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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-27
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

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  • Page 1 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2012 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Additional Maintenance Driving Information ... . . 9-2 General Information .

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Canadian Vehicle Owners Danger, Warnings, and this manual including, but not limited Cautions to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Propriétaires Canadiens the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Warning messages found on vehicle A French language copy of this...

  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Warning or Caution indicates a Symbols : Audio Steering Wheel Controls hazard that could result in injury or ® or OnStar The vehicle has components and death. : Brake System Warning Light labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with : Charging System WARNING the text describing the operation or...

  • Page 5: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Performance and Maintenance Mirror Adjustment ... . . 1-9 Traction Control Steering Wheel System (TCS) ....1-18 ®...
  • Page 6 In Brief Instrument Panel...

  • Page 7: Climate Control Systems

    In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 3. M. Cruise Control on page 9 32. Initial Drive B. Exterior Lamp Controls on N. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Information page 6 1. page 5 2. This section provides a brief C.

  • Page 8: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief cranking can be stopped by turning Remote Vehicle Start Press to unlock the driver door or the ignition key to ACC/ all doors. For vehicles with this feature, the ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. See engine can be started from outside Press to lock all doors.

  • Page 9: Information

    In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Liftgate To cancel a remote start, do one of To lock or unlock the liftgate from the following: the outside, press on the Aim the RKE transmitter at the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System vehicle and press and hold Operation on page 2 3.

  • Page 10: Trunk Release

    In Brief See Liftgate (Hatchback) on Windows page 2 10. Manual Windows Trunk Release Use the window crank to open and close each window. To lock or unlock the trunk from the See Manual Windows on page 2 15. outside, press on the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 11 In Brief Power (RAP) is active. See 3. Try to move the seat back and Reclining Seatbacks Retained Accessory Power (RAP) forth to be sure it is locked in on page 9 19. place. See Power Windows on page 2 15. See Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for more information.

  • Page 12: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In Brief To return the seatback to the upright Head Restraint Safety Belts position: Adjustment 1. Lift the lever fully without Do not drive until the head restraints applying pressure to the for all occupants are installed and seatback, and the seatback will adjusted properly.

  • Page 13: Passenger Sensing System

    In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status Power Outside Mirrors indicator will be visible on the System instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 12. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States Manual Outside Mirrors For vehicles with power outside mirrors:...
  • Page 14 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Hold the inside rearview mirror in Dome Lamps the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.

  • Page 15: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief 1-11 Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.

  • Page 16: Climate Controls

    1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Controls For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar INT: Move the lever up to INT for Sedan intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
  • Page 17 In Brief 1-13 Rear Window Defogger Transmission (minus) end of the button to downshift. G. Recirculation Automatic Transmission See Manual Mode on page 9 25. Manual Mode Manual Transmission This position allows you to change Up Shift Light gears similar to a manual transmission.

  • Page 18: Vehicle Features

    1-14 In Brief Reverse Lockout Vehicle Features MENU/TUNE: Turn to navigate the available menus. Turn to search for stations. Radio(s) CD/AUX: Press to play a CD when /VOL: Press to turn the system listening to the radio. on or off. For more information about these Turn to increase or decrease the and other radio features, see...

  • Page 19: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief 1-15 ® Retrieving Stations A fee is required to receive the XM Bluetooth service. Press the FAV 1 2 3 button to open The Bluetooth system allows users a favorite page or to switch to For more information, refer to: with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone another favorite page.

  • Page 20: Cruise Control

    1-16 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-17 C. MENU: Press to display the DIC Sunroof : Press to disengage cruise menu items. This button is also control without erasing the set used to return to or exit the last speed from memory. screen displayed on the DIC. See Cruise Control on page 9 32.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    1-18 In Brief ® Open/Close: To open the sunroof, Performance and StabiliTrak System press and hold the rear the rear of Maintenance The StabiliTrak system assists with the switch. To close the sunroof, directional control of the vehicle in press and hold the front of the difficult driving conditions.
  • Page 23 In Brief 1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are Engine Oil Life System getting low and the tires need to be This vehicle may have a Tire The engine oil life system calculates inflated to the proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

  • Page 24: Hood Release

    Canada: 1-800-268-6800 conditions are appropriate, on the lower left side of the use cruise control. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, instrument panel. you are automatically enrolled in the Always follow posted speed 2. Go the front of the vehicle, move Roadside Assistance program.

  • Page 25: Onstar Overview

    In Brief 1-21 ® Roadside Assistance and OnStar Online Owner Center OnStar If you have an active OnStar The Online Owner Center is a If equipped, this vehicle has a complimentary service that includes subscription, press the button comprehensive, in-vehicle system online service reminders, vehicle and the current GPS location will be that can connect to a live Advisor...
  • Page 26 1-22 In Brief NOTES...
  • Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk (Sedan) ....2-8 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-14 Windows Liftgate (Hatchback) .
  • Page 28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE or even make the vehicle move.

  • Page 29: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry indicate locking; see Remote Lock Feedback under Vehicle (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation Personalization on page 5 27. See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter will work up to If any door is open when page 13 15 for information 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to 4. Insert the new battery, positive (Remote Trunk Release): side facing up. Replace with a the Vehicle Press to open the trunk. CR2032 or equivalent battery. Only RKE transmitters programmed (Vehicle Locator/Panic 5. Snap the battery cover back on to this vehicle will work.
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows to have the vehicle in view. Check When the engine starts, the parking A maximum of two remote starts, local regulations for any lamps will turn on and remain on as or a single start with an extension, requirements.
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will WARNING injuries or even death from not operate if: heat stroke. Always lock the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Central Locking System Delayed Locking This system allows for the doors Pressing on the central locking and liftgate/trunk to be locked and switch or on the RKE transmitter unlocked from the RKE transmitter when this feature is on will delay or the central locking switch located the locking of the doors until on the center stack.

  • Page 34: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To unlock the doors and the trunk/ Safety Locks Doors tailgate: The rear door safety locks prevent Trunk (Sedan) Press on the center stack. passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. For vehicles with an automatic WARNING transmission, shift the transmission into P (Park).

  • Page 35: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows when securing items in the trunk WARNING (Continued) as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release Adjust the Climate Control handle is only intended to aid a System to a setting that person trapped in a latched trunk, brings in only outside air and enabling them to open the trunk set the fan speed to the...

  • Page 36: Liftgate (Hatchback)

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Liftgate (Hatchback) WARNING (Continued) WARNING highest setting. See Climate Control Systems in the Exhaust gases can enter the Index. vehicle if it is driven with the If the vehicle is equipped with liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with a power liftgate, disable the any objects that pass through the power liftgate function.

  • Page 37: System

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive To disarm the system press This vehicle has theft-deterrent theft-deterrent system. the RKE transmitter. features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. The system does not have to be Turning off the System Alarm manually armed or disarmed.

  • Page 38: Exterior Mirrors

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine still does not start, and Exterior Mirrors the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try Convex Mirrors another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the WARNING vehicle needs service.

  • Page 39: Manual Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle.

  • Page 40: Interior Mirrors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Rearview Mirror WARNING Hold the inside rearview mirror in Leaving children, helpless adults, the center to move it for a clearer or pets in a vehicle with the view behind your vehicle. Adjust windows closed is dangerous.

  • Page 41: Manual Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Manual Windows Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down or If equipped, use the window crank express-up feature allow the window to open and close each window. to be lowered or raised without The rear windows do not open fully. holding the switch.

  • Page 42: Sun Visors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Function Override Window Lockout Sun Visors If the battery on the vehicle has To block out glare, swing down the been recharged or disconnected, sun visors. You can also remove or is not working, the windows will them from the center mount and need to be reprogrammed for the swing them to the side.

  • Page 43: Roof

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Roof Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear the rear of the switch. To close the sunroof, Sunroof press and hold the front of the switch. Vent: Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof.
  • Page 44 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 45 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-17 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-18 Older Children ....3-33 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...

  • Page 46: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard WARNING seating positions. 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.
  • Page 47 Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press Rear Seats To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the button, located on the top of the The vehicle's rear seats have the seatback, and push the head seatback, and push the head adjustable head restraints in the restraint down.

  • Page 48: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Front Seats Seat Height Adjuster Seat Adjustment Manual Seats WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden To adjust a manual seat: movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a 1.

  • Page 49: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden You can lose control of the stop or crash. That could cause vehicle if you try to adjust a injury to the person sitting there. manual driver seat while the Always push and pull on the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 50 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright WARNING (Continued) position: 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt cannot do its job applying pressure to the either. In a crash, the belt could seatback, and the seatback will go up over your abdomen.

  • Page 51: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the WARNING heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote If you cannot feel temperature vehicle start. The heated seats will change or pain to the skin, the be canceled when the ignition is seat heater may cause burns turned on.

  • Page 52: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: WARNING 1. Lift the seatback up and push it WARNING rearward to lock it in place. A safety belt that is improperly Make sure the safety belt is in routed, not properly attached, If either seatback is not locked, it the retainer hook and is not or twisted will not provide the...

  • Page 54: Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.

  • Page 55: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...

  • Page 56: Properly

    3-12 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if shoulder and across the chest. you pull the belt across you very All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best quickly.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-13 If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 17.
  • Page 58 3-14 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle may have safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for front outboard right front passenger seating occupants. Although the safety belt positions.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort To install the adjustable comfort guide to the seatback and the Guides safety belt: Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
  • Page 60 3-16 Seats and Restraints 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

  • Page 61: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...

  • Page 62: Safety Belt Care

    3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.

  • Page 63: Airbag System

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 A roof-rail airbag for the driver Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word and the passenger seated AIRBAG is on the center of the directly behind the driver. The vehicle has the following steering wheel for the driver and on airbags except where noted below: the instrument panel for the front A roof-rail airbag for the front...
  • Page 64 3-20 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, WARNING force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag an eye, anyone who is up when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...

  • Page 65: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical The driver knee airbag, if equipped, problem.
  • Page 66 3-22 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.

  • Page 67: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag straight on or at an angle, and inflate at a level less than full whether the object is fixed or deployment. For more severe frontal Inflate? moving, rigid or deformable, impacts, full deployment occurs. narrow or wide.

  • Page 68: What Makes An Airbag

    3-24 Seats and Restraints if equipped, is intended to inflate on How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many the side of the vehicle that is struck. types of collisions, primarily Restrain? Both roof rail airbags will inflate because the occupant's motion is when either side of the vehicle is not toward those airbags.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-25 be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may In many crashes severe enough to from the vents in the deflated automatically unlock the doors, turn inflate the airbag, windshields are airbags. Airbag inflation does not on the interior lamps, turn on the broken by vehicle deformation.

  • Page 70: Passenger Sensing

    3-26 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians The passenger sensing system work on the airbag systems. works with sensors that are part of Improper service can mean that the front outboard passenger seat. an airbag system will not work The sensors are designed to detect properly.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Never put a rear-facing child seat in The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to designed to turn off the front the rear-facing child is so great, outboard passenger frontal airbag if: if the airbag inflates.
  • Page 72 3-28 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing For some children who have If the On Indicator Is Lit for a system has turned off the front outgrown child restraints, and for Child Restraint outboard passenger frontal airbag, very small adults, the passenger If a child restraint has been installed the off indicator will light and stay lit sensing system may or may not turn...
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-29 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an properly in the seat. Use the restraint and restarting the following steps to allow the system Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, to detect that person and enable the turn the vehicle off.

  • Page 74: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting approved by GM for your specific dealer and the service manual have vehicle. See Adding Equipment to information about servicing the System Operation the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on vehicle and the airbag system. To Safety belts help keep the page 3 31 for more information purchase a service manual, see...

  • Page 75: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a The vehicle has rollover roof rail passenger sensing system for the airbags, see Different Size Tires Airbag-Equipped Vehicle front outboard passenger position, and Wheels on page 10 54 for which includes sensors that are part additional important information.

  • Page 76: Airbag System Check

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.

  • Page 77: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to come with the booster seat, state wear safety belts? the weight and height limitations for Older Children A: An older child should wear a that booster.
  • Page 78 3-34 Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be might also slide under the lap thrown out of the vehicle. Older belt. The belt force would then be children need to use safety belts applied right on the abdomen.

  • Page 79: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) protection! This includes infants...
  • Page 80 3-36 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of WARNING add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which Never do this. are purchased by the vehicle Children who are up against, owner, are available in four basic or very close to, any airbag when types.

  • Page 81: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low on are many kinds of restraints the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 82 3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...

  • Page 83: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 endangered in a crash if the child In some areas, Certified Child Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint the vehicle. (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child use and install child restraints.
  • Page 84 3-40 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in vary considerably in size, and some the front. This is because the risk to may fit in certain seating positions deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great, better than others.

  • Page 85: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in Lower anchors (A) are metal bars your vehicle, you need a child built into the vehicle. There are two Tethers for Children restraint that has LATCH lower anchors for each LATCH (LATCH System) attachments.
  • Page 86 3-42 Seats and Restraints Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a To assist in locating the lower top tether are designed for use with...
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-43 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 88: System

    3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the Designed for the LATCH vehicle s safety belts. This may System restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts. If necessary, cause the anchor or attachment move buckled safety belts to WARNING...
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-45 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2.4. Route and tighten the top the desired seating tether according to your position. child restraint instructions and the following 1.2. Put the child restraint on instructions: the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.

  • Page 90: Replacing Latch System

    3-46 Seats and Restraints and forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation. Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING If the position you If the position you A crash can damage the LATCH are using has an are using has an system in the vehicle.

  • Page 91: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if around the restraint. The child necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the restraint instructions will show system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap you how.
  • Page 92 3-48 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 41 for more information.

  • Page 93: Position)

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints Position) restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat or killed if the right front is off.
  • Page 94 3-50 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of the instructions that come with the...
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-51 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 96 3-52 Seats and Restraints NOTES...

  • Page 97: Storage

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

  • Page 98: Additional Storage Features

    Storage To install the load compartment Additional Storage To install the cargo cover: cover: 1. Align the clips on the underside Features 1. Align the front sides of the load of the cargo cover over the pens compartment cover into the slots on both sides of the cargo area Cargo Cover (Hatchback) on both sides at the front of the...
  • Page 99 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Tachometer ....5-9 Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel Gauge ....5-9 Warning Light .

  • Page 100: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls Recognition) on page 14 1 or OnStar Overview on page 14 1 for more information. Steering Wheel (Mute/End Call): Press to Adjustment reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system.

  • Page 101: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar wash time is reached. INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move Sedan When the windshield wiper lever is...

  • Page 102: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ miles or degrees of turn before (Rear Washer): Push the needing a signal from the GPS windshield wiper lever forward to Washer satellites. When the compass spray washer fluid on the rear display shows CAL, drive the For vehicles with the rear wiper/ window.

  • Page 103: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls 4. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to To set the month and day format: WARNING adjust the highlighted value. 1. Press the TP (Time Program) 5. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to Power is always supplied to the button or (depending on select the next value.

  • Page 104: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays be sure to follow the proper For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, The vehicle may have a removable installation instructions included it is located in the center floor ashtray. with the equipment. See Add-On console.

  • Page 105: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...

  • Page 106: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States Manual Transmission Shown, Canada Similar...

  • Page 107: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The trip odometer measures the distance the vehicle has been driven since the function was last reset.

  • Page 108: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-10 Instruments and Controls An arrow on the fuel gauge Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt indicates on which side of the Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder vehicle the fuel door is located. Light Here are four things that some owners ask about.

  • Page 109: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 The front passenger safety belt WARNING reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat If the airbag readiness light stays such as a briefcase, handbag, on after the vehicle is started or grocery bag, laptop, or other comes on while driving, it means electronic device.

  • Page 110: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you use WARNING remote start, if equipped, to start the Indicator vehicle, you may not see the system If the airbag readiness light ever check. Then, after several seconds, The vehicle has a passenger comes on and stays on, it means the status indicator will light either...

  • Page 111: Indicator Lamp

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 It should go out when the engine is have the vehicle serviced by your and the engine might not run as started. If it stays on, or comes on dealer. See Ignition Positions on smoothly. This could lead to while driving, there may be a page 9 15 for more information.
  • Page 112 5-14 Instruments and Controls could damage the emission control system can determine if the fuel If none of the above have made the system on the vehicle. Diagnosis cap has been left off or light turn off, your dealer can check and service might be required.

  • Page 113: Service Vehicle Soon

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 The vehicle may not pass If this has been done and the Owner Manual Indicator inspection if: vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II The malfunction indicator lamp is system readiness, your dealer on with the engine running, or if can prepare the vehicle for the light does not come on when...

  • Page 114: Brake System Warning

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on Light page 10 77. The vehicle brake system consists Antilock Brake System of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining (ABS) Warning Light circuit can still work to stop the Metric...

  • Page 115: Up-Shift Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 work. If the regular brake system See Manual Transmission on Traction Off Light warning light is also on, the antilock page 9 26 for more information. brakes will not work and there is a Speed Sensitive Power problem with the regular brakes.

  • Page 116: Stabilitrak ® Off Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls See Traction Control System (TCS) See Traction Control System (TCS) feature(s) is no longer functioning ® ® on page 9 29 and StabiliTrak on page 9 29 and StabiliTrak and whether the vehicle requires System on page 9 31 for more System on page 9 31 for more service.

  • Page 117: Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If it does not, have the vehicle Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and serviced by the dealer. If the system Then Is On Steady is working normally the indicator If the light flashes for about a minute light goes off.

  • Page 118: Low Fuel Warning Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls This indicates that the engine is not The low fuel warning light comes on WARNING (Continued) receiving enough oil. The engine when there are approximately 6.0 L could be low on oil, or could have (1.7 gal) of fuel remaining in Someone could be burned.

  • Page 119: Reduced Engine Power

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Reduced Engine Power The vehicle can be driven at a Daytime Running Lamps reduced speed when the reduced Light (DRL) Indicator Light engine power light is on but acceleration and speed might be reduced. The performance could be reduced until the next time the vehicle is driven.

  • Page 120: Lamps On Reminder

    5-22 Instruments and Controls The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6 4 for more information. Lamps On Reminder The cruise control light is white This light comes on when a door is whenever the cruise control is set, open or not securely latched.

  • Page 121: Information Displays

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Information Displays DIC Buttons available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all possible menu items: Driver Information Trip Center (DIC) Average Speed The DIC displays information about Fuel Range your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system Average Fuel Economy A.
  • Page 122 5-24 Instruments and Controls Average Speed Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy Metric Metric shown, English similar Metric This displays the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
  • Page 123 Instruments and Controls 5-25 the average fuel economy, press Remaining Oil Life To reset the engine oil life system, and hold the SET/CLR button while press the SET/CLR button while the Press MENU to show the remaining the average fuel economy is oil life display is active.

  • Page 124: Vehicle Messages

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Tire Learn Vehicle Messages 20: Right Low Beam Failure Press MENU to show the tire learn 21: Left Front Position Lamp DIC messages display when the display. This display allows for Failure status of the vehicle has changed matching of the TPMS sensors.

  • Page 125: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Vehicle The following list of menu items may Chime Volume be available: This allows selection of the chime Personalization Comfort and Convenience volume level. The audio system controls are used Climate and Air Quality Press MENU/TUNE when Chime to access the personalization Volume is highlighted.
  • Page 126 5-28 Instruments and Controls Language knob to select On or Off. Press Press MENU/TUNE when Auto MENU/TUNE to confirm and go Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the Select the Language menu and the back to the last menu. MENU/TUNE knob to select All following will be displayed: Doors, Driver Door, or Off.
  • Page 127 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Delayed Door Lock Remote Unlock Feedback Remote Door Unlock When on, this feature will delay When on, the exterior lamps will This allows selection of which doors the locking of the doors until flash when unlocking the vehicle will unlock when pressing on the five seconds after the last door is...
  • Page 128 5-30 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 129 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Briefly turn to this position Exterior Lighting to turn the automatic light control off or on again. Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Turns the Changer .

  • Page 130: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the lamps listed below. A warning chime turn signal/lane change lever all the sounds if the driver door is opened way toward you.

  • Page 131: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting The DRL system makes the To turn the DRL lamps off or on or the headlamps will be on when low beam headlamps come on again, turn the exterior lamps they are not needed. at a reduced brightness when the control to the off position and then The system may also turn on the following conditions are met:...

  • Page 132: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting This warns others that you are The lever returns to its starting The ignition must be on to turn on having trouble. Press and position when it is released. the fog lamps. momentarily hold again to turn the If after signaling a turn or lane (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the flashers off.

  • Page 133: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is The courtesy lamps come on opened. Instrument Panel automatically when any door is (On): Press to turn on the dome opened and the dome lamp is in the Illumination Control lamps.

  • Page 134: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features The battery can be discharged at It can increase engine idle speed to idle if the electrical loads are very generate more power, whenever high. This is true for all vehicles. needed. It can temporarily reduce Battery Load This is because the generator the power demands of some Management...
  • Page 135 Infotainment System Infotainment Fixed Mast Antenna ..7-14 Introduction Satellite Radio Antenna ..7-14 System Infotainment Audio Players CD Player ....7-14 Determine which radio the vehicle Auxiliary Devices .

  • Page 136: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. The theft-deterrent feature works by while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication learning a portion of the Vehicle Become familiar with the equipment could interfere with Identification Number (VIN) to the...

  • Page 137: Overview (Radio With Cd)

    Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) A. FAV 1 2 3 (Favorites) Opens the favorites list. /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. C. Buttons 1 to 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. D. SEEK Seeks the next station. SEEK Seeks the previous station.
  • Page 138 Infotainment System G. RADIO/BAND M. INFO (Information) Changes the band while Selects an external audio Shows available listening to the radio. source. information about the current station. Selects the radio when Clock Menu listening to a different N. CONFIG (Configuration) Opens the Clock menu.
  • Page 139 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/USB) /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. (Eject) Removes a disc from the CD slot. C. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. D. AUX port 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external devices.

  • Page 140: Operation

    Infotainment System G. INFO (Information) RADIO/BAND Operation Radio: Shows available Changes the band while Controls information about the listening to the radio. The infotainment system is operated current station. Selects the radio when by using the pushbuttons, CD: Shows available listening to a different multifunction knobs, menus shown information about the...
  • Page 141 Infotainment System For vehicles without OnStar, press Submenus BACK: to mute the infotainment Press to: system. Press again, or turn Exit a menu. /VOL knob to cancel mute. Return from a submenu screen Menu System to the previous menu screen. Controls Delete the last character in a sequence.
  • Page 142 Infotainment System Entering a Character Sequence 3. Press and hold the MENU/ Adjusting the Fader and Balance TUNE button until the value 1. Press the TONE button. changes to 0. 2. Select Fader or Balance. Press the BACK button to go 3.

  • Page 143: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System System Settings Auto Volume Radio The auto volume feature Configuring the Number of automatically adjusts the radio AM-FM Radio Favorite Pages volume to compensate for road and Control Buttons wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume The buttons used to control the level is consistent.
  • Page 144 7-10 Infotainment System FAV 1 2 3: Press to open the Selecting a Band Station Lists favorites list and select the 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob. Press the RADIO/BAND button to favorites page. choose AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. 2.

  • Page 145: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System 7-11 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite Satellite Radio A list of stations that transmit Stations from all bands can be XM Satelite Radio Service programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite type displays.
  • Page 146 7-12 Infotainment System MENU/TUNE: Turn to go to the 2. Press and release the FAV 1 2 3 programming favorites for the next XM channel. button to display the page where chosen number of numbered the channel is to be stored. pages.

  • Page 147: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 7-13 station. If this station was one of the XM Satellite Radio Service presets, choose another station for The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives that preset button. greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from coast to RADIO ID: If tuned to channel 0, night.

  • Page 148: Fixed Mast Antenna

    7-14 Infotainment System Fixed Mast Antenna Audio Players mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe Vehicles without OnStar have a the disc from the center to the CD Player fixed mast antenna that can outer edge. withstand most car washes without The CD player can play audio CDs Care of the CD Player...
  • Page 149 Infotainment System 7-15 Control Buttons If the disc is not removed after it is Playing Tracks in Random Order ejected, it is pulled back in after a Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set The buttons used to control the CD few seconds.

  • Page 150: Auxiliary Devices

    7-16 Infotainment System Searching for MP3 Tracks Auxiliary Devices The search feature may take some The optional AUX input allows time to display the information after portable devices to connect to the reading the disc due to the amount vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) of information stored on the disc.
  • Page 151 Infotainment System 7-17 Adjusting the Volume Connecting and Controlling To search for tracks: ® an iPod 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob. Turn the /VOL knob to adjust the Not all iPods can be controlled by volume of the infotainment system 2.
  • Page 152 7-18 Infotainment System Off: Playback starts from the 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a beginning of the current track after Song Titles, Podcasts, or USB Drive the last track finishes. Genres. The infotainment system can only 4. Select the track. Connecting and Controlling a play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive.

  • Page 153: Bluetooth (Overview)

    Infotainment System 7-19 Files that do not have any meta Shuffle Functionality Phone data stored in the ID3 tag display Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set as Unknown. Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Bluetooth (Overview) or Off. Tracks can be searched for by: For vehicles equipped with Playlists* On: Plays current tracks in random...
  • Page 154 7-20 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system (Mute/End Call): Press to The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an all cell phones. See Pairing in phone with a Hands Free Profile to operation.

  • Page 155: Controls)

    Infotainment System 7-21 How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information calm and natural voice. Controls) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability can be paired to the Audio System For information about how to vehicle as a phone and an MP3 navigate the menu system using the When using the Bluetooth system, player at the same time.
  • Page 156 7-22 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone vehicle. The system responds Linking to a Different Phone with <Phone name> has been 1. Press the CONFIG button. To link to a different phone, the new successfully paired after the phone must be in the vehicle and 2.
  • Page 157 Infotainment System 7-23 or contact your wireless provider to to scroll through the entire list of 3. Select Call to start dialing the find out if this feature is supported names/numbers in the number. by your phone. phone book. Accepting or Declining a Call When a cell phone supports the 4.

  • Page 158: Recognition)

    7-24 Infotainment System Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence Dual Tone Multi-Frequency then select Call. See Entering a (DTMF) Tones Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to Character Sequence in Decline and press the MENU/ The in vehicle Bluetooth system can Operation on page 7 6 for more TUNE knob to decline the call.
  • Page 159 Infotainment System 7-25 Pairing only needs to be Pairing 3. Say Pair. The system responds completed once, unless the with instructions and a four digit A Bluetooth enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell Personal Identification Number must be paired to the Bluetooth phone changes or the cell phone (PIN).
  • Page 160 7-26 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
  • Page 161 Infotainment System 7-27 Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press . The system 1. Press . The system each digit is entered, the system responds Ready, followed by responds Ready, followed repeats back the digit it heard...
  • Page 162 7-28 Infotainment System Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is 2. After the tone, say Re dial. The phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say system dials the last number entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last called from the connected cell number.
  • Page 163 Infotainment System 7-29 To ignore the incoming call, no Muting a Call To Transfer Audio from the action is required. Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Press to disconnect the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle: current call and switch to the call...
  • Page 164 7-30 Infotainment System Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
  • Page 165 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control E. Air Conditioning Rear Window Defogger Systems G. Recirculation Climate Control Systems For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, Climate Control Systems ..8-1 cooling, and ventilation can be Air Vents controlled for the vehicle.
  • Page 166 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn For quick cool down on hot days, do (Defog): This mode clears the clockwise or counterclockwise to the following: windows of fog or moisture. Air is increase or decrease the directed to the floor, windshield, and 1.

  • Page 167: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Press the button to turn the The rear window defogger turns off Air Vents recirculation mode on. An indicator after about 10 minutes. It can also Use the air vents located in the light comes on to show that the be turned off by pressing again center and on the side of the...

  • Page 168: Air Intake

    Climate Controls Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and 2.
  • Page 169 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-19 Traction Control Operating Shifting Into Park (Automatic System (TCS) ....9-29 ®...

  • Page 170: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Keep vehicle tires properly Driving Information To avoid distracted driving, always inflated. keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. Combine several trips into a Driving for Better Fuel single trip. Do not use a phone in Economy demanding driving situations.

  • Page 171: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is parked Defensive Driving Drunk Driving to retrieve items that have fallen Defensive driving means always Death and injury associated with to the floor. expect the unexpected. The first drinking and driving is a global Stop or park the vehicle to tend step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.

  • Page 172: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering include: Braking, steering, and accelerating Electric Power Steering Keep enough distance between are important factors in helping to Your vehicle has electric power you and the vehicle in front control a vehicle while driving.

  • Page 173: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating CurveTips Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery Take curves at a reasonable There are times when steering can speed. be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and Reduce speed before entering a find a truck stopped in the lane, or a curve, while the front wheels are child darts out from between parked straight.

  • Page 174: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, 3. Then turn the steering wheel to If the vehicle starts to slide, follow acceleration, or braking, go straight down the roadway. these suggestions: including reducing vehicle speed Ease your foot off the by shifting to a lower gear.
  • Page 175 Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Besides slowing down, other wet can build up under the vehicle's weather driving tips include: After driving through a large tires so they actually ride on the puddle of water or a car/vehicle Allow extra following distance.

  • Page 176: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving or with the ignition off is If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.

  • Page 177: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.

  • Page 178: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    9-10 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.

  • Page 179: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits WARNING (Continued) it Out It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the cause loss of control and a carry.
  • Page 180 9-12 Driving and Operating pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Steps for Determining Correct passengers in your vehicle, Loading Information label shows Load Limit the amount of available cargo the number of occupant seating and luggage load capacity is Locate the statement The positions (A), and the maximum 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150)
  • Page 181 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 182 9-14 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating tools, packages, or anything the vehicle's capacity weight.

  • Page 183: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and Following break in, engine speed WARNING (Continued) and load can be gradually Operating increased. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, Ignition Positions New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle so that Notice: The vehicle does not some of them are above need an elaborate break-in.
  • Page 184 9-16 Driving and Operating A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ 3. Come to a complete stop, shift Notice: Using a tool to force the LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is to P (Park), and turn the ignition key to turn in the ignition could stopped, turn the ignition switch to to LOCK/OFF.

  • Page 185: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-17 If you leave the key in the ACC/ Key Lock Release If charging or jump starting the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position battery does not work, there is a with the engine off, the battery could manual key lock release. Locate the be drained.
  • Page 186 9-18 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission damage. To prevent gear 3. If the engine still will not start, damage, cranking is not allowed or starts but then stops, it could The shift lever should be in Neutral if the engine is running. Engine be flooded with too much and the parking brake engaged.

  • Page 187: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Engine Heater factory with a tie holding it in The length of time the heater should place. Use care in removing the remain plugged in depends on The engine heater can provide tie so that the cord is not several factors.

  • Page 188: Shifting Into Park

    9-20 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to If you have to leave the vehicle with LOCK/OFF. the engine running, be sure the (Automatic Transmission) vehicle is in P (Park) and the 4. Remove the key and take it with parking brake is firmly set before you.

  • Page 189: Shifting Out Of Park (Automatic Transmission)

    Driving and Operating 9-21 the driver seat. To find out how, see The shift lock control is always If you still cannot move the shift Shifting Into Park (Automatic functional except in the case of an lever from P (Park), consult your Transmission) in this section.

  • Page 190: Parking Over Things

    9-22 Driving and Operating Parking over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings WARNING in the vehicle body from WARNING damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.

  • Page 191: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
  • Page 192 9-24 Driving and Operating If you cannot shift out of P (Park), N (Neutral) only. Also, use WARNING ease pressure on the shift lever and N (Neutral) when the vehicle is push the shift lever all the way into being towed. It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park) as you maintain brake vehicle if the shift lever is not fully...

  • Page 193: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-25 D (Drive): This position is for position, the vehicle will While using manual mode, the normal driving. It provides the best automatically shift into transmission will have firmer shifting fuel economy. If you need more 1 (First) gear. and sportier performance.

  • Page 194: Manual Transmission

    9-26 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal To stop, let up on the accelerator and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly pedal and press the brake pedal. let up on the clutch pedal as you Just before the vehicle stops, press press the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 195: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Up Shift Light Brakes while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the Antilock Brake transmission. The repairs would System (ABS) not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only This vehicle has the Antilock Brake after the vehicle is stopped.

  • Page 196: Parking Brake

    9-28 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it close to the vehicle in front of you, Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the there will not be enough time to brakes and continue braking to apply the brakes if that vehicle avoid a sudden obstacle, a suddenly slows or stops.

  • Page 197: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-29 To release the parking brake, hold Ride Control Systems the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can Traction Control press the release button. Hold the System (TCS) release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down.
  • Page 198 9-30 Driving and Operating accordingly. Press and release the comes on and stays on, reset TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn the system: the system back on. 1. Stop the vehicle. It may be necessary to turn the 2. Turn the engine off and wait system off if the vehicle gets stuck 15 seconds.

  • Page 199: Stabilitrak System

    Driving and Operating 9-31 ® StabiliTrak System comes on and stays on, reset the system: The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called 1. Stop the vehicle. StabiliTrak. It is an advanced 2. Turn the engine off and wait computer controlled system that 15 seconds.

  • Page 200: Cruise Control

    9-32 Driving and Operating Cruise Control WARNING For vehicles with cruise control, the Cruise control can be dangerous vehicle can maintain a speed of where you cannot drive safely at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more a steady speed. So, do not use without keeping your foot on the the cruise control on winding accelerator.
  • Page 201 Driving and Operating 9-33 Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the is on when not in use, it could thumbwheel up toward RES/+ get bumped and go into cruise when briefly. The vehicle returns to the not desired.
  • Page 202 9-34 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to control: already activated: increase the vehicle speed.

  • Page 203: Recommended Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Fuel Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet Use of the recommended fuel is an ASTM specification D 4814 in the important part of the proper United States or CAN/CGSB 3.5 maintenance of this vehicle. To help or 3.511 in Canada.

  • Page 204: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    9-36 Driving and Operating federal specifications, but emission Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP control system performance might TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, To provide cleaner air, all gasolines be affected. The malfunction one bottle of GM Fuel System in the United States are now indicator lamp could turn on and the Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel...

  • Page 205: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank To remove the fuel cap, turn it designed for fuel that contains slowly counterclockwise. The fuel methanol. Do not use fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is WARNING containing methanol.

  • Page 206: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-38 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn it tank and emissions system. See WARNING (Continued) clockwise until it clicks. Make sure Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the cap is fully installed. The page 5 13. Bring the fill nozzle in contact diagnostic system can determine if with the inside of the fill Filling a Portable Fuel...

  • Page 207: General Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-39 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 208 9-40 Driving and Operating NOTES...
  • Page 209 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Manual Transmission Bulb Replacement Fluid ..... . 10-13 Bulb Replacement ..10-29 Hydraulic Clutch .
  • Page 210 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ..10-56 General Information Tire Chains ....10-57 Tires ......10-39 For service and parts needs, visit If a Tire Goes Flat .

  • Page 211: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the...

  • Page 212: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information WARNING...
  • Page 213 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
  • Page 214 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 215 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and H. Windshield Washer Fluid page 10 14. Pressure Cap. See Cooling Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on System on page 10 15. page 10 21. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
  • Page 216 10-8 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine...

  • Page 217: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-9 Change the engine oil at the A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Oil appropriate time. See Engine Oil page 10 14. To ensure proper engine Life System on page 10 12. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine performance and long life, careful Always dispose of engine oil Oil on page 10 9.
  • Page 218 10-10 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the It is a good idea to check the engine acceptable operating range oil level at each fuel fill. In order to shown on the dipstick are harmful get an accurate reading, the oil to the engine.
  • Page 219 Vehicle Care 10-11 Selecting the Right Engine Oil vehicle warranty. Check with your Engine Oil Additives/Engine dealer or service provider on Oil Flushes Selecting the right engine oil whether the oil is approved to the depends on both the proper oil Do not add anything to the oil.

  • Page 220: Engine Oil Life System

    10-12 Vehicle Care Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A Code 82 (change How to Reset the Engine Oil environment. If you change your engine oil soon) DIC message Life System own oil, be sure to drain all the oil comes on.

  • Page 221: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Hydraulic Clutch intervals listed in Maintenance Fluid For vehicles with a manual Schedule on page 11 3, and be transmission, it is not necessary to sure to use the fluid listed in How to Check Automatic regularly check brake/clutch fluid Recommended Fluids and...

  • Page 222: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    10-14 Vehicle Care How to Check and Add Fluid Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Visually check the brake/clutch fluid The engine air cleaner/filter is reservoir to make sure the fluid level To inspect the engine air cleaner/ located in the engine compartment is at the MIN (minimum) line on the filter, remove the filter from the...

  • Page 223: Cooling System

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

  • Page 224: Engine Coolant

    10-16 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant WARNING The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever you can be burned.
  • Page 225 Vehicle Care 10-17 Will not damage aluminum parts. Checking Coolant WARNING (Continued) Helps keep the proper engine The vehicle must be on a level temperature. surface when checking the coolant With plain water or the wrong level. Notice: If an improper coolant mixture, the engine could get too mixture is used, the engine could It is normal to see coolant moving in...
  • Page 226 10-18 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the coolant WARNING WARNING surge tank, add coolant as follows: How to Add Coolant to the Steam and scalding liquids from a Adding only plain water or some Coolant Surge Tank hot cooling system can blow out other liquid to the cooling system and burn you badly.
  • Page 227 Vehicle Care 10-19 Turn the pressure cap slowly 4. With the coolant surge tank WARNING counterclockwise about pressure cap off, start the one-quarter of a turn. If you engine and let it run until you You can be burned if you spill hear a hiss, wait for that to can feel the upper radiator hose coolant on hot engine parts.

  • Page 228: Engine Overheating

    10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating Notice: If the engine catches fire WARNING (Continued) because of being driven with no The vehicle has an indicator to warn coolant, the vehicle can be badly engine if it overheats, and get out of the engine overheating. damaged.

  • Page 229: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-21 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine Washer Fluid Notice idle in N (Neutral) for an When using concentrated What to Use automatic transmission washer fluid, follow the or Neutral for a manual When the vehicle needs windshield manufacturer's instructions transmission while stopped.

  • Page 230: Brakes

    10-22 Vehicle Care Brakes Notice: Continuing to drive with If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, worn-out brake pads could result they do not have wear indicators, This vehicle has front disc brakes in costly brake repair. but if a rear brake rubbing noise is and could have rear drum brakes heard, have the rear brake linings Some driving conditions or climates...

  • Page 231: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-23 Brake Adjustment Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid Every moderate brake stop, the disc The braking system on a vehicle is brakes adjust for wear. If rarely complex. Its many parts have to be making moderate or heavier brake of top quality and work well together stops, the brakes might not adjust if the vehicle is to have really good...
  • Page 232 10-24 Vehicle Care since a leak means that sooner When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a Notice or later the brakes and/or clutch low level, the brake warning light Using the wrong fluid can will not work well. comes on. See Brake System badly damage brake/clutch Warning Light on page 5 16.

  • Page 233: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Battery Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check Refer to the replacement number WARNING WARNING shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this Engine Compartment Overview on you and gas that can explode.

  • Page 234: Function Check

    10-26 Vehicle Care 3. For automatic transmission Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with vehicles, try to start the engine normal effort. If the shift lever Shift Lock Control in each gear. The vehicle should moves out of P (Park), contact Function Check start only in P (Park) or your dealer for service.

  • Page 235: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Vehicle Care 10-27 To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) Notice: Allowing the wiper blade mechanism's holding arm to touch the windshield when Mechanism Check ability: With the engine running, no wiper blade is installed could shift to P (Park). Then release damage the windshield.
  • Page 236 10-28 Vehicle Care Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 3. Install the new blade onto the arm and make sure the tabs are fully set in the locked position. 4. Repeat the steps for the other wiper. 3. Once the blade pin disengages from the wiper arm, remove the wiper blade by sliding the pin out 1.

  • Page 237: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement Lamps the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on further adjustment. page 10 32. However, if the vehicle is damaged For any bulb changing procedure in a crash, the headlamp aim may...
  • Page 238 10-30 Vehicle Care High Beam Headlamp/ 4. Disconnect the wiring harness Parking/Turn Signal Lamp connector from the bulb. Low Beam Headlamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood on 5. Install the new bulb in the page 10 4. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on headlamp assembly by turning page 10 4.

  • Page 239: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    Vehicle Care 10-31 5. Install the bulb socket into the 1. Open the trunk. 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb headlamp assembly by turning socket. clockwise. 7. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it Taillamps, Turn Signal, clockwise.

  • Page 240: Replacement Bulbs

    10-32 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the lamp assembly down to 4. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of Replacement Bulbs remove it from the fascia. the bulb socket. Bulb Exterior Lamp 5. Push the replacement bulb Number straight into the bulb socket and Back-Up Lamp turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly.

  • Page 241: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one Windshield Wipers of the identical size and rating. If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System If there is a problem on the road and heavy snow or ice, the windshield a fuse needs to be replaced, the wipers will stop until the motor cools Overload...

  • Page 242: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are component. protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit To access the fuses, press the clips breakers, and fusible thermal links.
  • Page 243 Vehicle Care 10-35 Number Usage Number Usage Front Wiper Speed Outside Rearview Relay Mirror Antilock Brake Rear Window System Pump Defogger Relay Front Wiper Rear Window Control Relay Defogger Front Wiper Spare Blower Spare Antilock Brake Spare System Valve Spare Sunroof Spare Not Used...
  • Page 244 10-36 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Heated Outside Cooling Fan K5 Horn Rearview Mirror Cooling Fan K4 Cooling Fan K3 Not Used Relay (1.8L), Cooling Fan K3 Heated Front Seat Engine Control High Current Fuel System Module Relay (1.4L) Control Module 1 Air Conditioning...
  • Page 245 Vehicle Care 10-37 Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Block DLIS Data Link Connector Airbag Tailgate Spare Body Control Module Body Control Module Body Control The instrument panel fuse block is Module located on the underside of the Body Control driver side instrument panel. Module Notice: Spilling liquid on any Body Control...
  • Page 246 10-38 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Body Control Heating, Spare Module Ventilation, Air Sunroof Conditioning Body Control Cigarette Lighter Module HDLP ALC Spare Instrument Panel Clutch Rear Power Cluster Instrument Panel Windows OnStar Cluster/Automatic Occupant Sensing Front Power Ultrasonic Parking Windows Assist...

  • Page 247: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by could cause serious injury.

  • Page 248: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    10-40 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, molded into its sidewall. The tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire examples show a typical...
  • Page 249 Vehicle Care 10-41 regular road tire has lost air and (E) Tire Inflation gone flat. If the vehicle has a temporary use tire or compact compact spare tire, see spare tire should be inflated to Compact Spare Tire on 420 kPa (60 psi). For more page 10 73 and If a Tire Goes information on tire pressure and Flat on page 10 58.

  • Page 250: Tire Designations

    10-42 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a Tire Terminology and...
  • Page 251 Vehicle Care 10-43 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
  • Page 252 10-44 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.

  • Page 253: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-45 tire's traction, temperature, recommended inflation pressure. Overinflated tires, or tires that and treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading have too much air, can determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle result in: manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9 11. Unusual wear.

  • Page 254: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-46 Vehicle Care Information label, see Vehicle Check the tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure Monitor Load Limits on page 9 11. How when the tires are cold, meaning System the vehicle is loaded affects the vehicle has not been driven The Tire Pressure Monitor System vehicle handling and ride for at least three hours or no...

  • Page 255: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-47 pressure telltale when one or The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) Rules and under inflated. telltale. When the system detects a with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards Accordingly, when the low tire...
  • Page 256 10-48 Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits label shows the size of the original use a GM-approved liquid tire equipment tires and the correct sealant. Using non-approved tire inflation pressure for the tires when sealants could damage the TPMS they are cold.
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-49 matching process is performed could prevent the TPMS from the tire/wheel positions, using a successfully. See "TPMS Sensor functioning properly. See Buying TPMS relearn tool, in the following Matching Process" later in this New Tires on page 10 52. order: driver side front tire, section.

  • Page 258: Tire Inspection

    10-50 Vehicle Care There is cord or fabric 5. Press and hold the SET/CLR two times to indicate the showing through the tire's button to begin the sensor sensor identification code has matching process. been matched to the driver rubber. side rear tire, and the TPMS 6.
  • Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-51 Any time unusual wear is Adjust the front and rear tires to WARNING (Continued) noticed, rotate the tires as soon the recommended inflation as possible and check the wheel pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When alignment.

  • Page 260: When It Is Time For New

    10-52 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. at least a month, remove the tires or This also applies for the spare tire, raise the vehicle to reduce the Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is weight from the tires.
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-53 number is molded onto the tire's WARNING WARNING sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all season tread Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the design, the TPC Spec number improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel will be followed by MS for mud to mount or dismount a tire...

  • Page 262: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    10-54 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9 11 for the label level of performance and safety if...
  • Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-55 use spare tires, tires with Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C nominal rim diameters of The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, or to some limited-production wear rate of the tire when tested...

  • Page 264: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-56 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement properly inflated and not The temperature grades are A Replace any wheel that is bent, overloaded. Excessive speed, (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or underinflation, or excessive representing the tire's resistance corroded.

  • Page 265: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-57 Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels WARNING (Continued) nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new WARNING parts. The area damaged by the GM original equipment parts. tire chains could cause loss of Replacing a wheel with a used control and a crash.

  • Page 266: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-58 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and It is unusual for a tire to blow out, may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting especially if the tires are maintained used in a skid.
  • Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-59 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be of wheel blocks (A). 4. Do not allow passengers to dangerous.

  • Page 268: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-60 Vehicle Care The following information explains If this vehicle has a tire sealant WARNING how to repair or change a tire. and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause Tire Sealant and equipment, and on some vehicles the tire to rupture and you or...
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-61 The kit includes: There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister must be replaced. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes.
  • Page 270 10-62 Vehicle Care Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant canister and compressor from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 67. 2. Remove the air only hose (J) and the power plug (I) from the bottom of the compressor.
  • Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-63 Do not pinch the power plug on the Tire and Loading cord in the door or window. Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10 45. 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the The pressure gauge (H) may air compressor.
  • Page 272 10-64 Vehicle Care The tire is not sealed and will 17. Turn the air only hose (J) 21. Return the equipment to its continue to leak air until the counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the vehicle is driven and the from the tire sealant canister vehicle.
  • Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-65 If the tire pressure has not Using the Tire Sealant and G. Pressure Deflation Button dropped more than 68 kPa Compressor Kit without H. Pressure Gauge (10 psi) from the recommended Sealant to Inflate a Tire inflation pressure, inflate the (Not Punctured) tire to the recommended The kit includes:...
  • Page 274 10-66 Vehicle Care See If a Tire Goes Flat on If the vehicle has an accessory on. Turn the compressor off to page 10 58 for other important power outlet, do not use the get an accurate pressure safety warnings. cigarette lighter.

  • Page 275: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-67 12. Turn the air only hose (J) Storing the Tire Sealant To store the tire sealant canister and counterclockwise to remove it compressor: and Compressor Kit from the tire valve stem. 1. Attach the sealant/air hose to The tire sealant and compressor kit 13.
  • Page 276 10-68 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 58. A. Extension 3. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it B. Jack from the compact spare.
  • Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-69 3. Turn the wheel nuts 4. Place the jack at the position 5. Insert the jack handle into the counterclockwise to loosen marked with a half circle. jack and the wheel wrench onto them. Do not remove them yet. the end of the jack handle.
  • Page 278 10-70 Vehicle Care 6. Turn the wheel wrench 7. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until the lift head is clockwise to raise the vehicle. firmly contacting the proper Raise the vehicle far enough off lifting point nearest the flat tire. the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well.
  • Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-71 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts specification supplied by the or nuts because the nuts might aftermarket manufacturer when come loose. The vehicle's wheel using accessory locking wheel could fall off, causing a crash. nuts.
  • Page 280 10-72 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or Sedan collision, loose equipment could strike someone.

  • Page 281: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-73 Storing the Compact Spare Tire If this vehicle has a compact spare Notice: When the compact spare and Tools tire, it was fully inflated when the is installed, do not take the vehicle was new; however, it can vehicle through an automatic Reverse the instructions for lose air after a time.

  • Page 282: Jump Starting

    10-74 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps The jump start positive post (B) and could result in costly damage to negative post (D) are on the battery For more information about the the vehicle that would not be on the driver side of the vehicle.
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-75 transmission, or Parking on WARNING WARNING (Continued) page 9 21 with a manual transmission. An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that Notice: If any accessories are left when the engine is not running first.
  • Page 284 10-76 Vehicle Care 8. Connect the other end of the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal (D) on the discharged battery. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes.

  • Page 285: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-77 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means negative ( ) cable from the towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the vehicle that had the dead vehicle, such as a motor home.
  • Page 286 10-78 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing 2. Shift the automatic transmission consider before recreational vehicle to P (Park) or a manual When dinghy towing a vehicle with towing: transmission into 1 (First) gear an automatic transmission, the and turn the ignition to What is the towing capacity vehicle should be run at the...
  • Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-79 Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is Dolly Towing from the Front 3. Put an automatic transmission exceeded while towing the in P (Park) or a manual vehicle, it could be damaged. transmission into 1 (First) gear. Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) 4.

  • Page 288: Appearance Care

    10-80 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Washing the Vehicle can result in damage or removal To preserve the vehicle's finish, of paint and decals.
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-81 Finish Care Notice: Machine compounding Windshield and Wiper Blades or aggressive polishing on a Application of aftermarket clearcoat Clean the outside of the windshield basecoat/clearcoat paint finish sealant/wax materials is not with glass cleaner. may damage it. Use only recommended.
  • Page 290 10-82 Vehicle Care Tires Notice: Chrome wheels and other Steering, Suspension, and chrome trim may be damaged if Chassis Components Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to the vehicle is not washed after clean the tires. Visually inspect front and rear driving on roads that have been suspension and steering system for Notice: Using petroleum-based...

  • Page 291: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-83 Sheet Metal Damage discolorations, and small, irregular should be removed quickly. Never dark spots etched into the paint allow cleaners to remain on the If the vehicle is damaged and surface. surface being cleaned for extended requires sheet metal repair or periods of time.
  • Page 292 10-84 Vehicle Care use approximately 20 drops Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the per 3.78L (1 gal) of water. soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface A concentrated soap solution will center. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment.
  • Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-85 Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove WARNING...

  • Page 294: Floor Mats

    10-86 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: 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. If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.

  • Page 295: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required Maintenance Your vehicle is an important maintenance using genuine investment. This section describes replacement parts. They have the required maintenance for the up to date tools and equipment vehicle.
  • Page 296 11-2 Service and Maintenance Your dealer recognizes the Damage caused by Because of the way people use importance of providing improper maintenance can lead to vehicles, maintenance needs vary. competitively priced maintenance costly repairs and may not be There may need to be more and repair services.

  • Page 297: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional Schedule Required Services Normal chart. Required Services Severe chart. The Additional Required Owner Checks and Services WARNING Services Severe are for vehicles At Each Fuel Stop that are:...
  • Page 298 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the Code 82 DIC message or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi displays, have the engine oil and Care on page 10 80.
  • Page 299 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect steering, Check starter switch. See Starter Check accelerator pedal for suspension, and chassis Switch Check on page 10 25. damage, high effort, or binding. components for damaged, loose, Replace if needed. Check automatic transmission or missing parts or signs of shift lock control function.
  • Page 300 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 301 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance b) Check all fuel and vapor lines e) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal routing, and condition. Check that page 10 15.
  • Page 302 11-8 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 303: Services

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe a) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly b) Check all fuel and vapor lines...
  • Page 304 11-10 Service and Maintenance Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 305 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, To help keep the vehicle looking like for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining new, vehicle care products are the tires can save money, fuel, and available from your dealer.
  • Page 306 11-12 Service and Maintenance Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.

  • Page 307: Lubricants, And Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade.
  • Page 308 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

  • Page 309: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96950990 Engine Oil Filter 93185674 PF2257G Passenger Compartment Air Filter...

  • Page 310: Maintenance Records

    11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 311 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 312 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 313: Technical Data

    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 314: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 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 315: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) 1.8L L4 Automatic and Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.8L L4 Engine (with Air 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air Conditioning) Conditioning) 1.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 316 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...

  • Page 317: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 318 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be...

  • Page 319: Customer Assistance

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

  • Page 320: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    13-4 Customer Information Canada Mexico, Central America, and Online Owner Center Caribbean Islands/Countries General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Customer Care Centre, Mail www.chevyownercenter.com Virgin Islands) Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Information and services General Motors de Mexico, S.

  • Page 321: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    Customer Information 13-5 Help Center www.chevrolet.com/ schedule a service appointment For more information on the limited pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do by adding the vehicles you own offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or to your driveway profile. call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text...
  • Page 322 Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of have the following information warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to...

  • Page 323: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 13-7 Towing or services for vehicles General Motors of Canada Scheduling Service driven on a non-public road or Limited requires Appointments highway. pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy When the vehicle requires warranty Services Specific to of the repair orders. Once service, contact your dealer and Canadian-Purchased Vehicles authorization has been received,...

  • Page 324: Courtesy Transportation

    13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Program Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait. However, for U.S. customers, should you To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps arrange transportation through...

  • Page 325: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 insurance coverage, credit card, Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in etc. You are responsible for fuel prior crashes. In most cases, the If the vehicle is involved in a usage charges and may also be parts being recycled are from collision and it is damaged, have the responsible for taxes, levies, usage...
  • Page 326 13-10 Customer Information Repair Facility When purchasing insurance, we Give only the necessary information recommend that you ensure that the to police and other parties involved GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM in the crash. choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts.

  • Page 327: Service Publications

    Customer Information 13-11 Choose a reputable repair facility Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications that uses quality replacement parts. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information See Collision Parts earlier in this Depending on your policy limits, section.

  • Page 328: Reporting Safety Defects

    13-12 Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle.

  • Page 329: Government

    Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance Washington, D.C. 20590...

  • Page 330: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...

  • Page 331: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 GM will not access this data or collection and use and is available Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Statement consent of the vehicle owner or, www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by if the vehicle is leased, with the This vehicle has systems that pressing the...
  • Page 332 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 333 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.

  • Page 334: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
  • Page 335 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.

  • Page 336: Connections

    14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: Call calls to be made and received from ended. 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also be OnStar ready.

  • Page 337: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Push to request account transfer...
  • Page 338 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 15 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 339 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 340 14-8 OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment Privacy Message The OnStar system is integrated The complete OnStar Privacy into the electrical architecture of the Statement may be found at If there is limited cellular coverage vehicle. Do not add any electrical www.onstar.com.
  • Page 341 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-80 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-24 Interior .
  • Page 342 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Carbon Monoxide Headlamps, Front Turn Engine Exhaust ....9-22 Battery ..... . . 10-25 Signal, and Parking Liftgate .
  • Page 343 INDEX Child Restraints Collision Damage Repair ..13-9 Cruise Control ....9-32 Infants and Young Compact Spare Tire ..10-73 Light .
  • Page 344 INDEX Devices, Auxiliary ... . . 7-16 Engine (cont'd) ® Reduced Power Light ..5-21 Diagnostics, OnStar ..14-5 Electrical Equipment, Distracted Driving .
  • Page 345 INDEX Folding Mirrors ....2-13 Fuses General Information Front Fog Lamp Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Light ......5-21 Fuse Block .
  • Page 346 INDEX Heated Front Seats ... . . 3-7 Infotainment ....7-1 Lamps (cont'd) Malfunction Indicator .

  • Page 347: For Children (Latch)

    INDEX Lights (cont'd) Loss of Control ....9-6 Mirrors (cont'd) Manual ..... . .2-13 Engine Coolant Low Fuel Warning Light .
  • Page 348 INDEX ® OnStar Power Additional Information ..14-5 Mirrors ......2-13 Park Connections .
  • Page 349 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof System ......2-3 Sunroof ..... . .2-17 Radio Frequency Remote Vehicle Start .
  • Page 350 i-10 INDEX Satellite Radio ....7-11 Service (cont'd) StabiliTrak Publications Ordering Scheduling Appointments ..13-7 OFF Light .....5-18 Sealant Kit, Tire .
  • Page 351 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Turn and Lane-Change Terminology and Signals ......6-4 Tachometer ..... 5-9 Definitions .
  • Page 352 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Storing the Tire Sealant Tires ......10-52 Warning and Compressor Kit .

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