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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 84
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 135
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 170
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 300
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 312
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 322
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
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2 Introduction
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, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and
BOLT 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
Chevrolet Motor 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, country
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 Service
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.
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.
Litho in U.S.A.
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Introduction 3
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Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{
Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury 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
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
[ : Energy Usage and Charge
Mode Selection
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
g : First Responder
[ : Forward Collision Alert
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R : Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+ : Fuses
_ : High Voltage
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
> : Seat Belt Reminders
Z : Service Vehicle Soon
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
] : Vehicle Ready
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Introduction 5
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 167.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0 132.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 128.
3. Instrument Cluster 0 94.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 118.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 87.
5. Charging Status Feedback
0 218.
Automatic Headlamp System
0 131.
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS). See “Sensors”
under Automatic Climate
Control System 0 163.
6. Infotainment System. See
AM-FM Radio 0 140.
Heated Front Seats 0 35 (If
Equipped).
7. Automatic Climate Control
System 0 163.
8. Storage Compartments 0 81.
9. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive
Unit 0 187.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0 192.
11. Power Outlets 0 90.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 131.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 194.
Driver Selected Operating
Modes 0 186.
13. Power Button 0 182.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0 85
(If Equipped).
15. Horn 0 86.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 85 (Out of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 85
(If Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of
View). See Regenerative
Braking 0 194.
19. Cruise Control 0 196.
Heated Steering Wheel 0 86 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 204 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 211
(If Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0 255.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Service
Vehicle Soon Light 0 102.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 128.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 132.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 19
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 22
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 23
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 25
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Keys and Locks
Keys
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Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (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 that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for all locks.
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.
Periodically, clean the key with a
brush or a pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 316.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 326.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 322.
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 battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The 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 transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
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Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 8.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
If the driver door is open when
Q is
pressed, all doors will lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
If the passenger door is open when
Q is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Q may also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 22.
K : Press to unlock the driver 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 0 121.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
Pressing
K will disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 22.
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 at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for about
30 seconds or until
7 is pressed
again or the vehicle is started.
/ : Press and release Q and then
immediately press and hold
/ for at
least four seconds to start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start
0 15.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
the doors and liftgate to be locked
and unlocked without pressing the
RKE transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the liftgate or door being opened.
If the vehicle has this feature, there
will be a button on both outside front
door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first unlock/lock button press
from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
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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. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.
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.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking
of Exterior Door Handles and
Liftgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and liftgate
can be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Q and K on the RKE transmitter at
the same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using
any exterior handle to unlock the
doors or open the liftgate will cause
the turn signal lamps to flash four
times quickly, indicating access is
disabled. If disabled, disarm the
alarm system before starting the
vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Q and K on the RKE transmitter at
the same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled.
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Passive Locking
The Keyless Access system will
lock the vehicle several seconds
after all doors are closed, if the
vehicle is off and at least one RKE
transmitter has been removed from
the interior or none remain in the
interior.
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 inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize doors to automatically
lock when exiting the vehicle, see
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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
started.
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 0 121.
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.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate glass and
lift up to open if the RKE transmitter
is within 1 m (3 ft) and the doors are
locked. If the doors are unlocked,
the transmitter is not required to
open the liftgate. See Liftgate 0 21.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 17.
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. Any remaining
transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can
have up to eight transmitters
matched to it.
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Programming with Two
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. Open the center console and
take out the small tray,
if equipped. Place the two
recognized transmitters in the
backup location with the
buttons facing down.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder
cover on the driver door
handle. See Door Locks 0 17.
Insert the vehicle key of the
new transmitter into the key
lock cylinder on the driver door
handle and turn the key to the
unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE # 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8.
3. Place the transmitter to be
programmed in the backup
location with the buttons
facing down.
4. Press POWER
O to start the
vehicle. When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC will show that
it is ready to program the next
transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from
the backup location and press
K or Q.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold POWER
O for 12 seconds
to exit programming mode.
6. Put the key back into the RKE
transmitter.
7. Replace the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 17.
Programming without Two
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 to be programmed must
be with you.
1. Remove the key lock cylinder
cover on the driver door
handle. See Door Locks 0 17.
Insert the vehicle key of the
transmitter into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
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handle and turn the key 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 POWER
O.
The DIC 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
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the
next steps.
The DIC should now show
READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Open the center console and
take out the small tray,
if equipped. Place the
transmitter in the backup
location with the buttons
facing down.
5. Press POWER
O to start the
vehicle. When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC will show that
it is ready to program the next
transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from
the backup location and press
K or Q.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold POWER
O for 12 seconds
to exit programming mode.
7. Put the key back into the RKE
transmitter.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 17.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
While trying to start the vehicle,
if the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or USE
TRANSMITTER POCKET TO
START. The DIC may also display
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
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To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console and
take out the small tray,
if equipped. Place the
transmitter in the backup
location with the buttons
facing down.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and press POWER
O.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
{
Warning
Never allow children to play with
the RKE transmitter. The
transmitter contains a small
battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal
burns can occur, resulting in
severe injury or death. Seek
medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{
Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the RKE
transmitter when it has been
exposed to extreme heat. These
surfaces can be hot to the touch
at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with
the correct type. Replacing the
battery with an incorrect type
could potentially create a risk of
battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to
instructions and local laws. Do
not attempt to burn, crush, or cut
the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to
environments with extremely low
air pressures or high
temperatures.
Replace the battery if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
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The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
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 area near the
key slot.
3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the bottom of the
transmitter.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing the back cover.
Push the battery down until it is
held in place. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
6. Reinsert key into the
transmitter.
Remote Start
This feature starts the heating or air
conditioning systems and the rear
window defogger from outside the
vehicle.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet. Normal operation of the
system will return after the vehicle
has been turned on.
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/ : This button is on the RKE
transmitter.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on energy, do
not use the remote start feature.
The vehicle may run out of energy.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 8.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
To remote start the vehicle:
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.
3. After entering the vehicle
during a remote start, press
POWER
O with the brake
pedal applied to start the
vehicle and operate as normal.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 20 minutes unless a time
extension is done.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on. Remote start run
time can be extended.
Extending Vehicle Run Time
The vehicle run time can also be
extended by another 20 minutes,
if after 30 seconds and during the
first 20 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are
repeated while the vehicle is
running. This provides a total of
40 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles
using POWER
O.
For additional remote starts, turn the
vehicle on with the transmitter in the
vehicle.
Canceling 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.
.
Press POWER
O with the brake
pedal applied, then press
POWER
O again to turn the
vehicle off.
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Conditions in Which Remote
Start Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
.
The RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle.
.
The ignition is on.
.
The hood is not closed.
.
The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.
The electric drive unit coolant
temperature is too high.
.
Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote 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
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
.
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 or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.
Use the key in the driver door to
lock and unlock the door without
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The key cylinder is
covered with a cap. See “Driver
Door Key Lock Cylinder Access
(In Case of Dead Battery)” later
in this section.
.
Press
Q or K on the RKE
transmitter to lock and unlock
the doors.
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To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the power door
lock switch.
.
Pull the door handle. Pulling an
interior door handle will unlock
the door. Pulling the door handle
again unlatches it.
Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being
opened. Press the button on the
door handle to open. See “Keyless
Access Operation” in Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 8.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead
Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder:
1. Insert the key into the slot on
the bottom of the cap.
2. Lift the key upward to remove
the cap.
3. Insert the key into the cylinder
and turn to unlock.
To replace the cap:
1. Position the bottom edge of the
cap under the lower edge of
the metal piece (2). The
tabs (3) attach to the metal
piece (2) at the positions (1).
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2. Rotate the cap upward and
install into place.
3. 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.
Power Door Locks
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
Locking and unlocking the doors will
also unlock the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 21.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual
locking of the doors until
five seconds after all doors are
closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned
on when the Unlocked Door Anti
Lockout feature has been turned off.
Press
Q on the power door lock
switch with the door open.
The doors will then lock
automatically five seconds after all
doors are closed. If a door is
reopened before five seconds have
elapsed, the five-second timer will
reset once all the doors are closed
again.
Press
Q on the door lock switch
again or press
Q on the RKE
transmitter to override this feature
and lock the doors immediately.
Delayed locking can be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the
vehicle is on, and the shift lever is
out of P (Park).
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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 a door.
.
Shift the vehicle into P (Park).
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle is on or in Service
Mode 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.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holding
Q on the
power door lock switch.
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
only the driver door will unlock. The
Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature
can be turned on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
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 forward to the
lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
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To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by using the
inside handle, the power door
lock switch, or 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 rearward to
unlock. Do the same for the
other door.
Doors
Liftgate
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the outside, press
Q or K on the
RKE transmitter.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the inside, press
Q or K.
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad and lift up.
When closing the liftgate, use the
pull cup.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate glass and
lift up to open if the RKE transmitter
is within 1 m (3 ft) and the doors are
locked. If the doors are unlocked,
the transmitter is not required to
open the liftgate.
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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.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the liftgate, then 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. 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.
If a door or the liftgate is opened
without first disarming the system,
the turn signals will flash and the
horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the System
Do one of the following 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.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.
Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle.
.
Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter.
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 on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the lights flash three times, an alarm
occurred previously while the alarm
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 322.
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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 transmitter
leaves the vehicle.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when POWER
O is
pressed and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.
The security light on the instrument
cluster comes on when there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is damaged, you
may not be able to start the vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the vehicle is turned on.
If the vehicle does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter,
or place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket.
See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” under Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 8.
If the vehicle does not start with the
other transmitter or with the
transmitter placed in the transmitter
pocket, the vehicle needs service.
See your dealer who can service
the theft-deterrent system and have
a new transmitter programmed to
the vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter 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 the mirrors:
1. Press
} or | to choose the
driver or passenger mirror. An
indicator will show the selected
mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired position.
3. Press
} or | again to
deselect the mirror.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. These mirrors can be folded
inward to prevent damage when
going through an automatic car
wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward
the vehicle. Push the mirror outward
to return it to the original position.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may have a turn signal
indicator lamp built into the mirror
housing. The turn signal lamp
flashes when the turn signals or
hazard flashers are used.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See
Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 209.
Side Blind Zone Alert
The vehicle may have Side Blind
Zone Alert. See Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) 0 209.
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Heated Mirrors
The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors,
if equipped.
K : Press to heat the outside
rearview mirrors. See “Rear Window
Defogger” under Automatic Climate
Control System 0 163.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
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
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the display.
Push the tab to turn it off. When off,
the mirror is automatic dimming.
Adjust the mirror for a clear view of
the area behind the vehicle while
the display is off.
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Press V to scroll through the
adjustment options.
Press
t and u to adjust the
settings using the indicators on the
mirror. The indicators will remain
visible for five seconds after the last
button activation, and the settings
will remain saved.
The adjustment options are:
.
Brightness
.
Zoom
.
Tilt
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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
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Troubleshooting
See your dealer for service if a blue
screen and
3 are displayed in the
mirror, and the display shuts off.
Also, push the tab as indicated to
return to the automatic
dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may not
work properly or display a clear
image if:
.
There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view. If needed,
push the tab to turn off the
display.
.
Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth.
.
The camera’s mounting on the
vehicle has been damaged, and/
or the position or the 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 electric range
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 a front window.
Power Windows
{
Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the RKE transmitter is dangerous
for many reasons; children or
others could be badly injured or
even killed. They could operate
the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle
move. The windows will function
with the RKE transmitter in the
vehicle and they could be
seriously injured or killed if caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave the RKE transmitter
in a vehicle with children.
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Warning (Continued)
When there are children in the
rear seat, use the window lockout
switch to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
Press the switch to open the
window. Pull the front of the switch
up to close it.
The window switches on the driver
door control all windows.
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The power windows only operate
with the vehicle on or in Service
Mode, or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
Express Window Operation
The driver window has an express
feature which allows the window to
be lowered or raised without holding
the switch. To automatically raise or
lower the window, pull the driver
window switch up or press it down
all the way and release. Stop the
window by pressing or pulling the
switch in the same direction a
second time, or by briefly operating
the switch to the first position in
either direction. The front and rear
passenger windows have express
open only.
Safety Function
This is for vehicles with the
express-up feature. If any object is
in the path of the window when the
express-up feature is active, the
window will stop and auto-reverse to
a preset position. Weather
conditions may cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window switch
may be held up to the second
position to close the window. The
window will return to normal
operation once the obstruction or
condition is removed.
Safety Function Override
This is for vehicles with the
express-up feature. If the battery on
the vehicle has been recharged or
disconnected, or is not working, the
windows will need to be
reprogrammed for the express-up
feature to work. Before
reprogramming, replace or recharge
the vehicle's battery.
To program the driver window:
1. Close all doors with the vehicle
on or in Service Mode.
2. Press and hold the power
window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch
up until the window is fully
closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up
for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
Press 2 on the driver door to
activate the window lockout. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated.
Press
2 again to deactivate the
window lockout.
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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window or, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle may have vanity mirrors
and card holders on the back of the
sun visors. Swing down the sun
visor to expose the vanity mirror.
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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Seat Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 48
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Passenger Sensing System . . . 53
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 57
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing Airbag System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Infants and Young Children . . . . 61
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 63
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 65
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . 66
Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Head Restraints
The vehicle's front and rear 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.
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 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
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.
Try to move the head restraint to
make sure it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button on the top of the
seatback and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure it is locked in
place.
If 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 66.
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 the head restraint up
and forward 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.
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Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
{
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.
Seat Position
To adjust the seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the
handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
Seat Height Adjuster
Move the lever on the outboard side
of the seat up or down to manually
adjust the seat height.
Reclining Seatbacks
{
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
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2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
{
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.
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Warning (Continued)
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
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.
Heated Front Seats
{
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
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heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
If equipped, the heated seat
controls are on the infotainment
display. To operate, the vehicle must
be on.
Touch
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion. Indicator
lights on the infotainment display
show the current setting with three
level indicators for high, medium,
or low.
Touch the screen once for the
highest setting. With each touch of
the screen, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then to the off setting. The
lights indicate three for the highest
setting and one for the lowest.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Auto Heated Seats
When the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate the
heated seats at the level required by
the vehicle’s interior temperature. In
auto mode, the indicators
automatically show the level setting
required.
Use the manual heated seat buttons
to turn auto heated seats off. Once
this feature is turned off, the auto
heated seats will be activated the
next time the vehicle is started. In
manual mode, the controls can be
accessed while the vehicle is on by
touching
M or L.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the auto heated seats feature will
not activate that seat.
The auto heated seats feature can
be programmed to always be
enabled when the vehicle is on. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Remote Start Heated Seats
When it is cold outside, the heated
seats can be turned on
automatically during a remote
vehicle start.
The heated seats will be canceled
when the vehicle is started. If the
auto heated seats are enabled in
vehicle personalization, the seat
heating level will automatically
change to the level required by the
vehicle's interior temperature when
the vehicle is on.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
This is normal.
The heated seats will not turn on
during a remote start unless the
heated seat feature is enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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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 0 121.
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be
folded down 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 down:
1. Make sure the seat belt is in
the retainer hook.
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2. Pull the lever on top of the
seatback to unlock the
seatback.
A red indicator near the
seatback lever is exposed
when the seatback is unlocked.
3. Fold the seatback down.
Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other
seatback, if desired.
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.
Make sure the seat belt is in
the retainer hook and is not
twisted or caught in the
seatback.
A tab near the seatback lever
retracts when the seatback is
locked in place.
The center rear seat belt may
lock when you raise the
seatback. If this happens, let
the belt go back all the way
and start again.
2. Push and pull the top of the
seatback to be sure it is locked
into position.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the
other seatback, if necessary.
When the seat is not in use, it
should be kept in the upright, locked
position.
Rear Seat Armrest
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The rear seat has an armrest in the
center of the seatback. Lower the
armrest to access the two
cupholders.
To fold, lift the armrest up and push
it rearward until it is flush with the
seatback.
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 Front
Seats 0 35.
If equipped, the rear heated seat
buttons are on the rear doors.
Press
L or M to heat the left
outboard or right outboard seat
cushion.
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 not allow
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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 99.
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 everyone'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 59 or
Infants and Young Children 0 61.
Review and follow the rules for
children in addition to the following
rules.
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It is very important for all occupants
to buckle up. Statistics show that
unbelted people are hurt more often
in crashes than those who are
wearing 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.
{
Warning
The seat belt can be pinched if it
is routed under plastic trim on the
seat, such as trim around the rear
seatback folding handle or side
airbag. In a crash, pinched seat
belts might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Never allow
seat belts to be routed under
plastic trim pieces.
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.
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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull
the belt across you. Do not let
it get twisted.
The lap-shoulder belt may lock
if you pull the belt across you
very quickly. If this happens, let
the belt go back slightly to
unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of a
passenger belt is pulled out all
the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be
engaged. See Child Restraint
Systems 0 63. If this occurs, let
the belt go back all the way
and start again. If the locking
feature stays engaged after
letting the belt go back to
stowed position on the seat,
move the seat rearward or
recline the seat until the
shoulder belt retractor lock
releases.
Engaging the child restraint
locking feature in the front
outboard seating position may
affect the passenger sensing
system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 53.
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 45.
Position the release button on
the buckle so that the seat belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
4. To make the lap part tight, pull
up on the shoulder belt.
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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
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.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt
pretensioners for the 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 46.
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 are available
through your dealer for the rear
outboard seating positions.
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
injury, do not let someone else use
it, and use it only for the seat it is
made to fit. The extender has been
designed for adults. Never use it for
securing child 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 99.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See
Seat Belt Care 0 45.
Seat Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Seat belts should be properly cared
for and maintained.
Seat belt hardware should be kept
dry and free of dust or debris. As
necessary, exterior hard surfaces
and seat belt webbing may be lightly
cleaned with mild soap and water.
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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 injury 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
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
After a minor crash, replacement of
seat belts may not be necessary.
But the seat belt assemblies that
were used during any crash may
have been stressed or damaged.
See your dealer to have the seat
belt assemblies inspected or
replaced.
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 0 100.
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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 knee airbag for the front
outboard passenger
.
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 area directly behind the
driver
.
A roof-rail airbag for the front
outboard passenger and the
area directly behind the front
outboard passenger
Sedan models may have the
following airbags:
.
Seat-mounted side impact
airbags for the second row
outboard passengers
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.
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 seatback or 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 to inflate in every crash.
In some crashes seat belts are
the only restraint. See When
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 50.
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. Everyone 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 inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not
sit unnecessarily close to any
airbag, as you would be if sitting
on the edge of the seat or leaning
forward. 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 floor.
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Warning (Continued)
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.
{
Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, see Older Children 0 59 or
Infants and Young Children 0 61.
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 0 100 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.
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The driver knee airbag is below the
steering column. The front outboard
passenger knee airbag is below the
glove box.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
The driver and front outboard
passenger seat-mounted side
impact airbags are in the side 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.
Rear Seat Driver Side Shown,
Passenger Side Similar
On vehicles with second row
seat-mounted side impact airbags,
they are in the sides of the seatback
closest to the door.
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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
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inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.
Do not use seat accessories that
block the inflation path of a
seat-mounted side impact airbag.
Never secure anything to the roof
of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
by routing a rope or tie‐down
through any door or window
opening. If you do, the path of an
inflating roof-rail airbag will be
blocked.
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. 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.
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, 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 crash severity.
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.
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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 inflate when either side of the
vehicle is struck or 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 inflator, the airbag,
and related hardware are all part of
the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are
the Airbags? 0 48.
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 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 50.
Airbags should never be regarded
as anything more than a supplement
to seat belts.
What Will You See after
an Airbag Inflates?
After the 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 48.
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
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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, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as
it is safe to do so. If you have
breathing problems but cannot
get out of the vehicle after an
airbag inflates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door.
If you experience breathing
problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
on the interior lamps and hazard
warning flashers after the airbags
inflate. The feature may also
activate, without airbag inflation,
after an event that exceeds a
predetermined threshold. After
turning the ignition off and then on
again, 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.
{
Warning
A crash severe enough to inflate
the airbags may have also
damaged important functions in
the vehicle, such as the brake
and steering systems, etc. Even if
the vehicle appears to be drivable
after a moderate crash, there may
be concealed damage that could
make it difficult to safely operate
the vehicle.
Use caution if attempting to
restart the vehicle after a crash
has occurred.
If an airbag inflates or the vehicle
has been in a crash, the sensing
system may shut down the high
voltage system. When this occurs,
the high voltage battery is
disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. Before the vehicle can be
operated again, it must be serviced
at your dealer.
In many crashes severe enough to
inflate the airbag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the front outboard
passenger airbag.
.
Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag
inflates, you will need some new
parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the
airbag system will not be there
to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly
other parts. The service manual
for the vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
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.
The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a
crash. See Vehicle Data
Recording and Privacy 0 324
and
Event Data Recorders 0 324.
.
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
Canada
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 0 100.
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain 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 and knee
airbag should be allowed to inflate
or not.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the correct
child restraint for their weight
and size.
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 inflates.
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{
Warning
A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the 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
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 airbag(s), no
system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though the
airbag(s) are 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
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Warning (Continued)
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.
If the vehicle does not have a rear
seat that will accommodate a
rear-facing child restraint, a
rear-facing child restraint should not
be installed in the vehicle, even if
the airbag is off.
The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee 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
and knee airbag, the OFF indicator
will light and stay lit as a reminder
that the airbags are off. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 100.
The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn on the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee 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 airbags to be enabled,
the ON indicator will light and stay lit
as a reminder that the airbags are
active.
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 and knee airbag,
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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.
{
Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0 100 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
and knee 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 76 or
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
0 78.
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 32.
6. Restart the vehicle.
The passenger sensing system may
or may not turn off the airbags 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. Consider using another
vehicle to transport the child when a
rear seat is not available. Never put
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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 and knee 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 portion 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 and
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
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“Child Restraints” in the Index for
additional information about the
importance of proper restraint use.
A thick layer of additional material,
such as a blanket or cushion,
or aftermarket equipment such as
seat covers, seat heaters, and seat
massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system
operates. We recommend that you
not use seat covers or other
aftermarket equipment except when
approved by GM for your specific
vehicle. See Adding Equipment to
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 57
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.
{
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 servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To
purchase a service manual, see
Publication Ordering Information
0 321.
{
Warning
For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the 12‐
volt battery is disconnected, an
airbag can still inflate during
improper service. You can be
injured if you are close to an
airbag when it inflates. Avoid
yellow connectors. They are
probably part of the airbag
system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make
sure the person performing work
for you is qualified to do so.
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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:
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.
Airbag system, including airbag
modules, front or side impact
sensors, sensing and diagnostic
module, or airbag wiring
.
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 service 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, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This
could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
sensing system from properly
turning off the passenger airbag(s).
See Passenger Sensing System
0 53.
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
airbags, see Different Size Tires
and Wheels 0 273 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 0 314.
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 0 100.
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 48. 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 necessary
replacements made as soon as
possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See
your dealer for service.
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes
on when you are driving, the airbag
system may not work properly. Have
the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 100.
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 42.
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.
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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 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 42.
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.
{
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 be crushed together and
seriously injured. A seat belt must
be used by only one person at
a time.
{
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
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 every
state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be
restrained while in a vehicle.
{
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
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.
{
Warning
Never hold an infant or a child
while riding in a vehicle. Due to
crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not
possible to hold it during a crash.
For example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
infant will suddenly become a
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
arms. An infant or child should be
secured in an appropriate child
restraint.
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{
Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. 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
child restraint will have a label
saying that it meets federal motor
vehicle safety standards.
The instruction manual that is
provided with the child restraint
states the weight and height
limitations for that particular child
restraint. In addition, there are many
kinds of child restraints available for
children with special needs.
{
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 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 an
appropriate child restraint.
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 59.
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 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 portion of a
lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH
system. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 66 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 following:
1. Instruction labels provided on
the child restraint
2. Instruction manual provided
with the child restraint
3. This vehicle owner's manual
The child restraint instructions are
important, so if they are not
available, obtain a replacement
copy from the manufacturer.
Keep in mind that an unsecured
child restraint can move around in a
collision or sudden stop and injure
people in the vehicle. Be sure to
properly secure any child restraint in
the vehicle — even when no child is
in it.
In some areas Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technicians
(CPSTs) are available to inspect
and demonstrate how to correctly
use and install child restraints. In
the U.S., refer to the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) website to
locate the nearest child safety seat
inspection station. For CPST
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availability in Canada, check with
Transport Canada or the Provincial
Ministry of Transportation office.
Securing the Child Within the
Child Restraint
{
Warning
A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child is not
properly secured in the child
restraint. Secure the child
properly following the instructions
that came with that child restraint.
Where to Put the
Restraint
According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in 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 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 passenger airbag inflates
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.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the airbag
is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front seat, always move the
front passenger seat as far back
as it will go. It is better to secure
the child restraint in a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System
0 53 for additional information.
If the vehicle does not have a rear
seat that will accommodate a
rear-facing child restraint, a
rear-facing child restraint should not
be installed in the vehicle, even if
the airbag is off.
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.
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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.
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. The LATCH 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.
For a forward-facing 5-pt harness
child restraint where the combined
weight of the child and restraint are
up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), use either the
lower LATCH anchorages with the
top tether anchorage, or the seat
belt with the top tether anchorage.
Where the combined weight of the
child and restraint are greater than
29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat belt with
the top tether anchorage only.
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Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints
Restraint Type Combined
Weight of the
Child + Child
Restraint
Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X
LATCH – Lower
Anchors Only
Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower
Anchors and Top
Tether Anchor
Seat Belt and
Top Tether
Anchor
Rear-Facing
Child Restraint
Up to
29.5 kg (65 lb)
X X
Rear-Facing
Child Restraint
Greater than
29.5 kg (65 lb)
X
Forward-Facing
Child Restraint
Up to
29.5 kg (65 lb)
X X
Forward-Facing
Child Restraint
Greater than
29.5 kg (65 lb)
X
See Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 76
or
Securing Child Restraints (With the
Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 78.
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 76 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the
Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 78.
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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 with 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 Delete Model
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Sedan Models
I : Seating positions with top
tether anchors.
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.
The outboard lower anchors are
behind the vertical openings in the
rear seat trim.
To assist in locating the top tether
anchors on sedan models, the top
tether anchor symbol is on the trim
near the anchor.
For sedan models, the top tether
anchors are behind the rear seats.
Sedan Model
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Rear Seat Delete Model
For rear seat delete models, the top
tether anchors (1, 2) are located on
the rear floor behind the
passenger seat.
To assist in locating the top tether
anchors on rear seat delete models,
the top tether anchor symbol is near
the anchor. The top tether anchors
may be covered. If the top tether
anchors are covered, the top tether
anchor symbol is on the cover.
Do not attach the top tether to this
location. Use only the approved top
tether anchors identified previously
in this section.
Be sure to use an anchor located
directly behind 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 65 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,
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
but 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.
(Continued)
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.
If you need to secure more than one
child restraint in the rear seat, see
Where to Put the Restraint 0 65 for
additional information.
Rear Seat Delete Model
1. For models without a rear seat,
forward-facing child restraints
should only be installed in the
right front seating position with
the seat belt and a top tether.
See Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the Rear
Seat) 0 76 or
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
0 78.
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If the child restraint
manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached,
attach and tighten the top
tether to the top tether anchor,
if your vehicle has one. Refer
to the child restraint
instructions and the following
steps:
1.1. Find the top tether
anchor.
1.2. Route, attach, and tighten
the top tether according
to your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:
If the position you are
using has an adjustable
head restraint and you
are using a dual tether,
route the 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.
2. Secure the child restraint in the
right front seating position with
the vehicle belts. See Securing
Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 76 or
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
0 78.
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 belt 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.
Sedan Models
1. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
does not have lower
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child
restraint with the top tether and
the seat belt. 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.
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For rear outboard seating
positions, if the head
restraint interferes with
the proper installation of
the child restraint, the
head restraint may be
removed. See “Head
Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” at the end
of this section.
When installing a
rear-facing child restraint,
it may be necessary to
move the front seat
forward to properly install
the child restraint per the
child restraint
manufacturer instructions.
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. Remove the cargo cover
before installing the top
tether. Place the cargo
cover in its original
location after installing
your child restraint when
the head restraint is
removed.
2.3. Route, attach, and tighten
the top tether according
to your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:
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.
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If the position you are
using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a dual
tether, raise the headrest
or head restraint and
route the tether under the
headrest or head restraint
and around the headrest
or head restraint posts.
If the position you are
using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a
single tether, raise the
headrest or head restraint
and route the tether
under the headrest or
head restraint and in
between the headrest or
head restraint posts.
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.
Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints
can be removed if they interfere with
the proper installation of the child
restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
1. Partially fold the seatback
forward. See Rear Seats 0 37
for additional information.
2. Press both buttons on the head
restraint posts at the same
time, and pull up on the head
restraint.
3. Store the head restraint in a
secure place.
4. When the child restraint is
removed, reinstall the head
restraint before the seating
position is used.
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{
Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To reinstall the head restraint:
1. Partially fold the seatback
forward. See Rear Seats 0 37.
2. Insert the head restraint posts
into the holes in the top of the
seatback. The notches on the
posts must face the driver side
of the vehicle.
3. Push the head restraint down.
If necessary, press the height
adjustment release button to
further lower the head restraint.
See Head Restraints 0 32.
4. Return the head restraint to the
full upright position if folded.
Pull the head restraint up and
forward until it locks into place.
5. Try to move the head restraint
in all directions to make sure
that it is locked in place.
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. See Head Restraints
0 32.
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash
{
Warning
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the LATCH system is
working properly after a crash,
see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
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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 in a
rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, see Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 66 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 66 for
top tether anchor locations.
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 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.
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 65.
1. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
If the head restraint interferes
with the proper installation of
the child restraint, the head
restraint may be removed. See
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 66.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle seat belt through
or around the restraint. The
child restraint instructions will
show you how.
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.
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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.
5. To tighten the belt, push down
on the child restraint, pull the
shoulder portion of the belt to
tighten the lap portion of the
belt, and feed the shoulder belt
back into the retractor. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 4 and 5.
6. If the child restraint has a top
tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions
regarding the use of the top
tether. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 66.
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. If the
head restraint was removed,
reinstall it before the seating
position is used. See “Head
Restraint Removal and
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Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 66 for additional
information on installing the head
restraint properly.
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 65.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system which is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag under certain
conditions. See Passenger Sensing
System 0 53 and
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 100 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
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 airbag(s), no
system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though the
airbag(s) are off.
Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the
airbag(s) are off. If you secure a
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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 the child restraint in a
rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System
0 53 for additional information.
If the vehicle does not have a rear
seat that will accommodate a
rear-facing child restraint, a
rear-facing child restraint should not
be installed in the vehicle, even if
the airbag is off.
If the child restraint uses a top
tether, see Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 66 for top tether anchor
locations.
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 anchored, or if
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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 and knee 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 0 100.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle seat belt through
or around the restraint. The
child restraint instructions will
show you how.
4. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until 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 portion of the
belt, and feed the shoulder belt
back into the retractor. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.
7. If the vehicle does not have a
rear seat and the child restraint
manufacturer recommends
using a top tether anchor,
attach the top tether to the top
tether anchor. Refer to the
instructions that came with the
child restraint and to Lower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 66.
8. 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 airbags are off, the OFF
indicator in the passenger airbag
status indicator will come on and
stay on when the vehicle is started.
If a child restraint has been installed
and the ON indicator is lit, see “If
the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
System 0 53.
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.
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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 81
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 81
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 82
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cargo Management System . . . 83
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.
Instrument Panel Storage
The instrument panel storage is
near the power outlet.
Cupholders
The front cupholders are near the
shift lever.
If equipped, lower the armrest to
access the rear cupholders. The
liner is removable for cleaning.
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Center Console Storage
There is storage in the center
console. Pull up the latch and lift
to open.
There may be a small tray and
additional storage when the small
tray is detached.
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.
If equipped, the cargo cover can be
used to cover items in the rear of
the vehicle.
To remove the cargo cover:
1. Remove the cords from the
hooks at the top of the
liftgate (1).
2. Disconnect the loops from the
hooks on the trim panel (2).
To install the cargo cover:
1. Attach the loops to the hooks
on the trim panel (2).
2. Reconnect both of the cords to
the hooks at the top of the
liftgate (1).
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Cargo Management
System
Pull up on the load floor cover to
access the cargo management
system, if equipped. There is a
carpeted open storage area.
Remove the carpet and the cover
to access additional storage.
To close, lift the load floor cover and
place it on the retainers. Push down
on the load floor to secure it.
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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 85
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 85
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 86
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . . . 86
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 87
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 88
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Battery Gauge (High
Voltage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . 98
Power Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . 99
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 100
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Charging System Light (12-Volt
Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . 102
Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 104
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . 104
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 105
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . 106
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 106
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 107
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Information Displays
Power Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Programmable Charging . . . . . . 107
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Charging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Propulsion Power
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 121
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 121
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Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
g : If equipped with OnStar or a
Bluetooth system, press to interact
with those systems. See OnStar
Overview 0 326 or
Bluetooth 0 153.
c : Press to decline an incoming
call or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system when not on a call.
w or x : Press to go to the
previous or next selection.
o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
@ : Press to select a highlighted
menu option.
yFAV or FAVz : Press to display a
list of favorites and select the next
or previous favorite when listening
to the radio.
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The volume switches are on the
right rear side of the steering wheel.
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
There is a paddle on the left rear
side of the steering wheel for
regenerative braking. See
Regenerative Braking 0 194.
Heated Steering Wheel
( : If equipped, press to turn on or
off. An indicator light on the button
displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.
If equipped with a remote start
heated steering wheel, 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 Front Seats 0 35.
Horn
Press a on the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Pedestrian Safety Signal
The vehicle is equipped with
automatic sound generation.
The automatic sound is generated
to indicate the vehicle presence to
pedestrians.
United States
The sound changes if the vehicle is
speeding up or slowing down. It is
activated when the vehicle is shifted
into a forward gear or R (Reverse),
up to 33 km/h (20 mph).
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Canada
The sound changes if the vehicle is
speeding up or slowing down. It is
activated when the vehicle is shifted
into a forward gear or R (Reverse),
up to 23 km/h (14 mph).
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the side of the steering
column. With the vehicle on or in
Service Mode, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : If equipped with intermittent
wipes, 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 multiple wipes,
hold the lever down.
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 0 244.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. If the wiper motor
overheats, the windshield wipers will
stop until the motor cools and the
wiper control is turned off. See
Electrical System Overload 0 250.
{
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.
{
Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always
clear snow and ice from the hood,
windshield, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and
windows. Reduced visibility from
snow and ice buildup could lead
to a crash.
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Wiper Parking
If the vehicle Is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
will immediately stop. If the
windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield. If the
vehicle is turned off while the wipers
are performing wipes due to
windshield washing, the wipers
continue to run until they reach the
base of the windshield.
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
lever is released, additional wipes
may occur depending on how long
the windshield washer had been
activated. See Washer Fluid 0 239
for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
The controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever.
Move the control to:
ON : To turn on.
OFF : To turn off.
INT : To turn on intermittent rear
wipes.
1 : Push the windshield wiper
lever forward to spray washer fluid
on the rear window. If equipped with
the rear camera mirror, the washer
fluid is sprayed on the rear camera
at the same time. The lever returns
to its starting position when
released.
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{
Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
If the rear wiper control is off, the
rear wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing low
or high speed wipes. If the rear
wiper control is off, the vehicle is in
R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing
intermittent wipes, then the rear
wiper automatically performs
intermittent wipes.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield and the rear
window. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir if either washer is not
working.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
Wiper operation returns to normal
when the shift lever is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed
increases. The rear wiper will also
stop when the liftgate is open.
When using an automatic car wash,
move the rear wiper control to OFF
to disable the rear wiper. If the shift
lever is in N (Neutral) and the
vehicle speed is very slow, the rear
wiper will automatically stop at the
base of the rear window.
Compass
The vehicle has a compass display
in the instrument cluster above the
speedometer. The compass
receives its heading and other
information from the Global
Positioning System (GPS) antenna
and vehicle speed information.
The compass system has automatic
calibration and zone adjustment
features.
Avoid covering the GPS antenna for
long periods of time with objects
that may interfere with the antenna's
ability to receive a satellite signal.
The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. The compass system will
automatically determine when a
GPS signal is restored and provide
a heading.
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Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu.
This can also be changed by
touching the clock, then touch
8 to
go to the Time and Date
Settings menu.
D : Press to access the
Home Page.
T : Touch to access the Icon View.
Y : Drag the scroll bar to navigate
the list.
y or z : Touch to set up items.
0 : Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
Setting the Time
When Auto Set is enabled, the time
cannot be manually set.
1. Press
D, then touch T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then
touch Set Time.
4. Touch + or − to adjust the
value.
5. Touch
y or z to adjust AM or
PM for 12 hour format.
6. Touch
0.
Setting the Date
1. Press D, then touch T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then
touch Set Date.
4. Touch + or − to adjust the
value.
5. Touch
0.
Auto Set
1. Press D, then touch T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then
touch Auto Set.
4. Select from the available
options.
5. Touch
0.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press D, then touch T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then
touch Set Time.
4. Select 12 hr or 24 hr format.
5. Touch
0.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a mobile phone or MP3
player. The accessory power outlet
only works with the vehicle
turned on.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the lower center
stack below the climate control.
Open the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
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Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain accessory 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 0 230.
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.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have a wireless
charging pocket outside the armrest
of the center console. The system
operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly
charges one Qi compatible mobile
device. The power output of the
system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 3 amp (19.5W), as
requested by the compatible mobile
device. See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 322.
{
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 Service
Mode, 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) 0 184.
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 mobile phone.
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{
Warning
Remove all objects from the
charging pocket before charging
your mobile phone. Objects, such
as coins, keys, rings, paper clips,
or cards, between the mobile
phone and the charger will
become very hot. On the rare
occasion that the charging system
does not detect an object, and the
object gets wedged between the
mobile phone and the charger,
remove the mobile phone and
allow the object to cool before
removing it from the charging
pocket, to prevent burns.
To charge a mobile device:
1. Remove all objects from the
charging pocket. The system
may not charge if there are any
objects between the mobile
device and charging pocket.
2. With the mobile device screen
facing the driver side, insert the
device into the charging pocket
and
W will appear on the
infotainment display. This
indicates that the mobile device
is properly positioned and
charging.
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.
The smartphone may become
warm during charging. This is
normal. In warmer
temperatures, the speed of
charging may be reduced.
If
W does not appear on the
infotainment display:
1. Remove the mobile device
from the pocket and wait
three seconds.
2. Turn the mobile device
180 degrees and insert it back
into the pocket with the screen
facing the driver side.
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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 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.
2. Redistributions in binary form
must reproduce the above
copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following
disclaimer in the
documentation and/or other
materials provided with the
distribution.
3. Neither the name of the
copyright holder nor the names
of its contributors may be used
to endorse or promote products
derived from this software
without specific prior written
permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED
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Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the propulsion system 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.
Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster displays a
preview of information that includes
electric range, charging, odometer,
and battery status. This happens
upon entry when the driver door is
opened, before starting the vehicle.
This preview will dismiss after
starting the vehicle or soon after
closing the driver door.
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Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
The cluster layout can be changed.
There are three display
configurations to choose from:
Classic, Modern, and Enhanced.
Use the steering wheel control to
move between the different display
zones and scroll through the
different displays. See “Layout”
under “Cluster Menu” following.
.
Classic configuration displays
the speedometer with a
simplified battery gauge and
efficiency light.
.
Modern configuration displays
the speedometer with a battery
gauge and efficiency gauge.
.
Enhanced configuration displays
the speedometer with battery
gauge, efficiency ring, and
power gauge.
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
o to access the cluster
applications. Use
w or x to scroll
through the list of available
applications. Press
V to select the
application, then press
p to enter
the application menu. Exit the menu
by pressing
o.
Not all applications will be available
on all vehicles.
Cluster Menu Applications
.
Vehicle info. This is where the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays can be viewed. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 118.
.
Audio
.
Phone
.
Onstar Navigation
.
Layout
.
Options
Audio
In the main view of the Audio
application, press
w or x to scroll
through radio stations or move to
the next/previous track of a USB/
Bluetooth device that is connected
to the vehicle. Press
V to select the
Audio app, then press
p to enter
the Audio menu. In the Audio menu
browse for music, select from the
favorites, or change the audio
source.
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Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is no
active phone call, view recent calls,
scroll through contacts, or select
from the favorites. If there is an
active call, mute or unmute the
phone or switch to handset or
handsfree operation.
Onstar Navigation
This display is used for OnStar
Turn-by-Turn guidance, if equipped.
Layout
Choose Classic, Modern,
or Enhanced layout by pressing
V
while the desired item is highlighted.
Exit the Layout menu by
pressing
o.
Options
Press V to select the Options app.
Use
w or x to scroll through the
items in the Options menu. Exit the
Options menu by pressing
o.
Units : Press
p while Units is
displayed to enter the Units menu.
Use
w or x to scroll through the
items. Choose U.S., Metric,
or Imperial by pressing
V while the
desired item is highlighted.
Speed Warning : The speed
warning display allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the speed warning,
press
V when Speed Warning is
displayed. Press
w or x to adjust
the value. Press
V to set the speed.
Once set, this feature can be turned
off by pressing
V while viewing this
page. If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a pop-up warning is
displayed and a chime may sound.
Help : Press
p while Help is
displayed to enter the Help menu.
Use
w or x to scroll through the
items in the Help menu.
Open Source Software : Press
V
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) 0 118.
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Battery Gauge (High
Voltage)
Enhanced Battery Gauge
This displays the high voltage
battery state of charge. The value in
the center is an estimate of how far
the vehicle can be driven on the
remaining charge based on driving
habits and conditions learned over
several days.
The Max and Min values above and
below the display indicate the
longest and shortest possible range
as estimated from current vehicle
conditions and climate settings.
The mileage estimate and Max and
Min numbers are affected by climate
control system usage. Estimated
range may increase or decrease
based on changes in climate control
energy consumption.
A trend bar on the far left estimates
how recent driving habits,
conditions, and climate settings are
affecting the range prediction.
When the high voltage battery state
of charge is very low, the estimated
range value in the center will
change to Low. Max and Min ranges
will no longer be displayed.
Additional alerts may display and a
sound may also be heard at low
state of charge.
Driver Efficiency Gauge
Modern Efficiency Gauge Shown,
Classic Similar
This gauge is a guide to driving in
an efficient manner.
Efficient Driving
.
Classic layout: Keep the gauge
and leaf green.
.
Modern layout: Keep the ball
green and in the center of the
gauge.
.
Enhanced layout: Keep the outer
ring of the speedometer green.
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Inefficient Driving/Aggressive
Braking
.
Classic layout: The gauge and
leaf turn yellow.
.
Modern layout: When driving
inefficiently, the ball turns yellow
and moves above the center of
the gauge. When braking
aggressively, the ball turns
yellow and moves below the
center of the gauge.
.
Enhanced layout: The outer ring
of the speedometer turns yellow.
Power Indicator Gauge
The power indicator gauge is on the
right side of the display in the
Enhanced layout.
This gauge displays the
instantaneous charge and discharge
power flowing either into or out of
the high voltage battery. Maximum
discharge power is available when
the high voltage battery is fully
charged. During normal operation, a
slight reduction in discharge power
may occur as the high voltage
battery state of charge decreases.
The power indicator gauge value
shows the instantaneous power
used by the battery.
Regenerative Braking
When regenerative braking is active,
the regen battery icon with arrows
appears green. The power indicator
gauge value shows the amount of
instantaneous power being
regenerated.
Regenerative Power Limited
Regenerative power may be limited
when the high voltage battery is
near full charge or cold. The regen
battery icon will appear gray when
limited, and a horizontal bar may
display on the gauge, at the level of
the vehicle’s maximum regenerative
braking power.
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.
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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.
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, 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), passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners
(if equipped), the airbag modules,
the wiring, and the crash sensing
and diagnostic module.
The airbag readiness light comes on
for several seconds when the
vehicle is started. If the light does
not come on then, have it fixed
immediately.
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Warning
If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, it means
the airbag system might not be
working properly. The airbags in
the vehicle might not inflate in a
crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid
injury, have the vehicle serviced
right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 53 for important
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safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
United States
Canada
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. Then, after
several seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF,
or the on or off symbol to let you
know the status of the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag.
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
and knee airbag are 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 and knee
airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service.
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Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
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Warning (Continued)
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0 100 for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
(12-Volt Battery)
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the vehicle is started,
as a check to show the light is
working.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the 12-volt battery.
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If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio.
Service Vehicle Soon
Light
This light comes on if a condition
exists that may require the vehicle
to be taken in for service.
If the light comes on, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Brake System Warning
Light
Metric English
This light should come on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on. 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 at
start up, there is a brake problem.
Have the brake system inspected
right away.
If the light comes on while driving,
pull off the road and stop carefully.
The brake pedal might be harder to
push, or the brake pedal may go
closer to the floor. It could take
longer to stop. If the light is still on,
have the vehicle towed for service.
See Towing the Vehicle 0 287.
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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.
Electric Parking Brake
Light
Metric English
This light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. If the light
flashes and stays on after the
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parking brake is released, or while
driving, there is a problem with the
Electric Parking Brake system.
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
starting the vehicle. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
If this light stays on, there is a
problem with a system on the
vehicle that is causing the parking
brake system to work at a reduced
level. The vehicle can still be driven,
but should be taken to a dealer as
soon as possible. See Electric
Parking Brake 0 192. A message
may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
The ABS warning light will come on
briefly when the vehicle is started.
This is normal. If the light does not
come on then, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn if there is a
problem.
If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the vehicle off.
Then start the vehicle again to reset
the system. If the light still stays on,
or comes on again while driving, the
vehicle needs service. See your
dealer. If the regular brake system
warning light is not on, the brakes
will still work, but the antilock brakes
will not work. If the regular brake
system warning light is also on, the
antilock brakes will not work and
there is a problem with the regular
brakes.
Sport Mode Light
This light comes on when Sport
Mode is selected.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Light
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After the vehicle is started, this light
turns off and stays off if LKA has not
been turned on or is unavailable.
If equipped, this light is white if LKA
is turned on, but not ready to assist.
This light is green if LKA is turned
on and is ready to assist.
LKA may assist by gently turning
the steering wheel if the vehicle
approaches a detected lane
marking. The LKA light is amber
when assisting.
This light flashes amber as a Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to
indicate that the lane marking has
been crossed.
LKA will not assist or alert if the turn
signal is active in the direction of
lane departure, or if LKA detects
that you are accelerating, braking,
or actively steering.
See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 211.
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.
Pedestrian Ahead
Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will
display amber when a nearby
pedestrian is detected in front of the
vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 207.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the vehicle. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indicator light then
turns off.
The traction off light comes on when
the Traction Control System (TCS)
has been turned off by pressing and
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak
button.
This light and the StabiliTrak OFF
light come on when StabiliTrak is
turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
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StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the vehicle. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer.
This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off.
If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction
Control System (TCS) is also off.
If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the
system does not assist in controlling
the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and
the StabiliTrak systems, and the
warning light turns off.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 194.
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the
vehicle is started.
If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally,
the indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the
TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control system
have been disabled.
If the indicator/warning light is on
and flashing, the TCS and/or the
StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively
working.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the vehicle 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 message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may also display. Stop
as soon as possible, and inflate the
tires to the pressure value shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label.
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When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
This indicates that there may be a
problem with the TPMS. The light
flashes for about one minute and
stays on steady until the vehicle is
off. This sequence repeats each
time the vehicle is started.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the vehicle 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 vehicle
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system.
Vehicle Ready Light
The vehicle ready light comes on
whenever the vehicle is ready to be
driven.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
IntelliBeam Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
enabled.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use.
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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.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control 0 196.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is
open or not securely latched.
Information Displays
Power Flows
To view the Power Flow screen on
the infotainment display, touch
Energy and then touch Flow.
The Power Flow screen indicates
the current operating condition. The
screen shows energy flow to and
from the high voltage battery while
the vehicle is being driven. These
components will be highlighted
when they are active.
Programmable Charging
Important Information about
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
.
Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’s electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
.
Before plugging in to any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and
protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 10 amp
continuous load.
.
Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or may be
damaged over time, making
them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
.
Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
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.
When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weatherproof while in use.
.
Mount the charge cord to reduce
strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
.
Do not place the charge cord in
a position where it is expected to
be submerged in water.
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Danger
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
.
Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding
adaptors, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is worn or
damaged, or will not hold
the plug firmly in place.
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Danger (Continued)
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is not properly
grounded.
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is on a circuit with
other electrical loads.
See Plug-In Charging 0 214.
Programmable Charging
Modes
To view the current charge mode
status in the infotainment display,
touch Energy and then touch
Charging.
The charge Start and Complete time
estimations are also displayed.
These estimates are most accurate
when the vehicle is plugged in and
in moderate temperature conditions.
Also, to get an accurate time
estimate, the vehicle uses an
internal clock for Programmable
Charging, not the clock in the center
stack.
Charge Mode Selection
Immediate : The vehicle starts
charging as soon as it is connected
to an electrical outlet. This is the
only mode available at DC charging
stations. See Plug-In Charging
0 214.
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Departure : The vehicle will
schedule charging to complete by
the programmed departure time.
The vehicle estimates the charging
schedule based on programmed
departure times, charge rate limits,
electric rate preference and
schedule, and priority charging
settings. If there is not sufficient
time after the charge cord is
plugged in, the vehicle will not be
fully charged by the departure time.
Departure Time Entry
The Departure charge mode allows
for the departure time to be entered
to match your personal schedule.
1. With Departure charge mode
selected, touch Edit.
2. The current programmed
departure time is displayed on
the tab with the day of the
week. Select the tab for the
day of the week to be edited.
3. Touch + or - to change the
hours and minutes.
4. Touch
y or z to change AM
or PM.
5. Touch
0 to exit the screen.
Portable Cord Limit Selection
The Portable Cord Limit setting
allows the vehicle’s charge current
to be selected so it matches the
capability of the charging location.
If the vehicle consistently stops
charging after being plugged in, or if
a circuit breaker continues to trip,
reducing to a lower Portable Cord
Limit setting may resolve the issue.
The Portable Cord Limit setting
should be configured to match the
electrical current rating for the
electrical outlet that the charge cord
is connected to. On the Charge
Mode tab, toggle the Portable Cord
Limit selection between:
.
12 amps
.
8 amps
Exact current levels may vary from
the values shown in this manual.
Check the vehicle for the current
available levels. When the vehicle is
plugged into a charging station, the
Portable Cord Limit option on the
Charge Mode tab will not be
available.
The Portable Cord Limit can be
changed and saved using Location
Based Charging settings. The
default value is the lower Portable
Cord Limit. The Portable Cord Limit
will reset to the lower value when
the vehicle is shifted from P (Park)
unless the Location Based Charging
feature is active and set to retain
this preference. See “Location
Based Charging” later in this
section.
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Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical
outlet capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects the
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
Electric Rate Preference
The vehicle estimates the charging
start time based on the utility rate
schedule, utility rate preference, and
programmed departure time for the
current day of the week. The vehicle
will charge during the least
expensive rate periods to achieve a
full battery charge by the departure
time. Electrical rate information from
the utility company for the charging
location is required for this mode.
If the selected charge mode is
Departure, then electric rate
preference selection will display.
Electric Rate Preference Selection
From the Charge Mode tab on the
Charging screen with Departure
charge mode selected, touch More
to select the Electric Rate
Preference.
Touch one of the following options
to select the Electric Rate
Preference:
.
Off: Delay charging based on
departure.
.
Off-Peak Only: Charge during
Off-Peak Rates.
.
Cost Optimized Off- and
Mid-Peak: Charge during
Mid-Peak and Off-Peak Rates.
.
Cost Optimized All Rates:
Charge during Peak, Mid-Peak,
and Off-Peak Rates.
Charging begins at the start time
and is complete by the departure
time only if sufficient time is allowed
after the charge cord is plugged in.
For example, if the vehicle is
plugged in for only one hour prior to
the departure time, and the battery
is completely discharged, the
vehicle will not be fully charged by
the departure time regardless of the
rate selection.
Also, if the selected electric rate
settings result in a very long charge
completion time, the vehicle will
start charging immediately upon
plug-in. For example, if the electric
rate table is set up with all Peak
rates and the rate preference is to
charge during Off-Peak rates only,
then the vehicle will start charging
immediately upon plug-in.
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Electric Rate Schedule
From the Charge Mode tab on the
Charging screen with Departure
charge mode selected, touch Edit
next to Electric Rate Preference.
Select one of the following for the
Charge Completion option:
.
Earliest Possible
.
Latest Possible
Edit Electric Rate Schedule
Electric rates, or cost per unit, may
vary based on time, weekday/
weekend, and season. During the
day when the demand for electricity
is high, the rates are usually higher
and called Peak rates. At night
when the demand for electricity is
low, the rates are usually lower and
are called Off-Peak rates. In some
areas, a Mid-Peak rate is offered.
Contact the utility company to obtain
the rate schedule for your area. The
summer and winter start dates must
be established to use a summer/
winter schedule.
Touch Edit Electric Rate Schedule
from the Electric Rate Schedule
screen and select the desired
schedule.
.
Yearly
.
Summer/Winter
Edit Summer/Winter Schedule
Start Date
With Summer/Winter as the
preferred rate schedule, touch Edit
on the Summer tab next to the
dates.
1. Touch + or - to change the
month and day for the start of
Summer.
2. Select the Winter tab.
3. Touch + or - to change the
month and day for the start of
Winter.
4. Touch
0 to exit the screen.
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Edit Electric Rate Schedule
Electric rate information from the
utility company for the charging
location is required.
1. Touch Edit Electric Rate
Schedule from the Electric
Rate Schedule screen and
select the desired schedule.
Yearly Shown, Summer/Winter
Similar
2. Touch Edit in the lower right
corner of the screen to edit the
electric rate schedule.
.
Weekdays are Monday
through Friday and use the
same rate schedule.
.
Weekends are Saturday
and Sunday and use the
same rate schedule.
Both weekday and
weekend schedules must
be set. The rate schedule
only applies for a 24-hour
period, starting at 12 AM
and ending at 12 AM. There
can be five rate changes for
each day; not all must
be used.
Select Weekday or
Weekend.
3. Touch Set next to the row to be
edited.
Yearly Shown, Summer/Winter
Similar
4. Select Peak, Mid-Peak,
or Off-Peak. Use + or - to enter
the time, and
y or z to
change AM or PM.
The finish times must be
consecutive. If a finish time
does not follow a start time, an
error message displays.
5. Touch OK.
Priority Charging
The priority charging feature will
work when the Departure charge
mode is selected. This feature is
designed to ensure that the high
voltage battery has a minimal
amount of energy prior to delaying a
charge. Upon completion of priority
charging, the vehicle will return to
normal Programmable Charging
operation.
The feature can be enabled/
disabled by selecting On/Off from
the Charge Mode tab on the
Charging screen when the
Departure charge mode is selected.
When enabled, Priority Charging will
only prevent Programmable
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Charging while the high voltage
battery is recharged from a depleted
state to a 40% state of charge.
Temporary Charge Mode
Override and Cancel
Programmed delayed charge modes
can be temporarily overridden to an
immediate charge mode for one
charge cycle. Also, the next planned
departure time can be temporarily
overridden for one charge cycle. In
addition to the in-vehicle overrides
via the programmable charging
screens, there are other ways to
temporarily override a delayed
charge mode. See Plug-In Charging
0 214.
Temporary Override of a Delayed
Charge Mode
The Temporary Override provides
the ability to set temporary charge
items for the next charge cycle.
Touch the Temporary Override tab
on the Charging screen.
Select:
.
Immediate: Charge immediately
at plug in.
.
Temporary Departure: Set the
temporary departure time.
.
Off: Cancel Temporary
Charge mode.
Target Charge Level
This mode allows the charging
range for the vehicle to be set
based on what is needed. When at
a public pay station and a full
charge is not needed, the target
charge level can be set to only get
as much range as needed.
If driving on a hill, the target charge
level can be set to stop the charge
before the battery is full to allow
space for energy from regenerative
braking when going down a hill.
There is a minimum target charge
level. Once this level is reached, –
will be grayed out.
Target Charge Level can also be set
separately for Location-Based
Home and Away locations.
If available, the Home and Away
buttons will appear on the screen.
Touch the Target Charge Level tab
on the Charging screen.
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Touch + or – to increase or
decrease the charge level.
A reminder will be displayed on the
Instrument Cluster to show Target
Charge Level set.
If the Target Charge Level is higher
than 80%, fast charging on the
instrument cluster will show a solid
line to 80%, a shaded line up to the
Target Charge Level, and the time
to complete 80%.
If the Target Charge Level is less
than 80%, fast charging on the
instrument cluster will show a
shaded line up to the Target Charge
Level and the time to complete.
Target Charge Level defaults to
100% if the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged.
Location Based Charging
With Location Based Charging
enabled, the Charge Mode and
Portable Cord Limit Preference are
saved and set back to the
customer ’s preference every time
the vehicle is returned to the saved
home location. When the vehicle is
not at the saved home location, then
the vehicle will default to the lower
limit of Portable Cord Limit
Preference, and the Charge Mode
will be set to Immediate. When
Location Based Charging is on and
the vehicle is away from the saved
home location, then the selection for
the delayed charge modes will be
disabled and the selection will be
grayed out.
After 90 days, a notification will
display and the Portable Cord Limit
Preference will need to be reset for
the next 90 days. See “Important
Information about Portable Electric
Vehicle Charging” earlier in this
section.
When the GPS location is not
available, dashes will be displayed
and Location Based Charging will
be disabled until the GPS is
restored.
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Using Location Based Charging
To use Location Based Charging, a
home location must first be stored.
To store a home location:
1. From the Energy Home screen,
touch Charging Options.
2. Touch Location Based
Charging.
3. Touch Set Home Location
[.
4. Touch OK.
5. Touch On to enable Location
Based Charging.
To change the stored home location:
1. Touch Update Home Location
[ on the Location Based
Charging screen.
2. Touch Update, then OK to set
the new home location.
.
Touch Cancel to make no
changes.
.
Touch Remove to clear the
location and turn Location
Based Charging off.
Charging Interrupted or
Overridden Pop-Up
The Charging Interrupted or
Overridden pop-up will appear if any
of the following conditions occur:
.
The Charging Options have
been updated via the mobile
app. For example, the Departure
Time Tables, the Rate Tables,
or the Charge Mode were
updated using the customer
website (available in select
regions). See KeyPass.
.
There was an unintended loss of
AC power during the plug-in
charge event. For example,
there was a power outage or the
charge cord was unplugged from
the wall.
See Utility Interruption of Charging
0 228.
Programmable Charging
Disabled
When the Programmable Charging
system is disabled, the Unable to
Charge screen will display.
If the Programmable Charging
system is consistently disabled, see
your dealer.
Energy Information
To view Energy Detail, Range
Impacts, and Efficiency History,
touch Energy on the infotainment
display, and then touch Information.
Touch
h or k to go to the next
screen.
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Energy Detail
This screen displays how energy is
being used since the last time the
high voltage battery was fully
charged. It includes Driving and
Accessories, Climate Settings, and
Battery Conditioning. The circle
graph displays these percentages.
Energy Used and Distance Traveled
are also displayed.
Range Impacts
This screen provides an estimate of
the factors that influence energy
usage since the last full charge of
the high voltage battery. Each factor
is evaluated for energy gains or
losses, and the total equivalent
distance is indicated by the value on
the right side of the screen. All
values are reset after a complete
charge.
.
Technique includes speed,
acceleration, and braking. Lower
speeds will increase electric
vehicle technique miles, while
higher speeds will reduce them.
.
Terrain includes road conditions,
such as hills, rain, and snow.
External factors like wind will
also positively or negatively
impact Terrain. Low tire pressure
will worsen Terrain performance.
.
Climate Settings includes how
the heating and air conditioning
are used. Using Fan Only
settings will help reduce climate
setting losses. See “Climate
Controls”.
.
Outside Temperature includes
the effect that hot or cold
ambient temperature has on the
battery performance and
propulsion system efficiency.
The individual vehicle range impacts
provide an understanding of how
energy usage is different from day
to day, even when traveling the
same route.
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Efficiency History
This screen displays a graph
showing the energy efficiency that
has been used over the last 50 km
(50 mi). The Present point provides
the average energy efficiency for
the current 5 km (5 mi).
Touch Reset to clear the
history data.
Charging Options
To view and change the Charging
Options, touch Energy and then
touch Charging Options. Use the
arrows to scroll through the list,
or hold and drag the list.
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.
Portable Cord Limit: Allows the
vehicle’s charge current to be
selected so it matches the
capability of the charging
location when using the portable
cord. See “Portable Cord Limit
Selection” in Programmable
Charging 0 107.
.
Displayed Charge Times:
Determines which charge times
are displayed on the Charge
Mode Status screen when the
vehicle is unplugged. Select
Portable Cord or Charge Station
based on user preference.
.
Location Based Charging:
Allows the charging settings to
be remembered at the saved
GPS coordinates for the home
location. See “Location Based
Charging” in Programmable
Charging 0 107.
.
Departure Charging: Allows
delayed charging to match a
scheduled departure time. See
“Departure Time Entry” in
Programmable Charging 0 107.
.
Utility Rate Charging: Allows
charging during the least
expensive rate periods to
achieve a full battery charge by
the departure time. The vehicle
estimates the charging start time
based on the utility rate
schedule, utility rate preference,
and programmed departure time
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for the current day of the week.
See “Electric Rate Schedule” in
Programmable Charging 0 107.
.
Energy Summary Pop-Up :
Allows the feature to be set to
On or Off.
.
Charge Status Feedback :
Allows the feature to be set to
Horn Chirps or Off.
.
Charge Cord Theft Alert :
Allows an alert to sound when
the vehicle is locked and the
charge cord is unplugged. Set
the charge cord theft alert.
.
Charge Power Loss Alert :
Allows an alert to sound when
the vehicle is charging and loses
power at the electrical outlet. Set
the feature to On or Off.
.
Radio Power Down : Allows
automatic conservation of high
voltage battery power based on
the level of battery charge.
Select Off, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%,
or 10%. When the selected high
voltage battery power level is
reached, a message on the
infotainment display will ask if
the radio should enter Low
Power Mode. Touch Yes or No.
Low Power Mode
To enter Low Power Mode manually:
1. Press and hold
O. A message
will show on the infotainment
display asking if the radio
should enter Low Power Mode.
2. Touch Yes. The screen will
turn off.
3. Press
O again to turn the
radio on.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the right
steering wheel control. See
Instrument Cluster 0 94.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V : Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be
turned on or off through the
Options menu.
1. Press
o to access the cluster
applications.
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2. Press w or x to scroll to the
Options application.
3. Press
V to enter the
Options menu.
4. Scroll to Info Pages and
press
p.
5. Press
w or x to move through
the list of possible information
displays.
6. Press
V while an item is
highlighted to select or
deselect that item. When an
item is selected, a checkmark
will appear next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all
possible DIC info page displays.
Some may not be available for your
particular vehicle. Some items may
not be turned on by default but can
be turned on through the Options
app. See “DIC Info Page Options”
earlier in this section.
Trip and Average Electrical
Energy Economy : 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
V while this display is
active.
The Average Electrical Energy
Economy display shows the
approximate average kWh per
100 kilometers (kWh/100 km) or
miles per kWh. This number is
calculated based on the number of
kWh/100 km recorded since the last
time this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the
approximate average electrical
energy economy that the vehicle
has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change. The
Average Electrical Energy Economy
can be reset along with the trip
odometer by pressing and holding
V
while this display is active.
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 low, the value for that tire is
shown in amber.
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
V while this display is
active.
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Timer : This display can be used as
a timer. To start the timer, press
V
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
V
briefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset
the timer to zero, press and hold
V
while this display is active.
Follow Distance Indicator : The
current follow time to the vehicle
ahead is displayed as a time value
on this page.
Blank Page : The Blank Page
display allows for no information to
be displayed in the cluster info
display areas.
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
.
Ride Control Systems
.
Driver Assistance Systems
.
Cruise Control
.
Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.
Wiper/Washer Systems
.
Doors and Windows
.
Seat Belts
.
Airbag Systems
.
Propulsion and Transmission
.
Tire Pressure
.
Battery
Propulsion Power
Messages
PROPULSION POWER IS
REDUCED
This message displays when the
propulsion power is reduced and
can affect the ability to accelerate.
The vehicle may be driven at a
reduced speed while this message
is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced.
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This message is most commonly
displayed when the high voltage
battery charge level is low. The
vehicle is limiting power to maximize
range.
This message can display after the
vehicle is parked during extreme
cold conditions without being
plugged in. While driving the vehicle
with this message displayed, the
vehicle speed may be reduced until
the high voltage battery is
conditioned.
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, brakes,
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.
{ : Press to access the
Home Page.
T : Touch to access the Icon view.
Y : Drag the scroll bar to navigate
the list.
0 : Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
To access the menu:
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch the menu item to
select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
Personalization Menu
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.
Time and Date
.
Rear Seat Reminder
.
Language (Language)
.
Teen Driver
.
Radio Settings
.
Vehicle
.
Devices
.
Device Remote Access
.
Bluetooth Phone
.
Apple CarPlay
.
Android Auto
.
KeyPass
.
USB Auto Launch
.
Wi-Fi
.
Display Settings
.
Rear Camera
.
Return to Factory Settings
.
Audible Touch Feedback
.
Text Scroll
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Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0 90.
Rear Seat Reminder
This message displays under
certain conditions indicating there
may be an item or passenger in the
rear seat. Check before exiting the
vehicle.
This feature 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 (Language)
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
Teen Driver
See Teen Driver 0 158.
Radio Settings
To manage the radio features, see
“Radio Settings” under Settings
0 157.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
.
Comfort and Convenience
.
Collision / Detection Systems
.
Lighting
.
Power Door Locks
.
Remote Lock / Unlock / Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
.
Auto Fan Speed
.
Auto Heated Seats
.
Auto Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Heated Seats
When set to On and it is cold
outside, both the heated seats and
the heated steering wheel will
automatically turn on when the
vehicle is started. See Automatic
Climate Control System 0 163.
Select Off or On.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically come on when the
vehicle is started. See Automatic
Climate Control System 0 163.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
.
Chime Volume
.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Select + or − to adjust the volume.
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Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 88.
Select Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Select and the following may
display:
.
Forward Collision System
.
Front Pedestrian Detection
.
Park Assist
.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.
Lane Change Alert
Forward Collision System
This setting controls the vehicle
response when detecting a vehicle
ahead of you. The Off setting
disables all Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) and Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) functions. With the
Alert and Brake setting, both FCA
and AEB are available. The Alert
setting disables AEB. See
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) 0 205.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This allows the feature’s notification
to be customized.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
Alert feature to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 200.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the Lane Change Alert
feature to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0 209.
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 briefly when
K on the Remote Keyless Entry
(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.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60
Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following may
display:
.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.
Auto Door Unlock
.
Delayed Door Lock
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Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available.
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 Heat Seats
.
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 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.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the outside driver door
handle to unlock the vehicle.
Select All Doors or Driver
Door Only.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects
feedback.
Select Off, On with Horn
Chirp, or On.
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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.
Devices
This shows status of the connected
device.
Touch Add Device if a device needs
to be added.
Device Remote Access
This will allow devices to control
system functionality and
access data.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth Phone
This allows the connected Bluetooth
phone to be configured. See
“Bluetooth Phone” in Settings 0 157.
.
My Number
.
Privacy
.
Sort Contacts
.
Resync Device Contacts
My Number
This displays the phone number of
the connected Bluetooth device.
Privacy
This allows call alerts to appear on
the infotainment display.
Select Off or On.
Sort Contacts
Touch to sort by first or last name.
Resync Device Contacts
This resyncs the contacts on the
phone.
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Android Auto
This feature allows Android devices
to be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
KeyPass (If Equipped)
Select and the following may
display:
.
KeyPass
.
Manage KeyPass Devices
KeyPass
This feature allows smartphones to
be connected to the vehicle.
Select to turn Off or On.
Manage KeyPass Devices
Select to manage smartphones.
Smartphones must be on for this
feature to be accessed.
USB Auto Launch
This allows Android and Apple
CarPlay devices to automatically
connect when plugged into the
USB port.
Select Off or On.
Wi-Fi
Select and the following may
display:
.
Wi-Fi
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Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi
This feature allows for a connection
to available protected Wi-Fi
networks in range of the vehicle to
be turned off or on.
Select Off or On.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Select to manage a list of available
protected networks. Wi-Fi must be
set to On for this feature to be
accessed.
Display Settings
Select and the following choices will
display:
.
Blue Sky
.
Sunset Orange
.
Black Eclipse
Choose one of these options to
change the display settings.
Rear Camera
Select and the following may
display:
.
Symbols
.
Guidelines
Symbols
Select to turn Off or On.
Guidelines
Select to turn Off or On.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Reset Vehicle Settings
.
Clear All Private Data
.
Restore Radio Settings
Reset Vehicle Settings
This allows vehicle settings to be
reset.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
This allows all private information
from the vehicle to be cleared.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows radio settings
preferences to be restored to the
default.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Audible Touch Feedback
Select to turn Off or On.
Text Scroll
Select to turn Off or On.
Software Information
Select and the following may
display:
.
Open Source
.
Software Update
.
Update Preference
Open Source
Select to view the infotainment
system current software information.
Software Update
This allows the ability to search for
available vehicle software updates
when Internet connectivity is
available through the vehicle’s built
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in OnStar connection, if equipped,
or a secure Wi-Fi hotspot, such as a
mobile hotspot, home or public
network. Applicable data rates may
apply.
Update Preference
Select to download new vehicle
software updates in the background.
Select Off or On. Software
downloads require Internet
connectivity through the vehicle’s
built-in OnStar connection,
if equipped, or a secure Wi-Fi
hotspot, such as a mobile hotspot,
home or public network. Applicable
data rates may apply.
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 128
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 131
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 134
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
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 : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
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; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps. The instrument panel
lights also turn on.
5 : 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 comes on in the
instrument cluster when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling
IntelliBeam
To enable the IntelliBeam system,
press
b on the turn signal lever
when the exterior lamp control is in
the AUTO or
5 position.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high
beams when driving over 40 km/h
(25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light
appears on the instrument cluster
when the high beams are on.
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
b on the turn
signal lever when the exterior
lamp control is in the AUTO or
5 position.
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The instrument cluster light will
come on to indicate the
IntelliBeam system 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.
.
Driving on winding or hilly roads.
The IntelliBeam system may need to
be disabled if any of the above
conditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened while the vehicle is
off and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
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 DRL system comes on in
daylight when the following
conditions are met:
.
The power button is on.
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.
The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
.
The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
.
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, instrument panel
lights, and other lamps will not
be on.
The DRL turn off when the
headlamps are turned to
P or the
vehicle is off.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the DRL can only be turned off
when the vehicle is parked.
Automatic Headlamp
System
The headlamps come on
automatically when the exterior
lamp control is set to AUTO and it is
dark enough outside.
There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the
sensor, otherwise the headlamps
will come on when they are not
needed.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will turn off or may
change to Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
The automatic headlamp system
turns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned to
P or the vehicle
is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are
activated in daylight with the vehicle
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
P
or ; to disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
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The hazard warning flasher button
is on the center stack.
| : Press to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. This warns others that you are
having trouble. Press the button
again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers
are on, the turn signals will
not work.
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 flash 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.
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 Underhood Compartment
Fuse Block 0 251.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The brightness of the instrument
cluster display, infotainment display
and controls, steering wheel
controls, and all other illuminated
controls, as well as feature status
indicators can be adjusted.
The knob for this feature is on the
instrument panel beside the steering
column.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on when
any door is opened and the dome
lamp is in the
1 position.
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Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
headliner above the front seats.
R OFF : Press to turn the lamps
off, even when a door is open.
1 : When the button is returned to
the middle position, the lamps turn
on automatically when a door is
opened.
+ ON : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps.
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the
reading lamps on or off.
The rear reading lamps are in the
headliner.
* OFF : Press to turn the lamp off.
+ ON : Press to turn the lamp on.
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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interior
lamps turn on briefly at night when
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter
K is pressed. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 8. The lights
turn off immediately when the
vehicle is started or automatically
after a brief period.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps come on at
night when the vehicle is turned off
and the driver door is opened.
Some interior lamps also come on
when the vehicle is turned off. The
exterior lamps and interior lamps
remain on after the door is closed
for a brief period and then turn off.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle's
12-volt battery.
If some interior lamps and/or the
headlamps are left on and the
vehicle is turned off, the battery
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 battery. 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.
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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 136
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 143
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Introduction
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the features.
{
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid
distraction by disabling some
functions when driving. These
functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment
features are also available through
the instrument cluster and steering
wheel controls.
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Before driving:
.
Become familiar with the
operation, center stack controls,
and infotainment display
controls.
.
Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
.
Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command if equipped with
Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0 173.
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 184.
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.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The infotainment system has an
electronic security system installed
to prevent theft.
The infotainment system only works
in the vehicle in which it was first
installed, and cannot be used in
another vehicle.
Overview
1. Infotainment Display:
.
Display for Play/Reception/
Menu information.
2. Volume Knob:
.
Turn the volume knob to
adjust the volume.
3.
O :
.
Press and hold to enter the
Power Off Mode. The radio
will be in a power off mode
with the climate control and
clock display.
.
Press to cancel the Power
Off Mode or to mute/
unmute the audio when the
system is on.
4.
{ :
.
Press to go to the
Home Page.
.
Press and hold to launch
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, if equipped.
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5. g or d :
.
Radio: Press to seek the
previous or next strongest
station or channel.
.
USB/Music/Pictures: Press
to go to the previous or next
content. Press and hold to
fast rewind or fast forward.
Operation
Turning On/Off Automatically
When the vehicle is on, the
infotainment system turns on
automatically.
When the vehicle is off and the
driver door of the vehicle is opened,
the infotainment system turns off
automatically.
If
O is pressed and held when the
vehicle is off, the infotainment
system will turn on. The system will
turn off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes.
Full Screen Clock
.
Touch the time display on the
screen to display a full screen of
the clock.
.
Touch
0 to return to the
previous screen.
Volume Control
Turn the volume knob to adjust the
volume. The current volume is
indicated.
.
If equipped, use the volume
switches on the back of the
steering wheel to adjust the
volume. See Steering Wheel
Controls 0 85.
.
Turning on the infotainment
system power will set the
volume level to its previous
selection if it is lower than the
maximum starting volume level.
.
If the volume level is louder than
the maximum starting volume
level when the infotainment
system is turned on, the
infotainment system is adjusted
automatically to the maximum
starting volume level.
Edit Home Page Layout
1. When the vehicle is stationary,
touch
{ Edit on the
Home Page.
2. Select the desired layout:
Standard, Family, Eco,
or Custom.
If Custom is selected, the
display will switch to custom
layout editing. This allows the
changing of location and
content of information
displayed on the Home Page.
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Using Icon View
Touch T.
Icon view may vary depending on
vehicle options.
Audio : Touch to select AM, FM,
SXM (if equipped), AUX, or USB/
iPod/Bluetooth Audio.
Phone : Touch to activate the
phone features. See Bluetooth
0 153.
Projection : Touch to access
supported devices when connected.
See USB Port 0 143.
Settings : Touch to access the
Personalization menu. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
Gallery : Touch to view a picture.
See “Gallery” under “Selecting a
Function” following.
OnStar : Touch to use the OnStar
function. See OnStar Overview
0 326.
Camera : Touch to access the
camera application. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 200.
Low Power Mode : Touch to
access the Low Power Mode. See
“Low Power Mode” in Charging
Options 0 117.
Selecting a Function
Audio
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Audio, then Source.
.
Touch AM to select AM
radio.
.
Touch FM to select FM
radio.
.
Touch SXM to select
SiriusXM radio (if
equipped).
.
Touch iPod to select iPod
music.
.
Touch USB1 to select
USB1 music.
.
Touch USB2 to select
USB2 music.
.
Touch Bluetooth to select
Bluetooth music.
.
Touch AUX to select
auxiliary sound input.
If the playback source (iPod/USB/
AUX/Bluetooth) is not connected to
the infotainment system, this
function is not available.
Audio source availability may vary
depending on the region.
The infotainment system can only
support two USB devices for the
front USB ports.
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Phone
To operate Bluetooth Hands-Free
function, connect the Bluetooth
phone to the infotainment system.
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Phone, then touch
5 on
the infotainment display,
or press
g on the steering
wheel controls.
Settings
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings, then select an
item from the menu and adjust
the settings by selecting from
the available options. See
Settings 0 157.
Gallery
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Gallery, then touch
'
menu to view picture files
contained in the USB storage
device.
Software Updates
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, the infotainment system
can download and install select
software updates over a wireless
connection. The system will prompt
for certain updates to be
downloaded and installed. There is
also an option to check for updates
manually.
To manually check for updates,
touch Settings on the Home Page,
followed by Software Information,
and then System Update. Follow the
on-screen prompts. Steps for
downloading and installing updates
may vary by vehicle.
Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle
software updates requires Internet
connectivity, which can be accessed
through the vehicle’s built-in OnStar
4G LTE connection, if equipped and
active. If required, data plans are
provided by a third party. Optionally,
a secure Wi-Fi hotspot such as a
compatible mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot, or public hotspot can
be used. Applicable data rates may
apply.
To connect the infotainment system
to a secured mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot, or public hotspot,
touch Settings on the Home Page,
followed by Wi-Fi, and then Manage
Wi-Fi Networks. Select the
appropriate Wi-Fi network, and
follow the on-screen prompts.
Download speeds may vary.
On most compatible mobile devices,
activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in
the Settings menu under Mobile
Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot,
Mobile Hotspot, or similar.
Availability of Over-the-Air vehicle
software updates varies by vehicle
and country. For more information
on this feature, see
www.my.chevrolet.com/learn.
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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Listening to AM-FM Radio
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Audio, then Source.
3. Touch FM or AM. The most
recently listened to AM or FM
radio station is displayed.
RDS (Radio Data System) function
is only available in countries that
support this function.
Searching for Stations
Automatically
Press g or d to automatically
search for an available station with
good reception.
If RDS is supported, it will tune to
the station and may include
additional information such as time,
station identification, and program
information.
Searching for Stations Directly
1. Touch Tune.
2. Using the keypad, enter the
desired station number.
Touching the period between digits
is not necessary. The radio will add
it automatically at the correct
location.
Favorite Preset Operation
Saving Favorites
1. Select the band.
2. Select the desired station.
3. Touch
q or touch and hold the
favorite in the Favorites list to
overwrite.
4. To delete it from the Favorites
list, touch
q, or swipe the
station from the list on the right.
Up to 15 radio stations can be
saved in the Favorites list.
Listening to Favorites Directly
1. Touch Favorites to see the list
of favorites.
2. Touch the desired station.
The steering wheel controls can
also be used to select favorites. See
Steering Wheel Controls 0 85.
Using the AM or FM Radio Tab
Current Station Information
1. Touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch Current Station
Information to display the
station information.
AM or FM Stations
1. Touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch AM Stations or FM
Stations. The AM List or FM
List is displayed.
FM Categories
1. Touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch FM Categories.
3. Touch the desired category and
station.
The FM category list is only
available for RDS (Radio Data
System).
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Update AM or FM Stations
1. Touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch Update AM Stations or
Update FM Stations.
Tone Settings
1. Touch Audio Settings.
2. Touch Tone Settings to enter
the sound setup mode. The
Tone settings menu is
displayed.
.
Bass : Touch - or + to
adjust the bass level
manually.
.
Mid (Midrange) : Touch - or
+ to adjust the midrange
level manually.
.
Treble : Touch - or + to
adjust the treble level
manually.
.
Fade : Adjust the front/rear
speaker balance by
dragging the dot in the
vehicle interior image.
.
Balance : Adjust the left/
right speaker balance by
dragging the dot in the
vehicle interior image.
.
EQ (Equalizer) : Select or
turn off the sound style:
Talk, Rock, Jazz, Pop,
Country, Classical,
or Custom. If equipped with
Bose premium audio, only
Talk and Custom are
available.
3. Touch
q Now Playing to return
to the previous menu.
Auto Volume
When Auto Volume is turned on, the
volume will automatically be
controlled according to the vehicle
speed to offset the noise from
outside.
1. Touch Audio Settings.
2. Touch Auto Volume.
3. Select the desired option: Off,
Low, Medium-Low, Medium,
Medium-High, or High.
RDS
The RDS function can be set
for FM.
1. Touch Audio Settings.
2. Set RDS to On or Off.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles equipped with a SiriusXM
satellite radio tuner and a valid
SiriusXM satellite radio subscription
can receive SiriusXM programming.
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
.
www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
Listening to SXM Radio
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Audio, then Source.
3. Touch SXM. The most recently
listened to SXM channel is
displayed.
Searching for Channels
Automatically
Press g or d to automatically
search for available channels.
Searching for Channels
Directly
1. Touch Tune.
2. Using the keypad, enter the
desired channel.
Searching for Channels Using
Favorites
Saving Favorites
1. Select the desired channel.
2. Touch
q or touch and hold the
favorite in the list to overwrite.
3. To delete a channel from
Favorites, touch
q, or swipe
the channel from the list on the
right.
Up to 15 channels can be
saved in the Favorites list.
Listening to Favorites Directly
1. Touch Favorites to see the list
of favorites.
2. Touch the desired channel.
Using the SXM Radio Tab
Browse Audio
.
Current Channel Information
Touch Current Channel
Information. The channel
information is displayed.
.
SXM Channels
Touch SXM Channels. The SXM
List is displayed.
.
SXM Categories
SXM categories are defined by
the SiriusXM service provider.
Touch SXM Categories, then
touch the desired category and
channel.
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Audio Settings
.
Tone Settings
Set up sound features from the
Tone Settings menu. See “Tone
Settings” under “AM-FM Radio”
previously in this section.
.
Auto Volume
Volume will be automatically
controlled. See “Auto Volume”
under “AM-FM Radio” previously
in this section.
.
Explicit Content Filter
Choose this menu item to turn
On or Off the filtering of explicit
channels from SXM. A list item
can be set to On or Off. From
the SXM Settings, touch Audio
Settings. Set Explicit Content
Filter feature to On or Off to
allow for a filtered list of
channels.
Multi-Band Antenna
If equipped, the roof antenna is for
AM, FM, and GPS (Global
Positioning System). Keep clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
Mobile Phone Usage
Mobile phone usage can cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
Unplug the mobile phone or turn it
off if this occurs.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
Audio Players
USB Port
The USB ports are in the center
console and are for data and
charging. If equipped, there are two
USB charge ports in the rear of the
center console. The infotainment
system can play the music files
contained in the USB storage
device or a device that supports
MTP or iPod/iPhone devices.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug
all accessories and disconnect all
accessory cables from the vehicle
when not in use. Accessory
cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device,
could be damaged or cause an
electrical short if the unconnected
end comes in contact with liquids
or another power source such as
the accessory power outlet.
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Before Using the Audio
System
Supported Audio File Formats
.
MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3,
MPEG-2 Layer 3)
Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
between 8 and 320 kbps
Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
Sampling frequencies of 8,
11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32,
44.1, and 48 kHz
.
Windows Media Audio
Windows Media Audio 10
CBR between 32 and 768 kbps
VBR (Standard), Professional,
Lossless, or higher according to
Microsoft specifications
Sampling frequencies of 8, 12,
16, 22, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
.
AAC (MPEG-4 AAC, Low
Complexity Profile) and AAC+
CBR between 8 and 320 kbps
.
OGG Vorbis
.
Waveform (WAV – PCM
Windows format)
.
Audio Interchange File
Format (AIFF)
.
3GPP (Generally used for
mobile devices)
.
Audio Books (MP3, WMA,
AAC, AA)
Guidelines for Using a USB
Storage Device and iPod/iPhone
.
Operation cannot be guaranteed
if the HDD built-in USB mass
storage device or CF or SD
memory card is connected by
using a USB adaptor. Use a
USB or flash memory type
storage device.
.
Avoid static electricity discharge
when connecting or
disconnecting the USB.
If connection and disconnection
are repeated many times in a
short time, this may cause a
problem in using the device.
.
Operation is not guaranteed if
the connecting terminal of the
USB device is not metal.
.
Connection with i-Stick Type
USB storage devices may be
faulty due to vehicle vibration.
.
Do not touch the USB
connecting terminal with an
object or any part of your body.
.
The USB storage device can
only be recognized when it is
formatted in FAT16/32, NTFS,
HFS+. exFAT and other file
systems cannot be recognized.
.
According to the type and
capacity of the USB storage
device and the type of the stored
file, the time it takes to recognize
the files may differ.
.
Files in some USB storage
devices may not be recognized
due to compatibility problems.
.
Do not disconnect the USB
storage device while it is being
played. This may cause damage
to the device or may affect the
performance of the USB device.
.
The infotainment system can
only support two USB devices
for the front USB ports.
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Disconnect the connected USB
storage device when the vehicle
is off.
.
USB storage devices can only
be connected to this device for
the purpose of playing music,
viewing photo files,
or upgrading.
.
The USB terminal of the device
should not be used to charge
USB accessory equipment since
the heat generation using the
USB terminal may cause
performance issues or damage
to the device.
.
When the logical drive is
separated from a mass USB
storage device, only the files
from the top-level logical drive
can be played for USB music
files. For this reason, store
music files to be played in the
top-level drive of the device.
Music files in a particular USB
storage device may not play
normally if an application is
loaded by partitioning a separate
drive inside the USB device.
.
Music files to which DRM (Digital
Right Management) is applied
cannot be played.
.
The infotainment system can
support USB storage devices
that are in capacity with a limit of
5,000 files (music and photo),
and 15 stages of folder
structure. Normal usage cannot
be guaranteed for storage
devices that exceed this limit.
The iPod/iPhone can play all
music files supported. The music
file lists display up to 5,000 files
on the screen in alphabetical
order.
.
Some iPod/iPhone devices may
not support the connectivity or
functionality of the infotainment
system.
.
Only connect the iPod/iPhone
with connection cables
supported by iPod/iPhone
devices. Other connection
cables cannot be used.
.
When the iPod/iPhone device is
not being used, keep it
disconnected from the USB port
when the vehicle is off.
.
Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port by using the iPod/
iPhone cable to play the music
files on the iPod/iPhone. When
the iPod/iPhone is connected to
the AUX port, the music files are
played, but not controlled by
MyLink.
.
iPod/iPhone movie file playback
is not supported.
.
The playback functions and the
information display items of the
iPod/iPhone used with this
infotainment system may be
different from the iPod/iPhone in
terms of play order, method, and
information displayed.
.
See the manufacturer for
information related to the search
function provided by the iPod/
iPhone device.
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USB Player
Playing USB Storage Device
Music Files
Connect the USB storage device
containing the music files to the
USB port.
.
Once the infotainment system
finishes reading the information
on the USB storage device, play
will begin automatically unless
USB Auto Launch has been set
to Off in Settings.
.
If a non-readable USB storage
device is connected, an error
message will appear and the
infotainment system will
automatically switch to the
previous audio function.
If the USB storage device is already
connected, touch
T, Audio, Source,
and USB to play the USB music
files.
Ending USB Music File Playback
1. Touch Source.
2. Select another function by
touching AM, FM, AUX,
or Bluetooth.
To remove the USB storage device,
select another function, and then
remove the USB storage device.
Pause Touch
j during playback.
Touch
r to resume playback.
Playing the Next File
Touch
d to play the next file.
Playing the Previous File
Touch
g within five seconds of
playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Touch
g after five seconds of
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Touch and hold
g or d during
playback to rewind or fast
forward. Release
g or d to
resume playback at normal
speed.
Playing Files Randomly
Touch
Z during playback.
Touch
Z again to return to
normal playback.
Playing Files Repeatedly
1. Touch
" during playback.
2. Touch the desired option.
.
Repeat All: Plays all files
repeatedly.
.
Repeat Song: Plays a
current file repeatedly.
.
Repeat Off: Cancels the
repeat function.
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Searching for a File by Using the
Favorites
Saving Favorites
1. Select the desired file.
2. Touch
q, or touch and hold the
favorite in the list to overwrite.
3. To delete it from the Favorites
list, touch
q, or swipe the file
from the list on the right.
Up to 15 media files can be
saved in the Favorites list.
Listening to Favorites Directly
1. Touch the Favorites menu to
see the Favorites list.
2. Touch the desired favorite to
listen.
Browse Music
1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired item:
Playlists, Folders, Artists,
Songs, Albums, Genres, and
Composers.
3. Touch the desired music to
listen.
The Infotainment Module will
recognize playlist files by the
extensions .asx, m3u, pls, wpl,
b4s, and .xspf.
Tone Settings
Set up sound features from the
Tone Settings menu. See “Tone
Settings” under “AM-FM Radio”
previously in this section.
Auto Volume
See “Auto Volume” under “AM-FM
Radio” previously in this section.
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
Player
Playing Music from a Supported
MTP Device
Connect the supported MTP device
containing music files to the
USB port.
.
Once the infotainment system
finishes reading the information
on the device that supports MTP
(Media Transfer Protocol), it will
be automatically played. If USB
Auto Launch is set to Off in
Settings, it will not be
automatically played.
.
If a non-readable device that
supports MTP is connected, then
an error message will appear
and the infotainment system will
automatically switch to the
previous audio function.
.
Depending on the connected
device, some files may not play.
.
File loading may take a few
minutes depending on the type
of MTP device or the number of
files/folders stored in the MTP
device.
.
When connecting the MTP
device, the infotainment system
scans audio files first, and then
picture files. While scanning
picture files, these files may not
be available until the loading
indicator on the audio screen
disappears even if the audio file
in the MTP device is playing.
.
If connecting an MTP device that
has external memory, it may be
recognized as USB1/USB2.
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Other operations are the same
as the USB player. See “USB
Player” under “USB Port”
previously in this section.
.
The USB connection setting on
the device may need to be
changed to MTP.
iPod/iPhone Player
This is limited to devices supporting
the iPod/iPhone connection.
Playing iPod/iPhone Music Files
Use an Apple certified cord to
connect the iPod/iPhone containing
the music files to the USB port.
.
Once the infotainment system
finishes reading the information
on the iPod/iPhone, it will be
automatically played from the
previously played point. If Auto
Launch in Settings is set to Off,
it will not be automatically
played.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected, touch
T, Audio, Source,
then iPod to play the iPod/iPhone.
Ending iPod/iPhone Playback
1. Touch Source.
2. Select another function by
touching AM, FM, AUX,
or Bluetooth, or unplug the
iPod/iPhone.
To remove the iPod/iPhone, select
another function, and then remove
the iPod/iPhone.
Pause
Touch
j during playback.
Touch
r to resume playback.
Playing the Next Song
Touch
d to play the next song.
Playing the Previous Song
Touch
g within two seconds of
playback time to play the
previous song.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Song
Touch
g after two seconds of
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Hold
g or d during playback
to rewind or fast forward.
Release
g or d to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly
Touch
Z during playback.
Touch
Z again to return to
normal playback.
Browse Music
1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
Set up sound features from the
Tone Settings menu. See “Tone
Settings” under “AM-FM Radio”
previously in this section.
Auto Volume
Volume will be automatically
controlled. See “Auto Volume” under
“AM-FM Radio” previously in this
section.
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Gallery (Pictures)
The infotainment system can view
picture files contained in the USB
storage device.
Before Using the Picture
System
.
Only the following file extensions
are supported: *.jpg, *.bmp,
*.png, *.gif.
.
Animated GIF is not supported.
.
Some files may not operate due
to a different format or the
condition of the file.
Viewing a Picture
1. Connect the USB storage
device containing the picture
files to the USB port.
2. Press
{, then T.
3. Touch Gallery, then select the
desired picture folder.
4. Select the desired file.
.
Touch the screen to hide the
control bar. Touch the screen
again to show the control bar.
.
Some features are disabled
while the vehicle is in motion.
Viewing a Slide Show
.
Touch
z from the picture screen
and the slide show will play.
.
Touch the screen to cancel the
slide show during slide show
playback.
Viewing a Previous or Next
Picture
From the picture screen, touch S or
T to view the previous or next
picture.
Rotating a Picture
From the picture screen, touch w to
rotate the picture.
Enlarging a Picture
From the picture screen, touch T to
enlarge the picture.
Using the USB Picture Menu
1. From the picture screen,
touch Menu.
2. Touch the desired menu.
.
Slide Show Time: Select
the slide show interval.
.
Clock/Temp Display: To
display the clock and
temperature on the full
screen, select On or Off.
.
Display Settings: Adjust the
brightness and contrast.
3. After the setting is complete,
touch
0.
Auxiliary Devices
The AUX port is in the center
console. The infotainment system
can play auxiliary music connected
by the auxiliary device.
Playing Music from an
Auxiliary Device
Connect the auxiliary device
containing the music source to the
AUX port. Once connected with the
infotainment system, music can be
played from the device.
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If the auxiliary device is already
connected, touch
T, Audio,
Source, then AUX to play music
from the auxiliary device.
.
Use an AUX cable with a
3.5 mm (1/8 in) type connector.
Tone Settings
From the AUX screen, touch Tone.
See “Tone Settings” under “AM-FM
Radio” previously in this section.
Bluetooth Audio
Bluetooth Music
If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth device.
Refer to the Phone section for help
pairing a device.
Before Playing Bluetooth Music
.
The paired bluetooth device
must support Bluetooth profiles:
A2DP or AVRCP.
.
Bluetooth music may not be
supported depending on the
mobile phone or Bluetooth
device.
.
From the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device, find the
Bluetooth device type to set/
connect the item.
.
A ♪ will appear on the screen to
indicate a successful Audio
Bluetooth connection.
.
The sound played by the
Bluetooth device is delivered
through the infotainment system.
.
Bluetooth music can be played
only when a Bluetooth device
has been connected. To play
Bluetooth music, connect the
Bluetooth phone to the
infotainment system.
.
If the Bluetooth device is
disconnected while playing
music, the music is
discontinued. The audio
streaming function may not be
supported in some Bluetooth
phones. Only one function can
be used at a time between the
Bluetooth hands-free phone
function or the Phone music
function. For example,
if switching to Bluetooth
hands-free phone mode while
playing Phone music, the music
streaming function will be
discontinued.
.
For Bluetooth music to play, the
music must be played at least
once from the music player
mode of the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device after
connecting as a stereo headset.
After being played at least once,
the music player will be
automatically played upon
entering play mode, and it will be
automatically stopped when the
music player mode ends. If the
mobile phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the waiting
screen mode, some devices may
not automatically play in
Bluetooth music play mode.
Playing Bluetooth Music
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Audio, then Source on
the screen.
3. Touch Bluetooth to select the
connected Bluetooth device
music play mode.
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Pause
Touch
j during playback.
Touch
r again to resume
playback.
Playing the Next Music
Touch
d to play the next music.
Playing the Previous Music
Touch
g within two seconds of
playback time to play the
previous music.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Music
Touch
g after two seconds of
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Hold
g or d during playback
to rewind or fast forward.
Release
g or d to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly
Touch
Z during playback.
Touch
Z again to return to
normal playback.
Playing Files Repeatedly
1. Touch
" during playback.
2. Touch the desired option.
.
Repeat All: Plays all files
repeatedly.
.
Repeat Song: Plays a
current file repeatedly.
.
Repeat Off: Cancels repeat
function.
Browse Music
This function may not be supported
depending on the mobile phone.
1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired item. The
number of relevant songs is
displayed.
3. Touch the desired music to
listen.
Tone Settings
From the Bluetooth music menu,
sound features can be set up. See
“Tone Settings” under “AM-FM
Radio” previously in this section.
Auto Volume
Volume will be automatically
controlled. See “Auto Volume” under
“AM-FM Radio” previously in this
section.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
1. Touch Audio Settings.
2. Touch Manage Bluetooth
Devices.
3. Select the desired device and
then connect/disconnect or
delete.
Playing Bluetooth Music
.
Do not change the track too
quickly when playing Bluetooth
music.
.
It takes some time to transmit
data from the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device to the
infotainment system. The
infotainment system outputs the
audio from the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device as it is
transmitted.
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If the mobile phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the idle screen
mode, it may not automatically
play despite being carried out
from the Bluetooth music
play mode.
.
The infotainment system
transmits the order to play from
the mobile phone in the
Bluetooth music play mode.
If this is done in a different
mode, then the device transmits
the order to stop. Depending on
the mobile phone’s options, this
order to play/stop may take time
to activate.
.
If Bluetooth music playback is
not functioning, then check to
see if the mobile phone is in the
idle screen mode.
.
Sometimes, sounds may be cut
off during Bluetooth music
playback.
OnStar System
OnStar with 4G LTE
If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up
to seven devices, such as
smartphones, tablets, and laptops,
can be connected to high-speed
Internet through the vehicle’s built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to connect to an
OnStar Advisor for assistance. See
www.onstar.com for a detailed
instruction guide, vehicle availability,
details, and system limitations.
Services and apps vary by make,
model, year, carrier, availability, and
conditions. 4G LTE service is
available in select markets. 4G LTE
performance is based on industry
averages and vehicle systems
design. Some services require a
data plan.
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Phone
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth wireless technology
establishes a wireless link between
two devices supported with
Bluetooth. After the initial pairing,
the two devices can connect
automatically when turned on.
Bluetooth allows wireless
transmission of information among
Bluetooth phones, PDAs, or other
devices within close range by using
2.45 GHz frequency short-distance
wireless telecommunication
technologies. Within this vehicle,
users can make hands-free calls,
transmit hands-free data, and play
audio streaming files by connecting
a mobile phone with the system.
.
There may be restrictions on
using Bluetooth wireless
technology in some locations.
.
Due to the variety of Bluetooth
devices and their firmware
versions, the device may
respond differently when
performing over Bluetooth.
.
See the device’s user guide for
questions about Bluetooth
functionality.
.
Multi-pairing is not supported.
Pairing and Connecting
Bluetooth
To use the Bluetooth feature, make
sure the Bluetooth on the device is
turned on and the device is in
discoverable mode. See the
Bluetooth device’s user guide.
When There Is no Paired Device
on the Infotainment System
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Phone, then Add
Device.
3. From the device’s Bluetooth
settings list, select
myChevrolet.
4. Touch Code Matches.
5. Verify phone matches.
When the Bluetooth device and
infotainment system are
successfully paired, the Phone
screen appears on the infotainment
display.
When the connection fails, a failure
message appears on the
infotainment display.
When There Is a Paired Device on
the Infotainment System
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings, then Devices
on the display.
3. Touch the device to pair from
the list, and then follow Step 5.
To add a device not in the list,
touch Add Device.
4. From the device’s Bluetooth
settings list, select
myChevrolet.
5. When the Bluetooth device and
the infotainment system are
successfully paired,
e / 5 is
displayed.
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‐ The connected mobile phone
is highlighted by a
5 mark.
‐ The
e / 5 mark indicates the
hands-free and mobile phone
music function are enabled.
‐ The
5 mark indicates only
Hands-Free function is
enabled.
‐ The
e mark indicates only
Bluetooth music is enabled.
.
When the Bluetooth device and
the infotainment system are
successfully paired, the contact
list downloads automatically,
depending on the type of mobile
phone. If the contact list does
not download automatically,
proceed with the download on
the mobile phone. Always
accept the contact list request
on the initial pairing of the
mobile phone.
.
The infotainment system can
register up to 10 Bluetooth
devices.
.
When the connection fails, the
failure message displays on the
infotainment system.
.
If the contact list has more than
5,000 contacts, the infotainment
system may not properly list the
remaining entries.
.
Depending on the number of
contact entries, pairing time
may vary.
Checking the Connected
Bluetooth Device
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Settings, then Devices.
3. The connected device will be
displayed on the top of the list.
Disconnecting the Bluetooth
Device
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Settings, then Devices.
3. Touch the name of the device
to disconnect.
4. Touch Disconnect Device.
Connecting the Bluetooth
Device
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Settings, then Devices.
3. Touch the device to connect.
Deleting the Bluetooth Device
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Settings, then Devices.
3. Touch Delete next to the device
to delete.
4. Touch Delete.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay capability may be
available through a compatible
smartphone. If available, Projection
will appear on the Home Page of
the infotainment display.
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To use Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay:
1. Download the Android Auto
app to your phone from the
Google Play store. No app is
required for Apple CarPlay.
2. Connect an Android phone or
iPhone by using the compatible
phone USB cable and plugging
into a USB data port. For best
performance, use the device’s
factory-provided USB cable.
Aftermarket or third-party
cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first
connected to activate Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, the
message “Device Projection
Privacy Consent” will appear.
.
Select Continue to launch
Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto.
.
Select Disable to remove
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto capability from the
vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may
still work.
Projection on the Home Page will
change to Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay depending on the phone.
Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay
may automatically launch upon USB
connection. If not, touch the Android
Auto and/or Apple CarPlay icon on
the Home Page to launch.
Press
{ on the center stack to
return to the Home Page.
For further information on how to set
up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
in the vehicle, see
www.my.chevrolet.com or see
Customer Assistance Offices 0 314.
Android Auto is provided by Google
and is subject to Google’s terms
and privacy policy. Apple CarPlay is
provided by Apple and is subject to
Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android
Auto support see https://
support.google.com/androidauto.
For Apple CarPlay support see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple
or Google may change or suspend
availability at any time. Android
Auto, Android, Google, Google Play,
and other marks are trademarks of
Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc.
Hands-Free Phone
Making a Call by Entering the
Phone Number
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Phone.
3. Enter the phone number using
the keypad on the Phone
screen.
4. Touch
5 on the display to call
the phone number.
If the wrong number is entered,
touch
z to delete the entered
number one digit at a time. Or touch
and hold
z to delete all entered
numbers.
Switching a Call to the Mobile
Phone (Private Mode)
1. To switch the call to the mobile
phone instead of the Bluetooth
hands-free, touch
0.
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2. To switch the call back to the
Bluetooth hands-free, touch
0
again.
Switching the Microphone
On/Off
Switch the microphone on/off by
touching
3.
Calling by Re-Dial
Touch 5 on the display.
Taking Calls
1. When a phone call comes
through the Bluetooth
connected mobile phone, the
playing track will be cut off and
the phone will ring with the
relevant information displayed.
2. To talk on the phone, press
g
on the steering wheel control or
touch
5 on the display.
To reject the call, press
c on
the steering wheel control or
touch
K on the display.
Using the Contacts Menu
1. Touch the contacts menu on
the Phone screen.
2. Select the contact entry to call.
.
To call another phone
number in the same
contacts, touch More in the
Contacts screen and touch
the desired phone number.
.
In the Contacts screen,
touch
q to add the contact
to favorites. Touch
q again
to remove the contact from
favorites.
Making a Call from Favorites
1. Touch the favorites menu on
the Phone screen.
2. Select the contact to call.
The Favorites list is not
synchronized with the mobile phone
and is stored separately.
Making a Call from Call History
1. Touch W RECENT on the
Phone screen.
2. Select the contact to call.
.
9: Incoming call
.
2: Outgoing call
.
4: Missed call
Making a Call with Speed Dial
Numbers
Touch and hold a speed dial number
using the keypad on the Phone
screen.
Only speed dial numbers already
stored on the mobile phone can be
used for speed dial calls. Up to
two-digit speed dial numbers are
supported.
For two-digit speed dial numbers,
touch and hold the second digit to
make a call to the speed dial
number.
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Voice Mail
The default voice mail number is the
phone number of the currently
connected mobile phone. The voice
mail number can be changed in
Bluetooth settings.
To dial a voice mail number:
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Phone, then Voice Mail.
Settings
Operation of the Settings Menu
The infotainment system can be
customized to make it easier to use.
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch the desired menu to
select the item or to display the
item’s detailed menu.
4. Touch
0 to return to the
previous menu.
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle options.
Radio Settings
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Settings, then touch
Radio Settings.
.
Auto Volume: Volume will
be automatically controlled.
See “Auto Volume” under
“AM-FM Radio” previously
in this section.
.
Maximum Start-Up Volume:
Set the Maximum Start-Up
Volume from 13 to 37.
.
Audio Cues: Set the Audio
Cues feature to On or Off.
.
Audio Cues Volume: Set
the Audio Cues Volume
from 10 to 63.
.
Audio Volume Setting: Set
all Audio Volume features.
Audio Cues Volume is only available
when Audio Cues is set to On.
Devices
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Settings, then touch
Devices.
3. Select the desired device and
connect/disconnect or delete.
To add a new Bluetooth device,
touch Add Device.
Bluetooth Phone
1. Touch T.
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2. Touch Settings, then Bluetooth
Phone and touch
Y to scroll to
the desired mobile phone. This
is only available when the
device is connected.
.
My Number: Displays the
current connected phone
number.
.
Privacy: Set whether or not
incoming call alerts are
shown on the infotainment
display.
.
Sort Contacts: Set to First
name, surname or
Surname, first name.
.
Resync Device Contacts:
Resync the contacts list for
the current connected
mobile phone.
Apple CarPlay
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Settings and find Apple
CarPlay.
3. Select On or Off.
Android Auto
1. Touch T.
2. Touch Settings and find
Android Auto.
3. Select On or Off.
Even if Projection is set to Off,
connecting the device and touching
Projection on the Home Page will
display a pop-up message:
.
For Apple CarPlay function:
“While active, Apple CarPlay will
be displayed on this screen.”
.
For Android Auto function:
“While active, Android Auto will
be displayed on this screen.”
When the device is first connected,
the device projection privacy
consent pop-up message will be
displayed.
.
Touch Continue to activate the
projection feature.
.
Touch Disable and the device is
charging only.
If Android Auto is not activated,
make sure the mobile phone’s USB
connection mode is set to MTP.
If the device has not previously
been paired, the consent pop-up will
display when touching continue.
Teen Driver
If equipped, this allows multiple
keys to be registered for beginner
drivers, to encourage safe driving
habits. When the vehicle is started
with a Teen Driver key, it will
automatically activate certain safety
systems, allow setting of some
features, and limit the use of others.
The Report Card will record vehicle
data about driving behavior that can
be viewed later. When the vehicle is
started with a registered key, the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays a message that Teen Driver
is active.
To access:
1. Touch Settings on the Home
Page, then touch Teen Driver.
2. Create a Personal Identification
Number (PIN) by choosing a
four-digit PIN. Re-enter the PIN
to confirm. To change the PIN,
select Change PIN.
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The PIN is required to:
.
Register or unregister keys.
.
Change Teen Driver settings.
.
Change or clear the Teen
Driver PIN.
.
Access or delete Report
Card data.
Register keys to activate:
Any vehicle key can be registered,
up to a maximum of eight keys.
Label the key to tell it apart from the
other keys.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
3. From the Settings menu, select
Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Place the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter key in
the transmitter pocket. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 8 for the
transmitter pocket location.
6. From the Teen Driver Menu,
select Key Registration.
.
If the transmitter key is in
the transmitter pocket, it will
identify whether the
transmitter key is registered
or unregistered.
.
If the transmitter key is not
registered, the option to
register displays. Select
Register and a confirmation
message displays.
.
If the transmitter key is
already registered, the
option to unregister
displays. If Unregister is
selected, the transmitter
key is no longer registered
and a confirmation
message displays.
If a Teen Driver transmitter key and
a non-Teen Driver transmitter key
are both present at start up, the
vehicle will recognize the non-Teen
Driver transmitter key to start the
vehicle. The Teen Driver settings
will not be active.
Manage Settings
Use the PIN to change the following
settings:
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a
maximum radio volume to be set.
Turn the audio volume limit On or
Off, and if equipped, choose the
maximum level for the audio
volume.
Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Allows for setting a visual and
audible warning when a certain
speed is exceeded. The speed
warning is selectable from 64 km/h
(40 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph). The
speed warning does not limit the
speed of the vehicle.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter (If
Equipped) : Allows the maximum
speed of the vehicle to be limited to
137 km/h (85 mph). When the speed
limiter is turned On and the vehicle
is started with a Teen Driver key, the
DIC displays a message that the top
speed is limited to 137 km/h
(85 mph).
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When Teen Driver is Active:
.
The radio will mute when the
driver seat belt is not fastened,
and in some vehicles, when the
right front passenger seat belt is
not fastened. The audio from
any device paired to the vehicle
will also be muted.
.
Certain electronic devices
placed on the front passenger
seat could cause the passenger
sensing system to falsely sense
an unbuckled front passenger
and mute the radio. See
Passenger Sensing System
0 53.
.
Some safety systems, such as
Automatic Emergency Braking,
if equipped and supported,
cannot be turned off.
.
The gap setting for the Forward
Collision Alert, if equipped,
cannot be changed.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the
driver ’s consent to record certain
vehicle data when the vehicle is
driven with a registered Teen Driver
key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is not recorded when
Teen Driver is not active.
The Report Card data is collected
from the time Teen Driver is
activated or the last time the Report
Card was reset. The following items
may be recorded:
.
Distance Driven – the total
distance driven.
.
Maximum Speed – the maximum
vehicle speed recorded.
.
Overspeed Warnings – the
number of times the speed
warning setting was exceeded.
.
Forward Collision Alerts – the
number of times the driver was
notified when approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly and at
potential risk for a crash.
.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Braking – the number of times
the vehicle detected that a
forward collision was imminent
and applied the brakes. Also
referred to as Automatic
Emergency Braking.
.
Stability Control – the number of
events which required the use of
electronic stability control.
.
ABS Active – the number of
Antilock Brake System
activations.
.
Tailgating Alerts – the number of
times the driver was alerted for
following the vehicle ahead too
closely.
.
Traction Control – the number of
times the Traction Control
System activated to reduce
wheel spin or loss of traction.
.
Wide Open Throttle – the
number of times the accelerator
pedal was pressed nearly all the
way down.
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Delete Report Card Data
Data is saved for all trips until the
data is deleted using the PIN or until
the maximum count is exceeded.
Each item will report a maximum of
1,000 counts. The distance driven
will report a maximum of 64,374 km
(40,000 mi).
To delete Report Card data, do one
of the following:
.
From the Report Card display,
select Reset.
.
Select Clear All Teen Keys/PIN
from the Teen Driver menu. This
will also unregister any Teen
Driver keys and delete the PIN.
Forgotten PIN
See your dealer to reset the PIN.
Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 322.
Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth
®
SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee,
taxes, one time activation fee, and
other fees may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com or
www.siriusxm.ca. SiriusXM
®
service
only available in the 48 contiguous
United States and Canada.
In Canada: Some deterioration of
service may occur in extreme
northern latitudes. This is beyond
the control of SiriusXM
®
Satellite
Radio.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate, or otherwise
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make available any technology or
software incorporated in receivers
compatible with the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio System or that
support the SiriusXM website, the
Online Service or any of its content.
Furthermore, the AMBER voice
compression software included in
this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade
secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc.
General Requirements:
1. A License Agreement from
SiriusXM is required for any
product that incorporates
SiriusXM Technology and/or for
use of any of the SiriusXM
marks to be manufactured,
distributed, or marketed in the
SiriusXM Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed,
marketed, and/or sold in
Canada, a separate agreement
is required with Canadian
Satellite Radio Inc. (operating
as SiriusXM Canada).
FreeType 2
Portions of this software are
copyright
®
2007-2012 The
FreeType Project
(www.freetype.org). All rights
reserved.
Libjpeg
The navigation software is based in
part on the work of the independent
JPEG Group.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Air Conditioning Regular
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Climate Control
Systems
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. Defrost/Defog
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3. Max Defrost
4. Manual Fan Control Buttons
5. Temperature Control Knob
6. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
7. Rear Window Defogger
Climate Control Display
1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
2. Climate On-Off
3. Recirculation
4. Heater Power
5. A/C (Air Conditioning) Power
6. Fan Speed and Temperature
Status
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The heated seats, if equipped,
climate on/off, recirculation, heat,
and air conditioning can be
controlled by touching Climate
Settings on the infotainment
Home Page.
A selection can then be made on
the climate settings page.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, electric heating, and
recirculation to heat or cool the
vehicle to the selected temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all five functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
selected setting is displayed or the
indicator is lit. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. An initial
setting of 22 °C (72 °F) is
recommended. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed.
Manual Operation
ON : Touch to turn the climate
control system on and off.
The climate control system will turn
on when any climate control button
is pressed on the center stack or
touched on the climate control
display. To turn the system off,
touch ON again.
D or C : Press the buttons to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed setting appears on
the climate control display. Manually
adjusting the fan speed cancels
automatic fan control. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation.
Touch ON to turn off the fan and the
climate control system.
Temperature Control : Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature setting.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Press
c, d, or 0 on the center stack
to change the direction of airflow.
Any combination of the three
buttons can be selected. The
selected air delivery mode button
indicator is lit.
Pressing any button cancels
automatic air delivery control and
the direction of the airflow can be
controlled manually. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation.
0 : Air is directed to the
windshield.
d : Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
c : Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0 MAX : Air is directed to the
windshield and the fan runs at a
higher speed. Fog or frost is cleared
from the windshield more quickly.
When the button is pressed again,
the system returns to the previous
mode setting.
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For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
L : Touch to turn on
recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the
inside of the vehicle or to reduce the
entry of outside air and odors. Using
the recirculation mode for extended
periods may cause the windows to
fog. If this happens, select the
defrost mode.
Using air conditioning and
recirculation together for long
periods of time may cause the air
inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air in the vehicle has
cooled, turn the recirculation
mode off.
Touching this button cancels
automatic recirculation. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation;
recirculation runs automatically as
needed.
v HEAT : Touch to turn the heater
on when the fan is on.
A/C : Touch to turn the air
conditioning on when the fan is on.
Auto Defog : The system will
monitor 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 or the
heater. The fan speed may slightly
increase to help prevent fogging.
When high humidity is no longer
detected, the system will return to
its prior operation. To turn Auto
Defog off or on, see “Climate and
Air Quality” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
Auto Heated Seats : If equipped,
when the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate the
heated seats at the level required by
the vehicle’s interior temperature. In
auto mode, the indicators
automatically show the level setting
required.
Use the manual heated seat buttons
on the infotainment display to turn
auto heated seats off. Once this
feature is turned off, the auto heated
seats will be activated the next time
the vehicle is turned on.
In manual mode, the controls can
be accessed while the vehicle is on
by touching
( or M with three level
indicators high, medium, low or off
on the climate control display. If the
passenger seat is unoccupied, the
auto heated seats feature will not
activate that seat. See Heated Front
Seats 0 35 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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
vehicle is on. The defogger will turn
off if the vehicle is turned off.
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Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Remote Start : The climate control
system may be started by using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The climate control
system will default to an appropriate
heating or cooling mode. See
Remote Start 0 15.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.
Mobile Application Feature
If equipped, this feature allows a
smartphone to set the start-up
climate control settings. The
following features can be set:
.
Temperature
.
Fan Speed
.
Air Delivery Mode
.
Climate Mode
.
Recirculation
Once the settings are saved through
the application, the vehicle will use
these settings when turned on. After
the vehicle is turned on, use the
climate controls if additional
adjustments are desired.
Sensors
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS)
The ILSS is on top of the instrument
panel, near the windshield, where it
monitors solar intensity.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
Humidity Sensor
The humidity sensor is near the
base of the inside rearview mirror.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature and recirculation for
best comfort.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
The outside air temperature sensor
is behind the front grille of the
vehicle. The vehicle uses the sensor
information to display outside air
temperature. The climate control
system uses the information to
adjust the climate system operation.
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Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel.
Move the slats to change the
direction of the airflow. The center
air vent does not close completely.
Move the slats to change the
direction of the airflow.
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windshield and the
driver and passenger side door
windows, and in the footwells.
These are fixed and cannot be
adjusted.
Operation Tips
.
Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
.
Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle.
.
Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
.
Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
.
Do not attach any devices to the
air vent slats. This restricts
airflow and may cause damage
to the air vents.
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Maintenance
Air Intake
The air intake at the base of the
windshield under the hood must be
kept clear to allow the flow of air
into the vehicle. Clear away any ice,
snow, or leaves.
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter reduces the dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants from
outside air that is pulled into the
vehicle.
Replace the filter as part of routine
scheduled maintenance.
1. Open the glove box.
2. Pull the damper and push the
side wall to unlock the stopper.
3. Lower the glove box
completely.
4. Hold the right side of the filter
cover, and then pull and
remove it.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Reinstall the filter cover.
7. Reconnect the glove box
damper.
8. Reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.
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Air Conditioning Regular
Operation
To ensure continuous efficient
performance, operate the air
conditioning for a few minutes once
a month. The air conditioning will
not operate if the outside
temperature is too low.
Caution
Damage caused by improper
refrigerant usage could lead to
costly repairs and may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Refrigerant systems should only
be serviced by qualified
personnel. Always use the correct
refrigerant.
{
Warning
Performing service work to the
climate control system could
cause personal injury or damage
to the vehicle. Climate control
systems are serviced by qualified
personnel only.
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.
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 0 301.
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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 176
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 176
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 178
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 182
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Starting and Stopping the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes
Driver Selected Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Electric Drive Unit
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 192
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 193
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 194
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 199
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 200
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 209
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 211
Charging
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Delayed Charging Override . . . 217
Charging Status Feedback . . . 218
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Utility Interruption of
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Electrical Requirements for
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
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Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency
Use the following tips to help
maximize energy efficiency and
range.
In colder temperatures, while these
efficiency tips will help, the electric
vehicle driving range will be lower
due to higher energy usage
including energy spent heating the
cabin.
The Range Impacts screen
estimates the influence of the main
factors impacting vehicle range.
After charging is complete, this
information is reset. See “Range
Impacts” under Energy Information
0 115.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid rapid accelerations and
decelerations.
Electric range is maximized at
89 km/h (55 mph) and less.
Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and
coast whenever possible. Do not
rush to traffic signals, and do not
shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
The vehicle recovers more energy
while coasting and braking in
L (Low) than in D (Drive) mode.
Using the steering wheel paddle
during deceleration recovers more
energy. See Regenerative Braking
0 194.
Terrain and Vehicle Speed
Higher speeds and grade changes
use more energy and can
significantly reduce electric range.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning
systems decreases the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved when the heat, air
conditioning, and fan are turned off.
Use the heated seat feature instead
of climate control system. Heating
the seat uses less energy than
heating the vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize the electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
Keep the inside of the windows
clean to reduce fogging, and turn off
the front defroster and rear defogger
when they are not needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.
Use the Enhanced Battery Gauge
on the Instrument Cluster to view
the effect of climate control settings
on your estimated range. See
Battery Gauge (High Voltage) 0 98.
Outside Temperature
On colder days, it is best to plug in
the vehicle overnight, and then
remote start the vehicle.
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Allow the vehicle to warm up for
20 minutes before driving.
If possible, use a level 2 (32 amp)
high power charge station for best
results. This allows the interior of
the vehicle and high voltage battery
to warm to optimal temperature.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the
next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly
inflated and the vehicle properly
aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in the
vehicle affects efficiency and range.
Avoid carrying more than is needed.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for
functions other than propelling the
vehicle will reduce EV range.
Using a rooftop carrier will reduce
efficiency due to additional weight
and drag.
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 mobile 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 mobile 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 mobile
phone.
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Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the Infotainment section for
more information on using that
system, including pairing and using
a mobile phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt.
.
Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
.
Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
.
Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
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Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious — or even
fatal — collision if you drive after
drinking.
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.
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Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering
system, do not drive over curbs,
parking barriers, or similar objects
at speeds greater than 3 km/h
(1 mph). Use care when driving
over other objects such as lane
dividers and speed bumps.
Damage caused by misuse of the
vehicle is not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Variable Effort Steering
The vehicle has a steering system
that varies the amount of effort
required to steer the vehicle in
relation to the speed of the vehicle.
The amount of steering effort
required is less at slower speeds to
make the vehicle more
maneuverable and easier to park. At
faster speeds, the steering effort
increases to provide a sport-like feel
to the steering. This provides
maximum control and stability.
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 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.
If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time while the
vehicle is not moving, power 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 curve.
.
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.
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.
Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.
.
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.
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
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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.
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Warning (Continued)
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
very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under the vehicle's
tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
.
Allow extra following distance.
.
Pass with caution.
.
Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
.
Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
.
Have good tires with proper
tread depth.
.
Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain.
.
Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.
Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
electric drive unit.
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.
Keep the vehicle in gear when
going down steep or long hills.
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Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the vehicle turned off is
dangerous. The brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down
the vehicle and could become too
hot. Hot brakes may not be able
to slow the vehicle enough to
maintain speed and control. You
could crash. Always have the
vehicle running and in gear when
going downhill. This will allow the
electric drive unit to assist in
slowing and maintaining speed.
.
Drive at speeds to 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:
.
Recommend using D (Drive) in
slippery conditions.
.
Accelerate gently. Accelerating
too quickly causes the wheels to
spin and makes the surface
under the tires slick.
.
Turn on the Traction Control
System (TCS).
.
The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied sooner
than when on dry pavement.
.
Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas.
The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when
the surrounding roads are clear.
Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
.
Turn off cruise control.
.
Avoid using Regen on Demand
paddle.
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 316. To get
help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
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Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
To save energy, run the vehicle for
only short periods as needed to
warm the vehicle and then shut the
vehicle off and partially close the
window. Moving about to keep warm
also helps.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
The Traction Control System (TCS)
must be turned off by pressing the
TCS/ESC button. Traction control is
not completely off, but will only
engage if the maneuver can cause
damage to the electric drive unit.
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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
underhood 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 TCS. Shift
back and forth between R (Reverse)
and a low forward gear, spinning the
wheels as little as possible. To
prevent electric drive unit 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 electric drive unit 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. See Towing the Vehicle 0 287.
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how
much weight the vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
Two labels on the vehicle may
show how much weight it may
properly carry: the Tire and
Loading Information label and
the Certification label.
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Warning
Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
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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.
Tire and Loading Information
Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specif ic Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the vehicle's 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
tire size of the original
equipment tires (3) and the
recommended cold tire inflation
pressures (4). For more
information on tires and inflation
see Tires 0 257 and
Tire Pressure 0 263.
There is also important loading
information on the Certification
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
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.
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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 transferre d to
your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how
this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.”
This vehicle is neither designed
nor intended to tow a trailer.
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).
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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
weight of the driver, passengers,
and cargo should never exceed
the vehicle's capacity weight.
Certification Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specif ic Certification
label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The label
may show the gross weight
capacity of the vehicle, called
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel, and cargo.
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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.
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Warning (Continued)
.
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.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
Avoid making hard stops for the
first 322 km (200 mi). During this
time the new brake linings are not
yet broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean premature
wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline
every time you get new brake
linings. Following break-in,
vehicle speed and load can be
gradually increased.
Power Button
The vehicle has an electronic
pushbutton start.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the vehicle
will not start, place the RKE
transmitter in the transmitter pocket,
inside the center console.
ON/RUN : This position is for
starting and driving. With the vehicle
off, and the brake pedal applied,
pressing POWER
O once will place
the vehicle in ON/RUN. When the
vehicle ready light is on in the
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instrument cluster, the vehicle is
ready to be driven. This could take
up to 15 seconds at extremely cold
temperatures.
Service Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
service vehicle soon light as may be
required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding POWER
O for
more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service 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 propulsion system will
not start in Service Mode. Press
POWER
O again to turn the
vehicle off.
Caution
Placing the vehicle in Service
Mode will use the 12-volt battery.
Do not use Service Mode for an
extended period, or the vehicle
may not start.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF :
To turn the vehicle off, apply the
brakes, press the button on top of
the shift lever to shift to P (Park) and
press POWER
O.
Alternatively, apply the brakes and
press POWER
O. The electric drive
unit will shift to P (Park) then shut
off automatically.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
will remain active until the driver
door is opened.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady
pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).
This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to
a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift
to P (Park), and turn the vehicle
off by pressing POWER
O.
4. Set the parking brake.
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Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
propulsion system off in an
emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
and must be shut off while driving,
press and hold POWER
O for longer
than two seconds, or press twice in
five seconds.
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Starting and Stopping the
Vehicle
Starting Procedure
Press the P (Park) button on the
shift lever, or move the shift lever
into N (Neutral). The propulsion
system will not start in any other
position.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving or the electric
drive unit could be damaged.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the vehicle operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be in the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal, then press
and release POWER
O.
If the RKE transmitter is not in the
vehicle or something is interfering
with the transmitter, a message
displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the vehicle will not start due to a
low RKE transmitter battery, the
vehicle can still be driven. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 8.
A vehicle ready light displays in the
lower right corner of the instrument
cluster when the vehicle is ready to
be driven.
The instrument cluster also displays
an active battery gauge when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.
Restarting Procedure
If the vehicle must be restarted
while it is still moving, move the shift
lever to N (Neutral) and press
POWER
O twice without pressing
the brake pedal. The propulsion
system will not restart in any other
position.
A chime will sound if the driver door
is opened while the vehicle is on.
Always press POWER
O to turn the
vehicle off before exiting.
Stopping Procedure
For information on how to turn the
vehicle off, see Power Button 0 182.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The following features will operate
for up to 10 minutes or until the
driver door is opened:
.
Audio System
.
Accessory Power Outlets
.
Power Windows
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Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0 192.
2. Press the button on top of the
shift lever to shift into P (Park).
See Electric Drive Unit 0 187.
3. The P indicator on the shift
lever will turn red when the
vehicle is in P (Park).
4. Turn the vehicle off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Propulsion System On
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Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the P (Park) button is
not pressed with the parking
brake set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running.
If you have left the propulsion
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Warning (Continued)
system 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
press the P (Park) button.
If the vehicle must be left with the
propulsion system on, be sure that
the vehicle is in P (Park) with the
parking brake set, before leaving
the vehicle. After pressing the
P (Park) button, hold down the
regular brake pedal. If you cannot
see the P (Park) indicator in
instrument cluster, it means that the
vehicle has not shifted to P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be on, the brake pedal must
be applied, and the charge cord
must be unplugged.
This vehicle is equipped with an
electric drive unit. 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.
Parking the vehicle in extreme cold
for several days without the charge
cord connected may cause the
vehicle not to start. The vehicle will
need to be plugged in to allow the
high voltage battery to be warmed
sufficiently.
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The shift lock is always functional
except in the case of an uncharged
or low charged 12-volt battery (less
than 9 volts).
If the vehicle has an uncharged
12-volt battery or a 12-volt battery
with low voltage, try charging or
jump starting the 12-volt battery.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press POWER
O to start the
vehicle.
3. Verify that the vehicle is
unplugged and the vehicle
ready light is on.
4. Press the shift lock release
button on the side of the shift
lever.
5. Move the shift lever into the
desired position.
6. 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).
7. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center
position.
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 0 185.
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the RKE transmitter
outside the vehicle, it will continue
to run for up to 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 two hour.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is
taken out of P (Park) while it is
running.
Electric Vehicle
Operating Modes
Driver Selected Operating
Modes
Sport Mode
Sport Mode provides more
responsive acceleration than
Normal Mode, but can reduce
efficiency. When the SPORT
indicator is not on, the vehicle is in
Normal Mode.
Press SPORT to select Sport Mode.
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Press SPORT again to return to
Normal Mode.
An indicator will display in the
instrument cluster.
Each time the vehicle is started, it
will return to Normal Mode.
Sport Mode may be unavailable if
the battery charge is too low.
Electric Drive Unit
The vehicle uses an electric drive
unit. The shift lever always starts
from a center position. An amber
dot is displayed on the shift pattern.
After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
P : This position locks the drive
wheels. Use P (Park) when starting
the vehicle to ensure the vehicle
does not move.
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Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the P (Park) button is
not pressed with the parking
brake set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running.
If you have left the propulsion
system 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
press the P (Park) button.
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The shift lock release button is
designed to prevent inadvertent
shifting out of P (Park) unless the
vehicle has been started, the brake
pedal is applied, and the shift lock
release button is pressed.
When the vehicle is stopped, apply
the brakes and press the button on
top of the shift lever to shift to
P (Park).
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 and Shifting out
of Park.
R : Use this gear to back up.
If the vehicle is shifted from either
R (Reverse) to D (Drive),
or D (Drive) to R (Reverse) while the
speed is too high, the vehicle will
shift to N (Neutral). Reduce the
vehicle speed and try the shift
again.
To shift into R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. From the center position, move
the shift lever forward, and
then to the left. R is illuminated
in red.
3. 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
electric drive unit.
N : In this position, the propulsion
system does not connect with the
wheels. To restart the propulsion
system when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to
stay in N (Neutral) for extended
periods of time. It will
automatically shift into P (Park).
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. From the center position, move
the shift lever forward. If the
vehicle is in P (Park), apply the
brake pedal and press the shift
lock release button while
moving the shift lever forward.
The shift lever indicator is
illuminated in red.
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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.
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 (Vehicle
Off) - Driver In Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the vehicle off and occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the vehicle 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.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
Off) - Driver Out of Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the vehicle off and 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 vehicle 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 into P (Park) upon reentry.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
On) - Driver In Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the vehicle on and 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.
5. The vehicle is now ready for
the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
On) - Driver Out of Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the vehicle on and 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.
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6. Exit the vehicle and close the
door. The vehicle is now ready
for the car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically
shift into P (Park) upon reentry.
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.
2. From the center position, move
the shift lever back. If the
vehicle is in P (Park) press the
shift lock release button on the
side of the shift lever, while
moving the shift lever back. D
is illuminated in red.
3. 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.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center
position.
Caution
Spinning the tires excessively
may damage the electric drive
unit. The repair will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
If you are stuck, do not spin the
tires.
When stopping on a steep hill, use
the brakes to hold the vehicle in
place.
When shifting to P (Park) on a hill,
use the brakes to hold the vehicle
then shift to P (Park).
L : This position reduces vehicle
speed without using the brakes. Use
L (Low) on very steep hills and in
stop-and-go traffic.
One-Pedal Driving
With One-Pedal Driving, the
accelerator pedal can be used to
control the deceleration of the
vehicle down to a complete stop.
Completely lifting off the accelerator
pedal will result in aggressive
deceleration. Partially lifting off the
accelerator pedal will allow the
deceleration of the vehicle to be
adjusted as desired.
The amount of deceleration may
vary under Regenerative Power
Limited condition. See Power
Indicator Gauge 0 99.
Use the brake pedal if emergency
braking is required.
To use One-Pedal Driving, place the
vehicle in L (Low). Press the
accelerator pedal to the desired
speed. The deceleration provided by
One-Pedal Driving provides full
regenerative braking and helps
increase energy efficiency. The
brake lamps may come on when the
accelerator pedal is released or
during substantial deceleration from
regenerative braking.
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While operating in One-Pedal
Driving, the electric parking brake
may apply in some circumstances.
This can occur when:
.
Driving on slopes.
.
The driver ’s door is open.
.
The vehicle has remained
stationary for 5 minutes.
.
There is a problem with the
propulsion system.
To drive again, depress the
accelerator pedal, and the electric
parking brake will automatically
disengage.
One-Pedal Driving may shift the car
into P (Park) if the vehicle is pushed
once it has been stopped or if a
problem with the propulsion system
develops.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
helps prevent a braking skid and
maintain steering while
braking hard.
ABS performs a system check when
the vehicle is first driven.
A momentary motor or clicking noise
may be heard while this test is going
on, and the brake pedal may move
slightly. This is normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, this
warning light stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
0 103.
ABS does not change the time
needed to get a foot on the brake
pedal and does not always
decrease stopping distance. If you
get too close to the vehicle ahead,
there will not be enough time to
apply the brakes if that vehicle
suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough room ahead to stop,
even with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
the brake pedal down firmly.
Hearing or feeling ABS operate is
normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows steering and braking at
the same time. In many
emergencies, steering can help
even more than braking.
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Electric Parking Brake
The vehicle has an Electric Parking
Brake (EPB). The EPB can always
be activated, even if the vehicle
is off.
The system has a red parking brake
status light and an amber parking
brake warning light.
There are also parking brake-related
Driver Information Center (DIC)
messages.
In case of insufficient electrical
power, the EPB cannot be applied
or released.
Before leaving the vehicle, check
the red parking brake status 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. Pull the EPB switch
momentarily.
The red parking brake status light
will flash and then stay on once the
EPB is fully applied. If the red
parking brake status light flashes
continuously, then the EPB is 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 serviced.
Do not drive the vehicle if the red
parking brake status light is flashing.
See your dealer.
If the amber parking brake warning
light is on, lift up on the EPB switch
and hold it up. Continue to hold the
switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber
parking brake warning light is still
on, see your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
held up. If the switch is held up 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 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. Press POWER
O to start the
vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake
pedal.
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3. Press momentarily on the EPB
switch.
The EPB is released when the red
parking brake status light is off.
If the amber parking brake warning
light is on, release the EPB by
pressing down on the EPB switch
and holding it down. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking
brake status 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 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.
Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid brake
pedal applications due to
emergency braking situations and
provides additional braking to
activate the Antilock Brake System
(ABS) if the brake pedal is not
pushed hard enough to activate
ABS normally. Minor noise, brake
pedal pulsation, and/or pedal
movement during this time may
occur. Continue to apply the brake
pedal as the driving situation
dictates. Brake Assist disengages
when the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
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Warning
Do not rely on the HSA feature.
HSA does not replace the need to
pay attention and drive safely.
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Warning (Continued)
You may not hear or feel alerts or
warnings provided by this system.
Failure to use proper care when
driving may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. See
Defensive Driving 0 173.
When the vehicle is stopped on a
grade, Hill Start Assist (HSA)
prevents the vehicle from rolling in
an unintended direction during the
transition from brake pedal release
to accelerator pedal apply. The
brakes release when the accelerator
pedal is applied. If the accelerator
pedal is not applied within a few
minutes, the Electric Parking Brake
will apply. The brakes may also
release under other conditions. Do
not rely on HSA to hold the vehicle.
HSA is available when the vehicle is
facing uphill in a forward gear,
or when facing downhill in
R (Reverse). The vehicle must
come to a complete stop on a grade
for HSA to activate.
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Regenerative Braking
Some braking energy from the
moving vehicle is turned back into
electrical energy. This energy is
then stored back into the high
voltage battery system, increasing
energy efficiency.
Regen on Demand
Regen on Demand allows increased
deceleration by pressing and
holding the steering wheel paddle.
It works in D (Drive) and L (Low).
The accelerator pedal can be used
to manage deceleration while using
Regen on Demand.
Cruise control will turn off and the
brake lamps may come on when
this feature is activated.
If the vehicle is in D (Drive) and is
brought to a complete stop while the
Regen on Demand paddle is held,
the vehicle will not creep forward
when the paddle is released. The
accelerator pedal must be pressed
to move the vehicle forward. See
“One-Pedal Driving” under Electric
Drive Unit 0 187.
If the vehicle is on a steep grade,
the brake pedal must be used to
hold the vehicle.
Regenerative power may be limited
when the battery is near full charge
or cold. The regen battery icon will
appear gray when limited. The
regen power limit is also displayed
as a horizontal bar on the power
indicator gauge.
Avoid using Regen On Demand
under slippery road conditions.
Under Regenerative Power Limited
Condition, the amount of vehicle
deceleration will be limited. Use the
brake pedal as the primary braking
device.
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
an electronic stability control
system. These systems help limit
wheel slip and assist the driver in
maintaining control, especially on
slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any
of the drive wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, TCS applies the brakes to
the spinning wheels and reduces
propulsion system power to limit
wheel spin.
StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the
vehicle senses a difference between
the intended path and the direction
the vehicle is actually traveling.
StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies
braking pressure to any one of the
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vehicle wheel brakes to assist the
driver in keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
If cruise control is being used and
TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC begins to
limit wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may be
turned back on when road
conditions allow.
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 “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/ESC 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 displays 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.
2. Turn the vehicle off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the vehicle.
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
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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
g. The traction off light i
displays in the instrument cluster.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release
g. The traction off light i
displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
g
is pressed, the system will not turn
off until the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/
ESC, press and hold
g until the
traction off light
i and StabiliTrak/
ESC OFF light
g come on and stay
on in the instrument cluster.
StabiliTrak can only be disabled
below 56 km/h (35 mph).
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on
again, press and release
g. The
traction off light
i and StabiliTrak/
ESC OFF light
g in the instrument
cluster turn off.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
0 234.
Cruise Control
The cruise control lets the vehicle
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
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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 the Traction Control System
(TCS) or StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), the system
may begin to limit wheel spin while
you are using cruise control. If this
happens, the cruise control will
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automatically disengage. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 194. If a collision alert
occurs when cruise control is
activated, cruise control is
disengaged. See Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) System 0 204. When
road conditions allow you to safely
use it again, cruise control can be
turned back on.
If the brakes or the Regen on
Demand paddle are applied, cruise
control disengages.
Cruise control will disengage if
either TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is
turned off.
5 : Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume that
speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
−SET : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
Setting Cruise Control
If
5 is on when not in use, −SET or
+RES could get bumped and go into
cruise when not desired. Keep
5 off
when cruise is not being used.
To set a speed:
1. Press
5 to turn the cruise
system on.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release −SET. The
desired set speed briefly
appears in the instrument
cluster.
4. Remove foot from the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control indicator on the
instrument cluster turns green after
cruise control has been set to the
desired speed. See Instrument
Cluster 0 94.
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,
briefly press +RES. The vehicle
returns to the previous set speed.
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Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
.
Press and hold +RES until the
vehicle accelerates to the
desired speed, then release it.
.
To increase the speed in small
increments, briefly press +RES.
For each press, the vehicle goes
about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Instrument Cluster 0 94.
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 slow down in small
increments, briefly press −SET.
For each press, the vehicle goes
about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Instrument Cluster 0 94.
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. While
pressing the accelerator pedal or
shortly following the release to
override cruise control, briefly
pressing −SET will result in cruise
control set to the current vehicle
speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works
on hills depends upon the vehicle
speed, load, and the steepness of
the hills. When going up steep hills,
you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the
vehicle speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to keep your
speed down. If the brake pedal is
applied, cruise control will
disengage.
Ending Cruise Control
There are five ways to end cruise
control:
.
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
.
Press
*.
.
Shift the electric drive unit to
N (Neutral).
.
Press
5 to turn the cruise
control system off completely.
.
Activate Regen on Demand. See
“Regen on Demand” under
Regenerative Braking 0 194.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory if
5 is pressed
or if the vehicle is turned off.
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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 see
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
0 173.
Under many conditions, these
systems will not:
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Warning (Continued)
.
Detect children,
pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals.
.
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.
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Warning (Continued)
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 Alert
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 0 121.
Cleaning
Depending on vehicle options, keep
these areas of the vehicle clean to
ensure the best driver assistance
feature performance. 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 rearview mirror
.
Side camera lens on the bottom
of the outside mirrors
.
Rear side corner bumpers
.
Rear Vision Camera above the
license plate
Radio Frequency
This vehicle may be equipped with
driver assistance systems that
operate using radio frequency. See
Radio Frequency Statement 0 322.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC), Rear Park Assist (RPA),
Surround Vision, and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) 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
{ on
the center stack, shift into P (Park),
or reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
Turn
D to adjust the display
brightness while viewing the
infotainment display.
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1. View Displayed by the
Camera
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 display to
show that RPA has detected an
object. This triangle changes from
amber to red and increases in size
the closer the object.
If
d or a service message appears
on the infotainment display, there
may be a camera malfunction. See
your dealer.
Surround Vision
If equipped, Surround Vision
displays an image of the area
surrounding the vehicle, along with
the front or rear camera views in 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.
The Surround Vision system can be
accessed by selecting CAMERA in
the infotainment display or when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
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).
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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
side mirrors that are out of
position will 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
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1. Views Displayed by the
Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
Camera Views
Touch the camera view buttons
along the bottom of the infotainment
display.
Front/Rear Standard View :
Displays an image of the area in
front or behind the vehicle. Touch
Front/Rear Standard View on the
infotainment display when a camera
view is active. Touching the button
multiple times will toggle between
front and rear camera views.
If equipped, the front view camera
also displays when the Park Assist
system detects an object within
30 cm (12 in).
Front/Rear Overhead View :
Displays a Front or Rear Overhead
View of the vehicle. Touching the
button will toggle between the two
views.
Side Forward/Rearward View :
Displays a view that shows objects
next to the front or rear sides of the
vehicle. Touch Side Forward/
Rearward View on the infotainment
display when a camera view is
active. Touching the button multiple
times will toggle between forward
and rearward views. Park Assist
and RCTA are not available when
Side Forward/Rearward view is
active.
Park Assist
If equipped with Rear Park Assist
(RPA), as the vehicle moves at
speeds of less than 8 km/h (5 mph)
the sensors on the bumpers may
detect objects up to 2.3 m (7.5 ft)
behind the vehicle within a zone of
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
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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.
The instrument cluster may have a
Park Assist display with bars that
show “distance to object” and object
location information for RPA. As the
object gets closer, more bars light
up and the bars change color from
yellow to amber to red. When an
object is first detected in the rear,
one beep will be heard from the
rear. When an object is very close,
<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear, five
beeps will sound from the rear
depending on object location.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
If equipped, when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse), RCTA uses
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, three beeps
sound from the left or right,
depending on the direction of the
detected vehicle.
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), Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB), and/or the Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
can help to avoid a crash or reduce
crash damage.
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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. 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).
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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
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Warning (Continued)
does not warn of pedestrians,
animals, signs, guardrails,
bridges, construction barrels,
or other objects. Be ready to take
action and apply the brakes.
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 curves, highway exit
ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility;
or if a vehicle ahead is partially
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.
Collision Alert
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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. 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 the driving
situation dictates. Cruise control
may be disengaged when the
Collision Alert occurs.
Tailgating Alert
The vehicle ahead indicator will
display amber when you are
following a detected 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, near,
or off. The first button press shows
the current control setting on the
DIC. Additional button presses will
change this setting. The chosen
setting will remain until it is changed
and will affect 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
timing may not be appropriate for all
drivers and driving conditions.
Following Distance Indication
The following distance to a moving
vehicle you are following is
indicated in following time in
seconds on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
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 to turning vehicles, vehicles in
other lanes, objects that are not
vehicles, or shadows. These alerts
are normal operation and the
vehicle does not need service.
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.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has AEB, 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
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driving in a forward gear. Depending
on the situation, the vehicle may
automatically brake moderately or
hard. This automatic emergency
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 0 204.
The system works when driving in a
forward gear between 8 km/h
(5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
It can detect vehicles up to
approximately 60 m (197 ft).
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Warning
AEB is an emergency crash
preparation feature and is not
designed to avoid crashes. Do
not rely on AEB to brake the
vehicle. AEB will not brake
outside of its operating speed
range and only responds to
detected vehicles.
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Warning (Continued)
AEB 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.
AEB may slow the vehicle to a
complete stop to try to avoid a
potential crash. If this happens, AEB
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
AEB 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 AEB, 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.
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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.
AEB and IBA can be disabled
through vehicle personalization. See
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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 system.
The AEB 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
pedestrian is detected ahead. When
approaching a detected pedestrian
too quickly, FPB provides a red
flashing alert on the windshield and
rapidly beeps. FPB can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This system
includes Intelligent Brake Assist
(IBA), and the Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) System
may also respond to pedestrians.
See Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) 0 205.
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
performance 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.
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Warning (Continued)
Be ready to take action and apply
the brakes. For more information,
see Defensive Driving 0 173.
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 0 121.
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 in
front of the vehicle, the pedestrian
ahead indicator will display amber.
Front Pedestrian Alert
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. 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 injury. 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 0 121.
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 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 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
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Before making a lane change,
always check mirrors, glance over
your shoulder, and use the turn
signals.
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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 25 m (82 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.
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 flash as an
extra warning not to change lanes.
LCA can be disabled through
vehicle personalization. See
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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 driven 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 or
for a stopped vehicle. LCA may alert
to objects attached to the vehicle,
such as a bicycle, or object
extending out to either side of the
vehicle. Attached objects may also
interfere with the detection of
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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 0 291.
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 rapidly
approaching this zone and the
system is clean, the system may
need service. Take the vehicle to
your dealer.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. This system uses a
camera to detect lane markings
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180
km/h (112 mph). It may assist by
gently turning the steering wheel if
the vehicle approaches a detected
lane marking. It may also provide a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert if the vehicle crosses a
detected lane marking. LKA can be
overriden by turning the steering
wheel. This system is not intended
to keep the vehicle centered in the
lane. LKA will not assist and alert if
the turn signal is active in the
direction of lane departure, or if it
detects that you are accelerating,
braking or actively steering.
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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.
.
Detect road edges.
.
Detect lanes on winding or
hilly roads.
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Warning (Continued)
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 or on
roads with unclear lane markings,
such as construction zones.
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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
LKA uses a camera sensor installed
on the windshield ahead of the
rearview mirror to detect lane
markings. It may provide brief
steering assist if it detects an
unintended lane departure. It may
further provide an audible alert or
the driver seat may pulse indicating
that a lane marking has been
crossed.
To turn LKA on and off, press
A
on the steering wheel. If equipped,
the indicator light on the button
comes on when LKA is on and turns
off when LKA is disabled.
When on,
A is white, if equipped,
indicating that the system is not
ready to assist.
A is green if LKA
is ready to assist. LKA may assist
by gently turning the steering wheel
if the vehicle approaches a detected
lane marking.
A is amber when
assisting. It may also provide a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert by flashing
A amber if the
vehicle crosses a detected lane
marking. 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 and chime may be
provided. Steer the vehicle to
dismiss. LKA may become
temporarily unavailable after
repeated take steering alerts.
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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 camera blocked message may
display if the camera is blocked.
Some driver assistance systems
may have reduced performance or
not work at all. An LKA or LDW
unavailable message may display if
the systems are temporarily
unavailable. This message could be
due to a blocked camera. The LKA
system does not need service.
Clean the outside of the windshield
behind the rearview mirror.
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.
Charging
When to Charge
When the high voltage battery is
getting low, charging messages may
display.
The CHARGE VEHICLE SOON
message indicates that the driving
range is low and the vehicle needs
to be charged soon. As the charge
level drops, the PROPULSION
POWER IS REDUCED message is
displayed and the accelerator pedal
response is reduced. In addition, the
remaining range value will change
to LOW indicating the vehicle
should be charged immediately.
When the energy is fully depleted,
the OUT OF ENERGY, CHARGE
VEHICLE NOW message displays
and the vehicle slows to a stop.
Brake and steering assist will still
operate. Once the vehicle has
stopped, turn the vehicle off.
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Plug-In Charging
This section explains the process
for charging the high voltage battery.
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
temperature extremes for long
periods without being driven or
plugged in. It is recommended that
the vehicle be plugged in when
temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F)
and above 32 °C (90 °F) to
maximize high voltage battery life.
When using a 120-volt AC electrical
outlet, it will take approximately
55 hours to charge the vehicle from
a fully depleted battery with the
12 amp AC current setting, allowing
approximately 6 km (4 mi) for every
hour of charging.
When using a 240-volt charging
station, it will take approximately
10 hours to charge the vehicle with
the 32 amp setting, allowing
approximately 40 km (25 mi) for
every hour of charging.
Charge times will vary based on
battery condition, charge level, and
outside temperature. See
Programmable Charging 0 107 for
charge mode selection.
If equipped, the vehicle can be
charged using DC charging
equipment typically found at service
stations and other public locations.
When using a DC charging station
with at least 80 kW of available
power, it will take approximately
30 minutes to recharge from a
depleted battery to an estimated
145 km (90 mi) of driving range.
This time estimate is applicable to
nominal temperature ranges. In
extreme hot or cold conditions, this
time may be lengthened. A full
charge will take additional time.
The charging system may run fans
and pumps that result in sounds
from the vehicle while it is turned
off. Additionally, clicking sounds
may be caused by the electrical
devices used while charging.
The vehicle does not require indoor
charging area ventilation before,
during, or after charging.
The vehicle cannot be driven while
the charge cord is plugged into the
vehicle.
Charging Override
A CHARGING OVERRIDE/
INTERRUPTION OCCURRED
message may display to indicate
that a charging override or
interruption has occurred due to one
or more of the following events:
.
Override of the charge settings
by the owner.
.
Unintended interruption of AC
power at the vehicle's
charge port.
.
Interruption of charging by the
utility company.
There are several screens that will
display depending on the current
charging status. See Programmable
Charging 0 107.
A loss of AC power alert may sound
for a short time if AC power is lost
for over one minute. This sound
alert can be turned off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.
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AC Charging
AC Charge Cord Vehicle Plug
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is
parked.
2. Push the rearward edge of the
charge port door and release to
open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge
port door. Remove ice from the
area before attempting to open
or close the charge port door.
3. Open the liftgate, lift the load
floor cover, and remove the
charge cord.
4. Plug the charge cord into the
electrical outlet. Verify the
charge cord status and select
the appropriate charge level.
See Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging 0 229.
See Charge Cord 0 222. See
“Portable Cord Limit Selection”
under Programmable Charging
0 107.
5. Plug in the AC vehicle plug of
the charge cord into the charge
port on the vehicle. Make sure
the AC vehicle plug is fully
connected to the AC charge
port. If it is not properly seated,
the charge may not occur.
6. Verify that the Charging Status
Indicator illuminates on top of
the instrument panel and an
audible chirp occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0 218.
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7. To arm the charge cord theft
alert, lock the vehicle twice with
the RKE transmitter. To disarm
this feature, see Charging
Options 0 117.
End Charge
1. Unlock the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter to disarm the
charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the
charge cord from the vehicle.
Unlock the vehicle plug of the
charge cord from the vehicle by
pressing the button on the top
of the charge cord plug.
3. Close the charge port door by
pressing firmly in the center
until it latches.
4. Unplug the charge cord from
the electrical outlet.
5. Place the charge cord into the
storage compartment.
DC Charging (If Equipped)
DC Charging Station Hardware
Check the charge station DC
vehicle plug for compatibility with
the DC charge port on this vehicle.
When recharging at a DC fast
charge station, the power cable
connected to the vehicle must be
less than 10 m (33 ft) in length.
Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to perform a DC
vehicle charge.
If for any reason DC charging does
not begin or is interrupted, check
the DC charge station display for
messages. Unplug to restart the DC
charge process.
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is
parked.
2. Push the rearward edge of the
charge port door and release to
open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge
port door. The charge port door
may not open on the first
attempt. Remove ice from the
area and repeat attempting to
open the charge port door.
3. Unlatch the DC charging dust
cover and lower it fully.
4. Plug in the DC vehicle plug into
the DC charge port on the
vehicle. Make sure that the DC
vehicle plug is fully connected
to the DC charge port. If it is
not properly seated then the
charge may not occur. Proper
plug connection can be
checked by information on
the DIC.
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5. Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to start
charging.
6. Once charging, the DC vehicle
plug will be locked to the DC
charge port and cannot be
disconnected while charging is
active.
7. Verify that the Charging Status
Indicator illuminates on top of
the instrument panel and an
audible chirp occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0 218.
Caution
Do not attempt to disconnect the
DC vehicle plug while charging is
active. This action may damage
the vehicle or charging station
hardware.
Stop Charge
Controls on the charging station can
be used to stop the charge process
at any time.
To stop the charge when inside the
vehicle, use the Stop button on the
Charging screen, or press the
button on top of the AC vehicle cord
handle.
Stop Charge — Automatic
When the vehicle no longer needs
to use power from the charging
station, it will stop charging and the
DC vehicle plug will be unlocked
from the DC charge port.
Energy can still be consumed from
the charging station when the
vehicle’s displays and indicators
show that the battery is fully
charged. This is to ensure the
battery is in optimal temperature
operating range to maximize vehicle
range. See Programmable Charging
0 107.
End Charge
1. Wait until the charging process
has been fully stopped, the
vehicle plug is unlocked, and
the Charging Status Indicator is
solid green or off.
If the vehicle plug does not
unlock from the vehicle charge
port after a charge, contact
Roadside Assistance for
assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 316.
2. Unplug the DC vehicle plug
from the DC charge port on the
vehicle and close the dust
cover.
3. Close the charge port door by
pressing firmly in the center
until it latches.
4. The Electric Parking Brake
should be manually
disengaged before driving the
vehicle.
5. To start another DC charge,
remove the DC vehicle plug
and reconnect.
Delayed Charging
Override
To temporarily override a delayed
charge event, unplug the charge
cord from the charge port and then
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plug it back in within five seconds.
A single audible chirp will sound
and charging will begin immediately.
To cancel a temporary override,
unplug the charge cord, wait for
10 seconds, and then plug the
charge cord back in. A double
audible chirp will sound and
charging will be delayed.
See Programmable Charging 0 107
for advanced charge scheduling
options.
Charging Status
Feedback
The vehicle has a Charging Status
Indicator (CSI) at the center of the
instrument panel near the
windshield. When the vehicle is
plugged in and vehicle power is off,
the CSI indicates the following:
.
Short Flashing Green – Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is not fully
charged. Flash rate increases
from one to four flashes as
battery charges.
‐ One Flash: 0–25% Charge
‐ Two Flashes: 26–50% Charge
‐ Three Flashes: 51–75%
Charge
‐ Four Flashes: 76–100%
Charge
.
Long Flashing Green – Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is not fully
charged. Battery charging is
delayed.
.
Solid Green – Vehicle is plugged
in. Battery is fully charged.
.
Solid Yellow – Vehicle is plugged
in. It is normal for the CSI to turn
yellow for a few seconds after
plugging in a compatible charge
cord. The CSI may stay solid
yellow longer depending on the
vehicle and if there is a total
utility interruption. See Utility
Interruption of Charging 0 228.
This may also indicate that the
charging system has detected a
fault and will not charge the
battery. See “Charge Cord
Status Indicators” under Charge
Cord 0 222.
If the vehicle is plugged in and
vehicle power is on, the CSI will
flash or will be solid green,
depending on the charge level.
If the vehicle is plugged in and the
CSI is off, a total utility interruption
or a charging fault has been
detected. See Utility Interruption of
Charging 0 228 or “Charge Cord
Status Indicators” under Charge
Cord 0 222.
A message displays if the vehicle is
not able to charge.
Following is the vehicle feedback
when the charge cord is plugged in.
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Charging Status
Indicator
Sound Action/Reason
Short Flashing Green
(flash rate increases
from one to four as the
battery charges)
One audible chirp Vehicle is charging.
Long Flashing Green Two audible chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable
Charging or by a total utility interruption,
if equipped. Charging will begin later. See
Utility Interruption of Charging 0 228.
Short Flashing Green
(one to four flashes
depending on charge
level)
Two audible chirps Vehicle is charging but will be delayed by
Programmable Charging at least once
before the charge is complete.
Solid Green None Charging is complete.
Yellow (upon plug-in) None Charge cord is OK and the vehicle is
preparing to charge.
Yellow (for extended
time period after
plug-in)
None Charge cord is OK, but the vehicle is
not charging. This may be due to a total
utility interruption, and charging will
begin later. This may also occur if the
vehicle has detected a high voltage
charging system fault. See Utility
Interruption of Charging 0 228 or
Service Vehicle Soon Light 0 102.
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Charging Status
Indicator
Sound Action/Reason
Short Flashing Green
(from one to four
flashes depending on
charge level) or Long
Flashing Green
Four audible chirps Insufficient time to fully charge by departure
time due to the selected rate preference.
To increase the battery state of charge at
the departure time, perform a delayed
charging override. See Delayed Charging
Override 0 217.
None (upon plug-in) None Check charge cord connection.
None (after Green or
Yellow CSI observed)
None Check charge cord connection.
If connection is good, this may be due to a
power failure or a total utility interruption,
and charging will begin later. This may also
occur if the vehicle has detected a high
voltage charging system fault. See Utility
Interruption of Charging 0 228 or
Service Vehicle Soon Light 0 102.
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Charging Status
Indicator
Sound Action/Reason
None Repeated audible chirps
To disable this feature, see “Charge Power
Loss Alert” under Vehicle Personalization
0 121.
To stop this alert, do one of the following:
.
Unplug the charge cord.
.
Press
K on the RKE transmitter.
.
Press and hold
7 on the RKE
transmitter, then press again to stop the
panic alarm.
.
Press the horn pad.
Electricity was interrupted before charging
was complete. Repeated chirps will stop if
power is restored within 90 seconds.
None Three audible chirps Charge port door is open.
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Charge Cord
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol indicates risk of
electrical shock if misused.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 322.
A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored under the load floor
in the rear cargo area.
1. Wall Plug
2. Status Indicators
3. Vehicle Plug
4. Release Button
Important Information about
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
.
Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’s electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
.
Before plugging into any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and
protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
continuous load.
.
Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or may be
damaged over time, making
them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
.
Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
.
When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weatherproof while in use.
.
Mount the charge cord to reduce
strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
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.
Do not place the charge cord in
a position where it is expected to
be submerged in water.
{
Danger
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
.
Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding
adaptors, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is worn or
damaged, or will not hold
the plug firmly in place.
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is not properly
grounded.
(Continued)
Danger (Continued)
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is on a circuit with
other electrical loads.
{
Warning
When using electric products,
basic precautions should always
be followed, including the
following:
.
Read all the safety warnings
and instructions before
using this product. Failure to
follow the warnings and the
instructions may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or
serious injury.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.
Never leave children
unattended near the vehicle
while the vehicle is charging
and never allow children to
play with the charge cord.
.
If the plug provided does
not fit the electrical outlet,
do not modify the plug.
Arrange for a qualified
electrician to inspect the
electrical outlet.
.
Do not put fingers into the
electric vehicle connector.
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{
Warning
.
To reduce the risk of fire,
installations shall comply
with the requirements of
National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 (USA),
Canadian Electrical Code
CSA 22.1 and IEC 60364 –
Electrical installations in
buildings, depending on the
region in which the unit is
being installed. The installer
shall comply with any
additional local
requirements mandated by
the country and/or
municipality.
.
Do not use this product if
the flexible power cord or
the electric vehicle cable is
frayed, has broken
insulation, or shows any
other signs of damage.
.
For Canada only: Not for
use in commercial garages.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.
Do not use this product if
the enclosure or the vehicle
plug is broken, cracked,
open, or shows any other
indication of damage.
.
The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate electrical
outlet that is properly
installed in accordance with
all local codes and
ordinances. Do not modify
the plug provided with the
product. If the plug does not
fit the electrical outlet, have
a proper electrical outlet
installed by a qualified
electrician. If ground is
missing, the charge cord
indicators will indicate an
electrical system fault and
the vehicle may not charge.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
After plugging in the charge cord, it
will perform a quick self test.
Verify the charge cord status.
When the
O indicator is lit solid
green, the charge cord is ready to
charge the vehicle.
The charge cord utilizes a
combination of the
O and P
indicators to display the status of
the charge cord per the following
table.
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O P
Symbol Fault/Condition/Event
O
Solid Green
(
Off (No Light)
@
No Faults: The charge cord is receiving power from the
electrical outlet and is ready to supply it to the vehicle.
n
Flashing Green
O
Solid Red
R p b
Electrical Outlet/Plug Fault: The charge cord has detected
that the electrical outlet/plug overheated. Electrical outlets
may wear out with normal usage or may be damaged over
time, making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging.
Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn, damaged, or one
that will not hold the plug firmly in place. Use another
electrical outlet or have the electrical outlet serviced by a
qualified electrician. Reset the charge cord by unplugging
the charge cord from the electrical outlet and re-plugging it.
(
Off (No Light)
O
Solid Red
R o
Electrical System Fault: The charge cord has detected a
missing or improper ground within the building's electrical
system. Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly
grounded. Use another electrical outlet or have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the building's electrical system.
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O P
Symbol Fault/Condition/Event
(
Off (No Light)
n
Flashing Red
R b
Vehicle Fault: The charge cord ground-fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) has tripped. Ensure that there is no physical damage
to the charge cord, and that the vehicle plug is seated
completely and making a good connection. Reset the charge
cord by unplugging it from the electrical outlet and
re-plugging it. If the fault remains, see an authorized dealer
for service.
O
Solid Green
n
Flashing Red
R m
Charge Cord Fault: The charge cord has detected a potential
problem with the charge cord. Reset the charge cord by
unplugging it from the electrical outlet and re-plugging it.
If the fault remains, see an authorized dealer for service.
If no status indicators are lit, ensure
the electrical outlet is powered.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Charge Mode tab on the
Charging screen on the infotainment
display. See “Portable Cord Limit
Selection” under Programmable
Charging 0 107.
{
Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical
outlet capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects the
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
Grounding Instructions
The charge circuit must be
grounded. If this charge circuit
should malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least
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resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord
that has an equipment grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
{
Warning
Improper connection of the
charge cord ground may cause
electrical shock. Check with a
qualified electrician if there is
doubt as to whether the charge
circuit is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with
the product. If it will not fit the
electrical outlet, have a proper
electrical outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Mounting Instructions
1. Identify an appropriate location
for the charge cord.
2. Locate a mounting support,
such as a wall stud.
The appropriate height for
mounting the charge cord is
91 cm (36 in) from the floor.
3. Mark and drill the mounting
holes in a wall stud or suitable
structure. Stay away from any
power source.
Space the holes 18.7 cm
(7 3/8 in) apart.
4. Install the mounting screws in
the wall surface leaving the
head of the screws 5 mm
(3/16 in) from the surface.
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5. Securely mount the charge
cord on to the screws.
6. Connect the wall plug to the
electrical outlet.
7. Connect the vehicle plug to the
charge port.
Lock Feature
A lock can be added to the vehicle
plug for additional security.
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 322.
Utility Interruption of
Charging
This vehicle will respond to requests
through the utility company to limit
or completely block electrical power
grid usage. This feature is inactive
during DC charging. A utility
interruption of charging will lengthen
the vehicle charge time.
When electrical grid power is
completely blocked, the vehicle will
delay charging until the utility
interruption has expired. The vehicle
should be left plugged in so that the
vehicle can automatically begin
charging.
Changing the charge mode to
Immediate or performing a delayed
charging override will not disable a
utility interruption.
A pop-up will appear in the
infotainment display while starting
the vehicle following any utility
interruption. See “Charging
Interrupted or Overridden Pop-Up”
under Programmable Charging
0 107.
A message will display on the
instrument cluster indicating that a
utility interruption has occurred.
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Charging Station
Troubleshooting
If the vehicle does not charge after
being plugged in to a residential
240-volt charging station:
1. Verify that the charge mode is
set to Immediate.
2. Verify that the charging
station’s circuit breaker has not
been tripped.
3. Plug the portable charge cord
into the wall outlet, verify that
the indicator light on the charge
cord is solid green, and
connect it to the vehicle. See
“Charge Cord Status
Indicators” in Charge Cord
0 222.
4. If the vehicle charges with the
portable charge cord, there
may be a problem with the
charging station. Try to charge
the vehicle with a different
240-volt charging station, such
as a public station. If both
attempts charge the vehicle,
contact the charging station
manufacturer.
Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with most standard vehicle
charging equipment that complies
with one or more of the following:
.
SAE J1772
.
SAE J2847-2
.
IEC 61851-1
.
IEC 61851-22
.
IEC 61851-23
.
IEC 61851-24
.
IEC 62196-1
.
IEC 62196-2
.
IEC 62196-3
.
ISO 15118
The portable charge cord requires a
minimum circuit capacity of
120 volts and 15 amps.
Caution
Do not use portable or stationary
backup generating equipment to
charge the vehicle. This may
cause damage to the vehicle's
charging system. Only charge the
vehicle from utility supplied
power.
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Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
{
Warning
Never tow a trailer with your
vehicle. It was not designed or
intended to tow a trailer.
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 Service Vehicle Soon
Light 0 102. 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 battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
When adding electrical equipment, it
should only be connected using the
accessory power outlets. The
maximum power that can be
supplied by one accessory power
outlet or spread across all three is
200 watts or 15 amps. Exceeding
200 watts or 15 amps may cause
erratic vehicle operation.
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The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 0 57 and
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 57.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 233
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements . . . . . 234
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Underhood Compartment
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Battery - North America . . . . . . 242
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 244
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 244
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 246
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . 247
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 249
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Electrical System Overload . . . 250
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 250
Underhood Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 259
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
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Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Recreational Vehicle
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
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
{
Warning
Most motor vehicles, including
this one, as well as many of its
service 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 www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0 242
and Jump Starting - North America
0 284 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
electronic keys, may contain
perchlorate materials. Perchlorate
Material – special handling may
apply. 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 57.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{
Warning
Never try to do your own service
on high voltage battery
components. You can be injured
and the vehicle can be damaged
if you try to do your own service
work. Service and repair of these
high voltage battery components
should only be performed by a
trained dealer technician with the
proper knowledge and tools.
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
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High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart,
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering. Do not probe,
tamper with, cut, or modify high
voltage cable or wiring.
{
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 service manual
for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service
manual. It tells you much more
about how to service the vehicle
than this manual can. To order the
proper service manual, see
Publication Ordering Information
0 321.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 57.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0 309.
Hood
{
Warning
For vehicles with auto engine
stop/start, turn the vehicle off
before opening the hood. If the
vehicle is on, the engine will start
when the hood is opened. You or
others could be injured.
{
Warning
Components under the hood can
get hot from running the engine.
To help avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch
these components until they have
cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
Clear any snow from the hood
before opening.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with
the
i symbol. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel.
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle
and locate the secondary
release lever under the front
center of the hood. Push the
secondary hood release lever
to the right to release.
3. Lift the hood and release the
hood prop rod from its retainer,
in the front of the engine
compartment. Securely insert
the rod end into the slot
marked with an arrow, on the
underside of the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be
sure all filler caps are on
properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Lift the hood and remove the
hood prop rod from the
underside of the hood. Return
the prop rod to its retainer. The
prop rod must click into place
when returning it to the retainer
to prevent hood damage.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in)
above the vehicle and release
it. Check to make sure the
hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with
additional force if necessary.
{
Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the
hood is not latched completely.
The hood could open fully, block
your vision, and cause a crash.
You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely
before driving.
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1. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 239.
2. Cabin Heating Coolant
Reservoir. See Cooling System
0 238.
3. High Voltage Battery Coolant
Reservoir. See Cooling System
0 238.
4. HPDM (High Power Distribution
Module).
5. APM (Accessory Power
Module), OBCM (On-Board
Charging Module).
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 241.
7. SPIM, APM, and Charger
Module Coolant Reservoir. See
Cooling System 0 238.
8. Battery. See Battery - North
America 0 242.
9. Underhood Compartment Fuse
Block. Underhood
Compartment Fuse Block
0 251.
Cooling System
It is not necessary to regularly
check coolant unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is
heard. A coolant loss could indicate
a problem. Have it inspected and
repaired by your dealer.
The following explains the cooling
systems and how to check coolant
levels.
.
High Voltage Battery
.
Single Power Inverter Module
(SPIM), Accessory Power
Module (APM), and Charger
Module
.
Cabin Heating
High Voltage Battery
During vehicle operation and also
during charging, the high voltage
battery cells in the vehicle are kept
within a normal operating
temperature range. If the
temperature rises above this
temperature, the battery cooling
system turns on the air conditioning
compressor and cools the coolant
until the correct temperature is
reached. If the temperature falls
below this temperature, a high
voltage heater, located outside the
battery on a cradle, heats the
coolant until the correct temperature
is reached.
Single Power Inverter Module
(SPIM), Accessory Power
Module (APM), and Charger
Module
The SPIM, APM, and charger
module are cooled using a separate
coolant loop. These modules are
kept below a maximum temperature.
If the temperature rises above this
temperature, the electric cooling fan
will turn on to cool the coolant.
Cabin Heating
Cabin heating is maintained by
coolant heated by the Coolant
Heater Control Module (CHCM),
separate from the power electronics
and battery coolant loops. This
module heats the coolant based on
temperature inputs from the cabin
climate control systems.
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Hybrid Cooling System
Pressure Caps
The hybrid cooling system
reservoirs have tamper resistant
pressure caps. The coolant should
only be serviced by a qualified
technician.
Checking Coolant
The coolant needs to be replaced at
the appropriate interval. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 301.
The coolant reservoirs are in the
underhood compartment. See
Underhood Compartment Overview
0 237.
1. Cabin Heating Coolant
Reservoir
2. High Voltage Battery
Coolant Reservoir
3. SPIM, APM, and Charger
Module Coolant Reservoir
1. Park on a level surface and
turn the vehicle off.
2. After the system has
completely cooled, check that
the coolant level is at the cold
fill mark on the reservoirs.
3. If the coolant level is not visible
or needs to be adjusted within
the reservoirs, contact your
dealer.
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
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. See Underhood
Compartment Overview 0 237 for
reservoir location.
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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
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Caution (Continued)
for fluid expansion if
freezing 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.
{
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 serviced.
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 0 311.
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.
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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 Underhood
Compartment Overview 0 237 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 reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may
go down:
.
Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the
fluid 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 fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, 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 0 102.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 301.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 307.
{
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 injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
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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.
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a standard 12-volt
battery.
{
Warning
Damage to the high voltage
battery or high voltage system
can create a risk of electric shock,
overheating, or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
moderate to severe crash, flood,
fire, or other event, the vehicle
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Warning (Continued)
should be inspected as soon as
possible. Until the vehicle has
been inspected, store it outside at
least 15 m (50 ft) from any
structure or anything that can
burn. Ventilate the vehicle by
opening a window or a door.
Contact Customer Assistance as
soon as possible to determine
whether an inspection is needed.
See Customer Assistance Offices
0 314.
If the vehicle is in a crash, the
sensing system may shut down the
high voltage system. When this
occurs, the high voltage battery is
disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE
SOON message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will be
displayed. Before the vehicle can be
operated again, it must be serviced
at your dealer.
See “If a Crash Occurs” under
Collision Damage Repair 0 319 for
additional information. If an airbag
has inflated, see What Will You See
after an Airbag Inflates? 0 51.
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
high voltage battery. See your
dealer if either the 12-volt or high
voltage battery needs service. The
dealer has information on how to
recycle the high voltage battery.
There is also information available
at http://www.recyclemybattery.com.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the high
voltage battery temperature ready
for the next drive. This is important
when outside temperatures are
extremely hot or cold.
Propulsion power may be reduced
in extremely cold temperatures, or if
the high voltage battery is too cold.
BATTERY TOO COLD, PLUG IN
TO WARM will display.
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A vehicle cover, which can reduce
sun loading on the vehicle and
improve high voltage battery life, is
available from your dealer.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new 12-volt battery is
needed. 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.
{
Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
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Warning (Continued)
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.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 233 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 0 284 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Up to Four Weeks
.
Plug in the charge cord.
Four Weeks to 12 Months
.
Discharge the high voltage
battery until two or three bars
remain on the battery range
indicator (Battery symbol) on the
instrument cluster.
.
Do not plug in the charge cord.
.
Remove the black negative (−)
cable from the 12-volt battery
and attach a trickle charger to
the battery terminals or keep the
12-volt battery cables connected
and trickle charge from the
underhood remote positive (+)
and negative (−) terminals. See
Jump Starting - North America
0 284 for the location of these
terminals.
Caution
The vehicle is equipped with an
AGM/VRLA 12-volt battery, which
can be damaged by using the
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incorrect type of trickle charger.
An AGM/VRLA-compatible
charger must be used, with the
appropriate setting selected.
Follow the trickle charger
manufacturer instructions.
After the battery cable is
reconnected, it is possible that the
vehicle may not operate. If this
happens, the high voltage battery
may need to be charged.
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
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Warning (Continued)
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
.
To check the EPB's holding
ability: With the propulsion
system active and the electric
drive unit in N (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal. Do this until
the vehicle is held by the
EPB only.
.
To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the propulsion system
active, shift to P (Park). Then
release the EPB followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Front Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
replaced periodically. See the
Maintenance Schedule 0 301.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0 308.
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.
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To replace the windshield wiper
blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper
assembly away from the
windshield.
2. Press the button in the middle
of the wiper arm connector,
and pull the wiper blade away
from the arm connector.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper
blade replacement.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection. The
cover must be removed before the
wiper blade can be replaced.
To remove the cover:
1. Slide a plastic tool under the
cover and push upward to
unsnap.
2. Slide the cover toward the
wiper blade tip to unhook it
from the blade assembly.
3. Remove the cover.
4. After wiper blade replacement,
ensure that the cover hook
slides into the slot in the blade
assembly.
5. Snap the cover down to
secure.
To replace the wiper blade:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from
the windshield.
2. Push the release lever (2) to
disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
3. Push the new blade assembly
securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Replace the wiper cover.
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Windshield Replacement
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.
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
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 301.
Hood
Trunk
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Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front 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.
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
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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.
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High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{
Warning
The High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lighting system operates at
a very high voltage. If you try to
service any of the system
components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
This vehicle has several HID lamps.
For replacement of any HID lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps
1. Back-up Lamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp
3. Stoplamp/Taillamp
To access the bulbs, reach up
behind the rear bumper. To replace
a back-up bulb, turn signal lamp,
taillamp, or stoplamp:
1. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the socket. The lamps are
in the rear bumper.
2. Press the new bulb in and turn
clockwise to install the bulb
into the socket.
3. Turn the bulb socket clockwise
to reinstall.
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License Plate Lamp
1. Press the spring clip on the
right end of the lamp assembly
to the left to unlock the lamp
assembly.
2. Pull down on the lamp
assembly to remove it from the
fascia.
4. Turn the bulb socket (1)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of
the bulb socket (1).
6. Push the replacement bulb
straight into the bulb socket (1)
and turn the bulb socket (1)
clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly (3).
7. Reinstall the lamp assembly (3)
into the fascia by inserting the
left side first.
8. Push the spring clip into place.
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring
{
Warning
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart,
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering or labels. Do not
probe, tamper with, cut, or modify
high voltage cable or wiring.
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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
the following in the vehicle:
.
Headlamp wiring
.
Windshield wiper motor
.
Power windows and other power
accessories
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 the wiper control is turned off.
After removal of the blockage, the
wiper motor will restart when the
control is then moved to the desired
operating position.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice, may
cause wiper 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
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
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{
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.
Underhood Compartment
Fuse Block
To open the fuse block cover, press
the clips at the side and back and
pull the cover up.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
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A fuse puller is in the underhood
compartment fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses Usage
1 –
2 Power window rear
3 –
4
Rechargeable energy
storage system 1
5 –
7
Left high-beam
headlamp
8
Right high-beam
headlamp
9
Left low-beam
headlamp
10
Right low-beam
headlamp
11 Horn
12 –
13
Front wiper motor
driver
Fuses Usage
14 Liftgate
15
Front wiper motor
co-driver
16
Electronic brake
control module supply
electronics
17 Rear wiper
18 Liftgate
19 Seat module front
20 Washer
22 Linear power module
23
Electronic brake
control module supply
motor
24 Seat module rear
26
Transmission range
control module
27 Aeroshutter
28 Auxiliary oil pump
29
Electric brake boost
motor source
30 Front power windows
Fuses Usage
31
In-panel bussed
electrical center
32
Rear window
defogger
33
Heated exterior
rearview mirror
34
Pedestrian friendly
alert function
35 –
36 –
37 Current sensor
38 Rain sensor
39 –
40
Electric brake
boost (ECU)
41
Power line
communication
module
42
Automatic occupant
sensing
43 Window switch
44
Rechargeable energy
storage system
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Fuses Usage
45
Vehicle integration
control module
46
Integrated chassis
control module
47 Headlamp leveling
48
Integrated chassis
control module
49
Interior rearview
mirror
50 –
51 Electric brake boost
52 Rear camera
54 A/C control module
55
Rechargeable energy
storage system
coolant pump
56 –
57
Power electronics
coolant pump
58 Engine control module
59
Electric steering
column lock
Fuses Usage
60 HVAC electric heater
61
On-board charging
module
62
Transmission range
control module 1
63 Electric cooling fan
64 Engine control module
65 Auxiliary heater pump
66 Powertrain
67 Drive unit controller
70 A/C control module
71 –
72
Transmission range
control module
73
Single power inverter
module
74 –
Relays Usage
6
Pedestrian friendly
alert function
21 HID lamp
25 Powertrain
53 Run/Crank
68
Rear window
defogger
69 Second run/Crank
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Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
on the left side of the instrument
panel. To access the fuses, open
the fuse panel door by pulling out.
To reinstall the door, insert the top
tab first, then push the door back
into its original location.
Fuses Usage
F01
Video processing
module
F02
Indicator light solar
sensor
F03 Side blind zone alert
F04
Passive entry, passive
start
F05 CGM
F06 Body control module 4
F07 Body control module 3
F08 Body control module 2
F09 Body control module 1
F10
Trailer interface
module 1
F11 Amplifier
F12 Body control module 8
Fuses Usage
F13 Data link connector 1
F14
Automatic parking
assist
F15 -
F16
Single power inverter
module 1
F17 Body control module 6
F18 Body control module 5
F19 –
F20 –
F21 –
F22 –
F23 USB
F24
Wireless charging
module
F25
Reflected LED alert
display
F26 Heated steering wheel
F27 CGM 2
F28 Instrument cluster 2
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Fuses Usage
F29
Trailer interface
module 2
F30
Headlamp leveling
device
F31 OnStar
F32
Virtual keypass
sensor
F33
Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning
module
F34
Virtual keypass
module
F35 Instrument cluster 1
F36 Radio
F37 –
F38 –
F39 –
F40 –
Fuses Usage
F41 –
F42 –
F43 Body control module 7
F44
Sensing and
diagnostic module
F45 Front camera module
F46
Vehicle integration
control module
F47
Single power inverter
module 2
F48
Electric steering
column lock
F49 Auxiliary jack
F50
Steering wheel
controls
F51
Steering wheel
controls backlighting
F52
Smartphone remote
function module
Fuses Usage
F53 Auxiliary power outlet
F54 –
F55 Logistic
F56 –
F57 –
F59 –
Relays Usage
F58 Logistics relay
F60
Accessory/Retained
accessory power relay
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Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire 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 0 178.
(Continued)
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.
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with
all-season tires. These tires are
designed to provide good overall
performance on most road surfaces
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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 0 258.
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 0 271.
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.
Self-Sealing Tires
This vehicle may have self-sealing
tires. These tires have a material
inside that can seal punctures up to
6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area.
The tire may lose air pressure if the
sidewall is damaged or the tread
puncture is too large. If the Tire
Pressure Monitor System indicates
the tire pressure is low, inspect the
tire for damage and inflate it to the
recommended pressure. If the tire is
unable to maintain the
recommended pressure, contact the
nearest authorized GM servicing
facility immediately for inspection
and repair or replacement. To locate
the nearest GM servicing facility,
call GM Customer Assistance.
Caution
Do not drive on a deflated
self-sealing tire as this could
damage the tire. Make sure the
tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure or have it
immediately repaired or replaced.
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When tire replacement is needed
replace with a self-sealing tire,
because the vehicle does not come
with a spare tire or tire changing
equipment.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The
example shows a typical
passenger 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 service 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 performa nce
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 Identificatio n Number
(TIN)
: The letters and numbers
following the DOT code are the
Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture.
(5) Tire Ply Material
: The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
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(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 0 273.
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
: Maximum load that
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
Tire Designations
Tire Size
The example shows 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.
(5) Rim Diameter
: Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description
: These
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure : The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of
the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
: The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
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optional accessories are, electric
drive unit, 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 that is located 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
0 263.
Curb Weight
: The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
: A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanume ric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacture r,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GAWR FRT
: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 178.
GAWR RR
: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 178.
GVWR
: Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 178.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
: The metric
unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
: A
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index
: An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
:
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
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Maximum Load Rating : The
load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight
: The sum of curb
weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
: The
number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle
Load Limits 0 178.
Occupant Distribution
:
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
: The
side of an asymmet rical tire that
has a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on a
vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears
manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall
of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
: A
tire used on passenger cars and
some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation
Pressure
: Vehicle
manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown
on the tire placard. See Tire
Pressure 0 263 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 178.
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
0 270.
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
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government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Tire Quality Grading 0 273.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
: The
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated
cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 178.
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's
capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure.
See “Tire and Loading
Information Label” under Vehicle
Load Limits 0 178.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate
effectively.
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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 battery-electric
range.
Overinflated tires, or tires that
have too much air, can
result in:
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.
Unusual wear.
.
Poor handling.
.
Rough ride.
.
Needless damage from
road hazards.
The Tire and Loading
Information label on the vehicle
indicates the original equipment
tires and the correct cold tire
inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum
load carrying capacity. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 178.
How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle
with more weight than it was
designed to carry.
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When to Check
Check the pressure of the tires
once a month or more.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check the 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 the 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 in high, press
on the metal stem in the center
of the tire valve to release air.
Re-check 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 Monitor
System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor
technology to check tire pressure
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
the air pressure in your tires and
transmit tire pressure readings to a
receiver located in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly
under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
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tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 265.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 322.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the
driver when a low tire pressure
condition exists. TPMS sensors are
mounted onto each tire and wheel
assembly, excluding the spare tire
and wheel assembly. The TPMS
sensors monitor the air pressure in
the tires and transmits the tire
pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition
is detected, the TPMS illuminates
the low tire pressure warning light
located on the instrument cluster.
If the warning light comes on, stop
as soon as possible and inflate the
tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 178.
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 using POWER
O
until the tires are inflated to the
correct inflation pressure. Using the
DIC, tire pressure levels can be
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viewed. For additional information
and details about the DIC operation
and displays see Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 118.
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 0 178, for an example of the
Tire and Loading Information label
and its location. Also see Tire
Pressure 0 263.
The TPMS can warn about a low
tire pressure condition but it does
not replace normal tire
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
0 269, Tire Rotation 0 269 and
Tires 0 257.
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 0 277 for
information regarding the inflator kit
materials and instructions.
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 warning light flashes for
about one minute and then stays on
for the remainder of the ignition
cycle using POWER
O. A DIC
warning message also displays. The
malfunction light and DIC warning
message come on at each ignition
cycle using POWER
O 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
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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 service.
.
Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. See Buying
New Tires 0 271.
.
Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning
properly it cannot detect or signal a
low tire condition. See your dealer
for service if the TPMS malfunction
light and DIC message 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.
Repeat these steps for all
underinflated tires that have
illuminated the low tire pressure
warning light.
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Warning
Overinflating 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 0 259 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 178.
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 flash 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 starting 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.
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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 battery of the TPMS sensor
is low.
If the tire fill alert does not operate
due to TPMS interference, 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 using POWER
O. The
sensors are matched to the tire/
wheel positions, using a TPMS
relearn tool, in the following order:
driver side front tire, passenger side
front tire, passenger side rear tire,
and driver side rear. See your
dealer for service or to purchase a
relearn tool. A TPMS relearn tool
can also be purchased. See Tire
Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation
Tool at
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. Press POWER
O to start the
vehicle. See Power Button
0 182.
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure
info page option is turned on.
The info pages on the DIC can
be turned on and off through
the Options menu. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 118.
4. Use the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel
to scroll to the Tire Pressure
screen under the DIC
info page.
5. Press and hold
V in the center
of the DIC controls.
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A message requesting
acceptance of the process may
display.
The horn sounds twice to
signal the receiver is in relearn
mode and the TIRE
LEARNING ACTIVE message
displays on the DIC screen.
6. Start with the driver side
front tire.
7. Place the relearn tool against
the tire sidewall, near the valve
stem. Then press the button to
activate the TPMS sensor.
A horn chirp confirms that the
sensor identification code has
been matched to this tire and
wheel position.
8. Proceed to the passenger side
front tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 7.
9. Proceed to the passenger side
rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 7.
10. Proceed to the driver side rear
tire, and repeat the procedure
in Step 7. The horn sounds two
times to indicate the sensor
identification code has been
matched to the driver side rear
tire, and the TPMS sensor
matching process is no longer
active. The TIRE LEARNING
ACTIVE message on the DIC
display screen goes off.
11. Turn the 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.
.
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 0 301.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
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unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is Time
for New Tires 0 270 and
Wheel Replacement 0 275.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, do not include it 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 0 263 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 178.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0 265.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” under Capacities
and Specifications 0 311.
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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
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used; however, use a scraper
or wire brush later to remove
all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of
the wheel hub opening with
wheel bearing grease after a
wheel change or tire rotation to
prevent corrosion or rust
build-up. Do not get grease on
the wheel mounting surface or
on the wheel nuts or bolts.
When It Is Time for New
Tires
Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.
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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 0 269 and
Tire Rotation 0 269.
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. To
identify the age of a tire, use the tire
manufacture date which 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 Performa nce 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
performance. GM's TPC Spec
number is molded onto the tire's
sidewall near the tire size. If the
tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC Spec number
will be followed by MS for mud
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and snow. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0 259, for additional
information.
GM recommends replacing worn
tires in complete sets of four.
Uniform tread depth on all tires
will help to maintain the
performance of the vehicle.
Braking and handling
performance may be adversely
affected if all the tires are not
replaced at the same time.
If proper rotation and
maintenance have been done,
all four tires should wear out at
about the same time. See Tire
Rotation 0 269 for information
on proper tire rotation. However,
if it is necessary to replace only
one axle set of worn tires, place
the new tires on the rear axle.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment
tires may not be available for H,
V, W, and ZR speed rated tires.
Never exceed the winter tire's
maximum speed capability when
using winter tires with a lower
speed rating.
{
Warning
Tires could explode during
improper service. Attempting
to mount or dismount a tire
could cause injury or death.
Only your dealer or authorized
tire service center should
mount or dismount the tires.
{
Warning
Mixing tires of different sizes
(other than those originally
installed on the vehicle), brands,
or types may cause loss of
control of the vehicle, resulting in
a crash or other vehicle damage.
Use the same size, load range,
and type of tires as the original
tires.
{
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
Operation 0 265.
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The Tire and Loading
Information label indicates the
original equipment tires on the
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 178.
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
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Warning (Continued)
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems
developed for the vehicle, and
have them properly installed by a
GM certified technician.
See Buying New Tires 0 271 and
Accessories and Modifications
0 234.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administr ation
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades
are molded on the sidewalls of
most passenger car tires. The
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply
to deep tread, winter tires,
compact spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-produ ction
tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they
must also conform to federal
safety requirements and
additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For
example:
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Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
All Passenger Car Tires Must
Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements In Addition To
These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1½) times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
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
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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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 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.
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Tire Chains
{
Warning
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 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.
If a Tire Goes Flat
This vehicle has self-sealing tires.
See Self-Sealing Tires 0 258. Tread
punctures typically will not cause
tires to lose air. However, if the
vehicle does get a flat tire, there is
no spare tire, tire changing
equipment, or place to store a tire.
Contact Roadside Assistance
for help.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out,
especially if the tires are maintained
properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly.
See Tires 0 257. 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 will
create 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
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.
1. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 131.
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2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Put an automatic transmission
in P (Park) or a manual
transmission in 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
4. Turn off the ignition.
5. Inspect the flat tire.
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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
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorized
tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as
possible.
If this vehicle has a tire sealant kit
and the tire has been separated
from the wheel, has damaged
sidewalls, or has a puncture larger
than 6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too
severely damaged for the tire
sealant and compressor kit to be
effective. If the tire has a puncture
less than 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread
area of the tire, see Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit 0 277.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
{
Warning
Overinflating 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 inflate the tire to its
recommended pressure. Do not
exceed the recommended
pressure.
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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.
For vehicles with self-sealing tires,
try to inflate the tire without sealant
first. See “Using the Tire Sealant
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and Compressor Kit without Sealant
to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured)”
below.
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 Assistance
Program 0 316.
Read and follow all of the tire
sealant and compressor kit
instructions.
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
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 inflate 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 0 131.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 276 for
other important safety warnings.
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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 0 283.
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.
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 90.
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.
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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. 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 0 263.
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 inflating hose from
the tire valve. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 316.
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.
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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 inflate
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).”
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 Assistance
Program 0 316.
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate 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
to have the tire 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
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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 0 131.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 276 for
other important safety warnings.
1. Remove the compressor from
its storage location. See
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0 283.
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 90.
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 0 263.
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.
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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 inflating hose from
the tire valve. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 316.
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.
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 accessory 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
To access the tire sealant and
compressor kit:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 21.
2. Remove the load floor.
3. Remove the tire sealant
canister (1) and the
compressor (2).
To store the tire sealant canister and
the compressor, reverse the steps.
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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0 242.
If the 12-volt battery 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
The high voltage battery cannot
be jump started either with
another vehicle or battery
charger. Personal injury, death,
or damage to the vehicle could
result.
{
Warning
WARNING: Battery 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.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 233 and the back
cover.
{
Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
.
They contain acid that can
burn you.
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Warning (Continued)
.
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.
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Discharged Battery Positive
Terminal
The jump start positive terminal is
on the discharged battery on the
driver side of the vehicle.
Discharged Battery Negative
Terminal
The jump start negative grounding
point is a stud on a bracket located
near the Accessory Power
Module (APM).
The jump start positive terminal and
jump start negative terminal are on
the battery of the vehicle providing
the jump start.
The positive jump start connection
for the discharged battery is under a
trim cover. Open the cover to
expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-volt battery
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 and shift
into P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park 0 185.
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
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warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
4. Turn the vehicle 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 propulsion system is not
operating 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 propulsion
system parts can injure you badly.
Keep your hands away from
moving parts once the propulsion
system is operating.
5. Connect one end of the red
positive (+) cable to the
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
negative (–) grounding point for
the discharged battery.
9. Start the vehicle with the good
battery.
10. Try to start the vehicle with the
dead battery. If it will not start
after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
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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.
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. Use tire skates or
dollies under any 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
Assistance or a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle must
be towed.
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can
damage the vehicle. If equipped,
use the tow eye to load a
disabled vehicle onto a flatbed
tow truck from a flat road surface,
or to move the vehicle a short
distance. Use caution and low
speeds. The transmission must
be in (N) Neutral when moving
the vehicle.
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.
The tow eye is located underneath
the load floor, near the spare tire or
the compressor kit, if equipped.
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Front Tow Eye Attachment
Point
Carefully open the cover in the
fascia by using the small notch that
conceals the tow eye socket.
Install the tow eye into the socket
and turn it until it is fully tightened.
When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.
Rear Tow Eye Attachment
Point
Carefully open the cover in the
fascia by using the small notch that
conceals the tow eye socket.
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Install the tow eye into the socket
and turn it until it is fully tightened.
When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.
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..
.
What is the towing capacity of
the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations.
.
How far will the vehicle be
towed? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
.
Does the vehicle have the
proper towing equipment? See
your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment
recommendations.
.
Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
electric drive unit. The repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If using a shield,
only use one that attaches to the
towing vehicle.
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Dinghy Towing
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be
towed, a dolly should be used. See
“Dolly Towing” following.
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
0 185.
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.
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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.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using.
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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Caution (Continued)
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.
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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 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.
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The bright metal moldings on the
vehicle are aluminum 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 a cleaning solution
approved for aluminum 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 chrome cleaners.
.
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
while they are 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.
.
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.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
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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.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
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
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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 silicon 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
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for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. 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
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, 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, steel
charge port door, and power assist
step 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.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See “Finish Care”
previously in this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle 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
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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.
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.
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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 necessary to
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
hidden area for colorfastness before
using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
formation occurs, clean the entire
fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.
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 dry 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.
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Caution (Continued)
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
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Caution (Continued)
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 dry completely.
Care of Seat Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{
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
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Warning (Continued)
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
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replacing, it is recommended
that GM certified 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
Pull up on the rear of the floor mat
to unlock each retainer and remove.
Reinstall by lining up the floor mat
retainer openings over the carpet
retainers and snap into position.
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 . . . . . . . . . . 300
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 301
Owner Checks and Services
Owner Checks and
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Maintenance Replacement
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 309
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 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
performed 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.
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The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition.
The Additional Required Services
are for vehicles that:
.
Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 178.
.
Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services 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
Service Work 0 234.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Once a Month
.
Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 263.
.
Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0 269.
.
Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 239.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every 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.
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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 0 269.
.
Check coolant level. See
Cooling System 0 238.
.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0 239.
.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0 263.
.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 269.
.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
.
Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0 291.
.
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
0 291.
.
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 45.
.
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0 291.
.
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
.
Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open ability is low, service the
gas strut. See Gas Strut(s)
0 246.
.
Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped. See Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 277.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services
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. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Drain and fill vehicle coolant circuits. (2) @
Replace brake fluid. (3)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (4)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. (5)
@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (6)
Footnotes — Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services
(1) Or every 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) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 238.
(3) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0 241.
(4) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0 244.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 246.
(6) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.
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Owner Checks and
Services
.
At least twice a year, have
underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 291.
Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required. It is recommended that
your dealer perform these services
— their trained dealer technicians
know your vehicle best. Your dealer
can also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention. The
following list is intended to explain
the services and conditions to look
for that may indicate services are
required.
Battery
The battery supplies power to
operate any additional electrical
accessories.
.
To avoid break-down or failure,
maintain a battery with full
power.
.
Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
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.
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Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 307 for GM approved
fluids.
.
Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
.
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 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
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.
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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 0 295 and
Exterior Care 0 291.
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
Electric Drive Unit See your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19353127).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and
Liftgate Hinges
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Vehicle Coolant Circuits Use Only Premix DEX-COOL Coolant (GM Part No. 12378390, in
Canada 10953456). See Cooling System 0 238.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185
Wiper Blades
Driver Side – 68 cm (26.8 in) 42341754 —
Passenger Side – 68 cm (26.8 in) 42341756 —
Rear – 30 cm (11.8 in) 84215609 —
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Date
Odometer
Reading
Serviced By Services Performed
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Service Parts Identification . . . 310
Vehicle Data
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
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
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 311 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification
There may be a large barcode on
the certification label on the center
pillar that you can scan for the
following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
.
Model designation
.
Paint information
.
Production options
If there is not a large barcode on
this label, then you will find this
same information on a label inside
of the trunk.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 307 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
type and amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling Systems*
High Voltage Battery 7.0 L 7.4 qt
Power Electronics 3.8 L 4.0 qt
Heater 2.0 L 2.1 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
*Cooling systems capacity values are based on the individual cooling system and its components.
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Customer
Information
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Customer Assistance
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 315
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . 315
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Scheduling Service
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 319
Publication Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Radio Frequency
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to
the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Reporting Safety Defects to
the Canadian
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 324
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are
important to your dealer and to
Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
with the sales transaction or the
operation of the vehicle will be
resolved by your dealer's sales or
service departments. Sometimes,
however, despite the best intentions
of all concerned, misunderstandings
can occur. If your concern has not
been resolved to your satisfaction,
the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE : Discuss your concern
with a member of dealership
management. Normally, concerns
can be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has already been
reviewed with the sales, service,
or parts manager, contact the owner
of your dealership or the general
manager.
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STEP TWO : If after contacting a
member of dealership management,
it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by your dealership without
further help, in the U.S., call the
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center at 1-877-486-5846. In
Canada, call General Motors of
Canada Customer Care Centre at
1-800-263-3777 (English),
or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
We encourage you to call the
toll-free number in order to give the
inquiry prompt attention. Have the
following information available to
give the Customer Assistance
representative:
.
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN). This is available from the
vehicle registration or title, or the
plate at the top left of the
instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.
.
Dealership name and location.
.
Vehicle delivery date and
present mileage.
When contacting Chevrolet,
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 BBB National Programs, Inc.
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
BBB National Programs, Inc.
3033 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 600 , Arlington, VA 22201
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
http://www.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
participation in this program.
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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
arbitration of owner disputes
involving factory-related vehicle
service claims. The program
provides for the review of the facts
involved by an impartial third party
arbiter, and may include an informal
hearing before the arbiter. The
program is designed so that the
entire dispute settlement process,
from the time you file your complaint
to the final decision, should be
completed in about 70 days. We
believe our impartial program offers
advantages over courts in most
jurisdictions because it is informal,
quick, and free of charge.
For further information concerning
eligibility in the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call
the General Motors Customer Care
Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English),
1-800-263-7854 (French),
or write to:
The Mediation/Arbitration Program
c/o Customer Care Centre
General Motors of Canada
Company
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
The inquiry should be accompanied
by the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
Customer Assistance
Offices
Chevrolet encourages customers to
call the toll-free number for
assistance. However, if a customer
wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet,
the letter should be addressed to:
United States and Puerto Rico
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
www.Chevrolet.com
1-877-486-5846
1-800-833-2438 (For Text
Telephone Devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance:
1-888-811-1926
From U.S. Virgin Islands:
1-800-496-9994
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Canada
General Motors of Canada
Company
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.gm.ca
1-800-263-3777 (English)
1-800-263-7854 (French)
1-800-263-3830 (For Text
Telephone devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance:
1-800-268-6800
Overseas
Please 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), Chevrolet has TTY
equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user in
the U.S. can communicate with
Chevrolet by dialing:
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience
(U.S.) my.chevrolet.com
The Chevrolet online owner
experience allows access to videos,
articles, and vehicle health specific
to your Chevrolet as well as your
OnStar Account information all 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 and print dealer-recorded
service records and self-recorded
service records.
D : Select a preferred dealer and
view locations, maps, phone
numbers, and hours.
r : Track your vehicle’s warranty
information.
J : View active recalls by Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). See
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 310.
H : Compare and shop for
Chevrolet and OnStar plans and
services. View GM Card and
SiriusXM information (if equipped).
F : Chat with online help
representatives.
See my.chevrolet.com to register
your vehicle.
Chevrolet Owner Centre
(Canada) mychevrolet.ca
Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre at
mychevrolet.ca (English) or
my.chevrolet.ca (French) to access
similar benefits to the U.S. site.
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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 www.gmmobility.com
or call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has
a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca
or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(800-463-7483) for details. TTY
users call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance
Program
From the U.S., call 1-888-811-1926;
Text Telephone (TTY):
1-888-889-2438.
From Canada, call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance,
have the following information
ready:
.
Your name, home address, and
home telephone number.
.
Telephone number of your
location.
.
Location of the vehicle.
.
Model, year, color, and license
plate number of the vehicle.
.
Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle.
.
Description of the problem.
Coverage
Services are provided for the
duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
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 Assistance is not a part of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to make
any changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.
Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
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For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
.
Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest certified Bolt EV dealer
for warranty service, 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.
Emergency towing may be
covered during the Extended
Vehicle (EV) warranty.
.
Flat Tire Change: 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 self
sealing tire to be effective and
the vehicle will have to be
towed. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
.
Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
.
Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 500 miles.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
.
Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
.
Legal fines.
.
Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
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
Vehicles
.
Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
.
Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km (93 mi) from where the
trip was started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help to
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.
.
Alternative Service: If
assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100,
after sending the original receipt
to Roadside Assistance.
Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for
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parts and labor for repairs not
covered by the warranty are the
owner's responsibility.
Scheduling Service
Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer and
request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment
and advising the service consultant
of your transportation needs, your
dealer can help minimize your
inconvenience.
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled
into the service department
immediately, keep driving it until it
can be scheduled for service,
unless, of course, the problem is
safety related. If it is, please call
your dealership, let them know this,
and ask for instructions.
If your dealer requests you to bring
the vehicle for service, you are
urged to do so as early in the work
day as possible to allow for
same-day repair.
Courtesy Transportation
Program
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 manual
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 service 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. 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 vary and may include
minimum age requirements,
insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
Additional fees such as fuel, rental
vehicle insurance, 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
performance; however, the history of
these parts is not known. Such parts
are not covered by the GM New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by
that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also
available. These are made by
companies other than GM and may
not have been tested for the vehicle.
As a result, these parts may fit
poorly, exhibit premature durability/
corrosion problems, and may not
perform properly in subsequent
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collisions. Aftermarket parts are not
covered by the GM New Vehicle
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle
failure related to such parts is not
covered by that warranty.
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you
choose a collision repair facility that
meets your needs before you ever
need collision repairs. Your dealer
may have a collision repair center
with GM-trained technicians and
state-of-the-art equipment, or be
able to recommend a collision repair
center that has GM-trained
technicians and comparable
equipment.
Insuring the Vehicle
Protect your investment in the GM
vehicle with comprehensive and
collision insurance coverage. There
are significant differences in the
quality of coverage afforded by
various insurance policy terms.
Many insurance policies provide
reduced protection to the GM
vehicle by limiting compensation for
damage repairs 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
parts. Read the lease carefully, as
you may be charged at the end of
the lease for poor quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call
emergency services for help. Do not
leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of.
Move the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are
instructed to move it by a police
officer.
Give only the necessary information
to police and other parties involved
in the crash.
For emergency towing see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 316.
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.
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In a crash, the sensing system may
shut down the high voltage system.
See Battery - North America 0 242
for important safety information.
If an airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 0 51.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
crash, flood, fire, or other event it
may be necessary to have the
vehicle inspected. SeeBattery -
North America 0 242 for important
safety information.
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.
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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: www.helminc.com.
To order by mail, write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Make checks payable in U.S. funds.
Radio Frequency
Statement
This vehicle has systems that
operate on a radio frequency that
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and with
Innovation, Science and Economic
Development (ISED) Canada's
RSP-100 / ICES-GEN.
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 immediat ely
inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administr ation
(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.
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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)
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 notifying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, notify General Motors.
In the U.S., call 1-800-222-1020,
or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French), or write:
General Motors of Canada
Company
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
In Mexico, call 01-800-466-0811 or
01-800-508-0000.
In other Central America and
Caribbean Countries, call
52-722-236-0680.
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Vehicle Data
Recording and
Privacy
The vehicle has a number of
computers that record information
about the vehicle’s performance and
how it is driven or used. For
example, the vehicle uses computer
modules to monitor and control
electric drive unit performance, to
monitor the conditions for airbag
deployment and to deploy them in a
crash, and, if equipped, to provide
antilock braking to help the driver
control the vehicle. These modules
may store data to help the dealer
technician service the vehicle or to
help GM improve safety or features.
Some modules may also store data
about how the vehicle is operated,
such as rate of energy consumption
or average speed. These modules
may retain personal preferences,
such as radio presets, seat
positions, and temperature settings.
Cybersecurity
GM collects information about the
use of your vehicle including
operational and safety related
information. We collect this
information to provide, evaluate,
improve, and troubleshoot our
products and services and to
develop new products and services.
The protection of vehicle electronics
systems and customer data from
unauthorized outside electronic
access or control is important to
GM. GM maintains appropriate
security standards, practices,
guidelines and controls aimed at
defending the vehicle and the
vehicle service ecosystem against
unauthorized electronic access,
detecting possible malicious activity
in related networks, and responding
to suspected cybersecurity incidents
in a timely, coordinated and effective
manner. Security incidents could
impact your safety or compromise
your private data. To minimize
security risks, please do not connect
your vehicle electronic systems to
unauthorized devices or connect
your vehicle to any unknown or
untrusted networks (such as
Bluetooth, WIFI or similar
technology). In the event you
suspect any security incident
impacting your data or the safe
operation of your vehicle, please
stop operating your vehicle and
contact your dealer.
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;
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.
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 and transmitted through
the OnStar system. This includes
information about the vehicle’s
operation; collisions involving the
vehicle; the use of the vehicle and
its features, including infotainment;
and 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
0 328.
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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
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 service, 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.
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Press = to:
.
Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
.
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 battery
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 vehicle 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
services 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 service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
Services, and Roadside Assistance
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar 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.
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.
Press
Q to speak with an
Advisor.
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 services. 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
0 322.
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.
If equipped, TTY mode can be
turned on or off by touching
Settings, then Apps, and then
Phone. When TTY mode is on,
phone calls can be made or
received with OnStar using the
infotainment display.
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.
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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 vary by country.
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 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 try again after driving a
few miles into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features
to function properly. These systems
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated
into the electrical architecture of the
vehicle. Do not add any electrical
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0 230. 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
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vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may
affect or erase data or settings that
are stored in the vehicle, such as
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
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 www.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
To obtain the source code under
GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other
open source licenses, that is
contained in this product, please
visit http://opensource.lge.com. In
addition to the source code, all
referred license terms, warranty
disclaimers, and copyright notices
are available for download. This
offer is valid for a period of three
years after our last shipment of this
product. This offer is valid to anyone
in receipt of this information.
*Provided through LG Electronics
Inc., who is solely responsible for
provisions of related OSS
compliance.
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Connected
Services
Connected Services
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Connected Services
Navigation
Navigation requires a specific
OnStar or connected service 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
myChevrolet mobile app. Make
these passwords different from
each other and use a
combination of letters and
numbers to increase the
security.
.
Change the default name of the
SSID (Service 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
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devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the
myChevrolet mobile app, or by
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
myChevrolet Mobile App (If
Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile
app to compatible Apple and
Android smartphones. Chevrolet
users can access the following
services 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 energy level,
range 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 Chevrolet on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myChevrolet mobile app information
and compatibility, see
my.chevrolet.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 www.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.
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 www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Features are subject to change. For
updates on feature capabilities, see
my.chevrolet.com. Message and
data rates may apply.
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Index
A
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 230
Additional Information
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 161
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Air Conditioning Regular
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 53
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . .48
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 100
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 209
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 191
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Armrest
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 200
Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 136
Automatic
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 163
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . 205
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Auxiliary
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Battery - North America . . . .242, 284
Battery Gauge
High Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 244
Bluetooth
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 102
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . 194
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Automatic
Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 207
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 182
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 249
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
California
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .233, 242, 284,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Carbon Monoxide
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Management System . . . . . . . . . . .83
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 82
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Charging
Delay Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . 229
Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Programmable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Utility Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
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Charging (cont'd)
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Charging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Charging Status Screens . . . . . . . 218
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 101
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . .61
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 78
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Climate Control Systems
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 319
Compartment
Underhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 277
Connected Services
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Connections
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 333
Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Cover
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Customer Information
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 319
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Collection
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 324
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Delayed Charging Override . . . . . 217
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Devices
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Diagnostics
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 334
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Drive Unit
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
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Driver
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 199
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . . 98
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Driver Selected Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 203
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 176
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 178
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 175
One-Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
E
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 192
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 102
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Electrical Requirements for
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 250
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Energy Efficiency
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Engine
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 324
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 128
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 130
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
F
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 131
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Fluid
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 250
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Underhood Compartment . . . . . 251
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Gauges
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
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Gauges (cont'd)
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 300
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 131
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Headlamps (cont'd)
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 106
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 130
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 106
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . . . 98
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 176
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
I
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Indicator
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Indicator (cont'd)
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Information
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 321
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 25
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 135
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 259
Lamps
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 130
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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Lamps (cont'd)
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 209
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 211
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 103
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 132
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lights (cont'd)
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 102
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 102
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 130
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . 102
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Locks (cont'd)
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
M
Maintenance
Air Conditioning Regular
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 301
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Messages
Propulsion Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Mirror
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Mirrors (cont'd)
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 25
Modes
Driver Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
N
Navigation
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 332
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 182
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 59
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 315
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Operation
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 137
Options
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Underhood Compartment . . . . . 237
Owner Checks and Services . . . . 304
P
Park
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Parking
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 244
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 200
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 53
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . 104
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . . . . 86
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 234
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Phone
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Port
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Power
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 184
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 44
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Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 324
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 318
Programmable Charging . . . . . . . . 107
Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .233, 242, 284,
Back Cover
Propulsion Power Messages . . . 120
Publication Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 322
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 200
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . 88
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 289
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 323
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Requirements
Electrical Battery Charging . . . 229
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
S
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 323
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Signal
Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 318
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . .46
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Seat Belts (cont'd)
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . .44
Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 76, 78
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 234
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 309
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 318
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 209
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Start
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Starting and Stopping the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Status Screens
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Storage Areas
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Cargo Management System . . . .83
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 81
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
T
Taillamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 315
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 23
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
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Tires (cont'd)
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 265
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 264
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Self-Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Terminology and Definitions . . 260
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 275
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Towing
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 230
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 289
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Traction
Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 105
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
U
Underhood Compartment
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Underhood Compartment
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 273
Updates
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Utility Interruption of
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 310
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . 184
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 104
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 283
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 249
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 275
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 65
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 244
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 249
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