Chevrolet 2010 HHR manual

2010 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual M In Brief ................ .......... ........... ....... 1 - 1 I n s t r u m e n t P a n e l ... .............................. 1 - 2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...................... 2 - 1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 F r o n t S e a t s ...................... ................. 2 - 4 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

2010 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual M Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1 1 V ehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-125 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Customer Assistance Information .. ............. 8 - 1 Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name HHR 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. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “ General Motors of Canada Limited ” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Owners Pro[...]

Safety W arnings and Symbols W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. W arning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { W ARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . 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. ” V ehicle Symbo[...]

V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant T emperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LA TCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote V ehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : T ire Pressure Monitor F : T raction Control M : Windshie[...]

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Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2 Initial Drive Information .. ....... .................. 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 W i n d o w s ........................................ 1 - 6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 H e a t e d S [...]

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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 ‑ 21 . B. Cruise Control on page 4 ‑ 8 (If Equipped). C. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 . D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4 ‑ 24 . E. Windshield Wipers on page 4 ‑ 5 and Windshield Washer on page 4 ‑ 6 . F . Instrument Panel Storage on page 3 ‑ 47 . G. T raction Control System (TCS) on page 5 ‑ 9 (If Equipped). Electronic Stability Control (ESC). See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5 ‑ 6 . H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 ‑ 28 . I. Rear Side Cargo Door on page 3 ‑ 12 (If Equipped). J. Hood Release on page 6 ‑ 15 . K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) [...]

Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 18 m (60 feet) away from the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door . Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold * or + for approximately one second to open the rear driver or passenger side door . Press L and releas[...]

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T urn the ignition on and then back off. See Remote V ehicle Start on page 3 ‑ 7 . Door Locks From outside the vehicle, unlock the door using either the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmi[...]

Windows On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. Press the front of the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 3 ‑ 17 . Seat Adjustment Manual Seats 1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar . T ry to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place. See Manual Seats on page 2 ‑ 4 . 1-6[...]

Power Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front of the seat, or the entire seat, by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. See Power Seat on page 2 ‑ 5 . Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever to release the seatback. 2. Move the seatback to where you want it and release the lever . 3. Press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 ‑ 7 . 1-7[...]

Power Lumbar Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Power Lumbar on page 2 ‑ 6 . Second Row Seats The seatbacks can be folded flat. For detailed instructions for lowering the seatback(s), see Split Folding Rear Seat on page 2 ‑ 1 1 . 1-8[...]

Heated Seats On vehicles with this feature, the controls are located on the climate control panel. Press the button to turn the heated seat on to the high setting, a second time to go to the low setting, and a third to turn it off. See Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 6 for more information. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly . For more information see Head Restraints on page 2 ‑ 2 . Safety Belt Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 14 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2 ‑ 19 . . Lap-Shoulde[...]

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof ‐ rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 70 for important information. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. 1. Press the left or right side of the selector , located beneath the control pad, to adjust the driver or [...]

Interior Mirror V ehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. T o avoid glare from the headlamps behind you, push the tab, located at the base of the mirror , toward you for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. V ehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3 ‑ 41 . Steering Wheel Adjustment The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering c[...]

Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The front and rear dome lamps turn on when any door is opened. T o turn on all dome lamps with the doors closed, turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel located to the right of the steering wheel and above the radio, completely to the right. Reading Lamps There are reading lamps located on the front and rear dome lamps. T o turn the front reading lamps on or off, press the lamp lens. T o turn the rear reading lamps on or off, press the button next to the lamp. For more information, see: . Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 ‑ 14 . . Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4 ‑ 14 . Exterior Lighting The lever is on the left side of the steering column. 2 : T urn[...]

P : This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transmission are in P (Park) and vehicles with a manual transmission have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving. For more information, see: . Headlamps on page 4 ‑ 1 1 . . Fog Lamps on page 4 ‑ 13 . . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4 ‑ 12 . . Automatic Headlamp System on page 4 ‑ 12 . Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering wheel. 1 (High Speed): Fast wipes. 6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes. & (Delay): Sets a delay between wipes. 1-13[...]

6 (Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive): When the lever is in the delay position, turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is sensitive to vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases the delay cycle time decreases and wiper movement occurs more frequently . 9 (Off): T urns the windshield wipers off. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, move the lever to z and then release it. Several wipes, hold lever on z longer . Windshield W asher: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. See Windshield Wipers on page 4 ‑ 5 Windshield Wipers and Windshield Washer on page 4 ‑ 6 Windshield W asher . Climat[...]

V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, if the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. When information is not available, "No Info" dis[...]

Setting the Clock T o set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB port or Radio with a Single CD (MP3) player: 1. T urn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. 2. Press O to turn the radio on. 3. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour , minute, month, day , and year) displays. 4. Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs that you want to change. 5. Increase or decrease the time or date by turning f clockwise or counterclockwise. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4 ‑ 61 . Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian [...]

Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the portable player . See “ Using the Auxiliary Input Jack ” and “ Using the USB Port ” under Radio(s) on page 4 ‑ 62 . Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted using the controls on the right side of the steering wheel. e + / e − : Increases or decreases volume. w / x : Press to change radio stations, select tracks on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod ® or USB device. b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with the OnStar ® or Bluetooth systems. c : Press to reject an incoming call, o[...]

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster . It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu. The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. INFO: Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. r : Press to reset some vehicle information displays, select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a warning message. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 ‑ 46 . V ehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. These features include: . Oil Life Reset[...]

Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. J : On/Off. RES+: Press to resume or accelerate speed. SET − : Press to set or decrease speed. For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4 ‑ 8 . Storage Compartments V ehicles with a panel/cargo cover feature can be adjusted into four positions. Place the panel lower position for additional cargo space above it. 1-19[...]

Place the panel in the upper position to conceal the cargo area. There is also a center position and a sideways position that allows access to the rear cargo area. For more information, see Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on page 3 ‑ 48 . Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. There are two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel below the climate controls and at the rear of the center console. There may be another outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. T o use the outlet, remove the cover . See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4 ‑ 16 and Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4 ?[...]

Performance and Maintenance T raction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . T o turn off traction control, press and release d on the instrument panel. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 48 . . Press and release the button again to turn on traction control. For more information, see T raction Control System (TCS) on page 5 ‑ 9 . Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time [...]

Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The T ire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle ’ s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster . If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 24 . The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. Y ou may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will app[...]

Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter . The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press the information and reset buttons on the Driver Information Center (DIC) at the same time to enter the personalization menu. 3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET . 4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will t[...]

Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly . . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Battery Th[...]

OnStar ® OnStar ® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety , security , navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. X : Push this button for hands ‐ free, voice ‐ activated calling and to give voice commands for tur[...]

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 regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are u[...]

Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ............................... ..... 2-2 Front Seats ......................................... 2-4 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Seat Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 P o w e r S e a t .................. ................... 2 - 5 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 H e a t e d S e a t s ................................ ... 2 - 6 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Passenger Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Rear Seats ....[...]

Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly . Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 2-2[...]

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. T o lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down. 2-3[...]

Front Seats Manual Seats { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's 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. If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar . T ry to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 2-4[...]

Seat Height Adjuster If your vehicle has this feature, the driver's seat height adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat. T o raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. T o lower the seat, move the lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. Power Seat Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control and Power Lumbar shown If the vehicle has a power seat, the control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat. T o adjust the 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 c[...]

Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat cushion. T o increase support, press and hold the front of the control. T o decrease support, press and hold the rear of the control. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. Heated Seats Driver's side button shown, Passenger's side button similar If your vehicle has this feature, the driver's and passenger's heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel below the fan switch. Press the button once to turn the heated seat to the hi[...]

Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's 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: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Passenger's Side Reclining Lever shown, Driver's Side similar The seats have reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side [...]

{ W ARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body . Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either . In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly . [...]

Passenger Folding Seatback Y our vehicle has a front passenger seat that folds flat. { W ARNING: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 2 ‑ 63 and Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 24 . { W ARNING: Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving. T o fold the seatback, do the f[...]

3. T o fold the seat flat, pull up on either lever located toward the rear of the seatback. Fold the seat forward until the seatback disengages. 4. Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position. Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked. T o raise the seatback to an upright position: 1. Pull up on either lever . 2. Push the seatback up until it is in a locked position. { W ARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-10[...]

Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat The seatbacks can be folded flat. T o lower the rear seatback(s): 1. Move the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in an upright position so it does not interfere with folding the rear seatback forward. 2. Open the rear door while the vehicle is parked. 3. The rear head restraint may need to be removed if it interferes with the front seat when the front seat is moved back in place. If removed, store the head restraint where it cannot move while the vehicle is in motion. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their norma[...]

5. Pull up on the knob located on the top of the seatback on the outboard side to release the seatback. 2-12[...]

T o raise the rear seatback(s): { W ARNING: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1. Lift the seatback up and push rearward until you hear a click. Keep the safety belt clear of the seat and not twisted. The release knob on the top of the seatback has a red ring. If the seatback is not fully latched this ring will be visible. Push on the seatback until the ring is not visible. { W ARNING: If the seatback is not locked,[...]

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone 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. Y ou can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. Y ou and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. { W ARNING: It is extremely dangerous to r[...]

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away . Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear . In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! 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. 2-15[...]

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-16[...]

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 2-17[...]

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 vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supple[...]

Q: If I am a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. 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 [...]

Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. 2-20[...]

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 . 2-21[...]

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way . { 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. 2-22[...]

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. 2-23[...]

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 serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. 2-24[...]

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { 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 internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 2-25[...]

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Y our body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury . Y ou might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 2-26[...]

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. 2-27[...]

Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly . 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. T o see how , see “ Seats ” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly . If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt[...]

5. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 2-29[...]

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder . The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder . Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. Push down on the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the release button up on the shoulder belt guide. After the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release [...]

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer/retailer . The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2-31[...]

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. 2-32[...]

{ W ARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide[...]

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, throughout the pregnancy . The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use [...]

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 below fit test: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “ Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 28 for[...]

Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. Also see “ Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 28 . According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant res[...]

{ W ARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury . The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 2-37[...]

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 says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. { W ARNING: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap ‐ shoulder belts offer protection for ad[...]

{ 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 (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. 2-39[...]

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 restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer&[...]

{ W ARNING: A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. T o reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints. Child Restraint Systems 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[...]

A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window . 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 with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. T o help reduce the chance of injury , the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle[...]

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer . 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 the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { W ARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint[...]

A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child restraint 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 the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger front[...]

Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) The LA TCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier . The LA TCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LA TCH system. Make sure that a LA TCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether , you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts [...]

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 into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Y our child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor . Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires t[...]

Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Rear Seat j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Front Passenger Seat — Panel and Rear Seat Delete Models i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating position with a top tether anchor . T o assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. 2-47[...]

T o assist you in locating the top tether anchors, this symbol is located next to each top tether anchor . On vehicles equipped with rear seats, the top tether anchor symbols for the rear outboard positions are on the lower side of the quarter panels. The top tether anchor symbols for the rear center position are on the storage compartment and cargo mat, if equipped. On vehicles without rear seats, the top tether anchor symbol is on the lower side of the quarter on the passenger side, behind the second row door . If the vehicle is a panel van equipped with a cargo partition, see the “ Cargo Partition Owner Manual Supplement ” for the top tether anchor location and routing instructions. V[...]

When the top tether anchor is being used for a child restraint, do not use the same anchor to secure cargo. V ehicles without Rear Seats — Panel and Rear Seat Delete Models If the vehicle does not have a rear seat, there is an exposed top tether anchor for the front passenger position located on the rear passenger side cargo floor, behind the second row door . If the vehicle is a panel van equipped with a cargo partition, see the “ Cargo Partition Owner Manual Supplement ” for the top tether anchor location and routing instructions. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. When the top tether anch[...]

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 child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly . In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LA TCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. { W ARNING: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a [...]

Notice: Do not let the LA TCH attachments rub against the vehicle ’ s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary , move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LA TCH attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and [...]

2. 3. T o secure a child restraint in the front passenger position, only if your vehicle does not have rear seats, find the top tether anchor located on the passenger side cargo floor behind the second row door . Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. 2. 4. If the vehicle is a panel van equipped with a cargo partition, see the “ Cargo Partition Owner Manual Supplement ” for the top tether anchor location and routing instructions. 2. 5. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint, raise it. 2. 6. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restra[...]

If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is co[...]

If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 ‑ 43 . 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 2-54[...]

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 restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) on page 2 ‑ 45 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, unbuckle the[...]

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 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 ‑ 43 . In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 70 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 ‑ 28 for more information, including important safety information. 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 deplo[...]

If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accomodate a rear ‐ facing child restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. If your child restraint has the LA TCH system, see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) on page 2 ‑ 45 for how and where to install the child restraint using LA TCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether , see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) on page 2 ‑ 45 for top tether anchor locations. 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 [...]

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 2-58[...]

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 the belt. 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and your child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) on page 2 ‑ 45 for more information. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. I[...]

Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . The vehicle may have the following airbags: . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver . . A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind that passenger . All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger . With roof-rail ai[...]

Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING: Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 2 ‑ 65 . Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “ supplemental restraints ” to the safety belts. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — wheth[...]

{ W ARNING: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. T o read how , see Older Children on page 2 ‑ 35 or Infants and Y oung Children on page 2 ‑ 38 . There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster , which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airb[...]

Where Are the Airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 2-63[...]

Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers, they are in the ceiling above the side windows. { W ARNING: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury 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. Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down th[...]

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However , they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly your vehicle slow[...]

In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity . Y our vehicle has an electronic frontal sensor , which helps the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. Y our vehicle may or may not have roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 2 ‑ 60 . Roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover . Roof-rail a[...]

What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator . Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy . The inflator , the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant seating positions. How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel [...]

What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy . Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 2 ‑ 67 . The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer t[...]

{ 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 to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts f[...]

Passenger Sensing System If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator , if equipped, is visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refer to “ ADV ANCED AIRBAGS ” . United States Canada The words ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from [...]

{ 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 the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear s[...]

The passenger sensing system is designed turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt pro[...]

If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 2 ‑ 56 . 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 cush[...]

If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended. 5. Restart the vehicle and hav[...]

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 the importance of proper restraint use. A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See[...]

If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately . If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 ‑ 27 for important safety information. The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat. { W ARNING: Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Airbags affect how the vehi[...]

Adding Equipment to Y our 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 working properly . Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. In addition, the vehicle may[...]

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired. T orn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away . Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 ‑ 26 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry . See Care of [...]

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LA TCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary . But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the safety bel[...]

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Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ........................... ..................... 3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System O p e r a t i o n ................... ............... ... 3 - 4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Doors and Locks ... ............................... 3-9 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 D e l a y e d L o c k i n g ............................... 3 - 1 0 Automatic Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 1[...]

Section 3 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems .. ..................... 3-44 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44 Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 G l o v e B o x ... ................................. . 3 - 4 7 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Floor Console Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Rear Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover . . . . . . 3-48 R o o f R a c k S y s t[...]

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 children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window . Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. The key can be used for the ignition and the driver's door lock. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle's steering column. If a replacement key or any additional keys are needed, you must purchase it from [...]

The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle. 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 your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 6 for more information. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 17 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/21 1 of Industry Canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authori[...]

With Remote Start and Remote Rear Doors Shown, Without Similar / (Remote V ehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter . See Remote V ehicle Start on page 3 ‑ 7 for additional information. Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. The interior lamps turn off after all of the doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps to indicate locking has occurred. See “ LOCK HORN ” under DIC V ehicle Personalization on page 4 ‑ 54 for more information. Pressing Q may arm the content the[...]

Remote Rear Door Operation (Panel) * : Press and hold for about one second to open the rear driver side door . + : Press and hold for about one second to open the rear passenger side door . Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer . When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it. Battery Replacement Replace th[...]

Remote V ehicle Start Y our vehicle may have a remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems. See Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 18 for additional information. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Y our vehicle may run out of fuel. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE tra[...]

If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start. After your vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again. T o manually shut off the engine after a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . . Insert the vehicle[...]

Doors and Locks Door Locks { W ARNING: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) . Y oung children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . Outs[...]

Power Door Locks Driver's side shown, Passenger's side similar The power door lock switches are located on the driver's and front passenger's door next to the door handle. Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors. Press the bottom of the switch to lock the doors. Delayed Locking This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors and liftgate when the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is active. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all of the doors and liftgate will lock. The turn signal la[...]

Automatic Door Lock On vehicles with power door locks, the doors automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P) Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission. For a vehicle with a manual transmission, the speed must be greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The automatic door locking feature cannot be disabled. Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Y our vehicle will automatically unlock all doors when the shift lever is moved into (P) Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission, and when the ignition is turned off for a vehicle with a manual transmission. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the doors can be programmed to automatically unlock several ways for veh[...]

T o open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter , the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. T o cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Insert the key into the lock below the rear door security lock label and turn it to the vertical position. 3. Repeat the steps for the other lock. Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will lock and the driver's door will unlock. Be sure to remove the key fr[...]

Liftgate T o lock the liftgate from the outside, press the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . T o unlock the liftgate with the RKE, press the unlock button twice within five seconds. For more information, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 ‑ 4 . Y ou can also use the power door lock switch to lock and unlock the liftgate. Open the liftgate by pressing the touchpad located in the handle above the license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area, unless the dome lamp lever is in the off position. For more information, see Dome Lamp on page 4 ?[...]

Manual Liftgate Release T o manually open the liftgate, do the following: 1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of the liftgate near the center . 2. Locate the release lever on the latch. The lever is located about three inches (7.62 cm) behind the trim in the access hole. 3-14[...]

3. Insert a tool into the access hole. Push the release lever rearward. 4. The liftgate will unlatch when the lever is pushed rearward. Push the liftgate to open. 5. Reinstall the trim plug. 3-15[...]

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 warm or hot weather. 3-16[...]

Power Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys 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 and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window . Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Driver's Side Shown The power window controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver's door also has switches that control the passenger and rear wind[...]

Express-Down Window The driver's window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the switch part way , and the driver's window will open a small amount. Press the switch down all the way , release it, and the window will go down automatically . T o stop the window while it is lowering, press and release the top of, or pull up on the switch. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): Y our vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent rear seat passengers from operating the windows. Press the lockout button, located with the power window switches, to turn the feature on and off. When the red band on the button is showing, the locko[...]

Content Theft-Deterrent Y our vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Arming the System T o arm the system: 1. T urn the ignition off. 2. Press lock on the RKE transmitter . The system will arm after either of the following occur: . 30 seconds after all the doors are closed. . 60 seconds with any door open. Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter a second time, while all the doors are closed, to immediately arm the system. The system still arms in 60 seconds if a door is open. When the open door is closed, it also arms. The security light turns on to indicate that arming has been initiated. Once the system is armed, the security light flashes once every three seconds. I[...]

How to T urn Off the System Alarm T o turn off the system alarm, do one of the following: . Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter . The system will then re-arm itself. . Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter . This will also disarm the system. . Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This will also disarm the system. How to Detect a T amper Condition The content theft security system alarm was previously activated if three chirps sound when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter . P ASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 17 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [...]

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key . At this time, you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 ‑ 1 19 . If the engine still does not start with the other key , your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty . See your dealer/retailer who can service the P ASS-Key ® III+ to have a new key made. In an emergency , contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 6 , for more information. It may be possible for the P ASS-Key ® III+ decoder to “ learn ” the transponder value of a new or replacement key . Up to 10 keys may be progra[...]

Starting and Operating Y our V ehicle New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow , for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. A void downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. . A void making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. . Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See T owing a T[...]

Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied. 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 your dealer/retailer . 9 (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the steering column when the key is removed. The key can only be removed in LOCK/OFF . On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF . On [...]

R (ON/RUN): This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained. Y ou may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. / (ST ART): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key . The ignition switch will return to ON/RUN for driving. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the key[...]

3. Locate the plunger . 4. Press and hold the plunger while turning the ignition key to LOCK/OFF . Remove the key . Have the vehicle serviced at your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off. . Audio System . Power Windows, if equipped . Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY . Once the key is turned from ON/RUN to OFF/LOCK, the radio will continue to work for 10 minutes or until the driver's door is opened. Starting the Engin[...]

Manual T ransmission The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST ART . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. I[...]

Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm ‐ up in cold weather condition at or below 0°F ( − 18°C). V ehicles with am engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°F ( − 18°C). T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the passenger side of the vehicle near the headlamp and the radiator . 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outle[...]

Automatic T ransmission Operation If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the automatic transmission. 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 lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure the[...]

Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Y ou have to fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before the vehicle can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If the vehicle cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and then move the shift lever into another gear . See Shifting Out of Park (Automatic T ransmission) on page 3 ‑ 37 . R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) [...]

D (Drive): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy . If you need more power for passing and you are: . Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. . Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator all the way down. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “ Skidding ” under Loss of Control on page 5 ‑ 15 . I (Intermediate): This position is also used for normal driving. However , it reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If constant[...]

Manual T ransmission Operation This is the shift pattern for standard models. This is the shift pattern for SS models. Here is how to operate the manual transmission: Notice: Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving. The pressure could cause premature wear in the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Y ou can shift into 1 (First) when the vehicle is traveling less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in N (Neutral) and let up on [...]

2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth) the same way you do for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal down. T o stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start or idle the engine. R (Reverse): T o back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse). For SS mod[...]

Up-Shift Light If the vehicle has a manual transmission, there may be an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy . When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather , road, and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy , accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While accelerating, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator . Ignore the light when downshifting. No ‐ Lift Upshift (SS Models) If the vehicle has the 2.0L turbo engine and manual transmission, it has the capability of No-Lift Upshifts. This feature maximizes vehi[...]

T o utilize this feature: 1. Accelerate the vehicle by fully depressing the accelerator pedal. 2. Just prior to reaching the maximum engine speed, quickly complete the upshift utilizing the clutch while keeping the accelerator pedal fully applied. A quicker shift maneuver gives the best performance. If the engine is operated at the maximum engine speed for greater than one second, the engine exits the No ‐ Lift Upshift mode and resumes normal engine overspeed protection. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. 3-34[...]

{ W ARNING: If the front passenger seat back is folded down, the armrest may make it awkward to grab and pull up the parking brake lever . If the lever is not pulled up far enough, the vehicle may roll and you or others could be injured. Move your hand lower on the lever or raise the seat back so that you can set the brake. T o set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 30 . T o release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as yo[...]

Shifting Into Park (Automatic T ransmission) { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow . If you are pulling a trailer , see T owing a T railer (Automatic T ransmission) on page 5 ‑ 32 or T owing a T railer (Manual T ransmission) on page 5 ‑ 40 . T o shift into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 3 ‑ 34 for more[...]

T orque Lock (Automatic T ransmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift into P (Park) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “ torque lock. ” T o prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. T o find out how , see Shifting Into Park (Automatic T ransmission) on page 3 ‑ 36 . Move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur , you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the[...]

If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery . See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 41 for more information. T o shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking the V ehicle (Manual T ransmission) Before lea[...]

Engine Exhaust { W ARNING: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. . The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. . The vehicle ’ s exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modifications that are not completely sealed. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) If unusual fume[...]

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 seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 3 ‑ 39 . { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can ro[...]

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. If the vehicle has map lamps, press the buttons located at the bottom of the mirror to turn them on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with a compass and map lights and/or OnStar ® . V ehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror . See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to On[...]

Compass Calibration If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Interference can be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder , or similar object. If CAL appears in the compass window , the compass may need to be reset or calibrated. T o calibrate the compass: 1. Make sure CAL is displayed. If CAL is not displayed, press and hold the compass button until CAL displays. 2. While CAL displays, drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Compass V ariance The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight [...]

Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. 1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch located beneath the control pad, to select the driver or passenger mirror . 2. Press one of the four buttons located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror . Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. T o fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return [...]

Object Detection Systems Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { W ARNING: The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: . Detect objects that are outside the camera's field of view , below the bumper , or underneath the vehicle. . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. Do not back the vehicle by only looking at the RVC screen, or use the screen during longer , higher speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross-traffic. Y our judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) So if you do not use prop[...]

T urning the Rear Vision Camera System Off or On T o turn off the rear vision camera system, press and hold z , located on the inside rearview mirror , until the left indicator light turns off. The rear vision camera display is now disabled. T o turn the rear vision camera system on again, press and hold z until the left indicator light illuminates. The rear vision camera system display is now enabled and the display will appear in the mirror normally . Rear Vision Camera Location The camera is located in the rear of the vehicle. The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper . The area displayed can vary depending[...]

A. View displayed by the camera. B. Corner of the rear bumper . When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section. . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. . Ice, snow , mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it with a soft cloth. . The back of the vehicle is in an accident, the position and mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected. Be sure to have the camera and its position[...]

The rear vision camera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions. If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash. . A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal, or no video signal present during the reverse cycle. . A fast flash may indicate that the display has been on for the maximum allowable time during a reverse cycle, or the display has reached an Over T emperature limit. The fast flash conditions are used to protect the video device from high temperature conditions. Once conditions return to normal the device will reset and the green indicator will stop flashing. During any of these fault [...]

Rear Storage Area The vehicle could also have two rear storage areas that can be used for small items. Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover The vehicle could have an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be adjusted into four positions. 3-48[...]

T o use the panel in the lowest position: The panel can be used in this position if additional space above the panel is needed. Cargo can be placed on top of the panel in this position. 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the lower guides. 2. Slide the panel forward. 3. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place. { W ARNING: If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) or center positions, during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash, those things could be thrown around in the vehicle. Y ou or others could be injured. When it is in the upper or center position, always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the panel/cover . T [...]

The center position is with the front corners placed in the lower guides and the rear corners placed in the upper guides. Do not load cargo on the panel in this position. The last position is with the front corners in the lower guides, panel sideways, closest to the rear seat for subfloor access. Do not drive while the panel is in this position. There are storage hooks on the bottom of the panel. The vehicle might have a cargo mat that covers the panel/cargo cover . Roof Rack System The vehicle may have a roof rack system. { W ARNING: If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it wh[...]

For vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have crossrails included, GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory . See your dealer/retailer for additional information. Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 75 kg (165 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten cargo securely . Notice: Loading cargo directly on the roof of the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle and would not be covered under warranty . Do not place cargo on the roof the vehicle. T o prevent damage or loss of cargo when drivi[...]

There is a rod that hooks into place to prop open the lid. Push the rod towards the lid to unhook it and lower the lid. Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located in the headliner . T o open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY , or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3 ‑ 25 . 3-52[...]

Express Open: T o express open the power sunroof, fully press the driver's side switch rearward once. T o stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than to the express-open position, press the switch again, in either direction, to stop the movement. If the sunshade is in the closed position, it will open with the sunroof, or it can be opened manually . V ent Open: T o open to the vent position from the closed position, press and hold the passenger's side sunroof switch forward. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position. The sunshade must be opened manually . Express Close: T o express close the power sunroof, fully press the driver's sid[...]

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Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........ ........... ..... 4-3 Hazard W arning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 T ilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 T urn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Section 4 Instrument Panel F o g L a m p L i g h t ................................ 4 - 3 9 Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 F u e l G a u g e .................................... 4 - 4 0 Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 Reconfigurable Performance D i s p l a y ( R P D ) ... ............................ 4 - 4 1 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 4-46 DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 DIC Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Audio System(s) ..... ...[...]

Instrument Panel Overview Hazard W arning Flashers | (Hazard W arning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the flashers off. Horn T o sound the horn, press the horn symbols located on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted before driving. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column. T o tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and raise the lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 4-3[...]

T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the following: G : T urn and Lane-Change Signals 5 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer O : Exterior Lamp Control Flash-to-Pass. Information for these features is on the pages following. T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the a[...]

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer T o change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. This indicator light appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on. T o change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass T o signal to a driver in front of you that you want to pass, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever until the high-beam headlamps come on. Then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering wheel. Move the lever to one of the following positions: 1 (High Speed): Fast wipes. 6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes. &a[...]

6 (Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive): When the lever is in the delay position, turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is sensitive to vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases the delay cycle time decreases and wiper movement occurs more frequently . 9 (Off): T urns the windshield wipers off. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, move the lever to z and then release it. Several wipes, hold lever on z longer . As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for more than 15 seconds, the vehicle's headlamps turn on automatically . They turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. Clear snow and ice fr[...]

Rear Window Wiper/W asher The rear window washer/wiper button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. { W ARNING: In freezing weather , do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 5 (Delay): Press to turn on the intermittent wiping setting that has a longer delay . Y (W asher Fluid): Press to wash and wipe the window . The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer . However , the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer . If the windshield can be washed, but not the rear windows, check the fluid level. Z (Rear Wiper): [...]

Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km (25 mph). The brake must be applied at least one time, after the vehicle has been started, before cruise control will function. { W ARNING: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise[...]

J (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light on the button comes on when the cruise control is on and goes off when the cruise control is turned off. RES+ (Resume): Press to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET − (Set): Press to set a speed and to decrease the speed. T o set a speed: 1. Press I to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button comes on. 2. Get to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET − control button and release it. The CRUISE ENGAGED message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to show the system is engaged. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the brakes are applied or the clutch ped[...]

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. 1. Disengage the cruise control by applying the brake pedal, but do not turn it off. Accelerate to a higher speed and reset the cruise control. 2. If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the RES+ button. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the button. T o increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, press the RES+ button briefly and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster . Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, . Push and hold the SET − button until the lower[...]

Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. Headlamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: 2 (Headlamps): T urns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): T urns on the parking lamps and taillamps only . AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. P (Off/On): This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicle[...]

When the ignition is turned of f, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They also turn off 15 seconds after the windshield wiper control is turned off. Headlamps on Reminder If the drivers door is opened with the ignition off and the lamps on, a warning chime will sound. This indicates that the headlamps are still on. 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 vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover this sensor or the headlamps will come on when they are not[...]

There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the automatic lamp control system so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The automatic lamp control system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay . If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic lamp system turns on immediately . Once the vehicle exits the garage, it will take about 20 seconds for the automatic lamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay , the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness contr[...]

Instrument Panel Brightness The control for this feature is located to the right of the steering wheel and above the radio. Move the thumbwheel to the left to dim the lights or to the right to brighten the lights. The dome lamps will turn on when the thumbwheel is moved completely to the right. Dome Lamp The dome lamps turn on when any door is opened. T o turn on all dome lamps with the doors closed, turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel completely to the right. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 ‑ 14 . Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside the vehicle turn on when any door is opened. These lamps will fade out after about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed o[...]

Electric Power Management This vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery . When the battery's state of charge is low , the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle[...]

Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The accessory power outlets are located on the instrument panel below the climate controls and at the rear of the center console. There may be an outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. T o use the outlet, remove the cover . While not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery . Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum[...]

Rear Power Plug for Converters The vehicle may have a power plug connector located in the rear cargo area on the passenger side behind the service panel. The power connector wiring can be accessed by removing the service panel to begin installation. This plug can be used to supply power to commercial converters and contains four different circuits. The functions of these circuits are as follows; a 40 Amp battery service, a 10 Amp Accessory or Run service, a 15 Amp Delayed Accessory service and a Ground circuit. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty . Do not [...]

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter . T o use the lighter , located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready , it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 15 amperes. T o clean the center console ashtray , remove the entire ashtray and empty it. Not[...]

9 (Off): Turn the fan control to this position to turn the fan off. T emperature Control: T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. 9 (Fan): T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan runs continuously while the ignition is in ON/RUN. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning (AC) compressor . Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle. T o change the current mode, select: H (V ent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and[...]

For quick cool down on hot days: 1. Select H . 2. Select @ . 3. Select # . 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time can cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry . T o prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn off the recirculation by pressing the outside air button. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air , so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning compressor cannot be turned on when the fan is off. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mod[...]

The rear window defogger turns off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for approximately seven minutes before turning off. If the vehicle speed is greater than 80 km/h (50 mph) and the rear defogger is on, it remains on as long as the speed is greater than 80 km/h (50 mph). The defogger can also be turned off by turning of f the engine. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the rear defogger automatically turns on if it is cold outside. When the vehicle transitions out of the remote start mode, the rear defogger turns off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 ‑ 4 Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the[...]

T o access the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Open and empty the glove box. 2. Press both glove box stops outward to let the glove box drop open completely . 3. Pull the three tabs of the filter access door down and open the access door downward. 4-22[...]

4. Pull the filter out, keeping it upwards. Install the new air filter with the AIR FLOW arrow pointing downward. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reassemble. W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury . W arning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gauges can indicate when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle'[...]

Instrument Panel Cluster United States Manual T ransmission Cluster shown, Automatic, SS and Canada similar 4-24[...]

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). The vehicle's odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). T rip A and Trip B can be set on the odometer . See “ T rip Information ” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 46 . The vehicle does not have to be running to check the odometer mileage. Simply open the driver's door and the mileage briefly displays. If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct total mileage of the old odometer . T achometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If the[...]

Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then flashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front[...]

Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor , the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 2 ‑ 60 . The airbag readiness light flashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately . { W ARNING: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly[...]

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator , if equipped, is on the instrument panel. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 70 for important safety information. In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refer to “ ADV ANCED AIRBAGS ” . United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF , or the symbol for on[...]

Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system or it could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away . If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, to turn off the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner . Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have an up-shift light. When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if weather , road, and[...]

Brake System W arning Light The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away . United States Canada This light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the p[...]

Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. 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. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular br[...]

Enhanced T raction System (ETS) Indicator/W arning Light For vehicles with the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this light serves as an indicator and warning light. This light comes on briefly while the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the indicator/warning light is on and not flashing, the ETS system could have been disabled. Check all related Driver Information Center (DIC) messages to determine whether the system has been turned off or if the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. If the ETS has been disabled, wheel spin is not limited. If[...]

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/W arning Light The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the T raction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/ retailer . If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. This light, along with the appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) messages, indicates when the ESC system and the TCS are working or are disabled. If the light comes on and stays on, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check the DIC messaging to determine which system is turned off, or not work[...]

Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/ retailer . If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 6 ‑ 34 . The vehicle's engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn of f the engine as soon as possible.[...]

Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 ‑ 46 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinflated, inflate to the proper pressure. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is[...]

If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly . This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Notic[...]

Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: . Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the T ank on page 6 ‑ 10 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. . If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water , the vehicle's electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the [...]

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 inspection: . The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on. . The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not [...]

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly . The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on p[...]

Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the fuel tank's capacity to fill it. . The gauge moves a little when the vehicle turns a corner or speeds up. . The gauge does not go back to empty when the ign[...]

This gauge displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine's combustion chamber . It is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started. Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather , will slightly change the zero reading. Reconfigurable Performance Display (RPD) For vehicles with the RPD, the screen displays information that can be used to monitor vehicle performance. The RPD knob located next to the screen is used to configure the display and select information to be viewed. A short video plays whenever the ignition key is turned on. Press the [...]

Region A Gauge and Speedometer Displays Change the information displayed in Region A by turning the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. The available gauges are: BOOST : Displays positive boost pressure as determined by the manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor . AIR/FUEL RA TIO: Displays the mass ratio of air to fuel. CAM PHASER ANGLES: Displays orientation of the intake and exhaust cam shafts relative to their park positions as commanded by the engine control module. OVERLAP represents the total distance the intake and exhaust cam shafts have phased. SP ARK ADV ANCE/ KNOCK RET ARD: The spark advance gauge displays ignition timing. Knock retard indicates the amount of ignition delay to [...]

Readouts #2 TIRE PRESSURES: Displays the last gauge tire pressures recorded from each of the wheel mounted tire pressure sensors. Readouts #3 BAROMETER: Displays ambient air pressure as measured by the engine ’ s ambient pressure sensor . OUTSIDE TEMPERA TURE: Displays ambient temperature as measured by an outside air temperature sensor . BA TTER Y VOL T AGE: Displays the vehicle ’ s battery voltage. Readouts #4 COOLANT TEMPERA TURE: Displays engine coolant temperature as measured by a coolant temperature sensor . INLET AIR TEMPERA TURE: Displays the instantaneous temperature of the air at the inlet to the induction system. FUEL PRESSURE: Displays fuel pressure as measured by a sensor on[...]

This indicator comes on when Competitive Driving Mode (A) has been set using the traction control switch. This telltale comes on whenever conditions are right for the Launch Mode (B) to activate. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5 ‑ 6 for more information on Competitive Driving Mode and Launch Control. This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle Traction Control system is actively working. SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU allows for the appearance of each display screen to be customized. Turn the knob to scroll through the screens to reach the SETUP MENU. Press and release the knob to activate the SETUP MENU. Selecting a SETUP MENU Option 1. Under SETUP MENU there are six menu opti[...]

SETUP MENU Options GAUGE APPEARANCE: While the gauge is highlighted, press the RPD knob. Then turn the knob to choose the background color for a gauge. Press the knob again when gauge color is chosen. SHIFT LIGHT SETUP: This screen establishes a RPM range where the shift light comes on for each gear . Turn the RPD knob to highlight a shift light setting. Press the knob to allow adjustment of the highlighted setting. Turn the knob to adjust the value up or down, then press the knob again to allow the selection of another item. The number above each gear shows the highest RPM the light comes on for a gear range. The number below each gear indicates the lowest RPM the light comes on for a gear [...]

Driver Information Center (DIC) Y our vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle's systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display , located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster . The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. r (Reset): Press this button to reset some vehicle information mode displays, select a personalization menu mode setting, or acknowledge a warning message. Press and hold the inf[...]

TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B display . These modes show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. T o reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. FUEL RANGE Press the information button until FUEL RANGE displays. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. When the fuel level is low , FUEL RANGE LOW displays. The fuel econo[...]

A V (Average) SPEED Press the information button until A V SPEED displays. This mode shows the vehicle's average speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). T o reset the average vehicle speed, press and hold the reset button while A V SPEED is displayed. OIL LIFE Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. It shows 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Sc[...]

AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 4 ‑ 12 for more information. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 4 ‑ 12 for more information. BRAKE FLUID This message displays, while the ignition is on, when the brake fluid level is low . The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 30 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. C[...]

CRUISE ENGAGED This message displays when the cruise control system is active. See Cruise Control on page 4 ‑ 8 for more information. DOOR AJAR This message displays if one or more of the vehicle's doors are open. Make sure that the door(s) are closed completely . ENGINE DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer immediately . ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED This message displays to inform you that the vehicle has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, p[...]

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when ESC is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly . See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5 ‑ 6 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 33 for more information. GA TE AJAR This message displays when the liftgate is open. Make sure that the liftgate is closed completely . See Liftgate on page 3 ‑ 13 for more information. ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road con[...]

LOW TRACTION If your vehicle has the Enhanced T raction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster flashes when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly . This message stays on for a few seconds after the system stops limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced T raction System (ETS) on page 5 ‑ 1 1 or T raction Control System (TCS) on page 5 ‑ 9 and Enhanced T raction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 32 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/W[...]

SERVICE TRACTION If your vehicle has the Enhanced T raction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and a chime sounds when the system is not functioning properly . The ETS light or the ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster . This light stays on solid as long as the detected problem remains present. When this message displays, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly . See Enhanced T raction System (ETS) on page 5 ‑ 1 1 or T raction Control System (TCS) on page 5 ‑ 9 and Enhanced T raction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 32 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/[...]

TRACTION OFF If your vehicle has the Enhanced T raction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when the system is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly . See Enhanced T raction System (ETS) on page 5 ‑ 1 1 or T raction Control System (TCS) on page 5 ‑ 9 and Enhanced T raction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 32 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 33 for more information. DIC V ehicle Personalization Y our vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain f[...]

Personalization Menu Modes OIL LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine oil life system. T o reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 6 ‑ 23 . See “ OIL LIFE ” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 46 for more information. UNITS This feature allows you to select the units of measurement in which the DIC will display the vehicle information. When UNITS appears on the display , press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: ENGLISH (default in United States): All information will be displayed in English units. METRIC (default in Canada): All information will be displayed in metric units. T [...]

LOCK HORN This feature, which allows the vehicle's horn to chirp every time the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN appears on the display , press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp on the first press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter . The horn will still chirp on the second press. ON: The horn will chirp on the first press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 ‑ 4 for more information. T o select a setting and move on to the next feature, pre[...]

LIGHT FLASH This feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior hazard/ turn signal lighting to flash every time the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the display , press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will not flash when the lock or unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. ON (default): The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will flash when the lock or unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 ‑ 4 for more [...]

AUTO UNLK (Unlock) This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When AUTO UNLK appears on the display , press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: ALL (default): All of the doors will automatically unlock. DRIVER: The driver's door will automatically unlock. NONE: None of the doors will automatically unlock. Y ou will need to manually unlock the doors. If you have a manual transmission vehicle, the door(s) will automatically unlock when the key is turned off. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, you can select when the automatic unlocking will occur . See “ UNL[...]

EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS This feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior perimeter lighting to turn on each time the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display , press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The exterior perimeter lighting will not turn on when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. ON (default): The exterior perimeter lighting will turn on when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 ‑ 4 for more information. T o select a setting and [...]

Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its 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 many audio and non audio listings. T o minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 5 ‑ 2 . Notice: C[...]

Setting the Clock Without Date Display AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player T o set the time: 1. T urn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press H until the hour begins flashing on the display . Press H a second time and the minute begins flashing on the display . 3. While either the hour or the minute numbers are flashing, turn f to increase or decrease the time. 4. Press H again until the clock display stops flashing to set the currently displayed time; otherwise, the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed is automatically set. T o change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour , press the H button until 12H o[...]

The date does not automatically display . T o see the date press H while the radio is on. The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display . T o change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press H and then the softkey located below the forward arrow label. Once the time 12H and 24H, and the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day , and year) and DD/MM/YYYY (day , month, and year) displays. 2. Press the softkey located below the desired option. 3. Press H again to apply the selected default, or let the screen time out. Radio(s) Radio with CD (Base) 4-62[...]

Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown, Radio with CD (MP3) similar The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display . In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly . If this happens, contact the radio station. 4-63[...]

Playing the Radio O (Power/V olume): Press to turn the system on and off. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated V olume (SCV): Radios with the Speed Compensated V olume (SCV) feature automatically adjust the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. T o activate SCV: 1. Set the radio volume to the desired level. 2. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM tab on the radio display . 4. Press the softkey under the desired Speed Compensated V olume setting (OFF , Low , Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation. The displ[...]

¨ SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the selected band. . T o seek stations, press and release ¨ SEEK to go to the next station and stay there. . T o scan stations, press and hold ¨ SEEK for a few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press ¨ SEEK again to stop scanning. . T o scan preset stations in the selected band, press and hold ¨ SEEK for four seconds until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored preset. Press ¨ SEEK again to stop scanning preset stations. 4 (Information): For vehicles with the Radio wi[...]

F A V (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio favorites page button (F A V button). Press FA V to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. The current balance/fade and tone settings are also stored with the favorite stations. T o store a station as a favorite: 1. T une to the desired radio station and set the balance/fade and tone settings to the desired levels. 2. Press F A V to display the page where to store the station. 3. Press and hold one [...]

Storing a Radio Station as a Preset Radios that have numbered pushbuttons store radio stations as presets. Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered buttons. T o store preset stations: 1. T une in the desired station. 2. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for three seconds until a beep sounds. 3. Repeat the Steps 1 and 2 for each numbered button. Setting the T one (Bass/Midrange/T reble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or T reble): The radio may display some or all tones such as BASS, MID, and TREB. T o adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (Base): Press f until the tone control labels display , then turn f to change the settin[...]

The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone and speaker controls to the middle position by pressing f for more than two seconds until the radio beeps once. If a station's frequency is weak, or has static, decrease the treble. EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select preset equalization settings. T o return to the manual mode, press EQ until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass, midrange, or treble by pressing f . Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Depending on which radio the vehicle has, the Balance/ Fade can be adjusted using f or ` . T o adjust balance or fade using f : 1. Press f until the speaker control tabs display . 2. Press the softkey under the[...]

Finding a Category (CA T) Station (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) CA T (Category): The radio may have the CA T button feature. T o select and find a desired category: 1. Press BAND until the XM frequency displays. 2. Press CA T to display the category tabs on the radio display . Continue pressing the CA T button until the desired category name displays. 3. Press either of the two softkeys below the desired category tab to immediately tune to the first XM station associated with that category . 4. T o go to the previous or to the next XM station within the selected category , do one of the following: . T urn f . . Press the softkeys below the right or left arrows on the radio display . . Pr[...]

Radio Messages Calibration Error: Displays if the radio is no longer calibrated properly for the vehicle. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. Loc or Locked: Displays when the THEFTLOCK ® system has activated. T ake the vehicle to your dealer/ retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer . 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 s[...]

¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release to resume playing the track. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release to resume playing the track. RDM (Random): T racks can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order . T o use random: 1. Press the softkey below RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays. 2. Pr[...]

CD Messages CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: . The CD player is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play . . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother , the CD should play . . The CD is dirty , scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . A problem may have occurred while burning the CD. . The label could be caught in the CD player . If the CD is not playing correctly , for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer . If the radi[...]

Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player , use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “ CD Messages ” earlier in this section. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system may have an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device su[...]

Using the USB Port Radio's with a USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod ® using the radio buttons and knobs. See Using an MP3 on page 4 ‑ 74 for information about how to connect and control a USB storage device or an iPod. USB Support The USB connector is located on the front of the radio and uses the USB 2.0 standard. USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives . Portable USB Hard Drives . Fifth generation or later iPod . First , Second, or Third generation iPod nano . iPod touch . iPod classic Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple ® for proper operation. iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes ® application. See www .apple.com/itunes. For [...]

USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files. . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . AAC files stored on an iPod. . F A T16 . F A T32 Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder . Files are stored in the root directory when the disc or storage device does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root directory of a CD display as F1 ROOT . Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. Order of Play T racks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first[...]

Preprogrammed Playlists CDs that have preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp ™ , MusicMatch ™ , or Real Jukebox ™ software can be accessed, however , there is no playlist editing capability using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port. Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 f (T une): T urn to select MP3 files on the CD currently playing. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through [...]

When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display . Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist. T o listen to files by another artist, press the softkey located below either arrow tab. The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order . Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the desired artist displays. T o change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey located below the Sort By tab. 2. Press one of the softkeys below the album tab from t[...]

Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio ’ s display . f (T une): T urn to select files. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly . Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release s REV to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. F[...]

3. Press f to select the desired folder. If there is more then one folder , repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is reached. 4. T urn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder . 5. Press f to select the desired file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softkey , 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Third softkey , 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Fourth softkey , 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Fifth softkey , end of the list. h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and[...]

Repeat Functionality T o use Repeat: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat T rack. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is being used. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. ' (Repeat T rack): Press the softkey below ' to repeat one track. The tab appears raised when Repeat T rack is being used. Shuffle Functionality T o use Shuffle: Press the softkey below > , 2 , < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder . > (Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below 2 to t[...]

Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly . Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time on this cha[...]

Bluetooth ® V ehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones are guaranteed to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See www .gm.com/bluetooth for more information on compatible phones. V oice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there [...]

Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar ® Hands ‐ Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner's guide for more information. Pairing Information: . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . The in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links with the first available paired cell phone in the or[...]

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Bluetooth ” . The system responds with “ Bluetooth ready ” followed by a tone. 3. Say “ List ” . The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle, the system will say “ Is connected ” after the connected phone. Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Bluetooth ” . The system responds with “ Bluetooth ready ” followed by a tone. 3. Say “ Delete ” . The system asks which phone to delete follo[...]

Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually . 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Store ” . The system responds with “ Store, number please ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. . If the system recognizes the number it responds with “ OK, Storing ” and repeats the phone number . . If the system is unsure it recognizes the phone number , it responds with “ Store ” and repeats the number followed by “ Please say yes or no ” . If the number is correct, say “ Y es ” . If the n[...]

3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete. . If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to clear the last number . . T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time and the system will repeat them. 4. After the complete number has been entered, say “ Store ” . The system responds with “ Please say the name tag ” followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number . The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “ About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK? ?[...]

3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system responds with “ Would you like to delete, <name tag>? Please say yes or no ” . . If the name tag is correct, say “ Y es ” to delete the name tag. The system responds with “ OK, deleting <name tag>, returning to the main menu. ” . If the name tag is incorrect, say “ No ” . The system responds with “ No. OK, let's try again, please say the name tag. ” Using the Delete All Name T ags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar , if present. T o use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with ?[...]

Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Digit Dial ” . The system responds with “ Digit dial using <phone name>, please say the first digit to dial ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the digit to be dialed one at a time. Following each digit, the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. 4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number has been entered, say “ Dial ” . The system responds with “ OK, Dialing ” and dials the number . . If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to c[...]

Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b g and begin speaking to answer the call. . Press c x to ignore a call. Call W aiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. . Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. . Press b g again to return to the original call. . T o ignore the incoming call, continue with the original call with no action. . Press c x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold. Three ‐ W ay Calling Three ‐ W ay Calling must be supported on the B[...]

T o Mute a call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Mute Call ” . The system responds with “ Call muted ” . T o Cancel Mute 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “ Mute Call ” . The system responds with “ Resuming call ” . T ransferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. T o T ransfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ T ransfer Call. ” The system responds with “ T ransferring call ” and t[...]

Dual T one Multi-Frequency (DTMF) T ones The in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls. Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Dial ” . The system responds with “ Say a number to send tones ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. . If the system clearly recognizes the number it responds with “ OK, Sending Number ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. . If the system is not sure it recog[...]

Other Information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 17 for FCC information. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Audio Steering Wheel Controls V ehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted[...]

T o change radio stations: . Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset. . Press and hold w or x to go to the next or previous radio station in the selected band with a strong signal. T o select tracks on a CD: Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous track. T o select tracks on an iPod or USB device: 1. Press and hold w or x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display . 2. Press and release w or x to scroll up or down the list, then press and hold w to play the highlighted track. T o navigate folders on an iPod or USB device: 1. Press and hold w or x while listening to a song until[...]

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other . For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day , and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio[...]

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 causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged as long as it is securely attached to the base. If the mast becomes slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Occasionally check to make sure the antenna is ti[...]

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Section 5 Driving Y our V ehicle Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 D r u n k D r i v i n g ... ................................ 5 - 2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 B r a k i n g ... ...................................... 5 - 3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 T raction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Enhanced Tractio[...]

Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 14 . { W ARNING: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready . In addition: . Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. . Focus on the task of driving. Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. Drunk Dr[...]

For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. 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 if the person had not been drinking. Control of a V ehicle The following three systems help to c[...]

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. 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[...]

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely . Suddenly , an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: 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 each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly . Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brak[...]

Brake Assist If this vehicle has ESC with ABS, it also has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as th[...]

This light flashes on the instrument panel cluster when the ESC system is on and activated. ESC activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. ESC selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction. When the system activates, an ESC ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center . See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 48 . This light also flashes on the instrument panel cluster when the ESC system is on and activated. Noise or vibration may be felt in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the[...]

When the ESC system is turned off, the TRACTION OFF and ESC OFF messages appear , and the ESC/TCS light comes on to warn the driver that both traction control and ESC are disabled. It is recommended that the system remain on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow , and you want to “ rock ” your vehicle to attempt to free it. It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off-road conditions where high wheel spin is required. See If Y our Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5 ‑ 23 . ESC may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists wi[...]

Launch Control (SS Models Only) Launch Control is a form of traction control, to control tire spin while launching the vehicle during closed track events and competitive driving. The feature is activated when the vehicle is at rest while in Competitive Mode. At rest, if the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor with the clutch engaged, the RPM is limited to a predetermined level. A smooth, quick release of the clutch while keeping the accelerator pedal on the floor will provide controlled wheel spin for consistent acceleration. Complete shifts as described in Manual T ransmission Operation on page 3 ‑ 31 . LAUNCH CONTROL displays in the DIC after the COMPETITIVE MODE message, when the [...]

If the vehicle is in cruise control while TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. The cruise control can be re-engaged when road conditions allow . See T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 . When this light is on and either the SERVICE TRACTION or TRACTION OFF message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly . See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 48 for more information. The T raction Control System comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is s[...]

Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle are allowed to spin excessively while the ESC/TCS, ABS and Brake warning lights and the SERVICE ESC and/or SERVICE TRACTION messages are displayed, the differential could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and this message are displayed. Notice: When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the drive wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have tra[...]

The ETS indicator/warning light may come on for the following reasons: . The indicator/warning light flashes while the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. . If the system is turned off by moving the shift lever to L (Low), the indicator/warning light comes on and stays on. T o turn the system back on, move the shift lever back to a position other than L (Low). The indicator/warning light should go off. . The indicator/warning light will come on when the parking brake is set with the engine running, and it will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully . If the transmission shift lever is in any position other than L (Low) and the indicator/warning light stays on after t[...]

transmission is shifted to L (Low) or R (Reverse) to turn the system off, the indicator/warning light and TRACTION OFF will come on in L (Low). But the system will not turn off right away . It will wait until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 48 for more information on the messages associated with this light. The system can be turned back on at any time by shifting to D (Automatic Overdive) or I (Intermediate). The ETS indicator/warning light should go off. Adding non ‐ dealer/non ‐ retailer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 ‑ 3 for more information. Limited[...]

Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. T raction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is the one factor that can be controlled. If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight. T ry to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. W ait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway . Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and[...]

Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. T o reduce the risk of danger while passing: . Look down the road, to the sides, and to cross[...]

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. If the vehicle has the T raction Control System (TCS) or the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), remember: It helps to avoid only the acceleratio[...]

Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. After reviewing your warranty book, please see the GM Performance Parts website or catalog and contact the race sanctioning bodies, for example Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) or Grand American, for parts and equipment required for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use your vehicle for competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on[...]

Driving in Rain and 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 in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally . Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause your vehicle to be carried away . If this happens[...]

Before Leaving on a Long T rip T o prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: . Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? . Wiper Blades: In good shape? . Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked? . Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean? . Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to recommended pressure? . Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driv[...]

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 hills, shift to a lower gear . { W ARNING: If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. { W ARNING: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes[...]

Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction. T ry not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even mor[...]

Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 6 . T o get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . T urn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . . T ie a red cloth to an outside mirror . { W ARNING: Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exh[...]

T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. If Y our V ehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the v[...]

Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear , or with a manual transmission, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as possible. T o prevent transmission wear , wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear . Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle[...]

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 (striker). The tire and loading information label lists the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The vehicle capacity weight includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory ‐ installed options. The T ire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For[...]

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 combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for [...]

Example 2 Item Description T otal A Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (340 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 250 lbs (1 13 kg) Example 3 Item Description T otal A Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating 5-27[...]

positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight. Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door , or on the vehicle's center pillar (B ‐ pillar). The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle [...]

Notice : Overloadin g the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not overload the vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { W ARNING: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. T ry to spread the weight evenly . . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. (Continued) W ARNING: ([...]

Recreational V ehicle T owing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly . Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restric[...]

T o prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the floor console fuse block: 8 (Ignition Switch, P ASS ‐ Key ® III+). See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 6 ‑ 120 for more information. Remember to reinstall the fuse once the destination has been reached. Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing the vehicle. Notice: T owing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Never have the vehicle towed from the rear . Dolly T owing Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from th[...]

T owing a T railer (Automatic T ransmission) { W ARNING: The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well — or even at all. The driver and passengers could be seriously injured. The vehicle may also be damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed. Ask your dealer/retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with an automatic transmission and the proper trailer[...]

Pulling A T railer Here are some important points: . There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. . Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, transmission or other parts could be damaged. . Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. . Obey s[...]

Weight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross V ehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry , which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow . If towing a trailer , the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 24 for more information about the vehic[...]

T railering may be limited by the vehicle's ability to carry tongue weight. T ongue weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross V ehicle Weight Rating) or the RGA WR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight. Consider the following example: A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle. It has a GVWR of 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg), a RGAWR of 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) and a GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg). The trailer rating should be: Expect tongue weight to be at [...]

But the effect on the rear axle must still be considered. Because the rear axle now weighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), 900 lbs (408 kg) can be put on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR. The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue weight that can be handled. Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight, expect that the largest trailer the vehicle can properly handle is 6,000 lbs (2 721 kg). It is important that the vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum T railer Rating or T ongue Weight. The only way to be sure it is not exceedi[...]

Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. T railer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 1,500 lbs (680 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer . Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly . Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Get to know [...]

Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making T urns When turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. T urn Signals When T owing a T railer The arrows on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers the vehicle is turn[...]

Parking on Hills { W ARNING: Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park). 5. R[...]

Maintenance When T railer T owing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer . See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Engine Cooling When T railer T owing The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating on page 6 ‑ 34 . T owing a T railer (Manual T ransmission) Do not tow a trailer if the vehicle is[...]

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ......... ........................... ......... 6-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 California Perchlorate Materials R e q u i r e m e n t s ................................. 6 - 4 Doing Y our Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Fuel .............................................. ... 6-5 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Gasoline Specification[...]

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care When It Is T ime for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Wheel Alignment and T ire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76 T ire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77 If a T ire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77 T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non ‐ dealer/non ‐ retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety , including such things as airbags, braking, stability , ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability , and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . Damage to vehicle components resulting from the i[...]

California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. 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/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Doing Y our Own Servi[...]

Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 ‑ 14 . Adding Equipment to the Outside of the V ehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. 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[...]

If the vehicle has the 2.2L L4 engine (VIN Code B) or the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code V), you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6 ‑ 8 . If the vehicle has the 2.0L L4 engine (VIN Code M), use only unleaded gasoline. See Gasoline Octane on page 6 ‑ 6 . Gasoline Octane If the vehicle has the 2.2L L4 engine (VIN Code B), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher . If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If he[...]

California Fuel If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance might be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog ‐ check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 ‑ 35 . If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer/retailer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of[...]

Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT . We recommend against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer/retailer for service. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) The 8th digit of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle's engine. The VIN is at the top left of th[...]

T o ensure quick starts in the wintertime, the E85 fuel must be formulated properly for your climate according to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E85, it could be because the E85 fuel is not properly formulated for your climate. If this happens, switching to gasoline or adding gasoline to the fuel tank can improve starting. For good starting and heater efficiency below 0°C (32°F), the fuel mix in the fuel tank should contain no more than 70% ethanol. It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If you do switch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel as possible — do not add less than 1 1 L (three gallons) when refueling. Y ou sho[...]

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. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle. This is against the law in some places. Do not re-enter the vehicle while pumping fuel. Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. T o open the fuel door , push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. 6-10[...]

The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle. If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability , the fuel cap will be yellow and state that E85 or gasoline can be used. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6 ‑ 8 . T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door . { W ARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly . If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is [...]

When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 ‑ 35 . The CHECK GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 48 for more information. T o close the fuel door securely , push the door to the closed position. { W ARNING: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by n[...]

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 approved containers. . Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) . Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. . Do not smoke while pumping f[...]

Checking Things Under the Hood { W ARNING: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber . Y ou or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. 6-14[...]

Hood Release T o open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located to the left of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the left. It is located under the front center of the grille. 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Lower the hood until the lifting force of the struts is reduced, then release the hood to latch fully . Check to make sure the hood is clo[...]

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L engine (2.2L engine similar), here is what you will see: 6-16[...]

A. Windshield W asher Fluid Reservoir . See “ Adding W asher Fluid ” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 ‑ 36 . B. Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 6 ‑ 28 . C. Coolant Recovery T ank. See “ Checking Coolant ” under Engine Coolant on page 6 ‑ 29 . D. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . See Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter on page 6 ‑ 25 . E. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System Cooling System on page 6 ‑ 28 . F . Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When to Add Engine Oil ” under Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 19 . G. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “ Checking Engine Oil ” under Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 19 . H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir . See Brak[...]

When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 engine, this is what you will see: 6-18[...]

A. Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 6 ‑ 28 . B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6 ‑ 25 . C. Windshield W asher Fluid Reservoir . See “ Adding W asher Fluid ” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 ‑ 36 . D. Coolant Recovery T ank. See “ Checking Coolant ” under Engine Coolant on page 6 ‑ 29 . E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “ Checking Engine Oil ” under Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 19 . F . Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When to Add Engine Oil ” under Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 19 . G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir . See “ Brake Fluid ” under Brakes on page 6 ‑ 37 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 6 ‑ 28 . H. Underhood Fuse Block. See[...]

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity , see Capacities and Specifications on page 6 ‑ 125 . Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. 2.2L L4 Engine and 2.4L L4 Engine 2.0L L4 Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through.[...]

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use For V ehicles With the 2.2L or 2.4L L4 Engine Look for three things: . GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. . SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. . American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol 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 E[...]

For V ehicles with the 2.0L L4 Engine Only Look for three things: . GM4718M This vehicle's engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M, such as Mobil 1 ® or equivalent. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic. However , not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard. Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. Notice: Using oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . . SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. . American Petroleum Institute (API) starbur[...]

Cold T emperature Operation For V ehicles With the 2.2L or 2.4L L4 Engine If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Both provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. Always use an oil that meets the required specification, GM6094M. See “ What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ” for more information. Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM standards are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and[...]

If the system is ever reset accidentally , the oil must be changed at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where the oil is changed prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system. After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset: 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press the information and reset butt[...]

What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer . Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water , or a good hand cleaner . Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products. Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water . Recycle it by taking it to [...]

Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealer/retailer service department. T o inspect or replace the filter , do the following: 1. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow sensor , PCV hose, and both ducts. 2. Pull the entire system from the top of the engine. 3. T urn the system over and place it on a soft, non ‐ abrasive surface. 4. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the housing. 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly . How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Engine Only) See Engine Compartment Overvi[...]

T o inspect or replace the filter , do the following: 1. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the cover. 2. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 3. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly . { W ARNING: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filte[...]

Manual T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to a dealer/retailer for service. Have it repaired as soon as possible. Y ou may also have the fluid level checked by your dealer/retailer when the oil is changed. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 10 for the proper fluid to use. Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. This system does not have its own reservoir . It receives fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir . See Brakes on page 6 ‑ 37 for more information. Cooling System The Coolin[...]

{ 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: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner ,[...]

What to Use { W ARNING: Adding only plain water to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: . Gives freezing protection down to − 34°[...]

Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it. The tank is located in the engine compartment toward the front of the engine on the passenger's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for more information on location. 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 COLD FILL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® coolant at the coolant recovery tank, [...]

How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System { W ARNING: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. { 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: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are u[...]

If no coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank, add coolant at the pressure cap as follows: 1. Remove the pressure cap when the cooling system, including the pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left to be vented. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap and remove it. 3. Add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture to the coolant fill port, up to the base of the port. See Engine Coolant on page 6 ‑ 29 Engine Coolant for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compart[...]

7. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. 8. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler port may be lower . If the level is lower , add more of the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture through the fill port until the level reaches the base of the fill port. 9. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure, if coolant begins to flow out of the fill port, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 10. When the engine has cooled, check the coolant in the coolant recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the CO[...]

If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment { W ARNING: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. Y ou or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard[...]

If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally . If the warning continues, pull over , stop, and park the vehicle right away . If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you[...]

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder and, on manual transmission vehicles, the clutch hydraulic system use the same reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for the location of the reservoir . The reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear . When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. . A fluid leak in the brake and/or clutch hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake and/or clutch hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes and/or clutch w[...]

What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 10 . 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 or clutch hydraulic system, the brakes or clutch might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. Notice: . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake or clutch hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake or clutch hydraulic system can damage brake or clutch hydraulic system pa[...]

Brake Wear This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear 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 sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal [...]

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced — for example, when the brake linings wear down and new ones are installed — be sure to get new approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly . For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for the vehicle, the balance between the front and rear brakes can change — for the worse. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways i[...]

Jump Starting If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start the vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W ARNING: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. . They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly , some or all of these things can hurt you. Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. [...]

4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on that vehicle. Y ou will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located in the rear cargo area. Y ou will not need to access your battery for jump starting. The vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative ( − ) jump starting terminal. Locate the remote positive terminal which is located under a red tethered cap on the engine compartment fuse block. Remove the cap to access the terminal. Do not remove fuse block cover to jump start the vehicle. Locate the remote negative ( − ) ground terminal, marked GND ( − ), which is located at the front of the en[...]

{ 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 sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low , add water to take care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately . { W ARNING: Fans or other moving engi[...]

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( − ) cable does not go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part or to a re[...]

T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the positive (+) terminal cover to its original position. Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However , if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may b[...]

Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly . T o adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6 ‑ 15 for more information. 2. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low ‐ beam headlamp. 3. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low ‐ beam headlamp. Record the distance. 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-of[...]

Driver Side Shown 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly . The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm hex socket. 8. T urn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. T urn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 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 thr[...]

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 ‑ 53 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer . Halogen Bulbs { W ARNING: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Y ou or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Headlamps, Front T urn Signal, and Parking Lamps A. Headlamp B. T urn Signal/Parking Lamp 6-48[...]

T o replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking lamp bulb: 1. T urn the wheel to access the wheel well. 2. Remove the fasteners located on the wheel liner . T o access the headlamp and the turn signal/parking lamp bulbs. 3. Reach in behind the wheel well liner and locate the bulb to be changed. 4. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the lamp assembly . 5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 6. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it clicks. 7. Push the bulb socket straight into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it into place. 8. Reinstall the wheel well liner using fasteners. 6-49[...]

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) T o replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 ‑ 13 . 2. Remove the center trim located near the top of the liftgate. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the lamps assembly . 4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 5. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it clicks. 6. Push the bulb socket straight into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it into place. 7. Reinstall the center trim. 6-50[...]

T aillamps, T urn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps A. Stoplamp/T aillamp/T urn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 ‑ 13 . 2. Remove the cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the lamp assembly . 6-51[...]

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 5. Install a new bulb. When installing the bulb socket into the assembly , line up the tabs with the slots in the bulb assembly . 6. Push the bulb socket straight into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it into place. 7. Reinstall the cover . License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the fascia. 2. T urn and pull the license plate lamp forward through the fascia opening. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket and turn it clockwise to lock it into place. 6-52[...]

5. Push and turn the license plate back through the fascia opening. 6. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate lamps to the fascia. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp and CHMSL 921 Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamp (Amber) 5702KA Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamp (Clear) B2N Headlamp High/Low-Beam H13 Stoplamp/T aillamp/T urn Signal 3057KX For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer/retailer . Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed i[...]

Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Remove the protective cap from the wiper arm. If the protective cap is not removed before lifting the wiper arm, the wiper arm could be damaged. 2. Pull the wiper arm away from the backglass and into the service position. 3. Rotate the wiper blade, and pull down on it to remove it from the wiper arm. 4. Install the new wiper blade, then set the wiper arm back into its original position and replace the protective cap. Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufact urer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details. For additional infor[...]

W ARNING: (Continued) . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury . Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle's tires are cold. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 . . Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. . Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire's tread is badly worn, or if your vehicle's tires have been damaged, replace them. Low-Profile Performance Tire If your vehicle has P225/45R18 size ti[...]

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “ T ire Size ” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performanc e Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications[...]

(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following 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 have the date of manufacture. (E) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 6 ‑ 74 . (G[...]

(B) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (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 have the date of manufacture. (D) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. (E) Tire Inflation : The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa). For more inf[...]

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. T ire and Rim Association. (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 measurem ents. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall i[...]

Tire T erminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight : This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 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 wrappe[...]

GA WR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 24 . Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit for air pressure. Light T ruck (L T ‐ Metric) Tire : A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. 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 max[...]

Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 and Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 24 . Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall : The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating : An alphanume ric 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 provid[...]

Inflation - 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 overloading . Premature or irregular wear . Poor handling . Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air (over ‐ infla tion), you can get the following: . Unusual wear . Poor handling . Rough ride . Needless damage from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle's o[...]

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 sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary . If the inflation pressure[...]

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under ‐ inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ‐ ups as long as the malfunc[...]

If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 24 . At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display . The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver . For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 46 and DIC Warnings and Messages on[...]

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 low tire warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause the malfunction light and DIC message to come on are: . One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor . The TPMS malfunction light and DIC message should go off o[...]

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle's tires, the identification codes need to be matched to the new tire/wheel location. The sensors are matched, to the tire/wheel locations, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your dealer/ retailer for service. The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. When increasing the tire's pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pres[...]

8. The driver side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 9. After hearing the single horn chirp for the driver side rear tire, two additional horn chirps sound to indicate the tire learning process is done. T urn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF . If no tires are learned after entering the TPMS learn mode, or if communication with the receiver stops, or if the time limit has expired, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and start over beginning with Step 2. 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. 1 1. [...]

When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 24 . Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 ‑ 65 . Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “ Wheel Nut T orque ” under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 ‑ 125 . { W ARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make[...]

When It Is Time for New T ires 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 will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Y ou need new tires if any of the following statements are true: . Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. . Y ou can see cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber . . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. . The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. . The tire has a p[...]

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 with the same TPC Spec rating. This way , your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety , during normal use, as the original tires. GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride [...]

{ W ARNING: If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly , causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle's tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number , make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias ‐ belted tires) as your vehicle's original tires. V ehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low ‐ pressure warning if non ‐ TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non ‐ TPC Spec rated tires may give a [...]

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 systems such as anti ‐ lock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these systems can be affected. { W ARNING: If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. Y ou may increase the chance that you [...]

All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition T o These Grades. T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however , and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characterist ics and climate. T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to l[...]

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However , if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other , the alignment might need to be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer for proper diagnosis. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the [...]

Used Replacement Wheels { W ARNING: Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous. Y ou cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains { W ARNING: Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. T ire 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 in a crash. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) Use another type of traction device only if its manufa[...]

A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy , but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. { W ARNING: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the[...]

{ W ARNING: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit 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 the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to ¼ inch (6 mm) in the tread area of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire. If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls[...]

Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the compressor . Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister . The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer/retailer . See “ Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister ” following. There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See “ Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister ” following. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to T emporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions clo[...]

Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 77 . Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 ‑ 87 . 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) and the power plug (G). 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) onto the tire valve stem. T urn it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the accessory power outlet in the vehic[...]

9. Press the on/off (A) button to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (D) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire. Once the sealant is completely dispersed into the tire, the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air only . 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (D). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 . The pressure gauge (D) may read higher than the actual tire pressure wh[...]

14. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 15. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), and the power plug (G) back in their original location. 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister and place it in a highly visible location. The label is a reminder not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. 17. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle. 18. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) to distribute the sealant in the tire. 19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to Steps 1 through 1 1 under “ Using the Tire Sealant and C[...]

Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) T o use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 77 . 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 ‑ 87 . 2. Unwrap the air only hose (E) and the power plug (G). 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the air only hose (E) onto the tire valve stem [...]

7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor . 8. T urn the selector switch (B) counterclockwise to the Air Only position. 9. Press the on/off (A) button to turn the compressor on. The compressor will inflate the tire with air only . 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (D). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 . The pressure gauge (D) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. T urn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. The compressor may be turned on/off until the corr[...]

Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Remove the plastic cover . 2. Unscrew the connector (B) from the canister (A). 3. Pull up on the canister (A) to remove it. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer/retailer . 5. Push the new canister into place. 6. Screw the connector (B) to the canister (A). 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. 6-86[...]

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the rear compartment storage area. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 ‑ 13 . 2. Lift the storage cover . 3. T urn the retainer clockwise and remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. T o store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. 6-87[...]

Changing a Flat Tire 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 4 ‑ 3 . { 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 injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly . 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P (Park), or shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) 3. T urn off the engine and do not restart while the veh[...]

A. Wheel Block B. Flat T ire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The jack, wheel wrench, and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the floor of the cargo area. T o remove the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 ‑ 13 for more information. 2. Remove the cargo cover . 6-89[...]

3. T urn the retainer counterclockwise to remove the tire cover . 4. Remove the tire cover . 5. Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the four and eight o'clock positions. Gently pull it up and out of the trunk. See Compact Spare Tire on page 6 ‑ 1 10 . 6. Remove the wing nut that holds the jack. Then remove the jack, wheel wrench, and flat tire strap. The tools needed are the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). 6-90[...]

T urn the plastic wheel nut counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from the jack. Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel wrench to extend the handle. 6-91[...]

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (All Models Except SS) 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 88 for more information. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 3. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to fit over the car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel. 6-92[...]

{ 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 supported only by a jack. { W ARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 6-93[...]

5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off 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 off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later , if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 88 . 6-94[...]

6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 7. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. { 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. 8. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 6-95[...]

{ W ARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 ‑ 125 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on p[...]

T o change the rear road tire: Rear Tire Changing Procedure 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 88 for more information. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts on the rear tire. Do not remove them yet. 3. Position the jack on the rear position and raise the jack lift head to fit over the car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel. { 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 supported only by a jack. 6-97[...]

{ W ARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 6-98[...]

5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the tire. 6. Install the compact spare 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 off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) to the vehicle. In an emergency , use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later , if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 88 . 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 8. Place the compact spare[...]

{ 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. 9. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . { W ARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using acc[...]

1 1. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. T o change the front flat tire: Front Tire Changing Procedure 1. Perform a rear tire change by removing the rear tire and installing the compact spare tire in the rear wheel location. The rear road tire will be used to replace the front flat tire. See Rear Tire Changing Procedure in this section. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts on the front flat tire. Do not remove them yet. 6-101[...]

3. Position the jack on the front position and raise the jack lift head to fit over the car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel. { 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 supported only by a jack. { W ARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 6-102[...]

4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the tire. 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 6. Install the tire. 6-103[...]

{ 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 off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later , if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 88 . 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and wheel. 8. Place the tire on the wheel mounting surface. 9. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each by hand un[...]

10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . { W ARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 ‑ 125 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, ev[...]

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. Storing the Flat Tire and T ools T o store the flat tire: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 ‑ 13 for more information. 2. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. For more information, see “ Storing the Compact Spare Tire and T ools ” next in this section. 3. Install the cargo cover . For more information, see Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover[...]

5. Route the loop end of the strap (C) through one of the cargo tie-downs (A) located in the rear of the vehicle. 6. Route the hook (B) through the loop (C). 7. Pull the strap to tighten it around the cargo tie-down (A). Aluminum Wheel 6-107[...]

Steel Wheel 8. Route the hook end of the strap through the wheel. 9. Attach the strap to the cargo tie-downs in the rear of the vehicle. 10. Slide the buckle to tighten the tie-down strap. 6-108[...]

Storing the Compact Spare Tire and T ools Use the diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire once you are done using it. A. Retainer B. Cover C. Spare T ire D. Wing Nut E. Jack and Wheel Wrench F . Strap G. Bolt 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 ‑ 13 for more information. 2. Install the strap (F) on the floor of the spare tire compartment. 3. Place the jack and wheel wrench (E) over the bolt (G), making sure the strap is securely stored, under the jack and wheel wrench. 4. Secure the jack and wheel wrench (E) with the wing nut (D). 5. With the valve stem up, place the spare tire (C) on the compartment floor . 6. Make sure the bolt (G) passes through the wheel center .[...]

Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING: Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire it was fully inflated when the vehicle was new , however , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can [...]

Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery . Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from the upholstery . It is important to keep the upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should be removed as quickly as possible. The vehicle's interior may experience extremes of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly . Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to home fur[...]

. Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. . T oo much cleaner that saturates the upholstery . . Organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. that can damage the vehicle's interior . Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of[...]

Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary , a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally . Do not use heat to dry . Never use steam to clean leather . Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather . Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle's interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform ma[...]

Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 10 . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often. 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 not be used on plastic parts, do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty . Do not wash t[...]

Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. W ash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary , use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter . Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their t[...]

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and T rim 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 be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. Always wash the vehicle's chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners t[...]

Tires T o clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner . Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty . Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be r[...]

V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “ Engine Specifications ” under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 ‑ 125 for the vehicle's engine code. Service Parts Identification Label This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the follo[...]

The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 76 and Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 77 . Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring checked right away . Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow , etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. Power Windows and[...]

Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located on the passenger side of the floor console behind the forward panel. The panel has four clips, one in each corner . Pull the panel to disconnect the four clips, and access the fuses. Use the fuse puller to remove fuses. 6-120[...]

Fuses Usage 1 Fuse Puller 2 Empty 3 Empty 4 Empty 5 Empty 6 Amplifier 7 Cluster 8 Ignition Switch, P ASS-Key ® III+ 9 Stoplamp 10 Heating, V entilation, Air Conditioning, P ASS-Key ® III+ 1 1 Empty 12 Empty 13 Airbag 14 Empty 15 Windshield Wiper 16 Climate Control System, Ignition, Rear View Camera 17 Power Windows Fuses Usage 18 Empty 19 Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control 20 Sunroof 21 Empty 22 Empty 23 Audio System 24 XM Radio ™ , OnStar ™ 25 Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module 26 Door Locks 27 Interior Lights 28 Steering Wheel Control Illumination 29 Empty Relays Usage 30 Climate Control System 31 Empty 32 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 6-121[...]

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. Lift the cover to access the fuse/relay block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Fuses Usage 1 Electric Power Steering 2 Rear Defogger 3 Empty Fuses Usage 4 Body Control Module 3 5 Starting System 6 Body Control Module 2 7 Rear Power Plug (Panel V an Only), Cooling Fan (SS only) 8 V acuum Pump 9 Air Conditioning Clutch Diode 10 Liftgate, Sunroof 1 1 Empty 12 Rear Power Outlet (Panel V an Only) 13 Fuel Pump 20 Rear Wiper 21 Mirror 22 Air Conditioning 23 Heated Seats (Option) 25 Fuse [...]

Fuses Usage 36 Power Windows 37 Power Seat (Option) 40 Cooling Fan 41 Engine Control Module 42 Cam Phaser (Turbo Only) 43 Engine Control Module, Transmission 44 Antilock Brake System (Option) 45 Injectors, Ignition Module 46 Backup Lamps 47 Heated Seat 49 Windshield W asher Pump 53 Fog Lamps (Option) 56 Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Fuses Usage 57 Antilock Brake System (Option) 58 Windshield Wiper Diode 59 Windshield Wiper 60 Horn 61 Antilock Brake System (Option) 62 Instrument Panel, Ignition 63 Driver Side High-Beam 64 Canister V ent 65 Driver Side Low-Beam 66 Passenger Side Low-Beam 67 Passenger Side High-Beam 69 Parking Lamps 6-123[...]

Relays Usage 14 Rear Defogger Relay 15 Air Conditioning Clutch 16 Empty 17 Rear Wiper 18 Liftgate Release 19 Fuel Pump 24 Empty 26 Powertrain 28 Daytime Running Lamps 34 Starting System 35 Empty 38 Empty 39 Windshield W asher Pump 48 Rear Windshield W asher 50 Cooling Fan 51 Run, Crank Relays Usage 52 Windshield Wiper 54 Fog Lamps (Option) 55 Horn 68 Parking Lamps 70 Windshield Wipers 71 Headlamp Low-Beam 72 Headlamp High-Beam A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Relay , and a Rear Access Panel Door Interlock Relay (Panel V an only), are located underhood in front of the left shock tower . The Left Rear Access Panel Door Relay (Panel V an Only), and the Right Rear Access Panel Door Relay (Panel V [...]

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 7 ‑ 12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric 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. Cooling System 2.0L Engine 9.2 qt 8.7 L 2.2L Engine 7.4 qt 7.0 L 2.4L Engine with Automatic Transmission 8.5 qt 8.0 L 2.4L Engine with Manual Transmission 8.7 qt 8.2 L Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 qt 4.7 L Fuel T ank 16.2 gal 61.3 L T ransmission Fluid Automatic (Bott[...]

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine M Automatic Manual 0.035 in (0.90 mm) 2.2L L4 Engine B Automatic Manual 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 2.4L L4 Engine V Automatic Manual 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 6-126[...]

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........................ .... 7-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 7-1[...]

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty . As the vehicle owner , you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section. We recommend having your dealer/retailer perform these services. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy , and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality . Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary . The vehicle might n[...]

Rotation of New Tires T o maintain ride, handling, and performance of the vehicle, it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed when they have 8 000 to 13 000 km (5,000 to 8,000 miles). See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 ‑ 69 . Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter . See Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 19 . An Emission Control Service. When the Change Oil Soon message displays, service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, within the next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year . Th[...]

Maintenance I . Change engine oil and filter . See Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 19 . An Emission Control Service. . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 6 ‑ 29 . . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 ‑ 36 . . T ire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 . . T ire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 ‑ 69 . . Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 ‑ 69 . . Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked. . 2.2L and 2.4L Engines: Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles drive[...]

. Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). More frequent replacement may be required if vehicle is driven regularly under dusty conditions. . 2.2L and 2.4L Engines: Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6 ‑ 25 . Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop . Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 19 . . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 6 ‑ 29 . . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 ‑ 36 . Once a Month . T ire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 . . T ire [...]

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 6 ‑ 25 . . Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service only) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather , in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer , or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. See Automatic T ransmission Fluid on page 6 ‑ 27 . First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles . Spark plug replacement. An Emission Control Service. First Engine Oil Change After Every [...]

Scheduled 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. • • 2.2L and 2.4L Engines: Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). • • 2.0L Engine: Engine air cleaner filter inspection. • • Brake system inspection. • • Steering and suspension inspection. • Engine cooling system inspection. • Windshield wiper blades inspection. • Body components lubrication. • Restraint syste[...]

Owner Checks and Services Starter Switch 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. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 3 ‑ 34 . Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear . The starter should work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. For manual transmission vehicles, [...]

Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF . . For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF . T urn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. It should only lock when turned to the right. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic T ransmission P (Park) Mechanism Check { W ARNING: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move[...]

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil (2.2L and 2.4L L4 engines) Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. T o determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 19 . Engine Oil (2.0L L4 engine) The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Ho[...]

Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic T ransmission DEXRON ® -VI Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Manual T ransmission Shift Linkage Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lub[...]

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer . Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L Engine 15909459 — 2.2L and 2.4L Engines 22731072 A3054C Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G Passenger Compartment Air Filter 52493319 CF125 Spark Plugs 2.0L Engine 12620540 41-108 2.2L and 2.4L Engines 12625058 41-103 Wiper Blades Front – 19.7 inches (50 cm) 25882578 — Rear – 10.8 inches (27.4 cm) 22709463 — 7-12[...]

Engine Drive Belt Routing Dotted line shows routing for vehicles without air conditioning. 7-13[...]

Maintenance Record 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 7-14[...]

Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-15[...]

Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-16[...]

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Scheduling Service Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Courtesy T ransportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Collision Damage[...]

Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur . If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally , concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts mana[...]

If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. Y ou may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, V A 22203-1838 T elephone: 1-800-955-5100 dr .bbb.org/goauto This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. STEP THREE ?[...]

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) — www .gmownercenter .com/chevrolet 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 Chevrolet dealers for service nationwide . Exclusive privileges and offers . Recall notices for your specific vehicle . OnStar ® and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries Other Helpful Links: Chevrolet — www .chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www .chevymall.com Help Center — www .chevrolet.com/helpcenter . F AQ . Contact Us My GM Canada (Canada) — www .gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected se[...]

Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center . Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However , if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 33170 Detroit, M[...]

Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V . Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P . 1 1910, Mexico, D.F . 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 01 1-52-53 29 0 800 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 vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to dete[...]

. Model, year , color, and license plate number of the vehicle . Odometer reading, V ehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle . Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada [...]

Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . T owing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway . Services Specific to Canadian Purchased V ehicles . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: V ehicle registration is required. . 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 limi[...]

If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately , keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/ retailer , let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair . Courtesy T ransportation Program T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the New V ehicle Limited Warranty (Base W arranty Coverage pe[...]

Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. Courtesy Rental V ehicle Y our dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair . Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance co[...]

of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle's originally designed appearance and safety performance, however , the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New V ehicle Limited W arranty , and any related failures are not covered by that warranty . Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly , exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New V ehicle Limited[...]

If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. . Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. . If there has been an injury , call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer . . Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against [...]

Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember , recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty . Insurance pays the bill for the repair , but you must live with the repair . Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this [...]

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: T ransport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French)[...]

In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and W arranty 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 and past model GM vehicles. T o request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P .O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subjec[...]

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: . How various systems in your vehicle were operating . Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened . How far , if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake p[...]

Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security , as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any ot[...]

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A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Adjustment Chime Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92 XM ™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Automatic Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 1 Automatic Headlamp System . [...]

Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Care of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 13 Cargo, Rear Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 CD, MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Chains, T ire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Engine T emperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Engine T emperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Courtesy T ransportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-[...]

E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 EDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-122 Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-120 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 19 Headlamp Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 19 Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . . . . 6-1 19 Windshield Wiper Fuses . . . . [...]

Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Folding Seatback, Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Front Console Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Headlamps (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Wiper Activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 1 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Height Adjuster , Driver Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Hideaway Rear Storage Bins . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 LA TCH System for Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Lighting Entry/Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 1 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3[...]

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 Outside Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74 N Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 New V ehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 O Odo[...]

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 19 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Pregnancy , Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Electronic Stability (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Roof [...]

Service (cont.) Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 17 Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Signals, T[...]

T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 16 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-88 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 17 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 10 Diff[...]

V ehicle (cont.) Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 V ehicle Personalization DIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 V entilation Adjus[...]