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2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . 5-32
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-37
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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  • Page 1 2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Wheels and Tires ... 10-36 Customer Information ..13-1 Driving Information .

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Motors of Canada Limited for...

  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Danger, Warnings, and : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual Cautions for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe Vehicle Symbol Chart hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

  • Page 5: Onstar

    Introduction : Engine Coolant Temperature : LATCH System Child : Safety Belt Reminders Restraints : Exterior Lamps : Steering Wheel Controls : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Fog Lamps : Tire Pressure Monitor : Oil Pressure ® : Fuel Gauge : Traction Control/StabiliTrak ®...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Lane Departure Adjustment ....1-11 Warning (LDW) ... . . 1-19 Interior Lighting .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 9: Information

    In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 6. 7. Touchscreen (If Equipped). 16. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2. 2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. 8. Safety Locks on page 2 8. See Turn and Lane-Change 17. Ignition Positions on 9.

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive : For vehicles with the power liftgate, press and hold until the Information liftgate begins to move. This section provides a brief : Press and release to initiate overview about some of the vehicle locator. Press and hold for at important features that may or may least three seconds to sound the not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 11 In Brief See Remote Vehicle Start on 2. Immediately press and hold page 2 4. for at least two seconds or until the signal lamps flash. Door Locks The parking lamps will turn on To lock or unlock the vehicle from and remain on as long as the engine is running.
  • Page 12 In Brief Do not press the touch pad while See Liftgate on page 2 8. closing the liftgate. This may cause Windows the liftgate to be unlatched. Power Liftgate Operation Base Radio Shown, Uplevel Similar : Press for Safety Locks. See Safety Locks on page 2 8.
  • Page 13 In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on moving the entire control up page 3 4. or down. Four-Way Power Seat Eight-Way Power Seat See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4. Lumbar Adjustment 1.
  • Page 14 In Brief See Lumbar Adjustment on 2. Move the seatback to the Power Reclining Seatbacks page 3 5. desired position, and then release the lever to lock the Reclining Seatbacks seatback in place. Manual Reclining Seatbacks 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

  • Page 15: Climate Controls

    In Brief Memory Features turned off. These automatically Press to heat the driver or stored positions are referred to as passenger seat cushion and RKE Memory positions. seatback. See Memory Seats on page 3 6 and Indicator lights on the button show Vehicle Personalization on the temperature setting.

  • Page 16: Passenger Sensing System

    1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 25 for more System information. Mirror Adjustment Exterior United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada Safety Belts on page 3 10.
  • Page 17 In Brief 1-11 3. Return the selector switch to the Steering Wheel Interior Lighting middle position. Adjustment Reading Lamps See Power Mirrors on page 2 14. These lamps are located on the Interior overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any Vehicles with an automatic dimming door is opened.
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief For more information on interior HI: Use for fast wipes. : Turns on the headlamps, lighting, See Instrument Panel together with the parking lamps, LO: Use for slow wipes. Illumination Control on page 6 4. sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license INT: Move the lever up to INT for plate lamps, and instrument panel Exterior Lighting...
  • Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Rear Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The rear wiper controls are on the The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled end of the windshield wiper lever. with these systems. Climate Control System ON: Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes.
  • Page 20 1-14 In Brief Automatic Climate Control System Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then 1. Fan Control 8. Driver and Passenger Heated push the parking brake pedal down. Seats 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) If the ignition is on, the brake 9.

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-15 Transmission Fuel Economy Mode Vehicle Features Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a Electronic Range Select Radio(s) Fuel Economy Mode. When (ERS) Mode engaged, fuel economy mode can VOL/ : Press to turn the system ERS or manual mode allows for the improve the vehicle's fuel economy.

  • Page 22: Portable Audio Devices

    1-16 In Brief Storing a Favorite Station 12/24 HR Format: Press the 12 HR coast, and in digital-quality sound. screen button for standard time; A fee is required to receive the Stations from all bands can be press the 24 HR screen button for SiriusXM service.
  • Page 23 In Brief 1-17 ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again The Bluetooth® system allows to turn the sound on. For vehicles users with a Bluetooth-enabled with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, mobile phone to make and receive press to reject an incoming call, hands-free calls using the vehicle or end a current call.

  • Page 24: Cruise Control

    1-18 In Brief Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/- to set a speed and activate cruise control, or to make the vehicle decelerate. See Cruise Control on page 9 35. Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition.
  • Page 25 In Brief 1-19 For more information, see Driver Lane Departure Information Center (DIC) on Warning (LDW) page 5 22. For vehicles with LDW, it is intended Forward Collision Alert to help avoid unintentional lane departures. It may provide a (FCA) System warning if the vehicle is crossing a For vehicles with FCA, this system lane without using a turn signal.
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief Rear Vision Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Power Outlets rear bumper clean to ensure proper Camera (RVC) The accessory power outlets can be operation. used to connect electrical If available, the rear vision camera See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on equipment, such as a cell phone or displays a view of the area behind page 9 40.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-21 ® Universal Remote System 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 traction control system limits To turn off both Traction Control wheel spin.
  • Page 28 1-22 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and 3. Press either the up or down the tires need to be inflated to the arrows to view REMAINING This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. OIL LIFE. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

  • Page 29: Onstar Overview

    1-888-889-2438 Always follow posted speed Canada: 1-800-268-6800 limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 30 1-24 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 31: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ....2-12 Windows Vehicle Alarm System ..2-12 Keys Immobilizer .
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14 1. 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 The key that is part of the Remote...

  • Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not See Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out working correctly, see your under Vehicle Personalization on dealer or a qualified technician page 5 32. for service. Pressing may also arm the Remote Keyless Entry theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows replacement can be purchased and 4. Insert the new battery, positive (Vehicle Locator/Panic programmed through your dealer. side facing up. Push the battery Alarm): Press and release one When the replacement transmitter is down until it is held in place. time to initiate vehicle locator.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has heated seats, they For example, if the engine has been 2. Immediately press and hold may come on during a remote start. running for 5 minutes, and for at least two seconds or until See Heated Front Seats on 10 minutes are added, the engine the turn signal lamps flash.
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Remote Start Ready WARNING (CONTINUED) Will Not Work If the vehicle does not have the The remote vehicle start feature will remote vehicle start feature, it may doors should be locked not operate if: have the remote start ready feature.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Pressing the power lock switch twice or on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all doors. This feature can be programmed. See Delayed Door Lock under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 32.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Doors Press to activate the safety locks. When activated, the indicator light in the switch changes to amber. Liftgate Press again to deactivate the WARNING safety locks. If a rear door handle is pulled when Exhaust gases can enter the the safety lock is deactivated, that vehicle if it is driven with the...
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING To unlock the liftgate, press the Adjust the climate control You or others could be injured if power door lock switch or press system to a setting that caught in the path of the power on the Remote Keyless Entry brings in only outside air and liftgate.

  • Page 40: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Choose the power liftgate mode by The liftgate can be opened manually turning the dial on the switch until by pressing the touch pad under the the indicator lines up with the liftgate handle, with the doors desired position.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Do not force the liftgate open or Obstacle Detection Features Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode closed during a power cycle. If the liftgate encounters an obstacle To program the liftgate opening The power liftgate may be during a power open or close cycle, height: temporarily disabled under extreme...

  • Page 42: System

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is no audible and visual To open the liftgate, press the touch Vehicle Security feedback when setting the pad on the handle on the outside of This vehicle has theft-deterrent intermediate stop position, the the liftgate, and lift the gate open.

  • Page 43: Immobilizer

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Disarming the System If the alarm has been activated, the The system is automatically THEFT ATTEMPTED message will disarmed when the vehicle is To disarm the system, do one of the appear on the DIC. See Key and started with the correct key.

  • Page 44: Exterior Mirrors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the Convex Mirrors ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and WARNING the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try...

  • Page 45: Heated Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the The heated outside rearview mirrors mirror.

  • Page 46: Automatic Dimming Rearview

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors feature comes on and the indicator mirror for a vehicle in the blind light comes on each time the vehicle zone. Then, glance over your is started. Manual Rearview Mirror shoulder to double check before : Press to turn automatic moving slowly into the...

  • Page 47: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...

  • Page 48: Sun Visors

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows window switch fully and release it to Roof Press to activate the rear activate the express-down feature. window lockout switch. The The express mode can be canceled indicator light comes on when Sunroof at any time by briefly pressing, activated.
  • Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Press and hold the front or rear of the driver side switch to open or close the sunroof. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually. Press and hold the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof.
  • Page 50 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 51 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-16 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-30 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .

  • Page 52: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...

  • Page 53: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints The front seat outboard head Front Seats restraints are not designed to be removed. Seat Adjustment Rear Seats WARNING The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in the outboard seating You can lose control of the positions that cannot be adjusted. vehicle if you try to adjust a driver Rear outboard head restraints are seat while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 54 Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat by Raise or lower the front or rear Power Seat Adjustment moving the control (2) up part of the seat cushion by or down. moving the front or rear of the Four-Way Power Seat control up or down.
  • Page 55 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Power Lumbar 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.
  • Page 56 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If available, the 1 and 2 buttons 2. Move the seatback to the on the outboard side of the driver desired position, and then seat are used to manually save and...
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints stored positions are referred to as If something has blocked the driver Memory positions saved to the RKE Memory positions. See seat while recalling a memory 1 or 2 buttons. To recall RKE Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) position, the recall may stop.
  • Page 58 Seats and Restraints position again. If the exit position is pressing the RKE button. If the still not recalling, see your dealer for memory position is still not recalling, service. see your dealer for service. Easy Exit Driver Seat Heated Front Seats This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more WARNING...

  • Page 59: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take Rear Seats WARNING (CONTINUED) longer to heat up. Split Folding Seatbacks Remote Start Heated Seats seriously injured. After raising the With this feature, either side of the rear seatback, always check to be When it is cold outside, the heated rear seatback can be folded down sure that the safety belts are...

  • Page 60: Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints To recline the seatback: Safety Belts 1. Lift and hold the lever on top of This section of the manual the seatback. describes how to use safety belts 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then properly. It also describes some release the lever when the things not to do with safety belts.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-11 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 passengers to ride in any area of Safety Belts the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...

  • Page 62: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-12 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 63 Seats and Restraints 3-13 The following instructions explain 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt how to wear a lap-shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the properly. height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is later in this section for adjustable, so you can sit up instructions on use and...
  • Page 64 3-14 Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so the shoulder After the height adjuster is set to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down and not falling off of it. The belt without pressing the release button should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into...
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Pretensioners work only once. If the There is one guide for each outside pretensioners are activated in a passenger position in the rear seat. crash, the pretensioners and Here is how to install a comfort possibly other parts of the safety guide to the safety belt: belt system will need to be replaced.

  • Page 66: Safety Belt Use During

    3-16 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort WARNING (CONTINUED) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Slide of the body are best able to take the guide back into its storage belt restraining forces.

  • Page 67: Safety Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under around you, you should use it. impact forces.

  • Page 68: Replacing Safety Belt System

    3-18 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-19 For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things WARNING AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: part of the steering wheel for the Because airbags inflate with great driver and on the instrument panel WARNING force and faster than the blink of...

  • Page 70: Where Are The Airbags

    3-20 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags for the driver and right front right front passenger, and second passenger are in the side of the...

  • Page 72: When Should An Airbag

    3-22 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate airbag might not inflate properly...

  • Page 73: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold determined by the location and inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary severity of the side impact. In a impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.

  • Page 74: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    3-24 Seats and Restraints moderate to severe side collisions, not toward those airbags. See When prevent the driver from seeing out of even belted occupants can contact Should an Airbag Inflate? on the windshield or being able to steer the inside of the vehicle. page 3 22 for more information.

  • Page 75: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 Let only qualified technicians hazard warning flashers on, and In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. shut off the fuel system after the inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that airbags inflate.
  • Page 76 3-26 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system an older child riding in a booster turns off the right front passenger seat; and children, who are large frontal airbag under certain enough, using safety belts. conditions. The driver airbag, A label on the sun visor says, seat-mounted side impact airbags Never put a rear-facing child seat in and the roof-rail airbags are not...
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING (CONTINUED) designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag Even if the passenger sensing anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is system has turned off the right...
  • Page 78 3-28 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint 6. Restart the vehicle. WARNING following the directions provided The passenger sensing system by the child restraint may or may not turn off the If the airbag readiness light ever manufacturer and refer to airbag for a child in a child comes on and stays on, it means Securing Child Restraints (Front...
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-29 If a person of adult-size is sitting in Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the the right front passenger seat, but performance of the passenger System Operation the off indicator is lit, it could be sensing system.

  • Page 80: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-30 Seats and Restraints The on indicator may be lit if an purchase a service manual, see Adding Equipment to the object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering Airbag-Equipped Vehicle handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Information on page 13 11. other electronic device, is put on an Q: Is there anything I might add unoccupied seat.

  • Page 81: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 that are part of the passenger Satisfaction Procedure in this In addition, your dealer and the seat. The passenger sensing manual. See Customer service manual have information system may not operate properly Satisfaction Procedure on about the location of the airbag if the original seat trim is page 13 1.

  • Page 82: Replacing Airbag System

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the system secured in a rear seating trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that position.

  • Page 84: Infants And Young

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young WARNING (CONTINUED) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) protection for adults and older children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front and infants. Neither the vehicle's secured in an appropriate seat.
  • Page 86 3-36 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...

  • Page 87: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.

  • Page 88: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a locate the nearest child safety seat crash if the child restraint is not inspection station. For CPST Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. availability in Canada, check with Transport Canada or the Provincial WARNING...
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-39 We recommend that children and When securing a child restraint in a WARNING (CONTINUED) child restraints be secured in a rear rear seating position, study the seat, including: an infant or a child instructions that came with the child passenger airbag inflates and the riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...

  • Page 90: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-40 Seats and Restraints Keep in mind that an unsecured either the lower anchors or the Lower Anchors child restraint can move around in a safety belts to properly secure the collision or sudden stop and injure child restraint. A child restraint must people in the vehicle.
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations 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...

  • Page 92: System

    3-42 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 93 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Do not fold the empty rear seat Some restraints also use another WARNING with a safety belt buckled. This vehicle anchor to secure a top could damage the safety belt or tether. Children can be seriously injured the seat.
  • Page 94 3-44 Seats and Restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach and tighten the seat. the top tether according to your child restraint 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower instructions and the attachments on the child following instructions: restraint to the lower anchors.

  • Page 95: Replacing Latch System

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, If the position being used If the position being used resulting in serious injury or even has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or...

  • Page 96: Securing Child Restraints

    3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the right front is off.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Do not secure a child seat in a and seat mounted side impact position without a top tether anchor airbag, the off indicator on the if a national or local law requires passenger airbag status that the top tether be anchored, or if indicator should light and stay lit the instructions that come with the when you start the vehicle.
  • Page 98 3-48 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of...

  • Page 99: (Rear Seat)

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 If the airbags are off, the off using LATCH. If a child restraint is If more than one child restraint indicator in the passenger airbag secured in the vehicle using a needs to be installed in the rear status indicator will come on and safety belt and it uses a top tether, seat, be sure to read Where to Put...
  • Page 100 3-50 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 6. If the child restraint has a top buckle until it clicks. tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions Position the release button on regarding the use of the top the buckle so that the safety belt tether.
  • Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Armrest Retaining Strap Stow the rear seat center armrest. Attach the retaining strap to the armrest loop (1) and to the center WARNING top tether anchor on the seatback (2). Make sure the A rear center armrest that is not retaining strap's clips are firmly properly stowed and secured attached.
  • Page 102 3-52 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 103: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Two cupholders are in the center console. Cupholders may be located Storage Compartments in the second row seat armrest. To Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 access, pull the armrest down. Glove Box .

  • Page 104: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Additional Storage Cargo Tie-Downs Roof Rack System Features WARNING Cargo Cover If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider For vehicles with a cargo cover, use it to cover items in the rear of the than the roof rack like paneling, vehicle.
  • Page 105 Storage Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten cargo securely.
  • Page 106 Storage Try sliding the cross rails forward and backward to ensure that they are correctly secured and that the levers stay tight to the cross rails. Do not stand on the plastic lower body panels when loading cargo on the roof rack. When the roof rack is not in use, lock one cross rail at the furthest forward position and lock the other...
  • Page 107 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Information Displays Indicator ....5-12 Driver Information Controls Charging System Light ..5-13 Center (DIC) .
  • Page 108 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicle Personalization ..5-32 Steering Wheel Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-37 Adjustment Universal Remote System Programming .

  • Page 109: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, The windshield wiper/washer lever FRONT (Windshield press to reject an incoming call, is located on the right side of the Washer): Pull the windshield wiper or end a current call. steering column. With the ignition in lever toward you to spray windshield ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ washer fluid and activate the wipers.

  • Page 110: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls thaw them. Damaged blades should Compass be replaced. See Wiper Blade The vehicle may have a compass Replacement on page 10 25. display in the Driver Information Heavy snow or ice can overload the Center (DIC). The compass receives wiper motor.

  • Page 111: Clock

    Instruments and Controls Clock BACK button at any time or 2. Press the CONFIG button and press the MENU/SEL knob after select Time and Date Settings. The infotainment system controls, adjusting the minutes or year. 3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust. located on the instrument panel, are To set the 12/24 hour format: used to access the time and date...

  • Page 112: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls 6. To save the time and return to knob or press the Time screen There are four accessory power the Time Settings menu, press button to display other options outlets in the following locations: within that feature. below the CD slot, inside the center BACK button at any console storage, on the rear of the...

  • Page 113: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there be sure to follow the installation could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and instructions included with the function. Often gauges and warning equipment. See Add-On Electrical lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment on page 9 58.

  • Page 114: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 115: Odometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer The vehicle's speed can be selected The tachometer displays the engine to display on the Driver Information speed in revolutions per Center (DIC) and the speedometer minute (rpm). in either kilometers per hour (km/h) Fuel Gauge or miles per hour (mph).

  • Page 116: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are some situations that can Engine Coolant occur with the fuel gauge. None of Temperature Gauge these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.

  • Page 117: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light near the passenger...

  • Page 118: Indicator

    5-12 Instruments and Controls The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you are using for several seconds when the remote start to start the vehicle from Indicator vehicle is started. If the light does a distance, if equipped, you may not not come on then, have it fixed see the system check.

  • Page 119: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 The light turns off when the engine maintain a clean environment. The WARNING is started. If it does not, have the malfunction indicator lamp comes vehicle serviced by your dealer. on when the vehicle is placed in If the airbag readiness light ever ON/RUN, as a check to show it is If the light stays on, or comes on...
  • Page 120 5-14 Instruments and Controls Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, the emission controls might been detected on the vehicle.

  • Page 121: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 or stumbling on acceleration. happen if the 12-volt battery has These conditions might go away recently been replaced or run once the engine is warmed up. down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical If one or more of these conditions emission control systems during occurs, change the fuel brand used.

  • Page 122: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System WARNING (ABS) Warning Light The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system Metric English warning light on can lead to a crash.

  • Page 123: Lane Departure Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the regular brake system warning If it does not, have the vehicle light is not on, the vehicle still has serviced by your dealer. If the brakes, but not antilock brakes. system is working normally the If the regular brake system warning indicator light then turns off.

  • Page 124: Off Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls ® dealer. If the system is working StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System normally, the indicator light then ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button.

  • Page 125: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the indicator/warning light is on A Driver Information Center (DIC) if the oil level is within the and flashing, the TCS and/or the tire pressure message may also operating range and the oil StabiliTrak system is actively display.

  • Page 126: Fuel Economy Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Fuel Economy Light Low Fuel Warning Light For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Fuel System Messages on page 5 28 for more information. Security Light For vehicles with the fuel economy mode light, it comes on when the eco (economy) switch, located on the center console near the shifter, is pressed.

  • Page 127: High-Beam On Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6 4. Lamps On Reminder The high beam on light comes on For vehicles with cruise control, the when the high-beam headlamps are cruise control light is white when the in use.

  • Page 128: Information Displays Driver Information

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Information Displays It also shows the shift lever position, SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use this the odometer, and the direction the button to set or clear the menu item vehicle is driving. when it is displayed. Driver Information DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Center (DIC)
  • Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy up/down arrow to choose the selection, and SET/CLR to change The speedometer shows how fast This display shows the approximate the setting. the vehicle is moving in either average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
  • Page 130 5-24 Instruments and Controls Timer Blank Display Tire Pressure This display can be used as a timer. This display shows no information. The display will show a vehicle with To start the timer, press SET/CLR the approximate pressures of all Vehicle Information Menu while Timer is displayed.

  • Page 131: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 Maintenance Schedule in this Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and manual. See Maintenance Schedule Charging Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC on page 11 3 for more information. to notify the driver that the status of BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE Remember, the Oil Life display must the vehicle has changed and that...

  • Page 132: Messages

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Cruise Control Messages MANUALLY CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE BRAKE FLUID LOW APPLY BRAKE BEFORE This message will display if the CRUISE This message is displayed when the power liftgate encounters multiple brake fluid level is low; see Brake If this message displays when obstacles on the same power cycle.

  • Page 133: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 conditioning compressor turns back soon as it is safe to do so to avoid ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE on. The vehicle can continue to be severe damage. This message ENGINE driven. clears when the engine has cooled This message displays when the to a safe operating temperature.

  • Page 134: Engine Power Messages

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages pressing the eco button near the Object Detection System shift lever. See Fuel Economy Mode Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED on page 9 29 for more information. FORWARD COLLISION This message displays when the FUEL LEVEL LOW ALERT OFF vehicle's engine power is reduced.

  • Page 135: Ride Control System

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE UNAVAILABLE This message displays if there is a If your vehicle has the All-Wheel problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Drive (AWD) system, this message If your vehicle has the Lane Parking Assist (URPA) system.

  • Page 136: Airbag System Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls STABILITRAK OFF Security Messages Tire Messages This message displays when the THEFT ATTEMPTED SERVICE TIRE MONITOR StabiliTrak system is turned off. See SYSTEM ® This message displays if the vehicle StabiliTrak System on page 9 33 detects a tamper condition.

  • Page 137: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 The low tire pressure warning light SHIFT TO PARK Vehicle Reminder will also come on. See Tire Messages This message displays when the Pressure Light on page 5 19. transmission needs to be shifted to ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE If a tire pressure message appears P (Park).

  • Page 138: Vehicle Personalization

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Entering the Personalization Turn the MENU/SEL knob to Menus highlight the menu. Press the knob Personalization to select it. Each of the menus is 1. Turn the infotainment system on detailed in the following information. and press the CONFIG button to The audio system controls are used All of the menus may not be...
  • Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Low: Reduced speed. Press the MENU/SEL knob when humidity is no longer detected, the Air Conditioning Mode is system will return to its prior Normal: Moderate speed. highlighted. Turn the knob to operation. Press the MENU/SEL knob when highlight On, Off, or Last Press the MENU/SEL knob when Auto Fan Speed is highlighted.
  • Page 140 5-34 Instruments and Controls Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume Press the MENU/SEL knob when Reverse Tilt Mirror is highlighted. This allows the selection of the Select the Comfort and Turn the knob to select On or Off. chime volume level. Convenience menu and the Press the knob to confirm and go following will be displayed:...
  • Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Languages Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out or Off. Press BACK to confirm the selection and go back to the When on, this feature will keep the Select the Languages menu and the last menu. driver door from locking when the following will be displayed: door is open.
  • Page 142 5-36 Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Door Unlock When on, this feature will delay the When on, the exterior lamps will This allows selection of which doors locking of the doors. If you want to flash when unlocking the vehicle will unlock when pressing the unlock override the delay you can press the...

  • Page 143: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Memory Remote Recall is when the Universal Remote devices such as garage door memorized settings will be recalled openers, security systems, and System as you unlock the vehicle. home automation devices. Press the MENU/SEL knob when Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement on Memory Remote Recall is...
  • Page 144 5-38 Instruments and Controls When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: Some entry gates and garage park outside of the garage. Park door openers may require 1. Hold the end of the hand-held directly in line with and facing the substitution of Step 2 with the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to garage door opener motor-head or...
  • Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-39 If the Universal Remote 5. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two system indicator light blinks Learn or Smart button. After Universal Remote system buttons, rapidly for two seconds, pressing this button, you will begin with Step 1 of Programming then turns to a constant have 30 seconds to complete...

  • Page 146: Universal Remote System Operation

    5-40 Instruments and Controls If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single having difficulty programming a gate Universal Remote System Operation operator or garage door opener by Button using the Programming the Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote System System...

  • Page 147: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Sidemarker Lamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Taillamps Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..... 6-1 License Plate Lamps Flash-to-Pass .

  • Page 148: Flash-To-Pass

    Lighting brightness in daylight when the To idle your vehicle with the DRL following conditions are met: off, move the shift lever to P (Park). The DRL will stay off until the shift The ignition is on. lever is moved out of the P (Park) The exterior lamp band is in the position.

  • Page 149: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting The system may also turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change headlamps when driving through a Signals parking garage or tunnel. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on.

  • Page 150: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb Interior Lighting FOG (Fog Lamps): Turn the fog is not burned out, check the fuse; lamp band on the lever to see Fuses on page 10 30 for more Instrument Panel release it, to turn the fog lamps on information.

  • Page 151: Reading Lamps

    Lighting Lighting Features Battery Load (Door): The lamps come on automatically when a door is Management opened. Entry Lighting The vehicle has Electric Power (On): Turns the dome lamps on. Management (EPM) that estimates The dome lamp, cargo lamp, and the battery's temperature and state The dome lamps can also be turned foot lamp inside the vehicle come...
  • Page 152 Lighting The battery can be discharged at EPM works to prevent excessive Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very discharge of the battery. It does this steps or levels, without being high. This is true for all vehicles. by balancing the generator's output noticeable.

  • Page 153: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-13 System MP3 ......7-15 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .

  • Page 154: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Adding audio or communication Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following equipment could interfere with The theft-deterrent feature works by while the vehicle is parked: the operation of the engine, radio, learning a portion of the Vehicle or other systems, and could Become familiar with the...

  • Page 155: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview 1. VOL/ (Volume/Power) SEEK 3. FAV (Favorite Pages) 4. RADIO/BAND 5. Preset Buttons 1 6 6. AUX (Auxiliary) BACK 8. INFO (Information) 9. MENU/SEL (Menu/Select) (Play/Pause) 11. CD Player (Phone/Mute) SEEK (Clock) 15. CONFIG (Configuration Menu) (CD Eject) 17.

  • Page 156: Operation

    Infotainment System Operation Turn to: (Mute): For vehicles with OnStar, press and hold Highlight a menu option. Controls mute the infotainment system. Press Select a value. The infotainment system is operated and hold again, or turn the BACK: Press to: by using the pushbuttons, VOL/ knob to cancel mute.
  • Page 157 Infotainment System 2. Press the MENU/SEL button to Setting a Value Entering a Character Sequence select the highlighted option. Submenus 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to change the current value of the highlight the character. setting.
  • Page 158 Infotainment System 3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL Adjusting the Fader and Balance 3. Select the setting. button until the value changes Press the BACK button to go to 0. back to the Tone Settings menu. Press the BACK button to go System Settings back to the Tone Settings menu.

  • Page 159: Radio

    Infotainment System Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Radio The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio volume to compensate for road and be set. Control Buttons wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume The buttons used to control the...
  • Page 160 Infotainment System RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Station Station Lists 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. The radio may have RDS. The RDS Seek Tuning feature is available for use only on 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All If the radio station is not known: FM stations that broadcast RDS receivable stations in the current...

  • Page 161: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System 3. Select the programming type. Up to six stations can be stored in SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide A list of stations that transmit each favorite page and the number variety of programming and programming of the selected of available favorite pages can commercial-free music, coast to type displays.
  • Page 162 7-10 Infotainment System 1 to 6: Press to select preset 4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to Selecting a Channel Using the MENU/SEL Knob stations. highlight the category. To select an XM channel using the MENU/SEL: Turn to select stations. 5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to Press to open the SiriusXM Satellite remove or add the category.
  • Page 163 Infotainment System 7-11 Up to six channels can be stored in SiriusXM Messages No Artist Info: The system is each favorite page and the number working properly. No artist XL (Explicit Language of available favorite pages can information is available at this time Channels): These channels, or any be set.

  • Page 164: Radio Reception

    7-12 Infotainment System No XM Signal: The system is XM Not Available: If this message working properly. The vehicle may does not clear within a short period The range for most AM stations is be in a location where the XM signal of time, the receiver could have a greater than for FM, especially at is being blocked.

  • Page 165: Multi-Band Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-13 Cellular Phone Usage Audio Players of the music that has been recorded, or the way the disc has Cellular phone usage can cause been handled. CD Player interference with the vehicle's radio. There can be increased skipping, See the infotainment manual for Multi-Band Antenna difficulty in recording tracks,...
  • Page 166 7-14 Infotainment System Loading and Ejecting Discs INFO: Press to display additional 2. Select Tracks list. information about the CD that may 3. Select the track. To load a disc: be available. 1. Turn the vehicle on. Playing Tracks in Random Order MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.

  • Page 167: Mp3

    Infotainment System 7-15 Searching for MP3 Tracks Error Messages If any error continues, contact your dealer. The search feature may take some If Disc Error displays and/or the disc time to display the information after comes out, it could be for one of the reading the disc due to the amount following reasons: of information stored on the disc.
  • Page 168 7-16 Infotainment System Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW by the artist. There might be a delay Root Directory with a maximum capacity of before the list displays. Select a The root directory is treated as a 700 MB. song from the list to begin playback. folder.

  • Page 169: Auxiliary Devices

    Infotainment System 7-17 present in the ID3 tag, the radio Portable devices are controlled by is connected, the system displays the file name as the using the menu system described in automatically begins playing audio track name. Operation on page 7 4. from the device over the vehicle speakers.
  • Page 170 7-18 Infotainment System Connecting an iPod Shuffle Searching for a Track Connect the iPod to the USB port. Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Tracks can be searched for by: Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Playlists Searching for a Track Off, then press the BACK Artists...
  • Page 171 Infotainment System 7-19 Off: Plays current tracks in Artists: Select to view the list of Folders: Select to open a folder list sequential order. artists stored on the USB. Select an to access the files within the folder artist name to view a list of all structure.
  • Page 172 7-20 Infotainment System There may be problems with USB cable, the iPod battery stops 2. Select an artist name to view a operation and function in the charging and the iPod automatically list of all songs by the artist. following situations: turns off.

  • Page 173: Bluetooth (Overview)

    Infotainment System 7-21 3. Select an artist to view albums Audio Books: Phone or All Songs to view all songs of 1. Press to view the audio books that genre. stored on the iPod. Bluetooth (Overview) 4. Select album to view songs. 2.
  • Page 174 7-22 Infotainment System Review the controls and Bluetooth Controls WARNING (CONTINUED) operation of the infotainment Use the buttons located on the system. infotainment system and the often could cause a crash Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. steering wheel to operate the resulting in injury or death.

  • Page 175: Controls)

    Infotainment System 7-23 adjusted volume level remains in Pairing (PHONE/MUTE): Press memory for later calls. The system to enter the Phone main menu. A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone maintains a minimum volume level. Press to mute the audio must be paired to the Bluetooth system.
  • Page 176 7-24 Infotainment System Pairing only needs to be 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). Listing All Paired and Connected completed once, unless the Phones A four-digit Personal pairing information on the cell Identification Number (PIN) 1. Press the CONFIG button. phone changes or the cell phone appears on the display.
  • Page 177 Infotainment System 7-25 2. Select Phone Settings or The Phone Book menu allows you To make a call using the Call Bluetooth Settings. to access the phone book stored in Lists menu: the cell phone to make a call. 3. Select Bluetooth. 1.
  • Page 178 7-26 Infotainment System Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence then select Call. See Entering a Turn the MENU/SEL knob to When an incoming call is received, Character Sequence in Decline and press the MENU/SEL the infotainment system mutes and Operation on page 7 4 for more knob to decline the call.

  • Page 179: Recognition)

    Infotainment System 7-27 Pairing only needs to be Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Pairing completed once, unless the (DTMF) Tones A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell must be paired to the Bluetooth The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can phone changes or the cell phone system and then connected to the send numbers during a call.
  • Page 180 7-28 Infotainment System 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Phones with instructions and a four-digit To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN).
  • Page 181 Infotainment System 7-29 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press . The system each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to 30 responds Ready, followed by repeats back the digit it heard phone numbers as name tags in the...
  • Page 182 7-30 Infotainment System To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a 4. Say Dial or Call. phone number to be dialed by Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press . The system entering the digits one at a time. responds Ready, followed by The digit dial command allows a Re-dial: This command is used to...
  • Page 183 Infotainment System 7-31 To ignore the incoming call, no followed by a tone. After the last Receiving a Call action is required. digit has been entered, When an incoming call is received, say Dial. Press to disconnect the the audio system mutes and a ring Once connected, the person called current call and switch to the call tone is heard in the vehicle.
  • Page 184 7-32 Infotainment System Ending a Call To Transfer Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: Press to end a call. During a call with the audio in the 1. Press .

  • Page 185: Agreements

    Infotainment System 7-33 Sending a Number or Name Tag Trademarks and During a Call License Agreements 1. Press . The system responds Ready, followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial. Manufactured under license from 3. Say the number or name tag Dolby®...
  • Page 186 7-34 Infotainment System Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless preformance. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

  • Page 187: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled Climate Control Systems with this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
  • Page 188 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: To the rear window defogger will turn (Outside Air): Press to turn change the current mode, select off sooner, when this feature is in on the outside air. An indicator light one of the following: use.

  • Page 189: Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The system automatically controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled the fan speed, air delivery, air with this system. conditioning, and recirculation to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature.
  • Page 190 Climate Controls Manual Operation 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the Air Conditioning floor outlets. (Power): Press to turn the A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to climate control system on or off. (Defog): Clears the windows of turn the air conditioning on or off. fog or moisture.
  • Page 191 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Sensors (Driver and Passenger Heated Seats): For vehicles with REAR (Rear Defogger): Press The solar sensor, located on top of heated seats, see Heated Front to turn the rear window defogger on the instrument panel near the Seats on page 3 8.

  • Page 192: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Air Vents Maintenance seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the Center Air Vents Passenger Compartment vehicle more effectively. Use the louvers located on the air Air Filter Use of non-GM approved hood vents to change the direction of the deflectors can adversely affect...
  • Page 193 Climate Controls The passenger compartment air 3. Unsnap the tabs beneath the filter can be accessed by removing glove box that connects it to the the entire glove box. bottom of the instrument panel assembly. 1. Open the glove box completely and locate the stop tab on top of 4.
  • Page 194 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 195 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-23 Cruise Control Shifting out of Park ..9-25 Cruise Control ....9-35 Operating Parking over Things Object Detection Systems...

  • Page 196: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Watch the road. Do not read, Trailer Towing ....9-54 Driving Information take notes, or look up Towing Equipment ... 9-56 information on phones or other Trailer Sway Distracted Driving...

  • Page 197: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.

  • Page 198: Steering

    Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering Hydraulic Power Steering (3.6L include: V6 Engine) Electric Power Steering (2.4L Keep enough distance between If your vehicle has hydraulic power L4 Engine) you and the vehicle in front steering, it may require of you.

  • Page 199: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the There are some situations when curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.

  • Page 200: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating Read all the information about material on the road. Learn to see the Limited Warranty and all-wheel-drive vehicles in this recognize warning clues such Owner Assistance Information manual. as enough water, ice, or packed manual. snow on the road to make a Make sure all underbody Controlling the vehicle is the key to mirrored surface...
  • Page 201 Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading WARNING the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving on page 9 14. Many hills are simply too steep WARNING Environmental Concerns for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause the vehicle to stall.
  • Page 202 Driving and Operating Use headlamps even during the Never try to turn the vehicle WARNING day to make the vehicle more around. If the hill is steep visible. enough to stall the vehicle, Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause a hill can cause your brakes to it to roll over.
  • Page 203 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven 3.2. Stay clear of the path the affects steering, accelerating, and across, and the vehicle starts to vehicle would take if it braking. Drive at a reduced speed slide, turn downhill. This should rolled downhill.

  • Page 204: Driving On Wet Roads

    9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Water While the exhaust pipe is under Driving on Wet Roads water, you will not be able to start Rain and wet roads can reduce the engine. When going through WARNING vehicle traction and affect your water, the brakes get wet, and it ability to stop and accelerate.

  • Page 205: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Pass with caution. Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING (CONTINUED) Keep windshield wiping Driving on steep hills or through equipment in good shape. happens, you and other vehicle mountains is different than driving Keep the windshield washer fluid occupants could drown.

  • Page 206: Winter Driving

    9-12 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
  • Page 207 Driving and Operating 9-13 Blizzard Conditions WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use Roadside...

  • Page 208: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    9-14 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
  • Page 209 Driving and Operating 9-15 pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's Rating (GAWR) for the front and WARNING (CONTINUED) door open, you will find the label rear axle. See Certification Label later in this section. attached near the door lock vehicle handles. This could post.
  • Page 210 9-16 Driving and Operating there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-17 seating positions. The combined gross weight capacity of the weight of the driver, passengers, vehicle. This is called Gross and cargo should never exceed Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). the vehicle's capacity weight. The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, Certification Label fuel, and cargo.
  • Page 212 9-18 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is carrying a heavy The label will help you decide WARNING (CONTINUED) load, it should be spread out. how much cargo and installed See Steps for Determining equipment your vehicle can Put things in the cargo Correct Load Limit earlier in this carry.

  • Page 213: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting and above 110 km/h (68 mph) Ignition Positions should be limited to Operating five minutes per use. Avoid making hard stops for New Vehicle Break-In the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new Notice: The vehicle does not brake linings are not yet need an elaborate break-in.
  • Page 214 9-20 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park), turn the If the vehicle must be shut off in an WARNING ignition to ON/RUN and apply the emergency: brake pedal. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ pressure.

  • Page 215: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-21 ventilation fan and 12-volt power key is in the ignition. If the ignition uncharged battery or a battery with outlets, as well as to display some becomes difficult to turn, see Keys low voltage, try charging or jump warning and indicator lights.

  • Page 216: Retained Accessory

    9-22 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure damage, this system also let go of the key and accelerator. prevents cranking if the engine If the vehicle starts briefly but 1. With your foot off the accelerator is already running. Engine then stops again, repeat the pedal, turn the ignition key to cranking can be stopped by procedure.

  • Page 217: Engine Coolant Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Power to the audio system will To Use The Engine Coolant 4. Before starting the engine, be continue to operate for up to sure to unplug and store the Heater 10 minutes or until the driver door is cord as it was before to keep it 1.
  • Page 218 9-24 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with WARNING (CONTINUED) the engine running, the vehicle must Engine Running be in P (Park) and the parking that follow. If you are pulling a brake set.

  • Page 219: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Shifting out of Park Parking over Things Engine Exhaust That Burn To shift out of P (Park): WARNING 1. Apply the brake pedal. WARNING 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch 3.

  • Page 220: Automatic Transmission

    9-26 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (CONTINUED) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
  • Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-27 is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out WARNING WARNING of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push the shift lever It is dangerous to get out of the Shifting into a drive gear while the all the way into P (Park) as you vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine is running at high speed is...

  • Page 222: Manual Mode

    9-28 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for Manual Mode range, the highest gear available is normal driving. It provides the best displayed next to the M in the DIC. Electronic Range Select fuel economy. If you need more See Driver Information Center (DIC) (ERS) Mode power for passing, and you are:...

  • Page 223: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Fuel Economy Mode ECO MODE ON is also displayed. Drive Systems See Fuel System Messages on Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a page 5 28 for more information. All-Wheel Drive Fuel Economy Mode. When When Fuel Economy Mode is on: engaged, fuel economy mode can Vehicles with this feature always improve the vehicle's fuel economy.

  • Page 224: System (Abs)

    9-30 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...

  • Page 225: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Parking Brake brake is fully released and the power brake system under brake warning light is off before conditions where the driver has driving. quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly To release the parking brake, hold stop or slow down the vehicle.

  • Page 226: System (Tcs)

    9-32 Driving and Operating completely stops and holds the Ride Control Systems conditions, the system should vehicle in a complete standstill on a always be left on. But, TCS can be grade, HSA will be automatically turned off if needed. Traction Control activated.

  • Page 227: Stabilitrak System

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Notice: Do not repeatedly brake The TCS off light comes on and page 9 12 for information on using or accelerate heavily when TCS is TRACTION CONTROL OFF is TCS when driving in snowy or icy off.

  • Page 228: System

    9-34 Driving and Operating applies braking pressure to the flash on the instrument panel. This comes on and stays on, reset vehicle's brakes to help steer the also occurs when traction control or the system by: vehicle in the intended direction. TSC is activated.

  • Page 229: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-35 STABILITRAK OFF is displayed on Cruise Control WARNING the DIC. This will also disable the With cruise control, the vehicle can TSC feature. When StabiliTrak is Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h turned off, the system will not assist where you cannot drive safely at (25 mph) or more without keeping...
  • Page 230 9-36 Driving and Operating SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the Once the vehicle reaches about thumbwheel down toward SET/- to 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the set a speed and activate cruise thumbwheel up toward RES/+ control, or to make the vehicle briefly.

  • Page 231: Object Detection Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Move the thumbwheel toward vehicle's speed. When the brakes Object Detection SET/ and hold until the desired are applied the cruise control is Systems lower speed is reached, then disengaged. release it. Ending Cruise Control Forward Collision Alert To slow down in small amounts, There are three ways to end cruise move the thumbwheel toward...
  • Page 232 9-38 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead WARNING WARNING FCA is a warning system and FCA does not provide a warning does not apply the brakes. When to help avoid a crash, unless it approaching a slower-moving or detects a vehicle. FCA may not stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA or when following a vehicle too...
  • Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-39 Collision Alert Selecting the Alert Timing Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Unnecessary Alerts FCA may sometimes set unnecessary alerts to turning When your vehicle approaches vehicles, vehicles in other lanes,...
  • Page 234 9-40 Driving and Operating Cleaning the System To be detected, objects must be at WARNING (CONTINUED) least 20 cm (8 in) off the ground and If the FCA system does not seem to below liftgate level. Objects must operate properly, clean the outside close or too far from the vehicle.

  • Page 235: System

    Driving and Operating 9-41 When the System Does Not PARK ASSIST OFF: If the URPA Rear Vision system does not activate due to a Seem to Work Properly Camera (RVC) temporary condition, the message The following messages may be displays on the DIC. This can occur The vehicle may have a Rear Vision displayed on the DIC: under the following conditions:...
  • Page 236 9-42 Driving and Operating 2. Press the CONFIG button. To turn the symbols on or off: WARNING (CONTINUED) 3. Select Display. 1. Shift into P (Park). injury, death, or vehicle damage. 4. Select Rear Camera Options. 2. Press the CONFIG button. Always check behind and around 5.
  • Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-43 Rear Vision Camera Error The area displayed by the camera is Messages limited. SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA It does not display objects that are SYSTEM: This message can close to either corner or under the display on the radio screen when bumper and can vary depending on the system is not receiving vehicle orientation or road...

  • Page 238: Lane Departure

    9-44 Driving and Operating It is dark. Lane Departure WARNING (CONTINUED) The sun or the beam of Warning (LDW) headlights is shining directly into If LDW only detects lane For vehicles with this feature, read the camera lens. markings on one side of the road, the entire section before using it.
  • Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-45 LDW operates at speeds of 56 km This is normal operation; the vehicle (35 mph) or greater. If LDW is on, does not need service. Clean the the LDW indicator will appear green windshield. if the system detects a left or right lane marking.

  • Page 240: Fuel

    9-46 Driving and Operating LDW Messages Fuel FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, Use of the recommended fuel is an CLEAN WINDSHIELD: This important part of the proper message may appear because the maintenance of this vehicle. To help front camera is blocked and cannot keep the engine clean and maintain operate properly.

  • Page 241: Recommended Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-47 Recommended Fuel California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Requirements Countries Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any higher. If the octane rating is less California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the than 87, an audible knocking noise,...

  • Page 242: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    9-48 Driving and Operating regulations. To help keep fuel recommend that you use these control system performance. The injectors and intake valves clean gasolines, if they comply with the malfunction indicator lamp might and avoid problems due to dirty specifications described earlier. turn on.

  • Page 243: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-49 indicating ethanol content. Do not often when using E85 than when Filling the Tank use the fuel if the ethanol content is you are using gasoline. See Filling greater than 85%. the Tank on page 9 49. WARNING At a minimum, E85 should meet Notice: Some additives are not...
  • Page 244 9-50 Driving and Operating The tethered fuel cap is behind the Do not top off or overfill the tank. WARNING (CONTINUED) fuel door on the vehicle's passenger Wait a few seconds before removing side. To open the fuel door, push the the nozzle.

  • Page 245: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-51 malfunction indicator lamp to Towing WARNING (CONTINUED) light, and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system. See General Towing Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Place container on the Information page 5 13. ground. Only use towing equipment that has Place the nozzle inside the fill Filling a Portable Fuel been designed for the vehicle.
  • Page 246 9-52 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the combination moving and then apply WARNING (CONTINUED) first 800 km (500 miles), to the trailer brake controller by hand prevent damage to the engine, to be sure the brakes work. Fully open the air outlets on axle or other parts.
  • Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-53 Passing curbs, road signs, trees or other brakes might have to be used so objects. Use the turn signal well in much that they would get hot and no More passing distance is needed advance and avoid jerky or sudden longer work well.

  • Page 248: Trailer Towing

    9-54 Driving and Operating Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then transmission fluid, engine oil, axle apply the parking brake and shift lubricant, belts, cooling system and into P (Park). brake system. Inspect these before WARNING and during the trip. 5.
  • Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-55 Speed, altitude, road grades, Maximum Trailer GCWR* outside temperature, special Weight with Trailer equipment, and the amount of Vehicle Brakes tongue weight the vehicle can carry 2.4L L4 Engine, FWD 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2 625 kg (5,787 lbs) must be considered.

  • Page 250: Towing Equipment

    9-56 Driving and Operating (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Towing Equipment the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Hitches Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the Use the correct hitch equipment. trailering capacity more than the See your dealer or a hitch dealer for total of the additional weight.

  • Page 251: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating 9-57 Safety Chains Trailer Sway Conversions and Control (TSC) Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The vehicle has a Trailer Sway safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical Control (TSC) feature as part of the the trailer to help prevent the tongue StabiliTrak system.
  • Page 252 9-58 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 253: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid (3.6L Taillamps, Turn Signal, V6 Engine) ....10-19 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Washer Fluid ....10-20 and Back-Up Lamps .

  • Page 254: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Tires ..... . 10-50 other reproductive harm.

  • Page 255: Warning

    Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work control.

  • Page 256: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care Hood To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure To open the hood: all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches.

  • Page 257: Engine Compartment

    Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 258 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. page 10 12. See Jump Starting on page 10 65. 2. Engine Cover on page 10 8. 8. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. 3. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of See Jump Starting on View).
  • Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 260: Engine Cover

    10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Battery on page 10 23 (Out 3. Engine Cover page 10 12. of View). To remove: 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 11. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). (Under Engine Cover).
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-9 Check the engine oil level Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil regularly and maintain the reading is essential: proper oil level. See Checking 1. If the engine has been running Engine Oil and When to Add recently, turn off the engine and Engine Oil in this section.
  • Page 262 10-10 Vehicle Care Notice: Do not add too much oil. Selecting the Right Engine Oil vehicle warranty. Check with your Oil levels above or below the dealer or service provider on Selecting the right engine oil acceptable operating range whether the oil is approved to the depends on both the proper oil shown on the dipstick are harmful dexos1 specification.

  • Page 263: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on. See Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Engine Oil Messages on page 5 27.

  • Page 264: Automatic Transmission

    10-12 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil The system is reset when the the procedure can be found in the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON service manual. To purchase a Life System message goes off. service manual, see Service Reset the system whenever the Publications Ordering Information If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON...
  • Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-13 How to Inspect the Engine Air 2. Align the air cleaner housing cover tabs to the air cleaner Cleaner/Filter housing. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, 3. Install the air cleaner housing remove the filter from the vehicle cover using the four screws.

  • Page 266: Cooling System

    10-14 Vehicle Care Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. The coolant level should be at the COLD FILL line.

  • Page 267: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-15 If there seems to be no leak, with The following explains the cooling Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, the engine on, check to see if the system and how to check and add drinkable water and DEX-COOL electric engine cooling fan is coolant when it is low.
  • Page 268 10-16 Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant by The coolant surge tank is in the WARNING putting it in the trash, pouring it on engine compartment on the driver the ground, or into sewers, streams, side of the vehicle. See Engine Steam and scalding liquids from a or bodies of water.
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-17 parts. Use the recommended WARNING (CONTINUED) coolant and the proper coolant mixture. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.

  • Page 270: Engine Overheating

    10-18 Vehicle Care the coolant surge tank until the If the decision to lift the hood is WARNING (CONTINUED) level reaches the COLD made, make sure the vehicle is FILL line. parked on a level surface. Wait until there is no sign of 5.

  • Page 271: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-19 Tows a trailer. If there is no sign of steam, idle the When to Check Power Steering engine for three minutes while Fluid If the overheat warning is displayed parked. If the warning is still with no sign of steam: The power steering fluid does not displayed, turn off the engine until it 1.

  • Page 272: Washer Fluid

    10-20 Vehicle Care The fluid level should be between Adding Washer Fluid fluid expansion if freezing MAX and MIN line at room occurs, which could damage temperature. If the fluid is on or the tank if it is below MIN line, add fluid. completely full.

  • Page 273: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Brake Pedal Travel If this is not done, the brakes might WARNING (CONTINUED) not work properly. For example, See your dealer if the brake pedal installing disc brake pads that are does not return to normal height, a crash.
  • Page 274 10-22 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the WARNING WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, brake hydraulic system, the because of normal brake lining...

  • Page 275: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-23 If brake fluid is spilled on the Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be Transfer Case WARNING damaged. Be careful not to Under normal driving conditions, spill brake fluid on the Batteries have acid that can burn transfer case fluid does not require vehicle.

  • Page 276: Function Check

    10-24 Vehicle Care The ignition should turn to 2. Firmly apply both the parking 1. Before starting this check, be LOCK/OFF only when the shift brake and the regular brake. sure there is enough room lever is in P (Park). See Parking Brake on around the vehicle.

  • Page 277: Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear and cracking. the parking brake. See Maintenance Schedule on To check the parking brake's page 11 3.

  • Page 278: Headlamp Aiming

    10-26 Vehicle Care To remove the cover: To replace the wiper blade: Headlamp Aiming 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the Headlamp aim has been preset and windshield. should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.

  • Page 279: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Bulb Replacement 3. Park/Turn Signal Lamp 3. If replacing low/high headlamp bulb, remove the dust cover cap 4. Side Marker Lamp For the proper type of replacement from the back of the headlamp To replace: bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on housing by turning the cap page 10 30.

  • Page 280: Fog Lamps

    10-28 Vehicle Care Fog Lamps 4. Push the bulb socket into the fog To replace one of these lamps: lamp assembly and turn 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate To replace one of these bulbs: clockwise to lock it into place. on page 2 8.

  • Page 281: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-29 License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate partway. See Liftgate on page 2 8. 2. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right. 3.

  • Page 282: Replacement Bulbs

    10-30 Vehicle Care 8. Push on the lamp side opposite Electrical System There are two fuse blocks in the the clip until the lamp assembly vehicle: one in the engine snaps into place. compartment and one in the Fuses instrument panel. Replacement Bulbs The wiring circuits in the vehicle are There is a fuse puller located in the...

  • Page 283: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care 10-31 Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the clips on the cover and lift it straight up. See Engine The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage Compartment Overview on with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses page 10 5.
  • Page 284 10-32 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Transmission Front Wiper Instrument Panel Control Module Rear Wiper Fuse Block 1 Battery Air Conditioning Rear Defogger Trailer Parking Light Compressor Starter AIR Pump Solenoid Rear Latch AIR Pump Motor Engine Control Heated Mirrors Module Battery...
  • Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-33 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Micro Usage Relays Pre Catalytic Passenger Power Converter Oxygen Lumber Fog Lamp Sensor Engine Control Midi Fuse Usage Transmission Starter Control Module Electric Power Run/Crank Steering Mirror Fuel System Control Mini Relays Usage Micro Usage...

  • Page 286: Block

    10-34 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse To reinstall the door, insert the tabs on the top of the door into the Block console first, then push the door back into its original location. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
  • Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Steering Wheel Auxiliary Power Spare Dimming Front Transmission Gear Spare Heater, Ventilation Shift Position and Air Conditioning Indicator Spare Ignition Spare Body Control Display Module 1 Spare Body Control Infotainment Spare Module 5...

  • Page 288: Wheels And Tires

    10-36 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Mini Fuses Usage WARNING (CONTINUED) Instrument Panel Tires Underinflated tires pose the Cluster Battery same danger as overloaded Every new GM vehicle has Passenger Sensing tires. The resulting crash high-quality tires made by a System Module could cause serious injury.

  • Page 289: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-37 identified by the last two characters With winter tires, there may be WARNING (CONTINUED) of this TPC code, which will decreased dry road traction, be MS. increased road noise, and shorter Improperly repaired tires can tread life. After changing to winter Consider installing winter tires on cause a crash.

  • Page 290: Summer Tires

    10-38 Vehicle Care Summer Tires criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. This vehicle may come with high GM's TPC specifications meet or performance summer tires. These exceed all federal safety tires have a special tread and guidelines.
  • Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-39 (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation emergency use when a regular (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load that road tire has lost air and gone following the DOT (Department can be carried and the flat.

  • Page 292: Tire Designations

    10-40 Vehicle Care (5) Tire Inflation Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit temporary use tire or compact number that indicates the tire Tire Size spare tire should be inflated to height-to-width measurements. 420 kPa (60 psi). For more For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a information on tire pressure and aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...

  • Page 293: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care 10-41 is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without tire is certified to carry a load. tread.
  • Page 294 10-42 Vehicle Care GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall page 9 14.

  • Page 295: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and recommended inflation pressure. between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle Speed Rating manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9 14.

  • Page 296: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-44 Vehicle Care Overinflated tires, or tires that When to Check pressure on the Tire and have too much air, can Loading Information label, no Check the tires once a month or further adjustment is necessary. result in: more. Do not forget the compact If the inflation pressure is low, Unusual wear.
  • Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-45 Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety monthly when cold and inflated to ability. of reasons, including the installation the inflation pressure recommended of replacement or alternate tires or...

  • Page 298: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-46 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure A Tire and Loading Information label shown on the tire loading shows the size of the original Operation information label. See Vehicle Load equipment tires and the correct Limits on page 9 14. inflation pressure for the tires when This vehicle may have a Tire they are cold.
  • Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-47 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.

  • Page 300: Tire Inspection

    10-48 Vehicle Care relearn tool, in the following order: 4. Press the SET/CLR button to 9. Proceed to the passenger side driver side front tire, passenger side begin the sensor matching rear tire, and repeat the front tire, passenger side rear tire, process.

  • Page 301: Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care 10-49 Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See can be seen. Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3. There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's Tires are rotated to achieve a rubber.

  • Page 302: When It Is Time For New

    10-50 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10 46. tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up.

  • Page 303: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-51 equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the tire manufacturer date is the last weight from the tires.

  • Page 304: Wheels

    10-52 Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size, WARNING rating as the original equipment load range, speed rating, and tires may not be available for H, construction (radial) as the Mixing tires of different sizes, V, W, Y and ZR speed rated original tires.

  • Page 305: Grading

    Vehicle Care 10-53 may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of electronic systems such as antilock 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading brakes, rollover airbags, traction or to some limited-production control, and electronic stability Quality grades can be found tires.

  • Page 306: Balance

    10-54 Vehicle Care graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The the government course as a tire graded 100.

  • Page 307: Wheel Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-55 road, the tires and wheels might Used Replacement Wheels WARNING need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Wheel Replacement Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous.

  • Page 308: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-56 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blow out chains could cause you to lose Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires control of the vehicle and you or permanent damage to the tire.
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-57 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), WARNING WARNING use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1). it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous.

  • Page 310: Tire Changing

    10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Changing 3. If you have a coin/pierce jack and one-piece wrench, remove Removing the Spare Tire and the extension (1), wheel Tools wrench (2) and jack (3). If you have a hex-head jack and three-piece wrench, remove the wheel wrench (1) and jack (2).
  • Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-59 4. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place either end of the extension into a retainer hole to loosen the retainer nut if unable to by hand. 5. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed.
  • Page 312 10-60 Vehicle Care If you have a hex-head jack, WARNING WARNING attach the jack lift-assist tool by placing the hex of the jack Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under lift-assist tool over the hex head lifted on a jack is dangerous.
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-61 WARNING (CONTINUED) an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Coin/Pierce Jack and Wrench 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 8.
  • Page 314 10-62 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel come loose. The vehicle's wheel nuts. See Capacities and could fall off, causing a crash. Specifications on page 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications.
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-63 Notice: Wheel covers will not fit To store the flat tire: on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other...

  • Page 316: Compact Spare Tire

    10-64 Vehicle Care 4. Pull the cable (1) through the Compact Spare Tire door striker (4) then the center of the wheel (3). WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling.

  • Page 317: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-65 (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Jump Starting WARNING the spare tire, have the standard tire For more information about the repaired or replaced as soon as Using an open flame near a vehicle battery, see Battery on convenient and return the spare tire battery can cause battery gas to page 10 23.
  • Page 318 10-66 Vehicle Care Be sure to use the following steps to order, making sure that the not have a 12-volt system with a do it safely. Ignoring these steps cables do not touch each other or negative ground, both vehicles could result in costly damage to the other metal.
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-67 battery. Use a remote 11. Start the vehicle with the good WARNING positive (+) terminal if the battery and run the engine. vehicle has one. 12. Press the unlock symbol on the An electric fan can start up even 8.

  • Page 320: Towing The Vehicle

    10-68 Vehicle Care Is the proper towing equipment Towing Recreational Vehicle going to be used? See your Towing dealer or trailering professional Towing the Vehicle for additional advice and Recreational vehicle towing means equipment recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another Notice: Incorrectly towing a vehicle such as behind a motor...
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-69 6. To prevent the battery from 2. Shift the transmission to draining while the vehicle is P (Park). being towed, remove fuse 32, 3. Turn the ignition key to the Discrete Logic Ignition LOCK/OFF. Switch fuse, from the instrument 4.
  • Page 322 10-70 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive To tow the vehicle from the front Towing the Vehicle From with the rear wheels on the ground, Vehicles) the Rear do the following: All-wheel drive vehicles should not 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. be towed with two wheels on the ground.

  • Page 323: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-71 Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high-pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Washing the Vehicle can result in damage or removal To preserve the vehicle's finish, of paint and decals.
  • Page 324 10-72 Vehicle Care damage the vehicle's finish if they Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Parts remain on painted surfaces. Wash cloth or paper towel soaked with the vehicle as soon as possible. windshield washer fluid or a mild Regularly clean bright metal parts If necessary, use non-abrasive detergent.
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-73 Tires and dust. Always wash the check constant velocity joints, chrome with soap and water after rubber boots, and axle seals for Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to exposure. leaks. clean the tires. Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Notice: Using petroleum-based do not use strong soaps,...

  • Page 326: Interior Care

    10-74 Vehicle Care 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. Original manufacturer replacement Cleaners may contain solvents that Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-75 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. Notice: Cleaning the windshield on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, A concentrated soap solution will with water during the first three to gently remove as much of the soil leave a residue that creates six months of ownership will as possible using one of the streaks and attracts dirt.
  • Page 328 10-76 Vehicle Care 4. Continue gently rubbing the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soiled area until there is no and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces longer any color transfer from Radio Displays Use a soft microfiber cloth the soil to the cleaning cloth.

  • Page 329: Warning

    Vehicle Care 10-77 Do not use cleaners that increase Cargo Cover and Floor Mats gloss, especially on the instrument Convenience Net panel. Reflected glare can decrease WARNING Wash with warm water and mild visibility through the windshield detergent. Do not use chlorine under certain conditions.
  • Page 330 10-78 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor proper floor mat usage. mat retainer openings over the Floor Mat carpet retainers and snap into The original equipment floor position. mats were designed for your vehicle.

  • Page 331: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
  • Page 332 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use The Additional Required Services WARNING vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Severe are for vehicles that are: There may need to be more Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Performing maintenance work can frequent checks and services.

  • Page 333: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
  • Page 334 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Visually inspect fuel system for Check accelerator pedal for See Tire Pressure on damage or leaks. damage, high effort, or binding. page 10 43. Replace if needed. Visually inspect exhaust system Inspect tire wear. See Tire and nearby heat shields for Visually inspect gas strut for Inspection on page 10 48.
  • Page 335 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 336 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal routing, and condition. Check that page 10 14.
  • Page 337 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 338: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services Severe (4) Do not directly power wash the (1) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals. High Severe Commercial Use comes first.

  • Page 339: 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 340 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 341 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Vehicle Care Windshield Wiper Blades To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to available from your dealer.

  • Page 342: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 8. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.

  • Page 343: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
  • Page 344 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2.4L L4 Engine 12620540 41-108 3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm (23.6 in) 22868413 Passenger Side 42.5 cm (16.7 in) 22868414 Rear 32.5 cm (12.8 in) 20999459 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 345: 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 346 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 347: 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 348: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt...
  • Page 349 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.4L L4 Automatic 0.9 mm (0.035 in) 3.6L V6 Automatic 1.1 mm (0.043 in) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 350 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 351: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 352 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 353: 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 354: 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 355: 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 356 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 357: 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 358 13-8 Customer Information furnished with each new vehicle Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited Reimbursement provides detailed warranty coverage 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 359: 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 360 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 361: 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. Booklet. Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE: but you must live with the repair.

  • Page 362: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    13-12 Customer Information Or write to: Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Helm, Incorporated Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Attention: Customer Service 1-800-424-9153); go to 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or Plymouth, MI 48170 to the United States write to: Prices are subject to change without...

  • Page 363: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian

    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 364: 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 365: Identification (Rfid)

    Customer Information 13-15 system may result in the storage of Radio Frequency destinations, addresses, telephone Statement numbers, and other trip information. See the infotainment manual for This vehicle has systems that information on stored data and for operate on a radio frequency that deletion instructions.
  • Page 366 13-16 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 367: Onstar Services

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push 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 368: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Push the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, to get a priority connection to an and can help police locate the Emergency Advisor available 24/ vehicle if it is stolen. Emergency 7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
  • Page 369 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers Cancel Route OnStar ready, then a tone. to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.

  • Page 370: Connections

    14-4 OnStar Connections 2. Say Call. The system responds 3. Say the entire number without Please say the name or number pausing. System responds: OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows to call. Please say the name tag. calls to be made and received from 3.

  • Page 371: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Download the OnStar RemoteLink Information Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling mobile app to your iPhone or are available on most vehicles. Not Android smartphone to check Transferring Service all OnStar services are available vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire everywhere or on all vehicles.
  • Page 372 14-6 OnStar network capacity, reception, and Services for People with OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities The website provides access to service. Service involving location account information, manages the Advisors provide services to help information about the vehicle cannot OnStar subscription, and allows subscribers with physical disabilities work unless GPS signals are viewing of videos of each service.
  • Page 373 OnStar 14-7 manufacturer of the vehicle garages; or in an area with very Unable to Connect to OnStar furnishes detailed warranty dense trees. If GPS signals are Message information. not available, the OnStar system If there is limited cellular coverage should still operate to call Languages or the cellular network has reached...
  • Page 374 14-8 OnStar Privacy Permission to use, copy, modify, Except as contained in this notice, and distribute this software for any the name of a copyright holder shall The complete OnStar Privacy purpose with or without fee is not be used in advertising or Statement may be found at hereby granted, provided that the otherwise to promote the sale, use...
  • Page 375 OnStar 14-9 Johnny Lee, Onno van der Linden, 2. Redistributions in binary form Info-ZIP releases including, but Igor Mandrichenko, Steve P. Miller, (compiled executables) must not limited to, labeling of the Sergio Monesi, Keith Owens, reproduce the above copyright altered versions with the names George Petrov, Greg Roelofs, Kai notice, definition, disclaimer, and Info-ZIP (or any variation...
  • Page 376 14-10 OnStar NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 377 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-71 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-24 Interior .
  • Page 378 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo Headlamps, Front Turn Cover ......4-2 Battery ..... . . 10-23 Signal, Sidemarker, and Tie-Downs .
  • Page 379 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cruise Control ....9-35 Distracted Driving ....9-2 Air Conditioning .
  • Page 380 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Floor Mats ....10-77 Cover ......10-8 Fluid E85 Fuel .
  • Page 381 INDEX Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Gasoline Specifications ..9-47 Speedometer ....5-9 High-Beam On Light ..5-21 Gauge .
  • Page 382 INDEX Infotainment ....7-1 Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Infotainment System ..13-14 Malfunction Indicator .
  • Page 383 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Tire ......5-30 Maintenance Object Detection System Transmission ....5-31 Records .
  • Page 384 INDEX Ordering Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-25 Service Publications ..13-11 Perchlorate Materials Radio Frequency Outlets Requirements, California ..10-2 Identification (RFID) ..13-15 Power .
  • Page 385 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry Roof Seats (RKE) System ... . . 2-2, 2-3 Sunroof ..... . .2-18 Adjustment, Front .
  • Page 386 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-4 Publications Ordering Starter Switch Check ..10-23 Tachometer ..... 5-9 Information .
  • Page 387 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Trailer Uniform Tire Quality Sway Control (TSC) ..9-57 Vehicle Grading ....10-53 Towing .
  • Page 388 i-12 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-50 Warning Where to Put the Restraint ..3-38 Brake System Light .

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