Chevrolet Caprice 2011 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Caprice 2011 Owner's Manual

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2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-29
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-31
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-44
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83

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  • Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle In Brief ......1-1 Instruments and Controls ..5-1 Driving and Operating .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information ..13-1 General Information ..11-1 Customer Information ..13-1 Scheduled Maintenance .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, in Canada, substitute the name Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, and General Motors of Canada Limited P.O.
  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other in the back of the manual. It is an text.
  • Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart

    Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Exterior Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer : Headlamp High/Low-Beam to the Index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7 In Brief In Brief Sensing System for Performance and Maintenance Passenger Airbag ..1-10 Traction Control Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-11 System (TCS) .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview (9C3)
  • Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 7. H. Solar Sensor. See Dual O. Interior Temperature Sensor. Automatic Climate Control See Dual Automatic Climate B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. System on page 8 1. Control System on page 8 1. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 4.
  • Page 10 In Brief Instrument Panel Overview (9C1)
  • Page 11 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 7. H. Solar Sensor. See Dual Shift Lever. See Automatic Automatic Climate Control Transmission on page 9 24. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. System on page 8 1. See Turn and Lane-Change Q.
  • Page 12: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can (RKE) System Information be personalized. See Vehicle The RKE transmitter is used to Personalization on page 5 29. This section provides a brief remotely lock and unlock the doors overview about some of the : Press and hold to unlock the...
  • Page 13: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief Remote Vehicle Start After a remote start, the engine Seat Adjustment will automatically shut off after With this feature the engine can be Manual Seats 10 minutes unless a time extension started from outside of the vehicle. has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch Starting the Engine Using and turned to ON/RUN.
  • Page 14 In Brief Power Seats To adjust a power seat: Lumbar Adjustment Move the seat forward or Manual Lumbar rearward using the bar under the front of the seat cushion (A). Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (B) up or down.
  • Page 15 In Brief Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Power Seatbacks Manual Seatbacks If equipped, press and hold the front To adjust a power seatback, or rear of the switch to increase or if equipped: Turn the knob forward or rearward decrease the lumbar support. Tilt the top of the control to raise or recline the seatback.
  • Page 16: Head Restraint Adjustment

    1-10 In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belts Sensing System for Adjustment Passenger Airbag Do not drive until the head restraints The passenger sensing system will for all occupants are installed and turn off the right front passenger adjusted properly. frontal and seat mounted side impact airbags under certain To achieve a comfortable seating conditions.
  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief 1-11 Mirror Adjustment 2. Press the arrows located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. 3. Adjust each outside mirror to see a little of the vehicle, and the area behind the vehicle. United States Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.
  • Page 18: Interior Lighting

    1-12 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Dome Lamps Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, or side to side. To reduce headlamp glare from behind, turn The adjustment lever is located on the lever (A).
  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief 1-13 If the vehicle has the dome lamp Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control has four inoperative function, the dome positions: lamps will not turn on when a : Turns the headlamps, parking door is opened. lamps, and DRL off. For more information on interior AUTO: Turns the headlamps on lamps, see:...
  • Page 20 1-14 In Brief For more information, see: The ignition must be turned to the The frequency of wipes also ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY depends on the vehicle speed. Exterior Lamp Controls on position to use the windshield As the vehicle speed increases, page 6 1.
  • Page 21: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls E. Passenger Temperature Control Air Conditioning The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with this system. G. TEMP EXT H. ZONE Recirculation Fan Control K. Air Delivery Mode Down AUTO (Automatic Operation) M. Off See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1.
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief Transmission The DIC will indicate the requested gear when moving the shift lever Active Select Mode (9C3) forward or rearward. The automatic transmission has While using the active select mode, an active select mode that allows the vehicle has firmer shifting. gear changes similar to a manual This can be used for sport driving transmission.
  • Page 23: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features TUNE: Turn to tune the radio frequency down or up. Radio(s) TRACK : Press TRACK to seek the previous station or press TRACK to seek the next station. Setting Preset Stations There are three favorite lists for AM and FM.
  • Page 24: Steering Wheel Controls

    1-18 In Brief Storing Radio Stations in the Storing a Radio Station in the Steering Wheel Controls Autostore List Favorite List The radio will scan the entire band, To store a radio station under any select the stations with the best preset: reception quality, and store them 1.
  • Page 25: Power Outlets

    In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control Driver Information Power Outlets Center (DIC) The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, The DIC has different displays such as a cell phone or MP3 player. which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the left The vehicle may have two side of the steering wheel.
  • Page 26: Performance And Maintenance

    1-20 In Brief ® Performance and StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor Maintenance StabiliTrak assists with directional This vehicle may have a Tire control of the vehicle in difficult Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). driving conditions. The system Traction Control turns on automatically every time System (TCS) the vehicle is started.
  • Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    In Brief 1-21 During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel pressure warning light may appear Economy 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN when the vehicle is first started and with the engine off. then turn off.
  • Page 28: Roadside Assistance Program

    Follow recommended scheduled TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 maintenance. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Battery As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in The battery is located in the trunk, the Roadside Assistance program. behind a trim panel, on the driver This program provides technically side.
  • Page 29 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-8 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-13 Windows Vehicle Security Windows...
  • Page 30: Keys

    Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If additional keys are needed for this vehicle, see Immobilizer Operation on page 2 10 for information on Keys programming the keys and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters. WARNING If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be Leaving children in a vehicle with damaged to get them out.
  • Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Lock): Press to lock all doors. (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn See Radio Frequency The RKE transmitter functions will signal indicators flash or the horn Statement on page 13 14 for work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from sounds to indicate locking has...
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors and Windows If additional keys/transmitters Remote Vehicle Start Pressing may also disarm are needed for this vehicle, the theft-deterrent system. Your vehicle may have this feature see Immobilizer Operation on See Anti-theft Alarm System on which allows you to start the engine page 2 10 for more information.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors and Windows Laws in some local communities Starting the Engine Using Remote Extending Engine Run Time may restrict the use of remote Start To extend the engine run time by starters. For example, some To start the engine using the remote 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 laws may require a person using start feature:...
  • Page 34: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors and Windows After your vehicle's engine has been Conditions in Which Remote Start Manual Door Locks started two times using the remote Will Not Work start button, the vehicle's ignition The remote vehicle start feature will WARNING switch must be turned to ON/RUN not operate if any of the following and then back to LOCK/OFF using occur:...
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Door Locks the door handle. When the door is in WARNING (Continued) the locked position, the lock button Unlock the driver door manually shows red. Do not use the manual from the outside using the key. Young children who get into door lock when the door is open.
  • Page 36: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks Doors The power door lock switch is Trunk located on the driver door or the center console. WARNING (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Exhaust gases can enter the (Lock): Press to lock the doors. vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or If equipped, see Inoperative...
  • Page 37: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors and Windows Trunk Release Vehicle Security WARNING (Continued) From inside the vehicle, This vehicle has theft-deterrent If the vehicle must be driven with press on the instrument panel. features; however, they do not make the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: it impossible to steal.
  • Page 38: Immobilizer

    2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Using the key in the trunk lock How to Detect a Tamper Immobilizer Operation cylinder while the system is armed Condition This vehicle has a passive will set off the alarm. Press theft-deterrent system. is pressed and the horn the RKE transmitter to open the sounds, an attempted break-in The system is automatically armed...
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 If the vehicle does not start: A maximum of eight keys can be If the vehicle fleet has common programmed for the vehicle. key coding, SEO 6E3 or SEO 6E4, Avoid attaching several keys the additional SEO AMF remote with the ignition key.
  • Page 40: Exterior Mirrors

    2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows To program a new section (B): 7. Repeat Step 6 for all other Exterior Mirrors transmitters, including 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with transmitters that require the new section (A). Power Mirrors programming or ones previously The vehicle must be in P (Park).
  • Page 41: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 2. Press the arrows located on the Interior Mirrors The vehicle has a manual rearview four-way control pad to adjust mirror with a compass display. the mirror. The compass button is at the Manual Rearview Mirror bottom of the mirror.
  • Page 42: Windows

    2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or...
  • Page 43: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 The switches on the center console Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors or the driver door are used to Press (B), to prevent rear seat control each of the windows. passengers from operating the Each passenger door has its windows.
  • Page 44 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 45 Seats and Restraints Seats and Airbag System Child Restraints Airbag System ....3-19 Older Children ....3-48 Restraints Where Are the Airbags? .
  • Page 46: Seats And Restraints

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

    Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a To adjust the seat: pedal when you do not want to.
  • Page 48: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints To adjust a power seat: Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Move the seat forward or Manual Lumbar rearward using the bar under the front of the seat cushion (A). See Seat Adjustment on page 3 3. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (B) up or down.
  • Page 49: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against You can lose control of the your body. Instead, it will be in vehicle if you try to adjust the front of you.
  • Page 50: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly.
  • Page 51 Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. It is extremely dangerous to ride You never know if you will be in in a cargo area, inside or outside a crash.
  • Page 52 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
  • Page 53: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if...
  • Page 54: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your never drive far from home, passenger(s) wear a safety belt, Properly why should I wear safety there is important information you belts? should know.
  • Page 55 Seats and Restraints 3-11 If you slid under it, the belt would Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even You can be seriously hurt if the fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shoulder belt is too loose.
  • Page 56 3-12 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if the the belt is buckled in the wrong belt goes over an armrest like place like this. In a crash, the this.
  • Page 58 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured by You can be seriously injured by a not wearing the lap-shoulder belt twisted belt. In a crash, you would properly. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt not be restrained by the shoulder to spread impact forces.
  • Page 60: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if Pull up on the latch plate to you pull the belt across you very make sure it is secure. If the belt All seating positions in the vehicle quickly.
  • Page 61: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard Safety belts work for everyone, occupants. Although the safety including pregnant women. Like all belt pretensioners cannot be seen, occupants, they are more likely to they are part of the safety belt be seriously injured if they do not...
  • Page 62: Safety Belt Extender

    3-18 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Safety Belt Care to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a buckles, latch plates, retractors,...
  • Page 63: Replacing Safety Belt System

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 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 64 3-20 Seats and Restraints All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Airbags inflate with great force, near the deployment opening.
  • Page 65: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 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 66 3-22 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Driver Side Shown, Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Passenger Side Similar Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver The roof-rail airbags for the airbags for the driver and right front and right front passenger are in the driver, right front passenger, and passenger are in the side of the...
  • Page 67: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag Whether the frontal airbags will WARNING or should deploy is not based on Inflate? how fast your vehicle is traveling. If something is between an It depends largely on what you hit, Frontal airbags are designed occupant and an airbag, the the direction of the impact, and how...
  • Page 68 3-24 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle hits a narrow object The vehicle has electronic frontal Roof-rail airbags are not intended to (like a pole), the airbags could sensors, which help the sensing inflate in rollovers or rear impacts. inflate at a different crash speed system distinguish between a A seat-mounted side impact airbag than if the vehicle hits a wide...
  • Page 69: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the force Inflate? Restrain? of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body. In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or system sends an electrical signal near frontal collisions, even belted But airbags would not help in...
  • Page 70: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    3-26 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, an Airbag Inflates? but not too hot to touch. There may as it is safe to do so. If you have be some smoke and dust coming After the frontal airbags and from the vents in the deflated...
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The vehicle has a crash sensing You can lock the doors, turn off the In many crashes severe enough and diagnostic module which interior lamps and hazard warning to inflate the airbag, windshields records information after a flashers by using the controls for are broken by vehicle deformation.
  • Page 72: Questions And Answers About

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers Q: What is the airbag WARNING (Continued) deployment zone ? About Airbags and A: The term deployment zone Specialty Law mounted too close to an inflating describes the space an airbag Enforcement Vehicles airbag could break and become a takes up when fully inflated.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Q: How can I identify the airbag Q: Is it possible to shield varying crash characteristics, deployment zone in my equipment so it does installation of push bumpers may vehicle? not interfere with airbag or may not affect deployment deployment? timing of the airbags.
  • Page 74: Notices For Customer Installed

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Q: Is there anything I might add Assistance before you modify Notices for Customer to the front or sides of the the vehicle. The phone numbers Installed Equipment vehicle that could keep and addresses for Customer the airbags from working Assistance are in Step Two Read the following notices before...
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Notice: Do not mount equipment Notice: The police vehicle has Notice: The police vehicle on the passenger side of the roof-rail airbags. Do not mount has seat mounted side impact instrument panel top pad a security barrier such that the airbags for the driver and deployment zone.
  • Page 76 3-32 Seats and Restraints Airbag Deployment Diagrams Standard Roof Rail and Seat Mounted Side Impact Airbag Deployment Zones, Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar...
  • Page 77: Equipment

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 A. Roof Rail Airbag Zone Front Back Edge of Body Center Seats Only Pillar Trim at Bottom of Rear Door Window B. Top of Door Handles G. Rearmost End of Front Roof C. Foremost End of Seat Mounted Rail Airbag Zone Thorax Airbag Zone H.
  • Page 78 3-34 Seats and Restraints Optional (RPO AYO) Roof Rail and Seat Mounted Side Impact Airbag Deployment Zones, Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar...
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-35 A. Roof Rail Airbag Zone Front Back Edge of Body Center and Rear Seats Pillar Trim at Bottom of Rear Door Window B. Top of Door Handles G. Zone Extends into Sail C. Foremost End of Seat-Mounted Panel Area Thorax Airbag Zone See Notices for Customer Installed...
  • Page 80 3-36 Seats and Restraints Roof Rail and Seat Mounted Side Impact Airbag Deployment Zones, View from Rear Seat...
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The driver side is a mirror image of H. Bottom of Door Windows the passenger side. Front Door Handle A. Vehicle Centerline Front Seatback Thorax B. Head Restraint Airbag Zone C. Centerline of Occupant K. Seatback D.
  • Page 82 3-38 Seats and Restraints Instrument Panel and Approximate Deployment Area of the Driver and Front Passenger Airbags, View from Top...
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-39 A. Front of Instrument Panel at the See Notices for Customer Installed C. Instrument Cluster Windshield Base Equipment on page 3 30 for more D. Driver Knee Airbag information. B. Driver Centerline (Model Year 2012) C. Vehicle Centerline E.
  • Page 84: Passenger Sensing

    3-40 Seats and Restraints D. Front Passenger Knee Airbag (Model Year 2012) E. Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Airbag G. Front Passenger Airbag Zone United States See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 3 30 for more information. Passenger Sensing System Side View of Passenger Side Airbag Deployment...
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The passenger sensing system will riding in a forward-facing child seat; WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger an older child riding in a booster frontal and seat-mounted side seat; and children, who are large Even if the passenger sensing impact airbags under certain enough, using safety belts.
  • Page 86 3-42 Seats and Restraints The right front passenger seat is The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is occupied by a smaller person, designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) such as a child who has passenger frontal and seat-mounted the right front passenger frontal and outgrown child restraints.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-43 For some children who have If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child outgrown child restraints and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not still lit, turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 88 3-44 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following Additional Factors Affecting steps to allow the system to Adult-Size Occupant System Operation detect that person and enable the Safety belts help keep the right front passenger frontal and passenger in position on the seat mounted side impact airbags:...
  • Page 89: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 The passenger sensing system may Servicing the WARNING turn on the passenger airbag when Airbag-Equipped Vehicle liquid soaks into the seat. If this For up to 10 seconds after the happens, the on indicator will be lit. Airbags affect how the vehicle ignition is turned off and the should be serviced.
  • Page 90: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-46 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the position, which includes sensors addresses for Customer that are part of the passenger's Assistance are in Step Two Airbag-Equipped Vehicle seat. The passenger sensing of the Customer Satisfaction system may not operate properly Procedure in this manual.
  • Page 91: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need See your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance If the airbag readiness light stays on or replacement.
  • Page 92: Child Restraints

    3-48 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-49 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child head and neck injury. The child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating might also slide under the lap position.
  • Page 94: Infants And Young

    3-50 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children who are not restrained WARNING properly can strike other people, Children or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured Everyone in a vehicle needs or strangled if a shoulder belt protection! This includes infants WARNING is wrapped around their neck...
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-51 WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
  • Page 96 3-52 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of height limitations for a particular WARNING add-on child restraints? child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still available for children with are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
  • Page 97: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-53 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's restraint designed to improve the fit A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
  • Page 98 3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child by the LATCH system. See Lower In some areas, Certified Child Anchors and Tethers for Children Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 56 for (CPSTs) are available to inspect more information.
  • Page 99: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-55 Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Even if the passenger sensing According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously system, if equipped, has turned children and infants are safer injured or killed if the right off the right front passenger when properly restrained in a child...
  • Page 100: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-56 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in additional passengers or child Lower Anchors and a rear seating position, study the restraints. Adjacent seating Tethers for Children instructions that came with your positions should not be used if the (LATCH System) child restraint to make sure it is child restraint prevents access to...
  • Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-57 When installing a child restraint Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.
  • Page 102 3-58 Seats and Restraints Your child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top To assist you in locating the lower tethers are designed for use with...
  • Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
  • Page 104: System

    3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one Children can be seriously injured child restraint to a single anchor. or strangled if a shoulder belt WARNING Attaching more than one child is wrapped around their neck restraint to a single anchor could and the safety belt continues to...
  • Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-61 Do not fold the empty rear 2. If the child restraint manufacturer are using a single tether, seat with a safety belt buckled. recommends that the top tether route the tether over the This could damage the safety belt be attached, attach and tighten seatback.
  • Page 106: Replacing Latch System

    3-62 Seats and Restraints 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 If the position you are If the position you are using restraint, resulting in serious using has a fixed headrest has a fixed headrest or...
  • Page 107: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)

    Seats and Restraints 3-63 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the the LATCH system, you will be...
  • Page 108 3-64 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 56 for more information.
  • Page 109: Position)

    Seats and Restraints 3-65 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child Position) restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if This vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right the airbag is off.
  • Page 110 3-66 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a When the passenger sensing position without a top tether anchor system has turned off the right if a national or local law requires front passenger frontal and that the top tether be anchored, or if seat mounted side impact the instructions that come with the airbags, the off indicator on...
  • Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-67 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 112 3-68 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
  • Page 113: Storage Compartments

    Storage Storage Storage Sunglasses Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up the glove box handle to open Sunglasses Storage .
  • Page 114: Center Console Storage

    Storage Center Console Storage To open the front armrest storage area, lift the latch on the front edge and lift the cover. There are two coin holders (A) toward the front of the storage area. The storage area has a power outlet (B).
  • Page 115 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-10 Vehicle Messages ... 5-23 Controls Safety Belt Reminders .
  • Page 116: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Steering Wheel Controls 1. Pull the lever (A) down. The vehicle has audio steering Steering Wheel wheel controls. 2. Move the steering wheel up Adjustment or down and in or out for a comfortable position.
  • Page 117: Horn

    Instruments and Controls SRCE (Source): Press to select Windshield Wiper/Washer between radio bands or CD. (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to go through the displays and select the information. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 19. (Voice Recognition): INT (Intermittent): For a delayed This button is unavailable.
  • Page 118: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Clear ice and snow from the wiper Compass Interference can be caused by a blades before using them. If frozen magnetic antenna mount, magnetic Compass Display to the windshield, carefully loosen or note pad holder, or a similar thaw them.
  • Page 119: Clock

    Instruments and Controls Clock Setting the Time 1. Press CONFIG on the radio. The time and date as well as the time and date format can be set. 2. Touch Set Time to access the menu. Setting Date/Time Format 3. Touch to set the Hour, To adjust the time and date format: Minute, or AM/PM settings.
  • Page 120: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Setting the Date Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended 1. Press CONFIG on the radio. The accessory power outlets can be periods will drain the battery. used to plug in electrical equipment, 2. Touch Set Date to access Always turn off electrical such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 121: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Notice: Adding any electrical Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there equipment to the vehicle could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and may damage it or keep other function. Often gauges and warning components from working as lights work together to indicate a Indicators they should.
  • Page 122: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Certified Cluster, Metric Similar...
  • Page 123: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls The words CERTIFIED Odometer Fuel Gauge SPEEDOMETER will flash in The odometer shows how far the the Driver Information Center vehicle has been driven, in either (DIC) display for approximately kilometers or miles. two seconds when the engine is started.
  • Page 124: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the...
  • Page 125: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 The passenger safety belt reminder Passenger Airbag Status light and chime may turn on if an Indicator object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, This vehicle has a passenger laptop, or other electronic device. sensing system.
  • Page 126: Charging System Light

    5-12 Instruments and Controls passenger sensing system has Charging System Light turned off the right front passenger frontal and seat mounted side impact airbags. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 40 for more on this, including important safety information. Canada If, after several seconds, both When the vehicle is started, the...
  • Page 127: Indicator Lamp

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Malfunction If the malfunction indicator lamp Notice: Modifications made to the comes on and stays on while the engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates intake, or fuel system of the that there is an OBD II problem vehicle or the replacement A computer system called OBD II and service is required.
  • Page 128 5-14 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel To prevent more serious damage to Light On Steady: An emission is used. Poor fuel quality the vehicle: control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle. Reduce vehicle speed.
  • Page 129: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and The vehicle brake system on with the engine running, or if local governments may have consists of two hydraulic circuits.
  • Page 130: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-16 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving If the light does not come on, have it WARNING and a CHECK BRAKE FLUID fixed so it will be ready to warn if message shows on the DIC, pull there is a problem.
  • Page 131: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 ® ® StabiliTrak OFF Light StabiliTrak Indicator Traction Control System Light (TCS) Warning Light This light comes on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come ® The StabiliTrak light comes on This light comes on briefly as the on have the vehicle serviced by briefly as the engine is started.
  • Page 132: Tire Pressure Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light A tire pressure message Security Light can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5 28 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
  • Page 133: Door Ajar Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Door Ajar Light Information Displays display. When the ignition is turned off, the odometer appears on the display for a short period of time Driver Information unless a service reminder is active. Center (DIC) Active service reminders are displayed for 10 seconds before the The DIC displays information odometer appears.
  • Page 134 5-20 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Speedometer Press until the speedometer is Press to scroll through the displayed. following possible menu items: The speedometer shows how fast Speedometer the vehicle is moving in either miles UNITS per hour (mph) or kilometers per Tire Pressure hour (km/h).
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-21 The trap speed is displayed for Tire Pressure is reset after an oil change. It alerts five seconds before the current you to change the oil on a schedule Press until Tire Pressure is speed is restored. Move the consistent with your driving displayed.
  • Page 136 5-22 Instruments and Controls Odometer/Trip Odometer Distance/Time To Go Range Press until the Odometer/Trip Press until To Go is displayed. Press until Range is Odometer is displayed. displayed. This display shows the At the start of a trip, estimate the approximate distance the vehicle The odometer display shows the distance to arrival (for example,...
  • Page 137: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Avg (Average) Speed/Avg Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and (Average) Fuel Charging Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC Press until Avg Speed/Avg to notify the driver that the status of ALTERNATOR Fuel is displayed. the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by This message is displayed if there is Avg Speed shows the average...
  • Page 138: Messages

    5-24 Instruments and Controls SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM Cruise Control Messages BRAKE This message is displayed when This message is displayed if there CRUISE ON, CRUISE OFF, there is a fault in the battery is a problem with the brake system. CRUISE ACTIVE, and CRUISE charging system.
  • Page 139: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 Engine Oil Messages See Engine Oil Life System on ENGINE OIL HOT page 10 11 for information on how This message is displayed when to reset the message. See Engine CHECK OIL the engine oil temperature has Oil on page 10 7 and Scheduled This message is displayed if reached the maximum operating...
  • Page 140: Fuel System Messages

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages VERY LOW FUEL You can press acknowledge that you received the This message is displayed when the LOW FUEL message, but KEY BATT will fuel level is very low. This message is displayed when the continue to appear in the bottom You can press fuel level is low.
  • Page 141: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Airbag System Messages ENGINE IMMOBILIZED REFER If this message comes on when the malfunction indicator lamp TO OWNERS MANUAL is flashing, reduce the vehicle s AIRBAG FAULT This message is displayed when speed and load until the lamp stops This message is displayed if there is the engine has been shut down flashing, then take the vehicle to...
  • Page 142: Tire Messages

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON You can press acknowledge that you received the This message is displayed when ACTIVE SELECT ON message, but LF TIRE, there is a problem with the vehicle. This message is displayed when the See your dealer.
  • Page 143: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Vehicle See the information following for Move the thumbwheel up detailed descriptions of the items down to scroll through the Personalization available under each menu item. available options. Press to select There are also help screens Your vehicle has features that you an item.
  • Page 144 5-30 Instruments and Controls Reset Settings Auto Unlock Auto Lock If you select Auto Unlock you will be If you select Auto Lock you will be This item will reset all customization able to choose when you want the able to choose when you want the options to the factory default.
  • Page 145: Trip Computer

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 2 Stage Unlock Approach Lighting Distance to Go If you select 2 Stage Unlock you will If you select Approach Lighting you If you select Distance to Go you will be able to choose if you want only will be able to choose if you want be able to choose if you want the the driver door to unlock with the...
  • Page 146 5-32 Instruments and Controls Cylinder Mode Trap Speed All the vehicle s transmitters must be programmed at the same If you select Cylinder Mode you will If you select Trap Speed you will be time. If an existing transmitter be able to choose if you want the able to choose if you want the trap is not reprogrammed during the cylinder mode display to be shown...
  • Page 147: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The vehicle may have been built with SEO VVS, DRL AND AHS DISABLE. This feature turns off Exterior Lamp Controls DRL and AHS and requires manual Exterior Lighting control of the exterior lighting. Police Package and Special Exterior Lamp Controls .
  • Page 148: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting It controls the following systems: Headlamp High/ (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the Low-Beam Changer Headlamps following: Taillamps The headlamps must be on for this Taillamps feature to work. Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Push the turn and lane change lever License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights away from you to turn the high...
  • Page 149: Daytime Running

    Lighting Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamps control to and then Lamps (DRL) release. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the Automatic Headlamp front of your vehicle during the day. System The DRL system makes the When it is dark enough outside and...
  • Page 150: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change To signal a lane change, slightly raise or lower the lever until the Signals arrow starts to flash and release the lever. The turn signal flashes automatically three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released.
  • Page 151: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting The instrument panel lights are (Door): Press to automatically automatically lit when the parking turn on the lamps when a door is lamps or headlamps are turned on. opened, the vehicle is unlocked, Instrument Panel or the key is removed from the Illumination Control Dome Lamps ignition.
  • Page 152: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Battery Power Protection To prevent the battery from being Entry Lighting drained, the glove box, trunk, and dome lamps automatically turn off The headlamps, taillamps, and 10 minutes after the key is turned to back up lamps turn on briefly LOCK/OFF.
  • Page 153: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Read the following pages to Driving on page 9 2. become familiar the radio features. Introduction Contact your dealer Infotainment .
  • Page 154: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview The radio has an electronically coded security system that links the radio to the vehicle. When the ignition is off, a flashing red light on the upper left side of the radio indicates the security system is on. If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and Security Lockout Active displays.
  • Page 155 Infotainment System H. MAP TRACK Navigation button Press to mute. Press TRACK to go to (Disabled). the previous radio station or track. Disabled. Navigation button Press TRACK to go to C. AUX (Disabled). the next radio station or Disabled. track. (Help) D.
  • Page 156: Operation

    Infotainment System Operation Start Up Screen Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble/Midrange) To enable or disable the start up The radio can remain on, in logic screen: The bass, midrange, or treble can mode, for up to one hour after the only be adjusted while the equalizer ignition is turned to the LOCK/OFF 1.
  • Page 157 Infotainment System The bass and treble cannot be Setting the Equalizer To adjust the SDVC setting: adjusted while the equalizer is 1. Press CONFIG on the radio. The equalizer can control the sound being used. of the audio system. 2. Touch the Audio tab. Adjusting the Speakers To turn on the equalizer custom 3.
  • Page 158 Infotainment System To adjust the DDL setting: Volume To enable or disable help prompts: 1. Press CONFIG on the radio. This feature will set the volume for 1. Press to open the Help tab. traffic annoucements (TA), Phone 2. Touch the Audio tab. 2.
  • Page 159: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System Left rotary Selecting Help on Features Radio Media 1. Press to open the Help tab. AM-FM Radio Mute 2. Touch Feature Help. Power Finding a Station 3. Touch to highlight the Radio RADIO: Press RADIO to select menu option. between AM or FM.
  • Page 160 Infotainment System Radio Settings FM Radio Text To turn this feature on or off: FM radio text can be switched on 1. Press CONFIG on the radio. Autoseek Sensitivity or off. 2. Touch the Radio tab. The autoseek sensitivity can be If additional Radio Data System changed on the radio.
  • Page 161 Infotainment System Station Search Storing Radio Stations in the Storing a Radio Station in the Autostore List Favorites List Frequency Scan The radio will scan the entire band, To store a radio station under any The radio will scan, pausing for select the stations with the best preset: 10 seconds when a station is found.
  • Page 162: Radio Reception

    7-10 Infotainment System Radio Reception FM Stereo Fixed Mast Antenna FM signals only reach about Frequency interference and static The AM-FM antenna is located on 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although can occur during normal radio the roof of the vehicle. the radio has a built-in electronic reception if items such as cell phone Driving through an automatic car...
  • Page 163: Audio Players

    Infotainment System 7-11 Audio Players When the player reaches the end of Care of CDs a CD, it automatically returns to the If playing a CD, the sound quality start and plays the CD again. CD Player can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the CDs can be loaded with the The CD player plays standard sized...
  • Page 164 7-12 Infotainment System Care of the CD Player Loading and Ejecting CDs Playing Audio CDs Do not add labels to a disc; it could To load a CD with the radio: RADIO: Press to stop CD playback get caught in the CD player. If a and play the radio.
  • Page 165 Infotainment System 7-13 The label is caught in the CD Scan Track CD Messages player. This will play 10 seconds of each If the CD ejects, or stops playing, it The format of the CD is not track of the CD. could be for one of the following compatible.
  • Page 166 7-14 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 167: Climate Control Systems

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control System .
  • Page 168 Climate Controls G. TEMP EXT H. ZONE Recirculation Fan Control K. Air Delivery Mode Down AUTO (Automatic Operation) M. Off (OFF): Press to turn the climate control system off. Press any button to turn the system on again. While the climate control system is off the recirculation and rear window defogger can still be turned on.
  • Page 169 Climate Controls Automatic Operation In cold weather, the system starts in Temperature Control: the recirculation mode with the fan The temperature can be AUTO (Automatic): When this off. As the engine warms up, warm adjusted separately for the driver button is pressed, the system air is directed to the floor outlets, and the passenger.
  • Page 170 Climate Controls ZONE: Press to set the climate temperatures. Linking automatically (Floor): Air is directed to the control to single zone (SZ) mode occurs if the passenger and floor outlets with some air directed or dual zone (DZ) mode. SZ or DZ driver sides are set to the same to the outer instrument panel, appears in the display when a mode...
  • Page 171 Climate Controls Air Conditioning The air conditioning might The recirculation mode cannot automatically turn off during heavy be turned on in defrost mode. (Air Conditioning): Press to acceleration, but the will still is pressed, the indicator turn the air conditioning system on display.
  • Page 172 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger TEMP EXT The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing The rear window defogger uses a TEMP EXT (Exterior the sun. The recirculation mode will warming grid to remove fog or frost Temperature): Press TEMP EXT also be activated, as necessary.
  • Page 173: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Remote Start Climate Control Air Vents seats clear of objects to help Operation circulate the air inside the The air outlets have adjustable For vehicles with the remote vehicle more effectively. vanes that move up or down and left start feature, when it is activated, or right to change the direction of Outside air is drawn into the...
  • Page 174 Climate Controls NOTES...
  • Page 175 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Cruise Control Power (RAP) ....9-21 Cruise Control ....9-34 Operating Shifting Into Park .
  • Page 176: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
  • Page 177: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light on can make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is page 5 15.
  • Page 178: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies the vehicle is being driven, brake It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering can normally but do not pump the reasonable speed.
  • Page 179: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, The vehicle's right wheels can drop steer so that the vehicle straddles off the edge of a road onto the the edge of the pavement. Turn shoulder while driving.
  • Page 180 Driving and Operating Skidding If the vehicle starts to slide, ease While driving on a surface with your foot off the accelerator pedal reduced traction, try to avoid In a skid, a driver can lose control of and quickly steer the way you sudden steering, acceleration, the vehicle.
  • Page 181: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to Rain and wet roads can reduce slow down when the road is wet. Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your Other Rainy Weather Tips strong forces.
  • Page 182: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Always be alert and pay attention Driving on steep hills or through If you do not shift down, the to your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving brakes could get so hot that they If you become tired or sleepy, find on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 183: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) WARNING (Continued) on page 9 29 improves vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on that they would not work well. slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow You would then have poor braking sooner than when on dry pavement.
  • Page 184 9-10 Driving and Operating 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 the Roadside...
  • Page 185: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get short periods as needed to warm it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of...
  • Page 186: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label It is very important to know Do not load the vehicle how much weight the vehicle any heavier than the can carry. This weight is called Gross Vehicle Weight the vehicle capacity weight Rating (GVWR), or either the and includes the weight of...
  • Page 187 Driving and Operating 9-13 The Tire and Loading There is also important loading Subtract the combined Information label shows the information on the Certification weight of the driver and number of occupant seating label. It tells you the Gross passengers from XXX kg positions (A), and the maximum Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or XXX lbs.
  • Page 188 9-14 Driving and Operating Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 189 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and A vehicle specific Certification Loading Information label for label is attached to the driver specific information about the side center pillar. The label vehicle's capacity weight and tells the gross weight capacity seating positions.
  • Page 190 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is carrying a heavy WARNING WARNING (Continued) load, it should be spread out. See Steps for Determining Things inside the vehicle can Do not leave an Correct Load Limit earlier in strike and injure people in a unsecured child restraint this section.
  • Page 191: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-17 Between the first Starting and Ignition Positions 1 000 km (600 mi) and Operating 5 000 km (3,000 mi), heavy acceleration in lower gears can be used. Vehicle speeds New Vehicle Break-In above 110 km/h (68 mph) Notice: The vehicle does not should be limited to need an elaborate break-in.
  • Page 192 9-18 Driving and Operating A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). 5. If the vehicle must be shut off LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is This can be done while the while driving, turn the ignition to stopped, turn the ignition switch to vehicle is moving.
  • Page 193: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-19 The battery could be drained Notice: Do not try to shift to engine will continue cranking if you leave the key in the ACC/ P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. for a few seconds or until the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position If you do, you could damage the vehicle starts.
  • Page 194: Fast Idle System

    9-20 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: The engine is designed When the automatic transmission 5 10 seconds, especially in very to work with the electronics in is in P (Park), the driver's foot is cold weather (below 18°C or the vehicle.
  • Page 195: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Retained Accessory Leaving the Vehicle With the WARNING (Continued) Engine Running Power (RAP) running, the vehicle can move The power windows may be used WARNING suddenly. You or others could be for up to 45 seconds after the engine is turned off, or until the injured.
  • Page 196: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-22 Driving and Operating Torque Lock Shifting out of Park If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): Torque lock is when the weight The transmission has an automatic 1. Fully release the shift lever of the vehicle puts too much transmission shift lock control button.
  • Page 197: Active Fuel Management

    Driving and Operating 9-23 ® Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) This system allows the engine to There are holes or openings operate on either all or half of its WARNING in the vehicle body from cylinders, depending on the driving damage or after market Engine exhaust contains carbon conditions.
  • Page 198: Automatic Transmission

    9-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the The shift lever is located on the of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
  • Page 199 Driving and Operating 9-25 or ACC/ACCESSORY. If you cannot WARNING shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the It is dangerous to get out of the shift lever all the way into P (Park) vehicle if the shift lever is not fully while maintaining brake application.
  • Page 200 9-26 Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for Downshifting the transmission in engine does not connect with the normal driving. It provides the slippery road conditions could result wheels. To restart the engine when best fuel economy.
  • Page 201: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-27 For 9C3 vehicles, move the shift Manual Mode Powertrain Braking lever over from D (Drive) to the Within sport shift mode, right quadrant. The SPORT Sport Shift Mode there is another feature called SHIFT message in the DIC The automatic transmission has powertrain braking.
  • Page 202 9-28 Driving and Operating Active Select Mode (9C3) The DIC will indicate the requested While in active select mode, gear when moving the shift lever the transmission automatically Notice: If you drive the vehicle forward or rearward. downshifts when the vehicle at high rpm's without upshifting comes to a stop.
  • Page 203: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Brakes ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help Antilock Brake the driver steer around the obstacle System (ABS) while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the This vehicle has the Antilock If there is a problem with ABS, this Brake System (ABS), an advanced...
  • Page 204: Parking Brake

    9-30 Driving and Operating Using ABS Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then Do not pump the brakes. Just hold push down momentarily on the the brake pedal down firmly and let parking brake pedal until you feel ABS work.
  • Page 205: Ride Control Systems Traction Control

    Driving and Operating 9-31 To release the parking brake: Ride Control Systems 1. Hold the brake pedal down. Traction Control 2. Pull the parking brake handle up System (TCS) until you can press the release button. The vehicle has a Traction Control 3.
  • Page 206: Stabilitrak System

    9-32 Driving and Operating ® or snow and rocking the vehicle is StabiliTrak System required. Also, turn TCS off while The vehicle has an electronic in deep snow or on loose gravel, stability control system called to assist vehicle motion at lower StabiliTrak.
  • Page 207 Driving and Operating 9-33 Performance Mode The Traction Control System (TCS)/ If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak button is located in front StabiliTrak, the StabiliTrak/TCS of the shift lever. warning light on the instrument The system can be placed into panel cluster comes on.
  • Page 208: Limited-Slip Rear Axle

    9-34 Driving and Operating This mode allows increased pedal on slippery surfaces (snow, Cruise Control performance while accelerating and/ ice, etc.). When this is detected, The cruise control maintains the or cornering. This is accomplished EDC sends more torque to the vehicle's speed without having by regulating and optimizing engine rear wheels to make sure all four...
  • Page 209 Driving and Operating 9-35 Setting Cruise Control WARNING If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into Cruise control can be dangerous cruise when not desired. Keep the where you cannot drive safely at cruise control switch off when cruise a steady speed.
  • Page 210 9-36 Driving and Operating To increase the vehicle speed Resuming a Set Speed in small amounts, turn the band If the cruise control is set at a RES briefly and then desired speed and then the brakes release it. Each time this is are applied or the button is done, the vehicle goes about...
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-37 Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills To turn off the cruise control, How well the cruise control works...
  • Page 212: Fuel

    9-38 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel a posted octane rating of 87 or is an important part of the proper higher. If the octane rating is less maintenance of this vehicle. than 87, an audible knocking noise, To help keep the engine clean commonly referred to as spark...
  • Page 213: Gasoline Specifications

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Gasoline Specifications satisfactorily on fuels meeting Fuel Additives federal specifications, but emission (U.S. and Canada Only) To provide cleaner air, all gasolines control system performance might in the United States are now be affected. The malfunction At a minimum, gasoline required to contain additives that indicator lamp could turn on and the...
  • Page 214: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    9-40 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use Notice: This vehicle was not Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline designed for fuel that contains Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel methanol.
  • Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-41 At a minimum, E85 should meet and heater efficiency below 0°C Notice: Some additives are not ASTM Specification D 5798. (32°F), the fuel mix in the fuel tank compatible with E85 fuel and can By definition, this means that fuel should contain no more than 70% harm the vehicle's fuel system.
  • Page 216: Filling The Tank

    9-42 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too Fuel vapor burns violently and a quickly. If you spill fuel and then fuel fire can cause bad injuries. something ignites it, you could To help avoid injuries to you and be badly burned.
  • Page 217: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-43 This would allow fuel to Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING (Continued) evaporate into the atmosphere. Container See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Bring the fill nozzle in contact page 5 13. with the inside of the fill WARNING opening before operating the WARNING...
  • Page 218: General Towing

    9-44 Driving and Operating Towing Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. General Towing The vehicle has an airbag system. Information Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see The vehicle is neither designed nor...
  • Page 219 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-23 Electrical System Brakes ..... 10-23 Electrical System Brake Fluid .
  • Page 220: Vehicle Care

    10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information California Proposition Tires ..... . 10-61 65 Warning For service and parts needs, Buying New Tires .
  • Page 221: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Accessories and module or software modifications, is not covered under the terms of the Materials Requirements Modifications vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories affected parts. applications, such as airbag or making modifications to initiators, seat belt pretensioners,...
  • Page 222: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on nuts, bolts, and other Service Work page 3 45.
  • Page 223: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 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. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
  • Page 224 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.0 L V8 Engine...
  • Page 225: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Compartment Fuse G. Radiator Pressure Cap. Engine Oil Block on page 10 37. See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 14. B. Coolant Recovery Reservoir performance and long life, careful and Dipstick Cap. See Cooling H.
  • Page 226: Checking Engine Oil

    10-8 Vehicle Care Change the engine oil at the Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil appropriate time. See Engine Oil reading is essential: Life System on page 10 11. 1. If the engine has been running Always dispose of engine oil recently, turn off the engine and properly.
  • Page 227 Vehicle Care 10-9 Notice: Do not add too much Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil oil. Oil levels above or below that is approved to the dexos Selecting the right engine oil the acceptable operating range specification or an equivalent depends on both the proper oil shown on the dipstick are harmful...
  • Page 228 10-10 Vehicle Care Use of oils that do not meet the Cold Temperature Operation: dexos specification, however, may In an area of extreme cold, result in reduced performance under where the temperature falls certain circumstances. below 29°C ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used.
  • Page 229: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Oil Additives/Engine What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System Oil Flushes Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil elements that can be unhealthy Do not add anything to the oil. This vehicle has a computer system for your skin and could even cause The recommended oils with the...
  • Page 230: Automatic Transmission

    10-12 Vehicle Care It is possible that, if driving under How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission the best conditions, the oil life Life System Fluid system might indicate that an oil Reset the system whenever the change is not necessary for up to a How to Check Automatic engine oil is changed so that the year.
  • Page 231: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Contact your dealer for additional Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air information or the procedure can Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview be found in the service manual. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, on page 10 6 for the location of the To purchase a service manual, remove the filter from the vehicle engine air cleaner/filter.
  • Page 232: Cooling System

    10-14 Vehicle Care 7. Close the air filter housing cover Cooling System and clip the five retaining clips. 8. Push in the airflow sensor connector. WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air;...
  • Page 233: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle ® An electric engine cooling fan Do not run the engine if there is filled with DEX-COOL engine under the hood can start up is a leak. If you run the engine, it coolant.
  • Page 234 10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If an improper coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL mixture is used, the engine could coolant. If using this mixture, overheat and be badly damaged. WARNING nothing else needs to be added. The repair cost would not be This mixture: covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 235 Vehicle Care 10-17 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. To check coolant: 3. Turn the coolant recovery 1. Turn the ignition off. reservoir dipstick cap 2. Locate the coolant recovery counterclockwise and slowly reservoir.
  • Page 236 10-18 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Notice: If an improper coolant How to Add Coolant to the mixture is used, the engine could Coolant Recovery Bottle Radiator overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be WARNING WARNING covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 237 Vehicle Care 10-19 If coolant is needed, add the proper 3. If there is no coolant visible or WARNING mixture directly to the radiator, but the level is low, slowly fill the be sure the cooling system is cool system through the radiator cap An electric engine cooling fan before this is done.
  • Page 238: Engine Overheating

    10-20 Vehicle Care 6. Once the system is full, put the Notice: If the pressure cap is If you do decide to lift the hood, radiator cap back on by turning not tightly installed, coolant loss make sure the vehicle is parked clockwise.
  • Page 239: Engine Compartment

    Vehicle Care 10-21 If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment or an overheat warning no longer If an engine overheat warning is displays, the vehicle can be driven.
  • Page 240: Power Steering Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid 5. When the engine is hot, the level should be at the hot MAX level. Power Steering Fluid Level When the engine is cold, the Power steering fluid is used in all fluid level should be between vehicles.
  • Page 241: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-23 Washer Fluid Notice Brakes When using concentrated This vehicle has disc brakes. What to Use washer fluid, follow the Disc brake pads have built-in wear When windshield washer fluid manufacturer's instructions indicators that make a high-pitched is needed, be sure to read the for adding water.
  • Page 242: Brake Fluid

    10-24 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when Every time the brakes are applied, the brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear.
  • Page 243 Vehicle Care 10-25 Do not top off the brake fluid. What to Add Notice Adding fluid does not correct a Use only new DOT 4 brake Using the wrong fluid leak. If fluid is added when the fluid from a sealed container. can badly damage brake linings are worn, there will be too It is recommended that the brake...
  • Page 244: Battery

    10-26 Vehicle Care Battery Vehicle Storage Rear Axle The battery is in the trunk, behind When to Check Lubricant WARNING a trim panel, on the driver side of It is not necessary to regularly the vehicle. If the vehicle has the Batteries have acid that can burn check rear axle fluid unless you auxiliary battery option K4S, the...
  • Page 245: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-27 To get an accurate reading, the Starter Switch Check 2. Firmly apply both the parking vehicle should be on a level brake and the regular brake. surface. See Parking Brake on WARNING page 9 30. If the level is below the bottom When you are doing this of the filler plug hole, add some Do not use the accelerator...
  • Page 246: Check

    10-28 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the Function Check regular brake, try to move the WARNING shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
  • Page 247: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-29 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 or cracking. the parking brake. See Maintenance Replacement To check the parking brake's Parts in the Limited Warranty, holding ability: With the engine...
  • Page 248: Headlamp Aiming

    10-30 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should: To adjust the vertical aim on the headlamps: Be placed so the headlamps The optical headlamp aiming are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a 1. Open the hood. See Hood on system has been preset at the light colored wall.
  • Page 249 Vehicle Care 10-31 6. Turn on the low-beam The adjustment screw can be headlamps and place a piece turned with a 6 mm socket of cardboard or equivalent in wrench. front of the headlamp not being 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw adjusted.
  • Page 250: Bulb Replacement

    10-32 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps and Parking Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Headlamps page 10 36. To replace one of these bulbs: For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
  • Page 251 Vehicle Care 10-33 3. For the driver side, remove the 4. Turn the dust cap 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise clip from the air cleaner/filter counterclockwise to remove. and pull it out to remove it from cover. Move the cover to the lamp assembly.
  • Page 252: Taillamps

    10-34 Vehicle Care Front Parking Lamps Taillamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 2 8. page 10 5. 2. Raise the spare tire cover. See Tire Changing on page 10 69 for more information.
  • Page 253: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-35 License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 9. Push the new bulb into the 5. Remove the trunk lining by socket and turn it clockwise to turning the securing pins lock it into place. counterclockwise and pulling Passenger Side Shown, 10.
  • Page 254: Replacement Bulbs

    10-36 Vehicle Care 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly (A) Electrical System into the fascia by inserting the right side first. Electrical System 7. Push the spring clip side into Overload place. The vehicle has fuses and circuit Replacement Bulbs breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.
  • Page 255: Fuses And Circuit

    Vehicle Care 10-37 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have protected from short circuits by a the headlamp wiring checked right combination of fuses and circuit...
  • Page 256 10-38 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage Spare Rear Defog ABS Motor Battery Main 3 Battery Main 1 Fan 1 Engine Cooling (Right) Battery Main 2 Starter HVAC Blower Motor FU10 Spare...
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Transmission Theft Horn Fan 2 Engine FU11 Cooling (Left) Control Module Air Conditioning FU12 Spare Driver Side Compressor Clutch Low-Beam Comm Enable Passenger Side Headlamp High Beam HVAC Battery Spare Headlamp Back-up Lamp Passenger Side Spare...
  • Page 258 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage Spare Fuel Sensor Not Used Spare HVAC Ignition Comm Enable Spare Ignition SEO/Inside Air Conditioning Rearview Mirror Compressor Clutch Engine Control Module 1 Engine/FSCM Back-up Lamps Ignition Even Coils/Injectors Spare Airbags Spare Low Beam Spare...
  • Page 259: Instrument Panel Fuse

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Relays R17, R19, and R20 are Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage mounted externally, behind the Block Windshield Engine Compartment Fuse Block. Wiper High External Usage Windshield Relays Wiper Low Fan 1 High Beam (Engine Cooling) Headlamps Fan 2 Crank (Engine Cooling) Powertrain...
  • Page 260 10-42 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown...
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Body Control Automatic Occupant features shown. Module 4 Sensor Fuses Usage Body Control Driver Spot Lamp Airbag Module 7 Passenger Trunk Release Discrete Logic Spot Lamp...
  • Page 262: Rear Compartment Fuse

    10-44 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Circuit Usage Relays Usage Block Breakers Spare Trunk Release Power Driver Door Unlock Windows RAP Retained Accessory Power Seats Power 2 Spare Accessory Blower Relays Usage Spare Retained Accessory Power 1 Daytime Running Lamps Door Locks Spare Passenger Door...
  • Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-45 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Spare Spare Spare ECM Battery Spare Regulated Voltage Control Sensor Radio The vehicle may not be equipped Fuel System Control with all of the fuses, relays, and Instrument/Display/ Module features shown. Remote Function Actuator/Data Link Relays Usage...
  • Page 264: Wheels And Tires

    10-46 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded been damaged by impacts Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash with potholes, curbs, etc. high-quality tires made by could cause serious injury.
  • Page 265: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Tire Sidewall Labeling aspect ratio, construction type, (D) Tire Identification and service description. See the Number (TIN) The letters Useful information about a Tire Size illustration later in this and numbers following the DOT tire is molded into its sidewall. section for more detail.
  • Page 266 10-48 Vehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only (D) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load The compact spare tire or Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the temporary use tire has a tread that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed life of approximately 5 000 km...
  • Page 267: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-49 (G) TPC Spec (Tire item C of the illustration, it would Performance Criteria mean that the tire's sidewall is Specification) Original 60 percent as high as it is wide. equipment tires designed to (D) Construction Code GM's specific tire performance letter code is used to indicate criteria have a TPC specification the type of ply construction in...
  • Page 268: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code steel wires wrapped by steel molded into the sidewall of Definitions cords that hold the tire onto a tire signifying that the tire Air Pressure The amount the rim.
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-51 Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb A tire used on passenger cars that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, and some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
  • Page 270 10-52 Vehicle Care Speed Rating UTQGS (Uniform Tire Vehicle Maximum Load on the alphanumeric code assigned to Quality Grading Standards) Tire Load on an individual tire a tire indicating the maximum A tire information system due to curb weight, accessory speed at which a tire can that provides consumers with weight, occupant weight, and...
  • Page 271: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Rough ride. Tire Pressure When to Check Needless damage from Check your tires once a month Tires need the correct amount road hazards. or more. Do not forget to of air pressure to operate check the spare tire. If the effectively.
  • Page 272 10-54 Vehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for For continuous high-speed driving or when driving with more than tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation three occupants and 45 kg (100 lbs) gauge firmly onto the valve to of cargo weight, set the cold get a pressure measurement.
  • Page 273: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Vehicle Care 10-55 Tire Pressure Monitor by the vehicle manufacturer on Please note that the TPMS is the vehicle placard or tire inflation not a substitute for proper tire System pressure label. (If your vehicle has maintenance, and it is the driver's tires of a different size than the size responsibility to maintain correct The Tire Pressure Monitor System...
  • Page 274: Operation

    10-56 Vehicle Care TPMS malfunctions may occur Tire Pressure Monitor A message to check the pressure in for a variety of reasons, including a specific tire displays in the Driver Operation the installation of replacement or Information Center (DIC). The low alternate tires or wheels on the tire pressure warning light and the This vehicle may have a Tire...
  • Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-57 The TPMS sensor matching A Tire and Loading Information TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or label shows the size of the original Message not completed successfully equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly after rotating the tires.
  • Page 276 10-58 Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match not match the original equipment the first tire/wheel position, and Process tires or wheels. Tires and wheels five minutes overall to match all Each TPMS sensor has a unique other than those recommended four tire/wheel positions.
  • Page 277: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-59 5. Place the relearn tool against 8. The passenger side rear Tire Inspection the tire sidewall, near the valve indicator lamp turns off and We recommend that the tires, stem. Then press the button the driver side rear indicator including the spare tire, if the to activate the TPMS sensor.
  • Page 278: Tire Rotation

    10-60 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, Any time unusual wear is Do not include the spare tire in or split. noticed, rotate the tires as the tire rotation. soon as possible and check The tire has a puncture, cut, Adjust the front and rear tires the wheel alignment.
  • Page 279: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-61 When It Is Time for New the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) WARNING or less of tread remaining. See Tire Tires Inspection on page 10 59 and Tire Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on Rotation on page 10 60 for more Factors such as maintenance, the parts to which it is fastened,...
  • Page 280: Buying New Tires

    10-62 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the Tires age when stored normally GM has developed and matched tires have an all season tread mounted on a parked vehicle. specific tires for the vehicle.
  • Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-63 Vehicles that have a tire WARNING WARNING pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Using bias-ply tires on the Tires could explode during low pressure warning if non TPC improper service. Attempting to vehicle may cause the wheel Spec rated tires are installed.
  • Page 282: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-64 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If different sized wheels If wheels or tires are installed that Quality grades can be found are used, there may not are a different size than the original where applicable on the tire be an acceptable level of equipment wheels and tires, vehicle...
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-65 The grades are molded on the Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C sidewalls of most passenger The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from car tires. The Uniform Tire comparative rating based highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, Quality Grading (UTQG) on the wear rate of the tire and C.
  • Page 284: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-66 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C temperature grade for this tire Wheel Replacement is established for a tire that The temperature grades Replace any wheel that is bent, is properly inflated and not are A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or overloaded.
  • Page 285: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-67 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement parts. The area damaged by the wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel tire chains could cause you to Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could lose control of the vehicle and one is dangerous.
  • Page 286: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-68 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat straighten the vehicle. It may be WARNING very bumpy and noisy. Gently It is unusual for a tire to blow out brake to a stop, well off the road, Lifting a vehicle and getting while driving, especially if the tires if possible.
  • Page 287: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-69 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Changing WARNING use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (A). Tools dangerous.
  • Page 288 10-70 Vehicle Care Tools 3. Remove the spare wheel 5. Remove the spare tire. retainer tool (A) from its storage 6. Place the spare tire next to the case (B). A. Jack Handle tire being changed. 4. Turn the spare wheel retainer B.
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-71 Removing the Flat Tire and The nut caps may click during loosening. The nuts caps will Installing the Spare Tire remain in the wheel cover after it is removed from the wheel. WARNING If necessary, use the flat end of The wheel cover may be sharp the wheel wrench to pry along and cause injury.
  • Page 290 10-72 Vehicle Care WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. WARNING 5.
  • Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-73 9. If the flat tire has a metal bolt-on hub cap, turn the hub cap wrench counterclockwise to loosen the hub cap bolts. The bolts, spacers, and o-rings on the underside of the cap should remain attached to the cap.
  • Page 292 10-74 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on Never use oil or grease on bolts the parts to which it is fastened, or nuts because the nuts might can make wheel nuts become come loose. The vehicle's wheel loose after time.
  • Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-75 This can also be done before WARNING the spare tire is placed on the vehicle. Tighten the bolts firmly. Wheel nuts that are improperly or For plastic bolt-on wheel incorrectly tightened can cause covers, line up the tire air valve the wheels to become loose or cut-out in the cover with the come off.
  • Page 294 10-76 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire To store a flat or spare tire and 3. Place the flat tire face up into tools, do the following: the spare tire hub. and Tools 4. Turn the retainer clockwise, by WARNING hand, until tight.
  • Page 295: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-77 6. Replace the spare wheel Compact Spare Tire After installing the compact spare retainer tool (A) in its storage on the vehicle, stop as soon case (B) and store it next to the as possible and make sure the WARNING tire in the spare tire storage spare tire is correctly inflated.
  • Page 296: Full-Size Spare Tire

    10-78 Vehicle Care Of course, it is best to replace the Do not use the compact spare on Full-Size Spare Tire spare with a full-size tire as soon as other vehicles. (Option QQ5) possible. The spare tire will last Do not mix the compact spare tire longer and be in good shape in If the vehicle came with a full-size or wheel with other wheels or tires.
  • Page 297: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-79 After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle, stop as soon as possible could result in costly damage to For more information about the and check that the spare is correctly the vehicle that would not be vehicle battery, see Battery on inflated.
  • Page 298 10-80 Vehicle Care The jump start positive (A) and negative posts (B) are located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. These posts are used instead of a direct connection to the battery. The positive jump start connection is covered by a red cap.
  • Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-81 Notice: If the radio or other WARNING WARNING accessories are left on during the jump starting procedure, they Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine could be damaged. The repairs cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly.
  • Page 300 10-82 Vehicle Care 7. Connect one end of the black To disconnect the jumper cables negative ( ) cable to the from both vehicles, do the following: negative ( ) terminal of the 1. Disconnect the black good battery (C). negative ( ) cable from the 8.
  • Page 301: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-83 Towing Recreational Vehicle Appearance Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Exterior Care Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle may cause Notice: To avoid damage, Cleaning Exterior damage because of reduced the disabled vehicle should be Lamps/Lenses ground clearance.
  • Page 302 10-84 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are Washing the Vehicle clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather, and To preserve the vehicle's finish, gives more depth and gloss to chemical fallout that can take their keep it clean by washing it often.
  • Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-85 Check the cleaning product label. Notice: Conveyor systems on Windshield and Wiper Blades If it states that it should not be some automatic car washes could Clean the outside of the windshield used on plastic parts, do not damage the vehicle.
  • Page 304 10-86 Vehicle Care Tires Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep with plain water. Clean any areas clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be where mud and debris can collect.
  • Page 305: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-87 Interior Care Permanent damage can result Do not clean the interior using the from using cleaners on surfaces following cleaners or techniques: The interior will continue to look for which they were not intended. Never use a knife or any other its best if it is cleaned often.
  • Page 306 10-88 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the Leather soil and gently rub toward the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft Leather, and lighter colored leather center. Continue cleaning, using brush attachment to remove dust in particular, will need more frequent a clean area of the cloth each and loose dirt.
  • Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-89 Do not use heat, steam, spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Notice: Air fresheners contain or spot removers, or shoe polish on Many commercial cleaners and solvents that may cause damage leather. Many commercial leather coatings that are sold to preserve to plastics and painted surfaces.
  • Page 308: Floor Mats

    10-90 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage (if equipped): Floor Mats The original equipment floor WARNING Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove.
  • Page 309: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need intervals, checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to Scheduled Maintenance.
  • Page 310: Scheduled Maintenance

    11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids Performing maintenance work can and Lubricants on page 11 6 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
  • Page 311 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Brake system inspection If the engine oil life system is reset inspection for wear, cracking, (or every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle or contamination and windshield occurs first). within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since and wiper blade cleaning, the last service.
  • Page 312 11-4 Service and Maintenance Exhaust system and nearby heat Once a Year Once Every Two Years shields inspection for loose or See Starter Switch Check on Change brake hydraulic fluid at damaged components. page 10 27. a regular maintenance service Additional Required Services every two years.
  • Page 313 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After inspection. Check all fuel and Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles vapor lines and hoses for proper Engine air cleaner filter Automatic transmission fluid hook up, routing, and condition.
  • Page 314: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
  • Page 315 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Castrol SAF Carbon Modified SAE 75W/85 API GL5 Differential Oil Rear Axle (GM Part No. 92184900). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, Key Lock Cylinders in Canada 10953474).
  • Page 316: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 92066873 Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 92184248 Spark Plugs 12609877...
  • Page 317: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 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. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 318 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 319 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 320 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 321: Vehicle Identification

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is 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 322: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 323: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6.0L V8 (L77) Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing A. Air Conditioning Compressor...
  • Page 324 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 325: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-12...
  • Page 326 That is why we suggest may reject it and proceed with any without further help, in the U.S., following Step One first. other venue for relief available call the Chevrolet Customer to you. STEP THREE U.S. Owners: Assistance Center at...
  • Page 327: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware 1-800-263-3777 (English), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, of its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 328: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    GM Mobility Assistance hard of hearing, or speech-impaired Center at 1-800-323-9935. and who use Text Telephones Text Telephone (TTY) users, (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY call 1-800-833-9935. equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. General Motors of Canada Any TTY user in the U.S. can also has a Mobility Program.
  • Page 329: Program

    Calling for Assistance the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. Chevrolet and General Motors of When calling Roadside Assistance, Canada Limited reserve the right to Emergency Tow from a Public have the following information...
  • Page 330: Roadside Assistance

    13-6 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Specific to change a flat tire with the spare Assistance: Must be over Canadian-Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, 250 kilometers from where Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement must be in good condition and your trip was started to is approximately $5 Canadian.
  • Page 331: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 13-7 Scheduling Service Collision Damage Repair from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, Appointments If the vehicle is involved in a the parts being recycled are from collision and it is damaged, undamaged sections of the vehicle. When the vehicle requires warranty have the damage repaired by a A recycled original equipment GM...
  • Page 332 13-8 Customer Information Repair Facility vehicle by limiting compensation If a Crash Occurs for damage repairs by using GM also recommends that you If there has been an injury, call aftermarket collision parts. Some choose a collision repair facility that emergency services for help.
  • Page 333 Customer Information 13-9 Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Repair Process Driver name, address, and the repair professional, and insist telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires on Genuine GM parts.
  • Page 334: Service Publications Ordering Information

    13-10 Customer Information Service Publications Owner Information Current and Past Models Ordering Information Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current Service Manuals to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. information about the vehicle.
  • Page 335: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information 13-11 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
  • Page 336: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: hitting a road obstacle, data that information about the vehicle s will assist in understanding how Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. a vehicle's systems performed. Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, the vehicle uses...
  • Page 337: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    Customer Information 13-13 This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or Radio Frequency understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the Identification (RFID) in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the RFID technology is used in some Important: EDR data is recorded...
  • Page 338: Statement

    13-14 Customer Information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS 210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 339 Special Equipment Options 15-1 Special Equipment SEO Available Options Spotlamp - SEO 7X6 ..15-11 Wiring Provisions for SEO Available Options Vehicle Grille Lamps, Options - Police Package Flasher and Speaker/ and Special Service Siren - SEO 6J3 .
  • Page 340: Special Equipment Options

    15-2 Special Equipment Options Do not route wiring in Do not route wiring or SEO Standard areas of the vehicle where equipment which could Options temperatures can be high interfere with roof mounted or where wiring may be cut, side impact airbags. pinched, or rubbed.
  • Page 341: Power Steering/Engine Oil

    Special Equipment Options 15-3 Power Steering/Engine Engine Oil Cooler Wiring Provisions for Oil Cooling System 12-Volt Battery Power Supply Transmission Cooler The oil-to-coolant oil cooler is mounted on the lower left side of the engine, forward of the oil filter. A.
  • Page 342 15-4 Special Equipment Options A 8 mm ground stud (A) is located in the trunk on the passenger side of the vehicle. The auxiliary battery power junction block (C) is split to provide two circuits and can be used to connect customer-furnished equipment directly to the battery through 8.0 mm²...
  • Page 343 Special Equipment Options 15-5 A yellow/black, 0.5 mm² Each relay is operated by applying (20 gauge) park signal from the 12 volts to the 0.85 mm² (18 gauge), Body Control Module (BCM). light or dark blue control lead The circuit provides switched included in the 1.5 m (5 ft) coil under power when the transmission is the instrument panel.
  • Page 344 15-6 Special Equipment Options...
  • Page 345: Wiring Provisions For Headlamp And Rear Flashing System

    Special Equipment Options 15-7 Wiring Provisions for Headlamp and Rear Flashing System An in-line connector in the forward lamp harness permits installation of a compatible flasher module for the exterior lamps emergency flashing system. The in-line flasher module connector is located at the right end of the upper radiator support and includes two wiring circuits to the front compartment footwell.
  • Page 346: Seo Available Options

    15-8 Special Equipment Options Do not route wiring in SEO Available areas of the vehicle where Options temperatures can be high or where wiring may be cut, pinched, or rubbed. SEO Available See that all added wiring Options - Police Package is of the same or larger and Special Service gauge than the wire it is...
  • Page 347: Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Blocks

    Special Equipment Options 15-9 Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Blocks A. Auxiliary battery B. Auxiliary power junction block C. Right side rear compartment relay center D. Isolation relay E. Prefuse assembly Ground stud This feature consists of a 630 CCA auxiliary battery (A) mounted on the passenger side of the trunk and connected to the electrical system with a prefuse assembly (E).
  • Page 348: Auxiliary Dome

    15-10 Special Equipment Options The isolation relay is intended to Dome Lamp Inoperative Exterior Lamp isolate the auxiliary battery and Function - SEO 7Y6 Emergency Flashing connected load from the primary System - SEO 6J7 battery to avoid unintended rundown This feature makes the vehicle of the primary battery.
  • Page 349: Rear Windows Inoperative - Seo 6N5

    Special Equipment Options 15-11 The headlamp flashing module headlamps turn on automatically Rear Windows is located at the right side of while the high-beam headlamps Inoperative - SEO 6N5 the underhood electrical center. flash. Turning on the high-beam The headlamp flashing module headlamps manually with the This feature makes the rear is activated by the application...
  • Page 350 15-12 Special Equipment Options...
  • Page 351: Wiring Provisions For Vehicle Grille Lamps, Flasher And Speaker/Siren - Seo 6J3

    Special Equipment Options 15-13 Wiring Provisions for Trunk Lid Warning Vehicle Grille Lamps, Lamps - SEO T53 Flasher and Speaker/ Siren - SEO 6J3 This feature includes a 1.5 m (5 ft) wiring harness coiled underneath the instrument panel on the passenger side.
  • Page 352: Wiring Provisions For Horn/Siren Circuit - Seo 6J4

    15-14 Special Equipment Options Wiring Provisions Wiring Provisions Front for Horn/Siren Speakers - SEO WX7 Circuit - SEO 6J4 About 152 cm (60 in) of auxiliary speaker wire is run from the door mounted speakers and coiled under the center of the instrument panel for customer connection to the front speakers.
  • Page 353 Special Equipment Options 15-15...
  • Page 354 15-16 Special Equipment Options NOTES...
  • Page 355 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Will You See after an System (ABS) ....9-29 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-26 Warning Light .
  • Page 356 INDEX Auxiliary Battery Power Bulb Replacement ... . 10-36 CD Player ..... 7-11 Junction Blocks .
  • Page 357 INDEX Cluster, Instrument ... . . 5-8 Driving (cont.) Highway Hypnosis ... . . 9-8 Collision Damage Repair ..13-7 Damage Repair, Collision .
  • Page 358 INDEX Electrical System (cont.) Exit Lighting ....6-6 Fuel ......9-38 Overload .
  • Page 359: Daytime Running

    INDEX Horn ......5-3 Horn/Siren, Wiring Gasoline Halogen Bulbs ....10-32 Provisions - SEO 6J4 .
  • Page 360 INDEX Lamps (cont.) Lights (cont.) License Plate ....10-35 Brake System Warning ..5-15 Jump Starting ....10-79 Malfunction Indicator .
  • Page 361 INDEX Mirrors Ordering Heated ..... . .2-13 Service Publications ..13-10 Maintenance Manual Rearview ... . .2-13 Outlets Records .
  • Page 362 INDEX Police Package and Special Recommended Fluids and Service Package, SEO Lubricants ....11-6 Questions and Answers Standard Options ... . 15-2 Records About Airbags and Power...
  • Page 363 INDEX Reporting Safety Defects Safety System Check ..3-18 Canadian Government ..13-11 Scheduled Maintenance ..11-2 Safety Belts ....3-6 General Motors .
  • Page 364 i-10 INDEX Service Speakers Storage Areas Accessories and Wiring Provisions, Center Console ....4-2 Modifications ....10-3 Front - SEO WX7 .
  • Page 365 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Traction If a Tire Goes Flat ..10-68 Control System (TCS) ..9-31 Vehicle Inflation Monitor System ..10-56 Control System Warning Canadian Owners .
  • Page 366 i-12 INDEX Windshield Wiper/Washer ....5-3 Warning Winter Brake System Light ...5-15 Driving ......9-9 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Wiper Blade Replacement .

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