2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3 Owners Manual

In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 80 rue Noel Gatineau , QC J8Z 0A1

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors.

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Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may retain personal preferences, such as radio presets, seat positions, and temperature settings.

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: . How various systems in your

vehicle were operating;

. Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/ or brake pedal; and,

. How fast the vehicle was

traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or,

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OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website.

Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.

if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.

OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; and, in certain situations, the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the

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OnStar Overview

OnStar Overview

OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services

Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4
Vehicle Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 14-6

OnStar Additional Information

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6

= Voice Command Button Q Blue OnStar Button > Emergency Button This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. OnStar requires the vehicle battery and electrical system, cellular service, and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing public emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your

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vehicle, including location information. See OnStar’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: . Solid Green: System is on. Flashing Green: On a call. . Red: Indicates a problem. . Off: System is off. Press the blue

OnStar button twice to speak with an OnStar Advisor.

Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor. Press = to: . Make a call, end a call,

or answer an incoming call.

. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling

voice commands.

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Press > to get a priority connection to an OnStar Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a Good Samaritan or

respond to an AMBER Alert.

. Get assistance in severe

weather or other crisis and evacuation routes.

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. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn

Navigation voice commands. Requires a specific OnStar subscription plan.

. Obtain the WiFi network name,

or Service Set Identifier or SSID, and passphrase (if equipped).

Press Q to connect to a live Advisor to: . Verify account information or

update contact information.

. Get driving directions. Requires

a specific OnStar subscription plan..

. Receive On-Demand

Diagnostics for a check of the vehicle’s key operating systems.

. Receive Roadside Assistance. . Manage WiFi Settings (if

equipped).

OnStar Services

Emergency With Automatic Crash Response, the OnStar system can automatically connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor. The built-in system can automatically connect to help in certain crashes. Press > to connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor. GPS technology is used to identify the vehicle location and can provide important information to emergency personnel. OnStar Emergency Advisors are trained to provide assistance and link to existing public emergency service providers in emergency situations. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Crisis Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information if a crisis occurs.

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Security OnStar provides services including Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Block, and Roadside Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely, if equipped with automatic door locks, and can help police locate the vehicle if it is stolen.

Navigation OnStar navigation requires a specific OnStar subscription plan. Press Q to receive directions or have them sent to the vehicle navigation screen, if equipped. Destinations can also be forwarded to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. Turn-by-Turn Navigation 1. Press Q to connect to a live

Advisor.

2. Request directions. 3. Directions are downloaded to the

vehicle.

4. Follow the voice-guided

commands.

Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route

Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Do you want to cancel directions?”

2. Say “Yes.” System responds:

“OK, request completed, thank you, goodbye.”

Route Preview 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Route preview.” System responds with the next three maneuvers.

Repeat 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

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2. Say “Repeat.” System responds with the last direction given, then responds with “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

Get My Destination 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with the address and the distance to the destination, then responds with “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar OnStar eNav: Subscribers can send destinations from MapQuest.com to the vehicle Turn-by-Turn Navigation or screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle. Destination Download: Press Q, then request the Advisor to download directions to the

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navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “Go” button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions. If directions are downloaded to the navigation system, the route can only be canceled through the navigation system. Destinations can also be downloaded on the go. For information about eNav or Destination Download, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

Connections The required specific Onstar subscription plan includes the services that follow to help customers stay connected. For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that provides a high-speed, wireless Internet connection to connect multiple mobile devices (data plan required). 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot

information, press = and select or say “WiFi settings.”

2. The WiFi settings will display the

WiFi network name/SSID, passphrase, and level of encryption.

3. To change the SSID or

passphrase, press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect with an Advisor.

OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App (If Equipped) Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple®, Android™, and BlackBerry® or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. From the mobile device, check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire

pressure (if the vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system); or activate remote horn and lights. Also remote start the vehicle (if factory equipped) or unlock the doors from anywhere with a wireless connection (if equipped with automatic locks). With a required specific OnStar subscription plan, a destination can be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).

OnStar RemoteLink® Key Fob Services This feature is included for five years and allows for remote door lock/unlock (if equipped with automatic locks), remote start (if factory equipped), or activation of horn and lights from anywhere with a wireless signal. Download the app and start using it any time during the trial period to get started.

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4. Say “Call.” System responds:

3. Say the entire number without

“OK, dialing 911.”

Retrieve My Number 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “My number.” System

responds: “Your OnStar Hands-Free Calling number is,” then says the number.

End a Call Press =. System responds: “Call ended.” Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Store.” System responds:

“Please say the number you would like to store.”

pausing. System responds: “Please say the name tag.”

4. Pick a name tag. System

responds: “About to store . Does that sound OK?” 5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try

again. System responds: “OK, storing .”

Place a Call Using a Stored Number 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Call .” System

responds: “OK, calling .”

Verify Minutes and Expiration Press = and say “Minutes” then “Verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date.

OnStar Hands-Free Calling This service allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle.

To Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds:

“OnStar ready.”

2. Say “Call.” System responds:

“Please say the name or number to call.”

3. Say the entire number without

pausing, including a “1” and the area code. System responds: “OK calling.”

Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Call.” System responds:

“Please say the name or number to call.”

3. Say “911” without pausing.

System responds: “911.”

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Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and other major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If an On-Demand Diagnostics check is needed, press Q, and an Advisor can run a check.

OnStar Additional Information

Transferring Service Press Q to request account transfer eligibility information. The Advisor can assist in canceling or removing account information. Selling/Transferring the Vehicle Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends. Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain the OnStar service options available.

How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For more information, a full description of OnStar services, system limitations, and OnStar terms and conditions: . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR

(1-888-466-7827).

. See www.onstar.com (U.S.). . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. . Press Q to speak with an

Advisor.

OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service

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in that area. The wireless service provider must also have coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. OnStar services may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, or modified, OnStar services may not work. Other problems beyond the control of OnStar may prevent service such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.

Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions. Press Q for help with:

Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas. Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., that meets accessibility needs.

. Providing directions to the

closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations.

TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired customers while in the vehicle. The available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle access to all of the OnStar services, except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

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OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be changed the first time when speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. Warranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the vehicle warranty. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in multiple languages. Press Q and ask for an Advisor. Advisors are available in English, Spanish, and French. Available languages may vary by country.

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Potential Issues OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days. After five days, OnStar can contact Roadside Assistance and a locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Global Positioning System (GPS) . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings; in parking garages; around airports; in tunnels, underpasses; or in an area with very dense trees. If GPS signals are not available, the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location. In emergency situations, OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders.

A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The Advisor may give a verbal route or may ask for a call back after the vehicle is driven into an open area. Cellular and GPS Antennas Do not place items over or near the antenna to prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal reception. Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle. Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity, this message may come on. Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area. Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features

to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-53. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate. Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com (U.S.), or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We recommend that you review it. If you have any questions, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or press Q to speak with an Advisor. Users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties

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Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Additional Information

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Adjustments

Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-11
Air Filter, Passenger

Compartment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Airbag System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

Airbag System (cont'd)

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .3-20

Airbags

Adding Equipment to the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 5-11
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Servicing Airbag-Equipped

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Alarm

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Alert

Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . .9-37
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Antenna

Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16

INDEX

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Appearance Care

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86

Armrest

Rear Seat

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Assistance Program,

Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13

Audio System

Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 7-2

Automatic

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Automatic Transmission

Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26
Shift Lock Control

Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Auxiliary

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

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INDEX

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-24
Bluetooth

Overview . . . . . . . . . 7-19, 7-21, 7-24

Brake

System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-15
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4, 10-29
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Bulb Replacement (cont'd)

Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

High Intensity Discharge

(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . 10-32
Taillamps, Turn

Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . 10-29, 10-30
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
California

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-44
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Camera

Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . .9-39
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii Capacities and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Carbon Monoxide

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Cargo

Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Cautions, Danger, and

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-2
Center Stack Display . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-12
Check

Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Ignition

Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . 10-23

Child Restraints

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-39
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46, 3-49
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

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Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-8
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Compartments

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25

Compressor Kit, Tire

Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63

Connections

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4

Control

Coolant

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Engine Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Transportation

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
Text Telephone (TTY)

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4

Customer Information Service Publications

Ordering Information . . . . . . .13-11

Traction and Electronic

Customer Satisfaction

Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

INDEX

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Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . 13-8
Danger, Warnings, and

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv . . . . . . . 13-14

Data Recorders, Event Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Devices

Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

Display

Center Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Door

Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3
Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

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Driving

Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-21
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-7
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Track Events and

Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Dual Automatic Climate

Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

E85 or FlexFuel Electrical Equipment,

Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Electrical System

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Emergency

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Check and Service Engine

Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-5
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Cooling System Messages . . .5-26
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

Engine (cont'd)

Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-24
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-14
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-2

Features

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Filter,

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-3
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70

FlexFuel

E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90

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Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . .10-11
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Fog Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . 6-4, 10-29

Forward Collision Alert

(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Frequency Statement

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12

Front Fog Lamp

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-47
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-46
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . .5-19
Requirements, California . . . . .9-44
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

INDEX

i-5

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

High Intensity Discharge

(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-20
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . .5-20
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Heater

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
High Voltage Devices and

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

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High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . 10-49
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-7
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . 9-14, 9-16
Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Indicator

Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Instrument Panel

Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 2-19
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-27
Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-42
Lamps

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-2
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-13

Lamps (cont'd)

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42

Lane Departure Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
LATCH System

Replacing Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46

LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Lighting

Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Lights

Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-15
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

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Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . .5-16
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-10
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Locks

Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-19

Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13

Maintenance and Care

Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . 11-2

Recommended Fluids

and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-11
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-13
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Messages

Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-26
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26

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Messages (cont'd)

Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Object Detection System . . . . .5-28
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . 2-19
Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

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Navigation

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Off-Road

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-31
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
OnStar®

System, In Brief

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

OnStar® Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6
OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-4
OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
OnStar® Vehicle

Parking

Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-23
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-23
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6

Passenger Compartment Air

Operation, Infotainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Ordering

Service Publications . . . . . . . . .13-11

Outlets

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Overview, Infotainment

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-24
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3

Personalization

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . 7-19, 7-21, 7-24

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Power

Park

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-21
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Pregnancy, Using Safety

Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

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Privacy

Records

Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13

Program

Recreational Vehicle

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Ride Control Systems

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-7

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79

Roads

Proposition 65 Warning,

Reimbursement Program,

Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

Roadside Assistance

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . 13-11

Radio Frequency

Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12

Radios

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-39
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-30
Replacing LATCH System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Replacing Safety Belt

System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-17

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12

Restraints

Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-17
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-16

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Safety Defects Reporting

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-7
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Seats

Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Securing Child

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-3
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-13
Maintenance, General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
. . . . .12-1

Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

Services

Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Shift Lock Control Function

Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46, 3-49

Shifting

Security

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22

Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Signals, Turn and

Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Special Application Services . . . 11-8
Specifications and

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
StabiliTrak

OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . 10-29, 10-30

Storage Areas

Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 10-70
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

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Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv System

Forward Collision

Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-34
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 13-15

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Taillamps

Bulb Replacement . . . 10-29, 10-30
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-17
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-61

Tires (cont'd)

Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-51
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-50
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Sealant and

Compressor Kit

. . . . . . . . . . . 10-63

Sealant and Compressor

Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Terminology and

Towing (cont'd)

Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-79
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79

Track Events and

Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Traction

Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Trailer

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45

Transmission

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-60
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42

Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-48
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-52
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-48

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Turn Signal

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Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-38
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Vehicle

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 5-17

Vehicle Care

Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-70
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48

Vehicle Data Recording

Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

When It Is Time for New

Vehicle Diagnostics

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Voltage Devices and

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
. . . . 3-37
Where to Put the Restraint Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Windshield

Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3