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Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/16/12 Black plate (4,1)
iv Introduction
Introduction v
vi Introduction
2 NOTES
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In Brief 1-1
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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In Brief 1-3
1. Exterior Lamp Controls on 8. Infotainment on page 7‑1. 18. Horn on page 5‑3.
page 6‑1. Satellite Radio on page 7‑10 (If Driver Airbag. See Where Are
Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 (If Equipped). the Airbags? on page 3‑19.
Equipped). 9. Infotainment Display Screen. 19. Ignition Switch or Keyless
Instrument Panel Illumination 10. Instrument Panel Storage on Ignition Button (If Equipped).
Control on page 6‑5. page 4‑1. See Ignition Positions (Key
2. Air Vents on page 8‑6. Access) on page 9‑15 or
11. Light Sensor. See Automatic Ignition Positions (Keyless
3. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Headlamp System on Access) on page 9‑17.
Changer on page 6‑2. page 6‑3.
20. Driver Knee Airbag. See Where
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 12. Passenger Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑19.
Lane-Change Signals on Are the Airbags? on page 3‑19.
page 6‑4. 21. Power Door Locks on
13. Hood Release. See Hood on page 2‑11.
Driver Information Center (DIC) page 10‑4.
Buttons. See Driver Information 22. Hazard Warning Flashers on
14. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 6‑4.
Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. (Out of View). See Malfunction
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. 23. Power Outlets on page 5‑6.
5. Driver Information Center (DIC) 15. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 24. Parking Brake on page 9‑33.
on page 5‑22. on page 10‑37. 25. Shift Lever. See Automatic
6. Steering Wheel Controls on 16. Cruise Control on page 9‑36. Transmission on page 9‑26 or
page 5‑2. Manual Transmission on
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑30.
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑2.
page 5‑3.
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1-4 In Brief
In Brief 1-5
Press and hold V briefly to open 3. Immediately after completing Door Locks
the trunk. Step 2, press and hold / for at
To lock or unlock the vehicle from
least two seconds or until the
Press and hold 7 briefly to initiate turn signal lamps flash.
outside, use the Remote Keyless
vehicle locator. Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key.
When the engine starts, the parking From inside the vehicle, use the
Press and hold 7 for at least lamps will turn on and remain on as power door lock switch.
three seconds to sound the panic long as the engine is running. The See Door Locks on page 2‑10.
alarm. doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on. Power Door Locks
Press 7 again to cancel the panic
alarm. The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote 10-minute time extension. Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System start can be extended only once.
Operation on page 2‑3.
Canceling a Remote Start
Remote Vehicle Start To cancel a remote start, do one of
For vehicles with this feature, the the following:
engine can be started from outside . Aim the RKE transmitter at the
the vehicle. vehicle and press and hold /
Starting the Vehicle until the parking lamps turn off.
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
. Turn on the hazard warning
vehicle. flashers.
K: Press to unlock the doors.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
2. Press and release Q. Q: Press to lock the doors.
See Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑9. See Power Door Locks on
page 2‑11.
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1-6 In Brief
Safety Locks If the indicator light flashes, the 3. Try to move the seat back and
feature may not be working properly. forth to be sure it is locked in
The rear door safety locks prevent
See Safety Locks on page 2‑12. place.
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle. Seat Height Adjuster
Seat Adjustment
Manual Front Seats
In Brief 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright To adjust a power driver seat,
position: if equipped:
1. Lift the lever fully without . Move the seat forward or
applying pressure to the rearward by sliding the control
seatback, and the seatback forward or rearward.
returns to the upright position. . Raise or lower the front part of
2. Push and pull on the seatback to the seat cushion by moving the
make sure it is locked. front of the control up or down.
See Reclining Seatbacks on . Raise or lower the entire seat by
page 3‑4. moving the rear of the control up
or down.
Power Driver Seat
See Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3‑4.
To recline the seatback:
Rear Seats
1. Lift the lever.
The rear seatbacks can be folded.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, then release For detailed instructions, see Rear
the lever to lock the seatback in Seats on page 3‑6.
place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
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1-8 In Brief
Heated Seats and then the off setting. Three lights Safety Belts
indicate the highest setting and one
light the lowest.
See Heated Front Seats on
page 3‑5.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
If available, the controls are on the recline angle as little as necessary Refer to the following sections for
center stack. The engine must be while keeping the seat and the head important information on how to use
running to operate the heated seats. restraint height in the proper safety belts properly:
position.
Press L or M to heat the driver or Safety Belts on page 3‑8.
.
passenger seat cushion and See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 . How to Wear Safety Belts
seatback. and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
Properly on page 3‑10.
Press the control once for the . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11.
highest setting. With each press of
the control, the heated seat will
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
change to the next lower setting, Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑38.
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In Brief 1-9
Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 2. Move the control to adjust the
indicator will be visible on the mirror.
System instrument panel when the vehicle is 3. Turn the selector switch to the O
started. See Passenger Airbag position to deselect the mirror.
Status Indicator on page 5‑12.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16.
Mirror Adjustment If the vehicle has heated mirrors,
see Heated Mirrors on page 2‑16.
Exterior
United States
Canada
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No Vehicles with a manual mirror
other airbag is affected by the Controls for the outside power adjustment have controls next to
passenger sensing system. See mirrors are on the driver door. each mirror.
Passenger Sensing System on 1. Turn the selector switch to L
page 3‑24 for important information. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑16.
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
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1-10 In Brief
In Brief 1-11
The reading lamps are located in The exterior lamp control is to the
the overhead console. This feature controls the brightness left of the steering column on the
m or n : Press the button near of the instrument panel controls and instrument panel.
each lamp to turn it on or off. infotainment display screen. The
thumbwheel is located to the left of O : Briefly turn to this position to
the steering column on the turn the automatic lamp control off
instrument panel. or on again.
D: Turn the thumbwheel up or AUTO: Turns the headlamps on
down and hold, to brighten or dim automatically at normal brightness,
the instrument panel controls and together with the parking lamps,
infotainment display screen. taillamps, license plate lamps,
sidemarker lamps, and instrument
panel lights.
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps,
sidemarker lamps, and instrument
panel lights.
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1-12 In Brief
In Brief 1-13
1. Temperature Control
1. Temperature Control
2. Bi-level Air Mode
2. Bi-level Air Mode
3. Floor Air Mode 1. Temperature Control
3. Floor Air Mode
4. Vent Air Mode 2. Rear Window Defogger
4. Vent Air Mode
5. Fan Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. Fan Control
6. Driver and Passenger Heated 4. Defrost
6. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
Seats (If Equipped) 5. Fan Control
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1-14 In Brief
In Brief 1-15
1-16 In Brief
Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Overview) on systems. See Bluetooth (Overview)
page 7‑18 or Bluetooth on page 7‑18 or Bluetooth
Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls) on (Infotainment Controls) on
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Voice page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Voice
port in the center console bin. Recognition) on page 7‑23. Recognition) on page 7‑23, OnStar
External devices such as iPods®, Overview on page 14‑1, or the
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD Steering Wheel Controls infotainment manual.
changers, and USB drives may be
connected, depending on the audio $ / i : Press to silence the
system. vehicle speakers only. Press again
to turn the sound on. For vehicles
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑16. with OnStar or Bluetooth systems,
press to reject an incoming call,
Bluetooth® or to end a current call.
The Bluetooth® system allows users _ SRC ^ : Press to select a source
with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile or turn to change favorite stations.
phone to make and receive
hands-free calls using the vehicle Press _ or ^ to select AM, FM, CD,
audio system and controls. or MP3 track.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile Turn _ or ^ to select the next or
phone must be paired with the previous saved favorite radio
in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it For vehicles with audio steering
stations.
can be used in the vehicle. Not all wheel controls, some audio controls
phones will support all functions. can be adjusted at the steering + x −: Press + to increase the
wheel. volume. Press − to decrease the
b / g : For vehicles with a volume.
Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation For more information, see Steering
system, press to interact with those Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
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In Brief 1-17
1-18 In Brief
In Brief 1-19
StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure.
directional control of the vehicle in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
difficult driving conditions. The The TPMS does not replace normal
system is on when the vehicle is monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
started. the correct tire pressures.
. To turn off both Traction Control See Tire Pressure Monitor System
and StabiliTrak, press and hold on page 10‑48.
g until g and i illuminate in the
instrument cluster. Tire Sealant and
. Press g again to turn on both
The low tire pressure warning light Compressor Kit
alerts to a significant loss in
systems. pressure of one of the vehicle's This vehicle may come with a spare
® tires. If the warning light comes on, tire and tire changing equipment or
See StabiliTrak System on
stop as soon as possible and inflate a tire sealant and compressor kit.
page 9‑35.
the tires to the recommended The kit can be used to temporarily
pressure shown on the Tire and seal small punctures in the tread
Loading Information label. See area of the tire. See Tire Sealant
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. and Compressor Kit on page 10‑61.
The warning light will remain on until If the vehicle came with a spare tire
the tire pressure is corrected. and tire changing equipment, see If
The low tire pressure warning light a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑59.
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
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1-20 In Brief
Engine Oil Life System Resetting the Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel
The engine oil life system calculates 1. Using the DIC MENU button and Economy
engine oil life based on vehicle use thumbwheel, scroll until you
reach REMAINING OIL LIFE on Driving habits can affect fuel
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE mileage. Here are some driving tips
OIL SOON DIC message or Code the DIC (: % for Canada). to get the best fuel economy
82 DIC message when it is 2. Press the SET button to reset possible.
necessary to change the engine oil the oil life at 100%. When
and filter.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
prompted, use the thumbwheel smoothly.
Remember, the Oil Life display must to highlight YES or NO. Press
be reset after each oil change. It will the SET/CLEAR button to
. Brake gradually and avoid
not reset itself. Also, be careful not confirm. abrupt stops.
to reset the Oil Life display Be careful not to reset the oil life
. Avoid idling the engine for long
accidentally at any time other than display accidentally at any time periods of time.
when the oil has just been changed. other than after the oil is changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
. When road and weather
It cannot be reset accurately. conditions are appropriate, use
the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system press the SET See Engine Oil Life System on cruise control.
button while the Oil Life display is page 10‑11. . Always follow posted speed
active. limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
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In Brief 1-21
1-22 In Brief
2 NOTES
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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
The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE
others could be caught in the path
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can transmitter to extend the key. Press
of a closing window. Do not leave be used for the ignition and all locks the button and the key blade to
children in a vehicle with an RKE if the vehicle is a key access retract the key.
transmitter. vehicle. If the vehicle has the If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
keyless ignition, the key can be inspect the key blade for debris.
used for the locks. Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program on
page 13‑5.
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Pressing Q may also arm the turn signals flash for 30 seconds, Keyless access can be programmed
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle or until 7 is pressed again or the to unlock all doors on the first lock/
Alarm System on page 2‑14. vehicle is started. unlock press from the driver door.
See Vehicle Personalization on
K (Unlock): Press to unlock the / (Remote Vehicle Start): For page 5‑32.
driver door or all doors. See “Door vehicles with this feature, press Q
Unlock Options” under Vehicle Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
and then press and hold / within the Driver Door
Personalization on page 5‑32.
five seconds to start the engine from
The turn signal indicators may flash outside the vehicle using the RKE When the doors are locked and the
and/or the horn may sound to transmitter. See Remote Vehicle RKE transmitter is within range of
indicate unlocking. See “Unlock Start on page 2‑9. the door handle, pressing the lock/
Feedback” under Vehicle unlock button on the driver door
Personalization on page 5‑32. The buttons on the keys are handle will unlock the driver door.
disabled when there is a key in the If the lock/unlock button is pressed
Pressing K will disarm the ignition, if equipped. again within five seconds, all
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle passenger doors will unlock.
Alarm System on page 2‑14.
Keyless Access Operation
The keyless access system allows
V (Remote Trunk Release):
for the doors and trunk to be locked
Press and hold to release the trunk.
and unlocked without pressing the
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic RKE transmitter button. The RKE
Alarm): Press and hold briefly to transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior of the door being opened. If the
lamps flash and the horn chirps vehicle has this feature, there will be
three times. a button on the outside door
handles.
Press and hold 7 for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
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WARNING (Continued)
The doors can also be unlocked Automatic Door Locks
from the inside by pulling the door
handle. Pulling the door handle Automatic Door Lock
. Young children who get into again unlatches the door.
unlocked vehicles may be The doors are programmed to
unable to get out. A child can automatically lock when the shift
be overcome by extreme heat Power Door Locks lever is moved out of P (Park).
and can suffer permanent The automatic door lock feature
injuries or even death from cannot be disabled.
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it. Automatic Door Unlock
. Outsiders can easily enter The doors will automatically unlock
through an unlocked door when the shift lever is moved into
when slowing or stopping the P (Park).
vehicle. Lock the doors to See Vehicle Personalization on
help prevent this from page 5‑32.
happening.
Heated Mirrors
The vehicle may have heated
mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual mirror To adjust the mirror:
adjustment have controls next to
= (Rear Window Defogger):
1. Turn the selector switch to Press to heat the outside rearview
each mirror. L (Left) or R (Right) to choose mirrors. See “Rear Window
Adjust the inside rearview mirror by the driver or passenger mirror. Defogger” under Automatic Climate
moving it up and down or side to 2. Move the control to adjust the Control System on page 8‑3.
side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare mirror.
from the headlamps behind you.
Push the tab forward for daytime 3. Turn the selector switch to the O
use and pull it for nighttime use. position to deselect the mirror.
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Power Windows
{ WARNING
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
The vehicle aerodynamics are Keys on page 2‑1. Press the switch down to open the
designed to improve fuel economy window. Pull the front of the switch
performance. This may result in a up to close it.
pulsing sound when either rear The switches work when the ignition
window is down and the front is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
windows are up. To reduce the or in Retained Accessory Power
sound, open either a front window (RAP). See Retained Accessory
or the sunroof, if equipped. Power (RAP) on page 9‑22.
Express Window Operation
This vehicle may have windows with
an express-up or down feature. This
feature allows the window to be
lowered or raised without holding
the switch. Passenger side and rear
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windows only have express-down. fully pulled up position will activate 4. Continue holding the switch up
Pull a window switch up or push it the express-up and related obstacle for approximately two seconds
down all the way, release it, and the detection features. after the window is completely
window goes down or up closed.
automatically. Stop the window by Programming the Power
Windows The window is now reprogrammed.
pushing or pulling the switch. Repeat the process for the other
Obstacle Detection Feature If the battery on the vehicle has windows.
been recharged or disconnected,
If equipped with express-up, and an or is not working, the windows will Window Lockout
object is in the path of the window need to be reprogrammed for the
when closing, the window will stop express-up feature to work. Before
at the obstruction and auto-reverse reprogramming, replace or recharge
to a preset factory position. Weather the vehicle's battery.
conditions such as severe cold and/
To program each front window:
or ice may also cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return 1. With the ignition in ACC/
to normal operation once the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,
obstruction or condition is removed. or when RAP is active, close all
doors.
If conditions prevent the window
from closing and the window 2. Press and hold the power
continues to auto-reverse, it is window switch until the window
possible to close the window with is fully open.
the ignition in ON/RUN by holding 3. Pull the power window switch up This feature prevents the rear
the window switch in the partially or until the window is fully closed. passenger windows from operating,
fully pulled up position. Release of except from the driver position.
the switch from the partially pulled
up position will cause the window to
stop. Release of the switch from the
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2 NOTES
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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 Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can
drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's up to raise it. Try to move the head
adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the restraint to make sure that it is
chance of a neck injury in a crash. locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
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The front seat outboard head Front Seats To adjust a manual seat:
restraints are not designed to be 1. Pull the handle at the front of
removed.
Seat Adjustment the seat.
If you are installing a child restraint 2. Slide the seat to the desired
in the rear seat, see “Securing a
Child Restraint Designed for the { WARNING position and release the handle.
LATCH System” under Lower 3. Try to move the seat back and
You can lose control of the
Anchors and Tethers for Children forth to be sure it is locked in
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver place.
(LATCH System) on page 3‑38.
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when Seat Height Adjuster
the vehicle is not moving.
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 To recline the seatback:
locked. 1. Lift the lever.
To adjust the power driver seat,
If necessary, move the safety
if equipped:
belt out of the way to access the
. Move the seat forward or lever.
rearward by sliding the control
2. Move the seatback to the
forward or rearward.
desired position, then release
. Raise or lower the front part of the lever to lock the seatback in
the seat cushion by moving the place.
front of the control up or down.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
. Raise or lower the entire seat by make sure it is locked.
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
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desired position, try to move it down Pretensioners work only once. If the There is one guide, if equipped, for
without pushing the release button pretensioners activate in a crash, each outboard passenger position in
to make sure it has locked into the pretensioners and probably the rear seat. To install a comfort
position. other parts of the vehicle's safety guide to the safety belt:
belt system will need to replaced.
Safety Belt Pretensioners See Replacing Safety Belt System
This vehicle has safety belt Parts after a Crash on page 3‑16.
pretensioners for front outboard
occupants. Although the safety belt Rear Safety Belt Comfort
pretensioners cannot be seen, they Guides
are part of the safety belt assembly. This vehicle may have rear safety
They can help tighten the safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are
belts during the early stages of a available through the dealer. The
moderate to severe frontal, near guides may provide added safety
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold belt comfort for older children who
conditions for pretensioner have outgrown booster seats and
activation are met. for some adults. When installed and
And, on vehicles with side impact properly adjusted, the comfort guide 1. Remove the guide from its
airbags, safety belt pretensioners positions the belt away from the storage pocket on the side of
can help tighten the safety belts in a neck and head. the seat.
side crash or a rollover event.
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WARNING (Continued)
and across the chest. These parts
of the body are best able to take
belt restraining forces.
2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not
and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The
belt into the slots of the guide. elastic cord must be under the
belt and the guide on top.
{ WARNING
A safety belt that is not properly
worn may not provide the 4. Buckle, position, and release the
protection needed in a crash. The safety belt as described
person wearing the belt could be previously in this section. Make
sure the shoulder portion of the
seriously injured. The shoulder
belt is on the shoulder and not
belt should go over the shoulder
falling off of it. The belt should
(Continued) be close to, but not contacting,
the neck.
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5. To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To
guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap wear it, attach it to the regular safety
together so that the safety belt portion should be worn as low as belt. See the instruction sheet that
can be removed from the guide. possible, below the rounding, comes with the extender.
Store the guide in its storage throughout the pregnancy.
pocket on the seatback. The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check
to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety
Safety Belt Use During belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts,
Pregnancy that the fetus will not be hurt in a buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
crash. For pregnant women, as for anchorages are all working properly.
Safety belts work for everyone,
anyone, the key to making safety Look for any other loose or
including pregnant women. Like all
belts effective is wearing them damaged safety belt system parts
occupants, they are more likely to
properly. that might keep a safety belt system
be seriously injured if they do not
wear safety belts. from doing its job. See your dealer
Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a
around you, you should use it. crash. They can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or
But if a safety belt is not long frayed, get a new one right away.
enough, your dealer will order you
an extender. When you go in to Make sure the safety belt reminder
order it, take the heaviest coat you light is working. See Safety Belt
will wear, so the extender will be Reminders on page 5‑10.
long enough for you. To help avoid Keep safety belts clean and dry.
personal injury, do not let someone See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑16.
else use it, and use it only for the
seat it is made to fit. The extender
has been designed for adults. Never
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Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of
safety belts may not be necessary.
Keep belts clean and dry. System Parts after a But the safety belt assemblies that
Crash were used during any crash may
{ WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
WARNING (Continued)
or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.
Do not use seat accessories that
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, block the inflation path of a
Side Similar Passenger Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag.
The seat-mounted side impact On vehicles with second row seat‐ Never secure anything to the roof
airbags for the driver and front mounted side impact airbags, they of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
outboard passenger are in the side are in the sides of the rear seatback by routing a rope or tie‐down
of the seatbacks closest to the door. closest to the door. through any door or window
The roof-rail airbags for the driver, opening. If you do, the path of an
right front passenger, and second { WARNING inflating roof-rail airbag will be
row outboard passengers are in the blocked.
ceiling above the side windows. 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
(Continued)
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When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at frontal impacts, airbags inflate at a
different crash speeds depending on level less than full deployment. For
Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object more severe frontal impacts, full
This vehicle has advanced straight on or at an angle, and deployment occurs.
technology frontal airbags. Frontal whether the object is fixed or The vehicle has seat-mounted side
airbags are designed to inflate in moving, rigid or deformable, narrow impact airbags and roof-rail airbags.
moderate to severe frontal or near or wide. See Airbag System on page 3‑17.
frontal crashes to help reduce the Thresholds can also vary with Seat-mounted side impact and
potential for severe injuries, mainly specific vehicle design. roof-rail airbags are intended to
to the driver's or front outboard inflate in moderate to severe side
passenger's head and chest. Frontal airbags are not intended to
inflate during vehicle rollovers, in crashes depending on the location
However, they are only designed to of the impact. In addition, these
inflate if the impact exceeds a rear impacts, or in many side
impacts. roof-rail airbags are intended to
predetermined deployment inflate during a rollover or in a
threshold. Deployment thresholds Advanced technology frontal airbags severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted
are used to predict how severe a adjust the restraint according to side impact and roof-rail airbags will
crash is likely to be in time for the crash severity. inflate if the crash severity is above
airbags to inflate and help restrain the system's designed threshold
the occupants. Frontal knee airbags are designed
to inflate in moderate to severe level. The threshold level can vary
Whether the frontal airbags will or frontal or near frontal impacts that with specific vehicle design.
should inflate is not based primarily exceed a predetermined
on how fast the vehicle is traveling. deployment threshold.
It depends on what is hit, the
direction of the impact, and how The vehicle has electronic frontal
quickly the vehicle slows down. sensors, which help the sensing
system distinguish between a
moderate frontal impact and a more
severe frontal impact. For moderate
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Roof-rail airbags are not intended to For airbag location, see Where Are But airbags would not help in many
inflate in rear impacts. the Airbags? on page 3‑19. types of collisions, primarily
A seat-mounted side impact airbag because the occupant's motion is
is intended to inflate on the side of How Does an Airbag not toward those airbags. See When
the vehicle that is struck. Both Should an Airbag Inflate? on
roof-rail airbags will inflate when
Restrain? page 3‑21.
either side of the vehicle is struck or In moderate to severe frontal or
Airbags should never be regarded
if the sensing system predicts that near frontal collisions, even belted
as anything more than a supplement
the vehicle is about to roll over on occupants can contact the steering
to safety belts.
its side, or in a severe frontal wheel or the instrument panel. In
impact. moderate to severe side collisions,
even belted occupants can contact What Will You See after
In any particular crash, no one can
say whether an airbag should have
the inside of the vehicle. an Airbag Inflates?
inflated simply because of the Airbags supplement the protection After the frontal airbags and
vehicle damage or repair costs. provided by safety belts by seat-mounted side impact airbags
distributing the force of the impact inflate, they quickly deflate, so
What Makes an Airbag more evenly over the quickly that some people may not
occupant's body. even realize an airbag inflated.
Inflate? Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags
In a deployment event, the sensing are designed to help contain the partially inflated for some time after
system sends an electrical signal head and chest of occupants in the they inflate. Some components of
triggering a release of gas from the outboard seating positions in the the airbag module may be hot for
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the first and second rows. The rollover several minutes. For location of the
airbag causing the bag to break out capable roof-rail airbags are airbags, see Where Are the
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, designed to help reduce the risk of Airbags? on page 3‑19.
and related hardware are all part of full or partial ejection in rollover
the airbag module. events, although no system can
prevent all such ejections.
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5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an to detect that person and enable the
restraint and restarting the Adult-Size Occupant front outboard passenger frontal
vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, airbag and knee airbag:
turn the vehicle off. Then slightly 1. Turn the vehicle off.
recline the vehicle seatback and
adjust the seat cushion, 2. Remove any additional material
if adjustable, to make sure that from the seat, such as blankets,
the vehicle seatback is not cushions, seat covers, seat
pushing the child restraint into heaters, seat massagers, a
the seat cushion. Also make laptop, or other electronic
sure the child restraint is not devices.
trapped under the vehicle head 3. Place the seatback in the fully
restraint. If this happens, adjust upright position.
the head restraint. See Head
Restraints on page 3‑2. 4. Have the person sit upright in
the seat, centered on the seat
6. Restart the vehicle. If a person of adult size is sitting in cushion, with legs comfortably
The passenger sensing system may the front outboard passenger seat, extended.
or may not turn off the airbag(s) for but the off indicator is lit, it could be 5. Restart the vehicle and have the
a child in a child restraint depending because that person is not sitting person remain in this position for
upon the child's seating posture and properly in the seat. Use the one minute after the on indicator
body build. It is better to secure the following steps to allow the system is lit.
child restraint in a rear seat.
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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See
The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash your dealer for service.
regularly scheduled maintenance or
If the airbag readiness light stays on
replacement. Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
{ WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes
Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag
page 5‑11. systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have
A damaged airbag system may the vehicle serviced right away. See
Notice: If an airbag covering is Airbag Readiness Light on
damaged, opened, or broken, the not work properly and may not
page 5‑11.
airbag may not work properly. Do protect you and your
not open or break the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
coverings. If there are any in serious injury or even death. To
opened or broken airbag covers, help make sure the airbag
have the airbag covering and/or systems are working properly
airbag module replaced. For the after a crash, have them
location of the airbags, see inspected and any necessary
Where Are the Airbags? on replacements made as soon as
page 3‑19. See your dealer for possible.
service.
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{ WARNING { WARNING
Never allow a child to wear the
Never allow more than one child
safety belt with the shoulder belt
to wear the same safety belt. The
behind their back. A child can be
safety belt cannot properly spread
seriously injured by not wearing
the impact forces. In a crash, they
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
can be crushed together and
crash, the child would not be
seriously injured. A safety belt
restrained by the shoulder belt.
must be used by only one person
The child could move too far
at a time.
forward increasing the chance of
head and neck injury. The child
might also slide under the lap
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{ WARNING { WARNING
Never hold an infant or a child
Children can be seriously injured while riding in a vehicle. Due to
or strangled if a shoulder belt is crash forces, an infant or a child
wrapped around their neck and will become so heavy it is not
the safety belt continues to possible to hold it during a crash.
tighten. Never leave children For example, in a crash at only
unattended in a vehicle and never 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
allow children to play with the infant will suddenly become a
safety belts. 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
(Continued)
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locate the nearest child safety seat We recommend that children and
inspection station. For CPST child restraints be secured in a rear WARNING (Continued)
availability in Canada, check with seat, including: an infant or a child
Transport Canada or the Provincial riding in a rear-facing child restraint; passenger airbag inflates and the
Ministry of Transportation office. a child riding in a forward-facing passenger seat is in a forward
child seat; an older child riding in a position.
Securing the Child within the booster seat; and children, who are Even if the passenger sensing
Child Restraint large enough, using safety belts. system has turned off the right
Never put a rear-facing child seat in front passenger frontal airbag, no
{ WARNING the front. This is because the risk to system is fail-safe. No one can
the rear-facing child is so great if the guarantee that an airbag will not
A child can be seriously injured or
airbag deploys. deploy under some unusual
killed in a crash if the child is not
circumstance, even though it is
properly secured in the child
restraint. Secure the child { WARNING turned off.
properly following the instructions Secure rear-facing child restraints
A child in a rear-facing child
that came with that child restraint. in a rear seat, even if the airbag
restraint can be seriously injured
is off. If you secure a
or killed if the right front
forward-facing child restraint in
Where to Put the passenger airbag inflates. This is
the right front seat, always move
Restraint because the back of the
the front passenger seat as far
rear-facing child restraint would
According to accident statistics, back as it will go. It is better to
be very close to the inflating
children and infants are safer when secure the child restraint in a
airbag. A child in a forward-facing
properly restrained in a child rear seat.
child restraint can be seriously
restraint system or infant restraint injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System
system secured in a rear seating on page 3‑24 for additional
position. (Continued)
information.
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When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured a top tether, you must also use
rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a either the lower anchors or the
instructions that came with the child collision or sudden stop and injure safety belts to properly secure the
restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle. Be sure to child restraint. A child restraint must
compatible with this vehicle. properly secure any child restraint in never be installed using only the top
Child restraints and booster seats the vehicle — even when no child is tether anchor.
vary considerably in size, and some in it. In order to use the LATCH system in
may fit in certain seating positions the vehicle, you need a child
better than others. Always make Lower Anchors and restraint that has LATCH
sure the child restraint is properly Tethers for Children attachments. The child restraint
secured. (LATCH System) manufacturer will provide you with
Depending on where you place the instructions on how to use the child
The LATCH system secures a child restraint and its attachments. The
child restraint and the size of the restraint during driving or in a crash.
child restraint, you may not be able following explains how to attach a
LATCH attachments on the child child restraint with these
to access adjacent safety belt restraint are used to attach the child
assemblies or LATCH anchors for attachments in the vehicle.
restraint to the anchors in the
additional passengers or child vehicle. This system is designed to Not all vehicle seating positions or
restraints. Adjacent seating make installation of a child restraint child restraints have lower anchors
positions should not be used if the easier. and attachments or top tether
child restraint prevents access to or anchors and attachments.
interferes with the routing of the Make sure that a LATCH-compatible
safety belt. child restraint is properly installed
using the anchors, or use the
Wherever a child restraint is vehicle's safety belts to secure the
installed, be sure to secure the child restraint, following the instructions
restraint properly. that came with that restraint, and
also the instructions in this manual.
When installing a child restraint with
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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).
Either will have a single
attachment (2) to secure the top
tether to the anchor.
Some child restraints that have a
top tether are designed for use with
or without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached. In
Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. Be sure to read and follow
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the instructions for the child
built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint to the vehicle. restraint.
lower anchors for each LATCH A top tether anchor is built into the
seating position that will vehicle. The top tether
accommodate a child restraint with attachment (2) on the child restraint
lower attachments (2). connects to the top tether anchor in
the vehicle in order to reduce the
forward movement and rotation of
the child restraint during driving or in
a crash.
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This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten
installation of child restraints easier. the seat. the top tether according to
When using lower anchors, do not For outboard rear seating the child restraint
use the vehicle's safety belts. positions, if the head instructions and the
Instead use the vehicle's anchors restraint interferes with the following instructions:
and child restraint attachments to proper installation of the
secure the restraints. Some child restraint, the head
restraints also use another vehicle restraint may be removed.
anchor to secure a top tether. See “Head Restraint
1. Attach and tighten the lower Removal and
attachments to the lower Reinstallation” at the end of
anchors. If the child restraint this section.
does not have lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments or the desired attachments on the child
seating position does not have restraint to the lower
lower anchors, secure the child If you are using a single
anchors. tether in a rear outboard
restraint with the top tether and
the safety belts. Refer to the 2. If the child restraint manufacturer seating position with an
child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether adjustable head restraint,
instructions and the instructions be attached, attach and tighten raise the head restraint and
in this manual. the top tether to the top tether route the tether under the
anchor. Refer to the child head restraint and in
1.1. Find the lower anchors for restraint instructions and the between the head restraint
the desired rear outboard following steps: posts.
seating position.
2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
Open the cover to expose
the anchor.
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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
2. Press both buttons on the head drive until the head restraints for
restraint posts at the same time, all occupants are installed and
and pull up on the head adjusted properly. 1. Insert the head restraint posts
restraint. into the holes in the top of the
3. Store the head restraint in the seatback. The notches on the
trunk of the vehicle. posts must face the driver side
of the vehicle.
2. Push the head restraint down.
If necessary, press the height
adjustment release button to
further lower the head restraint.
See Head Restraints on
page 3‑2.
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3. Try to move the head restraint to If the vehicle has the LATCH system A label on the sun visor says,
make sure that it is locked in and it was being used during a “Never put a rear-facing child seat in
place. crash, new LATCH system parts the front.” This is because the risk to
may be needed. the rear-facing child is so great,
Replacing LATCH System New parts and repairs may be if the airbag deploys.
Parts After a Crash necessary even if the LATCH
system was not being used at the { WARNING
{ WARNING time of the crash.
A child in a rear-facing child
Securing Child Restraints restraint can be seriously injured
A crash can damage the LATCH
or killed if the right front
system in the vehicle. A damaged (Front Passenger Seat) passenger airbag inflates. This is
LATCH system may not properly
This vehicle has airbags. A rear because the back of the
secure the child restraint,
seat is a safer place to secure a rear-facing child restraint would
resulting in serious injury or even
forward-facing child restraint. See be very close to the inflating
death in a crash. To help make
Where to Put the Restraint on airbag. A child in a forward-facing
sure the LATCH system is
page 3‑37. child restraint can be seriously
working properly after a crash,
In addition, the vehicle has a injured or killed if the right front
see your dealer to have the
passenger sensing system which is passenger airbag inflates and the
system inspected and any
designed to turn off the right front passenger seat is in a forward
necessary replacements made as
passenger frontal airbag and position.
soon as possible.
passenger knee airbag under (Continued)
certain conditions. See Passenger
Sensing System on page 3‑24 and
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
on page 5‑12 for more information,
including important safety
information.
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If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder
WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in
Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions
Even if the passenger sensing System) on page 3‑38 for how and that came with the child restraint.
system has turned off the right where to install the child restraint
front passenger frontal airbag, no 1. Move the seat as far back as it
using LATCH. If a child restraint is will go before securing the
system is fail-safe. No one can secured using a safety belt and it
guarantee that an airbag will not forward-facing child restraint.
uses a top tether, see Lower
deploy under some unusual Anchors and Tethers for Children When the passenger sensing
circumstance, even though it is (LATCH System) on page 3‑38 for system has turned off the right
turned off. top tether anchor locations. front passenger frontal airbag
and passenger knee airbag, the
Secure rear-facing child restraints Do not secure a child seat in a off indicator on the passenger
in a rear seat, even if the airbag position without a top tether anchor airbag status indicator should
is off. If you secure a if a national or local law requires light and stay lit when you start
forward-facing child restraint in that the top tether be anchored, or if the vehicle. See Passenger
the right front seat, always move the instructions that come with the Airbag Status Indicator on
the front passenger seat as far child restraint say that the top strap page 5‑12.
back as it will go. It is better to must be anchored.
2. Put the child restraint on
secure the child restraint in a In Canada, the law requires that the seat.
rear seat. forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
See Passenger Sensing System the lap and shoulder portions of
attached.
on page 3‑24 for additional the vehicle's safety belt through
information. or around the restraint. The child
restraint instructions will show
you how.
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4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down
buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the
Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to
the buckle, so that the safety set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt,
belt could be quickly unbuckled not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back
if necessary. 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.
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7. Before placing a child in the Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that
child restraint, make sure it is forward-facing child restraints have
securely held in place. To check,
(Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be
grasp the child restraint at the When securing a child restraint in a attached.
safety belt path and attempt to rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have
move it side‐to‐side and back‐ instructions that came with the child the LATCH system, you will be
and‐forth. When the child restraint to make sure it is using the safety belt to secure the
restraint is properly installed, compatible with this vehicle. child restraint in this position. Be
there should be no more than sure to follow the instructions that
If the child restraint has the LATCH
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. came with the child restraint. Secure
system, see Lower Anchors and
If the airbags are off, the off Tethers for Children (LATCH the child in the child restraint when
indicator in the passenger airbag System) on page 3‑38 for how and and as the instructions say.
status indicator will come on and where to install the child restraint If more than one child restraint
stay on when the vehicle is started. using LATCH. If a child restraint is needs to be installed in the rear
If a child restraint has been installed secured in the vehicle using a seat, be sure to read Where to Put
and the on indicator is lit, see “If the safety belt and it uses a top tether, the Restraint on page 3‑37.
On Indicator Is Lit for a Child see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on 1. Put the child restraint on
Restraint” under Passenger Sensing the seat.
System on page 3‑24 for more page 3‑38 for top tether anchor
information. locations. If the head restraint interferes
Do not secure a child seat in a with the proper installation of the
To remove the child restraint, child restraint, the head restraint
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires may be removed. See “Head
let it return to the stowed position. Restraint Removal and
that the top tether be anchored, or if
the instructions that come with the Reinstallation” under Lower
child restraint say that the top strap Anchors and Tethers for
must be anchored. Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑38.
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4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down
out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the
lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to
set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt,
not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back
into the retractor. When installing
a forward-facing child restraint, it
3. Push the latch plate into the may be helpful to use your knee
buckle until it clicks. If the latch to push down on the child
plate will not go fully into the restraint as you tighten the belt.
buckle, check if the correct Try to pull the belt out of the
buckle is being used. retractor to make sure the
Position the release button on retractor is locked. If the
the buckle so that the safety belt retractor is not locked, repeat
could be quickly unbuckled if Steps 4 and 5.
necessary.
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Storage 4-1
Glove Box
Open the glove box by lifting up on
the lever.
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4-2 Storage
Pull up on the latch and slide the On the driver side in the rear
center console armrest to adjust the compartment is a retainer to hang
position. Return the armrest to the light items on.
rear position to access the
storage area.
There may be an auxiliary jack
outlet and a USB port located in the
center console.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑16.
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been activated. See Washer Fluid If the windshield wiper lever is then needing a signal from the GPS
on page 10‑20 for information on moved to off before the driver door satellites. When the compass
filling the windshield washer fluid is opened or within 10 minutes, the display shows CAL, drive the
reservoir. wipers will restart and move to the vehicle for a short distance in an
base of the windshield. open area where it can receive a
{ WARNING If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ GPS signal. The compass system
will automatically determine when
OFF while the wipers are performing
In freezing weather, do not use wipes due to windshield washing, the GPS signal is restored and
the washer until the windshield is the wipers continue to run until they provide a heading again. See
warmed. Otherwise the washer reach the base of the windshield. Compass Messages on page 5‑27
fluid can form ice on the for more information on the
windshield, blocking your vision. messages that may be displayed for
Compass the compass.
The vehicle may have a compass
Clear snow and ice from the wiper display in the Driver Information Clock
blades and windshield before using Center (DIC). The compass receives
them. If frozen to the windshield, its heading and other information The infotainment system controls
carefully loosen or thaw them. from the Global Positioning are used to access the time and
Damaged blades should be System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, date settings through the menu
replaced. See Wiper Blade and vehicle speed information. system. See Operation on page 7‑4
Replacement on page 10‑26. for information about how to use the
Avoid covering the GPS antenna, menu system. For vehicles with a
Heavy snow or ice can overload the located on the roof, for long periods connective radio or navigation
wiper motor. of time with objects that may system, see the infotainment
Wipe Parking interfere with the antenna's ability to manual.
receive a satellite signal. The
If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ compass system is designed to
OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, operate for a certain number of
or INT, they will immediately stop. miles or degrees of turn before
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Setting the Time and Date To set the time and date for the To set the 12/24 hour format for the
radio with navigation: radio without navigation:
To set the time and date for the
radio with CD: 1. Press CLOCK. 1. Press CLOCK.
1. Press CLOCK. 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to
adjust the highlighted number. select the 12 hour or 24 hour
3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to display format.
adjust the highlighted number.
select the next number. 4. To save the settings, press OK
4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to
5. To save the settings, press the screen button.
select the next number.
BACK on the radio faceplate. To set the 12/24 hour format for the
5. To save the settings, press the
radio with navigation:
MENU/SEL button. Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press CLOCK.
To set the time and date for the To set the 12/24 hour format for the
radio without navigation: radio with CD: 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
1. Press CLOCK. 1. Press CLOCK. 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to
select the 12 hour or 24 hour
2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. display format.
3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 4. To save the settings, press the
adjust the highlighted number. select the 12 hour or 24 hour BACK on the radio faceplate.
4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to display format.
select the next number. 4. To save the settings, press the
5. To save the settings, press OK MENU/SEL button.
screen button.
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Power Outlets Certain electrical accessories may Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter
not be compatible with the in while it is heating does not let
The accessory power outlets can be accessory power outlet and could the lighter back away from the
used to plug in electrical equipment, overload vehicle or adapter fuses. heating element when it is hot.
such as a cell phone or MP3 player. If a problem is experienced, see Damage from overheating can
There is one accessory power outlet your dealer. occur to the lighter or heating
located on the center floor console When adding electrical equipment, element, or a fuse could be
and one on the rear of the center be sure to follow the installation blown. Do not hold a cigarette
floor console. These outlets are instructions included with the lighter in while it is heating.
powered when the key is in ON/ equipment. See Add-On Electrical
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until Equipment on page 9‑56. Ashtrays
the driver door is opened within
Notice: Hanging heavy For vehicles with a removable
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
equipment from the power outlet ashtray, the ashtray can be placed
See Retained Accessory Power
can cause damage not covered into the front console cupholders.
(RAP) on page 9‑22.
by the vehicle warranty. The To open the ashtray, lift the lid of the
Open the cover to access. power outlets are designed for ashtray. After using, close the lid.
Notice: Leaving electrical accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords. To empty the ashtray for cleaning,
equipment plugged in for an
slightly turn the upper part of the
extended period of time while the
ashtray counterclockwise and
vehicle is off will drain the Cigarette Lighter remove it.
battery. Always unplug electrical
For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, Notice: If papers, pins, or other
equipment when not in use and
it is on the center floor console near flammable items are put in the
do not plug in equipment that
the shift lever. ashtray, hot cigarettes or other
exceeds the maximum 20 ampere
rating. To activate the cigarette lighter, smoking materials could ignite
push it into the heating element and them and possibly damage the
let go. When the lighter is ready it vehicle. Never put flammable
will pop back out. items in the ashtray.
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Instrument Cluster
Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder
. At the service station, the fuel Light
pump shuts off before the gauge There is a driver safety belt
reads full. reminder light on the instrument
. It takes a little more or less fuel cluster.
to fill up than the gauge
indicated. For example, the
gauge may have indicated the
tank was half full, but it actually
took a little more or less than
half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
. The gauge moves a little while When the vehicle is started, this
turning a corner or speeding up. This gauge shows the engine light flashes and a chime may come
coolant temperature. on to remind the driver to fasten
. The gauge takes a few seconds their safety belt. Then the light stays
to stabilize after the ignition is If the indicator needle moves to the on solid until the belt is buckled.
turned on, and will go back to hot side of the gauge toward the H This cycle may continue several
empty when the ignition is or shaded area, the engine is times if the driver remains or
turned off. too hot. becomes unbuckled while the
If the vehicle has been operated vehicle is moving.
under normal driving conditions, pull If the driver safety belt is buckled,
off the road, stop the vehicle, and neither the chime nor the light
turn off the engine as soon as comes on.
possible.
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Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on
Reminder Light warning light and chime may turn on for several seconds when the
if an object is put on the seat such vehicle is started. If the light does
There is a passenger safety belt as a briefcase, handbag, grocery not come on then, have it fixed
reminder light near the passenger bag, laptop, or other electronic immediately.
airbag status indicator. See device. To turn off the warning light
Passenger Sensing System on
page 3‑24.
and/or chime, remove the object
from the seat or buckle the
{ WARNING
safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
Airbag Readiness Light comes on while driving, it means
This light shows if there is an the airbag system might not be
electrical problem with the airbag working properly. The airbags in
system. The system check includes the vehicle might not inflate in a
the airbag sensor(s), passenger crash, or they could even inflate
When the vehicle is started, this
sensing system, the pretensioners, without a crash. To help avoid
light flashes and a chime may come
the airbag modules, the wiring, and injury, have the vehicle serviced
on to remind passengers to fasten
their safety belt. Then the light stays the crash sensing and diagnostic right away.
on solid until the belt is buckled. module. For more information on the
This cycle continues several times if airbag system, see Airbag System If there is a problem with the airbag
the passenger remains or becomes on page 3‑17. system, a Driver Information Center
unbuckled while the vehicle is (DIC) message may also come on.
moving. See Airbag System Messages on
If the passenger safety belt is page 5‑30.
buckled, neither the chime nor the
light comes on.
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Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you use problem with the lights or the
remote start, if equipped, to start the passenger sensing system. See
Indicator vehicle, you may not see the system your dealer for service.
The vehicle has a passenger check. Then, after several seconds,
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System on page 3‑24 for
the status indicator will light either
ON or OFF, or the on or off symbol
{ WARNING
important safety information. The to let you know the status of the If the airbag readiness light ever
instrument panel has a passenger front outboard passenger frontal comes on and stays on, it means
airbag status indicator. airbag and knee airbag. that something may be wrong
If the word ON or the on symbol is with the airbag system. To help
lit on the passenger airbag status avoid injury to yourself or others,
indicator, it means that the front have the vehicle serviced right
outboard passenger frontal airbag away. See Airbag Readiness
and knee airbag are allowed to Light on page 5‑11 for more
inflate. information, including important
United States If the word OFF or the off symbol is safety information.
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and
passenger knee airbag.
Canada If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
When the vehicle is started, the are no lights at all, there may be a
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
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Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to The following may correct an
engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: emissions control system
intake, or fuel system of the . Reduce vehicle speed. malfunction:
vehicle or the replacement of the . Check that the fuel cap is fully
original tires with other than . Avoid hard accelerations.
installed. See Filling the Tank on
those of the same Tire . Avoid steep uphill grades. page 9‑48. The diagnostic
Performance Criteria (TPC) can system can determine if the fuel
affect the vehicle's emission
. If the vehicle is towing a trailer,
reduce the amount of cargo cap has been left off or
controls and can cause this light improperly installed. A loose or
to come on. Modifications to being hauled as soon as it is
possible. missing fuel cap allows fuel to
these systems could lead to evaporate into the atmosphere.
costly repairs not covered by the If the light continues to flash, find a A few driving trips with the cap
vehicle warranty. This could also safe place to stop and park the properly installed should turn the
result in a failure to pass a vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at light off.
required Emission Inspection/ least 10 seconds, and restart the
Maintenance test. See engine. If the light is still flashing,
. Check that good quality fuel is
Accessories and Modifications on follow the previous steps and see used. Poor fuel quality causes
page 10‑3. your dealer for service as soon as the engine not to run as
possible. efficiently as designed and may
This light comes on during a cause stalling after start-up,
malfunction in one of two ways: Light On Steady: An emission stalling when the vehicle is
Light Flashing: A misfire condition control system malfunction has changed into gear, misfiring,
has been detected. A misfire been detected on the vehicle. hesitation on acceleration,
increases vehicle emissions and Diagnosis and service might be or stumbling on acceleration.
could damage the emission control required. These conditions might go away
system on the vehicle. Diagnosis once the engine is warmed up.
and service might be required.
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If the regular brake system warning See Manual Transmission on Traction Off Light
light is not on, the vehicle still has page 9‑30.
brakes, but not antilock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning Power Steering Warning
light is also on, the vehicle does not
have antilock brakes and there is a
Light
problem with the regular brakes.
See Brake System Warning Light on
page 5‑16.
This light comes on briefly while
See Brake System Messages on starting the engine. If it does not,
page 5‑27 for all brake‐related DIC have the vehicle serviced by your
messages. dealer. If the system is working
This light comes on briefly when the normally, the indicator light then
Up-Shift Light ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a turns off.
check to show it is working. The traction off light comes on when
If it does not come on have the the Traction Control System (TCS)
vehicle serviced by your dealer. has been turned off by pressing and
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak
If this light stays on, or comes on button.
while driving, the system may not be
working. If this happens, see your This light and the StabiliTrak OFF
dealer for service. light come on when StabiliTrak is
For manual transmission vehicles,
turned off.
there is an up-shift light that comes
on in the lower DIC area. It shows If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not
when to shift to the next higher gear limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
for best fuel economy.
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See Traction Control System (TCS) See Traction Control System (TCS) feature(s) is no longer functioning
on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® and whether the vehicle requires
System on page 9‑35. System on page 9‑35. service.
If the indicator/warning light is on
StabiliTrak® OFF Light Traction Control System and flashing, the TCS and/or the
(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light StabiliTrak system is actively
working.
See StabiliTrak® System on
page 9‑35 and Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑34.
When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it
This indicates that one or more of means that oil is not flowing through
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil the engine properly. The vehicle
the tires are significantly maintenance can damage the
underinflated. could be low on oil and might have
engine. Driving with the engine some other system problem. See
A Driver Information Center (DIC) oil low can also damage the your dealer.
tire pressure message may also engine. The repairs would not be
display. See Tire Messages on covered by the vehicle warranty. Low Fuel Warning Light
page 5‑31. Stop as soon as Check the oil level as soon as
possible, and inflate the tires to the possible. Add oil if required, but
pressure value shown on the Tire if the oil level is within the
and Loading Information label. See operating range and the oil
Tire Pressure on page 10‑47. pressure is still low, have the
vehicle serviced. Always follow
When the Light Flashes First and the maintenance schedule for
Then Is On Steady changing engine oil.
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 10‑49. This light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition is turned
The oil pressure light should come
on as a check to indicate it is
on briefly as the engine is started.
working. If it does not come on,
If it does not come on, have the
have it fixed.
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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The low fuel warning light comes on If the light stays on and the engine The vehicle can be driven at a
and a chime sounds when the does not start, there could be a reduced speed when the reduced
vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns problem with the theft-deterrent engine power light is on but
off when fuel is added to the system. See Immobilizer Operation acceleration and speed might be
fuel tank. on page 2‑15. reduced. The performance could be
For vehicles with a Driver reduced until the next time the
Information Center (DIC), see Driver Reduced Engine Power vehicle is driven. If this light stays
on, see your dealer as soon as
Information Center (DIC) on Light possible for diagnosis and repair.
page 5‑22 for more information.
Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light
For vehicles with front fog lamps, For vehicles with cruise control, the For vehicles equipped with this light,
this light comes on when the front cruise control light is white when the it comes on when a door is open or
fog lamps are in use. cruise control is on and ready, and not securely latched. Before driving,
The light goes out when the front turns green when the cruise control check that all doors are properly
fog lamps are turned off. See Front is set and active. closed. See Door Ajar Messages on
Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 for more The light turns off when the cruise page 5‑27 for more information.
information. control is turned off. See Cruise
Control on page 9‑36.
Lamps On Reminder
Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel last reset. This display is shown as Also included on this page is an
Economy, Average Vehicle Speed c km/h (mph). Reset the average instantaneous fuel economy display.
This displays the current distance speed by pressing SET/CLR when it The instantaneous fuel economy
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or is displayed. display shows the current fuel
miles (mi), from the last reset for the economy in liters per 100 kilometers
Speed, Fuel Range, Instantaneous (L/100 km) or miles per
trip odometer. The trip odometer can Fuel Economy
be reset to zero by pressing and gallon (mpg). This number reflects
holding the SET/CLR button while The top of this display includes a only the fuel economy that the
the trip odometer display is digital speedometer. The vehicle has right now and changes
showing. speedometer shows how fast the frequently as driving conditions
vehicle is moving in either change. This display is shown as .
The Average Fuel Economy display kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles L/100 km (mpg). This display cannot
shows the approximate average per hour (mph). The speedometer be reset.
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) cannot be reset.
or miles per gallon (mpg). This Fuel Used
number is based on the number of In the center of the page is the fuel
range display. This shows the This display shows the approximate
L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the
approximate distance the vehicle liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that
last time this menu item was have been used since last reset.
reset. This display is shown as can be driven without refueling. The
fuel range estimate is based on an The fuel used can be reset by
. c L/100 km (mpg). Reset the average of the vehicle's fuel pressing the SET/CLR button while
average consumption by pressing the Fuel Used display is showing.
SET/CLR when it is displayed. economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in Timer
This screen also displays the the fuel tank. This display is shown
average vehicle speed of the as l . km (mi). Fuel range cannot This display can be used as a timer.
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) be reset. To start the timer, press SET/CLR
or miles per hour (mph). This while Timer is displayed. The
average is based on the various display will show the amount of time
vehicle speeds recorded since the that has passed since the timer was
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last reset, not including time the Blank Display will change the displays on the
ignition is off. Time will continue to This display shows no information. cluster and DIC to the type of
be counted as long as the ignition is measurements you select.
on, even if another display is being Vehicle Information Menu Tire Pressure
shown on the DIC. The timer will (OPTION) Items
record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, The display may show a vehicle
and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after Press MENU on the turn signal with the approximate pressures of
which the display will return to zero. lever until the OPTION menu is all four tires. Tire pressure is
To stop the timer, press SET/CLR displayed. Use w x to scroll displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
briefly while Timer is displayed. To through the menu items. Not all or in pounds per square inch (psi).
reset the timer to zero, press and items are available on every vehicle. On some models, this display only
hold SET/CLR. The following is a list of all possible allows for matching of the TPMS
menu items: sensors. In this case, the display
Digital Speed will show TIRE LEARN. See Tire
. Units
The speedometer shows how fast Pressure Monitor System on
the vehicle is moving in either . Tire Pressure page 10‑48 and Tire Pressure
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles . Remaining Oil Life Monitor Operation on page 10‑49.
per hour (mph). The speedometer
cannot be reset.
. Battery Voltage Remaining Oil Life
Units This display shows an estimate of
Navigation the oil's remaining useful life.
This display is used for the OnStar Move w x to change between If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
or navigation system Turn-by-Turn Metric or US when the Unit display displayed, that means 99% of the
guidance. See OnStar Overview on is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm current oil life remains. This display
page 14‑1 or the navigation manual, the setting. On some models, you may be shown as : %.
if the vehicle has navigation, for will have to select 1, 2, or 3 for the
more information. Unit display. 1 is Imperial units, 2 is
US units, and 3 is metric units. This
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When the remaining oil life is low, Battery Voltage ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO)
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This display, available on some Items
message will appear on the display. vehicles, shows the current battery
See Engine Oil Messages on This menu is only available on some
voltage. If the voltage is in the vehicles. Press MENU on the turn
page 5‑28. The oil should be normal range, the value will display.
changed as soon as possible. See signal lever until the ECO menu is
For example, the display may read displayed. Use w x to scroll
Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The
to the engine oil life system through the menu items. Not all
vehicle's charging system regulates
monitoring the oil life, additional items are available on every vehicle.
voltage based on the state of the
maintenance is recommended in the The following is a list of all possible
battery. The battery voltage can
Maintenance Schedule in this menu items:
fluctuate while viewing this
manual. See Maintenance Schedule information on the DIC. This is . Best Average Fuel Economy
on page 11‑2. normal. See Charging System Light . ECO Index
Remember, the Oil Life display must on page 5‑13. If there is a problem
be reset after each oil change. It will with the battery charging system, . Economy Trend
not reset itself. Also, be careful not the DIC will display a message. See Best Average Fuel Economy
to reset the Oil Life display Battery Voltage and Charging
accidentally at any time other than Messages on page 5‑27. The right hand side displays the
when the oil has just been changed. best average fuel economy (AFE)
It cannot be reset accurately until that is achieved for a selected
the next oil change. To reset the distance. The left hand side displays
engine oil life system press the a running average of fuel economy
SET/CLR button while the Oil Life for the most recently traveled
display is active. See Engine Oil selected distance. The center bar
Life System on page 10‑11. graph displays the instantaneous
fuel economy. Quickly press the
SET/CLR button to display a page
for selecting one of the distance
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options. Move the up/down arrow to ECO box. Instantaneous Fuel Vehicle Messages
choose the selection, and SET/CLR Economy is also shown on right
to change the setting. hand side. This display cannot be Messages displayed on the DIC
reset. indicate the status of the vehicle or
When viewing best AFE, a several
some action that may be needed to
second press and hold of SET/CLR Economy Trend correct a condition. Multiple
will reset the best value. The best
This display shows history of the messages may display one after the
value will show “- - -“ until the
Average Fuel Economy from the last other.
selected distance has been
traveled. 50 km (30 miles). Each bar The messages that do not require
represents about 5 km (3 miles) of immediate action can be
The display provides feedback on driving. The fuel economy will range acknowledged and cleared by
how current driving behavior in the from 0 – 15 L/100 km (0 – 50 mpg). pressing SET/CLR. The messages
bar graph affects the running During driving the bars will shift to that require immediate action cannot
average in the left display and how always reflect the most recent be cleared until that action is
well recent driving compares to the distance on the right side. This performed. All messages should be
best that has been achieved. display cannot be reset. taken seriously and clearing the
ECO Index messages does not correct the
problem.
The bar graph on the left hand side
provides feedback on the efficiency The following are some of the
of current driving behavior. The vehicle messages that may be
graph shows a percentage value displayed depending on your
that is based on current fuel vehicle content.
consumption compared to what is
expected from the vehicle with good
and bad driving habits. Each box
represents 10%, with all boxes filled
being 100%. More economical
driving will result in being in the
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The low tire pressure warning light TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE Vehicle
will also come on. See Tire ENGINE
Pressure Light on page 5‑18. Personalization
This message displays and a chime
If a tire pressure message appears sounds if the transmission fluid in The audio system controls are used
on the DIC, stop as soon as you the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the to access the personalization
can. Inflate the tires by adding air transmission fluid temperature high menus for customizing vehicle
until the tire pressure is equal to the can cause damage to the vehicle. features.
values shown on the Tire and Stop the vehicle and let it idle to CONFIG (Configuration): Press to
Loading Information label. See Tires allow the transmission to cool. This access the Configuration
on page 10‑38, Vehicle Load Limits message clears when the fluid Settings menu.
on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on temperature reaches a safe level.
page 10‑47. MENU/SEL: Press the center of
Vehicle Reminder this knob to enter the menus and
You can receive more than one tire
select menu items. Turn the knob to
pressure message at a time. To Messages scroll through the menus.
read the other messages that may
have been sent at the same time, ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE BACK: Press to exit or move
press the SET/CLR button. The DIC WITH CARE backward in a menu.
also shows the tire pressure values.
This message displays when ice Entering the Personalization
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
conditions are possible. Menus
on page 5‑22.
STEERING COLUMN IS 1. Press CONFIG to access the
Transmission Messages LOCKED Configuration Settings menu.
3. Press the center of the MENU/ Climate and Air Quality Air Quality Sensor
SEL knob to select the Vehicle This will allow you to select whether
If equipped, select the Climate and
Settings menu. The key must be the system will operate at high or
Air Quality menu and the following
in the run position. low sensitivity. Only vehicles with
will be displayed:
The following list of menu items may the automatic climate control will
. Auto Fan Speed
be available: have this option.
. Air Quality Sensor
. Climate and Air Quality Press the MENU/SEL knob when
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Air Quality Sensor is highlighted to
. Comfort and Convenience
. Auto Defog open the menu. Turn the knob to
. Collision/Detection Systems highlight High Sensitivity or Low
. Auto Rear Defog Sensitivity. Press the BACK button
. Languages
Auto Fan Speed to confirm the selection and move
. Lighting back to the last menu.
. Power Door Locks This will allow you to select the
automatic fan speed. This feature Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Remote Locking, Unlocking, sets the climate control fan speed to On vehicles with remote start and
Starting maintain the interior temperature. heated seats, the heated seats can
. Return to Factory Settings Press the MENU/SEL knob when be set to on or off.
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to Auto Fan Speed is highlighted to Press the MENU/SEL knob when
highlight the menu. Press the knob open the menu. Turn the knob to Remote Start Auto Heat Seats is
to select it. Each of the menus is highlight High, Medium, or Low. highlighted to open the menu. Turn
detailed in the following information. Press the BACK button to confirm the knob to highlight On or Off.
the selection and move back to the Press the BACK button to confirm
Vehicles with a navigation system last menu.
will display a checkmark to indicate the selection and move back to the
this feature is on. last menu.
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Lighting 6-1
6-2 Lighting
Lighting 6-3
When the DRL are on, only the Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the
low-beam headlamps, at a reduced headlamps when driving through a
level of brightness, will be on. The
System parking garage or tunnel.
taillamps, sidemarker, instrument When it is dark enough outside and
panel, and other lamps will not the exterior lamp control is in the Lights On with Wipers
be on. automatic position, the headlamps If the windshield wipers are
The headlamps automatically come on automatically. See Exterior activated in daylight with the engine
change from DRL to the regular Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. on, and the exterior lamp control is
headlamps depending on the in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
darkness of the surroundings. The lamps, and other exterior lamps
other lamps that come on with the come on. The transition time for the
headlamps will also come on. lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are
When it is bright enough outside, not operating, these lamps turn off.
the headlamps go off and the DRL
Move the exterior lamp control to P
come on.
or ; to disable this feature.
To turn the DRL off or on again, turn
the exterior lamp control to the off
position and then release. For The vehicle has a light sensor on
vehicles first sold in Canada, the top of the instrument panel. Make
DRL cannot be turned off. sure it is not covered, or the
headlamps will be on when they are
not needed.
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6-4 Lighting
Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change may be burned out. Replace any
burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not
Signals burned out, check the fuse. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 10‑33.
Lighting 6-5
6-6 Lighting
Lighting 6-7
6-8 Lighting
2 NOTES
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Infotainment Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-18
Introduction
System Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 Infotainment
Bluetooth (Voice Read the following pages to
Introduction Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23 become familiar with the audio
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 system's features.
Trademarks and License
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Agreements
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Trademarks and License { WARNING
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30 Taking your eyes off the road for
Radio extended periods could cause a
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 crash resulting in injury or death
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
to you or others. Do not give
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-13 extended attention to infotainment
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 tasks while driving.
To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle may have a base radio
road while driving, do the following that is included in this manual. See
while the vehicle is parked: the separate infotainment manual
. Become familiar with the for information on the connective
operation and controls of the radio and the navigation system,
audio system. audio players, phone, and voice
recognition. There is also
. Set up the tone, speaker information on settings and
adjustments, and preset radio downloadable applications
stations. (if equipped).
For more information, see Defensive
Driving on page 9‑3. Theft-Deterrent Feature
Notice: Contact your dealer The theft-deterrent feature works by
before adding any equipment. learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to the
Adding audio or communication
infotainment system. The
equipment could interfere with
infotainment system does not
the operation of the engine, radio,
operate if it is stolen or moved to a
or other systems, and could
different vehicle.
damage them. Follow federal
rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
The vehicle has Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑22.
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Overview 4. k
. CD: Pauses playback, and
stops playback.
5. l
. Radio: Seeks the next
station.
. CD: Selects the next track
or fast forwards within a
track.
6. CLOCK
. Opens the clock menu.
7. INFO
. Radio: Shows available
information about the
current station.
. CD: Shows available
1. O 3. g information about the
current track.
. Turns the system on or off . Radio: Seeks the previous
and adjusts the volume. station. 8. TONE
2. Buttons 1 to 6 . CD: Selects the previous
. Opens the tone menu.
. Radio: Saves and selects track or rewinds within a
favorite stations. track.
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Turning a Function On or Off Press the BACK button to delete the Press the BACK button to go back
last character in the sequence or to the Tone Settings menu.
press and hold to delete the entire
character sequence. Adjusting the Fader and Balance
1. Press the TONE button.
Audio Settings
2. Select Fader or Balance.
The audio settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio 3. Select the value.
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to player source. Press the BACK button to go back
highlight the function. To quickly reset an audio setting to the Tone Settings menu.
2. Press the MENU/SEL knob to value to 0: Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer)
turn the function on or off. 1. Press the TONE button. For vehicles that have an equalizer:
Entering a Character Sequence 2. Select the audio setting. 1. Press the TONE button.
3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL 2. Select EQ presets.
button until the value changes
to 0. 3. Select the setting.
Press the BACK button to go back Press the BACK button to go back
to the Tone Settings menu. to the Tone Settings menu.
AS displays on the radio when using For more information, contact Selecting the XM Band
autostore presets. SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or
Press the BAND button to choose
Autostore does not delete call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and
between the AM, FM, and XM
previously stored favorite stations. www.xmradio.ca or call
bands. The last channel played in
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
Autostore does not function with that band begins to play when that
SiriusXM radio stations. Control Buttons band is selected.
The buttons used to control the SiriusXM Categories
Satellite Radio SiriusXM radio are:
SiriusXM channels are organized in
Vehicles with an SiriusXM® Satellite BAND: Press to turn the radio on categories.
Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM and choose between AM, FM,
Satellite Radio subscription can and XM. Removing or Adding Categories
receive SiriusXM programming. g or l : Press to go to the Channels in a category that have
previous or next channel. been removed can still be accessed
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service by using g or l , or the MENU/
FAV: Press to open the
SEL knob.
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service favorites list.
based in the 48 contiguous United To add or remove categories:
1 to 6: Press to select a favorite.
States and 10 Canadian provinces. 1. Press the CONFIG button.
MENU/SEL: Turn to select a
SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide
channel. 2. Select Radio Settings.
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to INFO: Press to display additional 3. Select XM Categories.
coast, and in digital-quality sound. information that may be available 4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
A service fee is required to receive about the current song. highlight the category.
the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM k (Play/Pause): Press to pause
Service needs to be reactivated, the 5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to
time shifted content, if equipped. remove or add the category.
radio will display "No Subscription
Please Renew" on channel XM1.
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Selecting an SiriusXM Channel To select a channel using the Storing a Channel as a Favorite
MENU/SEL knob: To store the channel to a position in
SiriusXM channels can be selected
by using g, l , the MENU/SEL 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob and the list, press and hold the
knob, or the Menu system. select Channel List. corresponding 1 to 6 button until the
2. Select the desired channel. channel can be heard again.
Selecting a Channel Using g Retrieving Channels
Selecting a Channel Using the
or l
Menu System Press the FAV button to open a
. Press and release g or l to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. favorite page or to change to
go to the previous or next another favorite page. Briefly press
channel. 2. Select XM Category List. one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve
3. Select the category. the channel.
. Press and hold g or l to
scroll through the previous or 4. Select the channel. XM Messages
next channel until the channel is Storing an SiriusXM Channel XL (Explicit Language
reached. as a Favorite Channels): These channels, or any
others, can be blocked by request,
Selecting a Channel Using the Channels from all bands can be by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.),
MENU/SEL Knob stored in any order in the favorite and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
To select an SiriusXM channel using pages.
XM Updating: The encryption code
the MENU/SEL knob: Up to six channels can be stored in in the receiver is being updated. No
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to each favorite page and the number action is required. This process
highlight an SiriusXM channel. The of available favorite pages can should take no longer than
channel is selected after a short be set. 30 seconds.
delay.
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Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: The system is CAT Not Found: The system is
acquiring and processing audio and working properly. No category working properly. There are no
text data. No action is needed. This information is available at this time channels available for the selected
message should disappear shortly. on this channel. category.
Channel Off Air: This channel is No Information: The system is XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
not currently in service. Tune in to working properly. No text or this message alternates with the
another channel. informational messages are SiriusXM Radio eight-digit radio ID
Channel Unauth: This channel is available at this time on this label. This label is needed to
blocked or cannot be received with channel. activate the service.
your SiriusXM Subscription No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is
package. SiriusXM subscription needs to be received when tuned to channel 0,
Channel Unavailable: This reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at there could be a receiver fault.
previously assigned channel is no www.siriusxm.com or call Consult with your dealer.
longer assigned. Tune to another 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and Check Antenna: If this message
station. www.xmradio.ca or call does not clear within a short period
1-877-209-0079 (Canada). of time, the receiver could have a
No Artist Info: The system is
working properly. No artist No XM Signal: The system is fault. Consult with your dealer.
information is available at this time working properly. The vehicle may XM Not Available: If this message
on this channel. be in a location where the SiriusXM does not clear within a short period
signal is being blocked. When the of time, the receiver could have a
No Title Info: The system is vehicle is moved into an open area,
working properly. No song title fault. Consult with your dealer.
the signal should return.
information is available at this time
on this channel.
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Radio Reception when things like storms and power Satellite Radio Antenna
lines interfere with radio reception.
Frequency interference and static When this happens, try reducing the The SiriusXM Satellite Radio
can occur during normal radio treble on the radio. antenna is located on the roof of the
reception if items such as phone vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of
chargers, vehicle convenience SiriusXM Satellite Radio obstructions for clear radio
accessories, and external electronic Service reception.
devices are plugged into the If the vehicle has a sunroof, the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
accessory power outlet. If there is performance of the XM system may
provides digital radio reception. Tall
interference or static, unplug the be affected if the sunroof is open.
buildings or hills can interfere with
item from the accessory power
satellite radio signals, causing the
outlet.
sound to fade in and out. In Multi-Band Antenna
FM addition, traveling or standing under
heavy foliage, bridges, garages, The multi-band antenna is on the
FM signals only reach about 16 to or tunnels may cause loss of the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar,
radio has a built-in electronic circuit the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
that automatically works to reduce Cell Phone Usage System, and GPS (Global
interference, some static can occur, Positioning System), if the vehicle
Cell phone usage, such as making
especially around tall buildings or has these features. Keep the
or receiving phone calls, charging,
hills, causing the sound to fade in antenna clear of obstructions for
or just having the phone on may
and out. clear reception.
cause static interference in the
AM radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
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 also occur
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If the disc is not removed after it is Fast Forward and Rewind Tracks can be searched by:
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
Press and hold l or g to fast Playlists
.
few seconds.
forward or rewind within the current . Artists
Playing a CD or MP3 CD track. . Albums
Press the CD/AUX button if there is Selecting an MP3 Track .
a disc in the player; it begins Song Titles
playing. Using the control buttons: . Genres
Information about the disc and . Press g or l to select the . Folder View
current track is shown on the previous or next track.
To search for tracks:
display depending on the data Using the CD Menu:
stored. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
Selecting a CD Track 2. Select Search.
2. Select Playlists/Folders.
Using the control buttons: 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
3. Select the playlist or folder. Song Titles, Genres,
. Press g or l to select the 4. Select the track. or Folder View.
previous or next track.
Searching for MP3 Tracks 4. Select the track.
Using the CD Menu:
The search feature may take some
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
time to display the information after
2. Select Tracks list. reading the disc due to the amount
3. Select the track. of information stored on the disc.
FM automatically plays while the
Playing Tracks in Random Order disc is being read.
Turn the MENU/SEL knob and then
set Shuffle Songs to On.
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When to Speak: A tone sounds to See Radio Frequency Statement on Pairing Information
indicate that the system is ready for page 13‑15 for information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
a voice command. Wait for the tone regarding Part 15 of the Federal capability cannot be paired to
and then speak. Communications Commission (FCC) the vehicle as a phone and an
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a rules and Industry Canada MP3 player at the same time.
calm and natural voice. Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
. Up to five cell phones can be
Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment paired to the Bluetooth system.
When using the Bluetooth system, Controls) . The pairing process is disabled
sound comes through the vehicle's when the vehicle is moving.
For information about how to
front audio system speakers and navigate the menu system using the
. Pairing only needs to be
overrides the audio system. Use the infotainment controls, see Operation completed once, unless the
VOL/ O knob during a call to on page 7‑4. pairing information on the cell
change the volume level. The phone changes or the cell phone
adjusted volume level remains in Pairing is deleted from the system.
memory for later calls. The system A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone . Only one paired cell phone can
maintains a minimum volume level. must be paired to the Bluetooth be connected to the Bluetooth
Other Information system and then connected to the system at a time.
vehicle before it can be used. See .
The Bluetooth® word mark and If multiple paired cell phones are
your cell phone manufacturer's user
logos are owned by the Bluetooth® within range of the system, the
guide for Bluetooth functions before
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks system connects to the first
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
by General Motors is under license. available paired cell phone in the
phone is not connected, calls will be
Other trademarks and trade names order that they were first paired
made using OnStar Hands-Free
are those of their respective owners. to the system. To link to a
Calling, if available. See Operation
different paired phone, see
on page 7‑4.
“Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section.
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Pairing a Phone with “<Phone name> has been Linking to a Different Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button. successfully paired” after the To link to a different phone, the new
pairing process is complete. phone must be in the vehicle and
2. Select Phone Settings.
7. Repeat Steps 1–6 to pair available to be connected to the
3. Select Bluetooth. additional phones. Bluetooth system before the
4. Select Pair Device (Phone). process is started.
Listing All Paired and Connected
A four-digit Personal Phones 1. Press the CONFIG button.
Identification Number (PIN)
appears on the display. The PIN 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings.
is used in Step 6. 2. Select Phone Settings. 3. Select Bluetooth.
5. Start the pairing process on the 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List.
cell phone to be paired to the 5. Select the new phone to link to
vehicle. See the cell phone 4. Select Device List.
and follow the on screen
manufacturer's user guide for Deleting a Paired Phone prompts.
information on this process.
1. Press the CONFIG button. If delete is selected, the
6. Locate the device named “Your highlighted phone will be
2. Select Phone Settings.
Vehicle” in the list on the cell deleted.
phone. Follow the instructions 3. Select Bluetooth.
on the cell phone to enter the 4. Select Device List. Making a Call Using
PIN provided in Step 4. After the Phone Book
PIN is successfully entered, the 5. Select the phone to delete and
system prompts you to provide a follow the on screen prompts. For cell phones that support the
name for the paired cell phone. phone book feature, the Bluetooth
This name will be used to system can use the contacts stored
indicate which phones are on your cell phone to make calls.
paired and connected to the See your cell phone phone
vehicle. The system responds manufacturer's user guide or
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contact your wireless provider to to scroll through the entire list of 3. Select Call to start dialing the
find out if this feature is supported names/numbers in the number.
by your phone. phone book.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When a cell phone supports the 4. Select the name or number you
phone book feature, the Phone want to call. When an incoming call is received,
Book and Call Lists menus are the infotainment system mutes and
To make a call using the Call a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
automatically available. Lists menu:
The Phone Book menu allows you Accepting a Call
to access the phone book stored in 1. Press 5 \ > once or twice
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
the cell phone to make a call. (depending on the radio).
“Answer” and press the MENU/SEL
The Call Lists menu allows you to 2. Select Call Lists. knob to accept the call.
access the phone numbers from the 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Declining a Call
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Outgoing Calls, or Missed
Missed Calls menus on your cell Calls list. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
phone to make a call. “Decline” and press the MENU/SEL
4. Select the name or number you knob to decline the call.
To make a call using the Phone want to call.
Book menu: Call Waiting
Making a Call
1. Press 5 \ > once or twice Call waiting must be supported on
To make a call: the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
(depending on the radio).
1. Press 5 \ > once or twice the wireless service carrier to work.
2. Select Phone Book.
(depending on the radio). Accepting a Call
3. Search through the list by
selecting the letter group the 2. Enter the character sequence. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
phone book entry begins with, See “Entering a Character “Answer” and press the MENU/SEL
or press the MENU/SEL button Sequence” in Operation on knob to accept the call.
page 7‑4.
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Pairing
. Only one paired cell phone can 4. Start the pairing process on the
be connected to the Bluetooth cell phone that you want to pair.
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system at a time. For help with this process, see
must be paired to the Bluetooth . If multiple paired cell phones are your cell phone manufacturer's
system and then connected to the
within range of the system, the user guide.
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user system connects to the first 5. Locate the device named “Your
guide for Bluetooth functions before available paired cell phone in the Vehicle” in the list on the cell
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth order that they were first paired phone. Follow the instructions
phone is not connected, calls will be to the system. To link to a on the cell phone to enter the
made using OnStar Hands-Free different paired phone, see PIN provided in Step 3. After the
Calling, if available. See Operation “Linking to a Different Phone” PIN is successfully entered, the
on page 7‑4. later in this section. system prompts you to provide a
Pairing a Phone name for the paired cell phone.
Pairing Information This name will be used to
. A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press b / g. The system indicate which phones are
capability cannot be paired to responds “Ready,” followed by paired and connected to the
the vehicle as a phone and an a tone. vehicle. The system responds
MP3 player at the same time. with “<Phone name> has been
2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command
successfully paired” after the
. Up to five cell phones can be can be skipped.
pairing process is complete.
paired to the Bluetooth system. 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 to pair
. The pairing process is disabled with instructions and a four-digit
additional phones.
when the vehicle is moving. Personal Identification Number
(PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.
. Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
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Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone
Phones To connect to a different cell phone, Numbers
The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is next available cell phone in the phone numbers as name tags in the
also connected to the vehicle, the order in which all available cell Hands-Free Directory that is shared
system responds with “is connected” phones were paired. Depending on between the Bluetooth and OnStar
after that phone name. which cell phone you want to systems.
connect to, you may have to use
1. Press b / g. The system this command several times. The following commands are used
responds “Ready,” followed by to delete and store phone numbers.
a tone. 1. Press b / g. The system Store: This command will store a
2. Say “Bluetooth.” responds “Ready,” followed by phone number, or a group of
a tone. numbers as a name tag.
3. Say “List.”
2. Say “Bluetooth.” Digit Store: This command allows
Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say “Change phone.” a phone number to be stored as a
If the phone name you want to name tag by entering the digits one
. If another cell phone is
delete is unknown, see “Listing All at a time.
found, the response will be
Paired and Connected Phones.” Delete: This command is used to
“<Phone name> is now
1. Press b / g. The system connected.” delete individual name tags.
responds “Ready,” followed by . If another cell phone is not Delete All Name Tags: This
a tone. found, the original phone command deletes all stored name
2. Say “Bluetooth.” remains connected. tags in the Hands-Free Calling
Directory and the Destinations
3. Say “Delete.” The system asks Directory.
for which phone to delete.
4. Say the name of the phone you
want to delete.
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Using the “Store” Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags:
that you want to store. After
1. Press b / g. The system each digit is entered, the system 1. Press b / g. The system
responds “Ready,” followed by repeats back the digit it heard responds “Ready,” followed by
a tone. followed by a tone. After the last a tone.
2. Say “Store.” digit has been entered, say 2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
“Store,” and then follow the
3. Say the phone number or group directions given by the system to Listing Stored Numbers
of numbers you want to store all save a name tag for this number.
at once with no pauses, then The list command will list all stored
follow the directions given by the Using the “Delete” Command numbers and name tags.
system to save a name tag for Using the “List” Command
this number. 1. Press b / g. The system
responds “Ready,” followed by 1. Press b / g. The system
Using the “Digit Store” Command a tone. responds “Ready,” followed by
If an unwanted number is 2. Say “Delete.” a tone.
recognized by the system, say 2. Say “Directory.”
“Clear” at any time to clear the last 3. Say the name tag you want to
number. delete. 3. Say “Hands Free Calling.”
To hear all of the numbers Using the “Delete All Name Tags” 4. Say “List.”
recognized by the system, say Command
Making a Call
“Verify” at any time. This command deletes all stored
name tags in the Hands Free Calls can be made using the
1. Press b / g. The system following commands.
Calling Directory and the
responds “Ready,” followed by Destinations Directory.
a tone. Dial or Call: The dial or call
command can be used
2. Say “Digit Store.” interchangeably to dial a phone
number or a stored name tag.
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Digit Dial: This command allows a 3. Say “911.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,
phone number to be dialed by 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.” that you want to dial. After each
entering the digits one at a time. digit is entered, the system
Re-dial: This command is used to Using the “Digit Dial” Command repeats back the digit it heard
dial the last number used on the cell The digit dial command allows a followed by a tone. After the last
phone. phone number to be dialed by digit has been entered,
entering the digits one at a time. say “Dial.”
Using the “Dial” or “Call” After each digit is entered, the Once connected, the person called
Command system repeats back the digit it will be heard through the audio
1. Press b / g. The system heard followed by a tone. speakers.
responds “Ready,” followed by If an unwanted number is Using the “Re-dial” Command
a tone. recognized by the system, say
“Clear” at any time to clear the last 1. Press b / g. The system
2. Say “Dial” or “Call.”
number. responds “Ready,” followed by
3. Say the entire number without a tone.
pausing or say the name tag. To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The
Once connected, the person called “Verify” at any time. system dials the last number
will be heard through the audio called from the connected cell
speakers. 1. Press b / g. The system phone.
responds “Ready,” followed by
Calling 911 Emergency Once connected, the person called
a tone.
will be heard through the audio
1. Press b / g. The system 2. Say “Digit Dial.” speakers.
responds “Ready,” followed by
a tone.
2. Say “Dial” or “Call.”
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To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth 3. Say “Voice.” The system Clearing the System
System from a Cell Phone responds “OK, accessing
Unless information is deleted out of
During a call with the audio on the <phone name>.”
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
cell phone, press b / g. The audio The cell phone's normal prompt will be retained indefinitely. This
transfers to the vehicle. If the audio messages will go through their cycle includes all saved name tags in the
does not transfer to the vehicle, use according to the phone's operating phone book and phone pairing
the audio transfer feature on the cell instructions. information. For information on how
phone. See your cell phone to delete this information, see the
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency previous sections on “Deleting a
manufacturer's user guide for more
(DTMF) Tones Paired Phone” and “Deleting
information.
The Bluetooth system can send Name Tags.”
Voice Pass-Thru numbers and the numbers stored as
Voice pass-thru allows access to the name tags during a call. You can
voice recognition commands on the use this feature when calling a
cell phone. See your cell phone menu-driven phone system.
manufacturer's user guide to see if Account numbers can also be
the cell phone supports this feature. stored for use.
To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag
phone: During a Call
1. Press b / g. The system 1. Press b / g. The system
responds “Ready,” followed by responds “Ready,” followed by
a tone. a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command 2. Say “Dial.”
can be skipped. 3. Say the number or name tag
to send.
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6. Driver and Passenger Heated W (Defog): Clears the windows of It helps to quickly cool the air inside
Seats (If Equipped) fog or moisture. Air is directed to the the vehicle or prevent outside air
7. Rear Window Defogger windshield and floor outlets. and odors from entering.
To improve fuel efficiency and to operation is canceled and manual the outside temperature falls below
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation mode is initiated. Press AUTO to freezing, the air conditioning
may be automatically selected in return to automatic operation. compressor will not run.
warm weather. The recirculation To change the current mode, select Press AUTO to return to automatic
light will not come on. Press h to one of the following: operation and the air conditioner
select recirculation; press it again to runs as needed. When the indicator
select outside air. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the light is on, the air conditioner runs
instrument panel outlets.
English units can be changed to automatically to cool the air inside
metric units through the Driver \ (Bi-level): Air is divided the vehicle or to dry the air needed
between the instrument panel to defog the windshield faster.
Information Center (DIC). See
outlets and the floor outlets.
Vehicle Personalization on h (Recirculation): Press to turn
page 5‑32. C (Tri-Level): Air is divided on recirculation. An indicator light
between the windshield, instrument comes on. Air is recirculated to
Manual Operation panel, and floor outlets. quickly cool the inside of the vehicle
O (Power): Press to turn the [ (Floor): Air is directed to the or prevent outside air and odors
climate control system on or off. floor outlets. from entering.
Fan Control: Turn the knob - (Defog): Clears the windows of Automatic Air Recirculation:
clockwise or counterclockwise to fog or moisture. Air is directed to the When the AUTO indicator light is
increase or decrease the fan speed. windshield and floor outlets. on, the air is automatically
The selected fan speed is indicated recirculated as needed to help
by a number on the display screen. 0 (Defrost): Clears the quickly cool the inside of the
Press AUTO to return to automatic windshield of fog or frost more vehicle.
operation. quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield. AQS (Air Quality Sensor): For
MODE (Air Delivery Mode): Press vehicles with an air quality sensor,
to change the direction of the # (Air Conditioning): Press to the climate control system adjusts to
airflow. The current mode appears turn the automatic air conditioning limit some exhaust fumes from
in the display screen. Automatic on or off. If the fan is turned off or being pulled inside your vehicle.
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Press the AQS button on the Rear Window Defogger on and help to clear fog or frost from
climate control to activate the air the surface of the mirrors. See
quality sensor. The air quality
= (Rear Window Defogger): Heated Mirrors on page 2‑16.
Press to turn the rear window
sensor will not maintain recirculation Notice: Do not try to clear frost
defogger on or off.
for an extended period to prevent or other material from the inside
the air inside the vehicle from The rear window defogger turns off
of the front windshield and rear
becoming too dry or stuffy. To adjust automatically after about
window with a razor blade or
the sensitivity of the Air Quality 10 minutes. If turned on again it
anything else that is sharp. This
Control, see “Climate and Air runs for about five minutes before
may damage the rear window
Quality” under Vehicle turning off.
defogger grid and affect the
Personalization on page 5‑32. The rear window defogger can be radio's ability to pick up stations
Auto Defog: The climate control set to automatic operation. See clearly. The repairs would not be
system may have a sensor to “Climate and Air Quality” under covered by the vehicle warranty.
automatically detect high humidity Vehicle Personalization on
Heated Seats (If Equipped): Press
inside the vehicle. When high page 5‑32. When Auto Rear Defog
to turn the heated seats on or off.
humidity is detected, the climate is selected, the rear window
See Heated Front Seats on
control system may adjust to defogger turns on automatically
page 3‑5.
outside air supply and turn on the when the interior temperature is cold
air conditioner. If the climate control and the outside temperature is Remote Start Climate Control
system does not detect possible about 40°F and below. The auto Operation: For vehicles with the
window fogging, it returns to normal rear defogger turns off automatically remote vehicle start feature, the
operation. To turn Auto Defog off or after about 10 minutes. At higher climate control system may run
on, see “Climate and Air Quality” speeds, the rear window defogger when the vehicle is started remotely.
under Vehicle Personalization on may stay on continuously. The system uses the driver’s
page 5‑32. previous settings to heat or cool the
For vehicles with heated outside
inside of the vehicle. The rear defog
rearview mirrors, they turn on when
may come on during remote start
the rear window defogger button is
based on cold ambient conditions.
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The rear defog indicator light does Air Vents Additional air vents are located
not come on during a remote start. beneath the windshield, driver and
If the vehicle has front heated seats, Adjustable air vents are in the passenger side door windows, and
they may come on during a remote center and on the side of the in the footwells. These are fixed and
start. The heated seat indicator instrument panel. cannot be adjusted.
lights do not come on during a
remote start. See Remote Vehicle Operation Tips
Start on page 2‑9 and Heated Front . Clear away any ice, snow,
Seats on page 3‑5. or leaves from air inlets at the
base of the windshield that could
Sensors block the flow of air into the
The solar sensor, on top of the vehicle.
instrument panel near the . Keep the path under the front
windshield, monitors the solar heat. seats clear of objects to help
The climate control system uses the circulate the air inside of the
sensor information to adjust the vehicle more effectively.
temperature, fan speed, . Use of non-GM approved hood
recirculation, and air delivery mode deflectors can adversely affect
for best comfort. Move the slats (1) to change the the performance of the system.
If the sensor is covered, the direction of the airflow. Check with your dealer before
automatic climate control system Use the thumbwheels (2) near the adding equipment to the outside
may not work properly. air vents to open or close off the of the vehicle.
airflow.
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2 NOTES
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Defensive Driving
{ WARNING { WARNING
Defensive driving means “always
Taking your eyes off the road too expect the unexpected.” The first Drinking and then driving is very
long or too often could cause a step in driving defensively is to wear dangerous. Your reflexes,
crash resulting in injury or death. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on perceptions, attentiveness, and
Focus your attention on driving. page 3‑8. judgment can be affected by even
. Assume that other road users a small amount of alcohol. You
Refer to the infotainment section for (pedestrians, bicyclists, and can have a serious — or even
more information on using that other drivers) are going to be fatal — collision if you drive after
system, including pairing and using careless and make mistakes. drinking.
a cell phone. Anticipate what they might do Do not drink and drive or ride with
and be ready. a driver who has been drinking.
If equipped, refer to the navigation
manual for information on that . Allow enough following distance Ride home in a cab; or if you are
system, including pairing and using between you and the driver in with a group, designate a driver
a cell phone. front of you. who will not drink.
. Focus on the task of driving.
Control of a Vehicle
Drunk Driving
Braking, steering, and accelerating
Death and injury associated with are important factors in helping to
drinking and driving is a global control a vehicle while driving.
tragedy.
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Braking power brake assist but it will be See specific vehicle steering
used when the brake is applied. messages under Service Vehicle
Braking action involves perception Once the power assist is used up, it Messages on page 5‑31.
time and reaction time. Deciding to can take longer to stop and the
push the brake pedal is perception See your dealer if there is a
brake pedal will be harder to push. problem.
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time. Steering Curve Tips
Average driver reaction time is . Take curves at a reasonable
about three-quarters of a second. In Electric Power Steering
speed.
that time, a vehicle moving at The vehicle has electric power
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m steering. It does not have power
. Reduce speed before entering a
(66 ft), which could be a lot of steering fluid. Regular maintenance curve.
distance in an emergency. is not required. . Maintain a reasonable steady
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost due speed through the curve.
include: to a system malfunction, the vehicle . Wait until the vehicle is out of
. Keep enough distance between can be steered, but may require the curve before accelerating
you and the vehicle in front increased effort. See your dealer if gently into the straightaway.
of you. there is a problem.
Steering in Emergencies
. Avoid needless heavy braking. If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
. There are some situations when
. Keep pace with traffic. held against that position for an steering around a problem may
If the engine ever stops while the extended period of time, power be more effective than braking.
vehicle is being driven, brake steering assist may be reduced. . Holding both sides of the
normally but do not pump the Normal use of the power steering steering wheel allows you to turn
brakes. Doing so could make the assist should return when the 180 degrees without removing
pedal harder to push down. If the system cools down. a hand.
engine stops, there will be some
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. Keep your eyes moving — scan If you do not shift down, the . Stay in your own lane. Do not
the road ahead and to the sides. brakes could get so hot that they
swing wide or cut across the
would not work well. You would
. Check the rearview mirror and center of the road. Drive at
then have poor braking or even speeds that let you stay in your
vehicle instruments often. none going down a hill. You could own lane.
crash. Shift down to let the engine
. Be alert on top of hills;
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope. something could be in your lane
(stalled car, accident).
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pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and 4. The resulting figure equals
door open, you will find the label rear axle; see “Certification the available amount of cargo
attached below the door lock Label” later in this section. and luggage load capacity.
post. The Tire and Loading For example, if the “XXX”
Steps for Determining Correct
Information label shows the amount equals 1400 lbs and
Load Limit
number of occupant seating there will be five 150 lb
positions (1), and the maximum 1. Locate the statement “The passengers in your vehicle,
vehicle capacity weight (2) in combined weight of the amount of available cargo
kilograms and pounds. occupants and cargo should and luggage load capacity is
The Tire and Loading never exceed XXX kg or 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150)
XXX lbs” on your vehicle's = 650 lbs).
Information label also shows the
placard.
tire size of the original 5. Determine the combined
equipment tires (3) and the 2. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and being loaded on the vehicle.
pressures (4). For more passengers that will be riding That weight may not safely
information on tires and inflation in your vehicle. exceed the available cargo
see Tires on page 10‑38 and 3. Subtract the combined and luggage load capacity
Tire Pressure on page 10‑47. weight of the driver and calculated in Step 4.
There is also important loading passengers from XXX kg or
information on the Certification XXX lbs.
label. It tells you the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
and the Gross Axle Weight
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Following break‐in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. Do not turn the engine off when the
and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by vehicle is moving. This will cause a
increased. hand, see your dealer. loss of power assist in the brake
The key must be fully extended to and steering systems and disable
Ignition Positions (Key start the vehicle. the airbags.
Access) To shift out of P (Park), turn the If the vehicle must be shut off in an
ignition to ON/RUN and apply the emergency:
brake pedal. 1. Brake using a firm and steady
1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ pressure. Do not pump the
OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, brakes repeatedly. This may
turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ deplete power assist, requiring
OFF to turn the engine off. Retained increased brake pedal force.
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain 2. Shift the vehicle to Neutral. This
active. See Retained Accessory can be done while the vehicle is
Power (RAP) on page 9‑22. moving. After shifting to Neutral,
This is the only position from which continue to firmly apply the
the key can be removed. This locks brakes and steer the vehicle to a
the steering wheel, ignition, and safe location.
The ignition switch has four different automatic transmission. 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift
The ignition switch can bind in the to P (Park) with an automatic
positions.
LOCK/OFF position with the wheels transmission, or Neutral with a
Notice: Using a tool to force the manual transmission. Turn the
key to turn in the ignition could turned off center. If this happens,
move the steering wheel from right ignition to LOCK/OFF.
cause damage to the switch or
break the key. Use the correct to left while turning the key to ACC/ 4. Set the parking brake. See
key, make sure it is all the way in, ACCESSORY. If this does not work, Parking Brake on page 9‑33.
then the vehicle needs service.
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uncharged battery or a battery with Pressing the button cycles it through If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
low voltage, try charging or jump three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, ignition will turn off, and Retained
starting the battery. See Jump ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
Starting on page 10‑77. Engine/OFF. active. See Retained Accessory
If charging or jump starting the The transmitter must be in the Power (RAP) on page 9‑22 for more
battery does not work, locate the vehicle for the system to operate. information.
hole below the ignition lock. Insert a If the pushbutton start is not If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
flat bladed tool or another key from working, the vehicle may be near a ignition will return to ACC/
the key chain into the opening. strong radio antenna signal causing ACCESSORY and the Driver
When the lever can be felt, actuate interference to the keyless access Information Center (DIC) will display
the lever toward the driver, and system. See Remote Keyless Entry the message SHIFT TO PARK in
remove the key from the ignition. (RKE) System Operation on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
page 2‑3 for more information. See Transmission Messages on
Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle page 5‑32 for more information.
When the vehicle is shifted into
(Keyless Access) must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or
P (Park), the ignition system will
ON/RUN and the brake pedal must
be applied. switch to OFF.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No LED Do not turn the engine off when the
Lights): When the vehicle is vehicle is moving. This will cause a
stopped, press the engine START/ loss of power assist in the brake
STOP button once to turn the and steering systems and disable
engine off. the airbags.
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start.
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If the vehicle must be shut off in an The ignition will switch from ACC/
emergency: { WARNING ACCESSORY to OFF after
1. Brake using a firm and steady five minutes to prevent battery
Turning off the vehicle while rundown.
pressure. Do not pump the moving may cause loss of power
brakes repeatedly. This may assist in the brake and steering ON/RUN/START (Green LED
deplete power assist, requiring systems and disable the airbags. Light): This mode is for driving and
increased brake pedal force. While driving, only shut the starting. With the ignition off, and
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). vehicle off in an emergency. the brake pedal applied, pressing
This can be done while the the button once will place the
vehicle is moving. After shifting ignition system in ON/RUN/START.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, Once engine cranking begins,
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
and must be shut off while driving, release the button. Engine cranking
brakes and steer the vehicle to a
press and hold the engine START/ will continue until the engine starts.
safe location.
STOP button for longer than See Starting the Engine on
3. Come to a complete stop. Shift two seconds, or press twice in page 9‑19 for more information. The
to P (Park) with an automatic five seconds. ignition will then remain in ON/RUN.
transmission, or Neutral with a
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber LED Service Only Mode
manual transmission. Turn the
Light): This mode allows you to
ignition to LOCK/OFF. This power mode is available for
use some electrical accessories
4. Set the parking brake. See when the engine is off. service and diagnostics, and to
Parking Brake on page 9‑33. verify the proper operation of the
With the ignition off, pressing the malfunction indicator lamp as may
button one time without the brake be required for emission inspection
pedal applied will place the ignition purposes. With the vehicle off, and
system in ACC/ACCESSORY. the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding the button for
more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Only Mode.
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The instruments and audio systems Notice: Do not try to shift to components. If the ignition key is
will operate as they do in ON/RUN, P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. turned to the START position,
but the vehicle will not be able to be If you do, you could damage the and then released when the
driven. The engine will not start in transmission. Shift to P (Park) engine begins cranking, the
Service Only Mode. Push the button only when the vehicle is stopped. engine will continue cranking for
again to turn the vehicle off. a few seconds or until the
Manual Transmission vehicle starts. If the engine does
Starting the Engine The shift lever should be in Neutral not start and the key is held in
and the parking brake engaged. START for many seconds,
Place the transmission in the Hold the clutch pedal down to the cranking stops after 15 seconds
proper gear. floor and start the engine. The to prevent cranking motor
Notice: If you add electrical parts vehicle will not start if the clutch damage. To prevent gear
or accessories, you could change pedal is not all the way down. damage, this system also
the way the engine operates. Any prevents cranking if the engine
Starting Procedure (Key Access)
resulting damage would not be is already running. Engine
covered by the vehicle warranty. 1. With your foot off the accelerator cranking can be stopped by
See Add-On Electrical Equipment pedal, turn the ignition key to turning the ignition switch to
on page 9‑56. START. When the engine starts, ACC/ACCESSORY or
let go of the key. The idle speed LOCK/OFF.
Automatic Transmission will go down as the engine Notice: Cranking the engine for
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or warms. Do not race the engine
long periods of time, by returning
N (Neutral). The engine will not start immediately after starting it.
the key to the START position
in any other position. To restart the Allow the oil to warm up and
immediately after cranking has
vehicle when it is already moving, lubricate all moving parts.
ended, can overheat and damage
use N (Neutral) only. The vehicle has a the cranking motor, and drain the
Computer-Controlled Cranking battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
System. This feature assists in between each try, to let the
starting the engine and protects cranking motor cool down.
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2. If the engine does not start after Starting Procedure (Keyless REPLACE BATTERY IN
five to 10 seconds, especially in Access) REMOTE KEY. The vehicle can
very cold weather (below 0°F or 1. If the vehicle has the keyless still be driven. See “Starting the
−18°C), it could be flooded with access system, the transmitter Vehicle with a Low Transmitter
too much gasoline. Push the must be in the vehicle. Put your Battery” in Remote Keyless
accelerator pedal all the way to foot on the brake pedal and Entry (RKE) System Operation
the floor and hold it there as you push the START/STOP button. on page 2‑3 for more
hold the key in START for a When the engine begins information.
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at cranking, let go of the button. The vehicle has a
least 15 seconds between each Computer-Controlled Cranking
try, to allow the cranking motor The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm. Do not System. This feature assists in
to cool. When the engine starts, starting the engine and protects
let go of the key and accelerator. race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the components. If the START
If the vehicle starts briefly but button is pressed, and then
then stops again, repeat the engine and transmission gently
to allow the oil to warm up and released when the engine
procedure. This clears the extra begins cranking, the engine will
gasoline from the engine. Do not lubricate all moving parts.
continue cranking for a few
race the engine immediately If the transmitter is not in the seconds or until the vehicle
after starting it. Operate the vehicle or something is starts. If the engine does not
engine and transmission gently interfering with the transmitter, start and the button is pressed
until the oil warms up and the Driver Information Center for many seconds, cranking will
lubricates all moving parts. (DIC) will display NO REMOTE be stopped after 15 seconds to
DETECTED. See Driver prevent cranking motor damage.
Information Center (DIC) on To prevent gear damage, this
page 5‑22 for more information. system also prevents cranking if
If the battery in the keyless the engine is already running.
access transmitter needs
replacing, the DIC displays
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Engine cranking can be stopped When the engine starts, let go of To Use The Engine Heater
by pressing the START button a the key or button, and the
1. Turn off the engine.
second time. accelerator. If the vehicle starts
Notice: Cranking the engine for briefly but then stops again, do
long periods of time, by returning the same thing. This clears the
the key to the START position extra gasoline from the engine.
immediately after cranking has Do not race the engine
ended, can overheat and damage immediately after starting it.
the cranking motor, and drain the Operate the engine and
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds transmission gently until the oil
between each try, to let the warms up and lubricates all
cranking motor cool down. moving parts.
WARNING (Continued)
Torque Lock Shifting out of Park
Torque lock is when the weight of This vehicle is equipped with an
Do not leave the vehicle when the the vehicle puts too much force on automatic transmission shift lock
engine is running. If you have left the parking pawl in the control system. The shift lock is
the engine running, the vehicle transmission. This happens when designed to:
can move suddenly. You or others parking on a hill and shifting the
transmission into P (Park) is not
. Prevent ignition key removal
could be injured. To be sure the unless the shift lever is in
vehicle will not move, even when done properly and then it is difficult
to shift out of P (Park). To prevent P (Park) with the shift lever
you are on fairly level ground, button fully released.
always set the parking brake and torque lock, set the parking brake
and then shift into P (Park). To find . Prevent movement of the shift
move the shift lever to P (Park).
out how, see “Shifting Into Park” lever out of P (Park) unless the
See Shifting Into Park on
listed previously. ignition is in ON/RUN and the
page 9‑22. If you are towing a
If torque lock does occur, the brake pedal is applied.
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9‑51. vehicle may need to be pushed The shift lock release is always
uphill by another vehicle to relieve functional except in the case of an
the parking pawl pressure, so you uncharged or low voltage (less than
If you have to leave the vehicle with can shift out of P (Park). 9‐volt) battery.
the engine running, the vehicle must
be in P (Park) and the parking If the vehicle has an uncharged
brake set. battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
Release the button and check that battery. See Jump Starting on
the shift lever cannot be moved out page 10‑77
of P (Park).
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
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3. Press the shift lever button. To access the shift lock manual
4. Move the shift lever to the release:
desired position. 1. Apply the parking brake.
If still unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. Hold the brake pedal down and
press the shift lever button
again.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
3. Insert a tool into the opening as
If the shift lever still cannot be far as it will go and move the
moved from P (Park), see “Shift shift lever out of P (Park).
Lock Manual Release.” If P (Park) is selected again, the
2. Open the cover to the right of shift lever will be locked again.
Shift Lock Manual Release Have the cause of the problem
the shift lever.
The automatic transmission has an fixed by your dealer.
electric park lock. The key must be 4. Close the cover.
in the ON/RUN position, and the
brake pedal pressed so the shift
lever can be moved from the
P (Park) position. If the battery has
lost power, the shift lever cannot be
moved from P (Park) unless the
shift lock manual release is
disengaged manually.
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all the way into P (Park) as you The vehicle has an automatic
WARNING (Continued) maintain brake application. Then neutral shift feature which allows the
press the shift lever button and transmission to automatically shift to
Do not leave the vehicle when the move the shift lever into another N (Neutral) when the vehicle is
engine is running. If you have left gear. See Shifting out of Park on stopped with a forward gear
the engine running, the vehicle page 9‑23. engaged. The reduced load on the
can move suddenly. You or others engine improves vehicle fuel
could be injured. To be sure the R (Reverse): Use this gear to
back up. economy.
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is moving
{ WARNING
move the shift lever to P (Park). forward could damage the Shifting into a drive gear while the
See Shifting Into Park on transmission. The repairs would engine is running at high speed is
page 9‑22 and Driving not be covered by the vehicle dangerous. Unless your foot is
Characteristics and Towing Tips warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only firmly on the brake pedal, the
on page 9‑51. after the vehicle is stopped. vehicle could move very rapidly.
To rock the vehicle back and forth to You could lose control and hit
Make sure the shift lever is fully in get out of snow, ice, or sand without people or objects. Do not shift
P (Park) before starting the engine. damaging the transmission, see If into a drive gear while the engine
The vehicle has an automatic the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑9. is running at high speed.
transmission shift lock control N (Neutral): In this position, the
system. The regular brake must be engine does not connect with the Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or
fully applied first and then the shift wheels. To restart the engine when N (Neutral) with the engine
lever button pressed before shifting the vehicle is already moving, use running at high speed may
from P (Park) when the ignition key N (Neutral) only. Also, use damage the transmission. The
is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out N (Neutral) when the vehicle is repairs would not be covered by
of P (Park), ease pressure on the being towed.
shift lever, then push the shift lever
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the vehicle warranty. Be sure the Manual Mode 1. Move the shift lever from
engine is not running at high D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or
speed when shifting the vehicle. Driver Shift Control (DSC) (−) manual position.
D (Drive): This position is for All Models Except Fuel Economy
normal driving. It provides the best Model
fuel economy. If more power is
Notice: Driving with the engine at
needed for passing, and the
a high rpm without upshifting
vehicle is:
while using Driver Shift Control
. Going less than 56 km/h (DSC), could damage the vehicle.
(35 mph), push the accelerator Always upshift when necessary
pedal about halfway down. while using DSC.
. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or DSC allows you to shift an
more, push the accelerator all automatic transmission similar to a
the way down. manual transmission.
Notice: If the vehicle seems to
accelerate slowly or not shift 2. Press the shift lever forward (+)
gears when you go faster, and to upshift or rearward (−) to
you continue to drive the vehicle downshift. An M and the current
that way, you could damage the gear will be displayed in the DIC.
transmission. Have the vehicle
serviced right away.
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While using the DSC feature, the When accelerating the vehicle from manual mode and the driving
vehicle will have firmer, quicker a stop in snowy and icy conditions, conditions when manual mode was
shifting. You can use this for sport you may want to shift into second selected.
driving or when climbing or gear. A higher gear allows the 1. Move the shift lever from
descending hills, to stay in gear vehicle to gain more traction on D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or
longer, or to downshift for more slippery surfaces. (−) manual position.
power or engine braking.
Electronic Range Select 2. Press the shift lever forward (+)
The transmission will only allow you (ERS) Mode to upshift or rearward (−) to
to shift into gears appropriate for the downshift. An M and the current
vehicle speed and engine Fuel Economy Model
gear will be displayed in the DIC.
revolutions per minute (rpm). The Notice: If you drive the vehicle at
transmission will not automatically When shifting to M (Manual Mode),
a high rpm without upshifting
shift to the next lower gear if the the transmission will shift to the
while using Electronic Range
engine rpm is too high, nor to the range of the current gear. For this
Select (ERS), you could damage
next higher gear when the maximum range, the highest gear available is
the vehicle. Always upshift when
engine rpm is reached. displayed next to the M in the DIC.
necessary while using ERS.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
If shifting is prevented for any ERS allows for the selection of the on page 5‑22 for more information.
reason, the currently selected gear range of gear positions. Use this All gears below that number are
will flash multiple times, indicating mode when driving downhill or available to use. For example, when
that the transmission has not shifted towing a trailer to limit the top gear 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the M,
gears. and vehicle speed. The shift 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are
While in the DSC mode, the position indicator within the Driver shifted automatically. To shift to
transmission will automatically Information Center (DIC) will display 5 (Fifth) gear, press the shift lever
downshift when the vehicle comes a number next to the M indicating forward (+) to upshift or shift into
to a stop. This will allow for more the highest available gear under D (Drive).
power during take-off.
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M (Manual Mode) will prevent Manual Transmission cause premature wear in the
shifting to a lower gear range if the clutch. The repairs would not be
engine speed is too high. If vehicle Shift Pattern covered by the vehicle warranty.
speed is not reduced within the time 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal
allowed, the lower gear range shift fully to the pedal stop and shift into
will not be completed. Slow the 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the
vehicle, then press the shift lever clutch pedal as you press the
rearward (−) to downshift to the accelerator pedal.
desired lower gear range.
All Models Fuel Economy If you come to a complete stop and
While using the ERS, cruise control it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put
can be used. Except Fuel Model
Economy Model the shift lever in Neutral and let up
on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
These are the shift patterns for the back down. Then shift into 1 (First).
six-speed manual transmissions. 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal
To operate the transmissions: fully to the pedal stop as you let up
on the accelerator pedal and shift
Notice: Do not rest your hand on into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up
the shift lever while driving. The on the clutch pedal as you press the
pressure could cause premature accelerator pedal.
wear in the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Notice: Do not rest your foot on
the clutch pedal while driving or
while stopped. The pressure can
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3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and To stop, let up on the accelerator into R (Reverse). Let up on the
6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), pedal and press the brake pedal. clutch pedal slowly while pressing
4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the Just before the vehicle stops, press the accelerator pedal.
same way you do for 2 (Second). the clutch pedal and the brake If the gear does not engage, shift
Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as pedal, and shift to Neutral. the transmission to Neutral, release
you press the accelerator pedal. Neutral: Use this position when the clutch pedal and press it back
For the best fuel economy, use you start or idle the engine. The down. Repeat the gear selection.
6 (Sixth) gear whenever vehicle shift lever is in Neutral when it is
speed and driving conditions allow. centered in the shift pattern, not in
any gear.
{ WARNING
If you skip a gear when you
downshift, you could lose control
of the vehicle. You could injure
yourself or others. Do not shift
down more than one gear at a
time when you downshift.
An up-shift light in the instrument
cluster indicates when to shift to the
next higher gear for the best fuel Notice: Do not skip gears while
economy. upshifting. This can cause
premature wear in the
During normal driving, upshifts transmission. The repairs would
should occur between 1,300 and not be covered by the vehicle
2,500 rpm, and downshifts should warranty.
occur between 1,500 and
1,000 rpm. R (Reverse): To back up, with the
vehicle at a complete stop, press
down the clutch pedal. Then pull up
the ring on the shift lever, and shift
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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always
becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to
brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS.
Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a
System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Using ABS
are slowing down. If one of the Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake
wheels is about to stop rolling, the the brake pedal down firmly and let
System (ABS), an advanced
computer will separately work the ABS work. You might hear the ABS
electronic braking system that helps
brakes at each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel
prevent a braking skid.
ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate, but this is
When the vehicle begins to drive normal.
to each wheel, as required, faster
away, ABS checks itself.
than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies
A momentary motor or clicking noise
the driver steer around the obstacle
might be heard while this test is ABS allows the driver to steer and
while braking hard.
going on, and it might even be brake at the same time. In many
noticed that the brake pedal moves As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help
a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best
on wheel speed and controls braking.
braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change
the time needed to get a foot up to
the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you,
If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to
warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on page 5‑16.
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When the System Does Not PARK ASSIST OFF: If the URPA Side Blind Zone
Seem to Work Properly system does not activate due to a
temporary condition, the message
Alert (SBZA)
The following messages may be displays on the DIC. This can occur The vehicle may have a Side Blind
displayed on the DIC: under the following conditions: Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read
SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: If . The driver has disabled the this entire section before using the
this message occurs, check the system. system.
following conditions:
. An object was hanging out of the
. The ultrasonic sensors are not trunk during the last drive cycle.
{ WARNING
clean. Keep the vehicle's rear Once the object is removed,
bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, SBZA does not detect vehicles
URPA will return to normal rapidly approaching outside of the
ice, and slush. For cleaning operation.
instructions, see Exterior Care side blind zones, pedestrians,
on page 10‑83. . The bumper is damaged. Take bicyclists, or animals. Failure to
the vehicle to your dealer to use proper care when changing
. The park assist sensors are repair the system. lanes may result in injury, death,
covered by frost or ice. Frost or
. Other conditions, such as or vehicle damage. Before
ice can form around and behind
the sensors and may not always vibrations from a jackhammer or making a lane change, always
be seen; this can occur after the compression of air brakes on check mirrors, glance over your
washing the vehicle in cold a very large truck, are affecting shoulder, and use the turn
weather. The message may not system performance. signals.
clear until the frost or ice has
melted. When the system detects a vehicle
If the above conditions do not exist, in the side blind zone, amber SBZA
take the vehicle to your dealer to displays will light up in the side
repair the system. mirrors. This indicates that it may be
unsafe to change lanes. Before
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making a lane change, always How the System Works may come on when a vehicle you
check the SBZA display, check the have passed remains in or drops
outside and rearview mirrors, look back into the detection zone.
over your shoulder for vehicles and SBZA can be disabled through
hazards, and use the turn signal. vehicle personalization. See Vehicle
SBZA Detection Zones Personalization on page 5‑32 for
more information. If the SBZA is
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror disabled by the driver, the SBZA
approximately one lane over from Display Display mirror displays will not light up
both sides of the vehicle, during normal driving.
or 3.5 m (11 ft). This zone starts at When the vehicle is started, both
each side mirror and goes back outside mirror displays will briefly When the System Does Not Seem
approximately 5.0 m (16 ft). The come on to indicate that the system to Work Properly
height of the zone is approximately is operating. While driving forward, Occasional missed alerts can occur
between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and the left or right side mirror SBZA under normal circumstances and will
2.0 m (6 ft) off the ground. display will light up if a vehicle is increase in wet conditions. The
The SBZA detection zones do not detected in that blind zone. If you system does not need to be
change if the vehicle is towing a activate a turn signal and a vehicle serviced due to an occasional
trailer. So be extra careful when has been detected on the same missed alert. The number of missed
changing lanes while towing a side, the SBZA display will flash to alerts will increase with increased
trailer. give you extra warning not to rainfall or road spray.
change lanes.
If the SBZA displays do not light up
SBZA displays may not come on when the system is on and vehicles
while the vehicle is quickly are in the blind zone, the system
approaching or passing other may need service. Take the vehicle
vehicles. However, SBZA displays to your dealer.
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SBZA is designed to ignore personalization. The On option will SERVICE SIDE DETECTION
stationary objects; however, the not be selectable if the conditions SYSTEM: If this message appears,
system may occasionally light up for normal system operation are not the system needs service. Take the
due to guard rails, signs, trees, met. Until normal operating vehicle to your dealer.
shrubs, and other stationary objects. conditions for SBZA are met, you
This is normal system operation; the should not rely upon SBZA while FCC Information
vehicle does not need service. driving. See Radio Frequency Statement on
SBZA does not operate when the page 13‑15 for information
SBZA Error Messages
left or right corners of the rear regarding Part 15 of the Federal
bumper are covered with mud, dirt, The following messages may Communications Commission (FCC)
snow, ice, or slush, or in heavy appear on the infotainment display: rules and Industry Canada
rainstorms. For cleaning SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF: Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
instructions, see Exterior Care on This message indicates that the
page 10‑83. If the infotainment driver has turned the system off. Rear Vision
display still shows the SIDE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM Camera (RVC)
DETECTION SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE: This message
UNAVAILABLE message after This vehicle may have the RVC
indicates that the SBZA system is system. Read this entire section
cleaning the bumper, see your disabled because the sensor is
dealer. before using it.
blocked and cannot detect vehicles
The SBZA displays may remain on in the blind zone. The sensor may The RVC system can assist the
if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, driver when backing up by
or a bicycle or object is extending or slush. This message may also displaying a view of the area behind
out to either side of the vehicle. activate during heavy rain or due to the vehicle.
When SBZA is disabled for any road spray. The vehicle does not
reason other than the driver turning need service. For cleaning, see
it off, the driver will not be able to Exterior Care on page 10‑83.
turn SBZA back on using vehicle
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gasolines with MMT as they can Standards, the vehicle will operate caused by use of improper fuel
reduce spark plug life and affect satisfactorily on fuels meeting would not be covered by the vehicle
emission control system federal specifications, but emission warranty.
performance. The malfunction control system performance might
indicator lamp may turn on. If this be affected. The malfunction Fuel Additives
occurs, see your dealer for service. indicator lamp could turn on and the
vehicle might fail a smog‐check test. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines
in the United States are now
Gasoline Specifications See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
required to contain additives that
page 5‑13. If this occurs, return to
At a minimum, gasoline should meet your authorized dealer for diagnosis. help prevent engine and fuel system
ASTM specification D 4814. Some If it is determined that the condition deposits from forming, allowing the
gasolines contain an is caused by the type of fuel used, emission control system to work
octane-enhancing additive called repairs might not be covered by the properly. In most cases, nothing
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese vehicle warranty. should have to be added to the fuel.
tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend However, some gasolines contain
against the use of gasolines only the minimum amount of
containing MMT. See Fuel Additives
Fuels in Foreign additive required to meet U.S.
on page 9‑47. Countries Environmental Protection Agency
If planning to drive in countries regulations. To help keep fuel
California Fuel outside the U.S. or Canada, the injectors and intake valves clean
and avoid problems due to dirty
Requirements proper fuel might be hard to find.
injectors or valves, look for gasoline
Check regional auto club or fuel
If the vehicle is certified to meet retail brand websites for availability that is advertised as TOP TIER
California Emissions Standards, it is in the country where driving. Never Detergent Gasoline. Look for the
designed to operate on fuels that use leaded gasoline, fuel containing TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to
meet California specifications. See methanol, or any other fuel not ensure gasoline meets enhanced
the underhood emission control recommended. Costly repairs detergency standards developed by
label. If this fuel is not available in the auto companies. A list of
states adopting California Emissions
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marketers providing TOP TIER Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank
Detergent Gasoline can be found at designed for fuel that contains
www.toptiergas.com. methanol. Do not use fuel
For customers who do not use TOP containing methanol. It can { WARNING
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, corrode metal parts in the fuel Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
one bottle of Fuel System Treatment system and also damage plastic
violently and can cause injury or
PLUS, part number 88861013, and rubber parts. That damage
death.
added to the fuel tank at every would not be covered under the
vehicle warranty. . To help avoid injuries to you
engine oil change, can help clean
and others, read and follow
deposits from fuel injectors and Some gasolines that are not
all the instructions on the fuel
intake valves. GM Fuel System reformulated for low emissions can
pump island.
Treatment PLUS is the only contain an octane-enhancing
gasoline additive recommended by additive called . Turn off the engine when
General Motors. It is available at methylcyclopentadienyl manganese refueling.
your dealer. tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant . Keep sparks, flames, and
Gasolines containing oxygenates, where you buy gasoline whether the smoking materials away
such as ethers and ethanol, and fuel contains MMT. We recommend from fuel.
reformulated gasolines might be against the use of such gasolines.
Fuels containing MMT can reduce . Do not leave the fuel pump
available in your area. We unattended.
recommend that you use these spark plug life and affect emission
gasolines, if they comply with the control system performance. The . Do not reenter the vehicle
specifications described earlier. malfunction indicator lamp might while pumping fuel.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and turn on. If this occurs, return to your
dealer for service.
. Keep children away from the
other fuels containing more than fuel pump and never let
15% ethanol must not be used in children pump fuel.
vehicles that were not designed for
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those fuels.
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When towing at high altitude on If parking the rig on a hill: 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
steep uphill grades, engine coolant 1. Press the brake pedal, but do 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is
boils at a lower temperature than at not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn clear of the chocks.
normal altitudes. If the engine is the wheels into the curb if facing
turned off immediately after towing 4. Stop and have someone pick up
downhill or into traffic if facing and store the chocks.
at high altitude on steep uphill uphill.
grades, the vehicle could show
2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance When Trailer
signs similar to engine overheating.
To avoid this, let the engine run under the trailer wheels. Towing
while parked, preferably on level 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more
ground, with the transmission in place, release the brake pedal often when pulling a trailer. See the
P (Park) for a few minutes before until the chocks absorb the load. Maintenance Schedule on
turning the engine off. If the page 11‑2. Things that are
overheat warning comes on, see 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then especially important in trailer
Engine Overheating on page 10‑19. apply the parking brake and shift operation are automatic
into P (Park) for vehicles with an transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
Parking on Hills automatic transmission or into lubricant, belts, cooling system and
gear for vehicles with a manual brake system. Inspect these before
{ WARNING transmission. and during the trip.
5. Release the brake pedal. Check periodically to see that all
Parking the vehicle on a hill with
the trailer attached can be Leaving After Parking on a Hill hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
dangerous. If something goes 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal
wrong, the rig could start to move. while you:
People can be injured, and both
. Start the engine.
the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged. When possible, always . Shift into a gear.
park the rig on a flat surface. . Release the parking brake.
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Towing How heavy can a trailer safely be? The tongue load (1) of any trailer is
The cooling system may temporarily It should never weigh more than an important weight to measure
overheat during severe operating 454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that because it affects the total gross
conditions. See Engine Overheating can be too heavy. weight of the vehicle. The Gross
on page 10‑19. Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the
It depends on how the rig is used. curb weight of the vehicle, any
Trailer Towing (Fuel For example, speed, altitude, road cargo carried in it, and the people
grades, outside temperature, and who will be riding in the vehicle.
Economy Model) how much the vehicle is used to pull If there are a lot of options,
The vehicle is neither designed nor a trailer are all important. It can equipment, passengers, or cargo in
intended to tow a trailer. depend on any special equipment the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue
on the vehicle, and the amount of weight the vehicle can carry, which
Trailer Towing (Except tongue weight the vehicle can carry. will also reduce the trailer weight the
See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer,
Fuel Economy Model) later in this section. the tongue load must be added to
Before pulling a trailer, there are Maximum trailer weight is calculated the GVW because the vehicle will
three important considerations that assuming only the driver is in the be carrying that weight, too. See
have to do with weight: tow vehicle and it has all the Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10.
. The weight of the trailer. required trailering equipment. The
weight of additional optional
. The weight of the trailer tongue. equipment, passengers, and cargo
. The total weight on your in the tow vehicle must be
vehicle's tires. subtracted from the maximum trailer
weight.
Ask your dealer for trailering
information or advice .
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on the Tire and Loading Information exhaust can get into the vehicle.
label. See Vehicle Load Limits on See Engine Exhaust on
page 9‑10. Make sure not to go over page 9‑25.
the GVW limit for the vehicle,
including the weight of the trailer Safety Chains
tongue. Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the
Towing Equipment safety chains under the tongue of
the trailer to help prevent the tongue
Hitches from contacting the road if it
Use the correct hitch equipment. becomes separated from the hitch.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for Leave enough slack so the rig can
assistance. turn. Never allow safety chains to
The trailer tongue (1) should weigh
drag on the ground.
10 to 15 percent of the total loaded . The rear bumper on the vehicle
trailer weight (2). is not intended for hitches. Do Trailer Brakes
After loading the trailer, weigh the not attach rental hitches or other
Does the trailer have its own
trailer and then the tongue, bumper-type hitches to it. Use
brakes? Be sure to read and follow
separately, to see if the weights are only a frame-mounted hitch that the instructions for the trailer brakes
proper. If they are not, adjustments does not attach to the bumper. so they are installed, adjusted, and
might be made by moving some . Will any holes be made in the maintained properly.
items around in the trailer. body of the vehicle when the
Because the vehicle has antilock
trailer hitch is installed? If so,
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's
seal the holes when the hitch is brake system. If this is done, both
Tires removed. If the holes are not
brake systems will not work well,
Be sure the vehicle's tires are sealed, dirt, water, and deadly
or at all.
inflated to the upper limit for cold carbon monoxide (CO) from the
tires. These numbers can be found
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Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
Notice: Some electrical
equipment can damage the
vehicle or cause components to
not work and would not be
covered by the warranty. Always
check with your dealer before
adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3‑28 and Adding
Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3‑29.
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Overheated Engine
Vehicle Care Protection
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . 10-29
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-31
General Information Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-32
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
California Proposition Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Electrical System
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-24 Electrical System
California Perchlorate Automatic Transmission Shift Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Lock Control Function Fuses and Circuit
Accessories and Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Ignition Transmission Lock Engine Compartment Fuse
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Vehicle Checks Instrument Panel Fuse
Doing Your Own Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-25 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Wiper Blade Wheels and Tires
Engine Compartment Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 Headlamp Aiming All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-11 Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-41
Manual Transmission Halogen Headlamps . . . . . . . . 10-27 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Headlamps, Front Turn Tire Terminology and
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Signal and Parking Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-13 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-19
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cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks
other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and
exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock
many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own
wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or Service Work
emit these chemicals. modifications could even cause
California Perchlorate
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
{ WARNING
Materials Requirements Damage to vehicle components It can be dangerous to work on
resulting from modifications or the your vehicle if you do not have
Certain types of automotive the proper knowledge, service
installation or use of non‐GM
applications, such as airbag manual, tools, or parts. Always
certified parts, including control
initiators, safety belt pretensioners, follow owner manual procedures
module or software modifications, is
and lithium batteries contained in and consult the service manual
not covered under the terms of the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any
may contain perchlorate materials.
remaining warranty coverage for service work.
Special handling may be necessary.
affected parts.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service
perchlorate. complement and function with other work, use the proper service
systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more
Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories than this manual can. To order the
Modifications installed by a dealer technician. proper service manual, see Service
Adding non‐dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the Publications Ordering Information
making modifications to the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on on page 13‑11.
can affect vehicle performance and page 3‑29.
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
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1.4L L4 Engine
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1.8L L4 Engine
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what kind of oil to use. For engine Add enough oil to put the level
{ WARNING oil crankcase capacity, see somewhere in the proper operating
Capacities and Specifications on range. Push the dipstick all the way
The engine oil dipstick handle page 12‑2. back in when through.
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the Notice: Do not add too much oil. Selecting the Right Engine Oil
dipstick handle. Oil levels above or below the
acceptable operating range Selecting the right engine oil
shown on the dipstick are harmful depends on both the proper oil
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you specification and viscosity grade.
with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the See Recommended Fluids and
push it back in all the way. operating range, i.e., the engine Lubricants on page 11‑12.
Remove it again, keeping the tip has so much oil that the oil level Specification
down, and check the level. gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper Use and ask for licensed engine oils
When to Add Engine Oil with the dexos1® approved
operating range, the engine could
be damaged. You should drain certification mark. Engine oils
out the excess oil or limit driving meeting the requirements for the
of the vehicle and seek a service vehicle should have the dexos1
professional to remove the approved certification mark. This
excess amount of oil. certification mark indicates that the
oil has been approved to the dexos1
See Engine Compartment Overview specification.
on page 10‑6 for the location of the
If the oil is below the cross-hatched engine oil fill cap.
area at the tip of the dipstick, add
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil
and then recheck the level. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section for an explanation of
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of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the
always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the
specification. See “Specification” use and disposal of oil products.
earlier in this section for more Used oil can be a threat to the
information. environment. If you change your
Engine Oil Additives/Engine own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
Notice: Failure to use the Oil Flushes from the filter before disposal. Never
recommended engine oil or dispose of oil by putting it in the
equivalent can result in engine Do not add anything to the oil. The trash or pouring it on the ground,
damage not covered by the recommended oils with the dexos into sewers, or into streams or
vehicle warranty. Check with your specification and displaying the bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
dealer or service provider on dexos certification mark are all that it to a place that collects used oil.
whether the oil is approved to the is needed for good performance and
dexos1 specification. engine protection. Engine Oil Life System
Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause When to Change Engine Oil
SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the This vehicle has a computer system
grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty. that indicates when to change the
other viscosity grade oils such as engine oil and filter. This is based
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. What to Do with Used Oil on a combination of factors which
Cold Temperature Operation: In an Used engine oil contains certain include engine revolutions, engine
area of extreme cold, where the elements that can be unhealthy for temperature, and miles driven.
temperature falls below −29°C your skin and could even cause Based on driving conditions, the
(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be cancer. Do not let used oil stay on mileage at which an oil change is
used. An oil of this viscosity grade your skin for very long. Clean your indicated can vary considerably. For
will provide easier cold starting for skin and nails with soap and water, the oil life system to work properly,
the engine at extremely low or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the system must be reset every time
temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags the oil is changed.
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When the system has calculated since the last oil change. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
that oil life has been diminished, it Remember to reset the oil life DIC message or Code 82 DIC
indicates that an oil change is system whenever the oil is changed. message comes back on when the
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE vehicle is started, the engine oil life
OIL SOON DIC message or Code How to Reset the Engine Oil system has not reset. Repeat the
82 DIC message comes on. See Life System procedure.
Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑28. Reset the system whenever the
Change the oil as soon as possible engine oil is changed so that the Automatic Transmission
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). system can calculate the next
It is possible that, if driving under
Fluid
engine oil change. To reset the
the best conditions, the oil life system: How to Check Automatic
system might indicate that an oil Transmission Fluid
change is not necessary for up to a 1. Using the DIC MENU button and
year. The engine oil and filter must thumbwheel, scroll until you It is not necessary to check the
be changed at least once a year reach REMAINING OIL LIFE on transmission fluid level.
and, at this time, the system must the DIC (: % for Canada). A transmission fluid leak is the only
be reset. Your dealer has trained reason for fluid loss. If a leak
2. Press the SET button to reset occurs, take the vehicle to your
service people who will perform this the oil life at 100%. When
work and reset the system. It is also dealer and have it repaired as soon
prompted, use the thumbwheel as possible.
important to check the oil regularly to highlight YES or NO. Press
over the course of an oil drain the SET/CLEAR button to The vehicle is not equipped with a
interval and keep it at the proper confirm. transmission fluid level dipstick.
level. There is a special procedure for
Be careful not to reset the oil life checking and changing the
If the system is ever reset display accidentally at any time
accidentally, the oil must be transmission fluid. Because this
other than after the oil is changed. procedure is difficult, this should be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) It cannot be reset accurately. done at the dealer. Contact the
dealer for additional information.
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Change the fluid and filter at the Adding fluid will not correct a leak. side of the reservoir. The brake/
intervals listed in Maintenance A fluid loss in this system could hydraulic clutch fluid system should
Schedule on page 11‑2, and be sure indicate a problem. Have the be closed and sealed.
to use the fluid listed in system inspected and repaired. Do not remove the cap to check the
Recommended Fluids and fluid level or to top off the fluid level.
Lubricants on page 11‑12. When to Check and What
to Use Remove the cap only when
necessary to add the proper fluid
Manual Transmission until the level reaches the MIN line.
Fluid
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Check Manual
Transmission Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6 for the location of the
It is not necessary to check the engine air cleaner/filter.
manual transmission fluid level. The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid
A transmission fluid leak is the only reservoir cap has either a symbol or When to Inspect the Engine Air
reason for fluid loss. If a leak text specifying the type of brake Cleaner/Filter
occurs, take the vehicle to your fluid. The common brake/clutch fluid Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
dealer and have it repaired as soon reservoir is filled with GM approved scheduled maintenance intervals
as possible. See Recommended DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on and replace it at the first oil change
Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 the reservoir cap. See Engine after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi)
for the proper fluid to use. Compartment Overview on interval. See Maintenance Schedule
page 10‑6 for reservoir location. on page 11‑2. If you are driving in
Hydraulic Clutch dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the
How to Check and Add Fluid filter at each engine oil change.
For vehicles with a manual
transmission, it is not necessary to Visually check the brake/clutch fluid
regularly check brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level
unless there is a leak suspected. is at the MIN (minimum) line on the
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What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant by
drinkable water and DEX-COOL putting it in the trash, pouring it on
{ WARNING coolant. If using this mixture,
nothing else needs to be added.
the ground, or into sewers, streams,
or bodies of water. Have the coolant
Adding only plain water or some This mixture: changed by an authorized service
other liquid to the cooling system . Gives freezing protection down center, familiar with legal
can be dangerous. Plain water to −37°C (−34°F), outside requirements regarding used
and other liquids, can boil before temperature. coolant disposal. This will help
the proper coolant mixture will. protect the environment and your
. Gives boiling protection up to health.
The coolant warning system is set 129°C (265°F), engine
for the proper coolant mixture. temperature. Checking Coolant
With plain water or the wrong
. Protects against rust and The vehicle must be on a level
mixture, the engine could get too
corrosion. surface when checking the coolant
hot but you would not get the
level.
overheat warning. The engine . Will not damage aluminum parts.
could catch fire and you or others Check to see if coolant is visible in
. Helps keep the proper engine the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
could be burned. Use a 50/ temperature.
50 mixture of clean, drinkable inside the coolant surge tank is
water and DEX-COOL coolant. Notice: If an improper coolant boiling, do not do anything else until
mixture is used, the engine could it cools down. If coolant is visible
overheat and be badly damaged. but the coolant level is not at the
The repair cost would not be indicated mark, add a 50/50 mixture
covered by the vehicle warranty. of clean, drinkable water and
Too much water in the mixture DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant
can freeze and crack the engine, surge tank, but be sure the cooling
radiator, heater core, and other system is cool before this is done.
parts. See Engine Overheating on
page 10‑19.
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surge tank pressure cap and By this time, the coolant level
{ WARNING upper radiator hose, is no inside the coolant surge tank
longer hot. may be lower. If the level is
You can be burned if you spill lower, add more of the proper
coolant on hot engine parts. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about DEX-COOL coolant mixture to
Coolant contains ethylene glycol the coolant surge tank until the
and it will burn if the engine parts one-quarter of a turn. If you hear
a hiss, wait for that to stop. This level reaches the indicated
are hot enough. Do not spill level mark.
coolant on a hot engine. will allow any pressure still left to
be vented out the 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be
discharge hose. sure the pressure cap is
2. Keep turning the pressure cap hand-tight.
slowly and remove it. Check the level in the coolant surge
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with tank when the cooling system has
the proper DEX-COOL coolant cooled down. If the coolant is not at
mixture to the indicated the proper level, repeat Steps 1–
level mark. 3 and reinstall the pressure cap.
If the coolant still is not at the proper
4. With the coolant surge tank level when the system cools down
pressure cap off, start the again, see your dealer.
engine and let it run until the
upper radiator hose can be felt
getting hot. Watch out for the
1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 engine cooling fan.
Engine Similar
1. Remove the coolant surge tank
pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant
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Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are There are only two reasons why the
replaced as complete axle sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change brake fluid level in the reservoir
the balance between the front and might go down:
Brake Pedal Travel rear brakes — for the worse. The . The brake fluid level goes down
See your dealer if the brake pedal braking performance expected can because of normal brake lining
does not return to normal height, change in many other ways if the wear. When new linings are
or if there is a rapid increase in wrong replacement brake parts are installed, the fluid level goes
pedal travel. This could be a sign installed. back up.
that brake service might be
required. Brake Fluid . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch
hydraulic system can also cause
Brake Adjustment a low fluid level. Have the brake/
Every time the brakes are applied, clutch hydraulic system fixed,
with or without the vehicle moving, since a leak means that sooner
the brakes adjust for wear. or later the brakes will not
work well.
Replacing Brake System Parts Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.
The braking system on a vehicle is The brake/clutch master cylinder Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
complex. Its many parts have to be reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake If fluid is added when the linings are
of top quality and work well together fluid as indicated on the reservoir worn, there will be too much fluid
if the vehicle is to have really good cap. See Engine Compartment when new brake linings are
braking. The vehicle was designed Overview on page 10‑6 for the installed. Add or remove fluid, as
and tested with top-quality brake location of the reservoir. necessary, only when work is done
parts. When parts of the braking on the brake/clutch hydraulic
system are replaced, be sure to get system.
new, approved replacement parts.
If this is not done, the brakes might
not work properly. For example,
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Battery Infrequent Usage: Remove the 2. Firmly apply both the parking
black, negative (−) cable from the brake and the regular brake.
Refer to the replacement number on battery to keep the battery from See Parking Brake on
the original battery label when a running down. page 9‑33.
new battery is needed.
Extended Storage: Remove the Do not use the accelerator
black, negative (−) cable from the pedal, and be ready to turn off
{ WARNING battery or use a battery trickle the engine immediately if it
Battery posts, terminals, and charger. starts.
related accessories contain lead 3. For automatic transmission
and lead compounds, chemicals Starter Switch Check vehicles, try to start the engine
known to the State of California to in each gear. The vehicle should
cause cancer and reproductive { WARNING start only in P (Park) or
harm. Wash hands after handling. N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
When you are doing this in any other position, contact
inspection, the vehicle could your dealer for service.
Vehicle Storage move suddenly. If the vehicle For manual transmission
moves, you or others could be vehicles, put the shift lever in
{ WARNING injured. Neutral, push the clutch pedal
down halfway, and try to start
Batteries have acid that can burn
1. Before starting this check, be the engine. The vehicle should
you and gas that can explode. start only when the clutch pedal
You can be badly hurt if you are sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. is pushed down all the way to
not careful. See Jump Starting on the floor. If the vehicle starts
page 10‑77 for tips on working when the clutch pedal is not
around a battery without pushed all the way down,
getting hurt. contact your dealer for service.
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Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park)
ignition on, but do not start the
Shift Lock Control engine. Without applying the
Mechanism Check
Function Check regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with { WARNING
{ WARNING normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact When you are doing this check,
When you are doing this your dealer for service. the vehicle could begin to move.
inspection, the vehicle could You or others could be injured
move suddenly. If the vehicle Ignition Transmission and property could be damaged.
moves, you or others could be Make sure there is room in front
Lock Check of the vehicle in case it begins to
injured.
While parked, and with the parking roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake set, try to turn the ignition to brake at once should the vehicle
1. Before starting this check, be LOCK/OFF in each shift lever begin to move.
sure there is enough room position.
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
. For automatic transmission Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicles, the ignition should turn vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. to LOCK/OFF only when the your foot on the regular brake, set
See Parking Brake on shift lever is in P (Park). The the parking brake.
page 9‑33. ignition key should come out
only in LOCK/OFF.
. To check the parking brake's
Be ready to apply the regular
holding ability: With the engine
brake immediately if the vehicle . For manual transmission running and the transmission in
begins to move. vehicles, the ignition key should N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
come out only in LOCK/OFF. pressure from the regular brake
Contact your dealer if service is pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
required. held by the parking brake only.
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Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn 2. For the driver side bulb, remove
the windshield washer bottle
For the proper type of replacement Signal and Parking filler neck by firmly pulling it
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Lamps straight up and out of the bottle.
page 10‑32.
For any bulb‐changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Headlamps
{ 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 1. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
to read and follow the instructions 3. Remove the connector
on the bulb package. 2. High-Beam Headlamp/ retaining tab (1).
Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL 4. Disconnect the wiring harness
High-Beam Headlamp/ connector from the bulb (3) by
Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL pressing the connector
release (2) and pulling
1. Open the hood. See Hood on straight back.
page 10‑4.
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2. Remove the trunk deck trim 4. Remove the bulb from the
cover (1). socket.
3. Remove the bulb socket (2) by 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb
turning counterclockwise and socket.
Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamps pulling straight out. 6. Install the bulb socket by turning
1. Open the trunk. clockwise.
7. Install the trunk deck trim cover.
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temperatures or on snow or ice particular tire's width, height, DOT Tire Date of
covered roads is expected. See aspect ratio, construction type, Manufacture: The last four
Winter Tires on page 10‑40. and service description. See the digits of the TIN indicate the tire
“Tire Size” illustration later in this manufactured date. The first two
Tire Sidewall Labeling section. digits represent the week (01–
Useful information about a tire is (2) TPC Spec (Tire 52) and the last two digits, the
molded into its sidewall. The Performance Criteria year. For example, the third
examples show a typical Specification): Original week of the year 2010 would
passenger vehicle tire and a equipment tires designed to have a four-digit DOT date
compact spare tire sidewall. GM's specific tire performance of 0310.
criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number
code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN): The letters and numbers
GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT (Department
exceed all federal safety of Transportation) code are the
guidelines. Tire Identification Number (TIN).
(3) DOT (Department of The TIN shows the
Transportation): The manufacturer and plant code,
Department of Transportation tire size, and date the tire was
(DOT) code indicates that the manufactured. The TIN is
tire is in compliance with the molded onto both sides of the
U.S. Department of tire, although only one side may
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example Transportation Motor Vehicle have the date of manufacture.
(1) Tire Size: The tire size is a Safety Standards. (5) Tire Ply Material : The type
combination of letters and of cord and number of plies in
numbers used to define a the sidewall and under the tread.
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(5) Tire Inflation: The Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit
temporary use tire or compact number that indicates the tire
spare tire should be inflated to Tire Size height-to-width measurements.
420 kPa (60 psi). For more The following is an example of a For example, if the tire size
information on tire pressure and typical passenger vehicle aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
inflation see Tire Pressure on tire size. item 3 of the illustration, it would
page 10‑47. mean that the tire's sidewall is
(6) Tire Size: A combination of 60 percent as high as it is wide.
letters and numbers define a (4) Construction Code: A letter
tire's width, height, aspect ratio, code is used to indicate the type
construction type, and service of ply construction in the tire.
description. The letter T as the The letter R means radial ply
first character in the tire size (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: construction; the letter D means
means the tire is for temporary The United States version of a diagonal or bias ply
use only. metric tire sizing system. The construction; and the letter B
(7) TPC Spec (Tire letter P as the first character in means belted-bias ply
Performance Criteria the tire size means a passenger construction.
Specification): Original vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of
equipment tires designed to standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches.
GM's specific tire performance and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These
criteria have a TPC specification (2) Tire Width: The three-digit characters represent the load
code molded onto the sidewall. number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the
GM's TPC specifications meet or width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents
exceed all federal safety sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire
guidelines.
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is certified to carry. The speed Belt: A rubber coated layer of Curb Weight: The weight of a
rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the motor vehicle with standard and
tire is certified to carry a load. tread. Cords may be made from optional equipment including the
steel or other reinforcing maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
Tire Terminology and materials. and coolant, but without
Definitions Bead: The tire bead contains passengers and cargo.
Air Pressure: The amount of steel wires wrapped by steel DOT Markings: A code molded
air inside the tire pressing cords that hold the tire onto into the sidewall of a tire
outward on each square inch of the rim. signifying that the tire is in
the tire. Air pressure is Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire compliance with the U.S.
expressed in kPa (kilopascal) in which the plies are laid at Department of Transportation
or psi (pounds per square inch). alternate angles less than (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
90 degrees to the centerline of Standards. The DOT code
Accessory Weight: The includes the Tire Identification
combined weight of optional the tread.
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
accessories. Some examples of Cold Tire Pressure: The designator which can also
optional accessories are amount of air pressure in a tire, identify the tire manufacturer,
automatic transmission, power measured in kPa (kilopascal) production plant, brand, and
steering, power brakes, power or psi (pounds per square inch) date of production.
windows, power seats, and air before a tire has built up heat
conditioning. from driving. See Tire Pressure GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight
on page 10‑47. Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
Aspect Ratio: The relationship on page 9‑10.
of a tire's height to its width.
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GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure: outward when mounted on a
Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that
Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears
page 9‑10. The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight molded onto the sidewall. manufacturer, brand, and/or
Rating for the rear axle. See Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is
Vehicle Load Limits on load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same
page 9‑10. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall
pressure for that tire. of the tire.
Intended Outboard Sidewall :
The side of an asymmetrical tire, Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A
that must always face outward Weight: The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and
when mounted on a vehicle. weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and
vehicle capacity weight, and multipurpose vehicles.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric
unit for air pressure. production options weight. Recommended Inflation
Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A manufacturer's recommended
tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as shown
some multipurpose passenger on the tire placard. See Tire
vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑10. Pressure on page 10‑47 and
Load Index: An assigned Vehicle Load Limits on
number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution : page 9‑10.
that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions.
carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall: The
side of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that faces
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Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators: Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight: The
tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating
extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by
90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
the tread. (1/16 in) of tread remains. See cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Rim: A metal support for a tire When It Is Time for New Tires Limits on page 9‑10.
and upon which the tire beads on page 10‑53. Vehicle Maximum Load on the
are seated. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Tire: Load on an individual tire
Sidewall: The portion of a tire Grading Standards): A tire due to curb weight, accessory
between the tread and the bead. information system that provides weight, occupant weight, and
consumers with ratings for a cargo weight.
Speed Rating: An tire's traction, temperature, and
alphanumeric code assigned to Vehicle Placard: A label
treadwear. Ratings are permanently attached to a
a tire indicating the maximum determined by tire
speed at which a tire can vehicle showing the vehicle
manufacturers using capacity weight and the original
operate. government testing procedures. equipment tire size and
Traction: The friction between The ratings are molded into the recommended inflation pressure.
the tire and the road surface. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform See “Tire and Loading
The amount of grip provided. Tire Quality Grading on Information Label” under Vehicle
page 10‑56. Load Limits on page 9‑10.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with
the road.
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Tire Pressure
. Rough ride. pressure should be at 420 kPa
. Needless damage from (60 psi). See Compact Spare
Tires need the correct amount of Tire on page 10‑77.
air pressure to operate road hazards.
effectively. The Tire and Loading How to Check
Notice: Neither tire Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type
underinflation nor indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure.
overinflation is good. tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be
Underinflated tires, or tires inflation pressures. The determined by looking at the tire.
that do not have enough air, recommended pressure is the Check the tire inflation pressure
can result in: minimum air pressure needed to when the tires are cold, meaning
support the vehicle's maximum the vehicle has not been driven
. Tire overloading and load carrying capacity. See for at least three hours or no
overheating which could Vehicle Load Limits on more than 1.6 km (1 mi).
lead to a blowout. page 9‑10.
Remove the valve cap from the
. Premature or How the vehicle is loaded tire valve stem. Press the tire
irregular wear. affects vehicle handling and ride gauge firmly onto the valve to
. Poor handling. comfort. Never load the vehicle get a pressure measurement.
with more weight than it was If the cold tire inflation pressure
. Reduced fuel economy. designed to carry. matches the recommended
Overinflated tires, or tires that pressure on the Tire and
When to Check
have too much air, can Loading Information label, no
result in: Check the tires once a month or further adjustment is necessary.
more. Do not forget the compact If the inflation pressure is low,
. Unusual wear.
spare, if the vehicle has one. add air until the recommended
. Poor handling. The cold compact spare tire pressure is reached. If the
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inflation pressure is high, press indicated on the vehicle placard or pressure, even if under-inflation has
on the metal stem in the center tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger
of the tire valve to release air. should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire
inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
Recheck the tire pressure with
As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been
the tire gauge.
vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction
Return the valve caps on the tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the
valve stems to prevent leaks (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly.
and keep out dirt and moisture. pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is
of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure
Tire Pressure Monitor under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a
Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for
System approximately one minute and then
pressure telltale illuminates, you
The Tire Pressure Monitor System should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated.
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon
technology to check tire pressure to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists.
the air pressure in your tires and causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is
transmit tire pressure readings to a lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be
receiver located in the vehicle. also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire
Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS
provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety
monthly when cold and inflated to ability. of reasons, including the installation
the inflation pressure recommended Please note that the TPMS is not a of replacement or alternate tires or
by the vehicle manufacturer on the substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent
vehicle placard or tire inflation maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly.
pressure label. (If your vehicle has responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction
tires of a different size than the size telltale after replacing one or more
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tires or wheels on your vehicle to assembly, excluding the spare tire on at each ignition cycle until the
ensure that the replacement or and wheel assembly. The TPMS tires are inflated to the correct
alternate tires and wheels allow the sensors monitor the air pressure in inflation pressure. Using the DIC,
TPMS to continue to function the tires and transmit the tire tire pressure levels can be viewed.
properly. pressure readings to a receiver For additional information and
See Tire Pressure Monitor located in the vehicle. details about the DIC operation and
Operation on page 10‑49. displays see Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.
Federal Communications The low tire pressure warning light
Commission (FCC) Rules and may come on in cool weather when
with Industry Canada the vehicle is first started, and then
Standards turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
See Radio Frequency Statement on could be an early indicator that the
When a low tire pressure condition air pressure is getting low and must
page 13‑15 for information
is detected, the TPMS illuminates be inflated to the proper pressure.
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
the low tire pressure warning light
Communications Commission (FCC) A Tire and Loading Information label
located on the instrument cluster.
Rules and with Industry Canada shows the size of the original
If the warning light comes on, stop
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. equipment tires and the correct
as soon as possible and inflate the
inflation pressure for the tires when
tires to the recommended pressure
Tire Pressure Monitor shown on the Tire and Loading
they are cold. See Vehicle Load
Operation Limits on page 9‑10, for an example
Information label. See Vehicle Load
of the Tire and Loading Information
This vehicle may have a Tire Limits on page 9‑10.
label and its location. Also see Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). A message to check the pressure in Pressure on page 10‑47.
The TPMS is designed to warn the a specific tire displays in the Driver
driver when a low tire pressure Information Center (DIC) display.
condition exists. TPMS sensors are The low tire pressure warning light
mounted onto each tire and wheel and the DIC warning message come
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The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and
. The TPMS sensor matching
tire pressure condition but it does Message process was not done or not
not replace normal tire completed successfully after
maintenance. See Tire Inspection The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The
on page 10‑52, Tire Rotation on if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC
page 10‑52 and Tires on are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after
page 10‑38. system detects a malfunction, the successfully completing the
low tire warning light flashes for sensor matching process. See
Notice: Tire sealant materials are about one minute and then stays on "TPMS Sensor Matching
not all the same. A non-approved for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section.
tire sealant could damage the cycle. A DIC warning message also
TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor displays. The malfunction light and
. One or more TPMS sensors are
damage caused by using an DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The DIC
incorrect tire sealant is not each ignition cycle until the problem message and the malfunction
covered by the vehicle warranty. is corrected. Some of the conditions light should go off when the
Always use only the that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and
GM-approved tire sealant on are: the sensor matching process is
available through your dealer or performed successfully. See
included in the vehicle.
. One of the road tires has been your dealer for service.
replaced with the spare tire. The
Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits spare tire does not have a
. Replacement tires or wheels do
use a GM-approved liquid tire TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment
sealant. Using non-approved tire light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
sealants could damage the TPMS go off after the road tire is other than those recommended
sensors. See Tire Sealant and replaced and the sensor could prevent the TPMS from
Compressor Kit on page 10‑61 for matching process is performed functioning properly. See Buying
information regarding the inflator kit successfully. See "TPMS Sensor New Tires on page 10‑54.
materials and instructions. Matching Process" later in this
section.
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Use this rotation pattern when Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the When It Is Time for New
rotating the tires. parts to which it is fastened, can Tires
Do not include the compact make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come Factors such as maintenance,
spare tire in the tire rotation. temperatures, driving speeds,
off and cause an accident. When
Adjust the front and rear tires to changing a wheel, remove any vehicle loading, and road conditions
the recommended inflation affect the wear rate of the tires.
rust or dirt from places where the
pressure on the Tire and wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
Loading Information label after an emergency, a cloth or a paper
the tires have been rotated. (Continued)
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number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed
sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment { WARNING
tires have an all-season tread tires may not be available for H, Mixing tires of different sizes,
design, the TPC Spec number V, W, Y and ZR speed rated brands, or types may cause
will be followed by MS for mud tires. Never exceed the winter loss of control of the vehicle,
and snow. See Tire Sidewall tire's maximum speed capability resulting in a crash or other
Labeling on page 10‑41. when using winter tires with a vehicle damage. Use the
GM recommends replacing worn lower speed rating. correct size, brand, and type
tires in complete sets of four. of tires on all wheels.
Uniform tread depth on all tires { WARNING
will help to maintain the Tires could explode during
performance of the vehicle. improper service. Attempting { WARNING
Braking and handling to mount or dismount a tire
performance may be adversely could cause injury or death. Using bias-ply tires on the
affected if all the tires are not Only your dealer or authorized vehicle may cause the wheel
replaced at the same time. tire service center should rim flanges to develop cracks
If proper rotation and mount or dismount the tires. after many miles of driving.
maintenance have been done, A tire and/or wheel could fail
all four tires should wear out at suddenly and cause a crash.
about the same time. See Tire Use only radial-ply tires with
Rotation on page 10‑52 for the wheels on the vehicle.
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.
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If the vehicle tires must be Different Size Tires and WARNING (Continued)
replaced with a tire that does not Wheels
have a TPC Spec number, make specific wheel and tire systems
sure they are the same size, If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original developed for the vehicle, and
load range, speed rating, and have them properly installed by a
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
construction (radial) as the performance, including its braking, GM certified technician.
original tires. ride and handling characteristics,
Vehicles that have a tire stability, and resistance to rollover See Buying New Tires on
pressure monitoring system may be affected. If the vehicle has page 10‑54 and Accessories and
could give an inaccurate electronic systems such as antilock Modifications on page 10‑3.
low-pressure warning if non-TPC brakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, electronic stability control, Uniform Tire Quality
Spec rated tires are installed. or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
See Tire Pressure Monitor of these systems can also be Grading
System on page 10‑48. affected. Quality grades can be found
The Tire and Loading where applicable on the tire
Information label indicates the { WARNING sidewall between tread shoulder
original equipment tires on the and maximum section width. For
If different sized wheels are used,
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits example:
there may not be an acceptable
on page 9‑10.
level of performance and safety if Treadwear 200 Traction AA
tires not recommended for those Temperature A
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash The following information relates
and serious injury. Only use GM to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
(Continued)
Traffic Safety Administration
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(NHTSA), which grades tires by All Passenger Car Tires Must Traction – AA, A, B, C
treadwear, traction, and Conform to Federal Safety The traction grades, from
temperature performance. This Requirements In Addition To highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
applies only to vehicles sold in These Grades. and C. Those grades represent
the United States. The grades the tire's ability to stop on wet
Treadwear
are molded on the sidewalls of pavement as measured under
most passenger car tires. The The treadwear grade is a
controlled conditions on
Uniform Tire Quality Grading comparative rating based on the
specified government test
(UTQG) system does not apply wear rate of the tire when tested
surfaces of asphalt and
to deep tread, winter tires, under controlled conditions on a
concrete. A tire marked C may
compact spare tires, tires with specified government test
have poor traction performance.
nominal rim diameters of course. For example, a tire
Warning: The traction grade
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), graded 150 would wear one and
assigned to this tire is based on
or to some limited-production one-half (1½) times as well on
straight-ahead braking traction
tires. the government course as a tire
tests, and does not include
graded 100. The relative
While the tires available on acceleration, cornering,
performance of tires depends
General Motors passenger cars hydroplaning, or peak traction
upon the actual conditions of
and light trucks may vary with characteristics.
their use, however, and may
respect to these grades, they
depart significantly from the Temperature – A, B, C
must also conform to federal
norm due to variations in driving The temperature grades are A
safety requirements and
habits, service practices and (the highest), B, and C,
additional General Motors Tire
differences in road representing the tire's resistance
Performance Criteria (TPC)
characteristics and climate. to the generation of heat and its
standards.
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
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conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire Your dealer will know the kind of
laboratory test wheel. Sustained wheel that is needed.
Balance
high temperature can cause the Each new wheel should have the
material of the tire to degenerate The tires and wheels were aligned same load-carrying capacity,
and reduce tire life, and and balanced at the factory to diameter, width, offset, and be
provide the longest tire life and best mounted the same way as the one it
excessive temperature can lead overall performance. Adjustments to
to sudden tire failure. The grade replaces.
wheel alignment and tire balancing
C corresponds to a level of will not be necessary on a regular Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
performance which all basis. However, check the nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
passenger car tires must meet alignment if there is unusual tire System (TPMS) sensors with new
under the Federal Motor Safety wear or if the vehicle is pulling to GM original equipment parts.
Standard No. 109. Grades B and one side or the other. If the vehicle
A represent higher levels of vibrates when driving on a smooth { WARNING
performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might
need to be rebalanced. See your Using the wrong replacement
test wheel than the minimum
dealer for proper diagnosis. wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
required by law. Warning: The nuts can be dangerous. It could
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
Wheel Replacement affect the braking and handling of
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
properly inflated and not Replace any wheel that is bent,
and cause loss of control, causing
overloaded. Excessive speed, cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming a crash. Always use the correct
underinflation, or excessive wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
loading, either separately or in nuts for replacement.
wheel nuts should be replaced.
combination, can cause heat If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
buildup and possible tire failure. Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
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Notice: The wrong wheel can Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat
also cause problems with bearing
life, brake cooling, speedometer It is unusual for a tire to blowout
or odometer calibration, { WARNING while driving, especially if the tires
headlamp aim, bumper height, are maintained properly. If air goes
Do not use tire chains. There is out of a tire, it is much more likely to
vehicle ground clearance, and tire
not enough clearance. Tire chains leak out slowly. But if there ever is a
or tire chain clearance to the
used on a vehicle without the blowout, here are a few tips about
body and chassis.
proper amount of clearance can what to expect and what to do:
Used Replacement Wheels cause damage to the brakes,
If a front tire fails, the flat tire
suspension, or other vehicle
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
{ WARNING parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause loss of
toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the
Replacing a wheel with a used control and a crash. Use another steering wheel firmly. Steer to
one is dangerous. How it has type of traction device only if its maintain lane position, and then
been used or how far it has been manufacturer recommends it for gently brake to a stop, well off the
driven may be unknown. It could the vehicle's tire size combination road, if possible.
fail suddenly and cause a crash. and road conditions. Follow that
When replacing wheels, use a A rear blowout, particularly on a
manufacturer's instructions. To
curve, acts much like a skid and
new GM original equipment avoid vehicle damage, drive
may require the same correction as
wheel. slowly and readjust or remove the used in a skid. Stop pressing the
traction device if it contacts the accelerator pedal and steer to
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. straighten the vehicle. It may be
If traction devices are used, install very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
them on the rear tires. to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
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This vehicle may come with a jack, When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Sealant and
spare tire, and wheel block(s) or a use the following example as a
tire sealant and compressor kit. To guide to assist in the placement of
Compressor Kit
use the jacking equipment to the wheel blocks (1).
change a spare tire safely, follow { WARNING
the instructions below. Then see
Tire Changing on page 10‑69. To Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
use the tire sealant and compressor area with poor ventilation is
kit, see Tire Sealant and dangerous. Engine exhaust may
Compressor Kit on page 10‑61. enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
1. Wheel Block engine in an enclosed area that
2. Flat Tire has no fresh air ventilation. For
more information, see Engine
The following information explains
Exhaust on page 9‑25.
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
Compressor Kit to Temporarily and wheel damage by driving slowly
Read and follow the safe handling
Seal and Inflate a to a level place. Turn on the hazard
instructions on the label adhered to
Punctured Tire warning flashers. See Hazard
the sealant canister.
Warning Flashers on page 6‑4.
Check the tire sealant expiration
See If a Tire Goes Flat on
date on the sealant canister. The
page 10‑59 for other important
sealant canister should be replaced
safety warnings.
before its expiration date.
Replacement sealant canisters are Do not remove any objects that
available at your local dealer. See have penetrated the tire.
“Removal and Installation of the 1. Remove the tire sealant and
Sealant Canister” following. compressor kit from its storage
There is only enough sealant to seal location. See Storing the Tire
one tire. After usage, the sealant Sealant and Compressor Kit on
canister and sealant/air hose page 10‑68.
assembly must be replaced. See Make sure the on/off button (4)
“Removal and Installation of the is in the off (O) position.
Sealant Canister” following. When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (7)
temperatures, warm the kit in a and the power plug (3).
heated environment for five minutes.
3. Place the kit on the ground.
This will help to inflate the tire
faster. Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground
so the hose will reach it.
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4. Remove the valve stem cap from 8. Press the on/off button (4) to reading. The compressor may
the flat tire by turning it turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the correct
counterclockwise. compressor kit on. pressure is reached.
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (7) The compressor will inject Notice: If the recommended
onto the tire valve stem. Turn it sealant and air into the tire. pressure cannot be reached after
clockwise until it is tight. The pressure gauge (5) will approximately 25 minutes, the
6. Plug the power plug (3) into the initially show a high pressure vehicle should not be driven
accessory power outlet in the while the compressor pushes the farther. The tire is too severely
vehicle. Unplug all items from sealant into the tire. Once the damaged and the tire sealant and
other accessory power outlets. sealant is completely dispersed compressor kit cannot inflate the
See Power Outlets on page 5‑6. into the tire, the pressure will tire. Remove the power plug from
quickly drop and start to rise the accessory power outlet and
If the vehicle has an accessory unscrew the inflating hose from
power outlet, do not use the again as the tire inflates with
air only. the tire valve. See Roadside
cigarette lighter. Assistance Program on
If the vehicle only has a cigarette 9. Inflate the tire to the page 13‑5.
lighter, use the cigarette lighter. recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gauge (5).
Do not pinch the power plug The recommended inflation
cord in the door or window. pressure can be found on the
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle Tire and Loading Information
must be running while using the label. See Tire Pressure on
air compressor. page 10‑47.
The pressure gauge (5) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor is
on. Turn the compressor off to
get an accurate pressure
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10. Press the on/off button (4) to 18. Stop at a safe location and
turn the tire sealant and check the tire pressure. Refer
compressor kit off. to Steps 1–11 under “Using the
The tire is not sealed and will Tire Sealant and Compressor
continue to leak air until the Kit without Sealant to Inflate a
vehicle is driven and the Tire (Not Punctured).”
sealant is distributed in the tire. 15. If the flat tire was able to inflate If the tire pressure has fallen
Therefore, Steps 11–17 must to the recommended inflation more than 68 kPa (10 psi)
be done immediately after pressure, remove the below the recommended
Step 10. maximum speed label from the inflation pressure, stop driving
sealant canister (2) and place it the vehicle. The tire is too
Be careful while handling the
in a highly visible location. severely damaged and the tire
tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after Do not exceed the speed on sealant cannot seal the tire.
usage. this label until the damaged tire See Roadside Assistance
is repaired or replaced. Program on page 13‑5.
11. Unplug the power plug (3) from
the accessory power outlet in 16. Return the equipment to its If the tire pressure has not
the vehicle. original storage location in the dropped more than 68 kPa
vehicle. (10 psi) from the recommended
12. Turn the sealant/air hose (7) inflation pressure, inflate the
counterclockwise to remove it 17. Immediately drive the vehicle tire to the recommended
from the tire valve stem. 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the inflation pressure.
sealant in the tire.
13. Replace the tire valve 19. Wipe off any sealant from the
stem cap. wheel, tire or vehicle.
14. Replace the sealant/air hose
(7), and the power plug (3)
back in their original location.
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20. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on
canister (2) and sealant/air Compressor Kit without page 10‑59 for other important
hose (7) assembly at a local Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not safety warnings.
dealer or in accordance with Punctured) 1. Remove the tire sealant and
local state codes and practices. compressor kit from its storage
To use the air compressor to inflate
21. Replace it with a new canister a tire with air only and not sealant: location. See Storing the Tire
available from your dealer. Sealant and Compressor Kit on
22. After temporarily sealing a tire page 10‑68.
using the tire sealant and 2. Unlock the air only hose (6) from
compressor kit, take the the sealant canister (2) by
vehicle to an authorized dealer pulling up on the lever.
within 161 km (100 mi) of 3. Pull the air only hose (6) from
driving to have the tire repaired the sealant canister (2).
or replaced.
4. Remove the power plug (3) from
the air compressor (1).
5. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire so the hose will reach it.
and wheel damage by driving slowly
6. Remove the tire valve stem cap
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
by turning it counterclockwise.
warning flashers. See Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. 7. Attach the air only hose (6) onto
the tire valve stem and press the
lever down to secure it.
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8. Plug the power plug (3) into the 11. Inflate the tire to the 13. Unplug the power plug (3) from
accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation the accessory power outlet in
vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure the vehicle.
other accessory power outlets. gauge (5). The recommended 14. Disconnect the air only hose
See Power Outlets on page 5‑6. inflation pressure can be found (6) from the tire valve stem by
If the vehicle has an accessory on the Tire and Loading lifting the lever. Replace the tire
power outlet, do not use the Information label. See Tire valve stem cap.
cigarette lighter. Pressure on page 10‑47.
15. Replace the air only hose (6)
If the vehicle only has a cigarette The pressure gauge (5) may and the power plug (3) back in
lighter, use the cigarette lighter. read higher than the actual tire its original location.
pressure while the compressor
Do not pinch the power plug is on. Turn the compressor off 16. Place the equipment in the
cord in the door or window. to get an accurate reading. The original storage location in the
9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle compressor may be turned on/ vehicle.
must be running while using the off until the correct pressure is The tire sealant and compressor kit
air compressor. reached. has an accessory adapter located in
10. Press the on/off button (4) to 12. Press the on/off button (4) to a compartment on the bottom of its
turn the compressor on. turn the tire sealant and housing that may be used to inflate
compressor kit off. air mattresses, balls, etc.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only. Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after
usage.
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Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Three-Piece Wrench
2. Hex Head Jack
3. Jack Handle Extension
4. Coin/Pierce Jack
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WARNING (Continued)
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and
Specifications on page 12‑2 for
original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit 5. Place the foam container inside
on the vehicle's compact spare. the flat tire. Align the hole with
If you try to put a wheel cover on the stow rod.
the compact spare, the cover or 6. Place the tool bag tether over
the spare could be damaged. the stow rod and the tool bag
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire rear of the flat tire.
and Tools 7. Turn the retainer nut clockwise
until tight.
{ WARNING 8. Replace the load floor.
Storing a jack, a tire, or other The load floor may not lay flat.
equipment in the passenger Coin/Pierce Jack Shown, Hex The compact spare is for temporary
compartment of the vehicle could use only. Replace the compact
Head Jack Similar
cause injury. In a sudden stop or spare tire with a full-size tire as
collision, loose equipment could 3. Place the flat tire in the storage soon as you can.
strike someone. Store all these in compartment with the valve
stem down. Storing the Compact Spare Tire
the proper place.
and Tools
4. Place the jack and jack handle
extension, if the vehicle has one, Reverse the instructions for
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools removing the spare tire and tools to
in the foam container.
1. Replace the wheel wrench and store the compact spare tire.
wheel blocks in the tool bag.
2. Remove the foam container from
the rear storage compartment.
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Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Jump Starting
the spare tire, have the standard tire
repaired or replaced as soon as For more information about the
{ WARNING convenient and return the spare tire vehicle battery, see Battery on
to the storage area. page 10‑24.
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could Notice: When the compact spare If the battery has run down, try to
result in loss of braking and is installed, do not take the use another vehicle and some
handling. This could lead to a vehicle through an automatic car jumper cables to start your vehicle.
crash and you or others could be wash with guide rails. The Be sure to use the following steps to
injured. Use only one compact compact spare can get caught on do it safely.
spare tire at a time. the rails which can damage the
tire, wheel, and other parts of the
vehicle.
{ WARNING
If this vehicle has a compact spare Batteries can hurt you. They can
tire, it was fully inflated when new; Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles. be dangerous because:
however, it can lose air over time.
Check the inflation pressure Do not mix the compact spare tire or
. They contain acid that can
regularly. It should be 420 kPa wheel with other wheels or tires. burn you.
(60 psi). They will not fit. Keep the spare tire . They contain gas that can
Stop as soon as possible and check and its wheel together. explode or ignite.
that the spare tire is correctly Notice: Tire chains will not fit the . They contain enough
inflated after being installed on the compact spare. Using them can electricity to burn you.
vehicle. The compact spare tire is damage the vehicle and the
designed for temporary use only. chains. Do not use tire chains on If you do not follow these steps
The vehicle will perform differently the compact spare. exactly, some or all of these
with the spare tire installed and it is things can hurt you.
recommended that the vehicle
speed be limited to 80 km/h
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Notice: Ignoring these steps The jump start negative grounding not have a 12-volt system with a
could result in costly damage to point (1) for the discharged battery negative ground, both vehicles
the vehicle that would not be is the engine block or an engine can be damaged.
covered by the warranty. mounting bolt. Connect to a spot as 2. Position the two vehicles so that
Trying to start the vehicle by far away from the discharged they are not touching.
pushing or pulling it will not battery as possible.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and
work, and it could damage the The jump start positive terminal on put the shift lever in P (Park)
vehicle. the discharged battery (2) is located with an automatic transmission,
in the engine compartment on the or Neutral with a manual
driver side of the vehicle. transmission. See Shifting Into
The jump start positive terminal (4) Park on page 9‑22 with an
and negative terminal (3) are on the automatic transmission,
battery of the vehicle providing the or Parking on page 9‑25 with a
jump start. manual transmission.
The positive jump start connection Notice: If any accessories are left
for the discharged battery is under a on or plugged in during the jump
trim cover. Open the cover to starting procedure, they could be
expose the terminal. damaged. The repairs would not
1. Check the other vehicle. It must be covered by the vehicle
have a 12-volt battery with a warranty. Whenever possible,
negative ground system. turn off or unplug all accessories
1. Discharged Battery Negative
on either vehicle when jump
Grounding Point Notice: Only use a vehicle that starting the vehicle.
2. Discharged Battery Positive has a 12-volt system with a
Terminal negative ground for jump
starting. If the other vehicle does
3. Good Battery Negative Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive Terminal
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Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing (With If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly
consider before recreational vehicle Automatic Transmission) should be used. See "Dolly Towing"
towing: that follows for more information.
. The towing capacity of the Dinghy Towing (With Manual
towing vehicle. Be sure to read Transmission)
the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
. How far the vehicle will be
towed. Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
. The proper towing equipment.
See your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment Notice: If the vehicle is towed
recommendations. with all four wheels on the
. If the vehicle is ready to be ground, the drivetrain
towed. Just as preparing the components could be damaged.
vehicle for a long trip, make sure The repairs would not be covered To dinghy tow the vehicle from the
the vehicle is prepared to be by the vehicle warranty. Do not front with all four wheels on the
towed. tow the vehicle with all four ground:
wheels on the ground. 1. Position the vehicle to tow and
Vehicles with an automatic then secure it to the towing
transmission should not be towed vehicle.
with all four wheels on the ground. 2. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
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4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi)
straight-ahead position with a can result in damage or removal
clamping device designed for of paint and decals.
towing. Exterior Care
Rinse the vehicle well, before
5. Remove the key from the Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all
ignition. To preserve the vehicle's finish, cleaning agents completely. If they
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. wash it often and out of direct are allowed to dry on the surface,
sunlight. they could stain.
7. Release the parking brake.
Notice: Do not use Dry the finish with a soft, clean
petroleum-based, acidic, chamois or an all-cotton towel to
or abrasive cleaning agents as avoid surface scratches and water
they can damage the vehicle's spotting.
paint, metal, or plastic parts. Finish Care
If damage occurs, it would not be
covered by the vehicle's warranty. Application of aftermarket clearcoat
Approved cleaning products can sealant/wax materials is not
be obtained from your dealer. recommended. If painted surfaces
Follow all manufacturer are damaged, see your dealer to
directions regarding correct have the damage assessed and
product usage, necessary safety repaired. Foreign materials such as
precautions, and appropriate calcium chloride and other salts, ice
disposal of any vehicle care melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
Notice: Towing the vehicle from sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
the rear could damage it. Also, product.
industrial chimneys, etc., can
repairs would not be covered by Notice: Avoid using damage the vehicle's finish if they
the vehicle warranty. Never have high-pressure washes closer than remain on painted surfaces. Wash
the vehicle towed from the rear. 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the the vehicle as soon as possible.
vehicle. Use of power washers If necessary, use non-abrasive
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cleaners that are marked safe for Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Shutter System
painted surfaces to remove foreign Parts
matter. Regularly clean bright metal parts
Occasional hand waxing or mild with water or chrome polish on
polishing should be done to remove chrome or stainless steel trim,
residue from the paint finish. See if necessary.
your dealer for approved cleaning For aluminum, never use auto or
products. chrome polish, steam, or caustic
Do not apply waxes or polishes to soap to clean. A coating of wax,
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, rubbed to high polish, is
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint recommended for all bright metal
as damage can occur. parts.
Notice: Machine compounding or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
aggressive polishing on a Lenses and Emblems The vehicle may have a shutter
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish system designed to help increase
may damage it. Use only Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap fuel economy. Keep the shutter
non-abrasive waxes and polishes system clean for proper operation.
that are made for a basecoat/ to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
clearcoat paint finish on the Follow instructions under "Washing Windshield and Wiper Blades
vehicle. the Vehicle" later in this section.
Clean the outside of the windshield
To keep the paint finish looking new, with glass cleaner.
keep the vehicle garaged or
Clean rubber blades using lint-free
covered whenever possible.
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
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blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim — Aluminum
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax or Chrome
Apply silicone grease on
treatments may cause wiper
weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
streaking.
longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels.
Replace the wiper blades if they are squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips After rinsing thoroughly with clean
worn or damaged. Damage can be once a year. Black marks from water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
caused by extreme dusty rubber material on painted surfaces A wax may then be applied.
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, can be removed by rubbing with a
snow and ice. Notice: Chrome wheels and other
clean cloth. See Recommended
chrome trim may be damaged if
Clear ice and snow from the wiper Fluids and Lubricants on
the vehicle is not washed after
blades before using them. If frozen page 11‑12.
driving on roads that have been
to the windshield, carefully loosen Tires sprayed with magnesium,
them or thaw them. Damaged wiper calcium, or sodium chloride.
blades should be replaced. See Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to These chlorides are used on
Wiper Blade Replacement on clean the tires. roads for conditions such as ice
page 10‑26 for more information. Notice: Using petroleum-based and dust. Always wash the
Heavy snow or ice can overload the tire dressing products on the chrome with soap and water after
wipers. If the wiper motor overheats, vehicle may damage the paint exposure.
the windshield wipers will stop until finish and/or tires. When applying Notice: To avoid surface damage,
the motor cools and the wiper a tire dressing, always wipe off do not use strong soaps,
control is turned off. See Electrical any overspray from all painted chemicals, abrasive polishes,
System Overload on page 10‑32 for surfaces on the vehicle. cleaners, brushes, or cleaners
more information. that contain acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
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automatic car wash that uses Underbody Maintenance corrosion. Larger areas of finish
silicone carbide tire cleaning damage can be corrected in your
Use plain water to flush dirt and
brushes. Damage could occur dealer's body and paint shop.
debris from the vehicle's underbody.
and the repairs would not be
Your dealer or an underbody car Chemical Paint Spotting
covered by the vehicle warranty.
washing system can do this. If not
removed, rust and corrosion can Airborne pollutants can fall upon
Steering, Suspension, and and attack painted vehicle surfaces
Chassis Components develop.
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
Visually inspect front and rear Sheet Metal Damage discolorations, and small, irregular
suspension and steering system for dark spots etched into the paint
If the vehicle is damaged and
damaged, loose, or missing parts or surface.
requires sheet metal repair or
signs of wear. Inspect the power replacement, make sure the body
steering for proper hook-up, binding, repair shop applies anti-corrosion Interior Care
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually material to parts repaired or To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
check constant velocity joints, replaced to restore corrosion regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
rubber boots, and axle seals for protection. Immediately remove any soils. Note
leaks.
Original manufacturer replacement that newspapers or dark garments
Body Component Lubrication parts will provide the corrosion that can transfer color to home
protection while maintaining the furnishings can also permanently
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, transfer color to the vehicle's
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and vehicle warranty.
interior.
steel fuel door hinge unless the Finish Damage
components are plastic. Applying Use a soft bristle brush to remove
silicone grease on weatherstrips Quickly repair minor chips and dust from knobs and crevices on the
with a clean cloth will make them scratches with touch-up materials instrument cluster. Using a mild
last longer, seal better, and not stick available from your dealer to avoid soap solution, immediately remove
or squeak.
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hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass
repellent from all interior surfaces or the interior using the following
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
permanent damage may result. cleaners or techniques:
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
Your dealer may have products for . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
cleaning the interior. Use cleaners sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be
specifically designed for the from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning
surfaces being cleaned to prevent . Never use a brush with stiff the interior glass with plain water.
permanent damage. Apply all bristles. Notice: To prevent scratching,
cleaners directly to the cleaning
. Never rub any surface never use abrasive cleaners on
cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly
aggressively or with excessive automotive glass. Abrasive
on any switches or controls.
pressure. cleaners or aggressive cleaning
Cleaners should be removed
may damage the rear window
quickly. Never allow cleaners to . Do not use laundry detergents or defogger.
remain on the surface being dishwashing soaps with
cleaned for extended periods degreasers. For liquid cleaners, Notice: Cleaning the windshield
of time. use approximately 20 drops per with water during the first three to
3.78 L (1 gal) of water. six months of ownership will
Cleaners may contain solvents that
A concentrated soap solution will reduce tendency to fog.
can become concentrated in the
interior. Before using cleaners, read leave a residue that creates Speaker Covers
and adhere to all safety instructions streaks and attracts dirt. Do not
on the label. While cleaning the use solutions that contain strong Vacuum around a speaker cover
interior, maintain adequate or caustic soap. gently, so that the speaker will not
ventilation by opening the doors and be damaged. Clean spots with just
. Do not heavily saturate the water and mild soap.
windows. upholstery when cleaning.
. Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
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Notice: Do not attach a device Cleaners containing these Cargo Cover and
with a suction cup to the display. solvents can permanently change Convenience Net
This may cause damage and the appearance and feel of leather
would not be covered by the or soft trim and are not Wash with warm water and mild
warranty. recommended. detergent. Do not use chlorine
bleach. Rinse with cold water, and
Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase then dry completely.
Vinyl, and Other Plastic gloss, especially on the instrument
panel. Reflected glare can decrease Care of Safety Belts
Surfaces
visibility through the windshield Keep belts clean and dry.
Use a soft microfiber cloth under certain conditions.
dampened with water to remove
dust and loose dirt. For a more Notice: Use of air fresheners may
cause permanent damage to
{ WARNING
thorough cleaning, use a soft
plastics and painted surfaces. Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
microfiber cloth dampened with a
mild soap solution. If an air freshener comes in It may severely weaken them. In
contact with any plastic or a crash, they might not be able to
Notice: Soaking or saturating painted surface in the vehicle, provide adequate protection.
leather, especially perforated blot immediately and clean with a Clean safety belts only with mild
leather, as well as other interior soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and lukewarm water.
surfaces, may cause permanent soap solution. Damage caused by
damage. Wipe excess moisture air fresheners would not be
from these surfaces after covered by the vehicle warranty.
cleaning and allow them to dry
naturally. Never use heat, steam,
spot lifters, or spot removers. Do
not use cleaners that contain
silicone or wax-based products.
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Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the
proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats
{ WARNING . The original equipment floor
mats were designed for your
Pull up on the rear of the floor mat
to unlock each retainer and remove.
If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need
is not properly installed, it can replacing, it is recommended
interfere with the pedals. that GM certified floor mats be
Interference with the pedals can purchased. Non-GM floor mats
cause unintended acceleration may not fit properly and may
and/or increased stopping interfere with the pedals. Always
distance which can cause a crash check that the floor mats do not
and injury. Make sure the floor interfere with the pedals.
mat does not interfere with the . Use the floor mat with the
pedals. correct side up. Do not turn
it over.
. Do not place anything on top of
the driver side floor mat.
Reinstall by lining up the floor mat
. Use only a single floor mat on
retainer openings over the carpet
the driver side.
retainers and snapping into position.
. Do not place one floor mat on
Make sure the floor mat is properly
top of another.
secured in place.
Verify the floor mat does not
interfere with the pedals.
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Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of
the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is
recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10‑15.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88863461, in
Canada 88863462).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 for more information.
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System
1.4L L4 Engine 5.5 L 5.8 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 6.5 L 6.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt
Fuel Tank
Standard Fuel Tank 59.0 L 15.6 gal
With RPO NL6 Fuel Tank 48.0 L 12.6 gal
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Capacities
Application
Metric English
Transmission Fluid
Automatic — 6 Speed 4.0 L 4.2 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.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
1.4L L4 (LUV) B Automatic 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Manual
1.8L L4 (LUW) H Automatic 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Manual
1.8L L4 (LWE) G Automatic 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Manual
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1.4L L4 Engine
1.8L L4 Engine
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the
member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you
it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any
resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available
further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you.
Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line
Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free
Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at
Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address:
1-800-263-3777 (English), with the new vehicle. However,
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). BBB Auto Line Program
if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus,
We encourage you to call the after following the procedure Inc.
toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard
inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business Suite 800
following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838
give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights.
representative: Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto
. Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered
Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all
from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of
title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other
through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves
be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility
. Dealership name and location. limitations and/or discontinue its
dispute resolution program prior to
. Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the participation in this program.
present mileage. program is free of charge and your
case will generally be heard within
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Services Specific to
. Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles assistance cannot be provided into the service department
right away, the Roadside immediately, keep driving it until it
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement Assistance advisor may give can be scheduled for service,
is approximately $5 Canadian. permission to get local unless, of course, the problem is
Diesel fuel delivery may be emergency road service. You will safety related. If it is, please call
restricted. Propane and other receive payment, up to $100, your dealership, let them know this,
fuels are not provided through after sending the original receipt and ask for instructions.
this service. to Roadside Assistance.
. Mechanical failures may be If your dealer requests you to bring
Lock-Out Service: Vehicle the vehicle for service, you are
registration is required. covered, however any cost for
parts and labor for repairs not urged to do so as early in the work
. Trip Interruption Benefits and covered by the warranty are the day as possible to allow for
Assistance: Must be over owner responsibility. same-day repair.
250 kilometers from where your
trip was started to qualify. Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation
General Motors of Canada Program
Limited requires Appointments
pre-authorization, original When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership
detailed receipts, and a copy of service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating
the repair orders. Once request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
authorization has been received, scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support
the Roadside Assistance advisor and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the
will help to make arrangements of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
and explain how to receive dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada),
payment. inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or
hybrid-specific warranties in both
the U.S. and Canada.
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Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption Courtesy Rental Vehicle
options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes Your dealer may arrange to provide
reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service you with a courtesy rental vehicle or
warranty repairs are required. within reasonable time and distance reimburse you for a rental vehicle
Courtesy Transportation is not a parameters of your dealer's area. that you obtain if the vehicle is kept
part of the New Vehicle Limited Public Transportation or Fuel for an overnight warranty repair.
Warranty. A separate booklet Reimbursement Rental reimbursement will be limited
entitled “Limited Warranty and and must be supported by original
Owner Assistance Information” If the vehicle requires overnight receipts. This requires that you sign
furnished with each new vehicle warranty repairs, and public and complete a rental agreement
provides detailed warranty coverage transportation is used instead of and meet state/provincial, local, and
your dealer's shuttle service, the rental vehicle provider requirements.
information.
expense must be supported by Requirements vary and may include
Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up minimum age requirements,
to the maximum amount allowed by insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition,
completed while you wait. However, You are responsible for fuel usage
for U.S. customers, should you charges and may also be
if you are unable to wait, GM helps
arrange transportation through a responsible for taxes, levies, usage
to minimize inconvenience by
friend or relative, limited fees, excessive mileage, or rental
providing several transportation reimbursement for reasonable fuel
options. Depending on the usage beyond the completion of the
expenses may be available. Claim repair.
circumstances, your dealer can offer
amounts should reflect actual costs
one of the following: and be supported by original It may not be possible to provide a
Shuttle Service receipts. See your dealer for like vehicle as a courtesy rental.
information regarding the allowance
Shuttle service is the preferred
amounts for reimbursement of fuel
means of offering Courtesy
or other transportation costs.
Transportation. Dealers may provide
shuttle service to get you to your
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Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts
Information be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New
collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by
service, may not be available at Collision Parts that warranty.
every dealer. Please contact your
Genuine GM Collision parts are new Aftermarket collision parts are also
dealer for specific information about
parts made with the same materials available. These are made by
availability. All Courtesy
and construction methods as the companies other than GM and may
Transportation arrangements will be
parts with which the vehicle was not have been tested for the vehicle.
administered by appropriate dealer
originally built. Genuine GM As a result, these parts may fit
personnel.
Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/
General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not
unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent
or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not
Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle
resolve all questions of claim New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle
eligibility pursuant to the terms and failure related to such parts is not
Recycled original equipment parts
conditions described herein at its covered by that warranty.
may also be used for repair. These
sole discretion.
parts are typically removed from
vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility
Collision Damage Repair prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you
If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that
collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever
damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer
technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center
equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and
parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be
repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair
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center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information:
technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and
equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number.
Genuine GM Original Equipment
Insuring the Vehicle Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number.
Protect your investment in the GM Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Owner name, address, and
vehicle with comprehensive and parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number.
collision insurance coverage. There you may be charged at the end of
are significant differences in the the lease for poor quality repairs.
. Vehicle license plate number.
quality of coverage afforded by . Vehicle make, model, and
various insurance policy terms.
If a Crash Occurs model year.
Many insurance policies provide If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification
reduced protection to the GM emergency services for help. Do not
Number (VIN).
vehicle by limiting compensation for leave the scene of a crash until all
damage repairs by using matters have been taken care of. . Insurance company and policy
aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position number.
insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the
specify aftermarket collision parts. instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle.
When purchasing insurance, we officer.
recommend that you ensure that the Choose a reputable repair facility
Give only the necessary information that uses quality replacement parts.
vehicle will be repaired with GM to police and other parties involved
original equipment collision parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this
in the crash. section.
If such insurance coverage is not
available from your current For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see What
insurance carrier, consider switching Roadside Assistance Program on Will You See after an Airbag
to another insurance carrier. page 13‑5. Inflates? on page 3‑22.
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Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions
Repair Process company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and
you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle.
In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that
damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy Owner Information
that you take an active role in its repair limits, as you have no Owner publications are written
repair. If you have a pre-determined contractual limits with that company. specifically for owners and intended
repair facility of choice, take the In such cases, you can have control to provide basic operational
vehicle there, or have it towed there. of the repair and parts choices as information about the vehicle. The
Specify to the facility that any long as the cost stays within Owner Manual includes the
required replacement collision parts reasonable limits. Maintenance Schedule for all
be original equipment parts, either
models.
new Genuine GM parts or recycled
original GM parts. Remember,
Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,
recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information Owner Manual, and Warranty
the GM vehicle warranty. Manual.
Service Manuals
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE:
but you must live with the repair. Service Manuals have the diagnosis $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
Depending on your policy limits, and repair information on the shipping fees.
your insurance company may engines, transmission, axle,
suspension, brakes, electrical, Without Portfolio: Owner
initially value the repair using Manual only.
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with steering, body, etc.
the repair professional, and insist on RETAIL SELL PRICE:
Service Bulletins
Genuine GM parts. Remember, $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
if the vehicle is leased, you may be Service Bulletins give additional shipping fees.
obligated to have the vehicle technical service information
repaired with Genuine GM parts, needed to knowledgeably service
even if your insurance coverage General Motors cars and trucks.
does not pay the full cost.
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Current and Past Models Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call
Technical Service Bulletins and the Vehicle Safety Hotline
Manuals are available for current
Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
and past model GM vehicles. (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or
ORDER TOLL FREE:
1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday to the United States write to:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Government Administrator, NHTSA
For Credit Card Orders Only If you believe that your vehicle 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see has a defect which could cause Washington, D.C. 20590
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. a crash or could cause injury or You can also obtain other
Or write to: death, you should immediately information about motor
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Attention: Customer Service Traffic Safety Administration http://www.safercar.gov.
47911 Halyard Drive (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Plymouth, MI 48170 General Motors.
Prices are subject to change without If NHTSA receives similar
notice and without incurring complaints, it may open an
obligation. Allow ample time for investigation, and if it finds that
delivery. a safety defect exists in a group
All listed prices are quoted in U.S. of vehicles, it may order a recall
funds. Make checks payable in U.S. and remedy campaign.
funds. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual
problems between you, your
dealer, or General Motors.
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2 NOTES
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OnStar 14-1
14-2 OnStar
Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services automatic door locks, and can help
> to get a priority connection to an police locate the vehicle if it is
Emergency Advisor available stolen.
24/7 to: Emergency
. Get help for an emergency. With Automatic Crash Response, Navigation
the built-in system can automatically
. Be a Good Samaritan or OnStar navigation requires the
connect to help in most crashes,
respond to an AMBER Alert. Directions and Connections
even if help cannot be requested.
service plan.
. Get crisis assistance and
Press > to connect to an
evacuation routes. Press Q to receive directions or
Emergency Advisor. GPS
have them sent to the vehicle
technology is used to identify the
navigation screen, if equipped.
vehicle location and can provide
Destinations can also be forwarded
critical information to emergency
to the vehicle from MapQuest.com.
personnel. The Advisor is also
The OnStar mapping database is
trained to offer critical assistance in
continuously updated. For coverage
emergency situations before first
maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.)
responders arrive.
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Security
OnStar provides services like Stolen
Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition
Block, and Roadside Assistance,
if the vehicle is equipped. OnStar
can unlock the vehicle doors
remotely, if it is equipped with
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OnStar 14-3
14-4 OnStar
OnStar 14-5
14-6 OnStar
How OnStar Service Works OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings,
electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system
Automatic Crash Response,
and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
to function properly. These systems crash, or wireless phone network
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
may not operate if the battery is congestion or jamming.
Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
discharged or disconnected. See Radio Frequency Statement on
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not OnStar service cannot work unless page 13‑15 for information
all OnStar services are available your vehicle is in a place where regarding Part 15 of the Federal
everywhere or on all vehicles. For OnStar has an agreement with a Communications Commission (FCC)
more information, a full description wireless service provider for service rules and Industry Canada
of OnStar services, system in that area, and the wireless Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
limitations, and OnStar terms and service provider has coverage,
conditions: network capacity, reception, and Services for People with
technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities
. In the U.S. see www.onstar.com
service. Service involving location Advisors provide services to help
(U.S.) or call 1.888.4.ONSTAR.
information about the vehicle cannot subscribers with physical disabilities
(1.888.466.7827).
work unless GPS signals are and medical conditions.
. In Canada see www.onstar.ca available, unobstructed, and
(Canada) or call compatible with the OnStar Press Q for help with:
1.888.4.ONSTAR. hardware. OnStar service may not . Locating a gas station with an
(1.888.466.7827). work if the OnStar equipment is not attendant to pump gas.
. TTY 1-877-248-2080. properly installed or it has not been
properly maintained. If equipment or
. Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
. Press Q to speak with an software is added, connected, that meets accessibility needs.
Advisor. or modified, OnStar service may not . Providing directions to the
work. Other problems beyond the closest hospital or pharmacy in
control of OnStar may prevent urgent situations.
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OnStar 14-7
14-8 OnStar
. In emergency situations, OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues cannot be assured. Third parties
can use the last stored GPS may unlawfully intercept or access
location to send to emergency OnStar services require a vehicle
transmissions and private
responders. electrical system, wireless service,
communications without consent.
and GPS satellite technologies to be
. A temporary loss of GPS can available and operating for features OnStar - libcurl and unzip
cause loss of the ability to send to function properly. These systems
a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. acknowledgments
may not operate if the battery is
The Advisor may give a verbal discharged or disconnected. Certain OnStar components include
route or may ask for a call back libcurl and unzip software. Below
after the vehicle is driven into an Add-on Electrical Equipment are the notices and licenses
open area. The OnStar system is integrated associated with this software:
Cellular and GPS Antennas into the electrical architecture of the libcurl:
vehicle. Do not add any electrical
Avoid placing items over or near the equipment. See Add-On Electrical COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
antenna to prevent blocking cellular Equipment on page 9‑56. Added NOTICE
and GPS signal reception. Cellular electrical equipment may interfere Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
reception is required for OnStar to with the operation of the OnStar Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se>.
send remote signals to the vehicle. system and cause it to not operate. All rights reserved.
Unable to Connect to OnStar Privacy Permission to use, copy, modify,
Message and distribute this software for any
The complete OnStar Privacy
If there is limited cellular coverage Statement may be found at purpose with or without fee is
or the cellular network has reached www.onstar.com (U.S.), hereby granted, provided that the
maximum capacity, this message or www.onstar.ca (Canada). above copyright notice and this
may come on. Press Q to try the Privacy-sensitive users of wireless permission notice appear in all
call again or try again after driving a communications are cautioned that copies.
few miles into another cellular area. the privacy of any information sent
via wireless cellular communications
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OnStar 14-9
14-10 OnStar
INDEX i-1
i-2 INDEX
Brake C Check
System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-16 Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 Ignition
California
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32 Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . 10-25
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-47
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33 Child Restraints
Perchlorate Materials
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22 Infants and Young
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 Lower Anchors and
Camera, Rear Vision . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-38
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Capacities and
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45, 3-48
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Halogen Headlamps . . . . . . . . 10-27 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35
Carbon Monoxide
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Headlamps, Front Turn Cleaning
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Signal, and Parking Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83
Cargo
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . 10-31 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1
Cautions, Danger, and
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
and Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . 10-29 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-13
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-9
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
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INDEX i-3
i-4 INDEX
INDEX i-5
i-6 INDEX
INDEX i-7
i-8 INDEX
INDEX i-9
i-10 INDEX
INDEX i-11
i-12 INDEX