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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-31
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-36
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-37
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-59
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-18
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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The names, logos, emblems,

slogans, vehicle model names, and

vehicle body designs appearing in

this manual including, but not limited

to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the

GMC Truck Emblem, TERRAIN, and

DENALI are trademarks and/or

service marks of General Motors

LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,

or licensors.

This manual describes features that

may or may not be on your specific

vehicle either because they are

options that you did not purchase or

due to changes subsequent to the

printing of this owner manual.

Please refer to the purchase

documentation relating to your

specific vehicle to confirm each of

the features found on your vehicle.

For vehicles first sold in Canada,

substitute the name “General

Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC

Motor Division wherever it appears

in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for

quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this

manual can be obtained from your

dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de

ce guide en français auprès du

concessionnaire ou à l'adresse

Helm, Incorporated

Attention: Customer Service

47911 Halyard Drive

Plymouth, MI 48170

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about

the vehicle, use the Index in the

back of the manual. It is an

alphabetical list of what is in the

manual and the page number where

it can be found.

Litho in U.S.A.

Part No. 20960971 A First Printing

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iv Introduction

Danger, Warnings, and

Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle

labels and in this manual describe

hazards and what to do to avoid or

reduce them.

Danger indicates a hazard with a

high level of risk which will result in

serious injury or death.

Warning or Caution indicates a

hazard that could result in injury or

death.

{

WARNING

These mean there is something

that could hurt you or other

people.

Notice: This means there is

something that could result in

property or vehicle damage. This

would not be covered by the

vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a

safety symbol which means “Do

Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let

this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and

labels that use symbols instead of

text. Symbols are shown along with

the text describing the operation or

information relating to a specific

component, control, message,

gauge, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual

for additional instructions or

information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual

for additional instructions or

information.

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Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols

that may be found on the vehicle

and what they mean. For more

information on the symbol, refer to

the Index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light

# : Air Conditioning

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)

$ : Brake System Warning Light

" : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp

: : Oil Pressure

J : OnStar

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

% : Steering Wheel Controls

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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2 NOTES

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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-18
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Universal Remote System . . . 1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
StabiliTrak
®
System . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-20
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-20
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

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1. Air Vents on page 8‑6.

2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change

Signals on page 6‑3.

Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

3. Horn on page 5‑3.

4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑7.

5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑3.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑4.

6. Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.

7. Touchscreen (If Equipped).

8. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

Display (If Equipped). See

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System on page 9‑37.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Indicator (If Equipped). See

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

on page 9‑46.

9. Safety Locks on page 2‑7.

10. Infotainment on page 7‑1.

Navigation System (If

Equipped). See the

infotainment manual.

11. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10‑4.

12. Cruise Control on page 9‑35.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

Button (If Equipped). See

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System on page 9‑37.

Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) Button (If Equipped).

See Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) on page 9‑46.

13. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp on page 5‑12.

14. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control on page 6‑4.

15. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

16. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2.

17. Ignition Positions on

page 9‑19.

18. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 (If Equipped).

Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8‑3 (If

Equipped).

19. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 9‑26.

20. Fuel Economy Mode on

page 9‑29 (If Equipped).

21. StabiliTrak

System on

page 9‑33.

22. Power Outlets on page 5‑5.

23. CD Player Slot. See the

infotainment manual.

24. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons. See Driver Information

Center (DIC) on page 5‑21.

25. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑3.

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Initial Drive

Information

This section provides a brief

overview about some of the

important features that may or may

not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer

to each of the features which can be

found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter may work up to

60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press this button to extend the key.

The key can be used for the ignition

and all locks.

K : Press to unlock the driver door

or all doors.

For vehicles with the manual

liftgate, press

K twice within

5 seconds, to unlock the liftgate.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be

personalized.

V : For vehicles with the power

liftgate, press and hold

V until the

liftgate begins to move.

7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locator. Press and hold for at

least three seconds to sound the

panic alarm. Press

7 again to

cancel the panic alarm.

See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be

started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

Remote Keyless Entry

transmitter.

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2. Immediately press and hold /

for at least two seconds or until

the signal lamps flash.

The parking lamps will turn on

and remain on as long as the

engine is running. The vehicle's

doors will be locked.

3. The key must be inserted and

turned to ON/RUN before

driving.

The engine will shut off after

10 minutes unless a time extension

is done or the key is inserted and

turned to ON/RUN.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of

the following:

Press / until the parking lamps

turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

Insert the key and turn it to ON/

RUN and then back to

LOCK/OFF.

See Remote Vehicle Start on

page 2‑4.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the vehicle from

the outside, press

Q or K on the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter.

There is a power door lock switch

on the instrument panel.

There are power door lock switches

on the front door panels.

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Door Locks on page 2‑6.

To manually unlock a door from

inside the vehicle, pull once on the

door handle to unlock it, and a

second time to open it.

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{ : Press for Safety Locks. See

Safety Locks on page 2‑7.

Liftgate

Manual Liftgate Operation

Unlock the vehicle before opening

the liftgate.

To open the liftgate, press the touch

pad under the liftgate handle and

lift up.

Do not press the touch pad while

closing the liftgate. This may cause

the liftgate to be unlatched.

Power Liftgate Operation

On vehicles with a power liftgate,

the vehicle must be in P (Park) to

use the power feature. The taillamps

flash when the power liftgate

moves.

Choose the power liftgate mode by

turning the dial on the switch to

either the 3/4 or MAX position.

Press

8 to open or close the

liftgate.

See Liftgate on page 2‑8.

Windows

Press the front of the switch to lower

the window. Pull the switch up to

raise it.

Pushing or pulling the switch part of

the way will open or close the

window as long as the switch is

operated.

See Power Windows on page 2‑17.

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Seat Adjustment

Four-Way Power Seat

1. Seat Position Handle

2. Height Adjustment Control

To adjust the seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or

rearward using the handle under

the front of the seat cushion (1).

See Seat Adjustment on

page 3‑3.

Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the control (2) up

or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on

page 3‑4.

Eight-Way Power Seat

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control

forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front or rear

part of the seat cushion by

moving the front or rear of the

control up or down.

Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the entire control up

or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on

page 3‑4.

Lumbar Adjustment

Eight-Way Power Seat Shown,

Four-Way Similar

If available, press and hold the front

or rear of the switch to increase or

decrease lumbar support. Release

the switch when the seatback

reaches the desired level of lumbar

support.

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See Lumbar Adjustment on

page 3‑5.

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

To recline a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

2. Move the seatback to the

desired position, and then

release the lever to lock the

seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright

position:

1. Lift the lever fully without

applying pressure to the

seatback, and the seatback will

return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback,

if available:

Tilt the top of the control

rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward

to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks on

page 3‑5.

Memory Features

If available, the “1” and “2” buttons

on the outboard side of the driver

seat are used to manually save and

recall the driver seat and outside

mirror positions. These manually

stored positions are referred to as

Button Memory positions.

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The vehicle will also automatically

save driver seat and outside mirror

positions to the current driver

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter when the ignition is

turned off. These automatically

stored positions are referred to as

RKE Memory positions.

See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and

Vehicle Personalization on

page 5‑31.

Heated Seats

Uplevel Climate Control System

Shown, Base Similar

If available, the buttons are near the

climate controls. To operate, the

ignition must be in ON/RUN.

Press

z or J to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion and

seatback.

Indicator lights on the button show

the temperature setting.

See Heated Front Seats on

page 3‑8.

Head Restraint

Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints

for all occupants are installed and

adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating

position, change the seatback

recline angle as little as necessary

while keeping the seat and the head

restraint height in the proper

position.

See Head Restraints on page 3‑2

and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for

important information on how to use

safety belts properly:

Safety Belts on page 3‑11.

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 3‑12.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑13.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) on

page 3‑40.

Passenger Sensing

System

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system will

turn off the right front passenger

frontal airbag under certain

conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐

mounted side impact airbags, and

roof‐rail airbags are not affected by

the passenger sensing system.

The passenger airbag status

indicator will be visible on the

overhead console when the vehicle

is started. See Passenger Sensing

System on page 3‑26 for more

information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch to L

(Left) or R (Right) to choose the

driver or passenger mirror.

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2. Press the arrows on the control

pad to move each mirror in the

desired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to the

middle position.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑14.

Interior

Vehicles with an automatic dimming

inside rearview mirror can

automatically reduce the glare from

the headlamps of the vehicle behind

you. The dimming feature comes on

and the indicator light comes on

each time the vehicle is started.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror on page 2‑16.

Steering Wheel

Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel

while driving.

Interior Lighting

Reading Lamps

These lamps are located on the

overhead console. These lamps

come on automatically when any

door is opened.

For manual operation, press the

button next to each lamp to turn it

on or off.

Dome Lamps

There are front and rear dome

lamps.

The dome lamp controls are located

in the overhead console. To change

the settings, press the following:

* : Turns the lamp off, even when

a door is open.

1 : The lamps come on

automatically when a door is

opened.

+ : Turns the dome lamps on.

The dome lamps can also be turned

on and off by pressing the buttons

next to the lamps.

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For more information on interior

lighting, See Instrument Panel

Illumination Control on page 6‑4.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is located

on the turn signal lever.

O : Turn to operate the exterior

lamps.

O : Briefly turn to this position to

turn the automatic light control off or

on again.

AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on

and off automatically depending on

the exterior light.

; : Turns on the parking lamps,

together with the sidemarker lamps,

taillamps, license plate lamps, and

instrument panel lights.

5 : Turns on the headlamps,

together with the parking lamps,

sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license

plate lamps, and instrument panel

lights.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

on page 6‑2.

Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever

is located on the right side of the

steering column. With the ignition in

ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/

START, move the windshield wiper

lever to select the wiper speed.

HI: Use for fast wipes.

LO: Use for slow wipes.

INT: Move the lever up to INT for

intermittent wipes, then turn the

3 INT band up for more frequent

wipes or down for less frequent

wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

8 : For a single wipe, briefly move

the wiper lever down. For several

wipes, hold the wiper lever down.

n L FRONT: Pull the windshield

wiper lever toward you to spray

windshield washer fluid and activate

the wipers.

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer

The rear wiper controls are on the

end of the windshield wiper lever.

ON: Press the upper portion of the

button for continuous rear window

wipes.

OFF: The rear wiper turns off when

the button is returned to the middle

position.

INT: Press the lower portion of the

button to set a delay between

wipes.

m = REAR: Push the windshield

wiper lever forward to spray washer

fluid on the rear window.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑3 and Rear Window Wiper/

Washer on page 5‑4.

Climate Controls

The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled

with these systems.

Climate Control System

1. Fan Control

2. Air Delivery Mode Controls

3. Temperature Control

4. Outside Air

5. Front Defrost

6. Rear Window Defogger

7. Recirculation

8. Air Conditioning

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Automatic Climate Control System

1. Fan Control

2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. Front Defrost

5. Recirculation

6. Temperature Control

7. Power

8. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats

9. Rear Window Defogger

10. Air Conditioning

See Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or Automatic

Climate Control System on page 8‑3

(If Equipped).

Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the

regular brake pedal down, then

push the parking brake pedal down.

If the ignition is on, the brake

system warning light will come on.

See Brake System Warning Light on

page 5‑14.

To release the parking brake, hold

the regular brake pedal down, then

push down momentarily on the

parking brake pedal until you feel

the pedal release. Slowly pull your

foot up off the park brake pedal.

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See Parking Brake on page 9‑31.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select

(ERS) Mode

ERS or manual mode allows for the

selection of the range of gear

positions. Use this mode when

driving down hill or towing a trailer

to limit the top gear and vehicle

speed.

To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to

M (Manual Mode).

2. Press the plus/minus button on

the shift lever, to increase or

decrease the gear range

available.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑28 for

more information.

Fuel Economy Mode

Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a

Fuel Economy Mode. When

engaged, fuel economy mode can

improve the vehicle's fuel economy.

Press the “eco” (economy) button by

the shift lever to turn this feature on

or off. The “eco” light in the

instrument cluster will come on

when engaged, and a Driver

Information Center (DIC) message

“ECO MODE ON” displays. See

Fuel Economy Mode on page 9‑29.

Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio steering wheel controls

can be adjusted at the steering

wheel.

b / g : Press to interact with the

available Bluetooth or OnStar

systems.

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> / i : Press to silence the

vehicle speakers only. Press again

to turn the sound on. For vehicles

with OnStar or Bluetooth systems,

press to reject an incoming call,

or end a current call.

_ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio

source.

Toggle up or down to select the next

or previous favorite radio station,

CD, or MP3 track.

+ VOL −: Press + to increase the

volume; press − to decrease the

volume.

For more information, see Steering

Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cruise Control

ON/OFF 5 CRUISE: Press to turn

the cruise control system on and off.

* CANCEL: Press to disengage

cruise control without erasing the

set speed from memory.

RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to

make the vehicle resume to a

previously set speed or to

accelerate.

SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down

toward SET/- to set a speed and

activate cruise control, or to make

the vehicle decelerate.

See Cruise Control on page 9‑35.

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for

information on the radio, audio

players, phone, navigation system,

and voice or speech recognition.

It also includes information on

settings and downloadable

applications (if equipped).

Driver Information

Center (DIC)

The DIC display is located in the

center of the instrument panel

cluster. It shows the status of many

vehicle systems.

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The DIC buttons are located below

the climate control system.

MENU: Press this button to get to

the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle

Information Menu.

Q or R : Use these buttons to

scroll through the items in each

menu. A small marker will move

along the page as you scroll through

the items. This shows where each

page is in the menu.

SET/CLR: Use this button to set or

clear the menu item when it is

displayed.

For more information, see Driver

Information Center (DIC) on

page 5‑21.

Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) System

For vehicles with FCA, this system

is intended to help avoid or reduce

the harm caused by front-end

crashes. FCA provides a flashing

visual alert and beeps when

approaching a vehicle directly

ahead too quickly. FCA also

provides a visual alert if following

another vehicle much too closely.

The forward-looking FCA camera

sensor is on the windshield ahead

of the rearview mirror. FCA detects

vehicles within a distance of

approximately 60 m (197 ft) and

operates at speeds above 40 km/h

(25 mph).

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System on page 9‑37 for more

information.

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW)

For vehicles with LDW, it is intended

to help avoid unintentional lane

departures. It may provide a

warning if the vehicle is crossing a

lane without using a turn signal.

LDW uses a camera sensor to

detect the lane markings. It only

operates at speeds of 56 km

(35 mph) or greater.

The LDW indicator,

@ , appears

green if a lane marking is detected.

It changes to amber, flashes, and

sounds three chimes if the vehicle

crosses a detected lane marking

without using the turn signal.

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To turn LDW on and off, press the

LANE DEPART button, located on

the steering wheel.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

on page 9‑46 for more information.

Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA)

If available, SBZA will alert the

driver to vehicles in the vehicle's

side blind zone. When the system

detects a vehicle in the side blind

zone, the SBZA display will light up

in the corresponding outside side

mirror and will flash if the turn signal

is on.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

on page 9‑41.

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC)

If available, the rear vision camera

displays a view of the area behind

the vehicle when the vehicle is

shifted into R (Reverse). The

display will appear on the radio

screen.

To clean the camera lens above the

license plate, rinse it with water and

wipe it with a soft cloth.

See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on

page 9‑43.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, this system uses

sensors on the rear bumper to

assist with parking and avoiding

objects while in R (Reverse).

It operates at speeds less than

8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible

beeps to provide distance and

system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's

rear bumper clean to ensure proper

operation.

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on

page 9‑39.

Roof Rack System

The roof rack cross rails can be

locked in four positions along the

roof rack side rails. Lift the lever to

release and move the cross rail.

Push the lever down to completely

engage into the side rail holes. Slide

the cross rails back and forth until

the lock pins engage in the holes

and a click is heard.

When the roof rack is not in use,

lock one cross rail at the furthest

forward position and lock the other

cross rail at the furthest rearward

position to reduce wind noise. See

Roof Rack System on page 4‑2.

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Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be

used to connect electrical

equipment, such as a cell phone or

MP3 player.

There are four accessory power

outlets in the following locations:

below the CD slot, inside the center

console storage, on the rear of the

center console storage, and in the

rear cargo compartment.

To use the outlets, remove the cover

and close when not in use.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑5.

Universal Remote System

This system, in the overhead

console, provides a way to replace

up to three remote control

transmitters used to activate

devices such as garage door

openers, security systems, and

home automation devices.

Read the instructions completely

before attempting to program the

Universal Remote system. Because

of the steps involved, it may be

helpful to have another person

available to assist with programming

the Universal Remote system.

See Universal Remote System on

page 5‑36.

Performance and

Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS)

The traction control system limits

wheel spin. The system is on when

the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control,

press and release

g on the

console.

i illuminates and the

appropriate DIC message

displays. See Vehicle Messages

on page 5‑24.

Press and release g again to

turn traction control back on.

See Traction Control System (TCS)

on page 9‑32.

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StabiliTrak

System

The StabiliTrak system assists with

directional control of the vehicle in

difficult driving conditions. The

system is on when the vehicle is

started.

To turn off both Traction

Control and StabiliTrak, press

and hold

g until g and i

illuminate and the appropriate

DIC message displays. See

Vehicle Messages on page 5‑24.

Press g again to turn on both

systems.

See StabiliTrak

System on

page 9‑33.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire

Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light

alerts to a significant loss in

pressure of one of the vehicle's

tires. If the warning light comes on,

stop as soon as possible and inflate

the tires to the recommended

pressure shown on the Tire and

Loading Information label. See

Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14.

The warning light will remain on until

the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light

may come on in cool weather when

the vehicle is first started, and then

turn off as the vehicle is driven. This

may be an early indicator that the

tire pressures are getting low and

the tires need to be inflated to the

proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal

monthly tire maintenance. Maintain

the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System

on page 10‑46.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates

engine oil life based on vehicle use

and displays the CHANGE ENGINE

OIL SOON message when it is time

to change the engine oil and filter.

The oil life system should be reset

to 100% only following an oil

change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,

with the engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button to

display the Vehicle

Information menu.

3. Press either the up or down

arrows to view REMAINING

OIL LIFE.

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4. Press the SET/CLR button until

100% is displayed.

5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

Or:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with

the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three times

within five seconds.

See Engine Oil Life System on

page 10‑11.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap

can use either unleaded gasoline or

ethanol fuel containing up to 85%

ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85%

Ethanol) on page 9‑50. For all other

vehicles, use only the unleaded

gasoline described under

Recommended Fuel on page 9‑48.

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel

mileage. Here are some driving tips

to get the best fuel economy

possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate

smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid

abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long

periods of time.

When road and weather

conditions are appropriate, use

cruise control.

Always follow posted speed

limits or drive more slowly when

conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.

Combine several trips into a

single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with

the same TPC Spec number

molded into the tire's sidewall

near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled

maintenance.

Roadside Assistance

Program

U.S.: 1-888-881-3302

TTY Users (U.S. Only):

1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

Mexico: 01-800-466-0801

As the owner of a new GMC, you

are automatically enrolled in the

Roadside Assistance program.

See Roadside Assistance Program

(Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside

Assistance Program (U.S. and

Canada) on page 13‑11.

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Roadside Assistance and OnStar

(U.S. and Canada)

If the vehicle has an active OnStar

subscription, contact OnStar and the

vehicle’s current GPS location will

be sent to an OnStar advisor to

assess the situation, contact

Roadside Assistance, and relay the

exact location to send help.

OnStar

If equipped, this vehicle has a

comprehensive, in-vehicle system

that can connect to a live Advisor

for Emergency, Security, Navigation,

Connection, and Diagnostic

Services. See OnStar Overview on

page 14‑1.

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Keys, Doors, and

Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-12

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-16

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Keys and Locks

Keys

{

WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle with

the ignition key is dangerous and

children or others could be

seriously injured or killed. They

could operate the power windows

or other controls or make the

vehicle move. The windows will

function with the keys in the

ignition, and children or others

could be caught in the path of a

closing window. Do not leave

children in a vehicle with the

ignition key.

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The key that is part of the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can

be used for the ignition and all

locks.

Press the button on the RKE

transmitter to extend the key. Press

the button and the key blade to

retract the key.

See your dealer if a new key is

needed.

If the vehicle has an ignition and it

becomes difficult to turn the key,

inspect the key blade for debris.

Periodically clean with a brush

or pick.

If locked out of the vehicle, see

Roadside Assistance Program

(Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside

Assistance Program (U.S. and

Canada) on page 13‑11.

With an active OnStar subscription,

an OnStar Advisor may remotely

unlock the vehicle. See OnStar

Overview on page 14‑1.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on

page 13‑21 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

rules and Industry Canada

Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

If there is a decrease in the RKE

operating range:

Check the distance. The

transmitter may be too far from

the vehicle.

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Check the location. Other

vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal.

Check the transmitter's battery.

See “Battery Replacement” later

in this section.

If the transmitter is still not

working correctly, see your

dealer or a qualified technician

for service.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter may work up to 60 m

(195 ft) away from the vehicle.

There are other conditions which

can affect the performance of the

transmitter. See Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2.

RKE Without Remote Start Shown

The following may be available:

Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

The turn signal indicators may flash

and/or the horn may sound to

indicate locking. See “Remote Lock

Feedback” under Vehicle

Personalization on page 5‑31. If a

passenger door is open when

Q is

pressed, all doors lock. If the driver

door is open when

Q is pressed, all

doors lock except the driver door.

These settings can be modified.

See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out”

under Vehicle Personalization on

page 5‑31.

Pressing

Q may also arm the

theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle

Alarm System on page 2‑12.

K (Unlock): Press to unlock the

driver door or all doors. See

“Remote Door Unlock” under

Vehicle Personalization on

page 5‑31. The turn signal

indicators flash to indicate unlocking

has occurred. For more information

see “Remote Unlock Light

Feedback” under Vehicle

Personalization on page 5‑31.

Pressing

K may also disarm the

theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle

Alarm System on page 2‑12.

For vehicles with the manual

liftgate, press

K twice within

5 seconds to unlock the liftgate.

V (Remote Liftgate Release):

For vehicles with the power liftgate,

press and hold

V until the liftgate

begins to move.

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7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm): Press and release one

time to initiate vehicle locator. The

exterior lamps flash and the horn

chirps three times. Press and hold

7 for at least three seconds to

sound the panic alarm. The horn

sounds and the turn signals flash

until

7 is pressed again or the key

is placed in the ignition and turned

to ON/RUN.

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For

vehicles with this feature, first press

Q then press and hold / to start

the engine from outside the vehicle

using the RKE transmitter. See

Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4

for additional information.

The buttons on the keys are

disabled when there is a key in the

ignition.

Programming Transmitters to

the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed

to this vehicle will work. If a

transmitter is lost or stolen, a

replacement can be purchased and

programmed through your dealer.

When the replacement transmitter is

programmed to this vehicle, all

remaining transmitters must also be

reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen

transmitters will no longer work

once the new transmitter is

programmed.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACE

BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

message displays in the DIC. See

“Replace Battery in Remote Key”

under Key and Lock Messages on

page 5‑27.

The battery is not rechargeable. To

replace the battery:

1. Push the button on the

transmitter to extend the key.

2. Remove the battery cover by

prying with a finger.

3. Remove the battery by pushing

on the battery and sliding it

toward the key blade.

4. Insert the new battery, positive

side facing up. Push the battery

down until it is held in place.

Replace with a CR2032 or

equivalent battery.

5. Snap the battery cover back on

to the transmitter.

Remote Vehicle Start

The vehicle may have this feature

that allows you to start the engine

from outside the vehicle.

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): This

button will be on the RKE

transmitter if the vehicle has remote

start.

The climate control system will use

the previous settings during a

remote start. The rear defog may

come on during remote start based

on cold ambient conditions. The

rear defog indicator light does not

come on during remote start.

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If the vehicle has heated seats, they

may come on during a remote start.

See Heated Front Seats on

page 3‑8 for more information.

Laws in some local communities

may restrict the use of remote

starters. For example, some laws

require a person using remote start

to have the vehicle in view. Check

local regulations for any

requirements.

There are other conditions which

can affect the performance of the

transmitter. See Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for

additional information.

Starting the Engine Using Remote

Start

To start the engine using the remote

start feature:

1. Press and release

Q on the

RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold

for at least two seconds or until

the turn signal lamps flash. The

turn signal lamps flashing

confirms the request to remote

start the vehicle has been

received.

The parking lamps will turn on

and remain on as long as the

engine is running. The vehicle's

doors will be locked.

3. The key must be inserted and

turned to ON/RUN before

driving.

The engine will shut off after

10 minutes unless a time

extension is done or the key is

inserted and turned to ON/RUN.

Extending Engine Run Time

For a 10-minute extension, repeat

Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is

still running. The remote start can

be extended once.

When the remote start is extended,

the second 10 minutes will start

immediately.

For example, if the engine has

been running for 5 minutes, and

10 minutes are added, the engine

will run for a total of 15 minutes.

A maximum of two remote starts or

remote start attempts are allowed

between ignition cycles.

The vehicle's ignition switch must

be turned to ON/RUN and then back

to LOCK/OFF using the key, before

the remote start procedure can be

used again.

Shutting the Engine Off After a

Remote Start

To shut off the engine:

Press / until the parking lamps

turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

Insert the key and turn it to ON/

RUN and then back to

LOCK/OFF.

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Conditions in Which Remote Start

Will Not Work

The remote vehicle start feature will

not operate if:

The key is in the ignition.

The hood or doors are not

closed.

The hazard warning flashers

are on.

There is an emission control

system malfunction.

The engine coolant temperature

is too high.

The oil pressure is low.

Two remote vehicle starts have

already been used.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Remote Start Ready

If the vehicle does not have the

remote vehicle start feature, it may

have the remote start ready feature.

This feature allows your dealer to

add the manufacturer's remote

vehicle start feature. See your

dealer to add the manufacturer's

remote vehicle start feature to the

vehicle.

Door Locks

{

WARNING

Unlocked doors can be

dangerous.

Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the

doors and fall out of a moving

vehicle. The chance of being

thrown out of the vehicle in a

crash is increased if the

doors are not locked. So, all

passengers should wear

safety belts properly and the

doors should be locked

whenever the vehicle is

driven.

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Young children who get into

unlocked vehicles may be

unable to get out. A child can

be overcome by extreme heat

and can suffer permanent

injuries or even death from

heat stroke. Always lock the

vehicle whenever leaving it.

Outsiders can easily enter

through an unlocked door

when slowing or stopping the

vehicle. Lock the doors to

help prevent this from

happening.

To lock or unlock a door from the

outside of the vehicle, use the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter. Pull the handle once

from the inside to unlock the door,

and a second time to open it.

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Power Door Locks

There is a power door lock switch

on the instrument panel.

There are power door lock switches

on the front door panels.

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

When locking the doors with a

power door lock switch and a door

or the liftgate is open, the doors will

lock five seconds after the last door

is closed. Three chimes sound to

signal the delayed locking feature is

in use.

Pressing the power lock switch

twice or

Q on the RKE transmitter

twice will override the delayed

locking feature and immediately lock

all doors.

This feature can be programmed.

See “Delayed Door Lock” under

Vehicle Personalization on

page 5‑31.

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks switch is

on the instrument panel.

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Rear door safety locks prevent

passengers from opening the rear

doors from inside the vehicle.

Press

{ to activate the safety locks.

When activated, the indicator light in

the switch changes to amber.

Press

{ again to deactivate the

safety locks.

If a rear door handle is pulled when

the safety lock is deactivated, that

door will remain locked and the

indicator light may flash. Release

the handle, then press the safety

lock twice to deactivate the safety

locks.

Doors

Liftgate

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Exhaust gases can enter the

vehicle if it is driven with the

liftgate or trunk/hatch open,

or with any objects that pass

through the seal between the

body and the trunk/hatch or

liftgate. Engine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide (CO) which

cannot be seen or smelled. It can

cause unconsciousness and even

death.

If the vehicle must be driven with

the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

Close all of the windows.

Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument

panel.

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Adjust the climate control

system to a setting that

brings in only outside air and

set the fan speed to the

highest setting. See “Climate

Control Systems” in the

Index.

If the vehicle is equipped with

a power liftgate, disable the

power liftgate function.

See Engine Exhaust on

page 9‑25.

Notice: To avoid damage to the

liftgate or liftgate glass, make

sure the area above and behind

the liftgate is clear before

opening it.

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Manual Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press the

power door lock switch or press

on the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter twice. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation on page 2‑3.

To open the liftgate, press the touch

pad under the liftgate handle and

lift up.

Use the pull cup to lower and close

the liftgate. Do not press the touch

pad while closing the liftgate. This

may cause the liftgate to be

unlatched.

Always close the liftgate before

driving.

Power Liftgate

On vehicles with a power liftgate,

the vehicle must be in P (Park) to

operate. The taillamps flash when

the power liftgate moves.

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WARNING

You or others could be injured if

caught in the path of the power

liftgate. Make sure there is no one

in the way of the liftgate as it is

opening and closing.

The power liftgate has three modes

of operation. Mode selection is

controlled by the interior mode

switch.

Choose the power liftgate mode by

turning the dial on the switch until

the indicator lines up with the

desired position. The vehicle must

be in P (Park).

The three modes are:

MAX: The liftgate power opens to

the full open height.

3/4: The liftgate power opens to a

reduced open height that can be set

by the vehicle operator. Use this

setting to prevent the liftgate from

opening into overhead obstructions

such as a garage door or roof

mounted cargo during power

operation. The liftgate can still be

fully opened manually.

OFF: The liftgate only operates

manually in this position.

Manual operation of a liftgate that

also has power operation requires

more effort than a standard manual

liftgate.

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The liftgate can be opened manually

by pressing the touch pad under the

liftgate handle, with the doors

unlocked and lifting up.

In either the MAX or the 3/4 mode,

the liftgate can be power opened

and closed by:

Pressing and holding V on the

RKE transmitter until the liftgate

starts moving. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Operation on page 2‑3.

Pressing the power liftgate

button in the center of the mode

switch on the overhead console,

with the driver door unlocked.

Press and release 8 on the

liftgate adjacent to the latch to close

the liftgate.

Pressing any button, or the touch

pad switch, while the liftgate is

moving stops it. Pressing the button

or RKE transmitter again reverses

the direction. The touch pad switch

will stop the liftgate from moving.

There is a minimum distance that

the power liftgate must already be

open for the system to hold it open.

If movement is stopped below that

minimum, the liftgate closes.

Do not force the liftgate open or

closed during a power cycle.

The power liftgate may be

temporarily disabled under extreme

temperatures or low battery

conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate

can still be operated manually.

If the vehicle is shifted out of

P (Park) while the power function is

in progress, the liftgate power

function will continue to completion.

If the vehicle is shifted out of

P (Park) and accelerated before the

power liftgate latch is closed, the

liftgate may reverse to the open

position. Cargo could fall out of the

vehicle. Always make sure the

power liftgate is closed and latched

before driving away.

If the liftgate is power opened and

the liftgate support struts have lost

pressure, the turn signals flash and

a chime will sound. The liftgate

stays open temporarily, and then

slowly closes. See a dealer for

service before using the liftgate.

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Obstacle Detection Features

If the liftgate encounters an obstacle

during a power open or close cycle,

a warning chime will sound and the

liftgate will automatically reverse

direction to the full closed or open

position. After removing the

obstruction, the power liftgate

operation can be used again. If the

liftgate encounters multiple

obstacles on the same power cycle,

the power function will deactivate

and a message will display in the

Driver Information Center (DIC), see

Object Detection System Messages

on page 5‑27. After removing the

obstructions, the liftgate will resume

normal power operation.

Pinch sensors are located on the

side edges of the liftgate. If an

object is caught between the liftgate

and the vehicle and presses against

this sensor, the liftgate will reverse

direction and open fully. The liftgate

will remain open until it is activated

again or closed manually.

Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode

To program the liftgate opening

height:

1. Turn the liftgate switch to either

the MAX, or the 3/4 mode

position and power open the

liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement at

the desired height by pressing

any liftgate switch. Manually

adjust the liftgate position if

required.

3. Press and hold the button on the

liftgate adjacent to the latch until

the turn signals flash and a beep

sounds to indicate that the new

setting is recorded.

When power opened with the 3/4

mode selected, the liftgate stops at

the new set position.

If there is no audible and visual

feedback when setting the

intermediate stop position, the

liftgate height is being set below the

3/4 open height minimum

(approximately 1.5 m or 5 ft). The

liftgate cannot be set below that

minimum and the new setting will

not be recorded.

Manual Operation of Power

Liftgate

To change the liftgate to manual

operation, turn the mode switch to

the OFF position.

With the power liftgate disabled and

all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate

can be manually opened and

closed. Manual operation of a

liftgate that also has power

operation requires more effort than

a standard manual liftgate.

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To open the liftgate, press the touch

pad on the handle on the outside of

the liftgate, and lift the gate open. To

close the liftgate, use the pull cup to

lower the liftgate and close. With the

power liftgate disabled, the liftgate

electric latch will still power latch

once contact is made with the

striker. Always close the liftgate

before driving.

V on the RKE transmitter is

pressed while power operation is

disabled, the turn signals flash and

the liftgate will not move.

The liftgate has an electric latch.

If the battery is disconnected or has

low voltage, the liftgate will not

open. The liftgate will resume

operation when the battery is

reconnected and charged.

Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent

features; however, they do not make

the vehicle impossible to steal.

Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm

system.

Arming the System

To arm the system, do one of the

following:

Press Q on the RKE transmitter.

Lock the vehicle using the key in

the driver door.

The alarm automatically arms after

about 30 seconds. The security

light, located on the instrument

panel, flashes.

Press

V on the RKE transmitter to

open the liftgate without setting off

the alarm. The system rearms when

the liftgate is closed.

Disarming the System

To disarm the system, do one of the

following:

Press K on the RKE transmitter.

Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.

Allow the alarm to time out after

about 30 seconds and reset

itself.

If the system is armed and any door

is unlocked without pressing

K on

the RKE transmitter, the alarm

sounds.

How to Detect a Tamper

Condition

If K is pressed and the horn

sounds, an attempted break-in has

occurred while the system was

armed.

If the alarm has been activated, the

THEFT ATTEMPTED message will

appear on the DIC. See Key and

Lock Messages on page 5‑27 for

additional information.

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Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement on

page 13‑21 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

rules and Industry Canada

Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive

theft-deterrent system.

The system does not have to be

manually armed or disarmed.

The vehicle is automatically

immobilized when the key is

removed from the ignition.

The system is automatically

disarmed when the vehicle is

started with the correct key. The key

uses a transponder that matches an

immobilizer control unit in the

vehicle and automatically disarms

the system. Only an authorized key

starts the vehicle. The vehicle may

not start if the key is damaged.

The security light in the instrument

cluster comes on if there is a

problem with arming or disarming

the theft-deterrent system.

When trying to start the vehicle, the

security light comes on briefly when

the ignition is turned on.

If the engine does not start and the

security light stays on, there is a

problem with the system. Turn the

ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and

the key appears to be undamaged

or the light continues to stay on, try

another ignition key. If the engine

does not start with the other key, the

vehicle needs service. If the vehicle

does start, the first key may be

damaged. See your dealer who can

service the theft-deterrent system

and have a new key made.

Do not leave the key or device that

disarms or deactivates the

theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

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WARNING

A convex mirror can make things,

like other vehicles, look farther

away than they really are. If you

cut too sharply into the right lane,

you could hit a vehicle on the

right. Check the inside mirror or

glance over your shoulder before

changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex

shaped. A convex mirror's surface is

curved so more can be seen from

the driver seat.

Power Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch to L

(Left) or R (Right) to choose the

driver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control

pad to move each mirror in the

desired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to the

middle position.

Heated Mirrors

For vehicles with heated mirrors:

The heated outside rearview mirrors

turn on when the rear window

defogger is on and help to clear fog

or frost from the surface of the

mirrors.

1 (Rear Window Defogger): This

button is on the climate control

panel.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Automatic Climate Control System

on page 8‑3 for more information.

Blind Spot Mirrors

The blind spot mirror is a small

convex mirror built into the upper

and outer corner of both outside

mirrors. It can show objects that

may be in the vehicle's blind zone.

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Driving with the Blind Spot

Mirror

Actual Mirror View

1. When the approaching vehicle is

a long distance away, the image

in the main mirror is small and

near the inboard edge of the

mirror.

2. As the vehicle gets closer, the

image in the main mirror gets

larger and moves outboard.

3. As the vehicle enters the blind

zone, the image transitions from

the main mirror to the blind spot

mirror.

4. When the vehicle is in the blind

zone, the image only appears in

the blind spot mirror.

Using the Outside Mirror with

the Blind Spot Mirror

1. Set the main mirror so that the

side of the vehicle can just be

seen and the blind spot mirror

has an unobstructed view.

2. When checking for traffic or

before changing a lane, look at

the main driver/passenger side

mirror to observe traffic in the

adjacent lane, behind your

vehicle. Check the blind spot

mirror for a vehicle in the blind

zone. Then, glance over your

shoulder to double check before

moving slowly into the

adjacent lane.

Park Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle is equipped with

memory mirrors, there is an option

to have the mirrors tilt down, when

in R (Reverse), to more easily see

the ground near the vehicle.

When the vehicle is shifted to

R (Reverse), both the driver and

passenger mirrors will tilt downward.

They will return to their previous

position when the vehicle is shifted

out of R (Reverse), the ignition is

turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left

in R (Reverse) for an extended

period of time.

This feature can be turned on or off.

See Vehicle Personalization on

page 5‑31.

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Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Hold the inside rearview mirror in

the center and move it for a clearer

view behind the vehicle. Adjust the

mirror to avoid glare from the

headlamps behind you. Push the

tab forward for daytime use and pull

it for nighttime use.

Vehicles with OnStar

have three

control buttons located at the

bottom of the mirror. See your

dealer for more information on the

system and how to subscribe to

OnStar. See OnStar Overview on

page 14‑1.

Automatic Dimming

Rearview Mirror

The vehicle may have an automatic

dimming inside rearview mirror.

Automatic dimming reduces the

glare from the headlamps of the

vehicle behind you. The dimming

feature comes on and the indicator

light comes on each time the vehicle

is started.

O (On/Off): Press to turn automatic

dimming on or off.

Vehicles with OnStar® have three

additional control buttons located at

the bottom of the mirror. See your

dealer for more information on the

system and how to subscribe to

OnStar. See OnStar Overview on

page 14‑1.

Cleaning the Mirror

Do not spray glass cleaner directly

on the mirror. Use a soft towel

dampened with water.

Windows

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WARNING

Never leave a child, a helpless

adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,

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.

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The vehicle aerodynamics are

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

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WARNING

Children could be seriously

injured or killed if caught in the

path of a closing window. Never

leave keys in a vehicle with

children. When there are children

in the rear seat, use the window

lockout button to prevent

operation of the windows. See

Keys on page 2‑1.

The power windows work when the

ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/

ACCESSORY, or in Retained

Accessory Power (RAP). See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

on page 9‑22.

Press the front of the switch to open

the window. Pull the switch up to

close it.

Express Down Windows

Windows that have the

express-down feature allow the

windows to be lowered without

holding the switch. Press the

window switch fully and release it to

activate the express-down feature.

The express mode can be canceled

at any time by briefly pressing,

or pulling the switch.

Window Lockout

o (Window Lockout): This feature

prevents the rear passenger

windows from operating, except

from the driver position.

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Press v to activate the rear

window lockout switch. The

indicator light comes on when

activated.

Press

v again to deactivate the

lockout switch.

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block

glare. Detach the sun visor from the

center mount to pivot to the side

window, or to extend along the rod,

if available.

Roof

Sunroof

On vehicles with a sunroof, the

switches used to operate it are on

the headliner above the rearview

mirror. The ignition must be in ON/

RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to

operate the sunroof. See Ignition

Positions on page 9‑19 and

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

on page 9‑22.

Press and hold the front or rear

of the driver side switch to open

or close the sunroof. The

sunshade automatically opens

with the sunroof, but must be

closed manually.

Press and hold the rear of the

passenger side switch to vent

the sunroof. Press and hold the

front of the switch to close.

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Express-open/Express-close

Press and release the front or rear

of the driver side switch to

express-open or express-close the

sunroof.

Anti-Pinch Feature

If an object is in the path of the

sunroof when it is closing, the

anti-pinch feature detects the object

and stops the sunroof from closing

at the point of the obstruction. The

sunroof then returns to the full-open

position.

Dirt and debris may collect on the

sunroof seal or in the track. This

could cause an issue with sunroof

operation, noise, or plugging the

water drainage system. Periodically

open the sunroof and remove any

obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the

sunroof seal and roof sealing area

using a clean cloth, mild soap, and

water. Do not remove grease from

the sunroof.

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Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-21
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-30
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-32
Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Infants and Young
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-37
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-39
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Securing Child Restraints
(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-48

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Head Restraints

Front Seats

The vehicle's front seats have head

restraints in the outboard seating

positions.

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WARNING

With head restraints that are not

installed and adjusted properly,

there is a greater chance that

occupants will suffer a neck/

spinal injury in a crash. Do not

drive until the head restraints for

all occupants are installed and

adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the

top of the restraint is at the same

height as the top of the occupant's

head. This position reduces the

chance of a neck injury in a crash.

The height of the head restraint can

be adjusted. Pull the head restraint

up to raise it. Try to move the head

restraint to make sure that it is

locked in place.

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To lower the head restraint, press

the button, located on the top of the

seatback, and push the head

restraint down. Try to move the

head restraint after the button is

released to make sure that it is

locked in place.

The front seat outboard head

restraints are not designed to be

removed.

Rear Seats

The vehicle's rear seat has head

restraints in the outboard seating

positions that cannot be adjusted.

Rear outboard head restraints are

not designed to be removed.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

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WARNING

You can lose control of the

vehicle if you try to adjust a driver

seat while the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the driver seat only when

the vehicle is not moving.

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Pull the handle at the front of the

seat cushion.

2. Move the seat forward or

rearward to adjust the seat

position.

3. Release the handle to stop the

seat from moving.

4. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure it is locked in

place.

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Power Seat Adjustment

Four-Way Power Seat

1. Seat Position Handle

2. Height Adjustment Control

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or

rearward using the handle under

the front of the seat cushion (1).

See Seat Adjustment on

page 3‑3.

Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the control (2) up

or down.

To adjust the seatback, see

Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

To adjust the lumbar support, see

Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5.

Eight-Way Power Seats

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control

forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front or rear

part of the seat cushion by

moving the front or rear of the

control up or down.

Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the entire control up

or down.

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To adjust the seatback, see

Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

To adjust the lumbar support, see

Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5.

Lumbar Adjustment

Power Lumbar

Eight-Way Power Seat Shown,

Four-Way Similar

If available, press and hold the front

or rear of the switch to increase or

decrease lumbar support. Release

the switch when the seatback

reaches the desired level of lumbar

support.

Reclining Seatbacks

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WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when

the vehicle is in motion can be

dangerous. Even when buckled

up, the safety belts cannot do

their job.

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

internal injuries.

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For proper protection when the

vehicle is in motion, have the

seatback upright. Then sit well

back in the seat and wear the

safety belt properly.

Do not have a seatback reclined if

the vehicle is moving.

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Manual Reclining Seatbacks

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WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it

could move forward in a sudden

stop or crash. That could cause

injury to the person sitting there.

Always push and pull on the

seatbacks to be sure they are

locked.

To recline a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

2. Move the seatback to the

desired position, and then

release the lever to lock the

seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright

position:

1. Lift the lever fully without

applying pressure to the

seatback, and the seatback will

return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback,

if available:

Tilt the top of the control

rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward

to raise.

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Memory Seats

If available, the “1” and “2” buttons

on the outboard side of the driver

seat are used to manually save and

recall the driver seat and outside

mirror positions. These manually

stored positions are referred to as

Button Memory positions.

The vehicle will also automatically

save driver seat and outside mirror

positions to the current driver

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter when the ignition is

turned off. These automatically

stored positions are referred to as

RKE Memory positions. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation on page 2‑3.

Storing Button Memory Positions

To save positions into Button

Memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback

recliner, and both outside mirrors

to the desired driving positions.

2. Press and hold MEM (Memory)

and “1” at the same time until a

beep sounds.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a

second driver using “2.”

Recalling Button Memory

Positions

To recall the Button Memory

positions, press and hold “1” or “2.”

The driver seat and outside mirrors

move to the positions stored to

those buttons when pressed.

Releasing “1” or “2” before the

stored positions are reached stops

the recall.

If something has blocked the driver

seat while recalling a memory

position, the recall may stop.

Remove the obstruction; then press

and hold the appropriate manual

control for the memory item that is

not recalling for two seconds. Try

recalling the memory position again

by pressing the appropriate memory

button. If the memory position is still

not recalling, see your dealer for

service.

Recalling RKE Memory Positions

(Memory Remote Recall)

The Memory Remote Recall feature

can recall the driver seat and

outside mirrors to previously stored

RKE Memory positions when

entering the vehicle.

Every time the ignition is turned off,

the positions of the driver seat and

outside mirrors are automatically

stored to the RKE transmitter that

was used to start the vehicle. These

positions are called RKE Memory

positions and may be different than

the previously mentioned Button

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Memory positions saved to the

“1” or “2” buttons. To recall RKE

Memory positions, unlock the driver

door with the RKE transmitter and

open the driver door. If the driver

door is already open, pressing the

RKE transmitter

K button will also

activate the RKE Memory recall.

The driver seat and outside mirrors

will move to the previously saved

RKE Memory positions.

This feature is turned on or off using

the vehicle personalization menu.

See Vehicle Personalization on

page 5‑31.

To stop recall movement, press any

of the memory, power mirror,

or power seat controls.

If something has blocked the driver

seat while recalling a memory

position, the recall may stop.

Remove the obstruction; then press

and hold the appropriate manual

control for the memory item that is

not recalling for two seconds. Try

recalling the memory position again

by opening the driver door and

pressing the RKE

K button. If the

memory position is still not recalling,

see your dealer for service.

Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature moves the seat

rearward allowing the driver more

room to exit the vehicle.

To activate, turn the ignition off and

open the driver door. If the driver

door is already open, turning the

ignition off will activate the recall.

This feature can be turned on or off

using the vehicle personalization

menu. See Vehicle Personalization

on page 5‑31.

To stop recall movement, press one

of the memory or power seat

controls.

If something has blocked the driver

seat while recalling the exit position,

the recall may stop. Remove the

obstruction; then press and hold the

power seat control rearward for

two seconds. Try recalling the exit

position again. If the exit position is

still not recalling, see your dealer for

service.

Heated Front Seats

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WARNING

If you cannot feel temperature

change or pain to the skin, the

seat heater may cause burns. To

reduce the risk of burns, people

with such a condition should use

care when using the seat heater,

especially for long periods of

time. Do not place anything on

the seat that insulates against

heat, such as a blanket, cushion,

cover, or similar item. This may

cause the seat heater to

overheat. An overheated seat

heater may cause a burn or may

damage the seat.

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Uplevel Climate Control System

Shown, Base Similar

If available, the buttons are near the

climate controls. To operate, the

ignition must be in ON/RUN.

Press

z or J to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion and

seatback.

Press the button once for the

highest setting. With each press of

the button, the heated seat will

change to the next lower setting,

and then the off setting. Three lights

indicate the highest setting, and one

light indicates the lowest.

The passenger seat may take

longer to heat up.

Remote Start Heated Seats

When it is cold outside, the heated

seats can be programmed to turn on

automatically during a remote

vehicle start. The heated seats will

be canceled when the ignition is

turned on. Press the heated seat

button to use the heated seats after

the vehicle is started.

The heated seat button lights will

not turn on during a remote start.

The temperature of an unoccupied

seat may be reduced.

To program the heated seat feature

to enabled, see Vehicle

Personalization on page 5‑31.

Rear Seats

Split Folding Seatbacks

With this feature, either side of the

rear seatback can be folded down

for more cargo space.

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WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it

could move forward in a sudden

stop or crash. That could cause

injury to the person sitting there.

Always push and pull on the

seatbacks to be sure they are

locked.

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WARNING

A safety belt that is improperly

routed, not properly attached,

or twisted will not provide the

protection needed in a crash. The

person wearing the belt could be

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seriously injured. After raising the

rear seatback, always check to be

sure that the safety belts are

properly routed and attached, and

are not twisted.

To fold the seatback down:

Notice: Folding a rear seat with

the safety belts still fastened may

cause damage to the seat or the

safety belts. Always unbuckle the

safety belts and return them to

their normal stowed position

before folding a rear seat.

1. Unbuckle the rear safety belts

and place the front seatbacks in

the upright position. See

Reclining Seatbacks on

page 3‑5.

2. Lift the lever on the top of the

seatback.

3. Fold the seatback forward.

The filler panel behind the seat

will fold with the seatback to

span the gap between the rear

of the seat and the cargo area,

creating a flat load floor. Do not

lift the filler panel.

Keep the seatback in the upright,

locked position when not in use.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift and hold the lever on top of

the seatback.

2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then

release the lever when the

seatback is in the desired

position.

To slide the entire seat forward or

rearward:

1. Lift and hold the release bar

under the front of the seat

cushion to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired

position.

3. Release the bar.

4. Try to move the seat back and

forth to ensure the seat is locked

into place.

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Safety Belts

This section of the manual

describes how to use safety belts

properly. It also describes some

things not to do with safety belts.

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WARNING

Do not let anyone ride where a

safety belt cannot be worn

properly. In a crash, if you or your

passenger(s) are not wearing

safety belts, injuries can be much

worse than if you are wearing

safety belts. You can be seriously

injured or killed by hitting things

inside the vehicle harder or by

being ejected from the vehicle. In

addition, anyone who is not

buckled up can strike other

passengers in the vehicle.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride

in a cargo area, inside or outside

of a vehicle. In a collision,

passengers riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously

injured or killed. Do not allow

passengers to ride in any area of

the vehicle that is not equipped

with seats and safety belts.

Always wear a safety belt, and

check that all passenger(s) are

restrained properly too.

This vehicle has indicators as a

reminder to buckle the safety belts.

See Safety Belt Reminders on

page 5‑10.

Why Safety Belts Work

When riding in a vehicle, you travel

as fast as the vehicle does. If the

vehicle stops suddenly, you keep

going until something stops you.

It could be the windshield, the

instrument panel, or the safety belts!

When you wear a safety belt, you

and the vehicle slow down together.

There is more time to stop because

you stop over a longer distance and,

when worn properly, your strongest

bones take the forces from the

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safety belts. That is why wearing

safety belts makes such good

sense.

Questions and Answers About

Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a

safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a safety belt or not.

Your chance of being conscious

during and after a crash, so you

can unbuckle and get out, is

much greater if you are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety

belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with

safety belts — not instead of

them. Whether or not an airbag

is provided, all occupants still

have to buckle up to get the

most protection.

Also, in nearly all states and in

all Canadian provinces, the law

requires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly

This section is only for people of

adult size.

There are special things to know

about safety belts and children. And

there are different rules for smaller

children and infants. If a child will be

riding in the vehicle, see Older

Children on page 3‑33 or Infants

and Young Children on page 3‑35.

Follow those rules for everyone's

protection.

It is very important for all occupants

to buckle up. Statistics show that

unbelted people are hurt more often

in crashes than those who are

wearing safety belts.

There are important things to know

about wearing a safety belt properly.

Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front

of you.

Always use the correct buckle

for your seating position.

Wear the lap part of the belt low

and snug on the hips, just

touching the thighs. In a crash,

this applies force to the strong

pelvic bones and you would be

less likely to slide under the lap

belt. If you slid under it, the belt

would apply force on your

abdomen. This could cause

serious or even fatal injuries.

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Wear the shoulder belt over the

shoulder and across the chest.

These parts of the body are best

able to take belt restraining

forces. The shoulder belt locks if

there is a sudden stop or crash.

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WARNING

You can be seriously injured,

or even killed, by not wearing

your safety belt properly.

Never allow the lap or

shoulder belt to become

loose or twisted.

Never wear the shoulder belt

under both arms or behind

your back.

Never route the lap or

shoulder belt over an

armrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle

have a lap-shoulder belt.

The following instructions explain

how to wear a lap-shoulder belt

properly.

1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is

adjustable, so you can sit up

straight. To see how, see “Seats”

in the Index.

2. Pick up the latch plate and pull

the belt across you. Do not let it

get twisted.

The lap-shoulder belt may lock 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.

If this happens, let the belt go

back all the way and start again.

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to

make sure it is secure. If the belt

is not long enough, see Safety

Belt Extender on page 3‑17.

Position the release button on

the buckle so that the safety belt

could be quickly unbuckled if

necessary.

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4. If equipped with a shoulder belt

height adjuster, move it to the

height that is right for you. See

“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”

later in this section for

instructions on use and

important safety information.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull

up on the shoulder belt.

To unlatch the belt, push the button

on the buckle.

Before a door is closed, be sure the

safety belt is out of the way. If a

door is slammed against a safety

belt, damage can occur to both the

safety belt and the vehicle.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

The vehicle has a shoulder belt

height adjuster for the driver and

right front passenger seating

positions.

Adjust the height so the shoulder

portion of the belt is on the shoulder

and not falling off of it. The belt

should be close to, but not

contacting, the neck. Improper

shoulder belt height adjustment

could reduce the effectiveness of

the safety belt in a crash. See How

to Wear Safety Belts Properly on

page 3‑12.

Move the height adjuster up to the

desired position by pushing up on

the height adjuster.

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After the height adjuster is set to the

desired position, try to move it down

without pressing the release button

to make sure it has locked into

position. Press the release button to

lower the height adjuster.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety belt

pretensioners for front outboard

occupants. Although the safety belt

pretensioners cannot be seen, they

are part of the safety belt assembly.

They can help tighten the safety

belts during the early stages of a

moderate to severe frontal and near

frontal crash if the threshold

conditions for pretensioner

activation are met. And, if the

vehicle has side impact airbags,

safety belt pretensioners can help

tighten the safety belts in a side

crash or a rollover event.

Pretensioners work only once. If the

pretensioners are activated in a

crash, the pretensioners and

possibly other parts of the safety

belt system will need to be replaced.

See Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash on page 3‑18.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort

Guides

This vehicle may have rear shoulder

belt comfort guides. If not, they are

available through your dealer. The

guides may provide added safety

belt comfort for older children who

have outgrown booster seats and

for some adults. When installed and

properly adjusted, the comfort guide

positions the belt away from the

neck and head.

There is one guide for each outside

passenger position in the rear seat.

Here is how to install a comfort

guide to the safety belt:

1. Remove the guide from its

storage pocket on the side of the

seatback.

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2. Place the guide over the belt,

and insert the two edges of the

belt into the slots of the guide.

3. The belt should not be twisted

and it should lie flat. The elastic

cord must be under the belt and

the guide on top.

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WARNING

A safety belt that is not properly

worn may not provide the

protection needed in a crash. The

person wearing the belt could be

seriously injured. The shoulder

belt should go over the shoulder

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

and across the chest. These parts

of the body are best able to take

belt restraining forces.

4. Buckle, position, and release the

safety belt as described

previously in this section. Make

sure the shoulder portion of the

belt is on the shoulder and not

falling off of it. The belt should

be close to, but not contacting,

the neck.

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To remove and store the comfort

guide, squeeze the belt edges

together so that the safety belt can

be removed from the guide. Slide

the guide back into its storage

pocket located on the side of the

seatback.

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy

Safety belts work for everyone,

including pregnant women. Like all

occupants, they are more likely to

be seriously injured if they do not

wear safety belts.

A pregnant woman should wear a

lap-shoulder belt, and the lap

portion should be worn as low as

possible, below the rounding,

throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus is

to protect the mother. When a safety

belt is worn properly, it is more likely

that the fetus will not be hurt in a

crash. For pregnant women, as for

anyone, the key to making safety

belts effective is wearing them

properly.

Safety Belt Extender

If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten

around you, you should use it.

But if a safety belt is not long

enough, your dealer will order you

an extender. When you go in to

order it, take the heaviest coat you

will wear, so the extender will be

long enough for you. To help avoid

personal injury, do not let someone

else use it, and use it only for the

seat it is made to fit. The extender

has been designed for adults. Never

use it for securing child seats. To

wear it, attach it to the regular safety

belt. See the instruction sheet that

comes with the extender.

Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the safety

belt reminder light, safety belts,

buckles, latch plates, retractors, and

anchorages are all working properly.

Look for any other loose or

damaged safety belt system parts

that might keep a safety belt system

from doing its job. See your dealer

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to have it repaired. Torn or frayed

safety belts may not protect you in a

crash. They can rip apart under

impact forces. If a belt is torn or

frayed, get a new one right away.

Make sure the safety belt reminder

light is working. See Safety Belt

Reminders on page 5‑10.

Keep safety belts clean and dry.

See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑18.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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WARNING

Do not bleach or dye safety belts.

It may severely weaken them. In

a crash, they might not be able to

provide adequate protection.

Clean safety belts only with mild

soap and lukewarm water.

Replacing Safety Belt

System Parts after a

Crash

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WARNING

A crash can damage the safety

belt system in the vehicle.

A damaged safety belt system

may not properly protect the

person using it, resulting in

serious injury or even death in a

crash. To help make sure the

safety belt systems are working

properly after a crash, have them

inspected and any necessary

replacements made as soon as

possible.

After a minor crash, replacement of

safety belts may not be necessary.

But the safety belt assemblies that

were used during any crash may

have been stressed or damaged.

See your dealer to have the safety

belt assemblies inspected or

replaced.

New parts and repairs may be

necessary even if the safety belt

system was not being used at the

time of the crash.

Have the safety belt pretensioners

checked if the vehicle has been in a

crash, or if the airbag readiness light

stays on after you start the vehicle

or while you are driving. See Airbag

Readiness Light on page 5‑10.

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Airbag System

The vehicle has the following

airbags:

A frontal airbag for the driver.

A frontal airbag for the right front

passenger.

A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the driver.

A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the right front

passenger.

A roof-rail airbag for the driver

and the passenger seated

directly behind the driver.

A roof-rail airbag for the right

front passenger and the

passenger seated directly

behind the right front passenger.

All of the airbags in the vehicle will

have the word AIRBAG embossed

in the trim or on an attached label

near the deployment opening.

For frontal airbags, the word

AIRBAG will appear on the middle

part of the steering wheel for the

driver and on the instrument panel

for the right front passenger.

With seat-mounted side impact

airbags, the word AIRBAG will

appear on the side of the seatback

closest to the door.

With roof-rail airbags, the word

AIRBAG will appear along the trim.

Airbags are designed to supplement

the protection provided by safety

belts. Even though today's airbags

are also designed to help reduce

the risk of injury from the force of an

inflating bag, all airbags must inflate

very quickly to do their job.

Here are the most important things

to know about the airbag system:

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WARNING

You can be severely injured or

killed in a crash if you are not

wearing your safety belt, even

with airbags. Airbags are

designed to work with safety

belts, not replace them. Also,

airbags are not designed to inflate

in every crash. In some crashes

safety belts are the only restraint.

See When Should an Airbag

Inflate? on page 3‑22.

Wearing your safety belt during a

crash helps reduce the chance of

hitting things inside the vehicle or

being ejected from it. Airbags are

“supplemental restraints” to the

safety belts. Everyone in the

vehicle should wear a safety belt

properly, whether or not there is

an airbag for that person.

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{

WARNING

Because airbags inflate with great

force and faster than the blink of

an eye, anyone who is up

against, or very close to any

airbag when it inflates can be

seriously injured or killed. Do not

sit unnecessarily close to any

airbag, as you would be if sitting

on the edge of the seat or leaning

forward. Safety belts help keep

you in position before and during

a crash. Always wear a safety

belt, even with airbags. The driver

should sit as far back as possible

while still maintaining control of

the vehicle.

Occupants should not lean on or

sleep against the door or side

windows in seating positions with

seat-mounted side impact airbags

and/or roof-rail airbags.

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WARNING

Children who are up against,

or very close to, any airbag when

it inflates can be seriously injured

or killed. Airbags plus

lap-shoulder belts offer protection

for adults and older children, but

not for young children and infants.

Neither the vehicle's safety belt

system nor its airbag system is

designed for them. Young

children and infants need the

protection that a child restraint

system can provide. Always

secure children properly in the

vehicle. To read how, see Older

Children on page 3‑33 or Infants

and Young Children on

page 3‑35.

There is an airbag readiness light

on the instrument panel cluster,

which shows the airbag symbol.

The system checks the airbag

electrical system for malfunctions.

The light tells you if there is an

electrical problem. See Airbag

Readiness Light on page 5‑10 for

more information.

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Where Are the Airbags?

The driver frontal airbag is in the

middle of the steering wheel.

The right front passenger frontal

airbag is in the instrument panel on

the passenger side.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

The seat-mounted side impact

airbags for the driver and right front

passenger are in the side of the

seatbacks closest to the door.

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Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

The roof-rail airbags for the driver,

right front passenger, and second

row outboard passengers are in the

ceiling above the side windows.

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WARNING

If something is between an

occupant and an airbag, the

airbag might not inflate properly

or it might force the object into

that person causing severe injury

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

or even death. The path of an

inflating airbag must be kept

clear. Do not put anything

between an occupant and an

airbag, and do not attach or put

anything on the steering wheel

hub or on or near any other

airbag covering.

Do not use seat accessories that

block the inflation path of a

seat-mounted side impact airbag.

Never secure anything to the roof

of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags

by routing a rope or tie‐down

through any door or window

opening. If you do, the path of an

inflating roof-rail airbag will be

blocked.

When Should an Airbag

Inflate?

Frontal airbags are designed to

inflate in moderate to severe frontal

or near-frontal crashes to help

reduce the potential for severe

injuries mainly to the driver's or right

front passenger's head and chest.

However, they are only designed to

inflate if the impact exceeds a

predetermined deployment

threshold. Deployment thresholds

are used to predict how severe a

crash is likely to be in time for the

airbags to inflate and help restrain

the occupants.

Whether the frontal airbags will or

should deploy is not based on how

fast your vehicle is traveling.

It depends largely on what you hit,

the direction of the impact, and how

quickly your vehicle slows down.

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Frontal airbags may inflate at

different crash speeds. For

example:

If the vehicle hits a stationary

object, the airbags could inflate

at a different crash speed than if

the vehicle hits a moving object.

If the vehicle hits an object that

deforms, the airbags could

inflate at a different crash speed

than if the vehicle hits an object

that does not deform.

If the vehicle hits a narrow object

(like a pole), the airbags could

inflate at a different crash speed

than if the vehicle hits a wide

object (like a wall).

If the vehicle goes into an object

at an angle, the airbags could

inflate at a different crash speed

than if the vehicle goes straight

into the object.

Thresholds can also vary with

specific vehicle design.

Frontal airbags are not intended to

inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear

impacts, or in many side impacts.

In addition, the vehicle has

dual-stage frontal airbags.

Dual-stage airbags adjust the

restraint according to crash severity.

The vehicle has electronic frontal

sensors, which help the sensing

system distinguish between a

moderate frontal impact and a more

severe frontal impact. For moderate

frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags

inflate at a level less than full

deployment. For more severe frontal

impacts, full deployment occurs.

The vehicle has seat-mounted side

impact and roof-rail airbags. See

Airbag System on page 3‑19.

Seat-mounted side impact and

roof-rail airbags are intended to

inflate in moderate to severe side

crashes. In addition, these roof-rail

airbags are intended to inflate

during a rollover or in a severe

frontal impact. Seat-mounted side

impact and roof-rail airbags will

inflate if the crash severity is above

the system's designed threshold

level. The threshold level can vary

with specific vehicle design.

Seat-mounted side impact airbags

are not intended to inflate in frontal

impacts, near-frontal impacts,

rollovers, or rear impacts. Roof-rail

airbags are not intended to inflate in

rear impacts. A seat-mounted side

impact airbag is intended to deploy

on the side of the vehicle that is

struck. Both roof-rail airbags will

deploy when either side of the

vehicle is struck, or if the sensing

system predicts that the vehicle is

about to roll over, or in a severe

frontal impact.

In any particular crash, no one can

say whether an airbag should have

inflated simply because of the

damage to a vehicle or because of

what the repair costs were. For

frontal airbags, inflation is

determined by what the vehicle hits,

the angle of the impact, and how

quickly the vehicle slows down. For

seat-mounted side impact and

roof-rail airbags, deployment is

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determined by the location and

severity of the side impact. In a

rollover event, roof-rail airbag

deployment is determined by the

direction of the roll.

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing

system sends an electrical signal

triggering a release of gas from the

inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the

airbag causing the bag to break out

of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,

and related hardware are all part of

the airbag module.

For airbag location, see Where Are

the Airbags? on page 3‑21.

How Does an Airbag

Restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or

near frontal collisions, even belted

occupants can contact the steering

wheel or the instrument panel. In

moderate to severe side collisions,

even belted occupants can contact

the inside of the vehicle.

Airbags supplement the protection

provided by safety belts. Frontal

airbags distribute the force of the

impact more evenly over the

occupant's upper body, stopping the

occupant more gradually. Seat‐

mounted side impact and roof-rail

airbags distribute the force of the

impact more evenly over the

occupant's upper body.

Rollover capable roof-rail airbags

are designed to help contain the

head and chest of occupants in the

outboard seating positions in the

first and second rows. The rollover

capable roof-rail airbags are

designed to help reduce the risk of

full or partial ejection in rollover

events, although no system can

prevent all such ejections.

But airbags would not help in many

types of collisions, primarily

because the occupant's motion is

not toward those airbags. See When

Should an Airbag Inflate? on

page 3‑22 for more information.

Airbags should never be regarded

as anything more than a supplement

to safety belts.

What Will You See after

an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal airbags and

seat-mounted side impact airbags

inflate, they quickly deflate, so

quickly that some people may not

even realize an airbag inflated.

Roof-rail airbags may still be at least

partially inflated for some time after

they inflate. Some components of

the airbag module may be hot for

several minutes. For location of the

airbags, see Where Are the

Airbags? on page 3‑21.

The parts of the airbag that come

into contact with you may be warm,

but not too hot to touch. There may

be some smoke and dust coming

from the vents in the deflated

airbags. Airbag inflation does not

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prevent the driver from seeing out of

the windshield or being able to steer

the vehicle, nor does it prevent

people from leaving the vehicle.

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When an airbag inflates, there

may be dust in the air. This dust

could cause breathing problems

for people with a history of

asthma or other breathing trouble.

To avoid this, everyone in the

vehicle should get out as soon as

it is safe to do so. If you have

breathing problems but cannot

get out of the vehicle after an

airbag inflates, then get fresh air

by opening a window or a door.

If you experience breathing

problems following an airbag

deployment, you should seek

medical attention.

The vehicle has a feature that may

automatically unlock the doors, turn

the interior lamps on, turn the

hazard warning flashers on, and

shut off the fuel system after the

airbags inflate. You can lock the

doors, turn the interior lamps off,

and turn the hazard warning

flashers off by using the controls for

those features.

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A crash severe enough to inflate

the airbags may have also

damaged important functions in

the vehicle, such as the fuel

system, brake and steering

systems, etc. Even if the vehicle

appears to be drivable after a

moderate crash, there may be

concealed damage that could

make it difficult to safely operate

the vehicle.

Use caution if you should attempt

to restart the engine after a crash

has occurred.

In many crashes severe enough to

inflate the airbag, windshields are

broken by vehicle deformation.

Additional windshield breakage may

also occur from the front outboard

passenger airbag.

Airbags are designed to inflate

only once. After an airbag

inflates, you will need some new

parts for the airbag system.

If you do not get them, the

airbag system will not be there

to help protect you in another

crash. A new system will include

airbag modules and possibly

other parts. The service manual

for the vehicle covers the need

to replace other parts.

The vehicle has a crash sensing

and diagnostic module which

records information after a

crash. See Vehicle Data

Recording and Privacy on

page 13‑19 and Event Data

Recorders on page 13‑19.

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Let only qualified technicians

work on the airbag systems.

Improper service can mean that

an airbag system will not work

properly. See your dealer for

service.

Passenger Sensing

System

The vehicle has a passenger

sensing system for the right front

passenger position. The passenger

airbag status indicator will be visible

on the overhead console when the

vehicle is started.

United States

Canada and Mexico

The words ON and OFF, or the

symbol for on and off, are visible

during the system check. If you are

using remote start, if equipped, to

start the vehicle from a distance,

you may not see the system check.

When the system check is

complete, either the word ON or

OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will

be visible. See Passenger Airbag

Status Indicator on page 5‑11.

The passenger sensing system

turns off the right front passenger

frontal airbag under certain

conditions. The driver airbag,

seat-mounted side impact airbags

and the roof-rail airbags are not

affected by the passenger sensing

system.

The passenger sensing system

works with sensors that are part of

the right front passenger seat. The

sensors are designed to detect the

presence of a properly-seated

occupant and determine if the right

front passenger frontal airbag

should be enabled (may inflate)

or not.

According to accident statistics,

children are safer when properly

secured in a rear seat in the correct

child restraint for their weight

and size.

We recommend that children be

secured in a rear seat, including: an

infant or a child riding in a

rear-facing child restraint; a child

riding in a forward-facing child seat;

an older child riding in a booster

seat; and children, who are large

enough, using safety belts.

A label on the sun visor says,

“Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front.” This is because the risk to

the rear-facing child is so great,

if the airbag deploys.

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A child in a rear-facing child

restraint can be seriously injured

or killed if the right front

passenger airbag inflates. This is

because the back of the

rear-facing child restraint would

be very close to the inflating

airbag. A child in a forward-facing

child restraint can be seriously

injured or killed if the right front

passenger airbag inflates and the

passenger seat is in a forward

position.

Even if the passenger sensing

system has turned off the right

front passenger frontal airbag, no

system is fail-safe. No one can

guarantee that an airbag will not

deploy under some unusual

circumstance, even though the

airbag is turned off.

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Secure rear-facing child restraints

in a rear seat, even if the airbag

is off. If you secure a

forward-facing child restraint in

the right front seat, always move

the front passenger seat as far

back as it will go. It is better to

secure the child restraint in a

rear seat.

The passenger sensing system is

designed to turn off the right front

passenger frontal airbag if:

The right front passenger seat is

unoccupied.

The system determines that an

infant is present in a child

restraint.

A right front passenger takes

his/her weight off of the seat for

a period of time.

There is a critical problem with

the airbag system or the

passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing

system has turned off the right front

passenger frontal airbag, the off

indicator will light and stay lit to

remind you that the airbag is off.

See Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑11.

The passenger sensing system is

designed to turn on (may inflate) the

right front passenger frontal airbag

anytime the system senses that a

person of adult size is sitting

properly in the right front

passenger seat.

When the passenger sensing

system has allowed the airbag to be

enabled, the on indicator will light

and stay lit to remind you that the

airbag is active.

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For some children, including

children in child restraints, and for

very small adults, the passenger

sensing system may or may not turn

off the right front passenger frontal

airbag, depending upon the

person’s seating posture and body

build. Everyone in the vehicle who

has outgrown child restraints should

wear a safety belt properly —

whether or not there is an airbag for

that person.

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If the airbag readiness light ever

comes on and stays on, it means

that something may be wrong

with the airbag system. To help

avoid injury to yourself or others,

have the vehicle serviced right

away. See Airbag Readiness

Light on page 5‑10 for more

information, including important

safety information.

If the On Indicator is Lit for a

Child Restraint

If a child restraint has been installed

and the on indicator is lit:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from

the vehicle.

3. Remove any additional items

from the seat such as blankets,

cushions, seat covers, seat

heaters, or seat massagers.

4. Reinstall the child restraint

following the directions provided

by the child restraint

manufacturer and refer to

Securing Child Restraints (Front

Passenger Seat) on page 3‑48

or Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) on page 3‑45.

5. If, after reinstalling the child

restraint and restarting the

vehicle, the on indicator is still lit,

turn the vehicle off. Then slightly

recline the vehicle seatback and

adjust the seat cushion,

if adjustable, to make sure that

the vehicle seatback is not

pushing the child restraint into

the seat cushion.

Also make sure the child

restraint is not trapped under the

vehicle head restraint. If this

happens, adjust the head

restraint. See Head Restraints

on page 3‑2.

6. Restart the vehicle.

The passenger sensing system

may or may not turn off the

airbag for a child in a child

restraint depending upon the

child’s seating posture and body

build. It is better to secure the

child restraint in a rear seat.

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If the Off Indicator is Lit for an

Adult-Size Occupant

If a person of adult-size is sitting in

the right front passenger seat, but

the off indicator is lit, it could be

because that person is not sitting

properly in the seat. If this happens,

use the following steps to allow the

system to detect that person and

enable the right front passenger

frontal airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove any additional material

from the seat, such as blankets,

cushions, seat covers, seat

heaters, seat massagers,

laptops, or other electronic

devices.

3. Place the seatback in the fully

upright position.

4. Have the person sit upright in

the seat, centered on the seat

cushion, with legs comfortably

extended.

5. Restart the vehicle and have the

person remain in this position for

two to three minutes after the on

indicator is lit.

Additional Factors Affecting

System Operation

Safety belts help keep the

passenger in position on the seat

during vehicle maneuvers and

braking, which helps the passenger

sensing system maintain the

passenger airbag status. See

“Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints”

in the Index for additional

information about the importance of

proper restraint use.

A thick layer of additional material,

such as a blanket or cushion,

or aftermarket equipment such as

seat covers, seat heaters, and seat

massagers can affect how well the

passenger sensing system

operates. We recommend that you

not use seat covers or other

aftermarket equipment except when

approved by GM for your specific

vehicle. See Adding Equipment to

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on

page 3‑30 for more information

about modifications that can affect

how the system operates.

A wet seat can affect the

performance of the passenger

sensing system. Here is how:

The passenger sensing system

may turn off the passenger

airbag when liquid is soaked into

the seat. If this happens, the off

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indicator will be lit, and the

airbag readiness light on the

instrument panel will also be lit.

Liquid pooled on the seat that

has not soaked in may make it

more likely that the passenger

sensing system will enable (turn

on) the passenger airbag while a

child restraint or child occupant

is on the seat. If the passenger

airbag is turned on, the on

indicator will be lit.

If the passenger seat gets wet, dry

the seat immediately. If the airbag

readiness light is lit, do not install a

child restraint or allow anyone to

occupy the seat. See Airbag

Readiness Light on page 5‑10 for

important safety information.

The on indicator may be lit if an

object, such as a briefcase,

handbag, grocery bag, laptop or

other electronic device, is put on an

unoccupied seat. If this is not

desired remove the object from

the seat.

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Stowing of articles under the

passenger seat or between the

passenger seat cushion and

seatback may interfere with the

proper operation of the passenger

sensing system.

Servicing the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Airbags affect how the vehicle

should be serviced. There are parts

of the airbag system in several

places around the vehicle. Your

dealer and the service manual have

information about servicing the

vehicle and the airbag system. To

purchase a service manual, see

Service Publications Ordering

Information on page 13‑17.

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WARNING

For up to 10 seconds after the

vehicle is turned off and the

battery is disconnected, an airbag

can still inflate during improper

service. You can be injured if you

are close to an airbag when it

inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.

They are probably part of the

airbag system. Be sure to follow

proper service procedures, and

make sure the person performing

work for you is qualified to do so.

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Q: Is there anything I might add

to or change about the vehicle

that could keep the airbags

from working properly?

A: Yes. If you add things that

change the vehicle's frame,

bumper system, height, front end

or side sheet metal, they may

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keep the airbag system from

working properly. Changing or

moving any parts of the front

seats, safety belts, the airbag

sensing and diagnostic module,

steering wheel, instrument

panel, roof-rail airbag modules,

ceiling headliner or pillar garnish

trim, overhead console, front

sensors, side impact sensors,

rollover sensor module, or airbag

wiring can affect the operation of

the airbag system.

In addition, the vehicle has a

passenger sensing system for

the right front passenger

position, which includes sensors

that are part of the passenger

seat. The passenger sensing

system may not operate properly

if the original seat trim is

replaced with non-GM covers,

upholstery or trim, or with GM

covers, upholstery or trim

designed for a different vehicle.

Any object, such as an

aftermarket seat heater or a

comfort enhancing pad or

device, installed under or on top

of the seat fabric, could also

interfere with the operation of

the passenger sensing system.

This could either prevent proper

deployment of the passenger

airbag(s) or prevent the

passenger sensing system from

properly turning off the

passenger airbag(s). See

Passenger Sensing System on

page 3‑26.

If you have questions, call

Customer Assistance. The

phone numbers and addresses

for Customer Assistance are in

Step Two of the Customer

Satisfaction Procedure in this

manual. See Customer

Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and

Canada) on page 13‑2 or

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure (Mexico) on

page 13‑4.

If the vehicle has rollover

roof-rail airbags, see Different

Size Tires and Wheels on

page 10‑54 for additional

important information.

Q: Because I have a disability,

I have to get my vehicle

modified. How can I find out

whether this will affect my

airbag system?

A: If you have questions, call

Customer Assistance. The

phone numbers and addresses

for Customer Assistance are in

Step Two of the Customer

Satisfaction Procedure in this

manual. See Customer

Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and

Canada) on page 13‑2 or

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure (Mexico) on

page 13‑4.

In addition, your dealer and the

service manual have information

about the location of the airbag

sensors, sensing and diagnostic

module and airbag wiring.

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Airbag System Check

The airbag system does not need

regularly scheduled maintenance or

replacement. Make sure the airbag

readiness light is working. See

Airbag Readiness Light on

page 5‑10.

Notice: If an airbag covering is

damaged, opened, or broken, the

airbag may not work properly. Do

not open or break the airbag

coverings. If there are any

opened or broken airbag covers,

have the airbag covering and/or

airbag module replaced. For the

location of the airbags, see

Where Are the Airbags? on

page 3‑21. See your dealer for

service.

Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash

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WARNING

A crash can damage the airbag

systems in the vehicle.

A damaged airbag system may

not work properly and may not

protect you and your

passenger(s) in a crash, resulting

in serious injury or even death. To

help make sure the airbag

systems are working properly

after a crash, have them

inspected and any necessary

replacements made as soon as

possible.

If an airbag inflates, you will need to

replace airbag system parts. See

your dealer for service.

If the airbag readiness light stays on

after the vehicle is started or comes

on when you are driving, the airbag

system may not work properly. Have

the vehicle serviced right away. See

Airbag Readiness Light on

page 5‑10.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown

booster seats should wear the

vehicle safety belts.

The manufacturer instructions that

come with the booster seat state the

weight and height limitations for that

booster. Use a booster seat with a

lap-shoulder belt until the child

passes the fit test below:

Sit all the way back on the seat.

Do the knees bend at the seat

edge? If yes, continue. If no,

return to the booster seat.

Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.

Does the shoulder belt rest on

the shoulder? If yes, continue.

If no, try using the rear safety

belt comfort guide. See “Rear

Safety Belt Comfort Guides”

under Lap-Shoulder Belt on

page 3‑13. If the shoulder belt

still does not rest on the

shoulder, then return to the

booster seat.

Does the lap belt fit low and

snug on the hips, touching the

thighs? If yes, continue. If no,

return to the booster seat.

Can proper safety belt fit be

maintained for the length of the

trip? If yes, continue. If no,

return to the booster seat.

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

lap-shoulder belt and get the

additional restraint a shoulder

belt can provide. The shoulder

belt should not cross the face or

neck. The lap belt should fit

snugly below the hips, just

touching the top of the thighs.

This applies belt force to the

child's pelvic bones in a crash.

It should never be worn over the

abdomen, which could cause

severe or even fatal internal

injuries in a crash.

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort

Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on

page 3‑13.

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According to accident statistics,

children and infants are safer when

properly restrained in a child

restraint system or infant restraint

system secured in a rear seating

position.

In a crash, children who are not

buckled up can strike other people

who are buckled up, or can be

thrown out of the vehicle. Older

children need to use safety belts

properly.

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Never allow more than one child

to wear the same safety belt. The

safety belt cannot properly spread

the impact forces. In a crash, they

can be crushed together and

seriously injured. A safety belt

must be used by only one person

at a time.

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WARNING

Never allow a child to wear the

safety belt with the shoulder belt

behind their back. A child can be

seriously injured by not wearing

the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a

crash, the child would not be

restrained by the shoulder belt.

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

The child could move too far

forward increasing the chance of

head and neck injury. The child

might also slide under the lap

belt. The belt force would then be

applied right on the abdomen.

That could cause serious or fatal

injuries. The shoulder belt should

go over the shoulder and across

the chest.

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Infants and Young

Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs

protection! This includes infants and

all other children. Neither the

distance traveled nor the age and

size of the traveler changes the

need, for everyone, to use safety

restraints. In fact, the law in every

state in the United States and in

every Canadian province says

children up to some age must be

restrained while in a vehicle.

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WARNING

Children can be seriously injured

or strangled if a shoulder belt is

wrapped around their neck and

the safety belt continues to

tighten. Never leave children

unattended in a vehicle and never

allow children to play with the

safety belts.

Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer

protection for adults and older

children, but not for young children

and infants. Neither the vehicle's

safety belt system nor its airbag

system is designed for them. Every

time infants and young children ride

in vehicles, they should have the

protection provided by appropriate

child restraints.

Children who are not restrained

properly can strike other people,

or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

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WARNING

Never hold an infant or a child

while riding in a vehicle. Due to

crash forces, an infant or a child

will become so heavy it is not

possible to hold it during a crash.

For example, in a crash at only

40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)

infant will suddenly become a

110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

arms. An infant should be

secured in an appropriate

restraint.

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Children who are up against,

or very close to, any airbag when

it inflates can be seriously injured

or killed. Never put a rear-facing

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child restraint in the right front

seat. Secure a rear-facing child

restraint in a rear seat. It is also

better to secure a forward-facing

child restraint in a rear seat. If you

must secure a forward-facing

child restraint in the right front

seat, always move the front

passenger seat as far back as it

will go.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

are purchased by the vehicle

owner, are available in four basic

types. Selection of a particular

restraint should take into

consideration not only the child's

weight, height, and age but also

whether or not the restraint will

be compatible with the motor

vehicle in which it will be used.

For most basic types of child

restraints, there are many

different models available. When

purchasing a child restraint, be

sure it is designed to be used in

a motor vehicle. If it is, the

restraint will have a label saying

that it meets federal motor

vehicle safety standards.

The restraint manufacturer

instructions that come with the

restraint state the weight and

height limitations for a particular

child restraint. In addition, there

are many kinds of restraints

available for children with

special needs.

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To reduce the risk of neck and

head injury during a crash, infants

need complete support. In a

crash, if an infant is in a

rear-facing child restraint, the

crash forces can be distributed

across the strongest part of an

infant's body, the back and

shoulders. Infants should always

be secured in rear-facing child

restraints.

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WARNING

A young child's hip bones are still

so small that the vehicle's regular

safety belt may not remain low on

the hip bones, as it should.

Instead, it may settle up around

the child's abdomen. In a crash,

the belt would apply force on a

body area that is unprotected by

any bony structure. This alone

could cause serious or fatal

injuries. To reduce the risk of

serious or fatal injuries during a

crash, young children should

always be secured in appropriate

child restraints.

Child Restraint Systems

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

A rear-facing infant seat provides

restraint with the seating surface

against the back of the infant.

The harness system holds the infant

in place and, in a crash, acts to

keep the infant positioned in the

restraint.

Forward-Facing Child Seat

A forward-facing child seat provides

restraint for the child's body with the

harness.

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Booster Seats

A booster seat is a child restraint

designed to improve the fit of the

vehicle's safety belt system.

A booster seat can also help a child

to see out the window.

Securing an Add-On Child

Restraint in the Vehicle

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WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or

killed in a crash if the child

restraint is not properly secured in

the vehicle. Secure the child

restraint properly in the vehicle

using the vehicle safety belt or

LATCH system, following the

instructions that came with that

child restraint and the instructions

in this manual.

To help reduce the chance of injury,

the child restraint must be secured

in the vehicle. Child restraint

systems must be secured in vehicle

seats by lap belts or the lap belt

portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by

the LATCH system. See Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH System) on page 3‑40.

Children can be endangered in a

crash if the child restraint is not

properly secured in the vehicle.

When securing an add-on child

restraint, refer to the instructions

that come with the restraint which

may be on the restraint itself or in a

booklet, or both, and to this manual.

The child restraint instructions are

important, so if they are not

available, obtain a replacement

copy from the manufacturer.

Keep in mind that an unsecured

child restraint can move around in a

collision or sudden stop and injure

people in the vehicle. Be sure to

properly secure any child restraint in

the vehicle — even when no child is

in it.

In some areas, Certified Child

Passenger Safety Technicians

(CPSTs) are available to inspect

and demonstrate how to correctly

use and install child restraints. In

the U.S., refer to the National

Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) website to

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locate the nearest child safety seat

inspection station. For CPST

availability in Canada, check with

Transport Canada or the Provincial

Ministry of Transportation office.

Securing the Child within the

Child Restraint

{

WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or

killed in a crash if the child is not

properly secured in the child

restraint. Secure the child

properly following the instructions

that came with that child restraint.

Where to Put the

Restraint

According to accident statistics,

children and infants are safer when

properly restrained in a child

restraint system or infant restraint

system secured in a rear seating

position.

We recommend that children and

child restraints be secured in a rear

seat, including: an infant or a child

riding in a rear-facing child restraint;

a child riding in a forward-facing

child seat; an older child riding in a

booster seat; and children, who are

large enough, using safety belts.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front. This is because the risk to

the rear-facing child is so great,

if the airbag deploys.

{

WARNING

A child in a rear-facing child

restraint can be seriously

injured or killed if the right front

passenger airbag inflates. This is

because the back of the

rear-facing child restraint would

be very close to the inflating

airbag. A child in a forward-facing

child restraint can be seriously

injured or killed if the right front

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

passenger airbag inflates and the

passenger seat is in a forward

position.

Even if the passenger sensing

system has turned off the right

front passenger frontal airbag, no

system is fail-safe. No one can

guarantee that an airbag will not

deploy under some unusual

circumstance, even though it is

turned off.

Secure rear-facing child restraints

in a rear seat, even if the airbag

is off. If you secure a

forward-facing child restraint in

the right front seat, always move

the front passenger seat as far

back as it will go. It is better to

secure the child restraint in a

rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System

on page 3‑26 for additional

information.

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When securing a child restraint in a

rear seating position, study the

instructions that came with the child

restraint to make sure it is

compatible with this vehicle.

Child restraints and booster seats

vary considerably in size, and some

may fit in certain seating positions

better than others. Always make

sure the child restraint is properly

secured.

Depending on where you place the

child restraint and the size of the

child restraint, you may not be able

to access adjacent safety belt

assemblies or LATCH anchors for

additional passengers or child

restraints. Adjacent seating

positions should not be used if the

child restraint prevents access to or

interferes with the routing of the

safety belt.

Wherever a child restraint is

installed, be sure to secure the child

restraint properly.

Keep in mind that an unsecured

child restraint can move around in a

collision or sudden stop and injure

people in the vehicle. Be sure to

properly secure any child restraint in

your vehicle — even when no child

is in it.

Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children

(LATCH System)

The LATCH system secures a child

restraint during driving or in a crash.

LATCH attachments on the child

restraint are used to attach the child

restraint to anchors in the vehicle.

This system is designed to make

installation of a child restraint easier.

Make sure that a LATCH-compatible

child restraint is properly installed

using the anchors, or use the

vehicle's safety belts to secure the

restraint, following the instructions

that came with that 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

safety belts to properly secure the

child restraint. A child restraint must

never be installed using only the top

tether and anchor.

In order to use the LATCH system in

your vehicle, you need a child

restraint that has LATCH

attachments. The child restraint

manufacturer will provide you with

instructions on how to use the child

restraint and its attachments. The

following explains how to attach a

child restraint with these

attachments in your vehicle.

Not all vehicle seating positions or

child restraints have lower anchors

and attachments or top tether

anchors and attachments.

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Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars

built into the vehicle. There are two

lower anchors for each LATCH

seating position that will

accommodate a child restraint with

lower attachments (2).

Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of

the child restraint to the vehicle.

A top tether anchor is built into the

vehicle. The top tether

attachment (2) on the child 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.

Your child restraint may have a

single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).

Either will have a single

attachment (2) to secure the top

tether to the anchor.

Some child restraints that have a

top tether are designed for use with

or without the top tether being

attached. Others require the top

tether always to be attached. In

Canada, the law requires that

forward-facing child restraints have

a top tether, and that the tether be

attached. Be sure to read and follow

the instructions for your child

restraint.

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Lower Anchor and Top Tether

Anchor Locations

Rear Seat

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor): Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

The rear outboard seating positions

have exposed metal anchors

located in the crease between the

seatback and the seat cushion.

Top Tether Anchors

The top tether anchors for each rear

seating position are located on the

back of the rear seatback. The rear

compartment storage panel/cover

might need to be adjusted to access

the anchors. Be sure to use an

anchor located on the same side of

the vehicle as the seating position

where the child restraint will be

placed.

Do not secure a child restraint in a

position without a top tether anchor

if a national or local law requires

that the top tether be attached, or if

the instructions that come with the

child restraint say that the top tether

must be attached.

According to accident statistics,

children and infants are safer when

properly restrained in a child

restraint system or infant restraint

system secured in a rear seating

position. See Where to Put the

Restraint on page 3‑39 for

additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint

Designed for the LATCH

System

{

WARNING

If a LATCH-type child restraint is

not attached to anchors, the child

restraint will not be able to protect

the child correctly. In a crash, the

child could be seriously injured or

killed. Install a LATCH-type child

restraint properly using the

anchors, or use the vehicle safety

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belts to secure the restraint,

following the instructions that

came with the child restraint and

the instructions in this manual.

{

WARNING

Do not attach more than one child

restraint to a single anchor.

Attaching more than one child

restraint to a single anchor could

cause the anchor or attachment

to come loose or even break

during a crash. A child or others

could be injured. To reduce the

risk of serious or fatal injuries

during a crash, attach only one

child restraint per anchor.

{

WARNING

Children can be seriously injured

or strangled if a shoulder belt is

wrapped around their neck and

the safety belt continues to

tighten. Buckle any unused safety

belts behind the child restraint so

children cannot reach them. Pull

the shoulder belt all the way out

of the retractor to set the lock,

if the vehicle has one, after the

child restraint has been installed.

Notice: Do not let the LATCH

attachments rub against the

vehicle’s safety belts. This may

damage these parts. If necessary,

move buckled safety belts to

avoid rubbing the LATCH

attachments.

Do not fold the empty rear seat

with a safety belt buckled. This

could damage the safety belt or

the seat. Unbuckle and return the

safety belt to its stowed position,

before folding the seat.

If you need to secure more than one

child restraint in the rear seat, see

Where to Put the Restraint on

page 3‑39.

This system is designed to make

installation of child restraints easier.

When using lower anchors, do not

use the vehicle's safety belts.

Instead, use the vehicle's anchors

and child restraint attachments to

secure the restraints. Some

restraints also use another vehicle

anchor to secure a top tether.

1. Attach and tighten the lower

attachments to the lower

anchors. If the child restraint

does not have lower

attachments or the desired

seating position does not have

lower anchors, secure the child

restraint with the top tether and

the safety belts. Refer to the

child restraint manufacturer

instructions and the instructions

in this manual.

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1.1. Find the lower anchors for

the desired seating

position.

1.2. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

1.3. Attach and tighten the lower

attachments on the child

restraint to the lower

anchors.

2. If the child restraint manufacturer

recommends that the top tether

be attached, attach and tighten

the top tether to the top tether

anchor, if equipped. Refer to the

child restraint instructions and

the following steps:

2.1. Find the top tether anchor.

2.2. Route, attach and tighten

the top tether according to

your child restraint

instructions and the

following instructions:

If the position being used

does not have a headrest

or head restraint and a

single tether is being used,

route the tether over the

seatback.

If the position being used

does not have a headrest

or head restraint and a dual

tether is being used, route

the tether over the

seatback.

If the position being used

has a fixed headrest or

head restraint and a dual

tether is being used, route

the tether around the

headrest or head restraint.

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If the position being used

has a fixed headrest or

head restraint and a single

tether is being used, route

the tether over the headrest

or head restraint.

3. Before placing a child in the

child restraint, make sure it is

securely held in place. To check,

grasp the child restraint at the

LATCH path and attempt to

move it side-to-side and

back-and-forth. There should be

no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of

movement, for proper

installation.

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash

{

WARNING

A crash can damage the LATCH

system in the vehicle. A damaged

LATCH system may not properly

secure the child restraint,

resulting in serious injury or even

death in a crash. To help make

sure the LATCH system is

working properly after a crash,

see your dealer to have the

system inspected and any

necessary replacements made as

soon as possible.

If the vehicle has the LATCH system

and it was being used during a

crash, new LATCH system parts

may be needed.

New parts and repairs may be

necessary even if the LATCH

system was not being used at the

time of the crash.

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat)

When securing a child restraint in a

rear seating position, study the

instructions that came with the child

restraint to make sure it is

compatible with this vehicle.

If the child restraint has the LATCH

system, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH

System) on page 3‑40 for how and

where to install the child restraint

using LATCH. If a child restraint is

secured in the vehicle using a

safety belt and it uses a top tether,

see Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) on

page 3‑40 for top tether anchor

locations.

Do not secure a child seat in a

position without a top tether anchor

if a national or local law requires

that the top tether be anchored, or if

the instructions that come with the

child restraint say that the top strap

must be anchored.

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In Canada, the law requires that

forward-facing child restraints have

a top tether, and that the tether be

attached.

If the child restraint does not have

the LATCH system, you will be

using the safety belt to secure the

child restraint in this position. Be

sure to follow the instructions that

came with the child restraint. Secure

the child in the child restraint when

and as the instructions say.

If more than one child restraint

needs to be installed in the rear

seat, be sure to read Where to Put

the Restraint on page 3‑39.

1. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

2. Pick up the latch plate, and run

the lap and shoulder portions of

the vehicle's safety belt through

or around the restraint. The child

restraint instructions will show

you how.

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks.

Position the release button on

the buckle so that the safety belt

could be quickly unbuckled if

necessary.

4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way

out of the retractor to set the

lock. When the retractor lock is

set, the belt can be tightened but

not pulled out of the retractor.

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5. To tighten the belt, push down

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 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 4 and 5.

6. If the child restraint has a top

tether, follow the child restraint

manufacturer's instructions

regarding the use of the top

tether. See Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH

System) on page 3‑40 for more

information.

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

safety 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.

To remove the child restraint,

unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and

let it return to the stowed position.

If the top tether is attached to a top

tether anchor, disconnect it.

Armrest Retaining Strap

{

WARNING

A rear center armrest that is not

properly stowed and secured

could fall forward during a sudden

stop or collision. The armrest

could contact an infant secured in

a rear‐facing child restraint in the

center seat position. Fasten the

retaining strap onto the stowed

armrest before installing a rear‐

facing child restraint in the rear

center seat position.

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When new, the vehicle's glove box

materials included an armrest

retaining strap. Use it to secure the

center armrest before installing a

rear-facing child restraint in the

second row center seat position.

Stow the rear seat center armrest.

Attach the retaining strap to the

armrest loop (1) and to the center

top tether anchor on the

seatback (2). Make sure the

retaining strap's clips are firmly

attached.

Install the rear-facing child

restraint using the child restraint

manufacturer's instructions and the

instructions described previously.

Remove the armrest retaining strap

before installing a forward facing

child restraint in the center seat

position, as it may interfere with the

attachment of the top tether to the

top tether anchor on the seatback.

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat)

This vehicle has airbags. A rear

seat is a safer place to secure a

forward-facing child restraint. See

Where to Put the Restraint on

page 3‑39.

In addition, the vehicle has a

passenger sensing system which is

designed to turn off the right front

passenger frontal airbag under

certain conditions. See Passenger

Sensing System on page 3‑26 and

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

on page 5‑11 for more information,

including important safety

information.

A label on the sun visor says,

“Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front.” This is because the risk to

the rear-facing child is so great,

if the airbag deploys.

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{

WARNING

A child in a rear-facing child

restraint can be seriously

injured or killed if the right front

passenger airbag inflates. This is

because the back of the

rear-facing child restraint would

be very close to the inflating

airbag. A child in a forward-facing

child restraint can be seriously

injured or killed if the right front

passenger airbag inflates and the

passenger seat is in a forward

position.

Even if the passenger sensing

system has turned off the right

front passenger frontal airbag, no

system is fail-safe. No one can

guarantee that an airbag will not

deploy under some unusual

circumstance, even though it is

turned off.

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

Secure rear-facing child

restraints in a rear seat, even if

the airbag is off. If you secure a

forward-facing child restraint in

the right front seat, always move

the front passenger seat as far

back as it will go. It is better to

secure the child restraint in a

rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System

on page 3‑26 for additional

information.

If the child restraint has the LATCH

system, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH

System) on page 3‑40 for how and

where to install the child restraint

using LATCH. If a child restraint is

secured using a safety belt and it

uses a top tether, see Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH System) on page 3‑40 for

top tether anchor locations.

Do not secure a child seat in a

position without a top tether anchor

if a national or local law requires

that the top tether be anchored, or if

the instructions that come with the

child restraint say that the top strap

must be anchored.

In Canada, the law requires that

forward-facing child restraints have

a top tether, and that the tether be

attached.

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You will be using the lap-shoulder

belt to secure the child restraint in

this position. Follow the instructions

that came with the child restraint.

1. Move the seat as far back as it

will go before securing the

forward-facing child restraint.

When the passenger sensing

system has turned off the right

front passenger frontal airbag

and seat‐mounted side impact

airbag, the off indicator on the

passenger airbag status

indicator should light and stay lit

when you start the vehicle. See

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑11.

2. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run

the lap and shoulder portions of

the vehicle's safety belt through

or around the restraint. The child

restraint instructions will show

you how.

4. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks.

Position the release button on

the buckle, so that the safety

belt could be quickly unbuckled

if necessary.

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way

out of the retractor to set the

lock. When the retractor lock is

set, the belt can be tightened but

not pulled out of the retractor.

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6. To tighten the belt, push down

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 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.

If the vehicle does not have a

rear seat and the child restraint

has a top tether, follow the child

restraint manufacturer's

instructions regarding the use of

the top tether. See Lower

Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) on

page 3‑40 for more information.

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

safety 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 airbags are off, the off

indicator in the passenger airbag

status indicator will come on and

stay on when the vehicle is started.

If a child restraint has been installed

and the on indicator is lit, see “If the

On Indicator is Lit for a Child

Restraint” under Passenger Sensing

System on page 3‑26 for more

information.

To remove the child restraint,

unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and

let it return to the stowed position.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Storage

Compartments

Glove Box

Open the glove box by lifting up on

the lever.

Cupholders

Two cupholders are in the center

console. Cupholders may be located

in the second row seat armrest. To

access, pull the armrest down.

Center Console Storage

For vehicles with a center console

storage, lift the lever on the front

to open.

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Additional Storage

Features

Cargo Cover

For vehicles with a cargo cover, use

it to cover items in the rear of the

vehicle.

To remove the cover from the

vehicle, pull both ends toward each

other. To reinstall, place each end of

the cover in the holes behind the

rear seat.

Cargo Tie-Downs

The vehicle may be equipped with

four cargo tie-downs located in the

rear compartment.

Convenience Net

This vehicle may have a

convenience net located in the rear

of the vehicle. Attach it to the cargo

tie‐downs for storing small loads.

Do not use the net to store heavy

loads.

Roof Rack System

{

WARNING

If something is carried on top of

the vehicle that is longer or wider

than the roof rack — like paneling,

plywood, or a mattress — the

wind can catch it while the vehicle

is being driven. The item being

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.

This vehicle may be equipped with a

roof rack. For roof racks that do not

have cross rails included, GM

certified cross rails can be

purchased as an accessory. See

your dealer for additional

information.

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Notice: Loading cargo on the

roof rack that weighs more than

100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the

rear or sides of the vehicle may

damage the vehicle. Load cargo

so that it rests evenly between

the crossrails, making sure to

fasten cargo securely.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo

when driving, check to make sure

cross rails and cargo are securely

fastened. Loading cargo on the roof

rack will make the vehicle's center

of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,

sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden

braking, or abrupt maneuvers;

otherwise it may result in loss of

control. If driving for a long distance,

on rough roads, or at high speeds,

occasionally stop the vehicle to

make sure the cargo remains in its

place. Do not exceed the maximum

vehicle capacity when loading the

vehicle. For more information on

vehicle capacity and loading, see

Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14.

The roof rack cross rails can be

locked in four positions along the

roof rack side rails. These are the

only positions that the cross rails

will lock.

Lift the lever to release and move

the cross rail.

Position the cross rail on both sides

of the vehicle at the same time.

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Push the lever down to completely

engage into the side rail holes. If the

lever is not tight, then the cross rail

is not engaged in a side rail hole.

Slide the cross rails back and forth

until the lock pins engage in the

holes and a click is heard as the

pins align and the cross rail locks.

Try sliding the cross rails forward

and backward to ensure that they

are correctly secured and that the

levers stay tight to the cross rails.

Do not stand on the plastic lower

body panels when loading cargo on

the roof rack.

When the roof rack is not in use,

lock one cross rail at the furthest

forward position and lock the other

cross rail at the furthest rearward

position to reduce wind noise.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-10
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-10
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-12
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
StabiliTrak
®
OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-17
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
®
Light . . . . 5-17
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-18
Fuel Economy Light . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-19
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . 5-20
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Battery Voltage and Charging
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-25
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-25
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Engine Cooling System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-26
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-27
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-27
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-27
Object Detection System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Ride Control System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-29
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-29
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-30
Vehicle Reminder
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

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Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-31

Universal Remote System

Universal Remote System . . . 5-36

Universal Remote System

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Universal Remote System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

Controls

Steering Wheel

Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel

while driving.

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio steering wheel controls

can be adjusted at the steering

wheel.

b / g : Press to interact with the

available Bluetooth or OnStar

systems.

> / i : Press to silence the

vehicle speakers only. Press again

to turn the sound on. For vehicles

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with OnStar or Bluetooth systems,

press to reject an incoming call,

or end a current call.

_ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio

source.

Toggle up or down to select the next

or previous favorite radio station,

CD, or MP3 track.

+ VOL −: Press + to increase the

volume; press − to decrease the

volume.

Horn

Press a on the steering wheel pad

to sound the horn.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever

is located on the right side of the

steering column. With the ignition in

ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/

START, move the windshield wiper

lever to select the wiper speed.

HI: Use for fast wipes.

LO: Use for slow wipes.

INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move

the lever up to INT for intermittent

wipes, then turn the

3 INT band

up for more frequent wipes or down

for less frequent wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly

move the wiper lever down. For

several wipes, hold the wiper

lever down.

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n L FRONT (Windshield

Washer): Pull the windshield wiper

lever toward you to spray windshield

washer fluid and activate the wipers.

The wipers will continue until the

lever is released or the maximum

wash time is reached. When the

windshield wiper lever is released,

additional wipes may occur

depending on how long the

windshield washer had been

activated. See Washer Fluid on

page 10‑20 for information on filling

the windshield washer fluid

reservoir.

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WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use

the washer until the windshield is

warmed. Otherwise the washer

fluid can form ice on the

windshield, blocking your vision.

Clear snow and ice from the wiper

blades before using them. If frozen

to the windshield, carefully loosen or

thaw them. Damaged blades should

be replaced. See Wiper Blade

Replacement on page 10‑25.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the

wiper motor.

Wipe Parking

If the ignition is turned to LOCK/

OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI,

or INT, they will immediately stop.

If the windshield wiper lever is then

moved to off before the driver door

is opened or within 10 minutes, the

wipers will restart and move to the

base of the windshield.

If the ignition is turned to LOCK/

OFF while the wipers are performing

wipes due to windshield washing,

the wipers continue to run until they

reach the base of the windshield.

Rear Window Wiper/

Washer

The rear wiper controls are on the

end of the windshield wiper lever.

ON: Press the upper portion of the

button for continuous rear window

wipes.

OFF: The rear wiper turns off when

the button is returned to the middle

position.

INT (Intermittent Rear Wipes):

Press the lower portion of the button

to set a delay between wipes.

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m = REAR (Rear Washer): Push

the windshield wiper lever forward

to spray washer fluid on the rear

window. The lever returns to its

starting position when released.

The windshield washer reservoir is

used for the windshield and the rear

window. Check the fluid level in the

reservoir if either washer is not

working. See Washer Fluid on

page 10‑20.

Compass

The vehicle may have a compass

display in the Driver Information

Center (DIC). The compass receives

its heading and other information

from the Global Positioning

System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak,

and vehicle speed information.

Avoid covering the GPS antenna,

located on the roof, for long periods

of time with objects that may

interfere with the antenna's ability to

receive a satellite signal. The

compass system is designed to

operate for a certain number of

miles or degrees of turn before

needing a signal from the GPS

satellites. When the compass

display shows CAL, drive the

vehicle for a short distance in an

open area where it can receive a

GPS signal. The compass system

will automatically determine when

the GPS signal is restored and

provide a heading again.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be

used to connect electrical

equipment, such as a cell phone or

MP3 player.

There are four accessory power

outlets in the following locations:

below the CD slot, inside the center

console storage, on the rear of the

center console storage, and in the

rear cargo compartment.

To use the outlets, remove the cover

and close when not in use.

Notice: Leaving electrical

equipment plugged in for an

extended period of time while the

vehicle is off will drain the

battery. Always unplug electrical

equipment when not in use and

do not plug in equipment that

exceeds the maximum 20 ampere

rating.

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Certain accessory plugs may not be

compatible with the accessory

power outlets and could overload

vehicle and adapter fuses. If a

problem is experienced, see your

dealer.

When adding electrical equipment,

be sure to follow the installation

instructions included with the

equipment. See Add-On Electrical

Equipment on page 9‑59.

Notice: Hanging heavy

equipment from the power outlet

can cause damage not covered

by the vehicle warranty. The

power outlets are designed for

accessory power plugs only, such

as cell phone charge cords.

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.

Warning lights come on when there

could be a problem with a vehicle

function. Some warning lights come

on briefly when the engine is started

to indicate they are working.

Gauges can indicate when there

could be a problem with a vehicle

function. Often gauges and warning

lights work together to indicate a

problem with the vehicle.

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. Follow this manual's advice.

Waiting to do repairs can be costly

and even dangerous.

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Instrument Cluster

English Shown, Metric Similar

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Speedometer

The vehicle's speed can be selected

to display on the Driver Information

Center (DIC) and the speedometer

in either kilometers per hour (km/h)

or miles per hour (mph). Telltales on

the speedometer indicate whether

kilometers or miles were chosen.

The DIC will show the vehicle's

speed after the limit on the

speedometer has been reached.

Odometer

The odometer shows how far the

vehicle has been driven, in either

kilometers or miles.

This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant

odometer. The digital odometer will

read 999,999 if it is turned back.

If the vehicle needs a new odometer

installed, it must be set to the

mileage total of the old odometer.

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine

speed in revolutions per

minute (rpm).

Fuel Gauge

Metric

English

When the ignition is on, the fuel

gauge shows about how much fuel

the vehicle has left in the fuel tank.

An arrow on the fuel gauge

indicates the side of the vehicle the

fuel door is on.

The gauge will first indicate empty

before the vehicle is out of fuel and

the low fuel light comes on, but the

vehicle's fuel tank should be

filled soon.

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Here are some situations that can

occur with the fuel gauge. None of

these indicate a problem with the

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 may have 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.

The gauge takes a few seconds

to stabilize after the ignition is

turned on, and goes back to

empty when the ignition is

turned off.

Engine Coolant

Temperature Gauge

Metric

English

This gauge measures the

temperature of the vehicle's engine.

If the indicator needle moves to the

hot side of the gauge toward the

colored line, the engine is too hot.

If the vehicle has been operated

under normal driving conditions, pull

off the road, stop the vehicle, and

turn off the engine as soon as

possible.

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Safety Belt Reminders

Driver Safety Belt Reminder

Light

There is a driver safety belt

reminder light on the instrument

cluster.

When the vehicle is started, this

light flashes and a chime may come

on to remind the driver to fasten

their safety belt. Then the light stays

on solid until the belt is buckled.

This cycle may continue several

times if the driver remains or

becomes unbuckled while the

vehicle is moving.

If the driver safety belt is buckled,

neither the chime nor the light

comes on.

Passenger Safety Belt

Reminder Light

There is a passenger safety belt

reminder light near the passenger

airbag status indicator. See

Passenger Sensing System on

page 3‑26.

When the vehicle is started, this

light flashes and a chime may come

on to remind passengers to fasten

their safety belt. Then the light stays

on solid until the belt is buckled.

This cycle continues several times if

the passenger remains or becomes

unbuckled while the vehicle is

moving.

If the passenger safety belt is

buckled, neither the chime nor the

light comes on.

The front passenger safety belt

warning light and chime may turn on

if an object is put on the seat such

as a briefcase, handbag, grocery

bag, laptop, or other electronic

device. To turn off the warning light

and/or chime, remove the object

from the seat or buckle the

safety belt.

Airbag Readiness Light

This light shows if there is an

electrical problem with the airbag

system. The system check includes

the airbag sensor(s), passenger

sensing system, the pretensioners,

the airbag modules, the wiring, and

the crash sensing and diagnostic

module. For more information on the

airbag system, see Airbag System

on page 3‑19.

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The airbag readiness light comes on

for several seconds when the

vehicle is started. If the light does

not come on then, have it fixed

immediately.

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WARNING

If the airbag readiness light stays

on after the vehicle is started or

comes on while driving, it means

the airbag system might not be

working properly. The airbags in

the vehicle might not inflate in a

crash, or they could even inflate

without a crash. To help avoid

injury, have the vehicle serviced

right away.

If there is a problem with the airbag

system, a Driver Information Center

(DIC) message may also come on.

See Airbag System Messages on

page 5‑29.

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator

The vehicle has a passenger

sensing system. See Passenger

Sensing System on page 3‑26 for

important safety information. The

overhead console has a passenger

airbag status indicator.

United States

Canada and Mexico

When the vehicle is started, the

passenger airbag status indicator

will light ON and OFF, or the symbol

for on and off, for several seconds

as a system check. If you are using

remote start, if equipped, to start the

vehicle from a distance, you may

not see the system check. Then,

after several more seconds, the

status indicator will light either ON

or OFF, or either the on or off

symbol to let you know the status of

the right front passenger frontal

airbag.

If the word ON or the on symbol is

lit on the passenger airbag status

indicator, it means that the right

front passenger frontal airbag is

enabled (may inflate).

If the word OFF or the off symbol is

lit on the passenger airbag status

indicator, it means that the

passenger sensing system has

turned off the right front 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

problem with the lights or the

passenger sensing system. See

your dealer for service.

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WARNING

If the airbag readiness light ever

comes on and stays on, it means

that something may be wrong

with the airbag system. To help

avoid injury to yourself or others,

have the vehicle serviced right

away. See Airbag Readiness

Light on page 5‑10 for more

information, including important

safety information.

Charging System Light

The charging system light comes on

briefly when the ignition is turned

on, but the engine is not running, as

a check to show the light is working.

The light turns off when the engine

is started. If it does not, have the

vehicle serviced by your dealer.

If the light stays on, or comes on

while driving, there may be a

problem with the electrical charging

system. Have it checked by your

dealer. Driving while this light is on

could drain the battery.

When this light comes on, the Driver

Information Center (DIC) also

displays a message.

See Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages on page 5‑24.

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.

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

A computer system called OBD II

(On-Board Diagnostics-Second

Generation) monitors the operation

of the vehicle to ensure emissions

are at acceptable levels, helping to

maintain a clean environment. The

malfunction indicator lamp comes

on when the vehicle is placed in

ON/RUN, as a check to show it is

working. If it does not, have the

vehicle serviced by your dealer. See

Ignition Positions on page 9‑19.

If the malfunction indicator lamp

comes on while the engine is

running, this indicates that the OBD

II system has detected a problem

and diagnosis and service might be

required.

Malfunctions often are indicated by

the system before any problem is

apparent. Being aware of the light

can prevent more serious damage

to the vehicle. This system also

assists the service technician in

correctly diagnosing any

malfunction.

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Notice: If the vehicle is

continually driven with this light

on, the emission controls might

not work as well, the vehicle fuel

economy might not be as good,

and the engine might not run as

smoothly. This could lead to

costly repairs that might not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Notice: Modifications made to the

engine, transmission, exhaust,

intake, or fuel system of the

vehicle or the replacement of the

original tires with other than

those of the same Tire

Performance Criteria (TPC) can

affect the vehicle's emission

controls and can cause this light

to come on. Modifications to

these systems could lead to

costly repairs not covered by the

vehicle warranty. This could also

result in a failure to pass a

required Emission Inspection/

Maintenance test. See

Accessories and Modifications on

page 10‑2.

This light comes on during a

malfunction in one of two ways:

Light Flashing: A misfire condition

has been detected. A misfire

increases vehicle emissions and

could damage the emission control

system on the vehicle. Diagnosis

and service might be required.

To prevent more serious damage to

the vehicle:

Reduce vehicle speed.

Avoid hard accelerations.

Avoid steep uphill grades.

If towing a trailer, reduce the

amount of cargo being hauled as

soon as it is possible.

If the light continues to flash, find a

safe place to stop and park the

vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at

least 10 seconds, and restart the

engine. If the light is still flashing,

follow the previous steps and see

your dealer for service as soon as

possible.

Light On Steady: An emission

control system malfunction has

been detected on the vehicle.

Diagnosis and service might be

required.

The following may correct an

emission control system

malfunction:

Check that the fuel cap is fully

installed. See Filling the Tank on

page 9‑51. The diagnostic

system can determine if the fuel

cap has been left off or

improperly installed. A loose or

missing fuel cap allows fuel to

evaporate into the atmosphere.

A few driving trips with the cap

properly installed should turn the

light off.

Check that good quality fuel is

used. Poor fuel quality causes

the engine not to run as

efficiently as designed and may

cause stalling after start-up,

stalling when the vehicle is

changed into gear, misfiring,

hesitation on acceleration,

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or stumbling on acceleration.

These conditions might go away

once the engine is warmed up.

If one or more of these conditions

occurs, change the fuel brand used.

It may require at least one full tank

of the proper fuel to turn the light off.

See Recommended Fuel on

page 9‑48.

If none of the above have made the

light turn off, your dealer can check

the vehicle. The dealer has the

proper test equipment and

diagnostic tools to fix any

mechanical or electrical problems

that might have developed.

Emissions Inspection and

Maintenance Programs

Depending on where you live, your

vehicle may be required to

participate in an emission control

system inspection and maintenance

program. For the inspection, the

emission system test equipment will

likely connect to the vehicle's Data

Link Connector (DLC).

The DLC is under the instrument

panel to the left of the steering

wheel. See your dealer if assistance

is needed.

The vehicle may not pass

inspection if:

The malfunction indicator lamp is

on with the engine running, or if

the light does not come on when

the ignition is turned to ON/RUN

while the engine is off. See your

dealer for assistance in verifying

proper operation of the

malfunction indicator lamp.

The OBD II (On-Board

Diagnostics) system determines

that critical emission control

systems have not been

completely diagnosed. The

vehicle would be considered not

ready for inspection. This can

happen if the 12-volt battery has

recently been replaced or run

down. The diagnostic system is

designed to evaluate critical

emission control systems during

normal driving. This can take

several days of routine driving.

If this has been done and the

vehicle still does not pass the

inspection for lack of OBD II

system readiness, your dealer

can prepare the vehicle for

inspection.

Brake System Warning

Light

The vehicle brake system consists

of two hydraulic circuits. If one

circuit is not working, the remaining

circuit can still work to stop the

vehicle. For normal braking

performance, both circuits need to

be working

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The brake indicator light should

come on briefly as the engine is

started. If it does not come on have

the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

When the ignition is on, the brake

system warning light comes on

when the parking brake is set. The

light stays on if the parking brake

does not fully release. If it stays on

after the parking brake is fully

released, there is a brake problem.

Have the brake system inspected

immediately.

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WARNING

The brake system might not be

working properly if the brake

system warning light is on.

Driving with the brake system

warning light on can lead to a

crash. If the light is still on after

the vehicle has been pulled off

the road and carefully stopped,

have the vehicle towed for

service.

If the light comes on while driving, a

chime sounds. Pull off the road and

stop. The pedal might be harder to

push or go closer to the floor.

It might also take longer to stop.

If the light is still on, have the

vehicle towed for service. See

Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑69.

Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning Light

For vehicles with the Antilock Brake

System (ABS), this light comes on

briefly when the engine is started.

If the light does not come on, have it

fixed so it will be ready to warn if

there is a problem.

If the ABS light comes on and stays

on while driving, stop as soon as

possible and turn the ignition off.

Start the engine again to reset the

system. If the light stays on after

driving at a speed above 20 km/h

(13 mph), see your dealer for

service. A chime may also sound

when the light comes on steady.

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If the regular brake system warning

light is not on, the vehicle still has

brakes, but not antilock brakes.

If the regular brake system warning

light is also on, the vehicle does not

have antilock brakes and there is a

problem with the regular brakes.

See Brake System Warning Light on

page 5‑14.

See Brake System Messages on

page 5‑25 for all brake‐related DIC

messages.

Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) Light

For vehicles with the lane departure

warning system, this light is located

on the center of the instrument

panel. This light briefly comes on

green while starting the vehicle.

If it does not, have the vehicle

serviced by your dealer. If the

system is working normally the

indicator light then turns off.

This light also comes on green

when the system is switched on and

ready to operate.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

on page 9‑46 for more information.

Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) Warning Light

These lights are located on the

center of the instrument panel.

The vehicle ahead light comes on

when a vehicle is ahead and a

possible collision can occur.

The forward collision alert comes on

and warns when following a vehicle

closely. The light then flashes when

a vehicle is being rapidly

approached.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System on page 9‑37 for more

information.

Traction Off Light

This light comes on briefly while

starting the engine. If it does not,

have the vehicle serviced by your

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dealer. If the system is working

normally, the indicator light then

turns off.

The traction off light comes on when

the Traction Control System (TCS)

has been turned off by pressing and

releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak

button.

This light and the StabiliTrak OFF

light come on when StabiliTrak is

turned off.

If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not

limited. Adjust driving accordingly.

See Traction Control System (TCS)

on page 9‑32 and StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑33.

StabiliTrak

OFF Light

This light comes on when the

StabiliTrak system is turned off.

If the Traction Control System (TCS)

is off, wheel spin is not limited. If the

StabiliTrak system is off, the system

does not assist in controlling the

vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the

StabiliTrak system and the warning

light turns off.

Check the DIC for applicable

messages. See Ride Control

System Messages on page 5‑28 for

more information.

See Traction Control System (TCS)

on page 9‑32 and StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑33 for more

information.

Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak

Light

The StabiliTrak or Traction Control

System (TCS) indicator/warning

light comes on briefly when the

engine is started.

If the light does not come on, have

the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

If the system is working normally,

the indicator light turns off.

If the light is on and not flashing, the

TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak

system have been disabled. A DIC

message may display. Check the

DIC messages to determine which

feature(s) is no longer functioning

and whether the vehicle requires

service.

If the indicator/warning light is on

and flashing, the TCS and/or the

StabiliTrak system is actively

working.

See StabiliTrak

System on

page 9‑33 and Traction Control

System (TCS) on page 9‑32.

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Tire Pressure Light

For vehicles with the Tire Pressure

Monitor System (TPMS), this light

comes on briefly when the engine is

started. It provides information

about tire pressures and the TPMS.

When the Light Is On Steady

This indicates that one or more of

the tires are significantly

underinflated.

A Driver Information Center (DIC)

tire pressure message may also

display. See Tire Messages on

page 5‑30. Stop as soon as

possible, and inflate the tires to the

pressure value shown on the Tire

and Loading Information label. See

Tire Pressure on page 10‑45.

When the Light Flashes First and

Then Is On Steady

If the light flashes for about a minute

and then stays on, there may be a

problem with the TPMS. If the

problem is not corrected, the light

will come on at every ignition cycle.

See Tire Pressure Monitor

Operation on page 10‑47.

Engine Oil Pressure Light

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil

maintenance can damage the

engine. Driving with the engine

oil low can also damage the

engine. The repairs would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Check the oil level as soon as

possible. Add oil if required, but

if the oil level is within the

operating range and the oil

pressure is still low, have the

vehicle serviced. Always follow

the maintenance schedule for

changing engine oil.

The oil pressure 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 light comes on and stays on, it

means that oil is not flowing through

the engine properly. The vehicle

could be low on oil and might have

some other system problem. See

your dealer.

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Fuel Economy Light

For vehicles with the fuel economy

mode light, it comes on when the

eco (economy) switch, located on

the center console near the shifter,

is pressed. For vehicles with a

Driver Information Center (DIC) an

ECO MODE ON message displays.

See Fuel System Messages on

page 5‑27 for more information.

Press the switch again to turn off

the light and exit the fuel

saver mode.

Low Fuel Warning Light

English Shown, Metric Similar

This light comes on for a few

seconds when the ignition is turned

on as a check to indicate it is

working. If it does not come on,

have it fixed.

The low fuel warning light is a circle

located on the fuel gauge. This light

comes on and a chime sounds

periodically when the vehicle is low

on fuel. The light goes off when fuel

is added to the fuel tank.

For vehicles with a Driver

Information Center (DIC), see Fuel

System Messages on page 5‑27 for

more information.

Security Light

The immobilizer 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 indicator light turns off.

If the light stays on and the engine

does not start, there could be a

problem with the theft-deterrent

system. See Immobilizer Operation

on page 2‑13.

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High-Beam On Light

The high‐beam on light comes on

when the high-beam headlamps are

in use.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer on page 6‑1 for more

information.

Front Fog Lamp Light

The front fog lamp light comes on

when the fog lamps are in use.

The light goes out when the fog

lamps are turned off. See Fog

Lamps on page 6‑4.

Lamps On Reminder

For vehicles with the lamps on

reminder light, it comes on when the

lights are in use.

Cruise Control Light

For vehicles with cruise control, the

cruise control light is white when the

cruise control is on and ready, and

turns green when the cruise control

is set and active.

The light turns off when the cruise

control is turned off. See Cruise

Control on page 9‑35.

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Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC)

The vehicle may have a Driver

Information Center (DIC). It displays

information about the vehicle and

warning messages if there is a

system problem detected. DIC

messages display in the center of

the instrument panel cluster. See

Vehicle Messages on page 5‑24 for

more information.

The vehicle may also have features

that can be customized through the

controls on the radio. See Vehicle

Personalization on page 5‑31 for

more information.

DIC Operation and Displays

Use the DIC buttons located in the

center of the instrument panel to

access different displays. The DIC

displays trip, fuel, vehicle system

information, and warning messages.

It also shows the shift lever position,

the odometer, and the direction the

vehicle is driving.

DIC Buttons

MENU: Press this button to get to

the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle

Information Menu.

Q or R : Use these buttons to

scroll through the items in each

menu. A small marker will move

along the page as you scroll through

the items. This shows where each

page is in the menu.

SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use this

button to set or clear the menu item

when it is displayed.

Trip/Fuel Menu Items

Press the MENU button until Trip/

Fuel Information Menu is displayed.

Then press

R to scroll through the

following menu items:

Digital Speedometer

Trip 1

Trip 2

Fuel Range

Average Fuel Economy

Best Average Fuel Economy

Average Vehicle Speed

Timer

Navigation

Blank Display

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Digital Speedometer

The speedometer shows how fast

the vehicle is moving in either

kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles

per hour (mph). The speedometer

cannot be reset.

Trip 1 and Trip 2

This display shows the current

distance traveled, in either

kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since

the last reset for the trip odometer.

The trip odometer can be reset to

zero by pressing SET/CLR while the

trip odometer display is showing.

Fuel Range

This display shows the approximate

distance the vehicle can be driven

without refueling. The fuel range

estimate is based on an average of

the vehicle's fuel economy over

recent driving history and the

amount of fuel remaining in the fuel

tank. Fuel range cannot be reset.

Average Fuel Economy

This display shows the approximate

average liters per 100 kilometers

(L/100 km) or miles per

gallon (mpg). This number is

calculated based on the number of

L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the

last time this menu item was reset.

The fuel economy can be reset by

pressing SET/CLR while the

Average Fuel Economy display is

showing. The display may not reset

to zero.

Best Average Fuel Economy

The right hand side displays the

best average fuel economy (AFE)

that is achieved for a selected

distance. The left hand side displays

a running average of fuel economy

for the most recently traveled

selected distance. The center of the

Best AFE menu includes a digital

readout and bar graph to show the

instantaneous fuel economy.

Quickly press the SET/CLR button

to display a page for selecting one

of the distance options. Move the

up/down arrow to choose the

selection, and SET/CLR to change

the setting.

When viewing best AFE, a several

second press and hold of SET/CLR

will reset the best value. The best

value will show “- - -” until the

selected distance has been

traveled.

The display provides feedback on

how current driving behavior in the

bar graph affects the running

average in the left display and how

well recent driving compares to the

best that has been achieved.

Average Vehicle Speed

This display shows the average

speed of the vehicle in kilometers

per hour (km/h) or miles per

hour (mph). This average is

calculated based on the various

vehicle speeds recorded since the

last reset of this value. The average

speed can be reset by pressing

SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle

Speed display is showing.

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Timer

This display can be used as a timer.

To start the timer, press SET/CLR

while Timer is displayed. The

display will show the amount of time

that has passed since the timer was

last reset, not including time the

ignition is off. Time will continue to

be counted as long as the ignition is

on, even if another display is being

shown on the DIC. The timer will

record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes

and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after

which the display will return to zero.

To stop the timer, press SET/CLR

briefly while Timer is displayed. To

reset the timer to zero, press and

hold SET/CLR.

Navigation

This display is used for the OnStar

or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn

guidance. See OnStar Overview on

page 14‑1 or the Navigation manual,

if the vehicle has navigation, for

more information.

Blank Display

This display shows no information.

Vehicle Information Menu

Items

Press the MENU button until Vehicle

Information Menu is displayed. Then

press

R to scroll through the

following menu items:

Unit

Tire Pressure

Remaining Oil Life

Blank Display

Unit

Press SET/CLR to enter the unit

menu. Then press

Q or R to switch

between METRIC or US when the

Unit display is active. Press SET/

CLR to confirm the setting. This will

change the displays on the cluster

and DIC to either metric or English

(US) measurements.

Tire Pressure

The display will show a vehicle with

the approximate pressures of all

four tires. Tire pressure is displayed

in either kilopascal (kPa) or in

pounds per square inch (psi).

See Tire Pressure Monitor System

on page 10‑46 and Tire Pressure

Monitor Operation on page 10‑47 for

more information.

Remaining Oil Life

This display shows an estimate of

the oil's remaining useful life.

If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is

displayed, that means 99% of the

current oil life remains.

When the remaining oil life is low,

the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

message will appear on the display.

See Engine Oil Messages on

page 5‑26. The oil should be

changed as soon as possible. See

Engine Oil on page 10‑8. In addition

to the engine oil life system

monitoring the oil life, additional

maintenance is recommended in the

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Maintenance Schedule in this

manual. See Maintenance Schedule

on page 11‑3 for more information.

Remember, the Oil Life display must

be reset after each oil change. It will

not reset itself. Also, be careful not

to reset the Oil Life display

accidentally at any time other than

when the oil has just been changed.

It cannot be reset accurately until

the next oil change. To reset the

engine oil life system, press SET/

CLR while the Oil Life display is

active. The display will ask for

confirmation of a reset. Press

Q or

R to select Yes or No. Then press

SET/CLR to confirm the selection.

See Engine Oil Life System on

page 10‑11.

Blank Display

This display shows no information.

Compass

The vehicle may have a compass in

the Driver Information Center (DIC).

See Compass on page 5‑5.

Vehicle Messages

Messages are displayed on the DIC

to notify the driver that the status of

the vehicle has changed and that

some action may be needed by the

driver to correct the condition.

Multiple messages may appear one

after another.

Some messages may not require

immediate action, but you can press

SET/CLR to acknowledge that you

received the messages and to clear

them from the display. Some

messages cannot be cleared from

the DIC display because they are

more urgent. These messages

require action before they can be

cleared. You should take any

messages that appear on the

display seriously and remember that

clearing the messages will only

make the messages disappear, not

correct the problem. You will find the

possible messages that can be

displayed and some information

about them grouped by subject in

the following information.

Battery Voltage and

Charging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

This message displays when the

vehicle has detected that the battery

voltage is dropping beyond a

reasonable point. The battery saver

system starts reducing features of

the vehicle that may be noticed. At

the point that features are disabled,

this message displays. Turn off

unnecessary accessories to allow

the battery to recharge.

LOW BATTERY

This message is displayed when the

battery voltage is low. See Battery

on page 10‑23.

SERVICE BATTERY

CHARGING SYSTEM

This message is displayed when

there is a fault in the battery

charging system. Take the vehicle to

your dealer for service.

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Brake System Messages

BRAKE FLUID LOW

This message is displayed when the

brake fluid level is low; see Brake

Fluid on page 10‑22.

RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

This message is displayed as a

reminder that the parking brake is

on. Release it before you attempt to

drive.

Compass Messages

CAL

This message is displayed when the

compass needs to be calibrated.

See Compass on page 5‑5.

– –

Dashes will be displayed if the

compass needs service. See your

dealer for service.

Cruise Control Messages

APPLY BRAKE BEFORE

CRUISE

If this message displays when

attempting to activate cruise control,

apply the brake pedal and try again.

CRUISE SET TO XXX

This message displays when the

cruise control is set and shows the

speed it was set to. See Cruise

Control on page 9‑35.

Door Ajar Messages

DOOR OPEN

A door open symbol will be

displayed on the DIC showing which

door is open. If the vehicle has been

shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR

OPEN message will also be

displayed. Close the door

completely.

MANUALLY CLOSE THE

POWER LIFTGATE

This message will display if the

power liftgate encounters multiple

obstacles on the same power cycle.

After removing the obstructions, the

liftgate will resume normal power

operation.

REAR ACCESS OPEN

This message will display along with

a symbol when the liftgate is open.

Close the liftgate completely.

Engine Cooling System

Messages

A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH

ENGINE TEMP

This message displays when the

engine coolant becomes hotter than

the normal operating temperature.

To avoid added strain on a hot

engine, the air conditioning

compressor automatically turns off.

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When the coolant temperature

returns to normal, the air

conditioning compressor turns back

on. The vehicle can continue to be

driven.

If this message continues to appear,

have the system repaired by your

dealer as soon as possible to avoid

damage to the engine.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD

COOLANT

This message will display if the

coolant is low. See Engine Coolant

on page 10‑15.

ENGINE OVERHEATED —

IDLE ENGINE

This message displays when the

engine coolant temperature is too

hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to

idle until it cools down.

ENGINE OVERHEATED —

STOP ENGINE

This message displays and a

continuous chime sounds if the

engine cooling system reaches

unsafe temperatures for operation.

Stop and turn off the vehicle as

soon as it is safe to do so to avoid

severe damage. This message

clears when the engine has cooled

to a safe operating temperature.

HIGH COOLANT

TEMPERATURE

This message displays if the coolant

temperature is hot. See Engine

Overheating on page 10‑18.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

This message displays when the

engine oil needs to be changed.

When you change the engine oil, be

sure to reset the Oil Life System.

See Engine Oil Life System on

page 10‑11, Driver Information

Center (DIC) on page 5‑21, Engine

Oil on page 10‑8, and Maintenance

Schedule on page 11‑3.

ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE

ENGINE

This message displays when the

engine oil temperature is too hot.

Stop and allow the vehicle to idle

until it cools down.

ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL

On some vehicles, this message

displays when the engine oil level

may be too low. Check the oil level

before filling to the recommended

level. If the oil is not low and this

message remains on, take the

vehicle to your dealer for service.

See Engine Oil on page 10‑8.

OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP

ENGINE

This message displays if low oil

pressure levels occur. Stop the

vehicle as soon as safely possible

and do not operate it until the cause

of the low oil pressure has been

corrected. Check the oil as soon as

possible and have the vehicle

serviced by your dealer.

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Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED

This message displays when the

vehicle's engine power is reduced.

Reduced engine power can affect

the vehicle's ability to accelerate.

If this message is on, but there is no

reduction in performance, proceed

to your destination. The

performance may be reduced the

next time the vehicle is driven. The

vehicle may be driven at a reduced

speed while this message is on, but

maximum acceleration and speed

may be reduced. Anytime this

message stays on, the vehicle

should be taken to your dealer for

service as soon as possible.

Fuel System Messages

ECO MODE ON

On some models, this message

displays when the fuel economy

mode has been turned on by

pressing the eco button near the

shift lever. See Fuel Economy Mode

on page 9‑29 for more information.

FUEL LEVEL LOW

This message displays when the

vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as

soon as possible.

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

This message displays when the

fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the

fuel cap.

Key and Lock Messages

REPLACE BATTERY IN

REMOTE KEY

This message displays when the

battery in the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter needs to be

replaced.

Object Detection System

Messages

FORWARD COLLISION

ALERT OFF

If your vehicle has the Forward

Collision Alert (FCA) system, this

message may display if the FCA

system cannot activate due to a

temporary condition. See Forward

Collision Alert (FCA) System on

page 9‑37.

FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED,

CLEAN WINDSHIELD

This message displays when the

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

systems are disabled because the

camera view is blocked and cannot

operate properly. It may also

activate during heavy rain or due to

road spray. To clean the system,

clean the outside of the windshield

area in front of the LDW/FCA

camera sensor.

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LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM

UNAVAILABLE

If your vehicle has the Lane

Departure Warning (LDW) system,

this message may display if the

LDW system cannot activate due to

a temporary condition. See Lane

Departure Warning (LDW) on

page 9‑46 for more information.

PARK ASSIST OFF

This message displays when the

park assist system has been turned

off or when there is a temporary

condition causing the system to be

disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking

Assist on page 9‑39.

SERVICE BLIND ZONE ALERT

SYSTEM

If this message appears, both SBZA

displays will remain on indicating

there is a problem with the SBZA

system. If these displays remain on

after continued driving, the system

needs service. Take the vehicle to

your dealer.

SERVICE FRONT CAMERA

This message displays when the

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

systems are disabled and need

service. See your dealer.

SERVICE PARK ASSIST

This message displays if there is a

problem with the Ultrasonic Rear

Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do

not use this system to help you

park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist

on page 9‑39 for more information.

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

SYSTEM OFF

This message indicates that the

driver has turned the system off.

SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS.

UNAVAILABLE

This message indicates that the

SBZA system is disabled because

the sensor is blocked and cannot

detect vehicles in the blind zone.

The sensor may be blocked by mud,

dirt, snow, ice, or slush. This

message may also activate during

heavy rain or due to road spray. The

vehicle does not need service. For

cleaning, see Exterior Care on

page 10‑73.

Ride Control System

Messages

ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF

If your vehicle has the All-Wheel

Drive (AWD) system, this message

displays when the rear drive system

is overheating. This message turns

off when the rear drive system cools

down. If the warning message stays

on for a while, you need to reset the

warning message. To reset the

warning message, turn the ignition

off and then back on again. If the

message stays on, see your dealer

right away. See All-Wheel Drive on

page 9‑29 for more information.

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SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE

If your vehicle has the All-Wheel

Drive (AWD) system, this message

displays if a problem occurs with

this system. If this message

appears, stop as soon as possible

and turn off the vehicle. Restart the

vehicle and check for the message

on the DIC display. If the message

is still displayed or appears again

when you begin driving, the AWD

system needs service. See your

dealer.

SERVICE TRACTION

CONTROL

This message displays when there

is a problem with the Traction

Control System (TCS). See Traction

Control System (TCS) on

page 9‑32.

SERVICE STABILITRAK

This message displays if there is a

problem with the StabiliTrak system.

StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑33.

STABILITRAK OFF

This message displays when the

StabiliTrak system is turned off. See

StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑33

for more information.

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

This message displays when the

Traction Control System (TCS) is

turned off. Adjust your driving

accordingly.

TRACTION CONTROL ON

This message displays when the

Traction Control System (TCS) is

first turned on. See Traction Control

System (TCS) on page 9‑32 for

more information.

Airbag System Messages

SERVICE AIRBAG

This message displays if there is a

problem with the airbag system.

Take the vehicle to your dealer for

service.

Security Messages

THEFT ATTEMPTED

This message displays if the vehicle

detects a tamper condition.

Service Vehicle Messages

SERVICE AC SYSTEM

This message is displayed if there is

a problem with the air conditioning

system. Take the vehicle to your

dealer for service.

SERVICE POWER STEERING

This message is displayed if there is

a problem with the power steering

system and a chime may sound.

Take the vehicle to your dealer for

service.

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

This message is displayed if there is

a problem with the vehicle. Take the

vehicle to your dealer for service.

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Tire Messages

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR

SYSTEM

This message displays if there is a

problem with the Tire Pressure

Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire

Pressure Monitor Operation on

page 10‑47.

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

This message displays when the

system is learning new tires. See

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on

page 10‑47.

TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE

This message displays when the

pressure in one or more of the tires

is low.

This message also displays LEFT

FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT

REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate

the location of the low tire.

The low tire pressure warning light

will also come on. See Tire

Pressure Light on page 5‑18.

If a tire pressure message appears

on the DIC, stop as soon as you

can. Inflate the tires by adding air

until the tire pressure is equal to the

values shown on the Tire and

Loading Information label. See Tires

on page 10‑38, Vehicle Load Limits

on page 9‑14, and Tire Pressure on

page 10‑45.

You can receive more than one tire

pressure message at a time. The

DIC also shows the tire pressure

values. See Driver Information

Center (DIC) on page 5‑21.

Transmission Messages

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

This message displays if there is a

problem with the transmission. See

your dealer.

SHIFT TO PARK

This message displays when the

transmission needs to be shifted to

P (Park). This may appear when

attempting to remove the key from

the ignition or from the vehicle if the

vehicle is not in P (Park).

TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE

ENGINE

This message displays and a chime

sounds if the transmission fluid in

the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the

transmission fluid temperature high

can cause damage to the vehicle.

Stop the vehicle and let it idle to

allow the transmission to cool. This

message clears when the fluid

temperature reaches a safe level.

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Vehicle Reminder

Messages

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE

WITH CARE

This message is displayed when ice

conditions are possible.

TURN WIPER CONTROL TO

INTERMITTENT FIRST

This message is displayed when

attempting to adjust the intermittent

wiper speed without intermittent

selected on the wiper control. See

Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑3.

Vehicle

Personalization

The audio system controls are used

to access the personalization

menus for customizing vehicle

features.

CONFIG (Configuration): Press to

access the Configuration

Settings Menu.

MENU/SEL Knob: Press the

center of this knob to enter the

menus and select menu items. Turn

the knob to scroll through the

menus.

E BACK: Press to exit or move

backwards in a menu.

Entering the Personalization

Menus

1. Turn the infotainment system on

and press the CONFIG button to

access the Configuration

Settings menu.

2. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

highlight Vehicle Settings.

3. Press the center of the MENU/

SEL knob to select the Vehicle

Settings menu.

The following list of menu items will

be available:

Climate and Air Quality

Comfort and Convenience

Collision/Detection Systems

Languages

Lighting

Power Door Locks

Remote Lock/Unlock/Start

Return to Factory Settings

Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

highlight the menu. Press the knob

to select it. Each of the menus is

detailed in the following information.

All of the menus may not be

available. Only those tied to the

features on your vehicle will be

shown.

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Climate and Air Quality

Select the Climate and Air Quality

menu and the following will be

displayed:

Auto Fan Speed

Air Conditioning Mode

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats

Auto Defog

Auto Rear Defog

Auto Fan Speed

This selection is available on

vehicles with the Automatic Climate

Control System. Choose from the

following blower speed settings:

High: Increased speed.

Low: Reduced speed.

Normal: Moderate speed.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

Auto Fan Speed is highlighted. Turn

the knob to highlight “High,”

“Normal,” or “Low.” Press the knob

to confirm the selection and go back

to the last menu.

Air Conditioning Mode

This will allow you to select whether

or not the air conditioning comes on

automatically the next time the

vehicle is started. “On” means that

the air conditioning will be on at

start up, regardless of whether it

was on or off the last time the

vehicle was turned off. “Off” means

the air conditioning will be off at the

next start up, regardless of whether

it was on or off the last time the

vehicle was turned off. “Last

Setting” means that when the

vehicle is started, the air

conditioning will resume whichever

setting it was at the last time the

vehicle was turned off.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

Air Conditioning Mode is

highlighted. Turn the knob to

highlight “On,” “Off,” or “Last

Setting.” Press the knob to confirm

the selection and go back to the

last menu.

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats

When on, this feature will turn the

heated seats on when using remote

start on cold days.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Remote Start Auto Heat Seats” is

highlighted to toggle between “On”

or “Off.” Press

E BACK to confirm

the selection and go back to the

last menu.

Auto Defog

When turned on and high humidity

is detected, the climate control

system may adjust to outside air

supply and turn on the air

conditioner or the heater. The fan

speed may slightly increase to help

prevent fogging. When high

humidity is no longer detected, the

system will return to its prior

operation.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Auto Defog” is highlighted to toggle

between “On” or “Off.” Press

BACK to confirm the selection and

go back to the last menu.

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Auto Rear Defog

When on, this feature turns on the

rear defogger at vehicle start when

the interior temperature is cold and

fog is likely. The auto rear defog

function can be disabled by

pressing

1. When off, the feature

can be turned on by pressing

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 or Automatic Climate

Control System on page 8‑3 for

more information.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Auto Rear Defog” is highlighted to

toggle between “On” or “Off.” Press

E BACK to confirm the selection

and go back to the last menu.

Comfort and Convenience

Select the Comfort and

Convenience menu and the

following will be displayed:

Easy Exit Driver Seat

Chime Volume

Reverse Tilt Mirror

Easy Exit Driver Seat

When on, this feature will move the

driver seat rearward upon turning

the ignition off and the driver door

opening. This may be performed to

make it easier to exit the vehicle.

See the “Easy Exit Driver Seat”

information under Power Seat

Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more

information.

This allows you to turn the easy exit

seat feature on or off.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Easy Exit Driver Seat” is

highlighted. Turn the knob to select

“On” or “Off.” Press the knob to

confirm and go back to the

last menu.

Chime Volume

This allows the selection of the

chime volume level.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Chime Volume” is highlighted. Turn

the knob to select “Normal” or

“High.” Press the knob to confirm

and go back to the last menu.

Reverse Tilt Mirror

When on, both the driver and

passenger mirrors will tilt downward

when vehicle is shifted to

R (Reverse) to improve visibility of

the ground near the rear wheels.

They will return to their previous

driving position when the vehicle is

shifted out of R (Reverse), the

ignition is turned to OFF, or the

vehicle is left in reverse. See Park

Tilt Mirrors on page 2‑15 for more

information.

This allows you to turn the park tilt

mirrors feature on or off.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Reverse Tilt Mirror” is highlighted.

Turn the knob to select “On” or “Off.”

Press the knob to confirm and go

back to the last menu.

Collision/Detection Systems

Select the Collision/Detection

Systems menu and the following will

be displayed:

Park Assist

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Park Assist

This allows the Ultrasonic Parking

Assist feature to be turned on or off.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Park Assist” is highlighted. Turn the

knob to select “On,” “Off,” or “Tow

Bar.” Press the knob to confirm and

go back to the last menu.

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on

page 9‑39 for more information

Languages

Select the Languages menu and the

following will be displayed:

English

French

Spanish

Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select

the language. Press the knob to

confirm and go back to the

last menu.

Lighting

Select the Lighting menu and the

following will be displayed:

Vehicle Locator Lights

Exit Lighting

Vehicle Locator Lights

This allows the vehicle locator lights

to be turned on or off.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Vehicle Locator Lights” is

highlighted to toggle between “On”

or “Off.” Press

E BACK to confirm

the selection and go back to the

last menu.

Exit Lighting

This allows the selection of how

long the exterior lamps stay on

when leaving the vehicle when it is

dark outside.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Exit Lighting” is highlighted.

Turn the knob to select “Off,”

“30 Seconds,” “1 Minute,” or

“2 Minutes.” Press the knob to

confirm and go back to the

last menu.

Power Door Locks

Select Power Door Locks and the

following will be displayed:

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out

Auto Door Unlock

Delayed Door Lock

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out

When on, this feature will keep the

driver door from locking when the

door is open. If off is selected, the

Delayed Door Lock menu will be

available.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” is

highlighted to toggle between “On”

or “Off.” Press

E BACK to confirm

the selection and go back to the

last menu.

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Auto Door Unlock

This allows selection of which of the

doors will automatically unlock when

the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Auto Door Unlock” is highlighted.

Turn the knob to select “All Doors,”

“Driver Door,” or “Off.” Press the

knob to confirm and go back to the

last menu.

Delayed Door Lock

When on, this feature will delay the

locking of the doors. If you want to

override the delay you can press the

power door lock on the instrument

panel.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Delayed Door Lock” is highlighted.

Turn the knob to select “On” or “Off.”

Press the knob to confirm and go

back to the last menu.

Remote Lock/Unlock/ Start

Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start

and the following will be displayed:

Remote Unlock Light Feedback

Remote Lock Feedback

Remote Door Unlock

Memory Remote Recall

Remote Unlock Light Feedback

When on, the exterior lamps will

flash when unlocking the vehicle

with the RKE transmitter.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Remote Unlock Light Feedback” is

highlighted. Turn the knob to select

“Flash Lights” or “Off.” Press the

knob to confirm and go back to the

last menu.

Remote Lock Feedback

This allows selection of what type of

feedback is given when unlocking

the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Remote Lock Feedback” is

highlighted. Turn the knob to select

“Lights and Horn,” “Lights Only,”

“Horn Only,” or “Off.” Press the knob

to confirm and go back to the

last menu.

Remote Door Unlock

This allows selection of which doors

will unlock when pressing the unlock

button on the RKE transmitter.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Remote Door Unlock” is

highlighted. Turn the knob to select

“All Doors” or “Driver Door.” Press

the knob to confirm and go back to

the last menu.

Memory Remote Recall

This allows the Memory Remote

Recall feature to be turned on or off.

When on, this feature will recall the

current driver's last seat, outside

mirrors upon unlocking the driver

door with the RKE, and opening that

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door. The current driver is identified

when the RKE transmitter is used to

unlock the driver door. See “Memory

Remote Recall” under Memory

Seats on page 3‑7 for more

information.

Memory Remote Recall is when the

memorized settings will be recalled

as you unlock the vehicle.

Press the MENU/SEL knob when

“Memory Remote Recall” is

highlighted to toggle between “On”

or “Off.” Press

E BACK to confirm

the selection and go back to the

last menu.

Return to Factory Settings

Select “Return to Factory Settings”

to return all of the vehicle

personalization to the default

settings. Turn the knob to select

“Yes” or “No.” Press the knob to

confirm and go back to the

last menu.

Universal Remote

System

See Radio Frequency Statement on

page 13‑21 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

rules and Industry Canada

Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Universal Remote System

Programming

If the vehicle has this feature, you

will see these buttons with one

indicator light next to them in the

overhead console.

This system provides a way to

replace up to three remote control

transmitters used to activate

devices such as garage door

openers, security systems, and

home automation devices.

Do not use the Universal Remote

system with any garage door opener

that does not have the stop and

reverse feature. This includes any

garage door opener model

manufactured before April 1,1982.

Read the instructions completely

before attempting to program the

Universal Remote system. Because

of the steps involved, it may be

helpful to have another person

available to assist with programming

the Universal Remote system.

Keep the original hand-held

transmitter for use in other vehicles

as well as for future Universal

Remote system programming. It is

also recommended that upon the

sale of the vehicle, the programmed

Universal Remote system buttons

be erased for security purposes.

See “Erasing Universal Remote

System Buttons” later in this

section.

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When programming a garage door,

park outside of the garage. Park

directly in line with and facing the

garage door opener motor-head or

gate motor-head. Be sure that

people and objects are clear of the

garage door or gate being

programmed.

It is recommended that a new

battery be installed in the hand-held

transmitter for quicker and more

accurate transmission of the

radio-frequency signal.

Programming the Universal

Remote System

For questions or help programming

the Universal Remote system, call

1-800-355-3515 or go to

www.homelink.com.

Programming a garage door opener

involves time-sensitive actions, so

read the entire procedure before

starting. Otherwise, the device will

time out and the procedure will have

to be repeated.

To program up to three devices:

1. Hold the end of the hand-held

transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to

3 in) away from the Universal

Remote system buttons while

keeping the indicator light in

view. The hand-held transmitter

was supplied by the

manufacturer of the garage door

opener receiver

(motor-head unit).

2. At the same time, press and

hold both the hand-held

transmitter button and one of the

three Universal Remote system

buttons to be used to operate

the garage door. Do not release

the Universal Remote system

button or the hand-held

transmitter button until the

indicator light changes from a

slowly to a rapidly flashing light.

You now may release both

buttons.

Some entry gates and garage

door openers may require

substitution of Step 2 with the

procedure noted in “Gate

Operator and Canadian

Programming” later in this

section.

3. Press and hold for five seconds

the newly trained Universal

Remote system button (the

button selected in Step 2) while

observing the indicator light and

garage door activation.

If the indicator light stays on

continuously or the garage

door starts to move when

the Universal Remote

system button is pressed

and released, then the

programming is complete.

There is no need to

continue programming

Steps 4–6.

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If the Universal Remote

system indicator light blinks

rapidly for two seconds,

then turns to a constant

light and the garage door

does not move, continue

with programming

Steps 4–6.

It may be helpful to have

another person assist with

the remaining Steps 4–6.

“Learn” or “Smart” Button

4. After Steps 1–3 have been

completed, locate the “Learn” or

“Smart” button inside the garage

on the garage door opener

receiver (motor-head unit). The

name and color of the button

may vary by manufacturer.

5. Firmly press and release the

“Learn” or “Smart” button. After

pressing this button, you will

have 30 seconds to complete

Step 6.

6. Immediately return to the

vehicle. Firmly press and hold

for two seconds the Universal

Remote system button, selected

in Step 2 to control the garage

door, and then release it. If the

garage door does not move or

the lamp on the garage door

opener receiver (motor-head

unit) does not flash, press and

hold the same button a second

time for two seconds, then

release it. Again, if the door

does not move or the garage

door lamp does not flash, press

and hold the same button a third

time for two seconds, then

release.

The Universal Remote system

should now activate the

garage door.

To program the remaining two

Universal Remote system buttons,

begin with Step 1 of “Programming

the Universal Remote System.”

Gate Operator and Canadian

Programming

If you have questions or need help

programming the Universal Remote

system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go

to www.homelink.com.

Canadian radio-frequency laws

require transmitter signals to time

out or quit after several seconds of

transmission. This may not be long

enough for the Universal Remote

system to pick up the signal during

programming. Similarly, some U.S.

gate operators are manufactured to

time out in the same manner.

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If you live in Canada, or you are

having difficulty programming a gate

operator or garage door opener by

using the “Programming the

Universal Remote System”

procedures, regardless of where

you live, replace Step 2 under

“Programming the Universal Remote

System” with the following:

Continue to press and hold the

Universal Remote system button

while you press and release every

two seconds (cycle) the hand-held

transmitter button until the

frequency signal has been

successfully accepted by the

Universal Remote system. The

Universal Remote system indicator

light will flash slowly at first and then

rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under

“Programming the Universal Remote

System” to complete.

Universal Remote System

Operation

Using the Universal Remote

System

Press and hold the appropriate

Universal Remote system button for

at least half of a second. The

indicator light will come on while the

signal is being transmitted.

Erasing Universal Remote

System Buttons

All programmed buttons should be

erased when the vehicle is sold or

the lease ends.

To erase all programmed buttons on

the Universal Remote system

device:

1. Press and hold down the two

outside buttons until the

indicator light begins to flash.

This should take about

10 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

Reprogramming a Single

Universal Remote System

Button

To reprogram any of the three

Universal Remote system buttons:

1. Press and hold the desired

Universal Remote system

button. Do not release the

button.

2. The indicator light will begin to

flash after 20 seconds. Without

releasing the button, proceed

with Step 1 under “Programming

the Universal Remote System.”

If you have questions or need help

programming the Universal Remote

system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go

to www.homelink.com. You may

also call the customer assistance

phone number under Customer

Assistance Offices (U.S. and

Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer

Assistance Offices (Mexico) on

page 13‑5.

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Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Automatic Headlamp

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Battery Load Management . . . . 6-5

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

The exterior lamp control is on the

turn signal/lane change lever.

O (Exterior Lamp Control):

Operates the exterior lamps. Turn to

one of the following positions:

O (Off): Briefly turn to this position

to turn the automatic light control off

or on again.

AUTO (Automatic Headlamps):

Turns the exterior lamps on and off

automatically depending on the

exterior light. The vehicle will default

to the AUTO setting when it is first

started.

; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the

parking lamps together with the

following:

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

5 (Headlamps): Turns on the

headlamps, together with the

previously listed lamps and lights.

Headlamp High/

Low-Beam Changer

2 3

Headlamp High/Low‐Beam

Changer: Push the turn signal/lane

change lever away from you and

release, to turn the high beams on.

To return to low beams, push the

lever again or pull it toward you and

release.

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This indicator light turns on in the

instrument panel cluster when the

high‐beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass

The flash‐to‐pass feature works with

the low beams or Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) on or off.

To flash the high beams, pull the

turn signal/lane change lever all the

way toward you, then release it.

Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL)

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

system makes the low-beam

headlamps come on at a reduced

brightness in daylight when the

following conditions are met:

The ignition is on.

The exterior lamp band is in the

automatic position.

The transmission is not in

P (Park).

The light sensor determines it is

daytime.

The parking brake is released.

Fully functional Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) are required on all

vehicles first sold in Canada.

When the DRL are on the taillamps,

sidemarker, instrument panel lights

and other lamps will not be on. The

instrument panel cluster will be lit.

When the exterior lamp band is

turned to the headlamp position, the

low-beam headlamps come on. The

other lamps that come on with the

headlamps will also come on.

To idle your vehicle with the DRL

off, move the shift lever to P (Park).

The DRL will stay off until the shift

lever is moved out of the P (Park)

position.

The regular headlamp system

should be turned on when needed.

Automatic Headlamp

System

When it is dark enough outside, the

headlamps come on automatically.

Do not cover the light sensor on top

of the instrument panel or the

headlamps will come on when they

are not needed.

The system may also turn on the

headlamps when driving through a

parking garage or tunnel.

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Lights On with Wipers

If the windshield wipers are

activated in daylight with the engine

on, and the exterior lamp control is

in AUTO, the headlamps, parking

lamps, and other exterior lamps

come on. The transition time for the

lamps coming on varies based on

wiper speed. When the wipers are

not operating, these lamps turn off.

Move the exterior lamp control to

OFF or to the Parking Lamp position

to disable this feature.

Hazard Warning Flashers

| (Hazard Warning Flasher):

Press this button, on the center of

the instrument panel, to make the

front and rear turn signal lamps

flash on and off. This warns others

that you are having trouble.

Press

| again to turn the

flashers off.

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals

An arrow on the instrument panel

cluster will flash in the direction of

the turn or lane change.

Move the lever all the way up or

down to signal a turn.

Raise or lower the lever until the

arrow starts to flash to signal a lane

change. Hold it there until the lane

change is complete. If the lever is

briefly pressed and released, the

turn signal flashes three times.

The lever returns to its starting

position when it is released.

If after signaling a turn or a lane

change the arrows flash rapidly or

do not come on, a signal bulb may

be burned out.

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Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb

is not burned out, check the fuse;

see Fuses on page 10‑32 for more

information.

Fog Lamps

The fog lamps control is located on

the turn/lane change lever.

Use the fog lamps for better vision

in foggy or misty conditions.

# FOG (Fog Lamps): Turn the fog

lamp band on the lever to

# and

release it, to turn the fog lamps on

or off. The band will return to its

original position.

The parking lamps or low‐beam

headlamps must be on to use the

fog lamps.

The fog lamps will go off whenever

the high-beam headlamps are

turned on. When the high‐beam

headlamps are turned off, the fog

lamps will come on again.

Some localities have laws that

require the headlamps to be on

along with the fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel

Illumination Control

This control is located on the

instrument panel, to the left of the

steering column.

D (Instrument Panel

Brightness): Turn clockwise or

counterclockwise to brighten or dim

the lights.

Dome Lamps

There are front and rear dome

lamps.

The dome lamp controls are located

in the overhead console. To change

the settings, press the following:

* (Dome Lamp Override): Turns

the lamps off, even when a door

is open.

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1 (Door): The lamps come on

automatically when a door is

opened.

+ (On): Turns the dome lamps on.

The dome lamps can also be turned

on and off by pressing the buttons

next to the lamps.

Reading Lamps

The reading lamps are located on

the overhead console. These lamps

come on automatically when any

door is opened.

For manual operation, press the

button next to each lamp to turn it

on or off.

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting

The dome lamp, cargo lamp, and

foot lamp inside the vehicle come

on when any door is opened, if the

dome lamp is in the door position. In

addition, these lamps come on

when the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) unlock button is pressed.

They stay on for 20 seconds or until

a door is opened. After the door is

opened and then closed, the light

remains on for 20 seconds, or until

the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.

Battery Load

Management

The vehicle has Electric Power

Management (EPM) that estimates

the battery's temperature and state

of charge. It then adjusts the voltage

for best performance and extended

life of the battery.

When the battery's state of charge

is low, the voltage is raised slightly

to quickly bring the charge back up.

When the state of charge is high,

the voltage is lowered slightly to

prevent overcharging. If the vehicle

has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage

display on the Driver Information

Center (DIC), you may see the

voltage move up or down. This is

normal. If there is a problem, an

alert will be displayed.

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The battery can be discharged at

idle if the electrical loads are very

high. This is true for all vehicles.

This is because the generator

(alternator) may not be spinning fast

enough at idle to produce all of the

power needed for very high

electrical loads.

A high electrical load occurs when

several of the following are on, such

as: headlamps, high beams, fog

lamps, rear window defogger,

climate control fan at high speed,

heated seats, engine cooling fans,

trailer loads, and loads plugged into

accessory power outlets.

EPM works to prevent excessive

discharge of the battery. It does this

by balancing the generator's output

and the vehicle's electrical needs.

It can increase engine idle speed to

generate more power whenever

needed. It can temporarily reduce

the power demands of some

accessories.

Normally, these actions occur in

steps or levels, without being

noticeable. In rare cases at the

highest levels of corrective action,

this action may be noticeable to the

driver. If so, a DIC message might

be displayed and it is recommended

that the driver reduce the electrical

loads as much as possible. See

Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages on page 5‑24.

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Infotainment

System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction

Infotainment

See the infotainment manual for

information on the radio, audio

players, phone, navigation system,

and voice or speech recognition.

It also includes information on

settings and downloadable

applications (if equipped).

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Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Climate Control Systems

The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled

with this system.

1. Fan Control

2. Air Delivery Mode Controls

3. Temperature Control

4. Outside Air

5. Front Defrost

6. Rear Window Defogger

7. Recirculation

8. Air Conditioning

A (Fan Control): Turn to increase

or decrease the fan speed. Turn the

knob completely to

T to turn the

fan off.

Temperature Control: Turn to

increase or decrease the

temperature.

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Air Delivery Mode Control: To

change the current mode, select

one of the following:

F (Vent): Air is directed to the

instrument panel outlets.

* (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the

instrument panel outlets and the

floor outlets.

7 (Floor): Air is directed to the

floor outlets.

W (Defog): Clears the windows of

fog or moisture. Air is directed to the

windshield and floor outlets.

0 FRONT (Front Defrost): Clears

the windshield of fog or frost more

quickly. Air is directed to the

windshield and side window outlets.

For best results, clear all snow and

ice from the windshield before

defrosting.

Do not drive the vehicle until all the

windows are clear.

For vehicles with Fuel Economy

Mode, the climate controls may take

longer to heat or cool the cabin and

the rear window defogger will turn

off sooner, when this feature is in

use. See Fuel Economy Mode on

page 9‑29.

Air Conditioning

A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to

turn the air conditioning on or off.

If the fan is turned off or the outside

temperature falls below freezing, the

air conditioning will not work.

h (Recirculation): Press to turn

on the recirculation. An indicator

light comes on. Air is recirculated

inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly

cool the air inside the vehicle or

prevent outside air and odors from

entering. The air conditioning may

come on under certain conditions.

To improve fuel efficiency and to

cool the vehicle faster, recirculation

may be automatically selected in

warm weather. The recirculation

light will not come on. To override

this feature, select outside air.

% (Outside Air): Press to turn

on the outside air. An indicator light

comes on. Outside air is circulated

throughout the vehicle.

Rear Window Defogger

1 REAR (Rear Defogger): Press

to turn the rear window defogger on

or off. The rear window defogger

turns off after about 10 minutes.

It can also be turned off by turning

the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or

LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, it

runs for about five minutes before

turning off.

The ignition must be on to use the

rear window defogger.

Do not drive the vehicle until all the

windows are clear.

Notice: Do not use a razor blade

or sharp object to clear the inside

rear window. Do not adhere

anything to the defogger grid

lines in the rear glass. These

actions may damage the rear

defogger. Repairs would not be

covered by your warranty.

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Automatic Climate Control System

The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled

with this system.

1. Fan Control

2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. Front Defrost

5. Recirculation

6. Temperature Control

7. Power

8. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats

9. Rear Window Defogger

10. Air Conditioning

Automatic Operation

The system automatically controls

the fan speed, air delivery, air

conditioning, and recirculation to

heat or cool the vehicle to the

selected temperature.

When the AUTO indicator light is

on, the system is in full automatic

operation.

To place the system in

automatic mode:

1. Press AUTO.

2. Set the temperature. Allow the

system time to stabilize. Then

adjust the temperature as

needed.

To improve fuel efficiency and to

cool the vehicle faster,

recirculation may be

automatically selected in warm

weather. The recirculation light

will not come on. Press the

to select recirculation; press it

again to select outside air.

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Manual Operation

O (Power): Press to turn the

climate control system on or off.

A (Fan Control): Turn to increase

or decrease the fan speed.

Adjusting the fan speed while in

automatic mode places the fan

under manual control. The AUTO

indicator light turns off. The air

delivery mode remains in automatic

control.

Temperature Control: Turn to

increase or decrease the

temperature inside the vehicle.

H / G (Air Delivery Mode

Control): Press mode up or mode

down to cycle through the different

air delivery modes. The current

mode is shown on the display.

Select from the following:

F (Vent): Air is directed to the

instrument panel outlets.

* (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the

instrument panel outlets and the

floor outlets.

7 (Floor): Air is directed to the

floor outlets.

W (Defog): Clears the windows of

fog or moisture. Air is directed to the

windshield and floor outlets.

0 FRONT (Front Defrost): Clears

the windshield of fog or frost more

quickly. Air is directed to the

windshield and side window outlets.

Selecting defrost disables the

automatic mode.

For best results, clear all snow and

ice from the windshield before

defrosting.

Do not drive the vehicle until all the

windows are clear.

For vehicles with Fuel Economy

Mode, the climate controls may take

longer to heat or cool the cabin and

the rear window defogger will turn

off sooner, when this feature is in

use. See Fuel Economy Mode on

page 9‑29.

Air Conditioning

A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to

turn the air conditioning on or off.

If the fan is turned off or the outside

temperature falls below freezing, the

air conditioning will not work. When

in AUTO, the air conditioning will

come on automatically as needed.

h (Recirculation): Press to turn

on the recirculation. Press to

alternate between recirculation and

outside air, if the vehicle does not

have a separate outside air button.

The indicator light turns on when

recirculation is selected. Air is

recirculated inside the vehicle.

It helps quickly cool the air inside

the vehicle or prevent outside air

and odors from entering.

% (Outside Air, If Equipped):

Press to turn on the outside air. An

indicator light comes on. Outside air

is circulated throughout the vehicle.

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Rear Window Defogger

1 REAR (Rear Defogger): Press

to turn the rear window defogger on

or off. The rear window defogger

turns off after about 10 minutes.

It can also be turned off by putting

the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or

LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, it

runs for about five minutes before

turning off.

The ignition must be on to use the

rear window defogger.

Do not drive the vehicle until all the

windows are clear.

Notice: Do not use a razor blade

or sharp object to clear the inside

rear window. Do not adhere

anything to the defogger grid

lines in the rear glass. These

actions may damage the rear

defogger. Repairs would not be

covered by your warranty.

L / M (Driver and Passenger

Heated Seats): For vehicles with

heated seats, see Heated Front

Seats on page 3‑8.

Remote Start Climate Control

Operation: For vehicles with the

remote start feature, the climate

control system may run when the

vehicle is started remotely. The

system uses the driver’s previous

settings to heat or cool the inside of

the vehicle. The rear defog may

come on during remote start based

on cold ambient conditions. The

rear defog indicator light does not

come on during a remote start. If the

vehicle has heated front seats, they

may come on during a remote start.

See Remote Vehicle Start on

page 2‑4 and Heated Front Seats

on page 3‑8.

Sensors

The solar sensor, located on top of

the instrument panel near the

windshield, monitors the solar heat.

The climate control system uses the

information to adjust the

temperature, fan speed,

recirculation, and air delivery mode.

Do not cover the solar sensor or the

system will not work properly.

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Air Vents

Center Air Vents

Use the louvers located on the air

vents to change the direction of the

airflow. Use the thumbwheels to

open or close off the airflow.

Side Air Vents

Use the louvers located on the air

vents to change the direction of the

airflow or to open or close off the

airflow.

Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow,

or leaves from air inlets at the

base of the windshield that could

block the flow of air into the

vehicle.

Keep the path under the front

seats clear of objects to help

circulate the air inside of the

vehicle more effectively.

Use of non-GM approved hood

deflectors can adversely affect

the performance of the system.

Check with your dealer before

adding equipment to the outside

of the vehicle.

Do not attach any devices to the

air vent slats. This restricts

airflow and may cause damage

to the air vents.

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter

The filter removes dust, pollen, and

other airborne irritants from outside

air that is pulled into the vehicle.

The filter should be replaced as part

of routine scheduled maintenance.

See Maintenance Schedule on

page 11‑3 for replacement intervals.

To find out what type of filter to use,

see Maintenance Replacement

Parts on page 11‑13.

The passenger compartment air

filter can be accessed by removing

the entire glove box.

1. Open the glove box completely

and locate the stop tab on top of

the glove box door.

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2. Push the stop tab upwards until

the stop tab is under the

instrument panel assembly and

the glove box is released.

3. Unsnap the tabs beneath the

glove box that connects it to the

bottom of the instrument panel

assembly.

4. Remove the glove box.

5. Locate the service door for the

passenger compartment air filter.

6. Push the two tabs upwards and

release the latches holding the

service door. Lift the

service door.

7. Remove the old air filter.

8. Install the new air filter.

9. Close the service door and

latches.

10. Re‐install the glove box.

See your dealer if additional

assistance is needed.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . 9-10
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 9-11
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-14
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-19
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . 9-23
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmissio n
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-26
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Fuel Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-32
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
StabiliTrak
®
System . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Object Detection Systems
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-39
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-48
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-49
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-50
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

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Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Trailer Sway

Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59

Driving Information

Distracted Driving

Distraction comes in many forms

and can take your focus from the

task of driving. Exercise good

judgment and do not let other

activities divert your attention away

from the road. Many local

governments have enacted laws

regarding driver distraction. Become

familiar with the local laws in

your area.

To avoid distracted driving, always

keep your eyes on the road, hands

on the wheel, and mind on the drive.

Do not use a phone in

demanding driving situations.

Use a hands-free method to

place or receive necessary

phone calls.

Watch the road. Do not read,

take notes, or look up

information on phones or other

electronic devices.

Designate a front seat

passenger to handle potential

distractions.

Become familiar with vehicle

features before driving, such as

programming favorite radio

stations and adjusting climate

control and seat settings.

Program all trip information into

any navigation device prior to

driving.

Wait until the vehicle is parked

to retrieve items that have fallen

to the floor.

Stop or park the vehicle to tend

to children.

Keep pets in an appropriate

carrier or restraint.

Avoid stressful conversations

while driving, whether with a

passenger or on a cell phone.

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WARNING

Taking your eyes off the road too

long or too often could cause a

crash resulting in injury or death.

Focus your attention on driving.

Refer to the infotainment section for

more information on using that

system, including pairing and using

a cell phone.

If equipped, refer to the navigation

manual for information on that

system, including pairing and using

a cell phone.

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means “always

expect the unexpected.” The first

step in driving defensively is to wear

the safety belt. See Safety Belts on

page 3‑11.

Assume that other road users

(pedestrians, bicyclists, and

other drivers) are going to be

careless and make mistakes.

Anticipate what they might do

and be ready.

Allow enough following distance

between you and the driver in

front of you.

Focus on the task of driving.

Drunk Driving

Death and injury associated with

drinking and driving is a global

tragedy.

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WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very

dangerous. Your reflexes,

perceptions, attentiveness, and

judgment can be affected by even

a small amount of alcohol. You

can have a serious — or even

fatal — collision if you drive after

drinking.

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

Do not drink and drive or ride with

a driver who has been drinking.

Ride home in a cab; or if you are

with a group, designate a driver

who will not drink.

Control of a Vehicle

Braking, steering, and accelerating

are important factors in helping to

control a vehicle while driving.

Braking

Braking action involves perception

time and reaction time. Deciding to

push the brake pedal is perception

time. Actually doing it is

reaction time.

Average driver reaction time is

about three-quarters of a second. In

that time, a vehicle moving at

100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m

(66 ft), which could be a lot of

distance in an emergency.

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Helpful braking tips to keep in mind

include:

Keep enough distance between

you and the vehicle in front

of you.

Avoid needless heavy braking.

Keep pace with traffic.

If the engine ever stops while the

vehicle is being driven, brake

normally but do not pump the

brakes. Doing so could make the

pedal harder to push down. If the

engine stops, there will be some

power brake assist but it will be

used when the brake is applied.

Once the power assist is used up, it

can take longer to stop and the

brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering

Electric Power Steering (2.4L

L4 Engine)

If the vehicle has electric power

steering, it does not have power

steering fluid. Regular maintenance

is not required.

If power steering assist is lost due

to a system malfunction, the vehicle

can be steered, but may require

increased effort.

If the steering wheel is turned until it

reaches the end of its travel and is

held against that position for an

extended period of time, power

steering assist may be reduced.

Normal use of the power steering

assist should return when the

system cools down.

See specific vehicle steering

messages under Service Vehicle

Messages on page 5‑29

Hydraulic Power Steering (3.6L

V6 Engine)

If your vehicle has hydraulic

power steering, it may require

maintenance. See Power Steering

Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) on

page 10‑19 or Power Steering Fluid

(3.6L V6 Engine) on page 10‑19.

If power steering is lost because the

engine stops or a system

malfunctions, the vehicle can be

steered but may require increased

effort. See your dealer if there is a

problem.

Curve Tips

Take curves at a reasonable

speed.

Reduce speed before entering a

curve.

Maintain a reasonable steady

speed through the curve

Wait until the vehicle is out of

the curve before accelerating

gently into the straightaway.

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Steering in Emergencies

There are some situations when

steering around a problem may

be more effective than braking.

Holding both sides of the

steering wheel allows you to turn

180 degrees without removing

a hand.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

allows steering while braking.

Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop

off the edge of a road onto the

shoulder while driving. Follow

these tips:

1. Ease off the accelerator and

then, if there is nothing in the

way, steer the vehicle so that it

straddles the edge of the

pavement.

2. Turn the steering wheel about

one-eighth of a turn, until the

right front tire contacts the

pavement edge.

3. Turn the steering wheel to go

straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding

There are three types of skids that

correspond to the vehicle's three

control systems:

Braking Skid — wheels are not

rolling.

Steering or Cornering Skid —

too much speed or steering in a

curve causes tires to slip and

lose cornering force.

Acceleration Skid — too much

throttle causes the driving

wheels to spin.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids

by taking reasonable care suited to

existing conditions, and by not

overdriving those conditions. But

skids are always possible.

If the vehicle starts to slide, follow

these suggestions:

Ease your foot off the

accelerator pedal and quickly

steer the way you want the

vehicle to go. The vehicle may

straighten out. Be ready for a

second skid if it occurs.

Slow down and adjust your

driving according to weather

conditions. Stopping distance

can be longer and vehicle

control can be affected when

traction is reduced by water,

snow, ice, gravel, or other

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material on the road. Learn to

recognize warning clues — such

as enough water, ice, or packed

snow on the road to make a

mirrored surface — and slow

down when you have any doubt.

Try to avoid sudden steering,

acceleration, or braking,

including reducing vehicle speed

by shifting to a lower gear. Any

sudden changes could cause

the tires to slide.

Remember: Antilock brakes help

avoid only the braking skid.

Off-Road Driving

All-wheel-drive vehicles can be

used for off-road driving. Vehicles

without all-wheel drive and vehicles

not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or

On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not

be driven off-road except on a level,

solid surface. To contact the tire

manufacturer for more information

about the original equipment tires,

see the Limited Warranty and

Owner Assistance Information

manual.

Controlling the vehicle is the key to

successful off-road driving. One of

the best ways to control the vehicle

is to control the speed.

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WARNING

When driving off-road, bouncing

and quick changes in direction

can easily throw you out of

position. This could cause you to

lose control and crash. You and

your passengers should always

wear safety belts.

Before Driving Off-Road

Have all necessary maintenance

and service work completed.

Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,

and check inflation pressure in

all tires, including the spare,

if equipped.

Read all the information about

all-wheel-drive vehicles in this

manual.

Make sure all underbody

shields, if equipped, are properly

attached.

Know the local laws that apply to

off-road driving.

To gain more ground clearance if

needed, it may be necessary to

remove the front fascia lower

air dam.

Notice: Operating the vehicle for

extended periods without the

front fascia lower air dam

installed can cause improper air

flow to the engine. Re‐attach the

front fascia air dam after off-road

driving.

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Loading the Vehicle for

Off-Road Driving

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WARNING

Unsecured cargo on the load

floor can be tossed about

when driving over rough

terrain. You or your

passengers can be struck by

flying objects. Secure the

cargo properly.

Keep cargo in the cargo area

as far forward and as low as

possible. The heaviest things

should be on the floor,

forward of the rear axle.

Heavy loads on the roof raise

the vehicle's center of gravity,

making it more likely to roll

over. You can be seriously or

fatally injured if the vehicle

rolls over. Put heavy loads

inside the cargo area, not on

the roof.

For more information about loading

the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits

on page 9‑14.

Environmental Concerns

Always use established trails,

roads, and areas that have been

set aside for public off-road

recreational driving and obey all

posted regulations.

Do not damage shrubs, flowers,

trees, or grasses or disturb

wildlife.

Do not park over things that

burn. See Parking over Things

That Burn on page 9‑25.

Driving on Hills

Driving safely on hills requires good

judgment and an understanding of

what the vehicle can and cannot do.

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WARNING

Many hills are simply too steep

for any vehicle. Driving up hills

can cause the vehicle to stall.

Driving down hills can cause loss

of control. Driving across hills can

cause a rollover. You could be

injured or killed. Do not drive on

steep hills.

Before driving on a hill, assess the

steepness, traction, and

obstructions. If the terrain ahead

cannot be seen, get out of the

vehicle and walk the hill before

driving further.

When driving on hills:

Use a low gear and keep a firm

grip on the steering wheel.

Maintain a slow speed.

When possible, drive straight up

or down the hill.

Slow down when approaching

the top of the hill.

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Use headlamps even during the

day to make the vehicle more

visible.

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WARNING

Driving to the top of a hill at high

speed can cause an accident.

There could be a drop-off,

embankment, cliff, or even

another vehicle. You could be

seriously injured or killed. As you

near the top of a hill, slow down

and stay alert.

Never go downhill forward or

backward with the transmission

in N (Neutral). The brakes could

overheat and you could lose

control.

When driving down a hill, keep

the vehicle headed straight

down. Use a low gear because

the engine will work with the

brakes to slow the vehicle and

help keep the vehicle under

control.

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WARNING

Heavy braking when going down

a hill can cause your brakes to

overheat and fade. This could

cause loss of control and you or

others could be injured or killed.

Apply the brakes lightly when

descending a hill and use a low

gear to keep vehicle speed under

control.

If the vehicle stalls on a hill:

1. Apply the brakes to stop the

vehicle, and then apply the

parking brake.

2. Shift into P (Park) and then

restart the engine.

If driving uphill when the

vehicle stalls, shift to

R (Reverse), release the

parking brake, and back

straight down.

Never try to turn the vehicle

around. If the hill is steep

enough to stall the vehicle,

it is steep enough to cause

it to roll over.

If you cannot make it up the

hill, back straight down

the hill.

Never back down a hill in

N (Neutral) using only the

brake.

The vehicle can roll

backward quickly and you

could lose control.

If driving downhill when the

vehicle stalls, shift to a

lower gear, release the

parking brake, and drive

straight down the hill.

3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted

after stalling, set the parking

brake, shift an automatic

transmission into P (Park), and

turn the vehicle off.

3.1. Leave the vehicle and

seek help.

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3.2. Stay clear of the path the

vehicle would take if it

rolled downhill.

Avoid turns that take the vehicle

across the incline of the hill.

A hill that can be driven straight

up or down might be too steep to

drive across. Driving across an

incline puts more weight on the

downhill wheels which could

cause a downhill slide or a

rollover.

Surface conditions can be a

problem. Loose gravel, muddy

spots, or even wet grass can

cause the tires to slip sideways,

downhill. If the vehicle slips

sideways, it can hit something

that will trip it – a rock, a rut, etc.

– and roll over.

Hidden obstacles can make the

steepness of the incline more

severe. If a rock is driven across

with the uphill wheels, or if the

downhill wheels drop into a rut

or depression, the vehicle can tilt

even more.

If an incline must be driven

across, and the vehicle starts to

slide, turn downhill. This should

help straighten out the vehicle

and prevent the side slipping.

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Getting out of the vehicle on the

downhill side when stopped

across an incline is dangerous.

If the vehicle rolls over, you could

be crushed or killed. Always get

out on the uphill side of the

vehicle and stay well clear of the

rollover path.

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow,

or Ice

Use a low gear when driving in mud

– the deeper the mud, the lower the

gear. Keep the vehicle moving to

avoid getting stuck.

Traction changes when driving on

sand. On loose sand, such as on

beaches or sand dunes, the tires

tend to sink into the sand. This

affects steering, accelerating, and

braking. Drive at a reduced speed

and avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers.

Traction is reduced on hard packed

snow and ice and it is easy to lose

control. Reduce vehicle speed when

driving on hard packed snow

and ice.

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WARNING

Driving on frozen lakes, ponds,

or rivers can be dangerous. Ice

conditions vary greatly and the

vehicle could fall through the ice;

you and your passengers could

drown. Drive your vehicle on safe

surfaces only.

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Driving in Water

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WARNING

Driving through rushing water can

be dangerous. Deep water can

sweep your vehicle downstream

and you and your passengers

could drown. If it is only shallow

water, it can still wash away the

ground from under your tires.

Traction could be lost, and the

vehicle could roll over. Do not

drive through rushing water.

Notice: Do not drive through

standing water if it is deep

enough to cover the wheel hubs,

axles or exhaust pipe. Deep water

can damage the axle and other

vehicle parts.

If the standing water is not too deep,

drive slowly through it. At faster

speeds, water splashes on the

ignition system and the vehicle can

stall. Stalling can also occur if you

get the exhaust pipe under water.

While the exhaust pipe is under

water, you will not be able to start

the engine. When going through

water, the brakes get wet, and it

might take longer to stop. See

Driving on Wet Roads on

page 9‑10.

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.

After operation in mud or sand,

have the brake linings cleaned and

checked. These substances can

cause glazing and uneven braking.

Check the body structure, steering,

suspension, wheels, tires, and

exhaust system for damage and

check the fuel lines and cooling

system for any leakage.

More frequent maintenance

service is required. Refer to the

Maintenance Schedule on

page 11‑3 for more information.

Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce

vehicle traction and affect your

ability to stop and accelerate.

Always drive slower in these types

of driving conditions and avoid

driving through large puddles and

deep‐standing or flowing water.

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Wet brakes can cause crashes.

They might not work as well in a

quick stop and could cause

pulling to one side. You could

lose control of the vehicle.

After driving through a large

puddle of water or a car/vehicle

wash, lightly apply the brake

pedal until the brakes work

normally.

Flowing or rushing water creates

strong forces. Driving through

flowing water could cause the

vehicle to be carried away. If this

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happens, you and other vehicle

occupants could drown. Do not

ignore police warnings and be

very cautious about trying to drive

through flowing water.

Hydroplaning

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

wet enough and you are going fast

enough. When the vehicle is

hydroplaning, it has little or no

contact with the road.

There is no hard and fast rule about

hydroplaning. The best advice is to

slow down when the road is wet.

Other Rainy Weather Tips

Besides slowing down, other wet

weather driving tips include:

Allow extra following distance.

Pass with caution.

Keep windshield wiping

equipment in good shape.

Keep the windshield washer fluid

reservoir filled.

Have good tires with proper

tread depth. See Tires on

page 10‑38.

Turn off cruise control.

Highway Hypnosis

Always be alert and pay attention to

your surroundings while driving.

If you become tired or sleepy, find a

safe place to park the vehicle

and rest.

Other driving tips include:

Keep the vehicle well ventilated.

Keep the interior

temperature cool.

Keep your eyes moving — scan

the road ahead and to the sides.

Check the rearview mirror and

vehicle instruments often.

Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through

mountains is different than driving

on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for

driving in these conditions include:

Keep the vehicle serviced and in

good shape.

Check all fluid levels and brakes,

tires, cooling system, and

transmission.

Shift to a lower gear when going

down steep or long hills.

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If you do not shift down, the

brakes could get so hot that they

would not work well. You would

then have poor braking or even

none going down a hill. You could

crash. Shift down to let the engine

assist the brakes on a steep

downhill slope.

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WARNING

Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)

or with the ignition off is

dangerous. The brakes will have

to do all the work of slowing down

and they could get so hot that

they would not work well. You

would then have poor braking or

even none going down a hill. You

could crash. Always have the

engine running and the vehicle in

gear when going downhill.

Stay in your own lane. Do not

swing wide or cut across the

center of the road. Drive at

speeds that let you stay in your

own lane.

Be alert on top of hills;

something could be in your lane

(stalled car, accident).

Pay attention to special road

signs (falling rocks area, winding

roads, long grades, passing or

no-passing zones) and take

appropriate action.

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice

Drive carefully when there is snow

or ice between the tires and the

road, creating less traction or grip.

Wet ice can occur at about 0°C

(32°F) when freezing rain begins to

fall, resulting in even less traction.

Avoid driving on wet ice or in

freezing rain until roads can be

treated with salt or sand.

Drive with caution, whatever the

condition. Accelerate gently so

traction is not lost. Accelerating too

quickly causes the wheels to spin

and makes the surface under the

tires slick, so there is even less

traction.

Try not to break the fragile traction.

If you accelerate too fast, the drive

wheels will spin and polish the

surface under the tires even more.

The Antilock Brake System (ABS)

improves vehicle stability during

hard stops on slippery roads, but

apply the brakes sooner than when

on dry pavement. See Antilock

Brake System (ABS) on page 9‑30.

Allow greater following distance on

any slippery road and watch for

slippery spots. Icy patches can

occur on otherwise clear roads in

shaded areas. The surface of a

curve or an overpass can remain icy

when the surrounding roads are

clear. Avoid sudden steering

maneuvers and braking while

on ice.

Turn off cruise control on slippery

surfaces.

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Blizzard Conditions

Being stuck in snow can be a

serious situation. Stay with the

vehicle unless there is help nearby.

If possible, use Roadside

Assistance. See Roadside

Assistance Program (Mexico) on

page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance

Program (U.S. and Canada) on

page 13‑11. To get help and keep

everyone in the vehicle safe:

Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

Tie a red cloth to an outside

mirror.

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WARNING

Snow can trap engine exhaust

under the vehicle. This may

cause exhaust gases to get

inside. Engine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide (CO) which

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cannot be seen or smelled. It can

cause unconsciousness and even

death.

If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:

Clear away snow from around

the base of your vehicle,

especially any that is blocking

the exhaust pipe.

Check again from time to

time to be sure snow does

not collect there.

Open a window about 5 cm

(2 in) on the side of the

vehicle that is away from the

wind to bring in fresh air.

Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument

panel.

Adjust the climate control

system to a setting that

circulates the air inside the

vehicle and set the fan speed

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to the highest setting. See

“Climate Control Systems” in

the Index.

For more information about

carbon monoxide, see Engine

Exhaust on page 9‑25.

To save fuel, run the engine for only

short periods as needed to warm

the vehicle and then shut the engine

off and close the window most of

the way to save heat. Repeat this

until help arrives but only when you

feel really uncomfortable from the

cold. Moving about to keep warm

also helps.

If it takes some time for help to

arrive, now and then when you run

the engine, push the accelerator

pedal slightly so the engine runs

faster than the idle speed. This

keeps the battery charged to restart

the vehicle and to signal for help

with the headlamps. Do this as little

as possible to save fuel.

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If the Vehicle Is Stuck

Slowly and cautiously spin the

wheels to free the vehicle when

stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.

If stuck too severely for the traction

system to free the vehicle, turn the

traction system off and use the

rocking method. See Traction

Control System (TCS) on

page 9‑32.

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WARNING

If the vehicle's tires spin at high

speed, they can explode, and you

or others could be injured. The

vehicle can overheat, causing an

engine compartment fire or other

damage. Spin the wheels as little

as possible and avoid going

above 56 km/h (35 mph).

Rocking the Vehicle to Get

it Out

Turn the steering wheel left and

right to clear the area around the

front wheels. Turn off any traction

system. Shift back and forth

between R (Reverse) and a low

forward gear, spinning the wheels

as little as possible. To prevent

transmission wear, wait until the

wheels stop spinning before shifting

gears. Release the accelerator

pedal while shifting, and press

lightly on the accelerator pedal

when the transmission is in gear.

Slowly spinning the wheels in the

forward and reverse directions

causes a rocking motion that could

free the vehicle. If that does not get

the vehicle out after a few tries, it

might need to be towed out. If the

vehicle does need to be towed out,

see Towing the Vehicle on

page 10‑69.

Vehicle Load Limits

It is very important to know how

much weight the vehicle can

carry. This weight is called the

vehicle capacity weight and

includes the weight of all

occupants, cargo and all

nonfactory-installed options.

Two labels on the vehicle show

how much weight it may

properly carry, the Tire and

Loading Information label and

the Certification label.

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WARNING

Do not load the vehicle any

heavier than the Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR), or either the

maximum front or rear Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

This can cause systems to

break and change the way the

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vehicle handles. This could

cause loss of control and a

crash. Overloading can also

shorten the life of the vehicle.

Tire and Loading Information

Label

Label Example

A vehicle specific Tire and

Loading Information label is

attached to the vehicle's center

pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's

door open, you will find the label

attached near the door lock

post. The Tire and Loading

Information label shows the

number of occupant seating

positions (1), and the maximum

vehicle capacity weight (2) in

kilograms and pounds.

The Tire and Loading

Information label also shows the

tire size of the original

equipment tires (3) and the

recommended cold tire inflation

pressures (4). For more

information on tires and inflation

see Tires on page 10‑38 and

Tire Pressure on page 10‑45.

There is also important loading

information on the Certification

label. It tells you the Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

and the Gross Axle Weight

Rating (GAWR) for the front and

rear axle. See “Certification

Label” later in this section.

Steps for Determining Correct

Load Limit

1. Locate the statement “The

combined weight of

occupants and cargo should

never exceed XXX kg or

XXX lbs” on your vehicle's

placard.

2. Determine the combined

weight of the driver and

passengers that will be riding

in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined

weight of the driver and

passengers from XXX kg or

XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals

the available amount of cargo

and luggage load capacity.

For example, if the “XXX”

amount equals 1400 lbs and

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there will be five 150 lb

passengers in your vehicle,

the amount of available cargo

and luggage load capacity is

650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150)

= 650 lbs).

5. Determine the combined

weight of luggage and cargo

being loaded on the vehicle.

That weight may not safely

exceed the available cargo

and luggage load capacity

calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing

a trailer, the load from your

trailer will be transferre d to

your vehicle. Consult this

manual to determine how this

reduces the available cargo

and luggage load capacity of

your vehicle.

See Trailer Towing on page 9‑56

for important information on

towing a trailer, towing safety

rules and trailering tips.

Example 1

Vehicle Capacity Weight for

Example 1 = 453 kg

(1,000 lbs).

2. Subtract Occupant Weight @

68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg

(300 lbs).

3. Available Occupant and

Cargo Weight = 317 kg

(700 lbs).

Example 2

Vehicle Capacity Weight for

Example 2 = 453 kg

(1,000 lbs).

2. Subtract Occupant Weight @

68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg

(750 lbs).

3. Available Cargo Weight =

113 kg (250 lbs).

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Example 3

Vehicle Capacity Weight for

Example 3 = 453 kg

(1,000 lbs).

2. Subtract Occupant Weight @

91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg

(1,000 lbs).

3. Available Cargo Weight =

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

weight of the driver, passengers,

and cargo should never exceed

the vehicle's capacity weight.

Certification Label

Label Example

A vehicle-specific Certification

label is attached to the lower

center pillar on the driver side of

the vehicle or on the rear edge

of the driver door. The label

shows the size of the vehicle's

original tires and the inflation

pressures needed to obtain the

gross weight capacity of the

vehicle. This is called Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

The GVWR includes the weight

of the vehicle, all occupants,

fuel, and cargo.

The Certification/Tire label also

tells you the maximum weights

for the front and rear axles,

called Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR). To find out the actual

loads on the front and rear

axles, you need to go to a weigh

station and weigh the vehicle.

Your dealer can help you with

this. Be sure to spread out the

load equally on both sides of the

center line.

Never exceed the GVWR for the

vehicle, or the GAWR for either

the front or rear axle.

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If the vehicle is carrying a heavy

load, it should be spread out.

See “Steps for Determining

Correct Load Limit” earlier in this

section.

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WARNING

Do not load the vehicle any

heavier than the Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR), or either the

maximum front or rear Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

This can cause systems to

break and change the way the

vehicle handles. This could

cause loss of control and a

crash. Overloading can also

shorten the life of the vehicle.

Your warranty does not cover

parts or components that fail

because of overloading .

The label will help you decide

how much cargo and installed

equipment your vehicle can

carry.

Using heavier suspensio n

components to get added

durability might not change your

weight ratings. Ask your dealer

to help you load your vehicle the

right way.

If you put things inside your

vehicle – like suitcases, tools,

packages, or anything else –

they will go as fast as the

vehicle goes. If you have to stop

or turn quickly, or if there is a

crash, they will keep going.

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Things inside the vehicle can

strike and injure people in a

sudden stop or turn, or in a

crash.

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Put things in the cargo

area of the vehicle. In the

cargo area, put them as

far forward as possible.

Try to spread the weight

evenly.

Never stack heavier

things, like suitcases,

inside the vehicle so that

some of them are above

the tops of the seats.

Do not leave an

unsecured child restraint

in the vehicle.

Secure loose items in the

vehicle.

Do not leave a seat folded

down unless needed.

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Starting and

Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: The vehicle does not

need an elaborate break-in. But it

will perform better in the long run

if you follow these guidelines:

Do not drive at any one

constant speed, fast or slow,

for the first 805 km (500 mi).

Do not make full-throttle

starts. Avoid downshifting to

brake or slow the vehicle.

During the first 1 000 km

(600 mi), avoid using more

than moderate acceleration

in lower gears and avoid

vehicle speeds above

110 km/h (68 mph).

Between the first 1 000 km

(600 mi) and 5 000 km

(3,000 mi), heavy

acceleration in lower gears

can be used. Vehicle speeds

above 110 km/h (68 mph)

should be limited to

five minutes per use.

Avoid making hard stops for

the first 322 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

replacement. Follow this

breaking-in guideline every

time you get new brake

linings.

Do not tow a trailer during

break-in. See Driving

Characteristics and Towing

Tips on page 9‑53 for the

trailer towing capabilities of

your vehicle and more

information.

Following break‐in, engine speed

and load can be gradually

increased.

Ignition Positions

The ignition switch has four different

positions.

Notice: Using a tool to force the

key to turn in the ignition could

cause damage to the switch or

break the key. Use the correct

key, make sure it is all the way in,

and turn it only with your hand.

If the key cannot be turned by

hand, see your dealer.

The key must be fully extended to

start the vehicle.

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To shift out of P (Park), turn the

ignition to ON/RUN and apply the

brake pedal.

1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/

OFF): When the vehicle is stopped,

turn the ignition switch to LOCK/

OFF to turn the engine off. Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) will remain

active. See Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) on page 9‑22.

This is the only position from which

the key can be removed. This locks

the steering wheel, ignition and

automatic transmission.

The ignition switch can bind in the

LOCK/OFF position with the wheels

turned off center. If this happens,

move the steering wheel from right

to left while turning the key to ACC/

ACCESSORY. If this does not work,

then the vehicle needs service.

Do not turn the engine off when the

vehicle is moving. This will cause a

loss of power assist in the brake

and steering systems and disable

the airbags.

If the vehicle must be shut off in an

emergency:

1. Brake using a firm and steady

pressure. Do not pump the

brakes repeatedly. This may

deplete power assist, requiring

increased brake pedal force.

2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).

This can be done while the

vehicle is moving. After shifting

to N (Neutral), firmly apply the

brakes and steer the vehicle to a

safe location.

3. Come to a complete stop, shift

to P (Park), and turn the ignition

to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with

an automatic transmission, the

shift lever must be in P (Park) to

turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK/OFF position.

4. Set the parking brake. See

Parking Brake on page 9‑31.

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WARNING

Turning off the vehicle while

moving may cause loss of power

assist in the brake and steering

systems and disable the airbags.

While driving, only shut the

vehicle off in an emergency.

If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,

and must be shut off while driving,

turn the ignition to ACC/

ACCESSORY.

2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This

position provides power to some of

the electrical accessories. It unlocks

the steering wheel and ignition. To

move the key from ACC/

ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, push

in the key and then turn it to

LOCK/OFF.

3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch

stays in this position when the

engine is running. This position can

be used to operate the electrical

accessories, including the

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ventilation fan and 12-volt power

outlets, as well as to display some

warning and indicator lights. This

position can also be used for

service and diagnostics, and to

verify the proper operation of the

malfunction indicator lamp as may

be required for emission inspection

purposes. The transmission is also

unlocked in this position on

automatic transmission vehicles.

The battery could be drained if the

key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY

or ON/RUN position with the engine

off. The vehicle might not start if the

battery is allowed to drain for an

extended period of time.

4 (START): This position starts the

engine. When the engine starts,

release the key. The ignition switch

will return to ON/RUN for normal

driving.

A warning tone sounds when the

driver door is opened if the ignition

is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the

key is in the ignition. If the ignition

becomes difficult to turn, see Keys

on page 2‑1.

Key Lock Release

Vehicles with an automatic

transmission are equipped with an

electronic key lock release system.

The key lock release is designed to

prevent ignition key removal unless

the shift lever is in P (Park).

The key lock release is always

functional except in the case of an

uncharged or low voltage (less than

9-volt) battery. If the vehicle has an

uncharged battery or a battery with

low voltage, try charging or jump

starting the battery. See Jump

Starting on page 10‑67.

If charging or jump starting the

battery does not work, locate the

hole below the ignition lock. Insert a

flat bladed tool or another key from

the key chain into the opening.

When the lever can be felt, actuate

the lever toward the driver, and

remove the key from the ignition.

Starting the Engine

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or

N (Neutral). The engine will not start

in any other position. To restart the

vehicle when it is already moving,

use N (Neutral) only.

Notice: Do not try to shift to

P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.

If you do, you could damage the

transmission. Shift to P (Park)

only when the vehicle is stopped.

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Starting Procedure

1. With your foot off the accelerator

pedal, turn the ignition key to

START. When the engine starts,

let go of the key. The idle speed

will go down as the engine

warms. Do not race the engine

immediately after starting it.

Operate the engine and

transmission gently to allow the

oil to warm up and lubricate all

moving parts.

The vehicle has a

Computer-Controlled Cranking

System. This feature assists in

starting the engine and protects

components. If the ignition key is

turned to the START position,

and then released when the

engine begins cranking, the

engine will continue cranking for

a few seconds or until the

vehicle starts. If the engine does

not start and the key is held in

START for many seconds,

cranking will be stopped after

15 seconds to prevent cranking

motor damage. To prevent gear

damage, this system also

prevents cranking if the engine

is already running. Engine

cranking can be stopped by

turning the ignition switch to

ACC/ACCESSORY or

LOCK/OFF.

Notice: Cranking the engine for

long periods of time, by returning

the key to the START position

immediately after cranking has

ended, can overheat and damage

the cranking motor, and drain the

battery. Wait at least 15 seconds

between each try, to let the

cranking motor cool down.

2. If the engine does not start after

five to 10 seconds, especially in

very cold weather (below −18°C

or 0°F), it could be flooded with

too much gasoline. Push the

accelerator pedal all the way to

the floor and hold it there as you

hold the key in START for a

maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at

least 15 seconds between each

try, to allow the cranking motor

to cool. When the engine starts,

let go of the key and accelerator.

If the vehicle starts briefly but

then stops again, repeat the

procedure. This clears the extra

gasoline from the engine. Do not

race the engine immediately

after starting it. Operate the

engine and transmission gently

until the oil warms up and

lubricates all moving parts.

Notice: If you add electrical parts

or accessories, you could change

the way the engine operates. Any

resulting damage would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

See Add-On Electrical Equipment

on page 9‑59.

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories can be

used for up to 10 minutes after the

engine is turned off:

Audio System

Power Windows

Sunroof (if equipped)

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Power to the audio system will

continue to operate for up to

10 minutes or until the driver door is

opened.

Power to the power windows and

sunroof will continue to operate for

up to 10 minutes or until any door is

opened.

All these features will work when the

key is in ON/RUN or ACC/

ACCESSORY.

Engine Coolant Heater

The engine coolant heater,

if available, can help in cold weather

conditions at or below −18°C (0°F)

for easier starting and better fuel

economy during engine warm-up.

Plug in the coolant heater at least

four hours before starting the

vehicle. An internal thermostat in

the plug-end of the cord will prevent

engine coolant heater operation at

temperatures above −18°C (0°F).

To Use The Engine Coolant

Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord.

The electrical cord is located on

the passenger side of the engine

compartment, in front of the air

cleaner.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded

110-volt AC outlet.

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WARNING

Plugging the cord into an

ungrounded outlet could cause

an electrical shock. Also, the

wrong kind of extension cord

could overheat and cause a fire.

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

You could be seriously injured.

Plug the cord into a properly

grounded three-prong 110-volt AC

outlet. If the cord will not reach,

use a heavy-duty three-prong

extension cord rated for at least

15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be

sure to unplug and store the

cord as it was before to keep it

away from moving engine parts.

If you do not it could be

damaged.

The length of time the heater should

remain plugged in depends on

several factors. Ask a dealer in the

area where you will be parking the

vehicle for the best advice on this.

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Shifting Into Park

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WARNING

It can be dangerous to get out of

the vehicle if the shift lever is not

fully in P (Park) with the parking

brake firmly set. The vehicle can

roll. If you have left the engine

running, the vehicle can move

suddenly. You or others could be

injured. To be sure the vehicle will

not move, even when you are on

fairly level ground, use the steps

that follow. If you are pulling a

trailer, see Driving Characteristics

and Towing Tips on page 9‑53.

Use this procedure to shift into

P (Park):

1. Hold the brake pedal down and

set the parking brake.

See Parking Brake on page 9‑31

for more information.

2. Hold the button on the shift lever

and push the lever toward the

front of the vehicle into P (Park).

3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

4. Remove the key.

Leaving the Vehicle With the

Engine Running

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WARNING

It can be dangerous to leave the

vehicle with the engine running.

It could overheat and catch fire.

It is dangerous to get out of the

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully

in P (Park) with the parking brake

firmly set. The vehicle can roll.

Do not leave the vehicle when the

engine is running. If you have left

the engine running, the vehicle

can move suddenly. You or others

could be injured. To be sure the

vehicle will not move, even when

you are on fairly level ground,

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

always set the parking brake and

move the shift lever to P (Park).

See Shifting Into Park on

page 9‑24. If you are towing a

trailer, see Driving Characteristics

and Towing Tips on page 9‑53.

If you have to leave the vehicle with

the engine running, the vehicle must

be in P (Park) and the parking

brake set.

Release the button and check that

the shift lever cannot be moved out

of P (Park).

Torque Lock

Torque lock is when the weight

of the vehicle puts too much force

on the parking pawl in the

transmission. This happens when

parking on a hill and shifting the

transmission into P (Park) is not

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done properly and then it is difficult

to shift out of P (Park). To prevent

torque lock, set the parking brake

and then shift into P (Park). To find

out how, see “Shifting Into Park”

listed previously.

If torque lock does occur, the

vehicle may need to be pushed

uphill by another vehicle to relieve

the parking pawl pressure, so you

can shift out of P (Park).

Shifting out of Park

To shift out of P (Park):

1. Apply the brake pedal.

2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.

3. Press the shift lever button.

4. Move the shift lever.

If you still are unable to shift out of

P (Park):

1. Fully release the shift lever

button.

2. Hold the brake pedal down and

press the shift lever button

again.

3. Move the shift lever.

If you still cannot move the shift

lever from P (Park), see your dealer

for service.

Parking over Things

That Burn

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WARNING

Things that can burn could touch

hot exhaust parts under the

vehicle and ignite. Do not park

over papers, leaves, dry grass,

or other things that can burn.

Engine Exhaust

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WARNING

Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide (CO) which cannot be

seen or smelled. Exposure to CO

can cause unconsciousness and

even death.

Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:

The vehicle idles in areas

with poor ventilation (parking

garages, tunnels, deep snow

that may block underbody

airflow or tail pipes).

The exhaust smells or

sounds strange or different.

The exhaust system leaks

due to corrosion or damage.

The vehicle exhaust system

has been modified, damaged,

or improperly repaired.

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

There are holes or openings

in the vehicle body from

damage or aftermarket

modifications that are not

completely sealed.

If unusual fumes are detected or

if it is suspected that exhaust is

coming into the vehicle:

Drive it only with the windows

completely down.

Have the vehicle repaired

immediately.

Never park the vehicle with the

engine running in an enclosed

area such as a garage or a

building that has no fresh air

ventilation.

Running the Vehicle

While Parked

It is better not to park with the

engine running.

If the vehicle is left with the engine

running, follow the proper steps to

be sure the vehicle will not move.

See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑24

and Engine Exhaust on page 9‑25.

If parking on a hill and pulling a

trailer, see Driving Characteristics

and Towing Tips on page 9‑53.

Automatic

Transmission

The automatic transmission shift

lever is located on the console

between the seats.

P (Park): This position locks the

front wheels. Use P (Park) when

starting the engine because the

vehicle cannot move easily.

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WARNING

It is dangerous to get out of the

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully

in P (Park) with the parking brake

firmly set. The vehicle can roll.

Do not leave the vehicle when the

engine is running. If you have left

the engine running, the vehicle

can move suddenly. You or others

could be injured. To be sure the

vehicle will not move, even when

you are on fairly level ground,

always set the parking brake and

move the shift lever to P (Park).

See Shifting Into Park on

page 9‑24 and Driving

Characteristics and Towing Tips

on page 9‑53.

The vehicle has an automatic

transmission shift lock control

system. You must fully apply the

regular brake first and then press

the shift lever button before shifting

from P (Park) when the ignition key

is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out

of P (Park), ease pressure on the

shift lever, then push the shift lever

all the way into P (Park) as you

maintain brake application. Then

press the shift lever button and

move the shift lever into another

gear. See Shifting out of Park on

page 9‑25.

R (Reverse): Use this gear to

back up.

Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)

while the vehicle is moving

forward could damage the

transmission. The repairs would

not be covered by the vehicle

warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only

after the vehicle is stopped.

To rock the vehicle back and forth to

get out of snow, ice or sand without

damaging the transmission, see If

the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑14.

N (Neutral): In this position the

engine and transmission do not

connect. Use N (Neutral) to restart a

vehicle that is already moving.

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WARNING

Shifting into a drive gear while the

engine is running at high speed is

dangerous. Unless your foot is

firmly on the brake pedal, the

vehicle could move very rapidly.

You could lose control and hit

people or objects. Do not shift

into a drive gear while the engine

is running at high speed.

Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or

N (Neutral) with the engine

running at high speed may

damage the transmission. The

repairs would not be covered by

the vehicle warranty. Be sure the

engine is not running at high

speed when shifting the vehicle.

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D (Drive): This position is for

normal driving. It provides the best

fuel economy. If you need more

power for passing, and you are:

Going less than 56 km/h

(35 mph), push the accelerator

pedal about halfway down.

Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or

more, push the accelerator all

the way down.

Notice: If the vehicle seems to

accelerate slowly or not shift

gears when you go faster, and

you continue to drive the vehicle

that way, you could damage the

transmission. Have the vehicle

serviced right away.

M (Manual Mode): Allows the

driver to select the range of gear

positions. See Manual Mode on

page 9‑28.

Manual Mode

Electronic Range Select

(ERS) Mode

ERS or manual mode allows for the

selection of the range of gear

positions. Use this mode when

driving downhill or towing a trailer to

limit the top gear and vehicle speed.

The shift position indicator within the

Driver Information Center (DIC) will

display a number next to the M

indicating the highest available gear

under manual mode and the driving

conditions when manual mode was

selected.

To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to

M (Manual Mode).

2. Press the plus/minus button on

the shift lever, to increase or

decrease the gear range

available.

When shifting to M (Manual Mode),

the transmission will shift to a preset

lower gear range. For this preset

range, the highest gear available is

displayed next to the M in the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC)

on page 5‑21 for more information.

All gears below that number are

available to use. For example, when

4 (Fourth) is shown next to the M,

1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are

shifted automatically. To shift to

5 (Fifth) gear, press the + (Plus)

button or shift into D (Drive).

M (Manual Mode) will prevent

shifting to a lower gear range if the

engine speed is too high. If vehicle

speed is not reduced within the time

allowed, the lower gear range shift

will not be completed. Slow the

vehicle, then press the − (Minus)

button to the desired lower gear

range.

While using the ERS, cruise control

can be used.

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Fuel Economy Mode

Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a

Fuel Economy Mode. When

engaged, fuel economy mode can

improve the vehicle's fuel economy.

Press the “eco” (economy) button

by the shift lever to turn this feature

on or off. The “eco” light in the

instrument cluster will come on

when engaged. See Fuel Economy

Light on page 5‑19. A Driver

Information Center (DIC) message

“ECO MODE ON” is also displayed.

See Fuel System Messages on

page 5‑27 for more information.

When Fuel Economy Mode is on:

The transmission will upshift

sooner and downshift later.

The torque converter clutch will

apply sooner and stay on longer.

The gas pedal will be less

sensitive.

The vehicle's computer will more

aggressively shut off fuel to the

engine under deceleration.

The engine idle speed will be

lower.

Driving performance is more

conservative.

The climate controls may take

longer to heat or cool the cabin.

The rear defogger will stay on

for shorter periods of time.

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive

Vehicles with this feature always

send engine power to all four

wheels. It is fully automatic, and

adjusts itself as needed for road

conditions.

When using a compact spare tire on

an AWD vehicle, the system

automatically detects the compact

spare and disables AWD. To restore

AWD operation and prevent

excessive wear on the system,

replace the compact spare with a

full-size tire as soon as possible.

See Compact Spare Tire on

page 10‑66.

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Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS)

This vehicle has the Antilock Brake

System (ABS), an advanced

electronic braking system that helps

prevent a braking skid.

When the engine is started and the

vehicle begins to drive away, ABS

checks itself. A momentary motor or

clicking noise might be heard while

this test is going on, and it might

even be noticed that the brake

pedal moves a little. This is normal.

If there is a problem with ABS, this

warning light stays on. See Antilock

Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

on page 5‑15.

If driving safely on a wet road and it

becomes necessary to slam on the

brakes and continue braking to

avoid a sudden obstacle, a

computer senses that the wheels

are slowing down. If one of the

wheels is about to stop rolling, the

computer will separately work the

brakes at each wheel.

ABS can change the brake pressure

to each wheel, as required, faster

than any driver could. This can help

the driver steer around the obstacle

while braking hard.

As the brakes are applied, the

computer keeps receiving updates

on wheel speed and controls

braking pressure accordingly.

Remember: ABS does not change

the time needed to get a foot up to

the brake pedal or always decrease

stopping distance. If you get too

close to the vehicle in front of you,

there will not be enough time to

apply the brakes if that vehicle

suddenly slows or stops. Always

leave enough room up ahead to

stop, even with ABS.

Using ABS

Do not pump the brakes. Just hold

the brake pedal down firmly and let

ABS work. You might hear the ABS

pump or motor operating and feel

the brake pedal pulsate, but this is

normal.

Braking in Emergencies

ABS allows the driver to steer and

brake at the same time. In many

emergencies, steering can help

more than even the very best

braking.

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Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the

regular brake pedal down, then

push the parking brake pedal down.

If the ignition is on, the brake

system warning light will come on.

See Brake System Warning Light on

page 5‑14.

Notice: Driving with the parking

brake on can overheat the brake

system and cause premature

wear or damage to brake system

parts. Make sure that the parking

brake is fully released and the

brake warning light is off before

driving.

To release the parking brake, hold

the regular brake pedal down, then

push down momentarily on the

parking brake pedal until you feel

the pedal release. Slowly pull your

foot up off the park brake pedal.

If the parking brake is not released

when you begin to drive, the brake

system warning light will be on and

a chime will sound warning you that

the parking brake is still on.

If you are towing a trailer and are

parking on a hill, see Driving

Characteristics and Towing Tips on

page 9‑53.

Brake Assist

This vehicle has a brake assist

feature designed to assist the driver

in stopping or decreasing vehicle

speed in emergency driving

conditions. This feature uses the

stability system hydraulic brake

control module to supplement the

power brake system under

conditions where the driver has

quickly and forcefully applied the

brake pedal in an attempt to quickly

stop or slow down the vehicle. The

stability system hydraulic brake

control module increases brake

pressure at each corner of the

vehicle until the ABS activates.

Minor brake pedal pulsation or

pedal movement during this time is

normal and the driver should

continue to apply the brake pedal as

the driving situation dictates. The

brake assist feature will

automatically disengage when the

brake pedal is released or brake

pedal pressure is quickly

decreased.

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Hill Start Assist (HSA)

This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist

(HSA) feature, which may be useful

when the vehicle is stopped on a

grade. This feature is designed to

prevent the vehicle from rolling,

either forward or rearward, during

vehicle drive off. After the driver

completely stops and holds the

vehicle in a complete standstill on a

grade, HSA will be automatically

activated. During the transition

period between when the driver

releases the brake pedal and starts

to accelerate to drive off on a grade,

HSA holds the braking pressure to

ensure that there is no rolling. The

brakes will automatically release

when the accelerator pedal is

applied within the two‐second

window. It will not activate if the

vehicle is in a drive gear and facing

downhill or if the vehicle is facing

uphill and in R (Reverse).

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS)

The vehicle has a Traction Control

System (TCS) that limits wheel spin.

On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the

system operates if it senses that

one or both of the front wheels are

spinning or beginning to lose

traction. On an All-Wheel-Drive

(AWD) vehicle, the system will

operate if it senses that any of the

wheels are spinning or beginning to

lose traction. When this happens,

the system brakes the spinning

wheel(s) and/or reduces engine

power to limit wheel spin.

The system may be heard or felt

while it is working, but this is

normal.

TCS is on whenever the vehicle is

started. To limit wheel spin,

especially in slippery road

conditions, the system should

always be left on. But, TCS can be

turned off if needed.

d flashes to indicate that the

traction control system is active.

If there is a problem detected with

TCS, SERVICE TRACTION

CONTROL and SERVICE

STABILITRAK may be displayed on

the Driver Information Center (DIC)

and

d will be on. See Ride Control

System Messages on page 5‑28.

When this message is displayed

and

d comes on and stays on, the

vehicle is safe to drive but the

system is not operational. Driving

should be adjusted accordingly.

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Notice: Do not repeatedly brake

or accelerate heavily when TCS is

off. The vehicle's driveline could

be damaged.

d comes on and stays on, reset

the system by:

1. Stopping the vehicle.

2. Turning the engine off and

waiting 15 seconds.

3. Starting the engine.

d still comes on and stays on at a

speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see

your dealer for service.

A chime may also sound when the

light comes on steady.

The

g is located on the console.

The TCS off light comes on and

TRACTION CONTROL OFF is

displayed on the Driver Information

Center (DIC) to indicate that the

traction control system has been

turned off. See Ride Control System

Messages on page 5‑28.

TCS can be turned off by pressing

and releasing

g. When TCS is

turned off,

i comes on and the

system will not limit wheel spin.

Driving should be adjusted

accordingly. Press and release

again to turn the system back on.

When TCS is turned off on AWD

vehicles, the system may still make

noise. This is normal and necessary

with AWD hardware.

It may be necessary to turn the

system off if the vehicle ever gets

stuck in sand, mud, or snow and

rocking the vehicle is required. See

If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑14.

See also Winter Driving on

page 9‑12 for information on using

TCS when driving in snowy or icy

conditions.

If cruise control is being used when

TCS activates, cruise control will

automatically disengage. Press the

cruise control button to re-engage

when road conditions allow. See

Cruise Control on page 9‑35.

Adding non-GM accessories can

affect the vehicle performance. See

Accessories and Modifications on

page 10‑2.

StabiliTrak

System

The vehicle has a vehicle stability

enhancement system called

StabiliTrak. It is an advanced

computer controlled system that

assists with directional control of the

vehicle in difficult driving conditions.

StabiliTrak activates when the

computer senses a difference

between the intended path and the

direction the vehicle is actually

traveling. StabiliTrak selectively

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applies braking pressure to the

vehicle's brakes to help steer the

vehicle in the intended direction.

StabiliTrak is on automatically

whenever the vehicle is started. To

assist with directional control of the

vehicle, the system should always

be left on. Trailer Sway Control

(TSC) is also on automatically when

the vehicle is started. See Trailer

Sway Control (TSC) on page 9‑58.

When the stability control system

activates, the Traction Control

System (TCS)/StabiliTrak light will

flash on the instrument panel. This

also occurs when traction control or

TSC is activated. A noise may be

heard or vibration may be felt in the

brake pedal. This is normal.

Continue to steer the vehicle in the

intended direction.

If there is a problem detected with

StabiliTrak, SERVICE

STABILITRAK is displayed on the

Driver Information Center (DIC)

and

d will stay on. See Ride

Control System Messages on

page 5‑28. When this message is

displayed and/or

d comes on and

stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive

but the system is not operational.

Driving should be adjusted

accordingly.

d comes on and stays on, reset

the system by:

1. Stopping the vehicle.

2. Turning the engine off and

waiting 15 seconds.

3. Starting the engine.

d still comes on and stays on at a

speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see

your dealer for service.

g is on the console.

Both StabiliTrak and Traction

Control can be turned off if needed

by pressing and holding

g until g

and i come on in the instrument

cluster. STABILITRAK OFF is

displayed on the DIC. This will also

disable the TSC feature. When

StabiliTrak is turned off, the system

will not assist with directional control

of the vehicle or limit wheel spin.

Driving should be adjusted

accordingly. Press and release

again to turn both systems back on.

If cruise control is being used when

StabiliTrak activates, the cruise

control will automatically disengage.

Press the cruise control button to

re-engage when road conditions

allow. See Cruise Control on

page 9‑35.

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Cruise Control

With cruise control, the vehicle can

maintain a speed of about 40 km/h

(25 mph) or more without keeping

your foot on the accelerator. Cruise

control does not work at speeds

below 40 km/h (25 mph).

If the brakes are applied, the cruise

control is disengaged.

If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak

system and begins to limit wheel

spin while using cruise control, the

cruise control automatically

disengages. See StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑33 or Traction

Control System (TCS) on

page 9‑32. When road conditions

allow you to safely use it again, the

cruise control can be turned

back on.

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WARNING

Cruise control can be dangerous

where you cannot drive safely at

a steady speed. So, do not use

the cruise control on winding

roads or in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous

on slippery roads. On such roads,

fast changes in tire traction can

cause excessive wheel slip, and

you could lose control. Do not use

cruise control on slippery roads.

ON/OFF 5 CRUISE: Press to turn

the cruise control system on and off.

* CANCEL: Press to disengage

cruise control without erasing the

set speed from memory.

RES/+ (Resume/Accel): Move the

thumbwheel up toward RES/+ to

make the vehicle resume to a

previously set speed or to

accelerate.

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SET/− (Set/Coast): Move the

thumbwheel down toward SET/- to

set a speed and activate cruise

control, or to make the vehicle

decelerate.

Setting Cruise Control

If the cruise button is on when not in

use, it could get bumped and go into

cruise when not desired. Keep the

cruise button turned off when cruise

control is not being used.

1. Press ON/OFF

5 CRUISE.

2. Get to the speed desired.

3. Press the thumbwheel and

release it. The desired set speed

briefly appears in the Driver

Information Center (DIC) display.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed

If the cruise control is set at a

desired speed and then the brakes

are applied, the cruise control is

disengaged without erasing the set

speed from memory.

Once the vehicle reaches about

40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the

thumbwheel up toward RES/+

briefly. The vehicle returns to the

previous set speed and stays there.

Increasing Speed While Using

Cruise Control

If the cruise control system is

already activated,

Move the thumbwheel up toward

RES/+ and hold it until the

vehicle accelerates to the

desired speed, and then

release it.

To increase the speed in small

amounts, move the thumbwheel

up toward RES/+ briefly and

then release it. Each time this is

done, the vehicle goes about

1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.

Reducing Speed While Using

Cruise Control

If the cruise control system is

already activated,

Move the thumbwheel toward

SET/− and hold until the desired

lower speed is reached, then

release it.

To slow down in small amounts,

move the thumbwheel toward

SET/− briefly. Each time this is

done, the vehicle goes about

1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While

Using Cruise Control

Use the accelerator pedal to

increase the vehicle speed. When

you take your foot off the pedal, the

vehicle will slow down to the

previous set cruise speed.

Using Cruise Control on Hills

How well the cruise control works

on hills depends upon the vehicle

speed, load, and the steepness of

the hills. When going up steep hills,

you might have to step on the

accelerator pedal to maintain the

vehicle speed. When going

downhill, you might have to brake or

shift to a lower gear to maintain the

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vehicle's speed. When the brakes

are applied the cruise control is

disengaged.

Ending Cruise Control

There are three ways to end cruise

control:

To disengage cruise control;

step lightly on the brake pedal or

clutch, the indicator light will

go off.

Press * CANCEL.

To turn off the cruise control,

press ON/OFF

5 CRUISE. The

cruise control cannot be

resumed.

Erasing Speed Memory

The cruise control set speed is

erased from memory if ON/OFF

CRUISE is pressed or if the vehicle

is turned off.

Object Detection

Systems

Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) System

For vehicles with this feature, read

the following section before using it.

The Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

system may help to avoid or reduce

the harm caused by front-end

crashes. FCA provides a flashing

visual alert and beeps when

approaching a vehicle directly

ahead too quickly. FCA also

provides a visual alert if following

another vehicle much too closely.

The FCA symbol is on top of the

instrument panel to the right of the

steering wheel.

The forward-looking FCA camera

sensor is on the windshield ahead

of the rearview mirror. FCA detects

vehicles within a distance of

approximately 60 m (197 ft) and

operates at speeds above 40 km/h

(25 mph).

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WARNING

FCA is a warning system and

does not apply the brakes. When

approaching a slower-moving or

stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,

or when following a vehicle too

closely, FCA may not provide a

warning with enough time to help

avoid a crash. FCA does not warn

of pedestrians, animals, signs,

guardrails, bridges, construction

barrels, or other objects. Be ready

to take action and apply the

brakes. For more information, see

Defensive Driving on page 9‑3.

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Detecting the Vehicle Ahead

The green vehicle ahead indicator

will appear when a vehicle is

detected ahead. Whenever this

indicator does not appear, FCA will

not respond. The indicator may

disappear on curves, highway exit

ramps, or hills, or due to poor

visibility. The FCA system will not

detect another vehicle ahead until it

is completely in the driving lane.

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FCA does not provide a warning

to help avoid a crash, unless it

detects a vehicle. FCA may not

detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA

sensor is blocked by dirt, snow,

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or ice, or if the windshield is

damaged. It may also not detect a

vehicle on winding or hilly roads,

or in conditions that can limit

visibility such as fog, rain,

or snow, or if the headlamps or

windshield are not cleaned or in

proper condition. Keep the

windshield, headlamps, and FCA

sensors clean and in good repair.

Collision Alert

When your vehicle approaches

another vehicle too rapidly, the red

FCA display will flash and sound

several beeps. When this occurs,

the brake system prepares for driver

braking to occur more rapidly.

Continue to apply the brake pedal

as the driving situation dictates.

Tailgating Alert

The red FCA display will stay

continuously illuminated if the

vehicle ahead remains much too

close.

Selecting the Alert Timing

The Collision Alert control is on the

steering wheel. Press COLLISION

ALERT to set the alert timing to far,

medium, near or off. The first button

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press shows the current control

setting on the DIC. Additional button

presses will change this setting. The

chosen setting will remain until it is

changed and will affect both the

Collision Alert and the Tailgating

Alert features. The timing of both

alerts will vary based on vehicle

speed. The faster the vehicle speed,

the further away the alert will occur.

Consider traffic and weather

conditions when selecting the alert

timing. The range of selectable alert

timing may not be appropriate for all

drivers and driving conditions.

Unnecessary Alerts

FCA may sometimes set

unnecessary alerts to turning

vehicles, vehicles in other lanes,

objects that are not vehicles,

or shadows. These alerts are

normal operation and the vehicle

does not need service.

Other Messages

There are messages that may

appear on the Driver Information

Center (DIC) in the instrument

cluster to provide information about

FCA. See Object Detection System

Messages on page 5‑27.

Cleaning the System

If the FCA system does not seem to

operate properly, clean the outside

of the windshield area in front of the

camera sensor before considering

taking the vehicle in for service.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

For vehicles with the Ultrasonic

Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,

it assists the driver with parking

and avoiding objects while in

R (Reverse). URPA operates at

speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph),

and the sensors on the rear bumper

detect objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft)

behind the vehicle, and at least

20 cm (8 in) off the ground.

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The URPA system does not

detect children, pedestrians,

bicyclists, animals, or objects

below the bumper or that are too

close or too far from the vehicle.

It is not available at speeds

greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To

prevent injury, death, or vehicle

damage, even with URPA, always

check the area around the vehicle

and check all mirrors before

backing.

How the System Works

URPA comes on automatically when

the shift lever is moved into

R (Reverse). A single tone sounds

to indicate the system is working.

URPA operates only at speeds less

than 8 km/h (5 mph).

An obstacle is indicated by audible

beeps. The interval between the

beeps becomes shorter as the

vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.

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When the distance is less than

30 cm (12 in) the beeping is a

continuous tone for five seconds.

To be detected, objects must be at

least 20 cm (8 in) off the ground and

below liftgate level. Objects must

also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from the

rear bumper. The distance objects

can be detected may be less during

warmer or humid weather.

Turning the System On and Off

The URPA system can be turned on

and off using the infotainment

system controls. See Vehicle

Personalization on page 5‑31 for

more information.

When the system is off, PARK

ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver

Information Center (DIC). The

message disappears after a short

period of time.

URPA defaults to the on setting

each time the vehicle is started.

When the System Does Not

Seem to Work Properly

The following messages may be

displayed on the DIC:

SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: If

this message occurs, check the

following conditions:

The ultrasonic sensors are not

clean. Keep the vehicle's rear

bumper free of mud, dirt, snow,

ice, and slush. For cleaning

instructions, see Exterior Care

on page 10‑73.

The park assist sensors are

covered by frost or ice. Frost or

ice can form around and behind

the sensors and may not always

be seen; this can occur after

washing the vehicle in cold

weather. The message may not

clear until the frost or ice has

melted.

If the above conditions do not exist,

take the vehicle to your dealer to

repair the system.

PARK ASSIST OFF: If the URPA

system does not activate due to a

temporary condition, the message

displays on the DIC. This can occur

under the following conditions:

The driver has disabled the

system.

A trailer was attached to the

vehicle, or an object was

hanging out of the liftgate during

the last drive cycle. Once the

object is removed, URPA will

return to normal operation.

A tow bar is attached to the

vehicle.

The bumper is damaged. Take

the vehicle to your dealer to

repair the system.

Other conditions, such as

vibrations from a jackhammer or

the compression of air brakes on

a very large truck, are affecting

system performance.

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Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA)

The vehicle may have a Side Blind

Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read

this entire section before using the

system.

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WARNING

SBZA does not detect vehicles

rapidly approaching outside of the

side blind zones, pedestrians,

bicyclists, or animals. Failure to

use proper care when changing

lanes may result in injury, death,

or vehicle damage. Before

making a lane change, always

check mirrors, glance over your

shoulder, and use the turn

signals.

When the system detects a vehicle

in the side blind zone, amber SBZA

displays will light up in the side

mirrors. This indicates that it may be

unsafe to change lanes. Before

making a lane change, always

check the SBZA display, check the

outside and rearview mirrors, look

over your shoulder for vehicles and

hazards, and use the turn signal.

SBZA Detection Zones

The SBZA sensor covers a zone of

approximately one lane over from

both sides of the vehicle,

or 3.5 m (11 ft). This zone starts at

each side mirror and goes back

approximately 5.0 m (16 ft). The

height of the zone is approximately

between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and

2.0 m (6 ft) off the ground.

The SBZA detection zones do not

change if the vehicle is towing a

trailer. So be extra careful when

changing lanes while towing a

trailer.

How the System Works

Left Side Mirror

Display

Right Side Mirror

Display

When the vehicle is started, both

outside mirror displays will briefly

come on to indicate that the system

is operating. While driving forward,

the left or right side mirror SBZA

display will light up if a vehicle is

detected in that blind zone. If you

activate a turn signal and a vehicle

has been detected on the same

side, the SBZA display will flash to

give you extra warning not to

change lanes.

SBZA displays do not come on

while the vehicle is approaching or

passing other vehicles. At speeds

greater than 32 km/h (20 mph),

SBZA displays may come on when

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a vehicle you have passed remains

in or drops back into the

detection zone.

SBZA can be disabled through

vehicle personalization. See Vehicle

Personalization on page 5‑31 for

more information. If the SBZA is

disabled by the driver, the SBZA

mirror displays will not light up

during normal driving.

When the System Does Not Seem

to Work Properly

Occasional missed alerts can occur

under normal circumstances and will

increase in wet conditions. The

system does not need to be

serviced due to an occasional

missed alert. The number of missed

alerts will increase with increased

rainfall or road spray.

If the SBZA displays do not light up

when the system is on and vehicles

are in the blind zone, the system

may need service. Take the vehicle

to your dealer.

SBZA is designed to ignore

stationary objects; however, the

system may occasionally light up

due to guard rails, signs, trees,

shrubs, and other stationary objects.

This is normal system operation; the

vehicle does not need service.

SBZA does not operate when the

left or right corners of the rear

bumper are covered with mud, dirt,

snow, ice, or slush, or in heavy

rainstorms. For cleaning

instructions, see Exterior Care on

page 10‑73. If the infotainment

display still shows the SIDE BLIND

ZONE SYS. UNAVAILABLE

message after cleaning the bumper,

see your dealer.

The SBZA displays may remain on

if a trailer is attached to the vehicle,

or a bicycle or object is extending

out to either side of the vehicle.

When SBZA is disabled for any

reason other than the driver turning

it off, the driver will not be able to

turn SBZA back on using vehicle

personalization. The On option will

not be selectable if the conditions

for normal system operation are not

met. Until normal operating

conditions for SBZA are met, you

should not rely upon SBZA while

driving.

SBZA Error Messages

The following messages may

appear on the infotainment display:

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

SYSTEM OFF: This message

indicates that the driver has turned

the system off.

SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS.

UNAVAILABLE: This message

indicates that the SBZA system is

disabled because the sensor is

blocked and cannot detect vehicles

in the blind zone. The sensor may

be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice,

or slush. This message may also

activate during heavy rain or due to

road spray. The vehicle does not

need service. For cleaning, see

Exterior Care on page 10‑73.

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SERVICE BLIND ZONE ALERT

SYSTEM: If this message appears,

both SBZA displays will remain on

indicating there is a problem with

the SBZA system. If these displays

remain on after continued driving,

the system needs service. Take the

vehicle to your dealer.

FCC Information

See Radio Frequency Statement on

page 13‑21 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

rules and Industry Canada

Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC)

The vehicle may have a Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) system. Read this

entire section before using it.

The RVC can assist the driver when

backing up by displaying a view of

the area behind the vehicle.

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WARNING

The RVC system does not display

children, pedestrians, bicyclists,

animals, or any other object

located outside the camera's field

of view, below the bumper,

or under the vehicle. Perceived

distances may be different from

actual distances. Do not back the

vehicle using only the RVC

screen, during longer, higher

speed backing maneuvers,

or where there could be cross

traffic. Failure to use proper care

before backing may result in

injury, death, or vehicle damage.

Always check behind and around

the vehicle before backing.

An image appears on the radio

screen when the vehicle is shifted

into R (Reverse). The radio screen

goes to the previous screen after

approximately 10 seconds once the

vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse).

To cancel the delay, do one of the

following:

Press a hard key on the

navigation system.

Shift into P (Park).

Reach a vehicle speed of

8 km/h (5 mph).

Turning the Rear Vision Camera

System On or Off

To turn the rear vision camera

system on or off:

1. Shift into P (Park).

2. Press the CONFIG button.

3. Select Display.

4. Select Rear Camera Options.

5. Select Camera. When a check

mark appears next to the

Camera option, then the RVC

system is on.

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Symbols

The RVC system may have a

feature that lets the driver view

symbols on the radio screen while

using the RVC. The Ultrasonic Rear

Park Assist (URPA) system must

not be disabled to use the caution

symbols. The error message Rear

Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable

may display if URPA has been

disabled and the symbols have

been turned on. See Ultrasonic

Parking Assist on page 9‑39.

On vehicles with the Rear Cross

Traffic Alert (RCTA), a warning

triangle with an arrow may also

display on the RVC screen to warn

of traffic coming from either

direction. This system detects

objects coming from up to 30 m

(98 ft) from the left or right side of

the vehicle.

The symbols appear and may cover

an object when viewing the radio

screen when an object is detected

by the URPA system.

To turn the symbols on or off:

1. Shift into P (Park).

2. Press the CONFIG button.

3. Select Display.

4. Select Rear Camera Options.

5. Select Symbols. When a check

mark appears next to the

Symbols option, symbols will

appear.

Guidelines

The RVC system may have a

guideline overlay that can help the

driver align the vehicle when

backing into a parking spot.

To turn the guidelines on or off:

1. Shift into P (Park).

2. Press the CONFIG button.

3. Select Display.

4. Select Rear Camera Options.

5. Select Guidelines. When a

check mark appears next to the

Guidelines option, guidelines will

appear.

Rear Vision Camera Error

Messages

SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA

SYSTEM: This message can

display on the radio screen when

the system is not receiving

information it requires from other

vehicle systems.

If any other problem occurs or if a

problem persists, see your dealer.

Rear Vision Camera Location

The camera is located above the

license plate.

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The area displayed by the camera is

limited.

It does not display objects that are

close to either corner or under the

bumper and can vary depending on

vehicle orientation or road

conditions. The distance of the

image that appears on the screen is

different from the actual distance.

The following illustration shows the

field of view that the camera

provides.

1. View displayed by the camera.

2. Corner of the rear bumper.

When the System Does Not

Seem To Work Properly

The RVC system may not work

properly or display a clear image if:

The RVC is turned off. See

“Turning the Rear Vision Camera

System On or Off” earlier in this

section.

It is dark.

The sun or the beam of

headlights is shining directly into

the camera lens.

Ice, snow, mud, or anything else

builds up on the camera lens.

Clean the lens, rinse it with

water, and wipe it with a soft

cloth.

The back of the vehicle is in an

accident, the position and

mounting angle of the camera

can change or the camera can

be affected. Be sure to have the

camera and its position and

mounting angle checked at your

dealer.

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Lane Departure

Warning (LDW)

For vehicles with this feature, read

the entire section before using it.

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WARNING

The LDW system is an aid to help

the vehicle stay in the driving

lane. It does not steer the vehicle.

The LDW system may not:

Provide enough time to avoid

a crash.

Detect lane markings under

bad weather conditions or if

the windshield is dirty.

Detect lane markings and will

not detect road edges.

Warn that the vehicle is

crossing a lane marking if the

system does not detect the

lane marking.

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If LDW only detects lane

markings on one side of the road,

it will only warn you when

departing the lane on the side

where it has detected a lane

marker. Even with LDW, always

keep your attention on the road

and maintain proper vehicle

position within the lane, or vehicle

damage, injury, or death could

occur. Always keep the

windshield clean and do not use

LDW in bad weather conditions.

When the vehicle crosses a

detected lane marking, the LDW

indicator will flash and three beeps

will sound. LDW will not warn if the

turn signal is on or if a sharp

maneuver is made.

How the System Works

The LDW camera sensor is on the

windshield ahead of the rearview

mirror.

To turn LDW on and off, press the

LANE DEPART button on the

steering wheel. The control indicator

will light when LDW is on.

When the vehicle is started, the

LDW indicator on the instrument

panel will come on briefly.

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LDW operates at speeds of 56 km

(35 mph) or greater. If LDW is on,

the LDW indicator will appear green

if the system detects a left or right

lane marking. This indicator will

change to amber, flash, and three

chimes will sound if the vehicle

crosses a detected lane marking

without using the turn signal.

To change the volume of the

warning chime, see “Chime Volume”

under Vehicle Personalization on

page 5‑31 for more information.

When the System Does Not

Seem To Work Properly

If the LDW symbol does not appear:

The lane markings on the road

may not be seen.

The camera sensor may be

blocked by dirt, snow or ice.

The windshield may be

damaged.

The weather may be limiting

visibility.

This is normal operation; the vehicle

does not need service. Clean the

windshield.

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WARNING

If the LDW camera sensor is

blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if

the headlamps are not cleaned or

properly aimed, or if the

windshield is dirty or damaged, it

may not detect the lanes ahead.

LDW may not help avoid a crash

under these conditions. Keep the

headlamps cleaned and properly

aimed and the windshield clean.

LDW warnings may occasionally

occur due to tar marks, shadows,

cracks in the road, or other road

imperfections. This is normal system

operation, the vehicle does not need

service.

LDW Messages

FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED,

CLEAN WINDSHIELD: This

message may appear because the

front camera is blocked and cannot

operate properly. It may also

activate during heavy rain or due to

road spray.

LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM

UNAVAILABLE: This message

may appear if LDW does not

activate due to a temporary

condition.

SERVICE FRONT CAMERA: This

message may appear to indicate

that LDW is not working properly.

If this message remains on after

continued driving, the system needs

service. Take the vehicle to your

dealer.

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Fuel

Use of the recommended fuel is an

important part of the proper

maintenance of this vehicle. To help

keep the engine clean and maintain

optimum vehicle performance, we

recommend the use of gasoline

advertised as TOP TIER Detergent

Gasoline.

Look for the TOP TIER label on the

fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets

enhanced detergency standards

developed by auto companies. A list

of marketers providing TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline can be found at

www.toptiergas.com. TOP TIER

gasoline is only available in the U.S.

and Canada.

Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap

can use either unleaded gasoline or

ethanol fuel containing up to 85%

ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85%

Ethanol) on page 9‑50. For all other

vehicles, use only the unleaded

gasoline described under

Recommended Fuel on page 9‑48.

Recommended Fuel

Use regular unleaded gasoline with

a posted octane rating of 87 or

higher. If the octane rating is less

than 87, an audible knocking noise,

commonly referred to as spark

knock, might be heard when driving.

If this occurs, use a gasoline rated

at 87 octane or higher as soon as

possible. If heavy knocking is heard

when using gasoline rated at

87 octane or higher, the engine

needs service.

Gasoline Specifications

At a minimum, gasoline should

meet ASTM specification D 4814.

Some gasolines contain an

octane-enhancing additive called

methylcyclopentadienyl manganese

tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend

against the use of gasolines

containing MMT. See Fuel Additives

on page 9‑49 for additional

information.

California Fuel

Requirements

If the vehicle is certified to meet

California Emissions Standards, it is

designed to operate on fuels that

meet California specifications. See

the underhood emission control

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label. If this fuel is not available in

states adopting California Emissions

Standards, the vehicle will operate

satisfactorily on fuels meeting

federal specifications, but emission

control system performance might

be affected. The malfunction

indicator lamp could turn on and the

vehicle might fail a smog‐check test.

See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on

page 5‑12. If this occurs, return to

your authorized dealer for diagnosis.

If it is determined that the condition

is caused by the type of fuel used,

repairs might not be covered by the

vehicle warranty.

Fuels in Foreign

Countries

Never use leaded gasoline or any

other fuel not recommended in the

previous text on fuel. Costly repairs

caused by use of improper fuel

would not be covered by the vehicle

warranty.

To check the fuel availability, ask an

auto club, or contact a major oil

company that does business in the

country where you will be driving.

Fuel Additives

To provide cleaner air, all gasolines

in the United States are now

required to contain additives that

help prevent engine and fuel system

deposits from forming, allowing the

emission control system to work

properly. In most cases, nothing

should have to be added to the fuel.

However, some gasolines contain

only the minimum amount of

additive required to meet U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency

regulations. To help keep fuel

injectors and intake valves clean

and avoid problems due to dirty

injectors or valves, look for gasoline

that is advertised as TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline. Look for the

TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to

ensure gasoline meets enhanced

detergency standards developed by

the auto companies. A list of

marketers providing TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline can be found at

www.toptiergas.com.

For customers who do not use TOP

TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,

one bottle of GM Fuel System

Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel

tank at every engine oil change, can

help clean deposits from fuel

injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel

System Treatment PLUS is the only

gasoline additive recommended by

General Motors. It is available at

your dealer.

Gasolines containing oxygenates,

such as ethers and ethanol, and

reformulated gasolines might be

available in your area. We

recommend that you use these

gasolines, if they comply with the

specifications described earlier.

However, E85 (85% ethanol) and

other fuels containing more than

15% ethanol must not be used in

vehicles that were not designed for

those fuels.

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Notice: This vehicle was not

designed for fuel that contains

methanol. Do not use fuel

containing methanol. It can

corrode metal parts in the fuel

system and also damage plastic

and rubber parts. That damage

would not be covered under the

vehicle warranty.

Some gasolines that are

not reformulated for low

emissions can contain an

octane-enhancing additive called

methylcyclopentadienyl manganese

tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant

where you buy gasoline whether the

fuel contains MMT. We recommend

against the use of such gasolines.

Fuels containing MMT can reduce

spark plug life and affect emission

control system performance. The

malfunction indicator lamp might

turn on. If this occurs, return to your

dealer for service.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap

can use either unleaded gasoline or

ethanol fuel containing up to 85%

ethanol (E85). For all other vehicles,

use only the unleaded gasoline

described under Recommended

Fuel on page 9‑48.

We encourage the use of E85 in

vehicles that are designed to use it.

The ethanol in E85 is a “renewable”

fuel, meaning it is made from

renewable sources such as corn

and other crops.

Many service stations will not have

an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump

available. The U.S. Department of

Energy has an alternative fuels

website (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/

locator/stations/) that can help you

find E85 fuel. Those stations that do

have E85 should have a label

indicating ethanol content. Do not

use the fuel if the ethanol content is

greater than 85%.

At a minimum, E85 should meet

ASTM Specification D 5798 or

CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling

the tank with fuel mixtures that

do not meet ASTM or CGSB

specifications can affect driveability

and could cause the malfunction

indicator lamp to come on. As the

outside temperature approaches

freezing, ethanol fuel distributors

should supply winter grade ethanol,

the same as with unleaded

gasoline.

The starting characteristics of E85

fuel make it unsuitable for use when

temperatures fall below −18°C

(0°F). In the range of −18°C (0°F) to

0°C (32°F), it may take more time to

start the engine.

E85 has less energy per liter

(gallon) than gasoline, so you will

need to refill the fuel tank more

often when using E85 than when

you are using gasoline. See Filling

the Tank on page 9‑51.

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Notice: Some additives are not

compatible with E85 fuel and can

harm the vehicle's fuel system.

Do not add anything to E85.

Damage caused by additives

would not be covered by the

vehicle warranty.

Notice: This vehicle was not

designed for fuel that contains

methanol. Do not use fuel

containing methanol. It can

corrode metal parts in the fuel

system and also damage plastic

and rubber parts. That damage

would not be covered under the

vehicle warranty.

Filling the Tank

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WARNING

Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn

violently and can cause injury or

death.

(Continued)

WARNING (CONTINUED )

To help avoid injuries to you

and others, read and follow

all the instructions on the fuel

pump island.

Turn off the engine when

refueling.

Keep sparks, flames, and

smoking materials away

from fuel.

Do not leave the fuel pump

unattended.

Do not reenter the vehicle

while pumping fuel.

Keep children away from the

fuel pump and never let

children pump fuel.

Fuel can spray out if the fuel

cap is opened too quickly.

This spray can happen if the

tank is nearly full, and is

more likely in hot weather.

Open the fuel cap slowly and

(Continued)

WARNING (CONTINUED )

wait for any hiss noise to stop

then unscrew the cap all

the way

The tethered fuel cap is behind the

fuel door on the vehicle's passenger

side. To open the fuel door, push the

rearward center edge in and

release. When applied pressure is

removed, the fuel door will spring

partially open.

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Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise

to remove. Do not release the cap

too soon or it will spring back.

Reinstall the cap by turning it

clockwise until it clicks.

If the cap is not properly installed,

the malfunction indicator lamp will

come on. See Malfunction Indicator

Lamp on page 5‑12 for more

information.

Do not top off or overfill the tank.

Wait a few seconds before removing

the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted

surfaces as soon as possible. See

Exterior Care on page 10‑73.

{

WARNING

If a fire starts while you are

refueling, do not remove the

nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by

shutting off the pump or by

notifying the station attendant.

Leave the area immediately.

Notice: If a new fuel cap is

needed, be sure to get the right

type of cap from your dealer. The

wrong type of fuel cap might not

fit properly, might cause the

malfunction indicator lamp to

light, and could damage the fuel

tank and emissions system. See

Malfunction Indicator Lamp on

page 5‑12.

Filling a Portable Fuel

Container

{

WARNING

Filling a portable fuel container

while it is in the vehicle can cause

fuel vapors that can ignite either

by static electricity or other

means. You or others could be

badly burned and the vehicle

could be damaged. Always:

Use approved fuel

containers.

(Continued)

WARNING (CONTINUED )

Remove container from

vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed

before filling.

Place container on the

ground.

Place the nozzle inside the fill

opening of the container

before dispensing fuel, and

keep it in contact with the fill

opening until filling is

complete.

Do not smoke while

pumping fuel.

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Towing

General Towing

Information

Only use towing equipment that has

been designed for the vehicle.

Contact your dealer or trailering

dealer for assistance with preparing

the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read

the entire section before towing a

trailer.

For towing a disabled vehicle, see

Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑69.

For towing the vehicle behind

another vehicle such as a motor

home, see Recreational Vehicle

Towing on page 10‑70.

Driving Characteristics

and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:

Become familiar with the state

and local laws that apply

specifically to trailer towing.

Do not tow a trailer during the

first 800 km (500 miles), to

prevent damage to the engine,

axle or other parts.

Then, during the first 800 km

(500 miles) trailer towing, do not

drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and

do not make starts at full throttle.

The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).

Use a lower gear if the

transmission shifts too often.

Do not use the Fuel Economy

Mode when towing.

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WARNING

When towing a trailer, exhaust

gases may collect at the rear of

the vehicle and enter if the

liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most

window is open.

When towing a trailer:

Do not drive with the liftgate,

trunk/hatch, or rear-most

window open.

Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument

panel.

Also adjust the Climate

Control system to a setting

that brings in only outside air.

See “Climate Control

Systems” in the Index.

For more information about

Carbon Monoxide, see Engine

Exhaust on page 9‑25.

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Towing a trailer requires a certain

amount of experience. The

combination you are driving is

longer and not as responsive as the

vehicle itself. Get acquainted with

the handling and braking of the rig

before setting out for the open road.

Before starting, check all trailer hitch

parts and attachments, safety

chains, electrical connectors, lamps,

tires and mirrors. If the trailer has

electric brakes, start the

combination moving and then apply

the trailer brake controller by hand

to be sure the brakes work.

During the trip, check occasionally

to be sure that the load is secure

and the lamps and any trailer

brakes still work.

Towing with a Stability Control

System

When towing, the sound of the

stability control system might be

heard. The system is reacting to the

vehicle movement caused by the

trailer, which mainly occurs during

cornering. This is normal when

towing heavier trailers.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the

vehicle ahead as you would when

driving the vehicle without a trailer.

This can help to avoid situations

that require heavy braking and

sudden turns.

Passing

More passing distance is needed

when towing a trailer. Because the

rig is longer, it is necessary to go

farther beyond the passed vehicle

before returning to the lane.

Backing Up

Hold the bottom of the steering

wheel with one hand. To move the

trailer to the left, move your hand to

the left. To move the trailer to the

right, move your hand to the right.

Always back up slowly and,

if possible, have someone

guide you.

Making Turns

Notice: Making very sharp turns

while trailering could cause the

trailer to come in contact with the

vehicle. The vehicle could be

damaged. Avoid making very

sharp turns while trailering.

When turning with a trailer, make

wider turns than normal so the

trailer will not strike soft shoulders,

curbs, road signs, trees or other

objects. Use the turn signal well in

advance and avoid jerky or sudden

maneuvers.

Turn Signals When Towing a

Trailer

The turn signal indicators on the

instrument panel flash whenever

signaling a turn or lane change.

Properly hooked up, the trailer

lamps also flash, telling other

drivers the vehicle is turning,

changing lanes or stopping.

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When towing a trailer, the arrows on

the instrument panel flash for turns

even if the bulbs on the trailer are

burned out. Check occasionally to

be sure the trailer bulbs are still

working.

Driving on Grades

Reduce speed and shift to a lower

gear before starting down a long or

steep downgrade. If the

transmission is not shifted down, the

brakes might have to be used so

much that they would get hot and no

longer work well.

The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).

Use a lower gear if the transmission

shifts too often.

When towing at high altitude on

steep uphill grades, engine coolant

boils at a lower temperature than at

normal altitudes. If the engine is

turned off immediately after towing

at high altitude on steep uphill

grades, the vehicle could show

signs similar to engine overheating.

To avoid this, let the engine run

while parked, preferably on level

ground, with the transmission in

P (Park) for a few minutes before

turning the engine off. If the

overheat warning comes on, see

Engine Overheating on page 10‑18.

Parking on Hills

{

WARNING

Parking the vehicle on a hill with

the trailer attached can be

dangerous. If something goes

wrong, the rig could start to move.

People can be injured, and both

the vehicle and the trailer can be

damaged. When possible, always

park the rig on a flat surface.

If parking the rig on a hill:

1. Press the brake pedal, but do

not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn

the wheels into the curb if facing

downhill or into traffic if facing

uphill.

2. Have someone place chocks

under the trailer wheels.

3. When the wheel chocks are in

place, release the brake pedal

until the chocks absorb the load.

4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then

apply the parking brake and shift

into P (Park).

5. Release the brake pedal.

Leaving After Parking on a Hill

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal

while you:

Start the engine.

Shift into a gear.

Release the parking brake.

2. Let up on the brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is

clear of the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick up

and store the chocks.

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Maintenance When Trailer

Towing

The vehicle needs service more

often when pulling a trailer. See the

Maintenance Schedule on

page 11‑3. Things that are

especially important in trailer

operation are automatic

transmission fluid, engine oil, axle

lubricant, belts, cooling system and

brake system. Inspect these before

and during the trip.

Check periodically to see that all

hitch nuts and bolts are tight.

Engine Cooling When Trailer

Towing

The cooling system may temporarily

overheat during severe operating

conditions. See Engine Overheating

on page 10‑18.

Trailer Towing

Before pulling a trailer, there are

three important considerations that

have to do with weight:

The weight of the trailer

The weight of the trailer tongue

The total weight on the vehicle's

tires

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

Speed, altitude, road grades,

outside temperature, special

equipment, and the amount of

tongue weight the vehicle can carry

must be considered. See “Weight of

the Trailer Tongue” later in this

section.

Maximum trailer weight is calculated

assuming only the driver is in the

tow vehicle and it has all the

required trailering equipment. The

weight of additional optional

equipment, passengers and cargo in

the tow vehicle must be subtracted

from the maximum trailer weight.

Use the following chart to determine

how much the vehicle can weigh,

based upon the vehicle model and

options.

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Vehicle

Maximum Trailer

Weight with Trailer

Brakes†

GCWR*

2.4L L4 Engine, FWD 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2 625 kg (5,787 lbs)

2.4L L4 Engine, AWD 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2 700 kg (5,952 lbs)

3.6L V6 Engine, FWD 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 600 kg (7,937 lbs)

3.6L V6 Engine, AWD 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 700 kg (8,157 lbs)

† For trailers without trailer brakes the maximum trailer weight is 454 kg

(1,000 lbs). See Towing Equipment on page 9‑58.

*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.

Ask your dealer for our trailering

information or advice.

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

The tongue load (1) of any trailer is

an important weight to measure

because it affects the total gross

weight of the vehicle. The Gross

Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the

curb weight of the vehicle, any

cargo carried in it, and the people

who will be riding in the vehicle.

If there are a lot of options,

equipment, passengers or cargo in

the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue

weight the vehicle can carry, which

will also reduce the trailer weight the

vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer,

the tongue load must be added to

the GVW because the vehicle will

be carrying that weight, too. See

Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14.

If a weight-carrying hitch or a

weight-distributing hitch is being

used, the trailer tongue (1) should

weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total

loaded trailer weight (2).

After loading the trailer, weigh the

trailer and then the tongue,

separately, to see if the weights are

proper. If they are not, adjustments

might be made by moving some

items around in the trailer.

Trailering may be limited by the

vehicle's ability to carry tongue

weight. Tongue weight cannot cause

the vehicle to exceed the GVWR

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(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or

the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle

Weight Rating). The effect of

additional weight may reduce the

trailering capacity more than the

total of the additional weight.

It is important that the vehicle does

not exceed any of its ratings —

GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum

Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight.

The only way to be sure it is not

exceeding any of these ratings is to

weigh the vehicle and trailer.

Total Weight on the Vehicle's

Tires

Inflate the vehicle's tires to the

upper limit for cold tires. These

numbers can be found on the

Certification label or see Vehicle

Load Limits on page 9‑14 for more

information. Do not go over the

GVW limit for the vehicle, or the

GAWR, including the weight of the

trailer tongue. If using a weight

distributing hitch, do not go over the

rear axle limit before applying the

weight distribution spring bars.

Towing Equipment

Hitches

Use the correct hitch equipment.

See your dealer or a hitch dealer for

assistance.

The rear bumper on the vehicle

is not intended for hitches. Do

not attach rental hitches or other

bumper-type hitches to it. Use

only a frame-mounted hitch that

does not attach to the bumper.

Will any holes be made in the

body of the vehicle when the

trailer hitch is installed? If so,

seal the holes when the hitch is

removed. If the holes are not

sealed, dirt, water, and deadly

carbon monoxide (CO) from the

exhaust can get into the vehicle.

See Engine Exhaust on

page 9‑25.

Safety Chains

Always attach chains between the

vehicle and the trailer. Cross the

safety chains under the tongue of

the trailer to help prevent the tongue

from contacting the road if it

becomes separated from the hitch.

Leave enough slack so the rig can

turn. Never allow safety chains to

drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

Does the trailer have its own

brakes? Be sure to read and follow

the instructions for the trailer brakes

so they are installed, adjusted, and

maintained properly.

Because the vehicle has antilock

brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's

brake system. If this is done, both

brake systems will not work well,

or at all.

Trailer Sway

Control (TSC)

The vehicle has a Trailer Sway

Control (TSC) feature as part of the

StabiliTrak system. If TSC detects

that the trailer is swaying, the

vehicle's brakes are automatically

applied.

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When TSC is applying the brakes,

the TCS/StabiliTrak indicator light

flashes to notify the driver to reduce

speed. If the trailer continues to

sway, StabiliTrak will reduce engine

torque to help slow the vehicle.

TSC will not function if StabiliTrak is

turned off. See StabiliTrak

System

on page 9‑33.

Conversions and

Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment

Notice: Some electrical

equipment can damage the

vehicle or cause components to

not work and would not be

covered by the warranty. Always

check with your dealer before

adding electrical equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the

vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the

vehicle is not operating.

The vehicle has an airbag system.

Before attempting to add anything

electrical to the vehicle, see

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle on page 3‑30 and Adding

Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle on page 3‑30.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Engine Compartment
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-11
Automatic Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-12
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-18
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L
L4 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L
V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-23
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-24
Wiper Blade
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . 10-28
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-30
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Electrical System
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-39
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51

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When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53

Different Size Tires and

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-56

Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57

If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-58

Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-66

Jump Starting

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67

Towing

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-69

Recreational Vehicle

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70

Appearance Care

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73

Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79

General Information

For service and parts needs, visit

your dealer. You will receive

genuine GM parts and GM-trained

and supported service people.

Genuine GM parts have one of

these marks:

California Proposition

65 Warning

Most motor vehicles, including this

one, contain and/or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Engine

exhaust, many parts and systems,

many fluids, and some component

wear by-products contain and/or

emit these chemicals.

California Perchlorate

Materials Requirements

Certain types of automotive

applications, such as airbag

initiators, safety belt pretensioners,

and lithium batteries contained in

Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,

may contain perchlorate materials.

Special handling may be necessary.

For additional information, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate.

Accessories and

Modifications

Adding non‐dealer accessories or

making modifications to the vehicle

can affect vehicle performance and

safety, including such things as

airbags, braking, stability, ride and

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handling, emissions systems,

aerodynamics, durability, and

electronic systems like antilock

brakes, traction control, and stability

control. These accessories or

modifications could even cause

malfunction or damage not covered

by the vehicle warranty.

Damage to vehicle components

resulting from modifications or the

installation or use of non‐GM

certified parts, including control

module or software modifications, is

not covered under the terms of the

vehicle warranty and may affect

remaining warranty coverage for

affected parts.

GM Accessories are designed to

complement and function with other

systems on the vehicle. See your

dealer to accessorize the vehicle

using genuine GM Accessories

installed by a dealer technician.

Also, see Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on

page 3‑30.

Vehicle Checks

Doing Your Own

Service Work

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WARNING

It can be dangerous to work on

your vehicle if you do not have

the proper knowledge, service

manual, tools, or parts. Always

follow owner manual procedures

and consult the service manual

for your vehicle before doing any

service work.

If doing some of your own service

work, use the proper service

manual. It tells you much more

about how to service the vehicle

than this manual can. To order the

proper service manual, see Service

Publications Ordering Information

on page 13‑17.

This vehicle has an airbag system.

Before attempting to do your own

service work, see Servicing the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on

page 3‑30.

Keep a record with all parts receipts

and list the mileage and the date of

any service work performed. See

Maintenance Records on

page 11‑15.

Notice: Even small amounts of

contamination can cause damage

to vehicle systems. Do not allow

contaminants to contact the

fluids, reservoir caps,

or dipsticks.

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Hood

To open the hood:

1. Pull the release handle located

below the instrument panel to

the left of the steering wheel.

2. Move the secondary hood

release lever to the right to

release the striker. The lever is

near the middle of the hood.

3. Lift the hood.

To close the hood:

1. Before closing the hood, be sure

all the filler caps are on properly.

2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in)

above the vehicle and release it

so it fully latches. Check to

make sure the hood is closed

and repeat the process if

necessary.

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Engine Compartment Overview

2.4L L4 Engine

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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on

page 10‑12.

2. Engine Cover on page 10‑8.

3. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of

View). See Engine Oil on

page 10‑8.

4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine

Oil on page 10‑8.

5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See

Brakes on page 10‑21.

6. Engine Compartment Fuse

Block on page 10‑32.

7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.

See Jump Starting on

page 10‑67.

8. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.

See Jump Starting on

page 10‑67.

9. Battery on page 10‑23 (Out

of View).

10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank

and Pressure Cap. See Engine

Coolant on page 10‑15.

11. Windshield Washer Fluid

Reservoir. See Washer Fluid

on page 10‑20.

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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on

page 10‑12.

2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

(Under Engine Cover). See

Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4

Engine) on page 10‑19 or Power

Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine)

on page 10‑19.

3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine

Oil on page 10‑8.

4. Engine Cover on page 10‑8.

5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of

View). See Engine Oil on

page 10‑8.

6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See

Brakes on page 10‑21.

7. Engine Compartment Fuse

Block on page 10‑32.

8. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.

See Jump Starting on

page 10‑67.

9. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.

See Jump Starting on

page 10‑67.

10. Battery on page 10‑23 (Out

of View).

11. Engine Coolant Surge Tank

and Pressure Cap. See Engine

Coolant on page 10‑15.

12. Windshield Washer Fluid

Reservoir. See Washer Fluid

on page 10‑20.

Engine Cover

Engine Cover 3.6L V6

1. Oil Fill Cap

2. Engine Cover Bolt

3. Engine Cover

To remove:

1. Remove the oil fill cap (1).

2. Remove the engine cover

bolt (2).

3. Raise the engine cover (3) to

release from the retainers.

4. Lift and remove the engine

cover.

5. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall

engine cover.

Engine Oil

To ensure proper engine

performance and long life, careful

attention must be paid to engine oil.

Following these simple, but

important steps will help protect

your investment:

Always use engine oil approved

to the proper specification and of

the proper viscosity grade. See

“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”

in this section.

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Check the engine oil level

regularly and maintain the

proper oil level. See “Checking

Engine Oil” and “When to Add

Engine Oil” in this section.

Change the engine oil at the

appropriate time. See Engine Oil

Life System on page 10‑11.

Always dispose of engine oil

properly. See “What to Do with

Used Oil” in this section.

Checking Engine Oil

It is a good idea to check the engine

oil level at each fuel fill. In order to

get an accurate reading, the vehicle

must be on level ground. The

engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.

See Engine Compartment Overview

on page 10‑5 for the location of the

engine oil dipstick.

Obtaining an accurate oil level

reading is essential:

1. If the engine has been running

recently, turn off the engine and

allow several minutes for the oil

to drain back into the oil pan.

Checking the oil level too soon

after engine shutoff will not

provide an accurate oil level

reading.

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The engine oil dipstick handle

may be hot; it could burn you.

Use a towel or glove to touch the

dipstick handle.

2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it

with a paper towel or cloth, then

push it back in all the way.

Remove it again, keeping the tip

down, and check the level.

When to Add Engine Oil

2.4L L4 Engine

3.6L V6 Engine

If the oil is below the cross-hatched

area at the tip of the dipstick, add

1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil

and then recheck the level. See

“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in

this section for an explanation of

what kind of oil to use. For engine

oil crankcase capacity, see

Capacities and Specifications on

page 12‑2.

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Notice: Do not add too much oil.

Oil levels above or below the

acceptable operating range

shown on the dipstick are harmful

to the engine. If you find that you

have an oil level above the

operating range, i.e., the engine

has so much oil that the oil level

gets above the cross-hatched

area that shows the proper

operating range, the engine could

be damaged. You should drain

out the excess oil or limit driving

of the vehicle and seek a service

professional to remove the

excess amount of oil.

See Engine Compartment Overview

on page 10‑5 for the location of the

engine oil fill cap.

Add enough oil to put the level

somewhere in the proper operating

range. Push the dipstick all the way

back in when through.

Selecting the Right Engine Oil

Selecting the right engine oil

depends on both the proper oil

specification and viscosity grade.

See Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants on page 11‑12.

Specification

Use and ask for licensed engine oils

with the dexos1® approved

certification mark. Engine oils

meeting the requirements for the

vehicle should have the dexos1

approved certification mark. This

certification mark indicates that the

oil has been approved to the dexos1

specification.

Notice: Failure to use the

recommended engine oil or

equivalent can result in engine

damage not covered by the

vehicle warranty. Check with your

dealer or service provider on

whether the oil is approved to the

dexos1 specification.

Viscosity Grade

SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity

grade for the vehicle. Do not use

other viscosity grade oils such as

SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50.

Cold Temperature Operation: In an

area of extreme cold, where the

temperature falls below −29°C

(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be

used. An oil of this viscosity grade

will provide easier cold starting for

the engine at extremely low

temperatures. When selecting an oil

of the appropriate viscosity grade,

always select an oil of the correct

specification. See “Specification”

earlier in this section for more

information.

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Engine Oil Additives/Engine

Oil Flushes

Do not add anything to the oil. The

recommended oils with the dexos

specification and displaying the

dexos certification mark are all that

is needed for good performance and

engine protection.

Engine oil system flushes are not

recommended and could cause

engine damage not covered by the

vehicle warranty.

What to Do with Used Oil

Used engine oil contains certain

elements that can be unhealthy for

your skin and could even cause

cancer. Do not let used oil stay on

your skin for very long. Clean your

skin and nails with soap and water,

or a good hand cleaner. Wash or

properly dispose of clothing or rags

containing used engine oil. See the

manufacturer's warnings about the

use and disposal of oil products.

Used oil can be a threat to the

environment. If you change your

own oil, be sure to drain all the oil

from the filter before disposal. Never

dispose of oil by putting it in the

trash or pouring it on the ground,

into sewers, or into streams or

bodies of water. Recycle it by taking

it to a place that collects used oil.

Engine Oil Life System

When to Change Engine Oil

This vehicle has a computer system

that indicates when to change the

engine oil and filter. This is based

on a combination of factors which

include engine revolutions, engine

temperature, and miles driven.

Based on driving conditions, the

mileage at which an oil change is

indicated can vary considerably. For

the oil life system to work properly,

the system must be reset every time

the oil is changed.

When the system has calculated

that oil life has been diminished, it

indicates that an oil change is

necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE

OIL SOON message comes on. See

Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑26.

Change the oil as soon as possible

within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).

It is possible that, if driving under

the best conditions, the oil life

system might indicate that an oil

change is not necessary for up to a

year. The engine oil and filter must

be changed at least once a year

and, at this time, the system must

be reset. Your dealer has trained

service people who will perform this

work and reset the system. It is also

important to check the oil regularly

over the course of an oil drain

interval and keep it at the proper

level.

If the system is ever reset

accidentally, the oil must be

changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)

since the last oil change.

Remember to reset the oil life

system whenever the oil is changed.

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How to Reset the Engine Oil

Life System

Reset the system whenever the

engine oil is changed so that the

system can calculate the next

engine oil change. To reset the

system:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,

with the engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button to

display the Vehicle

Information menu.

3. Press either the up or down

arrows to view REMAINING

OIL LIFE.

4. Press the SET/CLR button until

100% is displayed.

5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

Or:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with

the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three times

within five seconds.

The system is reset when the

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

message goes off.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

message comes back on when the

vehicle is started, the engine oil life

system has not been reset. Repeat

the procedure.

Automatic Transmission

Fluid

How to Check Automatic

Transmission Fluid

It is not necessary to check the

transmission fluid level.

A transmission fluid leak is the only

reason for fluid loss. If a leak

occurs, take the vehicle to your

dealer and have it repaired as soon

as possible.

There is a special procedure for

checking and changing the

transmission fluid. Because this

procedure is difficult, this should be

done at your dealer. Contact your

dealer for additional information or

the procedure can be found in the

service manual. To purchase a

service manual, see Service

Publications Ordering Information

on page 13‑17.

Change the fluid and filter at the

intervals listed in Maintenance

Schedule on page 11‑3, and be sure

to use the fluid listed in

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants on page 11‑12.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

See Engine Compartment Overview

on page 10‑5 for the location of the

engine air cleaner/filter.

When to Inspect the Engine Air

Cleaner/Filter

Inspect or replace the air cleaner/

filter at the scheduled maintenance

intervals. See Maintenance

Schedule on page 11‑3 for more

information. If driving in dusty/dirty

conditions, inspect the filter at each

engine oil change.

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How to Inspect the Engine Air

Cleaner/Filter

To inspect the air cleaner/filter,

remove the filter from the vehicle

and lightly shake the filter to release

loose dust and dirt. If the filter

remains covered with dirt, a new

filter is required. Never use

compressed air to clean the filter.

To inspect or replace the engine air

cleaner/filter:

1. Open the hood. See Hood on

page 10‑4.

2. Locate the air filter housing on

the passenger side of the engine

compartment. See Engine

Compartment Overview on

page 10‑5.

3. Remove the four air cleaner

housing cover screws.

4. Pull straight up on the cover, and

while holding the cover, remove

the air cleaner filter.

5. Inspect or replace the air cleaner

filter.

How to Reinstall Engine Air

Cleaner/Filter

1. Install the air cleaner filter into

the air cleaner housing. The

outer air cleaner filter seal must

be fitted properly in the air

cleaner housing.

2. Align the air cleaner housing

cover tabs to the air cleaner

housing.

3. Install the air cleaner housing

cover using the four screws.

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WARNING

Operating the engine with the air

cleaner/filter off can cause you or

others to be burned. The air

cleaner not only cleans the air; it

helps to stop flames if the engine

backfires. Use caution when

working on the engine and do not

drive with the air cleaner/filter off.

Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is

off, dirt can easily get into the

engine, which could damage it.

Always have the air cleaner/filter

in place when you are driving.

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Cooling System

2.4L L4 Engine

1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out

of View)

2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and

Pressure Cap

3.6L V6 Engine

1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out

of View)

2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and

Pressure Cap

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WARNING

An electric engine cooling fan

under the hood can start up even

when the engine is not running

and can cause injury. Keep

hands, clothing, and tools away

from any underhood electric fan.

If the coolant inside the coolant

surge tank is boiling, do not do

anything else until it cools down.

The vehicle should be parked on a

level surface.

The coolant level should be at the

COLD FILL line. If it is not, the

vehicle may have a leak at the

radiator hoses, heater hoses,

radiator, water pump, or somewhere

else in the cooling system.

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WARNING

Heater and radiator hoses, and

other engine parts, can be very

hot. Do not touch them. If you do,

you can be burned.

Do not run the engine if there is a

leak. If you run the engine, it

could lose all coolant. That could

cause an engine fire, and you

could be burned. Get any leak

fixed before you drive the vehicle.

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If there seems to be no leak, with

the engine on, check to see if the

electric engine cooling fan is

running. If the engine is

overheating, the fan should be

running. If it is not, the vehicle

needs service. Turn off the engine.

Notice: Using coolant other than

DEX-COOL

can cause premature

engine, heater core, or radiator

corrosion. In addition, the engine

coolant could require changing

sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi)

or 24 months, whichever occurs

first. Any repairs would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Always use DEX-COOL

(silicate-free) coolant in the

vehicle.

Engine Coolant

The cooling system in the vehicle is

filled with DEX-COOL® engine

coolant. This coolant is designed to

remain in the vehicle for 5 years or

240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever

occurs first.

The following explains the cooling

system and how to check and add

coolant when it is low. If there is a

problem with engine overheating,

see Engine Overheating on

page 10‑18.

What to Use

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WARNING

Adding only plain water or some

other liquid to the cooling system

can be dangerous. Plain water

and other liquids, can boil before

the proper coolant mixture will.

The coolant warning system is set

for the proper coolant mixture.

With plain water or the wrong

mixture, the engine could get too

hot but you would not get the

overheat warning. The engine

could catch fire and you or

others could be burned. Use a

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable

water and DEX-COOL coolant.

Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,

drinkable water and DEX-COOL

coolant. If using this mixture,

nothing else needs to be added.

This mixture:

Gives freezing protection down

to −37°C (−34°F), outside

temperature.

Gives boiling protection up to

129°C (265°F), engine

temperature.

Protects against rust and

corrosion.

Will not damage aluminum parts.

Helps keep the proper engine

temperature.

Notice: If an improper coolant

mixture is used, the engine could

overheat and be badly damaged.

The repair cost would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Too much water in the mixture

can freeze and crack the engine,

radiator, heater core, and other

parts.

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Never dispose of engine coolant by

putting it in the trash, pouring it on

the ground, or into sewers, streams,

or bodies of water. Have the coolant

changed by an authorized service

center, familiar with legal

requirements regarding used

coolant disposal. This will help

protect the environment and your

health.

Checking Coolant

The vehicle must be on a level

surface when checking the coolant

level.

Check to see if coolant is visible in

the coolant surge tank. If the coolant

inside the coolant surge tank is

boiling, do not do anything else until

it cools down. If coolant is visible

but the coolant level is not at or

above the COLD FILL line, add a

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable

water and DEX-COOL coolant at the

coolant surge tank, but be sure the

cooling system is cool before this is

done. See Cooling System on

page 10‑14 for more information.

The coolant surge tank is in the

engine compartment on the driver

side of the vehicle. See Engine

Compartment Overview on

page 10‑5.

How to Add Coolant to the

Coolant Surge Tank

Notice: This vehicle has a

specific coolant fill procedure.

Failure to follow this procedure

could cause the engine to

overheat and be severely

damaged.

If you have not found a problem yet,

check to see if coolant is visible in

the coolant surge tank. If coolant

is visible but the coolant level is

not at the COLD FILL line, add a

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable

water and DEX-COOL coolant at the

coolant surge tank, but be sure the

cooling system, including the

coolant surge tank pressure cap, is

cool before you do it. See Engine

Overheating on page 10‑18 for more

information.

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WARNING

Steam and scalding liquids from a

hot cooling system can blow out

and burn you badly. They are

under pressure, and if you turn

the coolant surge tank pressure

cap — even a little — they can

come out at high speed. Never

turn the cap when the cooling

system, including the coolant

surge tank pressure cap, is hot.

Wait for the cooling system and

coolant surge tank pressure cap

to cool if you ever have to turn

the pressure cap.

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WARNING

Adding only plain water or some

other liquid to the cooling system

can be dangerous. Plain water

and other liquids, can boil before

the proper coolant mixture will.

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The coolant warning system is set

for the proper coolant mixture.

With plain water or the wrong

mixture, the engine could get too

hot but you would not get the

overheat warning. The engine

could catch fire and you or

others could be burned. Use a

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable

water and DEX-COOL coolant.

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WARNING

You can be burned if you spill

coolant on hot engine parts.

Coolant contains ethylene glycol

and it will burn if the engine parts

are hot enough. Do not spill

coolant on a hot engine.

Notice: In cold weather, water

can freeze and crack the engine,

radiator, heater core and other

parts. Use the recommended

coolant and the proper coolant

mixture.

1. Remove the coolant surge tank

pressure cap when the cooling

system, including the coolant

surge tank pressure cap and

upper radiator hose, is no

longer hot.

Turn the pressure cap slowly

counterclockwise about

one-quarter of a turn. If you hear

a hiss, wait for that to stop. This

will allow any pressure still left to

be vented out the

discharge hose.

2. Keep turning the pressure cap

slowly, and remove it.

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with

the proper DEX-COOL coolant

mixture, to the COLD FILL line.

4. With the coolant surge tank

pressure cap off, start the

engine and let it run until the

upper radiator hose can be felt

getting hot. Watch out for the

engine cooling fan(s).

By this time, the coolant level

inside the coolant surge tank

may be lower. If the level is

lower, add more of the proper

DEX-COOL coolant mixture to

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the coolant surge tank until the

level reaches the COLD

FILL line.

5. Replace the pressure cap. Be

sure the pressure cap is

hand-tight.

Check the level in the coolant surge

tank when the cooling system has

cooled down. If the coolant is not at

the proper level, repeat Steps

1–3 and reinstall the pressure cap.

If the coolant still is not at the proper

level when the system cools down

again, see your dealer.

Engine Overheating

The vehicle has an indicator to warn

of engine overheating. There is an

engine coolant temperature warning

light on the vehicle's instrument

panel. See Engine Coolant

Temperature Gauge on page 5‑9.

The decision may be made not to lift

the hood when this warning

appears, but instead get service

help right away. See Roadside

Assistance Program (Mexico) on

page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance

Program (U.S. and Canada) on

page 13‑11.

If the decision to lift the hood is

made, make sure the vehicle is

parked on a level surface.

Then check to see if the engine

cooling fan(s) are running. If the

engine is overheating, the fan(s)

should be running. If they are not,

do not continue to run the engine

and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Engine damage from

running the engine without

coolant is not covered by the

warranty.

If Steam is Coming from the

Engine Compartment

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WARNING

Steam from an overheated engine

can burn you badly, even if you

just open the hood. Stay away

from the engine if you see or hear

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steam coming from it. Just turn it

off and get everyone away from

the vehicle until it cools down.

Wait until there is no sign of

steam or coolant before you open

the hood.

If you keep driving when the

engine is overheated, the liquids

in it can catch fire. You or others

could be badly burned. Stop the

engine if it overheats, and get out

of the vehicle until the engine

is cool.

If No Steam is Coming from

the Engine Compartment

If an engine overheat warning is

displayed but no steam can be seen

or heard, the problem may not be

too serious. Sometimes the engine

can get a little too hot when the

vehicle:

Climbs a long hill on a hot day.

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Stops after high-speed driving.

Idles for long periods in traffic.

Tows a trailer.

If the overheat warning is displayed

with no sign of steam:

1. Turn the air conditioning off.

2. Turn the heater on to the highest

temperature and to the highest

fan speed. Open the windows as

necessary.

3. In heavy traffic, let the engine

idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.

If it is safe to do so, pull off the

road, shift to P (Park) or

N (Neutral) and let the

engine idle.

If the temperature overheat gauge is

no longer in the overheat zone or an

overheat warning no longer

displays, the vehicle can be driven.

Continue to drive the vehicle slowly

for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe

vehicle distance from the vehicle in

front. If the warning does not come

back on, continue to drive normally.

If the warning continues, pull over,

stop, and park the vehicle

right away.

If there is no sign of steam, idle the

engine for three minutes while

parked. If the warning is still

displayed, turn off the engine until it

cools down.

Power Steering Fluid

(2.4L L4 Engine)

The vehicle has electric power

steering and does not use power

steering fluid.

Power Steering Fluid

(3.6L V6 Engine)

The power steering fluid reservoir is

located toward the rear of the

engine compartment on the

passenger side of the vehicle. See

Engine Compartment Overview on

page 10‑5 for reservoir location.

When to Check Power Steering

Fluid

The power steering fluid does not

need to be checked unless there is

a leak in the system or you hear an

unusual noise. Have the system

inspected and repaired if there is a

fluid loss.

How to Check Power Steering

Fluid

To check the power steering fluid:

1. Turn the engine off and let it

cool down.

2. Remove the engine cover. Refer

to Engine Cover on page 10‑8.

3. Wipe the cap and the top of the

reservoir clean.

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4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the

dipstick with a clean rag.

5. Replace the cap and completely

tighten it.

6. Remove the cap again and look

at the fluid level on the dipstick.

The fluid level should be between

MAX and MIN line at room

temperature. If the fluid is on or

below MIN line, add fluid.

What to Use

To determine what kind of fluid to

use, refer to Recommended Fluids

and Lubricants on page 11‑12.

Always use the proper fluid.

Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid

may damage the vehicle and the

damages may not be covered by

the vehicle's warranty. Always

use the correct fluid listed in

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants on page 11‑12.

Washer Fluid

What to Use

Read the manufacturer's

instructions before refilling the

windshield washer fluid. If operating

the vehicle in an area where the

temperature may fall below freezing,

use a fluid that has sufficient

protection against freezing.

Adding Washer Fluid

Open the cap with the washer

symbol on it and add washer fluid

until full. See Engine Compartment

Overview on page 10‑5 for reservoir

location.

Notice

When using concentrated

washer fluid, follow the

manufacturer instructions for

adding water.

Do not mix water with

ready-to-use washer fluid.

Water can cause the solution

to freeze and damage the

washer fluid tank and other

parts of the washer system.

Fill the washer fluid tank only

three-quarters full when it is

very cold. This allows for

fluid expansion if freezing

occurs, which could damage

the tank if it is

completely full.

Do not use engine coolant

(antifreeze) in the windshield

washer. It can damage the

windshield washer system

and paint.

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Brakes

This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc

brake pads have built-in wear

indicators that make a high-pitched

warning sound when the brake pads

are worn and new pads are needed.

The sound can come and go or be

heard all the time the vehicle is

moving, except when applying the

brake pedal firmly.

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The brake wear warning sound

means that soon the brakes will

not work well. That could lead to

a crash. When the brake wear

warning sound is heard, have the

vehicle serviced.

Notice: Continuing to drive with

worn-out brake pads could result

in costly brake repair.

Some driving conditions or climates

can cause a brake squeal when the

brakes are first applied or lightly

applied. This does not mean

something is wrong with the brakes.

Properly torqued wheel nuts are

necessary to help prevent brake

pulsation. When tires are rotated,

inspect brake pads for wear and

evenly tighten wheel nuts in the

proper sequence to torque

specifications in Capacities and

Specifications on page 12‑2.

Brake linings should always be

replaced as complete axle sets.

Brake Pedal Travel

See your dealer if the brake pedal

does not return to normal height,

or if there is a rapid increase in

pedal travel. This could be a sign

that brake service might be

required.

Brake Adjustment

Every time the brakes are applied,

with or without the vehicle moving,

the brakes adjust for wear.

Replacing Brake System Parts

The braking system on a vehicle is

complex. Its many parts have to be

of top quality and work well together

if the vehicle is to have really good

braking. The vehicle was designed

and tested with top-quality brake

parts. When parts of the braking

system are replaced, be sure to get

new, approved replacement parts.

If this is not done, the brakes might

not work properly. For example,

installing disc brake pads that are

wrong for the vehicle, can change

the balance between the front and

rear brakes — for the worse. The

braking performance expected can

change in many other ways if the

wrong replacement brake parts are

installed.

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Brake Fluid

The brake master cylinder reservoir

is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as

indicated on the reservoir cap. See

Engine Compartment Overview on

page 10‑5 for the location of the

reservoir.

There are only two reasons why the

brake fluid level in the reservoir

might go down:

The brake fluid level goes down

because of normal brake lining

wear. When new linings are

installed, the fluid level goes

back up.

A fluid leak in the brake

hydraulic system can also cause

a low fluid level. Have the brake

hydraulic system fixed, since a

leak means that sooner or later

the brakes will not work well.

Do not top off the brake fluid.

Adding fluid does not correct a leak.

If fluid is added when the linings are

worn, there will be too much fluid

when new brake linings are

installed. Add or remove brake fluid,

as necessary, only when work is

done on the brake hydraulic system.

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If too much brake fluid is added, it

can spill on the engine and burn,

if the engine is hot enough. You

or others could be burned, and

the vehicle could be damaged.

Add brake fluid only when work is

done on the brake hydraulic

system.

When the brake fluid falls to a low

level, the brake warning light comes

on. See Brake System Warning

Light on page 5‑14.

What to Add

Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid

from a sealed container. See

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants on page 11‑12.

Always clean the brake fluid

reservoir cap and the area around

the cap before removing it. This

helps keep dirt from entering the

reservoir.

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With the wrong kind of fluid in the

brake hydraulic system, the

brakes might not work well. This

could cause a crash. Always use

the proper brake fluid.

Notice

Using the wrong fluid can

badly damage brake

hydraulic system parts. For

example, just a few drops of

mineral-based oil, such as

engine oil, in the brake

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hydraulic system can

damage brake hydraulic

system parts so badly that

they will have to be replaced.

Do not let someone put in

the wrong kind of fluid.

If brake fluid is spilled on the

vehicle's painted surfaces,

the paint finish can be

damaged. Be careful not to

spill brake fluid on the

vehicle. If you do, wash it off

immediately.

Battery

Refer to the replacement number on

the original battery label when a

new battery is needed.

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Battery posts, terminals, and

related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer and reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

Vehicle Storage

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WARNING

Batteries have acid that can burn

you and gas that can explode.

You can be badly hurt if you are

not careful. See Jump Starting on

page 10‑67 for tips on working

around a battery without

getting hurt.

Infrequent Usage: Remove the

black, negative (−) cable from the

battery to keep the battery from

running down.

Extended Storage: Remove the

black, negative (−) cable from the

battery or use a battery trickle

charger.

All-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case

Under normal driving conditions,

transfer case fluid does not require

changing or checking unless there

is a fluid leak or unusual noise.

If required, have the transfer case

serviced by your dealer.

Starter Switch Check

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WARNING

When you are doing this

inspection, the vehicle could

move suddenly. If the vehicle

moves, you or others could be

injured.

1. Before starting this check, be

sure there is enough room

around the vehicle.

2. Firmly apply both the parking

brake and the regular brake.

See Parking Brake on

page 9‑31.

Do not use the accelerator

pedal, and be ready to turn off

the engine immediately if it

starts.

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3. Try to start the engine in each

gear. The vehicle should start

only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

If the vehicle starts in any other

position, contact your dealer for

service.

Automatic Transmission

Shift Lock Control

Function Check

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WARNING

When you are doing this

inspection, the vehicle could

move suddenly. If the vehicle

moves, you or others could be

injured.

1. Before starting this check, be

sure there is enough room

around the vehicle. It should be

parked on a level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

See Parking Brake on

page 9‑31.

Be ready to apply the regular

brake immediately if the vehicle

begins to move.

3. With the engine off, turn the

ignition on, but do not start the

engine. Without applying the

regular brake, try to move the

shift lever out of P (Park) with

normal effort. If the shift lever

moves out of P (Park), contact

your dealer for service.

Ignition Transmission

Lock Check

While parked, and with the parking

brake set, try to turn the ignition to

LOCK/OFF in each shift lever

position.

The ignition should turn to

LOCK/OFF only when the shift

lever is in P (Park).

The ignition key should come

out only in LOCK/OFF.

Contact your dealer if service is

required.

Park Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check

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WARNING

When you are doing this check,

the vehicle could begin to move.

You or others could be injured

and property could be damaged.

Make sure there is room in front

of the vehicle in case it begins to

roll. Be ready to apply the regular

brake at once should the vehicle

begin to move.

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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the

vehicle facing downhill. Keeping

your foot on the regular brake, set

the parking brake.

To check the parking brake's

holding ability: With the engine

running and the transmission in

N (Neutral), slowly remove foot

pressure from the regular brake

pedal. Do this until the vehicle is

held by the parking brake only.

To check the P (Park)

mechanism's holding ability:

With the engine running, shift to

P (Park). Then release the

parking brake followed by the

regular brake.

Contact your dealer if service is

required.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be

inspected for wear and cracking.

See Maintenance Schedule on

page 11‑3.

Replacement blades come in

different types and are removed in

different ways. For proper type and

length, see Maintenance

Replacement Parts on page 11‑13.

Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to

touch the windshield when no

wiper blade is installed could

damage the windshield. Any

damage that occurs would not be

covered by your warranty. Do not

allow the wiper arm to touch the

windshield.

Front Wiper Blade

Replacement

To replace the front wiper blades:

1. Lift the wiper arm from the

windshield until no further

movement is possible.

2. Press the square button on the

top side, at the end of the wiper

arm, and pull the wiper blade out

of the end of the wiper arm.

3. Install the wiper blade connector

by sliding into the end of the

wiper arm until the square button

on the wiper blade clicks into

place with the wiper arm.

4. Place the wiper arm with the

wiper blade in place back on the

windshield.

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement

The rear wiper blade and wiper arm

have a cover for protection. The

cover must be removed before the

wiper blade can be replaced.

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To remove the cover:

1. Slide a plastic tool under the

cover and push upward to

unsnap.

2. Slide the cover towards the

wiper blade tip to unhook it from

the blade assembly.

3. Remove the cover.

4. After wiper blade replacement,

ensure that cover hook slides

into the slot in the blade

assembly.

5. Snap the cover down to secure.

To replace the wiper blade:

1. Lift the wiper arm away from the

windshield.

2. Push the release lever (2) to

disengage the hook and push

the wiper arm (1) out of the

blade assembly (3).

3. Push the new blade assembly

securely on the wiper arm until

the release lever clicks into

place.

4. Replace the wiper cover.

Headlamp Aiming

Headlamp aim has been preset and

should need no further adjustment.

If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,

the headlamp aim may be affected.

If adjustment to the headlamps is

necessary, see your dealer.

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Bulb Replacement

For the proper type of replacement

bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on

page 10‑31.

For any bulb changing procedure

not listed in this section, contact

your dealer.

Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and

Parking Lamps

1. Low-Beam Headlamp

2. High-Beam Headlamp

3. Sidemarker Lamp

4. Park/Turn Signal Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs:

1. Turn the tire to reach the access

port cap located in the front of

wheel well cover.

2. Remove the screw (1) and turn

the access port cap (2)

counterclockwise to remove.

3. If replacing a headlamp bulb,

remove the dust cover cap from

the back of the headlamp

housing by turning the cap

counterclockwise.

4. Turn the bulb socket

counterclockwise to remove it

from the lamp assembly.

5. Remove the bulb from the

socket or disconnect the bulb

assembly from the harness

connector.

6. Install the new bulb.

7. Reinstall the bulb socket to the

lamp assembly, turning

clockwise.

8. Replace the dust cover cap on

headlamps.

9. Reinstall the wheel well cover

access port cap and secure by

installing the screw.

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Fog Lamps

To replace one of these bulbs:

1. Locate the fog lamp assembly

under the front fascia.

2. Disconnect the bulb socket from

the electrical connector, turn,

and pull out the bulb assembly.

3. Remove the old bulb from the

bulb socket and push the new

bulb straight into the bulb socket

until it connects.

4. Push the bulb socket into the fog

lamp assembly and turn

clockwise to lock it into place.

5. Reconnect the bulb socket to the

electrical connector.

Taillamps, Turn Signal,

Sidemarker, Stoplamps,

and Back-Up Lamps

1. Stop/Tail/Turn Signal/

Sidemarker Lamp

2. Auxiliary Taillamp

3. Back-up Lamp

Stop/Tail/Turn Signal/

Sidemarker Lamp

To replace one of these lamps:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate

on page 2‑8.

2. Remove the two screw covers

from the taillamp assembly.

3. Remove the two screws

securing the taillamp assembly.

4. Pull the taillamp assembly out of

the vehicle body.

5. Disconnect the lamp wiring

harness.

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6. Turn the bulb socket

counterclockwise and pull it out.

7. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.

8. Install the new bulb.

9. Push the bulb socket in and turn

it clockwise.

10. Reverse Steps 2–5 to reinstall

the lamp assembly.

11. Verify that the taillamp

assembly tab, located at the

bottom of the taillamp

assembly, is aligned to the

fascia bracket before securing

with screws.

Auxiliary Taillamp

To replace one of these lamps:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate

on page 2‑8.

2. Remove the interior trim access

panel.

3. Remove the five attachment

nuts (1) securing the taillamp

assembly to the liftgate.

4. Disengage the retaining hook (2)

and pull the taillamp assembly

out of the vehicle liftgate.

5. Disconnect the lamp wiring

harness.

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6. Turn the bulb socket

counterclockwise and pull it out.

7. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.

8. Install the new bulb.

9. Push the bulb socket in and turn

it clockwise.

10. Reverse Steps 2–5 to reinstall

lamp assembly.

Back–Up Lamp

Removal of the lamp assembly is

not required to replace the back-up

lamp bulb.

To replace one of these lamps:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate

on page 2‑8.

2. Remove the interior trim access

panel.

3. Turn the bulb socket

counterclockwise and pull it out.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.

5. Install the new bulb.

6. Push the bulb socket in and turn

it clockwise.

7. Reinstall the interior trim access

panel.

License Plate Lamp

Lamp Assembly

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Bulb Assembly

1. Bulb Socket

2. Bulb

3. Lamp Assembly

To replace one of these bulbs:

1. Open the liftgate partway. See

Liftgate on page 2‑8.

2. Push the left end of the lamp

assembly toward the right.

3. Pull the lamp assembly down to

remove it from the liftgate.

4. Turn the bulb socket (1)

counterclockwise to remove it

from the lamp assembly (3).

5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of

the bulb socket (1).

6. Push the replacement bulb

straight into the bulb socket and

turn the bulb socket clockwise to

install it into the lamp assembly.

7. Push the lamp assembly into the

liftgate engaging the clip side

first.

8. Push on the lamp side opposite

the clip until the lamp assembly

snaps into place.

Replacement Bulbs

Exterior Lamp

Bulb

Number

Auxiliary Taillamp 161

Back-Up Lamp 921

Fog Lamp H11 LL

Headlamp

High Beam

9005LL

Headlamp

Low Beam

H11 LL

License Plate Lamp W5WLL

Parking Lamp/Turn

Signal Front

7444NA

Sidemarker Front 194

Taillamp/Turn Signal

Lamp/Stop Lamp/

Sidemarker

3057K RD

For replacement bulbs not listed

here, contact your dealer.

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Electrical System

Fuses

The wiring circuits in the vehicle are

protected from short circuits by

fuses. This greatly reduces the

chance of damage caused by

electrical problems.

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.

Replace a bad fuse with a new one

of the identical size and rating.

If there is a problem on the road and

a fuse needs to be replaced, the

same amperage fuse can be

borrowed. Choose some feature of

the vehicle that is not needed to use

and replace it as soon as possible.

There are two fuse blocks in the

vehicle: one in the engine

compartment and one in the

instrument panel.

There is a fuse puller located in the

engine compartment fuse block.

See Engine Compartment Fuse

Block on page 10‑32. It can be used

to easily remove fuses from the fuse

block.

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block

To remove the fuse block cover,

squeeze the clips on the cover and

lift it straight up. See Engine

Compartment Overview on

page 10‑5.

Notice: Spilling liquid on any

electrical component on the

vehicle may damage it. Always

keep the covers on any electrical

component.

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The vehicle may not be equipped

with all of the fuses, relays, and

features shown.

J-Case

Fuses

Usage

1 Cool Fan 1

2 Cool Fan 2

3 Brake Booster

J-Case

Fuses

Usage

4 Power Windows –

Right

5 Memory Seat

Module

6 Power Seat – Left

J-Case

Fuses

Usage

7 Instrument Panel

Fuse Block 1

8 Rear Defogger

9 Starter

10 AIR Pump Motor

11 Instrument Panel

Fuse Block 2

12 Sunroof

13 Antilock Brake

System Pump

14 Instrument Panel

Fuse Block 3

15 Power Windows

– Left

16 Antilock Brake

System Module

77 Power Seat - Right

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Mini Fuses Usage

17 Transmission

Control Module

Battery

18 Trailer Parking Light

19 AIR Pump Solenoid

20 Engine Control

Module Battery

21 Canister Vent

22 Trailer Left Side (If

Equipped)

23 Lift Gate Module

24 Power Lumbar

25 Trailer Right Side (If

Equipped)

26 Rear Accessory

Power Outlet

27 Memory Mirror

Module

Mini Fuses Usage

28 Regulated Voltage

Control Battery

Sensor

29 Front Wiper

30 Rear Wiper

31 Air Conditioning

Compressor

32 Rear Latch

33 Heated Mirrors

34 Horn

35 Right High-Beam

Headlamp

36 Left High-Beam

Headlamp

37 Ignition Even Coil

38 Ignition Odd Coil

39 Windshield Washer

40 Front Fog Lamps

Mini Fuses Usage

41 Post Catalytic

Converter Oxygen

Sensor

42 Engine Control

Module

43 Pre–Catalytic

Converter Oxygen

Sensor

44 Transmission

Control Module

45 Mirror

46 Fuel System Control

Module Ignition

47 Spare

48 Rear Drive Module

49 Lift Gate Module

Logic

50 Instrument Panel

Fuse Block Ignition

51 Heated Seat– Front

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Mini Fuses Usage

52 Fuel System Control

Module

53 Engine Control

Module

54 Rear Vision Camera

78 Passenger Power

Lumber

Midi Fuse Usage

55 Electric Power

Steering

Micro

Relays

Usage

56 AIR Pump Solenoid

57 Brake Booster

58 Cooling Fan Low

59 Headlamp

High Beam

60 Cooling Fan Control

Micro

Relays

Usage

61 Wiper On/Off

Control

62 Air Conditioning

Compressor

63 Rear Defogger

64 Wiper Speed

65 Fog Lamp

66 Engine Control

67 Starter

68 Run/Crank

Mini Relays Usage

69 Cooling Fan High

70 AIR Pump Motor

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block

The instrument panel fuse block is

located on the passenger side panel

of the center console. To access the

fuses, open the fuse panel door

from the passenger side by pulling

it out.

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To reinstall the door, insert the tabs

on the top of the door into the

console first, then push the door

back into its original location.

The vehicle may not be equipped

with all of the fuses, relays, and

features shown.

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

Mini Fuses Usage

1 Steering Wheel

Dimming

2 Spare

3 Spare

4 Body Control

Module 1

5 Infotainment

6 Body Control

Module 7

7 Noise Control

Module

8 Body Control

Module 4

9 Radio

10 Spare

11 Ultrasonic Rear

Parking Assist

Module

12 Heater, Ventilation

and Air Conditioning

Battery

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Mini Fuses Usage

13 Auxiliary Power

Front

14 Heater, Ventilation

and Air Conditioning

Ignition

15 Display

16 Body Control

Module 5

17 Auxiliary

Power Rear

18 Instrument Panel

Cluster Ignition

19 Universal Garage

Door Opener

20 Body Control

Module 6

21 Spare

22 Sensing and

Diagnostic Module

Ignition

23 Front Camera

Mini Fuses Usage

24 Spare

25 Transmission Gear

Shift Position

Indicator

26 Spare

27 Spare

28 Spare

30 Body Control

Module 3

31 Amplifier

32 Discrete Logic

Ignition Switch

33 Communications

Integration Module

34 Body Control

Module 2

35 Sensing and

Diagnostic Module

Battery

36 Data Link

Connection

Mini Fuses Usage

37 Instrument Panel

Cluster Battery

38 Passenger Sensing

System Module

39 Spare

J-Case

Fuses

Usage

29 Front Blower Motor

40 Body Control

Module 8

Relays Usage

41 Logistic Relay (If

Equipped)

42 Retained Accessory

Power Relay

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Wheels and Tires

Tires

Every new GM vehicle has

high-quality tires made by a

leading tire manufacture r. See

the warranty manual for

information regarding the tire

warranty and where to get

service. For additional

information refer to the tire

manufacturer.

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WARNING

Poorly maintained and

improperly used tires are

dangerous.

Overloading the tires can

cause overheating as a result

of too much flexing. There

could be a blowout and a

serious crash. See Vehicle

Load Limits on page 9‑14.

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

Underinflated tires pose the

same danger as overloaded

tires. The resulting crash

could cause serious injury.

Check all tires frequently to

maintain the recommended

pressure. Tire pressure

should be checked when the

tires are cold.

Overinflated tires are more

likely to be cut, punctured,

or broken by a sudden impact

— such as when hitting a

pothole. Keep tires at the

recommended pressure.

Worn or old tires can cause a

crash. If the tread is badly

worn, replace them.

Replace any tires that have

been damaged by impacts

with potholes, curbs, etc.

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Improperly repaired tires can

cause a crash. Only the

dealer or an authorized tire

service center should repair,

replace, dismount, and mount

the tires.

Do not spin the tires in

excess of 56 km/h (35 mph)

on slippery surfaces such as

snow, mud, ice, etc.

Excessive spinning may

cause the tires to explode.

All-Season Tires

This vehicle may come with

all-season tires. These tires are

designed to provide good overall

performance on most road surfaces

and weather conditions. Original

equipment tires designed to GM's

specific tire performance criteria

have a TPC specification code

molded onto the sidewall. Original

equipment all-season tires can be

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identified by the last two characters

of this TPC code, which will

be “MS.”

Consider installing winter tires on

the vehicle if frequent driving on

snow or ice-covered roads is

expected. All-season tires provide

adequate performance for most

winter driving conditions, but they

may not offer the same level of

traction or performance as winter

tires on snow or ice-covered roads.

See Winter Tires on page 10‑39.

Winter Tires

This vehicle was not, originally,

equipped with winter tires. Winter

tires are designed for increased

traction on snow and ice-covered

roads. Consider installing winter

tires on the vehicle if frequent

driving on snow or ice-covered

roads is expected. See your dealer

for details regarding winter tire

availability and proper tire selection.

Also, see Buying New Tires on

page 10‑53.

With winter tires, there may be

decreased dry road traction,

increased road noise, and shorter

tread life. After changing to winter

tires, be alert for changes in vehicle

handling and braking.

If using winter tires:

Use tires of the same brand and

tread type on all four wheel

positions.

Use only radial ply tires of the

same size, load range, and

speed rating as the original

equipment tires.

Winter tires with the same speed

rating as the original equipment tires

may not be available for H, V, W, Y,

and ZR speed rated tires. If winter

tires with a lower speed rating are

chosen, never exceed the tire's

maximum speed capability.

Summer Tires

This vehicle may come with high

performance summer tires. These

tires have a special tread and

compound that are optimized for

maximum dry and wet road

performance. This special tread and

compound will decrease

performance in cold climates, and

on ice and snow. We recommend

installing winter tires on the vehicle

if frequent driving in cold

temperatures or on snow or ice

covered roads is expected. See

Winter Tires on page 10‑39.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Useful information about a tire is

molded into its sidewall. The

examples show a typical

passenger vehicle tire and a

compact spare tire sidewall.

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Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example

(1) Tire Size: The tire size is a

combination of letters and

numbers used to define a

particular tire's width, height,

aspect ratio, construction type,

and service descripti on. See the

“Tire Size” illustration later in this

section.

(2) TPC Spec (Tire

Performance Criteria

Specification)

: Original

equipment tires designed to

GM's specific tire performance

criteria have a TPC specification

code molded onto the sidewall.

GM's TPC specifications meet or

exceed all federal safety

guidelines.

(3) DOT (Department of

Transportation)

: The

Department of Transportation

(DOT) code indicates that the

tire is in compliance with the

U.S. Department of

Transportation Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards.

DOT Tire Date of

Manufacture

: The last four

digits of the TIN indicate the

tire manufactured date. The first

two digits represent the week

(01–52) and the last two digits,

the year. For example, the third

week of the year 2010 would

have a four-digit DOT date

of 0310.

(4) Tire Identification Number

(TIN)

: The letters and numbers

following the DOT (Department

of Transportation) code are

the Tire Identification Number

(TIN). The TIN shows the

manufacturer and plant code,

tire size, and date the tire was

manufactured. The TIN is

molded onto both sides of the

tire, although only one side may

have the date of manufacture.

(5) Tire Ply Material

: The type

of cord and number of plies in

the sidewall and under the tread.

(6) Uniform Tire Quality

Grading (UTQG)

: Tire

manufacturers are required to

grade tires based on three

performance factors: treadwear,

traction, and temperatur e

resistance. For more information

see Uniform Tire Quality

Grading on page 10‑55.

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(7) Maximum Cold Inflation

Load Limit

: Maximum load

that can be carried and the

maximum pressure needed to

support that load.

Compact Spare Tire Example

(1) Tire Ply Material : The type

of cord and number of plies in

the sidewall and under the tread.

(2) Temporary Use Only

: The

compact spare tire or temporary

use tire should not be driven at

speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).

The compact spare tire is for

emergency use when a regular

road tire has lost air and gone

flat. If the vehicle has a compact

spare tire, see Compact Spare

Tire on page 10‑66 and If a Tire

Goes Flat on page 10‑58.

(3) Tire Identification Number

(TIN)

: The letters and numbers

following the DOT (Department

of Transportation) code are the

Tire Identification Number (TIN).

The TIN shows the

manufacturer and plant code,

tire size, and date the tire was

manufactured. The TIN is

molded onto both sides of the

tire, although only one side may

have the date of manufacture.

(4) Maximum Cold Inflation

Load Limit

: Maximum load that

can be carried and the

maximum pressure needed to

support that load.

(5) Tire Inflation

: The

temporary use tire or compact

spare tire should be inflated to

420 kPa (60 psi). For more

information on tire pressure and

inflation see Tire Pressure on

page 10‑45.

(6) Tire Size

: A combination of

letters and numbers define a

tire's width, height, aspect ratio,

construction type, and service

description. The letter T as the

first character in the tire size

means the tire is for temporary

use only.

(7) TPC Spec (Tire

Performance Criteria

Specification)

: Original

equipment tires designed to

GM's specific tire performance

criteria have a TPC specification

code molded onto the sidewall.

GM's TPC specifications meet or

exceed all federal safety

guidelines.

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Tire Designations

Tire Size

The following is an example of a

typical passenger vehicle

tire size.

(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:

The United States version of a

metric tire sizing system. The

letter P as the first character in

the tire size means a passenger

vehicle tire engineered to

standards set by the U.S. Tire

and Rim Association.

(2) Tire Width

: The three-digit

number indicates the tire section

width in millimeters from

sidewall to sidewall.

(3) Aspect Ratio

: A two-digit

number that indicates the tire

height-to-width measurement s.

For example, if the tire size

aspect ratio is 60, as shown in

item 3 of the illustration, it would

mean that the tire's sidewall is

60 percent as high as it is wide.

(4) Construction Code

: A letter

code is used to indicate the type

of ply construction in the tire.

The letter R means radial ply

construction; the letter D means

diagonal or bias ply

construction; and the letter B

means belted-bias ply

construction.

(5) Rim Diameter

: Diameter of

the wheel in inches.

(6) Service Description

: These

characters represent the load

index and speed rating of the

tire. The load index represents

the load carrying capacity a tire

is certified to carry. The speed

rating is the maximum speed a

tire is certified to carry a load.

Tire Terminology and

Definitions

Air Pressure: The amount of

air inside the tire pressing

outward on each square inch of

the tire. Air pressure is

expressed in kPa (kilopascal)

or psi (pounds per square inch).

Accessory Weight

: The

combined weight of optional

accessories. Some examples of

optional accessories are

automatic transmission, power

steering, power brakes, power

windows, power seats, and air

conditioning.

Aspect Ratio

: The relationship

of a tire's height to its width.

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Belt: A rubber coated layer of

cords between the plies and the

tread. Cords may be made from

steel or other reinforcing

materials.

Bead

: The tire bead contains

steel wires wrapped by steel

cords that hold the tire onto

the rim.

Bias Ply Tire

: A pneumatic tire

in which the plies are laid at

alternate angles less than

90 degrees to the centerline of

the tread.

Cold Tire Pressure

: The

amount of air pressure in a tire,

measured in kPa (kilopascal)

or psi (pounds per square inch)

before a tire has built up heat

from driving. See Tire Pressure

on page 10‑45.

Curb Weight

: The weight of a

motor vehicle with standard and

optional equipment including the

maximum capacity of fuel, oil,

and coolant, but without

passengers and cargo.

DOT Markings

: A code molded

into the sidewall of a tire

signifying that the tire is in

compliance with the U.S.

Department of Transportation

(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards. The DOT code

includes the Tire Identification

Number (TIN), an alphanumeric

designator which can also

identify the tire manufacturer,

production plant, brand, and

date of production.

GVWR

: Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits

on page 9‑14.

GAWR FRT

: Gross Axle Weight

Rating for the front axle. See

Vehicle Load Limits on

page 9‑14.

GAWR RR

: Gross Axle Weight

Rating for the rear axle. See

Vehicle Load Limits on

page 9‑14.

Intended Outboard Sidewall

The side of an asymmetrical tire,

that must always face outward

when mounted on a vehicle.

Kilopascal (kPa)

: The metric

unit for air pressure.

Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire

: A

tire used on light duty trucks and

some multipurpose passenger

vehicles.

Load Index

: An assigned

number ranging from 1 to 279

that corresponds to the load

carrying capacity of a tire.

Maximum Inflation Pressure

The maximum air pressure to

which a cold tire can be inflated.

The maximum air pressure is

molded onto the sidewall.

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Maximum Load Rating: The

load rating for a tire at the

maximum permissible inflation

pressure for that tire.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle

Weight

: The sum of curb

weight, accessory weight,

vehicle capacity weight, and

production options weight.

Normal Occupant Weight

: The

number of occupants a vehicle

is designed to seat multiplied by

68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle

Load Limits on page 9‑14.

Occupant Distribution

Designated seating positions.

Outward Facing Sidewall

: The

side of an asymmet rical tire that

has a particular side that faces

outward when mounted on a

vehicle. The side of the tire that

contains a whitewall, bears

white lettering, or bears

manufacturer, brand, and/or

model name molding that is

higher or deeper than the same

moldings on the other sidewall

of the tire.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire

: A

tire used on passenger cars and

some light duty trucks and

multipurpose vehicles.

Recommended Inflation

Pressure

: Vehicle

manufacturer's recommended

tire inflation pressure as shown

on the tire placard. See Tire

Pressure on page 10‑45 and

Vehicle Load Limits on

page 9‑14.

Radial Ply Tire

: A pneumatic

tire in which the ply cords that

extend to the beads are laid at

90 degrees to the centerline of

the tread.

Rim

: A metal support for a tire

and upon which the tire beads

are seated.

Sidewall

: The portion of a tire

between the tread and the bead.

Speed Rating

: An

alphanumeric code assigned to

a tire indicating the maximum

speed at which a tire can

operate.

Traction

: The friction between

the tire and the road surface.

The amount of grip provided.

Tread

: The portion of a tire that

comes into contact with

the road.

Treadwear Indicators

: Narrow

bands, sometimes called wear

bars, that show across the tread

of a tire when only 1.6 mm

(1/16 in) of tread remains. See

When It Is Time for New Tires

on page 10‑52.

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality

Grading Standards)

: A tire

information system that provides

consumers with ratings for a

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tire's traction, temperatur e,

and treadwear. Ratings are

determined by tire

manufacturers using

government testing procedu res.

The ratings are molded into the

sidewall of the tire. See Uniform

Tire Quality Grading on

page 10‑55.

Vehicle Capacity Weight

: The

number of designated seating

positions multiplied by

68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated

cargo load. See Vehicle Load

Limits on page 9‑14.

Vehicle Maximum Load on the

Tire

: Load on an individual tire

due to curb weight, accessory

weight, occupant weight, and

cargo weight.

Vehicle Placard

: A label

permanently attached to a

vehicle showing the vehicle

capacity weight and the original

equipment tire size and

recommended inflation pressure.

See “Tire and Loading

Information Label” under Vehicle

Load Limits on page 9‑14.

Tire Pressure

Tires need the correct amount of

air pressure to operate

effectively.

Notice: Neither tire

underinflation nor

overinflation is good.

Underinflated tires, or tires

that do not have enough air,

can result in:

Tire overloading and

overheating which could

lead to a blowout.

Premature or

irregular wear.

Poor handling.

Reduced fuel economy.

Overinflated tires, or tires that

have too much air, can

result in:

Unusual wear.

Poor handling.

Rough ride.

Needless damage from

road hazards.

The Tire and Loading

Information label on the vehicle

indicates the original equipment

tires and the correct cold tire

inflation pressures. The

recommended pressure is the

minimum air pressure needed to

support the vehicle's maximum

load carrying capacity. See

Vehicle Load Limits on

page 9‑14.

How the vehicle is loaded

affects vehicle handling and ride

comfort. Never load the vehicle

with more weight than it was

designed to carry.

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When to Check

Check the tires once a month or

more. Do not forget the compact

spare, if the vehicle has one.

The cold compac t spare tire

pressure should be at 420 kPa

(60 psi). See Compact Spare

Tire on page 10‑66.

How to Check

Use a good quality pocket-type

gauge to check tire pressure.

Proper tire inflation cannot be

determined by looking at the tire.

Check the tire inflation pressure

when the tires are cold, meaning

the vehicle has not been driven

for at least three hours or no

more than 1.6 km (1 mi).

Remove the valve cap from the

tire valve stem. Press the tire

gauge firmly onto the valve to

get a pressure measurement.

If the cold tire inflation pressure

matches the recommen ded

pressure on the Tire and

Loading Information label, no

further adjustment is necessary.

If the inflation pressure is low,

add air until the recommended

pressure is reached. If the

inflation pressure is high, press

on the metal stem in the center

of the tire valve to release air.

Recheck the tire pressure with

the tire gauge.

Return the valve caps on the

valve stems to prevent leaks

and keep out dirt and moisture.

Tire Pressure Monitor

System

The Tire Pressure Monitor System

(TPMS) uses radio and sensor

technology to check tire pressure

levels. The TPMS sensors monitor

the air pressure in your tires and

transmit tire pressure readings to a

receiver located in the vehicle.

Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label. (If your vehicle has

tires of a different size than the size

indicated on the vehicle placard or

tire inflation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire

inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire

pressure telltale when one or more

of your tires is significantly

under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire

pressure telltale illuminates, you

should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them

to the proper pressure. Driving on a

significantly under-inflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can

lead to tire failure. Under-inflation

also reduces fuel efficiency and tire

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tread life, and may affect the

vehicle's handling and stopping

ability.

Please note that the TPMS is

not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver's

responsibility to maintain correct tire

pressure, even if under-inflation has

not reached the level to trigger

illumination of the TPMS low tire

pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS malfunction

indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pressure

telltale. When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash for

approximately one minute and then

remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon

subsequent vehicle start-ups as

long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is

illuminated, the system may not be

able to detect or signal low tire

pressure as intended. TPMS

malfunctions may occur for a variety

of reasons, including the installation

of replacement or alternate tires or

wheels on the vehicle that prevent

the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction

telltale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow the

TPMS to continue to function

properly.

See Tire Pressure Monitor

Operation on page 10‑47.

Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) Rules and

with Industry Canada

Standards

See Radio Frequency Statement on

page 13‑21 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

Rules and with Industry Canada

Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Tire Pressure Monitor

Operation

This vehicle may have a Tire

Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The TPMS is designed to warn the

driver when a low tire pressure

condition exists. TPMS sensors are

mounted onto each tire and wheel

assembly, excluding the spare tire

and wheel assembly. The TPMS

sensors monitor the air pressure in

the tires and transmits the tire

pressure readings to a receiver

located in the vehicle.

When a low tire pressure condition

is detected, the TPMS illuminates

the low tire pressure warning light

located on the instrument cluster.

If the warning light comes on, stop

as soon as possible and inflate the

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tires to the recommended pressure

shown on the tire loading

information label. See Vehicle Load

Limits on page 9‑14.

A message to check the pressure in

a specific tire displays in the Driver

Information Center (DIC). The low

tire pressure warning light and the

DIC warning message come on at

each ignition cycle until the tires are

inflated to the correct inflation

pressure. Using the DIC, tire

pressure levels can be viewed. For

additional information and details

about the DIC operation and

displays see Driver Information

Center (DIC) on page 5‑21.

The low tire pressure warning light

may come on in cool weather when

the vehicle is first started, and then

turn off as the vehicle is driven. This

could be an early indicator that the

air pressure is getting low and

needs to be inflated to the proper

pressure.

A Tire and Loading Information label

shows the size of the original

equipment tires and the correct

inflation pressure for the tires when

they are cold. See Vehicle Load

Limits on page 9‑14, for an example

of the Tire and Loading Information

label and its location. Also see Tire

Pressure on page 10‑45.

The TPMS can warn about a low

tire pressure condition but it does

not replace normal tire

maintenance. See Tire Inspection

on page 10‑50, Tire Rotation on

page 10‑51 and Tires on

page 10‑38.

Notice: Tire sealant materials are

not all the same. A non-approved

tire sealant could damage the

TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor

damage caused by using an

incorrect tire sealant is not

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Always use only the

GM-approved tire sealant

available through your dealer or

included in the vehicle.

TPMS Malfunction Light and

Message

The TPMS will not function properly

if one or more of the TPMS sensors

are missing or inoperable. When the

system detects a malfunction, the

low tire pressure warning light

flashes for about one minute and

then stays on for the remainder of

the ignition cycle. A DIC warning

message also displays. The low tire

pressure warning light and DIC

warning message come on at each

ignition cycle until the problem is

corrected. Some of the conditions

that can cause these to come

on are:

One of the road tires has been

replaced with the spare tire. The

spare tire does not have a

TPMS sensor. The malfunction

light and DIC message should

go off after the road tire is

replaced and the sensor

matching process is performed

successfully. See "TPMS Sensor

Matching Process" later in this

section.

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The TPMS sensor matching

process was not done or not

completed successfully after

rotating the tires. The

malfunction light and the DIC

message should go off after

successfully completing the

sensor matching process. See

"TPMS Sensor Matching

Process" later in this section

One or more TPMS sensors are

missing or damaged. The DIC

message and the TPMS

malfunction light should go off

when the TPMS sensors are

installed and the sensor

matching process is performed

successfully. See your dealer for

service.

Replacement tires or wheels do

not match the original equipment

tires or wheels. Tires and wheels

other than those recommended

could prevent the TPMS from

functioning properly. See Buying

New Tires on page 10‑53.

Operating electronic devices or

being near facilities using radio

wave frequencies similar to the

TPMS could cause the TPMS

sensors to malfunction.

If the TPMS is not functioning

properly, it cannot detect or signal a

low tire condition. See your dealer

for service if the TPMS malfunction

light and DIC message comes on

and stays on.

TPMS Sensor Matching

Process

Each TPMS sensor has a unique

identification code. The identification

code needs to be matched to a new

tire/wheel position after rotating the

tires or replacing one or more of the

TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor

matching process should also be

performed after replacing a spare

tire with a road tire containing the

TPMS sensor. The malfunction light

and the DIC message should go off

at the next ignition cycle. The

sensors are matched to the tire/

wheel positions, using a TPMS

relearn tool, in the following order:

driver side front tire, passenger side

front tire, passenger side rear tire,

and driver side rear. See your

dealer for service or to purchase a

relearn tool.

There are two minutes to match the

first tire/wheel position, and

five minutes overall to match all four

tire/wheel positions. If it takes

longer, the matching process stops

and must be restarted.

The TPMS sensor matching

process is:

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with

the engine off.

3. Use the MENU button to select

the Vehicle Information Menu in

the Driver Information Center

(DIC). Use the arrow keys to

scroll to the Tire Pressure

screen.

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4. Press the SET/CLR button to

begin the sensor matching

process.

A message requesting

acceptance of the process

should display.

5. Press the SET/CLR button again

to confirm the selection.

The horn sounds twice to signal

the receiver is in relearn mode

and the TIRE LEARNING

ACTIVE message displays on

the DIC screen.

6. Start with the driver side

front tire.

7. Place the relearn tool against

the tire sidewall, near the valve

stem. Then press the button to

activate the TPMS sensor.

A horn chirp confirms that the

sensor identification code has

been matched to this tire and

wheel position.

8. Proceed to the passenger side

front tire, and repeat the

procedure in Step 7.

9. Proceed to the passenger side

rear tire, and repeat the

procedure in Step 7.

10. Proceed to the driver side rear

tire, and repeat the procedure

in Step 7. The horn sounds two

times to indicate the sensor

identification code has been

matched to the driver side rear

tire, and the TPMS sensor

matching process is no longer

active. The TIRE LEARNING

ACTIVE message on the DIC

display screen goes off.

11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

12. Set all four tires to the

recommended air pressure

level as indicated on the Tire

and Loading Information label.

Tire Inspection

We recommend that the tires,

including the spare tire, if the

vehicle has one, be inspected

for signs of wear or damage at

least once a month.

Replace the tire if:

The indicators at three or

more places around the tire

can be seen.

There is cord or fabric

showing through the tire's

rubber.

The tread or sidewall is

cracked, cut, or snagged

deep enough to show cord or

fabric.

The tire has a bump, bulge,

or split.

The tire has a puncture, cut,

or other damage that cannot

be repaired well because of

the size or location of the

damage.

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Tire Rotation

Tires should be rotated every

12 000 km (7,500 mi). See

Maintenance Schedule on

page 11‑3.

Tires are rotated to achieve a

uniform wear for all tires. The

first rotation is the most

important.

Anytime unusual wear is

noticed, rotate the tires as soon

as possible, check for proper tire

inflation pressure, and check for

damaged tires or wheels. If the

unusual wear continues after the

rotation, check the wheel

alignment. See When It Is Time

for New Tires on page 10‑52

and Wheel Replacemen t on

page 10‑56.

Use this rotation pattern when

rotating the tires.

Do not include the compact

spare tire in the tire rotation.

Adjust the front and rear tires to

the recommended inflation

pressure on the Tire and

Loading Information label after

the tires have been rotated. See

Tire Pressure on page 10‑45

and Vehicle Load Limits on

page 9‑14.

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor

System. See Tire Pressure

Monitor Operation on

page 10‑47.

Check that all wheel nuts are

properly tightened. See “Wheel

Nut Torque” under Capacities

and Specifications on

page 12‑2.

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WARNING

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the

parts to which it is fastened, can

make wheel nuts become loose

after time. The wheel could come

off and cause an accident. When

changing a wheel, remove any

rust or dirt from places where the

wheel attaches to the vehicle. In

an emergency, a cloth or a paper

towel can be used; however, use

a scraper or wire brush later to

remove all rust or dirt.

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Lightly coat the center of the

wheel hub with wheel bearing

grease after a wheel change or

tire rotation to prevent corrosion

or rust build-up. Do not get

grease on the flat wheel

mounting surface or on the

wheel nuts or bolts.

When It Is Time for New

Tires

Factors such as maintenance,

temperatures, driving speeds,

vehicle loading, and road conditions

affect the wear rate of the tires.

Treadwear indicators are one way to

tell when it is time for new tires.

Treadwear indicators appear when

the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)

or less of tread remaining. See Tire

Inspection on page 10‑50 and Tire

Rotation on page 10‑51.

The rubber in tires ages over time.

This also applies to the spare tire,

if the vehicle has one, even if it is

never used. Multiple factors

including temperatures, loading

conditions, and inflation pressure

maintenance affect how fast aging

takes place. GM recommends that

tires, including the spare if

equipped, be replaced after six

years, regardless of tread wear. The

tire manufacturer date is the last

four digits of the DOT Tire

Identification Number (TIN) which is

molded into one side of the tire

sidewall. The first two digits

represent the week (01–52) and the

last two digits, the year. For

example, the third week of the year

2010 would have a four-digit DOT

date of 0310.

Vehicle Storage

Tires age when stored normally

mounted on a parked vehicle. Park

a vehicle that will be stored for at

least a month in a cool, dry, clean

area away from direct sunlight to

slow aging. This area should be free

of grease, gasoline, or other

substances that can deteriorate

rubber.

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Parking for an extended period can

cause flat spots on the tires that

may result in vibrations while

driving. When storing a vehicle for

at least a month, remove the tires or

raise the vehicle to reduce the

weight from the tires.

Buying New Tires

GM has developed and matched

specific tires for the vehicle. The

original equipment tires installed

were designed to meet General

Motors Tire Performa nce Criteria

Specification (TPC Spec)

system rating. When

replacement tires are needed,

GM strongly recommen ds

buying tires with the same TPC

Spec rating.

GM's exclusive TPC Spec

system considers over a dozen

critical specifications that impact

the overall performance of the

vehicle, including brake system

performance, ride and handling,

traction control, and tire

pressure monitoring

performance. GM's TPC Spec

number is molded onto the tire's

sidewall near the tire size. If the

tires have an all-season tread

design, the TPC Spec number

will be followed by MS for mud

and snow. See Tire Sidewall

Labeling on page 10‑39.

GM recommends replacing worn

tires in complete sets of four.

Uniform tread depth on all tires

will help to maintain the

performance of the vehicle.

Braking and handling

performance may be adversely

affected if all the tires are not

replaced at the same time.

If proper rotation and

maintenance have been done,

all four tires should wear out at

about the same time. See Tire

Rotation on page 10‑51 for

information on proper tire

rotation. However, if it is

necessary to replace only one

axle set of worn tires, place the

new tires on the rear axle.

Winter tires with the same speed

rating as the original equipment

tires may not be available for H,

V, W, Y and ZR speed rated

tires. Never exceed the winter

tire's maximum speed capability

when using winter tires with a

lower speed rating.

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Tires could explode during

improper service. Attempting

to mount or dismount a tire

could cause injury or death.

Only your dealer or authorized

tire service center should

mount or dismount the tires.

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Mixing tires of different sizes,

brands, or types may cause

loss of control of the vehicle,

resulting in a crash or other

vehicle damage. Use the

correct size, brand, and type

of tires on all wheels.

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Using bias-ply tires on the

vehicle may cause the wheel

rim flanges to develop cracks

after many miles of driving.

A tire and/or wheel could fail

suddenly and cause a crash.

Use only radial-ply tires with

the wheels on the vehicle.

If the vehicle tires must be

replaced with a tire that does not

have a TPC Spec number, make

sure they are the same size,

load range, speed rating, and

construction (radial) as the

original tires.

Vehicles that have a tire

pressure monitoring system

could give an inaccurate

low-pressure warning if non-TPC

Spec rated tires are installed.

See Tire Pressure Monitor

System on page 10‑46.

The Tire and Loading

Information label indicates the

original equipment tires on the

vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits

on page 9‑14.

Different Size Tires and

Wheels

If wheels or tires are installed that

are a different size than the original

equipment wheels and tires, vehicle

performance, including its braking,

ride and handling characteristics,

stability, and resistance to rollover

may be affected. If the vehicle has

electronic systems such as antilock

brakes, rollover airbags, traction

control, and electronic stability

control, the performance of these

systems can also be affected.

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If different sized wheels are used,

there may not be an acceptable

level of performance and safety if

tires not recommended for those

wheels are selected. This

increases the chance of a crash

and serious injury. Only use GM

specific wheel and tire systems

developed for the vehicle, and

have them properly installed by a

GM certified technician.

See Buying New Tires on

page 10‑53 and Accessories and

Modifications on page 10‑2.

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Uniform Tire Quality

Grading

Quality grades can be found

where applicable on the tire

sidewall between tread shoulder

and maximum section width. For

example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA

Temperature A

The following information relates

to the system developed by the

United States National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA), which grades tires by

treadwear, traction, and

temperature performance. This

applies only to vehicles sold in

the United States. The grades

are molded on the sidewalls of

most passenger car tires. The

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

(UTQG) system does not apply

to deep tread, winter tires,

compact spare tires, tires with

nominal rim diameters of

10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),

or to some limited-produ ction

tires.

While the tires available on

General Motors passenger cars

and light trucks may vary with

respect to these grades, they

must also conform to federal

safety requirements and

additional General Motors Tire

Performance Criteria (TPC)

standards.

All Passenger Car Tires Must

Conform to Federal Safety

Requirements In Addition To

These Grades.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a

comparative rating based on the

wear rate of the tire when tested

under controlled conditions on a

specified government test

course. For example, a tire

graded 150 would wear one and

one-half (1½) times as well on

the government course as a tire

graded 100. The relative

performance of tires depends

upon the actual conditions of

their use, however, and may

depart significantly from the

norm due to variations in driving

habits, service practices and

differences in road

characteristics and climate.

Traction – AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from

highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,

and C. Those grades represent

the tire's ability to stop on wet

pavement as measured under

controlled conditions on

specified government test

surfaces of asphalt and

concrete. A tire marked C may

have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade

assigned to this tire is based on

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straight-ahead braking traction

tests, and does not include

acceleration, cornering,

hydroplaning, or peak traction

characteristics.

Temperature – A, B, C

The temperature grades are A

(the highest), B, and C,

representing the tire's resistance

to the generation of heat and its

ability to dissipate heat when

tested under controlle d

conditions on a specified indoor

laboratory test wheel. Sustained

high temperature can cause the

material of the tire to degenerate

and reduce tire life, and

excessive temperature can lead

to sudden tire failure. The grade

C corresponds to a level of

performance which all

passenger car tires must meet

under the Federal Motor Safety

Standard No. 109. Grades B and

A represent higher levels of

performance on the laboratory

test wheel than the minimum

required by law. Warning: The

temperature grade for this tire is

established for a tire that is

properly inflated and not

overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessiv e

loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat

buildup and possible tire failure.

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance

The tires and wheels were aligned

and balanced at the factory to

provide the longest tire life and best

overall performance. Adjustments to

wheel alignment and tire balancing

will not be necessary on a regular

basis. However, check the

alignment if there is unusual tire

wear or if the vehicle is pulling to

one side or the other. If the vehicle

vibrates when driving on a smooth

road, the tires and wheels might

need to be rebalanced. See your

dealer for proper diagnosis.

Wheel Replacement

Replace any wheel that is bent,

cracked, or badly rusted or

corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming

loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and

wheel nuts should be replaced.

If the wheel leaks air, replace it.

Some aluminum wheels can be

repaired. See your dealer if any of

these conditions exist.

Your dealer will know the kind of

wheel that is needed.

Each new wheel should have the

same load-carrying capacity,

diameter, width, offset, and be

mounted the same way as the one it

replaces.

Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel

nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor

System (TPMS) sensors with new

GM original equipment parts.

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WARNING

Using the wrong replacement

wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel

nuts can be dangerous. It could

affect the braking and handling of

the vehicle. Tires can lose air,

and cause loss of control, causing

a crash. Always use the correct

wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel

nuts for replacement.

Notice: The wrong wheel can

also cause problems with bearing

life, brake cooling, speedometer

or odometer calibration,

headlamp aim, bumper height,

vehicle ground clearance, and tire

or tire chain clearance to the

body and chassis.

Used Replacement Wheels

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Replacing a wheel with a used

one is dangerous. How it has

been used or how far it has been

driven may be unknown. It could

fail suddenly and cause a crash.

When replacing wheels, use a

new GM original equipment

wheel.

Tire Chains

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Do not use tire chains. There is

not enough clearance. Tire chains

used on a vehicle without the

proper amount of clearance can

cause damage to the brakes,

suspension or other vehicle parts.

The area damaged by the tire

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WARNING (CONTINUED )

chains could cause you to lose

control of the vehicle and you or

others may be injured in a crash.

A Type S low-profile cable can be

used only if the cable

manufacturer recommends it for

use on the vehicle, the tire size

combination, and road conditions.

Follow the manufacturer's

instructions. To help avoid

damage to the vehicle, drive

slowly, readjust or remove the

cable if it is contacting the vehicle

and do not spin the vehicle's tires.

Install the cables on the front tires

only. Cables should not be

installed on the spare tire or on

the optional 19-inch tire.

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If a Tire Goes Flat

It is unusual for a tire to blow out

while driving, especially if the tires

are maintained properly. See Tires

on page 10‑38. If air goes out of a

tire, it is much more likely to leak

out slowly. But if there ever is a

blowout, here are a few tips about

what to expect and what to do:

If a front tire fails, the flat tire

creates a drag that pulls the vehicle

toward that side. Take your foot off

the accelerator pedal and grip the

steering wheel firmly. Steer to

maintain lane position, and then

gently brake to a stop, well off the

road, if possible.

A rear blowout, particularly on a

curve, acts much like a skid and

may require the same correction as

used in a skid. Stop pressing the

accelerator pedal and steer to

straighten the vehicle. It may be

very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake

to a stop, well off the road,

if possible.

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Driving on a flat tire will cause

permanent damage to the tire.

Re-inflating a tire after it has been

driven on while severely

underinflated or flat may cause a

blowout and a serious crash.

Never attempt to re-inflate a tire

that has been driven on while

severely underinflated or flat.

Have your dealer or an authorized

tire service center repair or

replace the flat tire as soon as

possible.

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WARNING

Lifting a vehicle and getting under

it to do maintenance or repairs is

dangerous without the

appropriate safety equipment and

training. If a jack is provided with

the vehicle, it is designed only for

changing a flat tire. If it is used for

anything else, you or others could

be badly injured or killed if the

vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack

is provided with the vehicle, only

use it for changing a flat tire.

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire

and wheel damage by driving slowly

to a level place, well off the road,

if possible. Turn on the hazard

warning flashers. See Hazard

Warning Flashers on page 6‑3.

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WARNING

Changing a tire can be

dangerous. The vehicle can slip

off the jack and roll over or fall

causing injury or death. Find a

level place to change the tire. To

help prevent the vehicle from

moving:

1. Set the parking brake firmly.

2. Put an automatic

transmission in P (Park) or a

manual transmission in

1 (First) or R (Reverse).

3. Turn off the engine and do

not restart while the vehicle

is raised.

4. Do not allow passengers to

remain in the vehicle.

5. Place wheel blocks on both

sides of the tire at the

opposite corner of the tire

being changed.

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).

1. Wheel Block

2. Flat Tire

The following information explains

how to repair or change a tire.

Tire Changing

Removing the Spare Tire and

Tools

Coin/Pierce Jack with One-Piece

Wrench

1. Extension

2. Wheel Wrench

3. Jack

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Hex-Head Jack with Three-Piece

Wrench

1. Wheel Wrench

2. Jack

To access the spare tire and tools:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate

on page 2‑8.

2. Lift the load floor up.

3. If you have a coin/pierce jack

and one-piece wrench, remove

the extension (1), wheel

wrench (2) and jack (3).

If you have a hex-head jack and

three-piece wrench, remove the

wheel wrench (1) and jack (2).

Place the tools next to the tire

being changed.

4. Turn the retainer nut

counterclockwise and remove

the spare tire.

Place either end of the extension

into a retainer hole to loosen the

retainer nut if unable to by hand.

5. Place the spare tire next to the

tire being changed.

Removing the Flat Tire and

Installing the Spare Tire

1. Do a safety check before

proceeding. See If a Tire Goes

Flat on page 10‑58 for more

information.

2. For vehicles with a wheel cover

or center cap, pull the cover or

center cap away from the wheel

to remove it. Store the wheel

cover in the cargo area until you

have the flat tire repaired or

replaced.

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3. Turn the wheel wrench

counterclockwise to loosen all

the wheel nuts, but do not

remove them yet.

Notice: Make sure that the jack

lift head is in the correct position

or you may damage your vehicle.

The repairs would not be covered

by your warranty.

4. Position the jack lift head at the

jack location nearest the flat tire.

The location is indicated by a

mark on the bottom edge of the

front and rear door plastic

molding. The jack must not be

used in any other position.

5. Place the jack notch under the

frame rail seam.

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Getting under a vehicle when it is

lifted on a jack is dangerous.

If the vehicle slips off the jack,

you could be badly injured or

killed. Never get under a vehicle

when it is supported only by

a jack.

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WARNING

Raising the vehicle with the jack

improperly positioned can

damage the vehicle and even

make the vehicle fall. To help

avoid personal injury and vehicle

damage, be sure to fit the jack lift

head into the proper location

before raising the vehicle.

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{

WARNING

Lifting a vehicle and getting under

it to do maintenance or repairs is

dangerous without the

appropriate safety equipment and

training. If a jack is provided with

the vehicle, it is designed only for

changing a flat tire. If it is used for

anything else, you or others could

be badly injured or killed if the

vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack

is provided with the vehicle, only

use it for changing a flat tire.

6. Place the jack under the vehicle.

7. If you have a coin/pierce jack,

attach the jack handle extension

to the jack by sliding the hook

through the end of the jack and

insert the other end of the jack

handle into the wrench.

If you have a hex-head jack,

attach the jack lift-assist tool by

placing the hex of the jack

lift-assist tool over the hex head

of the jack.

Hex Head Jack and Wrench

Coin/Pierce Jack and Wrench

8. Raise the vehicle by turning the

jack handle clockwise. Raise the

vehicle far enough off the

ground so there is enough room

for the road tire to clear the

ground.

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9. Remove all of the wheel nuts.

10. Remove the flat tire.

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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the

parts to which it is fastened, can

make wheel nuts become loose

after time. The wheel could come

off and cause an accident. When

changing a wheel, remove any

rust or dirt from places where the

wheel attaches to the vehicle. In

an emergency, a cloth or a paper

towel can be used; however, use

a scraper or wire brush later to

remove all rust or dirt.

11. Remove any rust or dirt from

the wheel bolts, mounting

surfaces, and spare wheel.

12. Place the compact spare tire

on the wheel-mounting surface.

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Never use oil or grease on bolts

or nuts because the nuts might

come loose. The vehicle's wheel

could fall off, causing a crash.

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13. Reinstall the wheel nuts.

Tighten each nut by hand until

the wheel is held against

the hub.

14. Lower the vehicle by turning

the jack handle

counterclockwise.

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Wheel nuts that are improperly or

incorrectly tightened can cause

the wheels to become loose or

come off. The wheel nuts should

be tightened with a torque wrench

to the proper torque specification

after replacing. Follow the torque

specification supplied by the

aftermarket manufacturer when

using accessory locking wheel

nuts. See Capacities and

Specifications on page 12‑2 for

original equipment wheel nut

torque specifications.

Notice: Improperly tightened

wheel nuts can lead to brake

pulsation and rotor damage. To

avoid expensive brake repairs,

evenly tighten the wheel nuts in

the proper sequence and to the

proper torque specification. See

Capacities and Specifications on

page 12‑2 for the wheel nut

torque specification.

15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in

a crisscross sequence, as

shown.

16. Lower the jack all the way and

remove the jack from under the

vehicle.

17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly

with the wheel wrench.

When reinstalling the wheel cover or

center cap on the full-size tire,

tighten all five plastic caps hand

snug with the aid of the wheel

wrench and tighten them with the

wheel wrench an additional

one-quarter of a turn.

Notice: 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.

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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire

and Tools

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WARNING

Storing a jack, a tire, or other

equipment in the passenger

compartment of the vehicle could

cause injury. In a sudden stop or

collision, loose equipment could

strike someone. Store all these in

the proper place.

1. Cable

2. Liftgate Hinges

3. Center of the Wheel

4. Door Striker

To store the flat tire:

1. Remove the cable package. The

cable is stored in a plastic bag

under the compact spare tire.

2. Remove the small center cap by

tapping the back of the cap with

the extension of the shaft, if the

vehicle has aluminum wheels.

3. Put the flat tire in the rear

storage area with the valve stem

pointing toward the rear of the

vehicle.

4. Pull the cable (1) through the

door striker (4) then the center of

the wheel (3).

5. Hook the cable onto the outside

portion of the liftgate hinges (2).

6. Hook the other end of the cable

onto the outside portion of the

liftgate hinge on the other side of

the vehicle.

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7. Pull on the cable to make sure it

is secure.

8. Make sure the metal tube is

centered at the striker. Push the

tube toward the front of the

vehicle.

9. Close the liftgate and make sure

it is latched properly.

The compact spare is for temporary

use only. Replace the compact

spare tire with a full-size tire as

soon as you can.

Compact Spare Tire

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WARNING

Driving with more than one

compact spare tire at a time could

result in loss of braking and

handling. This could lead to a

crash and you or others could be

injured. Use only one compact

spare tire at a time.

If this vehicle has a compact spare

tire, it was fully inflated when new;

however, it can lose air over time.

Check the inflation pressure

regularly. It should be 420 kPa

(60 psi).

Stop as soon as possible and check

that the spare tire is correctly

inflated after being installed on the

vehicle. The compact spare tire is

designed for temporary use only.

The vehicle will perform differently

with the spare tire installed and it is

recommended that the vehicle

speed be limited to 80 km/h

(50 mph). To conserve the tread of

the spare tire, have the standard tire

repaired or replaced as soon as

convenient and return the spare tire

to the storage area.

Notice: When the compact spare

is installed, do not take the

vehicle through an automatic car

wash with guide rails. The

compact spare can get caught on

the rails which can damage the

tire, wheel, and other parts of the

vehicle.

Do not use the compact spare on

other vehicles.

Do not mix the compact spare tire or

wheel with other wheels or tires.

They will not fit. Keep the spare tire

and its wheel together.

Notice: Tire chains will not fit the

compact spare. Using them can

damage the vehicle and the

chains. Do not use tire chains on

the compact spare.

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Jump Starting

For more information about the

vehicle battery, see Battery on

page 10‑23.

Jump starting can be used on

vehicles with run-down batteries by

using jumper cables and another

vehicle.

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WARNING

Batteries can hurt you. They can

be dangerous because:

They contain acid that can

burn you.

They contain gas that can

explode or ignite.

They contain enough

electricity to burn you.

If you do not follow these steps

exactly, some or all of these

things can hurt you.

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WARNING

Using an open flame near a

battery can cause battery gas to

explode. People have been hurt

doing this, and some have been

blinded. Use a flashlight if you

need more light.

Be sure the battery has enough

water. You do not need to add

water to the battery installed in

your new vehicle. But if a battery

has filler caps, be sure the right

amount of fluid is there. If it is low,

add water to take care of that

first. If you do not, explosive gas

could be present.

Battery fluid contains acid that

can burn you. Do not get it on

you. If you accidentally get it in

your eyes or on your skin, flush

the place with water and get

medical help immediately.

Be sure to use the following steps to

do it safely. Ignoring these steps

could result in costly damage to the

vehicle that would not be covered

by the warranty.

Trying to start the vehicle by

pushing or pulling it will not work,

and it could damage the vehicle.

Notice: If any accessories are left

on or plugged in during the jump

starting procedure, they could be

damaged. The repairs would not

be covered by the vehicle

warranty. Whenever possible,

turn off or unplug all accessories

on either vehicle when jump

starting the vehicle.

Notice: If the jumper cables are

connected or removed in the

wrong order, electrical shorting

may occur and damage the

vehicle. The repairs would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Always connect and remove the

jumper cables in the correct

order, making sure that the

cables do not touch each other or

other metal.

1. Remote Positive (+) Terminal

2. Remote Negative (−) Terminal

1. The vehicle used to jump start

must have 12-volt battery with a

negative ground.

Notice: Only use a vehicle that

has a 12-volt system with a

negative ground for jump

starting. If the other vehicle does

not have a 12-volt system with a

negative ground, both vehicles

can be damaged.

2. The vehicles should be close

enough for the jumper cables to

reach, but the vehicles should

not be touching. Touching could

cause grounding and possible

electrical system damage.

Put both vehicles in P (Park) and

set the parking brake firmly.

3. Unplug accessories plugged into

the cigarette lighter or the

accessory power outlet. Turn off

the radio and all lamps that are

not needed. Turn off the ignition

on both vehicles.

4. Locate the positive (+) and

negative (−) terminals on both

vehicles. Some vehicles have

remote jump starting terminals.

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WARNING

An electric fan can start up even

when the engine is not running

and can injure you. Keep hands,

clothing and tools away from any

underhood electric fan.

5. The remote positive (+)

terminal (1) is located on the

underhood fuse block, on the

driver side. Lift the red cap to

uncover the terminal.

The remote negative (−)

terminal (2) is a stud behind the

metal tab stamped with GND (−)

near the driver side strut tower.

6. The jumper cables should be in

good working condition with no

loose or missing insulation. The

vehicles could be damaged if

they are not.

7. Connect the red positive (+)

cable to the positive (+) terminal

on the vehicle with the dead

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battery. Use a remote

positive (+) terminal if the

vehicle has one.

8. Do not let the other end touch

metal. Connect it to the

positive (+) terminal of the good

battery. Use a remote

positive (+) terminal if the

vehicle has one.

9. Connect the black negative (−)

cable to the negative (−) terminal

of the good battery. Use a

remote negative (−) terminal if

the vehicle has one.

Do not let the other end touch

anything until the next step. The

other end of the negative (−)

cable does not go to the dead

battery. It goes to a heavy,

unpainted metal engine part or

to a remote negative (−) terminal

on the vehicle with the dead

battery.

10. Connect the other end of the

negative (−) cable away from

the dead battery, but not near

engine parts that move.

11. Start the vehicle with the good

battery and run the engine.

12. Press the unlock symbol on the

remote keyless entry

transmitter to disarm the

security system, if equipped.

13. Try to start the vehicle that had

the dead battery. If it will not

start after a few tries, it needs

service.

Notice: If the jumper cables are

connected or removed in the

wrong order, electrical shorting

may occur and damage the

vehicle. The repairs would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Always connect and remove the

jumper cables in the correct

order, making sure that the

cables do not touch each other or

other metal.

Jumper Cable Removal

Reverse the sequence exactly when

removing the jumper cables.

Towing

Towing the Vehicle

Notice: Incorrectly towing a

disabled vehicle may cause

damage. The damage would not

be covered by the vehicle

warranty.

Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed

car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck

could damage the vehicle.

Consult your dealer or a

professional towing service if the

disabled vehicle must be towed.

To tow the vehicle behind another

vehicle for recreational purposes,

such as behind a motor home, see

“Recreational Vehicle Towing” in this

section.

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Recreational Vehicle

Towing

Recreational vehicle towing means

towing the vehicle behind another

vehicle – such as behind a motor

home. The two most common types

of recreational vehicle towing are

known as dinghy towing and dolly

towing. Dinghy towing is towing the

vehicle with all four wheels on the

ground. Dolly towing is towing the

vehicle with two wheels on the

ground and two wheels up on a

device known as a dolly.

Here are some important things to

consider before recreational vehicle

towing:

What is the towing capacity of

the towing vehicle? Be sure to

read the tow vehicle

manufacturer's

recommendations.

What is the distance that will be

travelled? Some vehicles have

restrictions on how far and how

long they can tow.

Is the proper towing equipment

going to be used? See your

dealer or trailering professional

for additional advice and

equipment recommendations.

Is the vehicle ready to be

towed? Just as preparing the

vehicle for a long trip, make sure

the vehicle is prepared to be

towed.

Dinghy Towing

Front-wheel‐drive and

all-wheel-drive vehicles may be

dinghy towed from the front. These

vehicles can also be towed by

placing them on a platform trailer

with all four wheels off of the

ground. For other towing options,

see “Dolly Towing” following in this

section.

For vehicles being dinghy towed,

the vehicle should be run at the

beginning of each day and at each

RV fuel stop for about five minutes.

This will ensure proper lubrication of

transmission components.

To tow the vehicle from the front

with all four wheels on the ground:

1. Position the vehicle that will be

towed and secure it to the

towing vehicle.

2. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN.

3. Shift the transmission to

N (Neutral).

4. Turn the ignition key to ACC/

ACCESSORY.

5. Turn all accessories off.

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6. To prevent the battery from

draining while the vehicle is

being towed, remove fuse 32,

the Discrete Logic Ignition

Switch fuse, from the instrument

panel fuse block and store it in a

safe location. See Instrument

Panel Fuse Block on

page 10‑35.

Notice: If the vehicle is towed

without performing each of the

steps listed under “Dinghy

Towing,” the automatic

transmission could be damaged.

Be sure to follow all steps of the

dinghy towing procedure prior to

and after towing the vehicle.

Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is

exceeded while towing the

vehicle, it could be damaged.

Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph)

while towing the vehicle.

Once the destination has been

reached:

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Shift the transmission to

P (Park).

3. Turn the ignition key to

LOCK/OFF.

4. Install fuse 32, the Discrete

Logic Ignition Switch fuse. See

Instrument Panel Fuse Block on

page 10‑35.

5. Start the engine and let it idle for

more than three minutes before

driving the vehicle.

Notice: 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.

Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with

the front drive wheels on the

ground if one of the front tires is

a compact spare tire. Towing with

two different tire sizes on the

front of the vehicle can cause

severe damage to the

transmission.

Dolly Towing (All-Wheel‐Drive

Vehicles)

All-wheel‐drive vehicles should not

be towed with two wheels on the

ground. To properly tow these

vehicles, they should be placed on

a platform trailer with all four wheels

off of the ground or dinghy towed

from the front.

Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel‐

Drive Vehicles)

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To tow the vehicle from the front

with the rear wheels on the ground,

do the following:

1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.

2. Move the shift lever to P (Park).

3. Set the parking brake.

4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.

5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's

instructions for preparing the

vehicle and dolly for towing.

6. Release the parking brake.

Towing the Vehicle From

the Rear

Notice: Towing the vehicle from

the rear could damage it. Also,

repairs would not be covered by

the vehicle warranty. Never have

the vehicle towed from the rear.

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Appearance Care

Exterior Care

Washing the Vehicle

To preserve the vehicle's finish,

wash it often and out of direct

sunlight.

Notice: Do not use

petroleum-based, acidic,

or abrasive cleaning agents as

they can damage the vehicle's

paint, metal, or plastic parts.

If damage occurs, it would not be

covered by the vehicle's warranty.

Approved cleaning products can

be obtained from your dealer.

Follow all manufacturer

directions regarding correct

product usage, necessary safety

precautions, and appropriate

disposal of any vehicle care

product.

Notice: Avoid using

high-pressure washes closer than

30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the

vehicle. Use of power washers

exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi)

can result in damage or removal

of paint and decals.

Rinse the vehicle well, before

washing and after, to remove all

cleaning agents completely. If they

are allowed to dry on the surface,

they could stain.

Dry the finish with a soft, clean

chamois or an all-cotton towel to

avoid surface scratches and water

spotting.

Finish Care

Application of aftermarket clearcoat

sealant/wax materials is not

recommended. If painted surfaces

are damaged, see your dealer to

have the damage assessed and

repaired. Foreign materials such as

calcium chloride and other salts, ice

melting agents, road oil and tar, tree

sap, bird droppings, chemicals from

industrial chimneys, etc., can

damage the vehicle's finish if they

remain on painted surfaces. Wash

the vehicle as soon as possible.

If necessary, use non-abrasive

cleaners that are marked safe for

painted surfaces to remove foreign

matter.

Occasional hand waxing or mild

polishing should be done to remove

residue from the paint finish. See

your dealer for approved cleaning

products.

Do not apply waxes or polishes to

uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,

decals, simulated wood, or flat paint

as damage can occur.

Notice: Machine compounding or

aggressive polishing on a

basecoat/clearcoat paint finish

may damage it. Use only

non-abrasive waxes and polishes

that are made for a basecoat/

clearcoat paint finish on the

vehicle.

To keep the paint finish looking new,

keep the vehicle garaged or

covered whenever possible.

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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal

Parts

Regularly clean bright metal parts

with water or chrome polish on

chrome or stainless steel trim,

if necessary.

For aluminum, never use auto or

chrome polish, steam, or caustic

soap to clean. A coating of wax,

rubbed to a high polish, is

recommended for all bright metal

parts.

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/

Lenses and Emblems

Use only lukewarm or cold water, a

soft cloth, and a car washing soap

to clean exterior lamps, lenses and

emblems. Follow instructions under

"Washing the Vehicle" in this

section.

Windshield and Wiper Blades

Clean the outside of the windshield

with glass cleaner.

Clean rubber blades using a lint-free

cloth or paper towel soaked with

windshield washer fluid or a mild

detergent. Wash the windshield

thoroughly when cleaning the

blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and

a buildup of vehicle wash/wax

treatments may cause wiper

streaking.

Replace the wiper blades if they are

worn or damaged. Damage can be

caused by extreme dusty

conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,

snow, and ice.

Weatherstrips

Apply silicone grease on

weatherstrips to make them last

longer, seal better, and not stick or

squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips

once a year. Black marks from

rubber material on painted surfaces

can be removed by rubbing with a

clean cloth. See Recommended

Fluids and Lubricants on

page 11‑12.

Tires

Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to

clean the tires.

Notice: Using petroleum-based

tire dressing products on the

vehicle may damage the paint

finish and/or tires. When applying

a tire dressing, always wipe off

any overspray from all painted

surfaces on the vehicle.

Wheels and Trim — Aluminum

or Chrome

Use a soft, clean cloth with mild

soap and water to clean the wheels.

After rinsing thoroughly with clean

water, dry with a soft, clean towel.

A wax may then be applied.

Notice: Chrome wheels and other

chrome trim may be damaged if

the vehicle is not washed after

driving on roads that have been

sprayed with magnesium,

calcium, or sodium chloride.

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These chlorides are used on

roads for conditions such as ice

and dust. Always wash the

chrome with soap and water after

exposure.

Notice: To avoid surface damage,

do not use strong soaps,

chemicals, abrasive polishes,

cleaners, brushes, or cleaners

that contain acid on aluminum or

chrome-plated wheels. Use only

approved cleaners. Also, never

drive a vehicle with aluminum or

chrome-plated wheels through an

automatic car wash that uses

silicone carbide tire cleaning

brushes. Damage could occur

and the repairs would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Steering, Suspensio n, and

Chassis Components

Visually inspect the front and rear

suspension and steering system for

damaged, loose, or missing parts or

signs of wear. Inspect the power

steering for proper hook-up, binding,

leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually

check constant velocity joints,

rubber boots, and axle seals for

leaks.

Body Component Lubrication

Lubricate all key lock cylinders,

hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the

steel fuel door hinge unless the

components are plastic. Applying

silicone grease on weatherstrips

with a clean cloth will make them

last longer, seal better, and not stick

or squeak.

Underbody Maintenance

Use plain water to flush dirt and

debris from the vehicle's underbody.

Your dealer or an underbody car

washing system can do this. If not

removed, rust and corrosion can

develop.

Sheet Metal Damage

If the vehicle is damaged and

requires sheet metal repair or

replacement, make sure the body

repair shop applies anti-corrosion

material to parts repaired or

replaced to restore corrosion

protection.

Original manufacturer replacement

parts will provide the corrosion

protection while maintaining the

vehicle warranty.

Finish Damage

Quickly repair minor chips and

scratches with touch-up materials

available from your dealer to avoid

corrosion. Larger areas of finish

damage can be corrected in your

dealer's body and paint shop.

Chemical Paint Spotting

Airborne pollutants can fall upon

and attack painted vehicle surfaces

causing blotchy, ring-shaped

discolorations, and small, irregular

dark spots etched into the paint

surface.

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Interior Care

To prevent dirt particle abrasions,

regularly clean the vehicle's interior.

Immediately remove any soils. Note

that newspapers or dark garments

that can transfer color to home

furnishings can also permanently

transfer color to the vehicle's

interior.

Use a soft bristle brush to remove

dust from knobs and crevices on the

instrument cluster. Using a mild

soap solution, immediately remove

hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect

repellent from all interior surfaces or

permanent damage may result.

Your dealer may have products for

cleaning the interior. Use cleaners

specifically designed for the

surfaces being cleaned to prevent

permanent damage. Apply all

cleaners directly to the cleaning

cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly

on any switches or controls.

Cleaners should be removed

quickly. Never allow cleaners to

remain on the surface being

cleaned for extended periods

of time.

Cleaners may contain solvents that

can become concentrated in the

interior. Before using cleaners, read

and adhere to all safety instructions

on the label. While cleaning the

interior, maintain adequate

ventilation by opening the doors and

windows.

To prevent damage, do not clean

the interior using the following

cleaners or techniques:

Never use a razor or any other

sharp object to remove a soil

from any interior surface.

Never use a brush with stiff

bristles.

Never rub any surface

aggressively or with excessive

pressure.

Do not use laundry detergents or

dishwashing soaps with

degreasers. For liquid cleaners,

use approximately 20 drops per

3.78 L (1 gal) of water.

A concentrated soap solution will

leave a residue that creates

streaks and attracts dirt. Do not

use solutions that contain strong

or caustic soap.

Do not heavily saturate the

upholstery when cleaning.

Do not use solvents or cleaners

containing solvents.

Interior Glass

To clean, use a terry cloth fabric

dampened with water. Wipe droplets

left behind with a clean dry cloth.

Commercial glass cleaners may be

used, if necessary, after cleaning

the interior glass with plain water.

Notice: To prevent scratching,

never use abrasive cleaners on

automotive glass. Abrasive

cleaners or aggressive cleaning

may damage the rear window

defogger.

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Notice: Cleaning the windshield

with water during the first three to

six months of ownership will

reduce tendency to fog.

Speaker Covers

Vacuum around a speaker cover

gently, so that the speaker will not

be damaged. Clean spots with just

water and mild soap.

Coated Moldings

Coated moldings should be cleaned.

When lightly soiled, wipe with a

sponge or soft lint-free cloth

dampened with water.

When heavily soiled, use warm

soapy water.

Fabric/Carpet/Suede

Start by vacuuming the surface

using a soft brush attachment. If a

rotating brush attachment is being

used during vacuuming, only use it

on the floor carpet. Before cleaning,

gently remove as much of the soil

as possible using one of the

following techniques:

Gently blot liquids with a paper

towel. Continue blotting until no

more soil can be removed.

For solid soils, remove as much

as possible prior to vacuuming.

To clean:

1. Saturate a clean lint-free

colorfast cloth with water or club

soda. Microfiber cloth is

recommended to prevent lint

transfer to the fabric or carpet.

2. Remove excess moisture by

gently wringing until water does

not drip from the cleaning cloth.

3. Start on the outside edge of the

soil and gently rub toward the

center. Fold the cleaning cloth to

a clean area frequently to

prevent forcing the soil in to the

fabric.

4. Continue gently rubbing the

soiled area until there is no

longer any color transfer from

the soil to the cleaning cloth.

5. If the soil is not completely

removed, use a mild soap

solution followed only by club

soda or plain water.

If the soil is not completely

removed, it may be necessary to

use a commercial upholstery

cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small

hidden area for colorfastness before

using a commercial upholstery

cleaner or spot lifter. If ring

formation occurs, clean the entire

fabric or carpet.

Following the cleaning process, a

paper towel can be used to blot

excess moisture.

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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces

and Vehicle Information and

Radio Displays

For vehicles with high gloss

surfaces or vehicle displays, use a

microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces.

Before wiping the surface with the

microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle

brush to remove dirt that could

scratch the surface. Then use the

microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to

clean. Never use window cleaners

or solvents. Periodically hand wash

the microfiber cloth separately,

using mild soap. Do not use bleach

or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly

and air dry before next use.

Notice: Do not attach a device

with a suction cup to the display.

This may cause damage and

would not be covered by the

warranty.

Instrument Panel, Leather,

Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces

Use a soft microfiber cloth

dampened with water to remove

dust and loose dirt. For a more

thorough cleaning, use a soft

microfiber cloth dampened with a

mild soap solution.

Notice: Soaking or saturating

leather, especially perforated

leather, as well as other interior

surfaces, may cause permanent

damage. Wipe excess moisture

from these surfaces after

cleaning and allow them to dry

naturally. Never use heat, steam,

spot lifters, or spot removers. Do

not use cleaners that contain

silicone or wax-based products.

Cleaners containing these

solvents can permanently change

the appearance and feel of leather

or soft trim and are not

recommended.

Do not use cleaners that increase

gloss, especially on the instrument

panel. Reflected glare can decrease

visibility through the windshield

under certain conditions.

Notice: Use of air fresheners may

cause permanent damage to

plastics and painted surfaces.

If an air freshener comes in

contact with any plastic or

painted surface in the vehicle,

blot immediately and clean with a

soft cloth dampened with a mild

soap solution. Damage caused by

air fresheners would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Cargo Cover and

Convenience Net

Wash with warm water and mild

detergent. Do not use chlorine

bleach. Rinse with cold water, and

then dry completely.

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Care of Safety Belts

Keep belts clean and dry.

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Do not bleach or dye safety belts.

It may severely weaken them. In

a crash, they might not be able to

provide adequate protection.

Clean safety belts only with mild

soap and lukewarm water.

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If a floor mat is the wrong size or

is not properly installed, it can

interfere with the pedals.

Interference with the pedals can

cause unintended acceleration

and/or increased stopping

distance which can cause a crash

and injury. Make sure the floor

mat does not interfere with the

pedals.

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.

Use the floor mat with the

correct side up. Do not turn

it over.

Do not place anything on top of

the driver side floor mat.

Use only a single floor mat on

the driver side.

Do not place one floor mat on

top of another.

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Removing and Replacing the

Floor Mat

The driver side floor mat is held in

place by two retainers.

1. Pull up on the rear of the floor

mat to unlock each retainer and

remove.

2. Reinstall by lining up the floor

mat retainer openings over the

carpet retainers and snap into

position.

3. Make sure the floor mat is

properly secured and verify that

it does not interfere with the

pedals.

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Service and

Maintenance

General Information

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3

Special Application Services

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

and Care

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Maintenance Replacement

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13

Maintenance Records

Maintenance Records . . . . . . 11-15

General Information

Your vehicle is an important

investment. This section describes

the required maintenance for the

vehicle. Follow this schedule to help

protect against major repair

expenses resulting from neglect or

inadequate maintenance. It may

also help to maintain the value of

the vehicle if it is sold. It is the

responsibility of the owner to have

all required maintenance performed.

Your dealer has trained technicians

who can perform required

maintenance using genuine

replacement parts. They have up‐to‐

date tools and equipment for fast

and accurate diagnostics. Many

dealers have extended evening and

Saturday hours, courtesy

transportation, and online

scheduling to assist with service

needs.

Your dealer recognizes the

importance of providing

competitively priced maintenance

and repair services. With trained

technicians, the dealer is the place

for routine maintenance such as oil

changes and tire rotations and

additional maintenance items like

tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper

blades.

Notice: Damage caused by

improper maintenance can lead to

costly repairs and may not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Maintenance intervals, checks,

inspections, recommended fluids,

and lubricants are important to

keep the vehicle in good working

condition.

The Tire Rotation and Required

Services are the responsibility of the

vehicle owner. It is recommended to

have your dealer perform these

services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.

Proper vehicle maintenance helps to

keep the vehicle in good working

condition, improves fuel economy,

and reduces vehicle emissions.

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Because of the way people use

vehicles, maintenance needs vary.

There may need to be more

frequent checks and services. The

Additional Required Services ‐

Normal are for vehicles that:

Carry passengers and cargo

within recommended limits on

the Tire and Loading Information

label. See Vehicle Load Limits

on page 9‑14.

Are driven on reasonable road

surfaces within legal driving

limits.

Use the recommended fuel. See

Recommended Fuel on

page 9‑48.

Refer to the information in the

Maintenance Schedule Additional

Required Services ‐ Normal chart.

The Additional Required Services ‐

Severe are for vehicles that are:

Mainly driven in heavy city traffic

in hot weather.

Mainly driven in hilly or

mountainous terrain.

Frequently towing a trailer.

Used for high speed or

competitive driving.

Used for taxi, police, or delivery

service.

Refer to the information in the

Maintenance Schedule Additional

Required Services ‐ Severe chart.

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WARNING

Performing maintenance work can

be dangerous and can cause

serious injury. Perform

maintenance work only if the

required information, proper tools,

and equipment are available.

If they are not, see your dealer to

have a trained technician do the

work. See Doing Your Own

Service Work on page 10‑3.

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Maintenance

Schedule

Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop

Check the engine oil level. See

Engine Oil on page 10‑8.

Once a Month

Check the tire inflation

pressures. See Tire Pressure on

page 10‑45.

Inspect the tires for wear. See

Tire Inspection on page 10‑50.

Check the windshield washer

fluid level. See Washer Fluid on

page 10‑20.

Engine Oil Change

When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SOON message displays, have the

engine oil and filter changed within

the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven

under the best conditions, the

engine oil life system might not

indicate the need for vehicle service

for more than a year. The engine oil

and filter must be changed at least

once a year and the oil life system

must be reset. Your trained dealer

technician can perform this work.

If the engine oil life system is reset

accidentally, service the vehicle

within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the

last service. Reset the oil life

system when the oil is changed.

See Engine Oil Life System on

page 10‑11.

Tire Rotation and Required

Services Every 12 000 km/

7,500 mi

Rotate the tires, if recommended for

the vehicle, and perform the

following services. See Tire

Rotation on page 10‑51.

Check engine oil level and oil

life percentage. If needed,

change engine oil and filter, and

reset oil life system. See Engine

Oil on page 10‑8 and Engine Oil

Life System on page 10‑11.

Check engine coolant level. See

Engine Coolant on page 10‑15.

Check windshield washer fluid

level. See Washer Fluid on

page 10‑20.

Visually inspect windshield wiper

blades for wear, cracking,

or contamination. See Exterior

Care on page 10‑73. Replace

worn or damaged wiper blades.

See Wiper Blade Replacement

on page 10‑25.

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Check tire inflation pressures.

See Tire Pressure on

page 10‑45.

Inspect tire wear. See Tire

Inspection on page 10‑50.

Visually check for fluid leaks.

Inspect engine air cleaner filter.

See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on

page 10‑12.

Inspect brake system.

Visually inspect steering,

suspension, and chassis

components for damaged, loose,

or missing parts or signs of

wear. See Exterior Care on

page 10‑73.

Check restraint system

components. See Safety System

Check on page 3‑17.

Visually inspect fuel system for

damage or leaks.

Visually inspect exhaust system

and nearby heat shields for

loose or damaged parts.

Lubricate body components. See

Exterior Care on page 10‑73.

Check starter switch. See Starter

Switch Check on page 10‑23.

Check automatic transmission

shift lock control function. See

Automatic Transmission Shift

Lock Control Function Check on

page 10‑24.

Check ignition transmission lock.

See Ignition Transmission Lock

Check on page 10‑24.

Check parking brake and

automatic transmission park

mechanism. See Park Brake and

P (Park) Mechanism Check on

page 10‑24.

Check accelerator pedal for

damage, high effort, or binding.

Replace if needed.

Visually inspect gas strut for

signs of wear, cracks, or other

damage. Check the hold open

ability of the strut. See your

dealer if service is required.

Inspect sunroof track and seal,

if equipped. See Sunroof on

page 2‑18.

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Footnotes — Maintenance

Schedule Additional Required

Services — Normal

(1) Or every two years, whichever

comes first. More frequent

replacement may be needed if the

vehicle is driven in areas with heavy

traffic, areas with poor air quality,

or areas with high dust levels.

Replacement may also be needed if

there is a reduction in air flow,

excessive window fogging, or odors.

(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines

and hoses for proper hook-up,

routing, and condition. Check that

the purge valve, if the vehicle has

one, works properly. Replace as

needed.

(3) Or every four years, whichever

comes first.

(4) Do not directly power wash the

transfer case output seals. High

pressure water can overcome the

seals and contaminate the transfer

case fluid. Contaminated fluid will

decrease the life of the transfer

case and should be replaced.

(5) Or every five years, whichever

comes first. See Cooling System on

page 10‑14.

(6) Or every 10 years, whichever

comes first.

(7) Inspect for fraying, excessive

cracking, or damage; replace,

if needed.

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Footnotes — Maintenance

Schedule Additional Required

Services — Severe

(1) Or every two years, whichever

comes first. More frequent

replacement may be needed if the

vehicle is driven in areas with heavy

traffic, areas with poor air quality,

or areas with high dust levels.

Replacement may also be needed if

there is a reduction in air flow,

excessive window fogging, or odors.

(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines

and hoses for proper hook-up,

routing, and condition. Check that

the purge valve, if the vehicle has

one, works properly. Replace as

needed.

(3) Or every four years, whichever

comes first.

(4) Do not directly power wash the

transfer case output seals. High

pressure water can overcome the

seals and contaminate the transfer

case fluid. Contaminated fluid will

decrease the life of the transfer

case and should be replaced.

(5) Or every five years, whichever

comes first. See Cooling System on

page 10‑14.

(6) Or every 10 years, whichever

comes first.

(7) Inspect for fraying, excessive

cracking, or damage; replace,

if needed.

Special Application

Services

Severe Commercial Use

Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis

components every 5 000 km/

3,000 mi.

Have underbody flushing service

performed once a year.

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Additional

Maintenance and Care

Your vehicle is an important

investment and caring for it properly

may help to avoid future costly

repairs. To maintain vehicle

performance, additional

maintenance services may be

required. It is recommended that

your dealer perform these services

— their trained dealer technicians

know your vehicle best. Your dealer

can also perform a thorough

assessment with a multi‐point

inspection to recommend when your

vehicle may need attention. The

following list is intended to explain

the services and conditions to look

for that may indicate services are

required.

Battery

The battery supplies power to start

the engine and operate any

additional electrical accessories.

To avoid break‐down or failure to

start the vehicle, maintain a

battery with full cranking power.

Trained dealer technicians have

the diagnostic equipment to test

the battery and ensure that the

connections and cables are

corrosion‐free.

Belts

Belts may need replacing if they

squeak or show signs of

cracking or splitting.

Trained dealer technicians can

inspect the belts and

recommend replacement when

necessary.

Brakes

Brakes stop the vehicle and are

crucial to safe driving.

Signs of brake wear may include

chirping, grinding, or squealing

noises, or difficulty stopping.

Trained dealer technicians have

access to tools and equipment

to inspect the brakes and

recommend quality parts

engineered for the vehicle.

Fluids

Proper fluid levels and approved

fluids protect the vehicle’s systems

and components. See

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants on page 11‑12 for GM

approved fluids.

Engine oil and windshield

washer fluid levels should be

checked at every fuel fill.

Instrument cluster lights may

come on to indicate that fluids

may be low and need to be

filled.

Hoses

Hoses transport fluids and should

be regularly inspected to ensure

that there are no cracks or leaks.

With a multi‐point inspection, your

dealer can inspect the hoses and

advise if replacement is needed.

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Lamps

Properly working headlamps,

taillamps, and brake lamps are

important to see and be seen on

the road.

Signs that the headlamps need

attention include dimming, failure

to light, cracking, or damage.

The brake lamps need to be

checked periodically to ensure

that they light when braking.

With a multi‐point inspection,

your dealer can check the lamps

and note any concerns.

Shocks and Struts

Shocks and struts help aid in control

for a smoother ride.

Signs of wear may include

steering wheel vibration, bounce/

sway while braking, longer

stopping distance, or uneven

tire wear.

As part of the multi‐point

inspection, trained dealer

technicians can visually inspect

the shocks and struts for signs

of leaking, blown seals,

or damage, and can advise

when service is needed.

Tires

Tires need to be properly inflated,

rotated, and balanced. Maintaining

the tires can save money, fuel, and

can reduce the risk of tire failure.

Signs that the tires need to be

replaced include three or more

visible treadwear indicators; cord

or fabric showing through the

rubber; cracks or cuts in the

tread or sidewall; or a bulge or

split in the tire.

Trained dealer technicians can

inspect and recommend the right

tires. Your dealer can also

provide tire/wheel balancing

services to ensure smooth

vehicle operation at all speeds.

Your dealer sells and services

name brand tires.

Vehicle Care

To help keep the vehicle looking like

new, vehicle care products are

available from your dealer. For

information on how to clean and

protect the vehicle’s interior and

exterior, see Interior Care on

page 10‑76 and Exterior Care on

page 10‑73.

Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment is critical for

ensuring that the tires deliver

optimal wear and performance.

Signs that the alignment may

need to be adjusted include

pulling, improper vehicle

handling, or unusual tire wear.

Your dealer has the required

equipment to ensure proper

wheel alignment.

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Windshield

For safety, appearance, and the

best viewing, keep the windshield

clean and clear.

Signs of damage include

scratches, cracks, and chips.

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

Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of

the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is

recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8.

Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.

See Engine Coolant on page 10‑15.

Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in

Canada 88863462).

Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection

requirements.

Hydraulic Power Steering System

(V6 engines only)

DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678).

Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in

Canada 10953474).

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary

Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and

Release Pawl

Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in

Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,

Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in

Canada 10953474).

Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674).

Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).

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 25899727 A3138C

Engine Oil Filter

2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G

3.6L V6 Engine 89017525 PF63

Passenger Compartment Air Filter 20901295 CF177

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Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number

Spark Plugs

2.4L L4 Engine 12620540 41-108

3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109

Wiper Blades

Driver Side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 22868413 —

Passenger Side – 42.5 cm (16.7 in) 22868414 —

Rear – 32.5 cm (12.8 in) 20999459 —

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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.

Date

Odometer

Reading

Serviced By Services Performed

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Date

Odometer

Reading

Serviced By Services Performed

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Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Service Parts Identification

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data

Capacities and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN)

This legal identifier is in the front

corner of the instrument panel, on

the left side of the vehicle. It can be

seen through the windshield from

outside. The VIN also appears on

the Vehicle Certification and Service

Parts labels and certificates of title

and registration.

Engine Identification

The eighth character in the VIN is

the engine code. This code

identifies the vehicle's engine,

specifications, and replacement

parts. See “Engine Specifications”

under Capacities and Specifications

on page 12‑2 for the vehicle's

engine code.

Service Parts

Identification Label

This label, on the inside of the glove

box, has the following information:

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN).

Model designation.

Paint information.

Production options and special

equipment.

Do not remove this label from the

vehicle.

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Vehicle Data

Capacities and Specifications

Application

Capacities

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

2.4L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt

3.6L V6 Engine 10.2 L 10.8 qt

Engine Oil with Filter

2.4L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt

3.6L V6 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt

Fuel Tank

2.4L L4 Engine 71.1 L 18.8 gal

3.6L V6 Engine 79.1 L 20.9 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.

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Engine Specifications

Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap

2.4L L4 K Automatic 0.9 mm (0.035 in)

3.6L V6 3 Automatic 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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Engine Drive Belt Routing

2.4L L4 Engine

3.6L V6 Engine

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Customer

Information

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure (U.S. and

Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-4

Customer Assistance Offices

(U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5

Customer Assistance Offices

(Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

Customer Assistance for Text

Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S.

and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6

Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-6

GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program (U.S. and

Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Roadside Assistance Program

(Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Roadside Assistance

Program (U.S. and

Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11

Scheduling Service

Appointments (U.S. and

Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

Courtesy Transportation

Program (U.S. and

Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

Collision Damage Repair

(U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . 13-14

Service Publications

Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-17

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to

the United States

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18

Reporting Safety Defects to

the Canadian

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18

Reporting Safety Defects to

General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

Event Data Recorders . . . . . . 13-19

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . 13-20

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-20

Radio Frequency

Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21

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Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure (U.S. and

Canada)

Your satisfaction and goodwill are

important to your dealer and to

GMC. Normally, any concerns with

the sales transaction or the

operation of the vehicle will be

resolved by your dealer's sales or

service departments. Sometimes,

however, despite the best intentions

of all concerned, misunderstandings

can occur. If your concern has not

been resolved to your satisfaction,

the following steps should be taken:

STEP ONE: Discuss your concern

with a member of dealership

management. Normally, concerns

can be quickly resolved at that level.

If the matter has already been

reviewed with the sales, service,

or parts manager, contact the owner

of your dealership or the general

manager.

STEP TWO: If after contacting a

member of dealership management,

it appears your concern cannot be

resolved by your dealership without

further help, in the U.S., call

1-800-462-8782. In Canada, call

General Motors of Canada

Customer Care Centre at

1-800-263-3777 (English) or

1-800-263-7854 (French).

We encourage you to call the

toll-free number in order to give your

inquiry prompt attention. Have the

following information available to

give the Customer Assistance

representative:

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN). This is available

from the vehicle registration or

title, or the plate at the top left of

the instrument panel and visible

through the windshield.

Dealership name and location.

Vehicle delivery date and

present mileage.

When contacting GMC, remember

that your concern will likely be

resolved at a dealer's facility. That is

why we suggest following Step One

first.

STEP THREE — U.S. Owners:

Both General Motors and your

dealer are committed to making

sure you are completely satisfied

with the new vehicle. However,

if you continue to remain unsatisfied

after following the procedure

outlined in Steps One and Two, you

can file with the Better Business

Bureau (BBB) Auto Line

Program

to enforce your rights.

The BBB Auto Line Program is an

out-of-court program administered

by the Council of Better Business

Bureaus to settle automotive

disputes regarding vehicle repairs or

the interpretation of the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty. Although you may

be required to resort to this informal

dispute resolution program prior to

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filling out a court action, use of the

program is free of charge and your

case will generally be heard within

40 days. If you do not agree with the

decision given in your case, you

may reject it and proceed with any

other venue for relief available

to you.

You may contact the BBB Auto Line

Program using the toll-free

telephone number or write them at

the following address:

BBB Auto Line Program

Council of Better Business

Bureaus, Inc.

4200 Wilson Boulevard

Suite 800

Arlington, VA 22203-1838

Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

www.dr.bbb.org/goauto

This program is available in all

50 states and the District of

Columbia. Eligibility is limited by

vehicle age, mileage, and other

factors. General Motors reserves

the right to change eligibility

limitations and/or discontinue its

participation in this program.

STEP THREE — Canadian

Owners: In the event that you do

not feel your concerns have been

addressed after following the

procedure outlined in Steps One

and Two, General Motors of Canada

Limited wants you to be aware of its

participation in a no-charge

Mediation/Arbitration Program.

General Motors of Canada Limited

has committed to binding arbitration

of owner disputes involving

factory-related vehicle service

claims. The program provides for

the review of the facts involved by

an impartial third party arbiter, and

may include an informal hearing

before the arbiter. The program is

designed so that the entire dispute

settlement process, from the time

you file your complaint to the final

decision, should be completed in

approximately 70 days. We believe

our impartial program offers

advantages over courts in most

jurisdictions because it is informal,

quick, and free of charge.

For further information concerning

eligibility in the Canadian Motor

Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),

call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call

the General Motors Customer Care

Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English),

1-800-263-7854 (French),

or write to:

Mediation/Arbitration Program

c/o Customer Care Centre

General Motors of Canada Limited

Mail Code: CA1-163-005

1908 Colonel Sam Drive

Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

The inquiry should be accompanied

by the Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN).

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Customer Satisfaction

Procedure (Mexico)

Did you get the Warranty Extension

Plan? This plan is recommended by

General Motors to supplement the

warranty included with the new

vehicle purchase.

See your dealer for details.

Customer Assistance

Procedure

Owner satisfaction and goodwill are

very important to your dealer and

General Motors.

Normally, any problem with the

transaction, sale, or usage of the

vehicle must be handled by your

dealer sales or service departments.

However, we recognize that despite

the good intentions of all parties

involved, sometimes a

misunderstanding may occur.

If you have a problem that has not

been satisfactorily handled through

the normal means, we suggest the

following steps:

STEP ONE

Explain your case to your dealer

service agent, service manager,

dealer sales agent, or sales

manager, depending on your case.

Make sure that they have all

necessary information. They are

interested in your continual

satisfaction.

STEP TWO

If you are not satisfied, please

contact the general manager or your

dealership owner to ask for their

help. If they are not able to resolve

your case, ask them to contact the

right people at General Motors for

support, if needed.

STEP THREE

If your case is not resolved in a

reasonable amount of time by your

dealer, please call the General

Motors Customer Assistance

Center (CAC) and provide the

following information:

Name

Address

Phone number

Model year

Brand

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN)

Mileage

Delivery date

Description of the problem

Dealership name

Dealership address

See Customer Assistance Offices

(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or

Customer Assistance Offices

(Mexico) on page 13‑5.

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Customer Assistance

Offices (U.S. and Canada)

GMC encourages customers to call

the toll-free number for assistance.

However, if a customer wishes to

write or e-mail GMC, the letter

should be addressed to:

United States and Puerto Rico

GMC Customer Assistance Center

P.O. Box 33172

Detroit, MI 48232-5172

www.GMC.com

1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782)

1-800-462-8583 (For Text

Telephone Devices (TTYs))

Roadside Assistance:

1-888-881-3302

From U.S. Virgin Islands:

1-800-496-9994

Canada

General Motors of Canada Limited

Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:

CA1-163-005

1908 Colonel Sam Drive

Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

www.gmc.ca

1-800-263-3777 (English)

1-800-263-7854 (French)

1-800-263-3830 (For Text

Telephone Devices (TTYs))

Roadside Assistance:

1-800-268-6800

All Overseas Locations

Please contact the local General

Motors Business Unit.

Customer Assistance

Offices (Mexico)

To contact the Customer Assistance

Center (CAC), use the phone

numbers listed in this section.

Customer assistance is available

Monday through Friday, 08:00 to

20:00 hours, and Saturdays from

08:00 to 15:00 hours.

All e-mail inquiries to the Customer

Assistance Center (CAC) should be

sent to: [email protected].

Mexico

From Mexico City

5329-0812

From Other Mexico Locations

01-800-466-0812

United States and Canada

1-866-466-8191

Costa Rica

00-800-052-1005

Guatemala

1-800-999-5252

Panama

00-800-052-0001

Dominican Republic

1-888-751-5301

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El Salvador

800-6273

Honduras

800-0122-6101

Customer Assistance for

Text Telephone (TTY)

Users (U.S. and Canada)

To assist customers who are deaf,

hard of hearing, or speech impaired

and who use Text Telephones

(TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment

available at its Customer Assistance

Center. Any TTY user can

communicate with GMC by dialing:

1-800-462-8583. TTY users in

Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.

Online Owner Center

Online Owner Experience

(U.S.) my.gmc.com

The GMC online owner experience

is a one-stop resource that allows

interaction with GMC and keeps

important vehicle-specific

information in one place.

Membership Benefits

E (Vehicle Information):

Download owner manuals and view

vehicle-specific how-to videos.

G (Maintenance Information):

View maintenance schedules,

required alerts, OnStar onboard

vehicle diagnostic information, and

schedule service appointments.

I (Service History): View

printable dealer-recorded service

records and self-recorded service

records.

D (Preferred Dealer

Information): Select a preferred

dealer and view dealer location,

maps, phone numbers, and hours.

J (Warranty Tracking

Information): Track the vehicle’s

warranty information.

J (Recall Information): View

active recalls or search by Vehicle

Identification Number (VIN). See

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

on page 12‑1.

H (Other Account Information):

View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite

radio, and OnStar account

information.

F (Live Chat Support): Chat live

with online help representatives.

Visit my.gmc.com to register your

vehicle.

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GMC Owner Centre (Canada)

gmcowner.ca

Take a trip to the GMC Owner

Centre:

Chat live with online help

representatives.

Use the Vehicle Tools section.

Access third party enthusiast

sites and social media networks.

Locate owner resources such as

lease-end, financing, and

warranty information.

Retrieve your favorite articles,

quizzes, tips and multimedia

galleries organized into the

Features and Auto Care

Sections.

Download the owner manual for

your vehicle, quickly and easily.

Find the GMC-recommended

maintenance services for your

vehicle.

GM Mobility

Reimbursement Program

(U.S. and Canada)

This program is available to

qualified applicants for cost

reimbursement of eligible

aftermarket adaptive equipment

required for the vehicle, such as

hand controls or a wheelchair/

scooter lift for the vehicle.

For more information on the limited

offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or

call the GM Mobility Assistance

Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text

Telephone (TTY) users, call

1-800-833-9935.

General Motors of Canada also has

a Mobility Program. Call

1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for

details. TTY users call

1-800-263-3830.

Roadside Assistance

Program (Mexico)

As a new owner, your vehicle is

automatically enrolled in the

Roadside Assistance program. The

services are available at no cost

under the terms and conditions of

the program. The Roadside

Assistance program is not part of,

or included, in the coverage

provided by the new vehicle limited

warranty.

Roadside Assistance provides

assistance to the driver and

passengers while driving the vehicle

within your city of residence or on

any passable road in Mexico, the

United States, and Canada.

Services are subject to the

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limitations described in the following

pages. Program coverage varies by

country.

Roadside Assistance is available

24 hours a day, 365 days of

the year.

This program expires two years

from the date of the invoice for the

vehicle, regardless of vehicle

mileage and changes in vehicle

ownership.

For more information about the

renewal of this program at the end

of its term, contact the GMC

Customer Assistance Center at

01-800-466-0801.

Services Provided

Flat Tire Change: If unable to

change a flat tire, Roadside

Assistance will provide towing

service to the nearest authorized

GMC dealership. It is the

owner's responsibility for the

repair or replacement of the tire.

This service is limited to the

transfer of the vehicle to the

repair facility.

Emergency Fuel Delivery:

Delivery of enough fuel for the

vehicle to get to the nearest

service station.

Lock-Out Service: Service to

unlock the vehicle if you are

locked out.

Battery Jump Start: Service to

jump start a dead battery.

*Emergency Messages:

Transmission of urgent phone

messages.

*Emergency Calls: Call for

emergency services.

*Dealership Location

Assistance: Information

regarding addresses and

telephone numbers for GMC

dealers.

Emergency Towing: Tow to the

nearest dealer for warranty

service if the vehicle cannot be

driven.

If the vehicle is involved in an

accident during the commission

of a crime, administrative

violation, or breach of traffic

regulations, Roadside

Assistance will not provide

service. When the vehicle is not

accessible to be towed, all

maneuvers required to access it

will be at the owner's expense.

If the vehicle is in another city

outside of your residence,

Roadside Assistance is limited

to moving the vehicle to the

nearest dealer. If you would like

the vehicle moved to a different

dealer, you will be asked to

cover the difference in cost at

the time of the move.

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If the vehicle cannot be received

by the nearest GMC dealer due

to scheduling conflicts, the

vehicle will be taken to a safe

place where it will remain for up

to 48 hours until it can be taken

to the dealer. If the storage costs

exceed the amount authorized,

the owner is responsible to pay

the difference at the time of

service. Contact Roadside

Assistance for more information

on authorized amounts.

*Trip Interruption: This service

is provided if you are prevented

from further usage of your

vehicle while traveling and it is

not possible for the nearest

GMC dealership to repair the

vehicle the same day, requiring

the vehicle to stay at the

dealership for a night or more.

If this happens, in addition to the

previously listed services and

prior to confirmation by the

dealership, you are entitled to

choose one of the following

alternatives, within the limits of

existing Roadside Assistance

program guidelines. If the costs

exceed the amount authorized

for these services, you must pay

the difference at the time of

service.

Roadside Assistance will

coordinate hotel

accommodations for all vehicle

travelers for up to two nights.

A rental car will be provided for

up to two days and the vehicle

must be returned to its original

destination, excluding vehicles

with a carrying capacity greater

than 3.5 tons.

Complimentary Transportation: If

you prefer to continue your trip

to the intended destination or

return to your place of

residence, and the trip requires

more than eight hours driving on

the road, transportation for the

driver and passengers by first

class bus or coach commercial

airline will be provided to a

location chosen by Roadside

Assistance, depending on

availability at the chosen

destination. Restrictions apply

based on vehicle specifications.

If you are on the road, taxi

service to the nearest bus

station or airport will be

provided.

*Complimentary

Transportation for Vehicle Pick

Up: Transportation to pick up

your vehicle after repairs are

complete. Once the dealer has

reported that the vehicle has

been repaired, Roadside

Assistance will provide bus or

commercial airline one-way

service (subject to availability)

for the person designated by you

to collect your vehicle at the

dealership's location if you or the

designated person are not in the

same town or city as the

dealership.

*These services are not provided for

U.S. or Canada residents. All

services provided in the U.S. and

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Canada are at the owner's expense

and will be reimbursed by Roadside

Assistance.

Services Not Included in Roadside

Assistance

Roadside Assistance does not

cover or reimburse services for the

following:

Events caused by fraud or bad

faith by the driver.

Vehicle immobilization situations

due to a major force or

unforeseen circumstances, such

as natural phenomena of an

extraordinary nature,

earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,

and other cyclonic storms.

Vehicle immobilization situations

arising from car accidents

caused by the driver of the

vehicle or third parties. This

means any occurrence that

causes physical injury to the

occupants and/or the vehicle

caused by external forces.

Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar,

armed forces or police actions

which prevent timely delivery of

assistance services.

Food service, beverages,

telephone calls, or other extra

costs. Accommodation costs

apply only to Mexico per the

terms and conditions of the

Roadside Assistance program.

Any damage to the vehicle

without intent, derived from the

services provided.

Cost of towing a trailer when

choosing a GMC dealer that is

nearest to the temporary storage

facility for the disabled vehicle.

Cost of all maneuvers required

to access the vehicle when it is

not available to be towed.

Cost of fuel provided.

Routine vehicle repair costs are not

covered by the Roadside

Assistance program. For more

information, see your new vehicle

warranty.

Contacting Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance services are of

no cost to you and available

24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Costs are only incurred in situations

that exceed the limits of the

program, some of which are listed

previously in this section.

To contact Roadside Assistance by

phone, use the following numbers:

Mexico

01-800-466-0801

United States

1-866-466-8902

Canada

1-800-268-6800

E-mail

[email protected]

GMC reserves the right to make any

changes or discontinue the

Roadside Assistance program at

any time without notification.

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Roadside Assistance

Program (U.S. and

Canada)

For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call

1-888-881-3302; (Text Telephone

(TTY): 1-888-889-2438).

For Canadian-purchased vehicles,

call 1-800-268-6800.

Service is available 24 hours a day,

365 days a year.

Calling for Assistance

When calling Roadside Assistance,

have the following information

ready:

Your name, home address, and

home telephone number

Telephone number of your

location

Location of the vehicle

Model, year, color, and license

plate number of the vehicle

Odometer reading, Vehicle

Identification Number (VIN), and

delivery date of the vehicle

Description of the problem

Coverage

Services are provided up to 5 years/

160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever

comes first.

In the U.S., anyone driving the

vehicle is covered. In Canada, a

person driving the vehicle without

permission from the owner is not

covered.

Roadside Assistance is not a part of

the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

GMC and General Motors of

Canada Limited reserve the right to

make any changes or discontinue

the Roadside Assistance program at

any time without notification.

GMC and General Motors of

Canada Limited reserve the right to

limit services or payment to an

owner or driver if they decide the

claims are made too often, or the

same type of claim is made many

times.

Services Provided

Emergency Fuel Delivery:

Delivery of enough fuel for the

vehicle to get to the nearest

service station.

Lock-Out Service: Service to

unlock the vehicle if you are

locked out. A remote unlock may

be available if you have

OnStar®. For security reasons,

the driver must present

identification before this service

is given.

Emergency Tow From a Public

Road or Highway: Tow to the

nearest GMC dealer for warranty

service, or if the vehicle was in a

crash and cannot be driven.

Assistance is also given when

the vehicle is stuck in the sand,

mud, or snow.

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Flat Tire Change: Service to

change a flat tire with the spare

tire. The spare tire, if equipped,

must be in good condition and

properly inflated. It is the owner's

responsibility for the repair or

replacement of the tire if it is not

covered by the warranty.

Battery Jump Start: Service to

jump start a dead battery.

Trip Interruption Benefits and

Assistance: If your trip is

interrupted due to a warranty

failure, incidental expenses may

be reimbursed during the

5 years/(160 000 km) 100,000 mi

Powertrain warranty period.

Items considered are hotel,

meals, and rental car.

Services Not Included in

Roadside Assistance

Impound towing caused by

violation of any laws.

Legal fines.

Mounting, dismounting,

or changing of snow tires,

chains, or other traction devices.

Towing or services for vehicles

driven on a non-public road or

highway.

Services Specific to

Canadian-Purchased Vehicles

Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement

is approximately $5 Canadian.

Diesel fuel delivery may be

restricted. Propane and other

fuels are not provided through

this service.

Lock-Out Service: Vehicle

registration is required.

Trip Interruption Benefits and

Assistance: Must be over

250 kilometres from where

your trip was started to qualify.

General Motors of Canada

Limited requires

pre-authorization, original

detailed receipts, and a copy of

the repair orders. Once

authorization has been received,

the Roadside Assistance advisor

will help to make arrangements

and explain how to receive

payment.

Alternative Service: If

assistance cannot be provided

right away, the Roadside

Assistance advisor may give

permission to get local

emergency road service. You will

receive payment, up to $100,

after sending the original receipt

to Roadside Assistance.

Mechanical failures may be

covered, however any cost for

parts and labor for repairs not

covered by the warranty are the

owner responsibility.

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Scheduling Service

Appointments (U.S. and

Canada)

When the vehicle requires warranty

service, contact your dealer and

request an appointment. By

scheduling a service appointment

and advising the service consultant

of your transportation needs, your

dealer can help minimize your

inconvenience.

If the vehicle cannot be scheduled

into the service department

immediately, keep driving it until it

can be scheduled for service,

unless, of course, the problem is

safety related. If it is, please call

your dealership, let them know this,

and ask for instructions.

If your dealer requests you to bring

the vehicle for service, you are

urged to do so as early in the work

day as possible to allow for

same-day repair.

Courtesy Transportation

Program (U.S. and

Canada)

To enhance your ownership

experience, we and our participating

dealers are proud to offer Courtesy

Transportation, a customer support

program for vehicles with the

Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty

Coverage period in Canada),

extended powertrain, and/or

hybrid-specific warranties in both

the U.S. and Canada.

Several Courtesy Transportation

options are available to assist in

reducing inconvenience when

warranty repairs are required.

Courtesy Transportation is not a

part of the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty. A separate booklet

entitled “Limited Warranty and

Owner Assistance Information”

furnished with each new vehicle

provides detailed warranty coverage

information.

Transportation Options

Warranty service can generally be

completed while you wait. However,

if you are unable to wait, GM helps

to minimize inconvenience by

providing several transportation

options. Depending on the

circumstances, your dealer can offer

one of the following:

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service is the preferred

means of offering Courtesy

Transportation. Dealers may provide

shuttle service to get you to your

destination with minimal interruption

of your daily schedule. This includes

one-way or round-trip shuttle service

within reasonable time and distance

parameters of your dealer's area.

Public Transportation or Fuel

Reimbursement

If the vehicle requires overnight

warranty repairs, and public

transportation is used instead of

your dealer's shuttle service, the

expense must be supported by

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original receipts and can only be up

to the maximum amount allowed by

GM for shuttle service. In addition,

for U.S. customers, should you

arrange transportation through a

friend or relative, limited

reimbursement for reasonable fuel

expenses may be available. Claim

amounts should reflect actual costs

and be supported by original

receipts. See your dealer for

information regarding the allowance

amounts for reimbursement of fuel

or other transportation costs.

Courtesy Rental Vehicle

Your dealer may arrange to provide

you with a courtesy rental vehicle or

reimburse you for a rental vehicle

that you obtain if the vehicle is kept

for an overnight warranty repair.

Rental reimbursement will be limited

and must be supported by original

receipts. This requires that you sign

and complete a rental agreement

and meet state/provincial, local, and

rental vehicle provider requirements.

Requirements vary and may include

minimum age requirements,

insurance coverage, credit card, etc.

You are responsible for fuel usage

charges and may also be

responsible for taxes, levies, usage

fees, excessive mileage, or rental

usage beyond the completion of the

repair.

It may not be possible to provide a

like vehicle as a courtesy rental.

Additional Program

Information

All program options, such as shuttle

service, may not be available at

every dealer. Please contact your

dealer for specific information about

availability. All Courtesy

Transportation arrangements will be

administered by appropriate dealer

personnel.

General Motors reserves the right to

unilaterally modify, change,

or discontinue Courtesy

Transportation at any time and to

resolve all questions of claim

eligibility pursuant to the terms and

conditions described herein at its

sole discretion.

Collision Damage Repair

(U.S. and Canada)

If the vehicle is involved in a

collision and it is damaged, have the

damage repaired by a qualified

technician using the proper

equipment and quality replacement

parts. Poorly performed collision

repairs diminish the vehicle resale

value, and safety performance can

be compromised in subsequent

collisions.

Collision Parts

Genuine GM Collision parts are new

parts made with the same materials

and construction methods as the

parts with which the vehicle was

originally built. Genuine GM

Collision parts are the best choice to

ensure that the vehicle's designed

appearance, durability, and safety

are preserved. The use of Genuine

GM parts can help maintain the GM

New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Recycled original equipment parts

may also be used for repair. These

parts are typically removed from

vehicles that were total losses in

prior crashes. In most cases, the

parts being recycled are from

undamaged sections of the vehicle.

A recycled original equipment GM

part may be an acceptable choice to

maintain the vehicle's originally

designed appearance and safety

performance; however, the history of

these parts is not known. Such parts

are not covered by the GM New

Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any

related failures are not covered by

that warranty.

Aftermarket collision parts are also

available. These are made by

companies other than GM and may

not have been tested for the vehicle.

As a result, these parts may fit

poorly, exhibit premature durability/

corrosion problems, and may not

perform properly in subsequent

collisions. Aftermarket parts are not

covered by the GM New Vehicle

Limited Warranty, and any vehicle

failure related to such parts is not

covered by that warranty.

Repair Facility

GM also recommends that you

choose a collision repair facility that

meets your needs before you ever

need collision repairs. Your dealer

may have a collision repair center

with GM-trained technicians and

state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be

able to recommend a collision repair

center that has GM-trained

technicians and comparable

equipment.

Insuring the Vehicle

Protect your investment in the GM

vehicle with comprehensive and

collision insurance coverage. There

are significant differences in the

quality of coverage afforded by

various insurance policy terms.

Many insurance policies provide

reduced protection to the GM

vehicle by limiting compensation for

damage repairs through the use of

aftermarket collision parts. Some

insurance companies will not

specify aftermarket collision parts.

When purchasing insurance, we

recommend that you ensure that the

vehicle will be repaired with GM

original equipment collision parts.

If such insurance coverage is not

available from your current

insurance carrier, consider switching

to another insurance carrier.

If the vehicle is leased, the leasing

company may require you to have

insurance that ensures repairs with

Genuine GM Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM) parts or

Genuine Manufacturer replacement

parts. Read the lease carefully, as

you may be charged at the end of

the lease for poor quality repairs.

If a Crash Occurs

If there has been an injury, call

emergency services for help. Do not

leave the scene of a crash until all

matters have been taken care of.

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Move the vehicle only if its position

puts you in danger, or you are

instructed to move it by a police

officer.

Give only the necessary information

to police and other parties involved

in the crash.

For emergency towing see

Roadside Assistance Program

(Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside

Assistance Program (U.S. and

Canada) on page 13‑11.

Gather the following information:

Driver name, address, and

telephone number.

Driver license number.

Owner name, address, and

telephone number.

Vehicle license plate number.

Vehicle make, model, and

model year.

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN).

Insurance company and policy

number.

General description of the

damage to the other vehicle.

Choose a reputable repair facility

that uses quality replacement parts.

See “Collision Parts” earlier in this

section.

If the airbag has inflated, see What

Will You See after an Airbag

Inflates? on page 3‑24.

Managing the Vehicle Damage

Repair Process

In the event that the vehicle requires

damage repairs, GM recommends

that you take an active role in its

repair. If you have a pre-determined

repair facility of choice, take the

vehicle there, or have it towed there.

Specify to the facility that any

required replacement collision parts

be original equipment parts, either

new Genuine GM parts or recycled

original GM parts. Remember,

recycled parts will not be covered by

the GM vehicle warranty.

Insurance pays the bill for the repair,

but you must live with the repair.

Depending on your policy limits,

your insurance company may

initially value the repair using

aftermarket parts. Discuss this with

the repair professional, and insist on

Genuine GM parts. Remember,

if the vehicle is leased, you may be

obligated to have the vehicle

repaired with Genuine GM parts,

even if your insurance coverage

does not pay the full cost.

If another party's insurance

company is paying for the repairs,

you are not obligated to accept a

repair valuation based on that

insurance company's collision policy

repair limits, as you have no

contractual limits with that company.

In such cases, you can have control

of the repair and parts choices as

long as the cost stays within

reasonable limits.

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Service Publications

Ordering Information

Service Manuals

Service Manuals have the diagnosis

and repair information on the

engines, transmission, axle,

suspension, brakes, electrical,

steering, body, etc.

Service Bulletins

Service Bulletins give additional

technical service information

needed to knowledgeably service

General Motors cars and trucks.

Each bulletin contains instructions

to assist in the diagnosis and

service of the vehicle.

Owner Information

Owner publications are written

specifically for owners and intended

to provide basic operational

information about the vehicle. The

Owner Manual includes the

Maintenance Schedule for all

models.

In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,

Owner Manual, and Warranty

Booklet.

RETAIL SELL PRICE:

$35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and

shipping fees.

Without Portfolio: Owner

Manual only.

RETAIL SELL PRICE:

$25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and

shipping fees.

Current and Past Models

Technical Service Bulletins and

Manuals are available for current

and past model GM vehicles.

ORDER TOLL FREE:

1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time

For Credit Card Orders Only

(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit

Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.

Or write to:

Helm, Incorporated

Attention: Customer Service

47911 Halyard Drive

Plymouth, MI 48170

Prices are subject to change without

notice and without incurring

obligation. Allow ample time for

delivery.

All listed prices are quoted in U.S.

funds. Make checks payable in U.S.

funds.

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Reporting Safety

Defects

Reporting Safety Defects

to the United States

Government

If you believe that your vehicle

has a defect which could cause

a crash or could cause injury or

death, you should immediately

inform the National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA) in addition to notifying

General Motors.

If NHTSA receives similar

complaints, it may open an

investigation, and if it finds that

a safety defect exists in a group

of vehicles, it may order a recall

and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot

become involved in individual

problems between you, your

dealer, or General Motors.

To contact NHTSA, you may call

the Vehicle Safety Hotline

toll-free at 1-888-327- 4236 (TTY:

1-800-424-9153); go to

http://www.safercar.gov; or

write to:

Administrator, NHTSA

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

Washington , D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other

information about motor

vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

Reporting Safety Defects

to the Canadian

Government

If you live in Canada, and you

believe that the vehicle has a safety

defect, notify Transport Canada

immediately, and notify General

Motors of Canada Limited. Call

Transport Canada at

1-800-333-0510 or write to:

Transport Canada

Road Safety Branch

80 rue Noel

Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1

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Reporting Safety Defects

to General Motors

In addition to notifying NHTSA (or

Transport Canada) in a situation like

this, please notify General Motors.

Call 1-800-GMC-8782

(1-800-462-8782), or write:

GMC Customer Assistance Center

P.O. Box 33172

Detroit, MI 48232-5172

In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777

(English) or 1-800-263-7854

(French), or write:

General Motors of Canada Limited

Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:

CA1-163-005

1908 Colonel Sam Drive

Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Vehicle Data

Recording and

Privacy

The vehicle has a number of

computers that record information

about the vehicle’s performance and

how it is driven. For example, the

vehicle uses computer modules to

monitor and control engine and

transmission performance, to

monitor the conditions for airbag

deployment and deploy them in a

crash, and, if equipped, to provide

antilock braking to help the driver

control the vehicle. These modules

may store data to help the dealer

technician service the vehicle.

Some modules may also store data

about how the vehicle is operated,

such as rate of fuel consumption or

average speed. These modules may

retain personal preferences, such as

radio presets, seat positions, and

temperature settings.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an

event data recorder (EDR). The

main purpose of an EDR is to

record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations, such as an air

bag deployment or hitting a road

obstacle, data that will assist in

understanding how a vehicle’s

systems performed. The EDR is

designed to record data related to

vehicle dynamics and safety

systems for a short period of time,

typically 30 seconds or less. The

EDR in this vehicle is designed to

record such data as:

How various systems in your

vehicle were operating;

Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator and/

or brake pedal; and,

How fast the vehicle was

traveling.

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These data can help provide a

better understanding of the

circumstances in which crashes and

injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are

recorded by your vehicle only if a

non-trivial crash situation occurs; no

data are recorded by the EDR under

normal driving conditions and no

personal data (e.g., name, gender,

age, and crash location) are

recorded. However, other parties,

such as law enforcement, could

combine the EDR data with the type

of personally identifying data

routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR,

special equipment is required, and

access to the vehicle or the EDR is

needed. In addition to the vehicle

manufacturer, other parties, such as

law enforcement, that have the

special equipment, can read the

information if they have access to

the vehicle or the EDR.

GM will not access this data or

share it with others except: with the

consent of the vehicle owner or,

if the vehicle is leased, with the

consent of the lessee; in response

to an official request by police or

similar government office; as part of

GM's defense of litigation through

the discovery process; or, as

required by law. Data that GM

collects or receives may also be

used for GM research needs or may

be made available to others for

research purposes, where a need is

shown and the data is not tied to a

specific vehicle or vehicle owner.

OnStar

If the vehicle is equipped with

OnStar® and has an active

subscription, refer to the OnStar®

Terms and Conditions for

information on data collection and

use. See OnStar Overview on

page 14‑1.

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.

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID)

RFID technology is used in some

vehicles for functions such as tire

pressure monitoring and ignition

system security, as well as in

connection with conveniences such

as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitters for remote door locking/

unlocking and starting, and

in-vehicle transmitters for garage

door openers. RFID technology in

GM vehicles does not use or record

personal information or link with any

other GM system containing

personal information.

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Radio Frequency

Statement

This vehicle has systems that

operate on a radio frequency that

comply with Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

rules and with Industry Canada

Standards RSS‐GEN/210/220/310.

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1. The device may not cause

harmful interference.

2. The device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause

undesired operation of the

device.

Changes or modifications to any of

these systems by other than an

authorized service facility could void

authorization to use this equipment.

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2 NOTES

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OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services

Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

OnStar Additional Information

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

OnStar Overview

If equipped, this vehicle has a

comprehensive, in-vehicle system

that can connect to a live Advisor

for Emergency, Security, Navigation,

Connection, and Diagnostic

Services.

The OnStar system status light is

next to the OnStar buttons. If the

status light is:

Solid Green: System is ready.

Flashing Green: On a call.

Red: Indicates a problem.

Push

| or call 1-888-4ONSTAR

(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an

Advisor.

Push

= to:

Make a call, end a call,

or answer an incoming call.

Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling

voice commands.

Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn

Navigation voice commands.

Requires the available Directions

and Connections service plan.

Push

| to connect to a live

Advisor to:

Verify account information or

update contact information.

Get driving directions. Requires

the available Directions and

Connections service plan.

Receive On-Demand

Diagnostics for a check of the

vehicle’s key operating systems.

Receive Roadside Assistance.

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Push the OnStar Emergency button

> to get a priority connection to an

Emergency Advisor available 24/

7 to:

Get help for an emergency.

Be a Good Samaritan or

respond to an AMBER Alert.

Get crisis assistance and

evacuation routes.

OnStar Services

Emergency

With Automatic Crash Response,

the built-in system can automatically

connect to help in most crashes,

even if help cannot be requested.

Push

> to connect to an

Emergency Advisor. GPS

technology is used to identify the

vehicle location and can provide

critical information to emergency

personnel. The Advisor is also

trained to offer critical assistance in

emergency situations before first

responders arrive.

Security

OnStar provides services like Stolen

Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition

Block, and Roadside Assistance,

if the vehicle is equipped with these

services. OnStar can unlock the

vehicle doors remotely, if it is

equipped with automatic door locks,

and can help police locate the

vehicle if it is stolen.

Navigation

OnStar navigation requires the

Directions and Connections

service plan.

Push

| to receive directions or

have them sent to the vehicle

navigation screen, if equipped.

Destinations can also be forwarded

to the vehicle from Google Maps™

or MapQuest.com. The OnStar

mapping database is continuously

updated. Visit www.onstar.com for

coverage maps.

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Turn-by-Turn Navigation

1. Push | to connect to a live

Advisor.

2. Request directions.

3. Directions are downloaded to the

vehicle.

4. Follow the voice-guided

commands.

Using Voice Commands

During a Planned Route

Cancel Route

1. Push

= . System responds:

“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say

“Cancel route.” System

responds: “Do you want to

cancel directions?”

2. Say “Yes.” System responds:

“OK, request completed, thank

you, goodbye.”

Route Preview

1. Push

= . System responds:

“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Say “Route preview.” System

responds with the next three

maneuvers.

3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice

commands.

Repeat

1. Push

= . System responds:

“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Say “Repeat.” System responds

with the last direction given, then

responds with “OnStar ready,”

then a tone.

3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice

commands.

Get My Destination

1. Push

= . System responds:

“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Say “Get my destination.”

System responds with address

and the distance to the

destination, then responds with

“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice

commands.

Other Navigation Services

Available from OnStar

OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers

to send destinations from Google

Maps and MapQuest.com to their

Turn-by-Turn Navigation or

screen-based navigation system.

When ready, the directions will be

downloaded to the vehicle.

Destination Download: Push

then request the Advisor to

download directions to the

navigation system in the vehicle.

After the call ends, push the “Go”

button on the navigation screen to

begin driving directions.

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Destinations can also be

downloaded on the go. For

information about eNav, Destination

Download, and coverage maps visit

www.onstar.com.

Connections

OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows

calls to be made and received from

the vehicle. The vehicle can also be

controlled from a cell phone through

the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app.

See www.onstar.com for

coverage maps.

Hands-Free Calling

1. Push = . System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Call.” System responds:

“Please say the name or number

to call.”

3. Say the entire number without

pausing, including a “1” and the

area code. System responds:

“OK calling.”

Calling 911 Emergency

1. Press = . The system responds

“OnStar Ready,” followed by

a tone.

2. Say “Call.” The system responds

“Please say the name or number

to call.”

3. Say “911” without pausing. The

system responds “911.”

4. Say “Call.” The system responds

“OK, dialing 911.”

Retrieve My Number

1. Push = . System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “My number.” System

responds: “Your OnStar

Hands-Free Calling number is.”

End a Call

Push = . System responds: “Call

ended.”

Store a Name Tag for Speed

Dialing

1. Push = . System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Store.” System responds:

“Please say the number you

would like to store.”

3. Say the entire number without

pausing. System responds:

“Please say the name tag.”

4. Pick a name tag. System

responds: “About to store <name

tag>. Does that sound OK?”

5. Say “Yes” or “No” to try again.

System responds: “OK, storing

<name tag>.”

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Place a Call Using a Stored

Number

1. Push = . System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Call <name tag>.” System

responds: “OK, calling

<name tag>.”

Verify Minutes and Expiration

Push = and say “Minutes” then

“Verify” to check how many minutes

remain and their expiration date.

OnStar Mobile App

Download the OnStar RemoteLink

mobile app to your iPhone or

Android smartphone to check

vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire

pressure; to start the vehicle (if

equipped) or unlock it; or to connect

to an OnStar Advisor. For OnStar

RemoteLink information and

compatibility, see www.onstar.com.

Diagnostics

OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will

perform a vehicle check every

month. It will check the engine,

transmission, antilock brakes, and

major vehicle systems. It also

checks the tire pressures, if the

vehicle is equipped with the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System. If a

diagnostics check is needed

between e-mails, push

|, and an

Advisor can run a check.

OnStar Additional

Information

Transferring Service

Push | to request account transfer

eligibility information. The Advisor

can assist in canceling or removing

account information. If OnStar

receives information that vehicle

ownership has changed, OnStar

may send a voice message to the

vehicle, requesting updated account

information.

Reactivation for Subsequent

Owners

Push | and follow the prompts to

speak to an Advisor as soon as

possible after acquiring the vehicle.

The Advisor will update vehicle

records and will explain the OnStar

service offers and options available.

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How OnStar Service Works

Automatic Crash Response,

Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,

Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle

Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,

Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn

Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling

are available on most vehicles. Not

all OnStar services are available

everywhere or on all vehicles. For

more information, a full description

of OnStar services, system

limitations, and OnStar terms and

conditions, see www.onstar.com

(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada);

contact OnStar at 1-888-4ONSTAR

(1-888-466-7827) or TTY

1-877-248-2080; or push

| to

speak with an Advisor. OnStar

services require a vehicle electrical

system, wireless service, and GPS

satellite technologies to be available

and operating for features to

function properly. These systems

may not operate if the battery is

discharged or disconnected.

OnStar service cannot work unless

your vehicle is in a place where

OnStar has an agreement with a

wireless service provider for service

in that area, and the wireless

service provider has coverage,

network capacity, reception, and

technology compatible with OnStar

service. Service involving location

information about the vehicle cannot

work unless GPS signals are

available, unobstructed, and

compatible with the OnStar

hardware. OnStar service may not

work if the OnStar equipment is not

properly installed or it has not been

properly maintained. If equipment or

software is added, connected,

or modified, OnStar service may not

work. Other problems beyond the

control of OnStar may prevent

service such as hills, tall buildings,

tunnels, weather, electrical system

design and architecture of the

vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a

crash, or wireless phone network

congestion or jamming.

See Radio Frequency Statement on

page 13‑21 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

rules and Industry Canada

Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Services for People with

Disabilities

Advisors provide services to help

subscribers with physical disabilities

and medical conditions.

Push

| for help with:

Locating a gas station with an

attendant to pump gas.

Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc.,

that meets accessibility needs.

Providing directions to the

closest hospital or pharmacy in

urgent situations.

TTY Users

OnStar has the ability to

communicate to the deaf,

hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired

customers while in the vehicle. The

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available dealer-installed TTY

system can provide in-vehicle

access to all of the OnStar services,

except Virtual Advisor and OnStar

Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

OnStar.com

The website provides access to

account information, manages the

OnStar subscription, and allows

viewing of videos of each service.

Get subscription plan pricing and

Diagnostics. Click on the “My

Account” tab on the home page.

OnStar Personal Identification

Number (PIN)

A PIN is needed to access some of

the OnStar services, like Remote

Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle

Assistance. You will be prompted to

change the PIN the first time when

speaking with an Advisor. To

change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar

and provide the Advisor with the

current number.

Warranty

OnStar equipment may be

warranted as part of the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty. The

manufacturer of the vehicle

furnishes detailed warranty

information.

Languages

The vehicle can be programmed to

respond in French or Spanish. Push

| and ask an Advisor. Advisors can

speak French or Spanish.

Potential Issues

Some OnStar services are disabled

after five days. OnStar cannot

perform Remote Door Unlock or

Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the

vehicle has been off continuously

for five days. After five days, OnStar

can contact Roadside Assistance

and a locksmith to help gain access

to the vehicle.

Global Positioning

System (GPS)

Obstruction of the GPS can

occur in a large city with tall

buildings; in parking garages;

around airports; in tunnels,

underpasses, or parking

garages; or in an area with very

dense trees. If GPS signals are

not available, the OnStar system

should still operate to call

OnStar. However, OnStar could

have difficulty identifying the

exact location.

In emergency situations, OnStar

can use the last stored GPS

location to send to emergency

responders.

A temporary loss of GPS can

cause loss of the ability to send

a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route.

The Advisor may give a verbal

route or may ask for a call back

after the vehicle is driven into an

open area.

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Cellular and GPS Antennas

Avoid placing items over or near the

antenna to prevent blocking cellular

and GPS signal reception. Cellular

reception is required for OnStar to

send remote signals to the vehicle.

Unable to Connect to OnStar

Message

If there is limited cellular coverage

or the cellular network has reached

maximum capacity, this message

may come on. Push

| to try the

call again or try again after driving a

few miles into another cellular area.

Vehicle and Power Issues

OnStar services require a vehicle

electrical system, wireless service,

and GPS satellite technologies to be

available and operating for features

to function properly. These systems

may not operate if the battery is

discharged or disconnected.

Add-on Electrical Equipment

The OnStar system is integrated

into the electrical architecture of the

vehicle. Do not add any electrical

equipment. See Add-On Electrical

Equipment on page 9‑59. Added

electrical equipment may interfere

with the operation of the OnStar

system and cause it to not operate.

Privacy

The complete OnStar Privacy

Statement may be found at

www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive

users of wireless communications

are cautioned that the privacy of any

information sent via wireless cellular

communications cannot be assured.

Third parties may unlawfully

intercept or access transmissions

and private communications without

consent.

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THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED

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ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT

LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES

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Except as contained in this notice,

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Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59

Additional Information

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5

Adjustments

Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-12

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Air Filter, Passenger

Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Airbag System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Airbag System (cont'd)

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .3-21

Airbags

Adding Equipment to the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

Passenger Status Indicator . . . 5-11

Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Servicing Airbag-Equipped

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Alarm

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . 10-23, 9-29

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

Appearance Care

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73

Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

Assistance Program,

Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7, 13-11

Automatic

Climate Control System . . . . . . . . 8-3

Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26

Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Automatic Transmission

Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28

Shift Lock Control

Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67

Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24

Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-25

Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Brake

System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-14

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30

Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

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Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28, 6-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and

Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . 10-30

Taillamps, Turn Signal,

Sidemarker, Stoplamps,

and Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . 10-28

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

California

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-48

Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Camera, Rear Vision . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii

Capacities and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Carbon Monoxide

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12

Cargo

Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Cautions, Danger, and

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-1

Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57

Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-12

Check

Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Ignition

Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . 10-24

Child Restraints

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-40

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45, 3-48

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Cleaning

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73

Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-14

Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-66

Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

Connections

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4

Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Coolant

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

Engine Temperature Gauge . . . 5-9

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

Courtesy Transportation

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

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Cover

Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-6

Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-5

Text Telephone (TTY)

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-6

Customer Information

Service Publications

Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-17

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2, 13-4

Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 13-14

Danger, Warnings, and

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 13-19

Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Diagnostics

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Door

Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . 10-23, 9-29

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Driving

Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-53

Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-21

Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-11

If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . .9-14

Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Driving (cont'd)

Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-14

Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12

E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50

ECO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Economy Mode

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29

Electrical Equipment,

Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59

Electrical System

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35

Emergency

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Check and Service Engine

Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-5

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

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Engine (cont'd)

Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23

Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . 5-9

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Cooling System Messages . . .5-25

Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4

Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25

Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-26

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-19

Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Features

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Filter,

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-3

Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58

Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79

Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-12

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Fog Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . .10-28, 6-4

Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Front Fog Lamp

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-49

E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . .9-50

Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

Economy Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-52

Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51

Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-49

Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-48

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . .5-19

Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48

Requirements, California . . . . .9-48

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

Fuel Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35

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Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36

Gasoline

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-53

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-3

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and

Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-20

High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-1

Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . .5-20

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Heater

Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23

Heating and Air

Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1, 8-3

High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-11

Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 13-20

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-27

Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-39

Lamps

Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-2

Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-12

On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . 9-46

Lane Departure Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

LATCH System

Replacing Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Liftgate

Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Lighting

Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Lights

Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-14

Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-1

Lights (cont'd)

Lane Departure Warning . . . . . .5-16

Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-10

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

StabiliTrak

OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak

. . . . . . . . . .5-17

Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16

Locks

Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-19

Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Fluids

and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-12

Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24

Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-25

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26

Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

Object Detection System . . . . .5-27

Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-28

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Messages (cont'd)

Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24

Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46

Navigation

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2

Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Object Detection, Side Blind

Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 10-11

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26

Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-33

Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-6

OnStar

System, In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

OnStar

Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

OnStar

Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-4

OnStar

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

OnStar

Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

OnStar

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

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OnStar

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

Ordering

Service Publications . . . . . . . . 13-17

Outlets

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Park

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24

Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25

Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Parking

Assist, Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-39

Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31

Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-24

Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-25

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-26

Perchlorate Materials

Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2

Personalization

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31

Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-22

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Pregnancy, Using Safety

Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Privacy

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-20

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-13

Proposition 65 Warning,

California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-20

Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21

Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-43

Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-4

Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Recommended

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Records

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15

Recreational Vehicle

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70

Reimbursement Program,

GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2, 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

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Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13

Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-32

Replacing LATCH System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Replacing Safety Belt

System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-18

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-18

General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18

Restraints

Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Ride Control Systems

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28

Roads

Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7, 13-11

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51

Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4

Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-18

Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-17

Safety Defects Reporting

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-18

General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-13

Seats

Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-5

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Securing Child

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45, 3-48

Security

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Service

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-3

Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-15

Maintenance, General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1

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Service (cont'd)

Publications Ordering

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17

Scheduling Appointments . . . 13-13

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Shift Lock Control Function

Check, Automatic

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

Shifting

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24

Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25

Side Blind Zone Alert . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Sidemarker

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Signals, Turn and

Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Spare Tire

Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66

Specifications and

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

StabiliTrak

OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33

Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Storage Areas

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

System

Forward Collision

Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . .13-20, 7-1

Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Taillamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-13

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Tires

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53

Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57

Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66

Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42

Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54

If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-58

Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-47

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30

Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-46

Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51

Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55

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Tires (cont'd)

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-56

When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52

Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-53

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-58

General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-53

Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-70

Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56

Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . .9-58

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69

Traction

Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . .9-32

Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak

Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16

Trailer

Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . .9-58

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56

Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26

Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Turn Signal

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-39

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55

Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-36

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Vehicle

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24

Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31

Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-31

Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69

Vehicle Care

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45

Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

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Warning

Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-14

Warning Light

Forward Collision

Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-39

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Windshield

Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Winter

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12

Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-25

Wipers

Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4