.
. Braking Skid — wheels are not
. Wait until the vehicle is out of rolling.
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway. . Steering or Cornering Skid —
The vehicle's right wheels can drop too much speed or steering in a
Steering in Emergencies off the edge of a road onto the curve causes tires to slip and
. There are some situations when shoulder while driving. Follow lose cornering force.
steering around a problem may these tips: . Acceleration Skid — too much
be more effective than braking. throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.
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Defensive drivers avoid most skids . Try to avoid sudden steering,
by taking reasonable care suited to acceleration, or braking, { Warning
existing conditions, and by not including reducing vehicle speed
overdriving those conditions. But by shifting to a lower gear. Any When driving off-road, bouncing
skids are always possible. sudden changes could cause and quick changes in direction
the tires to slide. can easily throw you out of
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow position. This could cause you to
these suggestions: Remember: Antilock brakes help lose control and crash. You and
. Ease your foot off the avoid only the braking skid. your passengers should always
accelerator pedal and steer the wear seat belts.
way you want the vehicle to go. Off-Road Driving
The vehicle may straighten out. All-wheel-drive vehicles can be
Be ready for a second skid if it Before Driving Off-Road
used for off-road driving. Vehicles
occurs. without all-wheel drive and vehicles . Have all necessary maintenance
. Slow down and adjust your not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or and service work completed.
driving according to weather On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not . Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,
conditions. Stopping distance be driven off-road except on a level, and check inflation pressure in
can be longer and vehicle solid surface. To contact the tire all tires, including the spare,
control can be affected when manufacturer for more information if equipped.
traction is reduced by water, about the original equipment tires,
see the warranty manual. . Read all the information about
snow, ice, gravel, or other
all-wheel-drive vehicles in this
material on the road. Learn to Controlling the vehicle is the key to manual.
recognize warning clues — such successful off-road driving. One of
as enough water, ice, or packed the best ways to control the vehicle . Make sure all underbody
snow on the road to make a is to control the speed. shields, if equipped, are properly
mirrored surface — and slow attached.
down when you have any doubt. . Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.
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To gain more ground clearance if . Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
needed, it may be necessary to Warning (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb
remove the front fascia lower air wildlife.
. Keep cargo in the cargo
dam. However, driving without the . Do not park over things that
air dam reduces fuel economy. area as far forward and as
low as possible. The burn. See Parking over Things
heaviest things should be That Burn 0 188.
Caution on the floor, forward of the
rear axle.
Driving on Hills
Operating the vehicle for Driving safely on hills requires good
extended periods without the front . Heavy loads on the roof
judgment and an understanding of
fascia lower air dam installed can raise the vehicle's center of
what the vehicle can and cannot do.
cause improper airflow to the gravity, making it more likely
engine. Reattach the front fascia to roll over. You can be
air dam after off-road driving. seriously or fatally injured if { Warning
the vehicle rolls over. Put
heavy loads inside the Many hills are simply too steep
Loading the Vehicle for cargo area, not on the roof. for any vehicle. Driving up hills
Off-Road Driving can cause the vehicle to stall.
Driving down hills can cause loss
For more information about loading of control. Driving across hills can
{ Warning the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits cause a rollover. You could be
0 177. injured or killed. Do not drive on
. Unsecured cargo on the
load floor can be tossed Environmental Concerns steep hills.
about when driving over . Always use established trails,
rough terrain. You or your Before driving on a hill, assess the
roads, and areas that have been
passengers can be struck steepness, traction, and
set aside for public off-road
by flying objects. Secure the obstructions. If the terrain ahead
recreational driving and obey all
cargo properly. cannot be seen, get out of the
posted regulations.
(Continued) vehicle and walk the hill before
driving further.
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When driving on hills: . When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then
. Use a low gear and keep a firm the vehicle headed straight restart the engine.
grip on the steering wheel. down. Use a low gear because . If driving uphill when the
the engine will work with the vehicle stalls, shift to
. Maintain a slow speed. brakes to slow the vehicle and R (Reverse), release the
. When possible, drive straight up help keep the vehicle under parking brake, and back
or down the hill. control. straight down.
. Slow down when approaching . Never try to turn the vehicle
the top of the hill. { Warning around. If the hill is steep
. Use headlamps even during the Heavy braking when going down enough to stall the vehicle,
day to make the vehicle more a hill can cause your brakes to it is steep enough to cause
visible. overheat and fade. This could it to roll over.
cause loss of control and you or . If you cannot make it up the
{ Warning others could be injured or killed. hill, back straight down
Apply the brakes lightly when the hill.
Driving to the top of a hill at high descending a hill and use a low . Never back down a hill in
speed can cause a crash. There gear to keep vehicle speed under N (Neutral) using only the
could be a drop-off, embankment, control. brake.
cliff, or even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured or . The vehicle can roll
If the vehicle stalls on a hill: backward quickly and you
killed. As you near the top of a
hill, slow down and stay alert. 1. Apply the brakes to stop the could lose control.
vehicle, and then apply the . If driving downhill when the
parking brake. vehicle stalls, shift to a
. Never go downhill forward or
lower gear, release the
backward with the transmission
parking brake, and drive
in N (Neutral). The brakes could
straight down the hill.
overheat and you could lose
control.
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3. If the vehicle cannot be . Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow,
restarted after stalling, set the steepness of the incline more or Ice
parking brake, shift the severe. If a rock is driven across
transmission into P (Park), and with the uphill wheels, or if the Use a low gear when driving in mud
turn the vehicle off. downhill wheels drop into a rut – the deeper the mud, the lower the
or depression, the vehicle can tilt gear. Keep the vehicle moving to
3.1. Leave the vehicle and avoid getting stuck.
seek help. even more.
. If an incline must be driven Traction changes when driving on
3.2. Stay clear of the path the sand. On loose sand, such as on
vehicle would take if it across, and the vehicle starts to
slide, turn downhill. This should beaches or sand dunes, the tires
rolled downhill. tend to sink into the sand. This
help straighten out the vehicle
. Avoid turns that take the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. affects steering, accelerating, and
across the incline of the hill. braking. Drive at a reduced speed
and avoid sharp turns or abrupt
A hill that can be driven straight
up or down might be too steep to
{ Warning maneuvers.
drive across. Driving across an Getting out of the vehicle on the Traction is reduced on hard packed
incline puts more weight on the downhill side when stopped snow and ice and it is easy to lose
downhill wheels which could across an incline is dangerous. control. Reduce vehicle speed when
cause a downhill slide or a If the vehicle rolls over, you could driving on hard packed snow
rollover. be crushed or killed. Always get and ice.
. Surface conditions can be a out on the uphill side of the
problem. Loose gravel, muddy vehicle and stay well clear of the { Warning
spots, or even wet grass can rollover path.
cause the tires to slip sideways, Driving on frozen lakes, ponds,
downhill. If the vehicle slips or rivers can be dangerous. Ice
sideways, it can hit something conditions vary greatly and the
that will trip it – a rock, a rut, etc. vehicle could fall through the ice;
– and roll over. (Continued)
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After operation in mud or sand,
Warning (Continued) Caution have the brake linings cleaned and
checked. These substances can
you and your passengers could Do not drive through standing cause glazing and uneven braking.
drown. Drive your vehicle on safe water if it is deep enough to cover Check the body structure, steering,
surfaces only. the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust suspension, wheels, tires, and
pipe. Deep water can damage the exhaust system for damage and
axle and other vehicle parts. check the fuel lines and cooling
Driving in Water
system for any leakage.
{ Warning If the standing water is not too deep,
drive through it slowly. At faster
More frequent maintenance service
is required. See Maintenance
Driving through rushing water can speeds, water can get into the Schedule 0 328.
be dangerous. Deep water can engine and cause it to stall. Stalling
sweep your vehicle downstream can occur if the exhaust pipe is Driving on Wet Roads
and you and your passengers under water. Do not turn off the
ignition when driving through water. Rain and wet roads can reduce
could drown. If it is only shallow
If the exhaust pipe is under water, vehicle traction and affect your
water, it can still wash away the ability to stop and accelerate.
ground from under your tires. the engine will not start. When going
through water, the brakes get wet Always drive slower in these types
Traction could be lost, and the of driving conditions and avoid
and it may take longer to stop. See
vehicle could roll over. Do not driving through large puddles and
Driving on Wet Roads 0 173.
drive through rushing water. deep-standing or flowing water.
After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris that
has collected on the underbody or
chassis, or under the hood. These
accumulations can be a fire hazard.
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wet enough and you are going fast Hill and Mountain Roads
{ Warning enough. When the vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no Driving on steep hills or through
Wet brakes can cause crashes. contact with the road. mountains is different than driving
They might not work as well in a on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
quick stop and could cause There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to . Keep the vehicle serviced and in
pulling to one side. You could good shape.
lose control of the vehicle. slow down when the road is wet.
. Check all fluid levels and brakes,
After driving through a large Other Rainy Weather Tips
tires, cooling system, and
puddle of water or a car/vehicle Besides slowing down, other wet transmission.
wash, lightly apply the brake weather driving tips include: . Shift to a lower gear when going
pedal until the brakes work . Allow extra following distance. down steep or long hills.
normally.
. Pass with caution.
Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through . Keep windshield wiping
{ Warning
flowing water could cause the equipment in good shape. Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle to be carried away. If this . Keep the windshield washer fluid vehicle on a long downhill slope
happens, you and other vehicle reservoir filled. can cause brake overheating, can
occupants could drown. Do not . reduce brake performance, and
Have good tires with proper
ignore police warnings and be tread depth. See Tires 0 282. could result in a loss of braking.
very cautious about trying to drive Shift the transmission to a lower
through flowing water. . Turn off cruise control. gear to let the engine assist the
. Activate All-Wheel Drive (AWD) brakes on a steep downhill slope.
Hydroplaning mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 199.
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under the vehicle's
tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is
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Winter Driving . Allow greater following distance
{ Warning and watch for slippery spots. Icy
Driving on Snow or Ice patches can occur on otherwise
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) clear roads in shaded areas.
or with the ignition off is Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or The surface of a curve or an
dangerous. This can cause overpass can remain icy when
overheating of the brakes and grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when the surrounding roads are clear.
loss of steering assist. Always Avoid sudden steering
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
have the engine running and the maneuvers and braking while
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
vehicle in gear. on ice.
until roads can be treated.
. Turn off cruise control.
. Drive at speeds that keep the For Slippery Road Driving:
. Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicle in its own lane. Do not . Accelerate gently. Accelerating
Mode for vehicles equipped with
swing wide or cross the too quickly causes the wheels to
AWD. Select Snow/Ice Mode for
center line. spin and makes the surface
FWD only vehicles. See Driver
. Be alert on top of hills; under the tires slick.
Mode Control 0 199 and
something could be in your lane . Turn on Traction Control. See All-Wheel Drive 0 193.
(e.g., stalled car, crash). Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 197. Blizzard Conditions
. Pay attention to special road
signs (e.g., falling rocks area, . The Antilock Brake System Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
winding roads, long grades, (ABS) improves vehicle stability signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
passing or no-passing zones) during hard stops, but the unless there is help nearby.
and take appropriate action. brakes should be applied sooner If possible, use Roadside
than when on dry pavement. Assistance. See Roadside
. Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Assistance Program 0 347. To get
Mode. See Driver Mode Control See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0 194. help and keep everyone in the
0 199 and vehicle safe:
All-Wheel Drive 0 193.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
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. Tie a red cloth to an outside If the Vehicle Is Stuck
mirror. Warning (Continued)
Slowly and cautiously spin the
. Adjust the climate control wheels to free the vehicle when
{ Warning system to circulate the air stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
inside the vehicle and set
Snow can trap engine exhaust If stuck too severely for the traction
the fan speed to the highest
under the vehicle. This may setting. See “Climate system to free the vehicle, turn the
cause exhaust gases to get Control Systems.” traction system off and use the
inside. Engine exhaust contains rocking method. See Traction
carbon monoxide (CO), which For more information about CO, Control/Electronic Stability Control
cannot be seen or smelled. It can see Engine Exhaust 0 189. 0 197.
cause unconsciousness and even
death. To save fuel, run the engine for { Warning
If the vehicle is stuck in snow: short periods to warm the vehicle
and then shut the engine off and If the vehicle's tires spin at high
. Clear snow from the base of partially close the window. Moving speed, they can explode, and you
the vehicle, especially any about to keep warm also helps. or others could be injured. The
blocking the exhaust pipe. vehicle can overheat, causing an
If it takes time for help to arrive,
. Open a window about 5 cm engine compartment fire or other
when running the engine, push the
(2 in) on the vehicle side damage. Spin the wheels as little
accelerator pedal slightly so the
that is away from the wind, engine runs faster than the idle as possible and avoid going
to bring in fresh air. speed. This keeps the battery above 56 km/h (35 mph).
. Fully open the air outlets on charged to restart the vehicle and to
or under the instrument signal for help with the headlamps. Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
panel. Do this as little as possible, to Mode. See Driver Mode Control
save fuel. 0 199 and
(Continued)
All-Wheel Drive 0 193.
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Rocking the Vehicle to Get vehicle capacity weight and Tire and Loading Information
it Out includes the weight of all Label
Turn the steering wheel left and occupants, cargo, and all
right to clear the area around the nonfactory-installed options.
front wheels. Turn off any traction Two labels on the vehicle may
system. Shift back and forth show how much weight it may
between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry, the Tire and
forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and
as little as possible. To prevent the Certification/Tire label.
transmission wear, wait until the
wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator { Warning
pedal while shifting, and press Do not load the vehicle any
lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear.
heavier than the Gross
Example Label
Slowly spinning the wheels in the Vehicle Weight Rating
forward and reverse directions (GVWR), or either the A vehicle-specific Tire and
causes a rocking motion that could maximum front or rear Gross Loading Information label is
free the vehicle. If that does not get Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). attached to the center pillar
the vehicle out after a few tries, it This can cause systems to (B-pillar). The tire and loading
might need to be towed out. If the break and change the way the information label shows the
vehicle does need to be towed out, vehicle handles. This could number of occupant seating
see Towing the Vehicle 0 314. cause loss of control and a positions (1), and the maximum
crash. Overloading can also vehicle capacity weight (2) in
Vehicle Load Limits reduce stopping distance, kilograms and pounds.
It is very important to know how damage the tires, and shorten The Tire and Loading
much weight the vehicle can the life of the vehicle. Information label also shows the
carry. This weight is called the size of the original equipment
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tires (3) and the recommended 2. Determine the combined exceed the available cargo
cold tire inflation pressures (4). weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity
For more information on tires passengers that will be calculated in Step 4.
and inflation see Tires 0 282 riding in your vehicle. 6. If your vehicle will be towing
and 3. Subtract the combined a trailer, load from your
Tire Pressure 0 289. weight of the driver and trailer will be transferred to
There is also important loading passengers from XXX kg or your vehicle. Consult this
information on the vehicle XXX lbs. manual to determine how
Certification/Tire label. It may 4. The resulting figure equals
this reduces the available
show the Gross Vehicle Weight cargo and luggage load
the available amount of
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross capacity of your vehicle.”
cargo and luggage load
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for See Trailer Towing 0 236 for
capacity. For example, if the
the front and rear axle. See important information on towing
"XXX" amount equals
“Certification/Tire Label” later in a trailer, towing safety rules and
1400 lbs. and there will be
this section. trailering tips.
five 150 lb passengers in
“Steps for Determining Correct your vehicle, the amount of
Load Limit– available cargo and luggage
1. Locate the statement "The load capacity is 650 lbs.
combined weight of (1400-750 (5 x 150) =
occupants and cargo should 650 lbs.)
never exceed XXX kg or 5. Determine the combined
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s weight of luggage and cargo
placard. being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight


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


.
Operating
Do not leave a seat breaking-in guideline every
folded down unless time you get new brake
New Vehicle Break-In linings.
needed.
Following break-in, engine speed
Caution
and load can be gradually
The vehicle does not need an increased.
elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if Ignition Positions
you follow these guidelines:
. Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 800 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.
. Avoid making hard stops for
the first 300 km (200 mi) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier This vehicle has pushbutton
replacement. Follow this starting.
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The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Driver Information Center (DIC). 4. Set the parking brake. See
transmitter must be in the vehicle for When the vehicle is shifted into Electric Parking Brake 0 195.
the system to operate. If the P (Park), the ignition will turn off.
pushbutton start is not working, the
vehicle may be near a strong radio
Do not turn the engine off when the { Warning
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
antenna signal causing interference loss of power assist in the brake Turning off the vehicle while
to the Keyless Access system. See and steering systems and disable moving may cause loss of power
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the airbags. assist in the brake and steering
System Operation 0 8. systems and disable the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an While driving, only shut the
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition emergency:
must be on or in service mode and vehicle off in an emergency.
the brake pedal must be applied. 1. Brake using a firm and steady
pressure. Do not pump the
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No brakes repeatedly. This may If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
Indicator Lights) : When the deplete power assist, requiring and must be shut off while driving,
vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE increased brake pedal force. press and hold ENGINE START/
START/STOP once to turn the STOP for longer than two seconds,
engine off. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). or press twice in five seconds.
This can be done while the
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the vehicle is moving. After shifting ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber
ignition will turn off, and Retained to N (Neutral), firmly apply the Indicator Light) : This mode allows
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain brakes and steer the vehicle to some electrical accessories to be
active. See Retained Accessory a safe location. used when the engine is off.
Power (RAP) 0 186. With the ignition off, pressing the
3. Come to a complete stop, shift
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the to P (Park), and turn the button one time without the brake
ignition will return to ACC/ ignition off. The shift lever must pedal applied will place the ignition
ACCESSORY and display the be in P (Park) to turn the system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
message SHIFT TO PARK in the ignition off.
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The ignition will switch from ACC/ not be able to be driven. The engine
ACCESSORY to OFF after will not start in Service Mode. Press Caution (Continued)
five minutes to prevent battery the button again to turn the
rundown. vehicle off. covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator 0 245.
Light) : This mode is for driving and Starting the Engine
starting. With the ignition off, and Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
the brake pedal applied, pressing N (Neutral). The engine will not start Starting Procedure
the button once will place the in any other position. To restart the 1. With the Keyless Access
ignition system in ON/RUN/START. engine when the vehicle is already system, the RKE transmitter
Once engine cranking begins, moving, use N (Neutral) only. must be in the vehicle. Press
release the button. Engine cranking ENGINE START/STOP with the
will continue until the engine starts. brake pedal applied. When the
Caution
See Starting the Engine 0 183. The engine begins cranking, let go
ignition will then remain in ON/RUN. Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the of the button.
Service Mode vehicle is moving. If you do, you The idle speed will go down as
could damage the transmission. the engine gets warm. Do not
This power mode is available for
Shift to P (Park) only when the race the engine immediately
service and diagnostics, and to
vehicle is stopped. after starting it.
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may If the RKE transmitter is not in
be required for emission inspection the vehicle, if there is
purposes. With the vehicle off, and Caution interference, or if the RKE
the brake pedal not applied, battery is low, the Driver
pressing and holding ENGINE If you add electrical parts or Information Center (DIC) will
START/STOP for more than accessories, you could change display a message.
five seconds will place the vehicle in the way the engine operates. Any
Service Mode. The instruments and resulting damage would not be
audio systems will operate as they
do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will (Continued)
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starts briefly but then stops Auto Engine Stop/Start
Caution again, do the same thing. This When the brakes are applied and
clears the extra gasoline from the vehicle is at a complete stop,
Cranking the engine for long the engine. Do not race the
periods of time, by trying to start the engine may turn off. When
engine immediately after stopped, the tachometer displays
the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine
cranking has ended, can overheat AUTO STOP. See Tachometer
and transmission gently until 0 119. When the brake pedal is
and damage the cranking motor, the oil warms up and lubricates
and drain the battery. Wait at released or the accelerator pedal is
all moving parts. pressed, the engine will restart.
least 15 seconds between each
try, to let the cranking motor Stop/Start System To maintain vehicle performance,
cool down. other conditions may cause the
This vehicle has a Stop/Start engine to automatically restart
system to shut off the engine to help before the brake pedal is released.
2. If the engine does not start conserve fuel. It has components
after five to 10 seconds, designed for the increased number Auto Stops may not occur and/or
especially in very cold weather of starts. auto restarts may occur because:
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could . The climate control settings
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the
{ Warning require the engine to be running
to cool or heat the vehicle
accelerator pedal all the way to The automatic engine Stop/Start interior.
the floor and holding it there as feature causes the engine to shut . The vehicle battery charge
you press ENGINE START/ off while the vehicle is still on. Do
STOP, for up to a maximum of is low.
not exit the vehicle before shifting
15 seconds. Wait at least . The vehicle battery has recently
to P (Park). The vehicle may
15 seconds between each try, been disconnected.
restart and move unexpectedly.
to allow the cranking motor to . Minimum vehicle speed has not
Always shift to P (Park), and then
cool down. When the engine
turn the ignition off before exiting been reached since the last
starts, let go of the button and
the vehicle. Auto Stop.
the accelerator. If the vehicle
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. The accelerator pedal is engine heater should be plugged in
pressed. at least four hours before starting.
. The engine or transmission is Some models may have an internal
not at the required operating thermostat in the cord which will
temperature. prevent engine heater operation at
temperatures above 0 °F (−18 °C).
. The outside temperature is not
in the required operating range.
{ Warning
. The vehicle is in any gear other
than D (Drive). Do not plug in the engine block
heater while the vehicle is parked
. Tow/Haul Mode or other driver
in a garage or under a carport.
modes have been selected.
Property damage or personal 2. Open the hood and unwrap the
. The vehicle is on a steep hill or injury may result. Always park the electrical cord. The bundled
grade. vehicle in a clear open area away cord is on the driver side of the
. The driver door has been from buildings or structures. engine compartment, in front of
opened or driver seat belt has the battery. See Engine
been unbuckled. To Use the Engine Heater Compartment Overview 0 251.
. The hood has been opened. Check the heater cord for
1. Turn off the engine.
. The Auto Stop has reached the damage. If it is damaged, do
maximum allowed time. not use it. See your dealer for
a replacement. Inspect the
cord for damage yearly.
Engine Heater
3. Plug the cord into a normal,
The engine heater can provide grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up in
cold weather conditions at or below
0 °F (−18 °C). Vehicles with an
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away from moving engine
{ Warning Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged.
Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire,
or an extension cord can damage property damage, electric The length of time the heater should
the cord and may result in shock, and injury. remain plugged in depends on
overheating and fire. several factors. Ask a dealer in the
. Do not operate the vehicle area where you will be parking the
. Plug the cord into a with the heater cord vehicle for the best advice on this.
three-prong electrical utility permanently attached to the
receptacle that is protected vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat Retained Accessory
by a ground fault detection
function. An ungrounded damage could occur. Power (RAP)
outlet could cause an . While in use, do not let the When the ignition is turned from on
electric shock. heater cord touch vehicle to off, the following features (if
. Use a weatherproof, parts or sharp edges. Never equipped) will continue to function
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated close the hood on the for up to 10 minutes, or until the
extension cord if needed. heater cord. driver door is opened. These
Failure to use the . features will also work when the
Before starting the vehicle,
recommended extension ignition is in RUN or ACC/
unplug the cord, reattach
cord in good operating ACCESSORY:
the cover to the plug, and
condition, or using a securely fasten the cord. . Infotainment System
damaged heater or Keep the cord away from . Power Windows (during RAP
extension cord, could make any moving parts. this functionality will be lost
(Continued) when any door is opened)
4. Before starting the engine, be . Sunroof (during RAP this
sure to unplug and store the functionality will be lost when
cord as it was before to keep it any door is opened)
. Auxiliary Power Outlet
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. Audio System see if you can move the shift lever
Warning (Continued) away from P (Park) without first
. OnStar System
pressing the button.
It is dangerous to get out of the
Shifting Into Park vehicle if the shift lever is not fully If you can, it means that the shift
in P (Park) with the parking brake lever was not fully locked in
1. Hold the brake pedal down and P (Park).
set the parking brake. See firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Electric Parking Brake 0 195. Do not leave the vehicle when the Torque Lock
2. Move the shift lever into engine is running. If you have left Torque lock is when the weight of
P (Park) by holding in the the engine running, the vehicle the vehicle puts too much force on
button on the shift lever and can move suddenly. You or others the parking pawl in the
pushing the shift lever all the could be injured. To be sure the transmission. This happens when
way toward the front of the vehicle will not move, even when parking on a hill and shifting the
vehicle. you are on fairly level ground, transmission into P (Park) is not
3. Turn the ignition off. always set the parking brake and done properly and then it is difficult
move the shift lever to P (Park). to shift out of P (Park). To prevent
Leaving the Vehicle with the See Shifting Into Park 0 187. torque lock, set the parking brake
Engine Running If you are towing a trailer, see and then shift into P (Park). To find
Driving Characteristics and out how, see “Shifting Into Park”
{ Warning Towing Tips 0 232. listed previously.
If torque lock does occur, your
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle may need to be pushed
If you have to leave the vehicle with
vehicle with the engine running. uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the engine running, be sure the
It could overheat and catch fire. vehicle is in P (Park) and the the parking pawl pressure, so you
(Continued) parking brake is set before you can shift out of P (Park).
leave it. After you have moved the
shift lever into P (Park), hold the
regular brake pedal down. Then,
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Shifting out of Park 1. Fully release the shift lever Extended Parking
button.
The vehicle is equipped with an It is best not to park with the vehicle
electronic shift lock release system. 2. While holding down the brake running. If the vehicle is left running,
The shift lock release is designed to pedal, press the shift lever be sure it will not move and there is
prevent movement of the shift lever button again. adequate ventilation.
out of P (Park), unless the ignition is 3. Move the shift lever to the See Shifting Into Park 0 187 and
on or in Service Mode and the desired position. Engine Exhaust 0 189.
regular brake pedal is applied.
This vehicle may have the Buckle to If the vehicle is left parked and
The shift lock release is always Drive feature, which may prevent running with the RKE transmitter
functional except in the case of an the vehicle from shifting out of outside the vehicle, it will continue
uncharged or low voltage (less than P (Park). See Seat Belts 0 54. to run for up to half an hour.
9-volt) battery.
If you still cannot move the shift If the vehicle is left parked and
If the vehicle has an uncharged lever from P (Park), see your dealer. running with the RKE transmitter
battery or a battery with low voltage, inside the vehicle, it will continue to
try charging or jump starting the Parking over Things run for up to an hour.
battery. See Jump Starting - North
America 0 311. That Burn The vehicle could turn off sooner if it
is parked on a hill, due to lack of
To shift out of P (Park):
{ Warning available fuel.
1. Turn the ignition on. The timer will reset if the vehicle is
Things that can burn could touch
2. Apply the brake pedal. taken out of P (Park) while it is
hot exhaust parts under the
3. Press the shift lever button. running.
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
4. Move the shift lever to the over papers, leaves, dry grass,
desired position. or other things that can burn.
If you still are unable to shift out of
P (Park):
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Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued)
If the vehicle is left with the engine
running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
{ Warning . There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
See Shifting Into Park 0 187 and
Engine Exhaust 0 189.
Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket
monoxide (CO), which cannot be modifications that are not If parking on a hill and pulling a
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. trailer, see Driving Characteristics
can cause unconsciousness and and Towing Tips 0 232.
If unusual fumes are detected or
even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle:
. The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the
with poor ventilation windows completely down.
(parking garages, tunnels, . Have the vehicle repaired
deep snow that may block immediately.
underbody airflow or tail
pipes). Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
. The exhaust smells or
area such as a garage or a
sounds strange or different.
building that has no fresh air
. The exhaust system leaks ventilation.
due to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
Running the Vehicle
has been modified,
damaged, or improperly While Parked
repaired. It is better not to park with the
(Continued) engine running.
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Automatic Warning (Continued)
and move the shift lever into
another gear. See Shifting out of
Transmission Do not leave the vehicle when the
Park 0 188.
engine is running. If you have left R : Use this gear to back up.
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others Caution
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
you are on fairly level ground, vehicle is moving forward could
always set the parking brake and damage the transmission. The
move the shift lever to P (Park). repairs would not be covered by
See Shifting Into Park 0 187 and the vehicle warranty. Shift to
Driving Characteristics and R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
Towing Tips 0 232. is stopped.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in To rock the vehicle back and forth to
P : This position locks the drive P (Park) before starting the engine. get out of snow, ice, or sand without
wheels. Use P (Park) when starting The vehicle has an automatic damaging the transmission, see If
the engine because the vehicle transmission shift lock control the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 176.
cannot move easily. system. With the ignition on, fully N : In this position, the engine does
apply the regular brake, then press not connect with the wheels. To
{ Warning the button on the shift lever before restart the engine when the vehicle
shifting from P (Park). If you cannot is already moving, use
It is dangerous to get out of the shift out of P (Park), ease pressure N (Neutral) only.
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully on the shift lever, then push the shift
in P (Park) with the parking brake lever all the way into P (Park) as
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. you maintain brake application.
(Continued) Then press the shift lever button
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designed to improve fuel economy
{ Warning Caution and performance. Use the brake to
hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use
Shifting into a drive gear while the A transmission hot message may the accelerator pedal.
engine is running at high speed is display if the automatic
dangerous. Unless your foot is transmission fluid is too hot. L : This position gives you access
firmly on the brake pedal, the Driving under this condition can to gear ranges. This provides more
vehicle could move very rapidly. damage the vehicle. Stop and idle engine braking but lower fuel
You could lose control and hit the engine to cool the automatic economy than D (Drive). You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep
people or objects. Do not shift transmission fluid. This message
snow or mud. See Manual Mode
into a drive gear while the engine clears when the transmission fluid
0 192.
is running at high speed. has cooled sufficiently.
Operating Modes : The
transmission may operate in a lower
D : This position is for normal gear than normal to improve vehicle
Caution driving. If more power is needed for performance. The engine speed
passing, press the accelerator may be higher and there may be an
Shifting out of P (Park) or pedal down. increase in noise during the
N (Neutral) with the engine following conditions:
running at high speed may Caution . When climbing a grade.
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by If the vehicle does not shift gears, . When driving downhill.
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the the transmission could be . When driving in hot
engine is not running at high damaged. Have the vehicle temperatures, or at high altitude.
speed when shifting the vehicle. serviced right away.

If the vehicle is stopped on a hill,


with your foot off the brake pedal,
the vehicle may roll. This is normal
and is due to the torque converter
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Manual Mode 1. Press the shift lever button and commanded. If in 8 (Eighth) through
move the shift lever to L (Low). 2 (Second) a single downshift will
Electronic Range Select 2. Press + (Plus) or − (Minus) on occur.
(ERS) Mode the shift lever to increase or While in L (Low), the transmission
ERS mode allows you to choose the decrease the gear range will prevent shifting to a lower gear
top-gear limit of the transmission available. range if the engine speed is too
and the vehicle's speed while When you shift from D (Drive) to high. You have a brief period of time
driving downhill or towing a trailer. L (Low), the transmission will shift to to slow the vehicle. If vehicle speed
The vehicle has an electronic shift a pre-determined lower gear range. is not reduced within the time
position indicator within the The highest gear available for this allowed, the lower gear range shift
instrument cluster. When using the pre-determined range is displayed will not be completed. You must
ERS mode a number will display next to the L in the DIC. See Driver further slow the vehicle, then press
next to the L, indicating the highest Information Center (DIC) 0 133. The − (Minus) to the desired lower gear
gear available for the range number displayed in the DIC is the range.
selected. highest gear that the transmission Automatic Engine Grade Braking is
will be allowed to operate in. This not available when the ERS is
means that all gears below that active. It is available in D (Drive) for
number are available. For example, both normal driving and Tow/Haul
when 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the Mode. While using the ERS, cruise
L, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears control and the Tow/Haul Mode can
are automatically shifted by the be used. See “Tow/Haul Mode”
vehicle. The transmission will not following.
shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus)
button is used or you shift back into
D (Drive).
If the transmission is in 9 (Ninth)
gear when L (Low) is selected, a
downshift to 7 (Seventh) will be
To use this feature:
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Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade Drive Systems
Braking
Automatic Engine Grade Braking All-Wheel Drive
assists when driving downhill.
Vehicles with this feature can
It maintains vehicle speed by
operate in All-Wheel
automatically implementing a shift
Drive (AWD) Mode.
pattern that uses the engine and the
transmission to slow the vehicle.
The system will automatically
command downshifts to reduce
vehicle speed. The normal shift
pattern will return once the vehicle
is on a low grade or when the
accelerator pedal is pressed.
This feature can assist when towing While in the Electronic Range
or hauling a heavy load. Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is
_ : Select Tow/Haul Mode with deactivated, allowing the driver to
the knob on the center console. select a range and limiting the
highest gear available. Grade
When Tow/Haul Mode is activated, braking is available for normal
a message is displayed on the driving and in Tow/Haul Mode. Turn the knob to 4 to select AWD.
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driving Characteristics and See Automatic Transmission 0 190. The AWD Mode will stay selected
Towing Tips 0 232 and until the mode is changed. See
Driver Mode Control 0 199. Driver Mode Control 0 199.
When operated in Two-wheel drive,
the vehicle will deliver power to the
front wheels only and may provide
better fuel economy.
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When using a compact spare tire on Brakes ABS does not change the time
an AWD vehicle, the system needed to get a foot on the brake
automatically detects the compact pedal and does not always
spare and reduces AWD Antilock Brake decrease stopping distance. If you
performance to protect the system. System (ABS) get too close to the vehicle ahead,
To restore full AWD operation and there will not be enough time to
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
prevent excessive wear on the apply the brakes if that vehicle
helps prevent a braking skid and
system, replace the compact spare suddenly slows or stops. Always
maintain steering while
with a full-size tire as soon as leave enough room ahead to stop,
braking hard.
possible. See Compact Spare Tire even with ABS.
0 310. ABS performs a system check when
the vehicle is first driven. Using ABS
A momentary motor or clicking noise Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
may be heard while this test is going the brake pedal down firmly.
on, and the brake pedal may move Hearing or feeling ABS operate is
slightly. This is normal. normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows steering and braking at
the same time. In many
emergencies, steering can help
even more than braking.

If there is a problem with ABS, this


warning light stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
0 127.
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Electric Parking Brake The system has a Y or PARK try to apply it again. If the light does
Electric Parking Brake light, and not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced.
some vehicles may have a 8
Service Parking Brake light. See Do not drive the vehicle if the Y or
Electric Parking Brake Light 0 126 PARK light is flashing. See your
and dealer. See Electric Parking Brake
Service Electric Parking Brake Light Light 0 126.
0 126.
If the 8 light is on or the Y or
Before leaving the vehicle, check for PARK light flashes when the ignition
the Y or PARK light to ensure that is turned on, pull the EPB switch
the parking brake is applied. and hold it. Continue to hold the
EPB Apply switch until the Y or PARK light
To apply the EPB: remains on. If the 8 light remains
The vehicle has an Electric Parking on, see your dealer.
Brake (EPB). The EPB can always 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a
be activated, even if the ignition is complete stop. If the EPB is applied while the
off. To prevent draining the battery, vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
2. Lift up the EPB switch decelerate as long as the switch is
avoid repeated cycles of the EPB momentarily.
system when the engine is not pulled. If the switch is pulled until
running. The Y or PARK light will flash and the vehicle comes to a stop, the
EPB will remain applied.
then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the Y or PARK light The vehicle may automatically apply
flashes continuously, then the EPB the EPB in some situations when
is only partially applied, the vehicle the vehicle is not moving. This is
is in Service Mode, or there is a normal, and is done to periodically
problem with the EPB. A Driver check the correct operation of the
Information Center (DIC) message EPB system.
will display. Release the EPB and
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If the EPB fails to apply, block the activate the Antilock Brake System
rear wheels to prevent vehicle Caution (ABS) if the brake pedal is not
movement. pushed hard enough to activate
Driving with the parking brake on ABS normally. Minor noise, brake
EPB Release can overheat the brake system pedal pulsation, and/or pedal
To release the EPB: and cause premature wear or movement during this time may
damage to brake system parts. occur. Continue to apply the brake
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ Make sure that the parking brake pedal as the driving situation
ACCESSORY. is fully released and the brake dictates. Brake Assist disengages
2. Apply and hold the brake warning light is off before driving. when the brake pedal is released.
pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle Hill Start Assist (HSA)
momentarily. is pulling a trailer, see Driving
The EPB is released when the Y
Characteristics and Towing Tips { Warning
0 232.
or PARK light is off. Do not rely on the HSA feature.
Automatic EPB Release HSA does not replace the need to
If the 8 light is on or the Y or
PARK light flashes, release the EPB The EPB will automatically release if pay attention and drive safely.
by pressing and holding the EPB the vehicle is running, placed into You may not hear or feel alerts or
switch. Continue to hold the switch gear, and an attempt is made to warnings provided by this system.
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration Failure to use proper care when
until the Y or PARK light is off. when the EPB is applied, to driving may result in injury, death,
If either light stays on after release preserve parking brake lining life. or vehicle damage. See
is attempted, see your dealer.
Defensive Driving 0 166.
Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid brake When the vehicle is stopped on a
pedal applications due to grade, Hill Start Assist (HSA)
emergency braking situations and prevents the vehicle from rolling in
provides additional braking to an unintended direction during the
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transition from brake pedal release Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the
to accelerator pedal apply. The driver in keeping the vehicle on the
brakes release when the accelerator intended path.
pedal is applied. If the accelerator Traction Control/
If cruise control is being used and
pedal is not applied within a few Electronic Stability TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC begins to
minutes, the Electric Parking Brake Control limit wheel spin, cruise control will
will apply. The brakes may also disengage. Cruise control may be
release under other conditions. Do System Operation turned back on when road
not rely on HSA to hold the vehicle. conditions allow. TCS and
The vehicle has a Traction Control
HSA is available when the vehicle is System (TCS) and StabiliTrak/ StabiliTrak/ESC will automatically
facing uphill in a forward gear, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turn on when cruise control is set.
or when facing downhill in an electronic stability control Both systems come on
R (Reverse). The vehicle must system. These systems help limit automatically when the vehicle is
come to a complete stop on a grade wheel slip and assist the driver in started and begins to move. The
for HSA to activate. maintaining control, especially on systems may be heard or felt while
slippery road conditions. they are operating or while
TCS activates if it senses that any performing diagnostic checks. This
of the drive wheels are spinning or is normal and does not mean there
beginning to lose traction. When this is a problem with the vehicle.
happens, TCS applies the brakes to It is recommended to leave both
the spinning wheels and reduces systems on for normal driving
engine power to limit wheel spin. conditions, but it may be necessary
StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
vehicle senses a difference between stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
the intended path and the direction See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 176
the vehicle is actually traveling. and “Turning the Systems Off and
StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies On” later in this section.
braking pressure to any one of the
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2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn TCS on again, press and
15 seconds. release g. The Traction Off light i
3. Start the engine. displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.
4. Drive the vehicle.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g
If d comes on and stays on, see
The indicator light for both systems is pressed, the system will not turn
your dealer. off until the wheels stop spinning.
is in the instrument cluster. This
light will: Turning the Systems Off To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/
. Flash when TCS is limiting and On ESC, press and hold g until the
wheel spin. Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak/
. Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is ESC OFF light g come on and stay
activated. on in the instrument cluster.
. Turn on and stay on when either To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on
system is not working. again, press and release g. The
If either system fails to turn on or to Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak/
activate, a message displays in the Caution
Driver Information Center (DIC), and ESC OFF light g in the instrument
d comes on and stays on to Do not repeatedly brake or cluster turn off.
indicate that the system is inactive accelerate heavily when TCS is StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
and is not assisting the driver in off. The vehicle driveline could be if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
maintaining control. The vehicle is damaged. (35 mph). Traction control will
safe to drive, but driving should be remain off.
adjusted accordingly.
To turn off only TCS, press and Adding accessories can affect the
If d comes on and stays on: release g on the center console. vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
1. Stop the vehicle. The Traction Off light i displays in 0 248.
the instrument cluster.
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Driver Mode Control vehicle in Two-Wheel Drive (AWD
vehicles) or is the normal drive
If equipped with Front-Wheel Drive mode (FWD vehicles). Use this
(FWD), the Driver Mode Control mode for normal driving conditions.
may have the following modes: This is the most fuel efficient drive
FWD, Snow, and Tow/Haul. mode. See Driving for Better Fuel
If equipped with All-Wheel Drive Economy 0 165.
(AWD), the Driver Mode Control
may have AWD, Two-Wheel Drive 4 (AWD Only) : Vehicle is in AWD
(2WD), Off-Road, and Tow/Haul. Mode. This mode will remain active
There may be Driver Information through future ignition cycles. AWD
Center (DIC) messages displayed Mode provides drive torque to all
for each drive mode. four wheels. Use this mode for
Driver Mode Control Knob driving conditions that require
for AWD improved traction such as gravel,
sand, wet pavement, snow, and ice.
Rotate the Driver Mode Control
AWD may turn off and display a
knob to make a mode selection. The
message on the DIC in instances of
icons on the knob will illuminate to
extensive use or overheating.
indicate which mode is active.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) When in AWD Mode, the AWD
message will indicate that the mode Mode indicator will be on. For more
is on when switching to different information on AWD Mode, see
modes. All-Wheel Drive 0 193.
5 (AWD Only) or q (FWD 6 (FWD Only) : Vehicle is in Snow
Only) : Vehicle is in either Mode. This mode will not remain
Driver Mode Control Knob Front-Wheel Drive for non AWD active through future ignition cycles.
for FWD vehicles, or Two-Wheel Drive for The vehicle will be in Front-Wheel
AWD vehicles. This mode will Drive when the engine is restarted.
remain active through future ignition Snow Mode improves vehicle
cycles. This setting either puts the acceleration on snow and ice
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covered roads. The accelerator provide more torque necessary
pedal will be more sensitive to when towing heavy loads. This will
provide finer control of the torque at also increase fuel consumption. Use
the wheels in slippery conditions. this mode to assist in maintaining
7 (AWD Only) : Vehicle is in desired vehicle speeds when driving
Off-Road Mode. This mode will not on downhill grades by using the
remain active through future ignition engine and transmission to slow the
cycles. The vehicle will be in vehicle. This helps prevent the
Two-Wheel Drive when the engine brakes from overheating. For more
is restarted. This mode will information, see Tow/Haul Mode
automatically activate AWD. The 0 193.
accelerator pedal will be more The following table shows how the
sensitive to provide finer control of different modes affect the various
the torque at the wheels. subsystem functions that may be on
StabiliTrak/ESC, ABS, and TCS will the vehicle.
change for optimal off-road
performance. Use this mode for
public off-road recreational driving.
See Off-Road Driving 0 169.
_ Tow/Haul : Vehicle is in Tow/
Haul Mode. This mode will not
remain active through future ignition
cycles. The vehicle will be in
Front-Wheel Drive or Two-Wheel
Drive when the engine is restarted.
This mode will automatically
activate AWD. See All-Wheel Drive
0 193. The transmission holds lower
gears longer before shifting to
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Modes: Front-Wheel AWD Snow Off-Road Tow/Haul
Drive/
Two-Wheel
Drive
Mode Availability AWD & FWD AWD FWD AWD Towing
Vehicles Vehicles Only Vehicles Only Vehicles Only Package
(AWD
& FWD)
Retained In Future Ignition Cycles Yes Yes No No No
Accelerator Pedal Sensitivity Normal Normal Snow Off-Road Normal
Automatic Transmission Shifting Normal Normal Normal Normal Tow/Haul
AWD Status (If Equipped) Off Normal AWD Not Available Off-Road Normal AWD
(Two-Wheel Active AWD Active Active
Drive)
StabiliTrak/ESC, ABS, and TCS Normal Normal Normal Off-Road Normal
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Cruise Control automatically disengages. See J : Press to turn the system on
Traction Control/Electronic Stability and off. A white indicator appears in
Control 0 197. If a collision alert the instrument cluster when cruise
{ Warning occurs when cruise control is is turned on.
activated, cruise control is
Cruise control can be dangerous disengaged. See Forward Collision RES+ : If there is a set speed in
where you cannot drive safely at Alert (FCA) System 0 218. When memory, press briefly to resume to
a steady speed. Do not use road conditions allow the cruise that speed or press and hold to
cruise control on winding roads or control to be safely used, cruise accelerate. If the cruise control is
in heavy traffic. control can be turned back on. already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
Cruise control can be dangerous Turning off the TCS or StabiliTrak/
on slippery roads. On such roads, ESC system will disengage the SET− : Press briefly to set the
fast changes in tire traction can cruise control. speed and activate cruise control.
cause excessive wheel slip, and If the cruise control is already
If the brakes are applied, cruise active, use to decrease vehicle
you could lose control. Do not use control disengages. speed.
cruise control on slippery roads.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
With cruise control, a speed of
speed from memory.
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can
be maintained without keeping your Setting Cruise Control
foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds If J is on when not in use, SET− or
below about 40 km/h (25 mph). RES+ could get pressed and go into
If the Traction Control System (TCS) cruise when not desired. Keep J
or StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability off when cruise is not being used.
Control (ESC) system begins to limit 1. Press J.
wheel spin while using cruise
control, the cruise control 2. Get up to the desired speed.
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3. Press and release SET−. The . Press and hold RES+ up until The speedometer reading can be
desired set speed briefly the desired speed is reached, displayed in either English or metric
appears in the instrument then release it. units. See Instrument Cluster
cluster. . To increase vehicle speed in (Uplevel) 0 114 or
4. Remove your foot from the small increments, briefly press Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
accelerator. RES+. For each press, the 0 117. The increment value used
vehicle goes about 1 km/h depends on the units displayed.
When the cruise control has been
set to the desired speed, a green (1 mph) faster. Passing Another Vehicle While
cruise control indicator appears on The speedometer reading can be Using Cruise Control
the instrument cluster. displayed in either English or metric Use the accelerator pedal to
units. See Instrument Cluster increase the vehicle speed. When
Resuming a Set Speed (Uplevel) 0 114 or you take your foot off the pedal, the
If the cruise control is set at a Instrument Cluster (Base Level) vehicle will slow down to the
desired speed and then the brakes 0 117. The increment value used previous set cruise speed.
are applied or * is pressed, the depends on the units displayed.
While pressing the accelerator pedal
cruise control is disengaged without Reducing Speed While Using or shortly following the release to
erasing the set speed from memory. Cruise Control override cruise, briefly applying SET
Once the vehicle speed reaches If the cruise control system is − will result in cruise set to the
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, already activated: current vehicle speed.
press RES+ briefly. The vehicle Using Cruise Control on Hills
returns to the previous set speed. . Press and hold SET− until the
desired lower speed is reached, How well the cruise control will work
Increasing Speed While Using then release it. on hills depends upon the vehicle
Cruise Control speed, load, and the steepness of
. To decrease the vehicle speed in
If the cruise control system is small increments, briefly press the hills. When going up steep hills,
already activated: SET−. For each press, the you might have to step on the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h accelerator pedal to maintain your
(1 mph) slower. speed. While on a hill, the
transmission may downshift in order
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to use engine braking to slow the section before using this system.
vehicle and maintain the set speed. The following gap is the following { Warning
Also, you may have to brake or shift time between your vehicle and a
to a lower gear to keep your speed vehicle detected directly ahead in ACC has limited braking ability
down. If the brake pedal is applied, your path, moving in the same and may not have time to slow
cruise control disengages. direction. If no vehicle is detected in the vehicle down enough to avoid
your path, ACC works like regular a collision with another vehicle
Ending Cruise Control cruise control. ACC uses camera you are following. This can occur
There are four ways to end cruise and radar sensors. See Radio when vehicles suddenly slow or
control: Frequency Statement 0 353. stop ahead, or enter your lane.
. Step lightly on the brake pedal. Also see “Alerting the Driver” in
If a vehicle is detected in your path,
ACC can apply acceleration or this section. Complete attention is
. Press *. limited, moderate braking to always required while driving and
. maintain the selected following gap. you should be ready to take
Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral). To disengage ACC, apply the brake. action and apply the brakes. See
If ACC is controlling your vehicle Defensive Driving 0 166.
. Press J. speed when the Traction Control
Erasing Speed Memory System (TCS) or StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The cruise control set speed is system activates, the ACC may { Warning
erased from memory if J is automatically disengage. See ACC will not detect or brake for
pressed or if the ignition is Traction Control/Electronic Stability children, pedestrians, animals,
turned off. Control 0 197. When road
or other objects.
conditions allow ACC to be safely
Adaptive Cruise Control used, the ACC can be turned Do not use ACC when:
back on. (Continued)
If equipped with Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), it allows the driver to Turning off the TCS or StabiliTrak/
select the cruise control set speed ESC system will disengage the
and following gap. Read this entire cruise control.
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Warning (Continued)
* : Press to disengage ACC
without erasing the selected set
. On winding and hilly roads speed.
or when the sensors are [ : Press to select a following gap
blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. time (or distance) setting for ACC of
The system may not detect Far, Medium, or Near.
a vehicle ahead. Keep the
The speedometer reading can be
entire front of the vehicle
displayed in either English or metric
clean.
units. See Instrument Cluster
. Visibility is low, such as in (Uplevel) 0 114 or
fog, rain, or snow Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
conditions. ACC 0 117. The increment value used
performance is limited under J : Press to turn the system on or depends on the units displayed.
these conditions. off. The indicator turns white on the Switching Between ACC and
. On slippery roads where instrument cluster when ACC is Regular Cruise Control
fast changes in tire traction turned on.
can cause excessive To switch between ACC and regular
RES+ : Press briefly to resume the
wheel slip. cruise control, press and hold *.
previous set speed or to increase
vehicle speed. If ACC is already A Driver Information Display (DIC)
activated, use to increase vehicle message displays. See Vehicle
speed. Messages 0 136.

SET– : Press briefly to set the ACC can also be set while the
speed and activate ACC or to vehicle is stopped if ACC is on and
decrease vehicle speed. If ACC is the brake pedal is applied.
already activated, use to decrease
vehicle speed.
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Warning (Continued)
1. Press J.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
control is in before using the
3. Press and release SET–.
feature. If ACC is not active, the
vehicle will not automatically 4. Remove foot from the
brake for other vehicles, which accelerator.
ACC Indicator Regular Cruise
Control Indicator could cause an accident if the After ACC is set, it may immediately
brakes are not applied manually. apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead
When ACC is engaged, a green o You and others could be seriously is detected closer than the selected
indicator will be lit on the instrument injured or killed. following gap.
cluster and the following gap will be ACC can also be set while the
displayed. When the regular cruise Setting Adaptive Cruise Control vehicle is stopped if ACC is on and
control is engaged, a green J the brake pedal is applied.
If J is on when not in use, it could
indicator will be lit on the instrument
get pressed and go into cruise when
cluster; the following gap will not
display. not desired. Keep J off when
cruise is not being used.
When the vehicle is turned on, the
cruise control mode will be set to Select the set speed desired for
the last mode used before the cruise. This is the vehicle speed
vehicle was turned off. when no vehicle is detected in
its path. When ACC is turned on, the
indicator will be lit white. When ACC
{ Warning While the vehicle is moving, ACC
is engaged, the indicator will turn
will not set at a speed less than
Always check the cruise control green.
25 km/h (16 mph), although it can be
indicator on the instrument cluster resumed when driving at lower Be mindful of speed limits,
to determine which mode cruise speeds. surrounding traffic speeds, and
(Continued) weather conditions when selecting
To set ACC while moving:
the set speed.
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Resuming a Set Speed exited a sharp curve, then the . To increase vehicle speed in
If the ACC is set at a desired speed vehicle speed will increase to the larger increments, press and
and then the brakes are applied, set speed. hold RES+. For each press, the
ACC is disengaged without erasing vehicle goes 5 km/h (5 mph)
Increasing Speed While ACC Is at faster.
the set speed from memory. a Set Speed
To begin using ACC again, press When it is determined that there is
Do one of the following: no vehicle ahead or the vehicle
RES+ up briefly. The vehicle returns
. Use the accelerator to get to the ahead is beyond the selected
to the previous set speed.
higher speed. Press SET– . following gap, then the vehicle
. If the vehicle is moving, it returns Release the control and the speed will increase to the set speed.
to the previous set speed. accelerator pedal. The vehicle The set speed can also be
. If the vehicle is stopped with the will now cruise at the higher
increased while the vehicle is
brake pedal applied, press RES speed. stopped.
+ and release the brake pedal. When the accelerator pedal is . If stopped with the brake
ACC will hold the vehicle until pressed, ACC will not brake
RES+ or the accelerator pedal is applied, press RES+ until the
because it is overridden. The
pressed. desired set speed is displayed.
ACC indicator will turn blue on
the instrument cluster. . If ACC is holding the vehicle at a
A green ACC indicator and the set
speed display on the instrument stop and there is another vehicle
. Press and hold RES+ until the
cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator directly ahead, pressing RES+
desired set speed appears on will increase the set speed.
may be flashing if a vehicle ahead the display, then release it.
was present and moved. See Pressing RES+ when there is no
. To increase vehicle speed in longer a vehicle ahead will
“Approaching and Following a
small increments, press RES+. cause ACC to resume.
Vehicle” later in this section.
For each press, the vehicle goes
Once ACC has resumed, if there is 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. Reducing Speed While ACC Is at a
no vehicle ahead, if the vehicle Set Speed
ahead is beyond the selected Do one of the following:
following gap, or if the vehicle has
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. Use the brake to get to the vehicle's speed and attempt to or Near) for the Forward Collision
desired lower speed. Release maintain the follow distance gap Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward
the brake and press SET–. The selected. Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 218.
vehicle will now cruise at the
lower speed. Press [ on the steering wheel to Alerting the Driver
adjust the following gap. Each press
. Press and hold SET– until the cycles the gap button through three
desired lower speed is reached, settings: Far, Medium, or Near.
then release it.
When pressed, the current gap
. To decrease the vehicle speed in setting displays briefly on the
smaller increments, press SET−. instrument cluster. The gap setting
For each press, the vehicle goes will be maintained until it is
about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. changed. If ACC is engaged, driver action
. To decrease the vehicle speed in Since each gap setting corresponds may be required when ACC cannot
larger increments, press and to a following time (Far, Medium, apply sufficient braking because of
hold SET−. For each press, the or Near), the following distance will approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
vehicle goes about 5 km/h vary based on vehicle speed. The When this condition occurs, six red
(5 mph) slower. faster the vehicle speed, the further lights will flash on the windshield
. To decrease speed while the back your vehicle will follow a and eight beeps will sound from the
vehicle is stopped, press SET− vehicle detected ahead. Consider front. See “Collision/Detection
until the desired set speed is traffic and weather conditions when Systems” under Vehicle
displayed. selecting the following gap. The Personalization 0 137.
range of selectable gaps may not be
Selecting the Follow Distance Gap See Defensive Driving 0 166.
appropriate for all drivers and
When a slower moving vehicle is driving conditions.
detected ahead within the selected Changing the gap setting
following gap, ACC will adjust the automatically changes the alert
timing sensitivity (Far, Medium,
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Approaching and Following a braking may feel or sound different ACC Automatically Disengages
Vehicle than if the brakes were applied ACC may automatically disengage
manually. This is normal. and the driver will need to manually
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving apply the brakes to slow the
Objects vehicle if:
. The sensors are blocked.
{ Warning . The Traction Control System
ACC may not detect and react to (TCS) or StabiliTrak/ESC system
The vehicle ahead indicator is in the stopped or slow-moving vehicles has activated or been disabled.
instrument cluster. ahead of you. For example, the . There is a fault in the system.
The vehicle ahead indicator only system may not brake for a . The radar falsely reports
displays when a vehicle is detected vehicle it has never detected blockage when driving in a
in your vehicle’s path moving in the moving. This can occur in desert or remote area with no
same direction. stop-and-go traffic or when a other vehicle or roadside
If this symbol is not displaying, ACC vehicle suddenly appears due to objects. A DIC message may
will not respond to or brake for a vehicle ahead changing lanes. display to indicate that ACC is
vehicles ahead. Your vehicle may not stop and temporarily unavailable.
could cause a crash. Use caution The ACC indicator will turn white
ACC automatically slows the vehicle
down and adjusts vehicle speed to when using ACC. Your complete when ACC is no longer active.
follow the vehicle in front at the attention is always required while
driving and you should be ready In some cases, when ACC will not
selected follow gap. The vehicle activate, regular cruise control may
speed increases or decreases to to take action and apply the
brakes. be used. See “Switching Between
follow the vehicle in front of you, but ACC and Regular Cruise Control”
will not exceed the set speed. It may previously in this section. Always
apply limited braking, if necessary. consider driving conditions before
When braking is active, the brake using either cruise control system.
lights will come on. The automatic
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Notification to Resume ACC A DIC warning message may ACC Override
ACC will maintain a follow gap display indicating to shift to P (Park) If using the accelerator pedal while
behind a detected vehicle and slow before exiting the vehicle. See ACC is active, the ACC indicator
your vehicle to a stop behind that Vehicle Messages 0 136. turns blue on the instrument cluster.
vehicle. ACC will resume operation when the
If the stopped vehicle ahead has
{ Warning accelerator pedal is not being
driven away and ACC has not pressed.
If ACC has stopped the vehicle,
resumed, the vehicle ahead and if ACC is disengaged, turned
indicator will flash and three beeps off, or canceled, the vehicle will { Warning
will sound as a reminder to check no longer be held at a stop. The
traffic ahead before proceeding. See The ACC will not automatically
vehicle can move. When ACC is apply the brakes if your foot is
“Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier” in
holding the vehicle at a stop, resting on the accelerator pedal.
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
always be prepared to manually You could crash into a vehicle
Vehicle Personalization 0 137.
apply the brakes. ahead of you.
When the vehicle ahead drives
away, press RES+ or the
accelerator pedal to resume ACC. Curves in the Road
If stopped for more than { Warning
two minutes or if the driver door is
opened and the driver seat belt is Leaving the vehicle without
{ Warning
unbuckled, the ACC automatically placing it in P (Park) can be On curves, ACC may not detect a
applies the Electric Parking Brake dangerous. Do not leave the vehicle ahead in your lane. You
(EPB) to hold the vehicle. The vehicle while it is being held at a could be startled if the vehicle
Electric Parking Brake status light stop by ACC. Always place the accelerates up to the set speed,
will turn on. See Electric Parking vehicle in P (Park) and turn off especially when following a
Brake 0 195. To resume ACC and the ignition before leaving the vehicle exiting or entering exit
release the EPB, press the vehicle. ramps. You could lose control of
accelerator pedal.
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ACC may occasionally provide an
Warning (Continued) alert and/or braking that is
considered unnecessary. It could
the vehicle or crash. Do not use respond to vehicles in different
ACC while driving on an entrance lanes, signs, guardrails, and other
or exit ramp. Always be ready to stationary objects when entering or
use the brakes if necessary. exiting a curve. This is normal
operation. The vehicle does not
need service.
{ Warning When following a vehicle and
entering a curve, ACC may not
Other Vehicle Lane Changes
On curves, ACC may respond to detect the vehicle ahead and
a vehicle in another lane, or may accelerate to the set speed. When
not have time to react to a vehicle this happens, the vehicle ahead
in your lane. You could crash into indicator will not appear.
a vehicle ahead of you, or lose
control of your vehicle. Give extra
attention in curves and be ready
to use the brakes if necessary.
Select an appropriate speed while
driving in curves. ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead
until it is completely in the lane. The
brakes may need to be manually
ACC may operate differently in a
applied.
sharp curve. It may reduce the
vehicle speed if the curve is too ACC may detect a vehicle that is
sharp. not in your lane and apply the
brakes.
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Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance
When Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is
Systems
erased from memory if J is
pressed or if the ignition is This vehicle may have features that
turned off. work together to help avoid crashes
or reduce crash damage while
Cleaning the Sensing System driving, backing, and parking. Read
The camera sensor on the this entire section before using
windshield behind the rearview these systems.
mirror and the radar sensors on the
front of the vehicle can become { Warning
blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud.
Do not use ACC when driving on Do not rely on the Driver
These areas need to be cleaned for
steep hills or when towing a trailer. Assistance Systems. These
ACC to operate properly.
ACC will not detect a vehicle in the
systems do not replace the need
lane while driving on steep hills. The If ACC will not operate, regular
cruise control may be available. See for paying attention and driving
driver will often need to take over
acceleration and braking on steep “Switching Between ACC and safely. You may not hear or see
hills, especially when towing a Regular Cruise Control” previously alerts or warnings provided by
trailer. If the brakes are applied, the in this section. Always consider these systems. Failure to use
ACC disengages. driving conditions before using proper care when driving may
either cruise control system. result in injury, death, or vehicle
Disengaging ACC damage. See Defensive Driving
For cleaning instructions, see
There are three ways to 0 166.
“Washing the Vehicle” under
disengage ACC: Exterior Care 0 317. Under many conditions, these
. Step lightly on the brake pedal. systems will not:
System operation may also be
. Press *. limited under snow, heavy rain, (Continued)
or road spray conditions.
. Press J.
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)


. Detect children, Complete attention is always
pedestrians, bicyclists, required while driving, and you
or animals. should be ready to take action
. Detect vehicles or objects and apply the brakes and/or steer
outside the area monitored the vehicle to avoid crashes.
by the system.
. Work at all driving speeds. Audible Alert
. Warn you or provide you Some driver assistance features
with enough time to avoid a alert the driver of obstacles by
crash. beeping. To change the volume of
the warning chime, see “Comfort
. Work under poor visibility or
and Convenience” under Vehicle
bad weather conditions. Personalization 0 137.
. Work if the detection sensor
is not cleaned or is covered Cleaning
by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. Depending on vehicle options, keep
. Work if the detection sensor these areas of the vehicle clean to
is covered up, such as with ensure the best driver assistance
a sticker, magnet, or metal feature performance. Driver
plate. Information Center (DIC) messages
may display when the systems are
. Work if the area surrounding unavailable or blocked.
the detection sensor is . Front and rear bumpers and the
damaged or not properly area below the bumpers
repaired. . Front grille and headlamps
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. Front camera lens in the front vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
grille or near the front emblem after a short delay. To return to the
. Front side and rear side panels previous screen sooner, press any
button on the infotainment system,
. Outside of the windshield in front shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle
of the rearview mirrors speed of approximately 12 km/h (8
. Side camera lens on the bottom mph). The RVC is above the license
of the outside mirrors plate.
. Rear side corner bumpers
1. View Displayed by the
. Rear Vision Camera above the Camera
license plate 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper

Assistance Systems for Displayed images may be farther or


closer than they appear. The area
Parking or Backing displayed is limited and objects that
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera are close to either corner of the
(RVC), Rear Park Assist (RPA), bumper or under the bumper do not
Surround Vision, and Rear Cross display.
Traffic Alert (RCTA) may help the A warning triangle may display to
driver park or avoid objects. Always show that RPA has detected an
check around the vehicle when object. This triangle changes from
parking or backing. 1. View Displayed by the
amber to red and increases in size
Camera
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) the closer the object.

When the vehicle is shifted into Hitch Guidance


R (Reverse), the RVC displays an If equipped, this feature displays a
image of the area behind the vehicle single, centered guideline on the
in the infotainment display. The camera display to assist with
previous screen displays when the aligning a vehicle’s hitch ball with a
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trailer coupler. Select the trailer infotainment system, shift into
guidance line button, then align the Warning (Continued) P (Park), or reach a vehicle speed
trailer guidance line over the trailer of approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
coupler. Continuously steer the making lane change decisions.
Before making a lane change,
vehicle to keep the guidance line
centered on the coupler when always check the mirrors and { Warning
backing. RVC Park Assist overlays glance over your shoulder. The Surround Vision cameras
will not display when the trailer Improper use could result in have blind spots and will not
guidance line is active. Hitch serious injury to you or others. display all objects near the
Guidance is only available in corners of the vehicle. Folding
Standard View. Surround Vision outside mirrors that are out of
To check the trailer when in a If equipped, Surround Vision shows position may not display surround
forward gear above 12 km/h an image of the area surrounding view correctly. Always check
(8 mph), touch CAMERA on the the vehicle, along with the front or around the vehicle when parking
infotainment display to view the rear rear camera views on the or backing.
camera. Touch X to exit the view or infotainment display. The front
it will be removed automatically after camera is in the grille or near the
eight seconds. front emblem, the side cameras are
on the bottom of the outside mirrors,
{ Warning and the rear camera is above the
license plate.
Use Hitch Guidance only to help
back the vehicle to a trailer hitch The Surround Vision system can be
or, when traveling above 12 km/h accessed by selecting CAMERA in
the infotainment display or when the
(8 mph), to briefly check the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
status of your trailer. Do not use
To return to the previous screen
for any other purpose, such as sooner, press any button on the 1. Views Displayed by the
(Continued) Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
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infotainment display when a camera
Warning (Continued) view is active. Touching the button
multiple times will toggle between
vehicle before driving. Failure to front and rear camera views.
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage. If equipped, the front view camera
also displays when the Park Assist
system detects an object within
Camera Views 30 cm (12 in).
Front/Rear Junction View :
1. Views Displayed by the
Displays a front or rear cross traffic
Surround Vision Cameras
view that shows objects directly to
2. Area Not Shown
the left and right of the front or back
of the vehicle. Touch Junction View
{ Warning on the infotainment display when a
camera view is active. Touching the
The camera(s) do not display button multiple times will toggle
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, between front and rear camera
crossing traffic, animals, or any views.
other object outside of the
cameras’ field of view, below the Front/Rear Overhead View :
Displays a front or rear overhead
bumper, or under the vehicle.
Touch the camera view buttons view of the vehicle. Touching the
Shown distances may be different
along the bottom of the infotainment button will toggle between the two
from actual distances. Do not views.
drive or park the vehicle using display. Available views will differ
only these camera(s). Always depending on vehicle options. Front/Rear Bowl View : Displays a
check behind and around the Front/Rear Standard View : view of the vehicle from either the
Displays an image of the area in front or the back of the vehicle.
(Continued) Touch Bowl View on the
front or behind the vehicle. Touch
Front/Rear Standard View on the infotainment display when a camera
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view is active. Touching the button Top Down View : Displays an of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush;
multiple times will toggle between image of the area surrounding the and clean sensors after a car wash
forward and rearward views. Park vehicle, along with the rear camera in freezing temperatures.
Assist and RCTA overlays are not view in the infotainment display. The
available when Bowl View is active. rear camera view will be replaced
by the front camera view after
{ Warning
Side Forward/Rearward View :
Displays a view that shows objects shifting from R (Reverse) to a The Park Assist system does not
next to the front or rear sides of the forward gear or when the vehicle is detect children, pedestrians,
vehicle. Touch Side Forward/ moving forward slower than 12 km/h bicyclists, animals, or objects
Rearward View on the infotainment (8 mph). This view can only be below the bumper or that are too
display when a camera view is enabled in Front/Rear Standard close or too far from the vehicle.
active. Touching the button multiple View by touching the Top Down It is not available at speeds
times will toggle between forward View button when a camera view is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To
and rearward views. Park Assist active.
prevent injury, death, or vehicle
and RCTA overlays are not Park Assist damage, even with Park Assist,
available when Side Forward/ always check the area around the
Rearward View is active. With RPA, as the vehicle backs up
at speeds of less than 8 km/h vehicle and check all mirrors
Hitch View : Assists while (5 mph), the sensors on the rear before backing.
connecting to a trailer. Displays a bumper may detect objects up to
zoomed-in view of the hitch to help 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle within
align the vehicle’s hitch ball with the a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off the
trailer coupler. Shifting into P (Park) ground and below bumper level.
while in this view will automatically These detection distances may be
engage the Electronic Parking shorter during warmer or humid
Brake (EPB). weather.
Guidance Lines : Displays Blocked sensors will not detect
available guidelines, including objects and can also cause false
standard and Hitch Guidance. detections. Keep the sensors clean
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The instrument cluster may have a from the back of the vehicle do not Forward Collision Alert
Park Assist display with bars that move further back when a trailer is
show “distance to object” and object towed.
(FCA) System
location information for RPA. As the If equipped, the FCA system may
object gets closer, more bars light Turning the Features On or Off help to avoid or reduce the harm
up and the bars change color from RPA, RCTA, and Rear Park Assist caused by front-end crashes. When
yellow to amber to red. symbols can be turned on or off approaching a vehicle ahead too
When an object is first detected in through vehicle personalization. See quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
the rear, one beep will be heard “Collision/Detection Systems” under alert on the windshield and rapidly
from the rear. When an object is Vehicle Personalization 0 137. beeps. FCA also lights an amber
very close, <0.6 m (2 ft) in the visual alert if following another
Turn off RPA when towing a trailer.
vehicle rear, five beeps will sound vehicle much too closely.
from the rear. Assistance Systems for FCA detects vehicles within a
distance of approximately 60 m
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Driving (197 ft) and operates at speeds
If equipped, RCTA shows a red If equipped, when driving the above 8 km/h (5 mph). If the vehicle
warning triangle with a left or right vehicle in a forward gear, Forward has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
pointing arrow on the infotainment Collision Alert (FCA), Lane it can detect vehicles to distances of
display to warn of traffic coming Departure Warning (LDW), Lane approximately 110 m (360 ft) and
from the left or right. This system Keep Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone operates at all speeds. See
detects objects coming from up to Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert Adaptive Cruise Control 0 204.
20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side (LCA), Automatic Emergency
of the vehicle. When an object is
detected, three beeps sound from
Braking (AEB), and/or the Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
{ Warning
the left or right, depending on the can help to avoid a crash or reduce FCA is a warning system and
direction of the detected vehicle. crash damage. does not apply the brakes. When
Use caution while backing up when approaching a slower-moving or
towing a trailer, as the RCTA stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
detection zones that extend out (Continued)
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FCA warnings will not occur unless
Warning (Continued) the FCA system detects a vehicle Warning (Continued)
ahead. When a vehicle is detected,
or when following a vehicle too the vehicle ahead indicator will proper condition. Keep the
closely, FCA may not provide a display green. Vehicles may not be windshield, headlamps, and FCA
warning with enough time to help detected on curves, highway exit sensors clean and in good repair.
avoid a crash. It also may not ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility;
provide any warning at all. FCA or if a vehicle ahead is partially Collision Alert
does not warn of pedestrians, blocked by pedestrians or other
animals, signs, guardrails, objects. FCA will not detect another
bridges, construction barrels, vehicle ahead until it is completely
or other objects. Be ready to take in the driving lane.
action and apply the brakes. See
Defensive Driving 0 166. { Warning
FCA does not provide a warning
FCA can be disabled through When your vehicle approaches
to help avoid a crash, unless it another detected vehicle too rapidly,
vehicle personalization. See
“Collision/Detection Systems” under detects a vehicle. FCA may not the red FCA display will flash on the
Vehicle Personalization 0 137. detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA windshield. Also, eight rapid
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, high-pitched beeps will sound from
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead or ice, or if the windshield is the front. When this Collision Alert
damaged. It may also not detect a occurs, the brake system may
vehicle on winding or hilly roads, prepare for driver braking to occur
or in conditions that can limit more rapidly which can cause a
visibility such as fog, rain, brief, mild deceleration. Continue to
or snow, or if the headlamps or apply the brake pedal as needed.
windshield are not cleaned or in Cruise control may be disengaged
(Continued) when the Collision Alert occurs.
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Tailgating Alert conditions when selecting the alert Cleaning the System
timing. The range of selectable alert
If the FCA system does not seem to
timings may not be appropriate for
operate properly, this may correct
all drivers and driving conditions.
the issue:
If your vehicle is equipped with . Clean the outside of the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
windshield in front of the
changing the FCA timing setting
rearview mirror.
automatically changes the following
The vehicle ahead indicator will gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). . Clean the entire front of the
display amber when you are vehicle.
following a vehicle ahead much too Following Distance Indication
closely. . Clean the headlamps.
The following distance to a moving
Selecting the Alert Timing vehicle you are following is Automatic Emergency
indicated in following time in
The Collision Alert control is on the seconds on the DIC. See Driver Braking (AEB)
steering wheel. Press [ to set the Information Center (DIC) 0 133. The If the vehicle has Forward Collision
FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near. minimum following time is Alert (FCA), it also has AEB, which
The first button press shows the 0.5 seconds away. If there is no includes Intelligent Brake
current setting on the Driver vehicle detected ahead, or the Assist (IBA). When the system
Information Center (DIC). Additional vehicle ahead is out of sensor detects a vehicle ahead in your path
button presses will change this range, dashes will be displayed. that is traveling in the same
setting. The chosen setting will direction that you may be about to
remain until it is changed and will Unnecessary Alerts
crash into, it can provide a boost to
affect the timing of both the Collision FCA may provide unnecessary braking or automatically brake the
Alert and the Tailgating Alert alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles vehicle. This can help avoid or
features. The timing of both alerts in other lanes, objects that are not lessen the severity of crashes when
will vary based on vehicle speed. vehicles, or shadows. These alerts driving in a forward gear. Depending
The faster the vehicle speed, the are normal operation and the on the situation, the vehicle may
farther away the alert will occur. vehicle does not need service. automatically brake moderately or
Consider traffic and weather
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hard. This automatic emergency
braking can only occur if a vehicle is Warning (Continued) { Warning
detected. This is shown by the FCA
. Detect all vehicles, AEB may automatically brake the
vehicle ahead indicator being lit.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) especially vehicles with a vehicle suddenly in situations
System 0 218. trailer, tractors, muddy where it is unexpected and
vehicles, etc. undesired. It could respond to a
The system works when driving in a turning vehicle ahead, guardrails,
. Detect a vehicle when
forward gear between 8 km/h signs, and other non-moving
(5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph), weather limits visibility, such
as in fog, rain, or snow. objects. To override AEB, firmly
or on vehicles with Adaptive Cruise
. press the accelerator pedal, if it is
Control (ACC), above 4 km/h Detect a vehicle ahead if it
(2 mph). It can detect vehicles up to is partially blocked by safe to do so.
approximately 60 m (197 ft). pedestrians or other objects.
Complete attention is always Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
{ Warning required while driving, and you IBA may activate when the brake
should be ready to take action pedal is applied quickly by providing
AEB is an emergency crash
and apply the brakes and/or steer a boost to braking based on the
preparation feature and is not
the vehicle to avoid crashes. speed of approach and distance to
designed to avoid crashes. Do a vehicle ahead.
not rely on AEB to brake the
vehicle. AEB will not brake AEB may slow the vehicle to a Minor brake pedal pulsations or
outside of its operating speed complete stop to try to avoid a pedal movement during this time is
range and only responds to potential crash. If this happens, AEB normal and the brake pedal should
detected vehicles. may engage the Electric Parking continue to be applied as needed.
Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a IBA will automatically disengage
AEB may not: stop. Release the EPB or firmly only when the brake pedal is
. Detect a vehicle ahead on press the accelerator pedal. released.
winding or hilly roads.
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. Heavy rain or snow is interfering may also respond to pedestrians.
{ Warning with object detection. See Automatic Emergency Braking
. There is a problem with the (AEB) 0 220.
IBA may increase vehicle braking
in situations when it may not be StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability The FPB system can detect and
necessary. You could block the Control (ESC) system. alert to pedestrians in a forward
flow of traffic. If this occurs, take The AEB system does not need gear at speeds between 8 km/h
your foot off the brake pedal and service. (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
then apply the brakes as needed. During daytime driving, the system
detects pedestrians up to a distance
Front Pedestrian Braking of approximately 40 m (131 ft).
AEB and IBA can be disabled (FPB) System During nighttime driving, system
through vehicle personalization. See performance is very limited.
If equipped, the Front Pedestrian
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Braking (FPB) system may help
Vehicle Personalization 0 137.
avoid or reduce the harm caused by { Warning
front-end crashes with nearby
{ Warning pedestrians when driving in a FPB does not provide an alert or
forward gear. FPB displays an automatically brake the vehicle,
Using AEB or IBA while towing a unless it detects a pedestrian.
amber indicator, ~, when a nearby
trailer could cause you to lose FPB may not detect pedestrians,
control of the vehicle and crash. pedestrian is detected ahead. When
approaching a detected pedestrian including children:
Turn the system to Alert, or if the
too quickly, FPB provides a red . When the pedestrian is not
vehicle has ACC to Off, when
flashing alert on the windshield and directly ahead, fully visible,
towing a trailer. rapidly beeps. FPB can provide a or standing upright, or when
boost to braking or automatically part of a group.
A system unavailable message may brake the vehicle. This system (Continued)
display if: includes Intelligent Brake Assist
. The front of the vehicle or (IBA), and the Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) system
windshield is not clean.
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Detecting the Pedestrian the front. When this Pedestrian Alert
Warning (Continued) Ahead occurs, the brake system may
prepare for driver braking to occur
. Due to poor visibility, more rapidly which can cause a
including nighttime brief, mild deceleration. Continue to
conditions, fog, rain, apply the brake pedal as needed.
or snow. Cruise control may be disengaged
. If the FPB sensor is blocked when the Front Pedestrian Alert
by dirt, snow, or ice. occurs.
. If the headlamps or FPB alerts and automatic braking Automatic Braking
windshield are not cleaned will not occur unless the FPB
or in proper condition. If FPB detects it is about to crash
system detects a pedestrian. When
into a pedestrian ahead, and the
Be ready to take action and apply a nearby pedestrian is detected in
brakes have not been applied, FPB
the brakes. For more information, front of the vehicle, the pedestrian
may automatically brake moderately
see Defensive Driving 0 166. ahead indicator will display amber.
or brake hard. This can help to
Keep the windshield, headlamps, Front Pedestrian Alert avoid some very low speed
and FPB sensor clean and in pedestrian crashes or reduce
good repair. pedestrian injury. FPB can
automatically brake to detected
pedestrians between 8 km/h (5 mph)
FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert
and 80 km/h (50 mph). Automatic
and Brake through vehicle
braking levels may be reduced
personalization. See “Collision/
under certain conditions, such as
Detection Systems” under Vehicle
higher speeds.
Personalization 0 137. When the vehicle approaches a
pedestrian ahead too rapidly, the If this happens, Automatic Braking
red FPB alert display will flash on may engage the Electric Parking
the windshield. Eight rapid Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a
high-pitched beeps will sound from stop. Release the EPB. A firm press
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of the accelerator pedal will also and a vehicle is also detected on
release Automatic Braking and { Warning the same side, the display will flash
the EPB. as an extra warning not to change
Using the Front Pedestrian lanes. Since this system is part of
Braking system while towing a
{ Warning trailer could cause you to lose
the Lane Change Alert (LCA)
system, read the entire LCA section
FPB may alert or automatically control of the vehicle and crash. before using this feature.
brake the vehicle suddenly in Turn the system to Alert or Off
situations where it is unexpected when towing a trailer. Lane Change Alert (LCA)
and undesired. It could falsely If equipped, the LCA system is a
alert or brake for objects similar in Cleaning the System lane-changing aid that assists
shape or size to pedestrians, drivers with avoiding lane change
If FPB does not seem to operate
including shadows. This is normal crashes that occur with moving
properly, cleaning the outside of the
operation and the vehicle does windshield in front of the rearview vehicles in the side blind zone (or
not need service. To override mirror may correct the issue. spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
Automatic Braking, firmly press approaching these areas from
the accelerator pedal, if it is safe Side Blind Zone behind. The LCA warning display
to do so. will light up in the corresponding
Alert (SBZA) outside mirror and will flash if the
If equipped, the SBZA system is a turn signal is on.
Automatic Braking can be disabled
through vehicle personalization. See lane-changing aid that assists
“Front Pedestrian Detection” in drivers with avoiding crashes that { Warning
“Collision/Detection Systems” under occur with moving vehicles in the
Vehicle Personalization 0 137. side blind zone (or spot) areas. LCA does not alert the driver to
When the vehicle is in a forward vehicles outside of the system
gear, the left or right side mirror detection zones, pedestrians,
display will light up if a moving bicyclists, or animals. It may not
vehicle is detected in that blind (Continued)
zone. If the turn signal is activated
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(11 ft). The height of the zone is
Warning (Continued) approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The
provide alerts when changing Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
lanes under all driving conditions. warning area starts at approximately
Failure to use proper care when the middle of the vehicle and goes
changing lanes may result in back 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also Left Outside Right Outside
injury, death, or vehicle damage. warned of vehicles rapidly Mirror Display Mirror Display
Before making a lane change, approaching from up to 70 m (230 ft)
always check mirrors, glance over behind the vehicle. When the vehicle is started, both
your shoulder, and use the turn outside mirror LCA displays will
signals. How the System Works briefly come on to indicate the
The LCA symbol lights up in the system is operating. When the
LCA Detection Zones outside mirrors when the system vehicle is in a forward gear, the left
detects a moving vehicle in the next or right outside mirror display will
lane over that is in the side blind light up if a moving vehicle is
zone or rapidly approaching that detected in the next lane over in that
zone from behind. A lit LCA symbol blind zone or rapidly approaching
indicates it may be unsafe to that zone. If the turn signal is
change lanes. Before making a lane activated in the same direction as a
change, check the LCA display, detected vehicle, this display will
check mirrors, glance over your flash as an extra warning not to
shoulder, and use the turn signals. change lanes.
LCA can be disabled through
1. SBZA Detection Zone vehicle personalization. When you
disable LCA, Side Blind Zone Alert
2. LCA Detection Zone
is also disabled. See “Collision/
The LCA sensor covers a zone of
approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
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Detection Systems” under Vehicle with the detection of vehicles. This system is clean, the system may
Personalization 0 137. If LCA is is normal system operation; the need service. Take the vehicle to
disabled by the driver, the LCA vehicle does not need service. your dealer.
mirror displays will not light up. LCA may not always alert the driver Radio Frequency Information
When the System Does Not to vehicles in the next lane over,
especially in wet conditions or when See Radio Frequency Statement
Seem to Work Properly 0 353.
driving on sharp curves. The system
The LCA system requires some does not need to be serviced. The
driving for the system to calibrate to system may light up due to Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
maximum performance. This guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and If equipped, LKA may help avoid
calibration may occur more quickly if other non-moving objects. This is crashes due to unintentional lane
the vehicle is driving on a straight normal system operation; the departures. This system uses a
highway road with traffic and vehicle does not need service. camera to detect lane markings
roadside objects (e.g., guardrails,
LCA may not operate when the LCA between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180
barriers).
sensors in the left or right corners of km/h (112 mph). It may assist by
LCA displays may not come on the rear bumper are covered with gently turning the steering wheel if
when passing a vehicle quickly, for mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in the vehicle approaches a detected
a stopped vehicle, or when towing a heavy rainstorms. For cleaning lane marking. It may also provide a
trailer. The LCA detection zones instructions, see "Washing the Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
that extend back from the side of Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 317. alert if the vehicle crosses a
the vehicle do not move further back If the DIC still displays the system detected lane marking. LKA can be
when a trailer is towed. Use caution unavailable message after cleaning overridden by turning the steering
while changing lanes when towing a both sides of the vehicle toward the wheel. This system is not intended
trailer. LCA may alert to objects rear corners of the vehicle, see your to keep the vehicle centered in the
attached to the vehicle, such as a dealer. lane. LKA will not assist and alert if
trailer, bicycle, or object extending the turn signal is active in the
out to either side of the vehicle. If the LCA displays do not light up
direction of lane departure, or if it
Attached objects may also interfere when moving vehicles are in the
detects that you are accelerating,
side blind zone or are rapidly
braking or actively steering.
approaching this zone and the
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) { Warning


The LKA system does not If LKA only detects lane markings Using LKA while towing a trailer
continuously steer the vehicle. on one side of the road, it will or on slippery roads could cause
It may not keep the vehicle in the only assist or provide an LDW loss of control of the vehicle and
lane or give a Lane Departure alert when approaching the lane a crash. Turn the system off.
Warning (LDW) alert, even if a on the side where it has detected
lane marking is detected. a lane marking. Even with LKA
How the System Works
The LKA and LDW systems and LDW, you must steer the
vehicle. Always keep your LKA uses a camera sensor installed
may not: on the windshield ahead of the
attention on the road and
. Provide an alert or enough maintain proper vehicle position rearview mirror to detect lane
steering assist to avoid a within the lane, or vehicle markings. It may provide brief
lane departure or crash. damage, injury, or death could steering assist if it detects an
. Detect lane markings under occur. Always keep the unintended lane departure. It may
further provide an audible alert that
poor weather or visibility windshield, headlamps, and
a lane marking has been crossed.
conditions. This can occur if camera sensors clean and in
the windshield or good repair. Do not use LKA in To turn LKA on and off, press A
headlamps are blocked by bad weather conditions or on on the center console. If equipped,
dirt, snow, or ice; if they are roads with unclear lane markings, the indicator light on the button
not in proper condition; or if such as construction zones. comes on when LKA is on and turns
the sun shines directly into off when LKA is disabled.
the camera.
A is green if LKA is ready to
. Detect road edges. assist. LKA may assist by gently
. Detect lanes on winding or turning the steering wheel if the
hilly roads. vehicle approaches a detected
(Continued) lane marking. A is amber when
assisting. It may also provide a
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) A system unavailable message may Fuel
alert by flashing A amber if the display if the camera is blocked.
vehicle crosses a detected lane The LKA system does not need
service. Top Tier Fuel
marking. Additionally, there may be
three beeps on the right or left, A camera blocked message may GM recommends the use of TOP
depending on the lane departure display if the camera is blocked. TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep
direction. Some driver assistance systems the engine clean, reduce engine
may have reduced performance or deposits, and maintain optimal
Take Steering vehicle performance. Look for the
not work at all. An LKA or LDW
The LKA system does not unavailable message may display if TOP TIER Logo or see
continuously steer the vehicle. the systems are temporarily www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
If LKA does not detect active driver unavailable. This message could be TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers
steering, an alert and chime may be due to a blocked camera. The LKA and applicable countries.
provided. Steer the vehicle to system does not need service.
dismiss. LKA may become Clean the outside of the windshield
temporarily unavailable after behind the rearview mirror.
repeated take steering alerts.
LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts
When the System Does Not may occur due to tar marks,
Seem to Work Properly shadows, cracks in the road,
temporary or construction lane
The system performance may be markings, or other road
affected by: imperfections. This is normal system
. Close vehicles ahead. operation; the vehicle does not need
. service. Turn LKA off if these
Sudden lighting changes, such
conditions continue.
as when driving through tunnels.
. Banked roads.
. Roads with poor lane markings,
such as two-lane roads.
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Recommended Fuel Prohibited Fuels Caution (Continued)
Caution (MMT), which can damage
the emissions control
Do not use fuels with any of the system and spark plugs.
following conditions; doing so . Fuel with a posted octane
may damage the vehicle and void
rating of less than the
its warranty: recommended fuel. Using
Use regular unleaded gasoline . For vehicles that are not this fuel will lower fuel
meeting ASTM specification D4814 FlexFuel, fuel labeled economy and performance,
with a posted octane rating of 87 — greater than 15% ethanol by and may decrease the life of
(R+M)/2 — or higher. Do not use volume, such as mid-level the emissions catalyst.
gasoline with a posted octane rating ethanol blends (16–50%
of less than 87, as this may cause ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel.
engine knock and will lower fuel Fuels in Foreign
economy. . Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal, Countries
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or ferrocene, and aniline. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with These fuels can corrode fuel octane ratings in anti-knock
ethanol levels greater than 15% by metal fuel system parts or index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a
volume. damage plastic and rubber foreign country, see Prohibited
parts. Fuels 0 229.
. Fuel containing metals such
as methylcyclopentadienyl Fuel Additives
manganese tricarbonyl TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
(Continued) highly recommended for use with
your vehicle. If your country does
not have TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, add ACDelco Fuel
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System Treatment Plus−Gasoline to
the vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank at Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
every oil change or 15 000 km
. Turn off the engine when weather. Insert the fill nozzle
(9,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and refueling. slowly and wait for any hiss
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment . Keep sparks, flames, and noise to stop before
Plus−Gasoline will help keep your smoking materials away beginning to flow fuel.
vehicle’s engine fuel deposit free from fuel.
and performing optimally. . Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
Filling the Tank
. Avoid using electronic
An arrow on the fuel gauge devices while refueling.
indicates which side of the vehicle
. Do not re-enter the vehicle
the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge
0 120. while pumping fuel.
. Keep children away from
{ Warning the fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn . Before touching the fill
violently and can cause injury or nozzle, touch a metallic
death. object to discharge static To open the fuel door, push and
Follow these guidelines to help electricity from your body. release the rearward center edge of
avoid injuries to you and others: . Fuel can spray out if the fill the door.
. Read and follow all the nozzle is inserted too The capless refueling system does
instructions on the fuel quickly. This spray can not have a fuel cap. Fully insert and
pump island. happen if the tank is nearly latch the fill nozzle, begin fueling.
full, and is more likely in hot
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) { Warning


Overfilling the fuel tank by more shutting off the pump or by Attempting to refuel from a
than three clicks of a standard fill notifying the station attendant. portable fuel container without
nozzle may cause: Leave the area immediately. using the funnel adapter may
. Vehicle performance issues, cause fuel spillage and damage
including engine stalling and Filling the Tank with a Portable the capless fuel system. This
damage to the fuel system. Fuel Container could cause a fire. You or others
could be badly burned and the
. Fuel spills. If the vehicle runs out of fuel and vehicle could be damaged.
. Under certain conditions, must be filled from a portable fuel
fuel fires. container:
3. Remove and clean the funnel
adapter and return it to the
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait storage location.
five seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the fill Filling a Portable Fuel
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Container
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0 317. Push the fuel
door closed until it latches.
1. Locate the capless funnel
adapter from the rear cargo
{ Warning
area under the load floor. Never fill a portable fuel container
{ Warning 2. Insert and latch the funnel into while it is in the vehicle. Static
If a fire starts while you are the capless fuel system. electricity discharge from the
refueling, do not remove the fill container can ignite the fuel
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by vapor. You can be badly burned
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Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Warning (Continued)


and the vehicle damaged if this General Towing trailer brakes are inadequate for
occurs. To help avoid injury to you Information the load, the vehicle may not stop
and others: as expected. You and others
Only use towing equipment that has could be seriously injured. The
. Dispense fuel only into been designed for the vehicle.
approved containers. vehicle may also be damaged,
Contact your dealer or trailering and the repairs would not be
. Do not fill a container while dealer for assistance with preparing covered by the vehicle warranty.
it is inside a vehicle, in a the vehicle to tow a trailer. Read the
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in
vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, entire section before towing a trailer.
this section have been followed.
or on any surface other than To tow a disabled vehicle, see Ask your dealer for advice and
the ground. Towing the Vehicle 0 314. To tow information about towing a trailer
. Bring the fill nozzle in the vehicle behind another vehicle with the vehicle.
contact with the inside of such as a motor home, see
the fill opening before Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 314.
operating the nozzle. Driving with a Trailer
Contact should be Driving Characteristics Trailering is different than just
maintained until the filling is and Towing Tips driving the vehicle by itself.
complete. Trailering means changes in
handling, acceleration, braking,
. Do not smoke while
pumping fuel.
{ Warning durability, and fuel economy.
You can lose control when towing Successful, safe trailering takes
. Avoid using electronic correct equipment, and it has to be
devices. a trailer if the correct equipment is
not used or the vehicle is not used properly.
driven properly. For example, The following information has many
if the trailer is too heavy or the time-tested, important trailering tips
(Continued) and safety rules. Many of these are
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important for your safety and that of . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). . Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
your passengers. Read this section Tow/Haul Mode is recommended If equipped with Lane Change Alert
carefully before pulling a trailer. for heavier trailers. See Tow/ (LCA), the LCA detection zones that
When towing a trailer: Haul Mode 0 193. If the extend back from the side of the
transmission downshifts too vehicle do not move further back
. Become familiar with and follow often, a lower gear may be
all state and local laws that when a trailer is towed. Use caution
selected using Manual Mode while changing lanes when towing a
apply to trailer towing. These See Manual Mode 0 192.
requirements vary from state to trailer.
state. If equipped, the following driver If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic
assistance features should be Alert (RCTA), use caution while
. State laws may require the use turned off when towing a trailer:
of extended side view mirrors. backing up when towing a trailer, as
. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) the RCTA detection zones that
Even if not required, you should
install extended side view . Super Cruise Control extend out from the back of the
mirrors if your visibility is limited vehicle do not move further back
. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) when a trailer is towed.
or restricted while towing.
. Park Assist
. Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi) of vehicle . Automatic Parking Assist (APA) { Warning
use to prevent damage to the . Reverse Automatic To prevent serious injury or death
engine, axle, or other parts. Braking (RAB) from carbon monoxide (CO),
. It is recommended to perform If equipped, the following driver when towing a trailer:
the first oil change before heavy assistance features should be . Do not drive with the
towing. turned to alert or off when towing a liftgate, trunk/hatch,
. During the first 800 km (500 mi) trailer: or rear-most window open.
of trailer towing, do not drive . Automatic Emergency (Continued)
over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do Braking (AEB)
not make starts at full throttle.
. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
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an unexpected or unsafe manner. Passing
Warning (Continued) Before driving, inspect all trailer
More passing distance is needed
hitch parts and attachments, safety
. Fully open the air outlets on when towing a trailer. The
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
or under the instrument combination of the vehicle and
tires, and mirrors. See Towing
panel. trailer will not accelerate as quickly
Equipment 0 240. If the trailer has
. and is much longer than the vehicle
Adjust the climate control electric brakes, start the
alone. It is necessary to go much
system to a setting that combination moving and then
farther beyond the passed vehicle
brings in only outside air. manually apply the trailer brake
before returning to the lane. Pass
See “Climate Control controller to check the trailer brakes
on level roadways. Avoid passing
Systems” in the Index. work. During the trip, occasionally
on hills if possible.
check that the cargo and trailer are
For more information about
secure and that the lamps and any Backing Up
carbon monoxide, see Engine
trailer brakes are working.
Exhaust 0 189. Hold the bottom of the steering
Towing with a Stability Control wheel with one hand. To move the
Towing a trailer requires experience. System trailer to the left, move that hand to
The combination of the vehicle and the left. To move the trailer to the
When towing, the stability control right, move that hand to the right.
trailer is longer and not as system might be heard. The system
responsive as the vehicle itself. Get Always back up slowly and,
reacts to vehicle movement caused if possible, have someone
used to the handling and braking of by the trailer, which mainly occurs
the combination by driving on a guide you.
during cornering. This is normal
level road surface before driving on when towing heavier trailers.
public roads.
Following Distance
The trailer structure, the tires, and
the brakes must be all be rated to Stay at least twice as far behind the
carry the intended cargo. vehicle ahead as you would when
Inadequate trailer equipment can driving without a trailer. This can
cause the combination to operate in help to avoid heavy braking and
sudden turns.
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Making Turns The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). When parking your vehicle and your
Shift the transmission to a lower trailer on a hill:
Caution gear if the transmission shifts too 1. Press the brake pedal, but do
often under heavy loads and/or hilly not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn
Turn more slowly and make wider conditions. the wheels into the curb if
arcs when towing a trailer to When towing at higher altitudes, facing downhill or into traffic if
prevent damage to your vehicle. engine coolant will boil at a lower facing uphill.
Making very sharp turns could temperature than at lower altitudes. 2. Have someone place chocks
cause the trailer to contact the If the engine is turned off under the trailer wheels.
vehicle. immediately after towing at high
altitude on steep uphill grades, the 3. When the wheel chocks are in
vehicle could show signs similar to place, gradually release the
Make wider turns than normal when brake pedal to allow the chocks
engine overheating. To avoid this,
towing, so trailer will not go over soft to absorb the load of the trailer.
let the engine run, preferably on
shoulders, over curbs, or strike road
level ground, with the transmission 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then
signs, trees, or other objects.
in P (Park) for a few minutes before apply the parking brake and
Always signal turns well in advance.
turning the engine off. If the shift into P (Park).
Do not steer or brake suddenly.
overheat warning comes on, see
Engine Overheating 0 261. 5. Release the brake pedal.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower Parking on Hills Leaving After Parking on a Hill
gear before starting down a long or 1. Apply and hold the brake
steep downhill grade. If the
transmission is not shifted down, the
{ Warning pedal.
. Start the engine.
brakes may overheat and result in To prevent serious injury or death,
reduced braking efficiency. always park your vehicle and . Shift into a gear.
trailer on a level surface when . Release the parking brake.
possible.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
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3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing Trailer Weight Ratings
clear of the chocks.
When towing a trailer, the combined
4. Stop and have someone pick Caution weight of the vehicle, vehicle
up and store the chocks. contents, trailer, and trailer contents
Towing a trailer improperly can must be below all of the maximum
Maintenance When Trailer damage the vehicle and result in weight ratings for the vehicle
Towing costly repairs not covered by the including:
The vehicle needs service more vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer . GCWR: Gross Combined Weight
often when used to tow trailers. See correctly, follow the directions in Rating
Maintenance Schedule 0 328. It is this section and see your dealer
especially important to check the for important information about . GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight
engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, towing a trailer with the vehicle. Rating
cooling system, and brake system . Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
before and during each trip.
Trailer Weight . Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight
Check periodically that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight. See “Weight-Distributing Hitch
{ Warning Adjustment” under Towing
Engine Cooling When Trailer Equipment 0 240 to determine if
Towing Never exceed the towing capacity equalizer bars are required to obtain
for your vehicle. the maximum trailer weight rating.
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating See “Trailer Brakes” under Towing
conditions. See Engine Overheating Safe trailering requires monitoring Equipment 0 240 to determine if
0 261. the weight, speed, altitude, road brakes are required based on your
grades, outside temperature, trailer's weight.
dimensions of the front of the trailer,
The only way to be sure the weight
and how frequently the vehicle is
is not exceeding any of these
used to tow a trailer.
ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle
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and trailer combination, fully loaded Gross Combined Weight 5. Add the weight of hitch
for the trip, getting individual Rating (GCWR) hardware such as a draw bar,
weights for each of these items. ball, load equalizer bars,
GCWR is the total allowable weight or sway bars.
of the completely loaded vehicle
{ Warning and trailer including any fuel, 6. Add the weight of any
passengers, cargo, equipment, and accessories or aftermarket
You and others could be seriously equipment added to the
accessories. Do not exceed the
injured or killed if the trailer is too vehicle.
GCWR for your vehicle. The GCWR
heavy or the trailer brakes are for the vehicle is on the Tow Rating
inadequate for the load. The The resulting weight cannot exceed
Chart following. the GCWR value shown on the
vehicle may be damaged, and the
To check that the weight of the Trailering Information Label.
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. vehicle and trailer are within the The gross combined weight can
GCWR for the vehicle, follow these also be confirmed by weighing the
Only tow a trailer if all the steps in steps: truck and trailer on a public scale.
this section have been followed. The truck and trailer should be
1. Start with the "curb weight"
Ask your dealer for advice and loaded for the trip with passengers
from the Trailering Information
information about towing a trailer. and cargo.
Label.
2. Add the weight of the trailer
loaded with cargo and ready
for the trip.
3. Add the weight of all
passengers.
4. Add the weight of all cargo in
the vehicle.
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Gross Vehicle Weight and all required trailering
Rating (GVWR) equipment. This value represents
the heaviest trailer the vehicle can
For information about the vehicle's tow, but it may be necessary to
maximum load capacity, see Vehicle reduce the trailer weight to stay
Load Limits 0 177. When calculating within the GCW, GVWR, maximum
the GVWR with a trailer attached, trailer tongue load, or GAWR-RR for
the trailer tongue weight must be the vehicle.
included as part of the weight the
vehicle is carrying. Use the tow rating chart to
determine how much the trailer can
Maximum Trailer Weight weigh, based on the vehicle model,
Rating powertrain and trailering options.
The maximum trailer weight rating is
calculated assuming the tow vehicle
has a driver, a front seat passenger,
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Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR
Front-Wheel Drive 680 kg (1,500 lb) 3 050 kg (6,725 lb)
Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 268 kg (5,000 lb) 4 650 kg (10,250 lb)
All-Wheel Drive 680 kg (1,500 lb) 3 200 kg (7,055 lb)
All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 268 kg (5,000 lb) 4 750 kg (10,470 lb)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.

Maximum Trailer Tongue The trailer tongue weight contributes


Weight Rating to the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
GVW includes the CURB WEIGHT
The Maximum Trailer Tongue of your vehicle, any passengers,
Weight Rating is the allowable cargo, equipment and the trailer
trailer tongue weight that the vehicle tongue weight. Vehicle options,
can support using a conventional passengers, cargo, and equipment
trailer hitch. It may be necessary to reduce the maximum allowable
reduce the overall trailer weight to tongue weight the vehicle can carry,
stay within the maximum trailer which also reduces the maximum
tongue weight rating while still allowable trailer weight.
maintaining the correct trailer load
balance. Trailer Load Balance
Do not exceed a maximum trailer
tongue weight of 226 kg (500 lb) for The correct trailer load balance
a conventional trailer hitch. must be maintained to ensure trailer
stability. Incorrect load balance is a
leading cause of trailer sway.
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possible to transfer some of the Towing Equipment
cargo into your vehicle. If the trailer
tongue weight is too high or too low, Hitches
it may be possible to rearrange Always use the correct hitch
some of the cargo inside of the equipment for your vehicle.
trailer. Crosswinds, large trucks going by,
Do not exceed the maximum and rough roads can affect the
allowable tongue weight for your trailer and the hitch.
vehicle. Use the shortest hitch Never attach rental hitches or other
extension available to position the bumper-type hitches. Only use
hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This frame-mounted hitches that do not
will help reduce the effect of the attach to the bumper.
The trailer tongue weight (1) should trailer tongue weight on the trailer
be 10–15% of the loaded trailer hitch and the rear axle. Hitch Cover
weight (2). Some specific trailer If a cargo carrier is used in the
types, such as boat trailers, fall trailer hitch receiver, choose a
outside of this range. Always refer carrier that positions the load as
to the trailer owner’s manual for the close to the vehicle as possible.
recommended trailer tongue weight Make sure the total weight,
for each trailer. Never exceed the including the carrier, is no more than
maximum loads for your vehicle, half of the maximum allowable
hitch and trailer. tongue weight for the vehicle or
After loading the trailer, separately 227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less.
weigh the trailer and then the trailer Ask your dealer for trailering
tongue and calculate the trailer load information or assistance.
balance percentage to see if the
weights and distribution are
appropriate for your vehicle. If the To remove hitch cover, if equipped:
trailer weight is too high, it may be
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1. Remove the two fasteners on Weight-Distributing Hitch Tires
the lower tabs. Adjustment . Do not tow a trailer while using a
2. Pull the lower edge of the A weight-distributing hitch may be compact spare tire on the
cover to about a 45 degree useful with some trailers. vehicle.
angle. . Tires must be properly inflated to
3. Pull the cover downward to support loads while towing a
disengage the upper trailer. See Tires 0 282 for
attachments. instructions on proper tire
To reinstall hitch cover: inflation.
1. Hold cover at a 45 degree Safety Chains
angle to the vehicle and push Always attach chains between the
the upper tabs into the slots in vehicle and the trailer, and attach
the bumper. the chains to the holes on the trailer
2. Push the bottom of the cover hitch platform. Instructions about
forward until the lower tabs line safety chains may be provided by
up with the lower slots. the hitch manufacturer or by the
1. Front of Vehicle trailer manufacturer.
3. Snap the hitch cover into place
by pushing the upper corners 2. Body to Ground Distance Cross the safety chains under the
forward. When using a weight-distributing tongue of the trailer to help prevent
hitch, measure the front fender the tongue from contacting the road
4. Reinstall the two fasteners on
height above the front axle if it becomes separated from the
the lower tabs.
distance (2) before and after hitch. Always leave just enough
Consider using mechanical sway connecting the trailer. Adjust the slack so the combination can turn.
controls with any trailer. Ask a spring bars until the front fender Never allow safety chains to drag on
trailering professional about sway height distance (2) is approximately the ground.
controls or refer to the trailer half way between the first and
manufacturer's recommendations second measurements.
and instructions.
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Trailer Brakes Trailer Wiring The seven-wire harness contains
the following trailer circuits:
Loaded trailers over 450 kg The trailer wiring harness (if
(1,000 lb) must be equipped with equipped), with a 7-pin connector is Stop/Turn
1 Yellow/Blue
brake systems and with brakes for located at the rear of the vehicle, Signal Left
each axle. Trailer braking equipment and it is tied to the vehicle's frame. Tail/Parking
conforming to Canadian Standards 2 Gray/Brown
Lamps
Association (CSA) requirement
CAN3-D313, or its equivalent, is Reverse
3 White/Green
recommended. Lamps
State or local regulations may 4 Battery Feed Red/Green
require trailers to have their own Stop/Turn
braking system if the loaded weight 5 Green/Brown
Signal Right
of the trailer exceeds certain
minimums that can vary from state Electric Trailer
6 Blue
to state. Brake*
Read and follow the instructions for 7 Ground Black
the trailer brakes so they are
installed, adjusted, and maintained * Circuit powered by electric trailer
properly. If the vehicle is not equipped with a brake control wiring provisions.
7-pin trailer connector, the body
Never attempt to tap into your harness has provisions to connect a Electric Trailer Brake Control
vehicle's hydraulic brake system. trailer harness and a 7-pin trailer Wiring Provisions
If you do, both the vehicle anti-lock connector which is available through
brakes and the trailer brakes may Wiring provisions for an aftermarket
your dealer. electric trailer brake controller are
not function, which could result in a
crash. Use only a round, seven-wire included with the vehicle as part of
connector with flat blade terminals the trailer wiring package. The
meeting SAE J2863 specifications harness contains the following
for proper electrical connectivity. circuits:
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Electric Trailer Trailer Lamps Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Blue See “Weight of the Trailer” under
Brakes Always check all trailer lamps are
Trailer Towing 0 236.
Red/Green or working at the beginning of each
Battery Feed trip, and periodically on longer trips. Tow/Haul Mode is most useful when
Red/Blue
pulling a heavy trailer or a large or
Brake Apply Turn Signals When Towing a heavy load:
White/Blue Trailer
Signal . through rolling terrain
Ground Black When properly connected, the trailer
. in stop-and-go traffic
turn signals will illuminate to indicate
Refer to the aftermarket electric the vehicle is turning, changing . in busy parking lots
trailer brake controller owner's lanes, or stopping. When towing a Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul
manual to determine wire color trailer, the arrows on the instrument Mode when lightly loaded or not
coding of the electric trailer brake cluster will illuminate even if the towing will not cause damage;
controller. The wire colors on the trailer is not properly connected or however, it is not recommended and
brake controller may be different the bulbs are burned out. may result in unpleasant engine and
from the vehicle. The electric trailer Tow/Haul Mode transmission driving characteristics
brake controller should be installed and reduced fuel economy.
by your dealer or a qualified service For instructions on how to enter
center. Tow/Haul mode, see Driver Mode Trailer Sway
Control 0 199.
If equipped, there are four blunt cut Control (TSC)
wires inside the front driver side Tow/Haul assists when pulling a
instrument panel. It will be heavy trailer or a large or heavy Vehicles with StabiliTrak/Electronic
necessary to have a technician load. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 193. Stability Control (ESC) have a
connect the 12-volt power to the Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature.
Tow/Haul Mode is designed to be Trailer sway is unintended
engine compartment fuse block. most effective when the vehicle and side-to-side motion of a trailer while
trailer combined weight is at least towing. If the vehicle is towing a
75% of the vehicle's Gross trailer and the TSC detects that
sway is increasing, the vehicle
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brakes are selectively applied at Trailer Tires
each wheel, to help reduce { Warning Special Trailer (ST) tires differ from
excessive trailer sway. If equipped
Trailer sway can result in a crash vehicle tires. Trailer tires are
with the Integrated Trailer Brake
and in serious injury or death, designed with stiff sidewalls to help
Control (ITBC) system, and the
even if the vehicle is equipped prevent sway and to support heavy
trailer has an electric brake system,
with TSC. loads. These features can make it
StabiliTrak/ESC may also apply the
difficult to determine if the trailer tire
trailer brakes. If the trailer begins to sway, pressures are low only based on a
reduce vehicle speed by visual inspection.
gradually removing your foot from
the accelerator. Then pull over to Always check all trailer tire
pressures before each trip when the
check the trailer and vehicle to
tires are cool. Low trailer tire
help correct possible causes,
pressure is a leading cause of trailer
including an improperly or tire blow-outs.
overloaded trailer, unrestrained
If TSC is enabled, the Traction cargo, improper trailer hitch Trailer tires deteriorate over time.
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak/ configuration, or improperly The trailer tire sidewall will show the
ESC warning light will flash on the inflated or incorrect vehicle or week and year the tire was
instrument cluster. Reduce vehicle trailer tires. See Towing manufactured. Many trailer tire
speed by gradually removing your manufacturers recommend
Equipment 0 240 for trailer ratings
foot from the accelerator. If trailer replacing tires more than six
and hitch setup
sway continues, StabiliTrak/ESC years old.
can reduce engine torque to help recommendations.
Overloading is another leading
slow the vehicle. TSC will not cause of trailer tire blow-outs. Never
function if StabiliTrak/ESC is turned load your trailer with more weight
off. See Traction Control/Electronic than the tires are designed to
Stability Control 0 197. support. The load rating is located
on the trailer tire sidewall.
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Always know the maximum speed Conversions and
rating for the trailer tires before Caution
driving. This may be significantly Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can
lower than the vehicle tire speed
damage the vehicle or cause
rating. The speed rating may be on Add-On Electrical components to not work and
the trailer tire sidewall. If the speed
rating is not shown, the default
Equipment would not be covered by the
trailer tire speed rating is 105 km/h vehicle warranty. Always check
(65 mph). { Warning with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance Add-on equipment can drain the
testing. See Malfunction Indicator vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 124
. A device connected to the DLC The vehicle has an airbag system.
— such as an aftermarket fleet or Before attempting to add anything
driver-behavior tracking device — electrical to the vehicle, see
may interfere with vehicle Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
systems. This could affect vehicle Vehicle 0 74 and
operation and cause a crash. Adding Equipment to the
Such devices may also access Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 75.
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
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Battery - North America . . . . . . 265
Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 266 Rear Compartment Fuse
Automatic Transmission Shift Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
General Information Lock Control Function
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 247 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Wheels and Tires
California Proposition Park Brake and P (Park) Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 266 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
California Perchlorate Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 267 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Materials Requirements . . . . . 248 Windshield Replacement . . . . . 268 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 283
Accessories and Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Tire Terminology and
Headlamp Aiming Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Vehicle Checks Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Doing Your Own Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Bulb Replacement Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Compartment High Intensity Discharge (HID) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 254 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Automatic Transmission and Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 271 When It Is Time for New
Engine Air Filter Life Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 256 Different Size Tires and
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Electrical System Overload . . . 272 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 261 Uniform Tire Quality
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 273
Engine Compartment Fuse Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Wheel Alignment and Tire
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
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Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 301 General Information California Proposition
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 your dealer. You will receive
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 310 genuine GM parts and GM-trained { Warning
and supported service people.
Jump Starting Most motor vehicles, including
Jump Starting - North Genuine GM parts have one of this one, as well as many of its
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 these marks:
service parts and fluids, contain
Towing the Vehicle and/or emit chemicals known to
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 314 the State of California to cause
Recreational Vehicle cancer and birth defects or other
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and
Appearance Care systems, many fluids, and some
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 component wear by-products
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 contain and/or emit these
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 chemicals. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.

See Battery - North America 0 265


and
Jump Starting - North America
0 311 and the back cover.
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California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks
caused by modifying vehicle height
Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be
Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Doing Your Own
applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components
Service Work
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the
and lithium batteries contained in
electronic keys, may contain
installation or use of non-GM { Warning
certified parts, including control
perchlorate materials. Perchlorate module or software modifications, is It can be dangerous to work on
Material – special handling may not covered under the terms of the your vehicle if you do not have
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ vehicle warranty and may affect the proper knowledge, service
hazardouswaste/perchlorate. remaining warranty coverage for manual, tools, or parts. Always
affected parts. follow owner’s manual procedures
Accessories and and consult the service manual
GM Accessories are designed to
Modifications complement and function with other for your vehicle before doing any
systems on the vehicle. See your service work.
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle dealer to accessorize the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and using genuine GM Accessories If doing some of your own service
safety, including such things as installed by a dealer technician. work, use the proper service
airbags, braking, stability, ride and Also, see Adding Equipment to the manual. It tells you much more
handling, emissions systems, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 75. about how to service the vehicle
aerodynamics, durability, and than this manual can. To order the
electronic systems like antilock proper service manual, see
brakes, traction control, and stability Publication Ordering Information
control. These accessories or 0 352.
modifications could even cause This vehicle has an airbag system.
malfunction or damage not covered Before attempting to do your own
by the vehicle warranty. service work, see Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 74.
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If equipped with remote vehicle
start, open the hood before Warning (Continued)
performing any service work to
prevent remote starting the vehicle vehicle is on, the engine will start
accidentally. See Remote Vehicle when the hood is opened. You or
Start 0 15. others could be injured.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See { Warning
Maintenance Records 0 339.
Components under the hood can
Caution get hot from running the engine.
To help avoid the risk of burning 2. Go to the front of the vehicle
Even small amounts of unprotected skin, never touch and locate the secondary
contamination can cause damage these components until they have release lever under the front
to vehicle systems. Do not allow cooled, and always use a glove or center of the hood. Push the
contaminants to contact the fluids, towel to avoid direct skin contact. secondary hood release lever
reservoir caps, or dipsticks. to the right to release.
Clear any snow from the hood 3. After you have partially lifted
Hood before opening. the hood, the gas strut system
will automatically lift the hood
To open the hood: and hold it in the fully open
{ Warning 1. Pull the hood release lever with position.
For vehicles with auto engine the i symbol. It is on the To close the hood:
stop/start, turn the vehicle off lower left side of the instrument
panel. 1. Before closing the hood, be
before opening the hood. If the sure all filler caps are on
(Continued) properly, and all tools are
removed.
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2. Pull the hood down until the
strut system is no longer
holding up the hood.
3. Allow the hood to fall. Check to
make sure the hood is latched
completely. Repeat this
process with additional force if
necessary.

{ Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the
hood is not latched completely.
The hood could open fully, block
your vision, and cause a crash.
You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely
before driving.
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Engine Compartment Overview
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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 256. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See To ensure proper engine Check the engine oil level regularly,
Engine Oil 0 252. performance and long life, careful every 650 km (400 mi), especially
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See attention must be paid to engine oil. prior to a long trip. The engine oil
Engine Oil 0 252. Following these simple, but dipstick handle is a loop. See
important steps will help protect Engine Compartment Overview
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of 0 251 for the location.
your investment:
View). See Cooling System
0 257. . Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the { Warning
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
proper viscosity grade. See
Brake Fluid 0 264. The engine oil dipstick handle
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
may be hot; it could burn you.
6. Battery - North America 0 265. in this section.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank . Check the engine oil level dipstick handle.
and Pressure Cap. See regularly and maintain the
Cooling System 0 257. proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and “When to Add If a low oil Driver Information Center
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. (DIC) message displays, check the
See Jump Starting - North Engine Oil” in this section.
oil level.
America 0 311. . Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil Follow these guidelines:
9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Life System 0 254. . To get an accurate reading, park
0 262. . Always dispose of engine oil the vehicle on level ground.
properly. See “What to Do with Check the engine oil level after
10. Engine Compartment Fuse the engine has been off for at
Block 0 273. Used Oil” in this section.
least two hours. Checking the
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery engine oil level on steep grades
Terminal. See Jump Starting - or too soon after engine shutoff
North America 0 311. can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
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checking a cold engine prior to an explanation of what kind of oil to Add enough oil to put the level
starting. Remove the dipstick use. For engine oil crankcase somewhere in the proper operating
and check the level. capacity, see Capacities and range. Push the dipstick all the way
. If unable to wait two hours, the Specifications 0 341. back in when through.
engine must be off for at least Selecting the Right Engine Oil
15 minutes if the engine is Caution
warm, or at least 30 minutes if Selecting the right engine oil
the engine is not warm. Pull out Do not add too much oil. Oil depends on both the proper oil
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean levels above or below the specification and viscosity grade.
paper towel or cloth, then push it acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and
back in all the way. Remove it shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants 0 337.
again, keeping the tip down, and to the engine. If the oil level is Specification
check the level. above the operating range (i.e.,
the engine has so much oil that Ask for and use full synthetic engine
When to Add Engine Oil the oil level gets above the oils that meet the dexos1
cross-hatched area that shows specification. Engine oils that have
been approved by GM as meeting
the proper operating range), the
the dexos1 specification are marked
engine could be damaged. Drain
with the dexos1 approved logo. See
the excess oil or limit driving of www.gmdexos.com.
the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess oil.
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least See Engine Compartment Overview
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the 0 251 for the location of the engine
recommended oil and then recheck oil fill cap.
the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for
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Engine Oil Additives/Engine dispose of oil by putting it in the
Caution Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
engine oil or equivalent can result recommended oils meeting the it to a place that collects used oil.
in engine damage not covered by dexos1 specification are all that is
the vehicle warranty. needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine Oil Life System
Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not When to Change Engine Oil
recommended and could cause This vehicle has a computer system
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine damage not covered by the
engine oil. Cold Temperature that indicates when to change the
vehicle warranty. engine oil and filter. This is based
Operation: In an area of extreme
cold, where the temperature falls What to Do with Used Oil on a combination of factors which
below −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE include engine revolutions, engine
Used engine oil contains certain temperature, and miles driven.
0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of
elements that can be unhealthy for Based on driving conditions, the
this viscosity grade will provide
your skin and could even cause mileage at which an oil change is
easier cold starting for the engine at
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on indicated can vary considerably. For
extremely low temperatures.
your skin for very long. Clean your the oil life system to work properly,
When selecting an oil of the skin and nails with soap and water, the system must be reset every time
appropriate viscosity grade, it is or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the oil is changed.
recommended to select an oil of the properly dispose of clothing or rags
correct specification. See containing used engine oil. See the On some vehicles, when the system
“Specification” earlier in this section. manufacturer's warnings about the has calculated that oil life has been
use and disposal of oil products. diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on to
Used oil can be a threat to the indicate that an oil change is
environment. If you change your necessary. Change the oil as soon
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil as possible within the next 1 000 km
from the filter before disposal. Never (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving
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under the best conditions, the oil life engine oil change. Always reset the started and/or the OIL LIFE
system might indicate that an oil engine oil life to 100% after every oil REMAINING is near 0%, the engine
change is not necessary for up to a change. It will not reset itself. To oil life system has not been reset.
year. The engine oil and filter must reset the engine oil life system: Repeat the procedure.
be changed at least once a year 1. Display the OIL LIFE
and, at this time, the system must REMAINING on the DIC. See Automatic Transmission
be reset. For vehicles without the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
Driver Information Center (DIC) Fluid
0 133.
message, an oil change is needed It is not necessary to check the
when the OIL LIFE REMAINING 2. Press and hold V for several transmission fluid level.
percentage is near 0%. Your dealer seconds. The oil life will A transmission fluid leak is the only
has trained service people who will change to 100%. reason for fluid loss. If a leak
perform this work and reset the occurs, take the vehicle to the
system. It is also important to check The oil life system can also be reset dealer and have it repaired as soon
the oil regularly over the course of as follows: as possible.
an oil drain interval and keep it at 1. Display the OIL LIFE Change the fluid at the intervals
the proper level. REMAINING on the DIC. See listed in Maintenance Schedule
If the system is ever reset Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 328, and be sure to use the
accidentally, the oil must be 0 133. transmission fluid listed in
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) 2. Fully press the accelerator Recommended Fluids and
since the last oil change. pedal slowly three times within Lubricants 0 337.
Remember to reset the oil life five seconds.
system whenever the oil is changed. 3. Display the OIL LIFE Caution
How to Reset the Engine Oil REMAINING on the DIC. If the
display shows 100%, the Use of the incorrect automatic
Life System transmission fluid may damage
system is reset.
Reset the system whenever the the vehicle, and the damage may
engine oil is changed so that the If the vehicle has a CHANGE not be covered by the vehicle
system can calculate the next ENGINE OIL SOON message and it
comes back on when the vehicle is (Continued)
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Caution (Continued)
When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
FILTER SOON message displays,
the engine air filter should be The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
warranty. Always use the correct replaced at the earliest engine compartment on the
automatic transmission fluid. See convenience. The system must be passenger side of the vehicle. See
Recommended Fluids and reset after the engine air filter is Engine Compartment Overview
Lubricants 0 337. changed. 0 251.
If the CHECK AIR FILTER SYSTEM When to Inspect the Engine Air
If you need to check the message displays, see your dealer. Cleaner/Filter
transmission fluid level, take the
vehicle to your dealer. How to Reset Engine Air Filter . For intervals on changing and
Life System inspecting the engine air filter,
see Maintenance Schedule
Engine Air Filter Life Reset the system whenever the 0 328.
System engine air filter is replaced so that
.
the system can calculate the next If equipped with Engine Air Filter
If equipped, this feature provides engine air filter change. Life System, see Engine Air
the engine air filter’s remaining life Filter Life System 0 256.
and best timing for a change. The To reset:
. If driving in very dusty areas,
timing to change an engine air filter 1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
depends on driving and follow the engine air filter
environmental conditions. 2. Display the Air Filter Life on the inspecting and changing
DIC. See Driver Information intervals, see Maintenance
When to Change Engine Air Center (DIC) 0 133. Schedule 0 328.
Filter
3. Press p to move to the Reset/ How to Inspect the Engine Air
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL Disable display area. Select Cleaner/Filter
CHANGE message displays, the Reset then press V for several
engine air filter should be replaced Do not start the engine or have the
seconds. engine running with the engine air
at the next engine oil change.
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
4. Press V to confirm the reset. removing the engine air cleaner/
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filter, make sure that the engine air 1. Remove the five screws and lift
cleaner/filter housing and nearby the cover out of the assembly. Caution
components are free of dirt and 2. Inspect or replace the engine
debris. Remove the engine air If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
air cleaner/filter. can easily get into the engine,
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away 3. Lower the cover and secure which could damage it. Always
from the vehicle), to release loose with the five screws. have the air cleaner/filter in place
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air when driving.
4. If equipped with Engine Air
cleaner/filter for damage, and Filter Life System, reset the
replace if damaged. Do not clean system after replacing the
the engine air cleaner/filter or
Cooling System
engine air filter. See Engine Air
components with water or Filter Life System 0 256. The cooling system allows the
compressed air. engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ { Warning
filter:
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. Use caution
when working on the engine. Do
not start the engine or drive the
vehicle with the air cleaner/filter
off, as flames may be present if
the engine backfires.

1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out


of View)
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2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Coolant Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
and Pressure Cap drinkable water and DEX-COOL
The cooling system in the vehicle is
coolant. This mixture:
filled with DEX-COOL engine
{ Warning coolant. This coolant needs to be . Gives freezing protection down
checked and replaced at to −37 °C (−34 °F), outside
An underhood electric fan can appropriate intervals. See temperature.
start up even when the engine is Maintenance Schedule 0 328.
not running and can cause injury. . Gives boiling protection up to
Keep hands, clothing, and tools The following explains the cooling 129 °C (265 °F), engine
away from any underhood system and how to check and add temperature.
electric fan. coolant when it is low. If there is a . Protects against rust and
problem with engine overheating, corrosion.
see Engine Overheating 0 261.
. Will not damage aluminum parts.
What to Use
{ Warning . Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.
Do not touch heater or radiator { Warning
hoses, or other engine parts. Caution
They can be very hot and can Plain water, or other liquids such
burn you. Do not run the engine if as alcohol, can boil before the
Do not use anything other than a
there is a leak; all coolant could proper coolant mixture will. With
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
leak out. That could cause an plain water or the wrong mixture,
meets GM Standard
engine fire and can burn you. Fix the engine could get too hot but
GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
any leak before driving the there would not be an overheat
water. Anything else can cause
vehicle. warning. The engine could catch
damage to the engine cooling
fire and you or others could be
system and the vehicle, which
burned.
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
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Never dispose of engine coolant by Check to see if coolant is visible in
putting it in the trash, pouring it on the coolant surge tank. If the coolant Warning (Continued)
the ground, or into sewers, streams, inside the coolant surge tank is
or bodies of water. Have the coolant boiling, do not do anything else until cap, even a little, can cause them
changed by an authorized service it cools down. If coolant is visible to come out at high speed and
center, familiar with legal but the coolant level mark is not you could be burned. Never turn
requirements regarding used visible, add a 50/50 mixture of the cap when the cooling system,
coolant disposal. This will help clean, drinkable water and including the pressure cap, is hot.
protect the environment and your DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant Wait for the cooling system and
health. surge tank to the top rib on the pressure cap to cool.
middle of the tank, but be sure the
Checking Coolant cooling system is cool before this is
The vehicle must be on a level done. See Engine Overheating
surface when checking the coolant 0 261. { Warning
level. The coolant surge tank is located in Plain water, or other liquids such
the engine compartment on the as alcohol, can boil before the
driver side of the vehicle. See proper coolant mixture will. With
Engine Compartment Overview plain water or the wrong mixture,
0 251. the engine could get too hot but
How to Add Coolant to the there would not be an overheat
Coolant Surge Tank warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be
burned.
{ Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure
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cooling system, including the
{ Warning coolant surge tank pressure cap, is
cool before you do it.
Spilling coolant on hot engine
parts can burn you. Coolant
contains ethylene glycol and it will
burn if the engine parts are hot
enough.

Caution 1. Remove the coolant surge tank


pressure cap when the cooling
Failure to follow the specific system, including the coolant 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with
coolant fill procedure could cause surge tank pressure cap and the proper mixture to the
the engine to overheat and could upper radiator hose, is no indicated level mark.
cause system damage. If coolant longer hot.
4. With the coolant surge tank
is not visible in the surge tank, Turn the pressure cap slowly pressure cap off, start the
contact your dealer. counterclockwise about engine and let it run until you
one-quarter of a turn. If you can feel the upper radiator
If no problem is found, check to see hear a hiss, wait for that to hose getting hot. Watch out for
if coolant is visible in the coolant stop. This will allow any the engine cooling fan.
surge tank. If coolant is visible but pressure still left to be vented
out the discharge hose. By this time, the coolant level
the coolant level is not at the inside the coolant surge tank
indicated level mark, add a 50/ 2. Keep turning the pressure cap may be lower. If the level is
50 mixture of clean, drinkable water slowly and remove it. lower, add more of the proper
and DEX-COOL coolant at the mixture to the coolant surge
coolant surge tank, but be sure the tank until the level reaches the
indicated level mark.
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5. Replace the pressure cap The vehicle may also display a If Steam Is Coming from the
tightly. message on the Driver Information Engine Compartment
6. Verify coolant level after the Center (DIC).
engine is shut off and the If the decision is made not to lift the { Warning
coolant is cold. If necessary, hood when this warning appears,
repeat coolant fill procedure get service help right away. See Steam and scalding liquids from a
Steps 1–6. Roadside Assistance Program hot cooling system are under
0 347. pressure. Turning the pressure
If the coolant still is not at the
proper level when the system If the decision is made to lift the cap, even a little, can cause them
cools down again, see your hood, make sure the vehicle is to come out at high speed and
dealer. parked on a level surface. Then you could be burned. Never turn
check to see if the engine cooling the cap when the cooling system,
fan is running. If the engine is including the pressure cap, is hot.
Caution
overheating, the fan should be Wait for the cooling system and
If the pressure cap is not tightly running. If it is not, do not continue pressure cap to cool.
installed, coolant loss and engine to run the engine. Have the vehicle
damage may occur. Be sure the serviced.
If No Steam Is Coming from
cap is properly and tightly the Engine Compartment
secured. Caution
If an engine overheat warning is
Do not run the engine if there is a displayed but no steam can be seen
Engine Overheating leak in the engine cooling system. or heard, the problem may not be
This can cause a loss of all too serious. Sometimes the engine
The vehicle has several indicators
coolant and can damage the can get a little too hot when the
to warn of the engine overheating.
system and vehicle. Have any vehicle:
There is an engine coolant leaks fixed right away. . Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
temperature gauge on the
instrument cluster. See Engine . Stops after high-speed driving.
Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 121. . Idles for long periods in traffic.
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If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Open the cap with the washer
with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
1. Turn the air conditioning off. parked. If the warning is still the tank is full. See Engine
displayed, turn off the engine until it Compartment Overview 0 251 for
2. Turn the heater on to the cools down. reservoir location.
highest temperature and to the
highest fan speed. Open the Washer Fluid Caution
windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off What to Use . Do not use washer fluid that
the road, shift to P (Park) or When windshield washer fluid is contains any type of water
N (Neutral), and let the needed, be sure to read the repellent coating. This can
engine idle. manufacturer's instructions before cause the wiper blades to
use. If operating the vehicle in an chatter or skip.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge is no longer in the area where the temperature may fall . Do not use engine coolant
overheated area, the vehicle can be below freezing, use a fluid that has (antifreeze) in the
driven. Continue to drive the vehicle sufficient protection against windshield washer. It can
slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a freezing. damage the windshield
safe distance from the vehicle in washer system and paint.
Adding Washer Fluid
front. If the warning does not come . Do not mix water with
back on, continue to drive normally ready-to-use washer fluid.
and have the cooling system Water can cause the
checked for proper fill and function. solution to freeze and
If the warning continues, pull over, damage the washer fluid
stop, and park the vehicle tank and other parts of the
right away. washer system.
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proper sequence to torque
Caution (Continued) { Warning specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications 0 341.
. When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound
washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will Brake pads should be replaced as
manufacturer instructions for not work well. That could lead to complete sets.
adding water. a crash. When the brake wear Brake Pedal Travel
. Fill the washer fluid tank warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced. See your dealer if the brake pedal
only three-quarters full when
does not return to normal height,
it is very cold. This allows
or if there is a rapid increase in
for fluid expansion if
pedal travel. This could be a sign
freezing occurs, which could
Caution that brake service may be required.
damage the tank if it is
completely full. Replacing Brake System Parts
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly Always replace brake system parts
Brakes brake repair. with new, approved replacement
parts. If this is not done, the brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wear may not work properly. The braking
indicators that make a high-pitched Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the performance expected can change
warning sound when the brake pads in many other ways if the wrong
are worn and new pads are needed. brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean replacement brake parts are
The sound can come and go or can installed or if parts are improperly
be heard all the time when the something is wrong with the brakes.
installed.
vehicle is moving, except when Properly torqued wheel nuts are
applying the brake pedal firmly. necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
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Brake Fluid . A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low
hydraulic system. Have the level, the brake warning light comes
brake hydraulic system fixed. on. See Brake System Warning
With a leak, the brakes will not Light 0 126.
work well. Brake fluid absorbs water over time
Always clean the brake fluid which degrades the effectiveness of
reservoir cap and the area around the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
the cap before removing it. at the specified intervals to prevent
The brake master cylinder reservoir Do not top off the brake fluid. increased stopping distance. See
is filled with GM approved DOT 3 Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Maintenance Schedule 0 328.
brake fluid as indicated on the If fluid is added when the linings are What to Add
reservoir cap. See Engine worn, there will be too much fluid
Compartment Overview 0 251 for when new brake linings are Use only GM approved DOT 3
the location of the reservoir. installed. Add or remove fluid, as brake fluid from a clean, sealed
necessary, only when work is done container. See Recommended
Checking Brake Fluid Fluids and Lubricants 0 337.
on the brake hydraulic system.
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a
level surface, the brake fluid level
{ Warning { Warning
should be between the minimum
and maximum marks on the brake If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid reservoir. can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the
if the engine is hot enough. You brake system. This could result in
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may or others could be burned, and the loss of braking leading to a
go down: the vehicle could be damaged. possible injury. Always use the
Add brake fluid only when work is proper GM approved brake fluid.
. Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the done on the brake hydraulic
fluid level goes back up. system.
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When using a 12-volt battery Vehicle Storage
Caution charger on the 12-volt AGM battery,
If brake fluid is spilled on the
some chargers have an AGM
battery setting on the charger.
{ Warning
vehicle's painted surfaces, the If available, use the AGM setting on Batteries have acid that can burn
paint finish can be damaged. the charger, to limit charge voltage you and gas that can explode.
Immediately wash off any painted to 14.8 volts. You can be badly hurt if you are
surface.
not careful. See Jump Starting -
{ Warning North America 0 311 for tips on
Battery - North America WARNING: Battery posts,
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
The original equipment battery is terminals, and related
maintenance free. Do not remove accessories contain lead and lead
the cap and do not add fluid. compounds, chemicals known to Infrequent Usage: Remove the
the State of California to cause 12-volt battery black, negative (−)
Refer to the replacement number on
cancer and birth defects or other cable from the battery to keep the
the original battery label when a
reproductive harm. Batteries also battery from running down.
new battery is needed. For
replacement of the battery, see your contain other chemicals known to Extended Storage: Remove the
dealer. the State of California to cause 12-volt battery black, negative (−)
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER cable from the battery or use a
Stop/Start System battery trickle charger.
HANDLING. For more information
The vehicle has a Stop/Start system go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ Remember to reconnect the battery
to shut off the engine to help passenger-vehicle. when ready to drive the vehicle.
conserve fuel. See Stop/Start
System 0 184.
See California Proposition
It has an Absorbed Glass Mat 65 Warning 0 247 and the back
(AGM) 12-volt battery. Installation of cover.
a standard 12-volt battery will result
in reduced 12-volt battery life.
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All-Wheel Drive Do not use the accelerator 2. Apply the parking brake. Be
pedal, and be ready to turn off ready to apply the regular
Transfer Case the engine immediately if it brake immediately if the vehicle
Under normal driving conditions, starts. begins to move.
transfer case fluid does not require 3. Try to start the engine in each 3. With the engine off, turn the
maintenance unless there is a fluid gear. The vehicle should start ignition on, but do not start the
leak or unusual noise. If required, only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). engine. Without applying the
have the transfer case serviced by If the vehicle starts in any other regular brake, try to move the
your dealer. position, contact your dealer for shift lever out of P (Park) with
service. normal effort. If the shift lever
Starter Switch Check moves out of P (Park), contact
Automatic Transmission your dealer for service.
{ Warning Shift Lock Control
Park Brake and P (Park)
Function Check
When you are doing this Mechanism Check
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle { Warning { Warning
moves, you or others could be
When you are doing this
injured. When you are doing this check,
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle the vehicle could begin to move.
1. Before starting this check, be moves, you or others could be You or others could be injured
sure there is enough room injured. and property could be damaged.
around the vehicle. Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
2. Apply both the parking brake 1. Before starting this check, be roll. Be ready to apply the regular
and the regular brake. sure there is enough room brake at once should the vehicle
around the vehicle. It should be begin to move.
parked on a level surface.
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement blades come in
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping different types and are removed in
your foot on the regular brake, set different ways. For proper type and
the parking brake. length, see Maintenance
. To check the parking brake's Replacement Parts 0 338.
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in Caution
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake Allowing the wiper arm to touch
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is the windshield when no wiper
held by the parking brake only. blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
. To check the P (Park)
occurs would not be covered by 2. Lift up on the latch in the
mechanism's holding ability:
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow middle of the wiper blade
With the engine running, shift to
the wiper arm to touch the where the wiper arm attaches.
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the windshield.
3. With the latch open, pull the
regular brake. wiper blade down toward the
Contact your dealer if service is Front Wiper Blade windshield far enough to
required. Replacement release it from the J-hooked
end of the wiper arm.
To replace the front wiper blades:
Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper
4. Remove the wiper blade.
Windshield wiper blades should be assembly away from the 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper
inspected for wear and cracking. windshield. blade replacement.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 328.
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Caution
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
Damage may occur if the wiper
blades are not in contact with the If the windshield needs to be
windshield before turning on the replaced and the vehicle is
wiper system. equipped with a front camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement recommended. The replacement
5. Push the release lever (2) to windshield must be installed
To replace the rear wiper blade: disengage the hook and push according to GM specifications for
the wiper arm (1) out of the proper alignment. If it is not, these
blade assembly (3). systems may not work properly, they
6. Push the new blade assembly may display messages, or they may
securely on the wiper arm until not work at all. See your dealer for
the release lever clicks into proper windshield replacement.
place.
7. To reinstall the cover, ensure
Gas Strut(s)
1. Slide a plastic tool under the
cover and push upward to that the cover hook slides into This vehicle is equipped with gas
unsnap. the slot in the blade assembly. strut(s) to provide assistance in
8. Snap the cover down to lifting and holding open the hood/
2. Slide the cover toward the
secure. trunk/liftgate system in full open
wiper blade tip to unhook it
position.
from the blade assembly.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Lift the wiper arm away from
the windshield.
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{ Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force. Hood Liftgate
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.

Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle. Trunk

See Maintenance Schedule 0 328.


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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement slightly different shade than it was
should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing originally. This is normal.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, procedure not listed in this section,
the headlamp aim may be affected. contact your dealer. LED Lighting
If adjustment to the headlamps is This vehicle has several LED lamps.
necessary, see your dealer. Caution For replacement of any LED lighting
Do not replace incandescent assembly, contact your dealer.
bulbs with aftermarket LED
replacement bulbs. This can Headlamps, Front Turn
cause damage to the vehicle Signal, and Sidemarker
electrical system. The headlamp is either an HID or an
LED. See “High Intensity Discharge
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting” and “LED Lighting”
earlier in this section.
(HID) Lighting

{ Warning
The High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lighting system operates at
a very high voltage. If you try to
service any of the system
components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
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4. Pull the bulb straight out from 2. Pull the lamp assembly down
the socket. gently to remove it from the
5. Push the new bulb into the liftgate.
socket and reinstall the socket
into the headlamp assembly by
turning it clockwise.

License Plate Lamp


This applies only to vehicles without
rear camera mirrors. All other
vehicles are equipped with LED
Driver Side Shown, Passenger license plate lamps.
Side Similar To replace one of these bulbs:

1. Sidemarker Bulb
2. Front Turn Signal 3. Turn the bulb socket (1)
To replace the front turn signal or counterclockwise to remove it
sidemarker: from the lamp assembly (3).
1. Open the hood. See Hood 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of
0 249. the bulb socket.
2. Locate the bulb socket on the 5. Push the replacement bulb
headlamp assembly. straight into the bulb socket
and turn the bulb socket
3. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the
counterclockwise to remove it lamp assembly.
from the headlamp assembly.
1. Push the left end of the lamp
assembly toward the right.
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6. Replace the lamp in the liftgate Electrical System Electrical System
applique engaging the right
side with the clip first.
Overload
High Voltage Devices and The vehicle has fuses and circuit
7. Push on the lamp side opposite
the clip until the lamp assembly
Wiring breakers to protect against an
snaps into place. electrical system overload.
{ Warning When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
Exposure to high voltage can and closes, protecting the circuit
cause shock, burns, and even until the current load returns to
death. The high voltage normal or the problem is fixed. This
components in the vehicle can greatly reduces the chance of circuit
only be serviced by technicians overload and fire caused by
with special training. electrical problems.
High voltage components are Fuses and circuit breakers protect
identified by labels. Do not power devices in the vehicle.
remove, open, take apart, Replace a bad fuse with a new one
or modify these components. of the identical size and rating.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering or labels. Do not If there is a problem on the road and
probe, tamper with, cut, or modify a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
high voltage cable or wiring.
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
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Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
An electrical overload may cause Breakers another fuse location, if a fuse goes
the lamps to go on and off, or in
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are out. Replace the fuse as soon as
some cases to remain off. Have the
protected from short circuits by a possible.
headlamp wiring checked right away
combination of fuses and circuit
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
breakers. This greatly reduces the Engine Compartment
chance of damage caused by Fuse Block
Windshield Wipers electrical problems.
The underhood fuse block is in the
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield { Danger engine compartment, on the driver
side of the vehicle.
wipers will stop until the motor cools
Fuses and circuit breakers are
and will then restart.
marked with their ampere rating.
Although the circuit is protected Do not exceed the
from electrical overload, overload specified amperage rating when
due to heavy snow or ice may replacing fuses and circuit
cause wiper linkage damage. breakers. Use of an oversized
Always clear ice and heavy snow fuse or circuit breaker can result
from the windshield before using the in a vehicle fire. You and others
windshield wipers.
could be seriously injured or
If the overload is caused by an killed.
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
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Caution
Do not pull the engine
compartment fuse block lever,
since it is intended only for
service purposes. If pulled,
vehicle malfunction may occur.

To remove the fuse block cover,


press the clips on the cover and lift
it straight up.

Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.

To remove fuses, use the fuse puller


and pull straight out.

The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage


with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. F1 Antilock brake
system pump
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
F2 Starter 1 F20 – F36 –
F3 DC DC F21 – F37 Right low – beam
transformer 1 F22 Electronic brake headlamp
F4 – control module F38 Automatic
F5 DC DC F23 Parking/Trailer headlamp leveling
transformer 2 lamps motor

F6 – F24 Right trailer F39 Transmission


stoplamp/Turnlamp control module
F7 –
F25 Steering F40 Left rear bus
F8 – electrical center/
column lock
F9 Vacuum pump Ignition
F26 –
F10 Front wiper F41 Instrument cluster
F27 Left trailer
F11 – stoplamp/Turnlamp F42 Heating,
ventilation, and air
F12 – F28 – conditioning
F13 Starter 2 F29 – F43 Head-up display
F14 – F30 Washer pump F44 Communication
F15 Rear wiper F31 – gateway module/
Run/Crank
F16 – F32 Left low – beam
headlamp F45 –
F17 –
F33 Front fog lamps F46 –
F18 –
F34 Horn F47 –
F19 –
F35 – F48 –
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
F49 Interior rearview F61 O2 sensor 1/ F75 –
mirror Air flow F76 –
F50 Fuel system control F62 – F77 –
module F63 O2 sensor 2/
F51 Heated steering Canister/Engine oil/ Relays Usage
wheel Turbo
K1 Starter 1
F52 Folding seats F64 Aeroshutter
switch K2 Run/Crank
F65 Engine control
F53 – module K3 Vacuum pump
F54 Coolant pump powertrain 1 K4 –
F55 Air conditioning F66 Engine control K5 Air conditioning
clutch module
powertrain 2 K6 Coolant pump
F56 Integrated chassis K7 Engine control
control module F67 Engine control
module – odd module
F57 Engine control K8 Folding seats
module/Ignition F68 –
F69 – K9 –
F58 Transmission
control module/ F70 – K10 Starter 2
Ignition F71 –
F59 Engine control F72 –
module battery
F73 –
F60 Engine control
module – even F74 –
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Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage
Block F1 Body control
module 6
F2 Diagnostic link
F3 Electric steering
column lock
F4 Rear USB port
F5 –
F6 Heating,
ventilation, and air
conditioning
F7 Body control
module 3
The instrument panel fuse block is
F8 –
inside the center console on the
passenger side of the vehicle. F9 Right front
heated seat
Remove the fuse access door by
inserting a coin or tool into the slot F10 Airbag
of the access door. F11 Electronic precision
To remove a fuse, use the fuse shift
puller located in the Engine F12 Amplifier
Compartment Fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and F13 Body control
features shown. module 7
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
F14 Left front F28 Radio/Heating, F39 Steering wheel
heated seat ventilation, and air controls
F15 – conditioning backlighting
display
F16 Sunroof Circuit Usage
F29 Radio
F17 Communication Breakers
gateway module F30 Steering wheel
controls F40 –
F18 Instrument cluster F41 –
F31 Front blower
F19 Body control F42 Auxiliary power
module 1 F32 DC AC inverter
outlet/Lighter
F20 Wireless charger F33 Driver power seat
module F34 Passenger
F21 Body control power seat
module 4 F35 Feed/Body control
F22 Infotainment module 4

F23 Body control F36 Electric power


module 2 steering

F24 – F37 Power outlet/


Wireless charger/
F25 Park assist Accessory
F26 Communications F38 Body control
integration module module 8
F27 Video
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Rear Compartment Fuse The fuse block label is on the back
of the access door in the driver side
Block rear trim panel.

The rear compartment fuse block is


behind a trim panel on the driver
side of the rear storage
compartment.
The trim panel is removed by prying
along the top edge of the trim panel
at two notched locations. Remove
the trim panel to access the fuse
block.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse
puller in the engine compartment
fuse block.
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Fuses Usage
F4 Rear blower
F5 Rear drive control
F6 –
F7 Right window
F8 Rear defogger
F9 Left window
F10 –
F11 Trailer reverse
F12 USB port/Third row
seats
F13 –
F14 –
F15 –
F16 –
F17 Air quality sensor
F18 –
F19 Ventilated seats/
Massage
Fuses Usage F20 –
Fuses Usage F2 Trailer F21 –
F1 – F3 Folding seats
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
F22 – F40 Memory seat F55 –
F23 – module F56 Universal remote
F24 Lumbar F41 Automatic system/Overhead
occupancy sensor console
F25 –
F42 – F57 Hands free closure
F26 Trailer brake lamps release
F43 –
F27 Massage
F44 – Circuit Usage
F28 Passive entry/
Passive start F45 Liftgate motor Breakers

F29 – F46 Rear heated seats CB1 –

F30 Canister vent F47 – CB2 –

F31 – F48 – CB3 Rear auxiliary


F49 – power outlet
F32 Heated mirrors
F33 USB port/Second F50 – Relays Usage
row seats F51 – K1 –
F34 Liftgate module F52 Semi-active K2 –
F35 Fuel system control dampening system
module module

F36 – F53 –

F37 – F54 External object


calculating remote
F38 Window module system/Side blind
F39 Rear closure zone alert
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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
Tires . Underinflated tires pose . Replace any tires that
Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as have been damaged by
high-quality tires made by a overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes,
leading tire manufacturer. See resulting crash could curbs, etc.
the warranty manual for cause serious injury. . Improperly repaired tires
information regarding the tire Check all tires frequently can cause a crash. Only
warranty and where to get to maintain the the dealer or an
service. For additional recommended pressure. authorized tire service
information refer to the tire Tire pressure should be center should repair,
manufacturer. checked when the tires replace, dismount, and
are cold. mount the tires.
{ Warning . Overinflated tires are . Do not spin the tires in
more likely to be cut, excess of 56 km/h
. Poorly maintained and punctured, or broken by
improperly used tires are (35 mph) on slippery
a sudden impact — such surfaces such as snow,
dangerous. as when hitting a pothole. mud, ice, etc. Excessive
. Overloading the tires can Keep tires at the spinning may cause the
cause overheating as a recommended pressure. tires to explode.
result of too much . Worn or old tires can
flexing. There could be a cause a crash. If the See Tire Pressure for
blowout and a serious tread is badly worn, High-Speed Operation 0 290 for
crash. See Vehicle Load replace them. inflation pressure adjustment for
Limits 0 177. (Continued) high-speed driving.
(Continued)
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All-Season Tires Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment tires
This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires. If winter
designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased tires with a lower speed rating are
performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered chosen, never exceed the tire's
and weather conditions. Original roads. Consider installing winter maximum speed capability.
equipment tires designed to GM's tires on the vehicle if frequent
specific tire performance criteria driving on ice or snow covered Tire Sidewall Labeling
have a TPC specification code roads is expected. See your dealer
molded onto the sidewall. Original for details regarding winter tire Useful information about a tire is
equipment all-season tires can be availability and proper tire selection. molded into its sidewall. The
identified by the last two characters Also, see Buying New Tires 0 297. examples show a typical
of this TPC code, which will With winter tires, there may be passenger vehicle tire and a
be “MS.” decreased dry road traction, compact spare tire sidewall.
Consider installing winter tires on increased road noise, and shorter
the vehicle if frequent driving on tread life. After changing to winter
snow or ice-covered roads is tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
expected. All-season tires provide handling and braking.
adequate performance for most If using winter tires:
winter driving conditions, but they
may not offer the same level of . Use tires of the same brand and
traction or performance as winter tread type on all four wheel
tires on snow or ice-covered roads. positions.
See Winter Tires 0 283. . Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and
speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
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code molded onto the sidewall. Tire Identification Number (TIN).
GM's TPC specifications meet or The TIN shows the
exceed all federal safety manufacturer and plant code,
guidelines. tire size, and date the tire was
(3) DOT (Department of manufactured. The TIN is
Transportation) : The molded onto both sides of the
Department of Transportation tire, although only one side may
(DOT) code indicates that the have the date of manufacture.
tire is in compliance with the (5) Tire Ply Material : The type
U.S. Department of of cord and number of plies in
Transportation Motor Vehicle the sidewall and under the tread.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example Safety Standards. (6) Uniform Tire Quality
(1) Tire Size : The tire size is a DOT Tire Date of Grading (UTQG) : Tire
combination of letters and Manufacture : The last four manufacturers are required to
numbers used to define a digits of the TIN indicate the tire grade tires based on three
particular tire's width, height, manufactured date. The first two performance factors: treadwear,
aspect ratio, construction type, digits represent the week (01– traction, and temperature
and service description. See the 52) and the last two digits, the resistance. For more information
“Tire Size” illustration later in this year. For example, the third see Uniform Tire Quality
section. week of the year 2010 would Grading 0 299.
(2) TPC Spec (Tire have a four-digit DOT date (7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Performance Criteria of 0310. Load Limit : Maximum load that
Specification) : Original (4) Tire Identification Number can be carried and the
equipment tires designed to (TIN) : The letters and numbers maximum pressure needed to
GM's specific tire performance following the DOT (Department support that load.
criteria have a TPC specification of Transportation) code are the
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(3) Tire Identification Number (6) Tire Size : A combination of
(TIN) : The letters and numbers letters and numbers define a
following the DOT (Department tire's width, height, aspect ratio,
of Transportation) code are the construction type, and service
Tire Identification Number (TIN). description. The letter “T” as the
The TIN shows the first character in the tire size
manufacturer and plant code, means the tire is for temporary
tire size, and date the tire was use only.
manufactured. The TIN is (7) TPC Spec (Tire
molded onto both sides of the Performance Criteria
tire, although only one side may Specification) : Original
Compact Spare Tire Example have the date of manufacture. equipment tires designed to
(1) Tire Ply Material : The type (4) Maximum Cold Inflation GM's specific tire performance
of cord and number of plies in Load Limit : Maximum load that criteria have a TPC specification
the sidewall and under the tread. can be carried and the code molded onto the sidewall.
maximum pressure needed to GM's TPC specifications meet or
(2) Temporary Use Only : The
support that load. exceed all federal safety
compact spare tire or temporary guidelines.
use tire should not be driven at (5) Tire Inflation : The
speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). temporary use tire or compact
spare tire should be inflated to Tire Designations
The compact spare tire is for
emergency use when a regular 420 kPa (60 psi). For more Tire Size
road tire has lost air and gone information on tire pressure and
The example shows a typical
flat. If the vehicle has a compact inflation see Tire Pressure
passenger vehicle tire size.
spare tire, see Compact Spare 0 289.
Tire 0 310 and
If a Tire Goes Flat 0 302.
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(4) Construction Code : A letter Accessory Weight : The
code is used to indicate the type combined weight of optional
of ply construction in the tire. accessories. Some examples of
The letter “R” means radial ply optional accessories are
construction; the letter “D” automatic transmission, power
means diagonal or bias ply windows, power seats, and air
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : construction. conditioning.
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of Aspect Ratio : The relationship
letter “P” as the first character in the wheel in inches. of a tire's height to its width.
the tire size means a passenger (6) Service Description : These Belt : A rubber coated layer of
vehicle tire engineered to characters represent the load cords between the plies and the
standards set by the U.S. Tire index and speed rating of the tread. Cords may be made from
and Rim Association. tire. The load index represents steel or other reinforcing
(2) Tire Width : The three-digit the load carrying capacity a tire materials.
number indicates the tire section is certified to carry. The speed Bead : The tire bead contains
width in millimeters from rating is the maximum speed a steel wires wrapped by steel
sidewall to sidewall. tire is certified to carry a load. cords that hold the tire onto
(3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit the rim.
Tire Terminology and
number that indicates the tire Definitions Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire
height-to-width measurements. in which the plies are laid at
For example, if the tire size Air Pressure : The amount of alternate angles less than
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in air inside the tire pressing 90 degrees to the centerline of
item (3) of the illustration, it outward on each square inch of the tread.
would mean that the tire's the tire. Air pressure is
sidewall is 60 percent as high as expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
it is wide. or psi (pounds per square inch).
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Cold Tire Pressure : The GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure :
amount of air pressure in a tire, Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits The maximum air pressure to
measured in kPa (kilopascal) 0 177. which a cold tire can be inflated.
or psi (pounds per square inch) GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight The maximum air pressure is
before a tire has built up heat Rating for the front axle. See molded onto the sidewall.
from driving. See Tire Pressure Vehicle Load Limits 0 177. Maximum Load Rating : The
0 289. load rating for a tire at the
GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight
Curb Weight : The weight of a Rating for the rear axle. See maximum permissible inflation
motor vehicle with standard and Vehicle Load Limits 0 177. pressure for that tire.
optional equipment including the Maximum Loaded Vehicle
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Intended Outboard Sidewall :
The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight : The sum of curb
and coolant, but without weight, accessory weight,
passengers and cargo. that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and
DOT Markings : A code molded production options weight.
into the sidewall of a tire Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric
unit for air pressure. Normal Occupant Weight : The
signifying that the tire is in number of occupants a vehicle
compliance with the U.S. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A is designed to seat multiplied by
Department of Transportation tire used on light duty trucks and 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety some multipurpose passenger Limits 0 177.
Standards. The DOT code vehicles.
includes the Tire Identification Occupant Distribution :
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric Load Index : An assigned Designated seating positions.
designator which can also number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load Outward Facing Sidewall : The
identify the tire manufacturer, side of an asymmetrical tire that
production plant, brand, and carrying capacity of a tire.
has a particular side that faces
date of production. outward when mounted on a
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vehicle. The side of the tire that Rim : A metal support for a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
contains a whitewall, bears and upon which the tire beads Grading Standards) : A tire
white lettering, or bears are seated. information system that provides
manufacturer, brand, and/or Sidewall : The portion of a tire consumers with ratings for a
model name molding that is between the tread and the bead. tire's traction, temperature, and
higher or deeper than the same treadwear. Ratings are
moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating : An determined by tire
of the tire. alphanumeric code assigned to manufacturers using
a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A speed at which a tire can
tire used on passenger cars and The ratings are molded into the
operate. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles. Traction : The friction between Tire Quality Grading 0 299.
the tire and the road surface. Vehicle Capacity Weight : The
Recommended Inflation The amount of grip provided.
Pressure : Vehicle number of designated seating
manufacturer's recommended Tread : The portion of a tire that positions multiplied by
tire inflation pressure as shown comes into contact with 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
on the tire placard. See Tire the road. cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Pressure 0 289 and Limits 0 177.
Treadwear Indicators : Narrow
Vehicle Load Limits 0 177. bands, sometimes called wear Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic bars, that show across the tread Tire : Load on an individual tire
tire in which the ply cords that of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ due to curb weight, accessory
extend to the beads are laid at 16 in) of tread remains. See weight, occupant weight, and
90 degrees to the centerline of When It Is Time for New Tires cargo weight.
the tread. 0 297. Vehicle Placard : A label
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
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capacity weight and the original How the vehicle is loaded
equipment tire size and Warning (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride
recommended inflation pressure. . Poor handling. comfort. Never load the vehicle
See “Tire and Loading with more weight than it was
Information Label” under Vehicle . Reduced fuel economy. designed to carry.
Load Limits 0 177. Overinflated tires, or tires that When to Check
have too much air, can
Tire Pressure result in: Check the pressure of the tires
once a month or more. Do not
Tires need the correct amount of . Unusual wear. forget the compact spare, if the
air pressure to operate . Poor handling. vehicle has one. The cold
effectively.
. Rough ride. compact spare tire pressure
should be at 420 kPa (60 psi).
{ Warning . Needless damage from See Compact Spare Tire 0 310.
road hazards.
Neither tire underinflation nor How to Check
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires The Tire and Loading Use a good quality pocket-type
that do not have enough air, Information label on the vehicle gauge to check tire pressure.
can result in: indicates the original equipment Proper tire inflation cannot be
tires and the correct cold tire determined by looking at the tire.
. Tire overloading and Check the tire inflation pressure
inflation pressures. The
overheating which could recommended pressure is the when the tires are cold, meaning
lead to a blowout. minimum air pressure needed to the vehicle has not been driven
. Premature or support the vehicle's maximum for at least three hours or no
irregular wear. load carrying capacity. See more than 1.6 km (1 mi).
(Continued) Vehicle Load Limits 0 177.
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Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for the vehicle at speeds of
tire valve stem. Press the tire 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set
High-Speed Operation the cold inflation pressure to the
gauge firmly onto the valve to
get a pressure measurement. maximum inflation pressure shown
If the cold tire inflation pressure
{ Warning on the tire sidewall, or 280 kPa
(41 psi), whichever is lower. Return
matches the recommended Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h the tires to the recommended cold
pressure on the Tire and (100 mph) or higher, puts tire inflation pressure when
Loading Information label, no additional strain on tires. high-speed driving has ended. See
further adjustment is necessary. Sustained high-speed driving Vehicle Load Limits 0 177 and
If the inflation pressure is low, causes excessive heat buildup Tire Pressure 0 289.
add air until the recommended and can cause sudden tire failure.
The maximum load and inflation
pressure is reached. If the This could cause a crash, and pressure is molded on the tire
inflation pressure is high, press you or others could be killed. sidewall, in small letters, near the
on the metal stem in the center Some high-speed rated tires rim flange. It will read something like
of the tire valve to release air. require inflation pressure this: Maximum load
adjustment for high-speed 690 kg (1,521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi)
Recheck the tire pressure with operation. When speed limits and Max. Press.
the tire gauge. road conditions allow the vehicle
Put the valve caps back on the to be driven at high speeds, make Tire Pressure Monitor
valve stems to keep out dirt and sure the tires are rated for
high-speed operation, are in
System
moisture and prevent leaks. Use
excellent condition, and are set to The Tire Pressure Monitor System
only valve caps designed for the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor
the correct cold tire inflation
vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors technology to check tire pressure
pressure for the vehicle load.
could be damaged and would levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
not be covered by the vehicle the air pressure in your tires and
warranty. Vehicles with 255/65R18 or 255/ transmit tire pressure readings to a
55R20 size tires require inflation receiver located in the vehicle.
pressure adjustment when driving
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Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the of reasons, including the installation
provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping of replacement or alternate tires or
monthly when cold and inflated to ability. wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the inflation pressure recommended Please note that the TPMS is not a the TPMS from functioning properly.
by the vehicle manufacturer on the substitute for proper tire Always check the TPMS malfunction
vehicle placard or tire inflation maintenance, and it is the driver's telltale after replacing one or more
pressure label. (If your vehicle has responsibility to maintain correct tire tires or wheels on your vehicle to
tires of a different size than the size pressure, even if under-inflation has ensure that the replacement or
indicated on the vehicle placard or not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the
tire inflation pressure label, you illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function
should determine the proper tire pressure telltale. properly.
inflation pressure for those tires.) See Tire Pressure Monitor
Your vehicle has also been
As an added safety feature, your equipped with a TPMS malfunction Operation 0 291.
vehicle has been equipped with a indicator to indicate when the See Radio Frequency Statement
tire pressure monitoring system system is not operating properly. 0 353.
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire The TPMS malfunction indicator is
pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly
combined with the low tire pressure Tire Pressure Monitor
telltale. When the system detects a
under-inflated. malfunction, the telltale will flash for
Operation
Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you remain continuously illuminated. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
should stop and check your tires as This sequence will continue upon The TPMS is designed to warn the
soon as possible, and inflate them subsequent vehicle start-ups as driver when a low tire pressure
to the proper pressure. Driving on a long as the malfunction exists. condition exists. TPMS sensors are
significantly under-inflated tire mounted onto each tire and wheel
When the malfunction indicator is
causes the tire to overheat and can assembly, excluding the spare tire
illuminated, the system may not be
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation and wheel assembly. The TPMS
able to detect or signal low tire
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire sensors monitor the air pressure in
pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
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the tires and transmit the tire additional information and details
pressure readings to a receiver about the DIC operation and Caution
located in the vehicle. displays see Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 133. Tire sealant materials are not all
the same. A non-approved tire
The low tire pressure warning light sealant could damage the TPMS
may come on in cool weather when sensors. TPMS sensor damage
the vehicle is first started, and then caused by using an incorrect tire
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This sealant is not covered by the
could be an early indicator that the
vehicle warranty. Always use only
air pressure is getting low and
When a low tire pressure condition the GM approved tire sealant
needs to be inflated to the proper
is detected, the TPMS illuminates pressure. available through your dealer or
the low tire pressure warning light included in the vehicle.
A Tire and Loading Information
located on the instrument cluster.
label, attached to your vehicle,
If the warning light comes on, stop TPMS Malfunction Light and
shows the size of the original
as soon as possible and inflate the Message
equipment tires and the correct
tires to the recommended pressure
inflation pressure for the tires when The TPMS will not function properly
shown on the Tire and Loading
they are cold. See Vehicle Load if one or more of the TPMS sensors
Information label. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 177, for an example of the are missing or inoperable. When the
Limits 0 177.
Tire and Loading Information label system detects a malfunction, the
A message to check the pressure in and its location. Also see Tire low tire pressure warning light
a specific tire displays in the Driver Pressure 0 289. flashes for about one minute and
Information Center (DIC). The low then stays on for the remainder of
The TPMS can warn about a low
tire pressure warning light and the the ignition cycle. A DIC warning
tire pressure condition but it does
DIC warning message come on at message also displays. The
not replace normal tire
each ignition cycle until the tires are malfunction light and DIC warning
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
inflated to the correct inflation message come on at each ignition
0 295, Tire Rotation 0 296 and
pressure. Using the DIC, tire
Tires 0 282.
pressure levels can be viewed. For
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cycle until the problem is corrected. the sensor matching process is When the low tire pressure warning
Some of the conditions that can performed successfully. See light comes on:
cause these to come on are: your dealer for service. 1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level
. One of the road tires has been . Replacement tires or wheels do place.
replaced with the spare tire. The not match the original equipment 2. Set the parking brake firmly.
spare tire does not have a tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
TPMS sensor. The malfunction other than those recommended 3. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
light and DIC message should could prevent the TPMS from 4. Add air to the tire that is
go off after the road tire is functioning properly. See Buying underinflated. The turn signal
replaced and the sensor New Tires 0 297. lamp will flash.
matching process is performed . Operating electronic devices or
successfully. See “TPMS Sensor When the recommended
being near facilities using radio pressure is reached, the horn
Matching Process” later in this wave frequencies similar to the
section. sounds once and the turn
TPMS could cause the TPMS signal lamp will stop flashing
. The TPMS sensor matching sensors to malfunction. and briefly turn solid.
process was not done or not If the TPMS is not functioning
completed successfully after Repeat these steps for all
properly it cannot detect or signal a underinflated tires that have
rotating the tires. The low tire pressure condition. See
malfunction light and the DIC illuminated the low tire pressure
your dealer for service if the TPMS warning light.
message should go off after malfunction light and DIC message
successfully completing the come on and stay on.
sensor matching process. See { Warning
"TPMS Sensor Matching Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
Process" later in this section. Overinflating a tire could cause
This feature provides visual and the tire to rupture and you or
. One or more TPMS sensors are audible alerts outside the vehicle to others could be injured. Do not
missing or damaged. The help when inflating an underinflated exceed the maximum pressure
malfunction light and the DIC tire to the recommended cold tire
message should go off when the pressure. (Continued)
TPMS sensors are installed and
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. There is interference from an vehicle’s tires or replacing one or
Warning (Continued) external device or transmitter. more of the TPMS sensors. The
. The air pressure from the TPMS sensor matching process
listed on the tire sidewall. See should also be performed after
Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 283 and inflation device is not sufficient
to inflate the tire. replacing a spare tire with a road
Vehicle Load Limits 0 177. tire containing the TPMS sensor.
. There is a malfunction in The malfunction light and the DIC
If the tire is overinflated by more the TPMS. message should go off at the next
than 35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will . There is a malfunction in the ignition cycle. The sensors are
sound multiple times and the turn horn or turn signal lamps. matched to the tire/wheel positions,
signal lamp will continue to flash for using a TPMS relearn tool, in the
. The identification code of the following order: driver side front tire,
several seconds after filling stops.
TPMS sensor is not registered to passenger side front tire, passenger
To release and correct the pressure,
the system. side rear tire, and driver side rear.
while the turn signal lamp is still
flashing, briefly press the center of . The battery of the TPMS sensor See your dealer for service or to
the valve stem. When the is low. purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
recommended pressure is reached, relearn tool can also be purchased.
If the tire fill alert does not operate See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
the horn sounds once. due to TPMS interference, move the Activation Tool at
If the turn signal lamp does not flash vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
within 15 seconds after starting to forward and try again. If the tire fill call 1-800-GM TOOLS
inflate the tire, the tire fill alert has alert feature is not working, use a (1-800-468-6657).
not been activated or is not working. tire pressure gauge.
There are two minutes to match the
If the hazard warning flashers are TPMS Sensor Matching first tire/wheel position, and
on, the tire fill alert visual feedback Process five minutes overall to match all four
will not work properly. tire/wheel positions. If it takes
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
The TPMS will not activate the tire identification code. The identification longer, the matching process stops
fill alert properly under the following code needs to be matched to a new and must be restarted.
conditions: tire/wheel position after rotating the
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The TPMS sensor matching 7. Place the relearn tool against 12. Set all four tires to the
process is: the tire sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure
1. Set the parking brake. stem. Then press the button to level as indicated on the Tire
activate the TPMS sensor. and Loading Information label.
2. Place the vehicle in Service A horn chirp confirms that the
Mode. See Ignition Positions sensor identification code has Tire Inspection
0 181. been matched to this tire and
wheel position. We recommend that the tires,
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure
info page option is turned on.
including the spare tire, if the
8. Proceed to the passenger side
The info pages on the DIC can vehicle has one, be inspected
front tire, and repeat the
be turned on and off through procedure in Step 7. for signs of wear or damage at
the Options menu. See Driver least once a month.
Information Center (DIC) 0 133. 9. Proceed to the passenger side
rear tire, and repeat the Replace the tire if:
4. Use the DIC controls on the procedure in Step 7. . The indicators at three or
right side of the steering wheel
to scroll to the Tire Pressure 10. Proceed to the driver side rear more places around the tire
screen under the DIC tire, and repeat the procedure can be seen.
info page. in Step 7. The horn sounds two
times to indicate the sensor . There is cord or fabric
5. Press and hold V in the center identification code has been showing through the tire's
of the DIC controls. matched to the driver side rear rubber.
tire, and the TPMS sensor . The tread or sidewall is
The horn sounds twice to matching process is no longer
signal the receiver is in relearn active. The TIRE LEARNING
cracked, cut, or snagged
mode and the TIRE ACTIVE message on the DIC deep enough to show cord or
LEARNING ACTIVE message display screen goes off. fabric.
displays on the DIC screen.
11. Turn the vehicle off. . The tire has a bump, bulge,
6. Start with the driver side or split.
front tire.
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. The tire has a puncture, cut, Check that all wheel nuts are
or other damage that cannot properly tightened. See “Wheel
be repaired well because of Nut Torque” under Capacities
the size or location of the and Specifications 0 341.
damage.
{ Warning
Tire Rotation
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
Tires should be rotated every parts to which it is fastened, can
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See make wheel nuts become loose
Maintenance Schedule 0 328. after time. The wheel could come
Tires are rotated to achieve a off and cause a crash. When
uniform wear for all tires. The Use this rotation pattern when changing a wheel, remove any
first rotation is the most rotating the tires. rust or dirt from places where the
important. If the vehicle has a compact wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
Anytime unusual wear is spare tire, do not include it in the
towel can be used; however, use
noticed, rotate the tires as soon tire rotation.
a scraper or wire brush later to
as possible, check for proper tire Adjust the front and rear tires to remove all rust or dirt.
inflation pressure, and check for the recommended inflation
damaged tires or wheels. If the pressure on the Tire and Lightly coat the inner diameter of
unusual wear continues after the Loading Information label after the wheel hub opening with
rotation, check the wheel the tires have been rotated. See wheel bearing grease after a
alignment. See When It Is Time Tire Pressure 0 289 and wheel change or tire rotation to
for New Tires 0 297 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 177. prevent corrosion or rust
Wheel Replacement 0 301. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor build-up. Do not get grease on
System. See Tire Pressure the wheel mounting surface or
Monitor Operation 0 291. on the wheel nuts or bolts.
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When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other
This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate
Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber.
Factors such as maintenance, never used. Multiple factors Parking for an extended period can
temperatures, driving speeds, including temperatures, loading cause flat spots on the tires that
vehicle loading, and road conditions conditions, and inflation pressure may result in vibrations while
affect the wear rate of the tires. maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for
takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or
tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the
equipped, be replaced after six weight from the tires.
years, regardless of tread wear. To
identify the age of a tire, use the tire
manufacture date which is the last Buying New Tires
four digits of the DOT Tire GM has developed and matched
Identification Number (TIN) which is specific tires for the vehicle. The
molded into one side of the tire original equipment tires installed
sidewall. The first two digits were designed to meet General
represent the week (01–52) and the
last two digits, the year. For
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
example, the third week of the year Specification (TPC Spec)
2010 would have a four-digit DOT system rating. When
Treadwear indicators are one way to date of 0310. replacement tires are needed,
tell when it is time for new tires. GM strongly recommends
Treadwear indicators appear when Vehicle Storage buying tires with the same TPC
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) Tires age when stored normally Spec rating.
or less of tread remaining. See Tire mounted on a parked vehicle. Park
Inspection 0 295 and a vehicle that will be stored for at GM's exclusive TPC Spec
Tire Rotation 0 296. least a month in a cool, dry, clean system considers over a dozen
area away from direct sunlight to critical specifications that impact
slow aging. This area should be free the overall performance of the
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vehicle, including brake system necessary to replace only one
performance, ride and handling, axle set of worn tires, place the { Warning
traction control, and tire new tires on the rear axle. Mixing tires of different sizes,
pressure monitoring Winter tires with the same speed tread patterns, or types on the
performance. GM's TPC Spec rating as the original equipment same axle may cause loss of
number is molded onto the tire's tires may not be available for H, control of the vehicle, resulting
sidewall near the tire size. If the V, W, Y and ZR speed rated in a crash or other vehicle
tires have an all-season tread tires. Never exceed the winter damage. Use the same size,
design, the TPC Spec number tires’ maximum speed capability load range, and type of tires
will be followed by MS for mud when using winter tires with a as the original tires.
and snow. See Tire Sidewall lower speed rating.
Labeling 0 283.
GM recommends replacing worn { Warning { Warning
tires in complete sets of four.
Uniform tread depth on all tires Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the
will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel
performance of the vehicle. to mount or dismount a tire rim flanges to develop cracks
Braking and handling could cause injury or death. after many miles of driving.
performance may be adversely Only your dealer or authorized A tire and/or wheel could fail
affected if all the tires are not tire service center should suddenly and cause a crash.
replaced at the same time. mount or dismount the tires. Use only radial-ply tires with
If proper rotation and the wheels on the vehicle.
maintenance have been done,
all four tires should wear out at If the vehicle tires must be
about the same time. See Tire replaced with a tire that does not
Rotation 0 296. However, if it is have a TPC Spec number, make
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sure they are the same size, brakes, rollover airbags, traction Uniform Tire Quality
load range, speed rating, and control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
Grading
construction (radial) as the
original tires. of these systems can also be The following information relates
affected. to the system developed by the
Vehicles that have a tire United States National Highway
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate
{ Warning Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
low-pressure warning if non-TPC If different sized wheels are used,
treadwear, traction, and
Spec rated tires are installed. there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
temperature performance. This
See Tire Pressure Monitor applies only to vehicles sold in
System 0 290. tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This the United States. The grades
The Tire and Loading increases the chance of a crash are molded on the sidewalls of
Information label indicates the and serious injury. Only use GM most passenger car tires. The
original equipment tires on the specific wheel and tire systems Uniform Tire Quality Grading
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits developed for the vehicle, and (UTQG) system does not apply
0 177. have them properly installed by a to deep tread, winter tires,
GM certified technician. compact spare tires, tires with
Different Size Tires and nominal rim diameters of
Wheels See Buying New Tires 0 297 and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
Accessories and Modifications or to some limited-production
If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original 0 248. tires.
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle While the tires available on
performance, including its braking, General Motors passenger cars
ride and handling characteristics, and light trucks may vary with
stability, and resistance to rollover respect to these grades, they
may be affected. If the vehicle has must also conform to federal
electronic systems such as antilock
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safety requirements and graded 100. The relative acceleration, cornering,
additional General Motors Tire performance of tires depends hydroplaning, or peak traction
Performance Criteria (TPC) upon the actual conditions of characteristics.
standards. their use, however, and may
Temperature
Quality grades can be found depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving The temperature grades are A
where applicable on the tire
habits, service practices and (the highest), B, and C,
sidewall between tread shoulder
differences in road representing the tire's resistance
and maximum section width. For
characteristics and climate. to the generation of heat and its
example:
ability to dissipate heat when
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Traction tested under controlled
Temperature A The traction grades, from conditions on a specified indoor
All Passenger Car Tires Must highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, laboratory test wheel. Sustained
Conform to Federal Safety and C. Those grades represent high temperature can cause the
Requirements In Addition To the tire's ability to stop on wet material of the tire to degenerate
These Grades. pavement as measured under and reduce tire life, and
controlled conditions on excessive temperature can lead
Treadwear specified government test to sudden tire failure. The grade
The treadwear grade is a surfaces of asphalt and C corresponds to a level of
comparative rating based on the concrete. A tire marked C may performance which all
wear rate of the tire when tested have poor traction performance. passenger car tires must meet
under controlled conditions on a Warning: The traction grade under the Federal Motor Safety
specified government test assigned to this tire is based on Standard No. 109. Grades B and
course. For example, a tire straight-ahead braking traction A represent higher levels of
graded 150 would wear one and tests, and does not include performance on the laboratory
one-half (1½) times as well on test wheel than the minimum
the government course as a tire required by law. Warning: The
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temperature grade for this tire is road, the tires and wheels may need
established for a tire that is to be rebalanced. See your dealer { Warning
properly inflated and not for proper diagnosis.
Using the wrong replacement
overloaded. Excessive speed, wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
underinflation, or excessive Wheel Replacement nuts can be dangerous. It could
loading, either separately or in Replace any wheel that is bent, affect the braking and handling of
combination, can cause heat cracked, or badly rusted or the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
buildup and possible tire failure. corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming and cause loss of control, causing
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and a crash. Always use the correct
Wheel Alignment and Tire wheel nuts should be replaced. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
If the wheel leaks air, replace it. nuts for replacement.
Balance Some aluminum wheels can be
The tires and wheels were aligned repaired. See your dealer if any of
and balanced at the factory to these conditions exist.
provide the longest tire life and best Your dealer will know the kind of Caution
overall performance. Adjustments to wheel that is needed.
wheel alignment and tire balancing The wrong wheel can also cause
are not necessary on a regular Each new wheel should have the problems with bearing life, brake
basis. Consider an alignment check same load-carrying capacity, cooling, speedometer or
if there is unusual tire wear or the diameter, width, offset, and be odometer calibration, headlamp
vehicle is significantly pulling to one mounted the same way as the one it aim, bumper height, vehicle
side or the other. Some slight pull to replaces. ground clearance, and tire or tire
the left or right, depending on the Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel chain clearance to the body and
crown of the road and/or other road nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor chassis.
surface variations such as troughs System (TPMS) sensors with new
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is GM original equipment parts.
vibrating when driving on a smooth
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Used Replacement Wheels
Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued)
{ Warning cause loss of control and a crash. that are the proper size for the
Use another type of traction tires. Install them on the tires of
Replacing a wheel with a used
device only if its manufacturer the front axle. Do not use chains
one is dangerous. How it has
recommends it for the vehicle's on the tires of the rear axle.
been used or how far it has been
tire size combination and road Tighten them as tightly as
driven may be unknown. It could
conditions. Follow that possible with the ends securely
fail suddenly and cause a crash.
manufacturer's instructions. To fastened. Drive slowly and follow
When replacing wheels, use a
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow the chain manufacturer's
new GM original equipment
and readjust or remove the instructions. If the chains contact
wheel.
traction device if it contacts the the vehicle, stop and retighten
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. If them. If the contact continues,
Tire Chains traction devices are used, install slow down until it stops. Driving
them on the front tires. too fast or spinning the wheels
{ Warning with chains on will damage the
vehicle.
If the vehicle has a tire size other
Caution
than 255/65R18, do not use tire
chains. There is not enough
If a Tire Goes Flat
If the vehicle is equipped with
clearance. Tire chains used on a 255/65R18 size tires, use tire It is unusual for a tire to blow out
vehicle without the proper amount chains only where legal and only while driving, especially if the tires
of clearance can cause damage when necessary. Use low profile are maintained properly. See Tires
to the brakes, suspension, chains that add no more than 0 282. If air goes out of a tire, it is
or other vehicle parts. The area much more likely to leak out slowly.
12 mm thickness to the tire tread
damaged by the tire chains could But if there ever is a blowout, here
and inner sidewall. Use chains are a few tips about what to expect
(Continued) (Continued) and what to do:
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If a front tire fails, the flat tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle Warning (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly
toward that side. Take your foot off to a level place, well off the road,
the accelerator pedal and grip the that has been driven on while if possible. Turn on the hazard
steering wheel firmly. Steer to severely underinflated or flat. warning flashers. See Hazard
maintain lane position, and then Have your dealer or an authorized Warning Flashers 0 150.
gently brake to a stop, well off the tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as
road, if possible.
possible.
{ Warning
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and Changing a tire can be
may require the same correction as dangerous. The vehicle can slip
used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to
{ Warning off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
straighten the vehicle. It may be Lifting a vehicle and getting under level place to change the tire. To
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake it to do maintenance or repairs is help prevent the vehicle from
to a stop, well off the road, dangerous without the moving:
if possible. appropriate safety equipment and 1. Set the parking brake firmly.
training. If a jack is provided with
{ Warning the vehicle, it is designed only for 2. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
Driving on a flat tire will cause manual transmission in
anything else, you or others could
permanent damage to the tire. 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
be badly injured or killed if the
Re-inflating a tire after it has been vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack 3. Turn off the engine and do
driven on while severely is provided with the vehicle, only not restart while the vehicle
underinflated or flat may cause a use it for changing a flat tire. is raised.
blowout and a serious crash. 4. Do not allow passengers to
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire remain in the vehicle.
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Warning (Continued)
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
5. Place wheel blocks,
Tools
if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite To access the spare tire and tools:
corner of the tire being 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
changed. 0 21.

When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),


use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
4. Turn the wing nut (3)
counterclockwise to remove the
jack (1) and wheel wrench (2).
Place the tool container near
the tire being changed.
5. Remove the spare tire and
place it next to the tire being
changed.
2. Lift the load floor. Removing the Flat Tire and
3. Remove the cargo Installing the Spare Tire
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
management system. See 1. Do a safety check before
2. Flat Tire
Cargo Management System proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
The following information explains 0 100. Flat 0 302.
how to repair or change a tire.
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Warning (Continued)
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.

{ Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
2. Turn the wheel wrench 4. Position the jack lift head at the damage the vehicle and even
counterclockwise to loosen all jack location nearest the make the vehicle fall. To help
the wheel nuts, but do not flat tire. avoid personal injury and vehicle
remove them yet. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
The jacking location is
3. Place the jack near the flat tire. indicated by a half circle notch head into the proper location
in the metal flange. The jack before raising the vehicle.
Caution must not be used in any other
position.
Make sure that the jack lift head { Warning
is in the correct position or you { Warning
may damage your vehicle. The Lifting a vehicle and getting under
repairs would not be covered by Getting under a vehicle when it is it to do maintenance or repairs is
your warranty. lifted on a jack is dangerous. dangerous without the
If the vehicle slips off the jack, appropriate safety equipment and
you could be badly injured or training. If a jack is provided with
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Warning (Continued)
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.

Caution 5. Turn the wheel wrench 8. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
clockwise to raise the jack lift 9. Remove the flat tire.
Using a jack to raise the vehicle head until the slots in the jack
without positioning it correctly head fit into the metal flange
could damage your vehicle. When behind the cut out on the { Warning
raising your vehicle on a jack, be plastic molding. Do not raise
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
sure to position it correctly under the vehicle yet.
parts to which it is fastened, can
the frame and avoid contact with 6. Put the compact spare tire make wheel nuts become loose
the plastic molding. near you. after time. The wheel could come
7. Turn the wrench clockwise in off and cause a crash. When
the jack to raise the vehicle. changing a wheel, remove any
Raise the vehicle far enough rust or dirt from places where the
off the ground so that there is wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
enough room for the spare tire an emergency, a cloth or a paper
to fit under the wheel well. (Continued)
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Warning (Continued) { Warning Warning (Continued)


towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts using accessory locking wheel
a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might nuts. See Capacities and
remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel Specifications 0 341 for original
could fall off, causing a crash. equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
12. Reinstall the wheel nuts.
Tighten each nut by hand until
the wheel is held against Caution
the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning Improperly tightened wheel nuts
the jack handle can lead to brake pulsation and
counterclockwise. rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
{ Warning wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
Wheel nuts that are improperly or torque specification. See
incorrectly tightened can cause Capacities and Specifications
10. Remove any rust or dirt from 0 341 for the wheel nut torque
the wheels to become loose or
the wheel bolts, mounting
come off. The wheel nuts should specification.
surfaces, and spare wheel.
be tightened with a torque wrench
11. Place the compact spare tire to the proper torque specification
on the wheel-mounting surface. after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
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Storing the Flat Tire
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the
vehicle's compact spare. If you try
to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the
spare could be damaged.

{ Warning
14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in Storing a jack, a tire, or other
a crisscross sequence, as equipment in the passenger
shown. compartment of the vehicle could 1. Liftgate Hinges
cause injury. In a sudden stop or 2. Cable
15. Lower the jack all the way and
remove the jack from under the collision, loose equipment could 3. Center of the Wheel
vehicle. strike someone. Store all these in
4. Door Striker
the proper place.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly To store the flat tire:
with the wheel wrench.
When reinstalling the wheel cover or
center cap on the full-size tire,
tighten all six 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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1. Remove the cable package 5. Lower the liftgate enough to be 8. Make sure the metal tube is
from under the spare tire, jack, able to hook the cable onto the centered at the striker. Push
and tools. outside portion of the liftgate the tube toward the front of the
2. Remove the small cap by hinges. vehicle.
tapping the back of the cap 6. Hook the other end of the cable 9. Close the liftgate and make
with the extension of the shaft, onto the outside portion of the sure it is fully latched.
if the vehicle has aluminum liftgate hinge on the other side The compact spare is for temporary
wheels. of the vehicle. use only. Replace the compact
3. Put the flat tire in the rear 7. Pull on the cable to make sure spare tire with a full-size tire as
storage area with the valve it is secure. soon as you can.
stem facing the rear of the
vehicle. Storing the Compact Spare
Tire and Tools
4. Pull the cable through the door
striker and the center of the To store the spare tire and tools:
wheel. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 21.
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2. Lift the load floor. If this vehicle has a compact spare Performance of the All-Wheel
3. Remove the cargo tire, it was fully inflated when new; Drive (AWD) system will be
management system. however, it can lose air over time. automatically reduced to protect the
Check the inflation pressure system when using the compact
4. Put back the spare tire and all regularly. It should be 420 kPa spare. To restore the AWD and
tools as they were stored in the (60 psi). prevent excessive wear on the
rear storage compartment. clutch in the AWD, replace the
Stop as soon as possible and check
5. Install the cargo management that the spare tire is correctly compact spare tire with a full-size
system and load floor. inflated after being installed on the tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare is for temporary vehicle. The compact spare tire is
use only. Replace the compact designed for temporary use only. Caution
spare tire with a full-size tire as The vehicle will perform differently
with the spare tire installed and it is When the compact spare is
soon as you can. installed, do not take the vehicle
recommended that the vehicle
speed be limited to 80 km/h (50 through an automatic car wash
Compact Spare Tire mph). To conserve the tread of the with guide rails. The compact
spare tire, have the standard tire spare can get caught on the rails
{ Warning repaired or replaced as soon as which can damage the tire, wheel,
convenient and return the spare tire and other parts of the vehicle.
Driving with more than one to the storage area.
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and When using a compact spare tire, Do not use the compact spare on
handling. This could lead to a the ABS and Traction Control other vehicles.
crash and you or others could be systems may engage until the spare
Do not mix the compact spare tire or
injured. Use only one compact tire is recognized by the vehicle,
wheel with other wheels or tires.
especially on slippery roads. Adjust
spare tire at a time. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
driving to reduce possible
and its wheel together.
wheel slip.
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Caution Jump Starting Warning (Continued)


Tire chains will not fit the compact Jump Starting - North HANDLING. For more information
spare. Using them can damage America go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
the vehicle and the chains. Do not passenger-vehicle.
use tire chains on the compact For more information about the
spare. vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0 265. See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 247 and the back
If the battery has run down, try to cover.
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to { Warning
do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
{ Warning . They contain acid that can
WARNING: Battery posts, burn you.
terminals, and related . They contain gas that can
accessories contain lead and lead explode or ignite.
compounds, chemicals known to . They contain enough
the State of California to cause electricity to burn you.
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also If you do not follow these steps
contain other chemicals known to exactly, some or all of these
the State of California to cause things can hurt you.
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
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3. Good Battery Negative (-)
Caution Terminal Caution (Continued)
4. Good Battery Positive (+)
Ignoring these steps could result damaged. Only use a vehicle that
Terminal
in costly damage to the vehicle has a 12-volt system with a
that would not be covered by the The jump start positive (+) negative ground for jump starting.
vehicle warranty. Trying to start Terminal (1) and the negative
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it remote negative terminal (2) for the
discharged battery are on the driver 2. Position the two vehicles so
will not work, and it could damage that they are not touching.
the vehicle. side of the vehicle.
The jump start positive (+) 3. Set the parking brake firmly
terminal (4) and negative (-) and put the shift lever in
terminal (3) are on the battery of the P (Park) with an automatic
vehicle providing the jump start. transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission. See
The positive jump start connection Shifting Into Park 0 187.
for the discharged battery is under a
cover. Remove the cover to expose
the terminal. Caution
1. Check the other vehicle. If any accessories are left on or
It must have a 12-volt battery plugged in during the jump
with a negative ground system. starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
Caution be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
1. Discharged Battery If the other vehicle does not have off or unplug all accessories on
Positive (+) Terminal a 12-volt system with a negative either vehicle when jump starting.
2. Discharged Battery Remote ground, both vehicles can be
Negative (-) Terminal
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4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all 10. Try to start the vehicle that had
lights and accessories in both { Warning the dead battery. If it will not
vehicles, except the hazard start after a few tries, it
warning flashers if needed. Fans or other moving engine probably needs service.
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
{ Warning parts once the engine is running.
Caution
An electric fan can start up even If the jumper cables are
when the engine is not running 5. Connect one end of the red connected or removed in the
and can injure you. Keep hands, positive (+) cable to the wrong order, electrical shorting
clothing, and tools away from any positive (+) terminal on the may occur and damage the
underhood electric fan. discharged battery. vehicle. The repairs would not be
6. Connect the other end of the covered by the vehicle warranty.
red positive (+) cable to the Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
{ Warning positive (+) terminal of the good
battery. making sure that the cables do
Using a match near a battery can not touch each other or other
7. Connect one end of the black
cause battery gas to explode. metal.
negative (–) cable to the
People have been hurt doing this, negative (–) terminal of the
and some have been blinded. good battery. Jumper Cable Removal
Use a flashlight if you need more 8. Connect the other end of the Reverse the sequence exactly when
light. black negative (–) cable to the removing the jumper cables.
Battery fluid contains acid that remote negative (–) terminal for After starting the disabled vehicle
can burn you. Do not get it on the discharged battery. and removing the jumper cables,
you. If you accidentally get it in 9. Start the engine in the vehicle allow it to idle for several minutes.
your eyes or on your skin, flush with the good battery and run
the place with water and get the engine at idle speed for at
medical help immediately. least four minutes.
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Towing the Vehicle GM recommends a flatbed tow truck Recreational Vehicle
to transport a disabled vehicle. Use
ramps to help reduce approach
Towing
Caution angles, if necessary. A towed Recreational vehicle towing means
vehicle should have its drive wheels towing the vehicle behind another
Incorrectly towing a disabled off the ground. Contact Roadside vehicle – such as behind a motor
vehicle may cause damage. The Assistance or a professional towing home. The two most common types
damage would not be covered by service if the disabled vehicle must of recreational vehicle towing are
the vehicle warranty. Do not lash be towed. known as dinghy towing and dolly
or hook to suspension towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
components. Use the proper Front Attachment Points vehicle with all four wheels on the
straps around the tires to secure ground. Dolly towing is towing the
the vehicle. Do not drag a locked vehicle with two wheels on the
wheel/tire. Use tire skates or ground and two wheels up on a
dollies under any locked wheel/ device known as a dolly.
tire while loading the vehicle. Do Before recreational vehicle towing,
not use a sling type lift to tow the consider:
vehicle. This could damage the
vehicle. . Before towing the vehicle,
become familiar with the local
laws that apply to recreational
vehicle towing. These laws may
Caution vary by region.
. The towing capacity of the
If the vehicle cannot be shifted The vehicle is equipped with towing vehicle. Be sure to read
into Neutral (N), do not use the specific attachment points to be the tow vehicle manufacturer's
tow eye to tow the vehicle. used by the towing provider. These recommendations.
Vehicle damage may occur. holes may be used to pull the
vehicle from a flat road surface onto
the flatbed tow truck.
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. How far the vehicle will be Dinghy Towing 2. Remove the shift lever boot by
towed. Some vehicles have pulling up on the rear of the
For vehicles being dinghy towed,
restrictions on how far and how trim plate.
the vehicle should be run at the
long they can be towed. 3. Use a small screwdriver or tool
beginning of each day and at each
. The proper towing equipment. RV fuel stop for about five minutes. to press and hold the manual
See your dealer or trailering This will ensure proper lubrication of release button on the rear right.
professional for additional advice transmission components. Reinstall 4. Put the vehicle in N (Neutral).
and equipment the fuses to start the vehicle.
recommendations.
To tow the vehicle from the front Caution
. Whether the vehicle is ready to with all four wheels on the ground:
be towed. Just as preparing the If the vehicle is towed without
1. Position the vehicle that will be
vehicle for a long trip, make sure performing each of the steps
towed and secure it to the
the vehicle is prepared to be listed under “Dinghy Towing,” the
towing vehicle.
towed. automatic transmission could be
damaged. Be sure to follow all
Caution steps of the dinghy towing
procedure prior to and after
Use of a shield mounted in front towing the vehicle.
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle Caution
warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded
towing vehicle. while towing the vehicle, it could
be damaged. Never exceed
105 km/h (65 mph) while towing
the vehicle.
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Once the destination is reached: 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
Caution (Continued)
1. Shift the vehicle to P (Park). 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's
2. Reinstall the shift lever boot by different tire sizes on the front of instructions for preparing the
inserting the front edge and the vehicle can cause severe vehicle and dolly for towing.
pressing the rear of the trim damage to the transmission. 6. Release the parking brake.
plate until it snaps into place. 7. Turn off the vehicle.
3. Start the engine and let it idle Dolly Towing
for more than three minutes Towing the Vehicle from
before driving the vehicle. the Rear

Caution
Too much or too little fluid can
damage the transmission. Be
sure that the transmission fluid is
at the proper level before towing
with all four wheels on the
ground.

To tow a vehicle from the front with


Caution
the rear wheels on the ground:
Do not tow a vehicle with the front 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
drive wheels on the ground if one
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
of the front tires is a compact
See Shifting Into Park 0 187.
spare tire. Towing with two
3. Set the parking brake.
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Appearance Care Caution (Continued)
Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
Locks correct product usage, necessary
Locks are lubricated at the factory. safety precautions, and
Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any
absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product.
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 337.
Caution
Washing the Vehicle
Caution Avoid using high-pressure
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
Towing the vehicle from the rear
sunlight. to the surface of the vehicle. Use
could damage it. Also, repairs
of power washers exceeding
would not be covered by the
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
vehicle warranty. Never have the Caution
in damage or removal of paint
vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not use petroleum-based, and decals.
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic Caution
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle Do not power wash any
warranty. Approved cleaning component under the hood that
products can be obtained from has this e symbol.
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have the damage assessed and
Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution
calcium chloride and other salts, ice
This could cause damage that melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Machine compounding or
would not be covered by the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from aggressive polishing on a
vehicle warranty. industrial chimneys, etc., can basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
damage the vehicle's finish if they may damage it. Use only
If using an automatic car wash, remain on painted surfaces. Wash non-abrasive waxes and polishes
follow the car wash instructions. The the vehicle as soon as possible. that are made for a basecoat/
windshield wiper and rear window If necessary, use non-abrasive clearcoat paint finish on the
wiper, if equipped, must be off. cleaners that are marked safe for vehicle.
Remove any accessories that may painted surfaces to remove foreign
be damaged or interfere with the car matter.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
wash equipment. Occasional hand waxing or mild keep the vehicle garaged or
Rinse the vehicle well, before polishing should be done to remove covered whenever possible.
washing and after, to remove all residue from the paint finish. See
your dealer for approved cleaning Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
cleaning agents completely. If they Moldings
are allowed to dry on the surface, products.
they could stain. Do not apply waxes or polishes to Caution
Dry the finish with a soft, clean uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,
chamois or an all-cotton towel to decals, simulated wood, or flat paint Failure to clean and protect the
avoid surface scratches and water as damage can occur. bright metal moldings can result
spotting. in a hazy white finish or pitting.
This damage would not be
Finish Care
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces
are damaged, see your dealer to
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The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ . Aftermarket appearance caps or
vehicle are aluminum, chrome, Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and covers while the lamps are
or stainless steel. To prevent Stripes illuminated, due to excessive
damage always follow these heat generated
cleaning instructions: Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
. Be sure the molding is cool to to clean exterior lamps, lenses, Caution
the touch before applying any emblems, decals, and stripes.
cleaning solution. Failure to clean lamps properly
Follow instructions under "Washing can cause damage to the lamp
. Use only approved cleaning the Vehicle" previously in this
cover that would not be covered
solutions for aluminum, chrome, section.
by the vehicle warranty.
or stainless steel. Some Lamp covers are made of plastic,
cleaners are highly acidic or and some have a UV protective
contain alkaline substances and coating. Do not clean or wipe them
can damage the moldings. when dry. Caution
. Always dilute a concentrated Do not use any of the following on
cleaner according to the Using wax on low gloss black
lamp covers: finish stripes can increase the
manufacturer’s instructions.
. Abrasive or caustic agents gloss level and create a
. Do not use cleaners that are not non-uniform finish. Clean low
intended for automotive use. . Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations gloss stripes with soap and
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the than suggested by the water only.
vehicle after washing to protect manufacturer
and extend the molding finish.
. Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes
or other harsh cleaners Clear debris from the air intakes,
. Ice scrapers or other hard items between the hood and windshield,
when washing the vehicle.
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Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See Recommended Caution
Clean the outside of the windshield
Fluids and Lubricants 0 337.
with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and chrome
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires wheel trim may be damaged if the
cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to vehicle is not washed after driving
windshield washer fluid or a mild clean the tires. on roads that have been sprayed
detergent. Wash the windshield with magnesium chloride or
thoroughly when cleaning the calcium chloride. These are used
Caution
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and on roads for conditions such as
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax Using petroleum-based tire dust and ice. Always wash the
treatments may cause wiper dressing products on the vehicle chrome with soap and water after
streaking. may damage the paint finish and/ exposure.
Replace the wiper blades if they are or tires. When applying a tire
worn or damaged. Damage can be dressing, always wipe off any
caused by extreme dusty overspray from all painted Caution
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, surfaces on the vehicle.
snow, and ice. To avoid surface damage on
Weatherstrips Wheels and Wheel Trim wheels and wheel trim, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on Use a soft, clean cloth with mild abrasive polishes, cleaners,
weatherstrips to make them last soap and water to clean the wheels. or brushes. Use only GM
longer, seal better, and not stick or After rinsing thoroughly with clean approved cleaners. Do not drive
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at water, dry with a soft, clean towel. the vehicle through an automatic
least once a year. Hot, dry climates A wax may then be applied.
car wash that uses silicon carbide
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from tire/wheel cleaning brushes.
rubber material on painted surfaces (Continued)
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Visually check constant velocity joint Sheet Metal Damage
Caution (Continued) boots and axle seals for leaks.
If the vehicle is damaged and
Damage could occur and the Body Component Lubrication requires sheet metal repair or
repairs would not be covered by replacement, make sure the body
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, repair shop applies anti-corrosion
the vehicle warranty. hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the material to parts repaired or
steel fuel door hinges, unless the replaced to restore corrosion
Brake System components are plastic. Applying protection.
silicone grease on weatherstrips
Visually inspect brake lines and with a clean cloth will make them Original manufacturer replacement
hoses for proper attachment, last longer, seal better, and not stick parts will provide the corrosion
connections, binding, leaks, cracks, or squeak. protection while maintaining the
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake vehicle warranty.
pads for wear and rotors for surface Underbody Maintenance
condition. Inspect drum brake Finish Damage
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Quickly repair minor chips and
use plain water to flush any
Inspect all other brake parts for scratches with touch-up materials
corrosive materials from the
cracks and leaks. available from your dealer to avoid
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
Steering, Suspension, and clean any areas where mud and corrosion. Larger areas of finish
Chassis Components other debris can collect. damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Visually inspect steering, Do not directly power wash the
suspension, and chassis transfer case and/or front/rear axle Chemical Paint Spotting
components for damaged, loose, output seals. High pressure water
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
or missing parts or signs of wear at can overcome the seals and
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
least once a year. contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
fluid will decrease the life of the
Inspect power steering for proper discolorations, and small, irregular
transfer case and/or axles and
electrical connections, binding, dark spots etched into the paint
should be replaced.
cracks, chafing, etc. surface. See “Finish Care”
previously in this section.
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Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass
the interior using the following
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
cleaners or techniques:
regularly clean the vehicle's interior. dampened with water. Wipe droplets
Immediately remove any soils. . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Newspapers or dark garments can sharp object to remove soil from If necessary, use a commercial
transfer color to the vehicle’s any interior surface. glass cleaner after cleaning with
interior. . Never use a brush with stiff plain water.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove bristles.
dust from knobs and crevices on the . Never rub any surface Caution
instrument cluster. Using a mild aggressively or with too much To prevent scratching, never use
soap solution, immediately remove pressure. abrasive cleaners on automotive
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
. Do not use laundry detergents or glass. Abrasive cleaners or
repellent from all interior surfaces or
dishwashing soaps with aggressive cleaning may damage
permanent damage may result.
degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger.
Use cleaners specifically designed use approximately 20 drops per
for the surfaces being cleaned to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
prevent permanent damage. Apply A concentrated soap solution will Cleaning the windshield with water
all cleaners directly to the cleaning create streaks and attract dirt. during the first three to six months
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any Do not use solutions that contain of ownership will reduce tendency
switches or controls. Remove strong or caustic soap. to fog.
cleaners quickly. Speaker Covers
. Do not heavily saturate the
Before using cleaners, read and upholstery when cleaning. Vacuum around a speaker cover
follow all safety instructions on the gently, so that the speaker will not
. Do not use solvents or cleaners
label. While cleaning the interior, be damaged. Clean spots with water
containing solvents.
open the doors and windows to get and mild soap.
proper ventilation.
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Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a
3. Start on the outside edge of the Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
soil and gently rub toward the surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
dampened with water.
center. Fold the cleaning cloth use a soft bristle brush to remove
. When heavily soiled, use warm to a clean area frequently to dirt that can scratch the surface.
soapy water. prevent forcing the soil in to the Then gently clean by rubbing with a
fabric. microfiber cloth. Never use window
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
4. Continue gently rubbing the cleaners or solvents. Periodically
Start by vacuuming the surface soiled area until there is no hand wash the microfiber cloth
using a soft brush attachment. If a longer any color transfer from separately, using mild soap. Do not
rotating vacuum brush attachment is the soil to the cleaning cloth. use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
being used, only use it on the floor thoroughly and air dry before
carpet. Before cleaning, gently 5. If the soil is not completely
next use.
remove as much of the soil as removed, use a mild soap
possible: solution followed only by plain
water. Caution
. Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no If the soil is not completely Do not attach a device with a
more soil can be removed. removed, it may be necessary to suction cup to the display. This
use a commercial upholstery may cause damage and would
. For solid soils, remove as much
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small not be covered by the vehicle
as possible prior to vacuuming. hidden area for colorfastness before warranty.
To clean: using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
1. Saturate a clean, lint-free
formation occurs, clean the entire
colorfast cloth with water.
fabric or carpet.
Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint After cleaning, use a paper towel to
transfer to the fabric or carpet. blot excess moisture.
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Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Caution (Continued) Convenience Net
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of If equipped, wash with warm water
Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not and mild detergent. Do not use
Surfaces recommended. chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold
Use a soft microfiber cloth water, and then dry completely.
dampened with water to remove Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Seat Belts
dust and loose dirt. For a more gloss, especially on the instrument
thorough cleaning, use a soft Keep belts clean and dry.
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
microfiber cloth dampened with a visibility through the windshield
mild soap solution. under certain conditions. { Warning
Caution Do not bleach or dye seat belt
Caution webbing. It may severely weaken
Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause the webbing. In a crash, they
especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics might not be able to provide
well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces. If an air adequate protection. Clean and
may cause permanent damage. freshener comes in contact with rinse seat belt webbing only with
Wipe excess moisture from these any plastic or painted surface in mild soap and lukewarm water.
surfaces after cleaning and allow the vehicle, blot immediately and Allow the webbing to dry.
them to dry naturally. Never use clean with a soft cloth dampened
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do with a mild soap solution.
not use cleaners that contain Damage caused by air fresheners
silicone or wax-based products. would not be covered by the
Cleaners containing these vehicle warranty.
solvents can permanently change
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Floor Mats . Do not use a floor mat if the Some vehicles have floor mats with
vehicle is not equipped with a a button-type retainer.
floor mat retainer on the driver
{ Warning side floor. Removing and Replacing the
Floor Mat
If a floor mat is the wrong size or . Use the floor mat with the
correct side up. Do not turn 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat
is not properly installed, it can
it over. to unlock and remove.
interfere with the pedals.
Interference with the pedals can . 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining
Do not place anything on top of
cause unintended acceleration the driver side floor mat. up the floor mat opening over
and/or increased stopping the carpet retainer and
. Use only a single floor mat on snapping into position.
distance which can cause a crash
the driver side.
and injury. Make sure the floor 3. Make sure the floor mat is
mat does not interfere with the . Do not place one floor mat on properly secured. Verify the
pedals. top of another. floor mat does not interfere
with the pedals.
Button Retainer
Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage.
. The original equipment floor
mats were designed for your
vehicle. If the floor mats need
replacing, it is recommended
that GM certified floor mats be
purchased. Non-GM floor mats
may not fit properly and may
interfere with the accelerator or
brake pedal. Always check that
the floor mats do not interfere
with the pedals.
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Service and General Information for routine maintenance such as oil
changes and tire rotations and
Maintenance Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
the required maintenance for the blades.
General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 326 protect against major repair Caution
expenses resulting from neglect or
Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may Damage caused by improper
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 328 also help to maintain the value of maintenance can lead to costly
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the repairs and may not be covered
Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have
Special Application by the vehicle warranty.
all required maintenance performed. Maintenance intervals, checks,
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Your dealer has trained technicians inspections, recommended fluids,
Additional Maintenance who can perform required and lubricants are important to
and Care maintenance using genuine keep the vehicle in good working
Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have condition.
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 up-to-date tools and equipment
for fast and accurate diagnostics. Do not have chemical flushes that
Recommended Fluids, Many dealers have extended are not approved by GM
Lubricants, and Parts evening and Saturday hours, performed on the vehicle. The
Recommended Fluids and courtesy transportation, and online use of flushes, solvents, cleaners,
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 scheduling to assist with service or lubricants that are not
Maintenance Replacement needs. approved by GM could damage
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 the vehicle, requiring expensive
Your dealer recognizes the
Maintenance Records repairs that are not covered by
importance of providing
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 339 competitively priced maintenance the vehicle warranty.
and repair services. With trained
technicians, the dealer is the place
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The Tire Rotation and Required The Additional Required Services -
Services are the responsibility of the Severe are for vehicles that are: Warning (Continued)
vehicle owner. It is recommended to . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
have your dealer perform these have a trained technician do the
in hot weather. work. See Doing Your Own
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to . Mainly driven in hilly or Service Work 0 248.
keep the vehicle in good working mountainous terrain.
condition, improves fuel economy, . Frequently towing a trailer.
and reduces vehicle emissions.
. Used for high speed or
Because of the way people use competitive driving.
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more . Used for taxi, police, or delivery
frequent checks and services. The service.
Additional Required Services - Refer to the information in the
Normal are for vehicles that: Maintenance Schedule Additional
. Carry passengers and cargo Required Services - Severe chart.
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information { Warning
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 177. Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
. Are driven on reasonable road
serious injury. Perform
surfaces within legal driving
maintenance work only if the
limits.
required information, proper tools,
. Use the recommended fuel. See and equipment are available.
Recommended Fuel 0 229. If they are not, see your dealer to
Refer to the information in the (Continued)
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
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Maintenance filter must be changed at least once
a year and the oil life system must
and efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service
Schedule be reset. Your trained dealer can be complex. See your dealer.
technician can perform this work.
Owner Checks and Services If the engine oil life system is reset Tire Rotation and Required
accidentally, service the vehicle Services Every 12 000 km/
At Each Fuel Stop
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the 7,500 mi
. Check the engine oil level. See last service. Reset the oil life
Engine Oil 0 252. Rotate the tires, if recommended for
system when the oil is changed. the vehicle, and perform the
Once a Month See Engine Oil Life System 0 254. following services. See Tire
. Check the tire inflation Engine Air Filter Change Rotation 0 296.
pressures. See Tire Pressure . Check engine oil level and oil
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
0 289. CHANGE message displays, the life percentage. If needed,
. Inspect the tires for wear. See engine air filter should be replaced change engine oil and filter, and
Tire Inspection 0 295. at the next engine oil change. When reset oil life system. See Engine
the REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER Oil 0 252 and
. Check the windshield washer Engine Oil Life System 0 254.
fluid level. See Washer Fluid SOON message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced . If equipped with the engine air
0 262.
at the earliest convenience. Reset filter life system, check the air
Engine Oil Change the engine air filter life system after filter life percentage.
the engine air filter is replaced. See If necessary, replace the engine
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Engine Air Filter Life System 0 256. air filter and reset the engine air
SOON message displays, have the
filter life system. See Engine Air
engine oil and filter changed within Air Conditioning Desiccant Filter Life System 0 256. If the
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven (Replace Every Seven Years) vehicle is not equipped with the
under the best conditions, the
The air conditioning system requires engine air filter life system,
engine oil life system may not
maintenance every seven years. inspect the engine air cleaner
indicate the need for vehicle service
This service requires replacement of filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/
for up to a year. The engine oil and
the desiccant to help the longevity Filter 0 256.
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. Check engine coolant level. See universal joint looseness, . Check parking brake and
Cooling System 0 260. cracked or missing boots, loose automatic transmission park
. Check windshield washer fluid or missing boot clamps, center mechanism. See Park Brake and
level. See Washer Fluid 0 262. bearing excessive looseness, P (Park) Mechanism Check
loose or missing fasteners, and 0 266.
. Check tire inflation pressures. axle seal leaks. . Check accelerator pedal for
See Tire Pressure 0 289.
. Check restraint system damage, high effort, or binding.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire components. See Safety System Replace if needed.
Inspection 0 295. Check 0 62. . Visually inspect gas strut for
. Visually check for fluid leaks. . Visually inspect fuel system for signs of wear, cracks, or other
. Inspect brake system. See damage or leaks. damage. Check the hold open
Exterior Care 0 317. . Visually inspect exhaust system ability of the strut. If the hold
and nearby heat shields for open ability is low, service the
. Visually inspect steering, gas strut. See Gas Strut(s)
suspension, and chassis loose or damaged parts.
0 268.
components for damage, . Lubricate body components. See
including cracks or tears in the . Inspect sunroof track and seal,
Exterior Care 0 317.
rubber boots, loose or missing if equipped. See Sunroof 0 36.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care Switch Check 0 266.
0 317. . Check automatic transmission
. Inspect power steering for shift lock control function. See
proper electrical connections, Automatic Transmission Shift
binding, cracks, chafing, etc. Lock Control Function Check
0 266.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or
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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. Check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air
filter life system, replace engine air cleaner @ @ @
filter. (3)
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires
and/or boots.
@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (4) @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. (9)
@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)
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Footnotes — Maintenance contaminate the transfer case fluid.
Schedule Additional Required Contaminated fluid will decrease the
Services - Normal life of the transfer case and/or axles
(1) Or every two years, whichever and should be replaced.
comes first. More frequent (5) Or every five years, whichever
passenger compartment air filter comes first. See Cooling System
replacement may be needed if 0 260.
driving in areas with heavy traffic, (6) Or every 10 years, whichever
poor air quality, high dust levels, comes first. Inspect for fraying,
or environmental allergens. excessive cracking, or damage;
Passenger compartment air filter replace, if needed.
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window (7) Replace brake fluid every five
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer years. See Brake Fluid 0 264.
can help determine when to replace (8) Or every 12 months, whichever
the filter. comes first. See Wiper Blade
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines Replacement 0 267.
and hoses for proper hook-up, (9) Or every 10 years, whichever
routing, and condition. comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 268.
(3) Or every four years, whichever (10) Replace air conditioning
comes first. If driving in dusty desiccant every seven years.
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 256.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
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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. Check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air
filter life system, replace engine air cleaner @ @ @
filter. (3)
Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires
and/or boots.
@
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (4) @ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. (9)
@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)
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Footnotes — Maintenance contaminate the transfer case fluid. Special Application
Schedule Additional Required Contaminated fluid will decrease the
Services - Severe life of the transfer case and/or axles Services
(1) Or every two years, whichever and should be replaced. . Severe Commercial Use
comes first. More frequent (5) Or every five years, whichever Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
passenger compartment air filter comes first. See Cooling System components every oil change.
replacement may be needed if 0 260. . Have underbody flushing service
driving in areas with heavy traffic, (6) Or every 10 years, whichever performed. See "Underbody
poor air quality, high dust levels, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Maintenance" in Exterior Care
or environmental allergens. excessive cracking, or damage; 0 317.
Passenger compartment air filter replace, if needed.
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window (7) Replace brake fluid every five
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer years. See Brake Fluid 0 264.
can help determine when to replace (8) Or every 12 months, whichever
the filter. comes first. See Wiper Blade
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines Replacement 0 267.
and hoses for proper hook-up, (9) Or every 10 years, whichever
routing, and condition. comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 268.
(3) Or every four years, whichever (10) Replace air conditioning
comes first. If driving in dusty desiccant every seven years.
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 256.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
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. To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have
Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment
Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and
. Trained dealer technicians have recommend quality parts
Your vehicle is an important
the diagnostic equipment to test engineered for the vehicle.
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly the battery and ensure that the Fluids
repairs. To maintain vehicle connections and cables are
corrosion-free. Proper fluid levels and approved
performance, additional
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
maintenance services may be
Belts and components. See
required.
. Belts may need replacing if they Recommended Fluids and
It is recommended that your dealer Lubricants 0 337 for GM approved
squeak or show signs of
perform these services — their fluids.
cracking or splitting.
trained dealer technicians know . Engine oil and windshield
your vehicle best. Your dealer can . Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment washer fluid levels should be
also perform a thorough
to inspect the belts and checked at every fuel fill.
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your recommend adjustment or . Instrument cluster lights may
vehicle may need attention. replacement when necessary. come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
The following list is intended to Brakes filled.
explain the services and conditions
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
to look for that may indicate Hoses
crucial to safe driving.
services are required.
. Signs of brake wear may include Hoses transport fluids and should
Battery chirping, grinding, or squealing be regularly inspected to ensure
noises, or difficulty stopping. that there are no cracks or leaks.
The 12-volt battery supplies power
With a multi-point inspection, your
to start the engine and operate any
dealer can inspect the hoses and
additional electrical accessories.
advise if replacement is needed.
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Lamps of leaking, blown seals, Vehicle Care
Properly working headlamps, or damage, and can advise To help keep the vehicle looking like
taillamps, and brake lamps are when service is needed. new, vehicle care products are
important to see and be seen on Tires available from your dealer. For
the road. information on how to clean and
Tires need to be properly inflated, protect the vehicle’s interior and
. Signs that the headlamps need rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
attention include dimming, failure exterior, see Interior Care 0 322 and
the tires can save money and fuel, Exterior Care 0 317.
to light, cracking, or damage. and can reduce the risk of tire
The brake lamps need to be failure. Wheel Alignment
checked periodically to ensure
. Signs that the tires need to be Wheel alignment is critical for
that they light when braking.
replaced include three or more ensuring that the tires deliver
. With a multi-point inspection, visible treadwear indicators; cord optimal wear and performance.
your dealer can check the lamps or fabric showing through the . Signs that the alignment may
and note any concerns. rubber; cracks or cuts in the need to be adjusted include
Shocks and Struts tread or sidewall; or a bulge or pulling, improper vehicle
split in the tire. handling, or unusual tire wear.
Shocks and struts help aid in control
. Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required
for a smoother ride.
inspect and recommend the right equipment to ensure proper
. Signs of wear may include tires. Your dealer can also
steering wheel vibration, bounce/ wheel alignment.
provide tire/wheel balancing
sway while braking, longer services to ensure smooth Windshield
stopping distance, or uneven vehicle operation at all speeds.
tire wear. For safety, appearance, and the
Your dealer sells and services best viewing, keep the windshield
. As part of the multi-point name brand tires. clean and clear.
inspection, trained dealer
. Signs of damage include
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs scratches, cracks, and chips.
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. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0 260.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 252.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19353127).
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
equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 23321606 A3212C
Engine Oil Filter 19330000 PF63E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Spark Plugs 12622561 41-109
Wiper Blades
Front Driver – 60.0 cm (23.6 in) 84580856 —
Front Passenger – 50.0 cm (19.7 in) 84580859 —
Rear – 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 84166522 —
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Technical Data Vehicle Identification parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 341 for the vehicle's engine code.
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle Identification Service Parts
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Identification
Service Parts Identification . . . 340
There may be a large barcode on
Vehicle Data the certification label on the center
Capacities and pillar that you can scan for the
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 following information:
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 342 . Vehicle Identification
This legal identifier is in the front Number (VIN)
corner of the instrument panel, on . Model designation
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
. Paint information
be seen through the windshield
from outside. The Vehicle . Production options
Identification Number (VIN) also If there is not a large barcode on
appears on the Vehicle Certification this label, then you will find this
and Service Parts labels and same information on a label under
certificates of title and registration. the hatch area on the
Engine Identification passenger side.
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 337 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.
Engine Cooling System*
3.6L V6 Engine Without the V92 towing package 14.6 L 15.4 qt
3.6L V6 Engine With the V92 towing package 14.7 L 15.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank
Front-Wheel Drive 73.4 L 19.4 gal
All-Wheel Drive 82.1 L 21.7 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 Engine (LFY) W Automatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.030–
0.035 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage
the spark plug.

Engine Drive Belt Routing

3.6L V6 Engine
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Customer Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to
Customer Information
Information the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Customer Satisfaction
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure
Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are
Customer Satisfaction Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 important to your dealer and to
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
Customer Assistance General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
with the sales transaction or the
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be
Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 346
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes,
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . 346 however, despite the best intentions
GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 of all concerned, misunderstandings
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 can occur. If your concern has not
Roadside Assistance Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 355
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 been resolved to your satisfaction,
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 the following steps should be taken:
Scheduling Service Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 357
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern
Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 management. Normally, concerns
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 350 can be quickly resolved at that level.
Publication Ordering If the matter has already been
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 reviewed with the sales, service,
Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 of your dealership or the general
manager.
STEP TWO : If after contacting a
member of dealership management,
it appears your concern cannot be
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resolved by your dealership without STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : You may contact the BBB Auto Line
further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free
Chevrolet Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at
Center at 1-800-222-1020. In sure you are completely satisfied the following address:
Canada, call General Motors of with your new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program
Canada Customer Care Centre at if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus,
1-800-263-3777 (English), after following the procedure Inc.
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). outlined in Steps One and Two, you 3033 Wilson Boulevard
We encourage you to call the can file with the Better Business Suite 600
toll-free number in order to give your Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program to Arlington, VA 22201
inquiry prompt attention. Have the enforce your rights.
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
following information available to The BBB Auto Line Program is an http://www.bbb.org/council/
give the Customer Assistance out-of-court program administered programs-services/
representative: by the Council of Better Business dispute-handling-and-resolution/
. Vehicle Identification Bureaus to settle automotive bbb-auto-line
Number (VIN). This is available disputes regarding vehicle repairs or
the interpretation of the New Vehicle This program is available in all
from the vehicle registration or 50 states and the District of
title, or the plate at the top left of Limited Warranty. Although you may
be required to resort to this informal Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
the instrument panel and visible vehicle age, mileage, and other
through the windshield. dispute resolution program prior to
filing a court action, use of the factors. General Motors reserves
. Dealership name and location. program is free of charge and your the right to change eligibility
. Vehicle delivery date and case will generally be heard within limitations and/or discontinue its
present mileage. 40 days. If you do not agree with the participation in this program.
decision given in your case, you STEP THREE — Canadian
When contacting Chevrolet, may reject it and proceed with any
remember that your concern will Owners : In the event that you do
other venue for relief available not feel your concerns have been
likely be resolved at a dealer's to you.
facility. That is why we suggest addressed after following the
following Step One first. procedure outlined in Steps One
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and Two, General Motors of Canada For further information concerning United States and Puerto Rico
Company wants you to be aware of eligibility in the Canadian Motor
Chevrolet Motor Division
its participation in a no-charge Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Mediation/Arbitration Program. call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call
Center
General Motors of Canada the General Motors Customer Care
P.O. Box 33170
Company has committed to binding Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English),
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
arbitration of owner disputes 1-800-263-7854 (French),
www.Chevrolet.com
involving factory-related vehicle or write to:
service claims. The program 1-800-222-1020
The Mediation/Arbitration Program
provides for the review of the facts 1-800-833-2438 (For Text
c/o Customer Care Centre
involved by an impartial third party Telephone Devices (TTYs))
General Motors of Canada
arbiter, and may include an informal Roadside Assistance:
Company
hearing before the arbiter. The 1-800-243-8872
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
program is designed so that the 1908 Colonel Sam Drive From U.S. Virgin Islands:
entire dispute settlement process, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
from the time you file your complaint 1-800-496-9994
to the final decision, should be Your inquiry should be accompanied
by the Vehicle Identification Canada
completed in about 70 days. We
believe our impartial program offers Number (VIN). General Motors of Canada
advantages over courts in most Company
jurisdictions because it is informal, Customer Assistance Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
quick, and 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
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Telephone devices (TTYs)) Online Owner Center J : View active recalls by Vehicle
Roadside Assistance: Identification Number (VIN). See
1-800-268-6800 Online Owner Experience Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 0 340.
Overseas
Please contact the local General
The Chevrolet online owner H : Compare and shop for
experience allows access to videos, Chevrolet and OnStar plans and
Motors Business Unit. articles, and vehicle health specific Services. View GM Card and
to your Chevrolet as well as your SiriusXM information (if equipped).
Customer Assistance for OnStar Account information all in
Text Telephone (TTY) one place. F : Chat with online help
representatives.
Users Membership Benefits See my.chevrolet.com to register
To assist customers who are deaf, E : Download owner’s manuals your vehicle.
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and view vehicle-specific how-to
and who use Text Telephones videos. Chevrolet Owner Centre
(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY (Canada) mychevrolet.ca
equipment available at its Customer
G : View maintenance schedules,
alerts, and Vehicle Diagnostic Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre at
Assistance Center. Any TTY user in mychevrolet.ca (English) or
Information. Schedule service
the U.S. can communicate with my.chevrolet.ca (French) to access
appointments.
Chevrolet by dialing: similar benefits to the U.S. site.
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in I : View and print dealer-recorded
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. service records and self-recorded
service records.
D : Select a preferred dealer and
view locations, maps, phone
numbers, and hours.
r : Track your vehicle’s warranty
information.
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GM Mobility Roadside Assistance Coverage
Reimbursement Program Program Services are provided for the
duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
warranty.
1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone
(TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
For Canadian-purchased vehicles,
person driving the vehicle without
call 1-800-268-6800.
permission from the owner is not
Service is available 24 hours a day, covered.
This program is available to 365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
qualified applicants for cost Calling for Assistance the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
reimbursement, up to certain limits, General Motors North America and
of eligible aftermarket adaptive When calling Roadside Assistance, Chevrolet reserve the right to make
equipment required for the vehicle, have the following information any changes or discontinue the
such as hand controls or a ready: Roadside Assistance program at
wheelchair/scooter lift for the . Your name, home address, and any time without notification.
vehicle. home telephone number General Motors North America and
To learn about the GM Mobility . Telephone number of your Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
program, see www.gmmobility.com location services or payment to an owner or
or call the GM Mobility Assistance driver if they decide the claims are
. Location of the vehicle
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text made too often, or the same type of
Telephone (TTY) users, call . Model, year, color, and license claim is made many times.
1-800-833-9935. plate number of the vehicle
Services Provided
General Motors of Canada also has . Odometer reading, Vehicle
a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca Identification Number (VIN), and . Emergency Fuel Delivery:
or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE delivery date of the vehicle Delivery of enough fuel for the
(800-463-7483) for details. TTY vehicle to get to the nearest
. Description of the problem service station.
users call 1-800-263-3830.
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. Lock-Out Service: Service to event, incidental expenses may Services Specific to
unlock the vehicle if you are be reimbursed within the Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
locked out. A remote unlock may Powertrain warranty period.
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
be available if you have OnStar. Items considered are reasonable
For security reasons, the driver and customary hotel, meals, is up to 7 liters. If available,
must present identification rental car, or a vehicle being diesel fuel delivery may be
before this service is given. delivered back to the customer, restricted. Propane and other
up to 500 miles. fuels are not provided through
. Emergency Tow from a Public this service.
Road or Highway: Tow to the Services Not Included in . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
nearest Chevrolet dealer for Roadside Assistance
warranty service, or if the vehicle registration is required.
was in a crash and cannot be . Impound towing caused by . Trip Interruption Benefits and
driven. Assistance is not given violation of any laws Assistance: Must be over
when the vehicle is stuck in the . Legal fines 150 km from where your trip was
sand, mud, or snow. started to qualify.
. Mounting, dismounting,
. Flat Tire Change: Service to Pre-authorization, original
or changing of snow tires, detailed receipts, and a copy of
change a flat tire with the spare chains, or other traction devices
tire. The spare tire, if equipped, the repair orders are required.
must be in good condition and Service is not provided if a vehicle Once authorization has been
properly inflated. It is the owner's is in an area that is not accessible received, the Roadside
responsibility for the repair or to the service vehicle or is not a Assistance advisor will help to
replacement of the tire if it is not regularly traveled or maintained make arrangements and explain
covered by the warranty. public road, which includes ice and how to receive payment.
winter roads. Off-road use is not . Alternative Service: If
. Battery Jump Start: Service to covered.
jump start a dead battery. assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
. Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance advisor may give
Assistance: If your trip is permission to get local
interrupted due to a warranty emergency road service. You will
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receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle
after sending the original receipt the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage
to Roadside Assistance. urged to do so as early in the work information.
Mechanical failures may be day as possible to allow for
covered, however any cost for same-day repair. Transportation Options
parts and labor for repairs not Warranty service can generally be
covered by the warranty are the Courtesy Transportation completed while you wait. However,
owner responsibility. if you are unable to do so, your
Program
dealer may offer the following
Scheduling Service To enhance your ownership transportation options:
experience, we and our participating
Appointments dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Shuttle Service
When the vehicle requires warranty Transportation, a customer support This includes one-way or round-trip
service, contact your dealer and program for vehicles with the shuttle service within reasonable
request an appointment. By Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty time and distance parameters of
scheduling a service appointment Coverage period in Canada), your dealer's area.
and advising the service consultant extended powertrain, and/or
of your transportation needs, your hybrid-specific warranties in both Public Transportation or Fuel
dealer can help minimize your the U.S. and Canada. Reimbursement
inconvenience. Several Courtesy Transportation If overnight warranty repairs are
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled options are available to assist in needed, and public transportation is
into the service department reducing inconvenience when used, the expense must be
immediately, keep driving it until it warranty repairs are required. supported by original receipts and
can be scheduled for service, within the maximum amount allowed
Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM. If U.S. customers arrange
unless, of course, the problem is part of the New Vehicle Limited
safety related. If it is, please call their own transportation, limited
Warranty. A separate booklet reimbursement for reasonable fuel
your dealership, let them know this, entitled “Limited Warranty and
and ask for instructions. expenses may be available. Claim
Owner Assistance Information” amounts should reflect actual costs
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and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts
receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new
information.
All program options, such as shuttle parts made with the same materials
Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at and construction methods as the
every dealer. Contact your dealer parts with which the vehicle was
For an overnight warranty repair, the
for specific availability. originally built. Genuine GM
dealer may provide an available
Collision parts are the best choice to
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for General Motors reserves the right to
ensure that the vehicle's designed
reimbursement of a rental vehicle. unilaterally modify, change,
appearance, durability, and safety
Reimbursement is limited and must or discontinue Courtesy
are preserved. The use of Genuine
be supported by original receipts as Transportation at any time and to
GM parts can help maintain the GM
well as a signed and completed resolve all questions of claim
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
rental agreement and meet state/ eligibility pursuant to the terms and
provincial, local, and rental vehicle conditions described herein at its Recycled original equipment parts
provider requirements. sole discretion. may also be used for repair. These
Requirements vary and may include parts are typically removed from
minimum age requirements, Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in
insurance coverage, credit card, etc. prior crashes. In most cases, the
Additional fees such as fuel, rental If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from
vehicle insurance, taxes, levies, collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle.
usage fees, excessive mileage, damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM
or rental usage beyond the technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to
completion of the repair are also equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally
your responsibility. parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety
repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of
It may not be possible to provide a value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts
like vehicle as a courtesy rental. be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New
collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by
that warranty.
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Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as
available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of
Protect your investment in the GM
companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
vehicle with comprehensive and
not have been tested for the vehicle.
collision insurance coverage. There If a Crash Occurs
As a result, these parts may fit
are significant differences in the
poorly, exhibit premature durability/ If there has been an injury, call
quality of coverage afforded by
corrosion problems, and may not emergency services for help. Do not
various insurance policy terms.
perform properly in subsequent leave the scene of a crash until all
Many insurance policies provide
collisions. Aftermarket parts are not matters have been taken care of.
reduced protection to the GM
covered by the GM New Vehicle Move the vehicle only if its position
vehicle by limiting compensation for
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle puts you in danger, or you are
damage repairs through the use of
failure related to such parts is not instructed to move it by a police
aftermarket collision parts. Some
covered by that warranty. officer.
insurance companies will not
Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information
When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved
GM also recommends that you recommend that you ensure that the in the crash.
choose a collision repair facility that vehicle will be repaired with GM
meets your needs before you ever For emergency towing see
original equipment collision parts. Roadside Assistance Program
need collision repairs. Your dealer If such insurance coverage is not
may have a collision repair center 0 347.
available from your current
with GM-trained technicians and insurance carrier, consider switching Gather the following information:
state-of-the-art equipment, or be to another insurance carrier.
able to recommend a collision repair . Driver name, address, and
center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing telephone number
technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver license number
equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment . Owner name, address, and
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or telephone number
Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle license plate number
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. Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Publication Ordering
model year recycled parts will not be covered by
the GM vehicle warranty.
Information
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals
. Insurance company and policy but you must live with the repair. Service manuals have the diagnosis
number Depending on your policy limits, and repair information on the
your insurance company may engine, transmission, axle,
. General description of the initially value the repair using suspension, brakes, electrical
damage to the other vehicle aftermarket parts. Discuss this with system, steering system, body, etc.
Choose a reputable repair facility the repair professional, and insist on
that uses quality replacement parts. Genuine GM parts. Remember, Customer Literature
See “Collision Parts” earlier in this if the vehicle is leased, you may be Owner’s manuals are written
section. obligated to have the vehicle specifically for owners and are
repaired with Genuine GM parts, intended to provide basic
If the airbag has inflated, see What even if your insurance coverage
Will You See after an Airbag operational information about the
does not pay the full cost. vehicle. The owner’s manual
Inflates? 0 69.
If another party's insurance includes the Maintenance Schedule
Managing the Vehicle Damage company is paying for the repairs, for all models.
Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a Customer literature publications
repair valuation based on that available for purchase include
In the event that the vehicle requires
insurance company's collision policy owner’s manuals, warranty
damage repairs, GM recommends
repair limits, as you have no manuals, infotainment manuals, and
that you take an active role in its
contractual limits with that company. portfolios. Portfolios include an
repair. If you have a pre-determined
In such cases, you can have control owner’s manual, warranty manual,
repair facility of choice, take the
of the repair and parts choices as infotainment manual, if applicable,
vehicle there, or have it towed there.
long as the cost stays within and zip lock bag or pouch.
Specify to the facility that any
reasonable limits.
required replacement collision parts
be original equipment parts, either
new Genuine GM parts or recycled
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Current and Past Models Innovation, Science and Economic Reporting Safety
Development (ISED) Canada's
Service manuals and customer Defects
RSP-100 / ICES-GEN.
literature are available for many
current and past model year GM Operation is subject to the following
vehicles. two conditions: Reporting Safety Defects
To order, call 1-800-551-4123 1. The device may not cause to the United States
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. harmful interference. Government
eastern time 2. The device must accept any If you believe that your vehicle
For credit card orders only (VISA, interference received, including has a defect which could cause
MasterCard, or Discover), see interference that may cause a crash or could cause injury or
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. undesired operation of the death, you should immediately
device.
To order by mail, write to: inform the National Highway
Changes or modifications to any of Traffic Safety Administration
Helm, Incorporated
these systems by other than an (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Attention: Customer Service
authorized service facility could void General Motors.
47911 Halyard Drive
authorization to use this equipment.
Plymouth, MI 48170 If NHTSA receives similar
Make checks payable in U.S. funds. complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that
Radio Frequency a safety defect exists in a group
Statement of vehicles, it may order a recall
This vehicle has systems that
and remedy campaign.
operate on a radio frequency that However, NHTSA cannot
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the become involved in individual
Federal Communications problems between you, your
Commission (FCC) rules and with dealer, or General Motors.
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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects
the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to http://
Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
www.safercar.gov; or write to: If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, notify General Motors.
Administrator, NHTSA believe that the vehicle has a
safety defect, notify Transport In the U.S., call 1-800-222-1020,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Canada immediately, and notify or write:
Washington, D.C. 20590
General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Motor Division
You can also obtain other Company. Call Transport Chevrolet Customer Assistance
information about motor vehicle Canada at 1-800-333-0510; Center
safety from http:// go to: P.O. Box 33170
www.safercar.gov. Detroit, MI 48232-5170
www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French) (English) or 1-800-263-7854
or write to: (French), or write:
Transport Canada General Motors of Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Company
Defect Investigations and Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
CA1-163-005
Recalls Division
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
80 Noel Street Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1
In Mexico, call 01-800-466-0811 or
01-800-508-0000.
In other Central America and
Caribbean Countries, call
52-722-236-0680.
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Vehicle Data Cybersecurity your vehicle to any unknown or
untrusted networks (such as
Recording and GM collects information about the Bluetooth, WIFI or similar
use of your vehicle including technology). In the event you
Privacy operational and safety related suspect any security incident
The vehicle has a number of information. We collect this impacting your data or the safe
computers that record information information to provide, evaluate, operation of your vehicle, please
about the vehicle’s performance and improve, and troubleshoot our stop operating your vehicle and
how it is driven or used. For products and services and to contact your dealer.
example, the vehicle uses computer develop new products and services.
modules to monitor and control The protection of vehicle electronics Event Data Recorders
engine and transmission systems and customer data from
performance, to monitor the unauthorized outside electronic This vehicle is equipped with an
conditions for airbag deployment access or control is important to event data recorder (EDR). The
and deploy them in a crash, and, GM. GM maintains appropriate main purpose of an EDR is to
if equipped, to provide antilock security standards, practices, record, in certain crash or near
braking to help the driver control the guidelines and controls aimed at crash-like situations, such as an air
vehicle. These modules may store defending the vehicle and the bag deployment or hitting a road
data to help the dealer technician vehicle service ecosystem against obstacle, data that will assist in
service the vehicle or to help GM unauthorized electronic access, understanding how a vehicle’s
improve safety or features. Some detecting possible malicious activity systems performed. The EDR is
modules may also store data about in related networks, and responding designed to record data related to
how the vehicle is operated, such as to suspected cybersecurity incidents vehicle dynamics and safety
rate of fuel consumption or average in a timely, coordinated and effective systems for a short period of time,
speed. These modules may retain manner. Security incidents could typically 30 seconds or less. The
personal preferences, such as radio impact your safety or compromise EDR in this vehicle is designed to
presets, seat positions, and your private data. To minimize record such data as:
temperature settings. security risks, please do not connect . How various systems in your
your vehicle electronic systems to vehicle were operating;
unauthorized devices or connect
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. Whether or not the driver and To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar
passenger safety belts were special equipment is required, and
buckled/fastened; access to the vehicle or the EDR is If the vehicle is equipped with
needed. In addition to the vehicle OnStar and has an active service
. How far (if at all) the driver was plan, additional data may be
depressing the accelerator and/ manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the collected and transmitted through
or brake pedal; and, the OnStar system. This includes
special equipment, can read the
. How fast the vehicle was information if they have access to information about the vehicle’s
traveling. the vehicle or the EDR. operation; collisions involving the
vehicle; the use of the vehicle and
These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or its features, including infotainment;
better understanding of the share it with others except: with the and the location and approximate
circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to
injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the the OnStar Terms and Conditions
Note consent of the lessee; in response and Privacy Statement on the
EDR data are recorded by your to an official request by police or OnStar website.
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash similar government office; as part of
GM's defense of litigation through See OnStar Additional Information
situation occurs; no data are 0 360.
recorded by the EDR under normal the discovery process; or, as
driving conditions and no personal required by law. Data that GM
data (e.g., name, gender, age, and collects or receives may also be
crash location) are recorded. used for GM research needs or may
However, other parties, such as law be made available to others for
enforcement, could combine the research purposes, where a need is
EDR data with the type of shown and the data is not tied to a
personally identifying data routinely specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
acquired during a crash
investigation.
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Infotainment System
If the vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system as part of the
infotainment system, use of the
system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone
numbers, and other trip information.
See the infotainment manual for
information on stored data and for
deletion instructions.
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OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
OnStar Overview
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
The OnStar system status light is
OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons. If the
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 status light is:
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
= Voice Command Button . Solid Green: System is ready.
OnStar Additional Information . Flashing Green: On a call.
OnStar Additional Q Blue OnStar Button
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 > Red Emergency Button . Red: Indicates a problem.
This vehicle may be equipped with a . Off: System is off. Press Q
comprehensive, in-vehicle system twice to speak with an OnStar
that can connect to an OnStar Advisor.
Advisor for Emergency, Security,
Navigation, Connections, and Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
Diagnostics Services. OnStar (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
services may require a paid service Advisor.
plan and data plan. OnStar requires Functionality of the Voice Command
the vehicle battery and electrical button may vary by vehicle and
system, cellular service, and GPS region.
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service
providers. OnStar may collect
information about you and your
vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar User
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Press = to: Press > to get a priority connection OnStar Services
. Open the OnStar app on the to an OnStar Advisor available 24/
infotainment display. See the 7 to: Emergency
infotainment manual for . Get help for an emergency.
Emergency Services require an
information on how to use the . Be a Good Samaritan or active safety and security plan. With
OnStar app. respond to an AMBER Alert. Automatic Crash Response, built-in
Or . Get assistance in severe sensors can automatically alert a
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn weather or other crisis situations specially trained OnStar Advisor
Navigation voice commands. and find evacuation routes. who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and Press > for a priority connection to
password, if equipped. an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
Press Q to connect to an them to your exact location, and
Advisor to: relay important information.
. Verify account information or With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
update contact information. trained Advisors are available
. Get driving directions. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
. Receive a Diagnostic check of assistance, and information during a
the vehicle's key operating crisis.
systems.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
. Receive Roadside Assistance. can locate a nearby service provider
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings, to help with a flat tire, a battery
if equipped. jump, or an empty gas tank.
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Security OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
If equipped, OnStar provides these Information
services: Press Q and follow the prompts to
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Audio messages may play important possible. The Advisor will update
pinpoint the vehicle and help information at the following times: vehicle records and explain OnStar
authorities quickly recover it. or connected service options.
. Prior to vehicle purchase.
. With Remote Ignition Block, Press Q to set up an account. How OnStar Service Works
if equipped, OnStar can block Automatic Crash Response,
the engine from being restarted. . After change in ownership and
at 90 days. Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
if equipped, OnStar can work Transferring Service Services, and Roadside Assistance
with law enforcement to are available on most vehicles. Not
gradually slow the vehicle down. Press Q to request account transfer all OnStar services are available
eligibility information. The Advisor everywhere or on all vehicles. For
Theft Alarm Notification can cancel or change account more information, a full description
If equipped, if the doors are locked information. of OnStar services, system
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a Selling/Transferring the limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
notification by text, e-mail, or phone Vehicle Privacy Statement, and Software
call will be sent. If the vehicle is Terms:
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
with authorities to recover the (1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar or connected (1-888-466-7827).
vehicle.
services if the vehicle is disposed . See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
of, sold, transferred, or if the . See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
lease ends.
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
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. Press Q to speak with an to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services,
Advisor. phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
jamming — may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar or connected services
cannot work unless the vehicle is in See Radio Frequency Statement If equipped, TTY mode can be
a place where OnStar has an 0 353. turned on or off by touching
agreement with a wireless service Settings, then Apps, and then
Services for People with Phone. When TTY mode is on,
provider for service in that area. The Disabilities
wireless service provider must also phone calls can be made or
have coverage, network capacity, Advisors provide services to help received with OnStar using the
reception, and technology with physical disabilities and infotainment display.
compatible with OnStar or medical conditions. OnStar Personal Identification
connected services. Service
involving location information about Press Q to help: Number (PIN)
the vehicle cannot work unless GPS . Locate a gas station with an A PIN is needed to access some
signals are available, unobstructed, attendant to pump gas. OnStar services. The PIN will need
and compatible with the OnStar to be changed the first time when
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
hardware. OnStar or connected speaking with an Advisor. To
that meets accessibility needs. change the OnStar PIN, contact an
services may not work if the OnStar
equipment is not properly installed . Provide directions to the closest OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or
or it has not been properly hospital or pharmacy in urgent calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
maintained. If equipment or software situations.
is added, connected, or modified, Warranty
OnStar or connected services may TTY Users
OnStar equipment may be
not work. Other problems beyond OnStar has the ability to warranted as part of the vehicle
the control of OnStar — such as communicate to deaf, warranty.
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
electrical system design and customers while in the vehicle. The
architecture of the vehicle, damage available dealer-installed TTY
system can provide in-vehicle
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Languages call OnStar. However, OnStar may come on. Press Q to try the
could have difficulty identifying call again or try again after driving a
The vehicle can be programmed to
the exact location. few miles into another cellular area.
respond in multiple languages.
Press Q and ask for an Advisor. . In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
Vehicle and Power Issues
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available location to send to emergency OnStar services require a vehicle
languages may vary by country. responders. electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
A temporary loss of GPS can cause
Potential Issues loss of the ability to send a
available and operating for features
to function properly. These systems
OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
may not operate if the battery is
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or
discharged or disconnected.
Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the
been off continuously for 10 days vehicle is driven into an open area. Add-on Electrical Equipment
without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas The OnStar system is integrated
10 days, OnStar can contact into the electrical architecture of the
Cellular reception is required for
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith vehicle. Do not add any electrical
OnStar to send remote signals to
to help gain access to the vehicle. equipment. See Add-On Electrical
the vehicle. Do not place items over
Equipment 0 245. Added electrical
or near the antenna to prevent
Global Positioning blocking cellular and GPS signal
equipment may interfere with the
System (GPS) operation of the OnStar system and
reception.
cause it to not operate.
. Obstruction of the GPS can
Unable to Connect to OnStar
occur in a large city with tall Vehicle Software Updates
buildings; in parking garages; Message
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
around airports; in tunnels and If there is limited cellular coverage software updates or changes to the
underpasses; or in an area with or the cellular network has reached vehicle without further notice or
very dense trees. If GPS signals maximum capacity, this message consent. These updates or changes
are not available, the OnStar
may enhance or maintain safety,
system should still operate to
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security, or the operation of the Privacy libcurl:
vehicle or the vehicle systems. COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
The complete OnStar Privacy
Software updates or changes may NOTICE
Statement may be found at
affect or erase data or settings that
www.onstar.com (U.S.), Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
are stored in the vehicle, such as
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se>.
saved navigation destinations or
recommend that you review it. If you
pre-set radio stations. Neither All rights reserved.
have any questions, call
OnStar nor GM is responsible for
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) Permission to use, copy, modify,
any affected or erased data or
settings. These updates or changes or press Q to speak with an and distribute this software for any
may also collect personal Advisor. Users of wireless purpose with or without fee is
information. Such collection is communications are cautioned that hereby granted, provided that the
described in the OnStar privacy the privacy of any information sent above copyright notice and this
statement or separately disclosed at via wireless cellular communications permission notice appear in all
the time of installation. These cannot be assured. Third parties copies.
updates or changes may also cause may unlawfully intercept or access THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED
a system to automatically transmissions and private “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
communicate with GM servers to communications without consent. ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
collect information about vehicle IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
OnStar - Software
system status, identify whether LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES
updates or changes are available, Acknowledgements
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
or deliver updates or changes. An Certain OnStar components include FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
active OnStar agreement constitutes libcurl and unzip software and other AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF
consent to these software updates third party software. Below are the THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO
or changes and agreement that notices and licenses associated with EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR
either OnStar or GM may remotely libcurl and unzip and for other third COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE
deliver them to the vehicle. party software please see http:// LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM,
opensource.lge.com/index DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,
www.onstar.com/us/en/ WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF
CONTRACT, TORT OR
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Connected Connected Services OnStar app on the infotainment
display. For other vehicles press =
Services Navigation as follows.

Navigation requires a specific Cancel Route


Connected Services OnStar or connected service plan. 1. Press =. System responds:
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 directions or have them sent to the 2. Say “Cancel route.” System
vehicle’s navigation screen, responds: “Do you want to
if equipped. cancel directions?”
Turn-by-Turn Navigation 3. Say “Yes.” System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
1. Press Q to connect to an you, goodbye.”
Advisor.
Route Preview
2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle. 1. Press =. System responds:
3. Follow the voice-guided “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
commands. 2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
Using Voice Commands maneuvers.
During a Planned Route
Repeat
Functionality of the Voice Command
button, if equipped, may vary by 1. Press =. System responds:
vehicle and region. For some “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
vehicles, press = to open the
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2. Say “Repeat.” System See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
responds with the last direction www.onstar.ca (Canada). The vehicle may have a built-in
given, then responds with Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connections to the Internet and web content at
Get My Destination The following services help with 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
staying connected. devices can be connected. A data
1. Press =. System responds: plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. For coverage maps, see controls only when it is safe to
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or do so.
2. Say “Get my destination.” www.onstar.ca (Canada).
System responds with the 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
address and distance to the Ensuring Security information, press = to open
destination, then responds with . Change the default passwords the OnStar app on the
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. for the Wi-Fi hotspot and infotainment display, then
Send Destination to Vehicle myChevrolet mobile application. select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
Make these passwords different vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi
Directions can be sent to the from each other and use a Settings on the screen.
vehicle’s navigation screen, combination of letters, numbers,
if equipped. 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
and symbols to increase the
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
Press Q, then ask the Advisor to security.
password, and on some
download directions to the vehicle’s . Change the default name of the vehicles, the connection type
navigation system, if equipped. After SSID (Service Set Identifier). (no Internet connection, 3G,
the call ends, the navigation screen This is your network’s name that 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
will provide prompts to begin driving is visible to other wireless (poor, good, excellent).
directions. Routes that are sent to devices. Choose a unique name
the navigation screen can only be 3. To change the SSID or
and avoid family names or
canceled through the navigation vehicle descriptions. password, press Q or call
system. 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
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vehicles, the SSID and . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil factory-installed remote start, and
password can be changed in life, or tire pressure, power locks are required. Data rates
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. if factory-equipped with the Tire apply. See www.onstar.com for
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Pressure Monitor System. details and system limitations.
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect . Send destinations to the vehicle. Remote Services
automatically to your mobile . Locate the vehicle on a map
devices. Manage data usage by Contact an OnStar Advisor to
(U.S. market only). unlock the doors or sound the horn
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot and flash the lamps.
myChevrolet mobile app, or by on/off, manage settings, and
Marketplace
contacting an OnStar Advisor. monitor data consumption,
On some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also if equipped. OnStar Advisors can provide offers
be managed from the Wi-Fi . from restaurants and retailers on
Locate a dealer and schedule
Hotspot menu. your route, help locate hotels,
service.
or book a room. These services
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If . Request roadside assistance. vary by market.
Available)
. Set a parking reminder with pin
Download the myChevrolet mobile drop, take a photo, make a note, Diagnostics
app to compatible Apple and and set a timer. By monitoring and reporting on the
Android smartphones. Chevrolet vehicle's key systems, OnStar
. Connect with Chevrolet on social
users can access the following Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
services from a smartphone: media.
provides a way to keep up on
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle, Features are subject to change. For maintenance. Capabilities vary by
if factory-equipped. myChevrolet mobile app information model. See www.onstar.com for
and compatibility, see details and system limitations.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped my.chevrolet.com.
with automatic locks. Features are subject to change. For
An active OnStar or connected updates on feature capabilities, see
. Activate the horn and lamps. service plan may be required. my.chevrolet.com. Message and
A compatible device, data rates may apply.
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Airbag System (cont'd)
Index A
Accessories and When Should an Airbag
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 66
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 204 Airbags
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 245 Adding Equipment to the
Additional Information Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Passenger Status Indicator . . . 122
Additional Maintenance Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Adjustments Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 256 Alarm
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . .156, 160 Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Air Filter Alert
Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Air Filter, Passenger Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 224
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .193, 266
Airbag System Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 194
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
How Does an Airbag Appearance Care
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 70 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
What Makes an Airbag Assistance Program,
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
What Will You See after an Assistance Systems for
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
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Assistance Systems for Brakes (cont'd) California
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 214 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Perchlorate Materials
Auto Stop Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 California
Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Proposition
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Automatic 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .247, 265, 311,
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Back Cover
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . 220 Braking System Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 222 Capacities and
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 181 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Bulb Replacement Carbon Monoxide
Automatic Transmission Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shift Lock Control Function Headlamps, Front Turn Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Signal, and Sidemarker . . . . . 270 Cargo
High Intensity Discharge Management System . . . . . . . . . 100
B
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Battery
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 271 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 100
Exterior Lighting Battery
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Charging
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 C
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 123
Battery - North America . . . . 265, 311
Check
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 267
Engine Light (Malfunction
Brake
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Child Restraints
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 126
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 78
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
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Child Restraints (cont'd) Control D
Lower Anchors and Tethers Traction and Electronic Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 350
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Data Collection
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 95 Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 357
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Coolant OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Engine Temperature Gauge . . 121 Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 355
Cleaning Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156, 160 Daytime Running
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Climate Control Systems Courtesy Transportation Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Diagnostics
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 368
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . 114, 117 Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 204 Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 350 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Door
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Compartments Text Telephone (TTY) Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Customer Information Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connected Services Publications Ordering Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 342
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Drive Systems
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Customer Satisfaction All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 193, 266
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 212
Connections Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Driver Information
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 367 Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
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Driving Electrical System (cont'd) Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 355
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 218 Instrument Panel Fuse Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . 165 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Characteristics and Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Rear Compartment Fuse Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 146
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Exterior Lighting Battery
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Emergency Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 174 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
F
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 176 Engine
Filter,
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Check Light (Malfunction
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 150
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 251
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Coolant Temperature
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Dual Automatic Climate Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Fluid
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 255
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
E Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 195 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 126 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Electrical Equipment, Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Forward Collision Alert
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Electrical System (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 189
Engine Compartment Fuse Frequency Statement
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 256
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 273 Front Fog Lamp
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
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Front Pedestrian Braking G Headlamps (cont'd)
(FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Front Seats Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Daytime Running
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 47 Gauges Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Fuel Engine Coolant High Intensity Discharge
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Economy, Driving for Better . . . 165 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 131
Filling a Portable Fuel Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 148
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 132
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Heated
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Warning Lights and Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Low Fuel Warning Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Heated and Ventilated Front
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130, 131 General Information Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 326 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Heater
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fuses Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156, 160
Engine Compartment Fuse GM Mobility Reimbursement High Voltage Devices and
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 273 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
H High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 290
Instrument Panel Fuse
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 150
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 174
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear Compartment Fuse Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 196
Headlamps
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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How to Wear Seat Belts K LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Keyless Entry Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156, 160 Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 8 Lighting
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
I
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 L
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 283
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Indicator Lamps
Lights
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 148
Antilock Brake System
Infants and Young Children, Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 126
Information Exterior Lighting Battery
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 352 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Check Engine (Malfunction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Malfunction Indicator
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . 114, 117 (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Instrument Panel On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 126
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 130
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 224
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 31 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 226
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 127
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
J High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 148
Jump Starting - North LATCH System
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Replacing Parts after a
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . 130, 131
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 121
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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Lights (cont'd) Maintenance and Care Monitor System, Tire
Service Electric Parking Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 328
N
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Recommended Fluids and
Navigation
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 366
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 124
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Traction Control System Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 O
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Messages Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Locks Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mirror Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Oil
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mirrors Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 254
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Automatic Dimming Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . .130, 131 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 76
Lower Anchors and Tethers Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 346
for Children (LATCH Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 OnStar Additional
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
M OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 31
Maintenance
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Operation
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
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Outlets Power Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 214
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 107
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Overview Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 186 Recommended
P
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Park
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Recommended Fluids and
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 61 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Privacy Records
Parking
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 355 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Brake and P (Park)
Program Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 314
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 266
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 349 Reimbursement Program,
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 188
Proposition Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Parking or Backing
65 Warning, System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 214
California . . . . . . . . . . . .247, 265, 311, Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Passenger Airbag Status
Back Cover Replacement Parts
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Publication Ordering Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Compartment Air
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 70 R
Replacing LATCH System
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . 128 Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 353
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Perchlorate Materials Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Replacing Seat Belt System
Requirements, California . . . . . . 248 Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Personalization Rear Climate Control System . . . 160
Reporting Safety Defects
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 354
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
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Reporting Safety Defects (cont'd) Seat Belts (cont'd) Service (cont'd)
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Accessories and
Restraints Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 How to Wear Seat Belts Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 248
Retained Accessory Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 339
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Maintenance, General
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Roads Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 63 Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 61 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 349
Roadside Assistance Seats Service Electric Parking
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Roof Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Services
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 47 Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 42 Shift Lock Control Function
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 342 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Check, Automatic
Running the Vehicle While Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 41 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Shifting
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
S
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Safety Defects Reporting
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 93, 95 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 224
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 354
Security Signals, Turn and
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Spare Tire
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Special Application Services . . . . 333
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 349
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Specifications and
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
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Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 System (cont'd) Tires (cont'd)
StabiliTrak Forward Collision Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 290
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155, 357 Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Terminology and Definitions . . 286
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Systems Uniform Tire Quality
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Wheel Alignment and Tire
T
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 301
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 346
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 When It Is Time for New
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 29
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Storage Areas Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cargo Management Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 127
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Towing
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 232
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 99 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 232
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Struts Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 314
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 243
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Traction
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289, 290
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Control System
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 129
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 291
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . 256 Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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Traction Control/Electronic Vehicle (cont'd) When It Is Time for New
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Trailer Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 82
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 243 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Transmission Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Windshield
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 128 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Vehicle Care Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Transportation Program, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Winter
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Vehicle Data Recording and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Turn and Lane-Change Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 267
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Wipers
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 272 Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
U
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 299 W
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 272
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 142 Warning
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Warnings
Vehicle
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Wheels
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 301
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 340
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
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