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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 113
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 329
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 356
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Connected Ser vices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
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Introduction
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, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC
Emblem, and XT5 are trademarks and/
or service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors
of Canada Company” for Cadillac
Motor Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, countr y specifications,
features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Ser vice
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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. 84143954 A First Printing
©
2018 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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INTRODUCTION 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{
Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injur y or death.
{
Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injur y or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
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 : Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
information.
* : Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components
Properly
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : For ward Collision Alert
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Start/S top
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Over view . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . 12
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . 20
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . 22
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Roadside Ser vice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 175.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 160.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 163.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 160.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual
Mode 0 200.
4. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel
Cluster) 0 125 or Instrument
Cluster (Base Level Cluster) 0 123.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 114.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 117.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 188.
7. Park Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 221.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0 221.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 162.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 163.
10. Infotainment 0 167.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 64 (If Equipped).
12. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 168.
13. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0 207.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 206.
All-Wheel Drive 0 202 (If
Equipped).
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 196.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 114.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 114.
17. Horn 0 114.
18. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 227 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 236 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 114 (If
Equipped).
19. Cruise Control 0 208.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 211 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering Wheel
Controls 0 114.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 114
(Out of View).
21. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 144 (If
Equipped).
22. Hood Release. See Hood 0 253.
Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out
of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 133.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 164.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0 203.
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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’s manual.
Stop/Start System
If equipped, the Stop/Start system will
shut off the engine to help conser ve
fuel. It has components designed for
the increased number of starts.
When the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is at a complete stop, the
engine may turn off. When stopped,
the tachometer displays AUTO STOP.
See Tachometer 0 127. When the brake
pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart. See Stop/Start System 0 191 in
Driving and Operating.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may be used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Q : Press to lock all doors and the
fuel door, if equipped.
K : Press to unlock the driver door or
all doors depending on the vehicle
personalization settings.
The fuel door will also be unlocked,
if equipped.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator.
Press and hold
7 for three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press again to
cancel.
b : Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate. Press once to stop
the liftgate from moving.
Press the key release button near the
bottom of the transmitter to remove
the key. The key can be used for the
driver door and the glove box.
See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Remote Vehicle Start
The engine can be started from
outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the RKE
transmitter.
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2. Immediately press and hold /
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
/ until the
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 34.
Door Locks
Keyless Access
Press the button on the door handle
and pull the handle when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within range. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Manual Operation
From outside, use the key in the
driver door. The key cylinder is
covered by a cap. See Door Locks 0 36.
From the inside, push down on the
door lock knob at the rear of the door.
To unlock a door, pull once on the
door handle to unlock it, and again to
open it.
Power Door Locks
From outside, press Q or K on the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
From inside, press Q or K. See Power
Door Locks 0 39.
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Liftgate
Power Liftgate Operation
The power liftgate switch is on the
driver door. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
Choose the power liftgate mode by
selecting MAX or 3/4. Press
8 on
the driver door. The driver door must
be unlocked. On the RKE transmitter
press
b twice quickly until the
liftgate starts moving.
Press any liftgate button while the
liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing
again reverses the direction.
To close, press
l on the bottom of
the liftgate next to the pull cup.
To disable the power liftgate function,
select OFF on the liftgate switch. See
Liftgate 0 41.
Windows
The power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessor y Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 193.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
See Power Windows 0 53.
Seat Adjustment
{
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.
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To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward
by sliding the control forward or
rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of the
seat cushion by moving the front
of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining
Seatbacks 0 61.
To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 0 61.
Some vehicles are equipped with a
feature that activates a vibration in
the driver seat to help the driver avoid
crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems
0 220.
Memory Features
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to save and recall their unique
seat positions for driving the vehicle,
and a shared exit position for getting
out of the vehicle. Other feature
positions may also be saved, such as
power mirrors and power steering
wheel, if equipped. Memor y positions
are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2
for automatic memory recalls.
Before saving, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and release
SET; a beep will sound. Then
immediately press and hold 1, 2,
or
B (Exit) until two beeps sound.
To manually recall these positions,
press and hold 1, 2, or
B until the
saved position is reached.
When Auto Memor y Recall is enabled
in vehicle personalization, positions
previously saved to memory buttons
1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition
is changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled in
vehicle personalization, the feature
automatically recalls the previously
saved exit position when exiting the
vehicle.
Memory adjustments may not be
available upon delivery or after ser vice
until steps in “Saving Memory
Positions” section are performed. See
Memory Seats 0 62.
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Second Row Seats
Rear Seat Adjustment
The second row seats slide forward for
more room.
To adjust the seat position, lift the
lever below the seat cushion and slide
the seat forward or backward.
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be
folded for more cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 66.
Heated and Ventilated
Seats
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion.
Press
C or { to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting.
The indicator lights above the buttons
indicate three for the highest setting
and one for the lowest. If the front
heated seats are on high, the level
may automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 64.
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 0 58 and Reclining
Seatbacks 0 61.
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Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 69
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 70
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 72
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 96
Passenger Sensing System
United States and Canada
Mexico
The passenger sensing system turns
off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag under cer tain
conditions. No other airbag is affected
by the passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 83.
The passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the overhead console
when the vehicle is started. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 132.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirror
To adjust a mirror:
1. Press
} or | to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
See Power Mirrors 0 49.
Interior Mirror
Adjust the rear view mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your vehicle.
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Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
rearview mirror provides a wide angle
camera view of the area behind the
vehicle. Adjust the mirror with the tab
pushed forward so that the display is
off. See Rear Camera Mirror 0 51.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering
Wheel
Press the control to move the tilt and
telescoping steering wheel up and
down or forward and rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
To operate, press the following
buttons:
j OFF : Press to turn off the dome
lamps when a door is open. An
indicator light on the button will turn
on when the dome lamp override is
activated. Press
j OFF again to
deactivate this feature and the
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indicator light will turn off. The dome
lamps will come on when doors are
opened.
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps on the overhead console and
over the rear passenger doors. These
lamps come on automatically when
any door is opened.
To manually turn the reading lamps
on or off:
Press the lamp lenses on the front
reading lamps.
Press the lamp lenses over the rear
passenger doors.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 164.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever.
Turn the control to the following
positions:
O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to
O again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 160.
.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0 163.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper with Rainsense
(AUTO Shown), If Equipped
Windshield Wiper without Rainsense
(INT Shown)
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the lever to select
the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
AUTO : If equipped with Rainsense,
use this setting for intermittent wipes
when Rainsense is disabled,
or Rainsense wipes when Rainsense is
enabled. For intermittent wipes, move
the windshield wiper lever to AUTO.
Turn the band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
When Rainsense is enabled, move the
windshield wiper lever to AUTO. Turn
the band to adjust the sensitivity to
moisture to the desired level.
.
Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the AUTO position to
deactivate Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
INT : If equipped with Intermittent
wipers only, move the windshield
wiper lever to INT. Turn the band up
for more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes, hold
the lever down.
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f : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 114
and Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0 117.
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control
display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
4. Rear Window Defogger
5. Defrost
6. OFF (Fan)
7. Recirculation
8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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Climate Control Display
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control
4. Rear (Rear Climate Display)
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)
6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
7. Climate Control Selection
(Application Tray Button)
8. Driver and Passenger Air
Delivery Mode Controls
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 168 and Rear Climate Control
System 0 173 (if equipped).
Transmission
Tap Shift
If equipped, Tap Shift allows you to
shift an automatic transmission
similar to a manual transmission. To
use the Tap Shift feature:
1. When in D (Drive), pull back on
the shift lever to enter
M (Manual Mode).
2. Use Tap Shift to manually shift
the automatic transmission.
3. To exit, pull back on the shift
lever a second time.
See Manual Mode 0 200.
Vehicle Features
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.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See “Steering Wheel
Controls” in the infotainment manual.
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Cruise Control
J : Press to turn the system on and
off. A white indicator appears in the
instrument cluster when turned on.
RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If the cruise control is
already active, use to increase vehicle
speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent.
To increase speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press RES+ to the second detent.
SET− : Press briefly to set the speed
and activate cruise control. If the
cruise control is already active, use to
decrease vehicle speed. To decrease
speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET−
to the first detent. To decrease speed
to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on
the speedometer, press SET− to the
second detent.
* : Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0 208 or Adaptive
Cruise Control 0 211 (if equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
y or z : Press to go to the previous
or next selection.
S or T : Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
S to go back to the
previous menu.
SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 141.
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Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a green
indicator,
V, when a vehicle is
detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a vehicle
too closely. When approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a flashing red alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat.
See For ward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 227.
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a for ward gear.
See For ward Automatic Braking (FAB)
0 230.
Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes with nearby
pedestrians when driving in a forward
gear. FPB displays an amber indicator,
~, when a nearby pedestrian is
detected directly ahead. When
approaching a detected pedestrian too
quickly, FPB provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat. FPB
can provide a boost to braking or
automatically brake the vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 231.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in
that direction. It may also provide a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert
as the lane marking is crossed. The
system will not assist or alert if it
detects that you are actively steering.
Override LKA by turning the steering
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect
lane markings between 60 km/h (37
mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 236 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 236.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the
corresponding outside mirror and will
flash if the turn signal is on. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
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See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 233
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 234.
Surround Vision
If equipped, views around the vehicle
appear in the infotainment display to
aid with parking and low-speed
maneuvers.
See “Surround Vision” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 221.
Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle appears on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See “Front Vision Camera” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 221.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of the
area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 221.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system shows a
triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 221.
Park Assist
If equipped, Rear Park Assist (RPA)
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). RPA may show a warning
triangle on the infotainment display
and a graphic on the instrument
cluster to provide the object distance.
In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Park Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 221.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering,
displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
touch
O to enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 221.
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
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to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 221.
Power Outlets
The accessor y power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory power
outlets; one on the lower center
console and one in the rear
cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the accessory
power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0 119.
Universal Remote System
If available, 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.
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 you with programming the
Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote System 0 156.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active
to operate the sunroof.
See Ignition Positions 0 188 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 193.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
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Sunroof Express Operation : Press
and release
e (1) to vent. Press and
release again to move to the partially
opened comfort stop position. Press
and release again to express-open to
the fully opened position. Press and
release
e (1) at any time to stop
movement. Press and release
g (1)
to express-close. Press and release
g (1) at any time to stop
movement.
Sunroof Manual Operation : The
sunroof can change to manual mode
by holding
e (1) while opening. The
sunroof will now open as long as
e
(1) is held. Press and release e (1)
again to change back to express
operation.
Power Sunshade Express
Operation : Press and release
C (2)
to express-open the sunshade. Press
and release
C (2) at any time to stop
movement. Press and release
Q (2)
to express-close the sunshade. Press
and release
Q (2) at any time to
stop movement.
Power Sunshade Manual
Operation : The sunshade can change
to manual mode by holding
C (2)
while opening. The sunshade will now
open as long as
C (2) is held. Press
and release
C (2) again to change
back to express operation.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an electrical
failure.
The sunroof and power sunshade are
equipped with an automatic reversal
system. See Sunroof 0 55.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically ever y time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and release
Y on the center console behind
the shift lever.
i comes on in the
instrument cluster and a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
may display.
.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold
Y until i and g come on in the
instrument cluster. A DIC message
may display.
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Press and release
Y again to turn
on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 206.
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 0 184. 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 inf lated to the proper
pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 290.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Equipped)” under Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 291.
Fuel
Regular Unleaded Fuel
Use only Regular 87 octane — (R+M)/
2 — or higher unleaded gasoline in
your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline is recommended. Do not use
gasoline with an octane rating lower
as it will result in reduced
performance and lower fuel economy.
See Recommended Fuel 0 238.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
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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. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141. When
remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the
display.
2. Press and hold SEL to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:
1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 257.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.
Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them off
when not required.
.
On AWD vehicles, use Tour Mode
when conditions permit.
.
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.
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Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
New Cadillac owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service
Program.
See Roadside Service 0 350.
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . 50
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rear view Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 51
Manual Rear view Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic Dimming Rear view
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Keys and Locks
Keys
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Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE)
transmitter 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 RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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The key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for
the driver door and glove box.
To remove the key, press the button
near the bottom of the transmitter,
and pull the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
Contact Roadside Ser vice if locked out
of the vehicle. See Roadside Service
0 350.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor may
remotely unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Over view 0 360.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 356.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal.
.
Check the transmitter's batter y.
See “Batter y 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 Keyless Access system allows for
vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation” following.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 28.
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Q : Press to lock all doors and if
equipped, the fuel door. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or the
horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
If the driver door is open when
Q is
pressed and Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled, all doors will
lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 148. If the passenger
door is open when
Q is pressed, all
doors lock.
Pressing
Q may also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 46.
If equipped with auto folding mirrors,
press and hold
Q for one second to
fold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
and if equipped, the fuel door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to
unlock all doors. The RKE transmitter
can be programmed to unlock all
doors on the first button press. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 148. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization
0 148. When remotely unlocking the
vehicle at night, the lights come on
briefly to light your approach to the
vehicle.
Pressing
K will disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 46.
If equipped with auto folding mirrors,
press and hold
K for one second to
unfold the mirrors, if enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
If equipped with remote windows,
press and hold
K until the windows
fully open, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
/ : Press and release Q and then
immediately press and hold
/ for at
least four seconds to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start 0 34.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
7 for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
7 is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
b : Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate.
Press once to stop the liftgate from
moving.
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Keyless Access Operation
With the Keyless Access system, you
can lock and unlock the doors and
access the liftgate without removing
the RKE transmitter from your pocket,
purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE
transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the liftgate or door being opened.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/
unlock press from the driver door. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
If equipped with memor y seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 0 62.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the driver door handle, pressing the
lock/unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door.
If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors will unlock.
Driver Shown, Passenger Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.
It has been more than five seconds
since the first lock/unlock button
press.
.
Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has opened and
all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on that door handle
will unlock all doors. Pressing the
lock/unlock button will cause all doors
to lock if any of the following occur:
.
The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has opened and
all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
This vehicle will lock several seconds
after all doors are closed if the vehicle
is off and at least one RKE transmitter
has been removed or none remain in
the interior.
If equipped, the fuel door will lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors
may lock with the RKE transmitter
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inside the vehicle. Do not leave the
RKE transmitter in an unattended
vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization
0 148.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
K on the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until three
chimes are heard. Passive locking will
then remain disabled until
Q on the
interior door is pressed, or until the
vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an
RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle,
the horn will chirp three times after
all doors are closed. To turn on or off,
see Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display
NO REMOTE DETECTED and the horn
will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven.
To turn on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
transmitter batter y, see Door Locks
0 36.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to
the vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed so
that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have up
to eight transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed
to the vehicle when there are two
recognized transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the two recognized
transmitters in the cupholder.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap
on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 0 36. Insert the
vehicle key of the transmitter
into the key lock cylinder on the
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driver door and turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position, five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.
3. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console storage area
between the driver and front
passenger seats. The storage area
will need to be opened and the
storage tray lifted up to access
the transmitter pocket.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the transmitter is learned
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter pocket and press the
transmitter
K or Q button.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
6. Return the key back into the
transmitter.
7. Replace the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 36.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes to
complete. The vehicle must be off and
all of the transmitters you wish to
program must be with you.
1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap
on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 0 36. Insert the
vehicle key of the transmitter
into the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle and turn the
key counterclockwise, to the
unlock position, five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the
DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN and
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC display will again show
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional
times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
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vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the next
steps.
The DIC display should now
show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console storage area
between the driver and front
passenger seats. The storage area
will need to be opened and the
storage tray lifted up to access
the transmitter pocket.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the transmitter is learned
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter pocket and press the
transmitter
K or Q button.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the
transmitter.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 36.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
When the vehicle is started, if the
transmitter batter y is weak, the DIC
may display NO REMOTE DETECTED
or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE. The DIC may also display
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage
area and the storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
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Battery Replacement
Caution
When replacing the batter y, do not
touch any of the circuitr y on the
transmitter. Static from your body
could damage the transmitter.
Replace the batter y if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
1. Press the button on the side of
the transmitter near the bottom
and pull the key out. Never pull
the key out without pressing the
button.
2. Separate the two halves of the
transmitter using a flat tool
inserted into the bottom center
of the transmitter. Do not use
the key slot.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the
back housing, positive side facing
down. Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Align the front and back housing
then snap the transmitter
together.
6. Reinsert the key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside of the vehicle.
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/ : This button is on the RKE
transmitter for 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 fog
indicator light does not come on
during remote start.
If the vehicle has auto heated or
ventilated seats they may come on
during a remote start. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 64.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 28.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Q on the RKE
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
15 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the ignition
is turned on.
3. With the RKE transmitter in the
vehicle, press the brake pedal
and start the vehicle to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 15 minutes,
if during the first 15 minutes
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
30 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 15-minute period is added
on to the first 15 minutes for a total
of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are
allowed between ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and
then off before the remote start
procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
/ until the
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
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Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
.
The RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle.
.
The hood is 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 start s or a
start with an extension have
already been used.
.
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{
Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while
the vehicle is moving. 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 seat belts
properly and the doors should
be locked whenever the
vehicle is driven.
.
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.
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Warning (Continued)
.
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
To lock/unlock the doors from outside
the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 28.
.
Use the key in the key lock
cylinder in the driver door. The
key lock cylinder is covered with
a cap.
To lock/unlock the doors from inside
the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the power door
lock switch. See Power Door Locks
0 39.
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.
Pull once on the door handle to
unlock the door and again to open
the door.
.
On the rear doors, push down on
the door lock knob to lock the
door manually.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the RKE transmitter must
be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or
door being opened.
To lock or unlock the vehicle from the
driver door:
.
Press the button on the driver
door handle once to unlock the
driver door only.
.
Press the button again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
.
Press the button a third time to
lock all doors.
When leaving the vehicle, press the
button on any door handle to lock all
doors. Auto Door Lock can be enabled
or disabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 148.
To lock or unlock the vehicle from any
passenger door:
.
Press the button on the passenger
door handle. This will lock or
unlock all doors.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 28.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
open position and hold it open
until the cap removal is
complete.
2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on
the bottom of the cap (2) and lift
the key upward.
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and
remove.
4. Use the key in the cylinder.
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To replace the cap:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
open position and hold it open
until the cap installation is
complete.
2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the
back of the cap between the
seal (5) and the metal base (4).
3. Slide the cap forward and press
the forward edge to install the
cap in place.
4. Release the door handle.
5. Check that the cap is secure.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is used,
or the correct key is not fully inserted.
The free-turning door lock feature
prevents the lock from being forced
open. To reset the lock, turn it to the
vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and
insert it again. If this does not reset
the lock, turn the key halfway around
in the cylinder and repeat the reset
procedure.
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Power Door Locks
Q : Press to lock the doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the
doors until five seconds after all doors
are closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned on
when Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout has
been turned off.
When
Q is pressed on the power door
lock switch while the door is open, a
chime will sound three times
indicating delayed locking is active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed.
If a door is reopened before that time,
the five-second timer will reset when
all doors are closed again.
Press
Q on the door lock switch again
or press
Q on the RKE transmitter to
lock the doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the ignition
is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock
either when your foot is removed from
the brake or the vehicle speed
becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.
Press
K on the power door lock
switch.
.
Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY and the power door lock
switch is pressed with the driver door
open, all the doors will lock and only
the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is
requested while a door is open, when
all doors are closed the vehicle will
check for RKE transmitters inside.
If an RKE transmitter is detected and
the number of RKE transmitters inside
has not reduced, the driver door will
unlock and the horn will chirp three
times.
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Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holding
Q on the
power door lock switch.
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is
turned on and the vehicle is off, the
driver door is open, and locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
the driver door will remain open.
Press the button again to lock the
driver door. The Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on
or off. See Vehicle Personalization
0 148.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is on the
inside edge of the rear doors. To use
the safety lock:
1. Move the lever down to the lock
position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the
inside handle, by pressing the
power door lock switch, or by
using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled,
adults and older children will not be
able to open the rear door from the
inside. Cancel the safety locks to
enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it
from the outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do
the same for the other door.
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Doors
Liftgate
{
Warning
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.
.
Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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 0 195.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.
Power Liftgate Operation
{
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.
Caution
Driving with an open and
unsecured liftgate may result in
damage to the power liftgate
components.
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The power liftgate switch is on the
driver door. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
The modes are:
MAX : Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that
can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use
to prevent the liftgate from opening
into overhead obstructions such as a
garage door or roof-mounted cargo.
The liftgate can be manually opened
all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate,
select MAX or 3/4 mode.
.
Press
b twice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the liftgate
moves.
.
Press
8 on the driver door. The
driver door must either be
unlocked or locked without the
security armed.
.
Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate handle
after unlocking all doors. A locked
vehicle can be opened if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the touch pad.
.
Press
l on the bottom of the
liftgate next to the pull cup to
close.
Press any liftgate button, the touch
pad, or
b on the RKE transmitter
while the liftgate is moving to stop it.
Pressing any liftgate button or
pressing
b twice quickly on the RKE
transmitter again restarts the
operation in the reverse direction.
Pressing the touch pad on the liftgate
handle will restart the motion, but
only in the opening direction.
Caution
Manually forcing the liftgate to
open or close during a power cycle
can damage the vehicle. Allow the
power cycle to complete.
The power liftgate may be temporarily
disabled under extreme low
temperatures, or after repeated power
cycling over a short period of time.
If this occurs, the liftgate can still be
operated manually.
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If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)
while the power function is in
progress, the liftgate will continue to
completion. If the vehicle is
accelerated before the liftgate has
completed moving, the liftgate may
stop or reverse direction. Check for
Driver Information Center (DIC)
messages and make sure the liftgate is
closed and latched before driving.
Falling Liftgate Detection
If the power liftgate automatically
closes after a power opening cycle, it
indicates that the system is reacting
to excess weight on the liftgate or a
possible support strut failure.
A repetitive chime will sound while
the falling liftgate detection feature is
operating. Remove any excess weight.
If the liftgate continues to
automatically close after opening, see
your dealer for service before using
the power liftgate.
Interfering with the power liftgate
motion or manually closing the
liftgate too quickly after power
opening may resemble a support strut
failure. This could also activate the
falling liftgate detection feature. Allow
the liftgate to complete its operation
and wait a few seconds before
manually closing the liftgate.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
during a power open or close cycle,
the liftgate will automatically reverse
direction and move a short distance
away from the obstacle. 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.
After removing the obstructions,
manually close the liftgate. This will
allow normal power operation
functions to resume.
If the vehicle is locked while the
liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is
encountered that prevents the liftgate
from completely closing, the horn will
sound as an alert that the liftgate did
not close.
Pinch sensors are on the side edges of
the liftgate. If an object is caught
between the liftgate and the vehicle
and presses against a sensor, the
liftgate will reverse direction and open
fully. The liftgate will remain open
until it is activated again or closed
manually.
Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the liftgate
stops at when opening:
1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and
power open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at
the desired height by pressing
any liftgate button. Manually
adjust the liftgate position if
needed.
3. Press and hold
l next to the
pull cup on the outside of the
liftgate until the turn signals
flash and a beep sounds. This
indicates the setting has been
recorded.
The liftgate cannot be set below a
minimum programmable height.
If there is no light flash or sound,
then the height adjustment may be
too low.
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Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually operate the
liftgate.
Caution
Attempting to move the liftgate too
quickly and with excessive force
may result in damage to the
vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually with a
smooth motion and moderate speed.
The system includes a feature which
limits the manual closing speed to
protect the components.
To unlock the liftgate, press
K on the
power door lock switch or press
K on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter twice within five seconds.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 28.
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.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the
liftgate can be opened when locked if
the RKE transmitter is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the touch pad. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 28.
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the batter y is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not open.
The liftgate will resume operation
when the batter y is reconnected and
charged.
Always close the liftgate before
driving.
Hands-Free Operation
If equipped, the liftgate may be
operated with a kicking motion under
the left corner of the rear bumper.
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
operate the power liftgate hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop
the liftgate while in motion use one of
the liftgate switches.
The hands-free feature can be
customized. See Vehicle Personalization
0 148. Choose from the following:
On-Open and Close : The kicking
motion is activated to both open and
close the liftgate.
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On-Open Only : The kicking motion is
activated to only open the liftgate.
Off : The feature is disabled.
Length of Kick Zone
Kick Zone Direction
To operate, kick your foot straight up
in one swift motion under the left
corner of the rear bumper, then pull it
back. The kick must come within
14 cm (6 in) of the rear bumper to
activate.
Caution
Splashing water may cause the
liftgate to open. Keep the RKE
transmitter away from the rear
bumper detection area or turn the
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning
or working near the rear bumper to
avoid accidental opening.
.
Do not sweep your foot side
to side.
.
Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; the liftgate will not
activate.
.
Do not touch the liftgate until it
has stopped moving.
.
This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions.
If the liftgate does not respond to
the kick, open or close the liftgate
by another method or start the
vehicle. The feature will be
re-enabled.
When closing the liftgate using this
feature, there will be a short delay.
The taillamps will flash and a chime
will sound. Step away from the liftgate
before it starts moving.
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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.
The indicator light, on the instrument
panel near the windshield, indicates
the status of the system.
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during
the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the liftgate
is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the liftgate and the hood.
Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of
three ways:
.
Use the RKE transmitter.
.
Use the Keyless Access
system.
.
With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm
system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm
system is operating. Pressing
Q
on the RKE transmitter a second
time will bypass the 30-second
delay and immediately arm the
alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm
if the doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
or the door is not unlocked by
pressing
K on the RKE transmitter
during the 10-second pre-alarm, the
alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the liftgate, or the
hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated:
.
Press
K on the RKE transmitter.
.
Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
.
Start the vehicle.
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To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.
Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle
and all doors are closed.
.
Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter or use the Keyless
Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the key
will not disarm the system or turn off
the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
If K is pressed and the horn chirps
and the lights flash three times, the
alarm was activated while the alarm
system was armed.
If the alarm system has been
activated, a message will appear on
the DIC.
Power Sounder, Inclination
Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this
system may also have an inclination
sensor, an intrusion sensor, and power
sounder.
The power sounder provides an
audible alarm that is different from
the vehicle’s horn. It has its own
power source, and can sound an alarm
when the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.
The inclination sensor can set off the
alarm if it senses movement of the
vehicle, such as a change in vehicle
orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can set off the
alarm if it senses an unauthorized
entry into the vehicle’s interior. Do
not allow passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:
.
Make sure all doors and windows
are completely closed.
.
Secure any loose items such as a
sunshades.
.
Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the sensors
in the front overhead console.
Inclination and Intrusion
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the inclination
and intrusion sensors be deactivated if
pets are left in the vehicle or if the
vehicle is being transported.
With the vehicle turned off, press
o
in the overhead console. The indicator
light will come on momentarily,
indicating that the sensor has been
disabled until the next time the alarm
system is armed.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 356.
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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 vehicle is
turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY and a valid
transmitter is present in the vehicle.
The security light, in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a problem
with arming or disarming the
theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more RKE
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in your
vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your
vehicle.
When tr ying to start the vehicle, the
security light may come 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 tr y again.
If the vehicle will not change ignition
modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, on, off), and
the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter.
Or, you may tr y placing the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket
located in the center console.
If the ignition mode will not change
with the other transmitter or in the
transmitter pocket, your vehicle needs
service. If the ignition does change
modes, the first transmitter may be
faulty. See your dealer who can service
the theft-deterrent system and have a
new RKE transmitter programmed to
the vehicle.
It is possible for the immobilizer
system to learn new or replacement
RKE transmitters. Up to eight
transmitters can be programmed for
the vehicle. To program additional
transmitters, see “Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 28.
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
{
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 a mirror:
1. Press
} or | to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memor y
mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 62.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0 234.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, manually fold the mirrors
inward toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.
Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press { to power fold
the mirrors. Press
{ again to unfold.
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Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.
The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
.
They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
.
The mirrors do not stay in the
unfolded position.
.
The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position. A noise
may be heard during the resetting of
the power folding mirrors. This sound
is normal after a manual folding
operation.
Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, press and hold Q on the
RKE transmitter for approximately
one second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and hold
K on
the RKE transmitter for approximately
one second to unfold. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 28.
This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Heated Mirrors
K
: Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 168.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has the automatic
dimming mirror, the driver outside
mirror automatically adjusts for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memor y seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to
a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows
the curb to be seen when parallel
parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
.
The ignition is turned off.
.
The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rear view mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on
the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened
with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
Push the tab for ward for daytime use
and pull it rearward for nighttime use
to avoid glare of the headlamps from
behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab rear ward to turn on the
display. Push the tab forward to turn
it off. When off, the mirror is
automatic dimming. For ease of use,
adjust the mirror for a clear view of
the area behind the vehicle while the
display is off.
To adjust the brightness, press the
button (1) on the back of the rearview
mirror without covering the light
sensor (2).
Each button press cycles the
brightness between five settings.
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{
Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has
a limited view. Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects may not
be seen. Do not drive or park the
vehicle using only this camera.
Objects may appear closer than
they are. Check the outside mirrors
or glance over your shoulder when
making lane changes or merging.
Failure to use proper care may
result in injur y, death, or vehicle
damage.
The camera that provides the RCM
image is above the license plate, next
to the Rear Vision Camera (RVC).
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position
and a blue screen and
d are displayed
in the mirror and the display shuts
off, see your dealer for ser vice.
The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
.
There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view.
.
Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth.
.
The back of the vehicle has been
damaged and the position and
mounting angle of the camera has
changed.
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Windows
{
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.
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
{
Warning
Children could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Never leave the
Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE)
transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent operation
of the windows. See Keys 0 27.
The power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessor y Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 193.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
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Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear passenger
window switches from working.
.
Press
2 to engage the rear
window lockout feature. The
indicator light is on when engaged.
.
Press
2 again to disengage.
Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without
holding the window switch. Press the
switch down fully and quickly release
to express open the window.
If equipped, pull the window switch
up fully and quickly release to express
close the window.
Briefly press or pull the window
switch in the same direction to stop
that window’s express movement.
Window Automatic Reversal
System
The express-close feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in
contact with an object. Extreme cold
or ice could cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will operate
normally after the object or condition
is removed.
Automatic Reversal System
Override
{
Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged. Before
using automatic reversal system
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
override, make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling
and holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle batter y has been disconnected
or discharged. If the window is unable
to express-up, program each
express-close window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be
programmed. Then close it and
continue to pull the switch
briefly after the window has fully
closed.
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4. Open the window and continue
to press the switch briefly after
the window has fully opened.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature allows all
windows to be opened remotely.
If enabled in vehicle personalization,
press and hold
K on the RKE
transmitter. See Vehicle Personalization
0 148.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center
mount to pivot to the side window
and, if equipped, extend along the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active
to operate the sunroof.
See Ignition Positions 0 188 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 193.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Express Operation : Press
and release
e (1) to vent. Press and
release again to move to the partially
opened comfort stop position. Press
and release again to express-open to
the fully opened position. Press and
release
e (1) at any time to stop
movement. Press and release
g (1)
to express-close. Press and release
g (1) at any time to stop
movement.
Sunroof Manual Operation : The
sunroof can change to manual mode
by holding
e (1) while opening. The
sunroof will now open as long as
e
(1) is held. Press and release e (1)
again to change back to express
operation.
Power Sunshade Express
Operation : Press and release
C (2)
to express-open the sunshade. Press
and release
C (2) at any time to stop
movement. Press and release
Q (2)
to express-close the sunshade. Press
and release
Q (2) at any time to
stop movement.
Power Sunshade Manual
Operation : The sunshade can change
to manual mode by holding
C (2)
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while opening. The sunroof will now
open as long as
C (2) is held. Press
and release
C (2) again to change
back to express operation.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an electrical
failure.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof and power sunshade have
an automatic reversal system that is
only active when the sunroof and
power sunshade, if equipped, are
operated in express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while
express-closing, the reversal system
will detect an object, stop, and open
the sunroof or power sunshade again.
If frost or other conditions prevent
closing, override the feature by closing
the sunroof or power sunshade in
manual mode. To stop movement,
release the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
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.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is normal.
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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Seat Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 79
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 81
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . 87
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing Airbag System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . 91
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . 95
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . 96
Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Head Restraints
The vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
{
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.
If your vehicle has rear head
restraints that fold down, always
return them to the full upright
position whenever an occupant is
seated in the seat.
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.
Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side of
the head restraint and pull up or push
the head restraint down, and release
the button. Pull and push on 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 removable.
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Rear Seats
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up
to raise it. Tr y to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is locked
in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head restraint
down. Tr y to move the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
Folding the Rear Head Restraint
The head restraint can be folded
rearward to allow for better visibility
when the rear seat is unoccupied.
To fold the head restraint, press the
button on the side of the head
restraint.
The head restraint will fold rearward
automatically.
When an occupant or child restraint is
in the seat, always return the head
restraint to the full upright position.
Pull head restraint up and for ward
until it locks into place. Push and pull
on the head restraint to make sure
that it is locked.
Always adjust the head restraint so
that the top of the restraint is at the
same height as the top of the
occupant's head.
Rear outboard head restraints are not
removable.
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If you are installing a child restraint
in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child
Restraint Designed for the LATCH
System” under Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
0 96.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{
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.
{
Warning
The power seats will work with the
ignition off. Children could operate
the power seats and be injured.
Never leave children alone in the
vehicle.
To adjust a power seat:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward
by sliding the control forward or
rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of the
seat cushion by moving the front
of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining
Seatbacks 0 61.
To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 0 61.
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Some vehicles are equipped with a
feature that activates a vibration in
the driver seat to help the driver avoid
crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems
0 220.
Lumbar Adjustment
Press and hold the control for ward to
increase or rearward to decrease
support.
Reclining Seatbacks
{
Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled up,
the seat 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.
For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well back
in the seat and wear the seat belt
properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the
vehicle is moving.
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To adjust:
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
Memory Seats
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to save and recall their unique
seat positions for driving the vehicle,
and a shared exit position for getting
out of the vehicle. Other feature
positions may also be saved, such as
power mirrors and power steering
wheel, if equipped. Memor y positions
are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2
for automatic memory recalls.
Before saving, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and release
SET; a beep will sound. Then
immediately press and hold 1, 2,
or
B (Exit) until two beeps sound.
To manually recall these positions,
press and hold 1, 2, or
B until the
saved position is reached. Follow the
instructions under “Saving Memory
Positions.”
The vehicle identifies the current
driver’s RKE transmitter number
(1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 28. Only RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 can be used for
automatic memor y recalls. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) welcome
message indicating the transmitter
number may display for the first few
ignition cycles following a transmitter
change. For Auto Memory Recall to
work properly, save the positions to
the memor y button (1 or 2) matching
the RKE transmitter number displayed
in the DIC welcome message. Carry
the linked RKE transmitter when
entering the vehicle.
Memory adjustments may not be
available upon delivery or after ser vice
until steps in “Saving Memory
Positions” section are performed.
Vehicle Personalization Settings
.
To have the Auto Memory Recall
movement begin when the vehicle
is started, select the Settings
menu, then Vehicle, then Comfort
and Convenience, and then Auto
Memory Recall. Select On or Off.
See “Auto Memory Recall” later in
this section.
.
To begin Easy Exit Recall
movement when the ignition is
turned off and the driver door is
opened, or when the ignition is
turned off with the driver door
already opened, select the Settings
menu, then Vehicle, then Comfort
and Convenience, and then Easy
Exit Options. Select On or Off. See
“Easy Exit Recall” later in this
section.
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.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 148
for additional setting information.
Identifying Driver Number
To identify the driver number:
1. Start the vehicle with a different
key or RKE transmitter. The DIC
should display the driver
number; 1 or 2. Turn the ignition
off and remove the key or RKE
transmitter from the vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle with the initial
key or RKE transmitter. The DIC
should display the other driver
number not shown in Step 1.
Saving Memory Positions
Read these instructions completely
before saving memory positions.
To save preferred driving positions
1 and 2:
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
A DIC welcome message may
indicate driver number 1 or 2.
2. Adjust all available memory
features to the desired driving
position.
3. Press and release SET; a beep
will sound.
4. Immediately press and hold the
1 or 2 memory button matching
the above DIC welcome message
until two beeps sound.
If too much time passes between
releasing SET and pressing 1, the
memory position will not be
saved and two beeps will not
sound. Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
1 or 2 corresponds to the driver
number. See “Identify ing Driver
Number” previously in this
section.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second
driver using 1 or 2.
To save the position for
B and easy
exit features, repeat Steps 1–4 using
B. This saves the position for getting
out of the vehicle.
Save preferred memor y feature
positions to both 1 and 2 if you are
the only driver.
Manually Recalling Memory
Positions
Press and hold 1, 2, or
B to recall
the previously saved memory
positions.
To stop Manual Memory Recall
movement, release 1, 2, or
B or press
any of the following controls:
.
Power seat
.
Memory SET
.
Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
.
Power steering wheel, if equipped
Auto Memory Recall
The vehicle identifies the number of
the current driver’s RKE transmitter
(1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 28. If the RKE
transmitter is 1 or 2, and Auto
Memory Recall is programmed on in
vehicle personalization, the positions
saved to the same memory button
number 1 or 2 are automatically
recalled when the ignition is turned
on, or turned from off to ACC/
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ACCESSORY. RKE transmitters 3–8
will not provide automatic memory
recalls.
To turn Auto Memory Recall on or off,
see "Vehicle Personalization Settings"
previously in this section and Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) to
start Auto Memory Recall. Auto
Memory Recall will complete if the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior
to reaching the saved memor y
position.
To stop Auto Memory Recall
movement, turn the ignition off or
press any of the following controls:
.
Power seat
.
Memory SET, 1, 2, or
B
.
Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
.
Power steering wheel, if equipped
If the saved memor y seat position
does not automatically recall or recalls
to the wrong positions, the driver’s
RKE transmitter number (1 or 2) may
not match the memory button
number that positions were saved to.
Try saving the position to the other
memory button or try the other RKE
transmitter.
Easy Exit Recall
Easy Exit Recall is not linked to an
RKE transmitter. The position saved to
B is used for all drivers. To turn
Easy Exit Recall on or off, see "Vehicle
Personalization Settings" previously in
this section and Vehicle Personalization
0 148.
If turned on, the position saved to
B
is automatically recalled when one of
the following occurs:
.
The vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened within a
short time.
.
The vehicle is turned off with the
driver door open.
To stop Easy Exit Recall movement,
press any of the following memory
controls:
.
Power seat
.
Memory SET, 1, 2, or
B
.
Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
.
Power steering wheel, if equipped
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driver
seat and/or power steering wheel
while recalling a memor y position, the
recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction and tr y the recall again.
If the memor y position still does not
recall, see your dealer for ser vice.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
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Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To reduce
the risk of burns, 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
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may cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat heater
may cause a burn or may damage
the seat.
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion.
Press
C or { to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting.
The indicator lights next to the
buttons indicate three for the highest
setting and one for the lowest. If the
front heated seats are on high, the
level may automatically be lowered
after approximately 30 minutes.
When this feature is off, the heated
and ventilated seat symbols on the
buttons are white. A ventilated seat
has a fan that pulls or pushes air
through the seat. The air is not
cooled. When a heated seat is turned
on, the symbol turns red. When a
ventilated seat is turned on, the
symbol turns blue.
The passenger seat may take longer to
heat up.
Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats
If the vehicle is equipped with auto
heated or ventilated seats, and the
ignition is on, this feature will
automatically activate the heated or
ventilated seats at the level required
by the vehicle's interior temperature.
The active high, medium, low, or off
heated or ventilated seat level will be
indicated by the manual heated and
ventilated seat buttons on the center
stack. Use the manual heated and
ventilated seat buttons on the center
stack to turn auto heated or ventilated
seats off. If the passenger seat is
unoccupied, the auto heated or
ventilated seats feature will not
activate that seat. The auto heated
and ventilated seats feature can be
programmed to always be enabled
when the vehicle is on. If equipped
with a heated steering wheel, the auto
heated steering wheel activation will
follow the heated seat auto activation
and the heated wheel indicator will
follow the state of the steering
wheel heat.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
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Remote Start Heated and Ventilated
Seats
If equipped, the heated seats will turn
on automatically during a remote
start if it is cold outside and the
ventilated seats will turn on
automatically if it is hot outside.
If equipped, the heated steering wheel
will turn on automatically during a
remote start if it is cold outside. The
heated and ventilated seat indicators
and heated steering wheel indicator
may not come on during this
operation.
The heated and ventilated seats and
heated steering wheel may cancel
when the vehicle is started. These
features can be manually selected
after the ignition is turned on.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This
is normal.
The heated or ventilated seats will not
turn on during a remote start unless
they are enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 34 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT
REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT
displays under certain conditions
indicating there may be an item or
passenger in the rear seat. Check
before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a
second row door is opened while the
vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes
before the vehicle is turned on. There
will be an alert when the vehicle is
turned off. The alert does not directly
detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
under certain conditions, it detects
when a rear door is opened and
closed, indicating that there may be
something in the rear seat.
The feature is active only once each
time the vehicle is turned on and off,
and will require reactivation by
opening and closing the second row
doors. There may be an alert even
when there is nothing in the rear seat;
for example, if a child entered the
vehicle through the rear door and left
the vehicle without the vehicle being
shut off.
The feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Rear Seat Adjustment
The second row seats slide forward for
more room.
To adjust the seat position, lift the
lever below the seat cushion and slide
the seat forward or backward.
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Reclining the Seatback
To recline the seatback:
1. Pull the reclining seatback
handle.
2. Move the seatback to the desired
position, and then release the
handle to lock the seatback in
place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be
folded for more cargo space. Fold a
seatback only when the vehicle is not
moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
To fold the seatback:
1. Fold the head restraint. See Head
Restraints 0 58.
2. Pull the handle on top of the
seatback to unlock it.
3. Fold the seatback for ward.
Repeat the steps to fold the
other seatback, if desired.
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Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side
Similar
The rear seatbacks can also be folded
forward by pulling the levers on either
side of the rear cargo area.
Raising the Seatback
{
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.
{
Warning
A seat 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
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the seat belts are properly
routed and attached, and are not
twisted.
To raise a seatback:
1. Lift the seatback up and push it
rearward to lock it in place.
2. Return the head restraint to the
upright position. See Head
Restraints 0 58.
3. Push and pull the top of the
seatback to be sure it is locked
into position.
4. Repeat the steps to raise the
other seatback, if necessar y.
When the seat is not in use, it should
be kept in the upright, locked position.
Rear Seat Armrest
The rear seat has an armrest in the
center of the seatback. Lower the
armrest to access the cupholders.
To fold, lift the armrest up and push it
rearward until it is flush with the
seatback.
The armrest may also have controls
for the infotainment system. See the
infotainment manual.
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Heated Rear Seats
{
Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. See the
Warning under Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 64.
If equipped, the buttons are on the
rear of the center console.
With the engine running, press
M or
L to heat the left or right outboard
seat cushion. On vehicles without rear
climate controls, an indicator light on
the button will turn on when the
heated seat is on. On vehicles with
rear climate controls, an indicator on
the climate control display appears
when this feature is on.
On vehicles without rear climate
controls but equipped with heated
rear seats, press the button again to
turn this feature off. The light on the
button will turn off. On vehicles with
rear climate controls, this feature
turns on at the highest setting. With
each press of the button, the heated
seat changes to the next lower setting,
and then the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting, and one
light indicates the lowest. If the
heated seats are on high, the level
may automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
Seat Belts
This section describes how to use seat
belts properly, and some things not
to do.
{
Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a seat
belt cannot be worn properly. In a
crash, if you or your passenger(s)
are not wearing seat belts, injuries
can be much worse than if you are
wearing seat 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.
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
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not allow passengers to ride in any
area of the vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and check
that all passenger(s) are restrained
properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the seat belts. See
Seat Belt Reminders 0 131.
Why Seat 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 seat belts!
When you wear a seat 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 seat belts. That is
why wearing seat belts makes such
good sense.
Questions and Answers About
Seat Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle
after a crash if I am wearing a
seat belt?
A: You could be — whether you are
wearing a seat 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 seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems
only. They work with seat 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 seat belts.
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly
Follow these rules for ever yone's
protection.
There are additional things to know
about seat belts and children,
including smaller children and infants.
If a child will be riding in the vehicle,
see Older Children 0 89 or Infants and
Young Children 0 91. Review and
follow the rules for children in
addition to the following rules.
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It is ver y important for all occupants
to buckle up. Statistics show that
unbelted people are hurt more often
in crashes than those who are wearing
seat belts.
There are important things to know
about wearing a seat belt properly.
.
Sit up straight and always keep
your feet on the floor in front of
you (if possible).
.
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.
.
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
seat belt properly.
Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to
become loose or twisted.
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Never wear the shoulder belt under
both arms or behind your back.
Always use the correct buckle for your
seating position.
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.
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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 portio n 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.
Engaging the child restraint
locking feature in the front
outboard seating position may
affect the passenger sensing
system. See Passenger Sensing
System 0 83.
If the webbing locks in the latch
plate before it reaches the
buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to
unlock.
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 Seat Belt
Extender 0 76.
Position the release button on
the buckle so that the seat belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
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.
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5. To make the lap part tight, pull
up on the shoulder belt.
To unlatch the belt, push the button
on the buckle. The belt should return
to its stowed position.
Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the
seat belt webbing returns quickly to
the stowed position, the retractor may
lock and cannot be pulled out. If this
happens, pull the seat belt straight out
firmly to unlock the webbing, and
then release it. If the webbing is still
locked in the retractor, see your
dealer.
Before a door is closed, be sure the
seat belt is out of the way. If a door is
slammed against a seat belt, damage
can occur to both the seat belt and
the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height
adjuster for the driver and front
outboard passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height so that 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 seat belt in a
crash. See How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly 0 70.
Move the height adjuster up to the
desired position by pushing up on the
height adjuster.
Press the release button to lower the
height adjuster. 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.
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Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
System
The vehicle may have the Automatic
Seat Belt Tightening System.
Each time the vehicle is started with
the front seat belts buckled, the
system activates once to tighten the
seat belts when the forward vehicle
speed exceeds the threshold for
activation.
The system also activates during
emergency braking and/or sudden
driving maneuvers and releases when
driving conditions return to normal.
The system will not activate if the
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control system is not functioning
properly. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0 206.
If there is a problem with the
Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
System, a message displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC). If a
system unavailable message displays
repeatedly or a service message
displays, see your dealer. Other seat
belt functions are not affected by the
Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
System.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt
pretensioners for front outboard
occupants. Although the seat belt
pretensioners cannot be seen, they are
part of the seat belt assembly. They
can help tighten the seat belts during
the early stages of a moderate to
severe frontal, near frontal, or rear
crash if the threshold conditions for
pretensioner activation are met. Seat
belt pretensioners can also help
tighten the seat belts in a side crash
or a rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash, the
pretensioners and probably other
parts of the vehicle’s seat belt system
will need to be replaced. See Replacing
Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash
0 77.
Do not sit on the outboard seat belt
while entering or exiting the vehicle or
at any time while sitting in the seat.
Sitting on the seat belt can damage
the webbing and hardware.
Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides
Rear seat belt comfort guides may
provide added seat belt comfort for
older children who have outgrown
booster seats and for some adults.
When installed on a shoulder belt, the
comfort guide positions the shoulder
belt away from the neck and head.
Comfort guides for the second row
outboard seating positions may be
provided in a package in the glovebox
or cargo area, or they are available
through your dealer. Instructions are
included with the guides.
Seat Belt Use During
Pregnancy
Seat belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they do not wear
seat belts.
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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 seat 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 seat belts effective
is wearing them properly.
Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a seat 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 injur y, 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
restraints. For more information on
the proper use and fit of seat belt
extenders see the instruction sheet
that comes with the extender.
Safety System Check
Periodically check the seat belt
reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, shoulder belt height
adjusters (if equipped), and seat belt
anchorages to make sure they are all
in working order. Look for any other
loose or damaged seat belt system
parts that might keep a seat belt
system from performing properly. See
your dealer to have it repaired. Torn,
frayed, or twisted seat belts may not
protect you in a crash. Torn or frayed
seat belts can rip apart under impact
forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, have
it replaced immediately. If a belt is
twisted, it may be possible to untwist
by reversing the latch plate on the
webbing. If the twist cannot be
corrected, ask your dealer to fix it.
Make sure the seat belt reminder light
is working. See Seat Belt Reminders
0 131.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat
Belt Care 0 76.
Seat Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Seat belts should be properly cared for
and maintained.
Seat belt hardware should be kept dr y
and free of dust or debris. As
necessary, exterior hard surfaces and
seat belt webbing may be lightly
cleaned with mild soap and water.
Ensure there is not excessive dust or
debris in the mechanism. If dust or
debris exists in the system please see
the dealer. Parts may need to be
replaced to ensure proper
functionality of the system.
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{
Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they might
not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean and rinse seat belt
webbing only with mild soap and
lukewarm water. Allow the webbing
to dry.
Replacing Seat Belt
System Parts after a Crash
{
Warning
A crash can damage the seat belt
system in the vehicle. A damaged
seat belt system may not properly
protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injur y or even
death in a crash. To help make sure
the seat belt systems are working
properly after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessar y
replacements made as soon as
possible.
After a minor crash, replacement of
seat belts may not be necessary. But
the seat belt assemblies that were
used during any crash may have been
stressed or damaged. See your dealer
to have the seat belt assemblies
inspected or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the seat belt system
was not being used at the time of the
crash.
Have the seat 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 0 132.
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags:
.
A frontal airbag for the driver
.
A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger
.
A knee airbag for the driver
.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag
for the driver
.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag
for the front outboard passenger
.
A roof-rail airbag for the driver
and the passenger seated directly
behind the driver
.
A roof-rail airbag for the front
outboard passenger and the
passenger seated directly behind
the front outboard passenger
All vehicle airbags have the word
AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near
the deployment opening.
For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG
is on the center of the steering wheel
for the driver and on the instrument
panel for the front outboard
passenger.
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For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG is
on the lower part of the instrument
panel.
For seat-mounted side impact airbags,
the word AIRBAG is on the side of the
seat closest to the door.
For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG
is on the ceiling or trim.
Airbags are designed to supplement
the protection provided by seat 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 seat belt, even with
airbags. Airbags are designed to
work with seat belts, not replace
them. Also, airbags are not designed
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Warning (Continued)
to inflate in every crash. In some
crashes seat belts are the only
restraint. See When Should an
Airbag Inflate? 0 80.
Wearing your seat belt during a
crash helps reduce your chance of
hitting things inside the vehicle or
being ejected from it. Airbags are
“supplemental restraints” to the
seat belts. Ever yone in the vehicle
should wear a seat 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
inf lates can be seriously injured or
killed. Do not sit unnecessarily
close to any airbag, as you would be
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Warning (Continued)
if sitting on the edge of the seat or
leaning forward. Seat belts help
keep you in position before and
during a crash. Always wear a seat
belt, even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle. The seat belts and the
front outboard passenger airbags
are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the
seat with both feet on the f loor.
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
inf lates can be seriously injured or
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killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, see Older Children 0 89 or
Infants and Young Children 0 91.
There is an airbag readiness light on
the instrument 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 0 132 for more
information.
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the
center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger frontal
airbag is in the passenger side
instrument panel.
The driver knee airbag is below the
steering column.
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Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side
Similar
The seat-mounted side impact airbags
for the driver and front outboard
passenger are in the sides of the
seatbacks closest to the door.
The roof-rail airbags for the driver,
front outboard 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 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 inf lating roof-rail
airbag will be blocked.
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags.
See Airbag System 0 77. Airbags are
designed to inflate if the impact
exceeds the specific airbag system's
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. The vehicle
has electronic sensors that help the
airbag system determine the severity
of the impact. Deployment thresholds
can vary with specific vehicle design.
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 front outboard
passenger's head and chest.
Whether the frontal airbags will or
should inflate is not based primarily
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
It depends on what is hit, the
direction of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.
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Frontal airbags may inflate at
different crash speeds depending on
whether the vehicle hits an object
straight on or at an angle, and
whether the object is fixed or moving,
rigid or deformable, narrow or wide.
Frontal airbags are not intended to
inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear
impacts, or in many side impacts.
In addition, the vehicle has advanced
technology frontal airbags. Advanced
technology frontal airbags adjust the
restraint according to either crash
severity or occupant interaction.
Knee airbags are designed to inflate in
moderate to severe frontal or near
frontal impacts. Knee airbags are not
designed to inflate during vehicle
rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many
side impacts.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags are
designed to inflate in moderate to
severe side crashes depending on the
location of the impact. Seat-mounted
side impact airbags are not designed
to inflate in frontal impacts, near
frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear
impacts. A seat-mounted side impact
airbag is designed to inflate on the
side of the vehicle that is struck.
Roof-rail airbags are designed to
inflate in moderate to severe side
crashes depending on the location of
the impact. In addition, these roof-rail
airbags are designed to inflate during
a rollover or in a severe frontal
impact. Roof-rail airbags are not
designed to inflate in rear impacts.
Both roof-rail airbags will inf late when
either side of the vehicle is struck,
if the sensing system predicts that the
vehicle is about to roll over on its
side, or in a severe frontal impact.
In any particular crash, no one can
say whether an airbag should have
inflated simply because of the vehicle
damage or repair costs.
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 inf lator, the airbag, and
related hardware are all part of the
airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 79.
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 seat belts by distributing
the force of the impact more evenly
over the occupant's 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
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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? 0 80.
Airbags should never be regarded as
anything more than a supplement to
seat belts.
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates?
After frontal, knee, and seat-mounted
side impact airbags inflate, they
quickly deflate, so quickly that some
people may not even realize the
airbags 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? 0 79.
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 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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Warning
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, ever yone 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
on the interior lamps and hazard
warning flashers, and shut off the fuel
system after the airbags inflate. The
feature may also activate, without
airbag inf lation, after an event that
exceeds a predetermined threshold.
After turning the ignition off and then
on again, the fuel system will return
to normal operation; the doors can be
locked, the interior lamps can be
turned off, and the hazard warning
flashers can be turned off using the
controls for those features. If any of
these systems are damaged in the
crash they may not operate as normal.
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Warning
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.
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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 ser vice
manual for the vehicle covers the
need to replace other part s.
.
The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a crash.
See Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy 0 357 and Event Data
Recorders 0 358.
.
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 front outboard
passenger position. The passenger
airbag status indicator will light on
the overhead console when the vehicle
is started.
United States and Canada
Mexico
The words ON and OFF, or the
symbols for on and off, will be visible
during 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 0 132.
The passenger sensing system turns
off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag under cer tain
conditions. No other airbag is affected
by the passenger sensing system.
The passenger sensing system works
with sensors that are part of the front
outboard passenger seat and seat belt.
The sensors are designed to detect the
presence of a properly seated
occupant and determine if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
should be allowed to inf late or not.
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According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the correct
child restraint for their weight
and size.
Whenever possible, children aged
12 and under should be secured in a
rear seating position.
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 inf lates.
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Warning
A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured or
killed if the passenger frontal airbag
inf lates. 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 passenger frontal airbag
inf lates and the passenger seat is in
a forward position.
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Warning (Continued)
Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the 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.
Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat, even if
the airbag is off. If securing a
forward-facing child restraint in the
front outboard passenger seat,
always move the seat as far back as
it will go. It is better to secure child
restraints in the rear seat. Consider
using another vehicle to transport
the child when a rear seat is not
available.
The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag if:
.
The front outboard passenger seat
is unoccupied.
.
The system determines an infant
is present in a child restraint.
.
A front outboard 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 front outboard
passenger frontal airbag, the OFF
indicator will light and stay lit as a
reminder that the airbag is off. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 132.
The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn on the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
anytime the system senses that a
person of adult size is sitting properly
in the front outboard passenger seat.
When the passenger sensing system
has allowed the airbag to be enabled,
the ON indicator will light and stay lit
as a reminder 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 front
outboard 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 seat belt
properly — whether or not there is an
airbag for that person.
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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 ser viced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 132 for
more information, including
important safety information.
If the On Indicator Is Lit for a
Child Restraint
The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag if
the system determines that an infant
is present in 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 (With the
Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 101
or Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
0 103.
Make sure the seat belt retractor
is locked by pulling the shoulder
belt all the way out of the
retractor when installing the
child restraint, even if the child
restraint is equipped with a seat
belt lock off. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.
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
0 58.
6. Restart the vehicle.
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The passenger sensing system may or
may not turn off the airbag for a child
in a child restraint depending upon
the child’s size. It is better to secure
the child restraint in a rear seat. Never
put a rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat, even if the ON indicator is
not lit.
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Sized Occupant
If a person of adult size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat, but
the OFF indicator is lit, it could be
because that person is not sitting
properly in the seat or that the child
restraint locking feature is engaged.
Use the following steps to allow the
system to detect that person and
enable the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove any additional material
from the seat, such as blankets,
cushions, seat covers, seat
heaters, or seat massagers.
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. If the shoulder portio n of the
belt is pulled out all the way, the
child restraint locking feature
will be engaged. This may
unintentionally cause the
passenger sensing system to turn
the airbag off for some
adult-sized occupants. If this
happens, unbuckle the belt, let
the belt go back all the way, and
then buckle the belt again
without pulling the belt out all
the way.
6. Restart the vehicle and have the
person remain in this position
for two to three minutes after the
ON indicator is lit.
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Warning
If the front outboard passenger
airbag is turned off for an
adult-sized occupant, the airbag will
not be able to inflate and help
protect that person in a crash,
resulting in an increased risk of
serious injury or even death. An
adult-sized occupant should not
ride in the front outboard passenger
seat, if the passenger airbag OFF
indicator is lit.
Additional Factors Affecting
System Operation
Seat 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 “Seat Belts” and “Child Restraints”
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in the Index for additional
information about the import ance 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 0 87 for
more information about modifications
that can affect how the system
operates.
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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Warning
Stowing 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 ser vicing the vehicle and the
airbag system. To purchase a service
manual, see Publication Ordering
Information 0 355.
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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
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Warning (Continued)
inf late 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
Adding accessories that change the
vehicle's frame, bumper system,
height, front end, or side sheet metal
may keep the airbag system from
working properly.
The operation of the airbag system
can also be affected by changing,
including improperly repairing or
replacing, any parts of the following:
.
Airbag system, including airbag
modules, front or side impact
sensors, sensing and diagnostic
module, or airbag wiring
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.
Front seats, including stitching,
seams or zippers
.
Seat belts
.
Steering wheel, instrument panel,
overhead console, ceiling trim,
or pillar garnish trim
.
Inner door seals, including
speakers
Your dealer and the ser vice manual
have information about the location of
the airbag modules and sensors,
sensing and diagnostic module, and
airbag wiring along with the proper
replacement procedures.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the front
outboard 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, upholster y, 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 0 83.
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
airbags, see Different Size Tires and
Wheels 0 298 for additional important
information.
If the vehicle must be modified
because you have a disability and have
questions about whether the
modifications will affect the vehicle's
airbag system, or if you have
questions about whether the airbag
system will be affected if the vehicle is
modified for any other reason, call
Customer Assistance. See Customer
Assistance Offices 0 348.
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 0 132.
Caution
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
coverings, have the airbag covering
and/or airbag module replaced. For
the location of the airbags, see
Where Are the Airbags? 0 79. See
your dealer for service.
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Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash
{
Warning
A crash can damage the airbag
systems in the vehicle. A damaged
airbag system may not properly
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 necessar y
replacements made as soon as
possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See your
dealer for ser vice.
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 ser viced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 132.
Child Restraints
Older Children
Older children who have outgrown
booster seats should wear the vehicle’s
seat 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 seat belt
comfort guide, if available. See
“Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 72. If a
comfort guide is not available, or 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 seat 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
seat belts?
A: An older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the
additional restraint a shoulder belt
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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 Seat Belt Comfort
Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 72.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained 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 seat belts properly.
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Warning
Never allow more than one child to
wear the same seat belt. The seat
belt cannot properly spread the
impact forces. In a crash, they can
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Warning (Continued)
be crushed together and seriously
injured. A seat belt must be used by
only one person at a time.
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Warning
Never allow a child to wear the seat
belt with the shoulder belt behind
their back. A child can be seriously
injured by not wearing the
lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
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Warning (Continued)
crash, the child would not be
restrained by the shoulder belt. 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 ever y 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. The
shoulder belt can tighten but
cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the
shoulder belt is allowed to go all
the way back into the retractor, but
it cannot do this if it is wrapped
around a child’s neck. If the
shoulder belt is locked and
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tightened around a child’s neck, the
only way to loosen the belt is to
cut it.
Never leave children unattended in
a vehicle and never allow children
to play with the seat belts.
Every time infants and young children
ride in vehicles, they should have the
protection provided by appropriate
child restraints. Neither the vehicle's
seat belt system nor its airbag system
is designed for them.
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.
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Warning (Continued)
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
arms. An infant or child should be
secured in an appropriate restraint.
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{
Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when it
inf lates can be seriously injured or
killed. Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front outboard 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 front outboard seat,
always move the front passenger
seat as far back as it will go.
Child restraints are devices used to
restrain, seat, or position children in
the vehicle and are sometimes called
child seats or car seats.
There are three basic types of child
restraints:
.
Forward-facing child restraints
.
Rear-facing child restraints
.
Belt-positioning booster seats
The proper child restraint for your
child depends on their size, weight,
and age, and also on whether the
child restraint is compatible with the
vehicle in which it will be used.
For each type of child restraint, 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's
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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Warning
To reduce the risk of neck and head
injury in a crash, infants and
toddlers should be secured in a
rear-facing child restraint until age
two, or until they reach the
maximum height and weight limits
of their child restraint.
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{
Warning
A young child's hip bones are still
so small that the vehicle's regular
seat 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 Restraint
A rear-facing child restraint 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 Restraint
A forward-facing child restraint
provides restraint for the child's body
with the harness.
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Booster Seats
A belt-positioning booster seat is used
for children who have outgrown their
forward-facing child restraint.
Boosters are designed to improve the
fit of the vehicle's seat belt system
until the child is large enough for the
vehicle seat belts to fit properly
without a booster seat. See the seat
belt fit test in Older Children 0 89.
Securing an Add-On Child
Restraint in the Vehicle
{
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’s seat 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 restraints must be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or
the lap belt port ion of a lap-shoulder
belt, or by the LATCH system. See
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 96 for more
information. 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 import ant,
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 of the United States
and Canada, 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
locate the nearest child safety seat
inspection station. For CPST
availability in Canada, check with
Transport Canada or the Provincial
Ministry of Transportation office.
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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 an appropriate
child restraint secured in a rear
seating position.
Whenever possible, children aged
12 and under should be secured in a
rear seating position.
Never put a rear-facing child restraint
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 front passenger airbag
inf lates. 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 front passenger airbag
inf lates and the passenger seat is in
a forward position.
Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the 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 front seat,
always move the front passenger
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Warning (Continued)
seat as far back as it will go. It is
better to secure the child restraint
in a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 83
for additional information.
When securing a child restraint with
the seat belts in a rear seat 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.
Depending on where you place the
child restraint and the size of the
child restraint, you may not be able to
access adjacent seat belts 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
seat belt.
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Wherever a child restraint is installed,
be sure to follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and
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
the 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 the anchors in the vehicle.
This system is designed to make
installation of a child restraint easier.
In order to use the LATCH system in
your vehicle, you need a child
restraint that has LATCH
attachments. LATCH-compatible
rear-facing and forward-facing child
seats can be properly installed using
either the LATCH anchors or the
vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use both
the seat belts and the LATCH
anchorage system to secure a
rear-facing or forward-facing
child seat.
Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat
belts to secure the child and the
booster seat. If the manufacturer
recommends that the booster seat be
secured with the LATCH system, this
can be done as long as the booster
seat can be positioned properly and
there is no interference with the
proper positioning of the lap-shoulder
belt on the child.
Make sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint, and
also the instructions in this manual.
When installing a child restraint with
a top tether, you must also use either
the lower anchors or the seat belts to
properly secure the child restraint.
A child restraint must never be
installed using only the top tether and
anchor.
The LATCH anchorage system can be
used until the combined weight of the
child plus the child restraint is
29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the seat belt alone
instead of the LATCH anchorage
system once the combined weight is
more than 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
See Securing Child Restraints (With the
Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 101 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) 0 103.
Child restraints built after March 2014
will be labeled with the specific child
weight up to which the LATCH system
can be used to install the restraint.
The following explains how to attach
a child restraint with these
attachments in the vehicle.
Not all vehicle seating positions have
lower anchors. In this case, the seat
belt must be used (with top tether
where available) to secure the child
restraint.
See Securing Child Restraints (With the
Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 101 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) 0 103.
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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) is used to secure
the top of the child restraint to the
vehicle. A top tether anchor is built
into the vehicle. The top tether
attachment hook (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.
The child restraint may have a single
tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either
will have a single attachment hook (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.
Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations
Rear Seat
I : Seating positions with top tether
anchors.
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H : Seating positions with two lower
anchors.
To assist in locating the lower
anchors, each seating position with
lower anchors has two labels, near the
crease between the seatback and the
seat cushion.
To assist in locating the top tether
anchors, the top tether anchor symbol
is near the anchor.
Top Tether Anchors
The top tether anchors for each rear
seating position are located on the
back of the rear seatback. 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 0 95 for
additional information.
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System
{
Warning
A child could be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly attached to
the vehicle using either the LATCH
anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
Follow the instructions that came
with the child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.
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{
Warning
To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injuries during a crash, 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.
{
Warning
Children can be seriously injured or
strangled if a shoulder belt is
wrapped around their neck. The
shoulder belt can tighten but
cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the
shoulder belt is allowed to go all
the way back into the retractor, but
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Warning (Continued)
it cannot do this if it is wrapped
around a child’s neck. If the
shoulder belt is locked and
tightened around a child’s neck, the
only way to loosen the belt is to
cut it.
Buckle any unused seat 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, and
tighten the belt behind the child
restraint after the child restraint
has been installed.
Caution
Do not let the LATCH attachments
rub against the vehicle’s seat belts.
This may damage these parts.
If necessary, move buckled seat
belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH
attachments.
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Caution (Continued)
Do not fold the rear seatback when
the seat is occupied. Do not fold the
empty rear seat with a seat belt
buckled. This could damage the
seat belt or the seat. Unbuckle and
return the seat belt to its stowed
position, before folding the seat.
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.
If you need to secure more than one
child restraint in the rear seat, see
Where to Put the Restraint 0 95.
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
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does not have lower anchors,
secure the child restraint with
the top tether and the seat belts.
Refer to the child restraint
manufacturer instructions and
the instructions in this manual.
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 you are using a dual
tether in the rear outboard
seating position with an
adjustable head restraint,
route the dual tether
around the head restraint.
If the position you are
using has an adjustable
head restraint and you are
using a single tether, raise
the head restraint and
route the tether under the
head restraint and in
between the head restraint
posts.
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If the position you are
using does not have a
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a single
tether, route the tether
over the seatback.
If the position you are
using does not have a
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a dual
tether, route the tether
over the seatback.
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 injur y 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
(With the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint with
the seat belts in a rear seat 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) 0 96 for
how and where to install the child
restraint using LATCH. If a child
restraint is secured in the vehicle
using a seat belt and it uses a top
tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH System) 0 96 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
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instructions that come with the child
restraint say that the top tether must
be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a
top tether, and that the tether be
attached.
If the child restraint or vehicle seat
position does not have the LATCH
system, you will be using the seat belt
to secure the child restraint. Be sure
to follow the instructions that came
with the child restraint.
If more than one child restraint needs
to be installed in the rear seat, be sure
to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 95.
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 seat belt through or
around the child 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, away from the child
restraint, so that the seat 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 portio n 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) 0 96.
7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back
and forth. When the child
restraint is properly installed,
there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let
it return to the stowed position. If the
top tether is attached to a top tether
anchor, disconnect it.
Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the
Front 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 0 95.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system which is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
under certain conditions.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 83 and
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 132
for more information, including
important safety information.
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 front outboard
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passenger frontal 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 front outboard
passenger frontal airbag inflates
and the passenger seat is in a
forward position.
Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard 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 front outboard
passenger seat, always move the
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Warning (Continued)
seat as far back as it will go. It is
better to secure the child restraint
in a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 83
for additional information.
If the child restraint uses a top tether,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 96 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 tether must
be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a
top tether, and that the tether be
attached.
When using the lap-shoulder belt to
secure the child restraint in this
position, follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and the
following instructions:
1. Move the seat as far back as it
will go before securing the
forward-facing child restraint.
Move the seat upward or the
seatback to an upright position,
if needed, to get a tight
installation of the child restraint.
When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal
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
0 132.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
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3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions of
the vehicle's seat belt through or
around the child restraint. The
child restraint instructions will
show you how.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the
belt if needed.
4. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks.
Position the release button on
the buckle, away from the child
restraint, so that the seat 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 portio n 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.
7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back
and forth. When the child
restraint is properly installed,
there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
If the airbag is off, the OFF indicator
in the passenger airbag status
indicator will come on and stay on
when the vehicle is started.
If a child restraint has been installed
and the ON indicator is lit, see “If the
On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
System 0 83.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let
it return to the stowed position.
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Storage
Storage Compartment s
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 107
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 108
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Cargo Management System . . . . . . 110
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Storage Compartments
{
Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in storage compartments. In a
crash, these objects may cause the
cover to open and could result in
injury.
Glove Box
Lift the handle to open the glove box.
Close until it latches. Use the vehicle
key to lock or unlock.
Cupholders
Cupholders in the center console have
a retractable cover. Do not place items
on the cover.
Press the button to unlatch the cover.
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Slide the cover back to open.
Sunglasses Storage
If equipped, sunglasses storage is on
the overhead console. Press the fixed
button on the cover and release to
access.
Armrest Storage
For vehicles with a rear seat armrest,
pull the rear seat armrest forward to
access the cupholders with removable
liner.
Rear Storage
There is storage in the floor of the
rear cargo area. Lift the handle to
access.
Center Console Storage
Press the button to access the storage
area under the armrest.
There are two USB ports and an
auxiliary jack inside.
If equipped, there are two charge-only
USB ports and an auxiliar y jack outlet
on the rear of the center console.
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Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Cover
{
Warning
An unsecured cargo cover could
strike people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo
cover securely or remove it from
the vehicle.
{
Warning
Do not place objects on the cargo
cover. Sudden stops or turns can
cause objects to be thrown in the
vehicle. You or others could be
injured.
If equipped, the cargo cover can be
used to cover items in the cargo area.
Install the Cargo Cover
1. Hold the cartridge so that the
retracted cargo cover faces the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Align the cartridge over the slots
on the trim panels of the vehicle.
3. Place one end of the cartridge
into the slot and then compress
to fit the other end into the
remaining slot.
4. Unroll the cargo cover toward
the rear of the vehicle. The cargo
cover can be half open or
fully open.
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5. Insert the cargo cover pins into
the channels on both sides.
Remove the Cargo Cover
Remove the cargo cover pins from the
channels and let the cover retract.
Compress the ends of the cartridge to
remove it from the slots.
Cargo Tie-Downs
The vehicle has two cargo tie-downs
in the rear compartment.
Cargo Management
System
Cargo Management System
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Cargo Management System Unlock
Cargo Management System
Installation
1. Turn both knobs to the unlock
position.
2. Slide the divider along the rail to
the desired position until it
clicks into place.
3. Make sure the divider is locked
into place in the rail grooves.
4. Turn both knobs to the lock
position.
Cargo Management System
Removal
1. Turn both knobs to the unlock
position.
2. Press the buttons and pull up to
remove the divider.
3. Remove the knobs prior to
storing the divider. Failure to do
so will cause inter ference.
Vehicle with Spare Tire
Vehicle with Tire Inflator Kit
4. Store the divider appropriately.
Convenience Net
This vehicle may have a convenience
net 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.
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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 carr y something
longer or wider than the roof rack
on top of the vehicle unless using a
GM certified accessory carrier.
If equipped, the roof rack can be used
to load items. For roof racks that do
not have crossrails included, GM
certified crossrails can be purchased
as an accessor y. See your dealer.
Caution
Loading cargo on the roof rack that
weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb) 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
crossrails 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
0 184.
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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 114
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 114
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 114
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . 114
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . 117
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Instrument Cluster (Base Level
Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel
Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
(Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel
Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . 132
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Brake System Warning Light . . . . 135
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 136
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 137
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 137
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 137
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . 139
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 140
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . 144
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . 148
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . 148
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . 148
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . 156
Universal Remote System
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Universal Remote System
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering
Wheel
Press the control to move the tilt and
telescoping steering wheel up and
down or forward and rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See “Steering Wheel
Controls” in the infotainment manual.
Heated Steering Wheel
( : If equipped with a heated steering
wheel, press to turn on or off. An
indicator light next to the button is lit
when the feature is turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.
If equipped with a remote star t heated
steering wheel and auto heated seats,
the heated steering wheel will turn on
automatically in remote start along
with the heated seats when it is cold
outside. The heated steering wheel
indicator light may not come on. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 64.
Horn
Press a on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper with Rainsense
(AUTO Shown), If Equipped
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Windshield Wiper without Rainsense
(INT Shown)
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
AUTO : If equipped with Rainsense,
use this setting for intermittent wipes
when Rainsense is disabled,
or Rainsense wipes when Rainsense is
enabled. For intermittent wipes, move
the windshield wiper lever to AUTO,
then turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes. If Rainsense is turned
on, see “Rainsense” later in this
section.
INT : If equipped with intermittent
wipers only, move the windshield
wiper lever to INT. Turn the band up
for more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
f : 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
has been activated. See Washer Fluid
0 264 for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be replaced.
See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 268.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. See Electrical System
Overload 0 272.
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Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or AUTO with
Rainsense turned off, 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 off while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing or Rainsense, the
wipers continue to run until they
reach the base of the windshield.
Rainsense
If equipped with Rainsense and the
feature is turned on, a sensor near the
top center of the windshield detects
the amount of water on the
windshield and controls the frequency
of the windshield wiper based on the
current sensitivity setting.
Keep this area of the windshield clear
of debris to allow for best system
performance.
AUTO : Move the windshield wiper
lever to AUTO. Turn the band on the
wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.
.
Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the AUTO position to
deactivate Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the windshield wiper lever to
OFF. This disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the transmission is
in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
{
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.
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Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
The rear window wiper/washer
controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever.
Turn the controls to adjust the
setting.
OFF : Turns the wiper off.
INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a
delay between wipes.
ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
1 : Push the windshield wiper
lever for ward to spray washer f luid on
the rear window and the Rear Mirror
Camera Lens, if equipped. See Rear
Camera Mirror 0 51. The wipers will
clear the rear window and either stop
or return to your preset speed. For
more washer cycles, push and hold
the lever.
The rear window wiper/washer will
not operate if the liftgate is open or
ajar. If the liftgate is opened while the
rear wiper is on, the wiper returns to
the parked position and stops.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the rear wiper control to OFF to
disable the rear wiper. In some
vehicles, if the transmission is in
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the rear wiper will
automatically park under the rear
spoiler.
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear
wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the transmission is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing low or
high speed wipes. If the rear wiper
control is off, the transmission is in
R (Reverse), and the front windshield
wiper is performing INT wipes, then
the rear wiper automatically performs
INT wipes.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield, rear window,
and rear mirror camera, if equipped.
See Rear Camera Mirror 0 51. Check
the fluid level in the reservoir if either
washer is not working. See Washer
Fluid 0 264.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives its
heading and other information from
the Global Positioning System (GPS)
antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle
speed information.
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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 a GPS
signal is restored and provide a
heading again.
Clock
The infotainment system controls are
used to access the time and date
settings through the menu system.
See “Home Page” in the infotainment
manual for information about how to
use the menu system.
Setting the Clock
Time
To set the time:
1. From the Home Page, touch
SETTINGS, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Set Time, then touch + or
− to increase or decrease hours
or minutes, and change AM
or PM.
3. Touch 12-24 Hr for a 12 or
24 hour clock.
4. Touch
[ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Date
To set the date:
1. From the Home Page, touch
SETTINGS, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Set Date, then touch + or
− to increase or decrease month,
day, or year.
3. Touch
[ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Auto Set
When on, the time and date will
automatically update.
To set auto set:
1. From the Home Page, touch
SETTINGS, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Set Time or Set Date.
3. Touch Auto Set, then select
On-Cell Network or Off-Manual
to manually set the time
and date.
4. Touch
[ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
If auto set is on, the time displayed on
the clock may not update immediately
when driving into a new time zone.
In some regions, auto set may require
an active OnStar or connected service
plan, if available.
Clock Display
When on, the digital clock will display
on the infotainment screen.
To set the clock display:
1. From the Home Page, touch
SETTINGS, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Clock Display, then select
Off or On.
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3. Touch [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
The accessor y power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory power
outlets: one on the lower center floor
console and one in the rear
cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the accessory
power outlet.
Certain accessor y power plugs may
not be compatible with the accessory
power outlet and could overload
vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem
is experienced, see your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment, be
sure to follow the proper installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0 249.
Caution
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.
Always unplug electrical equipment
when not in use and do not plug in
equipment that exceeds the maximum
15 amps rating.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have wireless
charging in the storage under the
armrest. The system operates at 145
kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power
output of the system is capable of
charging at a rate up to 3 amp (15W),
as requested by the compatible
smartphone. See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 356.
{
Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical devices.
If you have one, it is recommended
to consult with your doctor before
using the wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. The
wireless charging feature may not
correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 193.
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The operating temperature is −20 °C
(−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
35 °C (95 °F) for the smartphone.
{
Warning
Remove all objects from the
charging pocket before charging
your compatible smartphone.
Objects, such as coins, keys, rings,
paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and the charger will
become ver y hot. On the rare
occasion that the charging system
does not detect an object, and the
object gets wedged between the
smartphone and the charger,
remove the smartphone and allow
the object to cool before removing
it from the charging pocket, to
prevent burns.
To charge a compatible smar tphone:
1. Remove all objects from the
charging pocket. The system may
not charge if there are any
objects between the smartphone
and charging pocket.
2. Insert the phone in the charging
pocket until it rests on the
bottom of the pocket.
To maximize the charge rate,
ensure the smartphone is fully
seated and centered in the holder
with nothing under it. A thick
smartphone case may prevent
the wireless charger from
working, or may reduce the
charging performance. See your
dealer for additional information.
3. The
} will appear on the V on
the infotainment display. This
indicates that the smar tphone is
properly positioned and charging.
If a smartphone is placed in the
charging pocket and
} does not
display, remove the smartphone
from the pocket, turn it
180 degrees, and wait
three seconds before placing/
aligning the smartphone in the
pocket again.
Software Acknowledgements
Certain Wireless Charging Module
product from LG Electronics, Inc.
("LGE") contains the open source
software detailed below. Refer to the
indicated open source licenses (as are
included following this notice) for the
terms and conditions of their use.
OSS Notice Information
To obtain the source code that is
contained in this product, please visit
http://opensource.lge.com. In addition
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to the source code, all referred license
terms, warranty disclaimers and
copyright notices are available for
download. LG Electronics will also
provide open source code to you on
CD-ROM for a charge covering the
cost of performing such distribution
(such as the cost of media, shipping,
and handling) upon email request to
valid for three (3) years from the date
on which you purchased the product.
Freescale-WCT library
Copyright (c) 2012-2014 Freescale
Semiconductor, Inc.. All rights
reserved.
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must retain the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer.
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and/or other materials provided
with the distribution.
3. Neither the name of the
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to endorse or promote products
derived from this software
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SUCH DAMAGE.
Cigarette Lighter
If equipped with a cigarette lighter, it
is in the center console near the
cupholders. Press on the access door
to open it and use the lighter.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in,
and let go. When it is ready, it will
pop back out by itself.
Caution
Holding a cigarette lighter in while
it is heating does not let the lighter
back away from the heating
element when it is hot. Damage
from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse
could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is
heating.
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Ashtrays
If equipped, the ashtray is in the
center console cupholder.
Caution
If papers, pins, or other flammable
items are put in the ashtray, hot
cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them and
possibly damage the vehicle. Never
put flammable items in the ashtray.
To remove the ashtray, pull it from
the cupholder. Push it back down to
be sure it is secure.
Warning Lights, Gauges,
and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal
that something is wrong before it
becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement.
Paying attention to the warning lights
and gauges could prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on brief ly
when the engine is started to indicate
they are working. When one of the
warning lights comes on and stays on
while driving, or when one of the
gauges shows there may be a problem,
check the section that explains what
to do. Waiting to do repairs can be
costly and even dangerous.
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Instrument Cluster (Base Level Cluster)
English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar
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Cluster Application Displays
The cluster has three interactive
display zones.
Use the five-way control on the right
steering wheel control to move
between the different display zones
and scroll through the different
displays.
The left and right zones display Driver
Information Center (DIC) information.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 141.
The center zone displays application
information for navigation, audio,
phone, or options. A speedometer can
also be displayed in this center zone.
Navigation
If there is no active route, a compass
will be displayed. If there is an active
route, press SEL to end route guidance
or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Audio
While the Audio application page is
displayed, press SEL to enter the
Audio menu. In the Audio menu
search for music, select from favorites,
or change the audio source.
Phone
While the Phone application page is
displayed, press SEL to enter the
Phone menu. In the Phone menu,
if there is no active phone call, view
recent calls, select from favorites,
or scroll through contacts. If there is
an active call, mute the phone or
switch to handset operation.
Options
Press SEL while the Options
application page is displayed to enter
the Options menu.
Units : Press SEL while Units is
highlighted to enter the Units menu.
Choose English or metric units by
pressing SEL while the desired item is
highlighted. A checkmark will be
displayed next to the selected item.
Info Pages : Press SEL while Info
Pages is highlighted to select the
items to be displayed in the DIC
information displays. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 141.
Fav Button Options : Press SEL while
Fav Button Options is highlighted to
select between FAV Primar y and SEEK
Primary. This selection allows for
configuration of the
C and B
steering wheel controls. When FAV
Primary is selected, pressing
C and
B will go to the next or previous
favorite and pressing and holding
C
and B will seek. When SEEK Primar y
is selected, pressing
C and B will
seek and pressing and holding
C and
B will go to the next or previous
favorite.
Open Source Software : Press SEL
while Open Source Software is
highlighted to display open source
software information.
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Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)
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Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in
the center of the instrument cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control to
open and scroll through the different
items and displays.
Press
S to access the cluster
applications. Use
y or z to scroll
through the list of available
applications. Not all applications will
be available on all vehicles.
Info App
This is where the selected Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays can
be viewed. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
Audio
Press SEL to select the Audio app,
then press
T to enter the Audio
menu. In the Audio menu browse for
music, select from the favorites,
or change the audio source. Use
y or
z to change the station or go to the
next or previous track.
Phone
Press SEL to select the Phone app,
then press
T to enter the Phone
menu. In the Phone menu, if there is
no active phone call, view recent calls,
or scroll through contacts. If there is
an active call, mute the phone or
switch to handset operation.
Navigation
Press SEL to select the Navigation
app, then press
T to enter the
Navigation menu. If there is no active
route, you can resume the last route
and turn the voice prompts on/off.
If there is an active route, press SEL
to cancel or resume route guidance or
turn the voice prompts on or off.
Options
Press SEL to select the Options app,
then press
T to enter the Options
menu. Use
y or z to scroll through
items in the Options menu.
Units : Press
T while Units is
displayed to enter the Units menu.
Choose US or Metric units by pressing
SEL while the desired item is
highlighted. A checkmark will be
displayed next to the selected item.
Display Themes : There are three
instrument cluster display
configurations to choose from:
Standard, Technology, and Media.
Head-up Display (HUD) Rotation :
This feature allows for adjusting the
angle of the HUD image. Press SEL on
the steering wheel controls while
Head-up Display Rotation is
highlighted to enter Adjust Mode.
Press
y or z to adjust the angle of
the HUD display. Press
S or T to
highlight OK, then press SEL to save
the setting. Cancel can also be
selected to cancel the setting. The
vehicle must be in P (Park).
Info Pages : Press
T while Info Pages
is displayed to enter the Info Pages
menu and select the items to be
displayed in the Info app. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 141.
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Open Source Software : Press SEL
while Open Source Software is
highlighted to display open source
software information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle's
speed in either kilometers per hour
(km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and
reset through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
For vehicles with the Stop/Start
system, when the ignition is on, the
tachometer indicates the vehicle
status. When pointing to AUTO STOP,
the engine is off but the vehicle is on
and can move. The engine could auto
start at any time. When the indicator
points to OFF, the vehicle is off.
When the engine is on, the
tachometer will indicate the engine’s
revolutions per minute (rpm). The
tachometer may vary by several
hundred rpm’s, during Auto Stop
mode, when the engine is shutting off
and restarting.
Fuel Gauge
Base Level
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Uplevel
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge indicates about how much fuel
is left in the tank.
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge
pointing to the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the
low fuel light comes on. There still is
a little fuel left, but the vehicle should
be refueled soon.
Here are four things that some owners
ask about. None of these show a
problem with the fuel gauge:
.
At the ser vice 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 Oil Pressure Gauge
(Uplevel Cluster)
Metric, Standard Theme
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English, Standard Theme
The engine oil pressure gauge shows
the engine oil pressure
in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per
square inch) when the engine is
running.
Oil pressure can vary with engine
speed, outside temperature, and oil
viscosity.
On some models, the oil pump will
vary engine oil pressure according to
engine needs. Oil pressure may change
quickly as the engine speed or load
varies. This is normal.
If the oil pressure warning light or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
message indicates oil pressure outside
the normal operating range, check the
vehicle's oil as soon as possible.
Caution
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 ser viced. Always follow the
maintenance schedule for changing
engine oil.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Metric Base Level
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English Base Level
Metric Uplevel
English Uplevel
This gauge measures the temperature
of the vehicle's engine.
While driving under normal operating
conditions, if the needle moves into
the shaded area, the engine is too hot.
Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and
turn off the engine as soon as
possible.
Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel
Cluster)
Standard Theme
When the ignition is on, this gauge
indicates the batter y voltage.
When the engine is running, this
gauge shows the condition of the
charging system. The gauge can
transition from a higher to lower or a
lower to higher reading. This is
normal. If the vehicle is operating
outside the normal operating range,
the charging system light comes on.
See Charging System Light 0 133.
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Readings outside the normal operating
range can also occur when a large
number of electrical accessories are
operating in the vehicle and the
engine is left idling for an extended
period. This condition is normal since
the charging system is not able to
provide full power at engine idle. As
engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself as
higher engine speeds allow the
charging system to create maximum
power.
The vehicle can only be driven for a
short time with the readings outside
the normal operating range. If the
vehicle must be driven, turn off all
accessories, such as the radio and air
conditioner, and unplug all chargers
and accessories.
Readings outside the normal operating
range indicate a possible problem in
the electrical system. Have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Reminders
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat 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 seat
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 seat belt is buckled,
neither the light nor the chime
comes on.
Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light
There is a passenger seat belt
reminder light near the passenger
airbag status indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 83.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to
remind passengers to fasten their seat
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 seat belt is buckled,
neither the chime nor the light
comes on.
The front passenger seat belt reminder
light and chime may turn on if an
object is put on the seat such as a
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag,
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laptop, or other electronic device. To
turn off the reminder light and/or
chime, remove the object from the
seat or buckle the seat 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), the 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 0 77.
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 start ed 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 injur y, have
the vehicle ser viced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing
system. See Passenger Sensing System
0 83 for important safety information.
The overhead console has a passenger
airbag status indicator.
United States and Canada
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. 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 front outboard passenger
frontal airbag.
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If the word ON or the on symbol is lit
on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag is
allowed to 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
front outboard passenger frontal
airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See your
dealer for ser vice.
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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 ser viced right away. See
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Airbag Readiness Light 0 132 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.
It should go out when the engine is
started.
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 batter y.
When this light comes on, or is
flashing, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) also displays a message.
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
(Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board diagnostic
system. If this light is on while the
engine is running, a malfunction has
been detected and the vehicle may
require service. The light should come
on to show that it is working when
the ignition is in Service Mode. See
Ignition Positions 0 188.
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Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking ser vice promptly when it
comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not run
smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not meet
the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This
could lead to costly repairs not
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covered by the vehicle warranty.
This could also affect the vehicle’s
ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0 252.
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may
be required.
To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount
of cargo being hauled as soon as
possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a
safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off
and wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting the engine. If the light is
still flashing, follow the previous
guidelines and see your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady : A
malfunction has been detected.
Diagnosis and ser vice may be
required.
Check the following:
.
If fuel has been added to the
vehicle using the capless fuel
funnel adapter, make sure that it
has been removed. See “Filling the
Tank with a Por table Gas Can”
under Filling the Tank 0 239. The
diagnostic system can detect if the
adapter has been left installed in
the vehicle, allowing fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere.
A few driving trips with the
adapter removed may turn off the
light.
.
Poor fuel quality can cause
inefficient engine operation and
poor driveability, which may go
away once the engine is warmed
up. If this occurs, change the fuel
brand. It may require at least one
full tank of the proper fuel to turn
the light off. See Recommended
Fuel 0 238.
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If the light remains on, see your
dealer.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the 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.
Connecting devices that are not used
to perform an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test or to service the
vehicle may affect vehicle operation.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 249.
See your dealer if assistance is needed.
The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
.
The light is on when the engine is
running.
.
The light does not come on when
the ignition is in Service Mode.
.
Critical emission control systems
have not been completely
diagnosed. If this happens, the
vehicle would not be ready for
inspection and might require
several days of routine driving
before the system is ready for
inspection. This can happen if the
12-volt battery has recently been
replaced or run down, or if the
vehicle has been recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle will not
pass or cannot be made ready for
the test.
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.
If the warning light comes on, there is
a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away.
Metric English
This light should come on briefly
when the engine is started. If it does
not come on then, have it fixed so it
will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light comes on and stays on,
there is a brake problem.
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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.
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Electric Parking Brake
Light
Metric English
This light comes on when the parking
brake is applied. If the light continues
flashing after the parking brake is
released, or while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric Parking
Brake system. A message may also
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light
The service electric parking brake light
should come on briefly when the
vehicle is started. If it does not come
on, have it fixed so it will be ready to
warn if there is a problem. For
vehicles with the reconfigurable
cluster, this light may not come on
when the vehicle is started.
If this light stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to a dealer as soon as
possible. See Electric Parking Brake
0 203. A message may also display in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This light comes on brief ly 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 light comes on while driving,
stop as soon as it is safely possible
and turn off the vehicle. Then start
the engine again to reset the system.
If the ABS light stays on, or comes on
again while driving, the vehicle needs
service. A chime may also sound when
the light comes on steady.
If the ABS light is the only light on,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but the
antilock brakes are not functioning.
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If both the ABS and the brake system
warning light are on, the vehicle's
antilock brakes are not functioning
and there is a problem with the
regular brakes. See your dealer for
service.
See Brake System Warning Light 0 135.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Light
For some vehicles, this light comes on
briefly while starting the vehicle. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced.
For vehicles with the uplevel cluster,
this light may not come on when
starting the vehicle.
This light is green if LKA is available
to assist.
LKA may assist by gently turning the
steering wheel if the vehicle
approaches a detected lane marking
without using the turn signal in that
direction. The LKA light will turn
amber.
This light is amber and f lashes as a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert,
to indicate that the lane marking has
been crossed.
See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 236.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will display
green when a vehicle is detected
ahead and amber when you are
following a vehicle ahead much too
closely.
See For ward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 227.
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will display
amber when a nearby pedestrian is
detected directly in front of the
vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 231.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on brief ly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle ser viced 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/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
button.
This light and the StabiliTrak OFF
light come on when StabiliTrak/ESC is
turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel speed will be
limited when necessar y to protect the
driveline from damage. Adjust driving
accordingly.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 206.
StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on brief ly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle ser viced by your
dealer.
This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system is turned off.
If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction
Control System (TCS) is also off.
If StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are off, the
system does not assist in controlling
the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the
StabiliTrak/ESC systems, and the
warning light turns off.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 206.
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on brief ly when the
engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle ser viced 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/
ESC system have been disabled.
A Driver Information Center (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 light is on and flashing, the TCS
and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC system is
actively working.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 206.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
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This light comes on brief ly while
starting the vehicle.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system
is working normally the indicator light
goes off.
Caution
The engine coolant temperature
warning light indicates that the
vehicle has overheated. Driving with
this light on can damage the engine
and it may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. See Engine
Overheating 0 262.
The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on when the
engine has overheated.
If this happens, pull over and turn off
the engine as soon as possible. See
Engine Overheating 0 262.
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.
Stop as soon as possible, and inflate
the tires to the pressure value shown
on the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Tire Pressure 0 288.
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 0 291.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
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 ser viced. Always follow the
maintenance schedule for changing
engine oil.
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This 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.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light is near the fuel gauge and
comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is
working.
It also comes on when the fuel tank is
low on fuel. The light turns off when
fuel is added. If it does not, have the
vehicle ser viced.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system
is working normally, the 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
0 48.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
0 162.
IntelliBeam Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
enabled. See Exterior Lamp Controls
0 160.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the exterior
lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 160.
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Cruise Control Light
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. See Cruise Control
0 208.
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light comes on when Adaptive
Cruise Control (if equipped) is active.
See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 211.
Door Ajar Light
For vehicles equipped with this light,
it comes on when a door is open or
not securely latched. Before driving,
check that all doors are properly
closed.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the status
of many vehicle systems.
y or z : Press to go to the previous
or next selection.
S or T : Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
S to go back to the
previous menu.
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SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens.
DIC Information Display Options
The info displays on the DIC can be
turned on or off through the
Options menu.
1. Press SEL while viewing the
Options page in one of the
interactive display zones on the
cluster.
2. Scroll to Info Pages and press
T.
3. Press
y or z to move through
the list of possible info displays.
4. Press SEL while an item is
highlighted to select or deselect
that item.
DIC Information Displays
The following is the list of all possible
DIC information displays. Some of the
information displays may not be
available for your particular vehicle.
Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in
either kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
Trip 1 or Trip 2 : The Trip display
shows the current distance traveled, in
either kilometers (km) or miles (mi),
since the trip odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer can be reset by
pressing and holding SEL while this
display is active.
Fuel Range : Shows the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven
without refueling. LOW will be
displayed when the vehicle is low on
fuel. The fuel range estimate is based
on an average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving histor y
and the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.
Average Fuel Economy : 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.
This number reflects only the
approximate average fuel economy
that the vehicle has right now, and
will change as driving conditions
change. The Average Fuel Economy
can be reset by pressing and holding
SEL while this display is active.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy : Shows
the current fuel economy in either
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or
miles per gallon (mpg ). This number
ref lects only the approximate fuel
economy that the vehicle has right
now and changes frequently as driving
conditions change.
Average Speed : 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
and holding SEL while this display is
active.
Timer : This display can be used as a
timer. To start the timer, press SEL
while this display is active. The
display will show the amount of time
that has passed since the timer was
last reset. To stop the timer, press SEL
briefly while this display is active and
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the timer is running. To reset the
timer to zero, press and hold SEL
while this display is active.
Speed Limit : Shows the current
speed limit. The information for this
page comes from a roadway database.
Speed Warning : Allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
press
T and SEL when Enabled is
highlighted. Press
T when Set Speed
is highlighted. Press
y or z to
adjust the value. This feature can be
turned off by pressing and holding
SEL while viewing this page. If the
selected speed limit is exceeded, a
pop-up warning is displayed and a
chime may sound.
Cruise Set Speed : Shows the speed
the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise
Control is set to.
Driver Assistance (Uplevel
Cluster) : Shows information for Lane
Keep Assist (LKA), Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), and For ward Collision
Alert (FCA). The display shows if there
is a vehicle detected ahead, and the
current FCA timing setting. In
addition, when ACC is not engaged,
the current follow time to the vehicle
ahead is displayed as a time value on
this page.
Battery Voltage (Base Cluster) :
Shows the current batter y voltage.
Fuel Economy : Displays average fuel
economy, the best fuel economy over
the selected distance, and a bar graph
showing instantaneous fuel economy.
Economy Trend : Shows history of
the Average Fuel Economy from the
last 50 km (30 mi). Each bar
represents about 5 km (3 mi) of
driving. During driving the bars will
shift to always ref lect the most recent
distance on the right side. Press and
hold SEL to clear the graph or press
T to reset through the menu.
Oil Life : 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. The oil
should be changed as soon as
possible. See Engine Oil 0 255. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 330.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not reset
itself. Do not 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 and hold SEL for
several seconds while the Oil Life
display is active. See Engine Oil Life
System 0 257.
Oil Temperature : Shows the current
oil temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil
pressure in either kilopascal (kPa) or
in pounds per square inch (psi).
Tire Pressure : Shows the
approximate pressures of all four tires.
Tire pressure is displayed in either
kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
square inch (psi). If the pressure is
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low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 290
and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 291.
Blank Page : Allows for no
information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{
Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the operation
of the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The image is projected
through the HUD lens on top of the
instrument panel. The information
appears as an image focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as
a parking aid, you may misjudge
the distance and damage your
vehicle. Do not use the HUD image
as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed in
either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through the
instrument cluster. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 148 and "Options"
under Instrument Cluster (Uplevel
Cluster) 0 125 or Instrument Cluster
(Base Level Cluster) 0 123.
HUD Display on the Windshield
The HUD may display some of the
following vehicle information and
vehicle messages or alerts:
.
Speed
.
Tachometer
.
Audio
.
Phone
.
Navigation
.
Collision Alert
.
Adaptive Cruise Control and set
speed
.
Lane Departure
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.
Low Fuel
Some vehicle messages or alerts
displayed in the HUD may be cleared
by using the steering wheel controls.
See Vehicle Messages 0 147.
Some information shown may not be
available on your vehicle if it is not
equipped with these features.
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD image:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Use the following settings to
adjust the HUD.
$ : Press or lift to center the HUD
image. The HUD image can only be
adjusted up and down, not side
to side.
! : Press to select the display view.
Each press will change the
display view.
D : Lift and hold to brighten the
display. Press and hold to dim the
display. Continue to hold to turn the
display off.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD brightness
control can also be adjusted as
needed.
The HUD image can temporarily light
up depending on the angle and
position of sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make the
HUD image harder to see.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Option
This feature allows for adjusting the
angle of the HUD image.
Press SEL on the steering wheel
controls while Head-up Display
Rotation is highlighted to enter Adjust
Mode. Press
y or z to adjust the
angle of the HUD display. Press
S or
T to highlight OK, then press SEL to
save the setting. CANCEL can also be
selected to cancel the setting. The
vehicle must be in P (Park).
See Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)
0 125 or Instrument Cluster (Base Level
Cluster) 0 123.
HUD Views
There are four views in the HUD.
Some vehicle information and vehicle
messages or alerts may be displayed
in any view.
Metric
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English
Speed View : This displays digital
speed in English or metric units,
speed limit, vehicle ahead indicator,
Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep
Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control
and set speed. Some information only
appears on vehicles that have these
features, and when they are active.
Metric
English
Audio/Phone View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
view along with audio/phone
information. The current radio station,
media type, and incoming calls will be
displayed.
All HUD views may briefly display
audio information when the driver
uses the steering wheel controls to
adjust the audio settings appearing in
the instrument cluster.
Incoming phone calls appearing in the
instrument cluster may also display in
any HUD view.
Metric
English
Navigation View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
view along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information in some
vehicles. The compass heading is
displayed when navigation routing is
not active.
Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts
shown in the instrument cluster may
also be displayed in any HUD view.
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Metric
English
Performance View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
view along with rpm reading,
transmission positions, and gear shift
indicator (if equipped).
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to
remove any dirt or film that could
reduce the sharpness or clarity of the
HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the
lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD image
when the ignition is on, check that:
.
Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
.
The HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
.
The HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
.
Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
.
The windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. See Windshield Replacement
0 269.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple messages
may appear one after another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by pressing
V. The messages that require
immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message does
not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see
your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
.
Service Messages
.
Fluid Levels
.
Vehicle Security
.
Brakes
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.
Steering
.
Ride Control Systems
.
Driver Assistance Systems
.
Cruise Control
.
Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.
Wiper/Washer Systems
.
Doors and Windows
.
Seat Belts
.
Airbag Systems
.
Engine and Transmission
.
Tire Pressure
.
Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is reduced.
Reduced propulsion power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is no
observed reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the next
time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle
may be driven while this message is
on, but maximum acceleration and
speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for ser vice as
soon as possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle
speed has been limited to the speed
displayed. The limited speed is a
protection for various propulsion and
vehicle systems, such as lubrication,
thermal, suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Vehicle Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus for
customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio System
Controls
To access the personalization menu:
1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home
Page on the infotainment display.
2. Touch the desired feature to
display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired
feature setting.
4. Touch
S Back to exit or move
backward in a menu.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.
Time and Date
.
Rear Seat Reminder
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.
Language
.
Teen Driver
.
Valet Mode
.
Radio
.
Vehicle
.
Bluetooth
.
Apple CarPlay
.
Android Auto
.
Voice
.
Display
.
Rear Camera
.
Return to Factor y Settings
.
Software Information
.
Wi-Fi
Each menu is detailed in the following
information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0 118.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message
when the rear door has been opened
before or during operation of the
vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Language
Select Language, then select from the
available language(s).
The selected language will display on
the system, and voice recognition will
ref lect the selected language.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under “Settings” in
the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment system
and steering wheel controls. It may
also limit access to vehicle storage
locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the
keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the
confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Select Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Radio
Touch and the following may display:
.
Manage Favorites
.
Number of Favorites Shown
.
Audible Touch Feedback
.
Bose Audio Pilot
.
Maximum Start Up Volume
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited. See
“Manage Favorites” in “Settings” under
“Radio” in the infotainment manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Select to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system will
automatically adjust the number of
favorites shown.
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Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch Feedback
to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Bose Audio Pilot
This feature adjusts the volume based
on the noise in the vehicle. See “Bose
AudioPilot Noise Compensation
Technology” under “Infotainment
System Settings” in the infotainment
manual.
Select Off or On.
Maximum Start Up Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater than
this level, the volume is adjusted to
this level.
To set the maximum startup volume,
touch + or − to increase or decrease.
Vehicle
Select and the following may display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
.
Collision/Detection Systems
.
Comfort and Convenience
.
Lighting
.
Power Door Locks
.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may display:
.
Auto Fan Speed
.
Auto Cooled Seats
.
Auto Heated Seats
.
Auto Defog
.
Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the auto fan
speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Cooled Seats
When enabled, this feature will
automatically activate ventilated seats
at the level required by the interior
temperature. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 0 64.
Select Off or On.
Auto Heated Seats
When enabled, this feature will
automatically activate heated seats at
the level required by the interior
temperature. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 0 64.
If equipped with Auto Heated Steering
Wheel, this feature will turn on when
the Auto Heated Seats turn on.
Select Off or On.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically react to temperature
and humidity conditions that may
cause fogging.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
If equipped, this allows the Auto Rear
Defog to be turned on or off. This
feature will automatically turn on the
rear window defogger when it is cold
outside.
Select Off or On.
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Collision/Detection Systems
Select the Collision/Detection Systems
menu and the following may be
displayed if equipped:
.
Alert Type
.
Forward Collision System
.
Front Pedestrian Detection
.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
.
Lane Change Alert
Alert Type
This feature will set crash alerts to
beeps or seat vibrations. This setting
affects all crash alerts including
Forward Collision, Lane Departu re
Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control,
Park Assist, and Backing Warning
alerts.
Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
Forward Collision System
This feature will turn on or off the
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB).
The Off setting disables all FCA and
FAB functions. With the Alert and
Brake setting, both FCA and FAB are
available. The Alert setting disables
FAB. See Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) 0 230.
Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This feature may help avoid or reduce
the harm caused by front-end crashes
with nearby pedestrians.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 231.
Select Off, Alert , or Alert and Brake.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
Alert feature to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
This feature will give a reminder that
Adaptive Cruise Control provides
when it has brought the vehicle to a
complete stop behind another
stopping vehicle, and then that vehicle
drives on.
Select Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 234.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may display:
.
Auto Memor y Recall
.
Easy Exit Options
.
Chime Volume
.
Hands Free Liftgate Control
.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
.
Auto Mirror Folding
.
Rainsense Wipers
.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
.
Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recalls the
current driver’s previously stored 1 or
2 button positions when the ignition
is changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats 0 62.
Select Off or On.
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Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored Exit button position
when exiting the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 0 62.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime
volume level.
Touch + or − to adjust the volume.
Hands Free Liftgate Control
The liftgate may be operated with a
kicking motion under the left corner
of the rear bumper. See Liftgate 0 41.
Select Off, On-Open and Close,
or On-Open Only.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and
passenger, driver, or passenger outside
mirrors will tilt downward when the
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) or the engine is turned off.
See Reverse Tilt Mirrors 0 50.
Select Off, On - Driver and Passenger,
On - Driver, or On - Passenger.
Auto Mirror Folding
When on, the outside mirrors will
automatically fold or unfold when the
Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE)
transmitter
Q or K button is pressed
and held. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Select Off or On.
Rainsense Wipers
When on, the normal intermittent
wiper control becomes a Rainsense
sensitivity control. See “Rainsense” in
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 114.
Select Off or On.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on,
the rear wiper will automatically
activate when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse).
Select Off or On.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the Hill
Start Assist to be changed. See Hill
Start Assist (HSA) 0 205.
Select Extended Hold or
Standard Hold.
Lighting
Select and the following may display:
.
Vehicle Locator Lights
.
Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps and allows some of the exterior
lamps and most of the interior lamps
to turn on brief ly when
K on the
Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE)
transmitter is pressed to locate the
vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how long
the exterior lamps stay on when
leaving the vehicle when it is dark
outside.
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Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following may display:
.
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
.
Auto Door Unlock
.
Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
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.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may display:
.
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.
Remote Lock Feedback
.
Remote Door Unlock
.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.
Remote Window Operation
.
Passive Door Unlock
.
Passive Door Lock
.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will flash
when unlocking the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
K on the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the ventilated seats
on when using remote start on
warm days.
Select Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on cold days.
If equipped with Auto Heated Steering
Wheel, this feature will turn on when
the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats
turn on.
Select Off or On.
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Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature enables the
remote operation of all windows from
the RKE transmitter. See “Remote
Window Operation” in Power Windows
0 53.
Select Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the driver door to unlock
the vehicle.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects feedback.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 28.
Select Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when the
RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle.
This menu also enables Remote No
Longer In Vehicle Alert.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following may display:
.
Pair New Device
.
Device Management
.
Ringtones
.
Voice Mail Numbers
.
Text Message Alerts
Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See
“Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls”
under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment
manual.
Device Management
Select to connect to a different phone
source, disconnect a phone, or delete
a phone.
Ringtones
Select to change the ring tone for the
specific phone. The phone does not
need to be connected to change the
ring tone.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected phones. To
change the voice mail number, select
EDIT. Type a new number, then
select SAVE.
Text Message Alerts
This feature allows text messages to
be received. See “Text Messaging”
under “Phone” in the infotainment
manual.
Select Off or On.
Apple CarPlay
Select and the following may display:
.
Apple CarPlay
.
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
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Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to manage Apple devices. Apple
CarPlay must be on for this feature to
be accessed.
Android Auto
Select and the following may display:
.
Android Auto
.
Manage Android Auto Devices
Android Auto
This feature allows Android devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Android Auto Devices
Select to manage Android devices.
Android Auto must be on for this
feature to be accessed.
Voice
Select and the following may display:
.
Confidence Threshold
.
Prompt Length
.
Audio Feedback Speed
.
Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
Confidence Threshold
This feature allows the adjustment of
the sensitivity of the speech
recognition system.
Select Confirm More or Confirm Less.
Prompt Length
This feature adjusts the voice prompt
length.
Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed
This feature adjusts the audio
feedback speed.
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
This feature gives voice
command tips.
Select Off or On.
Display
Select and the following may display:
.
Proximity Sensing
.
Mode
.
Calibrate Touchscreen
.
Turn Display Off
Proximity Sensing
When on, certain screen icons and
features will become visible when a
hand approaches the screen.
Select Off, On, or On - Map Only.
Mode
Select to change the display screen for
day or night driving.
Select Auto, Day, or Night.
Calibrate Touchscreen
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,
then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Touch
anywhere on the infotainment display
or press any infotainment controls on
the center stack to turn the
display on.
Rear Camera
This allows for Rear Park Assist
Symbols and Guidance Lines to be
turned off or on.
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Select Off or On for the desired
feature.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 221.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may display:
.
Restore Vehicle Settings
.
Clear All Private Data
.
Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows vehicle settings to be
restored.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
This allows all private information to
be deleted from the vehicle.
Select Delete or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows radio settings to be
restored.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Software Information
Touch to view or update the version
of the infotainment system software.
Wi-Fi
Select and the following may display:
.
Wi-Fi
.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi
This feature allows Wi-Fi networks to
be turned off or on.
Select Off or On.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Select to manage Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi must be on for this feature to be
accessed.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 356.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and home
automation devices. These
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instructions refer to a garage door
opener, but can be used for other
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 these instructions completely
before programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to have
another person assist with the
programming process.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future programming.
Erase the programming when vehicle
ownership is terminated. See “Erasing
Universal Remote System Buttons”
later in this section.
To program a garage door opener,
park outside directly in line with and
facing the garage door opener receiver.
Clear all people and objects near the
garage door.
Make sure the hand-held transmitter
has a new battery for quicker and
more accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.
Programming the Universal
Remote System
For questions or programming help,
see w w w.homelink.com/gm or call
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed
outside the U.S.A, Canada, or Puerto
Rico, international rates will apply and
may differ based on landline or mobile
phone.
Programming involves time-sensitive
actions, and may time out causing the
procedure 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 with the
indicator light in view. The
hand-held transmitter was
supplied by the manufacturer of
the garage door opener receiver.
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 either
button until the indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapid
flash. Then release both buttons.
Some garage door openers may
require substitution of Step 2
with the procedure under “Radio
Signals for Some Gate Operators”
later in this section.
3. Press and hold the newly
programmed Universal Remote
system button for five seconds
while watching the indicator
light and garage door activation.
.
If the indicator light stays on
continuously or the garage
door moves when the button
is pressed, then programming
is complete. There is no need
to complete Steps 4–6.
.
If the indicator light does not
come on or the garage door
does not move, a second
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button press may be
required. For a second time,
press and hold the newly
programmed button for
five seconds. If the light stays
on or the garage door moves,
programming is complete.
.
If the indicator light blinks
rapidly for two seconds, then
changes to a solid light and
the garage door does not
move, continue with
programming Steps 4–6.
Learn or Smart Button
4. After completing Steps 1–3,
locate the Learn or Smart button
inside the garage on the garage
door opener receiver. The name
and color of the button may vary
by manufacturer.
5. Press and release the Learn or
Smart button. Step 6 must be
completed within 30 seconds of
pressing this button.
6. Inside the vehicle, press and hold
the newly programmed Universal
Remote system button for
two seconds, then release it.
If the garage door does not move
or the lamp on the garage door
opener receiver 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 it.
The Universal Remote system should
now activate the garage door.
Repeat the process for programming
the two remaining buttons.
Radio Signals for Some Gate
Operators
For questions or programming help,
see w w w.homelink.com/gm or call
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed
outside the U.S.A, Canada, or Puerto
Rico, international rates will apply and
may differ based on landline or mobile
phone.
Some radio-frequency laws and gate
operators 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.
If the programming did not work,
replace Step 2 under “Programming
the Universal Remote System” with
the following:
Press and hold the Universal Remote
system button while pressing and
releasing the hand-held transmitter
button ever y two seconds until the
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.
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Universal Remote System
Operation
Using the Universal Remote
System
Press and hold the appropriate
Universal Remote system button for at
least one-half second. The indicator
light will come on while the signal is
being transmitted.
Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons
Erase all programmed buttons when
vehicle ownership is terminated.
To erase:
1. Press and hold the two outside
buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash. This should take
about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
Reprogramming a Single
Universal Remote System
Button
To reprogram any of the system
buttons:
1. Press and hold any one of the
buttons. 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.”
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 162
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Automatic Headlamp System . . . 162
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . 163
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . 166
Exterior Lighting Batter y
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever.
Turn the control to the following
positions:
O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to
O again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
2 : Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
IntelliBeam System
If equipped, this system turns the
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and
off according to surrounding traffic
conditions.
The system turns the high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark enough
and there is no other traffic present.
This light
b comes on in the
instrument cluster when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled.
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Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam
To enable the IntelliBeam system,
press the button on the end of the
turn signal lever when the exterior
lamp control is in the AUTO or
2
position. The blue high-beam on light
appears on the instrument cluster
when the high beams are on.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high
beams when driving over 40 km/h
(25 mph).
There is a sensor near the top center
of the windshield that automatically
controls the system. Keep this area of
the windshield clear of debris to allow
for best system performance.
The high-beam headlamps remain on,
under the automatic control, until one
of the following situations occurs:
.
The system detects an
approaching vehicle's headlamps.
.
The system detects a preceding
vehicle's taillamps.
.
The outside light is bright enough
that high-beam headlamps are not
required.
.
The vehicle's speed drops below
20 km/h (12 mph).
.
The IntelliBeam system is disabled
by the button on the turn signal
lever. If this happens, press the
button on the end of the turn
signal lever when the exterior
lamp control is in the AUTO or
2
position. The instrument cluster
light will come on to indicate the
IntelliBeam is reactivated.
The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot
detect another vehicle's lamps because
of any of the following:
.
The other vehicle's lamps are
missing, damaged, obstructed from
view, or otherwise undetected.
.
The other vehicle's lamps are
covered with dirt, snow, and/or
road spray.
.
The other vehicle's lamps cannot
be detected due to dense exhaust,
smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist,
or other airborne obstructions.
.
The vehicle's windshield is dirty,
cracked, or obstructed by
something that blocks the view of
the light sensor.
.
The vehicle is loaded such that the
front end points upward, causing
the light sensor to aim high and
not detect headlamps and
taillamps.
.
The vehicle is being driven on
winding or hilly roads.
The automatic high-beam headlamps
may need to be disabled if any of the
above conditions exist.
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Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened while the ignition is off
and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
3
: Push the turn signal 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.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass
To flash the high beams, pull the turn
signal lever toward you, and release.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to
see the front of your vehicle during
the day. Fully functional DRL are
required on all vehicles first sold in
Canada.
The dedicated DRL will come on when
all of the following conditions are met:
.
The ignition is on.
.
The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
.
The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
.
The parking brake is released or
the vehicle is not in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, and other lamps
will not be on.
The DRL turn off when the headlamps
are turned to
O or the ignition is off.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
DRL can only be turned off when the
vehicle is parked.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When the exterior lamp control is set
to AUTO and it is dark enough
outside, the headlamps come on
automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the
sensor.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
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If the vehicle is started in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp
system comes on immediately. If it is
light outside when the vehicle leaves
the garage, there is a slight delay
before the automatic headlamp
system changes to the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL). During that
delay, the instrument cluster may not
be as bright as usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness control is
in the full bright position. See
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 164.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will turn off or may change
to DRL.
The automatic headlamp system turns
off when the exterior lamp control is
turned to
O or the ignition is off.
For vehicles sold in Canada, this
control only works when the
transmission is in P (Park).
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
O or ; to disable
this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
| : Touch | on the center stack to
make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Touch again to
turn the flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers turn on
automatically if the airbags deploy.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down
to signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cluster
flashes in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to f lash to signal a lane
change. Hold it there until the lane
change is completed. If the lever is
briefly pressed and released, the turn
signal flashes three times.
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The turn and lane-change signal can
be turned off manually by moving the
lever back to its original position.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb may
be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 272.
Cornering Lamps
If equipped with cornering lamps, they
automatically come on when all of the
following occur:
.
The low-beam headlamps are on.
.
The turn signals are activated or
the steering wheel is at a
calibrated angle.
.
The vehicle speed is below the
calibrated speed.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The brightness of the instrument
panel lighting and steering wheel
controls can be adjusted.
D : Move the thumbwheel up or
down to brighten or dim the lights.
The brightness of the displays
automatically adjusts based on
outdoor lighting. The instrument
panel illumination control will set the
lowest level to which the display will
be automatically adjusted.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on when
any door is opened unless the dome
lamp override is activated. To
deactivate the dome lamp override,
press
j OFF and the indicator
light on the button will turn off.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
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To operate, press the following
buttons:
j OFF : Press to turn off the dome
lamps when a door is open. An
indicator light on the button will turn
on when the dome lamp override is
activated. Press
j OFF again to
deactivate this feature and the
indicator light will turn off. The dome
lamps will come on when doors are
opened.
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps on the overhead console and
over the rear passenger doors. These
lamps come on automatically when
any door is opened.
To manually turn the reading lamps
on or off:
Press the lamp lenses on the front
reading lamps.
Press the lamp lenses over the rear
passenger doors.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and most of the
interior lights turn on briefly at night,
or in areas of limited lighting when
K
is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 28. When the driver door is opened,
all control lights, Driver Information
Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket
lights turn on. After about 30 seconds
the exterior lamps turn off, then the
remaining interior lights dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by turning the ignition on or
to ACC/ACCESSORY, or by pressing
Q
on the RKE transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
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Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior
lights come on at night, or in areas
with limited lighting, when the driver
door is opened after the ignition is
turned off. The dome lamp comes on
after the ignition is turned off. The
exterior lamps and dome lamp remain
on for a set amount of time, then
automatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn off
immediately by turning the exterior
lamp control off.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Battery Power Protection
The batter y saver feature is designed
to protect the vehicle's battery.
If some interior lamps are left on and
the ignition is turned off, the batter y
rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is turned
off, if the parking lamps or headlamps
have been manually left on. This
protects against draining the batter y.
To restart the 10-minute timer, turn
the exterior lamp control to the off
position and then back to the parking
lamp or headlamp position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY.
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Infotainment System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise
in the vehicle’s interior. ANC requires
the factory-installed audio system,
radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system, and
exhaust system to work properly.
Deactivation is required by your dealer
if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear Climate Control System . . . . 173
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control
display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
4. Rear Window Defogger
5. Defrost
6. OFF (Fan)
7. Recirculation
8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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Climate Control Display
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control
4. Rear (Rear Climate Display)
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)
6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
7. Climate Control Selection
(Application Tray Button)
8. Driver and Passenger Air
Delivery Mode Controls
Climate Control Display
The fan, air deliver y mode, air
conditioning, driver and passenger
temperatures, and SYNC settings can
be controlled by touching CLIMATE
on the infotainment Home Page or the
climate button in the infotainment
display application tray. A selection
can then be made on the front climate
control page displayed. See the
infotainment manual.
Climate Control Status Display
The climate control status display
appears briefly when the climate
control buttons on the center stack
are adjusted. The air deliver y mode
can be adjusted on the climate control
status display.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the
fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to the
desired temperature:
When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
setting is displayed. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Touch or press AUTO on the
display or the center stack.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Then
adjust the temperature as needed
for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool
the vehicle faster, recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm
weather. The recirculation light will
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not come on. Press @ to select
recirculation; press it again to select
outside air.
English units can be changed to
metric units through the instrument
cluster. See “Cluster Application
Displays” under Instrument Cluster
(Uplevel Cluster) 0 125 or Instrument
Cluster (Base Level Cluster) 0 123.
OFF : Press to turn the fan on or off.
The front and rear climate displays
turn off when the fan is turned off
and the system will stop air from
flowing into the cabin. If on is
selected, or any other buttons are
pressed, the climate control system
will turn on and operate at the
current setting. The temperature
control and air delivery mode can still
be adjusted.
w / x : The temperature can be
adjusted separately for the driver and
the passenger. Press to increase or
decrease the temperature. Press and
hold to rapidly increase or decrease
the temperature.
The driver and passenger
temperatures can also be adjusted by
touching the buttons on the climate
control display.
SYNC : Touch SYNC on the climate
control display to link all climate zone
settings to the driver settings. Adjust
the driver side temperature control to
change the linked temperature. When
the front or rear passenger settings
are adjusted, the SYNC indicator light
turns off when the temperatures are
unlinked.
Rear : If equipped, touch Rear on the
front climate control display to open
the rear climate control display. The
rear climate control settings can now
be adjusted from the front passenger
area. See Rear Climate Control System
0 173.
Manual Operation
Q 9 R : Press the fan controls on the
center stack or the climate control
display to increase or decrease the fan
speed. Press and hold the controls to
adjust speed more quickly. The fan
speed setting displays. Pressing either
button cancels automatic fan control
and the fan can be controlled
manually. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation. To turn off the
fan and climate control system, press
and hold the fan down control on the
center stack or the climate control
display until it goes off.
Air Delivery Mode Control : When
the climate information is displayed,
touch the desired air deliver y mode on
the climate control display to change
the direction of the airflow. The
selected air delivery mode button is
lit. Touching any of the air delivery
buttons cancels automatic air delivery
control and the direction of the
airflow can be controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
Y : Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
\ : Air is divided between the
instrument panel outlets and the floor
outlets.
[ : Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
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- : Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.
0 : Clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is directed to
the windshield. Press
0 to turn on or
off. Changing the air delivery mode
also turns the defrost off.
A/C : Touch A/C Mode on the climate
control display to turn the automatic
air conditioning on or off. If the fan is
turned off or the outside temperature
falls below freezing, the air
conditioner will not run.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation and the air conditioner runs
as needed.
@ : Press to alternate between
recirculating air inside the vehicle or
pulling in outside air. The indicator
light on the button is lit when
recirculation mode is active. This
helps to quickly cool the air inside the
vehicle or reduce the outside air and
odors that might enter.
Pressing this control cancels
automatic recirculation. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation;
recirculation runs automatically as
needed.
Manual recirculation mode is not
available when in Defrost or Defog
modes.
Auto Defog : The climate control
system may have a sensor to
automatically detect high humidity
inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate
control system may adjust to outside
air supply and turn on the air
conditioner. If the climate control
system does not detect possible
window fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog off or
on, see “Climate and Air Quality”
under Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Rear Window Defogger
K : Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The defogger only works when the
ignition is on. The defogger turns off
if the ignition is in off or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The rear window defogger can be set
to automatic operation. See “Climate
and Air Quality” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 148. When Auto Rear
Defog is selected, the rear window
defogger turns on automatically when
the interior temperature is cold and
the outside temperature is about 4 °C
(40 °F) and below.
The upper grid lines on the rear
window are antenna lines and are not
intended to heat when the defogger is
activated.
The heated outside mirrors turn on
when the rear window defogger
button is on and help to clear fog or
frost from the surface of the mirrors.
Caution
Do not tr y to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
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with a razor blade or anything else
that is sharp. This may damage the
rear window defogger grid and
affect the radio's ability to pick up
stations clearly. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) :
Press
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion.
Press
C or { to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 64.
Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats :
When the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate the heated
or ventilated seats at the level
required by the vehicle's interior
temperature. The active high, medium,
low, or off heated or ventilated seat
level will be indicated by the manual
heated and ventilated seat buttons on
the center stack. Use the manual
heated and ventilated seat buttons on
the center stack to turn auto heated
or ventilated seats off. If the
passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto
heated or ventilated seats feature will
not activate that seat. The auto heated
and ventilated seats feature can be
programmed to always be enabled
when the vehicle is on. If equipped
with a heated steering wheel, the auto
heated steering wheel activation will
follow the heated seat auto activation
and the heated wheel indicator will
follow the state of the steering wheel
heat.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 64 and Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : If equipped 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 equipped, the heated seats will turn
on if it is cold outside or the
ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot
outside. The heated and ventilated
seat indicator lights may not come on
during a remote start. If equipped, the
heated steering wheel will come on in
a remote start if it is cold outside. The
heated steering wheel indicator light
may not come on.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 34 and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 64.
Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the windshield,
monitors the solar heat.
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The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed, recirculation,
and air delivery mode for best
comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the automatic
climate control system may not work
properly.
Rear Climate Control
System
If equipped, the rear climate control
system is on the rear of the center
console. The settings can be adjusted
with the rear climate control buttons
on the rear of the center console and
on the rear climate display.
Rear Climate Controls
1. Rear Seat Passenger Heated Seat
Controls
2. Air Deliver y Mode Control
3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
4. Fan Control
5. Rear Seat Passenger Temperature
Controls
Rear Climate Display
1. Outside Temperature Display
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2. Rear Climate Temperature
Control
3. Front (Front Climate Control
Display)
4. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperatures)
5. REAR
O (On/Off)
6. Rear AUTO (Automatic
Operation)
7. Rear Control Lockout
8. Rear Fan Controls
9. Air Deliver y Mode Control
Rear : Touch Rear on the front
climate control display to open the
rear climate control display. The rear
climate control settings can now be
adjusted from the front
passenger area.
REAR
O : Touch REAR O on the rear
climate display to turn the rear
climate control on or off.
SYNC : Touch SYNC on the rear
climate display to match the rear
climate control temperature to the
front climate control driver
temperature. The SYNC button will
be lit.
Rear Control Lockout : Touch to lock
or unlock control of the rear climate
control system from the rear seat
passengers. When locked, the rear
climate control can only be adjusted
from the front seat.
Automatic Operation
AUTO : Press to turn on or off. The
air delivery is controlled
automatically. The AUTO indicator
appears on the display. If the air
delivery mode or fan speed is
manually adjusted, this cancels full
automatic operation.
Manual Operation
] : Press the rear fan control up or
down to increase or decrease the
airflow to the rear panel outlets. The
rear climate airflow can also be
adjusted by touching
ª or « on the
rear climate display.
Temperature Controls : Press up or
down to adjust the rear passenger
temperature. The rear passenger
temperature can also be adjusted by
touching Q for warmer air or R for
cooler air on the rear climate display.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Press up
or down to select the desired air
delivery mode. The air delivery mode
can also be changed by touching
[,
\, or Y on the rear climate display.
This changes the direction of the
airflow in the rear seating area.
If the rear floor air delivery mode is
selected, the rear fan speed indicator
will change when adjusted, but the
airflow amount directed to the floor
will not. This is normal operation for
the system.
To activate the rear floor air delivery
mode, touch
[ on the rear climate
display.
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Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the center
and on the sides of the instrument
panel, and on the rear of the center
console storage.
Move the slider knobs to change the
direction of or to 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.
.
Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn 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 reduces 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 0 330.
See your dealer regarding replacement
of the filter.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should never
be repaired or replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only be
replaced by a new evaporator to
ensure proper and safe operation.
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During service, all refrigerants should
be reclaimed with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to the
environment and may also create
unsafe conditions based on inhalation,
combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system requires
periodic maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 330.
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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Off-Road Recover y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 182
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 196
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 202
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . 211
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . 220
Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 233
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . 234
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . 236
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . 239
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . 241
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . 248
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 249
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, keep your
eyes on the road, keep your hands on
the steering wheel, and focus your
attention on driving.
.
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.
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Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, 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
seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 69.
.
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 injur y associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
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Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your ref lexes,
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.
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.
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.
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Steering
Electric Power Steering
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 assist is used for an
extended period of time while the
vehicle is not moving, power assist
may be reduced.
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 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 cur ve.
.
Wait until the vehicle is out of the
curve before accelerating gently
into the straightaway.
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.
.
The Antilock 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.
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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 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 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.
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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Warning
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
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be ver y
cautious about tr ying 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
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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 f luid
reservoir filled.
.
Have good tires with proper tread
depth. See Tires 0 281.
.
Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving on
flat or rolling terrain. Tips 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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Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle
on a long downhill slope can cause
brake overheating, can reduce brake
performance, and could result in a
loss of braking. Shift the
transmission to a lower gear 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.
This can cause overheating of the
brakes and loss of steering assist.
Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear.
.
Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the
center line.
.
Be alert on top of hills; something
could be in your lane (e.g., stalled
car, crash).
.
Pay attention to special road signs
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and the
road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at
about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain
begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice
or in freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.
Accelerate gently. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick.
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.
Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 206.
.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops, but the brakes should
be applied sooner than when on
dry pavement. See Antilock Brake
System (ABS) 0 202.
.
Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas. The
surface of a cur ve 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.
.
Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
mode.
See Driver Mode Control 0 207 and
All-Wheel Drive 0 202.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby. If possible,
use Roadside Service. See Roadside
Ser vice 0 350. 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 cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
.
Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.
.
Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side that
is away from the wind, to
bring in fresh air.
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Warning (Continued)
.
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
.
Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set the
fan speed to the highest
setting. See “Climate Control
Systems.”
For more information about CO, see
Engine Exhaust 0 195.
To save fuel, run the engine for short
periods to warm the vehicle and then
shut the engine off and partially close
the window. Moving about to keep
warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive,
when running the engine, push the
accelerator pedal slightly so the
engine runs faster than the idle speed.
This keeps the batter y 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/
Electronic Stability Control 0 206.
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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 0 318.
Vehicle Load Limits
It is ver y 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 may
show how much weight it may
properly carry, the Tire and
Loading Information label and the
Certification/Tire 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 vehicle handles.
This could cause loss of control
and a crash. Overloading can
also reduce stopping distance,
damage the tires, and shorten
the life of the vehicle.
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Tire and Loading Information Label
Example Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the center pillar
(B-pillar). 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 size of the
original equipment tires (3) and
the recommended cold tire
inflation pressures (4). For more
information on tires and inflation
see Tires 0 281 and Tire Pressure
0 288.
There is also impor tant loading
information on the vehicle
Certification/Tire label. It may
show the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
front and rear axle. See
“Certification/Tire 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 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, load from your
trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how
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this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.”
See Trailer Towing 0 244 for
important information on towing
a trailer, towing safety rules and
trailering tips.
Example 1
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
1. 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).
Example 3
1. 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
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weight of the driver, passengers,
and cargo should never exceed the
vehicle's capacity weight.
Certification/Tire Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Certification/
Tire label is attached to the center
pillar (B-pillar).
The label may show the size of the
vehicle's original tires and the
inflation pressures needed to
obtain the gross weight capacity
of the vehicle. The label shows the
gross weight capacity of the
vehicle. This is called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel,
and cargo.
The Certification/Tire label may
also show the maximum weights
for the front and rear axles, called
the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). To find out the actual
loads on the front and rear axles,
weigh the vehicle at a weigh
station. Your dealer can help with
this. Be sure to spread the load
equally on both sides of the
centerline.
Caution
Overloading the vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do
not overload the vehicle.
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Warning
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
.
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
Caution
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 800 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.
.
Avoid making hard stops for
the first 300 km (200 mi) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
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Caution (Continued)
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
Following break-in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.
Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic keyless
ignition with pushbutton start.
If the pushbutton start is not working,
the vehicle may be near a strong radio
antenna signal causing interference to
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 28.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be turned on and the brake
pedal must be applied.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No
Indicator Light) : When the vehicle is
stopped, press ENGINE START/STOP
once to turn the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 193.
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse),
D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode), the
vehicle will shift to P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 193.
If the vehicle is in N (Neutral), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and display the message
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SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). When the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the
ignition will turn off.
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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 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 and
shift to P (Park).
4. Set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0 203.
Press ENGINE START/STOP to
turn the vehicle off.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over
and must be shut off while driving,
press and hold ENGINE START/STOP
for longer than two seconds, or press
twice in five seconds.
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator
Light) : This mode allows you to use
some electrical accessories when the
engine is off.
With the ignition off, pressing
ENGINE START/STOP once without
the brake pedal applied will place the
ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after 10 minutes
to prevent batter y rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator
Light) : This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off and the
brake pedal applied, pressing ENGINE
START/STOP once will place the
ignition system in ON/RUN/START.
Once engine cranking begins, release
the button. Engine cranking will
continue until the engine starts. The
ignition will then remain on. See
Starting the Engine 0 190.
Service Mode
This mode is available to verify the
proper operation of the malfunction
indicator lamp as may be required for
emissions inspection purposes and for
service and diagnostics. See Automatic
Transmission 0 196.
With the vehicle off, and the brake
pedal not applied, pressing and
holding ENGINE START/STOP for
more than five seconds will place the
vehicle in Ser vice Mode. The
instruments and audio systems will
operate as they do in ON/RUN, but
the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The engine will not start in
Service Mode. Press ENGINE START/
STOP again to turn the vehicle off.
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Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper
gear, P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart
the engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral).
Caution
Do not tr y 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.
Caution
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 0 249.
To start the vehicle:
1. With the Keyless Access system,
the RKE transmitter must be in
the vehicle. Press ENGINE
START/STOP with the brake
pedal applied. When the engine
begins cranking, let go of the
button. The idle speed will go
down as the engine warms up.
Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not in
the vehicle, if there is
interference, or if the RKE
battery is low, a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message will display. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 28.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by pressing
ENGINE START/STOP immediately
after cranking has ended, can
overheat and damage the cranking
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Caution (Continued)
motor, and drain the batter y. 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. Try pushing
the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and hold it there,
then press ENGINE START/STOP
for up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to
allow the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine starts,
let go of the button and the
accelerator. If the vehicle start s
briefly but then stops again, do
the same thing. This clears the
extra gasoline from the engine.
Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it.
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Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Stop/Start System
If equipped, the Stop/Start system will
shut off the engine to help conser ve
fuel. It has components designed for
the increased number of starts.
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Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature causes the engine to shut
off while the vehicle is still on. Do
not exit the vehicle before shifting
to P (Park). The vehicle may restart
and move unexpectedly. Always
shift to P (Park), and then turn the
ignition off before exiting the
vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is at a complete stop, the
engine may turn off. When stopped,
the tachometer displays AUTO STOP.
See Tachometer 0 127. When the brake
pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart.
To maintain vehicle performance,
other conditions may cause the engine
to automatically restart before the
brake pedal is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or auto
restarts may occur because:
.
The climate control settings
require the engine to be running
to cool or heat the vehicle interior.
.
The vehicle batter y charge is low.
.
The vehicle batter y has recently
been disconnected.
.
Minimum vehicle speed has not
been reached since the last
Auto Stop
.
The accelerator pedal is pressed.
.
The engine or transmission is not
at the required operating
temperature.
.
The outside temperature is not in
the required operating range.
.
The vehicle is in any gear other
than D (Drive).
.
Tow/Haul Mode or other driver
modes have been selected.
.
The vehicle is on a steep hill or
grade.
.
The driver door has been opened
or driver seat belt has been
unbuckled.
.
The hood has been opened.
.
The Auto Stop has reached the
maximum allowed time.
Engine Heater
The engine 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 engine
heater at least four hours before
starting the vehicle. An internal
thermostat in the plug end of the cord
will prevent engine heater operation
at temperatures above −18 °C (0 °F).
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{
Warning
Do not plug in the engine block
heater while the vehicle is parked in
a garage or under a carport.
Property damage or personal injur y
may result. Always park the vehicle
in a clear open area away from
buildings or structures.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord. The cord is
located on the driver side of the
compartment, in front of the
battery.
Check the heater cord for
damage. If it is damaged, do not
use it. See your dealer for a
replacement. Inspect the cord for
damage yearly.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
110-volt AC outlet.
{
Warning
Improper use of the heater cord or
an extension cord can damage the
cord and may result in overheating
and fire.
.
Plug the cord into a
three-prong electrical utility
receptacle that is protected by
a ground fault detection
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Warning (Continued)
function. An ungrounded
outlet could cause an electric
shock.
.
Use a weatherproof,
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated
extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the
recommended extension cord
in good operating condition,
or using a damaged heater or
extension cord, could make it
overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injur y.
.
Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
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Warning (Continued)
vehicle. Possible heater cord
and thermostat damage could
occur.
.
While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges. Never
close the hood on the
heater cord.
.
Before starting the vehicle,
unplug the cord, reattach the
cover to the plug, and
securely fasten the cord. Keep
the cord away from any
moving parts.
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.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
Some vehicle accessories may be used
after the ignition is turned off.
The power windows and sunroof,
if equipped, will continue to work for
up to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
The infotainment system will continue
to work for 10 minutes, until the
driver door is opened, or until the
ignition is turned on or placed in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0 203.
2. Press the button on top of the
shift lever to shift into P (Park).
See Automatic Transmission
0 196.
3. The P indicator on the shift lever
will turn red when the vehicle is
in P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
{
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 vehicle is not in
P (Park) with the parking brake 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 shift to
P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0 193
. If you are towing a trailer, see
Driving Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0 241.
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If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure the
vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking
brake is set before you leave it.
If you are towing a trailer and parking
on a hill, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips 0 241.
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic transmission. The shift lock
release button is designed to prevent
inadvertent shifting out of P (Park)
unless the ignition is on, the brake
pedal is applied, and the shift lock
release button is pressed.
The shift lock control is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) batter y.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting - North
America 0 315.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
3. Press the shift lock release
button.
4. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
5. The P indicator will turn white
and the gear indicator on the
shift lever will turn red when the
vehicle is no longer in P (Park).
6. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
If the vehicle cannot shift from
P (Park), a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message will be
displayed. See your dealer for ser vice.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{
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.
Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the vehicle
running. If the vehicle is left running,
be sure it will not move and there is
adequate ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park 0 193 and Engine
Exhaust 0 195.
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the RKE transmitter
outside the vehicle, it will continue to
run for up to half an hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the RKE transmitter
inside the vehicle, it will continue to
run for up to an hour.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it
is parked on a hill, due to lack of
available fuel.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is
taken out of P (Park) while it is
running.
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Engine Exhaust
{
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 0 193 and Engine
Exhaust 0 195.
If parking on a hill and pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips 0 241.
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Automatic Transmission
The shift pattern is displayed in the
top of the shift lever. The selected
gear position will illuminate red on
the shift lever, while all others will be
displayed in white. If the shift is not
immediate, as in ver y cold conditions,
the indicator on the shift lever may
blink until it is fully engaged.
The shift lever always starts from a
center position, represented by an
amber dot on the shift pattern. After
releasing the shift lever, it will return
to the center position.
The transmission does not operate
when the vehicle is off.
If the vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY,
the transmission can be shifted into
P (Park).
If the vehicle is turned off while at a
relatively high vehicle speed, the
transmission will automatically shift
to N (Neutral). Once the vehicle is
stopped, P (Park) can be selected.
P : This position locks the drive
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 transmission is not in
P (Park) with the parking brake set.
The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If the engine has
been left running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could
be injured. To be sure the vehicle
will not move, even when on fairly
level ground, always set the parking
brake and place the transmission
into P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0 193 and
Driving Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0 241.
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This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic transmission. The shift lock
release button is designed to prevent
inadvertent shifting out of P (Park)
unless the ignition is on, the brake
pedal is applied, and the shift lock
release button is pressed.
When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP to turn off the
vehicle. The transmission will shift to
P (Park) automatically unless the
vehicle is in N (Neutral). See “Car
Wash Mode” later in this section.
The vehicle will not shift into P (Park)
if it is moving too fast. Stop the
vehicle and shift into P (Park).
To shift in and out of P (Park), see
Shifting Into Park 0 193 and Shifting
out of Park 0 194.
Service Shift Lever Message
If the message SERVICE SHIFTER SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL appears in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), the
shift lever needs service. Have the
vehicle ser viced as soon as possible.
If the vehicle is automatically shifting
into P (Park), check to see if the
P (Park) button on top of the shift
lever is stuck. To operate the vehicle,
hold the shift lever in the desired gear,
R (Reverse) or D (Drive), until vehicle
speed exceeds 15 km/h (10 mph), then
release the shift lever.
R : Use this gear to back up.
If the vehicle is shifted from either
R (Reverse) to D (Drive), D (Drive) or
to M (Manual Mode) to R (Reverse)
while the speed is too high, the
vehicle will shift to N (Neutral).
Reduce the vehicle speed and tr y the
shift again.
To shift into R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Press and hold the shift lock
release button on the side of the
shift lever.
3. From the center position, move
the shift lever forward, and then
to the left. R will illuminate
in red.
4. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
To shift out of R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can
be used 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 0 184.
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N : In this position, the engine does
not connect with the wheels. To
restart the engine when the vehicle is
already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
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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.
Caution
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.
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for more than
five minutes. It may automatically
shift into P (Park). N (Neutral) is not
intended for towing. If the vehicle
needs to be towed, see Towing the
Vehicle 0 318.
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. Move the shift lever forward
from the center position.
.
If the vehicle is in P (Park),
apply the brake pedal and
press the shift lock release
button while moving the shift
lever for ward.
.
N will illuminate in red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
If shifting from N (Neutral) to
R (Reverse) the shift lock release
button will need to be pressed.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash
Mode that allows the vehicle to
remain in N (Neutral) for use in
automatic car washes.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off – Driver
in Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine off and the vehicle
occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the engine and release
the brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to
show N. If it does not, repeat
Steps 2–4.
6. The vehicle is now ready for the
car wash.
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Car Wash Mode (Engine Off – Driver
out of Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine off and the vehicle
unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral).
5. Turn off the engine and release
the brake pedal.
6. The indicator should continue to
show N. If it does not, repeat
Steps 2–5.
7. Exit the vehicle and close the
door. The vehicle is now ready
for the car wash.
8. The vehicle may automatically
shift to P (Park) upon re-entry.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On – Driver
in Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine on and the vehicle
occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Release the brake pedal. The
vehicle is now ready for the
car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On – Driver
out of Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine on and the vehicle
unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release
the brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to
show N. If it does not, repeat
Steps 2–4.
6. Exit the vehicle and close the
door. The vehicle is now ready
for the car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically
shift to P (Park) upon re-entry.
Caution
A transmission hot message may
display if the automatic
transmission f luid is too hot.
Driving under this condition can
damage the vehicle. Stop and idle
the engine to cool the automatic
transmission f luid. This message
clears when the transmission fluid
has cooled sufficiently.
D : This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for passing,
press the accelerator pedal down.
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
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2. From the center position, move
the shift lever back.
.
If the vehicle is in P (Park)
press the shift lock release
button while pulling the shift
lever back.
.
D will illuminate in red.
.
After releasing the shift lever,
it will return to the center
position.
To shift out of D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
If shifting from D (Drive) to
R (Reverse) the shift lock release
button will need to be pressed.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
Downshifting the transmission in
slippery road conditions could result
in skidding. See “Skidding” under Loss
of Control 0 181.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using
only the accelerator pedal may
damage the transmission. The
repair will not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is
stuck, do not spin the tires. When
stopping on a hill, use the brakes to
hold the vehicle in place.
Manual Mode
Tap Shift
Caution
Driving with the engine at a high
rpm without upshifting while using
Tap Shift, could damage the vehicle.
Always upshift when necessary
while using Tap Shift.
Vehicles with Tap Shift have controls
on the back of the steering wheel to
manually shift the automatic
transmission.
Permanent Tap Shift Mode
To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode:
1. With the vehicle in D (Drive),
pull back on the shift lever to
activate M (Manual Mode). The
M in the shift pattern will
illuminate in red, and the D will
switch to white.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
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3. Press the back of the control to
shift. Use the left steering wheel
control to downshift, and the
right control to upshift. To shift
to the lowest available gear,
press and hold the left control.
To exit Permanent Tap Shift Mode:
1. To exit M (Manual Mode) and
return to D (Drive), pull back on
the shift lever. The D in the shift
pattern will illuminate in red,
and the M will switch to white.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
Manual Mode (M) can be exited to
return to D (Drive) at any speed by
pulling the lever rearward from the
center position. It is not necessary to
stop the vehicle or shift to Neutral or
Park prior to shifting back to Drive.
Temporary Tap Manual Shift Mode
To enter Temporar y Tap Shift Mode:
1. With transmission in D (Drive)
and not in Permanent Tap Shift
Mode, the Tap Shift controls will
activate a temporary tap manual
shift mode, allowing the
transmission to be manually
shifted.
2. To shift to the lowest available
gear, press and hold the left
control.
3. To deactivate, hold the right
control brief ly. Automatic shifts
return after no manual shifts
have been done for seven to
10 seconds.
While using Tap Shift, the vehicle will
have firmer, quicker shifting. This can
be used for sport driving or when
climbing or descending hills, to stay in
gear longer, or to downshift for more
power or engine braking.
The transmission will only allow
shifting into gears appropriate for the
vehicle speed and engine revolutions
per minute (rpm). If shifting is
prevented for any reason, a SHIFT
DENIED message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster. The
transmission will not automatically
shift to the next higher gear if the
engine rpm is too high. It will only
automatically shift to the next lower
gear if the engine rpm is much
too low.
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Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature can operate
in All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode. See
Driver Mode Control 0 207.
Press MODE to activate AWD. AWD is
active in both AWD and Sport Modes.
The AWD system delivers power to all
four wheels and the system adjusts as
needed to improve traction.
The AWD Mode will stay selected
until the mode is changed. If the
vehicle is placed in Sport Mode, see
Driver Mode Control 0 207.
Sport Mode is canceled with each
ignition cycle. See Driver Mode Control
0 207.
When operated in Tour Mode, the
vehicle will deliver power to the front
wheels only and may provide better
fuel economy.
If Tour Mode is selected see Driver
Mode Control 0 207.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake
System (ABS), an advanced electronic
braking system that helps prevent a
braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself. A momentar y
motor or clicking noise may be heard
while this test is going on, and it may
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
0 136.
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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
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 you
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 may hear the ABS pump or
motor operating and feel the brake
pedal pulsate. This is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows you to steer and brake at
the same time. In many emergencies,
steering can help more than even the
very best braking.
Electric Parking Brake
The vehicle has an Electric Parking
Brake (EPB). The EPB can always be
activated, even if the ignition is off. To
prevent draining the battery, avoid
repeated cycles of the EPB system
when the engine is not running.
The system has a
Y or PARK
Electric Parking Brake light, and a
8
Service Parking Brake light.
See Electric Parking Brake Light 0 136
and Service Electric Parking Brake Light
0 136.
Before leaving the vehicle, check for
the
Y or PARK light to ensure that
the parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a
complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch
momentarily.
The
Y or PARK light will f lash and
then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the
Y or PARK light
flashes continuously, then the EPB is
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only partially applied or there is a
problem with the EPB. A DIC message
will display. Release the EPB and try
to apply it again. If the light does not
come on, or keeps flashing, have the
vehicle ser viced. Do not drive the
vehicle if the
Y or PARK light is
flashing. See your dealer. See Electric
Parking Brake Light 0 136.
If the
8 light is on, press the EPB
switch and hold it. Continue to hold
the switch until the
Y or PARK light
remains on. If the
8 light remains on,
see your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle
is moving, the vehicle will decelerate
as long as the switch is pressed. If the
switch is pressed until the vehicle
comes to a stop, the EPB will remain
applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply
the EPB in some situations when the
vehicle is not moving. This may occur
when shifting to P (Park) on a hill or
with a cold transmission. This is
normal, and is done to periodically
check the correct operation of the EPB
system.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear
wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch
momentarily.
The EPB is released when the
Y or
PARK light is off.
If the
8 light is on, release the EPB by
pressing and holding the EPB switch.
Continue to hold the switch until the
Y or PARK light is off. If either light
stays on after release is attempted, see
your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and
cause premature wear or damage to
brake system parts. Make sure that
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Caution (Continued)
the parking brake is fully released
and the brake warning light is off
before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if
the vehicle is running, placed into
gear, and an attempt is made to drive
away. Avoid rapid acceleration when
the EPB is applied, to preserve parking
brake lining life.
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is
pulling a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 241.
Brake Assist
The Brake Assist feature is 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
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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.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Hill Start Assist (HSA) will activate
when the vehicle is stopped on a
moderate to steep grade to help
prevent it from rolling in an
unintended direction. After the brake
pedal has been released and before
the accelerator pedal has been
pressed, HSA uses braking pressure to
hold the vehicle stationary. If HSA is
holding the vehicle, a DIC message
displays. HSA will not activate in a
forward drive gear when facing
downhill, or in R (Reverse) when
facing uphill.
Select the duration of the HSA feature
through vehicle personalization. See
”Extended Hill Start Assist” under
“Comfort and Convenience” in Vehicle
Personalization 0 148. When Standard
Hold is selected, the vehicle is held
stationary for up to two seconds after
the brake pedal is released. When
Extended Hold is selected, the vehicle
is held stationar y for up to
five minutes after the brake pedal is
released. In either case, override the
hold feature by pressing the
accelerator pedal and attempting to
drive away.
If Standard Hold is selected, it will
hold the vehicle for two seconds
unless the driver door is opened or
the driver seat belt is unbuckled after
releasing the brake pedal. If Extended
Hold is selected, it will hold the
vehicle for five minutes unless the
driver door is opened and the driver
seat belt is unbuckled prior to
releasing the brake pedal. When
deactivated after five minutes, or if it
is deactivated when the driver seat
belt is unlatched or the driver door is
opened, the Electric Parking Brake will
engage to prevent vehicle movement.
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Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and StabiliTrak, an
electronic stability control system.
These systems help limit wheel spin
and assist the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slipper y road
conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any of
the drive wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. On an
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle in
AWD or Sport Mode, the system will
operate if it senses that any of the
wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens, TCS
applies the brakes to the spinning
wheels and reduces engine power to
limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak activates when the system
senses a discrepancy between the
intended path and the direction the
vehicle is actually traveling.
StabiliTrak selectively applies braking
pressure at any one of the vehicle's
brakes to help steer the vehicle in the
direction which you are steering.
If cruise control is being used and
traction control or StabiliTrak begins
to limit wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may be
turned back on when road conditions
allow. TCS and StabiliTrak will
automatically turn on when cruise
control is set.
Both systems come on automatically
when the vehicle is started and begins
to move. The systems may be heard or
felt while they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This is
normal and does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both
systems on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary to
turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck
in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0 184 and “Turning
the Systems Off and On” later in this
section.
The indicator light for both systems is
in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
.
Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin
.
Flash when StabiliTrak is activated
.
Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message may display in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
d comes on and stays on to indicate
that the system is inactive and is not
assisting the driver in maintaining
control. The vehicle is safe to drive,
but driving should be adjusted
accordingly.
If
d comes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
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2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. If
d comes on and
stays on, the vehicle may need more
time to diagnose the problem. If the
condition persists, see your dealer.
Turning the Systems Off and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is off.
The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and
release
Y. The Traction Off light i
displays in the instrument cluster and
a DIC message may display. To turn
TCS on again, press and release
Y.
The Traction Off light
i displayed in
the instrument cluster will turn off
and a DIC message may display.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
Y
is pressed, the system will not turn off
until the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold
Y until the Traction
Off light
i and StabiliTrak Off light
g come on and stay on in the
instrument cluster. A DIC message
may display. To turn TCS and
StabiliTrak on again, press and release
Y. The Traction Off light i and
StabiliTrak Off light
g in the
instrument cluster turn off and a DIC
message may display.
Adding accessories can affect vehicle
performance. See Accessories and
Modifications 0 252.
Driver Mode Control
If equipped, the Driver Mode Control
has the following modes: Tour, Sport,
All-Wheel Drive (AWD), and Snow/Ice
(Front-Wheel Drive vehicles only).
Press MODE on the center console to
make a mode selection. The first press
of the switch will show the current
mode in the instrument cluster.
Continue pressing through the
available modes.
If the vehicle is put in AWD Mode, it
will remain in AWD through future
ignition cycles, until a different mode
is selected.
If the vehicle is in Tour or Sport Mode
when the engine is turned off, Driver
Mode Control will come on in Tour
Mode at the next ignition cycle.
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When AWD Mode or Sport Mode is
selected, the light will come on in the
AWD indicator below the MODE
switch. The indicator light will turn
off when Tour Mode is selected. For
more information on AWD Mode, see
All-Wheel Drive 0 202.
Driver Mode Control Switch
Tour : Tour Mode operates in FWD to
improve fuel economy. Use this mode
during normal driving operations.
Sport : Sport Mode improves vehicle
handling and acceleration on dry
pavement. When active, Sport Mode
modifies steering efforts, transmission
shifting, AWD torque, and suspension
tuning, if equipped.
AWD : AWD Mode provides drive
torque to all four wheels. Select AWD
to improve traction and control on
slippery road sur faces, such as gravel,
sand, wet pavement, snow, and ice.
When in AWD Mode, the AWD Mode
indicator light will be on. For more
information on AWD Mode, see
All-Wheel Drive 0 202.
Snow/Ice (FWD Vehicles Only) :
Snow/Ice Mode improves vehicle
acceleration on snow and ice covered
roads.
Cruise Control
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Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at a
steady speed. Do not use 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.
With cruise control, a speed of about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be
maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does
not work at speeds below about
40 km/h (25 mph).
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If the Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system begins to limit wheel spin
while using cruise control, the cruise
control automatically disengages. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 206. If a collision alert
occurs when cruise control is
activated, cruise control is disengaged.
See For ward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 227. When road conditions
allow cruise control to be safely used,
it can be turned back on.
Cruise control will disengage if either
TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off.
If the brakes are applied, cruise
control disengages.
J : Press to turn the system on and
off. A white indicator appears in the
instrument cluster when cruise is
turned on.
RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If the cruise control is
already active, use to increase vehicle
speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent.
To increase speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press RES+ to the second detent.
SET− : Press briefly to set the speed
and activate cruise control. If the
cruise control is already active, use to
decrease vehicle speed. To decrease
speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET−
to the first detent. To decrease speed
to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on
the speedometer, press SET− to the
second detent.
* : Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
Setting Cruise Control
If
J is on when not in use, SET− or
RES+ could get pressed and go into
cruise when not desired. Keep
J off
when cruise is not being used.
1. Press
J.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET−. The
desired set speed briefly appears
in the instrument cluster.
4. Remove your foot from the
accelerator.
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When the cruise control has been set
to the desired speed, a green cruise
control indicator appears on the
instrument cluster and a cruise set
speed message appears on the
Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a desired
speed and then the brakes are applied
or
* is pressed, the cruise control is
disengaged without erasing the set
speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed reaches about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press RES+
briefly. The vehicle returns to the
previous set speed.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is already
activated:
.
Press and hold RES+ until the
desired speed is reached, then
release it.
.
To increase vehicle speed in small
increments, briefly press RES+ to
the first detent. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph)
faster.
.
To increase vehicle speed in larger
increments, briefly press RES+ to
the second detent. For each press,
the vehicle speed increases to the
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units.
See Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)
0 125 or Instrument Cluster (Base Level
Cluster) 0 123. The increment value
used depends on the units displayed.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
If the cruise control system is already
activated:
.
Press and hold SET− until the
desired lower speed is reached,
then release it.
.
To decrease the vehicle speed in
small increments, briefly press
SET− to the first detent. For each
press, the vehicle goes about
1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
.
To decrease the vehicle speed in
larger increments, briefly press
SET− to the second detent. For
each press, the vehicle speed
decreases to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer.
The cruise control system may
automatically brake to slow the
vehicle down.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units.
See Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)
0 125 or Instrument Cluster (Base Level
Cluster) 0 123. The increment value
used depends on the units displayed.
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.
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While pressing the accelerator pedal
or shortly following the release to
override cruise, briefly applying SET−
will result in cruise set to the current
vehicle speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will work
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 your speed. When
going downhill, the cruise control
system may automatically brake to
slow the vehicle down. Also, you may
have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. If the brake
pedal is applied, cruise control
disengages.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to end cruise
control:
.
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
.
Press
*.
.
Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
.
Press
J.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased
from memory if
J is pressed or if
the ignition is turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control
If equipped with Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), it allows the driver to
select the cruise control set speed and
following gap. Read this entire section
before using this system. The
following gap is the following time
between your vehicle and a vehicle
detected directly ahead in your path,
moving in the same direction. If no
vehicle is detected in your path, ACC
works like regular cruise control. ACC
uses camera and radar sensors. See
Radio Frequency Statement 0 356.
If a vehicle is detected in your path,
ACC can apply acceleration or limited,
moderate braking to maintain the
selected following gap. To disengage
ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is
controlling your vehicle speed when
the traction control system (TCS) or
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system activates, the ACC may
automatically disengage. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 206. When road conditions allow
ACC to be safely used, the ACC can be
turned back on.
ACC will not engage if the TCS or
StabiliTrak/ESC system is disabled.
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Warning
ACC has limited braking ability and
may not have time to slow the
vehicle down enough to avoid a
collision with another vehicle you
are following. This can occur when
vehicles suddenly slow or stop
ahead, or enter your lane. Also see
“Alerting the Driver” in this section.
Complete attention is always
required while driving and you
should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0 179.
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Warning
ACC will not detect or brake for
children, pedestrians, animals,
or other objects.
Do not use ACC when:
.
On winding and hilly roads or
when the sensors are blocked
by snow, ice, or dirt. The
system may not detect a
vehicle ahead. Keep the entire
front of the vehicle clean.
.
Visibility is low, such as in
fog, rain, or snow conditions.
ACC performance is limited
under these conditions.
.
On slipper y roads where fast
changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip.
J : Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator turns white on the
instrument cluster when ACC is
turned on.
RES+ : Press briefly to resume the
previous set speed or to increase
vehicle speed if ACC is already
activated. To increase speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent.
To increase speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press RES+ to the second detent.
SET– : Press briefly to set the speed
and activate ACC or to decrease
vehicle speed if ACC is already
activated. To decrease speed by
1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− to the first
detent. To decrease speed to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, press SET− to the
second detent.
* : Press to disengage ACC without
erasing the selected set speed.
[ : Press to select a following gap
time (or distance) setting for ACC of
Far, Medium, or Near.
Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control
To switch between ACC and regular
cruise control, press and hold
*.
A Driver Information Display (DIC)
message displays. See Vehicle Messages
0 147.
ACC Indicator Regular Cruise
Control Indicator
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When ACC is engaged, a green o
indicator will be lit on the instrument
cluster and the following gap will be
displayed. When the regular cruise
control is engaged, a green
J
indicator will be lit on the instrument
cluster; the following gap will not
display.
When the vehicle is turned on, the
cruise control mode will be set to the
last mode used before the vehicle was
turned off.
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Warning
Always check the cruise control
indicator on the instrument cluster
to determine which mode cruise
control is in before using the
feature. If ACC is not active, the
vehicle will not automatically brake
for other vehicles, which could
cause a crash if the brakes are not
applied manually. You and others
could be seriously injured or killed.
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
If
J is on when not in use, it could
get pressed and go into cruise when
not desired. Keep
J off when cruise
is not being used.
Select the set speed desired for cruise.
This is the vehicle speed when no
vehicle is detected in its path.
ACC will not set at a speed less than
25 km/h (16 mph), although it can be
resumed when driving at lower
speeds.
To set ACC while moving:
1. Press
J.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET–.
4. Remove foot from the
accelerator.
After ACC is set, it may immediately
apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is
detected closer than the selected
following gap.
ACC can also be set while the vehicle
is stopped if ACC is on and the brake
pedal is applied.
The ACC indicator displays on the
instrument cluster and Head-Up
Display (HUD), if equipped. When ACC
is turned on, the indicator will be lit
white. When ACC is engaged, the
indicator will turn green.
Be mindful of speed limits,
surrounding traffic speeds, and
weather conditions when selecting the
set speed.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the ACC is set at a desired speed
and then the brakes are applied, ACC
is disengaged without erasing the set
speed from memory.
To begin using ACC again, press RES+
up briefly. The vehicle returns to the
previous set speed.
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.
If the vehicle is moving, it returns
to the previous set speed.
.
If the vehicle is stopped with the
brake pedal applied, press RES+
and release the brake pedal. ACC
will hold the vehicle until RES+ or
the accelerator pedal is pressed.
A green ACC indicator and the set
speed display on the instrument
cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator
may be flashing if a vehicle ahead was
present and moved. See “Approaching
and Following a Vehicle” later in this
section.
Once ACC has resumed, if there is no
vehicle ahead, if the vehicle ahead is
beyond the selected following gap,
or if the vehicle has exited a sharp
curve, then the vehicle speed will
increase to the set speed.
Increasing Speed While ACC is at a
Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do one of
the following:
.
Use the accelerator to get to the
higher speed. Press SET– . Release
the control and the accelerator
pedal. The vehicle will now cruise
at the higher speed.
When the accelerator pedal is
pressed, ACC will not brake
because it is overridden. The ACC
indicator will turn blue on the
instrument panel and heads up
display, if equipped. See Vehicle
Messages 0 147.
.
Press and hold RES+ until the
desired set speed appears on the
display, then release it.
.
To increase vehicle speed in small
increments, press RES+ to the first
detent. For each press, the vehicle
goes 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.
.
To increase vehicle speed in larger
increments, press RES+ to the
second detent. For each press, the
vehicle speed increases to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer.
The set speed can also be increased
while the vehicle is stopped.
.
If stopped with the brake applied,
press RES+ until the desired set
speed is displayed.
.
If ACC is holding the vehicle at a
stop and there is another vehicle
directly ahead, pressing RES+ will
increase the set speed. Pressing
RES+ when there is no longer a
vehicle ahead will cause the ACC
to resume.
When it is determined that there is no
vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is
beyond the selected following gap,
then the vehicle speed will increase to
the set speed.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units.
See Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)
0 125 or Instrument Cluster (Base Level
Cluster) 0 123. The increment value
used depends on the units displayed.
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Reducing Speed While ACC is at a
Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do one of
the following:
.
Use the brake to get to the desired
lower speed. Release the brake and
press SET– . The vehicle will now
cruise at the lower speed.
.
Press and hold SET– until the
desired lower speed is reached,
then release it.
.
To decrease the vehicle speed in
smaller increments, press SET− to
the first detent. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph)
slower.
.
To decrease the vehicle speed in
larger increments, press SET− to
the second detent. For each press,
the vehicle speed decreases to the
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer.
.
To decrease speed while the
vehicle is stopped, press SET−
until the desired set speed is
displayed.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units.
See Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)
0 125 or Instrument Cluster (Base Level
Cluster) 0 123. The increment value
used depends on the units displayed.
Selecting the Follow Distance Gap
When a slower moving vehicle is
detected ahead within the selected
following gap, ACC will adjust the
vehicle's speed and attempt to
maintain the follow distance gap
selected.
Press
[ on the steering wheel to
adjust the following gap. Each press
cycles the gap button through three
settings: Far, Medium, or Near.
When pressed, the current gap setting
displays brief ly on the instrument
cluster and HUD. The gap setting will
be maintained until it is changed.
Since each gap setting corresponds to
a following time (Far, Medium,
or Near), the following distance will
vary based on vehicle speed. The
faster the vehicle speed, the further
back your vehicle will follow a vehicle
detected ahead. Consider traffic and
weather conditions when selecting the
following gap. The range of selectable
gaps may not be appropriate for all
drivers and driving conditions.
Changing the gap setting
automatically changes the alert timing
sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for
the Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
feature. See For ward Collision Alert
(FCA) System 0 227.
Alerting the Driver
With Head-Up Display
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Without Head-Up Display
If ACC is engaged, driver action may
be required when ACC cannot apply
sufficient braking because of
approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
When this condition occurs, six red
lights or the collision alert symbol on
the HUD, if equipped, will f lash on the
windshield. Either eight beeps will
sound from the front, or both sides of
the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five
times. See “Collision/Detection
Systems” under Vehicle Personalization
0 148.
See Defensive Driving 0 179.
Approaching and Following a
Vehicle
The vehicle ahead indicator is in the
instrument cluster and HUD display.
The vehicle ahead indicator only
displays when a vehicle is detected in
your vehicle’s path moving in the
same direction.
If this symbol is not displaying, ACC
will not respond to or brake for
vehicles ahead.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle
down and adjusts vehicle speed to
follow the vehicle in front at the
selected follow gap. The vehicle speed
increases or decreases to follow the
vehicle in front of you, but will not
exceed the set speed. It may apply
limited braking, if necessar y. When
braking is active, the brake lights will
come on. The automatic braking may
feel or sound different than if the
brakes were applied manually. This is
normal.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving
Objects
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Warning
ACC may not detect and react to
stopped or slow-moving vehicles
ahead of you. For example, the
system may not brake for a vehicle
it has never detected moving. This
can occur in stop-and-go traffic or
when a vehicle suddenly appears
due to a vehicle ahead changing
lanes. Your vehicle may not stop
and could cause a crash. Use
caution when using ACC. Your
complete attention is always
required while driving and you
should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes.
ACC Automatically Disengages
ACC may automatically disengage and
the driver will need to manually apply
the brakes to slow the vehicle when:
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.
The sensors are blocked.
.
The Traction Control System (TCS)
or StabiliTrak/ESC system has
activated or been disabled.
.
There is a fault in the system.
.
The radar falsely reports blockage
when driving in a desert or remote
area with no other vehicles or
roadside objects. A DIC message
may display to indicate that ACC
is temporarily unavailable.
The ACC indicator will turn white
when ACC is no longer active.
Notification to Resume ACC
ACC will maintain a follow gap behind
a detected vehicle and slow your
vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle.
If the stopped vehicle ahead has
driven away and ACC has not
resumed, the vehicle ahead indicator
will flash as a reminder to check
traffic ahead before proceeding. In
addition, the left and right sides of the
Safety Alert Seat will pulse three
times, or three beeps will sound. See
”Alert Type” and “Adaptive Cruise Go
Notifier” in “Collision/Detection
Systems” under Vehicle Personalization
0 148.
When the vehicle ahead drives away,
press RES+ or the accelerator pedal to
resume cruise control. If stopped for
more than two minutes or if the driver
door is opened and the driver seat belt
is unbuckled, the ACC automatically
applies the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) to hold the vehicle. The EPB
status light will turn on. See Electric
Parking Brake 0 203. To release the
EPB, press the accelerator pedal.
A DIC warning message may display
indicating to shift to P (Park) before
exiting the vehicle. See Vehicle
Messages 0 147.
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Warning
If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and
if ACC is disengaged, turned off,
or canceled, the vehicle will no
longer be held at a stop. The vehicle
can move. When ACC is holding the
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Warning (Continued)
vehicle at a stop, always be
prepared to manually apply the
brakes.
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Warning
Leaving the vehicle without placing
it in P (Park) can be dangerous. Do
not leave the vehicle while it is
being held at a stop by ACC. Always
place the vehicle in P (Park) and
turn off the ignition before leaving
the vehicle.
ACC Override
If using the accelerator pedal while
ACC is active, the ACC indicator turns
blue on the instrument cluster and in
the HUD (if equipped) to indicate that
automatic braking will not occur. ACC
will resume operation when the
accelerator pedal is not being pressed.
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{
Warning
The ACC will not automatically
apply the brakes if your foot is
resting on the accelerator pedal.
You could crash into a vehicle
ahead of you.
Curves in the Road
{
Warning
On curves, ACC may not detect a
vehicle ahead in your lane. You
could be startled if the vehicle
accelerates up to the set speed,
especially when following a vehicle
exiting or entering exit ramps. You
could lose control of the vehicle or
crash. Do not use ACC while driving
on an entrance or exit ramp. Always
be ready to use the brakes if
necessary.
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Warning
On curves, ACC may respond to a
vehicle in another lane, or may not
have time to react to a vehicle in
your lane. You could crash into a
vehicle ahead of you, or lose control
of your vehicle. Give extra attention
in cur ves and be ready to use the
brakes if necessary. Select an
appropriate speed while driving in
curves.
ACC may operate differently in a
sharp cur ve. It may reduce the vehicle
speed if the curve is too sharp.
When following a vehicle and entering
a cur ve, ACC may not detect the
vehicle ahead and may accelerate to
the set speed. When this happens, the
vehicle ahead indicator will not
appear.
ACC may detect a vehicle that is not
in your lane and apply the brakes.
ACC may occasionally provide an alert
and/or braking that is considered
unnecessary. It could respond to
vehicles in different lanes, signs,
guardrails, and other stationary
objects when entering or exiting a
curve. This is normal operation. The
vehicle does not need service.
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Other Vehicle Lane Changes
ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead
until it is completely in the lane. The
brakes may need to be manually
applied.
Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When
Towing a Trailer
Do not use ACC when driving on steep
hills or when towing a trailer. ACC will
not detect a vehicle in the lane while
driving on steep hills. The driver will
often need to take over acceleration
and braking on steep hills, especially
when towing a trailer. If the brakes are
applied, the ACC disengages.
Disengaging ACC
There are three ways to
disengage ACC:
.
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
.
Press
*.
.
Press
J.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased
from memory if
J is pressed or if
the ignition is turned off.
Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the windshield
behind the rearview mirror and the
radar sensors on the front of the
vehicle can become blocked by snow,
ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need to
be cleaned for ACC to operate
properly.
For cleaning instructions, see
“Washing the Vehicle” under Exterior
Care 0 321.
System operation may also be limited
under snow, heavy rain, or road spray
conditions.
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Driver Assistance
Systems
This vehicle may have features that
work together to help avoid crashes or
reduce crash damage while driving,
backing, and parking. Read this entire
section before using these systems.
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Warning
Do not rely on the Driver
Assistance Systems. These systems
do not replace the need for paying
attention and driving safely. You
may not hear or feel alerts or
warnings provided by these
systems. Failure to use proper care
when driving may result in injury,
death, or vehicle damage. See
Defensive Driving 0 179.
Under many conditions, these
systems will not:
.
Detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or animals.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.
Detect vehicles or objects
outside the area monitored by
the system.
.
Work at all driving speeds.
.
Warn you or provide you with
enough time to avoid a crash.
.
Work under poor visibility or
bad weather conditions.
.
Work if the detection sensor
is not cleaned or is covered
by ice, snow, mud, or dirt.
.
Work if the detection sensor
is covered up, such as with a
sticker, magnet, or metal
plate.
.
Work if the area surrounding
the detection sensor is
damaged or not properly
repaired.
Complete attention is always
required while driving, and you
should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes and/or steer the
vehicle to avoid crashes.
Audible or Safety Alert Seat
Some driver assistance features alert
the driver of obstacles by beeping. To
change the volume of the warning
chime, see “Comfort and Convenience”
under Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat,
the driver seat cushion may provide a
vibrating pulse alert instead of
beeping. To change this, see
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Cleaning
Depending on vehicle options, keep
these areas of the vehicle clean to
ensure the best driver assistance
feature per formance. Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages
may display when the systems are
unavailable or blocked.
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.
Front and rear bumpers and the
area below the bumpers
.
Front grille and headlamps
.
Front camera lens in the front
grille or near the front emblem
.
Front side and rear side panels
.
Outside of the windshield in front
of the rear view mirrors
.
Side camera lens on the bottom of
the outside mirrors
.
Rear side corner bumpers
.
Rear Vision Camera above the
license plate
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC), Rear Park Assist (RPA), Front
Park Assist (FPA), Surround Vision,
Front Vision Camera, Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) and Backing
Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA), and Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) may help the driver park
or avoid objects. Always check around
the vehicle when parking or backing.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
image of the area behind the vehicle
in the infotainment display. The
previous screen displays when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
after a short delay. To return to the
previous screen sooner, press any
button on the infotainment system,
shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle
speed of approximately 12 km/h
(8 mph).
1. View Displayed by the
Camera
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1. View Displayed by the
Camera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper
Displayed images may be farther or
closer than they appear. The area
displayed is limited and objects that
are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not
display.
A warning triangle may appear on the
infotainment display to show that
RPA has detected an object. This
triangle changes from amber to red
and increases in size the closer the
object.
Surround Vision
If equipped, Surround Vision shows an
image of the area surrounding the
vehicle, along with the front or rear
camera views on the infotainment
display. The front camera is in the
grille or near the front emblem, the
side cameras are on the bottom of the
outside mirrors, and the rear camera
is above the license plate.
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Warning
The Surround Vision cameras have
blind spots and will not display all
objects near the corners of the
vehicle. Folding outside mirrors that
are out of position may not display
surround view correctly. Always
check around the vehicle when
parking or backing.
1. Views Displayed by the
Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
1. Views Displayed by the
Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
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Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle displays in the center
stack. The view displays after shifting
from R (Reverse) to a for ward gear,
or by pressing CAMERA in the center
stack, and when the vehicle is moving
forward slower than 8 km/h (5 mph).
If equipped, the front view camera
also displays when the Front Park
Assist system detects an object within
30 cm (12 in).
{
Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the cameras’
field of view, below the bumper,
or under the vehicle. Shown
distances may be different from
actual distances. Do not drive or
park the vehicle using only these
camera(s). Always check behind and
around the vehicle before driving.
Failure to use proper care may
result in injur y, death, or vehicle
damage.
Park Assist
With RPA, and if equipped with FPA,
as the vehicle moves at speeds of less
than 8 km/h (5 mph) the sensors on
the bumpers may detect objects up to
2.5 m (8 ft) behind and 1.2 m (4 ft) in
front of the vehicle within a zone
25 cm (10 in) high off the ground and
below bumper level. These detection
distances may be shorter during
warmer or humid weather. Blocked
sensors will not detect objects and
can also cause false detections. Keep
the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow,
ice, and slush; and clean sensors after
a car wash in freezing temperatures.
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The Park Assist system does not
detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, animals, or objects
located 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 Park Assist,
always check the area around the
vehicle and check all mirrors before
moving forward or backing.
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The instrument cluster may have a
Park Assist display with bars that
show “distance to object” and object
location information for the Park
Assist system. As the object gets
closer, more bars light up and the bars
change color from yellow to amber to
red. An obstacle is also indicated by
audible beeps. The interval between
the beeps becomes shorter as the
vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.
When an object is first detected in the
rear both sides of the Safety Alert Seat
will pulse two times. When an object
is very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the
vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the
vehicle front), five beeps will sound
from the front or rear depending on
object location, or both sides of the
Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times.
Beeps for FPA are higher pitched than
for RPA.
Backing Warning and Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB)
Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) have the Backing Warning
System and Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system. When in
R (Reverse), Backing Warning alert s of
rear objects at vehicle speeds greater
than 8 km/h (5 mph), and RAB may
automatically brake hard at speeds
between 1–32 km/h (0.5–20 mph).
The Backing Warning System will
beep once from the rear when an
object is first detected, or pulse twice
on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat.
When the system detects a potential
crash, beeps will be heard from the
rear, or five pulses will be felt on both
sides of the Safety Alert Seat. There
may also be a brief, sharp application
of the brakes.
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Warning
The Backing Warning System only
operates at speeds greater than
8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
animals, or objects below the
bumper or that are too close or too
far from the vehicle. In some
situations, such as at higher
backing speeds, there may not be
enough time for the short, sharp
application of the vehicle brake
system to occur. To prevent injury,
death, or vehicle damage, even with
the Backing Warning System,
always check the area around the
vehicle and check all mirrors before
backing.
When the vehicle is in R (Reverse),
if the system detects the vehicle is
backing too fast to avoid a crash with
a detected object behind your vehicle
in your path, it may automatically
brake hard to a stop to help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by a backing
crash.
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Warning
RAB may not avoid many types of
backing crashes. Do not wait for the
automatic braking to apply. This
system is not designed to replace
driver braking and only works in
R (Reverse) when an object is
detected directly behind the vehicle.
It may not brake or stop in time to
avoid a crash. It will not brake for
objects when the vehicle is moving
at very low speeds. It does not
detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, animals, or objects below
the bumper or that are too close or
too far from the vehicle. To prevent
injury, death, or vehicle damage,
even with RAB, always check the
area around the vehicle before and
while backing.
Pressing the brake pedal after the
vehicle comes to a stop will release
RAB. If the brake pedal is not pressed
soon after the stop, the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) may be set. When
it is safe, press the accelerator pedal
firmly at any time to override RAB.
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Warning
There may be instances where
unexpected or undesired automatic
braking occurs. If this happens,
either press the brake pedal or
firmly press the accelerator pedal to
release the brakes from the RAB
system. Before releasing the brakes,
check the RVC and check the area
around the vehicle to make sure it
is safe to proceed.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
If equipped, RCTA displays a red
warning triangle with a left or right
pointing arrow on the infotainment
display to warn of traffic coming from
the left or right. This system detects
objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft)
from the left or right side of the
vehicle. When an object is detected,
either three beeps sound from the left
or right or three Safety Alert Seat
pulses occur on the left or right side,
depending on the direction of the
detected vehicle.
Use caution while backing up when
towing a trailer, as the RCTA
detection zones that extend out from
the back of the vehicle do not move
further back when a trailer is towed.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 356.
Turning the Features On or Off
Touch X on the center stack to turn
on or off the Front and Rear Park
Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA), and the Backing Warning
System at the same time. The
indicator light next to the button
comes on when the features are on
and turns off when the features have
been disabled.
Turn off Park Assist, RCTA, and RAB
when towing a trailer.
To turn the RPA symbols or guidance
lines (on some models) on or off, see
“Rear Camera” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
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RCTA can also be turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
If equipped, APA searches for and
steers the vehicle into parallel and
perpendicular parking spots. When
using APA, you must still shift gears,
and control the brakes and
accelerator. A display and audible
beeps help to guide parking
maneuvers.
Do not use APA when towing a trailer.
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Warning
APA does not apply the brakes. APA
may not detect objects in the
parking space, objects that are soft
or narrow, objects high off the
ground such as flatbed trucks,
or objects below ground level such
as large potholes. Always verify that
the parking space is appropriate for
parking a vehicle. APA does not
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respond to changes in the parking
space, such as movement of an
adjacent vehicle, or a person or
object entering the parking space.
APA does not detect or avoid traffic
that is behind or alongside of the
vehicle. Always be prepared to stop
the vehicle during the parking
maneuver.
Touch
O on the center stack to
enable the system to search for a
parking space that is large enough and
within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. The
vehicle speed must be below
30 km/h (18 mph). The system cannot:
.
Detect whether it is a legal parking
space.
.
Park exactly lined up with the
vehicle next to it if the spot is
approached at an angle or if the
parking space is angled.
.
Park exactly centered in a spot
that is marked too large.
.
Always detect short curbs.
When enabled, APA searches for
parallel parking spaces to the right of
the vehicle. To search for a parking
space to the left, turn on the left turn
signal or, if available, change the side
selection in the infotainment display.
To switch the parking mode between
parallel and perpendicular, touch and
hold
O during the search process or,
if available, change the parking mode
in the infotainment display.
After completely passing a large
enough space, an audible beep occurs.
A red stop symbol and message is
displayed.
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but
does not steer into the expected
space, this may be because the system
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is maneuvering the vehicle into a
previously detected space. The APA
system does not need service.
APA will instruct the vehicle to stop
once a large enough space is found.
Follow the displayed instructions.
When instructed, shift to R (Reverse)
to engage automatic steering. The
steering wheel will briefly vibrate as a
reminder to remove hands from the
steering wheel. Check surroundings
and continue braking or accelerating
as needed, and be prepared to stop to
avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects.
If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h
(6 mph), APA is automatically
disengaged and automatic steering
will turn off. A progress arrow displays
the status of the parking maneuver.
Depending on the space size,
additional maneuvers may be
required, and there will be additional
instructions. When changing gears,
allow the automatic steering to
complete before continuing the
parking maneuver. Upon successful
completion of a maneuver, APA will
beep and display a PARKING
COMPLETE message. Place the vehicle
in P (Park).
APA may automatically disengage if:
.
The steering wheel is used by the
driver.
.
The maximum allowed speed is
exceeded.
.
There is a failure with the APA
system.
.
Electronic stability control or
antilock brakes are activated.
.
A high priority vehicle message is
displayed in the DIC.
To cancel APA, touch
O again.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The APA system may require a short
period of driving along curves to
calibrate.
Assistance Systems for
Driving
If equipped, when driving the vehicle
in a forward gear, Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning
(LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change
Alert (LCA), Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB), and/or the Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System can
help to avoid a crash or reduce crash
damage.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, the FCA system may help
to avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. When approaching
a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a red flashing alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
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the driver seat. FCA also lights an
amber visual alert if following another
vehicle much too closely.
FCA detects vehicles within a distance
of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
operates at speeds above 8 km/h
(5 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect
vehicles to distances of approximately
110 m (360 ft) and operates at all
speeds. See Adaptive Cruise Control
0 211.
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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. It also may not
provide any warning at all. FCA
does not warn of pedestrians,
animals, signs, guardrails, bridges,
construction barrels, or other
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objects. Be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0 179.
FCA can be disabled with either the
FCA steering wheel control or,
if equipped, through vehicle
personalization. See “Collision/
Detection Systems” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
FCA warnings will not occur unless
the FCA system detects a vehicle
ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the
vehicle ahead indicator will display
green. Vehicles may not be detected
on cur ves, highway exit ramps,
or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a
vehicle ahead is partial ly blocked by
pedestrians or other objects. FCA will
not detect another vehicle ahead until
it is completely in the driving lane.
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Warning
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, 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.
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Collision Alert
With Head-Up Display
Without Head-Up Display
When your vehicle approaches
another detected vehicle too rapidly,
the red FCA display will flash on the
windshield. Also, eight rapid
high-pitched beeps will sound from
the front, or both sides of the Safety
Alert Seat will pulse five times. When
this Collision Alert occurs, the brake
system may prepare for driver braking
to occur more rapidly which can cause
a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to
apply the brake pedal as needed.
Cruise control may be disengaged
when the Collision Alert occurs.
Tailgating Alert
The vehicle ahead indicator will
display amber when you are following
a vehicle ahead much too closely.
Selecting the Alert Timing
The Collision Alert control is on the
steering wheel. Press
[ to set the
FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near,
or on some vehicles, Off. The first
button press shows the current setting
on the DIC. Additional button presses
will change this setting. The chosen
setting will remain until it is changed
and will affect the timing of 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
farther away the alert will occur.
Consider traffic and weather
conditions when selecting the alert
timing. The range of selectable alert
timings may not be appropriate for all
drivers and driving conditions.
If your vehicle is equipped with
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
changing the FCA timing setting
automatically changes the following
gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near).
Following Distance Indicator
The following distance to a moving
vehicle ahead in your path is indicated
in following time in seconds on the
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Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 141.
The minimum following time is
0.5 seconds away. If there is no vehicle
detected ahead, or the vehicle ahead is
out of sensor range, dashes will be
displayed.
Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessary alerts
for 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.
Cleaning the System
If the FCA system does not seem to
operate properly, this may correct the
issue:
.
Clean the outside of the
windshield in front of the rearview
mirror.
.
Clean the entire front of the
vehicle.
.
Clean the headlamps.
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a for ward gear. Depending
on the situation, the vehicle may
automatically brake moderately or
hard. This forward automatic braking
can only occur if a vehicle is detected.
This is shown by the FCA vehicle
ahead indicator being lit. See Forward
Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 227.
The system works when driving in a
forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph)
and 80 km/h (50 mph), or on vehicles
with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect
vehicles up to approximately 60 m
(197 ft).
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Warning
FAB is an emergency crash
preparation feature and is not
designed to avoid crashes. Do not
rely on FAB to brake the vehicle.
FAB will not brake outside of its
operating speed range and only
responds to detected vehicles.
FAB may not:
.
Detect a vehicle ahead on
winding or hilly roads.
.
Detect all vehicles, especially
vehicles with a trailer,
tractors, muddy vehicles, etc.
.
Detect a vehicle when
weather limits visibility, such
as in fog, rain, or snow.
.
Detect a vehicle ahead if it is
partially blocked by
pedestrians or other objects.
Complete attention is always
required while driving, and you
should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes and/or steer the
vehicle to avoid crashes.
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FAB may slow the vehicle to a
complete stop to try to avoid a
potential crash. If this happens, FAB
may engage the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the EPB or firmly press the
accelerator pedal.
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Warning
FAB may automatically brake the
vehicle suddenly in situations
where it is unexpected and
undesired. It could respond to a
turning vehicle ahead, guardrails,
signs, and other non-moving
objects. To override FAB, firmly
press the accelerator pedal, if it is
safe to do so.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
IBA may activate when the brake
pedal is applied quickly by providing a
boost to braking based on the speed
of approach and distance to a vehicle
ahead.
Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal
movement during this time is normal
and the brake pedal should continue
to be applied as needed. IBA will
automatically disengage only when
the brake pedal is released.
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Warning
IBA may increase vehicle braking in
situations when it may not be
necessary. You could block the flow
of traffic. If this occurs, take your
foot off the brake pedal and then
apply the brakes as needed.
FAB and IBA can be disabled through
vehicle personalization. See “Collision/
Detection Systems” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
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Warning
Using FAB or IBA while towing a
trailer could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and crash.
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Turn the system to Alert, or if the
vehicle has ACC to Off, when
towing a trailer.
A system unavailable message may
display if:
.
The front of the vehicle or
windshield is not clean.
.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with object detection.
.
There is a problem with the
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system.
The FAB system does not need
service.
Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes with nearby
pedestrians when driving in a forward
gear. FPB displays an amber indicator,
~, when a nearby pedestrian is
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detected directly ahead. When
approaching a detected pedestrian too
quickly, FPB provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat. FPB
can provide a boost to braking or
automatically brake the vehicle. This
system includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA), and the Forward
Automatic Braking (FAB) system may
also respond to pedestrians. See
For ward Automatic Braking (FAB)
0 230.
The FPB system can detect and alert
to pedestrians in a forward gear at
speeds between 8 km/h (5 mph) and
80 km/h (50 mph). During daytime
driving, the system detects
pedestrians up to a distance of
approximately 40 m (131 ft). During
nighttime driving, system per formance
is very limited.
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Warning
FPB does not provide an alert or
automatically brake the vehicle,
unless it detects a pedestrian. FPB
may not detect pedestrians,
including children:
.
When the pedestrian is not
directly ahead, fully visible,
or standing upright, or when
part of a group.
.
Due to poor visibility,
including nighttime
conditions, fog, rain, or snow.
.
If the FPB sensor is blocked
by dirt, snow, or ice.
.
If the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or
in proper condition.
Be ready to take action and apply
the brakes. For more information,
see Defensive Driving 0 179. Keep
the windshield, headlamps, and FPB
sensor clean and in good repair.
FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert
and Brake through vehicle
personalization. See “Collision/
Detection Systems” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
Detecting the Pedestrian Ahead
FPB alerts and automatic braking will
not occur unless the FPB system
detects a pedestrian. When a nearby
pedestrian is detected directly in front
of the vehicle, the pedestrian ahead
indicator will display amber.
Front Pedestrian Alert
With Head-Up Display
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Without Head-Up Display
When the vehicle approaches a
pedestrian ahead too rapidly, the red
FPB alert display will flash on the
windshield. Eight rapid high-pitched
beeps will sound from the front,
or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat
will pulse five times. When this
Pedestrian Alert occurs, the brake
system may prepare for driver braking
to occur more rapidly which can cause
a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to
apply the brake pedal as needed.
Cruise control may be disengaged
when the Front Pedestrian Alert
occurs.
Automatic Braking
If FPB detects it is about to crash into
a pedestrian directly ahead, and the
brakes have not been applied, FPB
may automatically brake moderately
or brake hard. This can help to avoid
some very low speed pedestrian
crashes or reduce pedestrian injur y.
FPB can automatically brake to
detected pedestrians between 8 km/h
(5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
Automatic braking levels may be
reduced under certain conditions,
such as higher speeds.
If this happens, Automatic Braking
may engage the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the EPB. A firm press of the
accelerator pedal will also release
Automatic Braking and the EPB.
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Warning
FPB may alert or automatically
brake the vehicle suddenly in
situations where it is unexpected
and undesired. It could falsely alert
or brake for objects similar in shape
or size to pedestrians, including
shadows. This is normal operation
and the vehicle does not need
service. To override Automatic
Braking, firmly press the accelerator
pedal, if it is safe to do so.
Automatic Braking can be disabled
through vehicle personalization. See
“Front Pedestrian Detection” in
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
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Warning
Using the Front Pedestrian Braking
system while towing a trailer could
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and crash. Turn the system
to Alert or Off when towing a
trailer.
Cleaning the System
If FPB does not seem to operate
properly, cleaning the outside of the
windshield in front of the rearview
mirror may correct the issue.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, the SBZA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding crashes that occur with
moving vehicles in the side blind zone
(or spot) areas. When the vehicle is in
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a forward gear, the left or right side
mirror display will light up if a moving
vehicle is detected in that blind zone.
If the turn signal is activated and a
vehicle is also detected on the same
side, the display will flash as an extra
warning not to change lanes. Since
this system is part of the Lane Change
Alert (LCA) system, read the entire
LCA section before using this feature.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the
corresponding outside side mirror and
will flash if the turn signal is on.
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Warning
LCA does not alert the driver to
vehicles outside of the system
detection zones, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or animals. It may not
provide alerts when changing lanes
under all driving conditions. Failure
to use proper care when changing
lanes may result in injur y, death,
or vehicle damage. Before making a
lane change, always check mirrors,
glance over your shoulder, and use
the turn signals.
LCA Detection Zones
1. SBZA Detection Zone
2. LCA Detection Zone
The LCA sensor covers a zone of
approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
(11 ft). The height of the zone is
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area
starts at approximately the middle of
the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft).
Drivers are also warned of vehicles
rapidly approaching from up to 70 m
(230 ft) behind the vehicle.
How the System Works
The LCA symbol lights up in the side
mirrors when the system detects a
moving vehicle in the next lane over
that is in the side blind zone or
rapidly approaching that zone from
behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it
may be unsafe to change lanes. Before
making a lane change, check the LCA
display, check mirrors, glance over
your shoulder, and use the turn
signals.
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Left Side Mirror
Display
Right Side Mirror
Display
When the vehicle is started, both
outside mirror LCA displays will
briefly come on to indicate the system
is operating. When the vehicle is in a
forward gear, the left or right side
mirror display will light up if a moving
vehicle is detected in the next lane
over in that blind zone or rapidly
approaching that zone. If the turn
signal is activated in the same
direction as a detected vehicle, this
display will f lash as an extra warning
not to change lanes.
LCA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 148. If LCA is
disabled by the driver, the LCA mirror
displays will not light up.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The LCA system requires some driving
for the system to calibrate to
maximum performance. This
calibration may occur more quickly if
the vehicle is driving on a straight
highway road with traffic and roadside
objects (e.g., guardrails, barriers).
LCA displays may not come on when
passing a vehicle quickly, for a
stopped vehicle, or when towing a
trailer. The LCA detection zones that
extend back from the side of the
vehicle do not move further back
when a trailer is towed. Use caution
while changing lanes when towing a
trailer. LCA may aler t to objects
attached to the vehicle, such as a
trailer, bicycle, or object extending out
to either side of the vehicle. Attached
objects may also interfere with the
detection of vehicles. This is normal
system operation; the vehicle does not
need service.
LCA may not always alert the driver to
vehicles in the next lane over,
especially in wet conditions or when
driving on sharp curves. The system
does not need to be serviced. The
system may light up due to guardrails,
signs, trees, shrubs, and other
non-moving objects. This is normal
system operation; the vehicle does not
need service.
LCA may not operate when the LCA
sensors in 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 "Washing the
Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 321.
If the DIC still displays the system
unavailable message after cleaning
both sides of the vehicle toward the
rear corners of the vehicle, see your
dealer.
If the LCA displays do not light up
when moving vehicles are in the side
blind zone or are rapidly approaching
this zone and the system is clean, the
system may need ser vice. Take the
vehicle to your dealer.
Radio Frequency Information
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 356.
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Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may provide a warning
if the vehicle is crossing a detected
lane marking without using a turn
signal in the lane departure direction.
Since this system is part of the Lane
Keep Assist (LKA) system, read the
entire LKA section before using this
feature.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in
that direction. It may also provide a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system alert as the lane marking is
crossed. The LKA system will not
assist or provide an LDW alert if it
detects that you are actively steering.
Override LKA by turning the steering
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect
lane markings between 60 km/h (37
mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
{
Warning
The LKA system does not
continuously steer the vehicle.
It may not keep the vehicle in the
lane or give a Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) alert, even if a lane
marking is detected.
The LKA and LDW systems
may not:
.
Provide an alert or enough
steering assist to avoid a lane
departure or crash.
.
Detect lane markings under
poor weather or visibility
conditions. This can occur if
the windshield or headlamps
are blocked by dirt, snow,
or ice, if they are not in
proper condition, or if the sun
shines directly into the
camera.
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Warning (Continued)
.
Detect road edges.
.
Detect lanes on winding or
hilly roads.
If LKA only detects lane markings
on one side of the road, it will only
assist or provide an LDW alert
when approaching the lane on the
side where it has detected a lane
marking. Even with LKA and LDW,
you must steer the vehicle. 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, headlamps,
and camera sensors clean and in
good repair. Do not use LKA in bad
weather conditions.
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{
Warning
Using LKA while towing a trailer or
on slippery roads could cause loss
of control of the vehicle and a
crash. Turn the system off.
How the System Works
The LKA camera sensor is on the
windshield ahead of the rearview
mirror.
To turn LKA on and off, press
A
on the steering wheel.
When on,
A is green if LKA is
available to assist and provide LDW
alerts. It may assist by gently turning
the steering wheel and display
A
as amber if the vehicle approaches a
detected lane marking without using a
turn signal in that direction. It may
also provide an LDW alert by
flashing
A amber as the lane
marking is crossed. Additionally, there
may be three beeps, or the driver seat
may pulse three times, on the right or
left, depending on the lane departure
direction.
Take Steering
The LKA system does not
continuously steer the vehicle. If LKA
does not detect active driver steering,
an alert, chime, or DIC message may
be provided. Move the steering wheel
to dismiss.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The system performance may be
affected by:
.
Close vehicles ahead.
.
Sudden lighting changes, such as
when driving through tunnels.
.
Banked roads.
.
Roads with poor lane markings,
such as two-lane roads.
If the LKA system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the windshield
may help.
A system unavailable message may
display if the camera is blocked. The
LKA system does not need ser vice.
LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts
may occur due to tar marks, shadows,
cracks in the road, temporary or
construction lane markings, or other
road imperfections. This is normal
system operation; the vehicle does not
need service. Turn LKA off if these
conditions continue.
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Fuel
Top Tier Fuel
GM recommends the use of TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine
clean, reduce engine deposits, and
maintain optimal vehicle per formance.
Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers
and applicable countries.
Recommended Fuel
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume.
Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting
ASTM specification D4814 with a
posted octane rating of 87 or higher.
Do not use gasoline with a posted
octane rating of less than 87, as this
may cause engine knock and will
lower fuel economy.
Prohibited Fuels
Caution
Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so may
damage the vehicle and void its
warranty:
.
For vehicles that are not
FlexFuel, fuel labeled greater
than 15% ethanol by volume,
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Caution (Continued)
such as mid-level ethanol
blends (16–50% ethanol), E85,
or FlexFuel.
.
Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal, ferrocene,
and aniline. These fuels can
corrode metal fuel system
parts or damage plastic and
rubber parts.
.
Fuel containing metals such
as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT), which can damage
the emissions control system
and spark plugs.
.
Fuel with a posted octane
rating of less than the
recommended fuel. Using this
fuel will lower fuel economy
and performance, and may
decrease the life of the
emissions catalyst.
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock index
(AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign
country, see Prohibited Fuels 0 238.
Fuel Additives
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly
recommended for use with your
vehicle. If your country does not have
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, add
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus
−Gasoline to the vehicle’s gasoline fuel
tank at ever y oil change or 15,000 km
(9,000 mi), whichever occurs first. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline and ACDelco
Fuel System Treatment Plus−Gasoline
will help keep your vehicle’s engine
fuel deposit free and performing
optimally.
Filling the Tank
{
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
.
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.
.
Avoid using electronic devices
while refueling.
.
Do not reenter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.
.
Keep children away from the
fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
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Warning (Continued)
.
Fuel can spray out if the
refueling nozzle is inserted
too quickly. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot
weather. Insert the refueling
nozzle slowly and wait for any
hiss noise to stop prior to
beginning to flow fuel.
If equipped, the fuel door is locked
when the vehicle doors are locked.
Press
K on the RKE transmitter to
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unlock. To open the fuel door, push
and release the rearward center edge
of the door.
The vehicle has a capless refueling
system and does not have a fuel cap.
The filling nozzle must be fully
inserted and latched prior to starting
fuel flow.
{
Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:
.
Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
.
Fuel spills.
.
Potential fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a few
seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted sur faces as
soon as possible. See Exterior Care
0 321.
{
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.
Filling the Tank with a Portable
Gas Can
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable gas can:
1. Locate the capless funnel
adapter from inside the vehicle.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into
the capless fuel system.
{
Warning
Attempting to refuel without using
the funnel adapter may cause fuel
spillage and damage the capless
fuel system. This could cause a fire
and you or others could be badly
burned and the vehicle could be
damaged.
3. Remove and clean the funnel
adapter and return to the storage
location.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{
Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel vapor.
You can be badly burned and the
vehicle damaged if this occurs. To
help avoid injury to you and others:
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Warning (Continued)
.
Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
.
Do not fill a container while
it is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle's trunk, pickup bed,
or on any surface other than
the ground.
.
Bring the fill nozzle in
contact with the inside of the
fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be
maintained until the filling is
complete.
.
Do not smoke while
pumping fuel.
.
Avoid using electronic
devices.
Trailer 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 0 318. For towing
the vehicle behind another vehicle
such as a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 319.
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 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.
.
Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) of 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 Adaptive Cruise
Control when towing.
.
The For ward Automatic Braking
System should be set to Off when
towing. See Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) 0 230.
.
Turn off Parking Assist and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert 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 information about carbon
monoxide, see Engine Exhaust
0 195.
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, star t 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.
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Making Turns
Caution
Making ver y sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to
come in contact with the vehicle.
The vehicle could be damaged.
Avoid making ver y 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 cluster 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.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on
the instrument cluster 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 0 262.
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.
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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.
Maintenance When Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more often
when pulling a trailer. See the
Maintenance Schedule 0 330. 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
0 262.
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?
It depends on how the rig is used. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades,
outside temperature and how much
the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are
all important. It can depend on any
special equipment on the vehicle, and
the amount of tongue weight the
vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the
Trailer Tongue” later in this section.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming the tow vehicle has the
driver, a front seat passenger, and all
the required towing equipment. 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 GCWR*
Maximum Tongue
Weight
3.6L Engine, without Trailering Package 454 kg (1,000 lb) 2 722 kg (6,001 lb) 45.4 kg (100 lb)
3.6L Engine, with Trailering Package 1 588 kg (3,500 lb) 3 850 kg (8,480 lb) 159 kg (350 lb)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer
including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.
Ask your dealer for 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 0 184 for more
information about the vehicle's
maximum load capacity.
If a weight-carrying hitch or a
weight-distributing hitch is being
used, the trailer tongue (1) should
weigh 10-15 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 carr y tongue
weight. Tongue weight cannot cause
the vehicle to exceed the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ) or the
RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating). The effect of additional
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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
Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated
to the upper limit for cold tires. These
numbers can be found on the
Certification label or see Vehicle Load
Limits 0 184. Make sure not to go over
the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the
GAWR, including the weight of the
trailer tongue. If using a
weight-distributing hitch, make sure
not to go over the rear axle limit
before applying the weight
distribution spring bars.
Towing Equipment
Hitches
It is important to have the correct
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large
trucks going by, and rough roads are a
few reasons why the right hitch is
needed.
.
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 there
are, then be sure to seal the holes
later 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 0 195.
Hitch Cover
To remove the hitch cover,
if equipped:
1. Remove the two bolts on the
lower tabs by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Lift the lower edge of the cover
about 45 degrees.
3. Pull the cover downward to
disengage the upper
attachments.
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To reinstall the hitch cover:
1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree
angle to the vehicle and push the
upper tabs in the hitch cover
into the slots in the fascia.
2. Move the bottom of the cover
forward until the lower tabs line
up with the lower fascia slots.
3. Snap the hitch cover into place
by pushing the upper corners
forward.
4. Reinstall the two bolts on the
lower tabs by turning clockwise.
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. Always leave
just enough slack so the rig can turn.
Never allow safety chains to drag on
the ground.
Trailer Brakes
A loaded trailer that weighs more than
454 kg (1,000 lb) needs to have its own
brake system that is adequate for the
weight of the trailer. 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 you do, both brake
systems will not work well, or at all.
Trailer Wiring Harness
Basic Trailer Wiring
The trailer wiring harness, with a
seven-pin connector, is located at the
rear of the vehicle and is tied to the
vehicle's frame. The harness connector
can be plugged into a seven-pin
universal heavy-duty trailer connector
available through your dealer.
Use only a round, seven-wire
connector with flat blade terminals
meeting SAE J2863 specifications for
proper electrical connectivity.
The seven-wire harness contains the
following trailer circuits:
.
Yellow/Gray: Stop/Turn Signal Left
.
Green/Violet: Stop/Turn Signal
Right
.
Gray/Brown: Parking Lamps
.
White/Green: Back-up Lamps
.
Red/Green: Battery Feed
.
Black: Ground
.
Blue: Electric Brakes*
*The fuse for this circuit is installed in
the engine compartment fuse block,
but the wires are not connected. They
should be connected by your dealer or
a qualified ser vice center.
If the back-up lamp circuit is not
functional, contact your dealer.
Electric Trailer Brake Control Wiring
Provisions
These wiring provisions for an electric
trailer brake controller are included
with the vehicle as part of the trailer
wiring package. The instrument panel
contains blunt cut wires above the
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parking brake assembly for the electric
trailer brake controller. The harness
contains the following wires:
.
Blue: To Trailer
.
Red/Black or Red/Blue:
Battery Feed
.
White/Blue: Brake Apply Signal
.
Black: Ground
The electric trailer brake controller
should be installed by your dealer or a
qualified ser vice center.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature.
Trailer sway is unintended side-to-side
motion of a trailer while being towed.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer and
the TSC detects that sway is
increasing, the vehicle brakes are
selectively applied at each wheel, to
help reduce excessive trailer sway.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
(ITBC) system, and the trailer has the
electric actuated brake system,
StabiliTrak may also apply the trailer
brakes.
If TSC is enabled, the Traction Control
System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning
light will flash on the instrument
cluster. Vehicle speed must be
reduced. If trailer sway continues,
StabiliTrak can reduce engine torque
to help slow the vehicle. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 206.
{
Warning
Even if the vehicle is equipped with
TSC, trailer sway could result in
loss of control and the vehicle could
crash. If excessive trailer sway is
detected, slow down to a safe speed.
Check the trailer and vehicle to help
correct possible causes. These could
include an improperly or overloaded
trailer, unrestrained cargo, improper
trailer hitch configuration, excessive
vehicle-trailer speed, or improperly
inf lated or incorrect vehicle or
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Warning (Continued)
trailer tires. See Towing Equipment
0 246 for trailer ratings and hitch
setup recommendations.
Adding non-dealer accessories can
affect the vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications 0 252.
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Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{
Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 133.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle systems.
This could affect vehicle operation
and cause a crash. Such devices
may also access information stored
in the vehicle’s systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt batter y, 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 0 87 and
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 87.
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General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Compartment
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Automatic Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 258
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 266
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 268
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 269
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Headlamps and Front Turn
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 272
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 276
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 290
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 298
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 319
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
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
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Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this
one, as well as many of its ser vice
parts and fluids, 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. For more information go
to w w w.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0 266 and
Jump Starting - North America 0 315
and the back cover.
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California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag initiators,
seat belt pretensioners, and lithium
batteries contained in Remote Keyless
Entry transmitters, may contain
perchlorate materials. Special
handling may be necessar y. 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
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 suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
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 0 87.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{
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’s manual procedures and
consult the ser vice 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 Publication Ordering
Information 0 355.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Ser vicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 87.
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If equipped with remote vehicle start,
open the hood before performing any
service work to prevent remote
starting the vehicle accidentally. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 34.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0 341.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage to
vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the f luids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with
this symbol on it. It is inside the
vehicle on the lower side of the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle to
find the secondar y hood release
handle. The handle is under the
front edge of the hood near the
center. Push the handle to the
right, then raise the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure
all the filler caps are on properly.
2. Lower the hood from full open to
within 15 cm (6 in) from the
closed position, pause, then push
the front center of the hood with
a swift, firm motion to fully close
the hood. Check to make sure
the hood is closed and repeat the
process if necessary.
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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 258.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 255.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil 0 255.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System 0 259.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0 265.
6. Battery - North America 0 266.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
0 259.
8. Positive (+) Batter y Terminal
(Under Cover). See Jump Starting
- North America 0 315.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 264.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0 273.
11. Remote Negative (-) Batter y
Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0 315.
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:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section.
.
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 0 257.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior
to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a loop. See Engine
Compartment Over view 0 254 for the
location.
{
Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may
be hot; it could burn you. Use a
towel or glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the oil
level.
Follow these guidelines:
.
To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground. Check
the engine oil level after the
engine has been off for at least
two hours. Checking the engine oil
level on steep grades or too soon
after engine shutoff can result in
incorrect readings. Accuracy
improves when checking a cold
engine prior to starting. Remove
the dipstick and check the level.
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.
If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is warm,
or at least 30 minutes if the
engine is not warm. Pull out the
dipstick, wipe it with a clean 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
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and the
engine has been off for at least
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck
the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for an
explanation of what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications 0 343.
Caution
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
0 254 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 finished.
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 0 339.
Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that
meet the dexos1 specification. Engine
oils that have been approved by GM
as meeting the dexos1 specification
are marked with the dexos1 approved
logo. See w ww.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
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Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade
engine oil.
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, it is
recommended to select an oil of the
correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil
Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the dexos1
specification 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. 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 necessar y 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 per form this work and
reset the system. It is also important
to check the oil regularly over the
course of an oil drain inter val and
keep it at the proper level.
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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.
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. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141. When
remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the
display.
2. Press SEL on the DIC controls
and hold SEL down for a few
seconds to clear the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message and
reset the oil life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:
1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
is 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
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.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission f luid may damage the
vehicle, and the damage may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always use the correct automatic
transmission f luid. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 339.
See your dealer to have the fluid and
filter changed at the intervals listed in
the Maintenance Schedule 0 330.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the passenger
side of the vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Over view 0 254.
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When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/filter,
see Maintenance Schedule 0 330.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/filter,
make sure that the engine air cleaner/
filter housing and nearby components
are free of dirt and debris. Remove the
engine air cleaner/filter. Lightly tap
and shake the engine air cleaner/filter
(away from the vehicle), to release
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and replace
if damaged. Do not clean the engine
air cleaner/filter or components with
water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the five screws on top of
the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
2. Lift the air cleaner/filter cover
housing away from the engine.
3. Pull out the filter.
4. Inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the
filter cover housing.
{
Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. Use caution
when working on the engine. Do
not start the engine or drive the
vehicle with the air cleaner/filter
off, as flames may be present if the
engine backfires.
Caution
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
driving.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine
to maintain the correct working
temperature.
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1. Electric Engine Cooling Fan
(Out of View)
2. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap
{
Warning
An underhood electric fan can star t
up even when the engine is not
running and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{
Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts. They
can be ver y hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak; all coolant could leak out.
That could cause an engine fire and
can burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Engine Coolant
The engine cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant mixture. This coolant needs to
be checked and changed at
appropriate levels.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 339 and Maintenance
Schedule 0 330.
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 0 262.
What to Use
{
Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts. They
can be ver y hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak; all coolant could leak out.
That could cause an engine fire and
can burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant. 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.
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Caution
Do not use anything other than a
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
meets GM Standard GMW3420 and
clean, drinkable water. Anything
else can cause damage to the
engine cooling system and the
vehicle, which would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, or pouring 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 mark is not at or
above the indicated mark, add a 50/
50 mixture of clean, drinkable water
and DEX-COOL coolant. Be sure the
cooling system is cool before this is
done. See Engine Overheating 0 262.
The coolant surge tank is in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Over view 0 254.
How to Add Coolant to the
Surge Tank
{
Warning
Spilling coolant on hot engine parts
can burn you. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol and it will burn if
the engine parts are hot enough.
{
Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure cap,
even a little, can cause them to
come out at high speed and you
could be burned. Never turn the cap
when the cooling system, including
the pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and pressure
cap to cool.
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Caution
Failure to follow the specific
coolant fill procedure could cause
the engine to overheat and could
cause system damage. If coolant is
not visible in the surge tank,
contact your dealer.
The coolant surge tank pressure cap
can be removed when the cooling
system, including the surge tank
pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot.
1. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise. If a hiss is
heard, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still some
pressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap
slowly and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with
the proper mixture to the mark
pointed to on the front of the
coolant surge tank.
4. With the coolant surge tank
pressure cap off, start the engine
and let it run until you can feel
the upper radiator hose getting
hot. Watch out for the engine
cooling fans. By this time, the
coolant level inside the coolant
surge tank may be lower. If the
level is lower, add more of the
proper mixture to the coolant
surge tank until the level reaches
the mark pointed to on the front
of the coolant surge tank.
5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.
6. Verify coolant level after the
engine is shut off and the
coolant is cold. If necessary,
repeat coolant fill procedure
Step 1–6.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap
is properly and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has several indicators to
warn of the engine overheating.
There is an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the instrument
cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge 0 129. The vehicle may also
display a message on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears, get
service help right away. See Roadside
Ser vice 0 350.
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If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is parked
on a level surface. Then check to see if
the engine cooling fan is running.
If the engine is overheating, the fan
should be running. If it is not, do not
continue to run the engine. Have the
vehicle ser viced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak in the engine cooling system.
This can cause a loss of all coolant
and can damage the system and
vehicle. Have any leaks fixed
right away.
If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
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Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure cap,
even a little, can cause them to
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Warning (Continued)
come out at high speed and you
could be burned. Never turn the cap
when the cooling system, including
the pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and pressure
cap to 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.
.
Stops after high-speed driving.
.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
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. When it is safe to do so, pull off
the road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge is no longer in the overheated
area or the engine coolant
temperature warning light no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
distance from the vehicle in front.
If the warning does not come back on,
continue to drive normally and have
the cooling system checked for proper
fill and function.
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.
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Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is
needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. 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
The appropriate message will appear
in the Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the fluid level is low.
Open the cap with the washer symbol
on it. Add washer fluid until the tank
is full. See Engine Compartment
Over view 0 254 for reservoir location.
Caution
.
Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
.
Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system
and paint.
.
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.
.
When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
.
Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for
fluid expansion if freezing
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occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is
completely full.
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 can be
heard all the time when the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
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Warning
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 ser viced.
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Caution
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. See Capacities and
Specifications 0 343.
Brake pads should be replaced as
complete 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 may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts
with new, approved replacement parts.
If this is not done, the brakes may not
work properly. The braking
performance expected can change in
many other ways if the wrong
replacement brake parts are installed
or if parts are improperly installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir is
filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake
fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 254 for the location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level
surface, the brake fluid level should be
between the minimum and maximum
marks on the brake fluid reser voir.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reser voir may
go down:
.
Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the f luid
level goes back up.
.
A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic
system. Have the brake hydraulic
system fixed. With a leak, the
brakes will not work well.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir
cap and the area around the cap
before removing it.
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 f luid when
new brake linings are installed. Add or
remove fluid, as necessary, only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
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{
Warning
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
0 135.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake f luid. Replace brake fluid at
the specified inter vals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 330.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake
fluid from a clean, sealed container.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 339.
{
Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injur y. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint
finish can be damaged. Immediately
wash off any painted surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the
cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number on
the original batter y label when a new
battery is needed. For replacement of
the battery, see your dealer.
The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass
Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt
battery will result in reduced 12-volt
battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery charger
on the 12-volt AGM battery, some
chargers have an AGM battery setting
on the charger. If available, use the
AGM setting on the charger, to limit
charge voltage to 14.8 volts.
Stop/Start System
This vehicle has a Stop/Start system
to shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. See Stop/Start System
0 191.
{
Warning
WARNING: Batter y posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
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chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 251 and the back cover.
Vehicle Storage
{
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 - North
America 0 315 for tips on working
around a batter y without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery to
keep the batter y from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery or
use a batter y trickle charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
maintenance unless there is a f luid
leak or unusual noise. If required,
have the transfer case serviced by
your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{
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. Apply both the parking brake
and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal,
and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
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.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{
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 or cracking.
It is a good idea to clean or replace
the wiper blade assembly on a regular
basis or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and
type, see Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0 340.
Caution
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 the vehicle
warranty. Do not allow the wiper
arm to touch the windshield.
Front Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Pull the windshield wiper
assembly away from the
windshield.
2. Lift up on the latch in the middle
of the wiper blade where the
wiper arm attaches.
3. With the latch open, pull the
wiper blade down toward the
windshield far enough to release
it from the J-hooked end of the
wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper
blade replacement.
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Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
To remove the wiper blade:
1. Turn the vehicle on and operate
the rear windshield wiper. See
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 117.
2. Turn the vehicle off when the
rear wiper blade is no longer
covered by the spoiler.
3. Lift the wiper arm away from the
window.
4. Push the release lever (2) to
disengage the hook and push the
wiper arm (1) out of the blade
assembly (3).
5. Push the new blade assembly
securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into place.
Windshield Replacement
HUD System
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. If the windshield needs to be
replaced, be sure to get one that is
designed for HUD or the HUD image
may look out of focus.
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced
and the vehicle is equipped with a
front camera sensor for the Driver
Assistance Systems, a GM
replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these
systems may not work properly, they
may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement.
Acoustic Windshield
The vehicle is equipped with an
acoustic windshield. If the windshield
needs to be replaced be sure to get an
acoustic windshield so you will
continue to have the benefits an
acoustic windshield can provide.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting
and holding open the hood/trunk/
liftgate system in full open position.
{
Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the
hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you
or others could be seriously injured.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service immediately. Visually
inspect the gas struts for signs of
wear, cracks, or other damage
periodically. Check to make sure the
hood/trunk/liftgate is held open
with enough force. If struts are
failing to hold the hood/trunk/
liftgate, do not operate. Have the
vehicle ser viced.
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Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do not
push down or pull on gas struts.
This may cause damage to the
vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 330.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
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, or any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact your
dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs
with aftermarket LED replacement
bulbs. This can cause damage to
the vehicle electrical system.
Halogen Bulbs
{
Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others
could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the
bulb package.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Headlamps and Front Turn
Signal
Uplevel Headlamp Assembly
The uplevel headlamp has LED lamps.
For headlamp replacement, contact
your dealer.
Base level Assembly
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side
Similar
1. Headlamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp
High-Beam Headlamp/Low-Beam
Headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood 0 253.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb
access cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and pull straight back.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness
connector from the bulb.
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5. Install the new bulb in the
headlamp assembly by turning
clockwise.
6. Reconnect the wiring harness
connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb access
cover.
Turn Signal Lamp
For turn signal lamp replacement,
contact your dealer.
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the
current load returns to normal or the
problem is fixed. This greatly reduces
the chance of circuit overload and fire
caused by electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
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.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the
lamps to go on and off, or in some
cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away if
the lamps go on and off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected from
electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow or ice may cause wiper
linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from the windshield
before using the windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
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breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by electrical
problems.
{
Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are
marked with their ampere rating.
Do not exceed the
specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit breakers.
Use of an oversized fuse or circuit
breaker can result in a vehicle fire.
You and others could be seriously
injured or killed.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a
bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can be
temporarily borrowed from another
fuse location, if a fuse goes out.
Replace the fuse as soon as possible.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block
The underhood fuse block is in the
engine compartment, on the driver
side of the vehicle.
Caution
Do not pull the engine
compartment fuse block lever, since
it is intended only for service
purposes. If pulled, vehicle
malfunction may occur.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the covers
on any electrical component.
To remove the fuse block cover, press
the clips on the cover and lift it
straight up.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.
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Fuses Usage
F1 Antilock brake system
Fuses Usage
F2 Starter 1
F3 DC DC transformer 1
Fuses Usage
F4 –
F5 –
F6 –
F7 DC DC transformer 2
F8 Starter 3
F9 –
F10 –
F11 –
F12 Front wiper
F13 Starter 2
F14 LED/Automatic
headlamp leveling
F15 Rear wiper 1
F16 –
F17 –
F18 Automatic headlamp
leveling module
F19 –
F20 –
F21 –
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Fuses Usage
F22 Electronic brake
control module
F23 Parking/Trailer lamps
F24 Right trailer
stoplamp/Turn
signal lamp
F25 Steering column lock
F26 –
F27 Left trailer stoplamp/
Turn signal lamp
F28 –
F29 –
F30 Washer pump
F31 Headlamp
low-beam – right
F32 Headlamp
low-beam – left
F33 Fog lamps
F34 Horn
F35 –
F36 Headlamp
high-beam – left
Fuses Usage
F37 Headlamp
high-beam – right
F38 Automatic headlamp
leveling motor
F39 Transmission control
module 1
F40 Left rear bus electrical
center/Ignition
F41 Instrument cluster
F42 Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning
F43 Head-up display
F44 –
F45 –
F46 –
F47 –
F48 Rear wiper 2
F49 Interior rearview
mirror/Trailer
F50 Fuel system control
module
F51 Heated steering wheel
Fuses Usage
F52 Air conditioning
clutch
F53 Transmission range
control module
F54 Coolant pump
F55 –
F56 –
F57 Engine control
module/Ignition
F58 Transmission control
module/Ignition
F59 Engine control
module batter y
F60 Transmission control
module 2
F61 O2 sensor 1/
Aeroshutter
F62 Engine control
module – odd
F63 O2 sensor 2
F64 Engine control
module – even
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Fuses Usage
F65 Engine control
module powertrain 1
F66 Engine control
module powertrain 2
F67 Powertrain TRCM
F68 –
F69 –
F70 –
F71 –
F72 –
F73 –
F74 –
F75 –
F76 –
F77 –
Relays Usage
K1 Starter 1
K2 Run/Crank
K3 Starter 3
Relays Usage
K4 LED/Automatic
headlamps
K5 –
K6 Coolant pump
K7 Engine control
module
K8 Air conditioning
K9 –
K10 Starter 2
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is in
the center console between the driver
and passenger seats. To access the
fuses, open the fuse panel door,
or remove the panel from the
passenger side by pulling it out.
To reinstall the door, push the door
back into its original location.
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The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Body control
module 6
Fuses Usage
F2 Diagnostic link/
Central gateway
module
F3 Electric steering
column lock
F4 –
F5 Logistics
F6 Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning
F7 Body control
module 3
F8 Head-up display
F9 Right front
heated seat
F10 Airbag/Seat belt
F11 Electronic precision
shift
F12 Amplifier
F13 Body control
module 7
F14 Left front
heated seat
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Fuses Usage
F15 Instrument panel
switch bank
F16 Sunroof
F17 Body control
module 1
F18 Instrument cluster
F19 –
F20 Rear seat
entertainment
F21 Body control
module 4
F22 Infotainment/USB
data/Aux jack
F23 Body control
module 2
F24 USB charger/
Wireless charging
F25 Ultrasonic park aid
F26 CIM
F27 Video
Fuses Usage
F28 Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning
display
F29 Radio
F30 Steering wheel
adjustment controls
F31 Front blower
F32 DC AC inverter
F33 Driver power seat
F34 Passenger
power seat
F35 Battery IEC 1 feed
F36 Electric power
steering
F37 Rear seat
entertainment/USB
charge/Wireless
charging module
F38 Body control
module 8
F39 –
Circuit
Breakers
Usage
F40 –
F41 –
F42 Auxiliary power
outlet/Lighter
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block
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The rear compartment fuse block is in
the cargo area, on the driver side of
the vehicle behind the lower trim
panel. To open, turn the latch with a
flat-bladed tool and pull the trim
panel from the edges to fold it down.
The label for this fuse block is in the
spare tire area, on the foam under the
cargo floor.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 –
F2 Trailer battery 1
Fuses Usage
F3 Driver seat belt motor
F4 Rear blower
F5 Rear drive control
F6 Passenger seat belt
motor
F7 Right window
F8 Rear defogger
F9 Left window
F10 –
F11 Trailer reverse
F12 –
F13 –
F14 –
F15 –
F16 –
F17 Camera
F18 Trailer module
F19 Ventilated seats
F20 –
F21 Trailer connector
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Fuses Usage
F22 –
F23 –
F24 Passenger window
switch
F25 –
F26 Trailer brake
F27 Driver ventilated seat/
Lumbar
F28 Passive entry/Passive
start
F29 –
F30 Canister vent
F31 –
F32 Heated mirror
F33 –
F34 Liftgate module
F35 Fuel system control
module
F36 Passenger ventilated
seat/Lumbar
F37 –
Fuses Usage
F38 Window module
F39 Rear closure
F40 Memory seat module
F41 Automatic occupancy
sensor
F42 Trailer battery 2
F43 –
F44 –
F45 Liftgate motor
F46 Rear heated seats
F47 –
F48 Glass break sensor
F49 –
F50 –
F51 –
F52 Active dampening
system module
F53 Rear parking aid
module/Video/USB
Fuses Usage
F54 External object
calculating/Side blind
zone alert
F55 –
F56 Universal garage door
opener/Rain sensor
F57 Theft deterrent
Circuit
Breakers
Usage
CB1 –
CB2 –
CB3 Rear auxiliary power
outlet
Relays Usage
K1 –
K2 –
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Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. 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 0 184.
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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.
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Warning (Continued)
.
Replace any tires that have
been damaged by impacts
with potholes, curbs, etc.
.
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.
See Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation 0 289 for inflation
pressure adjustment for
high-speed driving.
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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 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 0 282.
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
ice or snow covered roads is expected.
See your dealer for details regarding
winter tire availability and proper tire
selection. Also, see Buying New Tires
0 296.
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 have
decreased performance in cold
climates, and on ice and snow. It is
recommended that winter tires be
installed on the vehicle if frequent
driving at temperatures below
approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or
snow covered roads is expected. See
Winter Tires 0 282.
Caution
High performance summer tires
have rubber compounds that lose
flexibility and may develop surface
cracks in the tread area at
temperatures below −7 °C (20 °F).
Always store high performance
summer tires indoors and at
temperatures above −7 °C (20 °F)
when not in use. If the tires have
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been subjected to −7 °C (20 °F) or
less, let them warm up in a heated
space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for
24 hours or more before being
installed or driving a vehicle on
which they are installed. Do not
apply heat or blow heated air
directly on the tires. Always inspect
tires before use. See Tire Inspection
0 294.
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.
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 ser vice description. 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 per formance 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
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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 temperature
resistance. For more information
see Uniform Tire Quality Grading
0 298.
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
: Maximum load that
can be carried and the maximum
pressure needed to suppor t
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 0 314
and If a Tire Goes Flat 0 301.
(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 suppor t
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 inf lation see Tire
Pressure 0 288.
(6) Tire Size
: A combination of
letters and numbers define a tire's
width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service
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description. The letter T as the
first character in the tire size
means the tire is for temporar y
use only.
(7) TPC Spec (Tire Performance
Criteria Specification)
: Original
equipment tires designed to GM's
specific tire per formance criteria
have a TPC specification code
molded onto the sidewall. GM's
TPC specifications meet or exceed
all federal safety guidelines.
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 measurements.
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 Descriptio n
: These
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the tire.
The load index represents the load
carrying capacity a tire is cert ified
to carr y. The speed rating is the
maximum speed a tire is cer tified
to carr y 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
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accessories are automatic
transmission, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
: The relationship of
a tire's height to its width.
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 0 288.
Curb Weight
: The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment includin g 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
0 184.
GAWR FRT
: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 184.
GAWR RR
: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 184.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmet rical 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,
accessor y 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 lb). See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 184.
Occupant Distributio n
:
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
: The
side of an asymmetrical tire that
has a par ticular 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 0 288 and Vehicle
Load Limits 0 184.
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 0 296.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards)
: A tire
information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire's
traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined
by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Tire Quality Grading 0 298.
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Vehicle Capacity Weight : The
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated cargo
load. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 184.
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 0 184.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate effectively.
{
Warning
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 suppor t the
vehicle's maximum load carrying
capacity. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 184.
How the vehicle is loaded affects
vehicle handling and ride comfort.
Never load the vehicle with more
weight than it was designed to
carry.
When to Check
Check the tires once a month or
more. Do not forget the compact
spare, if the vehicle has one. The
cold compact spare tire pressure
should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). See
Compact Spare Tire 0 314.
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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 recommended
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.
Put the valve caps back on the
valve stems to keep out dirt and
moisture and prevent leaks. Use
only valve caps designed for the
vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors
could be damaged and would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Tire Pressure for
High-Speed Operation
{
Warning
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h
(100 mph) or higher, puts additional
strain on tires. Sustained
high-speed driving causes excessive
heat buildup and can cause sudden
tire failure. This could cause a
crash, and you or others could be
killed. Some high-speed rated tires
require inflation pressure
adjustment for high-speed
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Warning (Continued)
operation. When speed limits and
road conditions allow the vehicle to
be driven at high speeds, make sure
the tires are rated for high-speed
operation, are in excellent
condition, and are set to the correct
cold tire inflation pressure for the
vehicle load.
Vehicles with 235/65R18 or 235/55R20
size tires require inf lation pressure
adjustment when driving the vehicle
at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or
higher. Set the cold inf lation pressure
to the maximum inflation pressure
shown on the tire sidewall, or 280 kPa
(41 psi), whichever is lower. Return
the tires to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure when high-speed
driving has ended.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 184 and Tire
Pressure 0 288.
The maximum load and inf lation
pressure is molded on the tire
sidewall, in small letters, near the rim
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flange. It will read something like this:
Maximum load 690 kg (1,521 lbs)
300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press.
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 inf late 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 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 f lash 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
0 291.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 356.
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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 transmit 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 on the
instrument cluster. 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 0 184.
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) 0 141.
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,
attached to your vehicle, shows the
size of the original equipment tires
and the correct inflation pressure for
the tires when they are cold. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 184, for an
example of the Tire and Loading
Information label and its location.
Also see Tire Pressure 0 288.
The TPMS can warn about a low tire
pressure condition but it does not
replace normal tire maintenance. See
Tire Inspection 0 294, Tire Rotation
0 295 and Tires 0 281.
Caution
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.
Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use
a GM approved liquid tire sealant.
Using non-approved tire sealants
could damage the TPMS sensors. See
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 303
for information regarding the inflator
kit materials and instructions.
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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 malfunction 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.
.
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
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off when the
TPMS sensors are installed and
the sensor matching process is
performed successfully. See your
dealer for ser vice.
.
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 0 296.
.
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 pressure condition. See your
dealer for ser vice if the TPMS
malfunction light and DIC message
come on and stay on.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure.
When the low tire pressure warning
light comes on:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level
place.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
4. Add air to the tire that is
underinflated. The turn signal
lamp will flash.
When the recommended
pressure is reached, the horn
sounds once and the turn signal
lamp will stop flashing and
briefly turn solid.
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Repeat these steps for all
underinflated tires that have
illuminated the low tire pressure
warning light.
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Warning
Overinf lating a tire could cause the
tire to rupture and you or others
could be injured. Do not exceed the
maximum pressure listed on the
tire sidewall.
See Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 283 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 184.
If the tire is overinflated by more than
35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will sound
multiple times and the turn signal
lamp will continue to f lash for several
seconds after filling stops. To release
and correct the pressure, while the
turn signal lamp is still flashing,
briefly press the center of the valve
stem. When the recommended
pressure is reached, the horn
sounds once.
If the turn signal lamp does not flash
within 15 seconds after start ing to
inflate the tire, the tire fill alert has
not been activated or is not working.
If the hazard warning flashers are on,
the tire fill alert visual feedback will
not work properly.
The TPMS will not activate the tire fill
alert properly under the following
conditions:
.
There is interference from an
external device or transmitter.
.
The air pressure from the inflation
device is not sufficient to inflate
the tire.
.
There is a malfunction in
the TPMS.
.
There is a malfunction in the horn
or turn signal lamps.
.
The identification code of the
TPMS sensor is not registered to
the system.
.
The batter y of the TPMS sensor
is low.
If the tire fill alert does not operate
due to TPMS inter ference, move the
vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or
forward and try again. If the tire fill
alert feature is not working, use a tire
pressure gauge.
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
vehicle’s 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 ser vice or
to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
relearn tool can also be purchased.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
Activation Tool at
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www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).
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. Place the vehicle in Service
Mode. See Ignition Positions
0 188.
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info
display option is turned on. The
info displays on the DIC can be
turned on and off through the
Options menu. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 141.
4. Use the five-way DIC control on
the right side of the steering
wheel to scroll to the Tire
Pressure screen under the DIC
info page. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
5. Press and hold SEL in the center
of the five-way DIC control.
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 Step 7.
9. Proceed to the passenger side
rear tire, and repeat Step 7.
10. Proceed to the driver side rear
tire, and repeat 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 vehicle 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.
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.
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.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule 0 330.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more 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
0 296 and Wheel Replacement
0 300.
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 0 288 and Vehicle
Load Limits 0 184.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 291.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” under Capacities and
Specifications 0 343.
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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 a crash. 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.
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.
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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 0 294 and Tire
Rotation 0 295.
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 manufacture 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.
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 Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec) system
rating. When replacement tires are
needed, GM strongly recommends
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 per formance. GM's
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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 0 283.
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 per formance
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 0 295. However, if it is
necessar y 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 tires’
maximum speed capability when
using winter tires with a lower
speed rating.
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Warning
Tires could explode during
improper service. Attempting to
mount or dismount a tire could
cause injur y or death. Only your
dealer or authorized tire ser vice
center should mount or
dismount the tires.
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Warning
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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Warning
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 0 290.
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The Tire and Loading Information
label indicates the original
equipment tires on the vehicle.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 184.
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, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be affected.
{
Warning
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
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Warning (Continued)
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 0 296 and
Accessories and Modifications 0 252.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
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-production 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.
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
All Passenger Car Tires Must
Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements In Addition To
These Grades.
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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
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 straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
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 controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laborator y 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 per formance on
the laborator y 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 excessive
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 are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider
an alignment check if there is unusual
tire wear or the vehicle is significantly
pulling to one side or the other. Some
slight pull to the left or right,
depending on the crown of the road
and/or other road surface variations
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such as troughs or ruts, is normal.
If the vehicle is vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, the tires and
wheels may 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.
{
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.
Caution
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
{
Warning
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
{
Warning
If the vehicle has a tire size other
than 235/65R18, 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 chains could cause loss of
control and a crash. Use another
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type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for
the vehicle's tire size combination
and road conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
and readjust or remove the traction
device if it contacts the vehicle. Do
not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on
the front tires.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with 235/
65R18 size tires, use tire chains
only where legal and only when
necessary. Use low profile chains
that add no more than 12 mm
thickness to the tire tread and inner
sidewall. Use chains that are the
proper size for the tires. Install
them on the tires of the front axle.
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Caution (Continued)
Do not use chains on the tires of
the rear axle. Tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and
follow the chain manufacturer's
instructions. If the chains contact
the vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast
or spinning the wheels with chains
on will damage the vehicle.
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 0 281.
If air goes out of a tire, it is much
more likely to leak out slowly. But if
there is ever 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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Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinf lated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash. Never
attempt to re-inflate a tire that has
been driven on while severely
underinf lated or flat. Have your
dealer or an authorized tire ser vice
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 0 163.
{
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,
if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite corner
of the tire being changed.
This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. To use the jacking
equipment to change a spare tire
safely, follow the instructions below.
Then see Tire Changing 0 309. To use
the tire sealant and compressor kit,
see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 303.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a guide
to assist you in the placement of
wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
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Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
{
Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area
with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Engine exhaust may enter the
vehicle. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area that has no fresh air
ventilation. For more information,
see Engine Exhaust 0 195.
{
Warning
Overinf lating a tire could cause the
tire to rupture and you or others
could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the tire sealant and
compressor kit instructions and
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Warning (Continued)
inf late the tire to its recommended
pressure. Do not exceed the
recommended pressure.
{
Warning
Storing the tire sealant and
compressor kit 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 the tire sealant and
compressor kit in its original
location.
If this vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire or tire changing equipment,
and on some vehicles there may not
be a place to store a tire.
The tire sealant and compressor can
be used to temporarily seal punctures
up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area
of the tire. It can also be used to
inflate an underinflated tire.
If the tire has been separated from the
wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has
a large puncture, the tire is too
severely damaged for the tire sealant
and compressor kit to be effective. See
Roadside Ser vice 0 350.
Read and follow all of the tire sealant
and compressor kit instructions.
The kit includes:
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1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister
4. Tire Sealant Canister
5. On/Off Button
6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
8. Pressure Gauge
9. Power Plug
10. Air Only Hose
Tire Sealant
Read and follow the safe handling
instructions on the label adhered to
the tire sealant canister (4).
Check the tire sealant expiration date
on the tire sealant canister. The tire
sealant canister (4) should be replaced
before its expiration date.
Replacement tire sealant canisters are
available at your local dealer.
There is only enough sealant to seal
one tire. After usage, the tire sealant
canister must be replaced.
Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit to Temporarily
Seal and Inflate a
Punctured Tire
When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for five minutes.
This will help to inf late the tire faster.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 163.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 301 for other
important safety warnings.
Do not remove any objects that have
penetrated the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant
canister (4) and compressor from
its storage location. See Storing
the Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit 0 309.
2. Remove the air only hose (10)
and the power plug (9) from the
bottom of the compressor.
3. Place the compressor on the
ground near the flat tire.
4. Attach the air only hose (10) to
the sealant canister inlet
valve (1) by turning it clockwise
until tight.
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5. Slide the base of the tire sealant
canister (3) into the slot on the
top of the compressor (6) to hold
it upright.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground so
the hose will reach it.
6. Remove the valve stem cap from
the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) to
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until tight.
8. Plug the power plug (9) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets 0 119.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the
air compressor.
10. Press the on/off button (5) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject
sealant and air into the tire.
The pressure gauge (8) will
initially show a high pressure
while the compressor pushes the
sealant into the tire. Once the
sealant is completely dispersed
into the tire, the pressure will
quickly drop and start to rise
again as the tire inflates with
air only.
11. Inf late the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gauge (8). The
recommended inflation pressure
can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure 0 288.
The pressure gauge (8) may read
higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor is
on. Turn the compressor off to
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get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned
on/off until the correct pressure
is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure
cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven farther.
The tire is too severely damaged
and the tire sealant and compressor
kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove
the power plug from the accessory
power outlet and unscrew the
inf lating hose from the tire valve.
See Roadside Service 0 350.
12. Press the on/off button (5) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
The tire is not sealed and will
continue to leak air until the
vehicle is driven and the sealant
is distributed in the tire.
Therefore, Steps 13–21 must be
done immediately after Step 12.
Be careful while handling the tire
sealant and compressor kit as it
could be warm after usage.
13. Unplug the power plug (9) from
the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle.
14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
15. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
16. Remove the tire sealant
canister (4) from the slot on top
of the compressor (6).
17. Turn the air only hose (10)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire sealant canister
inlet valve (1).
18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2)
clockwise onto the sealant
canister inlet valve (1) to prevent
sealant leakage.
19. Return the air only hose (10) and
power plug (9) back to their
original storage location.
20. If the flat tire was able to inf late
to the recommended inflation
pressure, remove the maximum
speed label from the sealant
canister and place it in a highly
visible location.
Do not exceed the speed on this
label until the damaged tire is
repaired or replaced.
21. Return the equipment to its
original storage location in the
vehicle.
22. Immediately drive the vehicle
8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
23. Stop at a safe location and check
the tire pressure. Refer to
Steps 1–10 under “Using the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
without Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured).”
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If the tire pressure has fallen
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below
the recommended inflation
pressure, stop driving the vehicle.
The tire is too severely damaged
and the tire sealant cannot seal
the tire. See Roadside Service
0 350.
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inf late the tire
to the recommended inflation
pressure.
24. Wipe off any sealant from the
wheel, tire, or vehicle.
25. Dispose of the used tire sealant
canister (4) at a local dealer or in
accordance with local state codes
and practices.
26. Replace it with a new canister
available from your dealer.
27. After temporarily sealing a tire
using the tire sealant and
compressor kit, take the vehicle
to an authorized dealer within
161 km (100 mi) of driving to
have the tire repaired or
replaced.
Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without Sealant
to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured)
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister
4. Tire Sealant Canister
5. On/Off Button
6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
8. Pressure Gauge
9. Power Plug
10. Air Only Hose
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 163.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 301 for other
important safety warnings.
1. Remove the compressor from its
storage location. See Storing the
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 309.
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2. Remove the air only hose (10)
and the power plug (9) from the
bottom of the compressor.
3. Place the compressor on the
ground near the flat tire.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground so
the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from
the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the air only hose (10) to
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until tight.
6. Plug the power plug (9) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets 0 119.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the
air compressor.
8. Press the on/off button (5) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.
9. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gauge (8). The
recommended inflation pressure
can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure 0 288.
The pressure gauge (8) may read
higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor is
on. Turn the compressor off to
get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned
on/off until the correct pressure
is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure
cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven farther.
The tire is too severely damaged
and the tire sealant and compressor
kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove
the power plug from the accessory
power outlet and unscrew the
inf lating hose from the tire valve.
See Roadside Service 0 350.
10. Press the on/off button (5) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the
compressor as it could be warm
after usage.
11. Unplug the power plug (9) from
the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle.
12. Turn the air only hose (10)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
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14. Return the air only hose (10) and
power plug (9) back to their
original storage location.
15. Return the equipment to its
original storage location in the
vehicle.
The tire sealant and compressor kit
has accessor y adapters located in a
compartment on the bottom of its
housing that can be used to inflate air
mattresses, balls, etc.
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit is
in a bag in the rear compartment
storage area.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the cargo management
system divider. See Cargo
Management System 0 110.
3. Lift the load floor.
4. Turn the retainer nut
counterclockwise to remove the
tire sealant and compressor
kit bag.
5. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from the bag.
To store the tire sealant and
compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 41.
2. Remove the cargo management
system divider. See Cargo
Management System 0 110.
3. Pull up on the handle to lift the
load floor.
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4. Turn the wing nut (4)
counterclockwise to remove the
jack (1), wheel wrench (2), and
strap (3). Place the tool container
near the tire being changed.
5. Remove the nut retaining the
spare tire.
6. Remove the spare tire and place
it 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
0 301.
2. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen all
the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
3. Place the jack near the flat tire.
Caution
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.
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4. Position the jack lift head at the
jack location nearest the flat tire.
The jacking location is indicated
by a half circle notch in the
metal flange. The jack must not
be used in any other position.
{
Warning
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.
{
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.
{
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.
Caution
Using a jack to raise the vehicle
without positioning it correctly
could damage your vehicle. When
raising your vehicle on a jack, be
sure to position it correctly under
the frame and avoid contact with
the plastic molding.
5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise
to raise the jack until the slot in
the jack lift head fits into the
metal flange located behind the
cut out on the plastic molding.
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Do not raise the vehicle yet.
6. Put the compact spare tire
near you.
7. Raise the vehicle by turning the
wheel wrench clockwise in the
jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to fit
under the wheel well.
8. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
9. Remove the flat tire.
{
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 a crash. 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.
10. Remove any rust or dirt from the
wheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
11. Place the compact spare tire on
the wheel-mounting surface.
{
Warning
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.
12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten
each nut by hand until the wheel
is held against the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
{
Warning
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
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torque specification after replacing.
Follow the torque specification
supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory
locking wheel nuts. See Capacities
and Specifications 0 343 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
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 0 343 for the wheel
nut torque specification.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence, as shown.
15. Lower the jack all the way and
remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly
with the wheel wrench.
When reinstalling the wheel cover or
center cap on the full-size tire, tighten
all six plastic caps hand snug with the
aid of the wheel wrench and tighten
them with the wheel wrench an
additional one-quarter of a turn.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the
vehicle's compact spare. If you try
to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the
spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{
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.
To store the flat or spare tire and
tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 41.
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2. Replace the tools as they were
stored in the rear storage
compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the
rear storage compart ment.
4. Place the loop end of the strap
through the cargo tie-down.
Place the hook end of the strap
through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the tie-down.
5. Route the strap hook through the
wheel, as shown.
6. Attach the strap to the other
cargo tie-down in the rear of the
vehicle.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it
using the buckle.
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
{
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
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standard tire repaired or replaced as
soon as convenient and return the
spare tire to the storage area.
When using a compact spare tire, the
AWD (if equipped), ABS, and Traction
Control systems may engage until the
spare tire is recognized by the vehicle,
especially on slipper y roads. Adjust
driving to reduce possible wheel slip.
Caution
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.
Caution
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.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle batter y, see Battery - North
America 0 266.
If the batter y has run down, try to use
another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to
use the following steps to do it safely.
{
Warning
WARNING: Batter y posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
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See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 251 and the back cover.
{
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.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to the vehicle that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Trying to start the vehicle
by pushing or pulling it will not
work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
1. Discharged Remote Battery
Positive Terminal
2. Discharged Remote Battery
Negative Ground Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative
Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive
Terminal
The jump start remote positive
terminal (1) and the remote negative
ground terminal (2) for the discharged
battery are on the driver side of the
vehicle.
The jump start negative terminal (3)
and positive terminal (4) are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The positive jump start connection for
the discharged battery is under a
cover. Remove the cover to expose the
terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt batter y with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that
they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the transmission in P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0 193.
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Caution
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.
4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all
lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.
{
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.
{
Warning
Using a match 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.
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.
{
Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts
can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red
positive (+) cable to the remote
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red
positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black
negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the good
battery.
8. Connect the other end of the
black negative (–) cable to the
remote negative (–) ground
terminal on the driver side shock
tower for the discharged battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle
with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs ser vice.
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Caution
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.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it
to idle for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or
hook to suspension components.
Use the proper straps around the
tires to secure the vehicle. Do not
drag a locked wheel/tire while
loading the vehicle. Do not use a
sling type lift to tow the vehicle.
This could damage the vehicle.
GM recommends a flatbed tow truck
to transport a disabled vehicle. Use
ramps to help reduce approach angles,
if necessary. A towed vehicle should
have its drive wheels off the ground.
Contact Roadside Ser vice or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
If the vehicle is equipped with a tow
eye, only use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from
a flat road surface. Do not use the tow
eye to pull the vehicle from snow,
mud, or sand.
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with specific
attachment points to be used by the
towing provider. These holes may be
used to pull the vehicle from a flat
road surface onto the flat bed tow
truck.
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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:
.
Before towing the vehicle, become
familiar with the local laws that
apply to recreational vehicle
towing. These laws may vary by
region.
.
The towing capacity of the towing
vehicle. Be sure to read the tow
vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
.
How far the vehicle will be towed.
Some vehicles have restrictions on
how far and how long they
can tow.
.
The proper towing equipment. See
your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment recommendations.
.
Whether the vehicle is ready to be
towed. Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of
the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
If using a shield, only use one that
attaches to the towing vehicle.
Dinghy Towing
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to be dinghy towed.
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Dolly Towing
Tow the vehicle with the two rear
wheels on the ground and the front
wheels on a dolly.
To tow the vehicle from the front with
the rear wheels on the ground:
1. Put the front wheels on the dolly.
2. Shift the transmission to
P (Park). See Shifting Into Park
0 193.
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.
7. Turn the vehicle off.
8. Open the hood.
9. Wait two minutes.
10. Disconnect the negative (–)
terminal connector from the
12-volt battery.
11. Close and latch the hood.
Towing the Vehicle from
the Rear
Caution
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
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessar y, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 339.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash
it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
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 warranty. Approved
cleaning products can be obtained
from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
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correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care
product.
Caution
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.
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
If using an automatic car wash, follow
the car wash instructions. The
windshield wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Remove any accessories that may be
damaged or interfere with the car
wash equipment.
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
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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.
Caution
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.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result in
a hazy white finish or pitting. This
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the
vehicle are aluminum, chrome,
or stainless steel. To prevent damage
always follow these cleaning
instructions:
.
Be sure the molding is cool to the
touch before applying any cleaning
solution.
.
Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminum, chrome,
or stainless steel. Some cleaners
are highly acidic or contain
alkaline substances and can
damage the moldings.
.
Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
.
Do not use cleaners that are not
intended for automotive use.
.
Use a nonabrasive wax on the
vehicle after washing to protect
and extend the molding finish.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses,
Emblems, Decals, and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap to
clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems,
decals, and stripes. Follow instructions
under "Washing the Vehicle"
previously in this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic, and
some have a UV protective coating. Do
not clean or wipe them when dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
.
Abrasive or caustic agents.
.
Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
.
Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other
harsh cleaners.
.
Ice scrapers or other hard items.
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.
Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive heat
generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly can
cause damage to the lamp cover
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black finish
stripes can increase the gloss level
and create a non-uniform finish.
Clean low gloss stripes with soap
and water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield,
when washing the vehicle.
Shutter System
The vehicle may have a shutter
system designed to help increase fuel
economy. Keep the shutter system
clean for proper operation.
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 weatherstrip lubricant on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from rubber
material on painted surfaces can be
removed by rubbing with a clean
cloth. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 339.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
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Caution
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 Wheel Trim
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.
Caution
Chrome wheels and chrome wheel
trim may be damaged if the vehicle
is not washed after driving on roads
that have been sprayed with
magnesium chloride or calcium
chloride. These are used on roads
for conditions such as dust and ice.
Always wash the chrome with soap
and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage on wheels
and wheel trim, do not use strong
soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes,
cleaners, or brushes. Use only GM
approved cleaners. Do not drive the
vehicle through an automatic car
wash that uses silicone carbide tire/
wheel cleaning brushes. Damage
could occur and the repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect all other brake
parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension,
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear at least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
electrical connections, binding, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood
hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel
fuel door hinges, 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
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
care to thoroughly clean any areas
where mud and other debris can
collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
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the fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case
and/or axles and should be replaced.
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 sur faces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See “Finish Care” previously in
this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particl e abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
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.
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 on any switches or
controls. Remove cleaners quickly.
Before using cleaners, read and follow
all safety instructions on the label.
While cleaning the interior, open the
doors and windows to get proper
ventilation.
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 soil from
any interior surface.
.
Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.
.
Never rub any surface aggressively
or with too much pressure.
.
Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use
approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L
(1 gal) of water. A concentrated
soap solution will create streaks
and attract 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.
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Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial glass
cleaner after cleaning with plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.
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 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
vacuum brush attachment is being
used, only use it on the floor carpet.
Before cleaning, gently remove as
much of the soil as possible:
.
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.
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 plain
water.
If the soil is not completely removed,
it may be necessar y 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.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.
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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use
a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that
can scratch the surface. Then gently
clean by rubbing with a microfiber
cloth. 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 dr y
before next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This may
cause damage and would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl,
Other Plastic Surfaces, Low
Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
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.
Caution
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, 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.
Caution
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
If equipped, wash with warm water
and mild detergent. Do not use
chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water,
and then dr y completely.
Care of Seat Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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{
Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they might
not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean and rinse seat belt
webbing only with mild soap and
lukewarm water. Allow the webbing
to dry.
Floor Mats
{
Warning
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 cer tified
floor mats be purchased. Non-GM
floor mats may not fit properly
and may interfere with the pedals.
Always check that the floor mats
do not interfere with the pedals.
.
Do not use a floor mat if the
vehicle is not equipped with a
floor mat retainer on the driver
side floor.
.
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.
Removing and Replacing the
Floor Mats
The driver side floor mat is held in
place by two button-type retainers.
1. Pull up on the rear of the driver
side floor mat to unlock each
retainer and remove.
2. Reinstall by lining up the floor
mat retainer openings over the
carpet retainers and snapping
into position.
3. Make sure the floor mat is
properly secured in place. Verify
the floor mat does not interfere
with the pedals.
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Service and
Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Special Application Services
Special Application Ser vices . . . . . 336
Additional Maintenan ce
and Care
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Maintenance Replacement
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
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.
Caution
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.
Do not have chemical flushes that
are not approved by GM per formed
on the vehicle. The use of flushes,
solvents, cleaners, or lubricants that
are not approved by GM could
damage the vehicle, requiring
expensive repairs that are not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
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.
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Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs var y.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and ser vices. 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 0 184.
.
Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
.
Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0 238.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Ser vices -
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.
{
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
Ser vice Work 0 252.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0 255.
Once a Month
.
Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0 288.
.
Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 294.
.
Check the windshield washer f luid
level. See Washer Fluid 0 264.
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 may not indicate the
need for vehicle service for up to 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
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is reset accidentally, ser vice the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since
the last ser vice. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System 0 257.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance ever y seven years. This
service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
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 0 295.
.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system.
See Engine Oil 0 255 and Engine Oil
Life System 0 257.
.
Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0 259.
.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0 264.
.
Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0 288.
.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 294.
.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 258.
.
Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0 321.
.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0 321.
.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
.
Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or universal
joint looseness, cracked or missing
boots, loose or missing boot
clamps, center bearing excessive
looseness, loose or missing
fasteners, and axle seal leaks.
.
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 0 76.
.
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 0 321.
.
Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0 267.
.
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 267.
.
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
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.
Visually inspect gas strut for signs
of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Check the hold open ability of the
strut. If the hold open ability is
low, ser vice the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0 269.
.
Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped. See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0 303.
.
Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof 0 55.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change
engine oil and filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. @ @
Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(1) Or ever y two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
(3) Or ever y four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
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(4) Or ever y five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System 0 259.
(5) Or ever y 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid ever y five
years. See Brake Fluid 0 265.
(7) Or ever y 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0 268.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change
engine oil and filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. @ @
Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Or ever y two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition.
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(3) Or ever y four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(4) Or ever y five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System 0 259.
(5) Or ever y 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid ever y five
years. See Brake Fluid 0 265.
(7) Or ever y 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0 268.
Special Application
Services
.
Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
Only: Lubricate chassis
components every oil change.
.
Have underbody f lushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 321.
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 ser vices — their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also per form a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the ser vices and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
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.
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 have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or 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 0 339 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.
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
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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 and 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 0 325 and
Exterior Care 0 321.
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.
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
Automatic Transmission AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in
Canada 19256040).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Par t No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See
Cooling System 0 259.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 255.
Fuel Additive Fuel System Treatment PLUS (Part No. 88865595).
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19299819).
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint, Hood
Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Par t No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer f luid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
3.6L V6 Engine 23321606 A3212C
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L V6 Engine 19330000 PF63E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Spark Plugs
3.6L V6 Engine 12646780 41-130
Wiper Blades
Driver Side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 23372088 —
Passenger Side – 50 cm (19.7 in) 23360287 —
Rear – 30 cm (11.8 in) 84215609 —
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are per formed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of
services per formed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Date
Odometer
Reading
Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Service Parts Identification
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 343
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . 345
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service Par ts
labels and cer tificates 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 0 343 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
Label
There may be a label in the rear
compartment, under the load floor,
inside the cargo storage shelf unit,
that contains the following
information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
.
Model designation
.
Paint information
.
Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a barcode
on the cer tification label on the
center (B) pillar to scan for this same
information.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 339 for more information.
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.
Cooling System – Engine 11.37 L 12.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank
Front-Wheel Drive 73.4 L 19.4 gal
All-Wheel Drive 82.1 L 21.7 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 Engine S Automatic 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
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Customer
Information
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Customer Assistance Offices . . . . 348
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . 348
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Roadside Ser vice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Scheduling Ser vice
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . 353
Publication Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . 356
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government . . . . . 356
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . 356
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are
important to your dealer and to
Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with
the sales transaction or the operation
of the vehicle will be resolved by your
dealer's sales or ser vice 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, ser vice 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
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further help, in the U.S., call the
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800–458–8006. In Canada, call
the Canadian Cadillac Customer Care
Centre at 1-888-446-2000.
We encourage you to call the toll-free
number in order to give your inquir y
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 Cadillac, 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
filing 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.
3033 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
http://ww w.bbb.org/council/
programs-services/
dispute-handling-and-resolution/
bbb-auto-line
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 partici pation 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 Company wants you to be
aware of its participation in a
no-charge mediation/arbitration
program. General Motors of Canada
Company has committed to binding
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arbitration of owner disputes involving
factory-related vehicle ser vice 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 about 70 days. We
believe our impar tial 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 Cadillac Customer Care Centre,
1-888-446-2000, or write to:
General Motors Cadillac Customer
Care Centre
General Motors of Canada Company
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
The inquir y should be accompanied
by the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
Customer Assistance
Offices
Cadillac encourages customers to call
the toll-free number for assistance.
However, if a customer wishes to
write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter
should be addressed to:
United States and Puerto Rico
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
www.Cadillac.com
1-800-458-8006
1-800-833-2622 (For Text Telephone
devices (TTYs))
Roadside Ser vice: 1-800-224-1400
From U.S. Virgin Islands:
1-800-496-9994
Canada
General Motors of Canada Company
Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail
Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.gm.ca
1-888-446-2000 (English/French)
Cadillac Roadside Service:
1-800-882-1112
Overseas
Contact the local General Motors
Business Unit.
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
To assist customers who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired
and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Cadillac has TTY equipment available
at its Customer Assistance Center. Any
TTY user can communicate with
Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-2622.
TTY users in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience (U.S.)
my.cadillac.com
The Cadillac online owner experience
allows interaction with Cadillac and
keeps important vehicle-specific
information in one place.
Membership Benefits
E : Download owner’s manuals and
view vehicle-specific how-to videos.
G : View maintenance schedules,
alerts, and Vehicle Diagnostic
Information. Schedule service
appointments.
I : View printable dealer-recorded
service records and self-recorded
service records.
D : Select a dealer and view
locations, maps, phone numbers, and
hours.
r : Track your vehicle’s warranty
information.
J : View active recalls or search by
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 342.
H : View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite
radio (if equipped), and OnStar
account information.
F : Chat with online help
representatives.
See my.cadillac.com to register your
vehicle.
Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada)
www.cadillacowner.ca
Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre:
.
Chat live with online help
representatives.
.
Locate owner resources such as
lease-end, financing, and warranty
information.
.
Retrieve favorite articles, quizzes,
tips, and multimedia galleries
organized into the Featured
Articles and Auto Care Sections.
.
Download owner’s manuals.
.
Find Cadillac-recommended
maintenance ser vices.
GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program
This program is available to qualified
applicants for cost reimbursement, up
to certain limits, of eligible
aftermarket adaptive equipment
required for the vehicle, such as hand
controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift
for the vehicle.
To learn about the GM Mobility
program, see ww w.gmmobility.com or
call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
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General Motors of Canada also has a
Mobility program. See ww w.gm.ca or
call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (800-463-7483)
for details. TTY users call
1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400.
Canada: 1-800-882-1112.
Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S.
Only): 1-888-889-2438.
Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Calling for Service
When calling Roadside Service, 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 for the duration
of the vehicle’s power train warranty.
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 Ser vice is not a part of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside
Service program at any time without
notification.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac 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.
Cadillac Owner Privileges™
.
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 ser vice is given.
.
Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Cadillac dealer for
warranty ser vice, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
.
Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with a spare tire.
The spare tire, if equipped, must
be in good condition and properly
inflated. It is your responsibility
for the repair or replacement of
the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
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.
Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead batter y.
.
Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: If your trip is interrupted
due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the Powertrain
warranty period. Items considered
are hotel, meals, and rental car or
a vehicle being delivered back to
the customer, up to 500 miles.
Cadillac Technician Roadside
Service (U.S. Only)
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Ser vice
is more than an auto club or towing
service. It provides every Cadillac
owner in the United States with the
advantage of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, where available, a
Cadillac trained dealer technician who
can provide on-site ser vice.
A dealer technician will travel to your
location within a 30-mile radius of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange
to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership. Each technician
travels with a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the
necessary Cadillac parts and tools
required to handle most roadside
repairs.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Service
.
Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
.
Legal fines
.
Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires, chains,
or other traction devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle is
in an area that is not accessible to the
service vehicle or is not a regularly
traveled or maintained public road,
which includes ice and winter roads.
Off-road use is not covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
.
Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is
up to 7 liters. 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
Service: Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of the
repair orders are required. Once
authorization has been received,
the Roadside Ser vice advisor will
help you make arrangements and
explain how to receive payment.
Items considered are hotel, meals,
and rental car or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer, up
to 800 km.
.
Alternative Service: If assistance
cannot be provided right away, the
Roadside Ser vice advisor may give
you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100, after
sending the original receipt to
Roadside Ser vice. 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
When the vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer and
request an appointment. By
scheduling a ser vice 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 ser vice department
immediately, keep driving it until it
can be scheduled for ser vice, 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
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 do so, your dealer
may offer the following transportation
options:
Shuttle Service
This includes one-way or round-trip
shuttle ser vice within reasonable time
and distance parameters of your
dealer's area.
Public Transportation or Fuel
Reimbursement
If overnight warranty repairs are
needed, and public transportation is
used, the expense must be supported
by original receipts and within the
maximum amount allowed by GM for
shuttle ser vice. If U.S. customers
arrange their own transportation,
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.
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
For an overnight warranty repair, the
dealer may provide an available
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for
reimbursement of a rental vehicle.
Reimbursement is limited and must
be supported by original receipts as
well as a signed and completed rental
agreement and meet state/provincial,
local, and rental vehicle provider
requirements. Requirements var y and
may include minimum age
requirements, insurance coverage,
credit card, etc. Additional fees such
as fuel usage charges, taxes, levies,
usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental
usage beyond the completion of the
repair are also your responsibility.
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. Contact your dealer for specific
availability.
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
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.
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 per formance;
however, the histor y 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.
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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 by using 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 part s. 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. 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
Ser vice 0 350.
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?
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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.
Publication Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the engine,
transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical system, steering system,
body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner’s manuals are written
specifically for owners and are
intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The
owner’s manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Customer literature publications
available for purchase include owner’s
manuals, warranty manuals,
infotainment manuals, and portfolios.
Portfolios include an owner’s manual,
warranty manual, infotainment
manual, if applicable, and zip lock bag
or pouch.
Current and Past Models
Service manuals and customer
literature are available for many
current and past model year GM
vehicles.
To order, call 1-800-551-4123
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
eastern time
For credit card orders only (VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm,
Inc. at: w ww.helminc.com.
To order by mail, write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Ser vice
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Radio Frequency
Statement
This vehicle has systems that operate
on a radio frequency that complies
with Part 15/Par t 18 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development (ISED)
Canada's RSP-100 / license-exempt
RSS's / ICES-001.
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.
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
Company. Call Transport Canada
at 1-800-333-0510; go to:
www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)
www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French)
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or write to:
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate
Defect Investigations and Recalls
Division
80 Noel Street
Gatineau
, QC J8Z 0A1
Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors
In addition to notif ying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, notify General Motors.
In the U.S., call 1-800-458-8006,
or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000,
or write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Care
Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005
General Motors of Canada Company
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
In Mexico, call 01-800-466-0805 or
01-800-212-234-5522.
In other Central America and
Caribbean Countries, call
52-722-236-0680.
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 ser vice
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.
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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.
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 these 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 service plan,
additional data may be collected
through the OnStar system. This
includes information about the
vehicle’s operation; collisions involving
the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and
its features; and, in certain situations,
the location and approximate GPS
speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
OnStar Terms and Conditions and
Privacy Statement on the OnStar
website.
See OnStar Additional Information
0 362.
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Infotainment System
If the vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system as part of the
infotainment system, use of the
system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone
numbers, and other trip information.
See the infotainment manual for
information on stored data and for
deletion instructions.
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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Over view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
OnStar Overview
= Voice Command Button
Q Blue OnStar Button
> Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that
can connect to an OnStar Advisor for
Emergency, Security, Navigation,
Connections, and Diagnostics Services.
OnStar services may require a paid
service plan and data plan. OnStar
requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular ser vice, and
GPS satellite signals to be available
and operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service providers.
OnStar may collect information about
you and your vehicle, including
location information. See OnStar User
Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
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.
.
Off: System is off. Press
Q twice
to speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region.
Press
= to:
.
Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
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.
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.
.
Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Q to connect to an Advisor to:
.
Verify account information or
update contact information.
.
Get driving directions.
.
Receive a Diagnostic check of the
vehicle's key operating systems.
.
Receive Roadside Assistance.
.
Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
> to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.
Get help for an emergency.
.
Be a Good Samaritan or respond
to an AMBER Alert.
.
Get assistance in severe weather
or other crisis situations and find
evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active
safety and security plan. With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the
vehicle to help.
Press
> for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and relay
important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider to
help with a flat tire, a batter y jump,
or an empty gas tank.
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Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.
With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
.
With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block the
engine from being restarted.
.
With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with
law enforcement to gradually slow
the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.
Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
Q
to set up an account.
.
After change in ownership and at
90 days.
Transferring Service
Press Q to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
immediately to terminate your OnStar
or connected ser vices if the vehicle is
disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
Press Q and follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar or
connected ser vice options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
Services, Roadside Assistance, and
Hands-Free Calling are available on
most vehicles. Not all OnStar ser vices
are available everywhere or on all
vehicles. For more information, a full
description of OnStar ser vices, system
limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
Privacy Statement, and Software
Terms:
.
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
.
See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
.
Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
.
Press
Q to speak with an Advisor.
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OnStar or connected services cannot
work unless the vehicle is in a place
where OnStar has an agreement with
a wireless service provider for service
in that area. The wireless service
provider must also have coverage,
network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar or
connected ser vices. Service involving
location information about the vehicle
cannot work unless GPS signals are
available, unobstructed, and
compatible with the OnStar hardware.
OnStar or connected services 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 or connected
services may not work. Other
problems beyond the control of
OnStar — 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 — may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 356.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help with
physical disabilities and medical
conditions.
Press
Q to help:
.
Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
.
Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., that
meets accessibility needs.
.
Provide directions to the closest
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability to communicate
to deaf, hard-of-hearing,
or speech-impaired customers while in
the vehicle. The available
dealer-installed TTY system can
provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar
services, except Virtual Advisor and
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some
OnStar services. The PIN will need to
be changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To change
the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar
Advisor by pressing
Q or calling
1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be warranted
as part of the vehicle warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages. Press
Q and ask for an Advisor. Advisors
are available in English, Spanish, and
French. Available languages may var y
by countr y.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote Door
Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance
after the vehicle has been off
continuously for 10 days without an
ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not
been started for 10 days, OnStar can
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contact Roadside Assistance or 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 and
underpasses; 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.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to the
vehicle. Do not place items over or
near the antenna to prevent blocking
cellular and GPS signal reception.
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. Press
Q to try the call again
or tr y again after driving a few miles
into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless ser vice, 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 0 249. Added electrical
equipment may interfere with the
operation of the OnStar system and
cause it to not operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the
vehicle without further notice or
consent. These updates or changes
may enhance or maintain safety,
security, or the operation of the
vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may
affect or erase data or settings that
are stored in the vehicle, such as
OnStar Hands-Free Calling name tags,
saved navigation destinations,
or pre-set radio stations. Neither
OnStar nor GM is responsible for any
affected or erased data or settings.
These updates or changes may also
collect personal information. Such
collection is described in the OnStar
privacy statement or separately
disclosed at the time of installation.
These updates or changes may also
cause a system to automatically
communicate with GM servers to
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collect information about vehicle
system status, identify whether
updates or changes are available,
or deliver updates or changes. An
active OnStar agreement constitutes
consent to these software updates or
changes and agreement that either
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
them to the vehicle.
Privacy
The complete OnStar Privacy
Statement may be found at
www.onstar.com (U.S.),
or ww w.onstar.ca (Canada). We
recommend that you review it. If you
have any questions, call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or
press
Q to speak with an Advisor.
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.
OnStar - Software
Acknowledgements
Certain OnStar components include
libcurl and unzip software and other
third party software. Below are the
notices and licenses associated with
libcurl and unzip and for other third
party software please see http://
opensource.lge.com/index
www.onstar.com/us/en/
libcurl:
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368 CONNECTED SERVICES
Connected Services
Connected Services
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Connected Services
Navigation
Navigation requires a specific OnStar
or connected ser vice plan.
Press
Q to receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. Press Q to connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided
commands.
Using Voice Commands During a
Planned Route
Functionality of the Voice Command
button, if equipped, may vary by
vehicle and region. For some vehicles,
press
= to open the OnStar app on
the infotainment display. For other
vehicles press
= as follows.
Cancel Route
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to cancel
directions?”
3. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK,
request completed, thank you,
goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press
=. 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.
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Get My Destination
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Get my destination.” System
responds with the address and
distance to the destination, then
responds with “OnStar ready,”
then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the vehicle’s
navigation screen, if equipped.
Press
Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to the
navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
The following services help with
staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.
Change the default passwords for
the Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac
mobile app. Make these passwords
different from each other and use
a combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
.
Change the default name of the
SSID (Ser vice Set Identifier). This
is your network’s name that is
visible to other wireless devices.
Choose a unique name and avoid
family names or vehicle
descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the
Internet and web content at 4G LTE
speed. Up to seven mobile devices can
be connected. A data plan is required.
Use the in-vehicle controls only when
it is safe to do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
information, press
= to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some vehicles,
touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Settings on
the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some vehicles,
the connection type (no Internet
connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good,
excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password,
press
Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
to connect with an Advisor. On
some vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile devices.
Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi
on or off on your mobile device, by
using the myCadillac mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor.
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On some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
MyCadillac Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myCadillac mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Cadillac users can
access the following ser vices from a
smartphone:
.
Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.
Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
.
Activate the horn and lamps.
.
Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
.
Send destinations to the vehicle.
.
Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
.
Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
.
Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
.
Request roadside assistance.
.
Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
.
Connect with Cadillac on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myCadillac mobile app information
and compatibility, see my.cadillac.com.
An active OnStar or connected service
plan may be required. A compatible
device, factory-installed remote start,
and power locks are required. Data
rates apply. See ww w.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock
the doors or sound the horn and flash
the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on your
route, help locate hotels, or book a
room. These services vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service, which
requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
= to
open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other vehicles
press
= as follows.
Make a Call
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call.
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 =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
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2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call.
Please say the name or number
to call.”
3. Say “911” without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.” System responds: “OK,
dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press =. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press = and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See w ww.onstar.com for details
and system limitations. Features are
subject to change. For updates on
feature capabilities, see
my.cadillac.com. Message and data
rates may apply.
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Index
A
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 252
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 249
Additional Information
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 258
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168, 173
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . .81
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . .83
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . .81
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inf lates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 132
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 233
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202, 267
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 202
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Armrest
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 227
Assistance Systems for Parking
and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
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Auto Stop
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting Batter y
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Battery - North America . . . . . .266, 315
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 268
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Headlamps and Front Turn
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
California
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .251, 266, 315,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 343
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Cargo (cont'd)
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . .3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . .91
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 123, 125
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Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . 303
Connected Ser vices
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Connections
Connected Ser vices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 129
Engine Temperature Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168, 173
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Cover
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 348
Customer Information
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . .3
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 162
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Diagnostics
Connected Ser vices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 345
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202, 267
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 220
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . .25
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 182
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Off-Road Recover y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 136
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 249
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 272
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 276
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Compartment Over view . . . . . . . . . . 254
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 129
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Engine (cont'd)
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 162
Exterior Lighting Batter y Saver . . . . 166
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 163
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 258
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 230
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 140
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
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Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 272
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 276
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 129
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 329
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 163
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 162
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168, 173
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 182
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 70
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168, 173
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Indicator
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .123, 125
Instrument Panel Over view . . . . . . . . . . .6
Interior Rear view Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 315
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K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Lamps
Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 162
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 162
Exterior Lighting Batter y
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . 101
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 162
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Lights (cont'd)
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 136
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 96
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
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Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 133
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Messages
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Mirror
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Automatic Dimming Rear view . . . . .51
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Manual Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 290
N
Navigation
Connected Ser vices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . 128
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
OnStar Additional Information . . . . 362
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
OnStar Over view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Parking
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 83
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 137
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 252
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 193
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Power (cont'd)
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 75
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 357
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 352
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251, 266, 315,
Back Cover
Publication Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 356
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 173
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 221
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . 117
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Recommended
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 319
Reimbursement Program, GM
Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Remote Keyless Entr y (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Replacing LATCH System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Roadside Ser vice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 345
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
S
Safety Defects Repor ting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 352
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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Seat Belts (cont'd)
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . .64
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . .61
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Securing Child Restraints . . . . .101, 103
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 342
Service (cont'd)
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 352
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 233
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 163
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Special Application Ser vices . . . . . . . 336
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 343
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Storage Areas
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Cargo Management System . . . . . . 110
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 227
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 359
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
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Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 348
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288, 289
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 291
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 290
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 303
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 298
Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . 248
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Traction
Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 138
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 163
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 298
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 156
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 342
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
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Vehicle Care (cont'd)
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 299
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 296
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 95
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Windshield (cont'd)
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 268
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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