the repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle
repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits.
Service Publications Ordering Information (U.S. and Canada Only) Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Manual. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees.
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Current and Past Models
Technical Service Bulletins and
Manuals are available for current
and past model GM vehicles.
ORDER TOLL FREE:
1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
Or write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Prices are subject to change without
notice and without incurring
obligation. Allow ample time for
delivery.
All listed prices are quoted in U.S.
funds. Make checks payable in U.S.
funds.
Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/310, ICES‐001. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. The device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors.
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To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.
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.
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
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
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.
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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.
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GM will not access these data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, 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 Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 343.
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.
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OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
= Voice Command Button Q Blue OnStar Button > Red Emergency Button This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription and data plan. 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 emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle, including location information. See OnStar’s Terms &
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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 ready. . Flashing Green: On a call. . Red: Indicates a problem. . Off: System is off. Press Q
twice to speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR (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.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
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. Obtain the Wi-Fi® hotspot name
or SSID and password, if equipped.
Press Q to connect to an Advisor to: . Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions. . Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance. . Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press > to get a priority connection to an OnStar 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 situations and find evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency Emergency Services require an active, OnStar subscription plan (excludes Basic Plan). With Automatic Crash Response, built-in sensors can automatically alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected in to the vehicle to help. Press > for a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers, direct them to your exact location, and relay important information. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information during a crisis. With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can locate a nearby service provider to help with a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty gas tank.
Security If equipped, OnStar provides these services: . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the vehicle and help authorities quickly recover it. . With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block the engine from being restarted. . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with law enforcement to gradually slow the vehicle down.
Navigation OnStar navigation requires a specific OnStar subscription plan. Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn directions or have them sent to the vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. Turn-by-Turn Navigation 1. Press Q to connect to an
Advisor.
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2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided
commands.
Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route
Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Do you want to cancel directions?”
3. 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.
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 distance to the destination, then responds with “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Destination Download Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. Press Q, then ask the Advisor to download directions to the vehicle’s navigation system, if equipped. After the call ends, the navigation screen will provide prompts to begin driving directions. Routes that are sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the navigation system. See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
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Connections The following OnStar services help with staying connected. For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
OnStar Wi-Fi® Hotspot (If Equipped) The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access to the Internet and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile devices can be connected. A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle controls only when it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
information, press =, wait for the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi settings.” On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on some vehicles, the connection type
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(no Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (poor, good, excellent). 3. To change the SSID or
password, press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect with an Advisor.
OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App (If Equipped) Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple® iOS, Android™, BlackBerry®, or Windows® mobile devices. OnStar Subscribers can access the following services from a mobile device: . Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps. . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure, if factory-equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
. Send directions to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and monitor data consumption, if equipped.
For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps. OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide special offers from restaurants and retailers on your route, help locate hotels, or book a room. OnStar Hands-Free Calling Make and receive calls with the built-in wireless calling service, which requires available minutes.
Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call. 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.”
2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call. Please say the name or number to call.”
3. Say “911” without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.” System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number 1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
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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.” Verify Minutes and Expiration Press = and say “Minutes” then “Verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics Advanced Diagnostics provides a status of the vehicle’s key systems with a monthly e-mail, or by pressing Q. Real-time Diagnostic Alerts can be sent by email or text. The Proactive Alerts feature (if available) can help predict and alert of potential upcoming maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle, before they become a problem. OnStar can also monitor and report tire pressure, if the vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
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OnStar Additional Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages Audio messages may play important information at the following times: . Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
Q to set up an account.
. With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service Press Q to request account transfer eligibility information. The Advisor can cancel or change account information. Selling/Transferring the Vehicle Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends.
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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 OnStar service options. How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advanced Diagnostics, Remote Services, 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 1-888-4ONSTAR
(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 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 — 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 — may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 335. Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help Subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions. Press Q to help: . Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
that meets accessibility needs. . Provide 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 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 OnStar services. 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 1-888-4ONSTAR. 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. Potential Issues OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for five days, OnStar can contact Roadside Assistance or 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 and 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.
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Cellular and GPS Antennas Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle. Do not place items over or near the antenna to prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal reception. 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.
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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 0 223. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate. Vehicle Software Updates OnStar or GM may remotely deliver software updates or changes to the vehicle without further notice or consent. These updates or changes may enhance or maintain safety, security, or the operation of the vehicle or the vehicle systems. Software updates or changes may affect or erase data or settings that are stored in the vehicle, such as OnStar Hands-Free Calling name tags, saved navigation destinations, or pre-set radio stations. Neither OnStar nor GM is responsible for any affected or erased data or settings. These updates or changes may also collect personal information. Such collection is described in the OnStar privacy
statement or separately disclosed at the time of installation. These updates or changes may also cause a system to automatically communicate with GM servers to collect information about vehicle system status, identify whether updates or changes are available, or deliver updates or changes. An active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to these software updates or changes and agreement that either OnStar or GM may remotely deliver them to the vehicle. 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 1-888-4ONSTAR (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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Index
Index
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Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 223
Additional Information
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Additional Maintenance
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 104
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Alarm
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 233
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Passenger Sensing System . . . .68
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
What Will You See after an
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Alert
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . .211
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Antenna
Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 200
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Armrest
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Rear Seat
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . .64
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Audio
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Audio Players
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Automatic
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Auxiliary
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Battery
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Voltage and Charging
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Battery - North America . . . .241, 293
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 244
Bluetooth
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 157, 161
Brake
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 107
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Brakes (cont'd)
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 187
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, 248
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 251
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . 249, 250
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
California
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 216
California (cont'd)
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .226, 241, 293
Camera
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Cargo
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 94
Center Stack Display . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Charging System Light
. . . . . . . . . 105
Check
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 243
Malfunction Indicator
Engine Light
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . .76
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 90
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 167
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cluster, Instrument
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 332
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 281
Connections
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Coolant
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine Temperature Gauge . . 103
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Customer Information Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 334
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Index
351
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 332
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Recorders, Event
. . . . . . . . . 337
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Devices
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Diagnostics
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Display
Center Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 324
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Driving
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
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Driving (cont'd)
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . .23
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 181
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 183
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Track Events and
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Emergency
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 229
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Cooling System Messages . . . .117
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Exhaust
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Oil Pressure Light
. . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 197
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 337
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 132
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 132
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 134
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 233
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 135, 248
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Fuel (cont'd)
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 111
Requirements, California . . . . . 216
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Gauges
Engine Coolant
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 308
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 134
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 111
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 132
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . .112
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Index
353
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 167
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 268
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 181
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 201
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . .187, 189
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
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Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 43
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 118
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . .27
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 262
Lamps
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 133
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 106
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Lamps (cont'd)
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Lane Departure Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 135
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 107
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .110
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lights (cont'd)
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 132
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 108
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 103
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . 109
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 111
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 309
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 106
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Messages
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . .117
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Object Detection System . . . . . .119
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 120
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Messages (cont'd)
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 43
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Navigation
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Index
355
Object Detection System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 232
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 74
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 328
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
OnStar® Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
OnStar® Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 341
OnStar® Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
OnStar® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
OnStar® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
OnStar® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
OnStar® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Operation
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 142
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 334
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Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 243
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 196
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 68
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 226
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 157, 161
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Power (cont'd)
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 194
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 60
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 336
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 331
Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .226, 241, 293
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 335
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 206
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 296
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 336
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ride Control Systems
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 324
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . .62
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . .60
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 336
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 331
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . .50
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Power Adjustment, Front
. . . . . . .50
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 88, 90
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 167
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 227
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 321
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
. . . . . 322
Parts Identification Label
Index
357
Service (cont'd)
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 331
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 211
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Special Application Services . . . . 315
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 243
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Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 249, 250
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 93
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 338
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Taillamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 249, 250
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 328
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 40, 41
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 270
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 269
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Sealant and
Compressor Kit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Terminology and Definitions . . 264
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 278
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 218
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 218
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 296
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Track Events and
Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Trailer
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Turn Signal
Vehicle (cont'd)
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 287
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Where to Put the Restraint
. . . . . . 80
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Windshield
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 249, 250
Vehicle Data Recording and
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
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Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 244
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 253
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 277
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 128
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 322
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 121
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 253