2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual

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Instrument Panel

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑9. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.

C. D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

E.

F. G.

page 5‑3. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

H. Driver Compartment Storage.

See Front Storage on page 4‑2.

I. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10‑5.

J. Cruise Control on page 9‑32.

Q. Hazard Warning Flashers on

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page 6‑4.

R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑24. S. Front Storage on page 4‑2. Power Outlets on page 5‑7.

T. Passenger Sensing System on

page 3‑32.

U. Traction Control System (TCS)

on page 9‑29.

V. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.

K. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out

of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑15. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

M. Horn on page 5‑3. N. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2 (If Equipped). Ignition Positions on page 9‑16.

O. P. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5 (If Equipped) .

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Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3.

Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash.

Press K to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30 for additional information. Press and hold V for approximately one second to open the trunk. Press L and release to locate the vehicle.

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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

Door Locks

Manual Locks From inside the vehicle slide the door lock knob to unlock or lock a door. Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are on the front doors. " : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. For more information, see: . Door Locks on page 2‑7. . Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.

Trunk Release In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE transmitter, there is a remote release V button located on the driver door near the map pocket. The trunk can only be opened when the vehicle is in P (Park), or when the ignition is off.

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See Trunk on page 2‑9.

Windows

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. See Power Windows on page 2‑16.

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In Brief

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

Seat Position

Height Adjustment

Seatback Adjustment

If available, press and hold the top or bottom of the switch to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch when the desired height is reached. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

To adjust the seat position: 1. Lift the bar under the front of the seat cushion to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back and

forth to make sure it is locked in place.

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See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Seatback Adjustment

Power Seats

Seat Position

To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

See “Manual Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

To adjust a power seat, if available: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rear

part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the horizontal control up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the entire control up or down.

To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

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In Brief

Lumbar Adjustment

A.

Increase Lumbar Support Control

B. Decrease Lumbar Support

Control

If available, press the front (A) or rear (B) of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the desired level of support is reached. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Second Row Seats With this feature, either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Before folding a seatback, make sure the front seat is not reclined. If it is, the rear seatback will not fold down all the way.

Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked in position. Make sure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in all three positions. See Rear Seats on page 3‑8 for more information.

Heated Seats

To lower the rear seatback, pull up on the seatback strap while folding the seatback down. This allows access to the trunk. To raise the rear seatback pull the seatback up and make sure it latches.

If available, press the top of the switch to turn the heat feature on to the high heat setting. The indicator light “2” will be lit.

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Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

Press the top of the switch again to go to the low heat setting. The indicator light “1” will be lit. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off. The heated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off. For more information, see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7.

Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑9. . How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 3‑13. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑18. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48.

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In Brief

United States

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Canada and Mexico

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑32 for important information.

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. 1. Move the selector switch located

below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.

Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑14. Interior Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑14.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

The lever is located on the left side of the steering wheel column. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. The dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed.

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Reading Lamps The front reading lamps are located in the front overhead console. The rear reading lamps are near the dome lamp overhead near the rear passenger seats. For vehicles with front and/or rear reading lamps, press the lens to turn the lamp on and off, while the doors are closed. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For more information on interior lighting, see:

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

. Entry/Exit Lighting on page 6‑5. . Parade Dimming on page 6‑6.

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In Brief

Exterior Lighting

P: Briefly turn to this position to manually turn the automatic lamp control off or on. In Canada, this position only works when a vehicle is in the P (Park) position. When the vehicle is put into D (Drive) the lights come on. AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. ;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and taillamps. 2: Manual operation of the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps.

For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

. Delayed Headlamps on

page 6‑3.

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

on page 6‑2.

. Automatic Headlamp System on

page 6‑3. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering column.

9: Turns the wipers off. &: For intermittent or speed sensitive operation. While in this position, turn the x band up or down to vary frequency. The amount of delay time varies between wiping cycles due to the delay setting selected or the speed of the vehicle. As vehicle speed is increased or decreased, the wiper interval also increases or decreases. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. 8: Use for a single wiping cycle. Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.

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Climate Controls

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A. Fan Control B. Air Recirculation C. Temperature Control D. Outside Air

E. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped).

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Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)

A. Fan Control B. Air Conditioning C. Air Recirculation D. Outside Air E. Rear Window Defogger

F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Display H. Temperature Control See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5 (If Equipped).

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Vehicle Features Radio(s)

Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC) This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from

D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual).

2. Press the + (plus) end of the

button on the side of the shifter to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift. See Manual Mode on page 9‑25.

Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown

O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. f : Select radio stations.

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In Brief

© ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, if the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. When information is not available, "No Info" displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Infotainment on page 7‑1 and Operation on page 7‑3.

Storing a Favorite Station Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets. For radios with a FAV button, a maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ stations. For radios without a FAV button, up to 18 stations (6 FM1, 6 FM2, and 6 AM), can be programmed on the 6 numbered buttons. See Operation on page 7‑3.

Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB port or Radio with a Single CD (MP3) player: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/

ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.

2. Press O to turn the radio on. 3. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.

4. Press the softkey located below

5.

any one of the tabs that you want to change. Increase or decrease the time or date by turning f clockwise or counterclockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑5.

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Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call

1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.ca or call

1-877-438-9677 (Canada)

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑10.

Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) This vehicle may have an 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located on the audio faceplate. Some portable audio devices such as iPods®, MP3
players, and USB storage devices can be connected to the vehicle using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or a USB cable. For more information, see Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑20.

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Bluetooth® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth on page 7‑25.

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Steering Wheel Controls

b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with the OnStar® or Bluetooth systems. x c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cruise Control

J: Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES+: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate. SET−: Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. For more information, see Cruise Control on page 9‑32.

If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted using the controls on the right side of the steering wheel. e + / e : Increases or decreases volume. w / x c : Press to change radio stations, select tracks on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod® or USB device.

The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.

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Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two accessory power outlets. One accessory power outlet is located inside the storage bin below the climate controls and the other outlet is on the rear of the center storage console. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use. See Power Outlets on page 5‑7.

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu.

The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. INFO: Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays.

r : Press to reset some vehicle information displays, select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a warning message. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. These features include: . Oil Life Reset . Units . RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback . Door Lock and Unlock Settings

Language

See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release t on the instrument panel. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑27.

. Press and release the button

again to turn on traction control. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑29.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press and hold t until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑27.

. Press and release the button

again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑31.

Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early

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indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑53.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑67 for complete operating information. If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑65.

Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the “Change Oil Soon” DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,

with the engine off.

2. Press and hold the DIC INFO and reset buttons, on the left side of the steering wheel, at the same time to enter the personalization menu. The “Oil Life Reset” message displays.

3. Press and hold the reset button

until the DIC display shows “Acknowledged.”

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13.

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Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑37. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑35.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate

smoothly.

. Brake gradually and avoid

abrupt stops.

. Avoid idling the engine for long

periods of time.

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. When road and weather

conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

. Always follow posted speed

limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.

. Combine several trips into a

single trip.

. Replace the vehicle's tires with

the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10 for more information.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.

Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: www.chevyownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

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OnStar®

For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.

] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation. 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 on all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push the Q button to speak with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Glove Box Kit. OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times. OnStar service can’t work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar

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hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you haven’t maintained it and the vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in the vehicle, OnStar service may not work. Other problems OnStar can’t control may prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming.

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information. On some vehicles, the Talk button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.

Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Push the Q button and request a vehicle diagnostic check. If the light appears clear (no light appears), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Push the Q button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active.

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Keys, Doors and Windows

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-14
Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Door Ajar Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 2-11
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-12

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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 or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The

transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key.

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. Check the transmitter's battery.

See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter.

confirm locking. See “LOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30 for more information. Pressing Q may also arm the anti-theft alarm system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑11. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. The interior lamps turn on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn signals flash to confirm unlocking. See “UNLOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30 for more information. The high‐beam headlamps, parking lamps, and back‐up lamps may come on each time K is pressed.

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/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to operate the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 for additional information. Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. The interior lamps turn off after all of the doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn signals flash to

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See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30 for additional information. Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the anti-theft alarm system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑11. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. The trunk can be opened with the transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 3 km/h (2 mph) or when the ignition is off. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times and the headlamps and turn signals flash three times. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to initiate the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the headlamps and turn signals flash for 30 seconds. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW message displays in the DIC. See “KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑27
for additional information.

Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side.

2. Remove the old battery. Do not

use a metal object.

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doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for additional information. / (Remote Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.

To start the vehicle using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the

vehicle.

2. Press and release the

transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button for about four seconds or until the vehicle's turn signal lamps flash. The doors will lock. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on and remain on while the engine is running.

The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running time, or one start with a time extension. The first start must expire or be canceled to get two separate 10 minute starts.

3.

Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the transmitter back

together.

Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will automatically regulate the inside temperature. Normal operation of these systems will return after the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when

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If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat the previous steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes from the time you repeat the steps for remote starting. The remote start running time can be extended one time and only after the first remote start. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. The engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and release the remote start button. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition switch out of LOCK/OFF position and then back to LOCK/OFF.

The parking lamps turn off to indicate the engine is off. After the engine has been started two times, or one time with a time extension, the vehicle's ignition must be turned to ON/RUN using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑16 for information regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the follow occur:

The vehicle's key is in the ignition. The vehicle's hood is open. The hazard warning flashers are on. The check engine light is on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑15.

The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts, or one start with a time extension, have already been provided for that ignition cycle.

Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature. See your dealer if you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle.

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injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, turn the key in the driver's door lock counterclockwise to lock the door and clockwise to unlock it or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside, move the manual lock control on the door or use the power door lock switch.

Power Door Locks With power door locks, the switches on the front doors can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors.

Door Ajar Reminder A chime will sound and the DOOR AJAR message will display if one of the doors is not fully closed. This happens when the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) or N (Neutral). See Door Ajar Messages on page 5‑26.

Door Locks

{ WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

. Young children who get into

unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent

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Delayed Locking This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors and arming of the theft-deterrent system for five seconds when the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is active. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all of the doors will lock. To cancel the delay and lock the doors immediately, press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch a second time. The theft deterrent system will arm after 30 seconds.

Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed to lock all doors automatically when the following are met: . All doors are closed.

The ignition is on. The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

This feature cannot be disabled. All doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). The power door unlock function can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.

Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. If the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the doors while the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound three times. All doors will then lock.

Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

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Trunk Press the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter for one second to open the trunk from the outside. { WARNING

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. (Continued)

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If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:

. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument panel.

. Adjust the Climate Control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. . If the vehicle is equipped with

a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑22.

Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door. To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.

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Remote Trunk Release

Emergency Trunk Release Handle

There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. This handle glows following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside.

Press the button located on the driver door near the map pocket to open the trunk. The trunk can only be opened while the vehicle is in P (Park) or when the ignition is off. Close the trunk by pulling on the handle.

Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.

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Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal.

Anti-Theft Alarm System Your vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm system. Arming the System With the ignition off, press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter lock button to arm the system. The system will arm 30 seconds after all the doors are closed, or 60 seconds with any door open. If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second time while all the doors are closed, the system will arm immediately. The system will still arm in 60 seconds if a door is open. When the open door is closed, the system will arm.

The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, comes on to indicate that arming has been initiated. Once the system is armed, the security light flashes once every three seconds. If the security light is flashing twice per second, this means that a door is open. If the system is armed and the key is used to unlock the vehicle, the alarm will be activated. If you do not want to arm the system, lock the vehicle with the manual lock knob on the doors or with the inside power door lock switches. The alarm will sound and the exterior lights will flash if any door is opened while armed.

Disarming the System To disarm the system: . Press the RKE transmitter

unlock button. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.

Once the system is disarmed, the security light will stop flashing. How the System Alarm is Activated To activate the system if it is armed: . Open the driver's door or trunk.

A ten second pre-alarm chirp will sound followed by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights.

. Open any other door. A full alarm of horn and lights will immediately sound for thirty seconds.

. Open the hood. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, it will activate the full alarm.

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When an alarm event has finished, the system will re-arm itself automatically. How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm: . Press the lock button on the

RKE transmitter. The system will then re-arm itself.

. Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. This will also disarm the system. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This will also disarm the system.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition If three chirps are heard when the unlock or lock button is pressed on the RKE transmitter, it means that the system alarm was previously triggered.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms

the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged.

The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again.

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3. After the engine has started, turn

4.

the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within five seconds of the original key being turned to LOCK/OFF in Step 3. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the security light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed.

5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if

additional keys are to be programmed.

Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ WARNING

A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys can be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. To program the new key:

1. Verify that the new key has a 1

2.

stamped on it. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service.

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Power Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch located

below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.

3. Adjust each outside mirror so

that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.

Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5 for more information.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with OnStar® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See the OnStar® owner guide for more information about the services OnStar® provides.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with a compass display and OnStar® controls. See your dealer for more information on the system and how

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Windows

{ WARNING

Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

to subscribe to OnStar®. See the OnStar® owner's guide for more information about the services OnStar® provides. See Compass on page 5‑4 for more information. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof (if equipped).

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Power Windows

The power window switches are located on the armrest on the driver's door. In addition, there is a switch on each passenger door. Express-Down Window The driver window has an express-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the front all the way down and release, to automatically lower.

To stop the window while it is lowering, pull the front of the switch momentarily. To raise the window, pull and hold the front of the switch. Express-Up Window On windows with this feature, pull the switch up to the second position and release the switch to activate the express-up feature. To stop the