Chevrolet 2013 Sonic Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2013 Sonic Owner's Manual

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-26
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Downloadable Applications . . . 7-45
Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-50
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-28
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-38

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  • Page 1 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Downloadable Applications .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Danger, Warnings, and this manual including, but not limited Cautions Canadian Vehicle Owners to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Warning messages found on vehicle Propriétaires Canadiens SONIC are trademarks and/or labels and in this manual describe...
  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Symbols : Audio Steering Wheel Controls WARNING ® or OnStar The vehicle has components and These mean there is something : Brake System Warning Light labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with : Charging System people.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..... 1-14 Satellite Radio ....1-15 Portable Audio Devices .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 9: Climate Control Systems

    In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 3. 12. Data Link Connector (DLC) 23. Hazard Warning Flashers on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 6 3. 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on Indicator Lamp on page 5 12. page 6 1. 24.
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive cranking can be stopped by turning Press to unlock the driver door or the ignition key to ACC/ all doors. Information ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. See Press to lock all doors. Starting the Engine on page 9 16. This section provides a brief overview about some of the Lock and unlock feedback can be...
  • Page 11: Information

    In Brief Turn on the hazard warning Starting the Vehicle flashers. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the Turn the vehicle on and then off. vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on 2. Press and release page 2 4. 3. Immediately after completing Door Locks Step 2, press and hold for at...
  • Page 12: Trunk Release

    In Brief Liftgate Trunk Release To open the trunk from outside of the vehicle: To lock or unlock the liftgate from To lock or unlock the trunk from the Press on the RKE transmitter, the inside, press on the outside, press on the RKE then use the touch pad.
  • Page 13 In Brief Power Windows Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Manual Seats Push the switch down to open the If available, move the lever up or window. Pull the front of the switch down to manually raise or lower up to close it. To adjust a manual seat: the seat.
  • Page 14: Safety Belts

    In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright while keeping the seat and the head position: restraint height in the proper position. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the See Head Restraints on page 3 2 seatback, and the seatback will and Seat Adjustment on page 3 3.
  • Page 15: Passenger Sensing System

    In Brief Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 11. passenger sensing system. See Move the control up, down, or side Passenger Sensing System on to side to adjust the mirror. Lower Anchors and Tethers for page 3 24 for important information. Children (LATCH System) on See Manual Mirrors on page 2 13.
  • Page 16 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror To adjust the steering wheel: The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats. 1. Pull the lever down. Hold the inside rearview mirror in : Press to turn the lamps off, the center to move it for a clearer 2.
  • Page 17 In Brief 1-11 For more information about interior taillamps, license plate lamps, Windshield Wiper/Washer lighting, see Instrument Panel sidemarker lamps, and instrument Illumination Control on page 6 5 or panel lights. Courtesy Lamps on page 6 5. : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, Exterior Lighting sidemarker lamps, and instrument...
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief Climate Controls 6. Rear Window Defogger 7. Recirculation For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent...
  • Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Transmission lever to upshift, or push the Reverse Lockout (minus) end of the button to Automatic Transmission downshift. See Manual Mode on page 9 23. Manual Mode This position allows you to change Manual Transmission gears similar to a manual Up Shift Light transmission.
  • Page 20: Vehicle Features

    1-14 In Brief CD: Select the previous track or Vehicle Features Retrieving Stations rewinds within a track. Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to open MENU/TUNE: Turn to navigate the Radio(s) a favorite page or to switch to available menus. Turn to search for another favorite page.
  • Page 21: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief 1-15 Storing Stations Setting the Clock A second AUX input is on the front of the infotainment system, To store the station to a position in See Clock on page 5 4. if equipped. External devices such the list, press the corresponding ®...
  • Page 22: Cruise Control

    1-16 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls speakers while using the Cruise Control infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. : Press to select an audio source.
  • Page 23 In Brief 1-17 See Cruise Control on page 9 31. Power Outlets On vehicles with this feature, the sunroof only operates when the The accessory power outlets can be Driver Information ignition is turned to ON/RUN or used to plug in electrical equipment, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is Center (DIC) such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    1-18 In Brief ® Performance and StabiliTrak System Maintenance The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The Traction Control system is on when the vehicle is System (TCS) started. The low tire pressure warning light The Traction Control System (TCS) To turn off both traction control alerts to a significant loss in...
  • Page 25: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    In Brief 1-19 The TPMS does not replace normal Remember, the oil life display must It cannot be reset accurately. monthly tire maintenance. Maintain be reset after each oil change. It will See Engine Oil Life System on the correct tire pressures. not reset itself.
  • Page 26: Onstar Overview

    14 1. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5.
  • Page 27: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-12 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-13 Keys Power Mirrors .
  • Page 28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: Check the distance.
  • Page 29: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry indicate locking. See Remote more information see Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting under Unlock Feedback under Vehicle (RKE) System Operation Vehicle Personalization on Personalization on page 5 26. page 5 26. The RKE transmitter may work up to Pressing may also disarm the 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 30: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows engine from outside the vehicle Battery Replacement The climate control system will use using the RKE transmitter. See the previous settings during a The battery is not rechargeable. To Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 4. remote start.
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Vehicle Extending Engine Run Time Canceling a Remote Start To start the engine using the remote For a 10-minute extension, repeat To cancel a remote start, do one of start feature: Steps 1 3 while the engine is still the following: running.
  • Page 32: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Two remote vehicle starts, or a Press on the Remote WARNING (Continued) single remote start with an Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. extension, have already See Remote Keyless Entry Young children who get into been used. (RKE) System Operation on unlocked vehicles may be page 2 3.
  • Page 33: Delayed Locking

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Use the lock knob on the top of For vehicles with an automatic Delayed Locking the door panel. transmission, shift the transmission into P (Park). Pressing on the central locking Central Locking System switch or on the RKE transmitter For vehicle with a manual when this feature is on will delay the transmission, remove the key...
  • Page 34: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Press to activate the safety locks WARNING (Continued) on the rear doors. An indicator light comes on when activated. Trunk (Sedan) Adjust the climate control system to a setting that Press again to deactivate the brings in only outside air and WARNING safety locks.
  • Page 35: Liftgate (Hatchback)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on Handle the underside of the trunk lid. This Do not use the handle will glow following exposure emergency trunk release handle to light. Pull the release handle as a tie-down or anchor point down to open the trunk from the when securing items in the trunk...
  • Page 36: Vehicle Security

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security WARNING (Continued) This vehicle has theft-deterrent Fully open the air outlets on features; however, they do not make or under the instrument the vehicle impossible to steal. panel. Vehicle Alarm System Adjust the climate control system to a setting that This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm brings in only outside air and...
  • Page 37: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Arming the System Disarming the System How to Detect a Tamper Condition 1. Close all doors, liftgate, To disarm the system, either unlock and hood. the doors using the RKE transmitter, is pressed and the horn chirps or start the vehicle with a 2.
  • Page 38: Exterior Mirrors

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system is automatically When trying to start the vehicle, the Exterior Mirrors disarmed when the vehicle is security light comes on briefly when started with the correct key. The key the ignition is turned on. Convex Mirrors uses a transponder that matches an If the engine does not start and the...
  • Page 39: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle.
  • Page 40 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is Using the Outside Mirror with a long distance away, the image Mirror the Blind Spot Mirror in the main mirror is small and 1. Set the main mirror so that the near the inboard edge of the side of the vehicle can just be mirror.
  • Page 41: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Manual Rearview Mirror WARNING pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Hold the inside rearview mirror in Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
  • Page 42 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, push the switch down Safety Function WARNING (Continued) to open the window. Pull the front of If any object is in the path of the the switch up to close it. window when the express-up windows will function and they The switches work when the vehicle feature is active, the window will...
  • Page 43: Roof

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 2. Press and hold the power This feature prevents the rear Roof window switch until the window passenger windows from operating, is fully open. except from the driver position. Sunroof 3. Pull the power window switch up Press to disable the rear window until the window is fully closed.
  • Page 44 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vent: Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track.
  • Page 45: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ..3-16 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-28 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
  • Page 46: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
  • Page 47: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button, located on the top of the The vehicle's rear seats have seatback, and push the head Seat Adjustment adjustable head restraints in the restraint down. Try to move the outboard seating positions.
  • Page 48 Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: 1. Pull the handle at the front of 1. Lift the lever. the seat. WARNING If necessary, move the safety 2. Slide the seat to the desired belt out of the way to access the If either seatback is not locked, it position and release the handle.
  • Page 49 Seats and Restraints Front Seat Armrest WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
  • Page 50 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated WARNING seats can be turned on automatically during a remote If you cannot feel temperature vehicle start. The heated seats will change or pain to the skin, the be canceled when the ignition is seat heater may cause burns.
  • Page 51 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
  • Page 52 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Safety Belts 1. Lift the seatback up and push it This section of the manual WARNING rearward to lock it in place. describes how to use safety belts Make sure the safety belt is in properly.
  • Page 53: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle with seats and safety belts.
  • Page 54: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all states and in shoulder and across the chest. all Canadian provinces, the law These parts of the body are best requires wearing safety belts. able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 55: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
  • Page 56: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    3-12 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not in this section for instructions on...
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-13 After the adjuster is set to the Rear Safety Belt Comfort To install the adjustable comfort desired position, try to move it down guide to the seatback and the Guides without pressing the release button safety belt: Rear safety belt comfort guides may to make sure it has locked into provide added safety belt comfort...
  • Page 58 3-14 Seats and Restraints 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
  • Page 59: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
  • Page 60: Safety System Check

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check WARNING WARNING (Continued) Now and then, check that the safety Do not bleach or dye safety belts. inspected and any necessary belt reminder light, safety belts, It may severely weaken them. In replacements made as soon as buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly.
  • Page 61: Airbag System

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 A roof-rail airbag for the front Airbag System For seat-mounted side impact outboard passenger and the airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following side of the seatback closest to behind the front outboard airbags except where noted below: the door.
  • Page 62 3-18 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) WARNING in every crash. In some crashes seriously injured or killed. Do not Children who are up against, safety belts are the only restraint. sit unnecessarily close to any or very close to, any airbag when See When Should an Airbag airbag, as you would be if sitting it inflates can be seriously injured...
  • Page 63: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical The driver knee airbag, if equipped, problem.
  • Page 64 3-20 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 65: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag whether the object is fixed or inflate at a level less than full moving, rigid or deformable, narrow deployment. For more severe frontal Inflate? or wide. impacts, full deployment occurs. Frontal airbags are designed to Thresholds can also vary with The vehicle has seat-mounted side inflate in moderate to severe frontal...
  • Page 66: What Makes An Airbag

    3-22 Seats and Restraints if equipped, is intended to inflate on How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many the side of the vehicle that is struck. types of collisions, primarily Restrain? Both roof-rail airbags will inflate because the occupant's motion is when either side of the vehicle is not toward those airbags.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-23 be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may In many crashes severe enough to from the vents in the deflated automatically unlock the doors, turn inflate the airbag, windshields are airbags. Airbag inflation does not on the interior lamps, turn on the broken by vehicle deformation.
  • Page 68: Passenger Sensing

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians The sensors are designed to detect work on the airbag systems. the presence of a properly seated Improper service can mean that occupant and determine if the front an airbag system will not work outboard passenger frontal airbag properly.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The system determines that a WARNING WARNING (Continued) small child is present in a booster seat. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints A front outboard passenger restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the takes his/her weight off of the or killed if the passenger frontal airbag(s) are off.
  • Page 70 3-26 Seats and Restraints passenger seat. When the Seat) on page 3 45 or Securing WARNING (Continued) passenger sensing system has Child Restraints (Right Front allowed the airbags to be enabled, Passenger Seat) on page 3 45. avoid injury to yourself or others, the on indicator will light and stay lit 5.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-27 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material A thick layer of additional material, from the seat, such as blankets, such as a blanket or cushion, Adult-Size Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat or aftermarket equipment such as heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 72: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual WARNING (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing wiring.
  • Page 73: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 turning off the passenger airbag(s). Notice: If an airbag covering is WARNING (Continued) See Passenger Sensing System on damaged, opened, or broken, the page 3 24. airbag may not work properly. Do systems are working properly not open or break the airbag The vehicle has rollover roof-rail after a crash, have them...
  • Page 74: Child Restraints

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to come with the booster seat, state wear safety belts? the weight and height limitations for Older Children A: An older child should wear a that booster.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-31 thrown out of the vehicle. Older WARNING (Continued) children need to use safety belts properly. belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. WARNING That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should Never allow more than one child go over the shoulder and across to wear the same safety belt.
  • Page 76: Infants And Young

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs secured in an appropriate safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Q: What are the different types of are many kinds of restraints WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? available for children with special needs. A: Add-on child restraints, which child restraint in the right front are purchased by the vehicle seat.
  • Page 78: Child Restraint Systems

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems WARNING (Continued) Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
  • Page 80: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-36 Seats and Restraints locate the nearest child safety seat We recommend that children and WARNING (Continued) inspection station. For CPST child restraints be secured in a rear availability in Canada, check with seat, including: an infant or a child passenger airbag inflates and the Transport Canada or the Provincial riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
  • Page 81: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a a top tether, you must also use instructions that came with your collision or sudden stop and injure either the lower anchors or the...
  • Page 82 3-38 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Sedan For sedan models, the top tether anchors are under the covers behind the rear seat on the filler (Top Tether Anchor): Seating...
  • Page 84: System

    3-40 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the WARNING (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, According to accident statistics, following the instructions that children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and properly restrained in a child the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-41 If you need to secure more than one 1.1. Find the lower anchors for WARNING child restraint in the rear seat, see the desired seating Where to Put the Restraint on position. Children can be seriously injured page 3 36.
  • Page 86 3-42 Seats and Restraints 2.4. Route and tighten the top If the position you are using tether according to your has an adjustable headrest child restraint instructions or head restraint and you and the following are using a single tether, instructions: raise the headrest or head restraint and route the...
  • Page 87: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 head restraint and around If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) the headrest or head system, see Lower Anchors and restraint posts. Tethers for Children (LATCH working properly after a crash, System) on page 3 37 for how and 3.
  • Page 88 3-44 Seats and Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 36.
  • Page 89: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Right Front manufacturer's instructions Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat Tethers for Children (LATCH is a safer place to secure a System) on page 3 37 for more...
  • Page 90 3-46 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the WARNING WARNING (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints In Canada, the law requires that restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the forward-facing child restraints have or killed if the passenger frontal...
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-47 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push the latch plate into the 5.
  • Page 92 3-48 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 safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 93: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Luggage/Load Compartments Locations Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Load Compartment Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 (Hatchback) Glove Box ....4-1 The load compartment cover can be Luggage/Load Locations used to conceal objects under it or...
  • Page 94: Additional Storage Features

    Storage To install the load compartment Additional Storage To remove the cargo cover: cover: 1. Remove both of the cords from Features 1. Align the front sides of the load the hooks at the top of the compartment cover into the slots liftgate.
  • Page 95 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Trip Odometer ....5-9 Engine Coolant Temperature Tachometer ....5-9 Warning Light .
  • Page 96: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls (Mute/End Call): Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to silence the Steering Wheel vehicle speakers while using the Adjustment infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a...
  • Page 97: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid on page 10 20 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir. WARNING Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move Sedan In freezing weather, do not use the lever up to INT for intermittent the washer until the windshield is wipes, then turn the...
  • Page 98: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ miles or degrees of turn before REAR (Rear Washer): Push needing a signal from the GPS the windshield wiper lever forward Washer satellites. When the compass to spray washer fluid on the rear display shows CAL, drive the For vehicles with the rear wiper/ window.
  • Page 99 Instruments and Controls 5. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to 4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to 3. Press to set the date select the next value. select MM/DD/YYYY (month/ display to DD/MM/YYYY (day/ day/year), or DD/MM/YYYY month/year), MM/DD/YYYY 6. To save the time or date and (day/month/year), or YYYY/MM/ (month/day/year), or YYYY/MM/ return to the Time and Date...
  • Page 100: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls 3. Select On to display the real Notice: Leaving electrical Cigarette Lighter time or Off to display the time equipment plugged in for an For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, set by the user. extended period of time while the it is located in the center floor vehicle is off will drain the 4.
  • Page 101: Ashtrays

    Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The vehicle may have a removable function. Often gauges and warning ashtray. lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. The removable ashtray can be Warning lights and gauges can placed in the front cupholders.
  • Page 102: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States Manual Transmission Shown, Canada Similar...
  • Page 103: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer The trip odometer measures the Fuel Gauge distance the vehicle has been The speedometer shows the driven since the function was last vehicle's speed in either kilometers reset. per hour (km/h) or miles per Press the reset stem in the lower hour (mph).
  • Page 104: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this It takes a little more or less fuel light flashes and a chime may come...
  • Page 105: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Airbag Readiness Light WARNING This light shows if there is an If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag on after the vehicle is started or system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger comes on while driving, it means sensing system, the pretensioners the airbag system might not be...
  • Page 106: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    5-12 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is dealer. Driving while this light is on WARNING (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status could drain the battery. If a short indicator, it means that the front distance must be driven with the avoid injury to yourself or others, outboard passenger frontal airbag...
  • Page 107 Instruments and Controls 5-13 smoothly. This could lead to could damage the emission control costly repairs that might not be system on the vehicle. Diagnosis covered by the vehicle warranty. and service might be required. Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle:...
  • Page 108 5-14 Instruments and Controls The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. Check that the fuel cap is fully installed.
  • Page 109: Service Vehicle Soon

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 happen if the 12-volt battery has If the light comes on, take the WARNING (Continued) recently been replaced or run vehicle to your dealer for service as down. The diagnostic system is soon as possible. the vehicle has been pulled off designed to evaluate critical the road and carefully stopped, Brake System Warning...
  • Page 110: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-16 Instruments and Controls stays on after the parking brake is engine again to reset the system. For manual transmission vehicles, fully released, it means there is a If the light still stays on, or comes there is an up-shift light that comes brake problem.
  • Page 111: Traction Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Traction Off Light See Traction Control System (TCS) See Traction Control System (TCS) ® ® on page 9 28 and StabiliTrak on page 9 28 and StabiliTrak System on page 9 29. System on page 9 29. ®...
  • Page 112: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-18 Instruments and Controls If the indicator/warning light is on Notice: The engine coolant For vehicles with the Tire Pressure and flashing, the TCS and/or the temperature warning light Monitor System (TPMS), this light StabiliTrak system is actively indicates that the vehicle has comes on briefly when the engine is working.
  • Page 113: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Engine Oil Pressure Light If the vehicle has low engine oil Low Fuel Warning Light pressure, this light will stay on after the engine is started, or come on while driving. This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough oil.
  • Page 114: Immobilizer Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Immobilizer Light Reduced Engine Power The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced Light engine power light is on but acceleration and speed might be reduced. The performance could be reduced until the next time the vehicle is driven.
  • Page 115: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Daytime Running Lamps The light goes out when the fog For vehicles with cruise control, the lamps are turned off. See Fog cruise control light is white when the (DRL) Indicator Light Lamps on page 6 4 for more cruise control is on and ready, and information.
  • Page 116: Information Displays Driver Information

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Information Displays DIC Buttons DIC Menu Items Press MENU to view the DIC Driver Information menus. Some items display in the upper display area, some in the Center (DIC) lower display area, and others use The DIC displays information about both the upper and lower display your vehicle.
  • Page 117 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Average Speed Timer Average Fuel Economy Metric Metric This display can be used as a timer. To start/stop the timer, press SET/ CLR while the timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off.
  • Page 118 5-24 Instruments and Controls To reset the average fuel economy, Units Tire Learn press and hold the SET/CLR button This menu is not available while the This menu is not available while the while the average fuel economy is vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR vehicle is moving.
  • Page 119: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 Remember, the oil life display must Vehicle Messages 24: License Plate Lamp Failure be reset after each oil change. It will 25: Left Front Turn Indicator Failure DIC messages display when the not reset itself. Also, be careful not 26: Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure status of the vehicle has changed to reset the oil life display...
  • Page 120: Vehicle Personalization

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Vehicle 3. Press MENU/TUNE to select the Chime Volume Vehicle Settings menu. This allows selection of the chime Personalization The following list of menu items may volume level. be available: Personalization Menu (Radio Press MENU/TUNE when Chime Without Touchscreen) Comfort and Convenience Volume is highlighted.
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls 5-27 French Exit Lighting Unlock Door Anti Lock Out Spanish Press MENU/TUNE when Exit When on, this feature will keep the Lighting is highlighted. Turn the driver door from locking when the Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to MENU/TUNE knob to select Off, door is open.
  • Page 122 5-28 Instruments and Controls Press MENU/TUNE when Delayed Remote Lock Feedback doors will unlock at the first press of Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the . Press MENU/TUNE to confirm This allows selection of what type of MENU/TUNE knob to select On or and go back to the last menu.
  • Page 123 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Settings menus and functions may Auto Volume : Press to exit, or return to the vary depending on vehicle option. previous screen or menu. This feature adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and Time & Date Settings To access the menu: wind noise as the vehicle speeds up Select to change the settings:...
  • Page 124 5-30 Instruments and Controls Radio Factory Settings Ringtone Volume Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Select to restore the radio to the Select to set the ringtone volume. Select to set this feature on or off. When on, and the front wipers are factory settings.
  • Page 125 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Locator Lights Delayed Door Lock menu will be Remote Unlock Light Feedback available and the door will lock as This allows selection of how long When on, the exterior lamps will programmed through this menu. the exterior lamps stay on when flash when unlocking the vehicle leaving the vehicle and it is dark...
  • Page 126 5-32 Instruments and Controls second time. When set to All Doors, DivX video. See divx.com for Select On or Off. Press all of the doors will unlock at the first more information and software Touch Beep Volume tools on how to convert files into press of .
  • Page 127: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Taillamps Lighting Exterior Lighting License Plate Lamps Exterior Lamp Controls Instrument Panel Lights Exterior Lighting Sidemarker Lamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 (Parking Lamps): Turns the Headlamp High/Low-Beam parking lamps on together with the Changer .
  • Page 128: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Fog Lamps on page 6 4. When the lights are on, will be This indicator light turns on in the This indicator light turns on in the lit.
  • Page 129: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting taillamps, sidemarker, instrument not operating, these lamps turn off. panel, and other lamps will not Move the exterior lamp control to be on. to disable this feature. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular Hazard Warning Flashers headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings.
  • Page 130: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change may be burned out. Replace any For vehicles with front fog lamps, burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not the button is on the outboard side of Signals burned out, check the fuse. See the instrument panel. Fuses and Circuit Breakers on The ignition must be on to turn on page 10 32 or Bulb Replacement on...
  • Page 131: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps (Door): When the button is returned to the middle position, the The courtesy lamps come on lamps turn on automatically when a Instrument Panel automatically when any door is door is opened. opened and the dome lamp is in the Illumination Control (On): Press to turn on the dome door position.
  • Page 132: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, (alternator) may not be spinning fast this action may be noticeable to the enough at idle to produce all the driver. Battery Load power needed for very high Management Battery Power Protection electrical loads.
  • Page 133: Introduction

    Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-26 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....7-28 Bluetooth (Voice Determine which radio the vehicle Recognition) .
  • Page 134: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Theft-Deterrent Feature adjustments, and preset radio The theft-deterrent feature works by stations. learning a portion of the Vehicle See Defensive Driving on page 9 2. Identification Number (VIN) to the Contact your dealer infotainment system.
  • Page 135: Overview (Am-Fm Radio)

    Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) 1. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites) Radio: Opens the favorites list. /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. 3. Buttons 1 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. ¨ 4. SEEK Radio: Seeks the next station.
  • Page 136 Infotainment System 6. MENU/TUNE 12. TONE Radio: Manually selects Opens the Tone menu. radio stations. 13. INFO (Information) CD: Selects tracks. Radio: Shows available 7. RADIO/BAND information about the current station. Changes the band while listening to the radio. CD: Shows available information about the Selects the radio when current track.
  • Page 137 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/USB) /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. (Eject) Removes a disc from the CD slot. 3. Buttons 1 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. 4. AUX Port 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external devices.
  • Page 138 Infotainment System 7. INFO (Information) 12. RADIO/BAND Radio: Shows available Changes the band while information about the listening to the radio. current station. Selects the radio when CD: Shows available listening to a different information about the audio source. current track. (Clock Menu) 8.
  • Page 139: Touchscreen)

    Infotainment System Overview (Radio with Touchscreen) Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen) Touchscreen Buttons Touchscreen buttons show on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable, the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight. Home Page Features (Volume) (Home Page)
  • Page 140: Touchscreen

    Infotainment System Turning the System On or Off Menu System telephone: Press to activate the phone features (if equipped). /VOL (Power/Volume): Press to Controls See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) turn the system on and off. The MENU/TUNE knob, MENU/ on page 7 37 or Bluetooth Automatic Switch-Off (Overview) on page 7 26 or TUNE button, and...
  • Page 141 Infotainment System Return from a submenu screen An arrow on the right-hand edge of 2. Press the MENU/TUNE button to to the previous menu screen. the menu indicates that it has a select the character. submenu with other options. Delete the last character in a Audio Settings sequence.
  • Page 142 7-10 Infotainment System 1. Press the TONE button. Auto Volume Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu. 2. Select Treble, Midrange, The auto volume feature or Bass. automatically adjusts the radio System Settings volume to compensate for road and 3.
  • Page 143 Infotainment System 7-11 Reset: Restore the settings back Turning the System On or Off 1. Press to default settings. (Power): Press and hold to turn 2. Select Settings. Press OK to exit Tone Settings. the radio on and off. 3. Select Radio Settings. Automatic Switch-Off 4.
  • Page 144: Am-Fm Radio

    7-12 Infotainment System Radio FAV 1-2-3: Press to open the Selecting a Band favorites list and select the Press the RADIO/BAND button to favorites page. AM-FM Radio choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM, 1 6: Press to select preset if equipped. The last station that Radio Controls Without stations.
  • Page 145 Infotainment System 7-13 Station Lists 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite A list of stations that transmit 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob. Stations from all bands can be programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite 2.
  • Page 146 7-14 Infotainment System Selecting an Auxiliary Device Hold and drag to the left or right of (Power): Press and hold to turn the radio station to automatically the system on and off. search for available radio stations. (Home Page): Press to enter Manual Tuning the Home Page.
  • Page 147 Infotainment System 7-15 Station List Update Station List Storing Stations To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding button 1 5 until a beep is heard. 1. Select the desired station. 2. Press to select the desired page of saved favorites.
  • Page 148: Satellite Radio

    7-16 Infotainment System Satellite Radio MENU/TUNE: Turn to go to the 2. Press and release the FAV 1-2-3 next XM channel. button to display the page where ® SiriusXM Satelite Radio the channel is to be stored. Storing an SiriusXM Channel Service 3.
  • Page 149: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 7-17 programming favorites for the station. If this station was one of the chosen number of numbered presets, choose another station for The range for most AM stations is pages. that preset button. greater than for FM, especially at RADIO ID: If tuned to channel 0, night.
  • Page 150: Satellite Radio Antenna

    7-18 Infotainment System ® SiriusXM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players Service The XM Satellite Radio antenna is CD Player SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service located on the roof of the vehicle. gives digital radio reception from Keep the antenna clear of The CD player can play audio CDs coast to coast in the 48 contiguous obstructions for clear radio...
  • Page 151 Infotainment System 7-19 mild neutral detergent solution Control Buttons If the disc is not removed after it is mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe ejected, it is pulled back in after a The buttons used to control the CD the disc from the center to the few seconds.
  • Page 152: Usb Port

    7-20 Infotainment System Playing Tracks in Random Order of information stored on the disc. Overview (Radio with CD/USB) on FM automatically plays while the page 7 7 or Overview (Radio with Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set disc is being read. Touchscreen) on page 7 7.
  • Page 153 Infotainment System 7-21 Albums Radio Without Touchscreen Repeat Song Titles Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set For vehicles with a USB port, the Repeat to On or Off, then press the following devices may be connected Podcasts BACK button to return to the main and controlled by the infotainment Genres screen.
  • Page 154 7-22 Infotainment System Podcasts Repeat Off: Playback starts from Files that do not have any meta the beginning of the current track data stored in the ID3 tag display as Genres after the last track finishes. Unknown. To search for tracks: Tracks can be searched for by: Connecting and Controlling a 1.
  • Page 155 Infotainment System 7-23 Shuffle Functionality USB Support USB Supported File and Folder Structure Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set USB Supported Devices Shuffle Songs (Random) to On The Infotainment system supports: USB Flash Drives or Off. Up to 2,500 folders. Portable USB Hard Drives On: Plays current tracks in random Up to 10 folders in depth.
  • Page 156: Auxiliary Devices

    7-24 Infotainment System The iPod/iPhone charges while it is (Radio with CD/USB) on page 7 7 Radio Without Touchscreen connected to the vehicle if the or Overview (Radio with Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY Touchscreen) on page 7 7.
  • Page 157: Bluetooth Audio

    Infotainment System 7-25 Playing Music If the USB storage device is already 2. Press the desired menu. connected: tone settings: Adjust the sound setup. See Tone 1. Press Settings under Radio 2. Press picture and movie. Controls with Touchscreen in Operation on page 7 8. 3.
  • Page 158: Bluetooth (Overview)

    7-26 Infotainment System The music can be controlled by All devices launch audio differently. Phone controls on the device. When selecting Bluetooth audio as a source, the radio may show as To play music via Bluetooth: Bluetooth (Overview) paused on the screen. Press play 1.
  • Page 159 Infotainment System 7-27 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system (Mute/End Call): Press to The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth-capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an all cell phones. See Pairing in phone with a Hands-Free Profile to operation.
  • Page 160: Controls)

    7-28 Infotainment System When to Speak: A tone sounds to Communications Commission (FCC) phone and an MP3 player at the indicate that the system is ready for rules and Industry Canada same time. This requires the a voice command. Wait for the tone Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
  • Page 161 Infotainment System 7-29 Pairing a Phone as a Hands-Free paired and connected to the Linking to a Different Phone Device vehicle. The system responds To link to a different phone, the new with <Phone name> has been 1. Press the CONFIG button. phone must be in the vehicle and successfully paired after the available to be connected to the...
  • Page 162 7-30 Infotainment System See your cell phone's owner's guide to scroll through the entire list of 3. Select Call to start dialing the or contact your wireless provider to names/numbers in the number. find out if this feature is supported phone book.
  • Page 163 Infotainment System 7-31 Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence Dual Tone Multi-Frequency then select Call. See Entering a (DTMF) Tones Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to Character Sequence in Decline and press the MENU/ The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can Operation on page 7 8.
  • Page 164 7-32 Infotainment System Pairing Information When the Bluetooth device and 3. Press Search Bluetooth Device. infotainment system are A Bluetooth phone with MP3 4. Press the desired device to pair successfully paired, the phone book capability cannot be paired to on the searched list screen.
  • Page 165 Infotainment System 7-33 The connected phone is 2. Press telephone, then highlighted by press Yes. 3. Press Search Bluetooth Device. indicates the hands-free and phone music 4. Press the desired device to pair function are enabled. on the searched list screen. 5.
  • Page 166 7-34 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone device and infotainment system Checking the Bluetooth Connection are successfully paired, When a paired device is on the is displayed on the pair device infotainment system and the SSP is 1. Press screen. not supported: 2.
  • Page 167 Infotainment System 7-35 The sound played by the For Bluetooth music to play, the 2. Select settings. Bluetooth device is delivered music must be played at least 3. Press connection settings. through the infotainment system. once from the music player mode of the cell phone or 4.
  • Page 168 7-36 Infotainment System Playing Bluetooth Music Search Conditions that may occur when playing Bluetooth music: 1. Press Press and hold to fast It takes some time to transmit forward or rewind. data from the cell phone to the Playing a File Repeatedly infotainment system.
  • Page 169: Recognition)

    Infotainment System 7-37 Sounds may be cut off during made using OnStar Hands-Free to the system. To link to a the Bluetooth music playback. Calling, if available. See OnStar different paired phone, see Overview on page 14 1. Connecting to a Different The infotainment system outputs Phone later in this section.
  • Page 170 7-38 Infotainment System name for the paired cell phone. Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say Bluetooth. This name will be used to If the phone name you want to 3. Say Change phone. indicate which phones are delete is unknown, see Listing All If another cell phone is paired and connected to the Paired and Connected Phones.
  • Page 171 Infotainment System 7-39 Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say Command Verify at any time. Delete All Name Tags: This This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free command deletes all stored name...
  • Page 172 7-40 Infotainment System Making a Call Calling 911 Emergency Number 2. Say Digit Dial. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Calls can be made using the 1. Press . The system that you want to dial. After each following commands.
  • Page 173 Infotainment System 7-41 Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling To cancel mute, press , and then say Un-mute Call. When an incoming call is received, Three-way calling must be the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and Transferring a Call tone is heard in the vehicle.
  • Page 174: Hands-Free Phone

    7-42 Infotainment System does not transfer to the vehicle, use Dual Tone Multi-Frequency previous sections on deleting a the audio transfer feature on the cell paired phone and deleting (DTMF) Tones phone. See the cell phone name tags. The Bluetooth system can send manufacturer's user guide.
  • Page 175 Infotainment System 7-43 system. Not all phones support all Switching a Call to the Cell Phone (Mute/End Call): Press to functions and not all phones work (Private Mode) end a call, decline a call, or cancel with the Hands-Free Phone system. an operation.
  • Page 176 7-44 Infotainment System Taking calls To search for the name Alex: 2. Press on the phone book screen. When a phone call comes through 1. Press (abc) to select the first the connected Bluetooth cell phone, character. 3. Use the keypad to input the the playing track will be cut off and name to search.
  • Page 177: Downloadable Applications Smartphone Link

    Infotainment System 7-45 Making a Call with Speed Dial Downloadable Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet Numbers radio service that streams news, Applications sports, and entertainment shows Press and hold the speed dial through the audio system. Create number using the keypad on the Smartphone Link personalized, on-demand stations or telephone screen.
  • Page 178 7-46 Infotainment System ® BlackBerry phone, through iOS Version Error then press the desired Bluetooth wireless. application menu on the If the iOS version of the iPhone is Infotainment system. Stitcher less than 4.0, the error message is displayed as, Your iPhone does When the application is stopped iPod/iPhone, through the USB not allow this application to be...
  • Page 179: (Pandora)

    Infotainment System 7-47 Press iPhone or bluetooth phone If the activated application is on the 5. Press smartphone link. on the smartphone list menu to smartphone link menu, the switch to the desired device. activated in the upper position of the Displaying or Hiding Application HOME menu or playing screen.
  • Page 180: (Stitcher)

    7-48 Infotainment System Changing Tracks Creating Stations by Searching 2. Press QuickMix to listen to a by Artist or Track selection of tracks from your Press to change to the next stations. 1. Press MENU. The Pandora track. menu is displayed. Tone Settings Bookmark 2.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System 7-49 2. Connect the smartphone to the If the smartphone is not connected Stitcher Menus infotainment system through the to the infotainment system or the The Stitcher Station menu displays USB port or Bluetooth wireless application is not installed on the available station data from the technology.
  • Page 182: Bluetooth Phone/Devices Pictures And Movies

    7-50 Infotainment System ID3 Tag information for MP3 Only USB storage devices Bluetooth Phone/ files, such as the album name formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT Devices and the artist, can be played. file system are recognized. NTFS and other file systems are To display album title, track title, not recognized.
  • Page 183 Infotainment System 7-51 USB storage device capacity The iPod/iPhone may be on while the USB device is limit is 2,500 music files, damaged if the ignition is turned connected, the USB device may 2,500 photo files, 250 movie off when it is connected to the be damaged or may not operate files, 2,500 folders, and vehicle.
  • Page 184 7-52 Infotainment System Press to resume. Changing to Next/Previous Files Press to change to the next file. Press within five seconds of the playback time to play the previous file. Refer to the table for the If the USB device is already Returning to the Beginning of the classification items related to the connected:...
  • Page 185 Infotainment System 7-53 OFF: Returns to normal Using the USB Music Menu Playing Music Files playback. Press MENU during playback. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the Playing a File Randomly USB port. Press during playback. Play will start from the previously played point after the system NO: Plays all files randomly.
  • Page 186 7-54 Infotainment System Incorrect information cannot be To remove the device, select Playing a File Repeatedly modified or corrected on the another function, then remove the Press during playback. infotainment system. device. 1: Plays the current file The information for songs Pause repeatedly.
  • Page 187 Infotainment System 7-55 Some files may not operate due 2. Press tone settings. The tone Some features are disabled while to a different recording format or settings menu is displayed. See the vehicle is in motion. the condition of the file. Tone Settings under Radio Viewing a Slide Show Controls with Touchscreen in...
  • Page 188 7-56 Infotainment System mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43): 3. Press to exit. 4Mbps Pictures and Movies wmv9: 3 Mbps (Movie System) divx 3: 3 Mbps The infotainment system can play divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps movie files stored on a USB device. xvid: 4.5 Mbps Movie System Information Max audio bitrate:...
  • Page 189 Infotainment System 7-57 If the USB device is already Changing to Next/Previous Movie connected: Press to change to the 1. Press next file. 2. Press picture & movie. Press within five seconds of the playback time to play the 3. Press Source . previous file.
  • Page 190: Agreements

    7-58 Infotainment System Subtitle Language Trademarks and Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; If the movie file has a subtitle License Agreements 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274. language, it can be viewed. ® ® DivX , DivX Certified FCC Information Press from the movie screen.
  • Page 191 Infotainment System 7-59 Explicit Language Notice: Channels General Requirements: with frequent explicit language are 1. A License Agreement from indicated with an XL preceding the SiriusXM is required for any channel name. Channel blocking is product that incorporates available for SiriusXM Satellite SiriusXM Technology and/or for Radio receivers by notifying use of any of the SiriusXM...
  • Page 192 7-60 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 193: Climate Control Systems

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 5. Air Conditioning 6. Rear Window Defogger Systems 7. Recirculation Climate Control Systems For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, Climate Control Systems ..8-1 cooling, and ventilation can be Air Vents controlled for the vehicle.
  • Page 194 Climate Controls For quick cool down on hot days, do (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Defrost): This mode clears the the following: or counterclockwise to increase or windshield of fog or frost more decrease the fan speed. Turning the quickly. Air is directed to the 1.
  • Page 195: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Press the button to turn the ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. Air Vents recirculation mode on. An indicator If turned on again it runs for about Use the air vents located in the light comes on to show that the five minutes before turning off.
  • Page 196: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and 1.
  • Page 197 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park (Automatic Ride Control Systems Transmission) ....9-18 Traction Control Operating Shifting out of Park (Automatic System (TCS) ....9-28 ®...
  • Page 198: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information WARNING passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death.
  • Page 199: Drunk Driving

    Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. normally but do not pump the are important factors in helping to brakes.
  • Page 200: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the If the steering wheel is turned until it The vehicle's right wheels can drop steering wheel allows you to turn reaches the end of its travel and is off the edge of a road onto the 180 degrees without removing held against that position for an shoulder while driving.
  • Page 201: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering material on the road. Learn to WARNING Skid too much speed or recognize warning clues such steering in a curve causes tires as enough water, ice, or packed Wet brakes can cause crashes. to slip and lose cornering force. snow on the road to make a They might not work as well in a mirrored surface...
  • Page 202: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control. Check all fluid levels and brakes, Hydroplaning tires, cooling system, and Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Highway Hypnosis transmission. can build up under the vehicle's Shift to a lower gear when going Always be alert and pay attention to tires so they actually ride on the down steep or long hills.
  • Page 203: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when WARNING (Continued) on dry pavement. See Antilock Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9 25. they would not work well. You Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on would then have poor braking or or ice between the tires and the...
  • Page 204: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating Tie a red cloth to an outside If it takes some time for help to WARNING (Continued) mirror. arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on WARNING pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument faster than the idle speed.
  • Page 205: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating the vehicle out after a few tries, it WARNING (Continued) WARNING might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, Do not load the vehicle any vehicle can overheat, causing an see Towing the Vehicle on engine compartment fire or other heavier than the Gross...
  • Page 206 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Determine the combined Label Information label also shows the weight of the driver and tire size of the original passengers that will be riding equipment tires (3) and the in your vehicle.
  • Page 207 Driving and Operating 9-11 exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the 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.
  • Page 208 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
  • Page 209: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-13 If you put things inside the Starting and WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything Never stack heavier else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In vehicle goes. If you have to stop inside the vehicle so that or turn quickly, or if there is a Notice: The vehicle does not...
  • Page 210: Ignition Positions

    9-14 Driving and Operating Following break in, engine speed This position locks the steering 4. Set the parking brake. See and load can be gradually wheel, ignition, and transmission. Parking Brake on page 9 26. increased. Do not turn the engine off when the WARNING vehicle is moving.
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-15 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the 4 (START): This is the position that Vehicles with an automatic position in which things like the starts the engine. When the engine transmission are equipped with an radio and the windshield wipers can starts, release the key.
  • Page 212: Starting The Engine

    9-16 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Starting Procedure Notice: Holding the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a 1. With your foot off the accelerator Automatic Transmission time will cause the battery to be pedal, turn the ignition to START. drained much sooner.
  • Page 213: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-17 you hold the key in START for WARNING about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then Plugging the cord into an stops again, do the same thing, ungrounded outlet could cause an but this time keep the pedal electrical shock.
  • Page 214: Retained Accessory

    9-18 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Power (RAP) (Automatic Transmission) Transmission) These vehicle accessories may be 1. Hold the brake pedal down and used for up to 10 minutes after the set the parking brake.
  • Page 215: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-19 If you have to leave the vehicle with the driver seat. To find out how, see The shift lock control is always the engine running, be sure the Shifting Into Park (Automatic functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the Transmission) in this section.
  • Page 216: Parking

    9-20 Driving and Operating If you still cannot move the shift Parking over Things Engine Exhaust lever from P (Park), consult your That Burn dealer or a professional towing WARNING service. WARNING The doors may lock when shifting Engine exhaust contains carbon from P (Park).
  • Page 217: Running The Vehicle While

    Driving and Operating 9-21 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 218 9-22 Driving and Operating ease pressure on the shift lever and WARNING WARNING push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake It is dangerous to get out of the Shifting into a drive gear while the application.
  • Page 219: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-23 D (Drive): This position is for position, the vehicle will While using manual mode, the normal driving. It provides the best automatically shift into transmission will have firmer shifting fuel economy. If you need more 1 (First) gear. and sportier performance.
  • Page 220: Manual Transmission

    9-24 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal To stop, let up on the accelerator and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly pedal and press the brake pedal. let up on the clutch pedal as you Just before the vehicle stops, press press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 221: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Up Shift Light Brakes while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the Antilock Brake transmission. The repairs would System (ABS) not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only This vehicle has the Antilock Brake after the vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 222: Parking Brake

    9-26 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses that the wheels...
  • Page 223: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: Driving with the parking Minor brake pedal pulsation or HSA holds the braking pressure to brake on can overheat the brake pedal movement during this time is ensure that there is no rolling. The system and cause premature normal and the driver should brakes will automatically release wear or damage to brake system...
  • Page 224: Ride Control Systems

    9-28 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems still comes on and stays on at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service. Traction Control A chime may also sound when the System (TCS) light comes on steady. The vehicle has a Traction Control TCS/StabiliTrak Light Notice: Do not repeatedly brake...
  • Page 225: Stabilitrak System

    Driving and Operating 9-29 accordingly. Press and release the computer controlled system that TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn assists with directional control of the the system back on. vehicle in difficult driving conditions. It may be necessary to turn the StabiliTrak activates when the system off if the vehicle gets stuck computer senses a difference...
  • Page 226 9-30 Driving and Operating A noise may be heard or vibration the instrument panel. TCS will also may be felt in the brake pedal. This be turned off. When StabiliTrak is is normal. Continue to steer the turned off, the system will not assist vehicle in the intended direction.
  • Page 227: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Cruise Control WARNING For vehicles with cruise control, the Cruise control can be dangerous vehicle can maintain a speed of where you cannot drive safely at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more a steady speed. So, do not use without keeping your foot on the the cruise control on winding accelerator.
  • Page 228 9-32 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Setting Cruise Control briefly. The vehicle returns to the move the thumbwheel toward speed selected previously and stays is on when not in use, it could SET/ briefly. Each time this is there.
  • Page 229: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Ending Cruise Control Fuel There are three ways to end cruise Use of the recommended fuel is an control: important part of the proper To disengage cruise control, maintenance of this vehicle. To help step lightly on the brake pedal or keep the engine clean and maintain clutch for manual transmission.
  • Page 230: Gasoline Specifications

    9-34 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, gasolines with MMT as they can Standards, the vehicle will operate such as ethers and ethanol, as well reduce spark plug life and affect satisfactorily on fuels meeting as reformulated gasolines are emission control system federal specifications, but emission available in some cities.
  • Page 231: Fuel Additives

    Driving and Operating 9-35 caused by use of improper fuel marketers providing TOP TIER Notice: This vehicle was not would not be covered by the vehicle Detergent Gasoline can be found at designed for fuel that contains warranty. www.toptiergas.com. methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol.
  • Page 232: Filling The Tank

    9-36 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank surfaces as soon as possible. See WARNING (Continued) Washing the Vehicle in Exterior Care on page 10 80. WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel When replacing the fuel cap, turn it cap is opened too quickly.
  • Page 233: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-37 malfunction indicator lamp to Towing WARNING (Continued) light, and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system. See General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill Malfunction Indicator Lamp on opening of the container Information page 5 12. before dispensing fuel, and The vehicle is neither designed nor keep it in contact with the fill...
  • Page 234: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-38 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
  • Page 235: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-20 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Brakes ..... 10-21 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brake Fluid .
  • Page 236: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing General Information Operation ....10-49 Towing the Vehicle ..10-77 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
  • Page 237: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

    Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
  • Page 238: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3 28. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
  • Page 239 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
  • Page 240 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 241 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 13. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10 9. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10 15. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10 9.
  • Page 242 10-8 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine...
  • Page 243: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Oil page 10 13. To ensure proper engine 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine performance and long life, careful Oil on page 10 9. attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but 3.
  • Page 244 10-10 Vehicle Care to drain back into the oil pan. If the oil is below the MIN See Engine Compartment Overview Checking the oil level too soon (minimum) mark on the dipstick, add on page 10 6 for the location of the after engine shutoff will not 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil engine oil fill cap.
  • Page 245: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-11 of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the specification. See Specification use and disposal of oil products. earlier in this section for more Used oil can be a threat to the information.
  • Page 246 10-12 Vehicle Care When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil that oil life has been diminished, it Life System indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the necessary. A Code 82 (Change engine oil is changed so that the Engine Oil Soon) DIC message system can calculate the next comes on.
  • Page 247: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on Fluid Fluid page 10 6 for reservoir location. It is not necessary to check the How to Check Automatic How to Check and Add Fluid manual transmission fluid level.
  • Page 248 10-14 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
  • Page 249: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System WARNING The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature. others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
  • Page 250: Engine Coolant

    10-16 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and mixture, the engine could get too filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very hot but you would not get the coolant.
  • Page 251 Vehicle Care 10-17 Notice: If improper coolant It is normal to see coolant moving in If no problem is found, check to see mixture, inhibitors, or additives the upper coolant hose return line if coolant is visible in the coolant are used in the vehicle cooling when the engine is running.
  • Page 252 10-18 Vehicle Care a hiss, wait for that to stop. This WARNING WARNING will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the Adding only plain water or some You can be burned if you spill discharge hose. other liquid to the cooling system coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 253: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-19 4. With the coolant surge tank Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming from the pressure cap off, start the Engine Compartment The vehicle has an indicator to warn engine and let it run until you of the engine overheating. can feel the upper radiator hose WARNING getting hot.
  • Page 254: Washer Fluid

    10-20 Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from an automatic transmission or area where the temperature may fall Neutral for a manual below freezing, use a fluid that has the Engine Compartment transmission, and let the sufficient protection against If an engine overheat warning is engine idle.
  • Page 255: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-21 to freeze and damage the The sound can come and go or be proper sequence to torque washer fluid tank and other heard all the time the vehicle is specifications in Capacities and parts of the washer system. moving, except when applying the Specifications on page 12 2.
  • Page 256: Brake Adjustment

    10-22 Vehicle Care Brake Adjustment If this is not done, the brakes might There are only two reasons why the not work properly. For example, fluid level in the reservoir might Every moderate brake stop, the disc installing disc brake pads that are go down: brakes adjust for wear.
  • Page 257: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-23 spill brake fluid on the WARNING WARNING vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the can spill on the engine and burn, brake/clutch hydraulic system, the Battery if the engine is hot enough.
  • Page 258: Starter Switch Check

    10-24 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should WARNING WARNING start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this in any other position, contact you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 259: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with Park Brake and P (Park) normal effort. If the shift lever Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check moves out of P (Park), contact Function Check your dealer for service. WARNING Ignition Transmission WARNING...
  • Page 260: Replacement

    10-26 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) damage that occurs would not be 3. Install the new blade onto the mechanism's holding ability: covered by your warranty. Do not arm and make sure the tabs are With the engine running, shift to allow the wiper arm to touch the fully set in the locked position.
  • Page 261: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 31. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 262: Headlamps, Front Turn

    10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn High-Beam Headlamp/ 4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back. Low-Beam Headlamp Signal and Parking 5. Disconnect the wiring harness 1. Open the hood. See Hood on Lamps connector from the bulb. page 10 4. 6.
  • Page 263: Fog Lamps

    Vehicle Care 10-29 Fog Lamps (LS, LT, Fog Lamps (RS) and LTZ) To replace the front fog lamp bulb: 1. Locate the fog lamp located under the front fascia. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb assembly. 3.
  • Page 264: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    10-30 Vehicle Care 5. Install the new bulb by turning it 2. Turn Signal Lamp 4. Remove the bulb socket from clockwise into the assembly. the taillamp assembly by turning 3. Stop Lamp/Taillamp it counterclockwise. 6. Reconnect the electrical 4. Sidemarker Lamp connector.
  • Page 265: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-31 License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket Replacement Bulbs 2. Bulb Bulb Exterior Lamp Number 3. Lamp Assembly Back-Up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: Front Fog Lamp 1. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right. Front Parking/Turn 7444NA Signal Lamp...
  • Page 266: Electrical System

    10-32 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 267: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical LUV and LUW Engines component. To access the fuses, press the clips together, and lift the cover. To reinstall the cover, push the cover until it is secure.
  • Page 268 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Washer Engine Control Antilock Brake System Valve Module Fuel Pump (1.8L) Sunroof Air Conditioning Engine Control Compressor Clutch Rear Wiper Module 5 Transmission Regulated Voltage Fuel System Control Module Control Control Module 2/ Leveling...
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-35 LWE Engine J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses RLY 9 Powertrain Relay Cooling Fan K4 RLY 10 Start High Current Relay Start RLY 11 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Relay Relays Usage RLY 12 High-Beam Relay RLY 1 Front Wiper Control Relay RLY 13 Cooling Fan K1...
  • Page 270 10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuel System Engine Control features shown. Control Module 1 Module 3 Mini Fuses Usage Canister Vent Engine Control Antilock Brake Module 2 System Valve...
  • Page 271: Block

    Vehicle Care 10-37 * = If equipped J-Case Usage HC-Micro Usage Fuses Relays Instrument Panel Fuse Antilock Brake RLY 12 Start Block System Pump U-Micro Usage Blower Relays Run/Crank IEC RLY 6 Not Used/SAI Cooling Fan K4 Valve* Cooling Fan K5 RLY 8 Fuel Pump* SAI Pump*...
  • Page 272 10-38 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Body Control DLIS Module 1 Data Link Connector Instrument Cluster Airbag OnStar Liftgate Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist Spare Driver Information Body Control Center Module 8 Audio Body Control Module 7 Trailer Body Control VLBS Module 6 CHEVYSTAR...
  • Page 273: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Wheels and Tires Number Usage Number Usage Driver Power Airbag Run/Crank Tires Window Express Run Relay Up/Down Every new GM vehicle has Liftgate Release high-quality tires made by a PTC2 Trailer Run/Crank leading tire manufacturer. See PTC1 the warranty manual for Clock Spring Battery Connector...
  • Page 274: All-Season Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care All-Season Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) This vehicle may come with and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces page 9 9.
  • Page 275: Winter Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Use only radial ply tires of the Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not, originally, Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
  • Page 276 10-42 Vehicle Care and service description. See the digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, Tire Size illustration later in this (01 52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature section. the year. For example, the third resistance. For more information week of the year 2010 would see Uniform Tire Quality (2) TPC Spec (Tire...
  • Page 277: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-43 (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
  • Page 278: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-44 Vehicle Care vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of steering, power brakes, power standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air and Rim Association. conditioning. (6) Service Description These (2) Tire Width The three-digit characters represent the load Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-45 before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to on page 10 47. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9. which a cold tire can be inflated.
  • Page 280 10-46 Vehicle Care outward when mounted on a A metal support for a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality vehicle. The side of the tire that and upon which the tire beads Grading Standards) A tire contains a whitewall, bears are seated. information system that provides white lettering, or bears consumers with ratings for a...
  • Page 281: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Premature or Vehicle Placard A label How the vehicle is loaded irregular wear. permanently attached to a affects vehicle handling and ride vehicle showing the vehicle comfort. Never load the vehicle Poor handling. capacity weight and the original with more weight than it was Reduced fuel economy.
  • Page 282: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-48 Vehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly tire valve stem. Press the tire System under-inflated. gauge firmly onto the valve to The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
  • Page 283: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-49 The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) Rules and telltale. When the system detects a with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards approximately one minute and then See Radio Frequency Statement on remain continuously illuminated.
  • Page 284 10-50 Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits matching process is performed shows the size of the original use a GM-approved liquid tire successfully. See "TPMS Sensor equipment tires and the correct sealant. Using non-approved tire Matching Process"...
  • Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-51 could prevent the TPMS from the tire/wheel positions, using a 5. Press and hold the SET/CLR functioning properly. See Buying TPMS relearn tool, in the following button to begin the sensor New Tires on page 10 54. order: driver side front tire, matching process.
  • Page 286: Tire Inspection

    10-52 Vehicle Care There is cord or fabric times to indicate the sensor Anytime unusual wear is showing through the tire's identification code has been noticed, rotate the tires as soon matched to the driver side rear rubber. as possible, check for proper tire tire, and the TPMS sensor inflation pressure, and check for The tread or sidewall is...
  • Page 287: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Do not include the compact When It Is Time for New WARNING spare tire in the tire rotation. Tires Adjust the front and rear tires to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance, parts to which it is fastened, can the recommended inflation temperatures, driving speeds,...
  • Page 288: Buying New Tires

    10-54 Vehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact never used.
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-55 If proper rotation and WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at could cause injury or death. after many miles of driving. about the same time. See Tire Only your dealer or authorized A tire and/or wheel could fail Rotation on page 10 52 for tire service center should...
  • Page 290: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-56 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9 9.
  • Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-57 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
  • Page 292: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-58 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might WARNING need to be rebalanced. See your test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis. required by law. Warning: The Using the wrong replacement temperature grade for this tire is wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Wheel Replacement established for a tire that is...
  • Page 293: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-59 Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out WARNING parts. The area damaged by the while driving, especially if the tires tire chains could cause loss of are maintained properly.
  • Page 294 10-60 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could 2.
  • Page 295: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-61 and compressor kit, see Tire Tire Sealant and WARNING (Continued) Sealant and Compressor Kit on Compressor Kit page 10 61. and compressor kit instructions When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), and inflate the tire to its WARNING use the following example as a recommended pressure.
  • Page 296 10-62 Vehicle Care equipment, and on some vehicles The kit includes: there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of the tire.
  • Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-63 There is only enough sealant to seal 1. Remove the tire sealant one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister (4) and compressor canister must be replaced. from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 68.
  • Page 298 10-64 Vehicle Care Do not pinch the power plug on the Tire and Loading cord in the door or window. Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10 47. 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the The pressure gauge (8) may air compressor.
  • Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-65 12. Press the on/off button (5) to 17. Turn the air only hose (10) 21. Return the equipment to its turn the tire sealant and counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the compressor kit off. from the tire sealant canister vehicle.
  • Page 300 10-66 Vehicle Care 24. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and 8. Pressure Gauge wheel, tire, or vehicle. Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not 25. Dispose of the used tire Punctured) sealant canister (4) at a local dealer or in accordance with The kit includes: local state codes and practices.
  • Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-67 1. Remove the compressor from its If the vehicle only has a cigarette reading. The compressor may storage location. See Storing the lighter, use the cigarette lighter. be turned on/off until the correct Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit pressure is reached.
  • Page 302: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-68 Vehicle Care 12. Turn the air only hose (10) Tire Changing counterclockwise to remove it Removing the Spare Tire and from the tire valve stem. Tools 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. The compact spare tire and tools are located in the storage 14.
  • Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-69 To access the spare tire and tools: 5. Remove the jack and tools from their container and place them 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See near the tire being changed. Trunk (Sedan) on page 2 8 or Liftgate (Hatchback) on Removing the Flat Tire and page 2 9.
  • Page 304 10-70 Vehicle Care 5. Insert the jack handle into the WARNING (Continued) jack and the wheel wrench onto the end of the jack handle. avoid personal injury and vehicle 6. Turn the wheel wrench damage, be sure to fit the jack lift clockwise until the lift head is head into the proper location firmly contacting the proper...
  • Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-71 11. Place the compact spare tire WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) on the wheel-mounting surface. off and cause an accident. When be tightened with a torque wrench WARNING changing a wheel, remove any to the proper torque specification rust or dirt from places where the after replacing.
  • Page 306 10-72 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
  • Page 307: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-73 Storing the Compact Spare Tire Check the inflation pressure and Tools regularly. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to Stop as soon as possible and check store the compact spare tire.
  • Page 308: Jump Starting

    10-74 Vehicle Care Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps wheel with other wheels or tires. could result in costly damage to For more information about the They will not fit. Keep the spare tire the vehicle that would not be vehicle battery, see Battery on and its wheel together.
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-75 The jump start negative post and or Neutral with a manual WARNING positive post are on the discharged transmission. See Shifting Into battery on the driver side of the Park (Automatic Transmission) An electric fan can start up even vehicle.
  • Page 310 10-76 Vehicle Care 6. Connect the other end of the red Notice: If the jumper cables are WARNING (Continued) positive (+) cable to the connected or removed in the positive (+) terminal of the good wrong order, electrical shorting add water to take care of that battery.
  • Page 311: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-77 Towing To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle such as behind a motor home, see towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing in this What is the towing capacity of section.
  • Page 312 10-78 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing RS Model with towed, a dolly should be used. See To dinghy tow the vehicle from the Dolly Towing that follows for more front with all four wheels on the Automatic Transmission information. ground: 1. Position the vehicle to tow and Dinghy Towing All except RS then secure it to the towing Model with Automatic...
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-79 Remember to reinstall the DLIS fuse Dolly Towing from the Front 4. Set the parking brake and once the destination has been remove the key. reached. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is straight-ahead position with a exceeded while towing the clamping device designed for...
  • Page 314: Appearance Care

    10-80 Vehicle Care Notice: Towing the vehicle from Appearance Care product usage, necessary safety the rear with the front wheels on precautions, and appropriate the ground could cause disposal of any vehicle care Exterior Care transmission damage. Do not tow product.
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-81 repaired. Foreign materials such as that are made for a basecoat/ Windshield and Wiper Blades calcium chloride and other salts, ice clearcoat paint finish on the Clean the outside of the windshield melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle.
  • Page 316 10-82 Vehicle Care clean cloth. See Recommended calcium, or sodium chloride. leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually Fluids and Lubricants on These chlorides are used on check constant velocity joints, page 11 12. roads for conditions such as ice rubber boots, and axle seals for and dust.
  • Page 317: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-83 material to parts repaired or Interior Care remain on the surface being replaced to restore corrosion cleaned for extended periods To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. of time. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that Original manufacturer replacement Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 318 10-84 Vehicle Care 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. Notice: Cleaning the windshield Fabric/Carpet/Suede A concentrated soap solution will with water during the first three to Start by vacuuming the surface leave a residue that creates six months of ownership will using a soft brush attachment.
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-85 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, and Other Plastic center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Surfaces a clean area frequently to For vehicles with high gloss...
  • Page 320: Floor Mats

    10-86 Vehicle Care Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage: Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor visibility through the windshield mats were designed for your WARNING...
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-87 Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
  • Page 322 10-88 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 323: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
  • Page 324: Maintenance Schedule

    11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. frequent checks and services. Maintenance The Additional Required Used for high speed or Schedule Services Normal are for competitive driving. vehicles that: Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Carry passengers and cargo service.
  • Page 325 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check windshield washer fluid Check restraint system year. The engine oil and filter must level. See Washer Fluid on components. See Safety System be changed at least once a year page 10 20. Check on page 3 16. and the oil life system must be reset.
  • Page 326 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required. Check tire sealant expiration date, if equipped.
  • Page 327 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
  • Page 328 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (6) Inspect for fraying, excessive Schedule Additional Required cracking, or damage; replace, Services Normal if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels.
  • Page 329 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
  • Page 330: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (6) Inspect for fraying, excessive Special Application Schedule Additional Required cracking, or damage; replace, Services Services Severe if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first. More frequent Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis replacement may be needed if the components every 5 000 km/ vehicle is driven in areas with heavy...
  • Page 331: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 332 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
  • Page 333 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
  • Page 334: Recommended Fluids

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
  • Page 335 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
  • Page 336: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96950990 Engine Oil Filter 93185674 PF2257G Passenger Compartment Air Filter...
  • Page 337: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 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 338 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 339 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 340 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 341: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 342: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 343: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 Automatic and Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) 1.8L L4 LUW Automatic and Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) 1.8L L4 LWE Automatic and Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.8L L4 Engine (with Air 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air...
  • Page 344 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 345: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 346 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 347: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 348: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
  • Page 349: Program

    GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 350 Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. driven on a non-public road or nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of highway. warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to was in a crash and cannot be...
  • Page 351: Program

    Customer Information 13-7 restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring fuels are not provided through Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are this service. covered, however any cost for urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Lock-Out Service: Vehicle...
  • Page 352 13-8 Customer Information furnished with each new vehicle Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited provides detailed warranty coverage Reimbursement and must be supported by original information. receipts. This requires that you sign If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement warranty repairs, and public Transportation Options...
  • Page 353: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle...
  • Page 354 13-10 Customer Information Vehicle Identification Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs Number (VIN). reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs by using number.
  • Page 355: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, recycled parts will not be covered by Owner Manual, and Warranty Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Manual. Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE: but you must live with the repair.
  • Page 356: Reporting Safety Defects

    13-12 Customer Information Or write to: Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Helm, Incorporated Defects problems between you, your Attention: Customer Service dealer, or General Motors. 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects Plymouth, MI 48170 To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States Prices are subject to change without the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
  • Page 357: Reporting Safety Defects To

    Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
  • Page 358: Event Data Recorders

    13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
  • Page 359: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    Customer Information 13-15 OnStar Terms and Conditions and Radio Frequency Privacy Statement on the OnStar Statement website. This vehicle has systems that Radio Frequency operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Identification (RFID) Communications Commission (FCC) RFID technology is used in some rules and with Industry Canada vehicles for functions such as tire...
  • Page 360 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 361: Onstar Services

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
  • Page 362: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services automatic door locks, and can help to get a priority connection to an police locate the vehicle if it is Emergency Advisor available stolen. Emergency 24/7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
  • Page 363: Connections

    OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Press with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
  • Page 364 14-4 OnStar 2. Say Call. System responds: End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Please say the name or number Number Press . System responds: Call to call. ended. 1. Press . System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OnStar ready.
  • Page 365: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 366 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
  • Page 367 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) OnStar cannot perform Remote location to send to emergency Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 368 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues via wireless cellular communications THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED cannot be assured. Third parties AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF OnStar services require a vehicle may unlawfully intercept or access ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR electrical system, wireless service, transmissions and private IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT and GPS satellite technologies to be...
  • Page 369 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution. The sole exception This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Rich Wales, Mike White to this condition is redistribution Info-ZIP copyright and license. The of a standard UnZipSFX binary definitive version of this document This software is provided as is,...
  • Page 370 14-10 OnStar Pocket UnZip, WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP. Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip,...
  • Page 371 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest When Should an Airbag Front Seat ..... 3-5 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-21 Ashtrays .
  • Page 372 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo Headlamps, Front Turn Cover ......4-2 Battery ..... . . 10-23 Signal, and Parking Cautions, Danger, and Jump Starting .
  • Page 373 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cover Diagnostics ® Air Conditioning ....8-1 Cargo ......4-2 OnStar .
  • Page 374 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Front Fog Lamp Overheating ....10-19 Light ......5-21 Electrical Equipment, Pressure Light .
  • Page 375 INDEX Headlamps Horn ......5-2 Aiming ..... . 10-27 How to Wear Safety Belts Gasoline Automatic .
  • Page 376: Traction Control System

    INDEX Liftgate Lights (cont'd) Reduced Engine Power ..5-20 Carbon Monoxide ....2-9 Keyless Entry Lighter, Cigarette ....5-6 Safety Belt Reminders .
  • Page 377 INDEX Operation, Infotainment System ......7-8 Maintenance Navigation Ordering ® Records .....11-15 OnStar .
  • Page 378 INDEX Perchlorate Materials Program Reduced Engine Power Requirements, California ..10-3 Courtesy Transportation ..13-7 Light ......5-20 Personalization Proposition 65 Warning, Reimbursement Program,...
  • Page 379 INDEX Roadside Assistance Safety System Check ..3-16 Service (cont'd) Publications Ordering Program ..... . 13-5 Satellite Radio .
  • Page 380 i-10 INDEX Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-4 Tires (cont'd) Terminology and Starter Switch Check ..10-24 Tachometer ..... 5-9 Starting the Engine .
  • Page 381 INDEX i-11 Trunk ......2-8 Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Security ..... .2-10 Turn and Lane-Change Alignment and Tire Signals .
  • Page 382 i-12 INDEX NOTES...

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