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  • Page 1 Enclave Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the Keep this manual in the vehicle for BUICK Emblem, and ENCLAVE are Danger, Warning, and quick reference.
  • Page 4 Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart Danger safety symbol which means Do Here are some additional symbols Not, Do not do this, or Do not let that may be found on the vehicle Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Seat Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Driving for Better Fuel Economy ..... 27 Infotainment System ... 21 Roadside Assistance Steering Wheel Controls .

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 182. Sport Mode Button (If 15. Horn 0 124. Equipped) or Tow/Haul Mode 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn 16. Steering Wheel Adjustment Button (If Equipped). See and Lane-Change Signals 0 123 (Out of View). Driver Mode Control 0 222.

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. (RKE) System Information See Vehicle Personalization 0 155. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This section provides a brief : Press and release one time to transmitter may be used to lock and overview about some of the initiate vehicle locator.

  • Page 10: Door Locks

    In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Power Door Locks Keyless Access lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off.

  • Page 11: Liftgate

    In Brief Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation Windows If equipped with a power liftgate, the switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park). Choose the power liftgate mode by selecting MAX or 3/4. Press The driver door must be unlocked. On the RKE transmitter press twice quickly until the liftgate starts moving.

  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Seat Adjustment Raise or lower the front part of vehicle, and a shared exit position the seat cushion by moving the for getting out of the vehicle. Other front of the control up or down. feature positions may also be set, Warning such as power mirrors and power Raise or lower the entire seat by...

  • Page 13: Second Row Seats

    In Brief When Easy Exit Options is enabled See Rear Seats 0 70. in the personalization menu, the Third Row Seats feature automatically recalls the previously stored exit position when Folding the Seatback exiting the vehicle. To fold the third row seatback: See Memory Seats 0 65.
  • Page 14 In Brief 7. Push the seatback forward to lay flat. 8. Repeat for the other seatback, if necessary. Returning the Seat to the Seating Position To return the seatback to the seating position: 1. From the rear of the vehicle, raise the seatback to the upright position using the pull 4.

  • Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats

    In Brief Power Seatback Folding Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.

  • Page 16: Seat Belts

    In Brief while keeping the seat and the head Lower Anchors and Tethers for Mirror Adjustment restraint height in the proper Children (LATCH System) 0 103. Interior Mirror position. Passenger Sensing Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear See Head Restraints 0 61 and System Reclining Seatbacks 0 64.

  • Page 17: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In Brief Exterior Mirrors Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust a mirror: To adjust the steering wheel, To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Press to choose the if equipped: driver or passenger mirror. 1. Pull the lever down. Press the control up or down to tilt 2.

  • Page 18: Interior Lighting

    In Brief Interior Lighting and the indicator light will turn off. Press the lamp lenses to turn the The dome lamps will come on when front reading lamps on or off. Dome Lamps doors are opened. ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually.

  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: Exterior Lamp Controls 0 166 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 169 Windshield Wiper/Washer INT : Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the band up for The exterior lamp control is on the more frequent wipes or down for instrument panel to the left of the...

  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls Climate Control Buttons 3. Fan Control 4. Sync (Synchronized 1.

  • Page 21: Transmission

    In Brief See Dual Automatic Climate Control Shifting from P (Park) to Shifting into P (Park) System 0 176. For more information R (Reverse) 1. Press the brake pedal and about the rear climate control, see come to a complete stop. Rear Climate Control System 0 180.

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    In Brief Tap Shift Vehicle Features Cruise Control Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings. Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering Tap Shift allows shifting an wheel controls.

  • Page 23: Driver Information

    In Brief SET : Press the control down Forward Collision Alert briefly to set the speed and activate (FCA) System cruise control. If cruise control is already engaged, use to decrease If equipped, FCA may help avoid or vehicle speed. reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes.

  • Page 24: Front Pedestrian Braking (Fpb)

    In Brief vehicle. This can help avoid or Lane Keep Assist (LKA) approaching these areas from lessen the severity of crashes when behind. The LCA warning display If equipped, LKA may help avoid driving in a forward gear. will light up in the corresponding crashes due to unintentional lane outside mirror and will flash if the See Forward Automatic Braking...

  • Page 25: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)

    In Brief Rear Vision Parking Assist Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the If equipped, RVC shows a view of rear bumper to assist with parking the area behind the vehicle on the and avoiding objects while in infotainment display when the R (Reverse).

  • Page 26: Universal Remote System

    In Brief Universal Remote System sunroof. Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Fully See Ignition Positions 0 201 and press (1) to open the sunroof. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The sunshade automatically opens 0 205. and will stay open. Release to stop at the desired position.

  • Page 27: Performance And Maintenance

    In Brief Performance and instrument cluster. The Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. The appropriate DIC message warning light will remain on until the Maintenance displays. tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light Press and release again to Traction Control/ may come on in cool weather when turn on both systems.

  • Page 28: Fuel

    In Brief Fuel No E85 or FlexFuel Driving for Better Fuel Economy Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), Driving habits can affect fuel such as E85, cannot be used in this mileage. Here are some driving tips vehicle.

  • Page 29: Roadside Assistance

    Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New Buick owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 360.

  • Page 30: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ....52 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ....52 Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror .

  • Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To remove the key, press the button Check the location. Other and pull the key out. Never pull the vehicles or objects may be key out without pressing the button. blocking the signal. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, Check the transmitter's battery.
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows start the engine from outside the Pressing may also arm the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle See Remote Vehicle Start 0 36. Alarm System 0 49. : Press and release one time to : Press to unlock the driver door.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access can be Keyless Unlocking/Locking from programmed to unlock all doors on Passenger Doors the first lock/unlock press from the When the doors are locked and the driver door. See Vehicle RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of Personalization 0 155.
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert Programming with Recognized not leave the RKE transmitter in an Transmitters If the vehicle is on with a door open, unattended vehicle. and then all doors are closed, the A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when To customize the doors to...
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows When all additional transmitters counterclockwise, to the unlock are programmed, press and position five times within hold ENGINE START/STOP for 10 seconds. 12 seconds to exit The Driver Information Center programming mode. (DIC) displays REMOTE 6. Put the key back into the LEARN PENDING, transmitter.
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows When all additional transmitters To start the vehicle: are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode. 7. Put the key back into the transmitter. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery When the vehicle is started, if the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC...

  • Page 37: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 1. Insert a flat, thin object and Remote Vehicle Start remove the back cover. Replace the battery in the If equipped, the vehicle has a transmitter soon if the REPLACE remote starting feature that starts BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY the engine from outside of the message displays in the DIC.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Engine Using The rear window defogger and If the remote start procedure is used heated mirrors, if equipped, turn on again while the engine is still Remote Start during colder outside temperatures running, 10 minutes will be added To start the vehicle: and turn off when the ignition is on for a total of 20 minutes.

  • Page 39: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which the To lock/unlock the doors from the Warning (Continued) outside: Remote Start Will Not Work vehicle in a crash is The vehicle cannot be started using Press on the Remote increased if the doors are the remote start feature if the key is Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In Case of Dead Battery) The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being opened. Press the button on To access the driver door key lock the door handle to open.

  • Page 41: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the cap: Power Door Locks The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are 1. Position the bottom edge of the closed. If a door is reopened before cap under the lower edge of that time, the five-second timer will the metal piece (2).

  • Page 42: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To unlock the doors: Lockout Protection can be manually Manual Safety Locks overridden with the driver door open Press on the power door lock by pressing and holding on the switch. power door lock switch. Shift into P (Park). Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Automatic door locking cannot be If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout has...

  • Page 43: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows or by using the Remote Doors Warning (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Liftgate Adjust the climate control 2. Open the door from the system to a setting that outside. brings in only outside air Warning and set the fan speed to the When the safety lock is enabled, highest setting.
  • Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Liftgate Operation To power open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode. Warning Press twice quickly on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate You or others could be injured if moves. caught in the path of the power liftgate.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows to completion. If the vehicle is Allow the liftgate to complete its Press on the bottom of the accelerated before the liftgate has operation and wait a few seconds liftgate to the left of the latch to completed moving, the liftgate may before manually closing the liftgate.
  • Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows sensor, the liftgate will reverse Manual Operation direction and open fully. The liftgate Select OFF to manually operate the will remain open until it is activated liftgate. again or closed manually. Setting the 3/4 Mode Caution To change the position the liftgate Attempting to move the liftgate stops at when opening:...
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows open. The liftgate will resume Caution (Continued) operation when the battery is reconnected and charged. cleaning or working near the rear Hands-Free Operation bumper to avoid accidental opening. The liftgate may be operated with a kicking motion under the left side of the rear bumper.
  • Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows Projected Logo The projected logo will only be The projected logo will not work for available for this RKE transmitter a single RKE transmitter when a If equipped with this feature, a after it has been out of range for at transmitter: vehicle logo will be projected for least 20 seconds.
  • Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows Hands Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability Action Hands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo RKE Transmitter within Operative On for 1 min detection zone RKE Transmitter left inside detection Operative On for 1 min zone for minimum 10 mins Off until RKE button press or a door is opened and closed RKE Transmitter brought in and out...

  • Page 50: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured bypass the 30-second delay during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm This vehicle has theft-deterrent system. Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the liftgate The vehicle alarm system will not the vehicle impossible to steal.

  • Page 51: Immobilizer

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System If the alarm system has been The security light, in the instrument activated, a message will appear on cluster, comes on if there is a To disarm the alarm system or turn the DIC.

  • Page 52: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If the ignition mode will not change Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors with the other transmitter or with a transmitter in the transmitter pocket, Convex Mirrors your vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the Warning first transmitter may be faulty.

  • Page 53: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding approximately one second to unfold. Mirrors See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Manual Folding Mirrors System Operation 0 30. Reset the power folding mirrors if The mirrors can be folded inward the mirrors: Memory Mirrors toward the vehicle to prevent...

  • Page 54: Reverse Tilt Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors If equipped with memory seats, the Interior Rearview Mirrors passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear vehicle is in R (Reverse). This view of the area behind the vehicle.
  • Page 55 Keys, Doors, and Windows To adjust the brightness, press the The camera that provides the Rear Warning button (1) on the back of the Camera Mirror (RCM) image is rearview mirror without covering the above the license plate, next to the The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) light sensor (2).

  • Page 56: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are the camera lens. Clean the lens designed to improve fuel economy with a soft damp cloth. performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear The back of the vehicle has window is down and the front been damaged and the position...
  • Page 57 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout Window Express Movement All windows can be opened without holding the window switch. Press the switch down fully and quickly release to express open the window. If equipped, pull the window switch up fully and quickly release to express close the window.

  • Page 58: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Reversal System Programming the Power on the RKE transmitter to open the Override Windows windows or to close the windows. See Vehicle Personalization 0 155. Programming may be necessary if Warning the vehicle battery has been Sun Visors disconnected or discharged.

  • Page 59: Roof

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Slide Switch The front sunshade can be manually opened but must be Express-Open/Express-Close : manually closed. If equipped, the Sunroof Press and release (1) to rear sunshade can only be opened express-open the sunroof. The or closed manually.
  • Page 60 Keys, Doors, and Windows If frost or other conditions prevent closing, override the feature by closing the sunroof in manual mode. To stop movement, release the switch. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.

  • Page 61: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Replacing Seat Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash ... 82 Parts After a Crash ..111 Restraints Securing Child Restraints (With Airbag System...

  • Page 62: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 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,...
  • Page 63 Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can Folding the Second Row Head be adjusted. Pull the head restraint Restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraint will fold rearward automatically.

  • Page 64: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints LATCH System under Lower Return the lowered head restraint to Front Seats Anchors and Tethers for Children the upright position until it locks into (LATCH System) 0 103. place. Push and pull on the head Power Seat Adjustment restraint to make sure it is locked.

  • Page 65: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Warning (Continued) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control The shoulder belt will not be forward or rearward. against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you Raise or lower the front part of could go into it, receiving neck or the seat cushion by moving the...

  • Page 66: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Tilt the top of the control forward memory recalls. See "Saving to raise. Memory Positions" later in this section. Memory Seats Before storing, adjust all available memory feature positions. Turn the ignition on and then press and release SET;...
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints DIC welcome message. Carry the Identifying Driver Number 2. Adjust all available memory linked RKE transmitter when features to the desired driving To identify the driver number: entering the vehicle. position. 1. Start the vehicle with the other 3.
  • Page 68 Seats and Restraints Save preferred memory feature off to ACC/ACCESSORY. RKE driver s RKE transmitter number (1 positions to both 1 and 2 if you are transmitters 3 8 will not provide or 2) may not match the memory the only driver. automatic memory recalls.

  • Page 69: Heated And Ventilated Front

    Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Memory SET, 1, 2, or Front Seats Power mirror, with the driver or passenger side mirror selected Warning Power steering wheel, if equipped If temperature change or pain to Obstructions the skin cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause burns.
  • Page 70 Seats and Restraints When this feature is off, the heated or ventilated seat buttons on the The heated or ventilated seat and ventilated seat symbols on the center stack. Use the manual indicator lights do not turn on during buttons are white. When a heated heated or ventilated seat buttons on a remote start.

  • Page 71: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats the vehicle through the rear door 2. Lift the lever below the seat and left the vehicle without the cushion and slide the seat vehicle being shut off. forward or backward. Rear Seat Reminder The feature can be turned on or off. Entering and Exiting the If equipped, the message REAR See Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
  • Page 72 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Caution Warning Seating Position Folding a rear seat with the seat Remove the child from the child To return the second row seat to its normal seating position: belts still fastened may cause restraint before moving the seat damage to the seat or the seat forward for third row entry or exit.

  • Page 73: Heated Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Reclining the Seatbacks Folding the Seatbacks To return the seatback to the seating position, lift the seatback To recline the seatbacks: and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Pull on the head restraint to return it to the upright, locked position.

  • Page 74: Third Row Seats

    Seats and Restraints Third Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row Warning seat, or in the seat tracks on Using the third row seating the floor. position while the second row is 2.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 4. Disconnect the center seat belt row seat, or lift the seatback mini-latch, using a key in the and push it into place from slot on the mini-buckle, and let inside the vehicle. the belt retract into the headliner.

  • Page 76: Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints Power Seatback Folding Seat Belts Warning (Continued) This section describes how to use sure that the seat belts are seat belts properly, and some things properly routed and attached, and not to do. are not twisted. Warning 3.

  • Page 77: How To Wear Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear seat vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you.

  • Page 78: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints It is very important for all occupants this applies force to the strong Lap-Shoulder Belt to buckle up. Statistics show that pelvic bones and you would be All seating positions in the vehicle unbelted people are hurt more often less likely to slide under the lap have a lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 90. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull 3. Push the latch plate into the the belt across you.
  • Page 80 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button activation are met. Seat belt on the buckle. The belt should pretensioners can also help tighten return to its stowed position. the seat belts in a side crash or a rollover event.
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints To install: Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. Rear seat belt comfort guides may provide added seat belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.

  • Page 82: Seat Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not removed from the guide. Slide the A pregnant woman should wear a twisted and it lies flat. The guide back into its storage pocket lap-shoulder belt, and the lap elastic cord must be behind the on the side of the seatback.

  • Page 83: Safety System Check

    Seats and Restraints information on the proper use and fit Seat Belt Care Replacing Seat Belt of seat belt extenders see the System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. instruction sheet that comes with Crash the extender. Warning Safety System Check Warning Do not bleach or dye seat belt...

  • Page 84: Airbag System

    Seats and Restraints New parts and repairs may be Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word necessary even if the seat belt AIRBAG on the trim or on a label The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the near the deployment opening.
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things Warning Warning (Continued) to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or Warning force and faster than the blink of sleep against the front center an eye, anyone who is up armrest or console in vehicles You can be severely injured or...

  • Page 86: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The front center airbag is in the electrical problem.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.

  • Page 88: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the side. The front center airbag is not direction of the impact, and how designed to inflate in frontal Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. impacts, near frontal impacts, or rear impacts.

  • Page 89: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have provided by seat belts by an Airbag Inflates? inflated simply because of the distributing the force of the impact vehicle damage or repair costs.
  • Page 90 Seats and Restraints off and then on again, the fuel In many crashes severe enough to Warning system will return to normal inflate the airbag, windshields are operation; the doors can be locked, broken by vehicle deformation. When an airbag inflates, there the interior lamps can be turned off, Additional windshield breakage may may be dust in the air.

  • Page 91: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints an airbag system will not work certain conditions. No other airbag Warning properly. See your dealer for is affected by the passenger service. sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured Passenger Sensing works with sensors that are part of or killed if the passenger frontal...
  • Page 92 Seats and Restraints the off indicator will light and stay lit Warning (Continued) Warning as a reminder that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status the front outboard passenger If the airbag readiness light ever Indicator 0 139. seat, always move the seat as far comes on and stays on, it means The passenger sensing system is back as it will go.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items seatback and adjust the seat If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an from the seat such as blankets, cushion, if adjustable, to make Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat sure that the vehicle seatback heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove any additional material A thick layer of additional material, Warning from the seat, such as such as a blanket or cushion, blankets, cushions, seat or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger covers, seat heaters, or seat seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag is turned off for an massagers.

  • Page 95: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints sensors, side impact sensors, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) airbag wiring, or front center console. seatback may interfere with the are close to an airbag when it Your dealer and the service manual proper operation of the passenger inflates.

  • Page 96: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints turning off the passenger airbag(s). Caution Warning (Continued) See Passenger Sensing System 0 90. If an airbag covering is damaged, help make sure the airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail opened, or broken, the airbag systems are working properly airbags, see Different Size Tires may not work properly.

  • Page 97: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Can proper seat belt fit be come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children booster.

  • Page 98: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not Warning (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be That could cause serious or fatal thrown out of the vehicle. Older injuries. The shoulder belt should children need to use seat belts go over the shoulder and across properly.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints need, for everyone, to use safety Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in Never leave children unattended infant will suddenly become a every Canadian province says in a vehicle and never allow 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's children up to some age must be...
  • Page 100 Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, Warning (Continued) there are many different models available. When purchasing a child or killed. Never put a rear-facing restraint, be sure it is designed to be child restraint in the front used in a motor vehicle.

  • Page 101: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular seat belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure.
  • Page 102 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions Restraint in the Vehicle that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a Warning booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are A child can be seriously injured or important, so if they are not...

  • Page 103: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints availability in Canada, check with The vehicle is equipped with a front Warning (Continued) Transport Canada or the Provincial center airbag in the inboard side of Ministry of Transportation office. the driver seat. Even with a front Even if the passenger sensing center airbag, a child restraint can Securing the Child Within the...

  • Page 104: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint with properly secure any child restraint in Booster seats use the vehicle s seat the seat belts in a rear seat position, the vehicle even when no child is belts to secure the child and the study the instructions that came with in it.
  • Page 105 Seats and Restraints See Securing Child Restraints (With Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 113 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 111. Child restraints built after March 2014 will be labeled with the specific child weight up to which the LATCH system can be used to...
  • Page 106 Seats and Restraints Some child restraints with top the lower anchor symbol on them, : Seating positions with two lower tethers are designed for use with or near the crease between the anchors. without the top tether being seatback and the seat cushion. attached.
  • Page 107 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 102 for additional information.
  • Page 108 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) To reduce the risk of serious or but it cannot do this if it is Do not fold the rear seatback fatal injuries during a crash, do wrapped around a child s neck. when the seat is occupied.
  • Page 109 Seats and Restraints use the vehicle's seat belts. Instead, 2.1. Find the lower anchors 3. If the child restraint use the vehicle's anchors and child for the desired seating manufacturer recommends that restraint attachments to secure the position. the top tether be attached, restraints.
  • Page 110 Seats and Restraints are using a single tether, If the position you are route the tether over the using has an adjustable seatback. head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts.
  • Page 111 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and 2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same Reinstallation time, and pull up on the head The second row outboard head restraint. restraints can be removed if they 3. Store the head restraint in the interfere with the proper installation cargo area of the vehicle.

  • Page 112: Replacing Latch System

    Seats and Restraints To reinstall the head restraint: Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) Warning The vehicle is equipped with a front center airbag in the inboard side of A crash can damage the LATCH the driver seat.
  • Page 113 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for If the head restraint interferes Position the release button on Children (LATCH System) 0 103 for with the proper installation of the buckle, away from the child top tether anchor locations. the child restraint, the head restraint system, so that the restraint may be removed.

  • Page 114: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Reinstallation" under Lower Anchors tether, follow the child restraint and Tethers for Children (LATCH manufacturer's instructions System) 0 103 for additional regarding the use of the top information on installing the head tether.
  • Page 115 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger following instructions:...
  • Page 116 Seats and Restraints through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 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 the lock.
  • Page 117 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...

  • Page 118: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Sunglasses Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..117 Glove Box ....117 Do not store heavy or sharp Sunglasses Storage .

  • Page 119: Center Console Storage

    Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Management System The hold open devices on the cargo bin allow the load floor to remain open without removal. The center console has storage under the armrest. Pull up on the latch, and lift to open. There is a removable organizer on top of the storage bin.
  • Page 120 Storage The cargo management system is 4. The cargo management used to organize storage in the system can be placed on the cargo area. There are two lowered third row seats while convenience hooks that can support accessing the spare tire. up to 5 kg (11 lb.).

  • Page 121: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof Rack System Warning Caution An improperly latched cargo Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning cover, or cargo cover left in the that weighs more than 100 kg If something is carried on top of open position, could separate (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or the vehicle that is longer or wider during a crash or sudden...
  • Page 122 Storage rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place.

  • Page 123: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Seat Belt Reminders ..138 Door Ajar Light ....148 Airbag Readiness Light ..138 Information Displays Controls Passenger Airbag Status...

  • Page 124: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Steering Wheel Controls while driving. The infotainment system can be Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping operated by using the steering Steering Wheel wheel controls. See "Steering Adjustment Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.

  • Page 125: Horn

    Instruments and Controls Horn activated. See Washer Fluid 0 277 for information on filling the Press on the steering wheel pad windshield washer fluid reservoir. to sound the horn. Warning Windshield Wiper/Washer In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed.

  • Page 126: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls If the windshield wiper lever is then OFF : Turns the wiper off. The wiper operations return to moved to OFF before the driver normal when the transmission is no INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a door is opened or within 10 minutes, longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle delay between wipes.

  • Page 127: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Compass Setting the Clock 3. Touch Back to go back to the previous menu. Time The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Auto Set To set the time: Center (DIC). The compass receives When on, the time and date will 1.

  • Page 128: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Clock Display Warning (Continued) When on, the digital clock will display on the infotainment screen. in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or To set the clock display: death. 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen button, then touch Time and Date.
  • Page 129 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, shuts off the power supply and the be sure to follow the proper indicator light turns off. To reset the installation instructions included with circuit, unplug the item and plug it the equipment. See Add-On back in or turn the Retained Electrical Equipment 0 261.

  • Page 130: Wireless Charging

    To check for phone or other device See Retained Accessory Power compatibility: (RAP) 0 205. In the U.S., see my.buick.com/ The operating temperature is 20 °C learn. ( 4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to In Canada, see 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls To charge a mobile device: (as are included following this 1. Redistributions of source code notice) for the terms and conditions must retain the above copyright 1. Remove all objects from the of their use. notice, this list of conditions charging pad.

  • Page 132: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER Warning Lights, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE Gauges, and FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, Indicators EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Warning lights and gauges can (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED signal that something is wrong TO, PROCUREMENT OF before it becomes serious enough SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR...

  • Page 133: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Level English, Metric Similar...
  • Page 134 Instruments and Controls Uplevel English Standard Theme, Metric Similar...
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu Info App. This is where the calls, or scroll through contacts. selected Driver Information If there is an active call, mute the There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be phone or switch to handset in the center of the instrument viewed.

  • Page 136: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls desired item is highlighted. For the Uplevel Cluster, scroll to set Trip Odometer A checkmark will be displayed next speed and press . Press The trip odometer shows how far to the selected item. to adjust the value. Press to set the vehicle has been driven since Display Themes (Uplevel) : There...

  • Page 137: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Controls When the engine is on, the Fuel Gauge tachometer will indicate the engine s revolutions per minute (rpm). The tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm s, during Auto Stop mode, when the engine is shutting off and restarting. A slight bump may be felt when the transmission is determining the most fuel efficient operating range.

  • Page 138: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls Here are things that some owners Engine Coolant ask about. None of these show a Temperature Gauge problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.

  • Page 139: Seat Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls If the pointer moves toward the This cycle may continue several the passenger remains or becomes warning area at the high end of the times if the driver remains or unbuckled while the vehicle is gauge, the engine is too hot. becomes unbuckled while the moving.

  • Page 140: Passenger Airbag Status

    Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status If the word ON is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it Indicator means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed The vehicle has a passenger to inflate. sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 90 for important If the word OFF is lit on the safety information.

  • Page 141: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls When this light comes on, the Driver Malfunctions are often indicated by Warning (Continued) Information Center (DIC) also the system before any problem is displays a message. noticeable. Being aware of the light Light 0 138 for more information, and seeking service promptly when If a short distance must be driven including important safety...
  • Page 142 Instruments and Controls previous guidelines and see your least one full tank of the proper Caution (Continued) dealer for service as soon as fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel possible. 0 250. costly repairs not covered by the If the light is on steady : A If the light remains on, see your vehicle warranty.

  • Page 143: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning Warning inspection if: Light The light is on when the engine The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system consists is running. working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits.

  • Page 144: Service Electric Parking Brake

    Instruments and Controls This light should come on briefly If the light comes on while driving, when starting the vehicle. If it does stop as soon as it is safely possible not come on, have it fixed so it will and turn off the vehicle.

  • Page 145: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)

    Instruments and Controls Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Vehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped, this indicator will display amber when a nearby Light pedestrian is detected directly in front of the vehicle. See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System 0 243. Traction Off Light If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is This light is green if LKA is available...

  • Page 146: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Instruments and Controls This light and the StabiliTrak OFF If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the DIC messages to determine which light come on when StabiliTrak is system does not assist in controlling feature(s) is no longer functioning turned off. the vehicle.

  • Page 147: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls A Driver Information Center (DIC) indicates oil pressure outside the This light should come on briefly as tire pressure message may also normal operating range, check the the engine is started. If it does not display. Stop as soon as possible, vehicle's oil as soon as possible.

  • Page 148: Security Light

    Instruments and Controls Security Light This light comes on when the Cruise Control Light high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 168. ® IntelliBeam Light The security light should come on The cruise control light is white briefly as the engine is started.

  • Page 149: Door Ajar Light

    Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Light Information Displays : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) DIC Info Page Options The info pages on the DIC can be The DIC displays are shown in the turned on or off through the center of the instrument cluster in...
  • Page 150 Instruments and Controls DIC Info Pages vehicle has right now, and will In addition to the engine oil life change as driving conditions system monitoring the oil life, The following is the list of all change. additional maintenance is possible DIC info page displays. recommended.
  • Page 151 Instruments and Controls Instantaneous Fuel Economy : the selected distance. The selected Press and hold to clear the graph Displays the current fuel economy in distance is displayed at the top of or press to reset through liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) the page as last xxx mi/km.

  • Page 152: (Uplevel)

    Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage : Displays the 2. Press to scroll to the current battery voltage, if equipped. Options application. Battery voltage changes are normal 3. Press to enter the while driving. See Charging System Light 0 140. If there is a problem Options menu.
  • Page 153 Instruments and Controls Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in calculated based on the various Timer and Fuel Used : Can be either kilometers per hour (km/h) or vehicle speeds recorded since the used as a timer. To start the timer, miles per hour (mph).
  • Page 154 Instruments and Controls recommended in the Maintenance Best Fuel Economy : Displays Following Distance : The following Schedule. See Maintenance average fuel economy, the best fuel distance to a moving vehicle ahead Schedule 0 342. economy over the selected is displayed as a time value on this distance, and a bar graph showing page.

  • Page 155: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Brakes is driven. The vehicle may be driven while this message is on, but Ride Control Systems Messages displayed on the DIC maximum acceleration and speed Driver Assistance Systems indicate the status of the vehicle or may be reduced.

  • Page 156: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Menus Time and Date The following list of menu items may Personalization Manually set the time and date. See be available: Clock 0 126. Use the audio system controls to Time and Date Rear Seat Reminder access the personalization menus Rear Seat Reminder for customizing vehicle features.
  • Page 157 Instruments and Controls 2. Select Enter to go to the Number of Favorites Shown To set the maximum startup volume, confirmation screen. touch + or to increase or Touch to set the number of favorites decrease. 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. to display.
  • Page 158 Instruments and Controls Select Low, Medium, or High. Collision/Detection Systems FAB functions. With the Alert and Brake setting, both FCA and FAB Select the Collision/Detection Auto Defog are available. The Alert setting Systems menu and the following When set to On, the front defog will disables FAB.
  • Page 159 Instruments and Controls Select Off or On. ignition is changed from off to on or when the vehicle is shifted to ACC/ACCESSORY. See Memory R (Reverse) to improve visibility of Lane Change Alert Seats 0 65. the ground near the rear wheels. This allows the feature to be turned They will return to their previous Select Off or On.
  • Page 160 Instruments and Controls Extended Hill Start Assist Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, Delayed Door Lock or 120 Seconds. This allows the duration of the Hill When on, this feature will delay the Start Assist to be changed. locking of the doors. To override the Power Door Locks delay, press the power door lock Select Extended Hold or...
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback Remote Window Operation Select Off or On. This allows selection of what type of If equipped, this feature enables the Bluetooth feedback is given when locking the remote operation of all windows Select and the following may vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 162 Instruments and Controls Voice Mail Numbers Android Auto Confidence Threshold This feature displays the voice mail This feature allows the adjustment Select and the following may number for all connected phones. of the sensitivity of the speech display: To change the voice mail number, recognition system.
  • Page 163 Instruments and Controls Turn Display Off Return to Factory Settings Wi-Fi Select and the following may Select and the following may Mode display: display: Select to change the display screen Restore Vehicle Settings Wi-Fi for day or night driving. Clear All Private Data Manage Wi-Fi Networks Select Auto, Day, or Night.

  • Page 164: Universal Remote System Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and System devices. accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement system with any garage door opener 0 366.
  • Page 165 Instruments and Controls system buttons to be used to second button press may The name and color of the operate the garage door. Do be required. For a second button may vary by not release either button until time, press and hold the manufacturer.

  • Page 166: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls Repeat the process for rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under Reprogramming a Single programming the two remaining Programming the Universal Remote Universal Remote System buttons. System to complete. Button Radio Signals for Some Gate To reprogram any of the system Universal Remote System Operators buttons:...

  • Page 167: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....172 Exit Lighting ....173 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
  • Page 168 Lighting Turning On and Enabling Keep this area of the windshield : Turns on the parking lamps IntelliBeam clear of debris to allow for best including all lamps, except the system performance. headlamps. The high-beam headlamps remain : Turns on the headlamps on, under the automatic control, together with the parking lamps and until one of the following situations...

  • Page 169: Reminder

    Lighting instrument cluster light will come The vehicle is loaded such that on to indicate the IntelliBeam the front end points upward, system is reactivated. causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps The high beams may not turn off and taillamps.

  • Page 170: Lamps (Drl)

    Lighting Daytime Running Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp Lamps (DRL) System system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle DRL can make it easier for others to When the exterior lamp control is leaves the garage, there is a slight see the front of your vehicle during...

  • Page 171: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting lamps coming on varies based on Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane wiper speed. When the wipers are change, the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals not operating, these lamps turn off. does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.

  • Page 172: Control

    Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. The courtesy lamps come on when Instrument Panel To operate, press the following any door is opened unless the dome buttons: lamp override is activated. To Illumination Control deactivate the dome lamp override, OFF : Press to turn off the...

  • Page 173: Entry Lighting

    Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features There are reading lamps on the Entry Lighting overhead console and over the rear seats. These lamps come on when Some exterior lamps and most of any door is opened. the interior lights turn on briefly at night, or in areas of limited lighting when is pressed on the Remote...

  • Page 174: Exit Lighting

    Lighting Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high, It can increase engine idle speed to the voltage is lowered slightly to generate more power whenever Some exterior lamps and interior prevent overcharging. If the vehicle needed. It can temporarily reduce lights come on at night, or in areas has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage the power demands of some...

  • Page 175: Saver

    Lighting 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs: The ignition is turned on. The doors are closed and then re-opened. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left...

  • Page 176: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....175 and voice or speech recognition.

  • Page 177: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control Dual Automatic Climate display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Control System .
  • Page 178 Climate Controls 8. Rear Window Defogger and 6. Climate Control Selection The climate control status display Heated Outside Mirrors (If (Application Tray Button) appears briefly when the climate Equipped) controls on the center stack are 7. Air Delivery Mode Control adjusted.
  • Page 179 Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to Manual Operation the airflow is controlled manually. cool the vehicle faster with A/C on, Press AUTO to return to automatic CLIMATE : Press CLIMATE to show recirculation may be automatically operation. the climate control display. selected in warm weather.
  • Page 180 Climate Controls A/C (Air Conditioning) : Touch A/C fogging. If the climate control The rear window defogger can be on the display to turn the air system does not detect possible set to automatic operation. See conditioning on or off. If the fan is window fogging, it returns to normal Climate and Air Quality under turned off, the air conditioner will not...

  • Page 181: Rear Climate Control System

    Climate Controls come on during a remote start. Caution See Remote Vehicle Start 0 36 and Heated and Ventilated Seats 0 14. Do not try to clear frost or other Sensors material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window The solar sensor on top of the with a razor blade or anything instrument panel near the...
  • Page 182 Climate Controls operation is active. If any of the REAR : Press REAR to turn climate control settings are manually the rear climate control on or off. adjusted, this cancels full automatic SYNC : Press SYNC on the rear operation. climate display to match the rear The display on the rear of the center climate control temperature to the...

  • Page 183: Air Vents

    Climate Controls the airflow in the rear seating area. Air Vents Keep the path under all seats Touch the mode again to deselect. clear of objects to help circulate Use the slider switch on the air Active modes will be highlighted. the air inside the vehicle more outlets to change the direction of the effectively.

  • Page 184: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Maintenance During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants Passenger Compartment directly to the atmosphere is harmful Air Filter to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on The filter reduces dust, pollen, and inhalation, combustion, frostbite, other airborne irritants from outside or other health-based concerns.

  • Page 185: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Parking over Things Driver Assistance Systems That Burn ....209 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 235 Operating Extended Parking .

  • Page 186: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Information Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....253 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .

  • Page 187: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Focus on the task of driving. Braking Warning Braking action involves perception Drunk Driving Taking your eyes off the road too time and reaction time. Deciding to long or too often could cause a Death and injury associated with push the brake pedal is perception drinking and driving is a global crash resulting in injury or death.

  • Page 188: Steering

    Driving and Operating Once the power assist is used up, it See your dealer if there is a Off-Road Recovery can take longer to stop and the problem. brake pedal will be harder to push. Curve Tips Steering Take curves at a reasonable speed.

  • Page 189: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Loss of Control Off-Road Driving accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
  • Page 190 Driving and Operating Before Driving Off-Road Caution Warning (Continued) Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed. heaviest things should be Operating the vehicle for on the floor, forward of the extended periods without the front Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, rear axle.
  • Page 191 Driving and Operating Do not park over things that When driving on hills: Never go downhill forward or burn. See Parking over Things backward with the transmission Use a low gear and keep a firm That Burn 0 209. in N (Neutral). The brakes could grip on the steering wheel.
  • Page 192 Driving and Operating If the vehicle stalls on a hill: If driving downhill when the cause the tires to slip sideways, vehicle stalls, shift to a downhill. If the vehicle slips 1. Apply the brakes to stop the lower gear, release the sideways, it can hit something vehicle, and then apply the parking brake, and drive...
  • Page 193 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) Caution or Ice you and your passengers could Do not drive through standing Use a low gear when driving in mud the deeper the mud, the lower the drown. Drive your vehicle on safe water if it is deep enough to cover gear.

  • Page 194: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating After operation in mud or sand, wet enough and you are going fast Warning have the brake linings cleaned and enough. When the vehicle is checked. These substances can hydroplaning, it has little or no Wet brakes can cause crashes. cause glazing and uneven braking.

  • Page 195: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 196 Driving and Operating Allow greater following distance Tie a red cloth to an outside Warning (Continued) and watch for slippery spots. Icy mirror. patches can occur on otherwise Adjust the climate control clear roads in shaded areas. Warning system to circulate the air The surface of a curve or an inside the vehicle and set overpass can remain icy when...

  • Page 197: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get vehicle capacity weight and it Out includes the weight of all Slowly and cautiously spin the occupants, cargo, and all Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when nonfactory-installed options.
  • Page 198 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information tires (3) and the recommended Subtract the combined Label cold tire inflation pressures (4). weight of the driver and For more information on tires passengers from XXX kg or and inflation see Tires 0 295 XXX lbs.
  • Page 199 Driving and Operating If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing 0 257 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and Example 1...
  • Page 200 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). and cargo should never exceed The GVWR includes the weight the vehicle's capacity weight. of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label may also show the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight...

  • Page 201: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating Starting and Warning Warning (Continued) Operating Things inside the vehicle can Do not leave an strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In unsecured child restraint sudden stop or turn, or in a in the vehicle. crash.

  • Page 202: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If the vehicle is in N (Neutral), the Caution (Continued) transmitter must be in the vehicle for ignition will return to ACC/ the system to operate. If the ACCESSORY and display the breaking-in guideline every pushbutton start is not working, the message SHIFT TO PARK in the...

  • Page 203: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 3. Come to a complete stop, shift With the ignition off, pressing the more than five seconds will place to P (Park), and press ENGINE button one time without the brake the vehicle in Service Mode. The STOP/START to turn the pedal applied will place the ignition instruments and audio systems will...
  • Page 204 Driving and Operating battery is low, the Driver cool down. When the engine Caution Information Center (DIC) will starts, let go of the button and display a message. the accelerator. If the vehicle If you add electrical parts or starts briefly but then stops accessories, you could change again, do the same thing.

  • Page 205: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating The vehicle has a fuel saving stop/ The interior comfort level has not start system to shut off the engine to reached the required level for help conserve fuel. the climate control system or defog settings. Auto Engine Stop/Start The Auto Stop time is greater When the brakes are applied and than two minutes.

  • Page 206: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating away from moving engine Warning Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. it overheat and cause a fire, Improper use of the heater cord The length of time the heater should property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage remain plugged in depends on shock, and injury.

  • Page 207: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park If you are towing a trailer and Warning (Continued) parking on a hill, see Driving To shift into P (Park): Characteristics and Towing Tips Do not leave the vehicle when the 0 253. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and engine is running.
  • Page 208 Driving and Operating If the vehicle cannot shift from This vehicle includes a manual park P (Park), a Driver Information release that can be used to shift the Center (DIC) message will be vehicle into N (Neutral) when the displayed. See your dealer for engine is not running.
  • Page 209 Driving and Operating 3. Use a flat-bladed tool to 6. Pull the manual park release 2. Rotate the manual park release remove the fastener located in lever 90° to its latching 90° back to its original position. the lower front corner of the position.

  • Page 210: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating Parking over Things If the vehicle is left parked and Engine Exhaust running with the RKE transmitter That Burn outside the vehicle, it will turn off Warning after one hour. Warning If the vehicle is left parked and Engine exhaust contains carbon running with the RKE transmitter monoxide (CO), which cannot be...

  • Page 211: Parked

    Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
  • Page 212 Driving and Operating The shift lever always starts from a P : This position locks the drive center position, represented by an wheels. Use P (Park) when starting amber dot on the shift pattern. After the engine because the vehicle releasing the shift lever, it will return cannot move easily.
  • Page 213 Driving and Operating To shift in and out of P (Park), see Shifting into R (Reverse) requires ice, or sand without damaging the Shifting Into Park 0 206 and Shifting the shift lock release button to be transmission. See If the Vehicle Is out of Park 0 206.
  • Page 214 Driving and Operating 2. Shift to the desired gear. 2. Apply the brake pedal. Caution (Continued) If selecting R (Reverse), press 3. Shift to N (Neutral). and hold the shift lock release damage the transmission. The 4. Turn off the engine and release button.
  • Page 215 Driving and Operating 6. The indicator should continue Car Wash Mode (Engine On To shift into D (Drive): to show N. If it does not, start Driver out of Vehicle) 1. Bring the vehicle to a the engine and repeat To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) complete stop.

  • Page 216: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating Manual Mode To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode: Caution 1. With the shift lever in D (Drive), Tap Shift pull back on the shift lever to A transmission hot message may activate L (Low). The L in the display if the automatic Caution shift pattern will illuminate in...

  • Page 217: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating Temporary Tap Shift Mode can also gear. A higher gear allows the Automatic Engine Grade be deactivated by holding the right vehicle to gain more traction on Braking upshift control briefly. slippery surfaces. Automatic Engine Grade Braking While using Tap Shift, the vehicle assists when driving downhill.

  • Page 218: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating Drive Systems When operated in FWD, the vehicle Brakes will deliver power to the front wheels only and may provide better fuel All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake economy. System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature can When using a compact spare tire on operate in AWD Mode.

  • Page 219: Electric Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 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 EPB can always Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to be activated, even if the ignition is the brake pedal down firmly and let avoid a sudden obstacle, a...

  • Page 220: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating flashes continuously, then the EPB If the EPB fails to apply, block the Caution is only partially applied or there is a rear wheels to prevent vehicle problem with the EPB. A DIC movement. Driving with the parking brake on message will display.

  • Page 221: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    Driving and Operating conditions where the driver has stationary. If HSA is holding the and the driver seat belt is unbuckled quickly and forcefully applied the vehicle, a DIC message displays. prior to releasing the brake pedal. brake pedal in an attempt to quickly HSA will not activate in a forward When deactivated after five minutes, stop or slow down the vehicle.

  • Page 222: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.

  • Page 223: Driver Mode Control

    Driving and Operating 2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on Caution 15 seconds. again, press and release . The 3. Start the engine. Traction Off light and StabiliTrak Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is OFF light in the instrument cluster 4.
  • Page 224 Driving and Operating different weather conditions or needed to improve traction. will change to provide more precise terrain. This system simultaneously Pressing the AWD Mode switch will control and better cornering changes the software calibration of select AWD Mode. The AWD light performance.

  • Page 225: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating available on vehicles with the Trailer Cruise Control Traction Control/Electronic Stability Towing Package. For vehicles with Control 0 221. If a collision alert With cruise control the vehicle can both the Trailer Towing package and occurs when cruise control is maintain a speed of about 40 km/h Real Time Damping, both options activated, cruise control is...
  • Page 226 Driving and Operating Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle reaches about : Press to turn cruise control on 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press or off. A white indicator comes on in is on when not in use, SET or RES+ up briefly.

  • Page 227: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control and a vehicle detected directly Using Cruise Control ahead in your path, moving in the There are four ways to end cruise same direction. If no vehicle is Use the accelerator pedal to control: detected in your path, ACC works increase the vehicle speed.
  • Page 228 Driving and Operating : Press to turn the system on or Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) off. The indicator turns white on the instrument cluster when ACC is Visibility is low, such as in you are following. This can occur turned on. fog, rain, or snow when vehicles suddenly slow or conditions.
  • Page 229 Driving and Operating Switching Between ACC and To set ACC while moving: Warning Regular Cruise Control 1. Press To switch between ACC and regular Always check the cruise control 2. Get up to the desired speed. cruise control, press and hold indicator on the instrument cluster 3.
  • Page 230 Driving and Operating Be mindful of speed limits, Once ACC has resumed, if there is speed increases to the next surrounding traffic speeds, and no vehicle ahead, if the vehicle 5 km/h (1 mph) mark on the weather conditions when selecting ahead is beyond the selected speedometer.
  • Page 231 Driving and Operating Press and hold SET down until When pressed, the current gap Alerting the Driver the desired lower speed is setting displays briefly on the reached, then release it. instrument cluster. The gap setting will be maintained until it is To decrease the vehicle speed in changed.
  • Page 232 Driving and Operating Approaching and Following a braking may feel or sound different ACC Automatically Disengages Vehicle than if the brakes were applied ACC may automatically disengage manually. This is normal. and the driver will need to manually apply the brakes to slow the Stationary or Very Slow-Moving vehicle if: Objects...
  • Page 233 Driving and Operating previously in this section. Always (EPB) and the vehicle will shift to Warning (Continued) consider driving conditions before P (Park) to hold the vehicle. The using either cruise control system. EPB status light will turn on. See vehicle while it is being held at a Electric Parking Brake 0 218.
  • Page 234 Driving and Operating Curves in the Road Warning (Continued) Warning to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while On curves, ACC may not detect a driving in curves. vehicle ahead in your lane. You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed, ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve.
  • Page 235 Driving and Operating Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on If ACC will not operate, regular steep hills or when towing a trailer. Cruise Control may be available. ACC will not detect a vehicle in the See Switching Between ACC and lane while driving on steep hills.

  • Page 236: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Systems Under many conditions, these Work if the detection sensor This vehicle may have features that systems will not: is covered up, such as with work together to help avoid crashes a sticker, magnet, or metal or reduce crash damage while Detect children,...

  • Page 237: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    Driving and Operating instead of beeping. To change this, (8 mph). Select Front or Rear see Collision/Detection Systems Camera to view the front or rear under Vehicle Personalization camera views. Select Guidance 0 155. Lines on the camera screen to enable or disable the guidance Assistance Systems for lines.
  • Page 238 Driving and Operating the front or rear camera views in the Front Vision Camera infotainment display. The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem, the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside rearview mirrors, and the rear camera is above the license plate.
  • Page 239 Driving and Operating warmer or humid weather. Blocked Warning sensors will not detect objects and can also cause false detections. The camera(s) do not display Keep the sensors clean of mud, dirt, children, pedestrians, bicyclists, snow, ice, and slush; and clean crossing traffic, animals, or any sensors after a car wash in freezing other object outside of the...

  • Page 240: Assistance Systems For Driving

    Driving and Operating Alert Seat will pulse five times. Turning the Features On or Off (LCA), Forward Automatic Braking Beeps for FPA are higher pitched (FAB), and/or the Front Pedestrian Press on the center stack to than for RPA. Braking (FPB) System can help to turn on or off the Front and Rear avoid a crash or reduce crash Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Page 241 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning (Continued) FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windshield is does not apply the brakes. When damaged. It may also not detect a approaching a slower-moving or vehicle on winding or hilly roads, stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or in conditions that can limit...
  • Page 242 Driving and Operating When this Collision Alert occurs, the chosen setting will remain until it is is 0.5 seconds away. If there is no brake system may prepare for driver changed and will affect the timing of vehicle detected ahead, or the braking to occur more rapidly which both the Collision Alert and the vehicle ahead is out of sensor...

  • Page 243: Forward Automatic

    Driving and Operating Forward Automatic Warning Warning (Continued) Braking (FAB) FAB is an emergency crash Complete attention is always If the vehicle has Forward Collision preparation feature and is not required while driving, and you Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which designed to avoid crashes.

  • Page 244: Front Pedestrian Braking

    Driving and Operating Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) a forward gear. FPB displays an Warning amber indicator, , when a nearby IBA may activate when the brake pedestrian is detected directly pedal is applied quickly by providing Using FAB or IBA while towing a ahead.
  • Page 245 Driving and Operating FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert Front Pedestrian Alert Warning and Brake through vehicle personalization. See Collision/ FPB does not provide an alert or Detection Systems under Vehicle automatically brake the vehicle, Personalization 0 155. unless it detects a pedestrian.

  • Page 246: Side Blind Zone

    Driving and Operating moderately or brake hard. This can Cleaning the System Warning (Continued) help to avoid some very low speed If FPB does not seem to operate pedestrian crashes or reduce properly, cleaning the outside of the operation and the vehicle does pedestrian injury.

  • Page 247: Lane Change Alert (Lca)

    Driving and Operating Lane Change Alert (LCA) LCA Detection Zones How the System Works The LCA symbol lights up in the If equipped, the LCA system is a side mirrors when the system lane-changing aid that assists detects a moving vehicle in the next drivers with avoiding lane change lane over that is in the side blind crashes that occur with moving...

  • Page 248: Lane Departure

    Driving and Operating or rapidly approaching that zone. trailer. LCA may alert to objects both sides of the vehicle toward the If the turn signal is activated in the attached to the vehicle, such as a rear corners of the vehicle, see your same direction as a detected trailer, bicycle, or object extending dealer.

  • Page 249: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)

    Driving and Operating Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) If equipped, LKA may help avoid The LKA and LDW systems and LDW, you must steer the crashes due to unintentional lane may not: vehicle. Always keep your departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the attention on the road and Provide an alert or enough...
  • Page 250 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not need service. Clean the outside of To turn LKA on and off, press the windshield behind the rearview Seem to Work Properly on the center stack. mirror. The system performance may be When on, is green if LKA is LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts...

  • Page 251: Fuel

    Driving and Operating Fuel higher. Do not use gasoline with a Caution (Continued) posted octane rating of less than 87, GM recommends the use of TOP as this may cause engine knock and Fuel containing metals such TIER detergent gasoline to keep the will lower fuel economy.

  • Page 252: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Driving and Operating federal specifications, but emission If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is Warning (Continued) control system performance may be not available, one bottle of GM Fuel affected. The malfunction indicator System Treatment Cleaner added to Do not leave the fuel pump lamp could turn on and the vehicle the fuel tank at every engine oil unattended.
  • Page 253 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable Warning Gas Can If the vehicle runs out of fuel and Overfilling the fuel tank by more must be filled from a portable than three clicks of a standard fill gas can: nozzle may cause: Vehicle performance issues, including engine stalling and...

  • Page 254: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 3. Remove and clean the funnel Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) adapter and return it to the storage location. General Towing keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is Information Filling a Portable Fuel complete. Container Only use towing equipment that has Fill the container no more...
  • Page 255 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Do not use Adaptive Cruise Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent Control (ACC) when towing. See damage to the engine, axle or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 226. Fully open the air outlets on other parts.
  • Page 256 Driving and Operating combination moving and then apply Passing When turning with a trailer, make the trailer brake controller by hand wider turns than normal so the More passing distance is needed to be sure the brakes work. trailer will not strike soft shoulders, when towing a trailer.
  • Page 257 Driving and Operating brakes might have to be used so Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then much that they would get hot and no apply the parking brake and longer work well. shift into P (Park). Warning The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
  • Page 258 Driving and Operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Weight of the trailer Warning (Continued) brake system. Inspect these before Weight of the trailer tongue and during the trip. The driver and passengers could Total weight on the vehicle's Check periodically to see that all be seriously injured.
  • Page 259 Driving and Operating Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 680 kg (1,500 lb) 3 050 kg (6,725 lb) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 268 kg (5,000 lb) 4 650 kg (10,250 lb) All-Wheel Drive 680 kg (1,500 lb) 3 200 kg (7,055 lb) All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 268 kg (5,000 lb)

  • Page 260: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating weigh 10 15 % of the total loaded It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment trailer weight (2). Some specific not exceed any of its ratings Hitches trailer types (especially boat trailers) GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum fall outside this range.
  • Page 261 Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and becomes separated from the hitch. Because the vehicle has antilock Weight-Carrying Hitches Always leave just enough slack so brakes, do not try to tap into the the rig can turn. Never allow safety vehicle's hydraulic brake system. chains to drag on the ground.
  • Page 262 Driving and Operating Black: Ground Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and Wiring Provisions White/Green: Back-up Lamps Add-Ons These wiring provisions for an Red/Green: Battery Feed electric trailer brake controller are Add-On Electrical Blue: Trailer Brake* included with the vehicle as part of Equipment the trailer wiring package.
  • Page 263 Driving and Operating Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.

  • Page 264: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Tire Terminology and Mechanism Check ..281 Definitions ....300 Wiper Blade Replacement .

  • Page 265: General Information

    Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle General Information California Proposition Towing the Vehicle ... 327 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit Recreational Vehicle your dealer. You will receive Towing ..... . 328 Warning genuine GM parts and GM-trained Appearance Care...

  • Page 266: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

    Vehicle Care California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks caused by modifying vehicle height Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be Doing Your Own covered by the vehicle warranty. Certain types of automotive Service Work applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the...

  • Page 267: Hood

    Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts reduced. Then allow the hood and list the mileage and the date of to fall and latch into place any service work performed. See under its own weight Maintenance Records 0 352. 3.

  • Page 268: Overview

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 269: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 272. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Check the engine oil level regularly, To ensure proper engine Engine Oil 0 268. every 650 km (400 mi), especially performance and long life, careful prior to a long trip.
  • Page 270 Vehicle Care checking a cold engine prior to an explanation of what kind of oil to Add enough oil to put the level starting. Remove the dipstick use. For engine oil crankcase somewhere in the proper operating and check the level. capacity, see Capacities and range.

  • Page 271: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine dispose of oil by putting it in the Caution trash or pouring it on the ground, Oil Flushes into sewers, or into streams or Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The bodies of water.

  • Page 272: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care the best conditions, the oil life 1. Display the REMAINING OIL Change the fluid at the intervals system might indicate that an oil LIFE on the DIC. listed in Maintenance Schedule change is not necessary for up to a See Driver Information Center 0 342, and be sure to use the year.

  • Page 273: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter replace if damaged. Do not clean Warning the engine air cleaner/filter or The engine air cleaner/filter is in the components with water or Operating the engine with the air engine compartment on the compressed air. cleaner/filter off can cause you or passenger side of the vehicle.
  • Page 274 Vehicle Care What to Use Warning Warning Do not touch heater or radiator hoses, or other engine parts. Plain water, or other liquids such They can be very hot and can as alcohol, can boil before the burn you. Do not run the engine if proper coolant mixture will.
  • Page 275 Vehicle Care Will not damage aluminum parts. Checking Coolant cooling system is cool before this is done. See Engine Overheating Helps keep the proper engine The vehicle must be on a level 0 276. temperature. surface when checking the coolant The coolant surge tank is located in level.
  • Page 276 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank Warning Caution pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant Plain water, or other liquids such Failure to follow the specific surge tank pressure cap and as alcohol, can boil before the coolant fill procedure could cause upper radiator hose, is no proper coolant mixture will.

  • Page 277: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with fan is running. If the engine is Caution the proper mixture to the overheating, the fan should be indicated level mark. running. If it is not, do not continue If the pressure cap is not tightly to run the engine.

  • Page 278: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off Washer Fluid Warning (Continued) the road, shift to P (Park) or What to Use N (Neutral), and let the including the pressure cap, is hot. engine idle. When windshield washer fluid is Wait for the cooling system and If the engine coolant temperature needed, be sure to read the...

  • Page 279: Brakes

    Vehicle Care Caution Caution (Continued) Caution Do not use washer fluid that for fluid expansion if Continuing to drive with worn-out contains any type of water freezing occurs, which could brake pads could result in costly repellent coating. This can damage the tank if it is brake repair.

  • Page 280: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Checking Brake Fluid installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary, only when work is done With the vehicle in P (Park) on a Always replace brake system parts on the brake hydraulic system. level surface, the brake fluid level with new, approved replacement should be between the minimum parts.

  • Page 281: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care What to Add Battery - North America Warning Use only GM approved DOT 3 The original equipment battery is brake fluid from a clean, sealed WARNING: Battery posts, maintenance free. Do not remove container. See Recommended terminals, and related the cap and do not add fluid.

  • Page 282: All-Wheel Drive

    Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) To check the P (Park) Warning (Continued) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to not careful. See Jump Starting - P (Park). Then release the North America 0 325 for tips on Warning parking brake followed by the working around a battery without...
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care 2. Lift up on the latch in the Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Caution (Continued) middle of the wiper blade To replace the rear wiper blade: where the wiper arm attaches. the vehicle warranty. Do not allow 3. With the latch open, pull the the wiper arm to touch the wiper blade down toward the windshield.

  • Page 284: Windshield Replacement

    Vehicle Care 5. Push the release lever (2) to may display messages, or they may Warning (Continued) disengage the hook and push not work at all. See your dealer for the wiper arm (1) out of the proper windshield replacement. Visually inspect the gas struts for blade assembly (3).

  • Page 285: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer. Hood Liftgate Trunk...

  • Page 286: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the left end of the lamp For the proper type of replacement assembly toward the right. bulbs, or any bulb changing 2. Turn the lamp assembly down procedure not listed in this section, to remove it.

  • Page 287: Electrical System Electrical System Overload

    Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...

  • Page 288: Block

    Vehicle Care Fuses of the same amperage can Caution be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes Do not pull the engine out. Replace the fuse as soon as compartment fuse block lever, possible. since it is intended only for service purposes.
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Starter 1 DC DC transformer 1 DC DC transformer 2 Vacuum pump Front wiper Starter 2 Rear wiper The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Antilock brake features shown. system pump...
  • Page 290 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right low beam headlamp Electronic brake Interior rearview control module Automatic mirror headlamp leveling Parking/Trailer Fuel system control motor (if equipped) lamps module Transmission Right trailer Heated steering control module stoplamp/Turnlamp wheel Left rear bus Steering Folding seats...

  • Page 291: Instrument Panel Fuse

    Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Block O2 sensor 1/MAF/ Aeroshutter Engine control module even 1 O2 sensor 2/ Canister/Engine oil/ Relays Usage Turbo Starter 1 Engine control module even 2 Run/Crank Engine control Vacuum pump module powertrain 1 The instrument panel fuse block is Air conditioning...
  • Page 292 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Body control Left front module 6 heated seat Diagnostic link Electric steering Sunroof column lock Communication Rear USB gateway module (if equipped) Instrument cluster Heating, ventilation, and air Body control conditioning module 1 Body control Wireless charger module 3 module...

  • Page 293: Rear Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Block Radio/Heating, Steering wheel ventilation, and air controls conditioning backlighting display Circuit Usage Radio Breakers Steering wheel controls Front blower Auxiliary power DC AC inverter outlet/Lighter Driver power seat Passenger power seat The rear compartment fuse block is Feed/Body control behind a trim panel on the driver...
  • Page 294 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Folding seats Rear blower Rear drive control Right window Rear defogger Left window Trailer reverse USB/Third row seats Camera Rear Compartment Fuse Block Ventilated seats Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Trailer...
  • Page 295 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Memory seat module Universal garage Automatic door opener/ Lumbar occupancy sensor Overhead console Hands free closure Trailer brake lamps release Circuit Usage Passive entry/ Liftgate motor Breakers Passive start Rear heated seats Canister vent Rear auxiliary power outlet...

  • Page 296: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that the same danger as have been damaged by Every new GM vehicle has overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes, high-quality tires made by a resulting crash could curbs, etc.

  • Page 297: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y, all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires.

  • Page 298: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Caution Performance Criteria Useful information about a tire is Specification) Original High performance summer tires molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to have rubber compounds that lose examples show a typical GM's specific tire performance flexibility and may develop passenger vehicle tire and a...
  • Page 299 Vehicle Care week of the year 2010 would resistance. For more information speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). have a four-digit DOT date see Uniform Tire Quality The compact spare tire is for of 0310. Grading 0 313. emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation...

  • Page 300: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care (5) Tire Inflation Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit temporary use tire or compact number that indicates the tire Tire Size spare tire should be inflated to height-to-width measurements. 420 kPa (60 psi). For more For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a information on tire pressure and aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...

  • Page 301: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without tire is certified to carry a load. tread.
  • Page 302 Vehicle Care Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.

  • Page 303: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Speed Rating government testing procedures. Tire Pressure alphanumeric code assigned to The ratings are molded into the Tires need the correct amount of a tire indicating the maximum sidewall of the tire. See Uniform air pressure to operate speed at which a tire can Tire Quality Grading 0 313.
  • Page 304 Vehicle Care When to Check further adjustment is necessary. Caution (Continued) If the inflation pressure is low, Check the tires once a month or add air until the recommended Poor handling. more. Do not forget the compact pressure is reached. If the spare, if the vehicle has one.

  • Page 305: Operation

    Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for the vehicle at speeds of Each tire, including the spare (if 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set provided), should be checked High-Speed Operation the cold inflation pressure to the monthly when cold and inflated to maximum inflation pressure shown the inflation pressure recommended Warning...

  • Page 306: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care tread life, and may affect the of reasons, including the installation the tires and transmit the tire vehicle's handling and stopping of replacement or alternate tires or pressure readings to a receiver ability. wheels on the vehicle that prevent located in the vehicle.
  • Page 307 Vehicle Care additional information and details maintenance. See Tire Inspection malfunction light and DIC warning about the DIC operation and 0 309, Tire Rotation 0 309 and Tires message come on at each ignition displays see Driver Information 0 295. cycle until the problem is corrected.
  • Page 308 Vehicle Care message should go off when the Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped) If the tire is overinflated by more TPMS sensors are installed and than 35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will This feature provides visual and the sensor matching process is sound multiple times and the turn audible alerts outside the vehicle to performed successfully.
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care There is a malfunction in The malfunction light and the DIC 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure the TPMS. message should go off at the next info page option is turned on. ignition cycle. The sensors are The info pages on the DIC can There is a malfunction in the matched to the tire/wheel positions, be turned on and off through...

  • Page 310: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care sensor identification code has Tire Inspection Tire Rotation been matched to this tire and We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated every wheel position. including the spare tire, if the 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See 8.

  • Page 311: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New properly tightened. See Wheel Tires Nut Torque under Capacities Factors such as maintenance, and Specifications 0 354. temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions Warning affect the wear rate of the tires.

  • Page 312: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 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.

  • Page 313: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care necessary to replace only one load range, speed rating, and Warning axle set of worn tires, place the construction (radial) as the new tires on the rear axle. original tires. Mixing tires of different sizes, brands, or types may cause Winter tires with the same speed Vehicles that have a tire loss of control of the vehicle,...

  • Page 314: Uniform Tire Quality

    Vehicle Care 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.

  • Page 315: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care norm due to variations in driving Temperature underinflation, or excessive habits, service practices and loading, either separately or in The temperature grades are A differences in road combination, can cause heat (the highest), B, and C, characteristics and climate. buildup and possible tire failure.

  • Page 316: Wheel Replacement

    Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replace any wheel that is bent, Warning Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous.

  • Page 317: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care If a front tire fails, the flat tire Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off cause loss of control and a crash. that are the proper size for the the accelerator pedal and grip the Use another type of traction tires.
  • Page 318 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, 5. Place wheel blocks, that has been driven on while if possible. Turn on the hazard if equipped, on both sides of severely underinflated or flat.

  • Page 319: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 0 42. 4. Turn the wing nut (3) 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to remove the counterclockwise to loosen all jack (1) and wheel wrench (2).
  • Page 320 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) killed. Never get under a vehicle the vehicle, it is designed only for when it is supported only by changing a flat tire. If it is used for a jack. anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. 5. Turn the wheel wrench 8. Remove all of the wheel nuts. clockwise to raise the jack lift 9.
  • Page 322 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts using accessory locking wheel or nuts because the nuts might nuts. See Capacities and come loose. The vehicle's wheel Specifications 0 354 for original could fall off, causing a crash. equipment wheel nut torque specifications.
  • Page 323 Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire To store the flat tire: Caution Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Warning Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger...

  • Page 324: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 4. Pull the cable through the door 2. Lift the load floor. striker, the center of the wheel, 3. Remove the cargo and the plastic spare tire heat management system. shield. 4. Put back the spare tire and all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment.
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care If this vehicle has a compact spare Performance of the All-Wheel Caution tire, it was fully inflated when new; Drive (AWD) system will be however, it can lose air over time. automatically reduced to protect the Tire chains will not fit the compact Check the inflation pressure system when using the compact spare.

  • Page 326: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning (Continued) Caution Jump Starting - North HANDLING. For more information Ignoring these steps could result go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ in costly damage to the vehicle America passenger-vehicle. that would not be covered by the For more information about the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care 3. Good Battery Negative (-) 4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all Caution (Continued) Terminal lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard 4. Good Battery Positive (+) damaged. Only use a vehicle that warning flashers if needed. Terminal has a 12-volt system with a The jump start positive (+)

  • Page 328: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 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 Caution probably needs service. parts can injure you badly. Keep Incorrectly towing a disabled your hands away from moving Caution...

  • Page 329: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Vehicle Care Front Attachment Points known as dinghy towing and dolly Caution towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the Use of a shield mounted in front ground. Dolly towing is towing the of the vehicle grille could restrict vehicle with two wheels on the airflow and cause damage to the ground and two wheels up on a...
  • Page 330 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's Caution instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing. If the vehicle is towed with all four 6. Release the parking brake. wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be 7.

  • Page 331: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding Locks correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product.
  • Page 332 Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and Caution (Continued) Caution repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice This could cause damage that Machine compounding or melting agents, road oil and tar, tree would not be covered by the aggressive polishing on a sap, bird droppings, chemicals from vehicle warranty.
  • Page 333 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Aftermarket appearance caps or vehicle are aluminum, chrome, covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and or stainless steel. To prevent illuminated, due to excessive Stripes damage always follow these heat generated.
  • Page 334 Vehicle Care Shutter System a buildup of vehicle wash/wax Caution treatments may cause wiper streaking. Using petroleum-based tire Replace the wiper blades if they are dressing products on the vehicle worn or damaged. Damage can be may damage the paint finish and/ caused by extreme dusty or tires.
  • Page 335 Vehicle Care Brake System components are plastic. Applying Caution (Continued) silicone grease on weatherstrips Visually inspect brake lines and with a clean cloth will make them hoses for proper attachment, chlorides are used on roads for last longer, seal better, and not stick connections, binding, leaks, cracks, conditions such as ice and dust.

  • Page 336: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or Newspapers or dark garments can Never use a brush with stiff replaced to restore corrosion transfer color to the vehicle s bristles. protection. interior. Never rub any surface Original manufacturer replacement Use a soft bristle brush to remove aggressively or with too much parts will provide the corrosion dust from knobs and crevices on the...
  • Page 337 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede to a clean area frequently to Caution prevent forcing the soil in to the Start by vacuuming the surface fabric. using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use 4. Continue gently rubbing the rotating vacuum brush attachment is abrasive cleaners on automotive soiled area until there is no...
  • Page 338 Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss Surfaces surfaces or vehicle displays.

  • Page 339: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a Convenience Net floor mat retainer on the driver Warning Wash with warm water and mild side floor. detergent. Do not use chlorine If a floor mat is the wrong size or Use the floor mat with the bleach.
  • Page 340 Vehicle Care Some vehicles have floor mats with a button-type retainer. Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to unlock and remove. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the floor mat opening over the carpet retainer and snapping into position.

  • Page 341: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and General Information for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and Maintenance Your vehicle is an important additional maintenance items like investment. This section describes tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper the required maintenance for the blades.
  • Page 342 Service and Maintenance The Tire Rotation and Required The Additional Required Services - Warning (Continued) Services are the responsibility of the Severe are for vehicles that are: vehicle owner. It is recommended to Mainly driven in heavy city traffic have a trained technician do the have your dealer perform these in hot weather work.

  • Page 343: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance Maintenance filter must be changed at least once Visually inspect windshield wiper a year and the oil life system must blades for wear, cracking, Schedule be reset. Your trained dealer or contamination. See Exterior technician can perform this work. Care 0 330.
  • Page 344 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care 0 330. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 281.
  • Page 345 Service and Maintenance 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.
  • Page 346 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake fluid every five passenger compartment air filter years.
  • Page 347 Service and Maintenance 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.

  • Page 348: Maintenance And Care

    Service and Maintenance (4) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. See Cooling System Services Maintenance and Care 0 272. (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. Inspect for fraying, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly excessive cracking, or damage;...
  • Page 349 Service and Maintenance Battery Signs of brake wear may include With a multi-point inspection, your chirping, grinding, or squealing dealer can inspect the hoses and The 12-volt battery supplies power noises, or difficulty stopping. advise if replacement is needed. to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories.
  • Page 350 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi-point Vehicle Care Trained dealer technicians can inspection, trained dealer inspect the windshield and To help keep the vehicle looking like technicians can visually inspect recommend proper replacement new, vehicle care products are the shocks and struts for signs if needed.

  • Page 351: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 272. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 352: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 23321606 A3212C Engine Oil Filter 19330000 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air Filter 20958479 CF179C Spark Plugs...

  • Page 353: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 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...

  • Page 354: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification parts. See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 354 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Vehicle Identification Identification Label Number (VIN) ....353 Service Parts Identification There may be a label on the inside Label .
  • Page 355 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 350 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.

  • Page 356: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...

  • Page 357: Customer Information

    Procedure ....356 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... . . 367...
  • Page 358 40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting Buick, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...

  • Page 359: Customer Assistance

    However, if a customer wishes to Company completed in about 70 days. We write or e-mail Buick, the letter Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: believe our impartial program offers should be addressed to: CA1-163-005...

  • Page 360: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Customer Information All Overseas Locations Membership Benefits See my.buick.com to register your vehicle. : Download owner s manuals Please contact the local General and view vehicle-specific how-to Motors Business Unit. Buick Owner Centre (Canada) videos. buickowner.ca Customer Assistance for : View maintenance schedules,...

  • Page 361: Program

    Calling for Assistance reimbursement, up to certain limits, General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, of eligible aftermarket adaptive Buick reserve the right to make any have the following information equipment required for the vehicle, changes or discontinue the ready:...
  • Page 362 Emergency Tow from a Public Lock-Out Service: Vehicle Road or Highway: Tow to the Services Not Included in registration is required. nearest Buick dealer for Roadside Assistance warranty service, or if the vehicle Trip Interruption Benefits and Impound towing caused by...

  • Page 363: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 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.

  • Page 364: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
  • Page 365 Customer Information 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.

  • Page 366: Information

    Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification Service Manuals Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.

  • Page 367: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency Reporting Safety $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Statement Defects shipping fees. This vehicle has systems that Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the Service and Owner publications are to the United States Federal Communications...

  • Page 368: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian

    Reporting Safety Defects this, notify General Motors. to the Canadian Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Government Buick Customer Assistance Center If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33136 believe that the vehicle has a Detroit, MI 48232 5136 safety defect, notify Transport...

  • Page 369: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...

  • Page 370: Onstar

    Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information consent of the lessee;...

  • Page 371: Onstar

    OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ... . . 370 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.

  • Page 372: Onstar Services

    OnStar OnStar Services Press Press to connect to an Advisor to: Open the OnStar app on the Emergency infotainment display. See the Verify account information or infotainment manual for update contact information. Emergency Services require an information on how to use the Get driving directions.

  • Page 373: Security

    OnStar Security Navigation Cancel Route 1. Press . System responds: If equipped, OnStar provides these OnStar navigation requires a OnStar ready, then a tone. services: specific OnStar service plan. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, 2. Say Cancel route. System Press to receive Turn-by-Turn OnStar Advisors can use GPS to responds: Do you want to directions or have them sent to the...

  • Page 374: Connections

    OnStar Get My Destination Connections 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile devices can be connected. A data 1. Press . System responds: The following OnStar services help plan is required. Use the in-vehicle OnStar ready, then a tone. with staying connected. controls only when it is safe to do so.
  • Page 375 OnStar Hands-Free Calling and set a timer. to compatible Apple and Android Make and receive calls with the smartphones. Buick users can Connect with Buick on social built-in wireless calling service, access the following services from a media. which requires available minutes.

  • Page 376: Diagnostics

    OnStar Make a Call 2. Say My number. System Includes: responds: Your OnStar Diagnostic Alerts: Set 1. Press . System responds: Hands-Free Calling number is, preferences to receive real-time OnStar ready. then says the number. e-mails, texts, or monthly reports 2.

  • Page 377: Onstar Additional Information

    OnStar Dealer Maintenance Notification: OnStar Additional After change in ownership and Have the vehicle notify your at 90 days. Information preferred dealer when it is time Transferring Service for maintenance. Your dealer will OnStar Smart Driver then contact you to set up an Press to request account transfer appointment.
  • Page 378 OnStar Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics, services. Service involving location Press to help: Remote Services, Roadside information about the vehicle cannot Locate a gas station with an Assistance, Turn-by-Turn work unless GPS signals are attendant to pump gas. Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling available, unobstructed, and are available on most vehicles.
  • Page 379 OnStar change the OnStar PIN, contact an Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal System (GPS) OnStar Advisor by pressing reception. calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. Obstruction of the GPS can Unable to Connect to OnStar occur in a large city with tall Warranty buildings;...
  • Page 380 OnStar equipment may interfere with the system status, identify whether OnStar - Software operation of the OnStar system and updates or changes are available, Acknowledgements cause it to not operate. or deliver updates or changes. An Certain OnStar components include active OnStar agreement constitutes Vehicle Software Updates libcurl and unzip software and other...
  • Page 381 OnStar IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT should be available at ftp:// liable for any direct, indirect, LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/ incidental, special or consequential OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS license.html indefinitely. damages arising out of the use of or FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE inability to use this software.
  • Page 382 OnStar normal SFX banner has not 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use been removed from the binary the names Info-ZIP, Zip, or disabled. UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, 3. Altered versions including, but and MacZip for its own not limited to, ports to new source and binary releases.

  • Page 383: Index

    Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) Where Are the Airbags? ..85 Accessories and Airbags Modifications ....265 Adding Equipment to the Accessory Power .
  • Page 384 Index Automatic Braking System Cargo Dimming Mirrors ....52 Front Pedestrian (FPB) ..243 Management System ..118 Door Locks .
  • Page 385 Index Collision Damage Repair ..363 Customer Information Drive Systems Compact Spare Tire ... . 323 Service Publications All-Wheel Drive ..217, 281 Compartments Ordering Information .
  • Page 386 Index Engine (cont'd) Fluid Oil Pressure Light ... . 146 Automatic Transmission ..271 Electric Parking Brake ..218 Overheating .
  • Page 387 Index Fuses (cont'd) Horn ......124 Instrument Panel Fuse How to Wear Seat Belts Hazard Warning Flashers .
  • Page 388 Index Liftgate ......42 Lights (cont'd) Lighting Tire Pressure ....145 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
  • Page 389 Index Maintenance Schedule (cont'd) Outlets Recommended Fluids and Power ......127 Navigation Lubricants ....350 Overheating, Engine .
  • Page 390 Index Power (cont'd) Reclining Seatbacks ... . . 64 Roads Mirrors ......51 Recommended Fluids and Driving, Wet .
  • Page 391 Index Seat Belts (cont'd) Service (cont'd) Steering (cont'd) Use During Pregnancy ..81 Publications Ordering Wheel Adjustment ... . 123 Seats Information .
  • Page 392 Index Tires (cont'd) Trip Odometer ....135 Wheel Alignment and Tire Turn and Lane-Change Tachometer ..... 135 Balance .
  • Page 393 Index Ventilation, Air ....182 Winter Tires ....296 Visors .
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