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2017 Chevrolet Ss Sedan Owners Manual
2017 Chevrolet Ss Sedan Owners Manual
2017 Chevrolet Ss Sedan Owners Manual
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 90
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 131
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 348
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 364
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 374
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
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2 Introduction
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Introduction 3
4 Introduction
2 NOTES
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In Brief 5
6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 214. Light Sensor. See Automatic 20. Shift Lever. See Automatic
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn Headlamp System 0 127. Transmission 0 236 or Manual
and Lane-Change Signals 12. Infotainment 0 131. Transmission 0 240 (If
0 128. Equipped).
13. Heated and Ventilated Front
Driver Information Center (DIC) Seats 0 49. 21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
Controls. See Driver 0 91.
14. Hazard Warning Flashers
Information Center (DIC) 0 108. 0 127. 22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 110
3. + (Plus) Paddle. See Manual (Out of View).
15. Dual Automatic Climate Control
Mode 0 238. System 0 210. 23. Instrument Panel Illumination
4. Cruise Control 0 251. Control 0 128.
16. Power Outlets 0 94 (Out
Lane Departure Warning of View). 24. Hood Release. See Hood
(LDW) 0 263 (If Equipped). 0 273.
17. Traction Control/Electronic
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Stability Control 0 245. 25. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 126.
System 0 259 (If Equipped). Front and Rear Parking Assist
5. Instrument Cluster 0 96. Button (If Equipped). See
6. Horn 0 92. Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 254.
7. Steering Wheel Controls 0 91.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
8. (Minus) Paddle. See Manual Button (If Equipped). See
Mode 0 238. Assistance Systems for
9. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 92. Parking or Backing 0 254.
10. ENGINE START/STOP Button. 18. Driver Mode Control 0 247.
See Ignition Positions 0 229. 19. Electric Parking Brake 0 242.
11. Solar Sensor. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control
System 0 210.
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8 In Brief
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Canceling a Remote Start To lock or unlock the doors from the Keyless Access
inside:
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
. Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from the
If equipped, press the button on the
outside: . Press Q or K. driver door handle when the RKE
. Press Q or K on the Remote . Push the door lock knob on the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. top of the door to lock. driver door handle. When unlocking
See Remote Keyless Entry from the driver door, the first press
. Pull the door handle once to unlocks that door; press again
(RKE) System Operation 0 25.
unlock the door. Pulling the within five seconds to unlock all
. Use the key in the driver door. handle again unlatches the door. passenger doors. See Remote
Turn the key toward the rear to Keyless Entry (RKE) System
lock all doors. Turn the key See Door Locks 0 32 or Power Door
Locks 0 33. Operation 0 25.
toward the front to unlock the
driver door. Turn the key again
toward the front to unlock all
doors.
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10 In Brief
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12 In Brief
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Mirror Adjustment 3. Adjust the mirror to see a little To adjust the steering wheel:
of the vehicle, and the area 1. Pull the lever down.
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear behind the vehicle.
view of the area behind the vehicle. 2. Move the steering wheel up or
The mirror automatically dims to Keep the switch (2) in the center down and in or out for a
reduce the glare of the headlamps when not adjusting the mirrors. comfortable position.
from behind. Folding Mirrors 3. Pull the lever up to lock the
Exterior Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to steering wheel in place.
prevent damage when going Do not adjust the tilt and telescope
through an automatic car wash. To lever while driving.
fold, pull the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward to Interior Lighting
return it to its original position.
Dome Lamps
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
14 In Brief
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. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
0 127 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
Windshield Wiper/Washer hold the lever down.
n L : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 92.
16 In Brief
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18 In Brief
Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down 3. MENU: Press to display the
briefly to set the speed and activate DIC menus. This button is also
cruise control. If cruise control is used to return to or exit the last
already active, use to decrease screen displayed on the DIC.
speed. See Driver Information Center (DIC)
See Cruise Control 0 251. 0 108.
In Brief 19
20 In Brief
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. Loading Information label. See
Performance and To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and Vehicle Load Limits 0 226. The
Maintenance hold g on the center console, warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
until i and g illuminate in the
Traction Control/ instrument cluster. The low tire pressure warning light
Electronic Stability may come on in cool weather when
. Press and release g again to the vehicle is first started, and then
Control turn on both systems. turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
The traction control system limits See Traction Control/Electronic may be an early indicator that the
wheel spin. The system turns on Stability Control 0 245. tire pressures are getting low and
automatically every time the vehicle the tires need to be inflated to the
is started. proper pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The StabiliTrak system assists with The TPMS does not replace normal
directional control of the vehicle in This vehicle may have a Tire
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
difficult driving conditions. The Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
the correct tire pressures.
system turns on automatically every
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
time the vehicle is started.
0 311.
. To turn off traction control, press
and release g on the center
console. i illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
The low tire pressure warning light
. Press and release g again to alerts to a significant loss in
turn on traction control. pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
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22 In Brief
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. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Battery
The battery is located in the trunk,
behind a trim panel, on the driver
side. When it is time for a new
battery, see your dealer for one that
has the replacement number shown
on the original battery's label.
See Battery - North America 0 288.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Chevrolet owners are
automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
0 368.
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Pressing Q may also arm the alarm alarm. The horn sounds and the
system. See Vehicle Alarm System turn signals flash until 7 is pressed
0 36. again or the vehicle is turned on.
K : Press to unlock the driver door / : Press and release Q then
or all doors. See Remote Door immediately press and hold / for at
Unlock under Vehicle least four seconds to start the
Personalization 0 120. The turn engine from outside the vehicle
signal indicators flash to indicate
using the RKE transmitter. See
unlocking has occurred. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30.
Remote Unlock Feedback under
Vehicle Personalization 0 120. Keyless Access Operation
Pressing K may also disarm the The Keyless Access system allows
Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm the vehicles doors be to locked and
signal indicators may flash and/or System 0 36. unlocked without removing the RKE
the horn may sound on the second If equipped, memory seat positions transmitter from your pocket, purse,
press to indicate locking. See may be recalled when the vehicle is briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter
Remote Lock Feedback under unlocked and the driver door is should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
Vehicle Personalization 0 120. If a open. See Memory Seats 0 48 and door being opened, locked,
passenger door is open when Q is Vehicle Personalization 0 120 or unlocked. If the vehicle has this
pressed, all doors will lock and then feature, there will be buttons on the
Y : Press and hold until the trunk outside door handles.
the driver door will immediately begins to move.
unlock. If the driver door is open The vehicle can be customized to
when Q is pressed, all doors lock
7 : Press and release to initiate always unlock all doors on the first
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps lock/unlock button press. See
except the driver door. These flash and the horn chirps three
settings can be modified. See Vehicle Personalization 0 120.
Open Door Anti Lock Out under times. Press and hold 7 for at least
Vehicle Personalization 0 120. three seconds to sound the panic
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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Pressing the lock/unlock button will Passive Locking
the Driver Door cause all doors to lock if any of the The vehicle will lock several
When the doors are locked and the following occur: seconds after all doors are closed if
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) . It has been more than the vehicle is off and at least one
of the driver door handle, pressing five seconds since the first lock/ transmitter has been removed or
the lock/unlock button on the driver unlock button press. none remain in the vehicle.
door handle will unlock the driver . Two lock/unlock button presses If other electronic devices interfere
door. If the lock/unlock button is were used to unlock all doors. with the RKE transmitter signal, the
pressed again within five seconds, vehicle may not detect the RKE
all passenger doors will unlock. Pull . Any vehicle door has been
opened and all doors are now transmitter inside the vehicle.
the door handle to unlatch the door. If passive locking is enabled, the
closed.
doors may lock with the RKE
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter inside the vehicle. Do
the Passenger Doors not leave the RKE transmitter in an
When the doors are locked and the unattended vehicle.
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Temporary Disable of Passive
of the door handle, pressing the Locking Feature
lock/unlock button on a passenger
door handle will unlock all doors. Temporarily disable passive locking
Pressing the lock/unlock button will by pressing and holding K on the
cause all doors to lock if any of the interior door switch with a door open
following occur: for at least four seconds, or until
three chimes are heard. Passive
. The lock/unlock button was used
locking will then remain disabled
to unlock all doors.
until Q on the interior door is
. Any vehicle door has been pressed, or until the vehicle is
opened and all doors are now turned on.
closed.
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Programming without a 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional When all additional transmitters
Recognized Transmitter times. After the third time, all are programmed, press and
If there are no currently recognized previously known transmitters hold ENGINE START/STOP for
transmitters available, follow this will no longer work with the 12 seconds to exit
procedure to program up to eight vehicle. Remaining transmitters programming mode.
transmitters. This procedure will can be relearned during the
next steps. Starting the Vehicle with a Low
take approximately 30 minutes to Transmitter Battery
complete. The vehicle must be off The DIC display should now
and all of the transmitters you wish show READY FOR REMOTE If the transmitter battery is weak, the
to program must be with you. # 1. DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED when you try to start
1. Insert the vehicle key into the 4. Place the new transmitter into the vehicle. The REPLACE
key lock cylinder on the driver the transmitter pocket. The BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
door handle and turn the key, transmitter pocket is inside the message may also be displayed at
counterclockwise, to the unlock center console storage area. this time.
position five times within 5. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
10 seconds. When the transmitter is learned
The Driver Information Center the DIC will show that it is
(DIC) displays REMOTE ready to program the next
LEARN PENDING, transmitter.
PLEASE WAIT. 6. Remove the transmitter from
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the the transmitter pocket and
DIC displays PRESS ENGINE press K.
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press ENGINE To program additional
START/STOP. transmitters, repeat Steps 46.
The DIC displays will again
show REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
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require a person using remote start The engine will continue to run for Canceling a Remote Start
to have the vehicle in view. Check 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, To cancel a remote start, do one of
local regulations for any repeat the steps to extend to the following:
requirements. 20 minutes. Remote start can be
extended only once. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See Start the vehicle before driving. vehicle and press and hold /
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) until the parking lamps turn off.
System 0 25. Extending Engine Run Time
. Turn on the hazard warning
To extend to 20 minutes, repeat flashers.
Starting the Vehicle Steps 13 while the engine is still
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
To start the engine using the remote running. An extension can be
start feature: requested 30 seconds after starting. Conditions in Which Remote Start
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the The remote start can be Will Not Work
vehicle. extended once.
The remote vehicle start feature will
For example, if the engine has been not operate if:
2. Press and release Q. running for five minutes, and the
. The transmitter is in the vehicle.
3. Immediately after completing remote start is extended, the engine
will run for a total of 20 minutes. . The hood is not closed.
Step 2, press and hold / for at
least four seconds or until the A maximum of two remote starts, . The hazard warning flashers
turn signal lamps flash. The or a single start with an extension, are on.
turn signal lamps flashing is allowed between ignition cycles. . The malfunction indicator lamp
confirms the request to remote The vehicle's ignition must be is on.
start the vehicle has been turned on and then back off before
received. . The engine coolant temperature
the remote start procedure can be is too high.
When the engine starts, the parking used again.
lamps will turn on and remain on as . The oil pressure is low.
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
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Power Door Locks When Q is pressed on the power vehicle speed is above 13 km/h
door lock switch with the door open, (8 mph) for a manual transmission,
a chime will sound three times the doors will lock.
indicating that delayed locking is To unlock the doors:
active.
. Press K.
The doors will then lock
automatically five seconds after all . For automatic transmissions,
doors are closed. If a door is shift the vehicle into P (Park).
reopened before five seconds have . For manual transmissions turn
elapsed, the five-second timer will the vehicle off when parked.
reset once all the doors are closed
again. The automatic door lock feature
cannot be disabled.
Press Q on the door lock switch
See Vehicle Personalization 0 120.
again, or press Q on the RKE
K: Press to unlock the doors. transmitter, to override this feature Lockout Protection
Q: Press to lock the doors. and lock the doors immediately.
When locking is requested with the
Delayed locking can be driver door open and the vehicle is
Delayed Locking programmed through the Driver in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
Information Center (DIC). See START, all the doors will lock and
This feature delays the actual
Vehicle Personalization 0 120. then the driver door will unlock.
locking of the doors until
five seconds after all doors are If the vehicle is off and locking is
closed. Automatic Door Locks
requested while a door is open,
Delayed locking can only be turned When the doors are closed, the when all doors are closed the
on when the Open or Unlocked ignition is on, and the shift lever is vehicle will check for RKE
Door Anti Lockout feature has been moved out of P (Park) for an transmitters inside. If an RKE
turned off. automatic transmission, or the transmitter is detected and the
number of RKE transmitters inside
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has not reduced, the driver door will Manual Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety
unlock and the horn will sound three lock is on:
times. 1. Unlock the door by activating
This can be manually overridden by the inside handle, by using the
pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch, or by
power door lock switch. using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Open Door Anti Lockout
2. Open the door from the
Open Door Anti Lockout, when on, outside.
will unlock the driver door if locking
is requested while the driver door is To cancel the safety lock:
open. This feature can be turned on 1. Unlock the door and open it
or off using the vehicle from the outside.
personalization menus. See Vehicle 2. Insert the key into the safety
Personalization 0 120. If equipped, the safety lock is lock slot and turn it so the slot
located on the inside edge of the is in the vertical position. Do
Safety Locks rear doors. To use the safety lock: the same for the other door.
The rear door safety locks prevent 1. Insert the key into the safety
passengers from opening the rear lock slot and turn it so the slot
doors from inside the vehicle. is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
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Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.
The security light, on the instrument
panel near the windshield, indicates
the status of the system:
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
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Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by
A door, the hood, or the trunk first unlocking with the RKE accident:
is open. transmitter, the horn will chirp and . Lock the vehicle with the RKE
Slow Flash : Alarm system is the lights will flash to indicate a transmitter after all occupants
armed. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not have exited.
started, or the door is not unlocked
Arming the Alarm System . Always unlock the vehicle with
by pressing K on the RKE
the RKE transmitter, or use the
1. Turn off the vehicle. transmitter during the 10-second
Keyless Access system.
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
2. Lock the vehicle with one of Unlocking the driver door with
activated.
the following: the key will not disarm the
The alarm will also be activated if system or turn off the alarm.
. Use the RKE transmitter. the passenger door, the trunk, or the
. With a door open, press the hood is opened without first Immobilizer
inside Q. disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals See Radio Frequency Statement
3. After 30 seconds the alarm flash and the horn sounds for about 0 374.
system will arm, and the 30 seconds. The alarm system will
indicator light will begin to then re-arm to monitor for the next Immobilizer Operation
slowly flash indicating the unauthorized event.
alarm system is operating. This vehicle has a passive
Disarming the System theft-deterrent system.
Pressing Q on the RKE
transmitter a second time will To disarm the system, do one of the The system does not have to be
bypass the 30-second delay following: manually armed or disarmed.
and immediately arm the alarm The immobilizer activates itself
system. . Press K on the RKE transmitter. automatically when the engine is
The vehicle alarm system will not . Start the engine. switched off by pressing ENGINE
arm if the doors are locked with START/STOP.
the key.
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The system checks whether the If the vehicle does not start and the Exterior Mirrors
vehicle is allowed to start with the security light stays on, there is a
transmitter used. If the transponder problem with the system. Turn the
in the transmitter is recognized, the vehicle off and try again. Convex Mirrors
vehicle can be started. If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter { Warning
or place the transmitter in the A convex mirror can make things,
transmitter pocket in the center like other vehicles, look farther
console. See Starting the Vehicle
away than they really are. If you
with a Low Transmitter Battery
cut too sharply into the right lane,
under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 25. you could hit a vehicle on the
The security light in the instrument right. Check the inside mirror or
If the vehicle does not start with the glance over your shoulder before
cluster comes on when there is a
other transmitter or when the changing lanes.
problem with arming or disarming
transmitter is in the pocket in the
the theft-deterrent system.
center console, see your dealer.
The system has one or more The passenger side mirror is convex
Do not leave the transmitter that shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
transmitters matched to an
disarms or deactivates the curved so more can be seen from
immobilizer control unit in your
theft-deterrent system, in the the driver seat.
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
vehicle.
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your
vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
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Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
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The power window switches on the Express Window Anti-Pinch Press o to prevent rear seat
driver door control all the windows. Feature passengers from operating the
Each passenger door has a switch windows. The indicator light
that controls only that window. If an object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is illuminates when on. Press again to
Power window switches work when active, the window will stop at the turn the feature off.
the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ obstruction and auto-reverse to a
ACCESSORY, or Retained
Programming the Power
preset factory position. Weather Windows
Accessory Power (RAP). See conditions such as severe icing may
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) cause the window to auto-reverse. If the battery on the vehicle has
0 232. The window will return to normal been recharged or disconnected
Press the switch to lower the operation after the obstruction or and the windows cannot be closed
window. Pull the switch to raise the condition is removed. automatically, a warning message
window. will display in the Driver Information
Rear Window Lockout Center (DIC). To reprogram the
Express Window Operation windows:
Windows with an express-down or 1. The ignition must be in ON/
express-up feature allow the window RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
to be lowered or raised without or Retained Accessory
holding the switch. Pull a window Power (RAP).
switch up or press it down all the 2. Press and hold the power
way, release it, and the window window switch until the window
goes up or down automatically. Stop is fully open.
the window by pressing or pulling
the switch in the same direction a 3. Pull the power window switch
second time, or by briefly operating up until the window is fully
the switch to the first detent in either closed and keep holding the
direction. switch up for an additional
two seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.
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Head Restraints
Front Seats
{ Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,
adjusted properly. top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side
height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint, and pull up or
head. This position reduces the push the head restraint down, and
The vehicle's front seats have
chance of a neck injury in a crash. release the button. Pull and push on
adjustable head restraints in the
the head restraint after the button is
outboard seating positions.
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Rear Seats
The vehicles rear seats have head
restraints in the outboard seating
positions that cannot be adjusted.
The rear outboard head restraints
are not removable.
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{ Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
(Continued)
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Memory Seats 3. Press and release SET. A beep transmission vehicles only)
will sound. automatically recalls the current
4. Immediately press and hold 1 drivers previously stored 1 or 2
until two beeps sound. position when the ignition is
changed from OFF to ON/RUN or
5. Repeat Steps 14 for a second ACCESSORY.
driver using 2.
See Auto Memory Recall under
To store positions to the S (Exit) Comfort and Convenience in
button and easy exit features, Vehicle Personalization 0 120.
repeat Steps 14 using S to store To stop recall movement, press B,
your position for getting out of the power mirror, or power seat
vehicle. controls. Turning the ignition off also
Manually Recalling Memory stops the recall.
Positions RKE transmitters are not labeled
The 1, 2, SET, and S (Exit) buttons with a number. If your memory seat
on the driver door are used to Press and hold 1, 2, or S to
position is stored to 1 or 2, but this
manually store and recall memory manually recall the previously position is not automatically
settings for the driver seat and stored memory positions. recalling, then store your positions
outside mirrors. To stop recall movement, release 1, to the other button or switch RKE
Storing Memory Positions 2, or B before the stored positions transmitters with the other driver.
To store positions to the 1 and 2 are reached; or press the SET, If the vehicles driver has changed,
buttons: power mirror, or power seat in some vehicles the Driver ID may
controls. be displayed for the next few
1. Place the ignition in ON/RUN ignition cycles.
or ACCESSORY. Automatically Recalling Memory
Positions (Auto Memory Recall) Easy Exit Driver Seat
2. Adjust the driver seat and the
outside mirrors to the desired If programmed in vehicle If programmed on in vehicle
driving position. personalization, the Auto Memory personalization, the easy exit
Recall feature (automatic feature automatically moves the
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Press the button once for the The heated or ventilated seat
highest setting. With each press of indicator lights do not turn on during
the button, the seat will change to a remote start.
the next lower setting, and then to The temperature performance of an
the off setting. The indicator lights unoccupied seat may be reduced.
on the buttons indicate three for the This is normal.
highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the heated seats are on The heated or ventilated seats will
high, the level may automatically be not turn on during a remote start
lowered after approximately unless they are enabled in the
30 minutes. vehicle personalization menu. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 30 and
The passenger seat may take Vehicle Personalization 0 120.
The buttons are below the air vents longer to heat up.
on the center stack. To operate, the Remote Start Heated and
engine must be running. Ventilated Seats
Press L or M to heat the driver or During a remote start, the heated or
passenger seat. ventilated seats can be turned on
automatically. When it is cold
Press { or C to ventilate the driver outside, the heated seats turn on,
or passenger seat. A ventilated seat and when it is hot outside the
has a fan that pulls or pushes air ventilated seats turn on. The heated
through the seat. The air is not or ventilated seats are canceled
cooled. when the ignition is turned on. Press
the heated or ventilated seat button
to use the heated or ventilated seats
after the vehicle is started.
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{ Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a
safety belt cannot be worn
properly. In a crash, if you or your
The rear seat has a pass-through passenger(s) are not wearing
door in the center of the rear safety belts, injuries can be much
seatback. Press the button on top of worse than if you are wearing
the seatback and fold the center safety belts. You can be seriously
part of the seatback down to access injured or killed by hitting things
the trunk. There are two cupholders inside the vehicle harder or by
The rear seat has an armrest in the on the door. To close, lift the being ejected from the vehicle. In
center of the seatback. Pull the pass-through door and push it addition, anyone who is not
armrest down to lower it. To fold, lift rearward until it locks into place. buckled up can strike other
the armrest up and push it rearward passengers in the vehicle.
until it is flush with the seatback. It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow
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It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt
to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap
unbelted people are hurt more often belt. If you slid under it, the belt All seating positions in the vehicle
in crashes than those who are would apply force on your have a lap-shoulder belt.
wearing safety belts. abdomen. This could cause The following instructions explain
There are important things to know serious or even fatal injuries. how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
about wearing a safety belt properly. . Wear the shoulder belt over the properly.
shoulder and across the chest. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is
These parts of the body are best adjustable, so you can sit up
able to take belt restraining straight. To see how, see
forces. The shoulder belt locks if Seats in the Index.
there is a sudden stop or crash.
{ Warning
You can be seriously injured,
or even killed, by not wearing
your safety belt properly.
. Never allow the lap or
shoulder belt to become
. Sit up straight and always keep loose or twisted.
your feet on the floor in front
of you. . Never wear the shoulder
belt under both arms or
. Always use the correct buckle behind your back.
for your seating position. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull
. Never route the lap or the belt across you. Do not let
. Wear the lap part of the belt low shoulder belt over an
and snug on the hips, just it get twisted.
armrest.
touching the thighs. In a crash,
this applies force to the strong
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To unlatch the belt, push the button activation are met. Safety belt
on the buckle. The belt should pretensioners can also help tighten
return to its stowed position. the safety belts in a side crash or a
Always stow the safety belt slowly. rollover event.
If the safety belt webbing returns Pretensioners work only once. If the
quickly to the stowed position, the pretensioners activate in a crash,
retractor may lock and cannot be the pretensioners and probably
pulled out. If this happens, pull the other parts of the vehicle's safety
safety belt straight out firmly to belt system will need to be replaced.
unlock the webbing, and then See Replacing Safety Belt System
release it. If the webbing is still Parts after a Crash 0 56.
locked in the retractor, see your Do not sit on the outboard safety
dealer. belt while entering or exiting the A pregnant woman should wear a
Before a door is closed, be sure the vehicle or at any time while sitting in lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
safety belt is out of the way. If a the seat. Sitting on the safety belt portion should be worn as low as
door is slammed against a safety can damage the webbing and possible, below the rounding,
belt, damage can occur to both the hardware. throughout the pregnancy.
safety belt and the vehicle. The best way to protect the fetus is
Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Use During to protect the mother. When a safety
Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely
This vehicle has safety belt that the fetus will not be hurt in a
pretensioners for the front outboard Safety belts work for everyone, crash. For pregnant women, as for
occupants. Although the safety belt including pregnant women. Like all anyone, the key to making safety
pretensioners cannot be seen, they occupants, they are more likely to belts effective is wearing them
are part of the safety belt assembly. be seriously injured if they do not properly.
They can help tighten the safety wear safety belts.
belts during the early stages of a
moderate to severe frontal, near
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
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Safety Belt Extender you in a crash. They can rip apart Safety belt hardware should be kept
under impact forces. If a belt is torn dry and free of dust or debris. As
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten or frayed, have it replaced necessary exterior hard surfaces
around you, you should use it. immediately. and safety belt webbing may be
But if a safety belt is not long Make sure the safety belt reminder lightly cleaned with mild soap and
enough, your dealer will order you light is working. See Safety Belt water. Ensure there is not excessive
an extender. When you go in to Reminders 0 98. dust or debris in the mechanism.
order it, take the heaviest coat you If dust or debris exists in the system
will wear, so the extender will be Keep safety belts clean and dry. please see the dealer. Parts may
long enough for you. To help avoid See Safety Belt Care 0 56. need to be replaced to ensure
personal injury, do not let someone proper functionality of the system.
else use it, and use it only for the Safety Belt Care
seat it is made to fit. The extender Keep belts clean and dry. Replacing Safety Belt
has been designed for adults. Never System Parts after a
use it for securing child restraints.
To wear it, attach it to the regular { Warning Crash
safety belt. For more information, Do not bleach or dye safety belt
see the instruction sheet that comes
webbing. It may severely weaken { Warning
with the extender.
the webbing. In a crash, they A crash can damage the safety
might not be able to provide belt system in the vehicle.
Safety System Check adequate protection. Clean and A damaged safety belt system
Check that the safety belt reminder, rinse safety belt webbing only may not properly protect the
safety belts, buckles, latch plates, with mild soap and lukewarm person using it, resulting in
and retractors, are all working water. Allow the webbing to dry. serious injury or even death in a
properly. Look for any other loose or
crash. To help make sure the
damaged safety belt system parts
Safety belts should be properly safety belt systems are working
that might keep a safety belt system
from performing properly. See your cared for and maintained. properly after a crash, have them
dealer to have it repaired. Torn or (Continued)
frayed safety belts may not protect
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The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger
steering column. The front outboard Side Similar
The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact
center of the steering wheel. glove box. airbags for the driver and front
outboard passenger are in the side
The front outboard passenger
of the seatbacks closest to the door.
frontal airbag is in the passenger
side instrument panel.
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whether the object is fixed or Seat-mounted side impact airbags What Makes an Airbag
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow are designed to inflate in moderate
or wide. to severe side crashes, depending
Inflate?
Frontal airbags are not intended to on the location of the impact. In a deployment event, the sensing
inflate during vehicle rollovers, in Seat-mounted side impact airbags system sends an electrical signal
rear impacts, or in many side are not designed to inflate in frontal triggering a release of gas from the
impacts. impacts, near-frontal impacts, inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
rollovers, or rear impacts. airbag causing the bag to break out
In addition, the vehicle has A seat-mounted side impact airbag of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,
advanced technology frontal is designed to inflate on the side of and related hardware are all part of
airbags. Advanced technology the vehicle that is struck. the airbag module.
frontal airbags adjust the restraint
according to crash severity. Roof-rail airbags are designed to For airbag locations, see Where Are
inflate in moderate to severe side the Airbags? 0 59.
The vehicle also has seat position crashes, depending on the location
sensors that enable the sensing of the impact. In addition, these How Does an Airbag
system to monitor the position of the roof-rail airbags are designed to
driver seat and the front outboard inflate during a rollover or in a
Restrain?
passenger seat. Seat position severe frontal impact. Roof-rail In moderate to severe frontal or
sensors provide information that is airbags are not designed to inflate in near frontal collisions, even belted
used to adjust the deployment of the rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags occupants can contact the steering
frontal airbags. will inflate when either side of the wheel or the instrument panel. In
Knee airbags are designed to inflate vehicle is struck or if the sensing moderate to severe side collisions,
in moderate to severe frontal system predicts that the vehicle is even belted occupants can contact
impacts. Knee airbags are not about to roll over on its side, or in a the inside of the vehicle.
designed to inflate during vehicle severe frontal impact. Airbags supplement the protection
rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many In any particular crash, no one can provided by safety belts by
side impacts. say whether an airbag should have distributing the force of the impact
inflated simply because of the more evenly over the
vehicle damage or repair costs. occupant's body.
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Rollover capable roof-rail airbags the airbag module may be hot for
are designed to help contain the several minutes. For location of the Warning (Continued)
head and chest of occupants in the airbags, see Where Are the
outboard seating positions in the Airbags? 0 59. by opening a window or a door.
first and second rows. The rollover If you experience breathing
The parts of the airbag that come problems following an airbag
capable roof-rail airbags are into contact with you may be warm,
designed to help reduce the risk of deployment, you should seek
but not too hot to touch. There may medical attention.
full or partial ejection in rollover be some smoke and dust coming
events, although no system can from the vents in the deflated
prevent all such ejections. airbags. Airbag inflation does not The vehicle has a feature that may
But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of automatically unlock the doors, turn
types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer on the interior lamps and hazard
because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent warning flashers, and shut off the
not toward those airbags. See When people from leaving the vehicle. fuel system after the airbags inflate.
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 60. The feature may also activate,
Airbags should never be regarded { Warning without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
as anything more than a supplement
When an airbag inflates, there threshold. You can lock the doors,
to safety belts. turn off the interior lamps, and turn
may be dust in the air. This dust
could cause breathing problems off the hazard warning flashers by
What Will You See after using the controls for those
for people with a history of
an Airbag Inflates? asthma or other breathing trouble. features.
After the frontal, knee, and To avoid this, everyone in the
seat-mounted side impact airbags vehicle should get out as soon as { Warning
inflate, they quickly deflate, so it is safe to do so. If you have
quickly that some people may not A crash severe enough to inflate
breathing problems but cannot
even realize an airbag inflated. the airbags may have also
get out of the vehicle after an
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least damaged important functions in
airbag inflates, then get fresh air
partially inflated for some time after (Continued)
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they inflate. Some components of
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A thick layer of additional material, front passenger airbag(s) while a Servicing the
such as a blanket or cushion, child restraint or child occupant
or aftermarket equipment such as is on the seat. If the passenger
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag(s) are turned on, the on Airbags affect how the vehicle
massagers can affect how well the indicator will be lit. should be serviced. There are parts
passenger sensing system If the front passenger seat gets wet, of the airbag system in several
operates. We recommend that you dry the seat immediately. If the places around the vehicle. Your
not use seat covers or other airbag readiness light is lit, do not dealer and the service manual have
aftermarket equipment except when install a child restraint or allow information about servicing the
approved by GM for your specific anyone to occupy the seat. See vehicle and the airbag system. To
vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Airbag Readiness Light 0 99 for purchase a service manual, see
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68 important safety information. Service Publications Ordering
for more information about Information 0 373.
modifications that can affect how The on indicator may be lit if an
object, such as a briefcase,
the system operates.
handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
{ Warning
A wet seat can affect the or other electronic device, is put on
performance of the passenger For up to 10 seconds after the
an unoccupied seat. If this is not vehicle is turned off and the
sensing system. Heres how: desired, remove the object from battery is disconnected, an airbag
. The passenger sensing system the seat. can still inflate during improper
may turn off the passenger
service. You can be injured if you
airbag(s) when liquid is soaked
into the seat. If this happens, the
{ Warning are close to an airbag when it
off indicator will be lit, and the inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
Stowing of articles under the
airbag readiness light on the They are probably part of the
passenger seat or between the
instrument panel will also be lit. airbag system. Be sure to follow
passenger seat cushion and
proper service procedures, and
. Liquid pooled on the seat that seatback may interfere with the
make sure the person performing
has not soaked in may make it proper operation of the passenger
work for you is qualified to do so.
more likely that the passenger sensing system.
sensing system will turn on the
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Adding Equipment to the trim is replaced with non-GM is modified for any other reason, call
covers, upholstery or trim, or with Customer Assistance. See
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle GM covers, upholstery or trim Customer Assistance Offices 0 366.
Adding accessories that change the designed for a different vehicle. Any
vehicle's frame, bumper system, object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbag System Check
height, front end, or side sheet heater or a comfort enhancing pad
metal may keep the airbag system or device, installed under or on top The airbag system does not need
from working properly. The of the seat fabric, could also regularly scheduled maintenance or
operation of the airbag system can interfere with the operation of the replacement. Make sure the airbag
also be affected by changing any passenger sensing system. This readiness light is working. See
parts of the front seats, safety belts, could either prevent proper Airbag Readiness Light 0 99.
airbag sensing and diagnostic deployment of the passenger
module, steering wheel, instrument airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Caution
panel, any of the airbag modules, sensing system from properly
ceiling or pillar garnish trim, the turning off the passenger airbag(s). If an airbag covering is damaged,
inside rearview mirror, front sensors, See Passenger Sensing System opened, or broken, the airbag
side impact sensors, or airbag 0 63. may not work properly. Do not
wiring. open or break the airbag
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
coverings. If there are any
Your dealer and the service manual airbags, see Different Size Tires
and Wheels 0 318 for additional opened or broken airbag
have information about the location
of the airbag sensors, sensing and important information. coverings, have the airbag
diagnostic module and airbag covering and/or airbag module
If you have to modify your vehicle replaced. For the location of the
wiring. because you have a disability and airbags, see Where Are the
In addition, the vehicle has a have questions about whether the Airbags? 0 59. See your dealer
passenger sensing system for the modifications will affect the vehicle's for service.
front outboard passenger position, airbag system, or if you have
which includes sensors that are part questions about whether the airbag
of the passenger's seat. The system will be affected if the vehicle
passenger sensing system may not
operate properly if the original seat
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{ Warning { Warning
Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the
to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt with the shoulder belt
safety belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be
the impact forces. In a crash, they seriously injured by not wearing
can be crushed together and the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
(Continued) crash, the child would not be
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Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child The LATCH anchorage system can
installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed be used until the combined weight
instructions that came with the child using either the LATCH anchors or of the child plus the child restraint is
restraint system and secure the the vehicles safety belts. Do not 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt
child restraint system properly. use both the safety belts and the alone instead of the LATCH
Keep in mind that an unsecured LATCH anchorage system to secure anchorage system once the
child restraint can move around in a a rear-facing or forward-facing combined weight is more than
collision or sudden stop and injure child seat. 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
people in the vehicle. Be sure to Booster seats use the vehicles See Securing Child Restraints (With
properly secure any child restraint in safety belts to secure the child in the Safety Belt in the Front Seat)
the vehicle even when no child is the booster seat. If the manufacturer 0 83 or Securing Child Restraints
in it. recommends that the booster seat (With the Safety Belt in the Rear
be secured with the LATCH system, Seat) 0 81.
Lower Anchors and this can be done as long as the Child restraints built after March
booster seat can be positioned
Tethers for Children properly and there is no interference
2014 will be labeled with the
(LATCH System) specific child weight up to which the
with the proper positioning of the LATCH system can be used to
The LATCH system secures a child lap-shoulder belt on the child. install the restraint.
restraint during driving or in a crash. Make sure to follow the instructions
LATCH attachments on the child The following explains how to attach
that came with the child restraint, a child restraint with these
restraint are used to attach the child and also the instructions in this
restraint to the anchors in the attachments in the vehicle.
manual.
vehicle. The LATCH system is Not all vehicle seating positions or
designed to make installation of a When installing a child restraint with child restraints have lower anchors
child restraint easier. a top tether, you must also use and attachments or top tether
either the lower anchors or the anchors and attachments. In this
In order to use the LATCH system in safety belts to properly secure the
your vehicle, you need a child case, the safety belt must be used
child restraint. A child restraint must (with top tether where available) to
restraint that has LATCH never be attached using only the top
attachments. LATCH-compatible tether.
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secure the child restraint. See Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top
Securing Child Restraints (With the tethers are designed for use with or
Safety Belt in the Front Seat) 0 83 without the top tether being
or Securing Child Restraints (With attached. Others require the top
the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) tether always to be attached. Be
0 81. sure to read and follow the
instructions for your child restraint.
Lower Anchors
Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations
If you need to secure more than one 1.3. Attach and tighten the If the position you are
child restraint in the rear seat, see lower attachments on the using does not have a
Where to Put the Restraint 0 75. child restraint to the lower head restraint and you
This system is designed to make anchors. are using a single tether,
the installation of child restraints 2. If the child restraint route the tether over the
easier. When using lower anchors, manufacturer recommends that seatback.
do not use the vehicle's safety belts. the top tether be attached,
Instead, use the vehicle's anchors attach and tighten the top
and child restraint attachments to tether to the top tether anchor,
secure the restraints. Some if equipped. Refer to the child
restraints also use another vehicle restraint instructions and the
anchor to secure a top tether. following steps:
1. Attach and tighten the lower 2.1. Find the top tether
attachments to the lower anchor.
anchors. If the child restraint 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten
does not have lower the top tether according If the position you are
attachments or the desired to your child restraint using does not have a
seating position does not have instructions and the head restraint and you
lower anchors, secure the child following instructions: are using a dual tether,
restraint with the top tether and route the tether over the
the safety belts. Refer to your seatback.
child restraint manufacturer
instructions and the
instructions in this manual.
1.1. Find the lower anchors
for the desired seating
position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
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If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Put the child restraint on
system, see Lower Anchors and the seat.
Tethers for Children (LATCH 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
System) 0 76 for how and where to the lap and shoulder portions
install the child restraint using of the vehicles safety belt
LATCH. If a child restraint is secured through or around the restraint.
in the vehicle using a safety belt The child restraint instructions
and it uses a top tether, see Lower will show you how.
Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 76 for top tether
anchor locations.
Do not secure a child seat in a
position without a top tether anchor 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the
if a national or local law requires way out of the retractor to set
that the top tether be anchored, or if the lock. When the retractor
the instructions that come with the lock is set, the belt can be
child restraint say that the top strap tightened but not pulled out of
must be anchored. the retractor.
If the child restraint or vehicle seat
position does not have the LATCH
system, you will be using the safety
belt to secure the child restraint. 3. Push the latch plate into the
Be sure to follow the instructions buckle until it clicks.
that came with the child restraint.
Position the release button on
If more than one child restraint the buckle, away from the child
needs to be installed in the rear restraint system, so that the
seat, be sure to read Where to Put safety belt could be quickly
the Restraint 0 75. unbuckled if necessary.
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4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the
buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set
Position the release button on the lock. When the retractor
the buckle, away from the child lock is set, the belt can be
restraint system, so that the tightened but not pulled out of
safety belt could be quickly the retractor.
unbuckled if necessary.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the
belt if needed.
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Storage 87
Storage Storage
Compartments
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 87 { Warning
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Do not store heavy or sharp
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 87 objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
Additional Storage Features cause the cover to open and
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 could result in injury.
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Pull the rear armrest down to
Glove Box access the rear cupholders.
Lift up on the glove box lever to
open it. Center Console Storage
Cupholders
The front cupholders are in the
center console.
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88 Storage
Storage 89
_ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio With the ignition on or in ACC/ Heavy snow or ice can overload the
source. ACCESSORY, move the lever to wiper motor.
select the wiper speed.
Use the thumbwheel to select the Wiper Parking
next or previous favorite radio HI : Use for fast wipes.
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
station, MP3 track, USB track, and LO : Use for slow wipes. wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
Bluetooth Audio track. will immediately stop.
Use _ SRC to skip to the next song If the windshield wiper lever is then
or show using Pandora or Stitcher. moved to OFF before the driver
See Pandora Internet Radio 0 149 door is opened or within 10 minutes,
or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 153. the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
+ x : Press + to increase the
volume. Press to decrease. If the ignition is turned off while the
INT : Move the windshield wiper wipers are performing wipes due to
Horn windshield washing or Rainsense,
lever to INT. Turn the x INT band the wipers continue to run until they
on the wiper lever to adjust the
Press a on the steering wheel pad reach the base of the windshield.
sensitivity.
to sound the horn. Rainsense
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move With Rainsense, a sensor near the
the wiper lever down. For several top center of the windshield detects
wipes, hold the wiper lever down. the amount of water on the
windshield and controls the
Clear snow and ice from the wiper frequency of the windshield wiper.
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield, Keep this area of the windshield
carefully loosen or thaw them. clear of debris to allow for best
Damaged blades should be system performance.
replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0 291.
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INT : Move the windshield wiper The wiper operations return to Clock
lever to INT. Turn the x INT band normal when the transmission is no
on the wiper lever to adjust the longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle Time and Date
sensitivity. speed has increased. 1. Press HOME on the radio
n L : Pull the windshield wiper faceplate.
lever toward you to spray windshield 2. Touch Config on the
washer fluid and activate the wipers. Home Page.
The wipers will continue until the
lever is released or the maximum 3. Select Time and Date.
wash time is reached. When the 4. Select the desired setting to
windshield wiper lever is released, change.
. Turn the band up for more additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the Set Time : Touch + or to increase
sensitivity to moisture. or decrease the hours and minutes.
windshield washer had been
. Turn the band down for less activated. See Washer Fluid 0 286 If auto timing is set, the time
sensitivity to moisture. for information on filling the displayed on the clock may not
. Move the windshield wiper lever windshield washer fluid reservoir. update immediately when driving
out of the INT position to into a new time zone.
deactivate Rainsense. { Warning Set Date : Touch + or to increase
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection or decrease the year, month,
In freezing weather, do not use and day.
When using an automatic car wash, the washer until the windshield is
move the windshield wiper lever to warmed. Otherwise the washer 12hr/24hr Format : Touch to select
OFF. This disables the automatic fluid can form ice on the 12 hour or 24 hour time format.
Rainsense windshield wipers. windshield, blocking your vision. Press Back to save.
With Rainsense, if the transmission
is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle
speed is very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.
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Speedometer Caution
nears empty, a message in the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The speedometer shows the displays. See Fuel System
vehicle's speed in either kilometers If the engine is operated with the Messages 0 115. The vehicle still
per hour (km/h) or miles per rpms in the warning area at the has a little fuel left, but the vehicle
hour (mph). high end of the tachometer, the should be fueled soon. An arrow on
vehicle could be damaged, and the fuel gauge indicates the side of
Odometer the damage would not be covered the vehicle the fuel door is on.
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
The odometer shows how far the Here are four things that some
operate the engine with the rpms
vehicle has been driven, in either owners ask about. These are
kilometers or miles. in the warning area.
normal and do not indicate a
problem with the fuel gauge:
Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge . At the service station, the gas
The trip odometer shows how far pump shuts off before the gauge
the vehicle has been driven since reads full.
the trip odometer was last reset. . It takes a little more or less fuel
The trip odometer is accessed and to fill up than the gauge
reset through the Driver Information indicated. For example, the
Center (DIC). See Driver gauge may have indicated the
Information Center (DIC) 0 108. fuel tank was half full, but it
actually took a little more or less
Tachometer than half the fuel tank's capacity
to fill it.
The tachometer displays the engine
. The indicator moves a little while
speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm). turning a corner or speeding up.
When the ignition is on, the fuel . The gauge goes back to empty
gauge shows how much fuel is left when the ignition is turned off.
in the fuel tank. When the indicator
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reminder light and/or chime, remove symbol. While the vehicle is moving,
the object from the seat or buckle if a second row passenger that was { Warning
the safety belt. previously buckled becomes
unbuckled, the corresponding safety If the airbag readiness light stays
Second Row Passenger Belt belt symbol will change to flashing on after the vehicle is started or
Reminder Light red and a chime may sound. comes on while driving, it means
the airbag system might not be
Airbag Readiness Light working properly. The airbags in
the vehicle might not inflate in a
This light shows if there is an crash, or they could even inflate
electrical problem with the airbag without a crash. To help avoid
system. The system check includes injury, have the vehicle serviced
the airbag sensor(s), passenger right away.
sensing system, the pretensioners,
Second row seating positions
the airbag modules, the wiring, and
monitored for safety belt use are
represented by a colored symbol in
the crash sensing and diagnostic Passenger Airbag Status
module. For more information on the
the Driver information Center (DIC)
airbag system, see Airbag System
Indicator
indicating safety belt status. When
0 57. This vehicle has a passenger
the vehicle is started, three safety
sensing system. See Passenger
belt symbols come on and stay on
Sensing System 0 63 for important
for several seconds in the
safety information. The rearview
instrument cluster to alert the driver
mirror has a passenger airbag
that passengers may need to fasten
status indicator.
their safety belts. After the
passenger safety belt is buckled,
the corresponding safety belt
symbol in the instrument cluster The airbag readiness light comes on
turns green. If a safety belt is not for several seconds when the
initially buckled, the instrument vehicle is started. If the light does
cluster displays a gray safety belt not come on then, have it fixed
immediately.
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problem with the lights or the The light turns off when the engine
passenger sensing system. See is started. If it does not, have the
your dealer for service. vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes on
{ Warning while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
If the airbag readiness light ever system. Have it checked by your
When the vehicle is started, the
comes on and stays on, it means dealer. Driving while this light is on
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF for several that something may be wrong could drain the battery.
seconds as a system check. Then, with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, If a short distance must be driven
after several more seconds, the with the light on, be sure to turn off
status indicator will light either ON have the vehicle serviced right
all accessories, such as the radio
or OFF to let you know the status of away. See Airbag Readiness
and air conditioner.
the front outboard passenger frontal Light 0 99 for more information,
airbag and knee airbag. including important safety
information.
Malfunction Indicator
If the word ON is lit on the Lamp (Check Engine
passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the front outboard Light)
Charging System Light
passenger frontal airbag and knee This light is part of the vehicles
airbag are allowed to inflate. emission control on-board
If the word OFF is lit on the diagnostic system. If this light is on
passenger airbag status indicator, it while the engine is running, a
means that the passenger sensing malfunction has been detected and
system has turned off the front the vehicle may require service. The
outboard passenger frontal airbag light should come on to show that it
and knee airbag. is working when the ignition is in
The charging system light comes on Service Mode. See Ignition
If, after several seconds, both status briefly when the ignition is turned Positions 0 229.
indicator lights remain on, or if there on, but the engine is not running, as
are no lights at all, there may be a a check to show the light is working.
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If the light remains on, see your The vehicle may not pass Service Vehicle Soon
dealer. inspection if:
Light
Emissions Inspection and . The light is on when the engine
Maintenance Programs is running.
If the vehicle requires an Emissions . The light does not come on
Inspection/Maintenance test, the when the ignition is in
test equipment will likely connect to Service Mode.
the vehicle's Data Link . Critical emission control systems
Connector (DLC). have not been completely
diagnosed. If this happens, the For vehicles with this light, it comes
vehicle would not be ready for on if a condition exists that may
inspection and might require require the vehicle to be taken in for
several days of routine driving service.
before the system is ready for If the light comes on, take the
inspection. This can happen if vehicle to your dealer for service as
the 12-volt battery has recently soon as possible.
been replaced or run down, or if
The DLC is under the instrument the vehicle has been recently
panel to the left of the steering Brake System Warning
serviced.
wheel. Connecting devices that are Light
not used to perform an Emissions See your dealer if the vehicle will
not pass or cannot be made ready The vehicle brake system consists
Inspection/Maintenance test or to
for the test. of two hydraulic circuits. If one
service the vehicle may affect
circuit is not working, the remaining
vehicle operation. See Add-On
circuit can still work to stop the
Electrical Equipment 0 268. See
vehicle. For normal braking
your dealer if assistance is needed.
performance, both circuits need to
be working.
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If the light comes on and stays on, If this light stays on, there is a
there is a base brake problem. problem with a system on the
The parking brake status light vehicle that is causing the parking
comes on when the brake is brake system to work at a reduced
{ Warning applied. If the light continues level. The vehicle can still be driven,
flashing after the parking brake is but should be taken to a dealer as
The brake system might not be released, or while driving, there is a soon as possible. See Electric
working properly if the brake problem with the electric parking Parking Brake 0 242. If a message
system warning light is on. brake system. A message may also displays in the Driver Information
Driving with the brake system display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System
warning light on can lead to a Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages 0 113.
crash. If the light is still on after Messages 0 113 for more
the vehicle has been pulled off information.
(Continued) If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, see your dealer.
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Antilock Brake System If both the ABS and the brake This light changes to amber and
system warning light are on, the flashes to indicate that the lane
(ABS) Warning Light vehicle's antilock brakes are not marking has been crossed without
functioning and there is a problem using a turn signal in that direction.
with the regular brakes. See your See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
dealer for service. 0 263.
See Brake System Warning Light
0 102 and Brake System Messages Traction Off Light
0 113.
This light comes on briefly when the
engine is started. Lane Departure Warning
If the light does not come on, have it
(LDW) Light
fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If the light comes on while driving, This light comes on briefly while
stop as soon as it is safely possible starting the engine. If it does not,
and turn off the vehicle. Then start have the vehicle serviced by your
the engine again to reset the dealer. If the system is working
system. If the ABS light stays on, normally, the indicator light then
If equipped, this light comes on
or comes on again while driving, the turns off.
briefly while starting the vehicle. If it
vehicle needs service. A chime may
does not come on, have the vehicle The traction off light comes on when
also sound when the light comes on
serviced. the Traction Control System (TCS)
steady.
This light is green if LDW is on and has been turned off by pressing and
If the ABS light is the only light on, releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak
ready to operate.
the vehicle has regular brakes, but button.
the antilock brakes are not
functioning. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF
light come on when StabiliTrak is
turned off.
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If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Traction Control System If the light is on and flashing, the
limited. Adjust driving accordingly. TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light is actively working.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 245. See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 245.
StabiliTrak OFF Light
Driver Mode Control Light
It also comes on when the fuel tank High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light
is low on fuel. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
Security Light
This light comes on when the For vehicles with cruise control, the
high-beam headlamps are in use. cruise control light is white when the
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam cruise control is on and ready, and
Changer 0 126. turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it Lamps On Reminder The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
does not come on, have the vehicle
Control 0 251.
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See Immobilizer Operation This light comes on when the
0 37. exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 126.
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With HUD, some information . Transmission Position PAGE (Display View) : Press to
concerning the operation of the . Shift Up Meter select the display view. Turn
vehicle is projected onto the clockwise or counterclockwise to
windshield. The image is projected . Cruise Control Active brighten or dim the display. Turn
through the HUD lens on top of the completely counterclockwise to turn
instrument panel. The information the display off.
appears as an image focused out The HUD image will automatically
toward the front of the vehicle. dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD
Caution brightness control can also be
adjusted as needed.
If you try to use the HUD image
as a parking aid, you may The HUD image can temporarily
misjudge the distance and light up depending on the angle and
damage your vehicle. Do not use The HUD control is to the left of the position of the sunlight on the HUD
the HUD image as a parking aid. steering wheel. display. This is normal.
To adjust the HUD image: Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see.
The HUD may display some of the 1. Adjust the driver seat.
following alerts or information for
2. Start the engine.
vehicles equipped with these
features: Use the following settings to adjust
. Speedometer the HUD.
. Tachometer
$ (Image Adjustment) : Press
down or up to center the HUD
. High Beam Indicator Symbol image. The HUD image can only be
. Forward Collision Alert Warnings adjusted up and down, not side
to side.
. Audio Functions
. Navigation
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STEP ON BRAKE TO LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN engine, the air conditioning
RELEASE PARK BRAKE compressor automatically turns off.
This message will display when the
When the coolant temperature
This message displays when driver side rear door is open. Close
returns to normal, the air
attempting to release the Electric the door completely.
conditioning compressor turns back
Parking Brake without the brake on. The vehicle can continue to be
pedal applied. See Electric Parking
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
driven.
Brake 0 242. This message will display when the
front passenger door is open. Close If this message continues to appear,
Cruise Control Messages the door completely. have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
CRUISE SET TO XXX RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN damage to the engine.
This message displays when the This message will display when the ENGINE OVERHEATED
cruise control is set and shows the passenger side rear door is open. IDLE ENGINE
speed it was set to. See Cruise Close the door completely.
Control 0 251. This message displays when the
TRUNK OPEN engine coolant temperature is too
Door Ajar Messages This message will display when the hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
trunk is open. Close the trunk idle until it cools down.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN completely. ENGINE OVERHEATED
This message will display when the STOP ENGINE
driver door is open. Close the door Engine Cooling System
completely. Messages This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
HOOD OPEN A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH engine cooling system reaches
ENGINE TEMP unsafe temperatures for operation.
This message will display when the
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
hood is open. Close the hood This message displays when the soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
completely. engine coolant becomes hotter than severe damage. This message
the normal operating temperature. clears when the engine has cooled
To avoid added strain on a hot to a safe operating temperature.
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Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP may be reduced. Anytime this
ENGINE message stays on, or displays
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON repeatedly, the vehicle should be
This message displays when the taken to your dealer for service as
This message displays when vehicle's engine oil pressure is low.
service is required for the vehicle. soon as possible.
The oil pressure light also appears
See your dealer. on the instrument cluster. See
See Engine Oil 0 275 and Engine Oil Pressure Light 0 106.
Fuel System Messages
Maintenance Schedule 0 349.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as FUEL LEVEL LOW
Acknowledging the CHANGE engine damage can result from This message displays when the
ENGINE OIL SOON message will driving a vehicle with low oil vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
not reset the system. See pressure. Have the vehicle serviced soon as possible.
Remaining Oil Life under Driver by your dealer as soon as possible
Information Center (DIC) 0 108 and when this message is displayed.
Engine Oil Life System 0 277. Key and Lock Messages
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL Engine Power Messages NO REMOTE DETECTED
On some vehicles, this message ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the
displays when the engine oil level transmitter battery is weak on
This message displays when the vehicles with Keyless Access. See
may be too low. Check the oil level vehicle's engine power is reduced.
before filling to the recommended Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Reduced engine power can affect Transmitter Battery under Remote
level. If the oil is not low and this the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
message remains on, take the Keyless Entry (RKE) System
If this message is on, but there is no Operation 0 25.
vehicle to your dealer for service. reduction in performance, proceed
See Engine Oil 0 275. to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
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This message could be due to the SERVICE SIDE DETECTION need service. For cleaning, see
camera being blocked. Cleaning the SYSTEM "Washing the Vehicle" under
outside of the windshield behind the Exterior Care 0 338.
rearview mirror may correct the If this message remains on after
continued driving, the vehicle needs
issue.
service. Side Blind Zone Alert
Ride Control System
PARK ASSIST OFF (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Messages
(RCTA) features will not work. Take
This message displays when the SERVICE TRACTION
the vehicle to your dealer.
Parking Assist system has been CONTROL
turned off or when there is a SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF
temporary condition causing the This message displays when there
system to be disabled. This message indicates that the is a problem with the Traction
driver has turned the Side Blind Control System (TCS). See Traction
SERVICE FRONT CAMERA Zone Alert (SBZA) system off. Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 245.
If this message remains on after SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM
continued driving, the vehicle needs UNAVAILABLE SERVICE STABILITRAK
service. Do not use the Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) and This message indicates that Side This message displays if there is a
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear problem with the StabiliTrak system.
features. Take the vehicle to your Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are See Traction Control/Electronic
dealer. disabled either because the sensor Stability Control 0 245.
is blocked and cannot detect
SERVICE PARKING ASSIST vehicles in the blind zone, or the Security Messages
This message displays if there is a vehicle is passing through an open
area, such as the desert, where THEFT ATTEMPTED
problem with the Parking Assist
system. Do not use this system to there is insufficient data for This message displays if the vehicle
help you park. See your dealer for operation. This message may also detects a tamper condition.
service. activate during heavy rain or due to
road spray. The vehicle does not
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Phone Settings See Assistance Systems for Parking . Speed Limits: Select to display
or Backing 0 254. the posted speed limit on the
See Phone in Configure Menu
map, when available.
0 181. Display Off
Select to turn off the display. The Vehicle Settings
Navigation Settings
display will return when any button Select and the following may
See Configure Menu 0 181. is pressed or the screen is touched. display:
Display Settings Map Settings . Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may Select to enter the submenu to . Comfort and Convenience
display: change Automatic Zoom, enable . Collision/Detection Systems
. Home Page Menu Speed Limit to display on the map,
and change Map Display settings. . Lighting
. Rear Camera Options
. Map Display: Select to change . Power Door Locks
. Display Off the screen background. . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
. Map Settings To change the overall brightness . Return to Factory Settings?
Home Page Menu setting for the display, use the
vehicle interior lighting Climate and Air Quality
Select to customize the first page of instrument panel illumination
the Home Page. Select and the following may
control. display:
Rear Camera Options The Automatic setting adjusts . Auto Fan Speed
Select and the following may the screen background
automatically depending on . Remote Start Auto Cool Seat
display:
the exterior lighting conditions. . Remote Start Auto Heat Seat
. Camera
The Day setting brightens the Auto Fan Speed
. Symbols map background.
. Guide Lines This feature sets the climate control
The Night setting darkens the fan speed to maintain the interior
Select to turn an option on and off. map background. temperature.
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Select High, Medium, or Low. See Easy Exit Driver Seat under Collision/Detection Systems
Memory Seats 0 48. Select and the following may
Remote Start Auto Cool Seat
Select On or Off. display, if equipped:
When on and it is hot outside, the
ventilated seats will turn on Auto Memory Recall . Side Blind Zone Alert
automatically. When on, this feature will recall the . Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Select to turn on or off. stored seat positions for the Remote Side Blind Zone Alert
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
Remote Start Auto Heat Seat being used. See Memory Seats This allows the Side Blind Zone
When on and it is cold outside, the 0 48. Alert feature to be turned on or off.
heated seats will turn on See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
Select On or Off. 0 261.
automatically.
Select to turn on or off. Chime Volume Select On or Off.
This allows the selection of the Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Comfort and Convenience chime volume level.
Select and the following may This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
Select Normal or High. Alert feature to be turned on or off.
display:
Button Chime See Assistance Systems for Parking
. Easy Exit Driver Seat
or Backing 0 254.
. Auto Memory Recall Select to turn this feature on or off.
Select On or Off.
. Chime Volume Reverse Tilt Mirror
Lighting
. Button Chime This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. Select and the following may
. Reverse Tilt Mirror display:
Select Off, On - Driver and
Easy Exit Driver Seat Passenger, On - Driver, or On - . Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature moves the seat Passenger. . Exit Lighting
rearward to a preset position
allowing the driver more room to exit
the vehicle.
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126 Lighting
Lighting 127
128 Lighting
Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the Interior Lighting
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
Signals change. Hold it there until the lane
change is completed. If the lever is Instrument Panel
briefly pressed and released, the Illumination Control
turn signal flashes three times.
The turn signal can be turned off
manually by moving the lever back
to its original position.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
Move the turn signal lever all the may be burned out.
way up or down to signal a turn. Have any burned out bulbs
An arrow on the instrument cluster replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, This feature controls the brightness
flashes in the direction of the turn or check the fuse. See Fuses 0 295. of the instrument panel controls and
lane change. infotainment display screen. The
thumbwheel is to the left of the
steering column on the instrument
panel.
D : Move the thumbwheel up or
down to brighten or dim the
instrument panel controls and
infotainment display screen.
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Lighting 129
Dome Lamps turned off. They turn off immediately Rear Reading Lamps
if the ignition is turned on and all
doors are closed.
Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps
The dome lamps are in the The rear reading lamps are in the
overhead console. headliner.
+ : Press to turn the lamp on Press ( or ) to turn the lamp
or off. on or off.
4 : Press to automatically turn on
the lamps when a door is opened, The front reading lamps are in the
the vehicle is unlocked, or the overhead console.
ignition is turned off. Press ( or ) to turn the lamp
When the interior lamps are set to on or off.
door activated, they operate
automatically only when it is dark.
The lamps dim to off after all doors
are closed. They turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is
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130 Lighting
Exit Lighting
The exterior lamps will illuminate an
area with limited lighting for a set
amount of time when the ignition is
turned to LOCK/OFF.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 120.
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Infotainment Navigation
Using the Navigation
Introduction
System System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
165
168 Infotainment
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . 169 Read the following pages to
Introduction Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 become familiar with these features.
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 OnStar Destination
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . .
132
134
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
180
181
{ Warning
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Global Positioning Taking your eyes off the road for
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 too long or too often while using
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . 187 any infotainment feature can
Radio Problems with Route cause a crash. You or others
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 141 could be injured or killed. Do not
If the System Needs
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 give extended attention to
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 188 infotainment tasks while driving.
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Database Coverage Limit your glances at the vehicle
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 148 Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 displays and focus your attention
Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 on driving. Use voice commands
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 149 Voice Recognition whenever possible.
Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 153 Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Bluetooth Phone/Devices The infotainment system has built-in
Audio Players Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 features intended to help avoid
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 distraction by disabling some
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 functions when driving. These
Trademarks and License functions may gray out when they
OnStar System Agreements are unavailable. Many infotainment
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
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11. DEST (Destination) FAV : Press to display the current . AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
12. RPT (Repeat) favorite page number above the equipped): Press to seek to the
presets. Keep pressing to scroll previous strong station.
Infotainment Controls through the favorites pages. The
The controls on the center stack are stored stations for each list shows u SEEK:
used to start primary functions while on the bottom of the display. The . USB or Bluetooth Audio: Press
using the infotainment system. number of preset Favorite Pages to seek the next track.
can be changed by touching Config
SRCE : Press to change the audio on the Home Page. Scroll through . USB or Bluetooth Audio: Press
sources such as AM Radio, FM the Configure Menu and select and hold to fast forward through
Radio, SiriusXM (if equipped), and Radio Settings, then select Number a track.
USB/iPod. of Favorite Pages. . AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
HOME : Press to go to the Home equipped): Press to seek to the
Page. See Home Page in this t SEEK: next strong station.
section. . USB or Bluetooth Audio: Press NAV:
to seek to the beginning of the
VOL/O: . Press to view the vehicle's
current or previous track. If the
. Turn to adjust the volume. track has been playing for less current position while in the
than five seconds, it seeks the map view.
. Press to turn the system on
and off. previous track. If longer than . Continue pressing to cycle
five seconds, the current track through the full map and split
5 />: starts from the beginning. views.
. . USB or Bluetooth Audio: Press
Press to enter the phone BACK } : Press to return to the
main page. and hold to quickly reverse
through a track. Release to previous display in a menu.
. Press and hold to mute or return to the playing speed. See TUNE/MENU : Turn to manually
unmute the infotainment system. USB 0 158. tune to a radio station.
See Bluetooth 0 195.
DEST:
. Press to enter a destination.
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q Previous : Press to go to the 4. Touch Done. Touch the Now Playing icon to
previous page. To move Home Page icons: display the active source page. The
sources available are AM, FM,
Next r : Press to go to the 1. Touch Sort. SiriusXM (if equipped), USB/iPod,
next page. 2. Touch an icon to switch with Pandora (if equipped), Stitcher, and
another icon. Bluetooth Audio.
Home Page Customization
3. Touch Done. See AM-FM Radio 0 139, Satellite
Radio 0 142, Pandora Internet
To restore the first Home Page Radio 0 149, and Stitcher Internet
defaults: Radio 0 153.
1. Touch Menu.
2. Touch Restore Home Page
Defaults.
3. Touch Yes or Cancel.
Home Page Features
The first Home Page can be
customized. The touch icons are highlighted Touch the Navigation icon to display
when a feature is available. a map of the current vehicle
To add Home Page icons:
Various functions are disabled when position. See Using the Navigation
1. Touch Menu. the vehicle is moving. System 0 165, Maps 0 168,
2. Touch Customize. Navigation Symbols 0 169, and
Configure Menu 0 181.
3. Touch an icon to add or
remove from the first Home
Page. A f indicates it will be
displayed. The maximum
number of icons on the first
Home Page is eight.
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Touch the Destination icon to Touch the Config icon to display the Touch the Pictures icon to view
display the Destination Entry home Config main page. From this display, pictures on your USB drive or SD
page or the Destination Menu. The adjust features such as Time and card. Pictures on the SD card can
infotainment display options provide Date, radio, phone, navigation, only be viewed through a USB
access to a variety of ways to enter vehicle, and display. See Configure adapter.
a destination. See Destination Menu 0 181.
0 171.
Touch the AM icon to display the Touch the Pandora icon (if Touch the Bluetooth icon to display
AM main page and play the current equipped) to display the Pandora the Bluetooth Audio main page to
or last tuned AM station. See home page and stream play music through a Bluetooth
AM-FM Radio 0 139. personalized radio stations based device. See Bluetooth Audio 0 163.
on artists, songs, genres, and
comedians. See Pandora Internet
Radio 0 149.
Touch the XM icon (if equipped) to Touch the iPod icon to display the
display the XM main page and play iPod main page and play the current
the current or last tuned SiriusXM or last track selected. See USB
channel. See AM-FM Radio 0 139 Touch the Stitcher icon (if equipped) 0 158.
and Satellite Radio 0 142. to display the Stitcher home page
and stream news, sports, and
entertainment shows through the
audio system. See Stitcher Internet
Radio 0 153.
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Touch the USB icon to display the Touch the Fuel icon (if equipped) to Touch the Quick Info icon to access
USB main page and play the current display detailed nationwide fuel information on Audio Info. See
or last track selected. See USB prices. See SiriusXM Travel Link Quick Info 0 148.
0 158. Fuel Prices under Satellite Radio
0 142
3. Touch a category and then turn To change the number of favorite Radio Data System (RDS)
the TUNE/MENU knob to scroll pages displayed:
the XM Category List. Press to RDS features are available for use
1. Touch Config on the only on FM stations that broadcast
select an option. Home Page. RDS information. With RDS, the
Storing Radio Station Presets 2. Touch Radio Settings. radio can:
Up to 36 preset stations can be 3. Touch Number of Favorite . Seek to stations broadcasting
stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM Pages. the selected type of
channels can be mixed. programming.
Recalling a Preset Station
1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM . Receive announcements
main page, touch and hold one To recall a preset station from a concerning local and national
of the preset icons at the favorites page, do one of the emergencies.
bottom of the display. After a following:
. Display messages from radio
few seconds, a beep is heard . Touch Fav at the top bar to stations.
and the new preset information display the preset pop-up. Touch
displays on that icon. one of the preset icons to go to This system relies on receiving
the selected preset station. specific information from these
2. Repeat for each preset.
stations and only works when the
. In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM main information is available. It is
Mixed-Band Presets
page, touch one of the preset possible that a radio station could
Each favorite page can store icons to go to the selected broadcast incorrect information that
six preset stations. The presets preset station. causes the radio features to work
within a page can be different radio improperly. If this happens, contact
bands. the radio station.
To scroll through the pages, touch When information is broadcast from
Fav at the top bar. The current page the current FM station, the station
number displays above the presets. name or call letters display on the
The stored stations for each favorite audio display. RDS can provide a
page display on the presets.
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program type (PTY) for current When SiriusXM is active, the 2. Select TuneSelect.
programming and the name of the channel name, number, category 3. Select Save Alert for Artist
program being broadcasted. name, song title, and artist appear Playing or Save Alert for Song
on the display. SiriusXM may update Playing.
Satellite Radio the background picture at any time.
4. Touch OK to confirm.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Touch the XM icon on the Home
Page to access the XM To turn TuneSelect On or Off:
Audio Menu. 1. Touch Menu when in SiriusXM.
TuneSelect 2. Select TuneSelect.
3. Select Alerts Active to turn the
alerts on or off.
To delete TuneSelect Alerts:
1. Touch Menu when in SiriusXM.
2. Select TuneSelect.
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM 3. Touch Delete Alerts.
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming. 4. Select the alert to delete.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide An alert will be sent when the radio 5. Touch OK to confirm.
variety of programming and sees that search criteria on any
SiriusXM Categories
commercial-free music, coast to SiriusXM channel is met and offer
coast, and in digital-quality sound. the option to tune to that song or SiriusXM channels are organized in
See www.siriusxm.com or call artist. Up to 10 artists and songs categories.
1-888-601-6296. can be saved in the TuneSelect list.
To store an Artist or Song:
1. Touch Menu when the Artist or
Song is on SiriusXM.
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cities in the future. See Traffic Events on Route : Touch to For more detailed information and
www.siriusxm.com for more details display a list of reported traffic coverage details on SiriusXM Travel
on local coverage. conditions on the current route. The Link go to www.siriusxm.com.
To access the traffic features, touch option is toned down if no route is
active. SiriusXM Travel Link Fuel Prices
Traffic from the Navigation Menu or
while in the map view. Traffic Settings : Touch to When SiriusXM Travel Link
customize traffic options. information is available, the system
will display a list of fuel stations
SiriusXM Travel Link (If close to the vehicle location. The list
Equipped) will include fuel station name,
direction, distance and price. The
The infotainment system may have list can be sorted by distance or
SiriusXM Travel Link. It is a price and there are four different
subscription service provided fuel types to choose from. As the
through SiriusXM Satellite Radio. vehicle is moving a direction arrow
A service fee is required to receive and distance to fuel station will
the SiriusXM Travel Link service. update. The arrow represents the
When subscribed to SiriusXM Travel direction to the fuel station from the
All Traffic Events : Touch to view a Link, one or more services may be
list of reported traffic conditions for current vehicle position. The
available. distance represents the straight line
up to approximately 100 km (70 mi).
It could take some time to display . Travel Link Fuel Prices: Detailed distance between the vehicle
the information received. nationwide fuel price information location and the fuel station.
may be available. From the Home Page, touch the
The information is displayed with an
arrow and distance. The arrow . Travel Link Movie Listings: Fuel icon. The system displays the
indicates the distance in a straight Detailed local movie theater current fuel prices.
line and the direction of the event listings, start times, and ratings To change the fuel information on
from the vehicle's current position. may be available. display touch the Fuel Menu icon to:
. Travel Link Weather: National
and Local Weather gives current
and forecasted weather.
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From the Home Page, touch the Extended Forecast . Midway point from current
Weather icon. The system displays position to final destination.
the current weather page. . Current weather condition of the
Current Condition destination city.
The current weather page shows Weather Alerts
the current weather condition in the From the XM Weather Menu, touch
city of the vehicle's current position. the Weather Alerts option to display
On this page, select Menu to access any current weather advisory
other weather options, such as warnings in effect near the current
Extended Forecast, Weather Along position.
the Route, Weather Around Other Touch to show the extended
Cities, and Weather Alerts. Some forecast. Weather Around Other Cities
options may only be present on Select this option to view weather
Weather Along the Route
vehicles equipped with navigation. conditions around or in a specific
city entered by name or selected
from the map.
Restore to Current Location
Touch Restore Current Location to
display the weather condition for the
city where the vehicle is currently
located, if the system was modified
to view weather conditions in
If a destination is set, there is the another city.
Allow approximately 15 minutes for
option to view weather conditions
the current weather in the area to
for up to three locations along the
display.
route:
. Current vehicle position.
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Caution
Multi-Band Antenna
Using a razor blade or sharp
The multi-band antenna is located
object to clear the inside rear on the roof of the vehicle. It is used
window can damage the rear Quick Info gives access to quick
for OnStar (if equipped), SiriusXM
window antenna and/or the rear information on Audio, OnStar
Satellite Radio, and GPS (Global
window defogger. Repairs would Turn-by-Turn (if equipped), 5-day
Positioning System). Keep clear of
not be covered by the vehicle Forecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, and
obstructions for clear reception.
warranty. Do not clear the inside Movie Show Times.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is
rear window with sharp objects. open, reception can also be To access, touch the Quick Info icon
affected. on the Home Page or press INFO
on the center stack. Depending on
the system and if the options are
Caution available for that region, some
options may be grayed out.
Do not apply aftermarket glass
tinting with metallic film. The Audio Info : Displays information
metallic film in some tinting on the current item playing.
materials will interfere with or OnStar Turn by Turn : Displays
distort the incoming radio the next maneuver in a route. See
reception. Any damage caused to OnStar Destination Download
(Continued) 0 180.
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5-day Forecast : Displays the stations. To set up an account, or for or Bluetooth 0 195. For first-time
5-day forecast for the weather more information, go to use, set up stations before
station closest to the current www.pandora.com. connecting to the vehicle. The
location. See SiriusXM Travel Link A phone or tablet with Internet Pandora icon will be available on
Weather in Satellite Radio 0 142. connection and the Pandora the Home Page and the source
Nearby Fuel Stations : Displays application installed is required. pop-up displays if the latest
fuel prices and distances for close Personal cell phone data plans are application is installed on the
fuel stations. See SiriusXM Travel used. Make sure the latest version device.
Link Weather under SiriusXM is installed on the device and the Using the iPhone, iPod touch,
Travel Link (If Equipped) in Satellite volume is turned up. or iPad
Radio 0 142. To install Pandora: 1. Plug the device into the USB
Movie Showtimes : Displays a list . On an Android phone or port. The phone screen must
of movies playing in the theaters Android Tablet, go to the Android be unlocked.
closest to current location. See Play Store, and search for
SiriusXM Travel Link Movie 2. To launch, do one of the
Pandora. Install to the phone, following:
Listings in Satellite Radio 0 142. not to the SD card.
. Launch the application on
Pandora Internet Radio . On a BlackBerry phone, go to the device.
the BlackBerry App World and
Pandora (if equipped) is a free . Touch the Pandora icon on
search for Pandora.
Internet radio service that streams the Home Page.
personalized radio stations based . On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod
touch, go to the iTunes Store . Press b / g and say
on artists, songs, genres, and
and search for Pandora. Pandora or Tune
comedians. Create stations using
Pandora.
the Pandora website or smartphone Launching Pandora
application, then use - (thumbs up) . Accept any notification on
Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod the screen of the device.
or , (thumbs down) to personalize touch to the USB port, or connect
an Android or BlackBerry through To relaunch Pandora, press SRCE
Bluetooth. See USB 0 158 on the center stack or press SRC on
the steering wheel controls.
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If nothing happens when the 2. Use one of the following to Using a BlackBerry Phone
available Pandora icon is touched, launch: The phone must be unlocked. To
download the latest Pandora . Launch the application on launch Pandora service:
application and retry. the device. 1. Pair the BlackBerry phone
Pandora will always be highlighted . Touch the Pandora icon on using Bluetooth.
on the Home Page when an iPhone, the Home Page.
iPad, or iPod touch is connected 2. Use one of the following to
using the USB port. To use, log into . Press b / g and say launch:
your account. Pandora or Tune . Launch the application on
If the Please See Device message Pandora. the device.
is shown, the login screen may After Pandora has been launched, . Touch the Pandora icon on
display on the device. press SRCE on the center stack or the Home Page.
If the Please unlock your phone or press SRC on the steering wheel
controls to access Pandora . Press b / g and say
restart the app message is shown,
then the phone may be locked. features. Pandora or Tune
Unlock the phone, close the app, Pandora.
If nothing happens when the
then restart the app and make sure available Pandora icon is touched, After Pandora has been launched,
the Home Page is visible on the download the latest Pandora press SRCE on the center stack or
phone/device. application and retry. press SRC on the steering wheel
If Pandora is shut down on the controls to access Pandora
If the Please See Device message features.
phone or another audio app is used, is shown, the login screen may
Pandora may not start on the next display on the device. If nothing happens when the
ignition cycle. If iPod source is available Pandora icon is touched,
selected, it may show iPod and then If the "Please unlock your phone or download the latest Pandora
switch to Pandora. restart the app" message is shown, application and retry.
then the phone may be locked.
Using an Android Phone Unlock the phone, close the app, If the Please See Device message
then restart the app to ensure is shown, the login screen may
1. Pair the Android phone using display on the device.
Bluetooth. proper communication.
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Switching Between Pandora and . Have at least one station Loss of Audio
Stitcher created. Loss of Pandora audio can happen
To switch between Pandora and . For Android and BlackBerry in different ways:
Stitcher, touch the application icon devices, check that the device is . Weak or lost data connection.
on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. paired with the vehicle, and the
This is not required for Android Bluetooth icon on the display is . Device needs to be charged.
devices. See Stitcher Internet Radio highlighted. . Application needs to be
0 153. . For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad relaunched.
Pandora Troubleshooting devices, check that the USB . Connection between phone and
cable is connected to the USB radio lost.
Unable to Connect Device to port and the screen is unlocked.
Vehicle . If any iPhone, iPod touch,
. Close Pandora on the device or iPad is connected to
If the device is unable to connect to and launch again. Devices that Bluetooth and the dock
the USB or Bluetooth: allow multitasking may require connector, go to the Airplay icon
1. Turn the vehicle off. an extra step to quit the Pandora on the device and select dock
application. See the cell phone connector or disconnect and
2. Open and close the driver door, manufacturer's user guide.
wait about 30 seconds, and try reconnect the dock connector on
to connect the device again. Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down the device.
Error . The volume is too low. Turn up
Unable to Start Pandora
If there is an error trying to rate a the volume on the device.
If the device is unable to launch
Pandora: track with the , or - icons, the . The battery saver and task
message Thumbs Down Error or manager applications on the
. Check that the latest version of Thumbs Up Error will display. phone can cause Pandora to
Pandora is installed. Touch OK to retry. function incorrectly. Remove
. Check that there is an active those apps from the phone or
account logged into Pandora. remove Pandora and Bluetooth
from the task lists.
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If the connection is lost between the Devices that allow multitasking may A phone or tablet with Internet
application and device, a message require an extra step to quit the connection is required for this
Please unlock your phone or restart Pandora application. Close Pandora application. Personal cell phone
the phone app and try again will on the device and launch again. data plans are used. Make sure the
display. Touch OK to retry. Unlock the phone and check that latest version is installed on the
If touching OK does not clear the Home Page is displayed on the device and the volume on the
issue on the phone, see Please phone/device. device is turned up.
Unlock Your Phone or Restart See the cell phone manufacturer's BlackBerry phones are not
Phone App and Try Again under user guide. supported for this application.
"Common Pandora Messages" To install Stitcher:
following. See www.pandora.com/help for
more information. If the service will . On an Android phone or Tablet
Common Pandora Messages not work, see your dealer for with Internet connection, go to
Please See Device : When not assistance. the Android Play Store, search
logged in or when authentication for Stitcher, and install to the
failed, see the device. Touch OK to Stitcher Internet Radio phone, not to the SD card.
continue. . On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod
Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet
Paused or Audio Paused : radio service that streams news, touch, go to the iTunes Store
Playback is paused on the radio or sports, and entertainment shows and search for Stitcher.
the device. Touch J or play on the through the audio system. Create Launching Stitcher
device. personalized, on-demand stations or
discover new shows through Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod
No Stations Found : Logged in but Stitcher's preset stations. To set up touch to the USB port, or connect
no stations have been created. an account, download the Android through Bluetooth. See
Touch OK to continue. application from the Android Market USB 0 158 or Bluetooth 0 195. For
Please Unlock Your Phone or or iTunes Store, or go to first-time use, set up the stations
Restart Phone App and Try www.stitcher.com. before connecting to the vehicle.
Again : Communication failure The Stitcher icon will be available
between the radio and the phone on the Home Page and source
application, or the device is locked.
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pop-up displays if the latest If nothing happens when the . Touch the Stitcher icon on
application is installed on the available Stitcher icon is touched, the Home Page.
device. download the latest Stitcher
application and retry. . Press b / g and say
Using the iPhone, iPod touch, Stitcher or Tune Stitcher.
or iPad Stitcher will always be highlighted
on the Home Page when an iPhone, 3. If Stitcher does not begin
1. Plug the device into the USB playing, select a category and
iPad, or iPod touch is connected
port. The phone screen must then a station.
using the USB port. To use, log into
be unlocked.
your account. After Stitcher has been launched,
2. Use one of the following to press SRCE on the center stack or
If the Please See Device message
launch: press SRC on the steering wheel
is shown, the login screen may
. Touch the application on display on the device. controls to access Stitcher features.
the device. If nothing happens when the
If the "Please unlock your phone or
. Touch the Stitcher icon on restart the app" message is shown, available Stitcher icon is touched,
the Home Page. then the phone may be locked. download the latest Stitcher
Unlock the phone, close the app, application and retry.
. Press b / g and say then restart the app to make sure If the Please See Device message
Stitcher or Tune Stitcher. the Home Page is visible on the is shown, the login screen may
. Accept any notification on phone/device. display on the device.
the screen of the device. Using an Android Phone If the Please unlock your phone or
3. If Stitcher does not begin 1. Pair the Android phone using restart the app message is shown,
playing, select a category and Bluetooth. then the phone may be locked.
then a station. Unlock the phone, close the app,
2. Use one of the following to then restart the app to ensure
After Stitcher has been launched, launch:
press SRCE on the center stack or proper communication.
press SRC on the steering wheel . Touch the application on
controls to access Stitcher features. the device.
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Stitcher Menus Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to - : When touched, Stitcher stores
Touch Menu on the Stitcher display the first 24 stations of that this information and - is
main page. sub-category.
highlighted for the remainder of the
Current Station Playlist : While show. This helps Stitcher provide a
listening to a show, turn the TUNE/ personalized listening experience.
MENU knob to display the menu list
of shows available for the current
l : When touched, Stitcher
changes to the next show.
station.
J : Touch on the infotainment
Stitcher Features display to pause playback. Press
Stitcher service has features to rate again to resume.
or skip shows, or change stations.
Stitcher Advertisement
Stitcher has a menu system with the Stitcher may display
following: advertisements. Artist name and title
My On Demand Stations : Displays may not display and the skip track
a list of favorite stations and shows. option is not available.
The battery saver and task manager extra step to quit the Stitcher If touching OK does not clear the
applications on the phone can application. See the cell phone issue, see Please Unlock Your
cause Stitcher to function manufacturer's user guide. Phone or Restart Phone App and
incorrectly. Remove those apps Try Again under Common Stitcher
from the phone or remove Stitcher Loss of Audio Messages following.
and Bluetooth from the task lists. Loss of Stitcher audio can happen
due to: Common Stitcher Messages
Unable to Start Stitcher Please Try Again Later : A general
. Weak or lost data connection.
If the device is unable to launch error has occurred. A data
Stitcher: . Device needs to be charged. connection may be unavailable due
. Check that the latest version of . Application needs to be to a weak or lost signal or the
Stitcher is installed. relaunched. Stitcher service being temporarily
down. Touch OK to continue.
. Check that there is an active . Connection between phone and
account logged into Stitcher. radio is lost. Paused or Audio Paused :
Playback is paused on the radio or
. For Android devices, check that . If any iPhone, iPod touch,
the device. Touch J or play on the
the device is paired with the or iPad is connected to
Bluetooth and the dock device.
vehicle, and the Bluetooth icon
on the display is highlighted. connector, go to the Airplay icon Please See Device : When the user
on the device and select dock is not logged in or when
. For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
connector or disconnect and authentication failed, see the
devices, check that the USB reconnect the dock connector on device. Touch OK to continue.
cable is connected to the USB the device. Disconnect the phone from the radio
port and the screen is unlocked and follow the Stitcher account login
and the Home Page is showing. . The volume is too low. Turn up
the volume on the device. process on the phone.
. Close Stitcher on the device and
If the connection is lost between the No Stations Found : Logged in but
launch again. Devices that allow no stations have been created.
multitasking may require an application and device, a message
Please unlock your phone or restart Touch OK to continue.
the phone app and try again will
display. Touch OK to retry.
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Please Choose a New Station : 2. The system does a search to Info : Touch to turn file name
The end of the station has been find the picture folders. information on or off.
reached and there is no more A Please wait message S : Touch to display a previous
content to play. Select a new station displays until the search is picture if not in slide show mode.
through the Stitcher menu. finished.
Please Unlock Your Phone or
r : Touch to toggle between slide
show mode and manual mode.
Restart Phone App and Try
Again : Communication failure T : Touch to display a next picture if
between the radio and the phone not in slide show mode.
application or the device is locked. E : Touch to manually turn a
See www.stitcher.com/help for more picture 90 degrees
information. If the service will not counterclockwise.
work, send an e-mail to Menu : Touch to open the Picture
feedback@stitcher.com or see your Viewer Settings display. Slide
dealer for assistance. 3. A list displays. Select a picture Picture Viewer Main, Slideshow
to view. Timer, and Shuffle Images display
Pictures as options for configuring the view
Pictures can only be viewed using of images stored in the system.
USB devices. If pictures are on an If the displayed picture is not used
SD card, transfer to a USB device within six seconds, the upper and
or use a USB-SD adapter. lower bar options will disappear.
A maximum 5Mb uncompressed Touch-tap the display to re-show the
photo size is supported, however to upper and lower bar.
achieve this, use a 4 Megapixel or
lower resolution camera setting.
Only jpeg, bmp, gif, and png files
are supported. 4. Once a picture displays, the
following options are available:
1. Touch the Pictures icon on the
Home Page.
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on the radio. User predefined cover not be available until the radio has . File systems supported: FAT32,
art will always be used first. If no completed indexing the device. NTFS, Linux, and HFS+.
cover art is found Gracenote will Devices with more music may take . The following restrictions apply
use generic genre graphics or longer to index. The device will for the data stored on a USB
images of artists. index when plugged into the radio MP3 player or USB device:
for the first time. When Indexing is
More Like This removed from the display, the radio Maximum folder structure
The Gracenote database contains is ready to support music search. depth: eight levels.
attributes for Music, such as genre, On the next connection or ignition Maximum number of MP3/
era of music, region, artist type, cycle, Indexing will show briefly on WMA files that can be
mood, etc. Use this to create a the display. The radio is searching displayed: 10,000.
playlist of up to 30 songs "more like" for changes to the device and
currently listened to song. This preparing the music list. If there are Playlist entries must be in the
playlist will be stored in the Playlist no changes, the voice recognition form of relative paths.
menu when the device is music search will be available. The The system attribute for
reconnected. If songs are removed radio will index and store two folders/files that contain audio
from the device, the system will devices with up to 10,000 songs on data must not be set.
simply skip over those songs and each device.
play the next available song. To play a USB device, do one of the
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives following:
Use the infotainment display or
. The USB MP3 players and USB . Connect the USB and it begins
voice recognition to create a More
Like This Playlist. See Voice drives connected must comply to play.
Recognition Commands in Voice with the USB Mass Storage . Touch the Now Playing icon on
Recognition 0 189. Class specification (USB MSC). the Home Page.
. Hard disk drives are not . Press SRCE on the center stack
Gracenote Indexing supported. to scroll until the USB source
While Gracenote is indexing, . The radio will not be able to play display is available.
infotainment features are available back write-protected music.
including selecting music from the
menu. Voice recognition music will
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2. Select a playlist to view the list 3. Select a song from the list to There may be problems with the
of all songs in that playlist. begin playback. operation and function in the
3. Select a song from the list to following situations:
Songs:
begin playback. . When connecting an iPod on
1. Touch to display a list of all which a more recent version of
Artists: songs on the USB. the firmware is installed than is
1. Touch to view the list of artists 2. Songs are displayed as they supported by the infotainment
on the USB. are stored on the disc. To begin system.
2. Select an artist name to view a playback, select a song from . When connecting an iPod on
list of all albums by the artist. the list. which firmware from other
3. To select a song, touch All File System and Naming providers is installed.
Songs or touch an album and The songs, artists, albums, and To connect an iPod:
then select a song from the list. genres are taken from the files 1. Connect one end of the
Albums: song information and are only standard iPod USB cable to the
displayed if present. The radio iPod's dock connector.
1. Touch to view the albums on displays the file name as the track
the USB. name if the song information is not 2. Connect the other end to the
available. USB port in the center console.
2. Select the album to view a list
of all songs on the album. iPod music information displays on
Playing from an iPod
the radios display and begins
3. Select a song from the list to This feature supports the following playing through the vehicles audio
begin playback. iPod models: system.
Genres: . iPod classic (6th generation) The iPod battery recharges
1. Touch to view the genres on . iPod nano (3G, 4G, 5G, automatically while the vehicle is on.
the USB. and 6G) The iPod shuts off and stops
charging when the vehicle is
2. Select a genre to view a list of . iPod touch (1G, 2G, 3G, shut off.
all songs of that genre. and 4G)
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iPod Menu 2. The radio will show "Playlist 2. Select an album name to view
Creation Succeeded" and a list of all songs on the album.
continue playing the 3. Select the song from the list to
current song. begin playback.
Delete Automatic Playlist : Touch
to delete a More Like This playlist. Songs:
1. Touchiew a list of all songs on
Playlists: the iPod.
1. Touch to view the playlists on 2. Select the song from the list to
the iPod. begin playback.
Use the iPod Menu to select: 2. Select a playlist name to view
a list of all songs in the playlist. Genres:
Shuffle : Touch to play the tracks
3. Select the song from the list to 1. Touch to view the genres on
randomly. Touch again to stop
begin playback. the iPod.
shuffle.
2. Select a genre name to view a
Play More Like This : Allows the Artists: list of artists of that genre.
radio to create playlists with songs/
1. Touch to view the artists on 3. Select an artist to view albums
tracks that are similar to what is
the iPod. or all albums to view all albums
being listen to. The radio will create
a playlist with up to 30 similar 2. Select an artist name to view a of that genre.
songs. The playlist will appear in the list of all albums with songs by
the artist. Podcasts:
Playlist category of the menu for
future listening. 3. Select an album. 1. Touch to view the podcasts on
the iPod.
1. Touch to automatically create a 4. Select the song from the list to
playlist of songs that are like begin playback. 2. Select a podcast name to
the song currently playing. begin playback.
Albums:
1. Touch to view the albums on
the iPod.
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displayed at the left lower side of Touch to display a search list of Current Position Info
the map. See Configure Menu nearby POIs. Select the Touch to display a split map view
0 181 in this section. desired POI. showing detailed information about
Show POIs on Map POIs Along Route the vehicle position. This feature
can also be accessed by touching
Touch to display a search list of the vehicle information tab on the
POIs that lie along or near the route lower center of the display. The
to the destination. Select the location can be saved to the
desired POI. Address Book by touching Save in
Exit List the split view.
Touch to display a list of the next Destination Position Info
three highway exits if available. Touch to display a split map view
Select an exit to display a list of showing the final destination. The
routeable POIs associated with location can be saved to the
Touch to customize which major
that exit. Address Book by touching Save in
POI categories are displayed on
the map. Switch Route Time/Destination the split view.
Nearby POIs Touch to customize the Arrival/ Map Adjustments
Travel time and Waypoint/
The system lets you adjust the scale
Destination information displayed in
the main map view. of view on the map. Also, as you
drive, the map scrolls automatically
based on the direction of travel.
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Select this display symbol to change The No GPS symbol appears when Driving on a Route
the view to Heading up or 3D. there is no Global Positioning
System (GPS) satellite signal. Urgent Maneuver Alert
The system will give an indication
that the next maneuver is close.
If a destination is already saved to 4. To customize the address book To enter the location as coordinates,
the address book, touch the entry, select Name, Number, latitude and longitude:
Destination icon on the Home Page or Icon. 1. Touch the Destination icon on
to display the Address Book option. the Home Page. Touch the
Latitude/Longitude Coordinates
Choose a destination by selecting Latitude and Longitude option
an address that has been stored in to show the display above.
the address book. 2. Select Latitude or Longitude to
1. Touch the Address Book change. Enter the coordinates
option. A list displays the in degrees, minutes, and
address book entries. seconds. Then touch Done to
2. Select the destination from save and exit.
Choose a destination based on
the list. latitudinal and longitudinal 3. Touch Search if the information
3. Touch Start Guidance and the coordinates. is correct.
route calculates. 4. Touch Start Guidance. The
To edit Address Book entries: route calculates.
Save/Edit : Touch to save the Shortest : This calculates for the Use Car Train : Deselect to avoid
displayed destination into the shortest route. car trains.
address book. If the displayed Eco : This calculates for the most
destination is already stored in the fuel efficient route based on speed
address book, Edit will show as the and distance.
menu item.
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OnStar Destination
Download
The destination download lets an
OnStar subscriber ask an OnStar
Advisor to download a destination to
To add a waypoint: the navigation system. OnStar will
3. Select the waypoints to be send address information and
1. From the Destination List deleted. Touch Delete.
menu, touch Add Waypoint. location coordinates of the
The Sort Waypoint feature allows destination into the navigation
2. Enter the waypoint by any of reorganization of the destination list. system.
the add destination methods.
The system calculates and To sort a waypoint: Using Destination Download
highlights the route and the 1. From the Route menu, touch The navigation radio display must
route can be started. Waypoint List. be turned on before a download.
3. To add more waypoints, touch 2. Touch Sort Waypoints. The navigation system displays
Add Waypoint to add the Please wait as the address is
waypoint in the order desired 3. Select the waypoint to move.
searched within the map database.
on the route. 4. Select the location to move the
waypoint to.
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If the address is not found within the Call : Touch to initiate a call with a Previous Destinations
map database, the system may use Bluetooth Phone or OnStar Previously downloaded OnStar
latitude and longitude coordinates to Hands-Free Calling (if available). destinations are saved under
locate the destination. Save as Home : Touch to set an Previous Destinations in the
If the system is unable to locate the address as a home destination. navigation system, where they can
address, the Destination Not Found Save : Touch to save the be accessed or saved to the
message displays. downloaded destination to the Address Book.
Route Guidance Not Active address book.
Configure Menu
If an OnStar destination is Route Guidance Active
downloaded while route guidance is The Configuration Menu is used to
If an OnStar destination is adjust features and preferences,
not active, the navigation system downloaded while route guidance is
shows a pop-up display with the such as Sound, Radio, Nav
already active, the system shows a (Navigation), Display, or Time
following functions: pop-up display with the following Settings.
function:
. Touch Start Guidance; the
navigation system adds the
downloaded destination before
the next waypoint of the existing
route (closest to the current
vehicle position).
. All other options on the pop-up 1. Touch the Config icon on the
display operate as described Home Page.
under Route Guidance Not
Start Guidance : Touch to start Active.
route calculation to the
destination(s) received.
Show on Map : Touch to access
the Map display.
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The Voice Prompt menu allows Traffic Events : Touch to enable or Show Traffic Events on Map :
changes to the voice prompt disable the traffic feature. Touch to display traffic icons on
features. Traffic Alert Prompts : Touch to the map.
Navigation Voice Prompts : Select enable or disable the traffic voice
the check box on the right side to prompts.
turn the voice instructions on or off Route Based on Traffic
while traveling on a planned route. Conditions : Touch to display a
Select the box submenu of options.
Traffic Alert Prompts : Select the . Route Based on Traffic
check box on the right side to turn Conditions: Touch to enable or
the traffic voice prompt on or off disable the route feature.
while traveling on a planned route.
. Automatic Recalculation: Touch . Show All On: Touch to enable
Navigation Volume : Select to enable automatic route
Navigation Volume to change the display of all traffic icons on
recalculation. the map.
volume of the navigation prompts.
. Recalculation after Confirmation: . Hide All Off: Touch to disable
Traffic Settings Touch to enable route display of all traffic icons on
recalculation after confirmation. the map.
Sort Method : Touch to display a . User Defined: Touch to define
submenu of sort options. the individual types of icons that
. Sort by Distance: Touch to are displayed for traffic flow and
display traffic events in order of traffic conditions.
distance with the closest event
shown first.
. Sort By Road Name: Touch to
Touch to display the Traffic display traffic events in
Settings menu. alphabetical order.
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Touch to delete all saved Display Settings While in Map Settings, touch Map
destinations. A Delete Saved Display to change the display
Touch the Config icon on the Home
Destinations submenu displays. background.
Page or press CONFIG on the
Select the desired options for Map Display : Touch to change the
center stack, then select Display
deletion and touch Delete at the display background.
Settings from the list.
bottom to continue. A confirmation
displays requesting to delete or To change the overall brightness
cancel. setting for the display, use the
vehicle interior lighting instrument
Guidance Alerts panel illumination control.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite
The following options may display: signals, various vehicle signals, and
Select icons for Home Page : map data.
Touch to customize the first page of At times, other interference such as
Touch to enable the guidance alert the Home Page. the satellite condition, road
pop-up to be viewed on the map or Display Off : Touch to turn off the configuration, condition of the
on the main displays such as audio, display. The display will return when vehicle, and/or other circumstances
weather, phone, etc. A checkmark any radio icons are touched or the can affect the navigation system's
appears to indicate the guidance infotainment display is touched (if ability to determine the accurate
alert mode is on. equipped). position of the vehicle.
Map Settings : Touch to enter the The GPS shows the current position
Vehicle Settings
submenu to change Map Display of the vehicle using signals sent by
See Vehicle Personalization 0 120. settings and enable Speed Limit the GPS Satellites. When the
display on map. vehicle is not receiving signals from
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the satellites, a symbol appears on . The vehicle is traveling on . The tire pressure for the tires is
the map display. See Navigation winding roads or long straight incorrect.
Symbols 0 169. roads. . This is the first navigation use
This system might not be available . The vehicle is approaching a tall after the map data is updated.
or interference can occur if any of building or a large vehicle. . The 12-volt battery is
the following are true: . The surface streets run parallel disconnected for several days.
. Signals are obstructed by tall to a freeway. . The vehicle is driving in heavy
buildings, trees, large trucks, . The vehicle has been transferred traffic where driving is at low
or a tunnel. by a vehicle carrier or a ferry. speeds, and the vehicle is
. Satellites are being repaired or . stopped and started repeatedly.
The current position calibration
improved. is set incorrectly.
For more information if the GPS is Problems with Route
. The vehicle is traveling at high
not functioning properly, see speed. Guidance
Problems with Route Guidance
. The vehicle changes directions Inappropriate route guidance can
0 187 and If the System Needs
more than once, or the vehicle is occur under one or more of the
Service 0 188.
turning on a turn table in a following conditions:
Vehicle Positioning parking lot. . The turn was not made on the
. The vehicle is entering and/or road indicated.
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate due exiting a parking lot, garage, or a . Route guidance might not be
to one or more of the following lot with a roof. available when using automatic
reasons: . The GPS signal is not received. rerouting for the next right or
left turn.
. The road system has changed. . A roof carrier is installed on the
vehicle. . The route might not be changed
. The vehicle is driving on slippery when using automatic rerouting.
road surfaces such as sand, . Tire chains have been installed.
gravel, or snow. . There is no route guidance when
. The tires are replaced or worn. turning at an intersection.
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adjusted during a voice Canada or Mexico, the country Voice Recognition Commands
recognition session, a Volume will first have to be changed in
The following list shows the voice
bar appears on the display the system.
commands available for the
showing the voice volume level
Voice Recognition Help infotainment system with a brief
as it is being adjusted. This also
description of each. The commands
changes the volume of the To enter the help playback session, are listed with the optional words in
guidance prompts. clearly speak one of the help parentheses. To use the voice
. When using navigation commands. commands, see the previous
commands, take the time to Help : The system plays back more instructions.
become familiar with the specific help commands such as
address. Long delays when Radio Settings for the user to Radio Commands
giving the address can result in choose from. Tune AM, Tune FM, Tune XM,
the system not recognizing the Tune Pandora, Tune Stitcher :
Radio : Use this command to learn
address or routing to different Instructs the system to go to the
about how to select a band (AM,
location than intended. specific band and the last channel.
FM, or XM), and how to change
. When providing the house radio stations by speaking Tune AM (frequency), Tune FM
number portion of the address, frequency numbers. (frequency), Tune XM (channel
the system recognizes both digit number), or Tune XM (channel
Phone : Use this command to learn
format and numerical text. An name) : Instructs the system to go
about how to dial, pair a device,
example would be to say, to the specific station.
or delete a device.
3-0-0-0-1 or Thirty
Thousand One. My Media : Use this command to Thumbs Up : Instructs the system
learn how to play specific tracks, to give the current song or station a
. If the system provides thumbs up in Pandora or Stitcher.
artists, albums, devices connected
destination in another country on
to the USB port, or to change Thumbs Down : Instructs the
several attempts, say the
sources. system to give the current song or
Change Country command and
say the country of interest. The Settings : Use this command to station a thumbs down in Pandora
country default is the United learn about how to turn Verbose on or Stitcher.
States. To enter a destination in or off, or set the language.
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Phone Commands Read Text Messages or Read SMS Search Artist (artist name) :
Messages : Instructs the system to Instructs the system to show a list of
Dial or Call (phone number or
begin reading text messages from all songs by a specific artist. For
contact) : Instructs the system to
paired device. example, say "Search Artist
start a phone call. For example, say
Not all devices support text <artist name>.
Dial 1 248 123 4567. To call a
phone book contact, say Dial or messages. Applicable where Search Composer (composer
Call, say the name and location, equipped. name) : Instructs the system to
and then say Dial. For example, show a list of all songs by a specific
say Call John at Home or Call
My Media Commands composer. For example, say
John at Work. If a number is not USB or Bluetooth Audio : Instructs "Search Composer
recognized, the first number in the the system to change the source. <composer name>.
list will be called. The following commands only apply Search Album (album name) :
Pair or Connect : Instructs the to USB, iPod, and iPhone sources. Instructs the system to show a list of
system to begin pairing a device. They are supported after the device all songs by a specific album. For
has been indexed. example, say "Search Album
Digit Dial : Instructs the system to
<album name>.
dial a phone number one digit at a Play Artist (artist name) : Instructs
time. After saying the digits, the system to play songs by a Search Genre (genre name) :
say Dial. specific artist. For example, say Instructs the system to show a list of
Play Artist <artist name>. all songs for a specific genre. For
Redial or Redial Last Number :
example, say "Search Genre
Instructs the system to dial the last Play Album (album title) : Instructs
<genre name>.
phone number called. the system to play a specific album.
Search Folder (folder name) :
Select Device or Change Phone : Play Song (song title) : Instructs
Instructs the system to show a list of
Instructs the system to switch to a the system to play a specific song.
all songs in a specific folder. For
different paired device. The device Play Genre (genre name) : example, say "Search folder
must be selected from the display or Instructs the system to play songs <folder name>.
using the TUNE/MENU knob. of a particular genre.
Delete Device : Instructs the
system to delete a paired device.
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Search Playlist (playlist name) : Settings Commands No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong,
Instructs the system to show a list of Incorrect, Negative, Not really, No
Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose
all songs in a specific playlist. For I said, No I Did Not, No I Do Not :
(set) off (mode) : Instructs the
example, say "Search playlist These can be used to say No.
system to turn voice prompts on or
<playlist name>. Next Page, Page Down : Instructs
off. When off, this feature turns off
Search Audiobook (audiobook voice prompts. the system to scroll forward one
name) : Instructs the system to page in a list.
Language (language) : Instructs
show a list of all tracks in a specific Previous Page, Page Up : Instructs
the system to set the language.
audiobook. For example, say the system to scroll back one page
"Search audiobook List Devices : Instructs the system
in a list.
<audiobook name>. to give a list of devices to use.
Search Playlist (playlist name) : Navigation Commands (If
Other Commands
Instructs the system to show a list of Equipped)
all songs in a specific playlist. For Goodbye : Instructs the system to
end a phone call or voice To activate the navigation voice
example, say "Search playlist recognition:
<playlist name>. recognition.
Cancel : Instructs the system to 1. Press b / g on the steering
Search Podcast (podcast name) :
cancel an action. wheel. The audio system
Instructs the system to show a list of
mutes. A voice prompt says,
all tracks in a specific podcast. For Go Back, Back, Previous :
Please say a command. Wait
example, say "Search podcast Instructs the system to go back to a
until the tone is heard before
<podcast name>. prior menu. speaking.
More Like This : Instructs the Main Menu : Instructs the system to If there is no tone, make sure
system to create a playlist of tracks go to the main menu.
the volume is turned up.
similar to the current track playing.
Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right,
While voice recognition is
Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it, active, the system shows a
Probably, You Bet : These can be symbol in the top right of the
used to say Yes.
display.
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2. Clearly speak the command Home : Instructs the system to start Delete Waypoint : When guidance
Navigation. guidance to address saved as is active, this command allows the
3. Clearly speak one of the My Home. deletion of individual waypoints or
commands in this section. Contact : When a phone is paired the destination. If guidance is not
to the system, which contains active, the system will indicate the
The following commands only apply destination list is empty.
once the Navigation command is Address Information stored for
given. contacts, the address associated Where Am I?, My Location,
with that contact can become a or Current Position : Instructs the
Change Country : Changes the route. If the system cannot resolve system to give the current position
country origin to input a destination the address, an error displays. of the vehicle.
from that region. The system will
accept United States, Canada, Points of Interest or POI : Allows a Help : The system plays back more
or Mexico. Point of Interest to be stated as a specific help commands associated
destination. with Navigation or a Navigation
Address or Destination : Allows sub-feature.
an address to be stated as a Say the name or list item number of
one-shot method. The system will the category and subcategory to Cancel Guidance or Cancel
recognize the address if stated all at return a list of POIs. Say the item Route : Instructs the system to
once or say a city center. An number to select a POI from the list. cancel guidance.
example is to say, 200 POI commands for Nearby, Along Entering a Destination in Other
Renaissance Street, Detroit, Route, and Around Destination will Countries
Michigan or Detroit, Michigan. be available if route guidance is
active. For the voice recognition to respond
Directed Address : Allows an to a local address, the
address to be stated one step at a Add Waypoint : Allows addition of corresponding country needs to be
time. The format will be State, City, individual waypoints or the set in the navigation system.
Street, then House Number. destination. The system will ask for
the choice of entry method to The country can also be set using
Intersection : Allows an voice commands. However, the
Intersection to be stated as the continue. An example is to say, POI
country will change back to the
destination. The format will be Along Route or Intersection.
default country once the vehicle is
State, City, Street, then Intersection. turned off.
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. Dial Minutes
Hands-Free Calling (If Equipped)
. Number Recall Number Recall
Turn-by-Turn Directions
. Directory Advisor Playback
OnStar Info
Digit Store . Virtual Advisor
After each list of help commands,
the following are available: Turn-by-Turn Directions Virtual Advisor
. Go Back . Directory Choose this option to connect to a
. Repeat . Plan Route live Advisor.
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5/> : Press to enter the Phone volume level remains in memory for . The pairing process is disabled
main menu. Press and hold to mute later calls. The system maintains a when the vehicle is moving.
or unmute. minimum volume level. . Pairing only needs to be
Voice Recognition See Voice Recognition 0 189. completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
The voice recognition system uses Bluetooth Audio phone changes or the cell phone
commands to control the system See Bluetooth Audio 0 163. is deleted from the system.
and dial phone numbers. .
Pairing with Infotainment Only one paired cell phone can
When using voice recognition: Controls be connected to the Bluetooth
. The system may not recognize system at a time.
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
voice commands if there is too must be paired and then connected . If multiple paired cell phones are
much background noise. to the vehicle before it can be used. within range of the system, the
. A tone sounds to indicate that See your cell phone manufacturer's radio will connect to the first
the system is ready for a voice user guide for Bluetooth functions phone in the list or to the phone
command. Wait for the tone and before pairing the cell phone. If a that was previously connected.
then speak. Bluetooth phone is not connected, Pairing a Phone/Device
. Speak clearly in a calm and calls will be made using OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, if available. 1. Press CONFIG on the center
natural voice.
See OnStar Overview 0 378. stack or press 5 / > on the
See Voice Recognition 0 189. steering wheel controls.
Pairing Information
Audio System 2. Select Phone Settings.
. A Bluetooth-enabled phone and
Sound comes through the vehicle's an audio playback device can be 3. Select Pair Device (Phone).
front audio system speakers and paired to the system at the The radio displays Please
overrides the audio system. Use the same time. start Bluetooth search on your
VOL/O knob during a call to change phone. Confirm or enter
. Up to five devices can be paired
the volume level. The adjusted number:. If the device
to the Bluetooth system. supports a four-digit Personal
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Identification Number (PIN), it display. Drag down the task bar 1. Press CONFIG on the center
will display. The PIN is used in and look for connection/ stack.
Step 5. phonebook request and accept. 2. Select Phone Settings.
4. Start the pairing process on the 7. Repeat to pair additional 3. Select Device List.
cell phone to be paired to the phones.
vehicle. See the cell phone 4. Select the new phone to
manufacturer's user guide. Listing All Paired and Connected connect to and follow the
Phones/Devices display prompts.
5. Locate and select the device
named after the vehicle make 1. Press CONFIG on the center
stack.
Pairing with Voice Recognition
and model in the list on the cell
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
phone. Follow the instructions 2. Select Phone Settings.
must be paired and then connected
on the cell phone to enter the 3. Select Device List. to the vehicle before it can be used.
PIN provided in Step 3, or to
Deleting a Paired Phone/Device See the cell phone manufacturer's
confirm the six-digit code
user guide for Bluetooth functions
matches. The system 1. Press CONFIG on the center before pairing the cell phone. If a
recognizes the new connected stack. Bluetooth phone is not connected,
phone after the pairing process
2. Select Phone Settings. calls will be made using OnStar
is complete.
Hands-Free Calling, if available.
6. If the phone prompts to accept 3. Select Device List. See OnStar Overview 0 378.
connection or allow phone 4. Select the phone to delete and
book download, select always Pairing a Phone
follow the display prompts.
accept and allow. The phone 1. Press b / g. The system
book may not be available if Connecting to a Different Phone
responds Please say a
not accepted. Some phones To connect to a different phone, the command, followed by a tone.
will put connection request or new phone must be in the vehicle
phonebook request in a pull and available to be connected to the 2. Say Pair. The system
down task bar at the top of the Bluetooth system before the responds with Please search
process is started. for Bluetooth devices on your
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phone, select your vehicle, Listing All Paired and Connected To cancel this command, press $ /
confirm and enter the PIN Phones i on the steering wheel control or
provided on the display. The system can list all cell phones press / BACK on the center stack.
3. Start the search for Bluetooth paired to it. If a paired cell phone is
devices on the phone. Then also connected to the vehicle, the Connecting to a Different Phone
select the device and follow the system responds with is connected or Device
instructions on the phone by after that phone name. To connect to a different cell phone,
either entering the four-digit the system looks for the next
PIN or confirming the six-digit 1. Press b / g. The system
available cell phone. Depending on
passcode. The PIN is used in responds Please say a the cell phone to be connected, this
Step 4. command, followed by a tone. command may need to be repeated.
4. Locate and select the device 2. Say Device List.
1. Press b / g. The system
named after the vehicle make Deleting a Paired Phone responds Please say a
and model in the list on the cell
If the phone name to delete is command, followed by a tone.
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the unknown, see Listing All Paired 2. Say Change Phone.
PIN provided in Step 3 or to and Connected Phones.
. To select a device, touch
confirm the six-digit code 1. Press b / g. The system the name on the display.
matches. The system responds responds Please say a
successfully paired. . If another cell phone is not
command, followed by a tone. found, the original phone
5. Repeat Steps 14 to pair 2. Say Delete Device. remains connected.
additional phones.
3. The system responds with: To
delete a device, please touch
its name on the display. Select
the device to delete on the
display and it will be removed.
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Making a Call Using Phone To make a call using the Phone Making a Call Using the
Book and Infotainment Book menu: Infotainment Controls
Controls 1. Press 5 / > once on the radio To make a call:
For cell phones that support the or touch the Phone icon on the
phone book feature, the Bluetooth Home Page. 1. Press 5 / > once on the radio
system can use the contacts stored or touch the Phone icon on the
2. Select Phone Book. Home Page.
on the cell phone to make calls. See
the cell phone manufacturers user 3. Select the letter group of the 2. Press Enter Number.
guide or contact the wireless phone book entry to scroll
through the list of names/ 3. Enter the phone number.
provider to find out if this feature is
supported. numbers. 4. Select OK to start dialing the
4. Select the name. number.
When a cell phone supports the
phone book feature, the Phone 5. Select the number to call. 5. Select Call to place the call.
Book and Call Lists menus are To make a call using voice
automatically available. To make a call using the Call
Lists menu: recognition, see Making a Call
The Phone Book menu allows under Bluetooth 0 195.
access to the phone book stored in 1. Press 5 / > once on the radio
the cell phone to make a call. or touch the Phone icon on the
Accepting or Declining a Call
The Call Lists menu allows access Home Page. When an incoming call is received,
to the phone numbers from the 2. Select Call Lists. the infotainment system mutes and
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
3. Select the Incoming Calls,
Missed Calls menus on the cell Outgoing Calls, or Missed Using the Infotainment Controls
phone to make a call. Calls list. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
The radio will display the first 1,000 4. Select the name or number Answer or Decline and press the
contacts and the phone numbers for to call. TUNE/MENU knob or touch Accept
each contact including Home, Work, or Decline on the infotainment
Mobile, and Other. display.
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Using Steering Wheel Controls . To decline answering the 4. To add more callers to the
incoming call, touch Decline on conference call, repeat Steps 1
Press b / g to answer or $ / i to the infotainment display or take 3. The number of callers that
decline the call. no action. can be added is limited by your
Call Waiting Using the wireless service carrier.
. Press $ / i to disconnect the
Infotainment Controls current call and switch to the call Ending a Call
Call waiting must be supported on on hold.
Using the Infotainment Controls
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
Conference Calling Using the Turn and press the TUNE/MENU
the wireless service carrier to work.
Infotainment Controls knob and select Hang Up or touch
Switching Between Calls (Call Conference calling and three-way Hang Up on the display.
Waiting Calls Only)
calling must be supported on the Using Steering Wheel Controls
To switch between calls turn and Bluetooth phone and enabled by the
press the TUNE/MENU knob and wireless service carrier to work. This Press $ / i.
select Switch Call or select Switch feature is only supported when the
Call on the display. vehicle is not moving. Muting a Call
To start a conference while in a During a call, all sounds from inside
Call Waiting Using Steering the vehicle can be muted so that the
Wheel Controls current call:
person on the other end of the call
Call waiting must be supported on 1. Turn and press the TUNE/ cannot hear them.
the cell phone and enabled by the MENU knob and select Enter
Number. Using the Infotainment Controls
wireless service carrier.
2. Enter the phone number and Turn and press the TUNE/MENU
. Press b / g to answer an knob and select Mute Call. Press
select OK.
incoming call when another call again to cancel mute.
is active. The original call is 3. After the call has been placed,
placed on hold. turn the TUNE/MENU knob and
choose Merge Calls.
. Press b / g again to return to
the original call.
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Transferring a Call Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Dial or Call : These commands can
(DTMF) Tones be used interchangeably to dial a
Audio can be transferred between
phone number.
the Bluetooth system and the cell The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can
phone. send numbers during a call. This is Digit Dial : This command allows a
used when calling a menu-driven phone number to be dialed by
The cell phone must be paired and
phone system. entering the digits one at a time.
connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be Using the Infotainment Controls Re-dial : This command dials the
transferred. last number used on the cell phone.
1. Turn and press the TUNE/
To Transfer Audio from the MENU knob and select Enter Using the Dial or Call
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Number. Command
During a call with the audio in the 2. Enter the phone number, To call a number:
vehicle, touch Transfer Call on the or select Enter Number on the
infotainment display or press and 1. Press b / g. The system
infotainment display and select
responds Please say a
hold b / g on the steering wheel digits, then touch OK.
command, followed by a tone.
controls. Hands-Free Phone 2. Say Dial or Call.
To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth Voice 3. Say the entire number without
System from a Cell Phone
Recognition pausing, followed by Dial.
Use the audio transfer feature on
To use voice recognition, press the Once connected, the person called
the cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for more
b / g icon on the steering wheel will be heard through the audio
controls. Use the commands below speakers.
information. Touch Transfer call on
for the various voice features. For
the infotainment display or press To call using a name tag:
additional information, say Help
and hold b / g on the steering while in a voice recognition menu. 1. Press b / g. The system
wheel controls.
Making a Call responds Please say a
command, followed by a tone.
Calls can be made using the
following commands.
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2. Say Dial or Call and then Once connected, the person called Text Messaging
say the name tag. For example will be heard through the audio
Call John at Work. speakers. For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system,
Once connected, the person called Using the Re-dial Command if equipped with text messaging, can
will be heard through the audio display text messages, play back a
speakers. 1. Press b / g. The system
message over the audio system,
responds Please say a and send a predefined message.
Using the Digit Dial Command command, followed by a tone. Not all phones support all functions
This allows a phone number to be 2. After the tone, say Re-dial. and work with Bluetooth. The radio
dialed by entering the digits one at The system dials the last only supports the receipt of SMS
a time. number called from the text messages. A request may need
1. Press b / g. The system connected cell phone. to be accepted on the phone or
responds Please say a Once connected, the person called some phone settings may need to
command, followed by a tone. will be heard through the audio be changed to allow text messaging
speakers. to function. See the cell phone
2. Say Digit Dial. manufacturers user guide.
3. Say each digit, one at a time, Clearing the System
Using Text Messaging
to dial. After each digit is Unless information is deleted out of
entered, the system repeats the vehicle Bluetooth system, it will
back the digit it heard followed be retained. This includes phone
by a tone. After the last digit pairing information. For directions
has been entered, say Dial. on how to delete this information,
If an unwanted number is repeated see Deleting a Paired Phone/
back, say Clear to clear the last Device.
number.
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Incoming Text Messages Text Messaging Settings . Select Text Alerts to choose the
alert behavior for incoming text
messages:
Text alert with tone
Tone only
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Dual-Zone Mode : Allows different - : Air is directed to the windshield, The air conditioning might
temperatures to be set for the driver floor and side window outlets. Use automatically turn off during heavy
and passenger sides. this mode to clear the windows of acceleration, abnormal system
Enter Dual-Zone mode by adjusting fog or moisture and warm the pressure or very cold outside
the passenger side temperature passengers. temperatures.
when in Single-Zone mode. 5 FRONT : Press to turn the When -, h, or 5 FRONT is
Air Delivery Mode Controls : defrost on or off. The 5 FRONT selected, the air conditioning is
Press Y, ), -, or [ to change indicator appears in the display. automatically switched on to
the current airflow mode. The A portion of the air is directed to the improve defogging performance and
current mode selection appears in windshield and side window outlets, remove moisture from the air.
the infotainment display. Changing with some air directed to the outer Recirculation
the mode cancels the automatic instrument panel outlets.
operation and the system goes into For best results, clear all snow and
h : Press to change the air intake
semi-automatic operation. Press between recirculated air and outside
ice from the windshield before
AUTO to return to full automatic defrosting. air. h appears on the
operation. infotainment display when
Air Conditioning recirculation is activated.
Select from the following:
Y : Air is directed to the instrument # : Press to turn the air The recirculation mode recycles
conditioning system on or off. The interior air and is not recommended
panel outlets and console outlet.
# appears on the infotainment for extended use. If it is used for a
) : Air is divided between the display when the air conditioning is long period of time, the system
instrument panel outlets, console on. When the air conditioning is automatically lets some outside air
outlet and the floor outlets. Cooler turned off, # OFF appears on the into the vehicle for ventilation.
air is directed to the upper outlets infotainment display. Do not use the recirculation mode if
and warmer air to the floor outlets.
The air conditioning system occupants are smoking.
[ : Air is directed to the floor removes moisture and heat from The recirculation mode cannot be
outlets with some air directed to the the air. turned on in defrost mode.
outer instrument panel, windshield,
and side window outlets.
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AUTO h is displayed when the Heated Mirrors : If equipped with To prevent false temperature
system is automatically controlling heated outside mirrors, the mirrors readings, the displayed temperature
the combination of outside and heat to help clear fog or frost from will not update at low vehicle
recirculated air for best the surface of the mirror when the speeds.
performance. rear window defog button is If the vehicle has been turned off for
pressed. See Heated Mirrors 0 39. less than four hours, the
Rear Window Defogger temperature at start up will be
Sensors
The rear window defogger uses a recalled from previous operation.
warming grid to remove fog or frost The automatic climate control
system uses sensors to maintain Do not cover the sensors; otherwise
from the rear window. It only works
temperatures. The solar sensor is the automatic climate control system
when the ignition is on.
on the instrument panel near the will not work properly.
K : Press to turn the rear window windshield, and the outside
defogger on or off. The indicator on Remote Start Climate Control
temperature sensor is in front of the
the button turns on. The rear Operation
radiator.
window defogger turns off If equipped with the remote start
automatically if it is left on. The solar sensor monitors the solar
feature, when it is activated, the
radiation when operating in AUTO
climate control system will use the
mode, adjusting the temperature,
Caution fan speed and air delivery.
previous settings. See Remote
Vehicle Start 0 30.
Using a razor blade or sharp The system may also supply cooler
object on the inside rear window air to the side of the vehicle facing Regular Operation
can damage the antenna or the sun. The recirculation mode will Adjusting the Temperature
defogger. Repairs would not be also be activated, as necessary.
covered by the vehicle warranty. When the climate control system
The outside temperature sensor can has stabilized, adjust the
Do not stick anything to the rear be affected by radiant heat when temperature to a comfortable
window. the vehicle is not moving. setting.
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See specific vehicle steering Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go
messages under Service Vehicle straight down the roadway.
Messages 0 118. See your dealer if
there is a problem. Loss of Control
Curve Tips Skidding
. Take curves at a reasonable There are three types of skids that
speed. correspond to the vehicle's three
. Reduce speed before entering a control systems:
curve. . Braking Skid wheels are not
. Maintain a reasonable steady rolling.
speed through the curve. . Steering or Cornering Skid
. Wait until the vehicle is out of too much speed or steering in a
the curve before accelerating curve causes tires to slip and
gently into the straightaway. The vehicle's right wheels can drop lose cornering force.
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow . Acceleration Skid too much
Steering in Emergencies
these tips: throttle causes the driving
. There are some situations when wheels to spin.
steering around a problem may 1. Ease off the accelerator and
be more effective than braking. then, if there is nothing in the Defensive drivers avoid most skids
way, steer the vehicle so that it by taking reasonable care suited to
. Holding both sides of the existing conditions, and by not
straddles the edge of the
steering wheel allows you to turn pavement. overdriving those conditions. But
180 degrees without removing skids are always possible.
a hand. 2. Turn the steering wheel about
one-eighth of a turn, until the If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
. The Antilock Brake System these suggestions:
right front tire contacts the
(ABS) allows steering while pavement edge. . Ease your foot off the
braking.
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
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recommendations outlined by the braking force and pedal travel may This first step may be skipped
fluid manufacturer. Do not use increase. After the procedure, the if there are more than 320 km
silicone or DOT-5 brake fluids. brake pads may appear white at the (200 mi) on the brake pads.
To prepare the brake systems for rotor contact. 2. Repeatedly apply the brakes
track events and racing, complete Perform this procedure on dry from 100 km/h (60 mph) to
the appropriate high performance pavement, in a safe manner, and in 25 km/h (15 mph) while
brake burnishing procedure compliance with all local and state decelerating at 0.8 g. This is a
described below. ordinances/laws regarding motor hard brake application, without
vehicle operation. activating the Antilock Brake
Brake Burnishing System (ABS). Drive for at
New brake pads must be burnished Racing/Track Brake Burnishing least 1 km (0.6 mi) between
before racing or other competitive Procedure stops. Repeat until the brake
driving. pedal travel starts to increase.
Caution Depending on conditions, this
Caution should take no longer than 25
Brake pedal fade will occur during brake applications.
The new vehicle break-in period this track burnish procedure and
can cause brake pedal travel and 3. Cool down: Drive at 100 km/h
should be completed before (60 mph) for approximately
performing the brake burnish force to increase. This could
extend stopping distance until the 15 km (10 mi) without using the
procedure, otherwise damage brakes.
may occur to the powertrain/ brakes are fully burnished.
4. Apply the brakes 25 times from
engine. See New Vehicle
100 km/h (60 mph) to 50 km/h
Break-In 0 229. 1. Apply the brakes 25 times
(30 mph) while decelerating at
starting at 100 km/h (60 mph)
0.4 g. This is a medium brake
to 50 km/h (30 mph) while
When performed as instructed, application. Drive for at least
decelerating at 0.4 g. This is a
these procedures will not damage 1 km (0.6 mi) between
medium brake application.
the brakes. During the burnishing applications.
Drive for at least 1 km (0.6 mi)
procedure, the brake pads will
between applying the brakes.
smoke and produce an odor. The
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Warning (Continued)
If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Slowly and cautiously spin the
the fan speed to the highest wheels to free the vehicle when Turn the steering wheel left and
setting. See Climate stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. right to clear the area around the
Control Systems. front wheels. Turn off any traction
If stuck too severely for the traction
For more information about CO, system. Shift back and forth
system to free the vehicle, turn the
between R (Reverse) and a low
see Engine Exhaust 0 235. traction system off and use the
forward gear, spinning the wheels
rocking method. See Traction
as little as possible. To prevent
To save fuel, run the engine for Control/Electronic Stability Control
transmission wear, wait until the
short periods to warm the vehicle 0 245.
wheels stop spinning before shifting
and then shut the engine off and gears. Release the accelerator
partially close the window. Moving { Warning pedal while shifting, and press
about to keep warm also helps. lightly on the accelerator pedal
If the vehicle's tires spin at high when the transmission is in gear.
If it takes time for help to arrive, speed, they can explode, and you
when running the engine, push the Slowly spinning the wheels in the
or others could be injured. The forward and reverse directions
accelerator pedal slightly so the vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine runs faster than the idle causes a rocking motion that could
engine compartment fire or other free the vehicle. If that does not get
speed. This keeps the battery
damage. Spin the wheels as little the vehicle out after a few tries, it
charged to restart the vehicle and to
signal for help with the headlamps. as possible and avoid going might need to be towed out. If the
Do this as little as possible, to above 56 km/h (35 mph). vehicle does need to be towed out,
save fuel. see Towing the Vehicle 0 337.
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Example 2 Example 3
working, the vehicle may be near a Manual Transmission 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift
strong radio antenna signal causing If the vehicle is stationary, the to P (Park) with an automatic
interference to the Keyless Access ignition will turn OFF, and Retained transmission, or Neutral with a
system. See Remote Keyless Entry Accessory Power (RAP) will remain manual transmission. Turn the
(RKE) System Operation 0 25. active. See Retained Accessory ignition to OFF.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle Power (RAP) 0 232. 4. Set the parking brake. See
must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or Do not turn the engine off when the Electric Parking Brake 0 242.
ON/RUN and the brake pedal must vehicle is moving. This will cause a
be applied. loss of power assist in the brake { Warning
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No and steering systems and disable
Indicator Lights) : When the the airbags. Turning off the vehicle while
vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE moving may cause loss of power
If the vehicle must be shut off in an assist in the brake and steering
START/STOP once to turn the emergency:
engine off. systems and disable the airbags.
1. Brake using a firm and steady While driving, only shut the
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the pressure. Do not pump the vehicle off in an emergency.
ignition will turn off, and Retained brakes repeatedly. This may
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain deplete power assist, requiring
active. See Retained Accessory increased brake pedal force. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
Power (RAP) 0 232. and must be shut off while driving,
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). press and hold ENGINE START/
Automatic Transmission This can be done while the STOP for longer than two seconds,
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the vehicle is moving. After shifting or press twice in five seconds.
ignition will return to ACC/ to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber
ACCESSORY and display a Indicator Light) : This mode allows
message in the Driver Information a safe location.
you to use some electrical
Center (DIC). See Transmission accessories when the engine is off.
Messages 0 119. When the vehicle
is shifted into P (Park), the ignition
system will switch to OFF.
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With the ignition off, pressing the purposes. With the vehicle off, and Automatic Transmission
button one time without the brake the brake pedal not applied, Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
pedal applied will place the ignition pressing and holding the button for N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle
system in ACC/ACCESSORY. more than five seconds will place when it is already moving, use
The ignition will switch from ACC/ the vehicle in Service Only Mode. N (Neutral) only.
ACCESSORY to OFF after The instruments and audio systems
five minutes to prevent battery will operate as they do in ON/RUN,
but the vehicle will not be able to be Caution
rundown.
driven. The engine will not start in
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
Service Only Mode. Press the
Light) : This mode is for driving and button again to turn the vehicle off. vehicle is moving. If you do, you
starting. With the ignition off, and could damage the transmission.
the brake pedal applied for Shift to P (Park) only when the
Starting the Engine vehicle is stopped.
automatic transmission vehicles,
and the clutch pedal applied for Place the transmission in the
manual transmission vehicles, proper gear.
Manual Transmission
pressing the button once will place
the ignition system in ON/RUN/ Caution The shift lever should be in Neutral
START. Once engine cranking and the parking brake engaged.
begins, release the button. Engine If you add electrical parts or Hold the clutch pedal down to the
cranking will continue until the accessories, you could change floor and start the engine.
engine starts. See Starting the the way the engine operates. Any Starting Procedure
Engine 0 231. The ignition will then resulting damage would not be
remain in ON/RUN. covered by the vehicle warranty. 1. With the Keyless Access
See Add-On Electrical Equipment system, the RKE transmitter
Service Only Mode must be in the vehicle. Press
0 268.
This power mode is available for ENGINE START/STOP with the
service and diagnostics, and to brake pedal applied on
verify the proper operation of the vehicles with an automatic
malfunction indicator lamp as may transmission, and the clutch
be required for emission inspection pedal applied on vehicles with
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a manual transmission. When 2. If the engine does not start Retained Accessory
the engine begins cranking, let after five to 10 seconds,
go of the button. especially in very cold weather
Power (RAP)
The idle speed will go down as (below 18 C or 0 F), it could The power windows will operate
the engine gets warm. Do not be flooded with too much when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
race the engine immediately gasoline. Try pushing the or ACC/ACCESSORY positions.
after starting it. accelerator pedal all the way to
Once the ignition is turned off,
the floor and holding it there as
If the RKE transmitter is not in Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
you press ENGINE START/
the vehicle, if there is allows the power windows to
STOP, for up to a maximum of
interference, or the RKE continue to operate for up to
15 seconds. Wait at least
battery is low, a Driver 10 minutes. If a door is opened
15 seconds between each try,
Information Center (DIC) during this time, they will be
to allow the cranking motor to
message will display. See deactivated.
cool down. When the engine
Driver Information Center (DIC) starts, let go of the button, and The audio system will be
0 108 and Remote Keyless the accelerator. If the vehicle deactivated only if the driver door is
Entry (RKE) System Operation starts briefly but then stops opened.
0 25. again, do the same thing. This
clears the extra gasoline from Shifting Into Park
Caution the engine. Do not race the (Automatic Transmission)
engine immediately after
Cranking the engine for long starting it. Operate the engine 1. Hold the brake pedal down and
periods of time, by returning the and transmission gently until set the parking brake.
ignition to the START position the oil warms up and lubricates See Electric Parking Brake
immediately after cranking has all moving parts. 0 242.
ended, can overheat and damage
2. Hold the button on the shift
the cranking motor, and drain the
lever and push the lever toward
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
the front of the vehicle into
between each try, to let the P (Park).
cranking motor cool down.
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3. Turn the ignition off. If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park
the engine running, the vehicle must
Leaving the Vehicle With the be in P (Park) and the parking This vehicle is equipped with an
Engine Running brake set. electronic shift lock release system.
The shift lock release is designed to
Release the button and check that
{ Warning the shift lever cannot be moved out
prevent movement of the shift lever
out of P (Park), unless the ignition is
It can be dangerous to leave the of P (Park). in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is
vehicle with the engine running. Torque Lock applied.
It could overheat and catch fire. The shift lock release is always
Torque lock is when the weight of
It is dangerous to get out of the the vehicle puts too much force on functional except in the case of an
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully the parking pawl in the uncharged or low voltage (less than
in P (Park) with the parking brake transmission. This happens when 9-volt) battery.
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. parking on a hill and shifting the If the vehicle has an uncharged
transmission into P (Park) is not battery or a battery with low voltage,
Do not leave the vehicle when the done properly and then it is difficult try charging or jump starting the
engine is running. If you have left to shift out of P (Park). To prevent battery. See Jump Starting - North
the engine running, the vehicle torque lock, set the parking brake America 0 335.
can move suddenly. You or others and then shift into P (Park). To find
could be injured. To be sure the To shift out of P (Park):
out how, see Shifting Into Park
vehicle will not move, even when listed previously. 1. Apply the brake pedal.
you are on fairly level ground,
If torque lock does occur, the 2. Place the ignition in ON/RUN.
always set the parking brake and
vehicle may need to be pushed 3. Press the shift lever button.
move the shift lever to P (Park).
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
See Shifting Into Park (Automatic the parking pawl pressure, so you 4. Move the shift lever to the
Transmission) 0 232. can shift out of P (Park). desired position.
If still unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
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2. Hold the brake pedal down and 2. Remove the trim from the Parking
press the shift lever button center console, in front of the
again. shift lever. With a manual transmission, before
getting out of the vehicle, move the
3. Move the shift lever to the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking
desired position. on a downhill slope. On a level
If you are still having a problem surface or an uphill slope, use
shifting, see your dealer. 1 (First) gear. Apply the parking
brake. Turn the wheels toward the
Shift Lock Manual Release curb for a downhill slope, or away
If jump starting the vehicle did not from the curb for an uphill slope.
work, the shift lock manual release Once the shift lever has been
must be used. placed into gear with the clutch
pedal pressed in, turn the ignition to
To access the shift lock manual OFF, and release the clutch.
release:
1. Apply the parking brake. Parking over Things
3. Insert a tool into the opening as
far as it will go, while at the That Burn
same time, moving the shift
lever out of P (Park). If P (Park) { Warning
is selected again, the shift lever
will be locked again. Have the Things that can burn could touch
cause of the problem fixed by hot exhaust parts under the
your dealer. vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
4. Refit the trim to the center
or other things that can burn.
console.
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button before shifting from P (Park) N : In this position, the engine does D : Use this position for general
when the ignition is in ON/RUN or not connect with the wheels. To driving. The transmission
ACC/ACCESSORY. If the vehicle restart the engine when the vehicle automatically selects the
will not shift out of P (Park), ease is already moving, use appropriate gear according to the
pressure on the shift lever and push N (Neutral) only. current load and driving conditions.
the shift lever all the way into
P (Park) while maintaining brake
application. Then press the shift
{ Warning Caution
lever button and move the shift lever Shifting into a drive gear while the If the vehicle does not shift gears,
into another gear. See Shifting out engine is running at high speed is the transmission could be
of Park 0 233. dangerous. Unless your foot is damaged. Have the vehicle
R : Use this gear to back up. firmly on the brake pedal, the serviced right away.
vehicle could move very rapidly.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse)
You could lose control and hit Sport Shift Mode
can also be used to rock the vehicle
people or objects. Do not shift
back and forth to get out of snow,
ice, or sand without damaging the into a drive gear while the engine
transmission. See If the Vehicle Is is running at high speed.
Stuck 0 225 for additional
information.
Caution
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the N (Neutral) with the engine
vehicle is moving forward could running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Shift to the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle engine is not running at high
is stopped. speed when shifting the vehicle.
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On the bottom of the display, M and If not suitable, SHIFT DENIED To disable A/S mode and return to
the currently selected gear appear will be displayed in the DIC, and Sport Shift mode, hold the shift lever
as long as A/S mode is selected. the transmission will not shift in the + (Plus) position for more than
gears. Continuing to hold the one second. The bottom of the
lever in the (Minus) position display shows S.
will select the requested gear as
soon as the vehicle speed Temporary Active Select
decreases to the allowed speed (A/S) Mode
for that gear. A/S can also be operated from
. If the engine speed becomes too D (Drive) using the steering wheel
low for the currently selected paddles only. With the vehicle in
gear, the transmission will motion, briefly pulling the + (Plus) or
automatically shift down, even (Minus) steering wheel paddles at
though A/S mode is still any time will engage Temporary A/
selected. S mode.
. While in A/S mode, 2 (Second) In this mode A/S functions as if
Alternatively, the paddles can be or 3 (Third) gear starts can be activated from Sport mode, except
used to shift to the required gear: selected from a standing start. that the transmission will
To shift up a gear, briefly pull the This is useful for gentle automatically exit Temporary A/S
+ (Plus) paddle toward the steering acceleration on slippery mode to Normal Shift mode if any of
wheel and release it. surfaces. the following conditions are met:
To disable A/S mode and return to . The vehicle speed drops below
To shift down a gear, briefly pull the
(Minus) paddle toward the steering Normal Shift mode, push the shift approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).
wheel and release it. lever to the left, to position D (Drive). . No shift paddle is pressed, and
The bottom of the display shows D. steady driving without
. The transmission will shift to a
selected gear only if the engine accelerating, decelerating,
speed is within a suitable range. or cornering is detected for
approximately seven seconds.
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If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS The vehicle has an Electric Parking
becomes necessary to slam on the Brake (EPB). The switch is on the
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
brakes and continue braking to center console. The EPB can
the brake pedal down firmly and let
avoid a sudden obstacle, a always be activated, even if the
ABS work. You may hear the ABS
computer senses the wheels are ignition is off. To prevent draining
pump or motor operating and feel
slowing down. If one of the wheels the battery, avoid repeated cycles of
the brake pedal pulsate. This is
is about to stop rolling, the computer the EPB when the engine is not
normal.
will separately work the brakes at running.
each wheel. Braking in Emergencies The system has a red parking brake
ABS can change the brake pressure ABS allows you to steer and brake status light and an amber parking
to each wheel, as required, faster at the same time. In many brake warning light. See Electric
than any driver could. This can help emergencies, steering can help Parking Brake Light 0 103 and
you steer around the obstacle while more than even the very best Service Electric Parking Brake Light
braking hard. braking. 0 103. There are also parking
As the brakes are applied, the brake-related Driver Information
computer keeps receiving updates Electric Parking Brake Center (DIC) messages. See Brake
on wheel speed and controls System Messages 0 113. In case of
braking pressure accordingly. insufficient electrical power, the EPB
cannot be applied or released.
Remember: ABS does not change
the time needed to get a foot up to Before leaving the vehicle, check
the brake pedal or always decrease the red parking brake status light to
stopping distance. If you get too ensure that the parking brake is
close to the vehicle in front of you, applied.
there will not be enough time to EPB Apply
apply the brakes if that vehicle
suddenly slows or stops. Always To apply the EPB:
leave enough room up ahead to 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a
stop, even with ABS. complete stop.
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2. Lift up the EPB switch held up. If the switch is held up until
momentarily. the vehicle comes to a stop, the Caution
The red parking brake status light EPB will remain applied.
Driving with the parking brake on
will flash and then stay on once the If the EPB fails to apply, the rear can overheat the brake system
EPB is fully applied. If the red wheels should be blocked to and cause premature wear or
parking brake status light flashes prevent vehicle movement. damage to brake system parts.
continuously, then the EPB is only Make sure that the parking brake
partially applied or there is a EPB Release
is fully released and the brake
problem with the EPB. A DIC To release the EPB: warning light is off before driving.
message will display. Release the
1. Place the ignition in the ACC/
EPB and try to apply it again. If the
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
light does not come on, or keeps
position.
Automatic EPB Release
flashing, have the vehicle serviced.
2. Apply and hold the brake The EPB will automatically release if
Do not drive the vehicle if the red
pedal. the vehicle is running, placed into
parking brake status light is flashing.
gear, and an attempt is made to
See your dealer. See Electric 3. Push down momentarily on the drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration
Parking Brake Light 0 103. EPB switch. when the EPB is applied, to
If the amber parking brake warning The EPB is released when the red preserve parking brake lining life.
light is on, lift up on the EPB switch parking brake status light is off. The EPB can also be used to
and hold it up. Continue to hold the
If the amber parking brake warning prevent roll back for vehicles with a
switch until the red parking brake
light is on, release the EPB by manual transmission taking off on a
status light remains on. If the amber
pushing down on the EPB switch hill. When no roll back is desired, an
parking brake warning light remains
and holding it down. Continue to applied EPB will allow both feet to
on, see your dealer.
hold the switch until the red parking be used for the clutch and
If the EPB is applied while the brake status light is off. If either light accelerator pedals in preparation for
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will stays on after release is attempted, starting the vehicle moving in the
decelerate as long as the switch is see your dealer. intended direction. In this case,
there is no need to push the switch
to release the EPB.
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Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) HSA will not activate if the vehicle is
in a forward gear position and facing
The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist downhill, or if the vehicle is facing
designed to assist the driver in (HSA) feature, which may be useful uphill and the gear position is in
stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a R (Reverse). When backing down a
speed in emergency driving grade sufficient enough to activate hill, select R (Reverse) to
conditions. This feature uses the HSA. This feature is designed to disable HSA.
stability system hydraulic brake prevent the vehicle from rolling,
control module to supplement the either forward or rearward, during
power brake system under vehicle drive off. After the driver
conditions where the driver has completely stops and holds the
quickly and forcefully applied the vehicle in a complete standstill on a
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly grade, HSA will be automatically
stop or slow down the vehicle. The activated. During the transition
stability system hydraulic brake period between when the driver
control module increases brake releases the brake pedal and starts
pressure at each corner of the to accelerate to drive off on a grade,
vehicle until the ABS activates. HSA holds the braking pressure for
Minor brake pedal pulsation or a maximum of two seconds to
pedal movement during this time is ensure that there is no rolling. The
normal and the driver should brakes will automatically release
continue to apply the brake pedal as when the accelerator pedal is
the driving situation dictates. The applied within the two-second
Brake Assist feature will window.
automatically disengage when the
brake pedal is released or brake
pedal pressure is quickly
decreased.
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2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn off only TCS, press and To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
15 seconds. release g. The traction off light i again, press and release g. The
3. Start the engine. displays in the instrument cluster. traction off light i and StabiliTrak
Drive the vehicle. If d comes on To turn TCS on again, press and OFF light g in the instrument cluster
and stays on, the vehicle may need release g. The traction off light i turn off.
more time to diagnose the problem. displayed in the instrument cluster Adding accessories can affect the
If the condition persists, see your will turn off. vehicle performance. See
dealer. Accessories and Modifications
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g
0 272.
Turning the Systems Off is pressed, the system will not turn
and On off until the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold g until the traction
off light i and StabiliTrak OFF
light g come on and stay on in the
instrument cluster.
Driver Mode Settings Sport: Use where road conditions or If a malfunction occurs with the
personal preference demand more MRC system, the appropriate
Changes to TCS/StabiliTrak, Pedal
control. This setting selects a message will display in the DIC.
Mode, and Launch Control
suspension calibration that provides See Ride Control System Messages
performance settings are available
a firmer reaction to road conditions. 0 117.
in Track Driver Mode. See Track
Driver Mode 0 249. Performance/Track: This is the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
firmest setting. This setting is for
Torque Vectoring smoother road surfaces and when a Sport: Adjusted for use with MRC
more performance-oriented Touring and Sport Mode.
This feature uses StabiliTrak to
detect when the vehicle is starting to suspension style is preferred. Competitive: For spirited and track
understeer and helps to correct it. It provides better high speed driving.
If StabiliTrak is turned off Torque stability, handling response, and
body control. Bi Modal Exhaust
Vectoring will be unavailable.
The Bi Modal exhaust system has
Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) Based on road conditions, steering
valves in the exhaust tail pipes to
wheel angle, and vehicle speed, the
Touring: Use for normal city and system automatically adjusts to alter the tone of the exhaust sound.
highway driving. provide the best handling while Touring: Exhaust valves are closed.
providing a smooth ride. These
settings can be changed when
driving conditions change.
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{ Warning
Track Driver Mode and Launch
Control change the way
StabiliTrak and TCS perform and
should not be used on public
roads. These modes should only
be used on closed courses by
experienced drivers.
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In Track Driver Mode, TCS and To return the vehicle to normal TCS Launch Control is only
StabiliTrak are adjusted and Launch and StabiliTrak operation, press g. available when:
Control is available. Adjust your Track Driver Mode will return to the . Track Driver Mode is selected.
driving style to account for the more previous setting.
available performance. See Launch . The vehicle is not moving.
Control later in this section. Pedal Mode . The steering wheel is pointing
Track Driver Mode will return to the In Track Driver Mode or with TCS straight.
previous setting, Touring, Sport or off, the accelerator pedal response . The clutch pedal is pressed and
Performance, when the vehicle is is changed to allow for smoother the vehicle is in 1 (First) gear.
restarted. throttle control on a track.
. The accelerator pedal is rapidly
Press g twice quickly to set Track Launch Control (Manual applied to wide open throttle.
Driver Mode. Messages display in Transmissions Only)
This feature initially limits engine
the Driver Information Center (DIC). This feature is available in Track speed as the accelerator pedal is
See Ride Control System Messages Driver Mode, and allows the vehicle rapidly pressed to wide open
0 117. Also, the StabiliTrak OFF to reach high levels of acceleration throttle. A smooth, quick release of
light and TCS OFF light stay on in a straight line. Launch Control the clutch pedal, while maintaining
when the vehicle is in Track adjusts tire slip during standing start the fully pressed accelerator pedal,
Driver Mode. launches. Use this feature during will manage wheel slip. See Manual
closed course race events where Transmission 0 240.
consistent zero to sixty and quarter
mile times are desirable.
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After the vehicle is launched, the Cruise Control When road conditions allow you to
system continues in Track safely use it again, the cruise
Driver Mode. With cruise control, the vehicle can control can be turned back on.
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
If the brakes are applied, cruise
Limited-Slip Rear Axle (25 mph) or more without keeping
control disengages.
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle control does not work at speeds
can give more traction on snow, below 40 km/h (25 mph).
mud, ice, sand, or gravel. When
traction is low, this feature allows
the drive wheel with the most { Warning
traction to move the vehicle. The Cruise control can be dangerous
limited-slip rear axle also gives the where you cannot drive safely at
driver enhanced control when
a steady speed. Do not use
cornering hard or completing a
cruise control on winding roads or
maneuver, such as a lane change.
For vehicles with a limited-slip rear in heavy traffic.
axle, driven under severe Cruise control can be dangerous
conditions, the rear axle fluid should on slippery roads. On such roads,
be changed. See Track Driver Mode fast changes in tire traction can
0 249 and Maintenance Schedule cause excessive wheel slip, and 1 : Press to turn the cruise control
0 349. you could lose control. Do not use system on and off. A white indicator
cruise control on slippery roads. comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak * : Press to disengage cruise
system and begins to limit wheel control without erasing the set
spin while using cruise control, the speed from memory.
cruise control will automatically RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
disengage. See Traction Control/ memory, move the thumbwheel up
Electronic Stability Control 0 245. briefly to resume to that speed or
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hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise 4. Remove foot from the . To increase the speed in small
control is already active, use to accelerator. increments, move the
increase vehicle speed. The cruise control indicator on the thumbwheel up toward RES/+
SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down instrument cluster turns green after briefly. For each press, the
briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control has been set to the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
cruise control. If cruise control is desired speed. See Instrument (1 mph) faster.
already active, use to decrease Cluster 0 96. Reducing Speed While Using
speed. Cruise Control
Resuming a Set Speed
The speedometer reading can be If the cruise control system is
displayed in either English or metric If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes already activated:
units. See Driver Information Center
are applied or * is pressed, the . Move the thumbwheel toward
(DIC) 0 108. The increment value
cruise control is disengaged without SET/ and hold until the desired
used depends on the units
erasing the set speed from memory. lower speed is reached, then
displayed.
release it.
Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle reaches about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the . To decrease the vehicle speed in
If 1 is on when not in use, SET/- or thumbwheel up toward RES/+ small increments, move the
RES/+ could get bumped and go briefly. The vehicle returns to the thumbwheel toward SET/
into cruise when not desired. Keep previous set speed. briefly. For each press, the
1 off when cruise control is not vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
being used. Increasing Speed While Using (1 mph) slower.
Cruise Control
To set a speed: Passing Another Vehicle While
If the cruise control system is Using Cruise Control
1. Press 1. already activated:
Use the accelerator pedal to
2. Get to the speed desired. . Move the thumbwheel up toward increase the vehicle speed. When
RES/+ and hold it until the you take your foot off the pedal, the
3. Move the thumbwheel down desired speed is reached, then
toward SET/ and release it. vehicle slows down to the previously
release it. set cruise control speed. While
pressing the accelerator pedal or
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of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; Beeps for Front Parking Assist are Turning the Features On or Off
and clean sensors after a car wash higher pitched than for Rear Parking
in freezing temperatures. Assist.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
{ Warning If equipped, RCTA shows a red
The Parking Assist system does warning triangle with a left or right
not detect children, pedestrians, pointing arrow on the infotainment
bicyclists, animals, or objects display to warn of traffic coming
located below the bumper or that from the left or right. This system
are too close or too far from the detects objects coming from up to
vehicle. It is not available at 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side
speeds greater than 8 km/h behind the vehicle. When an object
is detected beeps sound from the
(5 mph). To prevent injury, death,
left or right side, depending on the
or vehicle damage, even with
direction of the detected vehicle. Press X on the center console to
Parking Assist, always check the
turn on or off the Front and Rear
area around the vehicle and Parking Assist. The indicator light
check all mirrors before moving next to the button comes on when
forward or backing. the features are on and turns off
when the features have been
An obstacle is indicated by audible disabled. The system is on each
beeps. The interval between the time the vehicle is started.
beeps becomes shorter as the The Rear Vision Camera (RVC),
vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. parking assist symbols, guidance
When the distance is less than 30 lines, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
cm (12 in) the beeping is a (RCTA) (if equipped) can be turned
continuous tone for three seconds. on or off through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 120.
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When the System Does Not Seem FCA detects vehicles within a Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
to Work Properly distance of approximately 60 m
The APA system may require a (197 ft) and operates at speeds
short period of driving along curves above 40 km/h (25 mph).
to calibrate.
{ Warning
Assistance Systems for FCA is a warning system and
Driving does not apply the brakes. When FCA warnings will not occur unless
If equipped, when driving the approaching a slower-moving or the FCA system detects a vehicle
vehicle in a forward gear, Forward stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, ahead. When a vehicle is detected,
Collision Alert (FCA), Lane or when following a vehicle too the vehicle ahead indicator will
Departure Warning (LDW), and Side closely, FCA may not provide a display green. Vehicles may not be
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) can help to warning with enough time to help detected on curves, highway exit
avoid a crash or reduce crash avoid a crash. It also may not ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility;
damage. provide any warning at all. FCA or if a vehicle ahead is partially
does not warn of pedestrians, blocked by pedestrians or other
Forward Collision Alert animals, signs, guardrails, objects. FCA will not detect another
(FCA) System bridges, construction barrels, vehicle ahead until it is completely
or other objects. Be ready to take in the driving lane.
If equipped, the FCA system may action and apply the brakes. See
help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. When
Defensive Driving 0 217. { Warning
approaching a vehicle ahead too FCA does not provide a warning
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing FCA can be disabled with the FCA to help avoid a crash, unless it
alert on the windshield and rapidly steering wheel control. detects a vehicle. FCA may not
beeps. FCA also lights an amber detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA
visual alert if following another sensor is blocked by dirt, snow,
vehicle much too closely.
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the alert timing. The range of the corresponding outside side SBZA Detection Zones
selectable alert timing may not be mirror and will flash if the turn signal
appropriate for all drivers and is on.
driving conditions.
Unnecessary Alerts { Warning
FCA may provide unnecessary SBZA does not alert the driver to
alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles vehicles rapidly approaching
in other lanes, objects that are not outside of the side blind zones,
vehicles, or shadows. These alerts pedestrians, bicyclists,
are normal operation and the or animals. It may not provide
vehicle does not need service. alerts when changing lanes under
Cleaning the System all driving conditions. Failure to
use proper care when changing
If the FCA system does not seem to lanes may result in injury, death, The SBZA sensor covers a zone of
operate properly, cleaning the or vehicle damage. Before approximately one lane over from
outside of the windshield in front of making a lane change, always both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
the camera sensor and the front of (11 ft). The height of the zone is
check mirrors, glance over your
the vehicle may correct the issue. approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
shoulder, and use the turn
signals. and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This
Side Blind Zone zone starts at approximately the
Alert (SBZA) middle of the vehicle and goes back
5 m (16 ft).
If equipped, the SBZA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists How the System Works
drivers with avoiding crashes that The SBZA symbol lights up in the
occur with moving vehicles in the side mirrors when the system
side blind zone (or spot) areas. The detects a moving vehicle in the next
SBZA warning display will light up in lane over that is in the side blind
zone. This indicates it may be
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unsafe to change lanes. Before SBZA can be disabled through SBZA may not operate when the
making a lane change, check the vehicle personalization. See SBZA sensors in the left or right
SBZA display, check mirrors, glance Collision/Detection Systems under corners of the rear bumper are
over your shoulder, and use the turn Vehicle Personalization 0 120. covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,
signals. If SBZA is disabled by the driver, or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For
the SBZA mirror displays will not cleaning instructions, see "Washing
light up. the Vehicle" under Exterior Care
0 338. If the DIC still displays the
When the System Does Not system unavailable message after
Seem to Work Properly cleaning both sides of the vehicle
SBZA displays may not come on toward the rear corners of the
Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror when passing a vehicle quickly or vehicle, see your dealer.
Display Display for a stopped vehicle. SBZA may If the SBZA displays do not light up
alert to objects attached to the when vehicles are in the blind zone
When the vehicle is started, both vehicle, such as a bicycle, or object and the system is clean, the system
outside mirror SBZA displays will extending out to either side of the may need service. Take the vehicle
briefly come on to indicate the vehicle. This is normal system to your dealer.
system is operating. When the operation; the vehicle does not need
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left- service. When SBZA is disabled for any
or right-side mirror display will light reason other than the driver turning
up if a moving vehicle is detected in SBZA may not always alert the it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On
that blind zone. If the turn signal is driver to vehicles in the side blind option will not be available on the
activated in the same direction of a zone, especially in wet conditions. personalization menu.
detected vehicle, this display will The system does not need to be
flash as an extra warning not to serviced. The system may light up Radio Frequency Information
change lanes. due to guardrails, signs, trees, See Radio Frequency Statement
shrubs, and other non-moving 0 374.
objects. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service.
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When LDW is on, @ is green if If the LDW system is not functioning Fuel
LDW is available to warn of a lane properly when lane markings are
departure. If the vehicle crosses a clearly visible, cleaning the GM recommends the use of TOP
detected lane marking without using windshield may help. TIER detergent gasoline to
keep the engine cleaner and
the turn signal in that direction, @ LDW alerts may occur due to
reduce engine deposits. See
changes to amber and flashes. tar marks, shadows, cracks in
www.toptiergas.com for a list of
Additionally, there will be three the road, temporary or construction
TOP TIER detergent gasoline
beeps on the right or left, depending lane markings, or other road
marketers and applicable countries.
on the lane departure direction. imperfections. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
When the System Does Not service. Turn LDW off if these
Seem to Work Properly conditions continue.
The system may not detect lanes as
well when there are:
. Close vehicles ahead.
. Sudden lighting changes, such
as when driving through tunnels.
. Banked roads.
The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel improperly installed. This would Filling a Portable Fuel
door on the passenger side of the allow fuel to evaporate into the
vehicle. To open the fuel door, push atmosphere. See Malfunction
Container
and release the rearward center Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
edge of the door. Light) 0 100. { Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
{ Warning { Warning while it is in the vehicle can cause
Overfilling the fuel tank by more If a fire starts while you are fuel vapors that can ignite either
than three clicks of a standard fill refueling, do not remove the by static electricity or other
nozzle may cause: nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by means. You or others could be
shutting off the pump or by badly burned and the vehicle
. Vehicle performance issues,
notifying the station attendant. could be damaged. Always:
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system. Leave the area immediately. . Use approved fuel
containers.
. Fuel spills.
. Remove the container from
. Potential fuel fires.
Caution the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a If a new fuel cap is needed, be . Place the container on the
few seconds after you have finished sure to get the right type of cap ground.
pumping before removing the from your dealer. The wrong type
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted of fuel cap may not fit properly, . Place the nozzle inside the
surfaces as soon as possible. See may cause the malfunction fill opening of the container
Exterior Care 0 338. before dispensing fuel, and
indicator lamp to light, and could
keep it in contact with the fill
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it damage the fuel tank and
opening until filling is
clockwise until it clicks. Make sure emissions system. See complete.
the cap is fully installed. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp
diagnostic system can determine if (Check Engine Light) 0 100. (Continued)
the fuel cap has been left off or
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Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Tire Sealant and General Information cause cancer and birth defects or
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 other reproductive harm. Engine
Storing the Tire Sealant and For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems,
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 334 and supported service people. emit these chemicals.
Jump Starting Genuine GM parts have one of See Battery - North America 0 288
Jump Starting - North these marks: and Jump Starting - North America
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 0 335.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
2. Push up on the secondary
hood release and lift the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Pull up on the hood release 1. Before closing the hood, be
handle with this symbol on it. sure all the filler caps are on
It is located below the properly.
instrument panel to the left of
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in)
the steering column.
above the vehicle and release
it so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.
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1. Engine Compartment Fuse 11. Remote Negative () Terminal. Checking Engine Oil
Block 0 295. See Jump Starting - North
Check the engine oil level regularly,
2. Coolant Recovery Reservoir America 0 335.
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
and Dipstick Cap. See Cooling prior to a long trip. The engine oil
System 0 280. Engine Oil dipstick handle is a loop. See
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See To ensure proper engine Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Oil 0 275. performance and long life, careful 0 274 for the location.
attention must be paid to engine oil.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil 0 275.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
{ Warning
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of your investment: The engine oil dipstick handle
View). See Cooling System . Use engine oil approved to the may be hot; it could burn you.
0 280. proper specification and of the Use a towel or glove to touch the
6. Radiator Pressure Cap. See proper viscosity grade. See dipstick handle.
Cooling System 0 280. Selecting the Right Engine Oil
in this section. If a low oil Driver Information Center
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
See Jump Starting - North . Check the engine oil level (DIC) message displays, check the
America 0 335. regularly and maintain the oil level.
proper oil level. See Checking Follow these guidelines:
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
Engine Oil and When to Add
See Brake Fluid 0 287 or . To get an accurate reading, park
Engine Oil in this section.
Hydraulic Clutch 0 279. the vehicle on level ground.
. Change the engine oil at the Check the engine oil level after
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 279.
appropriate time. See Engine Oil the engine has been off for at
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Life System 0 277. least two hours. Checking the
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid . Always dispose of engine oil engine oil level on steep grades
0 286. or too soon after engine shutoff
properly. See What to Do with
Used Oil in this section. can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
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checking a cold engine prior to use. For engine oil crankcase Selecting the Right Engine Oil
starting. Remove the dipstick capacity, see Capacities and
Selecting the right engine oil
and check the level. Specifications 0 362.
depends on both the proper oil
. If unable to wait two hours, the specification and viscosity grade.
engine must be off for at least Caution See Recommended Fluids and
15 minutes if the engine is Lubricants 0 358.
warm, or at least 30 minutes if Do not add too much oil. Oil
the engine is not warm. Pull out levels above or below the Specification
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean acceptable operating range Ask for and use engine oils that
paper towel or cloth, then push it shown on the dipstick are harmful meet the dexos1 specification.
back in all the way. Remove it to the engine. If you find that you Engine oils that have been
again, keeping the tip down, and have an oil level above the approved by GM as meeting the
check the level. operating range, the engine could dexos1 specification are marked
be damaged. You should drain with the dexos1 approved logo. See
When to Add Engine Oil out the excess oil or limit driving www.gmdexos.com.
of the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
Viscosity Grade What to Do with Used Oil include engine revolutions, engine
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade temperature, and miles driven.
Used engine oil contains certain
engine oil. Based on driving conditions, the
elements that can be unhealthy for
mileage at which an oil change is
Cold Temperature Operation: In an your skin and could even cause
indicated can vary considerably. For
area of extreme cold, where the cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
the oil life system to work properly,
temperature falls below 29 C your skin for very long. Clean your
the system must be reset every time
(20 F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be skin and nails with soap and water,
the oil is changed.
used. An oil of this viscosity grade or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
will provide easier cold starting for properly dispose of clothing or rags When the system has calculated
the engine at extremely low containing used engine oil. See the that oil life has been diminished, it
temperatures. When selecting an oil manufacturer's warnings about the indicates that an oil change is
of the appropriate viscosity grade, it use and disposal of oil products. necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
is recommended to select an oil of OIL SOON message comes on. See
Used oil can be a threat to the
the correct specification. See Engine Oil Messages 0 115.
environment. If you change your
Specification earlier in this section. Change the oil as soon as possible
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
from the filter before disposal. Never
Engine Oil Additives/Engine dispose of oil by putting it in the
It is possible that, if driving under
Oil Flushes the best conditions, the oil life
trash or pouring it on the ground,
system might indicate that an oil
Do not add anything to the oil. The into sewers, or into streams or
change is not necessary for up to a
recommended oils meeting the bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
year. The engine oil and filter must
dexos1 specification are all that is it to a place that collects used oil.
be changed at least once a year
needed for good performance and and, at this time, the system must
engine protection. Engine Oil Life System be reset. Your dealer has trained
Engine oil system flushes are not When to Change Engine Oil service people who will perform this
recommended and could cause work and reset the system. It is also
engine damage not covered by the This vehicle has a computer system important to check the oil regularly
vehicle warranty. that indicates when to change the over the course of an oil drain
engine oil and filter. This is based interval and keep it at the proper
on a combination of factors which level.
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If the system is ever reset 2. Fully press and release the service department. Contact your
accidentally, the oil must be accelerator pedal three times dealer for additional information or
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) within five seconds. the procedure can be found in the
since the last oil change. The system is reset when the service manual. To purchase a
Remember to reset the oil life CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON service manual, see Service
system whenever the oil is changed. message goes off. Publications Ordering Information
0 373.
How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
Life System message comes back on when the Change the fluid and filter at the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life intervals listed in Maintenance
Reset the system whenever the Schedule 0 349, and be sure to use
engine oil is changed so that the system has not been reset. Repeat
the procedure. the fluid listed in Recommended
system can calculate the next Fluids and Lubricants 0 358.
engine oil change. To reset the
system: Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission
1. Display the REMAINING OIL Fluid Fluid
LIFE on the DIC. See Driver How to Check Automatic
Information Center (DIC) 0 108. It is not necessary to check the
Transmission Fluid manual transmission fluid level.
2. Press and hold SET/CLR on A transmission fluid leak is the only
It is not necessary to check the
the DIC while the Oil Life reason for fluid loss. If a leak
transmission fluid level.
display is active. The oil life will occurs, take the vehicle to the
A transmission fluid leak is the only
change to 100%. dealer and have it repaired as soon
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
The oil life system can also be reset occurs, take the vehicle to your as possible. See Recommended
as follows: dealer service department and have Fluids and Lubricants 0 358 for the
it repaired as soon as possible. proper fluid to use.
1. Display the REMAINING OIL
LIFE on the DIC. See Driver There is a special procedure for
Information Center (DIC) 0 108. checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, you should
have this done at your dealer
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Hydraulic Clutch How to Check and Add Fluid How to Inspect the Engine Air
Visually check the brake/clutch fluid Cleaner/Filter
For vehicles with a manual
transmission, it is not necessary to reservoir to make sure the fluid level Do not start the engine or have the
regularly check brake/clutch fluid is at the MIN (minimum) line on the engine running with the engine air
unless there is a leak suspected. reservoir. The brake/hydraulic clutch cleaner/filter housing open. Before
Adding fluid will not correct a leak. fluid system should be closed and removing the engine air cleaner/
A fluid loss in this system could sealed. filter, make sure that the engine air
indicate a problem. Have the Do not remove the cap to check the cleaner/filter housing and nearby
system inspected and repaired. fluid level or to top-off the fluid level. components are free of dirt and
Remove the cap only when debris. Remove the engine air
When to Check and What cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
necessary to add the proper fluid
to Use until the level reaches the MIN line. the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter for damage, and
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the replace if damaged. Do not clean
engine compartment on the driver the engine air cleaner/filter or
side of the vehicle. See Engine components with water or
Compartment Overview 0 274. compressed air.
The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air
reservoir cap has this symbol on it.
Cleaner/Filter
The common hydraulic clutch and
brake master cylinder fluid reservoir For intervals on changing and
is filled with brake fluid as indicated inspecting the engine air cleaner/
on the reservoir cap. See Engine filter, see Maintenance Schedule
Compartment Overview 0 274 for 0 349.
reservoir location.
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To inspect or replace the engine air 5. Inspect or replace the air Cooling System
cleaner/filter: cleaner/filter. See Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0 359.
6. Reverse Steps 25 to reinstall
the cover.
{ Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not 1. Coolant Recovery Reservoir
1. Air Duct Clamp Screw drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 2. Engine Cooling Fans (Out
2. Retaining Clips of View)
1. Open the hood. See Hood 3. Radiator Cap
0 273. Caution
2. Disconnect the outlet duct by { Warning
loosening the screw (1) on the If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
air duct clamp. can easily get into the engine, An electric engine cooling fan
which could damage it. Always under the hood can start up even
3. Remove the retaining clips (2) when the engine is not running
have the air cleaner/filter in place
securing the cover on the air and can cause injury. Keep
when you are driving.
cleaner/filter housing. hands, clothing, and tools away
4. Pull straight up on the cover; from any underhood electric fan.
while holding the cover,
remove the air cleaner/filter.
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Engine Coolant
{ Warning Warning (Continued)
The cooling system in the vehicle is
Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine overheat warning. The engine
other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to could catch fire and you or others
hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or could be burned. Use a 50/
you can be burned. 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever 50 mixture of clean, drinkable
occurs first. water and DEX-COOL coolant.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it The following explains the cooling
could lose all coolant. That could system and how to check and add Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
cause an engine fire, and you coolant when it is low. If there is a drinkable water and DEX-COOL
could be burned. Get any leak problem with engine overheating, coolant. If using this mixture,
fixed before you drive the vehicle. see Engine Overheating 0 284. nothing else needs to be added.
This mixture:
What to Use
. Gives freezing protection down
Caution { Warning to 37 C (34 F), outside
temperature.
Using coolant other than Adding only plain water or some . Gives boiling protection up to
DEX-COOL can cause other liquid to the cooling system 129 C (265 F), engine
premature engine, heater core, can be dangerous. Plain water temperature.
or radiator corrosion. In addition, and other liquids, can boil before . Protects against rust and
the engine coolant could require the proper coolant mixture will.
corrosion.
changing sooner. Any repairs The coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mixture. . Will not damage aluminum parts.
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use With plain water or the wrong . Helps keep the proper engine
DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant mixture, the engine could get too temperature.
in the vehicle. hot but you would not get the
(Continued)
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Checking Coolant
Caution
The vehicle must be on a level
If improper coolant mixture, surface when checking the coolant
inhibitors, or additives are used in level.
the vehicle cooling system, the To check coolant:
engine could overheat and be
damaged. Too much water in the 1. Turn the ignition off.
mixture can freeze and crack 2. Locate the coolant recovery
engine cooling parts. The repairs reservoir. See Engine
would not be covered by the Compartment Overview 0 274.
vehicle warranty. Use only the
proper mixture of engine coolant
4. When the engine is cold, the
for the cooling system. See
coolant level should be at or
Recommended Fluids and above the minimum mark (1).
Lubricants 0 358. After the vehicle has been
driven and the engine is at
Never dispose of engine coolant by normal operating temperature,
putting it in the trash, pouring it on the level should be somewhere
the ground, or pouring it into between half full and the
sewers, streams or bodies of water. maximum mark (2).
Have the coolant changed by an 5. If the coolant level is correct,
authorized service center, familiar replace the coolant recovery
with legal requirements regarding reservoir dipstick cap and turn
used coolant disposal. This will help 3. Turn the coolant recovery
reservoir dipstick cap clockwise to secure.
protect the environment and your
health. counterclockwise and slowly
pull out the dipstick. There are
maximum and minimum
markings on the dipstick.
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If no coolant is visible in the engine If a spill occurs, rinse the belt 8. Check the coolant level in the
coolant recovery reservoir, add with fresh water. engine coolant recovery
coolant as follows: 4. Start the engine. reservoir and fill it until the
1. Locate the radiator cap. See level is at the top mark on the
5. With the engine idling, top off dipstick cap. Filling to this level
Engine Compartment Overview the coolant through the radiator
0 274. provides additional coolant to
cap opening until full. allow for any air that may be
Wait 30 seconds for the left in the cooling system.
coolant to settle and top off if
the level drops. Caution
6. Once the system is full, put the If the pressure cap is not tightly
radiator cap back on by turning installed, coolant loss and
clockwise.
possible engine damage may
2. Cover the radiator cap with a 7. Turn the engine off. occur. Be sure the cap is properly
thick cloth and turn it slowly
and tightly secured.
counterclockwise and remove.
3. If there is no coolant visible or
the level is low, slowly fill the Engine Overheating
system through the radiator The vehicle has an indicator to warn
cap opening with a 50/ of engine overheating.
50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL coolant There is an engine coolant
until full. temperature gauge on your vehicle's
instrument panel. See Engine
Wait 30 seconds for the Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 98.
coolant to settle and top off if
the level drops.
Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.
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You may decide not to lift the hood If Steam is Coming from the too serious. Sometimes the engine
when this warning appears, but Engine Compartment can get a little too hot when the
instead get service help right away. vehicle:
See Roadside Assistance Program
0 368.
{ Warning . Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
. Stops after high-speed driving.
If you do decide to lift the hood, Steam from an overheated engine
make sure the vehicle is parked on can burn you badly, even if you . Idles for long periods in traffic.
a level surface. just open the hood. Stay away If the overheat warning is displayed
Then check to see if the engine from the engine if you see or hear with no sign of steam:
cooling fans are running. If the steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not, the vehicle until it cools down. 2. Turn the heater on to the
do not continue to run the engine Wait until there is no sign of highest temperature and to the
and have the vehicle serviced. steam or coolant before you open highest fan speed. Open the
the hood. windows as necessary.
Caution If you keep driving when the 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off
engine is overheated, the liquids the road, shift to P (Park) or
Running the engine without in it can catch fire. You or others N (Neutral), and let the
coolant may cause damage or a could be badly burned. Stop the engine idle.
fire. Vehicle damage would not be engine if it overheats, and get out If the temperature overheat gauge is
covered by the vehicle warranty. of the vehicle until the engine no longer in the overheat zone or an
is cool. overheat warning no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
If No Steam is Coming from for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
the Engine Compartment vehicle distance from the vehicle in
If an engine overheat warning is front. If the warning does not come
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
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How to Check Lubricant What to Use 3. Try to start the engine in each
gear. The vehicle should start
To add lubricant when the level is
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
low or to completely refill after
If the vehicle starts in any other
draining, see Recommended Fluids
position, contact your dealer for
and Lubricants 0 358. Then fill to
service.
the bottom of the fill plug hole with
the required lubricant.
Automatic Transmission
Starter Switch Check Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{ Warning
When you are doing this
{ Warning
inspection, the vehicle could When you are doing this
1. Fill Plug Hole move suddenly. If the vehicle inspection, the vehicle could
2. Drain Plug Hole moves, you or others could be move suddenly. If the vehicle
To get an accurate reading, the injured. moves, you or others could be
vehicle should be on a level injured.
surface. 1. Before starting this check, be
If the level is below the bottom of sure there is enough room 1. Before starting this check, be
the filler plug hole, add some around the vehicle. sure there is enough room
lubricant. Add enough lubricant to 2. Apply both the parking brake around the vehicle. It should be
raise the level to the bottom of the and the regular brake. parked on a level surface.
filler plug hole. 2. Apply the parking brake. Be
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off ready to apply the regular
the engine immediately if it brake immediately if the vehicle
starts. begins to move.
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3. With the engine off, turn the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement blades come in
ignition on, but do not start the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping different types and are removed in
engine. Without applying the your foot on the regular brake, set different ways. For the proper type
regular brake, try to move the the parking brake. and size, see Maintenance
shift lever out of P (Park) with . To check the parking brake's Replacement Parts 0 359.
normal effort. If the shift lever holding ability: With the engine To replace the wiper blade
moves out of P (Park), contact running and the transmission in assembly:
your dealer for service. N (Neutral), slowly remove foot 1. Pull the windshield wiper
pressure from the regular brake assembly away from the
Park Brake and P (Park) pedal. Do this until the vehicle is windshield.
Mechanism Check held by the parking brake only.
. To check the P (Park)
{ Warning mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
When you are doing this check, P (Park). Then release the
the vehicle could begin to move. parking brake followed by the
You or others could be injured regular brake.
and property could be damaged.
Contact your dealer if service is 2. Squeeze the tabs on each side
Make sure there is room in front required.
of the vehicle in case it begins to of the wiper blade assembly
roll. Be ready to apply the regular and slide the assembly off the
brake at once should the vehicle
Wiper Blade Replacement end of the wiper arm.
begin to move. Front Wiper Blade
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 349.
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3. Install the new blade onto the Windshield Replacement Headlamp Aiming
arm connector and make sure
the tabs are fully set in the HUD System Headlamp aim has been preset and
locked position. should need no further adjustment.
The windshield is part of the HUD
Allowing the wiper blade arm to system. If the windshield must be If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
touch the windshield when no replaced, get one that is designed the headlamp aim may be affected.
wiper blade is installed could for HUD or the HUD image may If adjustment to the headlamps is
damage the windshield. Any look out of focus. necessary, see your dealer.
damage that occurs would not
be covered by your warranty. Driver Assistance Systems
Do not allow the wiper blade When a windshield replacement is
arm to touch the windshield. needed and the vehicle is equipped
4. Repeat the steps for the other with a front-looking camera sensor
blade. for the Driver Assistance Systems,
the windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
these systems to work properly. If it
is not, there may be unexpected
behavior and/or messages from
these systems. See Object
Detection System Messages 0 116.
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Fuses Usage
F3 Rear defogger
F4
F5 Right spotlamp
F6 Driver power seat
F7 Washer pump
F8 Passenger power seat
F9 Emergency vehicle
front lamp
F10
F11 Driving lamps
F12 Headlamp washer
F13 Left spotlamp
F14 ABS pump
F15 ABS valves
F16
F17
F18 Heated front seats
The vehicle may not be equipped F19
Fuses Usage
with all of the fuses, relays, and F20
features shown. F1 Heated mirrors
F21 Front passenger
F2 window switch
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F24 Front wipers F37 Emission 2/Ignition F51 Engine control module
even V6 ignition
F25 Automatic occupant
sensing/Instrument F38 Engine control module F52 Brake vacuum pump
cluster/Ignition V6/Injectors/Ignition F53 A/C clutch
odd V8
F26 Left rear bus electrical F54 Vaporizer control
center/Ignition F39 Intercooler pump module
F27 F40
F41 Transmission control Relays Usage
F28 Ignition/Injectors even
V8 module/Electric power R1 Driving lamps
steering
F29 Engine control module R2 Headlamp washer
V8/Ignition odd F42 Starter motor
R3 Rear washer pump
V6/Emissions F43
R4 Front washer pump
F30 F44 Left HID headlamp
R5 Rear defogger
F31 F45 Right HID headlamp
R6 Front wiper control
F32 F46 High-beam
headlamps R7 Wiper speed
F33 Ignition/Instrument
panel body F47 Horn R8 Engine control module
F34 Fuel system control F48 Engine cooling fan R9
module/Ignition F49 Automatic headlamp R10 Intercooler pump
F35 leveling R11
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Relays Usage Instrument Panel Fuse Refitting the Fuse Panel Cover
R12 Rear wiper control Block 1. Insert the rear edge of the fuse
panel cover under the
R13 Fog lamps door seal.
R14 Low-beam headlamps 2. Put the hooks on the cover into
R15 High-beam the end of the instrument
headlamps panel.
R16 Starter 3. Rotate and push the cover
back into position.
R17 Run/Crank
R18 Brake vacuum pump
R19 A/C control
R20 Horn
Relays R3, R4, R12, R13, and R20 Removing the Fuse Panel Cover
are PCB mounted relays.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot
indicated and remove the fuse panel
cover.
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Fuses Usage
F2 Diagnostic link
connector
F3 LPG shut-off solenoid
F4 Body control module 2
F5 Ignition switch
F6 Electric steering
control lock
CB7
F8
F9
F10
F11 Shunt 1
F12 Airbag/Automatic
occupant sensing
F13 Instrument cluster
F14 HVAC control module
F15 Rain sensor
F16 Body control module 3
The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage F17 LPG shut-off solenoid
with all of the fuses, relays and
features shown. F1 Body control module 1 F18
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Fuses Usage
F2 Emergency vehicle
accessory
F3 Trunk release
F4 Passive entry passive
start/Battery 2
F5 Radio
F6
F7
F8 Fuel system control
module
F9 Magnetic real time
dampening
F10 Decklid flashing
lamps/EDI module
F11 Auxiliary battery
F12
F13
F14 Rear seat
entertainment
The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage F15 Automatic headlamp
with all of the fuses, relays and leveling
features shown. F1 Driver side windows
F16
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Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed Summer Tires
rating as the original equipment tires
This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y, Ultra High Performance Summer
equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires. If winter Tires
tires are designed for increased tires with a lower speed rating are
traction on snow and ice-covered This vehicle may come with 245/
chosen, never exceed the tire's 40R19 and 275/35R19 ultra high
roads. Consider installing winter maximum speed capability. performance summer tires. These
tires on the vehicle if frequent
driving on ice or snow covered tires have a special tread and
roads is expected. See your dealer
Low-Profile Tires compound that are optimized for
for details regarding winter tire maximum dry and wet road
Caution performance. This special tread and
availability and proper tire selection.
Also, see Buying New Tires 0 317. compound will have decreased
Low-profile tires are more performance in cold climates, and
With winter tires, there may be susceptible to damage from road on ice and snow. Driving a vehicle
decreased dry road traction, hazards or curb impact than with ultra high performance summer
increased road noise, and shorter standard profile tires. Tire and/or tires when temperatures are below
tread life. After changing to winter wheel assembly damage can approximately 5 C (40 F) is not
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle occur when coming into contact recommended. If driving in these
handling and braking. conditions, winter tires should be
with road hazards like potholes,
If using winter tires: or sharp edged objects, or when installed. See Winter Tires 0 304.
. Use tires of the same brand and sliding into a curb. The warranty
tread type on all four wheel does not cover this type of Caution
positions. damage. Keep tires set to the
Ultra high performance summer
correct inflation pressure and
. Use only radial ply tires of the tires have rubber compounds that
when possible, avoid contact with
same size, load range, and lose flexibility and may develop
curbs, potholes, and other road
speed rating as the original surface cracks in the tread area
equipment tires. hazards.
at temperatures below -7 C (20
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tire size, and date the tire was Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit
manufactured. The TIN is number that indicates the tire
molded onto both sides of the Tire Size height-to-width measurements.
tire, although only one side may The following is an example of a For example, if the tire size
have the date of manufacture. typical passenger vehicle aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
(5) Tire Ply Material : The type tire size. item 3 of the illustration, it would
of cord and number of plies in mean that the tire's sidewall is
the sidewall and under the tread. 60 percent as high as it is wide.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality (4) Construction Code : A letter
Grading (UTQG) : Tire code is used to indicate the type
manufacturers are required to of ply construction in the tire.
grade tires based on three The letter R means radial ply
performance factors: treadwear, (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : construction; the letter D means
traction, and temperature The United States version of a diagonal or bias ply
resistance. For more information metric tire sizing system. The construction; and the letter B
see Uniform Tire Quality letter P as the first character in means belted-bias ply
Grading 0 319. the tire size means a passenger construction.
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of
Load Limit : Maximum load that standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches.
can be carried and the and Rim Association. (6) Service Description : These
maximum pressure needed to (2) Tire Width : The three-digit characters represent the load
support that load. number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the
width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents
sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
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Tire Terminology and Bead : The tire bead contains Department of Transportation
Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code
Air Pressure : The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification
air inside the tire pressing Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
outward on each square inch of Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at designator which can also
the tire. Air pressure is identify the tire manufacturer,
expressed in kPa (kilopascal) alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of production plant, brand, and
or psi (pounds per square inch). date of production.
the tread.
Accessory Weight : The GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight
combined weight of optional Cold Tire Pressure : The
amount of air pressure in a tire, Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
accessories. Some examples of 0 226.
optional accessories are measured in kPa (kilopascal)
automatic transmission, power or psi (pounds per square inch) GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight
windows, power seats, and air before a tire has built up heat Rating for the front axle. See
conditioning. from driving. See Tire Pressure Vehicle Load Limits 0 226.
0 309. GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight
Aspect Ratio : The relationship
of a tire's height to its width. Curb Weight : The weight of a Rating for the rear axle. See
motor vehicle with standard and Vehicle Load Limits 0 226.
Belt : A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the
cords between the plies and the Intended Outboard Sidewall :
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, The side of an asymmetrical tire
tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without
steel or other reinforcing that must always face outward
passengers and cargo. when mounted on a vehicle.
materials.
DOT Markings : A code molded Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric
into the sidewall of a tire unit for air pressure.
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
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Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A Normal Occupant Weight : The tire inflation pressure as shown
tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire
some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by Pressure 0 309 and Vehicle
vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load Load Limits 0 226.
Load Index : An assigned Limits 0 226. Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic
number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution : tire in which the ply cords that
that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. extend to the beads are laid at
carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall : The 90 degrees to the centerline of
Maximum Inflation Pressure : side of an asymmetrical tire that the tread.
The maximum air pressure to has a particular side that faces Rim : A metal support for a tire
which a cold tire can be inflated. outward when mounted on a and upon which the tire beads
The maximum air pressure is vehicle. The side of the tire that are seated.
molded onto the sidewall. contains a whitewall, bears Sidewall : The portion of a tire
Maximum Load Rating : The white lettering, or bears between the tread and the bead.
load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is Speed Rating : An
maximum permissible inflation alphanumeric code assigned to
pressure for that tire. higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall a tire indicating the maximum
Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire. speed at which a tire can
Weight : The sum of curb operate.
weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A
tire used on passenger cars and Traction : The friction between
vehicle capacity weight, and the tire and the road surface.
production options weight. some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles. The amount of grip provided.
Recommended Inflation Tread : The portion of a tire that
Pressure : Vehicle comes into contact with
manufacturer's recommended the road.
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The Tire and Loading has not been driven for at least could be damaged and would
Information label on the vehicle three hours or no more than not be covered by the vehicle
indicates the original equipment 1.6 km (1 mi). warranty.
tires and the correct cold tire Remove the valve cap from the
inflation pressures. The tire valve stem. Press the tire Tire Pressure for
recommended pressure is the gauge firmly onto the valve to High-Speed Operation
minimum air pressure needed to get the pressure measurement.
support the vehicle's maximum
load carrying capacity. See
If the cold tire inflation pressure { Warning
matches the recommended
Vehicle Load Limits 0 226. pressure on the Tire and Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h
(100 mph) or higher, puts
How the vehicle is loaded Loading Information label, no
additional strain on tires.
affects vehicle handling and ride further adjustment is necessary. Sustained high-speed driving
comfort. Never load the vehicle If the inflation pressure is low, causes excessive heat buildup
with more weight than it was add air until the recommended and can cause sudden tire failure.
designed to carry. pressure is reached. If the This could cause a crash, and
When to Check inflation pressure in high, press you or others could be killed.
on the metal stem in the center Some high-speed rated tires
Check the tires once a month require inflation pressure
of the tire valve to release air.
or more. adjustment for high-speed
Re-check the tire pressure with
How to Check the tire gauge. operation. When speed limits and
road conditions allow the vehicle
Use a good quality pocket-type Put the valve caps back on the to be driven at high speeds, make
gauge to check the tire valve stems to keep out dirt and sure the tires are rated for
pressure. Proper tire inflation moisture and prevent leaks. Use high-speed operation, are in
cannot be determined by looking only valve caps designed for the excellent condition, and are set to
at the tire. Check the tire vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors the correct cold tire inflation
inflation pressure when the tires pressure for the vehicle load.
are cold, meaning the vehicle
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Vehicles with 245/40ZR19 98Y and Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the
275/35ZR19 100Y tires are capable provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping
of high speed use. monthly when cold and inflated to ability.
Make sure front tires of size 245/ the inflation pressure recommended Please note that the TPMS is not a
40ZR19 98Y are inflated to 310 kPa by the vehicle manufacturer on the substitute for proper tire
(45 psi) before operating the vehicle vehicle placard or tire inflation maintenance, and it is the driver's
at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or pressure label. (If your vehicle has responsibility to maintain correct tire
higher. tires of a different size than the size pressure, even if under-inflation has
indicated on the vehicle placard or not reached the level to trigger
Make sure rear tires of size 275/ tire inflation pressure label, you
35ZR19 100Y are inflated to illumination of the TPMS low tire
should determine the proper tire pressure telltale.
340 kPa (50 psi) before operating inflation pressure for those tires.)
the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h Your vehicle has also been
(100 mph) or higher. As an added safety feature, your equipped with a TPMS malfunction
vehicle has been equipped with a indicator to indicate when the
Return the tires to the tire pressure monitoring system
recommended cold tire inflation system is not operating properly.
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire The TPMS malfunction indicator is
pressure when high-speed driving pressure telltale when one or more
has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits combined with the low tire pressure
of your tires is significantly telltale. When the system detects a
0 226 and Tire Pressure 0 309. under-inflated. malfunction, the telltale will flash for
Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then
Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale illuminates, you remain continuously illuminated.
System should stop and check your tires as This sequence will continue upon
The Tire Pressure Monitor System soon as possible, and inflate them subsequent vehicle start-ups as
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor to the proper pressure. Driving on a long as the malfunction exists.
technology to check tire pressure significantly under-inflated tire When the malfunction indicator is
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor causes the tire to overheat and can illuminated, the system may not be
the air pressure in your tires and lead to tire failure. Under-inflation able to detect or signal low tire
transmit tire pressure readings to a also reduces fuel efficiency and tire pressure as intended. TPMS
receiver located in the vehicle. malfunctions may occur for a variety
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of reasons, including the installation the tires and transmit the tire levels. For additional information
of replacement or alternate tires or pressure readings to a receiver and details about the DIC operation
wheels on the vehicle that prevent located in the vehicle. and displays, see Driver Information
the TPMS from functioning properly. Center (DIC) 0 108.
Always check the TPMS malfunction The low tire pressure warning light
telltale after replacing one or more may come on in cool weather when
tires or wheels on your vehicle to the vehicle is first started, and then
ensure that the replacement or turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
alternate tires and wheels allow the could be an early indicator that the
TPMS to continue to function air pressure is getting low and
properly. When a low tire pressure condition needs to be inflated to the proper
See Tire Pressure Monitor is detected, the TPMS illuminates pressure.
Operation 0 312. the low tire pressure warning light
A Tire and Loading Information label
located on the instrument cluster.
See Radio Frequency Statement shows the size of the original
If the warning light comes on, stop
0 374. 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
Limits 0 226, for an example of the
Operation Information label. See Vehicle Load
Tire and Loading Information label
Limits 0 226.
This vehicle may have a Tire and its location. Also see Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). A message to check the pressure in Pressure 0 309.
The TPMS is designed to warn the a specific tire may display in the
The TPMS can warn about a low
driver when a low tire pressure Driver Information Center (DIC). The
tire pressure condition, but it does
condition exists. TPMS sensors are low tire pressure warning light and
not replace normal tire
mounted onto each tire and wheel the DIC warning message,
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
assembly, including the spare tire if equipped, come on at each
0 315, Tire Rotation 0 315, and
and wheel assembly. The TPMS ignition cycle until the tires are
Tires 0 303.
sensors monitor the air pressure in inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. Using the DIC, it may be
possible to view the tire pressure
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11. Proceed to the left rear tire, Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation
and repeat the procedure in
. The indicators at three or The tires should be rotated
Step 8. The horn sounds two
times to indicate the sensor more places around the tire every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See
identification code has been can be seen. Maintenance Schedule 0 349.
matched to the left rear tire, . There is cord or fabric
and the TPMS sensor matching
Tires are rotated to achieve
showing through the tire's uniform wear for all tires. The
process is no longer active.
The TIRE LEARN or TIRE rubber. first rotation is the most
LEARNING ACTIVE message . The tread or sidewall is important.
on the infotainment display cracked, cut, or snagged Anytime unusual wear is
goes off. deep enough to show cord or noticed, rotate the tires as soon
12. Turn the vehicle off. fabric. as possible, check for proper tire
13. Set all four tires to the . The tire has a bump, bulge, inflation pressure, and check for
recommended air pressure or split. damaged tires or wheels. If the
level as indicated on the Tire unusual wear continues after the
and Loading Information label. . The tire has a puncture, cut, rotation, check the wheel
or other damage that cannot alignment. See When It Is Time
Tire Inspection be repaired well because of for New Tires 0 316 and Wheel
the size or location of the Replacement 0 320.
We recommend that the tires, damage.
including the spare tire, if the Different tire sizes should not be
vehicle has one, be inspected rotated front to rear.
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
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Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New
properly tightened. See Wheel Tires
Nut Torque under Capacities
and Specifications 0 362. Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
{ Warning affect the wear rate of the tires.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
Use this rotation pattern if the changing a wheel, remove any
vehicle has different size tires rust or dirt from places where the
on the front and rear. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
Adjust the front and rear tires to
towel can be used; however, use
the recommended inflation
a scraper or wire brush later to
pressure on the Tire and remove all rust or dirt.
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See Treadwear indicators are one way to
Tire Pressure 0 309 and Vehicle Lightly coat the center of the tell when it is time for new tires.
Load Limits 0 226. wheel hub with wheel bearing Treadwear indicators appear when
grease after a wheel change or the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor tire rotation to prevent corrosion or less of tread remaining. See Tire
System. See Tire Pressure or rust build-up. Do not get Inspection 0 315 and Tire Rotation
Monitor Operation 0 312. grease on the flat wheel 0 315.
mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts.
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The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other vehicle, including brake system
This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate performance, ride and handling,
if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber. traction control, and tire
never used. Multiple factors Parking for an extended period can pressure monitoring
including temperatures, loading cause flat spots on the tires that performance. GM's TPC Spec
conditions, and inflation pressure may result in vibrations while
maintenance affect how fast aging number is molded onto the tire's
driving. When storing a vehicle for sidewall near the tire size. If the
takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or
tires, including the spare if tires have an all-season tread
raise the vehicle to reduce the design, the TPC Spec number
equipped, be replaced after six weight from the tires.
years, regardless of tread wear. The will be followed by MS for mud
tire manufacture date is the last four
Buying New Tires and snow. See Tire Sidewall
digits of the DOT Tire Identification Labeling 0 305, for additional
Number (TIN) which is molded into GM has developed and matched information.
one side of the tire sidewall. The specific tires for the vehicle. The
first two digits represent the week GM recommends replacing worn
original equipment tires installed
(0152) and the last two digits, the tires in complete sets of four.
were designed to meet General
year. For example, the third week of Uniform tread depth on all tires
the year 2010 would have a
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
will help to maintain the
four-digit DOT date of 0310. Specification (TPC Spec)
performance of the vehicle.
system rating. When
Vehicle Storage Braking and handling
replacement tires are needed,
performance may be adversely
Tires age when stored normally GM strongly recommends
affected if all the tires are not
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park buying tires with the same TPC
replaced at the same time.
a vehicle that will be stored for at Spec rating.
least a month in a cool, dry, clean If proper rotation and
area away from direct sunlight to GM's exclusive TPC Spec maintenance have been done,
slow aging. This area should be free system considers over a dozen all four tires should wear out at
critical specifications that impact about the same time. See Tire
the overall performance of the Rotation 0 315 for information
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control, electronic stability control, Traffic Safety Administration Quality grades can be found
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance (NHTSA), which grades tires by where applicable on the tire
of these systems can also be treadwear, traction, and sidewall between tread shoulder
affected. temperature performance. This and maximum section width. For
applies only to vehicles sold in example:
{ Warning the United States. The grades Treadwear 200 Traction AA
If different sized wheels are used, are molded on the sidewalls of Temperature A
there may not be an acceptable most passenger car tires. The
Uniform Tire Quality Grading All Passenger Car Tires Must
level of performance and safety if
(UTQG) system does not apply Conform to Federal Safety
tires not recommended for those
to deep tread, winter tires, Requirements In Addition To
wheels are selected. This
compact spare tires, tires with These Grades.
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM nominal rim diameters of Treadwear
specific wheel and tire systems 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
developed for the vehicle, and or to some limited-production The treadwear grade is a
have them properly installed by a tires. comparative rating based on the
GM certified technician. wear rate of the tire when tested
While the tires available on under controlled conditions on a
General Motors passenger cars specified government test
See Buying New Tires 0 317 and and light trucks may vary with course. For example, a tire
Accessories and Modifications respect to these grades, they
0 272.
graded 150 would wear one and
must also conform to federal one-half (1) times as well on
safety requirements and the government course as a tire
Uniform Tire Quality additional General Motors Tire graded 100. The relative
Grading Performance Criteria (TPC) performance of tires depends
The following information relates standards. upon the actual conditions of
to the system developed by the their use, however, and may
United States National Highway depart significantly from the
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norm due to variations in driving to the generation of heat and its Wheel Alignment and Tire
habits, service practices and ability to dissipate heat when Balance
differences in road tested under controlled
characteristics and climate. conditions on a specified indoor The tires and wheels were aligned
laboratory test wheel. Sustained and balanced at the factory to
Traction provide the longest tire life and best
high temperature can cause the overall performance. Adjustments to
The traction grades, from material of the tire to degenerate wheel alignment and tire balancing
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and reduce tire life, and are not necessary on a regular
and C. Those grades represent excessive temperature can lead basis. Consider an alignment check
the tire's ability to stop on wet to sudden tire failure. The grade if there is unusual tire wear or the
pavement as measured under C corresponds to a level of vehicle is significantly pulling to one
controlled conditions on performance which all side or the other. Some slight pull to
specified government test passenger car tires must meet the left or right, depending on the
surfaces of asphalt and under the Federal Motor Safety crown of the road and/or other road
concrete. A tire marked C may Standard No. 109. Grades B and surface variations such as troughs
have poor traction performance. or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
A represent higher levels of vibrating when driving on a smooth
Warning: The traction grade performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels may need
assigned to this tire is based on test wheel than the minimum to be rebalanced. See your dealer
straight-ahead braking traction required by law. Warning: The for proper diagnosis.
tests, and does not include temperature grade for this tire is
acceleration, cornering, established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement
hydroplaning, or peak traction properly inflated and not
Replace any wheel that is bent,
characteristics. overloaded. Excessive speed, cracked, or badly rusted or
Temperature underinflation, or excessive corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loading, either separately or in loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
The temperature grades are A combination, can cause heat wheel nuts should be replaced.
(the highest), B, and C, buildup and possible tire failure. If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
representing the tire's resistance
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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Attach the sealant/air hose (5) Sealant may leak from the
and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve. Turn it puncture hole until the vehicle
to a level place. Turn on the hazard clockwise until it is tight. is driven and the hole has
warning flashers. See Hazard 7. Switch the on/off switch (1) to sealed.
Warning Flashers 0 127. the O position. The pressure gauge (2) will
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 322 for 8. Plug the power plug (6) into the initially show a high pressure
other important safety warnings. power outlet in the vehicle. while the compressor pushes
Do not remove any objects that Unplug all items from other the sealant into the tire. Once
have penetrated the tire. accessory power outlets. See the sealant is completely
Power Outlets 0 94. dispersed into the tire, the
1. Remove the tire sealant and pressure will quickly drop and
compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle has an accessory start to rise again as the tire
location. See Storing the Tire power outlet, do not use the inflates with air only.
Sealant and Compressor Kit cigarette lighter.
0 329. 11. Inflate the tire to the
If the vehicle only has a recommended inflation
2. Remove the sealant/air cigarette lighter, use the pressure using the pressure
hose (5) from the side of the cigarette lighter. gauge (2). The recommended
compressor. Do not pinch the power plug inflation pressure can be found
3. Remove the power plug (6). cord in the door or window. on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
4. Place the kit on the ground. 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle Pressure 0 309.
Make sure the tire valve stem must be running while using
the air compressor. The pressure gauge (2) may
is positioned close to the read higher than the actual tire
ground so the hose will 10. Switch the on/off switch (1) to pressure while the compressor
reach it. the I position. is on. Turn the compressor off
5. Remove the valve stem cap The compressor will inject to get an accurate pressure
from the flat tire by turning it sealant and air into the tire. reading. The compressor may
counterclockwise. be turned on/off until the
correct pressure is reached.
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13. Unplug the power plug (6) from 18. Return the equipment to its
Caution the accessory power outlet in original storage location in the
the vehicle. vehicle.
If the recommended pressure
cannot be reached after 14. Turn the sealant/air hose (5) 19. Immediately drive the vehicle
approximately 25 minutes, the counterclockwise to remove it 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
vehicle should not be driven from the tire valve stem. sealant in the tire.
farther. The tire is too severely 15. Replace the tire valve 20. Stop at a safe location and
damaged and the tire sealant and stem cap. check the tire pressure. Refer
compressor kit cannot inflate the 16. Replace the sealant/air to Steps 110 under Using the
tire. Remove the power plug from hose (5), and the power plug (6 Tire Sealant and Compressor
the accessory power outlet and back in their original location. Kit without Sealant to Inflate a
unscrew the inflating hose from Tire (Not Punctured).
the tire valve. See Roadside If the tire pressure has fallen
Assistance Program 0 368. more than 68 kPa (10 psi)
below the recommended
12. Switch the on/off switch (1) to inflation pressure, stop driving
the O position. the vehicle. The tire is too
severely damaged and the tire
The tire is not sealed and will sealant cannot seal the tire.
continue to leak air until the 17. If the flat tire was able to inflate
to the recommended inflation See Roadside Assistance
vehicle is driven and the Program 0 368.
sealant is distributed in the tire. pressure, remove the
Therefore, Steps 1319 must maximum speed label from the If the tire pressure has not
be done immediately after tire sealant canister (3) and dropped more than 68 kPa
Step 12. place it in a highly visible (10 psi) from the recommended
location. inflation pressure, inflate the
Be careful while handling the tire to the recommended
tire sealant and compressor kit Do not exceed the speed on
this label until the damaged tire inflation pressure.
as it could be warm after
usage. is repaired or replaced.
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21. Wipe off any sealant from the 1. Remove the tire sealant and
wheel, tire or vehicle. compressor kit from its storage
22. Dispose of the used tire location. See Storing the Tire
sealant canister (3) and Sealant and Compressor Kit
sealant/air hose (5) assembly 0 329.
at a local dealer or in 2. Lift the lever and pull the air
accordance with local state only hose (4) from the bottom
codes and practices. of the tire sealant and
23. Replace it with a new canister compressor kit.
available from your dealer. 3. Remove the power plug (6)
24. After temporarily sealing a tire from the air compressor.
using the tire sealant and 4. Place the kit on the ground.
1. On/Off Switch
compressor kit, take the Make sure the tire valve stem
2. Pressure Gauge
vehicle to an authorized dealer is positioned close to the
within 161 km (100 mi) of 3. Tire Sealant Canister
4. Air Only Hose ground so the hose will
driving to have the tire repaired reach it.
or replaced. 5. Sealant/Air Hose
6. Power Plug 5. Remove the tire valve stem
Using the Tire Sealant and cap by turning it
Compressor Kit without Sealant to If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
counterclockwise.
Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard 6. Attach the air only hose (4)
To use the air compressor to inflate warning flashers. See Hazard onto the tire valve stem and
a tire with air only and not sealant: Warning Flashers 0 127. press the lever down to
secure it.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 322 for
other important safety warnings. 7. Plug the power plug (6) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets 0 94.
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If the vehicle has an accessory compressor may be turned on/ 2. Pull the air only hose (4) from
power outlet, do not use the off until the correct pressure is the tire sealant canister (3).
cigarette lighter. reached. 3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (5)
If the vehicle only has a 11. Switch the on/off switch (1) to from the air compressor.
cigarette lighter, use the the O position.
cigarette lighter. Be careful while handling the
Do not pinch the power plug tire sealant and compressor kit
cord in the door or window. as it could be warm after
8. Start the vehicle. The vehicle usage.
must be running while using 12. Unplug the power plug (6) and
the air compressor. the air only hose (4).
9. Switch the on/off switch (1) to 13. Replace the tire valve
the I position. stem cap.
The compressor will inflate the 14. Place the equipment in the
tire with air only. original storage location in the
10. Inflate the tire to the vehicle.
4. Turn the sealant canister (3)
recommended inflation Removal and Installation of the counterclockwise so the
pressure using the pressure Sealant Canister sealant/air hose (5) is aligned
gauge (2). The recommended
After repairing a tire, replace the tire with the slot in the compressor.
inflation pressure can be found
on the Tire and Loading sealant canister. 5. Lift the tire sealant canister (3)
Information label. See Tire To remove the sealant canister: from the compressor and
Pressure 0 309. replace with a new tire sealant
1. Unlock the air only hose (4)
canister. See your dealer for
The pressure gauge (2) may from the tire sealant
more information.
read higher than the actual tire canister (3) by pulling up on the
pressure while the compressor lever.
is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate reading. The
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6. Dispose of the tire sealant The tire sealant and air compressor
canister at your dealer or in kit is located in a foam container in
accordance with local or State the trunk, under the floor carpet.
codes and practices.
To install a new sealant canister: Tire Changing
1. Align the sealant/air hose (5) Removing the Spare Tire and
with the slot in the compressor. Tools
2. Push the tire sealant To access the spare tire and tools:
canister (3) down and turn it
clockwise.
3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (5)
around the air compressor 2. Lift the cover with the handle/
channel to stow it in its original strap and attach the hook to
location. the trunk lid.
4. Push the air only hose (4) onto
the tire sealant canister (3) inlet
and push the lever down.
{ Warning { Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under
lifted on a jack is dangerous. it to do maintenance or repairs is
If the vehicle slips off the jack, dangerous without the
you could be badly injured or appropriate safety equipment and
killed. Never get under a vehicle training. If a jack is provided with
when it is supported only by the vehicle, it is designed only for
a jack. changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
{ Warning is provided with the vehicle, only
6. Slide the wheel wrench onto
the drive nut of the jack.
Raising the vehicle with the jack use it for changing a flat tire.
improperly positioned can Caution
damage the vehicle and even 5. Unfold the wheel wrench so it
make the vehicle fall. To help forms a right angle. Make sure that the jack lift head
avoid personal injury and vehicle is in the correct position or you
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift may damage your vehicle. The
head into the proper location repairs would not be covered by
before raising the vehicle. your warranty.
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7. Position the jack lift head at the 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
jack location nearest the flat jack handle clockwise. Raise 10. Remove the flat tire.
tire. The locations are identified the vehicle far enough off the
by cutouts in the underside of ground so there is enough
the door sill. The jack must not room for the road tire to clear { Warning
be used in any other position. the ground.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire After installing the spare tire on the
and Tools vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and check that the spare is correctly
inflated. The spare tire is made to
{ Warning perform well at speeds up to
Storing a jack, a tire, or other 112 km/h (70 mph) at the
equipment in the passenger recommended inflation pressure, so
compartment of the vehicle could you can finish your trip.
cause injury. In a sudden stop or The full-size spare includes a TPMS
collision, loose equipment could sensor. The TPMS will not monitor
strike someone. Store all these in or display the spare tire air pressure
the proper place. until the tire/wheel is installed at one
15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in of the four tire/wheel positions on
a crisscross sequence, as the vehicle and matched to the new
Replace the jack, tools, container position. See Tire Pressure Monitor
shown.
and flat tire in the trunk by reversing Operation 0 312 for information
16. Lower the jack all the way and the steps used to remove them. about matching the spare tire to
remove the jack from under the the TPMS.
vehicle. Full-Size Spare Tire
Have the damaged or flat road tire
17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly If this vehicle came with a full-size repaired or replaced and installed
with the wheel wrench. spare tire, it was fully inflated when back onto the vehicle as soon as
new, however, it can lose air over possible so the spare tire will be
time. Check the inflation pressure available in case it is needed again.
regularly. See Tire Pressure 0 309 Do not mix tires and wheels of
and Vehicle Load Limits 0 226 for different sizes, because they will not
information regarding proper tire fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel
inflation and loading the vehicle. For together.
instructions on how to remove,
install, or store a spare tire, see Tire
Changing 0 329.
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The jump start positive (1) and 3. Set the parking brake firmly
negative (2) posts are in the engine and put the shift lever in { Warning
compartment on the driver side of P (Park) with an automatic
the vehicle. transmission. See Shifting Into An electric fan can start up even
Park (Automatic Transmission) when the engine is not running
These posts are used instead of a and can injure you. Keep hands,
direct connection to the battery. 0 232. Vehicles with a manual
transmission should be in clothing, and tools away from any
The positive jump start connection Neutral. See Parking 0 234. underhood electric fan.
is covered by a red cap. Remove to
expose the terminal. Caution
1. Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-volt battery If any accessories are left on or
{ Warning
with a negative ground system. plugged in during the jump Using a match near a battery can
starting procedure, they could be cause battery gas to explode.
Caution damaged. The repairs would not People have been hurt doing this,
be covered by the vehicle and some have been blinded.
If the other vehicle does not have warranty. Whenever possible, turn Use a flashlight if you need more
a 12-volt system with a negative off or unplug all accessories on light.
ground, both vehicles can be either vehicle when jump starting.
damaged. Only use a vehicle that Battery fluid contains acid that
has a 12-volt system with a can burn you. Do not get it on
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF you. If you accidentally get it in
negative ground for jump starting. and switch off all lights and your eyes or on your skin, flush
accessories in both vehicles, the place with water and get
2. Position the two vehicles so except the hazard warning medical help immediately.
that they are not touching. flashers if needed.
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10. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing the Vehicle
{ Warning the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it
Fans or other moving engine probably needs service. Caution
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving Incorrectly towing a disabled
parts once the engine is running.
Caution vehicle may cause damage. The
If the jumper cables are damage would not be covered by
connected or removed in the the vehicle warranty.
5. Connect one end of the red
positive (+) cable to the jump wrong order, electrical shorting Do not lash or hook to
start remote positive (+) may occur and damage the suspension components. Use the
post (1) of the discharged vehicle. The repairs would not be proper straps around the tires to
battery. covered by the vehicle warranty. secure the vehicle.
6. Connect the other end of the Always connect and remove the
red positive (+) cable to the jumper cables in the correct order, Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
positive (+) terminal of the making sure that the cables do car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck
good battery. not touch each other or other could damage the vehicle.
metal.
7. Connect one end of the black Consult your dealer or a
negative () cable to the professional towing service if the
negative () terminal of the Jumper Cable Removal disabled vehicle must be towed.
good battery. Reverse the sequence exactly when
8. Connect the other end of the removing the jumper cables
black negative () cable to the After starting the disabled vehicle
remote negative () post (2). and removing the jumper cables,
9. Start the engine in the vehicle allow it to idle for several minutes.
with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal . Do not use cleaners that are not . Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
Moldings intended for automotive use. or other harsh cleaners.
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the . Ice scrapers or other hard items.
Caution vehicle after washing to protect . Aftermarket appearance caps or
and extend the molding finish. covers while the lamps are
Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ illuminated, due to excessive
in a hazy white finish or pitting. Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and heat generated.
This damage would not be Stripes
covered by the vehicle warranty. Caution
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap Failure to clean lamps properly
The bright metal moldings on the to clean exterior lamps, lenses, can cause damage to the lamp
vehicle are aluminum, chrome or emblems, decals, and stripes. cover that would not be covered
stainless steel. To prevent damage Follow instructions under "Washing by the vehicle warranty.
always follow these cleaning the Vehicle" previously in this
instructions: section.
. Be sure the molding is cool to Lamp covers are made of plastic,
the touch before applying any and some have a UV protective Caution
cleaning solution. coating. Do not clean or wipe them
while they are dry. Using wax on low gloss black
. Use only approved cleaning finish stripes can increase the
solutions for aluminum, chrome Do not use any of the following on gloss level and create a
or stainless steel. Some lamp covers: non-uniform finish. Clean low
cleaners are highly acidic or . Abrasive or caustic agents. gloss stripes with soap and
contain alkaline substances and water only.
can damage the moldings. . Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
. Always dilute a concentrated
than suggested by the
cleaner according to the manufacturer.
manufacturers instructions.
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frequent checks and services. The . Used for taxi, police, or delivery
Additional Required Services - service.
Maintenance
Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the
Schedule
. Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services
within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
the Tire and Loading Information At Each Fuel Stop
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 226.
{ Warning . Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0 275.
. Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause Once a Month
surfaces within legal driving
limits. serious injury. Perform . Check the tire inflation
maintenance work only if the pressures. See Tire Pressure
. Use the recommended fuel. See
required information, proper tools, 0 309.
Fuel 0 264.
and equipment are available. . Inspect the tires for wear. See
Refer to the information in the If they are not, see your dealer to Tire Inspection 0 315.
Maintenance Schedule Additional have a trained technician do the
Required Services - Normal chart. . Check the windshield washer
work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0 272. fluid level. See Washer Fluid
The Additional Required Services - 0 286.
Severe are for vehicles that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Engine Oil Change
in hot weather. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
. Mainly driven in hilly or SOON message displays, have the
mountainous terrain. engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
. Frequently towing a trailer. under the best conditions, the
. Used for high speed or engine oil life system may not
competitive driving. indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
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a year and the oil life system must . Check engine coolant level. See . Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
be reset. Your trained dealer Engine Coolant 0 281. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
technician can perform this work. . Check windshield washer fluid 0 279.
If the engine oil life system is reset level. See Washer Fluid 0 286. . Inspect brake system. See
accidentally, service the vehicle Exterior Care 0 338.
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the . Visually inspect windshield wiper
last service. Reset the oil life blades for wear, cracking, . Visually inspect steering,
system when the oil is changed. or contamination. See Exterior suspension, and chassis
See Engine Oil Life System 0 277. Care 0 338. Replace worn or components for damaged, loose,
damaged wiper blades. See or missing parts or signs of
Tire Rotation and Required Wiper Blade Replacement wear. See Exterior Care 0 338.
Services Every 12 000 km/ 0 291. . Check restraint system
7,500 mi . Check tire inflation pressures. components. See Safety System
Rotate the tires, if recommended for See Tire Pressure 0 309. Check 0 56.
the vehicle, and perform the . Check spare wheel retainer. . Visually inspect fuel system for
following services. See Tire If loose, tighten with a torque damage or leaks.
Rotation 0 315. wrench to 4.5 Y +/ 0.5 (40 lb . Visually inspect exhaust system
. Check engine oil level and oil in +/ 4.5 lb in). and nearby heat shields for
life percentage. If needed, . Inspect tire wear. See Tire loose or damaged parts.
change engine oil and filter, and Inspection 0 315.
reset oil life system. See Engine . Lubricate body components. See
Oil 0 275 and Engine Oil Life . Visually check for fluid leaks. Exterior Care 0 338.
System 0 277.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi
3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi
4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi
6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi
7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi
8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi
9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi
2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi
2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace rear axle fluid. @ @ @
Replace brake fluid. (6)
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi
3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi
4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi
6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi
7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi
8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi
9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi
1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi
1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi
1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi
2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi
2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi
2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi
2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @
Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace rear axle fluid. @ @ @
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Footnotes Maintenance poor air quality, high dust levels, (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
Schedule Additional Required or environmental allergens. lines and hoses for proper
Services - Severe Passenger compartment air filter attachment, connection, routing, and
(1) Or every two years, whichever replacement may also be needed if condition.
comes first. More frequent there is reduced airflow, window
passenger compartment air filter fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
replacement may be needed if can help determine when to replace
driving in areas with heavy traffic, the filter.
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 358.
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
type and amount, see the refrigerant label under
the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 10.5 L 11.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Fuel Tank 71 L 19 gal
Rear Axle Fluid 1.25 L 1.3 qt
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6.3 L 6.7 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
6.2L V8 (LS3) W Automatic 0.951.10 mm (0.037
Manual 0.043 in)
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be required to resort to this informal Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
the instrument panel and visible vehicle age, mileage, and other
through the windshield. dispute resolution program prior to
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. Dealership name and location. program is free of charge and your the right to change eligibility
. Vehicle delivery date and case will generally be heard within limitations and/or discontinue its
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remember that your concern will Owners : In the event that you do
other venue for relief available not feel your concerns have been
likely be resolved at a dealer's to you.
facility. That is why we suggest addressed after following the
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entire dispute settlement process, Offices From U.S. Virgin Islands:
from the time you file your complaint Chevrolet encourages customers to
to the final decision, should be 1-800-496-9994
call the toll-free number for
completed in about 70 days. We assistance. However, if a customer Canada
believe our impartial program offers wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet,
advantages over courts in most General Motors of Canada
the letter should be addressed to:
jurisdictions because it is informal, Company
quick, and free of charge. Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
CA1-163-005
For further information concerning
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
eligibility in the Canadian Motor
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
www.gm.ca
call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call
the General Motors Customer Care 1-800-263-3777 (English)
Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French)
1-800-263-7854 (French), 1-800-263-3830 (For Text
or write to:
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Telephone devices (TTYs)) Online Owner Center J : View active recalls by Vehicle
Roadside Assistance: Identification Number (VIN). See
1-800-268-6800 Online Owner Experience Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 0 361.
Overseas
Please contact the local General
The Chevrolet online owner H : View GM Card, SiriusXM
experience allows interaction with Satellite radio (if equipped), and
Motors Business Unit. Chevrolet and keeps important OnStar account information (if
vehicle-specific information in one equipped).
Customer Assistance for place.
Text Telephone (TTY) F : Chat with online help
Membership Benefits representatives.
Users
E : Download owner manuals and See my.chevrolet.com to register
To assist customers who are deaf, view vehicle-specific how-to videos. your vehicle.
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired
and who use Text Telephones
G : View maintenance schedules, Chevrolet Owner Centre
alerts, and OnStar Vehicle (Canada) chevroletowner.ca
(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY
Diagnostic Information. Schedule
equipment available at its Customer Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre:
service appointments.
Assistance Center. Any TTY user in
the U.S. can communicate with I : View and print dealer-recorded . Chat live with online help
Chevrolet by dialing: service records and self-recorded representatives.
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in service records. . Locate owner resources such as
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. D : Select a preferred dealer and lease-end, financing, and
view locations, maps, phone warranty information.
numbers, and hours. . Retrieve your favorite articles,
r : Track your vehicles warranty quizzes, tips, and multimedia
information. galleries organized into the
Featured Articles and Auto Care
Sections.
. Download owner manuals.
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after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle
to Roadside Assistance. the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage
Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work information.
covered, however any cost for day as possible to allow for
parts and labor for repairs not same-day repair. Transportation Options
covered by the warranty are the Warranty service can generally be
owner responsibility. Courtesy Transportation completed while you wait. However,
Program if you are unable to do so, your
Scheduling Service dealer may offer the following
To enhance your ownership transportation options:
Appointments experience, we and our participating
When the vehicle requires warranty dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Shuttle Service
service, contact your dealer and Transportation, a customer support This includes one-way or round-trip
request an appointment. By program for vehicles with the shuttle service within reasonable
scheduling a service appointment Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty time and distance parameters of
and advising the service consultant Coverage period in Canada), your dealer's area.
of your transportation needs, your extended powertrain, and/or
dealer can help minimize your hybrid-specific warranties in both Public Transportation or Fuel
inconvenience. the U.S. and Canada. Reimbursement
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Several Courtesy Transportation If overnight warranty repairs are
into the service department options are available to assist in needed, and public transportation is
immediately, keep driving it until it reducing inconvenience when used, the expense must be
can be scheduled for service, warranty repairs are required. supported by original receipts and
unless, of course, the problem is within the maximum amount allowed
Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S.
safety related. If it is, please call part of the New Vehicle Limited
your dealership, let them know this, customers arrange their own
Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited
and ask for instructions. entitled Limited Warranty and reimbursement for reasonable fuel
Owner Assistance Information expenses may be available. Claim
amounts should reflect actual costs
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Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as
available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of
Protect your investment in the GM
companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
vehicle with comprehensive and
not have been tested for the vehicle.
collision insurance coverage. There If a Crash Occurs
As a result, these parts may fit
are significant differences in the
poorly, exhibit premature durability/ If there has been an injury, call
quality of coverage afforded by
corrosion problems, and may not emergency services for help. Do not
various insurance policy terms.
perform properly in subsequent leave the scene of a crash until all
Many insurance policies provide
collisions. Aftermarket parts are not matters have been taken care of.
reduced protection to the GM
covered by the GM New Vehicle Move the vehicle only if its position
vehicle by limiting compensation for
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle puts you in danger, or you are
damage repairs through the use of
failure related to such parts is not instructed to move it by a police
aftermarket collision parts. Some
covered by that warranty. officer.
insurance companies will not
Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information
When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved
GM also recommends that you recommend that you ensure that the in the crash.
choose a collision repair facility that vehicle will be repaired with GM
meets your needs before you ever For emergency towing see
original equipment collision parts. Roadside Assistance Program
need collision repairs. Your dealer If such insurance coverage is not
may have a collision repair center 0 368.
available from your current
with GM-trained technicians and insurance carrier, consider switching Gather the following information:
state-of-the-art equipment, or be to another insurance carrier.
able to recommend a collision repair . Driver name, address, and
center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing telephone number.
technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver license number.
equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment . Owner name, address, and
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or telephone number.
Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle license plate number.
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Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or
better understanding of the share it with others except: with the
This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or,
event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the
main purpose of an EDR is to consent of the lessee; in response
record, in certain crash or near Note
to an official request by police or
crash-like situations, such as an air EDR data are recorded by your similar government office; as part of
bag deployment or hitting a road vehicle only if a non-trivial crash GM's defense of litigation through
obstacle, data that will assist in situation occurs; no data are the discovery process; or, as
understanding how a vehicles recorded by the EDR under normal required by law. Data that GM
systems performed. The EDR is driving conditions and no personal collects or receives may also be
designed to record data related to data (e.g., name, gender, age, and used for GM research needs or may
vehicle dynamics and safety crash location) are recorded. be made available to others for
systems for a short period of time, However, other parties, such as law research purposes, where a need is
typically 30 seconds or less. The enforcement, could combine the shown and the data is not tied to a
EDR in this vehicle is designed to EDR data with the type of specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
record such data as: personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash
. How various systems in your
investigation. OnStar
vehicle were operating;
To read data recorded by an EDR, If the vehicle is equipped with
. Whether or not the driver and
special equipment is required, and OnStar and has an active
passenger safety belts were access to the vehicle or the EDR is subscription, additional data may be
buckled/fastened; needed. In addition to the vehicle collected through the OnStar
. How far (if at all) the driver was manufacturer, other parties, such as system. This includes information
depressing the accelerator and/ law enforcement, that have the about the vehicles operation;
or brake pedal; and, special equipment, can read the collisions involving the vehicle; the
information if they have access to use of the vehicle and its features;
. How fast the vehicle was and, in certain situations, the
traveling. the vehicle or the EDR.
location and approximate GPS
speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
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Infotainment System
If the vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system as part of the
infotainment system, use of the
system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone
numbers, and other trip information.
See Navigation Settings under
Configure Menu 0 181 for
information on stored data and for
deletion instructions.
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OnStar 379
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi OnStar Services Security
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped. If equipped, OnStar provides these
Emergency services:
Press Q to connect to an . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Emergency Services require an
Advisor to: active, OnStar service plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
. Verify account information or (excludes Basic Plan). With pinpoint the vehicle and help
update contact information. Automatic Crash Response, built-in authorities quickly recover it.
. Get driving directions. sensors can automatically alert a . With Remote Ignition Block,
specially trained OnStar Advisor if equipped, OnStar can block
. Receive a Diagnostic check of who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle's key operating the engine from being restarted.
the vehicle to help.
systems. . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
Press > for a priority connection to if equipped, OnStar can work
. Receive Roadside Assistance. an OnStar Advisor who can contact with law enforcement to
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings, emergency service providers, direct gradually slow the vehicle down.
if equipped. them to your exact location, and
relay important information. Theft Alarm Notification
Press > to get a priority connection
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially If equipped, if the doors are locked
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/
trained Advisors are available and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
7 to:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to notification by text, e-mail, or phone
. Get help for an emergency. provide a central point of contact, call will be sent. If the vehicle is
. Be a Good Samaritan or assistance, and information during a stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
respond to an AMBER Alert. crisis. with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
. Get assistance in severe With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
weather or other crisis situations can locate a nearby service provider
and find evacuation routes. to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.
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OnStar 381
from each other and use a 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display . Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
combination of letters, numbers, the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), if factory-equipped.
and symbols to increase the password, and on some . Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
security. vehicles, the connection type with automatic locks.
. Change the default name of the (no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality . Activate the horn and lamps.
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
This is your networks name that (poor, good, excellent). . Check the vehicles fuel level, oil
is visible to other wireless 3. To change the SSID or life, or tire pressure,
devices. Choose a unique name password, press Q or call if factory-equipped with the Tire
and avoid family names or Pressure Monitor System.
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
vehicle descriptions. with an Advisor. . Send directions to the vehicle.
OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If After initial set-up, your vehicles . Locate the vehicle on a map
Equipped) Wi-Fi hotspot will connect (U.S. market only).
The vehicle may have a built-in automatically to your mobile . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access devices. Manage data usage by on/off, manage settings, and
to the Internet and web content at turning Wi-Fi on or off on your monitor data consumption,
4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile mobile device, using the if equipped.
devices can be connected. A data RemoteLink mobile app, or by
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle contacting an OnStar Advisor. For OnStar RemoteLink information
controls only when it is safe to and compatibility, see
OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
do so. (If Equipped) www.onstar.ca (Canada).
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot Download the OnStar RemoteLink
information, press =, wait for Remote Services
mobile app to select Apple iOS,
the prompt, then say Wi-Fi Android, BlackBerry, Contact an OnStar Advisor to
settings. On some vehicles, or Windows mobile devices. unlock the doors or sound the horn
touch Wi-Fi Settings on the OnStar Subscribers can access the and flash the lamps.
screen. following services from a mobile
device:
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OnStar 383
384 OnStar
to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, Potential Issues
phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
OnStar cannot perform Remote
jamming may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
See Radio Frequency Statement OnStar Personal Identification Assistance after the vehicle has
0 374. Number (PIN) been off continuously for 10 days
without an ignition cycle. If the
Services for People with A PIN is needed to access some vehicle has not been started for
Disabilities OnStar services. The PIN will need five days, OnStar can contact
Advisors provide services to help to be changed the first time when Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
Subscribers with physical disabilities speaking with an Advisor. To to help gain access to the vehicle.
and medical conditions. change the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or Global Positioning
Press Q to help: calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. System (GPS)
. Locate a gas station with an . Obstruction of the GPS can
Warranty
attendant to pump gas. occur in a large city with tall
OnStar equipment may be buildings; in parking garages;
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., warranted as part of the vehicle around airports; in tunnels and
that meets accessibility needs. warranty. underpasses; or in an area with
. Provide directions to the closest very dense trees. If GPS signals
hospital or pharmacy in urgent Languages are not available, the OnStar
situations. The vehicle can be programmed to system should still operate to
respond in multiple languages. call OnStar. However, OnStar
TTY Users
Press Q and ask for an Advisor. could have difficulty identifying
OnStar has the ability to Advisors are available in English, the exact location.
communicate to deaf, Spanish, and French. Available . In emergency situations, OnStar
hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired languages may vary by country. can use the last stored GPS
customers while in the vehicle. The location to send to emergency
available dealer-installed TTY responders.
system can provide in-vehicle
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A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems settings. These updates or changes
loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is may also collect personal
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. information. Such collection is
Advisor may give a verbal route or described in the OnStar privacy
may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment statement or separately disclosed at
vehicle is driven into an open area. The OnStar system is integrated the time of installation. These
into the electrical architecture of the updates or changes may also cause
Cellular and GPS Antennas vehicle. Do not add any electrical a system to automatically
Cellular reception is required for equipment. See Add-On Electrical communicate with GM servers to
OnStar to send remote signals to Equipment 0 268. Added electrical collect information about vehicle
the vehicle. Do not place items over equipment may interfere with the system status, identify whether
or near the antenna to prevent operation of the OnStar system and updates or changes are available,
blocking cellular and GPS signal cause it to not operate. or deliver updates or changes. An
reception. active OnStar agreement constitutes
Vehicle Software Updates consent to these software updates
Unable to Connect to OnStar OnStar or GM may remotely deliver or changes and agreement that
Message software updates or changes to the either OnStar or GM may remotely
If there is limited cellular coverage vehicle without further notice or deliver them to the vehicle.
or the cellular network has reached consent. These updates or changes
Privacy
maximum capacity, this message may enhance or maintain safety,
may come on. Press Q to try the security, or the operation of the The complete OnStar Privacy
vehicle or the vehicle systems. Statement may be found at
call again or try again after driving a
Software updates or changes may www.onstar.com (U.S.),
few miles into another cellular area.
affect or erase data or settings that or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We
Vehicle and Power Issues are stored in the vehicle, such as recommend that you review it. If you
OnStar Hands-Free Calling name have any questions, call
OnStar services require a vehicle 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
tags, saved navigation destinations,
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
or pre-set radio stations. Neither or press Q to speak with an
OnStar nor GM is responsible for Advisor. Users of wireless
available and operating for features
any affected or erased data or communications are cautioned that
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388 Index
Index 389
390 Index
Index 391
392 Index
Index 393
394 Index
Index 395
396 Index
Index 397
398 Index
Index 399
Wheels (cont'd)
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 75
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 291