Buick 2010 Lacrosse manual

2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 V ehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Windows . . . . [...]

2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-83 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86 Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1 General Information . . . [...]

Introduction iii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name LaCrosse are registered trademarks of General Motors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Pl[...]

iv Introduction “ Made for iPod ” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer , Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Canadian V ehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French l[...]

Introduction v A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “ Do Not, ” “ Do not do this ” or “ Do not let this happen. ” Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, contr[...]

vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 1 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Acce[...]

1-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING 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 chil[...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3 Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key . Press the button and the key blade to retract the key . See your dealer/retailer if a new key is needed. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you are locked out of the ve[...]

1-4 Keys, Doors and Windows RKE without Remote Start Shown The following may be available: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking, see “ Locking Feedback ” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4 ‑ 39 . If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock e[...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-5 Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/ retailer . When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be re[...]

1-6 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless T runk Opening Lift up on the touch pad located above the license plate to open the trunk if the keyless access transmitter is within range. T ransmitter Buttons See the information on how the transmitter buttons function earlier in this section under “ Remote Keyless T ransmitter Operation (Key Access) ” . P[...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-7 Programming without a Recognized T ransmitter If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to five transmitters. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you. 1. I[...]

1-8 Keys, Doors and Windows T o start the vehicle: 1. Remove the cupholder from the center console storage area. 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up. 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ignition control. See Starting the Engine on page 8 ‑ 20 , for additional info[...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-9 3. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN (Key Access), or select the ON/RUN/ST AR T ignition position (Keyless Access), to drive the vehicle. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON/RUN (Key Access) or ON/RUN/ST AR T (Keyless Access). V ehicles with an automatic clima[...]

1-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if: . The key is in the ignition (Key Access) or the ignition is in any position other than OFF (Keyless Access). . The transmitter is in the vehicle (Keyless Access). . The hood is not closed. . The hazard warning flashers are on. . There [...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1 1 Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. If the driver door is open, or the key is in the ignition the driver door unlocks. For more information see: . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 1 ‑ 3 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Acces[...]

1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors T runk { W ARNING 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 [...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13 There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. On some vehicles, the release handle can be accessed by folding the rear seat center seatback. See Rear Seats on page 2 ‑ 9 . Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. Rear Seat Pass-Through The vehicle has a small[...]

1-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Disarming the System T o disarm the system, do one of the following: . Press K on the RKE transmitter . . Approach the vehicle with the RKE transmitter (Keyless Access). . Start the engine. The alarm automatically disarms. How to Detect a T amper Condition If K is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in has o[...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-15 If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with the system. T urn the ignition off and try again. 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 still does not start with the other ke[...]

1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is on the pocket in the center console, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deac[...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-17 T urn Signal Indicator The vehicle might have a turn signal indicator lamp that is built into the mirror housing. The turn signal lamp flashes with the use of the vehicle's turn signal and hazard flashers. Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See ?[...]

1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { W ARNING 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[...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-19 Express Window Operation Windows with an express-up or down feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Rear windows only have express down. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way , release it, and the window goes down or up automatically . Stop the window by pushing or pull[...]

1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Pull the sun visor toward you or move it to the side to reduce glare. Rear Window Sunshade On vehicles with this feature the switch Q is located on the center console, to the right of the shifter. The engine must be running to operate it. Press the switch Q to raise or lower the sunshade. If the shade is up, [...]

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-21 Express-Open/Express-Clo se T o express-open the sunroof from the closed or vent position, fully press and release the rear of the switch (B). The sunroof opens automatically . T o stop the sunroof partway , press the switch a second time. T o express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the switch (A[...]

1-22 Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 2-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Heate[...]

2-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head rests in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-3 Rear Seat Pull the head rest up to raise it. T o lower the head rest, press the release button, located on the head rest post on the top of the seatback, while you push the head rest down. Push down on the head rest after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. This vehicle's head restraints and[...]

2-4 Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat, do any of the following: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. [...]

Seats and Restraints 2-5 Using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to enter the vehicle with the remote recall memory feature on causes automatic seat and mirror adjustment associated with that transmitter . There is no adjustment when the position has not been changed by another seating position. T o stop recall movement of the memory featu[...]

2-6 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. { W ARNING Sitting in a reclin[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-7 T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. T o return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatba[...]

2-8 Seats and Restraints There are three temperature settings: . High = three lights . Medium = two lights . Low = one light The heat comes on at the highest setting. Each press of the button decreases the temperature setting by one. T o turn the feature off, press the button until the display lights turn off. If the vehicle has remote vehicle star[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-9 Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seat can be folded down to allow for more cargo space or it can be placed back into a locked upright position. Adjust the seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. T o fold the seatback down: 1. Be sure the safety belt is in the retainer clip. 2. Pull on the lever located on the top of[...]

2-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-1 1 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the win[...]

2-12 Seats and Restraints or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicl[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 2 ‑ 38 or Infants and Y oung[...]

2-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body . Q: What i[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-15 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buc[...]

2-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause seri[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-17 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. Y ou could also severely injure[...]

2-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it. Lap-Shou[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-19 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 ‑ 22 . Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . If equipped with a shoulder b[...]

2-20 Seats and Restraints Press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/ trim up. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This ve[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-21 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The[...]

2-22 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughou[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-23 Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage[...]

2-24 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may have the following airbags: . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the rear seat passenger seated directly behind the driver . . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the rear seat passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger . All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embos[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-25 { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belt[...]

2-26 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side o[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-27 W ARNING (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear . Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted sid[...]

2-28 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition, the vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity . The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish be[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-29 How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts.[...]

2-30 Seats and Restraints Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears t[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-31 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. The words ON and OFF will be visible during the system check. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to [...]

2-32 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because t[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-33 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 ‑ 16 . The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger fr[...]

2-34 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. Also make sur[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-35 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “ Safety Belts ” and “ Child Restraints ” in the Index for additional information about [...]

2-36 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from work[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-37 Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 ‑ 16 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly . Do not open o[...]

2-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the [...]

Seats and Restraints 2-39 In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly . { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a cra[...]

2-40 Seats and Restraints Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province s[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-41 { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rea[...]

2-42 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restra[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-43 Child Restraint Systems (A) Rear ‐ Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing [...]

2-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LA TCH system, following the instructions that came wi[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-45 child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on your sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing chil[...]

2-46 Seats and Restraints Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly . Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no child is in it. Lower Anchor[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-47 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built [...]

2-48 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Rear Seat i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. T o assist you in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cush[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-49 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 ‑ 44 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the ch[...]

2-50 Seats and Restraints Y ou cannot secure three child restraints using the LA TCH anchors in the rear seat at the same time, but you can install two of them. If you want to do this, install one LA TCH child restraint in the passenger-side position, and install the other one either in the driver-side position or in the center position. If you nee[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-51 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor , if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor . Open the cover to expose the anchor . 2.2. Route, attach, and tigh[...]

2-52 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. See Head Restraints on page 2 ‑ 2 . If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head res[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-53 Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LA TCH system, see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 2 ‑[...]

2-54 Seats and Restraints 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restrain[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-55 Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat ) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 ‑ 44 . In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under ce[...]

2-56 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , an[...]

Seats and Restraints 2-57 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten[...]

2-58 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES[...]

Storage 3-1 Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 3-2 Additional Storage Features Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Storage Compartments Glove Box The gl[...]

3-2 Storage Center Console Storage A two tiered storage area is under the front adjustable armrest. Push the button (A) on the underside of the front edge of the cover to open. Accessory Power Outlet is in the lower area. Some vehicles might also have input jacks for auxiliary audio devices. See Auxiliary Devices under Audio Players for more inform[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-1 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 4-4 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 4-6 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 4-6 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 4-7 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 4-7 Compass [...]

4-2 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . 4-29 V ehicle Messages V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Battery V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Brake System Messages . . . . 4-34 Compass Messages .[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-3 2 NOTES[...]

4-4 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-5 A. Air V ents on page 7 ‑ 8 . B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4 ‑ 29 (If Equipped). C. Turn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5 ‑ 4 . Driver Information Center Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 ‑ 26 . D. Instrument Cluster on page 4 ‑ 13 . Driver Inform[...]

4-6 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering column. T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down and in or out to a comfortable position. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the ste[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-7 b / g (Push to T alk): For vehicles with an OnStar ® , Bluetooth ® , or navigation system, press to interact with those systems. See OnStar ® System on page 4 ‑ 45 , Bluetooth (Overview) on page 6 ‑ 42 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 6 ‑ 43 or Bluetooth (V oice Recognition) on page 6 ‑ 46 or Blue[...]

4-8 Instruments and Controls & (Adjustable Interval Wipes): T urn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off. 3 (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. Several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-9 Compass The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed information. Avoid covering the GPS antenna for long periods of time with objects that may interfere w[...]

4-10 Instruments and Controls Clock (With Date Display) The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See Operation on page 6 ‑ 7 for information about how to use the menu system. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings, or press the H button.[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-1 1 Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. There are two accessory power outlets, one is located inside the center console storage and other on the rear of the center floor console. Open the protective cover to use the accessory power outlet. Certai[...]

4-12 Instruments and Controls The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if no equipment is plugged into the outlet. If you try to connect equipment using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, the equipment may operate for a short period and turn itself off. A protection circuit shuts off the power supply [...]

Instruments and Controls 4-13 Instrument Cluster[...]

4-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer . If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new on[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-15 Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves towards the shaded area, the engine is too hot. This reading indicates the same thing as the warning light. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal drivin[...]

4-16 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. T o turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-17 When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light the words ON and OFF for several seconds as a system check. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light e[...]

4-18 Instruments and Controls If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner . Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that e[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-19 The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a sa[...]

4-20 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspecti[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-21 { W ARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. Electric Parking Brake[...]

4-22 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady . If the ABS light is the onl[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-23 For vehicles with the uplevel cluster , this light is shown in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 8 ‑ 36 for more information. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/W arning Light This light comes on when the Electronic Stab[...]

4-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light { W ARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-25 Security Light This light flashes when the security system is activated. For more information, see Vehicle Security on page 1 ‑ 13 . For vehicles with the uplevel cluster this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. High-Beam on Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in us[...]

4-26 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light This light is white whenever the cruise control is set and turns green when the cruise control is active. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 8 ‑ 38 for more information. For vehicles with the uplevel cluster this telltale will be shown in the Driv[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-27 DIC Buttons MENU: Press to get to the T rip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move across the bottom of the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page is in the menu. SET (Set/Clear): Press to set or clea[...]

4-28 Instruments and Controls A verage Fuel Economy This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The fuel economy can be reset by pressing SET while the Average Fuel Eco[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-29 Tire Pressure The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. T ire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9 ‑ 58 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 ‑ 60 for more information. Remaining O[...]

4-30 Instruments and Controls The images are projected through the HUD lens located on the driver's side of the instrument panel. Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid. The tap shift gear will also appear on the HUD if the vehic[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-31 is reduced when radio, CD information, warnings, or turn-by-turn navigation information are displayed on the HUD. The HUD control is located to the left of the steering wheel. T o adjust the HUD image so that items are properly displayed, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver's seat to a comfortable position. 2. [...]

4-32 Instruments and Controls Format T wo: This display includes the information in Format One without the transmission information, the outside air temperature, and compass heading. Format Three: This display includes all the information in Format One along with a circular tachometer , but without outside air temperature and compass heading. All f[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-33 The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display . This is normal and will change when the angle of the sunlight on the HUD display changes. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield as nee[...]

4-34 Instruments and Controls Battery V oltage and Charging Messages Battery Saver Active This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-35 Cruise Control Messages Apply Brakes Before Cruise If this message displays when attempting to activate cruise control, apply the brake and then try again. Cruise Set to XXX This message will display when the cruise control is set and it will show the speed it was set to. See Cruise Control on page 8 ‑ 38 for more in[...]

4-36 Instruments and Controls Coolant Level Low Add Coolant This message will display if the coolant is low , see Engine Coolant on page 9 ‑ 19 . Engine Overheated — Idle Engine This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. Engine Overheated — Stop Engine This mes[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-37 Engine Power Messages Engine Power Is Reduced This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the [...]

4-38 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages Service Rear Axle This message displays when there is a problem with the All-Wheel Drive (A WD) System. See your dealer/retailer for service. Service T raction Control This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is displayed, the s[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-39 T ransmission Messages Service T ransmission This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer/retailer . Shift T o Park This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is not[...]

4-40 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu. 2. T urn the MENU / SELECT knob to highlight V ehicle Settings. 3. Press the center of the MENU / SELECT knob to select the V ehicle Settings menu. The following list of menu items will be available: . Climate and Air Quality [...]

Instruments and Controls 4-41 Remote Start Cooled Seats When on, this feature will turn the cooled seats on when using remote start on warm days. Press the MENU / SELECT knob when Remote Start Cooled Seats is highlighted. T urn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Auto Defog This will allow you to tu[...]

4-42 Instruments and Controls Driver Seat Easy Exit This allows you to turn the easy exit seat feature on or off. Press the MENU / SELECT knob when Driver Seat Easy Exit is highlighted. T urn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Park Tilt Mirrors This allows you to turn the park tilt mirrors feature [...]

Instruments and Controls 4-43 Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be availa[...]

4-44 Instruments and Controls Locking Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter . Press the MENU / SELECT knob when Locking Feedback is highlighted. T urn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only , Horn Only , or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last me[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-45 OnStar ® System 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 s[...]

4-46 Instruments and Controls The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy . This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information [...]

Instruments and Controls 4-47 Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12 ‑ 16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/21 1 of Industry Canada. Universal Remote System Programming If the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one square Light Emitti[...]

4-48 Instruments and Controls Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “ Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons ” late[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-49 3. Press and hold for five seconds the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button (selected button from Step 2) while observing the indicator light and garage door activation. . If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door starts to move when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released, [...]

4-50 Instruments and Controls T o program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 1 of “ Programming the Universal Home Remote System ” . Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1 ‐ 800 ‐ 355 ‐ 3515 or go to www .homelink.com. Can[...]

Instruments and Controls 4-51 Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. T o erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 10 seconds. 2. Release both butt[...]

4-52 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Lighting 5-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 5-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Au[...]

5-2 Lighting T urn the control to the following positions: O (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. T urn to off again to reactivate the AUTO mode. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. The current status of the AUTO system is dis[...]

Lighting 5-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system turns on the low-beam headlamps at a reduced brightness or for vehicles with High Intensity Disc[...]

5-4 Lighting Hazard W arning Flashers | Hazard W arning Flasher: Press this button located on the instrument panel below the climate control system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy . T urn and Lane-Change Sign[...]

Lighting 5-5 Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamp control, on the outboard side of the steering wheel. T o turn on the fog lamps, the ignition and the headlamps or parking lamps must be on. If the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automa[...]

5-6 Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, reverse lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly , when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) K is pressed, or when the door handle is pulled on a Keyless Access V ehicle. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 8 ‑ 18 or Ignition P[...]

Lighting 5-7 When the battery's state of charge is low , the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up[...]

5-8 Lighting 2 NOTES[...]

Infotainment System 6-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 6-2 Overview (Radio with CD) . . . . . 6-3 Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Radio AM-FM Radio . . [...]

6-2 Infotainment System Introduction Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features. { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. This system provides access to [...]

Infotainment System 6-3 Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ O . T urns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. F A V . Radio: Opens the favorites list. C. Buttons 1 to 6 . Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. D. INFO . Radio: Shows available information about the current station. . CD: Shows available information about the current track[...]

6-4 Infotainment System F . CD/AUX . Selects the CD player or an external audio source. G. g . Radio: Seeks the previous station. . CD: Select the previous track or rewinds within a track. H. Z CD Eject . Removes a disc from the CD slot. I. l . Radio: Seeks the next station. . CD: Select the next track or fast forwards within a track. J. RADIO/BAND[...]

Infotainment System 6-5 Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) A. VOL/ O . T urns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. F A V . Radio: Opens the favorites list. . MEM: Opens the favorites list. C. Buttons 1 to 6 . Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. . MEM: Saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists. D. INFO . Radio: Shows avail[...]

6-6 Infotainment System E. TUNE/ k . Manually selects radio stations and pauses time shifted content. . CD/DVD: Select tracks, pauses playback, and stops playback. . MEM: Select tracks and pauses playback. F . RADIO/BAND . Changes the band while listening to the radio. . Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source. G. g . Radio: Se[...]

Infotainment System 6-7 R. 5 . Opens the phone main menu. . Mutes the audio system. S. MEM/DVD/AUX . Selects MEM, CD/DVD, USB, or a connected front or rear auxillary audio source. Operation Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus that are shown on the display , and steering wheel controls, i[...]

6-8 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option 1. T urn the Menu knob to move the highlighted bar . 2. Press the SELECT button to select the highlighted option. Submenus An arrow on the right ‐ hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options. Activating a Setting 1. T urn the Menu knob to highlight the setting. 2. Press [...]

Infotainment System 6-9 Press the 0 BACK button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. T o quickly reset an audio setting value to 0: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select the audio setting. 3[...]

6-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) For vehicles that have an equalizer: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select EQ. 3. Select the setting. Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the T one Settings menu. DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Settings For vehicles with DSP , it is used to provide a choice of different listening experiences. T[...]

Infotainment System 6-1 1 System Settings Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages T o configure the number of available favorite pages: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Radio Favorites. 4. Select the number of available favorite pages. 5. Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu. Auto V olu[...]

6-12 Infotainment System Radio AM-FM Radio Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: RADIO / BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM ™ , if equipped. Menu Knob: T urn to navigate the available menus. TUNE: T urn to search for stations. INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available [...]

Infotainment System 6-13 Manual T uning T urn the TUNE knob to select the frequency on the display . Favorites List 1. T urn the menu knob. 2. Select Favorites List. 3. Select the station. Station Lists 1. T urn the menu knob. 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All receivable stations in the current reception area are displayed. If a station list has[...]

6-14 Infotainment System Storing Stations T o store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. Retrieving Stations Press the F A V button to open a favorite page or to switch to another favorite page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the station. Time Shifting (Radio with C[...]

Infotainment System 6-15 XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is 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 service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more in[...]

6-16 Infotainment System Selecting a Channel Using g or l (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) Press and release g or l to go to the previous or next channel. Selecting a Channel Using the TUNE Knob T o select an XM channel using the TUNE knob: T urn the TUNE knob to highlight an XM channel, the channel is selected after a short delay . T o select a channel[...]

Infotainment System 6-17 Press and release the l or g buttons to go to the next or previous song in the time shift buffer . When the channel is changed, the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current channel. Content from a previously tuned station is no longer available. The time shift feature is not available while recording or[...]

6-18 Infotainment System CA T Not Found: The system is working properly . There are no channels available for the selected category . XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there [...]

Infotainment System 6-19 Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery , or simply having the phone on. This interference can cause an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static[...]

6-20 Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player The CD player can play audio CDs and MP3 CDs. The CD player will not play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs. Care of CDs Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality , recording method, quality of the music recorded, and how the disc has been handled. Handle discs carefully and store them in their original cases [...]

Infotainment System 6-21 Removing a CD Press the Z button. The disc is pushed out of the CD slot. If the disc is not removed after it is ejected, it is pulled back in after a few seconds. Playing a CD or MP3 CD Press the CD/AUX button if there is a disc in the player , it begins playing. Information about the disc and current track is shown on the [...]

6-22 Infotainment System CD/DVD Player The CD/DVD player can play CDs, DVD ‐ As, MP3/WMA CDs, MP3/ WMA DVDs, and DVD ‐ Vs. The CD/DVD player will not play 8 cm (3 in.) discs. Care of CDs and DVDs Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality , recording method, quality of the music recorded, and how the disc has been handled. Handle discs ca[...]

Infotainment System 6-23 Inserting a CD or DVD With the printed side facing up, insert a disc into the slot until it is drawn in. Removing a CD or DVD Press the Z button. The disc is pushed out of the CD/DVD slot. If the disc is not removed after it is ejected, it is pulled back in after a few seconds. Playing a CD or DVD ‐ A Disc Press the MEM/D[...]

6-24 Infotainment System Searching for MP3s on a CD or DVD It is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc. The infotainment system automatically switches to FM while the disc is being read. Files that do not have any meta data stored in the [...]

Infotainment System 6-25 Pausing a DVD 1. T urn the menu knob. 2. Select Pause, to pause the disc. Select unpause to start playback. Navigating the DVD ‐ V Disc Menu Use the following actions to navigate the title menu on a DVD ‐ V Disc. . Select / Enter . Cursor UP . Cursor DOWN . Cursor RIGHT . Cursor LEFT . Up Menu Use the following actions [...]

6-26 Infotainment System Recording From Audio CDs The infotainment system can record the current song playing or all songs from an audio CD to MEM. A status bar appears on the top of the display when the recording process starts and disappears when the process has ended. Copy protected CDs cannot be recorded to MEM. Recording to MEM Press O REC, th[...]

Infotainment System 6-27 Stopping the Recording Press the O REC button while recording from an MP3/WMA CD or USB storage device to display the stop recording option. Select Stop Recording Song to MEM. Deleting T racks From MEM Individual tracks and all tracks can be deleted from MEM. T o delete individual tracks, press and release the DEL button wh[...]

6-28 Infotainment System T o remove MEM favorites categories: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select MEM Favorites. 4. Remove the check mark from the box to remove that MEM favorites category . Replace the check mark to re-add the removed category . Saving MEM T racks as Favorites Favorites can be saved by pressing and hold[...]

Infotainment System 6-29 3.5 mm Jack Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player . Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device. Adjusting the V olume T urn the VOL/ O knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after [...]

6-30 Infotainment System Repeat T urn the menu knob and set Repeat to On or Off, then press the 0 BACK button to return the main screen. On: Repeats the current track. Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Zune ™ Connecting a PFD or Zun[...]

Infotainment System 6-31 Searching For a T rack It is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the device due to the amount of information stored. Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display as Unknown. T racks can be searched for by: . Playlists* . Artists . Albums . Song T itl[...]

6-32 Infotainment System 3.5 mm Jack Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player . Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device. Adjusting the V olume T urn the VOL/ O knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after[...]

Infotainment System 6-33 Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive Files that are not stored in folders are displayed in the root directory (USB). Connecting a USB Drive Connect the USB drive to the USB port. Disconnecting a USB Drive A USB drive should be ejected from the USB port before disconnecting it. T o eject a USB drive: 1. T urn the menu knob[...]

6-34 Infotainment System Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System The vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's infotainment system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player , two rear seat video display screens, au[...]

Infotainment System 6-35 Push the On/Off button to turn on the headphones. A light on the headphones comes on. If the light does not come on, check the batteries. Intermittent sound or static can also indicate weak batteries. See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section for more information. Infrared transmitters are on the top of the left[...]

6-36 Infotainment System Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system. T o use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system: 1. Connect the auxiliary device cables to the A/V jacks. 2. Power on both the auxiliary device and the RSE video screen. Changing the Source on the Video Display Screens The image from the auxiliary device can be[...]

Infotainment System 6-37 Video Screens The video screens are located in the back of the driver and front passenger seats. T o use the video screen: 1. Push the release button located on the seatback console. 2. Move the screen to the desired viewing position. Push the video screen down into its locked position when it is not in use, the screen turn[...]

6-38 Infotainment System If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote control O button can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc. The infotainment system can also turn on the video screen display . See CD/DVD Player on page 6 ‑ 22 or the separate navigation system manual for more information. Notice: Sto[...]

Infotainment System 6-39 u (Next T rack/Chapter): Press to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. r (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD or CD. T o stop fast reversing a DVD video, press s . T o stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD,[...]

6-40 Infotainment System Battery Replacement T o change the remote control batteries: 1. Slide back the rear cover on the remote control. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover . Remove the batteries from the remote control if unused for an extended period of time. Tips and T roubleshooting Chart Problem Recom[...]

Infotainment System 6-41 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is in the auxiliary source mode by pressing the AUX button on the remote control. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Sometimes the wir[...]

6-42 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. *Excludes the OnStar ® System. Cleaning t[...]

Infotainment System 6-43 When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Us[...]

6-44 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings. 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). A four digit PIN number appears on the display . If the “ Add new GPS device ” option is selected, the system will start a search for Bluetooth “ Handsfree ” profile devices just like if “ Add [...]

Infotainment System 6-45 Making a Call Radio with CD 1. Press the 5 button twice. 2. Enter the character sequence. See “ Entering a Character Sequence ” in Operation on page 6 ‑ 7 for more information. 3. Select Call to start dialing the number . Radio with CD/DVD and MEM 1. Press the 5 button. 2. Select Enter number . 3. Enter the character [...]

6-46 Infotainment System 4. After the call has been placed, turn the menu knob button and choose Merge Calls. 5. T o add more callers to the conference call, repeat steps 1 through 4. The amount of callers that can be added are limited by your wireless service carrier . Ending a Call T urn the menu knob and select Hang Up. Muting a Call T o Mute a [...]

Infotainment System 6-47 T o link to a different paired phone, see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section. Pairing a Phone 1. Press b / g . . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “ Ready ” , followed by a tone. . For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone say “ H[...]

6-48 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press b / g . . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “ Ready ” , followed by a tone. . For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone say “ Hands Free ” . The system responds “ Ready ” , followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Blu[...]

Infotainment System 6-49 Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually . 1. Press b / g . . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “ Ready ” , followed by a tone. . For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone[...]

6-50 Infotainment System Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually . 1. Press b / g . . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “ Ready ” , followed by a tone. . For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After t[...]

Infotainment System 6-51 Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. T o use the directory command: 1. Press b / g . . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “ Ready ” , followed by a tone. . For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. Afte[...]

6-52 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name T ags Command The Delete All Name T ags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar , if stored. T o delete all name tags: 1. Press b / g . . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “ Ready ” , followed by a tone. . For vehicles with a na[...]

Infotainment System 6-53 3. Say the entire number without pausing. . If the system recognizes the number , it responds with “ OK, Dialing ” and dials the number . . If the system does not recognize the number , it confirms the numbers followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “ Y es ” . The system responds “ OK, Dialing ” and di[...]

6-54 Infotainment System 2. Say “ Call ” . The system responds “ Call using <phone name>. Please say the name tag ” , followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. . If the system recognizes the name tag it responds “ OK, calling, <name tag> ” and dials the number . . If the system does not recognize the nam[...]

Infotainment System 6-55 Three ‐ W ay Calling Three ‐ way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier . 1. While on a call, press b g . The system responds with “ Ready ” , followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Three ‐ way call ” . The system responds with “ Three ‐ way call, please say dial[...]

6-56 Infotainment System For vehicles without a navigation system, press b g during a call with the audio on the cell phone, the audio transfers to the vehicle. For vehicles with a navigation system, press b g during a call with the audio on the cell phone. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell ph[...]

Infotainment System 6-57 . If the system does not recognize the number , it responds “ Dial Number , please say yes or no? ” , followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “ Y es ” . The system responds “ OK, Sending Number ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. Sending a Stored Name T ag During a Call 1. Press b g .[...]

6-58 Infotainment System The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing Information: . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . The Bluetooth system links with the first available paired [...]

Infotainment System 6-59 On the cell phone, locate the device named “ General Motors ” . Follow the instructions given on the cell phone or follow the voice prompts, to enter the four digit PIN number that has been provided. 4. The system voice prompt requests that you say the name you want used for the phone that is being paired. Use a name th[...]

6-60 Infotainment System A list of all previously paired phones will be displayed. If there is a currently connected phone, a check mark will appear on the right side of the Phone name. Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab on the screen. 2. Select the Bluetooth submenu.[...]

Infotainment System 6-61 5. Once a phone has been deleted, the only way to connect back to that phone is to pair the phone again. See “ Bluetooth Pairing ” earlier before the process is started. Linking to a Different Phone In order to link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth[...]

6-62 Infotainment System 4. Select the phone to be linked and then follow the on screen prompts. 5. The Phone menu will be displayed with the name of the phone linked. Making a Call Press 5 located on the faceplate of the infotainment system, to access the phone menu. Enter Number Use this option to enter a phone number and make a call. T o do this[...]

Infotainment System 6-63 2. Enter the desired number by touching the appropriate buttons on the screen or using the rotary knob. 3. Press the CALL button to make the call. Accepting or Declining an Incoming Call When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes any audio being played and sounds a ring tone. Accepting a Call Press b g[...]

6-64 Infotainment System Conference Calling Conference and three way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. T o start a conference while in a current call: 1. Press the 5 hard key on the faceplate until the Phone main screen is shown with the current active call. 2. Select the “ Enter[...]

Infotainment System 6-65 Dual T one Multi-Frequen cy (DTMF) T ones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call, this is used when calling a menu driven phone system. 1. Press the 5 hard key . 2. Select “ Enter Number ” option and enter the number sequence. The DTMF T ones will be generated on the network as you enter each num[...]

6-66 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Climate Controls 7-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Air V ents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Maintenance Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

7-2 Climate Controls Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery , air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode, fan speed, recirculation or air conditi[...]

Climate Controls 7-3 # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioning system will not run. Pressing this button cancels automatic air conditioning and turns off the air conditioner . Press AUTO to return to automatic operation an[...]

7-4 Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely . The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. See Remote V ehicle Start on page 1 ‑ 8 . The rear window defogger[...]

Climate Controls 7-5 Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery , air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode, fan speed, recirculation or air conditi[...]

7-6 Climate Controls [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. - (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. 0 (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly . Air is directed to the windshield. For best results, clear all snow and ice from windshield before defrosting. [...]

Climate Controls 7-7 Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about 5 minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF . T[...]

7-8 Climate Controls Air V ents Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow . T o open the vent, move the thumbwheel to R . T o close the vent, move the thumbwheel to ( . Operation Tips . Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance. . Keep the path under all seats clear of objects to help [...]

Climate Controls 7-9 6. Remove the old air filter . 7. Install the new air filter . 8. Reinstall the air filter door . Re ‐ install the glove box. See your dealer/retailer if additional assistance is needed.[...]

7-10 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Driving and Operating 8-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 [...]

8-2 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52 Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53 T railer T owing (2.4L L4 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56 T railer T owing (3.0L and 3.6L V6 Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56 T owing E[...]

Driving and Operating 8-3 Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt, see Safety Belts on page 2 ‑ 10 . { W ARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate w[...]

8-4 Driving and Operating Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than [...]

Driving and Operating 8-5 If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can t[...]

8-6 Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking[...]

Driving and Operating 8-7 tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver [...]

8-8 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water . { W ARNING Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well i[...]

Driving and Operating 8-9 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. . Going down steep or long hill[...]

8-10 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 8 ‑ 31 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The sur[...]

Driving and Operating 8-1 1 W ARNING (Continued) For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 8 ‑ 26 . Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Y ou cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehic[...]

8-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the V ehicle to Get it Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. T urn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear , spinning the wheels as little as possible. T o prevent transmission wear , wait until the wheels stop spinning b[...]

Driving and Operating 8-13 Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant[...]

8-14 Driving and Operating 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the c[...]

Driving and Operating 8-15 Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 [...]

8-16 Driving and Operating Certification Label Label Example A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the driver side center pillar (B-pillar). The label tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exce[...]

Driving and Operating 8-17 W ARNING (Continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless you nee[...]

8-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions (Key Access) The ignition switch has four different positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key . Use the correct key , make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see[...]

Driving and Operating 8-19 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with push ‐ button start. Pressing the button cycles it through three positions, ACC/ACCESSORY , ON/RUN/ST AR T and OFF . The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. If the push-button start is not working, the vehic[...]

8-20 Driving and Operating ON/RUN/ST ART : This position is for driving and starting. With the ignition off, and the brake pedal applied, pressing the button once will place the ignition system in ON/RUN/ST AR T . Once engine cranking begins, release the button. Engine cranking will continue until the engine starts. See Starting the Engine on page [...]

Driving and Operating 8-21 Starting Procedure (Key Access) 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST AR T . When the engine starts, let go of the ignition. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the[...]

8-22 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure (Keyless Access) 1. If the vehicle has the keyless access system, the transmitter must be in the vehicle. Put your foot on the brake pedal and push the ST ART button. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immed[...]

Driving and Operating 8-23 2. If the engine does not start after 5 ‐ 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below − 18°C or 0°F), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ST ART , or press the ST ART button, for up to a maximum of 1[...]

8-24 Driving and Operating 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet. { W ARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. Y ou could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 1 10-volt AC outlet. If[...]

Driving and Operating 8-25 toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). T orque Lock T orque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it[...]

8-26 Driving and Operating Parking Over Things That Burn { W ARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cau[...]

Driving and Operating 8-27 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be s[...]

8-28 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift l[...]

Driving and Operating 8-29 T o rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow , ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the V ehicle is Stuck on page 8 ‑ 1 1 . N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. T o restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Also, use N [...]

8-30 Driving and Operating Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive the vehicle at high RPMs without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmiss[...]

Driving and Operating 8-31 The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine RPM is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine RPM is reached. While in the DSC mode, [...]

8-32 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to[...]

Driving and Operating 8-33 The system has a Park Brake Status light and a Park Brake W arning light. See Electric Parking Brake Light on page 4 ‑ 21 . There are also three Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Messages on page 4 ‑ 34 for more information. In case of insufficient electrical power , the EPB cannot be applied [...]

8-34 Driving and Operating EPB Release T o release the EPB, place the ignition in the ON/RUN position, apply and hold the brake pedal, and push down momentarily on the EPB switch. If you attempt to release the EPB without the brake pedal applied, a chime will sound, and the DIC message PRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE P ARK BRAKE will be displayed. The[...]

Driving and Operating 8-35 Ride Control Systems T raction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. On a[...]

8-36 Driving and Operating T o turn the system off, press g located on the console to the right of the shifter . Press and release g and the traction control system turns off and the traction control system warning light comes on. Press g again to turn the system back on. For information on turning StabiliT rak off and on, see StabiliT rak System f[...]

Driving and Operating 8-37 StabiliT rak can be turned off if needed by pressing and holding g until the StabiliT rak Off light comes on the instrument panel. For information on turning TCS off and on, see Traction Control System (TCS) in this section. If cruise control is being used when StabiliT rak activates, the cruise control automatically dise[...]

8-38 Driving and Operating Cruise Control With cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). On vehicles with the Traction Control System (TCS) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the system may begin[...]

Driving and Operating 8-39 SET/ − (Set/Coast): Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed or to decrease the speed. T o set a speed: 1. Press 5 to turn the cruise control system on. The indicator light in the instrument panel cluster comes on. 2. Get to the speed desired. 3. Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/ − and release it. The desired set sp[...]

8-40 Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle's speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a l[...]

Driving and Operating 8-41 { W ARNING The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: . Objects that are below the bumper , underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from the vehicle . Children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. If you do not use proper care before and while backing;[...]

8-42 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly SERVICE P ARK ASSIST : If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer to repair the system. P ARK ASSIST OFF: If the URP A system does not activate due to a temporary condition, the message displays on the DIC, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 ?[...]

Driving and Operating 8-43 When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays will light up in the side mirrors. This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane change, always check the SBZA display , check the outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and u[...]

8-44 Driving and Operating SBZA is designed to ignore stationary objects; however , the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need service. SBZA does not operate when the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with [...]

Driving and Operating 8-45 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have an RVC system. Read this entire section before using it. The RVC system can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. { W ARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: . Detect objects tha[...]

8-46 Driving and Operating 4. Select Rear Camera Options. 5. Select Camera. When a check mark appears next to the Camera option, then the RVC system is on. Symbols The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the RVC. The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URP A) system must not be disabl[...]

Driving and Operating 8-47 Rear Vision Camera Location The camera is located above the license plate. The area displayed by the camera is limited, it does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. The distance of the image that appears on the screen is d[...]

8-48 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhance[...]

Driving and Operating 8-49 If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine (VIN Code V), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher . Y ou can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher , but the vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to[...]

8-50 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly . In most cases, nothing should have to be added to the fuel. However , some gasolines cont[...]

Driving and Operating 8-51 Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. T urn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Kee[...]

8-52 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid injury to you and others: . Dispense fuel only into appro[...]

Driving and Operating 8-53 For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see T owing the Vehicle on page 9 ‑ 83 . For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle — such as a motorhome, see Recreational V ehicle T owing on page 9 ‑ 83 . Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips { W ARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a [...]

8-54 Driving and Operating . Do not use the Fuel Saver Mode when towing. . Obey speed limit restrictions. Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers, or no more than 90 km/h (55 mph), to reduce wear on the vehicle. Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires experience. Get familiar with handling and braking with the adde[...]

Driving and Operating 8-55 When turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Use the turn signal well in advance and avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. T urn Signals When T owing a T railer The turn signal indicators on the instrument panel flash whenev[...]

8-56 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park). 5. Release the brake pedal. Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: . Start the engine. . Shift into a gear . . Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer i[...]

Driving and Operating 8-57 See “ Weight of the Trailer T ongue ” later in this section for more information. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted[...]

8-58 Driving and Operating T owing Equipment Hitches Use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer/retailer or a hitch dealer for assistance. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper . . Will any[...]

V ehicle Care 9-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own [...]

9-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63 When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66 Different Size T ires an[...]

V ehicle Care 9-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary . For additional information, see www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardou[...]

9-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Y ou can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. (Conti[...]

V ehicle Care 9-5 Hood T o open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the interior hood release handle located to the left of the steering column below the instrument panel. 2. Push the secondary hood release lever , located under the center of the hood above the grille, to the right to disengage it. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, make su[...]

9-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4 L L4 Engine[...]

V ehicle Care 9-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 9 ‑ 15 . B. Engine Cover. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 9 ‑ 1 1 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 9 ‑ 1 1 . E. Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic T ransmission Fluid on page 9 ‑ 15 . F . Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir . See Brakes on page[...]

9-8 V ehicle Care 3.0 L V6 Engine[...]

V ehicle Care 9-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 9 ‑ 15 . B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 9 ‑ 24 . C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 9 ‑ 1 1 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on page 9 ‑ 1 1 . E. Engine Cover. F . T ransmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automati[...]

9-10 V ehicle Care 3.6 L V6 Engine[...]

V ehicle Care 9-1 1 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 9 ‑ 15 . B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 9 ‑ 24 . C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 9 ‑ 1 1 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on page 9 ‑ 1 1 . E. Engine Cover. F . T ransmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automa[...]

9-12 V ehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one liter/quart of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity , see Capacities and Specifications on page 1 1 ‑ 2 . Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine [...]

V ehicle Care 9-13 Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container . This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines star[...]

9-14 V ehicle Care See Engine Oil Messages on page 4 ‑ 36 . Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 miles). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year . However , the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a[...]

V ehicle Care 9-15 Automatic T ransmission Fluid How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. There is a special[...]

9-16 V ehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter T o inspect the air cleaner/filter , remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. T o inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter do the following: 2.4 L L4 Engine 1[...]

V ehicle Care 9-17 3.0 L V6 Engine shown, 3.6 L V6 Engine similar 1. Remove the screws on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 2. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 3. Pull out the filter . 4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 5. Lower the filter cover housing toward the engine. 6. Install the screws to th[...]

9-18 V ehicle Care 3.0 L V6 Engine shown, 3.6 L V6 Engine similar A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Recovery T ank and Pressure Cap { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING[...]

V ehicle Care 9-19 Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 240 000 km (150,000 miles), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low . If there is a problem with [...]

9-20 V ehicle Care Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the mark [...]

V ehicle Care 9-21 The coolant surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 1. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the cap and[...]

9-22 V ehicle Care Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is a coolant temperature gauge and a warning light on the instrument panel cluster that indicate an overheated engine condition. See Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge on page 4 ‑ 15 for more information. Y ou may decide not to lift the ho[...]

V ehicle Care 9-23 If the overheat warning displays with no sign of steam: 1. T urn the air conditioning off. 2. T urn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary . 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Pa[...]

9-24 V ehicle Care Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 ‑ 6 for information on the location of the power steering fluid reservoir . When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss in this sys[...]

V ehicle Care 9-25 When the engine is hot, the level should be at the hot MAX level. When the engine is cold, the fluid level should be between MIN and MAX on the dipstick. What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 ‑ 7 . Always use the proper fluid. W asher Fluid What to Use When windshi[...]

9-26 V ehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly . { W ARNING The brake wear warning s[...]

V ehicle Care 9-27 Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of n[...]

9-28 V ehicle Care What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 ‑ 7 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir . { W ARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic [...]

V ehicle Care 9-29 V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 9 ‑ 79 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery to keep the battery fr[...]

9-30 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control System Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the [...]

V ehicle Care 9-31 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { W ARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. [...]

9-32 V ehicle Care T o replace the windshield wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 2. Lift up on plastic latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches. 3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down towards the windshield far enough to release it from the J-hooked end of the wiper arm[...]

V ehicle Care 9-33 . The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface. . The vehicle should not have any snow , ice, or mud on it. . The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed. . The vehicle should be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one [...]

9-34 V ehicle Care 4. At the wall measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build[...]

V ehicle Care 9-35 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacemen[...]

9-36 V ehicle Care Headlamps, Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamps Base Headlamp Assembly The base model vehicle has a halogen high-beam headlamp, a low-beam/Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) headlamp and a turn signal/ parking lamp on the headlamp assembly . T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 9 ‑ 5 . A. Low-Beam Headlamp[...]

V ehicle Care 9-37 Up – Level Headlamp Assembly The up – level model vehicle has a high intensity discharge (HID) high/ low beam, a dedicated DRL and a turn signal lamp on the headlamp assembly . The park lamp is also the function of the HID headlamp. See High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting on page 9 ‑ 35 for more information. T o replace[...]

9-38 V ehicle Care Fog Lamps T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Locate the bulb assembly under the front facia. 2. Disconnect the bulb socket from the electrical connector and pull out the bulb assembly . 3. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket and push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it connects. 4. Push the bulb socket into t[...]

V ehicle Care 9-39 3. Remove the four plastic wing nuts retaining the taillamp assembly in place. 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly and disconnect the wiring harness. A. Back-up Lamp B. Turn Signal Lamp 5. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 7. Push the new bulb straight into th[...]

9-40 V ehicle Care A. Bulb Socket B. Lamp Assembly C. Bulb 3. T urn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to remove from lamp assembly (C). 4. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of the bulb socket. 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install into lamp assembly . 6. Move the lamp assembly into [...]

V ehicle Care 9-41 Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed. This greatly reduc[...]

9-42 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block T o remove the fuse block cover , squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Engine Compartment Fuse Block J-Case Fuses Usage 6 Wiper 12 [...]

V ehicle Care 9-43 J-Case Fuses Usage 28 Rear Window Defogger 41 Brake V acuum Pump 42 Cooling Fan K2 45 Cooling Fan K1 Mini Fuses Usage 1 T ransmission Control Module 2 Engine Control Module Battery 5 Engine Control Module Ignition 8 Ignition Coils ‐ Even 9 Ignition Coils ‐ Odd 10 Engine Control Module Mini Fuses Usage 1 1 Post Catalytic Conve[...]

9-44 V ehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage 55 Outside Rear View Mirror , Universal Garage Door Opener , Window Switch 56 Windshield W asher 60 Heated Mirror 62 Canister V ent 64 AFL Battery 65 Theft Deterrent Horn 67 Fuel System Control Module 69 Regulated V oltage Control Sensor Mini Relays Usage 7 Engine Control Module 9 Cooling Fan 13 Cooling Fan 15 Ru[...]

V ehicle Care 9-45 Press in on the sides of the door to release it from the instrument panel. Pull the door toward you to release it from the hinge. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage 1 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 2 Body Control Module 7 3 Body Control Module 5 4 Radio 5 OnStar ® Universal Hands Free Phone 6 Power Outlet 1 7 Power Outle[...]

9-46 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage 13 Driver Seat 14 Diagnostic Link Connector 15 Airbag 16 T runk 17 Heater V entilation Air Conditioning Controller 18 Radio, OnStar ® , Universal Hands Free Phone 19 Display 20 Automatic Occupant Sensing 21 Instrument Panel Cluster Fuses Usage 22 Discrete Logic Ignition Switch 23 Body Control Module 3 24 Body Control[...]

V ehicle Care 9-47 Mini Fuses Usage 5 Not Used 6 Heated Steering Wheel 7 Not Used Mini Fuses Usage 8 Not Used 12 Not Used 15 Not Used Mini Fuses Usage 16 Side Blind Zone, Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist 17 Not Used 18 PEPS 19 Not Used 20 Rear Sunshade, V entilated Seats 21 Not Used 22 Not Used 23 Not Used 24 Not Used 25 Not Used 26 Not Used 27 Not Used[...]

9-48 V ehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage 29 Not Used 30 Not Used 31 Electronic Suspension Control 32 Rear Seat Infotainment 33 All ‐ Wheel Drive J ‐ Case Fuses Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 9 Not Used 10 Not Used J ‐ Case Fuses Usage 1 1 Not Used 13 Not Used 14 Not Used 34 Not Used 35 PEPS 36 Not Used 37 Not Used Relays Usage K[...]

V ehicle Care 9-49 { W ARNING Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. . Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. Y ou could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 ‑ 12 . . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident [...]

9-50 V ehicle Care See your dealer/retailer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying New Tires on page 9 ‑ 66 . If you choose to use winter tires: . Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions. . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as[...]

V ehicle Care 9-51 (D) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of T ransportation ) code is the T ire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may ha[...]

9-52 V ehicle Care (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of T ransportation ) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may hav[...]

V ehicle Care 9-53 (B) Tire Width : The three ‐ digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that[...]

9-54 V ehicle Care Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead : The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire :[...]

V ehicle Care 9-55 Load Index : An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating : The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissib[...]

9-56 V ehicle Care Sidewall : The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. T raction : The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. T read : The portion of a tire that comes into contact with [...]

V ehicle Care 9-57 Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under ‐ inflation or over ‐ inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under ‐ inflation), you can get the following: . T oo much flexing . T oo much heat . Tire overloa[...]

9-58 V ehicle Care How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Y ou cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under ‐ inflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been[...]

V ehicle Care 9-59 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under ‐ inflated. Accordingly , when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as p[...]

9-60 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly , excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly . The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in th[...]

V ehicle Care 9-61 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message is also displayed. The[...]

9-62 V ehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions in the following order: driv[...]

V ehicle Care 9-63 6. Press the SET/CLR button again to confirm the selection. The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen. 7. Start with the driver side front tire. 8. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasin[...]

9-64 V ehicle Care Any time you notice unusual wear , rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 9 ‑ 65 and Wheel Replacement on page 9 ‑ 71 . When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not i[...]

V ehicle Care 9-65 When It Is Time for New Tires V arious factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) or less of tread re[...]

9-66 V ehicle Care Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new , were designed to meet General Motors T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires w[...]

V ehicle Care 9-67 { W ARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the c[...]

9-68 V ehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability , and resistance to rollover . Additionally , if your vehicle has electronic syste[...]

V ehicle Care 9-69 The Uniform T ire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver , or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may v[...]

9-70 V ehicle Care T emperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperatur e can cause the material of the tire to d[...]

V ehicle Care 9-71 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air , replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer/retailer if any of these conditions[...]

9-72 V ehicle Care Tire Chains { W ARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured i[...]

V ehicle Care 9-73 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5 ‑ 4 . { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly i[...]

9-74 V ehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The equipment you need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the spare tire cover . 3. T urn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. 4. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. 5. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. R[...]

V ehicle Care 9-75 4. Position the jack head, as shown Set the jack to the necessary height before positioning it below the jacking point. 5. Attach the jack handle. { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supp[...]

9-76 V ehicle Care 6. T urn the jack handle clockwise to raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare to fit under the vehicle. 7. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 8. Remove the flat tire. { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come [...]

V ehicle Care 9-77 { W ARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 1 1. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Turn each nut clockwise by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 12. Lower the vehicle by turni[...]

9-78 V ehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. T o store the flat or spare tire and tools: 1. Place the jack and [...]

V ehicle Care 9-79 Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire, wheel and other parts of the vehicle. Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles. Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other w[...]

9-80 V ehicle Care 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other vehicle's system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. 2. Position the two vehicles so[...]

V ehicle Care 9-81 { W ARNING Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water . Y ou do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be su[...]

9-82 V ehicle Care 8. Connect the other end of the black negative ( – ) cable to an unpainted heavy metal engine part (D) away from the dead battery , but not near engine parts that move. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes. 10. Try to start the vehicle that had the d[...]

V ehicle Care 9-83 T owing T owing the V ehicle T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 12 ‑ 6 . T o tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreationa[...]

9-84 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing From the Front When dinghy towing, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. Use the following procedure to dinghy tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Posit[...]

V ehicle Care 9-85 Dolly T owing From the Front . V ehicles with front-wheel drive can be dolly towed from the front. . V ehicles with all-wheel drive can be dolly towed from the front with a maximum speed not to exceed the legal limit or 50 km/h (30 mph). Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to t[...]

9-86 V ehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “ Washing the V ehicle ” later in this section. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessa[...]

V ehicle Care 9-87 W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's finish, keep it clean by washing it often. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight and use a car washing soap. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it states that it should [...]

9-88 V ehicle Care Wheels and T rim — Aluminum or Chrome The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may[...]

V ehicle Care 9-89 Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments m[...]

9-90 V ehicle Care At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water . Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Y our dealer/retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmosp[...]

V ehicle Care 9-91 Cleaners can contain solvents that can become concentrated in the vehicle's interior . Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the vehicle's interior , maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle's doors and windows. Do not clean the interior using the[...]

9-92 V ehicle Care T o clean: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center . Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area. 5. If the soil is not comp[...]

V ehicle Care 9-93 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces T o remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can be used. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary , a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cle[...]

9-94 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES[...]

Service and Maintenance 10-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 10-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

10-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer/ retailer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Y our Own Service Work on page 9 ?[...]

Service and Maintenance 10-3 life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9 ‑ 13 . When the “ Service Engine Oil ” message displays, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. The services described for Maintenance I should be performed at every engine oil change. The services described for Maintena[...]

10-4 Service and Maintenance . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and sunroof (if equipped) lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 ‑ 7 . More frequent lubrication may be required when vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth [...]

Service and Maintenance 10-5 First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles . Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 9 ‑ 15 . . Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles[...]

10-6 Service and Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter . Reset oil life system. • • Engine coolant level check. • • Windshield washer fluid level check. • • T ire inflation pressures check. • • T ire wear inspection. • • Rotate tires. • • Fluids visual leak check. • • Engine air cl[...]

Service and Maintenance 10-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. T o determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle's engine, see Engi[...]

10-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI[...]

Service and Maintenance 10-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your retailer . Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.0L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48 3.6L V6 Engine 8901[...]

10-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Service and Maintenance 10-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

10-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

T echnical Data 1 1-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Service Parts Identification L a b e l ....................... 1 1 - 1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 1 1-4 V ehicle Identification V eh[...]

1 1-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 [...]

T echnical Data 1 1-3 Application Capacities Metric English Fuel T ank A WD 74.0 L 19.5 gal FWD 70.5 L 18.6 gal T ransmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.4L L4 Engine, 6 – Speed Automatic 8.0 L 8.5 qt 3.0L V6 Engine, All Wheel Drive, 6 – Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt 3.0L V6 Engine, Front Wheel Drive, 6 – Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt 3.6L V6 E[...]

1 1-4 T echnical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 2.4L L4 Engine C Automatic 0.9 mm (0.035 in) 3.0L V6 Engine G Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) 3.6L V6 Engine V Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine (Electric Power Steering) 2.4L L4 Engine (Hydraulic Power Steering) 3.0L, 3.6L V6 E[...]

Customer Information 12-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 12-4 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 12-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement[...]

12-2 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1 ‐[...]

Customer Information 12-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps one and two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited has comm[...]

12-4 Customer Information Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas — C[...]

Customer Information 12-5 Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) — www.gmownercenter .com/ buick Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more . Online service and maintenance records . Find Buick dealers for service nationwide . Exclus[...]

12-6 Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of ve[...]

Customer Information 12-7 Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service stati[...]

12-8 Customer Information . T rip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. There is a six request limit per year. Additional travel information is also available. Allow three weeks for delivery . . T rip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over [...]

Customer Information 12-9 Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . A separate booklet entitled “ W arranty and Owner Assistance Information ” furnished with each new vehicle prov[...]

12-10 Customer Information Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer . Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability . All Courtesy T ransportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to u[...]

Customer Information 12-1 1 Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New V ehicle Limited W arranty , and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty . Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Y our dealer/retailer may ha[...]

12-12 Customer Information . V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . Insurance company and policy number . General description of the damage to the other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “ Collision Parts ” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will Y ou See After an Airb[...]

Customer Information 12-13 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only . RET AIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Current and Past Model Order Forms T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current an[...]

12-14 Customer Information T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle 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. W ashington , D.C. 20590 Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www .saferc[...]

Customer Information 12-15 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Y our GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag dep[...]

12-16 Customer Information GM will not access this 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 of police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or , as requ[...]

INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 2-36 Adjustments Lum[...]

i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . 9-31 Bluetooth . . . .[...]

INDEX i-3 Climate Control Systems Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9, 4-10 Cluster , IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 12-10 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . 9-78 Com[...]

i-4 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 E Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 4-21 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58 Electrical [...]

INDEX i-5 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52 Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . 8-49 G[...]

i-6 INDEX Heated and V entilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 8-9 Hood . . [...]

INDEX i-7 Lights (cont.) Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 5-2 Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 4-15 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

i-8 INDEX O Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 1 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 9-13 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

INDEX i-9 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 8-45 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Recommended F[...]

i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 2-4 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53, 2-55 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

INDEX i-1 1 T ires (cont.) Inflation Monitor System . . . . . . 9-60 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 9-58 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63 Sidewall Labeling . . [...]

i-12 INDEX V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 V entilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 W W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . .[...]