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2018 Cascada

Cascada Owner’s Manual

CMY

84137414 A

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 93
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 128
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 134
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 250
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 266
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 276
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

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Introduction

The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and CASCADA are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.

A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:

Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA

Using this Manual

For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
Buick Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84137414 A First Printing

Canadian Vehicle Owners

To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.

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Introduction

Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.

{ Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.

{ Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”

Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.

M : Shown when the owner’s
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.

manual has additional instructions
or information.

* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”

9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer

j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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Introduction

: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 16

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . .
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16
17
17
17
17
18
18
18

Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 20
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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In Brief

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview

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In Brief
1. Air Vents 0 132.
2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 121.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 123.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 110.
3. Cruise Control 0 159.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 164 (If Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0 98.

9. AM-FM Radio. See the
infotainment manual.

17. Power Outlets 0 96.

11. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 157.

19. Horn 0 94.

Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 162.
12. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 129.

5. Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 110.

Heated Front Seats 0 50 (If
Equipped).

6. Steering Wheel Controls 0 94.

Heated Steering Wheel 0 94 (If
Equipped).

7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.
8. Central Locking Switch. See
Power Door Locks 0 28.
Hazard Warning Flashers
0 123.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101.

16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 151.

10. Anti-Theft Alarm System
Indicator Light. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 31.

Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 166.

13. USB Port. See the infotainment
manual.
Input Jack. See the
infotainment manual.
14. Convertible Top 0 37.
All Window Switch. See Power
Windows 0 35.
15. Electric Parking Brake 0 155.

18. Ignition Switch. See Ignition
Positions 0 145.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 94 (Out of View).
21. Instrument Panel Storage 0 90.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0 205.
22. Hood Release. See Hood
0 176.
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 120.
Fog Lamps 0 124 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 124.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 102.

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In Brief

7 : Press and release to initiate

Initial Drive
Information

vehicle locator. Press and hold for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press again to cancel
the panic alarm.

This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.

See Keys 0 21 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 23.

For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual.

Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Remote Vehicle Start
The engine can be started from
outside of the vehicle.
Press the button to extend the key.
The key can be used for the driver
side lock and the ignition.

K : Press to unlock both doors, the
trunk, and the fuel door. Press and
hold K to open all windows.
Q : Press to lock both doors, the
trunk, and the fuel door. Press and
hold to close all windows.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.

V : Press and hold to release the
trunk.

Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release
RKE transmitter.

Q on the

2. Immediately press and hold /
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.

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In Brief
Canceling a Remote Start

Power Door Locks

Trunk Release

K : Press to unlock.
Q : Press to lock.

Press the lower half of the emblem
to open the trunk. See Trunk 0 29.

To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.

Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26.

Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.

Press Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Use the key in the driver door.

To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.

Press Q or K on the power door
lock switch.

Pulling an interior door handle
will unlock the door. Pulling the
door handle again unlatches it.

See Power Door Locks 0 28.

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In Brief

Windows

Window Operation with
Convertible Top
Windows will automatically lower
fully when the convertible top is
lowered or raised. See Convertible
Top 0 37.

Seat Adjustment

Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.

Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 48.

Power Driver Seat Adjustment

Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 148.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.

All Window Switch
Press to express open or pull to
express close all windows.

To adjust a power driver seat,
if equipped:
. Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.

To adjust the power seatback:
. Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 49.

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In Brief

Power Lumbar

Seatback Latches

Heated Seats

If equipped, press and hold the front
of the switch to increase lumbar
support, or the rear of the switch to
decrease lumbar support.

To fold the seatback, lift the release
lever and fold the seatback forward.
The seat will slide forward.

If available, the controls are on the
climate control panel. The engine
must be running to operate the
heated seats.

To adjust the height of the support,
press and hold the top or bottom of
the switch. Release the switch when
the seatback reaches the desired
level of lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 49.

To raise, lift the seatback to its
upright position until the seat locks.
The seat will slide back to the
original position.
See Seatback Latches 0 50.

Rear Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded.
For detailed instructions, see Rear
Seats 0 51.

Press M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press the control once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the control, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting and one
light the lowest.

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See Heated Front Seats 0 50.

Seat Belts

Head Restraint
Adjustment

Passenger Sensing
System

Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints 0 47 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 49.

Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
. Seat Belts 0 53.
.

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 54.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 77.

The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 65 for
important information.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the center
stack when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101.

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In Brief

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel
Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature comes on
when the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 0 34.

1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to
to deselect the mirror.

The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 34.

To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Lift the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

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In Brief

Interior Lighting

Reading Lamps

Exterior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The exterior lamp control is to the
left of the steering column on the
instrument panel.
The interior lamps control in the
overhead console controls both the
front and rear interior lamps.

( : Press to turn the lamps off,
even when a door is open.
H : Press to turn the lamps on
automatically when a door is
opened.

' : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.

The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.

# or $ : Press the button near
each lamp to turn it on or off.

O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
to O again to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Turns the headlamps on
automatically at normal brightness,
together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps,
instrument panel lights, and
sidemarker lamps.

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; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.

HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.

5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights. A warning
chime sounds if the driver door is
opened when the ignition is off and
the headlamps are on.

# : If equipped with fog lamps,
press to turn the lamps on or off.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 120
. Fog Lamps 0 124

Windshield Wiper/Washer

INT : Move the lever up to INT, then
turn the x INT band up or down
for more or less sensitivity to
moisture.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.

3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

n L : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.

5. Fan Controls

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY move the lever to
select the wiper speed.

1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)

Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and
ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.

4. Air Delivery Modes
6. Defrost
7. Rear Window Defogger
8. Recirculation
9. Heated Steering Wheel (If
Equipped)
10. Air Conditioning

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In Brief

See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 129.

Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
DSC allows you to shift an
automatic transmission similar to a
manual transmission. To use the
DSC feature:
1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) to the left into the (+)
or (−) manual position.
2. Press the shift lever forward (+)
to upshift or rearward (−) to
downshift. An M and the
current gear will be displayed
in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
See Manual Mode 0 153.
While using the DSC feature, the
vehicle will have firmer, quicker
shifting. You can use this for sport
driving or when climbing or
descending hills, to stay in gear
longer, or to downshift for more
power or engine braking.

Vehicle Features

Cruise Control

Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.

Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.

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In Brief
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.

w / x : Use the band to
scroll through the items in
each menu.

3. MENU: Press to display the
DIC menus. This button is also
used to return to or exit the last
screen displayed on the DIC.

See Cruise Control 0 159.

See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 110.

Driver Information
Center (DIC)

Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System

The DIC display is in the center of
the instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the turn
signal lever.

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator, V, when a vehicle
is detected ahead. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a visual alert
and rapidly beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 164.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set,
or press and hold to clear, the
menu item displayed.

Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light, @, is green if a lane
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 166.

Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
RVC displays a view of the area
behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 162.

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In Brief

Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
show a warning triangle on the
infotainment display and a graphic
on the instrument cluster to provide
the object distance. In addition,
multiple beeps may occur if very
close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 162.

Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

There is one accessory power outlet
on the center stack below the
climate controls and one on the rear
of the center console. These outlets
are powered when the ignition is on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or until the
driver door is opened within
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 148.
See Power Outlets 0 96.

Convertible
The convertible top can be
automatically opened and closed.
For step-by-step instructions, see
Convertible Top 0 37.

Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
. To turn off TCS, press and
release g on the center stack.
The appropriate DIC message is
displayed.
.

Press and release g again to
turn TCS back on. The
appropriate DIC message is
displayed.

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In Brief
.

To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold g
until g comes on in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed.

Press g again to turn on both
systems. The appropriate DIC
message is displayed.

See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 157.

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

tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 141. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.

Fuel

The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.

Premium Recommended Fuel

The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 217.

The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's

Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as
low as 87 may be used, but it will
reduce performance and fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 167.

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E85 or FlexFuel

Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

2. Press and hold SET/CLR to
reset the oil life at 100%.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

3. Turn the ignition off.

Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 110.

No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 181.

Engine Oil Life System

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.

The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.

Driving for Better Fuel
Economy

Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Buick owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
0 270.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 34
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 26
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 29
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . .
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . .

31
31
32
32

Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Roof
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Keys and Locks
Keys

{ Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.

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Warning (Continued)
impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.

{ Warning
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
(Continued)

The ignition key, key rings, and RKE
transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together. As a
system, it reduces the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. If replacements
or additions are required, see your
dealer. Limit added items to a few
essential keys or small, light items
no larger than an RKE transmitter.

Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.
The key that is part of the RKE
transmitter can be used for the
ignition and driver side lock.

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With an active OnStar service plan,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 280.

Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 276.

Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 270.

If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
. Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
. If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.

Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.

K : Press to unlock both doors, the
trunk, and the fuel door. Press and
hold K to open all windows. See
Power Windows 0 35.

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The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.
Pressing K will disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 31.

Q : Press to lock both doors, the
trunk, and the fuel door. Press and
hold Q to close all windows.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate locking.
If the driver door is open when Q is
pressed, all doors lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.
If the passenger door is open when
Q is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing Q may also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 31.

V : Press and hold to release the
trunk.

7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times.
Press and hold 7 for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for 30 seconds,
or until 7 is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.

/ : Press to operate the remote
start feature. See Remote Vehicle
Start 0 26.
The buttons on the transmitter are
disabled when there is a key in the
ignition.

Programming Keys to the
Vehicle
Only keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
keys no longer work. Any remaining

keys will need to be reprogrammed.
Each vehicle can have up to eight
keys matched to it.
Programming with
Recognized Keys
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already
programmed key in the ignition
and turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the ignition off and
remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds,
insert the second original
already programmed key in the
ignition and turn the ignition on.
4. Insert the new key to be
programmed and turn the
ignition on within five seconds.
The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional
keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your
dealer to have a new key made.

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Programming without
Recognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys are
not available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.
This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The
vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into
the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition on. The
security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition off.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn
the ignition on; the key is

learned and all previously
known keys will no longer work
with the vehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn
the ignition off and insert the
second key to be learned and
rotate the ignition on.
After the two keys are learned,
remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with
Recognized Keys.”

Battery Replacement
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the
transmitter to extend the key.

2. Remove the battery cover by
prying it with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR 2032
or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.

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Remote Vehicle Start

Starting the Vehicle

Extending Engine Run Time

This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside the vehicle.

To start the engine using the remote
start feature:

For a 10-minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is
still running. An extension can be
requested 30 seconds after starting.

/ : This button is on the RKE

1. Press and release

transmitter.

2. Immediately after completing
Step 1, press and hold / for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.

The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defogger and
heated seats may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. See Heated Front Seats
0 50 and Vehicle Personalization
0 114.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 23.

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 unless a time extension
is done or the ignition is turned on.
After 30 seconds, repeat the steps if
a 10-minute extension is desired.
Remote start can be extended
only once.
The ignition must be turned on
before driving.

The remote start can be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.
For example, if the engine has been
running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.

Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.

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.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
. The key is in the ignition.
.

The hood is not closed.

The hazard warning flashers
are on.

The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.

The engine coolant temperature
is too high.

The oil pressure is low.

Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

Warning (Continued)

{ Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors
can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. 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
seat belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
(Continued)

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

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

To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.

Press Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Use the key in the driver door.

To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.

Press Q or K on the power door
lock switch.

Pulling an interior door handle
will unlock the door. Pulling the
door handle again unlatches it.

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Free-Turning Locks

Power Door Locks

The door lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is used,
or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open.

This feature delays the locking of
the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.
When Q is pressed on the power
door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three
times indicating delayed locking is
active.

To reset the lock, turn it to the
vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and
insert it again.
If this does not reset the lock, turn
the key halfway around in the
cylinder and repeat the reset
procedure.

Delayed Locking

The central locking switch locks and
unlocks both doors, the trunk, and
the fuel door.

K : Press to unlock.
Q : Press to lock.

The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are
closed. If a door is reopened before
that time, the five-second timer will
reset when all doors are closed
again.
Press Q on the door lock switch
again or press Q on the RKE
transmitter to lock the doors
immediately.
This feature can also be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.

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Automatic Door Locks

Lockout Protection

The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park).

When locking is requested with the
driver door open and the key in the
ignition, all the doors will lock and
then the driver door will unlock. This
can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding Q on the
power door lock switch.

If a vehicle door is unlocked and
then opened and closed, the doors
will lock either when your foot is
removed from the brake or the
vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.

Press K on the power door lock
switch.

Shift the transmission into
P (Park).

Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.

If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver
door is open, and locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
the driver door will remain open.
Press the button again to lock the
driver door. The Open Door
Anti-Lockout feature can be turned
on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114.

Doors
Trunk

{ Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
. Close all of the windows.
.

Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)

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Emergency Trunk Release
Handle

Warning (Continued)
.

Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.

If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.

Press the lower half of the
emblem on the trunk lid.

Press and hold V on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.

See Engine Exhaust 0 150.

Trunk Release
To open the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or the shift lever must be in
P (Park).

Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.

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There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle on
the trunk lid. This handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the
release handle to open the trunk
from the inside.

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

Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.

On Solid : Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, the convertible
top, or the trunk is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.

Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the trunk and the hood.
Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of
two ways:
. Use the RKE transmitter.
.

After pulling the emergency trunk
release handle, push the handle
back into the bezel
The indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status of
the system:
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.

With a door open, press the
inside Q.

3. After 30 seconds the alarm
system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
Pressing Q on the RKE
transmitter a second time will
bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.

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The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the turn signal lights will flash to
indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is
not started, or the door is not
unlocked by pressing K on the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
If a door, the hood, or the trunk is
opened without first disarming the
system, the turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.

Disarming the Alarm System
Do one of the following to disarm
the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
.

Press K and
transmitter.

Q on the RKE

Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
. Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle
and all doors are closed.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with the
key will not disarm the system or
turn off the alarm.

How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
If K is pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the turn signal lights flash three
times, an alarm occurred previously
while the alarm system was armed.

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

If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.

Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 276.

The security light in the instrument
cluster comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.

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When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged
or the light continues to stay on, try
another ignition key.
If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the
first key may be damaged. See your
dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a
new key made.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.

1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to
to deselect the mirror.

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Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. These mirrors can be folded
inward to prevent damage when
going through an automatic car
wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward
the vehicle. Push the mirror outward
to return it to the original position.

Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:

= : The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 129.

Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.

Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
The vehicle may also have a Rear
Vision Camera (RVC). See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 162.

Windows

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

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Window Express Movement

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

All windows can be opened without
holding the window switch. Press
the switch down fully and quickly
release to express open the
window.
If equipped, pull the window switch
up fully and quickly release to
express close the window.

Power Windows

{ Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys 0 21.

Briefly press or pull the window
switch in the same direction to stop
that window’s express movement.

All Window Switch

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Press to express open or pull to
express close all windows.

Window Automatic Reversal
System
The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an object.
Extreme cold or ice could cause the
window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after
the object or condition is removed.

Window Operation with
Convertible Top
Windows will automatically lower
fully when the convertible top is
lowered or raised. See Convertible
Top 0 37.

Automatic Reversal System
Override

{ Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling
and holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from closing.

Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged or disconnected,
or is not working, the windows with
the express-up feature will need to
be reprogrammed for the feature to
work. If power is lost, the rear
windows must be reprogrammed
first. Before reprogramming, replace
or recharge the vehicle's battery.

To program a window:
1. With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.
2. Pull and hold the power
window switch until the window
is fully closed. Continue
holding the switch up for
approximately five seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
3. Press the power window switch
down until the window is fully
open. Continue holding the
switch down for approximately
five seconds after the window
is completely open.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.

Window Indexing
When fully closed, indexing
automatically lowers the window a
small amount when the door is

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opened. When the door is closed,
the window will raise to its previous
position.

Sun Visors

Review the following before
operating:

1. Push the top of the window
inward while opening the door.

{ Warning

2. Clear all snow and ice from the
door and glass.

4. Close the door.
If either window does not index
properly, it could be due to loss of
power. Before seeing your dealer for
service, program the power
windows.

Remote Window Operation
This feature allows all the windows
to be opened remotely. Press and
hold K on the RKE transmitter.

Roof
Convertible Top

If the window freezes to the door:

3. Open the window completely
and then close it.

Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.

While opening or closing the
convertible top, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover or convertible top.
Maintain visual contact with the
top while it is being operated.

Caution
Follow these guidelines when
operating the convertible top or
damage can occur:
. Remove all items from the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau
cover before operating.
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Remove all objects from the
trunk that may contact the
convertible top when it is
operated.

Do not leave the vehicle
with the convertible
top open.

Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or
opened.
Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.
Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
times in a short period of
time without starting the
engine to avoid draining the
vehicle battery.
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Caution (Continued)
.

Do not open or store the
convertible top when it is
dirty or wet. This could
result in stains, mildew,
or other damage.

Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.

25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

Opening the Convertible Top
1. Fold out the rear trunk partition
into the upright position. See
Rear Storage 0 90.
2. Close the trunk.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. When possible, operate the
convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately

5. Pull and hold the front of the
convertible top switch. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. Continue holding until the
convertible top is completely
open. A chime will sound.
Release the switch.
7. Briefly pull the all window
switch to close all windows.

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If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded.

Troubleshooting

Closing the Convertible Top
1. Make sure the sun visor mirror
covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.
2. Close the trunk.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. When possible, operate the
convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

5. Press and hold the front of the
convertible top switch. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. After the convertible top is
completely closed, a chime will
sound. Release the switch.
7. Briefly pull the all window
switch to close all windows.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded.

Check the following if the
convertible top switch is not
operating:
. The ignition should be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) should
be active.
. The trunk lid should be closed
with the rear trunk partition in
place. A Driver Information
Center (DIC) message will
display.
. If the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message is
displayed on the DIC, see
“Manual Closing of Top” later in
this section.
. At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
open. It is possible to close the
top down to temperatures of
about −20 °C (−4 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top
will not open due to low

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temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.

If the top has recently been
cycled repeatedly or left in an
intermediate state, it will be
temporarily disabled. A DIC
message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has
cooled.
If the vehicle battery is low, the
power top operation may be
disabled. Try to start the vehicle.
A DIC message displays.
If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been
programmed. Complete the
power window programming
procedure. See Power Windows
0 35.

Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
. The trunk can only be opened
when the convertible top is
completely opened or closed.
. The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.
. When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 80 km/h (50 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
if the fuses were pulled or replaced,
or if a jump start was performed, the
TOP NOT SECURE message may
display. Press and hold the front of
the convertible top switch to close
the top, or pull and hold the switch
to open the top, until this message
is cleared.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, the top will be held
for up to 10 minutes. If the vehicle is

moving or off, the amount of time
will vary from a few seconds to
about a minute.
Chimes and DIC messages will be
displayed before the top will move.
When this occurs, immediately finish
the convertible top operation by
pressing the switch again until it
completes.
If the top cannot be secured, keep
clear of the top components. In
some conditions the top may move
quickly.
Do not drive with the convertible top
in an unsecured position. The top
components may move
unexpectedly. In some cases the
top may not be able to be power
operated. If this occurs, follow the
DIC messages displayed.
If the tonneau cover is not secured
and latched, and the vehicle is
moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the
tonneau cover may automatically
move to a stable position.

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Manual Closing of Top
If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message:
1. Press and hold or pull and hold
the front of the convertible top
switch to either open or close
the top. Press or pull the switch
in the opposite direction if one
does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue
holding the switch in that
direction for at least
five seconds. The top should
then work normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, use the following
procedure to manually close the
convertible top and tonneau cover
before servicing if needed. This
requires more than one person.
There is a hex wrench in the glove
box. There is also string in the glove
box for your dealer to manually
secure the top completely if needed.
1. Turn off the ignition.

2. Open the trunk and pull the
tonneau cover release lever
downward.
3. Close the trunk. The trunk
cannot be opened from this
step forward.

4. With an additional person, lift
the tonneau cover from both
sides to approximately the half
raised position.

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5. With the tonneau cover being
held in the half raised position,
insert the hex wrench into the
marked position of the flap
drive unit. Turn the wrench
clockwise to the stop. The
sideways flaps will turn inward.

9. Remove the cap covering the
manual closure opening. There
is a recess in the cap to snap it
off using a tool. Insert the hex
wrench into the opening and
then turn the wrench clockwise
until it stops. The convertible
top is now locked.

6. With an additional person,
raise the tonneau cover to the
fully open position.

8. Move the front bow to the
windshield frame.

7. Lift the convertible top by
pulling up on both sides of the
front bow and tension bow.

10. Lift up the tension bow on both
sides and raise the tonneau
cover to approximately the half
raised position, and then allow
it to slide into the closed
position.
11. Lower the tension bow.

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At this time the vehicle can be
driven, however the convertible
top is not latched at the rear
and will not be completely
waterproof. See your dealer to
service the convertible top
system.

Cleaning the Convertible Top

To protect the convertible top:
. Make sure the convertible top is
completely dry before lowering it.
. Do not get any cleaner on the
vehicle's painted finish; it could
leave streaks.

The large wind deflector can be
placed behind the front seats.

Do not place any objects on the
wind deflectors.
Installing the Small Wind Deflector

Wind Deflectors

The convertible top should be
cleaned often. Do not use
high-pressure car washes as these
may cause water to enter the
vehicle.
Hand wash the convertible top in
partial shade. Use mild soap,
lukewarm water, and a soft sponge.
A chamois or cloth may leave lint on
the top, and a brush can chafe the
threads in the top fabric. Do not use
detergents, harsh cleaners,
solvents, or bleaching agents.
Wet the entire top and let the soap
remain on the fabric for a few
minutes. Wash evenly to avoid
spots or rings. When the top is very
dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle,
then let the top dry in direct sunlight.

There are two wind deflectors in a
stowage bag behind the rear seat
backrests. See Rear Seats 0 51.
. The small wind deflector can be
placed between the rear head
restraints.

1. Remove the cover from the
mount between the rear head
restraints by sliding it toward
the driver side of the vehicle.

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2. Insert the deflector into the
deflector mount.
3. Slide the deflector toward the
passenger side of the vehicle
until it locks.
4. Raise the rear seatbacks.
Reverse the steps to remove the
small wind deflector.
Installing the Large Wind Deflector
The rear seat cannot be occupied
when the large wind deflector is
in use.

1. Turn the upper locking pins out
of the brackets on the wind
deflector.
2. Lift the tabs to open the lower
locking pins.
3. Open the wind deflector.

4. Insert the driver side pins into
the trim recesses.
5. Slightly fold the deflector at the
center hinge and insert the
passenger side pins into the
trim recesses.
6. Push the center of the deflector
down to fully engage the pins.

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7. Fold the front half of the
deflector to the vertical
position.
Reverse Steps 1–7 to remove the
large wind deflector.
Stowing the Wind Deflectors
1. After stowing both deflectors in
the stowage bag, lower the
rear seatbacks.

2. Insert the top of the bag in the
stowage compartment. Align
the remainder of the bag to fit,
and secure it with the straps.

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Restraints

Airbag System

Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . .
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . .

48
49
49
50
50

Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . .

53
54
55
57
58
58
58
59

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 61
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Roll Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Sensing System . . . 65
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 69
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 70
Replacing Airbag System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Infants and Young Children . . . .
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . .
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . .
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . .
Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

71
72
75
76
77
84

Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Head Restraints

{ Warning
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.

the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.

Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.

To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button on the side of the
head restraint, and pull up or push
the head restraint down, and
release the button. Pull and push on

To adjust the head restraint forward,
grasp the head restraint and pull
forward to the desired locked
position. To adjust the head restraint
rearward, grasp the head restraint
and pull forward fully, until the
mechanism releases and allows the
head restraint to return to the full
rear position.

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Active Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Front Seats

Your vehicle has an Active Head
Restraint System in the front
outboard seating positions. These
automatically activate to reduce the
risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit
from behind.

The vehicle’s rear seats have
non-adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.

Power Seat Adjustment

{ Warning
If your head restraint has been
activated due to a rear collision,
you must return the vehicle to the
dealer for inspection and
re-setting or replacement of the
system.

The rear head restraints are
designed to be removed. See
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77.

Power Driver Seat Adjustment

If you are installing a child restraint
in the rear seat, see “Securing a
Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System” under Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 77.
To adjust a power driver seat,
if equipped:
. Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.

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.

Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.

Lumbar Adjustment
Power Lumbar

Reclining Seatbacks

{ Warning
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.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.

{ Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the seat belts cannot do
their job.
The shoulder belt 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 could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
internal injuries.

If equipped, press and hold the front
of the switch to increase lumbar
support, or the rear of the switch to
decrease lumbar support.
To adjust the height of the support,
press and hold the top or bottom of
the switch. Release the switch when
the seatback reaches the desired
level of lumbar support.

To adjust the power seatback:
. Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the
seat belt properly.

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To fold the seatback, lift the release
lever and fold the seatback forward.
The seat will slide forward.
To raise, lift the seatback to its
upright position until the seat locks.
The seat will slide back to the
original position.

Do not have a seatback reclined if
the vehicle is moving.

In case the seatback cannot fold
and is blocked by the head restraint,
move the seat backward or
downward slightly, or adjust the
head restraint to a lower position.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 48 or
Head Restraints 0 47.

Seatback Latches

Obstructions
If the seat encounters an
obstruction or resistance while
sliding forward or backward, the
action is stopped and the seat will
move in the opposite direction.

Heated Front Seats

{ Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, use care
when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.

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Remote Start Heated Seats
When it is cold outside, the heated
seats can be turned on
automatically during a remote
vehicle start. The heated seats will
be canceled when the ignition is
turned on. Press the heated seat
controls to use the heated seats
after the vehicle is started.

If equipped, the controls are on the
climate control panel. The engine
must be running to operate the
heated seats.
Press M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press the control once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the control, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting and one
light the lowest.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.

The heated seat indicator lights on
the control do not turn on during a
remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
This is normal.
The heated seats will not turn on
during a remote start unless the
heated seat feature is enabled in
the vehicle personalization menu.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 114.

Rear Seats
Either side of the rear seatback can
be folded for more cargo space or to
access the wind deflector bag. See
"Wind Deflectors" under Convertible
Top 0 37.

{ Warning
Take care when operating the
foldable rear seats. The rear
seatback folds forward with
considerable power which can
cause injury, particularly to
children. Ensure that nothing is
attached to the rear seats or on
the seat cushion.

Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
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Warning (Continued)

belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.

person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the seat belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.

To fold the rear seatbacks:
1. Remove the wind deflector if
installed.
2. Move the front seats forward or
remove the rear head
restraints.
See Power Seat Adjustment
0 48 or Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77 for head restraint
removal instructions. Store the
head restraints in the
cargo area.

3. Pull the release switch in the
trunk to fold the rear
seatback down.
4. Fold the seatback forward.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other
seatback, if necessary.
To raise the seatback:

{ Warning
A seat belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
(Continued)

1. Lift the seatback up and push it
rearward until it latches into
place. Keep the seat belts clear
of the seatback and untwisted.

{ Warning
If the seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always pull forward on the top of
the seatback at the area of the
latch to be sure it is locked.
2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked into
position.

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3. Reinstall the head restraints,
if necessary. See Lower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 77
for head restraint reinstallation
instructions.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other
seatback, if necessary
Keep the seat in the upright locked
position when not in use.

Seat Belts
This section describes how to use
seat belts properly, and some things
not to do.

{ Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a
seat belt cannot be worn properly.
In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing
seat belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing
seat belts. You can be seriously
injured or killed by hitting things
inside the vehicle harder or by
being ejected from the vehicle. In
addition, anyone who is not
buckled up can strike other
passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
passengers to ride in any area of
the vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and
check that all passenger(s) are
restrained properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the seat belts.
See Seat Belt Reminders 0 100.

Why Seat Belts Work

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When riding in a vehicle, you travel
as fast as the vehicle does. If the
vehicle stops suddenly, you keep
going until something stops you.
It could be the windshield, the
instrument panel, or the seat belts!
When you wear a seat belt, you and
the vehicle slow down together.
There is more time to stop because
you stop over a longer distance and,
when worn properly, your strongest
bones take the forces from the seat
belts. That is why wearing seat belts
makes such good sense.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
should I have to wear seat
belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental
systems only. They work with
seat belts — not instead of them.
Whether or not an airbag is
provided, all occupants still have
to buckle up to get the most
protection.
Also, in nearly all states and in
all Canadian provinces, the law
requires wearing seat belts.

Questions and Answers About
Seat Belts

How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle
after a crash if I am wearing a
seat belt?

This section is only for people of
adult size.

A: You could be — whether you are
wearing a seat belt or not. Your
chance of being conscious
during and after a crash, so you
can unbuckle and get out, is
much greater if you are belted.

There are special things to know
about seat belts and children, and
there are different rules for smaller
children and infants. If a child will be
riding in the vehicle, see Older
Children 0 71 or Infants and Young
Children 0 72. Follow those rules for
everyone's protection.

It is very important for all occupants
to buckle up. Statistics show that
unbelted people are hurt more often
in crashes than those who are
wearing seat belts.
There are important things to know
about wearing a seat belt properly.

Sit up straight and always keep
your feet on the floor in front
of you.

Always use the correct buckle
for your seating position.

Wear the lap part of the belt low
and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash,

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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.
.

Wear the shoulder belt 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.

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. To see how, see
“Seats” in the Index.

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 go back all the way
and start again.

{ Warning
You can be seriously injured,
or even killed, by not wearing
your seat belt properly.
. Never allow the lap or
shoulder belt to become
loose or twisted.
. Never wear the shoulder
belt under both arms or
behind your back.
. Never route the lap or
shoulder belt over an
armrest.

2. Pick up the latch plate and pull
the belt across you. Do not let
it get twisted.

3. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks.

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Seat Belt Presenter

Pull up on the latch plate to
make sure it is secure. If the
belt is not long enough, see
Seat Belt Extender 0 58.

The seat belt presenters bring the
front outboard seat belts to the front
to help fasten them.

Position the release button on
the buckle so that the seat belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.

To unlatch the belt, push the button
on the buckle. The belt should
return to its stowed position.

4. To make the lap part tight, pull
up on the shoulder belt.

Always stow the seat belt slowly.
If the seat belt webbing returns
quickly to the stowed position, the
retractor may lock and cannot be
pulled out. If this happens, pull the
seat belt straight out firmly to unlock
the webbing, and then release it.
If the webbing is still locked in the
retractor, see your dealer.
Before a door is closed, be sure the
seat belt is out of the way. If a door
is slammed against a seat belt,
damage can occur to both the seat
belt and the vehicle.

The presenter comes out when:
. The respective door is closed
and the ignition is turned on.
. The ignition is on and the door is
closed.
The presenter may automatically
retract when any of the following
occur:
. The respective door is opened
again.

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.

The key is removed from the
ignition.

The respective latch plate is
inserted into the buckle.

A time-out of 45 seconds
elapsed.

The vehicle is driven longer than
15 seconds with a speed of
more than 5 km/h (3 mph).

If the seat belt presenter does not
retract automatically, push it back
slightly.

Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt
pretensioners for front and rear
outboard occupants. Although the
seat belt pretensioners cannot be
seen, they are part of the seat belt
assembly. They can help tighten the
seat belts during the early stages of
a moderate to severe frontal, near
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
activation are met. Seat belt
pretensioners can also help tighten
the seat belts in a side crash or a
rollover event.

Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash,
the pretensioners and probably
other parts of the vehicle's seat belt
system will need to be replaced.
See Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash 0 59.
Do not sit on the outboard seat belt
while entering or exiting the vehicle
or at any time while sitting in the
seat. Sitting on the seat belt can
damage the webbing and hardware.

Seat Belt Use During
Pregnancy
Seat belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to
be seriously injured if they do not
wear seat belts.

Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides
Rear seat belt comfort guides may
provide added seat belt comfort for
older children who have outgrown
booster seats and for some adults.
When installed on a shoulder belt,
the comfort guide positions the
shoulder belt away from the neck
and head.
Comfort guides are available
through your dealer for the rear
outboard seating positions.
Instructions are included with the
guide.

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 seat
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that the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making seat
belts effective is wearing them
properly.

Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a seat belt is not long enough,
your dealer will order you an
extender. When you go in to order it,
take the heaviest coat you will wear,
so the extender will be long enough
for you. To help avoid personal
injury, do not let someone else use
it, and use it only for the seat it is
made to fit. The extender has been
designed for adults. Never use it for
securing child restraints. For more
information on the proper use and fit
of seat belt extenders see the
instruction sheet that comes with
the extender.

Safety System Check
Periodically check the seat belt
reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), and
seat belt anchorages to make sure
they are all in working order. Look
for any other loose or damaged seat
belt system parts that might keep a
seat belt system from performing
properly. See your dealer to have it
repaired. Torn or frayed seat belts
may not protect you in a crash.
They can rip apart under impact
forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
have it replaced immediately.
Make sure the seat belt reminder
light is working. See Seat Belt
Reminders 0 100.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See
Seat Belt Care 0 58.

Seat Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.

{ Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with
mild soap and lukewarm water.
Allow the webbing to dry.
Seat belts should be properly cared
for and maintained.
Seat belt hardware should be kept
dry and free of dust or debris. As
necessary exterior hard surfaces
and seat belt webbing may be lightly
cleaned with mild soap and water.
Ensure there is not excessive dust
or debris in the mechanism. If dust
or debris exists in the system please
see the dealer. Parts may need to
be replaced to ensure proper
functionality of the system.

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Replacing Seat Belt
System Parts after a
Crash

{ Warning
A crash can damage the seat belt
system in the vehicle. A damaged
seat belt system may not properly
protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the seat belt systems are
working properly after a crash,
have them inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.

After a minor crash, replacement of
seat belts may not be necessary.
But the seat belt assemblies that
were used during any crash may
have been stressed or damaged.
See your dealer to have the seat
belt assemblies inspected or
replaced.

Airbag System

A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger

New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the seat belt
system was not being used at the
time of the crash.

A knee airbag for the driver

A knee airbag for the front
outboard passenger

A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the driver

A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the front outboard
passenger

Have the seat belt pretensioners
checked if the vehicle has been in a
crash, or if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start the vehicle
or while you are driving. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0 101.

The vehicle has the following
airbags:
. A frontal airbag for the driver

All vehicle airbags have the word
AIRBAG on the trim or on a label
near the deployment opening.
For frontal airbags, the word
AIRBAG is on the center of the
steering wheel for the driver and on
the instrument panel for the front
outboard passenger.
For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG
is on the lower part of the
instrument panel.

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For seat-mounted side impact
airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the
side of the seatback closest to
the door.
Airbags are designed to supplement
the protection provided by seat
belts. Even though today's airbags
are also designed to help reduce
the risk of injury from the force of an
inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
very quickly to do their job.
Here are the most important things
to know about the airbag system:

Warning (Continued)

Wearing your seat 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 seat belts. Everyone in the
vehicle should wear a seat belt
properly, whether or not there is
an airbag for that person.

crash. Always wear the seat belt,
even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle. The seat belts and
the front outboard passenger
airbags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat with both feet
on the floor.

{ Warning

You can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing your seat belt, even with
airbags. Airbags are designed to
work with seat belts, not replace
them. Also, airbags are not
designed to inflate in every crash.
In some crashes seat belts are
the only restraint. See When
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 62.
(Continued)

Because airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of
an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to, any
airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not
sit unnecessarily close to any
airbag, as you would be if sitting
on the edge of the seat or leaning
forward. Seat belts help keep you
in position before and during a
(Continued)

Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted airbags.

{ Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, see Older Children 0 71 or
Infants and Young Children 0 72.

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The driver frontal airbag is in the
center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is in the passenger
side instrument panel.
There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol. The
system checks the airbag electrical
system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0 101.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
The driver and front outboard
passenger seat-mounted side
impact airbags are in the sides of
the seatbacks closest to the door.

Where Are the Airbags?
The driver knee airbag is below the
steering column. The front outboard
passenger knee airbag is below the
glove box.

{ Warning
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
(Continued)

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Warning (Continued)

inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.
Do not use seat accessories that
block the inflation path of a
seat-mounted side impact airbag.

When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. See Airbag System 0 59.
Airbags are designed to inflate if the
impact exceeds the specific airbag
system's 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. The vehicle has
electronic sensors that help the
airbag system determine the

severity of the impact. Deployment
thresholds can vary with specific
vehicle design.
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
front outboard passenger's head
and chest.
Whether the frontal airbags will or
should inflate is not based primarily
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
It depends on what is hit, the
direction of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at
different crash speeds depending on
whether the vehicle hits an object
straight on or at an angle, and
whether the object is fixed or
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow
or wide.
Frontal airbags are not intended to
inflate during vehicle rollovers, in
rear impacts, or in many side
impacts.

In addition, the vehicle has
advanced technology frontal
airbags. Advanced technology
frontal airbags adjust the restraint
according to crash severity.
Knee airbags are designed to inflate
in moderate to severe frontal or
near frontal impacts. Knee airbags
are not designed to inflate during
vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts,
or in many side impacts.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags
are designed to inflate in moderate
to severe side crashes depending
on the location of the impact.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags
are not designed to inflate in frontal
impacts, near frontal impacts,
rollovers, or rear impacts.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag
is designed to inflate on the side of
the vehicle that is struck.
In any particular crash, no one can
say whether an airbag should have
inflated simply because of the
vehicle damage or repair costs.

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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. The inflator, the airbag,
and related hardware are all part of
the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are
the Airbags? 0 61.

How Does an Airbag
Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or
near frontal collisions, even belted
occupants can contact the steering
wheel or the instrument panel. In
moderate to severe side collisions,
even belted occupants can contact
the inside of the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the protection
provided by seat belts by
distributing the force of the impact
more evenly over the
occupant's body.

But airbags would not help in many
types of collisions, primarily
because the occupant's motion is
not toward those airbags. See When
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 62.
Airbags should never be regarded
as anything more than a supplement
to seat belts.

What Will You See after
an Airbag Inflates?
After the frontal and seat-mounted
side impact airbags inflate, they
quickly deflate, so quickly that some
people may not even realize the
airbags inflated. Some components
of the airbag module may be hot for
several minutes. For location of the
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 61.
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
the vehicle, nor does it prevent
people from leaving the vehicle.

{ Warning
When an airbag inflates, there
may be dust in the air. This dust
could cause breathing problems
for people with a history of
asthma or other breathing trouble.
To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as
it is safe to do so. If you have
breathing problems but cannot
get out of the vehicle after an
airbag inflates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door.
If you experience breathing
problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
on the interior lamps and hazard
warning flashers, and shut off the
fuel system after the airbags inflate.
The feature may also activate,

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without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold. After turning the ignition
off and then on again, the fuel
system will return to normal
operation; the doors can be locked,
the interior lamps can be turned off,
and the hazard warning flashers can
be turned off using the controls for
those features. If any of these
systems are damaged in the crash
they may not operate as normal.

{ Warning
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.
(Continued)

See Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy 0 278 and Event Data
Recorders 0 278.

Warning (Continued)
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 front outboard
passenger airbag.
. Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag
inflates, you will need some new
parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the
airbag system will not be there
to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly
other parts. The service manual
for the vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
. The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a
crash.

Let only qualified technicians
work on the airbag system.
Improper service can mean that
the airbag system will not work
properly. See your dealer for
service.

Roll Bars

{ Warning
Vehicle rollovers are
unpredictable and dangerous
events that may result in injury or
death regardless of the roll bar or
any other feature. No feature can
fully protect an occupant in every
crash, including a rollover.
The roll bars are under covers
behind the rear head restraints. The
roll bars are designed to deploy if
the sensing system predicts that the
vehicle is about to roll over on its
side. In addition, the roll bars are

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According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the correct
child restraint for their weight
and size.

designed to deploy in moderate to
severe side crashes depending on
the location of the impact, as well as
in a severe frontal impact. Roll bars
are not designed to deploy in rear
impacts.
The roll bars deploy with the
convertible top open or closed. If the
roll bars deploy, do not operate the
convertible top.
Do not place any objects on the
covers of the roll bars behind the
head restraints.

The words ON and OFF will be
visible during the system check.
When the system check is
complete, either the word ON or the
word OFF will be visible. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 101.

Have the roll bars checked if the
vehicle has been in a crash, or if the
airbag readiness light stays on after
starting or driving the vehicle. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 101.

The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system.

Passenger Sensing
System

The passenger sensing system
works with sensors that are part of
the front outboard passenger seat.
The sensors are designed to detect
the presence of a properly seated
occupant and determine if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag should be allowed
to inflate or not.

The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the center stack when
the vehicle is started.

Whenever possible, children aged
12 and under should be secured in
a rear seating position.
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 inflates.

{ Warning
A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the passenger frontal
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
passenger frontal airbag inflates
and the passenger seat is in a
forward position.
(Continued)

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Warning (Continued)

Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger airbag(s), no
system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though the
airbag(s) are off.
Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat, even if
the airbag is off. If securing a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard passenger
seat, always move the seat as far
back as it will go. It is better to
secure child restraints in the rear
seat. Consider using another
vehicle to transport the child
when a rear seat is not available.

The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag if:
. The front outboard passenger
seat is unoccupied.
. The system determines an infant
is present in a child restraint.
. A front outboard passenger
takes his/her weight off of the
seat for a period of time.
. There is a critical problem with
the airbag system or the
passenger sensing system.
When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag, the off indicator
will light and stay lit as a reminder
that the airbags are off. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 101.

The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn on the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag anytime the system
senses that a person of adult size is
sitting properly in the front outboard
passenger seat. When the
passenger sensing system has
allowed the airbags to be enabled,
the on indicator will light and stay lit
as a reminder that the airbags are
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 front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag,
depending upon the person's
seating posture and body build.
Everyone in the vehicle who has
outgrown child restraints should
wear a seat belt properly — whether
or not there is an airbag for that
person.

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{ Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0 101 for more information,
including important safety
information.

If the On Indicator Is Lit for a
Child Restraint
The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag if the system
determines that an infant is present
in a child restraint. If a child restraint
has been installed and the on
indicator is lit:
1. Turn 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 Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
0 87 or Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 85.

6. Restart the vehicle.
The passenger sensing system may
or may not turn off the airbags for a
child in a child restraint depending
upon the child’s size. It is better to
secure the child restraint in a rear
seat. Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat, even if the
on indicator is not lit.

If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Sized Occupant

5. If, after reinstalling the child
restraint and restarting the
vehicle, the on indicator is still
lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
slightly recline the vehicle
seatback and adjust the seat
cushion, if adjustable, to make
sure that the vehicle seatback
is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion.
Also make sure the child
restraint is not trapped under
the vehicle head restraint.
If this happens, adjust the head
restraint. See Head Restraints
0 47.

If a person of adult size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat,
but the off indicator is lit, it could be
because that person is not sitting

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properly in the seat. Use the
following steps to allow the system
to detect that person and enable the
front outboard passenger frontal
airbag and knee airbag:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove any additional material
from the seat, such as
blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat
massagers. Also, remove
laptops, or other electronic
devices.
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 have
the person remain in this
position for two to
three minutes after the on
indicator is lit.

{ Warning
If the front outboard passenger
airbag is turned off for an
adult-sized occupant, the airbag
will not be able to inflate and help
protect that person in a crash,
resulting in an increased risk of
serious injury or even death. An
adult-sized occupant should not
ride in the front outboard
passenger seat, if the passenger
airbag off indicator is lit.

Additional Factors Affecting
System Operation
Seat 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 “Seat 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 Adding Equipment to
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69
for more information about
modifications that can affect how
the system operates.
A wet seat can affect the
performance of the passenger
sensing system. Here is how:
. The passenger sensing system
may turn off the passenger
airbag(s) when liquid is soaked
into the seat. If this happens, the
off indicator will be lit, and the
airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel will also be lit.
. Liquid pooled on the seat that
has not soaked in may make it
more likely that the passenger
sensing system will turn on the

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passenger airbag(s) while a
child restraint or child occupant
is on the seat. If the passenger
airbag(s) are turned on, the on
indicator will be lit.
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 0 101 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.

{ Warning
Stowing 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 the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Airbags affect how the vehicle
should be serviced. There are parts
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle. Your
dealer and the service manual have
information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To
purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering
Information 0 275.

Adding accessories that change the
vehicle's frame, bumper system,
height, front end, or side sheet
metal, may keep the airbag system
from working properly.

{ Warning
For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the
battery is disconnected, an airbag
can still inflate during improper
service. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.

The operation of the airbag system
can also be affected by changing or
moving any parts of the front seats,
seat belts, the airbag sensing and
diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals
including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, roll bars, front
sensors, side impact sensors,
or airbag wiring.
Your dealer and the service manual
have information about the location
of the airbag sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, and airbag
wiring.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part
of the passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may not

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operate properly if the original seat
trim is replaced with non-GM
covers, upholstery, or trim; or with
GM covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This
could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
sensing system from properly
turning off the passenger airbag(s).
See Passenger Sensing System
0 65.
If you have to modify your vehicle
because you have a disability and
you have questions about whether
the modifications will affect the
vehicle's airbag system, or if you
have questions about whether the
airbag system will be affected if the
vehicle is modified for any other
reason, call Customer Assistance.
See Customer Assistance Offices
0 268.

The vehicle has roll bars. See
Different Size Tires and Wheels
0 224.

Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need
regularly scheduled maintenance or
replacement. Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 101.

Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged,
opened, or broken, the airbag
may not work properly. Do not
open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any
opened or broken airbag
coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module
replaced. For the location of the
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 61. See your dealer
for service.

Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash

{ Warning
A crash can damage the airbag
systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may
not properly protect you and your
passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
in serious injury or even death. To
help make sure the airbag
systems are working properly
after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as
possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See
your dealer for service.
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes
on when you are driving, the airbag
system may not work properly. Have
the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 101.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown
booster seats should wear the
vehicle’s seat belts.
The manufacturer 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 fit test below:

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 seat belt
comfort guide, if available. See
“Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55.
If a comfort guide is not
available, or if the shoulder belt
still does not rest on the
shoulder, then return to the
booster seat.

Does the lap belt fit low and
snug on the hips, touching the
thighs? If yes, continue. If no,
return to the booster seat.

Can proper seat belt fit be
maintained for the length of the
trip? If yes, continue. If no,
return to the booster seat.

Q: What is the proper way to
wear seat 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 Seat Belt Comfort
Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt
0 55.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in a rear seating position.
In a crash, children who are not
buckled up can strike other people
who are buckled up, or can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use seat belts
properly.

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{ Warning

Never allow more than one child
to wear the same seat belt. The
seat belt cannot properly spread
the impact forces. In a crash, they
can be crushed together and
seriously injured. A seat belt must
be used by only one person at
a time.

Never allow a child to wear the
seat 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.

Infants and Young
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.

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{ Warning
Children can be seriously injured
or strangled if a shoulder belt is
wrapped around their neck. The
shoulder belt can tighten but
cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the
shoulder belt is allowed to go all
the way back into the retractor,
but it cannot do this if it is
wrapped around a child’s neck.
If the shoulder belt is locked and
tightened around a child’s neck,
the only way to loosen the belt is
to cut it.
Never leave children unattended
in a vehicle and never allow
children to play with the seat
belts.
Every time infants and young
children ride in vehicles, they should
have the protection provided by

appropriate child restraints. Neither
the vehicle's seat belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them.
Children who are not restrained
properly can strike other people,
or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

{ Warning
Never hold an infant or a child
while riding in a vehicle. Due to
crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not
possible to hold it during a crash.
For example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
infant will suddenly become a
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
arms. An infant or child should be
secured in an appropriate
restraint.

{ Warning
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 front
outboard seat. Secure a
rear-facing child restraint 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 front outboard seat, always
move the front passenger seat as
far back as it will go.

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Child restraints are devices used to
restrain, seat, or position children in
the vehicle and are sometimes
called child seats or car seats.
There are three basic types of
child restraints:
. Forward-facing child restraints
.

Rearward-facing child restraints

Belt-positioning booster seats

The proper child restraint for your
child depends on their size, weight,
and age, and also on whether the
child restraint is compatible with the
vehicle in which it will be used.

For each type of child restraint,
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's instructions that
come with the restraint state the
weight and height limitations for a
particular child restraint. In addition,
there are many kinds of restraints
available for children with special
needs.

{ Warning
To reduce the risk of neck and
head injury in a crash, infants and
toddlers should be secured in a
rear-facing child restraint until age
two, or until they reach the
maximum height and weight limits
of their child restraint.

{ Warning
A young child's hip bones are still
so small that the vehicle's regular
seat 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. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries during a
crash, young children should
always be secured in appropriate
child restraints.

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Child Restraint Systems

Forward-Facing Child Restraint
Rear-Facing Infant Restraint
A rear-facing child restraint provides
restraint with the seating surface
against the back of the infant.
The harness system holds the infant
in place and, in a crash, acts to
keep the infant positioned in the
restraint.

A forward-facing child restraint
provides restraint for the child's
body with the harness.

Booster Seats
A belt-positioning booster seat is
used for children who have
outgrown their forward-facing child
restraint. Boosters are designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle's seat
belt system until the child is large
enough for the vehicle seat belts to
fit properly without a booster seat.
See the seat belt fit test in Older
Children 0 71.

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Securing an Add-On Child
Restraint in the Vehicle

{ Warning
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 seat belt or
LATCH system, following the
instructions that came with that
child restraint and the instructions
in this manual.
To help reduce the chance of injury,
the child restraint must be secured
in the vehicle. Child restraints must
be secured in vehicle seats by lap
belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH
system. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77 for more information.
Children can be endangered in a
crash if the child restraint is not
properly secured in the 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.
In some areas of the United States
and Canada, Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technicians
(CPSTs) are available to inspect
and demonstrate how to correctly
use and install child restraints. In
the U.S., refer to the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) website to
locate the nearest child safety seat
inspection station. For CPST

availability in Canada, check with
Transport Canada or the Provincial
Ministry of Transportation office.

Securing the Child Within the
Child Restraint

{ Warning
A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child is not
properly secured in the child
restraint. Secure the child
properly following the instructions
that came with that child restraint.

Where to Put the
Restraint
According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in an appropriate
child restraint secured in a rear
seating position.
Whenever possible, children aged
12 and under should be secured in
a rear seating position.

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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.

{ Warning
A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the 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
front passenger airbag inflates
and the passenger seat is in a
forward position.
Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the 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 it is
turned off.
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the airbag
is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front seat, always move the
front passenger seat as far back
as it will go. It is better to secure
the child restraint in a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System
0 65 for additional information.
When securing a child restraint with
the seat belts in a rear seat position,
study the instructions that came with
the child restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.
Child restraints and booster seats
vary considerably in size, and some
may fit in certain seating positions
better than others.
Depending on where you place the
child restraint and the size of the
child restraint, you may not be able
to access adjacent seat belts or
LATCH anchors for additional

passengers or child restraints.
Adjacent seating positions should
not be used if the child restraint
prevents access to or interferes with
the routing of the seat belt.
Wherever a child restraint is
installed, be sure to follow the
instructions that came with the child
restraint system and secure the
child restraint system properly.
Keep in mind that an unsecured
child restraint can move around in a
collision or sudden stop and injure
people in the vehicle. Be sure to
properly secure any child restraint in
the vehicle — even when no child is
in it.

Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children
(LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child
restraint during driving or in a crash.
LATCH attachments on the child
restraint are used to attach the child
restraint to the anchors in the

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vehicle. This system is designed to
make installation of a child restraint
easier.
In order to use the LATCH system in
your vehicle, you need a child
restraint that has LATCH
attachments. LATCH-compatible
rear-facing and forward-facing child
seats can be properly installed
using either the LATCH anchors or
the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use
both the seat belts and the LATCH
anchorage system to secure a
rear-facing or forward-facing
child seat.
Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat
belts to secure the child and the
booster seat. If the manufacturer
recommends that the booster seat
be secured with the LATCH system,
this can be done as long as the
booster seat can be positioned
properly and there is no interference
with the proper positioning of the
lap-shoulder belt on the child.
Make sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child 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 seat
belts to properly secure the child
restraint. A child restraint must
never be installed using only the top
tether and anchor.
The LATCH anchorage system can
be used until the combined weight
of the child plus the child restraint is
29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the seat belt
alone instead of the LATCH
anchorage system once the
combined weight is more than
29.5 kg (65 lbs).

Not all vehicle seating positions
have lower anchors. In this case,
the seat belt must be used (with top
tether where available) to secure
the child restraint. See Securing
Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 87 or Securing
Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 85.

Lower Anchors

See Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 87
or Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 85.
Child restraints built after March
2014 will be labeled with the
specific child weight up to which the
LATCH system can be used to
install the restraint.
The following explains how to attach
a child restraint with these
attachments in the vehicle.

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars
built into the vehicle. There are two
lower anchors for each LATCH
seating position that will
accommodate a child restraint with
lower attachments (2).

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Top Tether 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 that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for the child
restraint.

H : Seating positions with two
lower anchors.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations
A top tether (3,4) is used to secure
the top of the child restraint to the
vehicle. A top tether anchor is built
into the vehicle. The top tether
attachment hook (2) 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.
The child restraint may have a
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).
Either will have a single attachment
hook (2) to secure the top tether to
the anchor.

The rear outboard seating positions
have exposed metal lower anchors
in the openings below the crease
between the seatback and the seat
cushion.

Rear Seat

I : Seating positions with top
tether anchors.

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There are top tether anchor symbols
to assist you in locating the top
tether anchors

According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in a child
restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating
position. See Where to Put the
Restraint 0 76 for additional
information.

Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH
System

{ Warning
The top tether anchors are located
on the back of the rear seatbacks.
Be sure to use an anchor on the
same side of the vehicle as the
seating position where the child
restraint will be placed.
Do not secure a child restraint in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be attached, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top tether
must be attached.

A child could be seriously injured
or killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly attached
to the vehicle using either the
LATCH anchors or the vehicle
seat belt. Follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint
and the instructions in this
manual.

{ Warning
To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injuries during a crash, 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 crash. A child or others
could be injured.

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Warning (Continued)
but it cannot do this if it is
wrapped around a child’s neck.
If the shoulder belt is locked and
tightened around a child’s neck,
the only way to loosen the belt is
to cut it.
Buckle any unused seat belts
behind the child restraint so
children cannot reach them. Pull
the shoulder belt all the way out
of the retractor to set the lock,
and tighten the belt behind the
child restraint after the child
restraint has been installed.

{ Warning
Take care when operating the
foldable rear seats. The rear
seatback folds forward with
considerable power which can
cause injury, particularly to
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
children. Ensure that nothing is
attached to the rear seats or on
the seat cushion.

Caution
Do not let the LATCH
attachments rub against the
vehicle’s seat belts. This may
damage these parts. If necessary,
move buckled seat belts to avoid
rubbing the LATCH attachments.
Do not fold the rear seatback
when the seat is occupied. Do not
fold the empty rear seat with a
seat belt buckled. This could
damage the seat belt or the seat.
Unbuckle and return the seat belt
to its stowed position, before
folding the seat.
If you need to secure more than one
child restraint in the rear seat, see
Where to Put the Restraint 0 76.

This system is designed to make
installation of child restraints easier.
When using lower anchors, do not
use the vehicle's seat belts. Instead
use the vehicle's anchors and child
restraint attachments to secure the
restraints. Some restraints also use
another vehicle anchor to secure a
top tether.
1. For rear seating positions,
if the head restraint interferes
with the proper installation of
the child restraint, the head
restraint may be removed. See
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” at the end of
this section.
2. If the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions
recommend that the top tether
be attached, attach the top
tether to the top tether anchor.
Refer to the child restraint
instructions and the following
steps:

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2.1. Pull the release switch in
the trunk to fold the rear
seatback forward to
access the top tether
anchors. See Rear Seats
0 51 for additional
information.
2.2. Adjust the top tether to its
full length and route the
top tether according to
your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:

If you are using a single
tether in a rear seating
position, route the tether
under the head restraint.

If you are using a single
tether in a rear seating
position and the head
restraint has been
removed, route the single
tether over the seatback.

If you are using a dual
tether in a rear seating
position, route the tether
around the sides of the
head restraint.

If you are using a dual
tether in a rear seating
position and the head
restraint has been
removed, route the dual
tether over the seatback.

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2.3. Attach the top tether hook
to the anchor on the back
of the rear seatback.
Make sure that you
secure the top tether to
the top tether anchor and
not to the seatback latch.
2.4. Push rearward on the
seatback until it locks into
its upright position. Push
and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is secured
properly.

3. Put the child restraint on the
seat. Attach and tighten the
lower LATCH attachments on
the child restraint 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 seat belts and
the top tether. Refer to your
child restraint manufacturer
instructions and see Securing
Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) 0 87 or
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
0 85.

Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints
can be removed if they interfere with
the proper installation of the child
restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
1. Pull the release switch in the
trunk to fold the seatback
forward. See Rear Seats 0 51
for additional information.

4. Tighten the top tether.
5. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt
to move it side to side and
back and forth. There should
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in)
of movement for proper
installation.

2. Press both buttons on the head
restraint posts at the same
time, and pull up on the head
restraint.

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3. Store the head restraint in the
trunk of the vehicle.

To reinstall the head restraint:

4. When the child restraint is
removed, reinstall the head
restraint before the seating
position is used.

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Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash

1. Insert the head restraint posts
into the holes in the top of the
seatback. The notches on the
posts must face the driver side
of the vehicle.
2. Push the head restraint down.
3. Try to move the head restraint
to make sure that it is locked in
place.

A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the LATCH system is
working properly after a crash,
see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system
and it was being used during a
crash, new LATCH system parts
may be needed.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the LATCH
system was not being used at the
time of the crash.

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Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint in a
rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, see Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77 for how and where to
install the child restraint using
LATCH. If a child restraint is
secured in the vehicle using a seat
belt and it uses a top tether, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 77 for
top tether anchor locations.
Do not secure a child restraint in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top strap
must be anchored.

If the child restraint or vehicle seat
position does not have the LATCH
system, you will be using the seat
belt to secure the child restraint. Be
sure to follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint.
If more than one child restraint
needs to be installed in the rear
seat, be sure to read Where to Put
the Restraint 0 76.

3. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
4. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle's seat belt
through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.

1. If the head restraint interferes
with the proper installation of
the child restraint, the head
restraint may be removed. See
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 77.
2. If the child restraint
manufacturer recommends
using a top tether, adjust the
top tether to its full length and
attach it to the top tether
anchor. Refer to the
instructions that came with the
child restraint and see Lower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 77.

5. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks. If the latch
plate will not go fully into the
buckle, check if the correct
buckle is being used.

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8. Tighten the top tether. See
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 77.

Position the release button on
the buckle, away from the child
restraint system, so that the
seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.

6. Pull the shoulder belt all the
way out of the retractor to set
the lock. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.

7. To 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.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 4 and 5.

9. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
If the top tether is attached to a top
tether anchor, disconnect it. If the
head restraint was removed,
reinstall it before the seating
position is used. See “Head
Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77.

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Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear
seat is a safer place to secure a
forward-facing child restraint. See
Where to Put the Restraint 0 76.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system which is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag under certain
conditions.
See Passenger Sensing System
0 65 and Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101 for more information,
including important safety
information.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front. This is because the risk to
the rear-facing child is so great,
if the airbag deploys.

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Warning (Continued)

A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the front outboard
passenger frontal 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 front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
inflates and the passenger seat is
in a forward position.

forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard passenger
seat, always move the seat as far
back as it will go. It is better to
secure the child restraint in a
rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System
0 65 for additional information.
If the child restraint uses a top
tether, see Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77 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
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top strap
must be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached.

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When using the lap-shoulder belt to
secure the child restraint in this
position, follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and the
following instructions:

through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.

1. Move the seat as far back as it
will go before securing the
forward-facing child restraint.
Move the seat upward or the
seatback to an upright position,
if needed, to get a tight
installation of the child
restraint.
When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal
airbag and knee airbag, the off
indicator on the passenger
airbag status indicator should
light and stay lit when you start
the vehicle. See Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator 0 101.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle's seat belt

4. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks.
Position the release button on
the buckle, away from the child
restraint system, so that the
seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the
way out of the retractor to set
the lock. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.

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7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.
6. To 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.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.

If the airbags are off, the off
indicator in the passenger airbag
status indicator will come on and
stay on when the vehicle is started.
If a child restraint has been installed
and the on indicator is lit, see “If the
On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
System 0 65.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and
let it return to the stowed position.

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Storage
Compartments

Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . .
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Console Storage . . . . . . .

90
90
90
90
92

Glove Box
Lift up on the lever to open the
glove box.

{ Warning

The glove box features a pen
holder.

Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.

The intermediate shelf can be
removed by pulling on the
front edge.

Instrument Panel Storage

To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the
side guides and push back until it
engages into the rear panel.

Rear Storage
Rear Trunk Partition
The rear trunk partition must be
folded out for the convertible top to
move. If the partition is not
completely folded out, including the
pass-through flap behind the rear
seats, a warning chime will sound
and an EXTEND CARGO SHADE
DIC message will display. See Rear
Seats 0 51.

Pull down to open.

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Shopping Bag Hooks

To extend the rear partition, make
sure the pass-through flap is folded
down in the vertical position then
pull the strap downward to the rear.

To enlarge the rear storage
compartment when the convertible
top is closed, the rear storage
partition can be folded in. Push
upward on the partition near the
loop area.
See Convertible Top 0 37.

The hooks along the upper edge of
the trunk can be used for hanging
up to 5 kg (11 lb).

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Cargo Tie-Downs

The cargo tie-downs can be used to
secure small loads.

Center Console Storage

There may be a small storage
drawer on the rear of the console.
To access the storage, the armrest
must be in the rearward position.
Press the button and lift.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . .
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . .
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . .
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . .
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

94
94
94
94
94
96
96
96

Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 100
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 101

Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 102
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 102
Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . 105
Power Steering Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 106
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 107
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 108
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 109
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 109

Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 109
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 109
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 113
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 114

Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 114

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Controls

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.

Steering Wheel
Adjustment

Steering Wheel Controls

Horn
Press a on the steering wheel pad

The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.

to sound the horn.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Heated Steering Wheel

With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper
speed.

To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.

HI : Use for fast wipes.

2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Lift the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.

( : If equipped with a heated
steering wheel, press to turn it on or
off. A light on the button displays
when the feature is turned on.

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Wiper Parking

INT : Move the lever up to INT, then
turn the x INT band up or down
for more or less sensitivity to
moisture. See “Rainsense” later in
this section.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0 193.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. See Electrical System
Overload 0 201.

When using Rainsense wipes, the
wipers pause briefly on the
windshield. If the wiper lever is
moved to OFF or if Rainsense and
additional wipes are not required,
the wipers may move to the base of
the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing or Rainsense
wipes, the wipers continue to run
until they reach the base of the
windshield.

Rainsense
A sensor detects the amount of
water on the windshield and
controls the frequency of the
windshield wiper.

INT : Move the windshield wiper
lever to INT. Turn the x INT band
on the wiper lever to adjust the
sensitivity.

Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.

Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.

Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.

Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
If equipped with wiper arm assembly
protection, when using an automatic
car wash, move the windshield
wiper lever to OFF. This disables
the automatic Rainsense windshield
wipers.

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With Rainsense, if the transmission
is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle
speed is very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.
The wiper operations return to
normal when the transmission is no
longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle
speed has increased.

n L : Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
The wipers will continue until the
lever is released or the maximum
wash time is reached. When the
windshield wiper lever is released,
additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the
windshield washer had been
activated. See Washer Fluid 0 188
for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

{ Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.

Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives
its heading and other information
from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna,
StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed
information.
The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a
GPS signal. The compass system

will automatically determine when a
GPS signal is restored and provide
a heading again.

Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. The clock menu can only
be used with the radio while the
ignition is turned on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY. See “Time and Date
Settings” under “Configuration
Menu” in the Infotainment Manual.

Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet
on the center stack below the
climate controls and one on the rear
of the center console. These outlets
are powered when the ignition is on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or until the
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10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 148.

Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.

When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0 172.

Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.

Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning 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.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are working. When
one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on while driving, or when
one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.

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Instrument Cluster

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Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)
and miles per hour (mph).

Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.

Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since
the trip odometer was last reset.

Caution
If the engine is operated with the
rpm’s in the warning area at the
high end of the tachometer, the
vehicle could be damaged, and
the damage would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
operate the engine with the rpm’s
in the warning area.

Fuel Gauge

The trip odometer is accessed and
reset through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 110.

Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge tells you about how much
fuel you have left in your tank.

An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
When the fuel is low, a message
may appear in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and a
chime will sound.
Here are four things that some
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with your fuel
gauge:
. At the service station, the fuel
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 tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
. The gauge moves a little while
turning a corner or speeding up.

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The gauge takes a few seconds
to stabilize after the ignition is
turned on, and will go back to
empty when the ignition is
turned off.

Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge

If the vehicle has been operated
under normal driving conditions, pull
off the road, stop the vehicle, and
turn off the engine as soon as
possible.

If the driver seat belt is buckled,
neither the light nor the chime
comes on.

Seat Belt Reminders

There is a passenger seat belt
reminder light near the passenger
airbag status indicator. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 65.

Driver Seat Belt Reminder
Light

Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light

There is a driver seat belt reminder
light on the instrument cluster.

This gauge shows the engine
coolant temperature.
If the indicator needle moves to the
hot side of the gauge toward the
shaded area, the engine is too hot.

When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come
on to remind the driver to fasten
their seat belt. Then the light stays
on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle may continue several
times if the driver remains or
becomes unbuckled while the
vehicle is moving.

When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come
on to remind passengers to fasten
their seat belt. Then the light stays
on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle continues several times if
the passenger remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is
moving.
If the passenger seat belt is
buckled, neither the chime nor the
light comes on.

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The front passenger seat belt
reminder light and chime may turn
on if an object is put on the seat
such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other
electronic device. To turn off the
reminder light and/or chime, remove
the object from the seat or buckle
the seat belt.

Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag
system. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners,
the airbag modules, the roll bars,
the wiring, and the crash sensing
and diagnostic module. For more
information on the airbag system,
see Airbag System 0 59.

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The airbag readiness light comes on
for several seconds when the
vehicle is started. If the light does
not come on then, have it fixed
immediately.

{ Warning
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. The airbags in
the vehicle might not inflate in a
crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid
injury, have the vehicle serviced
right away.

Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 65 for important
safety information. The center stack
has a passenger airbag status
indicator.

When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF for several
seconds as a system check. Then,
after several seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF
to let you know the status of the
front outboard passenger frontal
airbag and knee airbag.
If the word ON is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag are allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and passenger knee airbag.

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If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service.

Charging System Light

The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine
is started. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it

is working when the ignition is on
with the engine not running. See
Ignition Positions 0 145.

Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.

Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass
an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications
0 175.
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service
may be required.
To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.

If the light continues to flash, find a
safe place to park. Turn the vehicle
off and wait at least 10 seconds
before restarting the engine. If the
light is still flashing, follow the
previous guidelines and see your
dealer for service as soon as
possible.
If the light is on steady : A
malfunction has been detected.
Diagnosis and service may be
required.
Check the following:
. A loose or missing fuel cap may
cause the light to come on. See
Filling the Tank 0 169. A few
driving trips with the cap
properly installed may turn the
light off.
. Poor fuel quality can cause
inefficient engine operation and
poor driveability, which may go
away once the engine is warmed
up. If this occurs, change the
fuel brand. It may require at
least one full tank of the proper
fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel
0 167.

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If the light remains on, see your
dealer.

Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the
test equipment will likely connect to
the vehicle's Data Link
Connector (DLC).

The DLC is under the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
wheel. Connecting devices that are
not used to perform an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test or to
service the vehicle may affect
vehicle operation. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0 172. See
your dealer if assistance is needed.

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The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
. The light is on when the engine
is running.
. The light does not come on
when the ignition is on with the
engine not running.
. Critical emission control systems
have not been completely
diagnosed. If this happens, the
vehicle would not be ready for
inspection and might require
several days of routine driving
before the system is ready for
inspection. This can happen if
the 12-volt battery has recently
been replaced or run down, or if
the vehicle has been recently
serviced.

Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consists
of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the
vehicle. For normal braking
performance, both circuits need to
be working.
The brake system warning light will
come on when there is a brake
problem.
If the warning light stays on, have
the vehicle inspected by your dealer
right away.

See your dealer if the vehicle will
not pass or cannot be made ready
for the test.
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 you if there is
a problem.

{ Warning
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after
the vehicle has been pulled off
the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for
service.
If the light comes on while driving, a
chime sounds. Pull off the road and
stop. The pedal might be harder to
push or go closer to the floor.
It might also take longer to stop.
If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. See
Towing the Vehicle 0 238.

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Electric Parking Brake
Light

The parking brake status light
comes on when the brake is
applied. If the light continues
flashing after the parking brake is
released, or while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) system.
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, see your dealer.

The parking brake warning light
should come on briefly when
starting the vehicle. If it does not
come on, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a problem.
If this light stays on, there is a
problem with the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) system or another
system on the vehicle that is
causing the parking brake system to
work at a reduced level. The vehicle
can still be driven, but should be
taken to a dealer as soon as
possible. See the information for the
EPB under Electric Parking Brake
0 155.

Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light

Service Electric Parking
Brake Light

If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the ABS light comes on and stays
on while driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off.
Start the engine again to reset the
system. If the light stays on after
driving at a speed above 20 km/h
(13 mph), see your dealer for
service. A chime may also sound
when the light comes on steady.
If the regular brake system warning
light is not on, the vehicle still has
brakes, but not antilock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, the vehicle does not
have antilock brakes and there is a
problem with the regular brakes.
See Brake System Warning Light
0 104.

Operate Pedal Light

The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
light comes on briefly when the
engine is started.

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This light comes on when the brake
pedal needs to be applied to release
the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).

Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Power Steering Warning
Light

If equipped, this light comes on
briefly while starting the vehicle. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced.
This light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on as a check to
show it is working.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If this light stays on, or comes on
while driving, the system may not be
working. If this happens, see your
dealer for service.

This light is green if LDW is on and
ready to operate.

If equipped, this indicator will
display green when a vehicle is
detected ahead.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 164.

StabiliTrak OFF Light

This light changes to amber and
flashes to indicate that the lane
marking has been crossed without
using a turn signal in that direction.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 166.
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer.

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This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off.
If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction
Control System (TCS) is also off.
If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the
system does not assist in controlling
the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and
the StabiliTrak systems, and the
warning light turns off.

If the light is on and not flashing, the
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak
system have been disabled.
A Driver Information Center (DIC)
message may display. Check the
DIC messages to determine which
feature(s) is no longer functioning
and whether the vehicle requires
service.

See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 157.

If the light is on and flashing, the
TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system
is actively working.

Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light

See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 157.

Tire Pressure Light

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When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly
underinflated.
Stop as soon as possible, and
inflate the tires to the pressure value
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire Pressure
0 216.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 218.

Engine Oil Pressure Light
This light comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally,
the indicator light turns off.

Caution
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the TPMS.

Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
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Caution (Continued)

low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.

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 might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.

Low Fuel Warning Light

The low fuel warning light comes on
and a chime sounds when the
vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns
off when fuel is added to the
fuel tank.

Security Light

The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.

This light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition is turned
on as a check to indicate it is
working. If it does not come on,
have it fixed.

If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See Immobilizer Operation
0 32.

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High-Beam On Light

This light comes on solid when
there is a problem with the AFL
system. It flashes when the system
is switching between lighting
modes. See Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) 0 122.

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Lamps On Reminder

Front Fog Lamp Light
The high‐beam on light comes on
when the high-beam headlamps are
in use.

This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 120.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 121 for more information.

Cruise Control Light

Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) Light

If equipped, this light comes on
when the fog lamps are on.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. See Fog
Lamps 0 124.

This light should come on briefly as
the vehicle is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.

For vehicles with cruise control, the
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control 0 159.

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Door Ajar Light

Information Displays

DIC Buttons

Driver Information
Center (DIC)

If equipped, this light comes on
when a door is open or not securely
latched. Before driving, check that
all doors are properly closed.

The DIC displays information about
the vehicle. It also displays warning
messages if a system problem is
detected. See Vehicle Messages
0 113. All messages appear in the
DIC display in the center of the
instrument cluster.

DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays
which can be accessed by using the
DIC buttons on the turn signal lever.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and
vehicle system information, and
warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
The bottom of the DIC display
shows the position of the shift lever
and the odometer. It may also show
the direction the vehicle is driving.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set,
or press and hold to clear, the
menu item displayed.
2.

w / x: Use to scroll through
the items in each menu.
A small marker will move
across the bottom of the page
as you scroll through the items.
This shows where each page is
in the menu.

3. MENU: Press to get to the Trip/
Fuel Menu and the Vehicle
Information Menu. This button
is also used to return to or exit
the last screen displayed on
the DIC.

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Trip/Fuel Menu Items

Trip 1 and Trip 2

Press MENU on the turn signal
lever until the Trip/Fuel Menu is
displayed. Use w / x to scroll
through the following menu items:
. Digital Speedometer

These displays show the current
distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since
the last reset for the trip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to
zero by pressing SET/CLR, or the
trip odometer reset stem in the
instrument cluster, while the trip
odometer display is showing.

Trip 1

Trip 2

Fuel Range

Average Fuel Economy

Instantaneous Fuel Economy

Average Vehicle Speed

Timer

Navigation

Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast
the vehicle is moving in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). The speedometer
cannot be reset.

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approximate average fuel economy
that the vehicle has right now, and
will change as driving conditions
change. The average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing SET/CLR
while the Average Fuel Economy
display is showing.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy

This display shows the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven
without refueling. The fuel range
estimate is based on an average of
the vehicle's fuel economy over
recent driving history and the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank. Fuel range cannot be reset.

The instantaneous fuel economy
display shows the current fuel
economy in liters per 100 kilometers
(L/100 km) or miles per gallon
(mpg). The instantaneous fuel
economy reflects only the current
approximate fuel economy, and
changes frequently as driving
conditions change. Unlike average
economy, this display cannot be
reset.

Average Fuel Economy

Average Vehicle Speed

This display shows the approximate
average liters per 100 kilometers
(L/100 km) or miles per gallon
(mpg). Average fuel economy is
calculated based on the number of
L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the
last time this menu item was reset.
This number reflects only the

This display shows the average
speed of the vehicle in kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value. The average

Fuel Range

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speed can be reset by pressing
SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle
Speed display is showing.
Timer
This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press SET/CLR
while Timer is displayed. The
display will show the amount of time
that has passed since the timer was
last reset, not including time the
ignition is off. Time will continue to
be counted as long as the ignition is
on, even if another display is being
shown on the DIC. The timer will
record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes,
and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after
which the display will return to zero.
To stop the timer, press SET/CLR
briefly while Timer is displayed. To
reset the timer to zero, press and
hold SET/CLR.
Navigation
If equipped, this display is used for
the Navigation System Turn-by-Turn
guidance.

Vehicle Information Menu
Items

Tire Pressure

Press MENU on the turn signal
lever until the Vehicle Information
Menu is displayed. Use w / x to
scroll through the following menu
items:
. Unit

The display will show a vehicle with
the approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is displayed
in either kilopascal (kPa) or
pounds per square inch (psi).
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 217 and Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 218.

Tire Pressure

Remaining Oil Life

Battery Voltage

This display shows an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.

Unit
Press SET/CLR to set.
Move w / x to switch between
metric or US when the set Unit
display is active. Press SET/CLR to
confirm the setting. This will change
the displays on the cluster and DIC
to either metric or English (US)
measurements.

When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
The oil should be changed as soon
as possible. See Engine Oil 0 179.
In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended. See Maintenance
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Remember, the Remaining Oil Life
display must be reset after each oil
change. It will not reset itself. Also,
be careful not to reset the
Remaining Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system, press SET/
CLR while the Remaining Oil Life
display is active. See Engine Oil
Life System 0 181.
Battery Voltage
This display shows the current
battery voltage. If the voltage is in
the normal range, the value will
display. For example, the display
may read Battery Voltage 15.0
Volts. The vehicle's charging system
regulates voltage based on the state
of the battery. The battery voltage
can fluctuate while viewing this
information on the DIC. This is
normal. See Charging System Light
0 102.

Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may display one after the
other.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing SET/CLR. The messages
that require immediate action cannot
be cleared until that action is
performed. All messages should be
taken seriously and clearing the
messages does not correct the
problem.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
. Service Messages
.

Fluid Levels

Vehicle Security

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

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Driver Assistance Systems

Cruise Control

Lighting and Bulb Replacement

Wiper/Washer Systems

Doors and Windows

Convertible Top

Seat Belts

Airbag Systems

Engine and Transmission

Tire Pressure

Battery

Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is
reduced. Reduced propulsion power
can affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may
be reduced the next time the vehicle
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while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.

Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.

Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
Using the Center Stack Controls

Z Knob
.

Press the outer diameter
(chrome ring) to enter, select,
or activate a highlighted menu
option.

Turn to highlight a menu option.

Press the outer diameter
(chrome ring) to enable or
disable a system setting.

BACK
. Press to exit a menu.
. Press to return to a previous
screen.
Using the Infotainment Display
Touch a screen feature to:
. View more feature options.
.

Enable or disable the feature.

w : Touch to scroll up.
x : Touch to scroll down.
Back : Touch to return to the
previous menu.
To access the
personalization menu:
1. Touch Config on the Home
Page of the infotainment
display or press CONFIG on
the center stack.
2. Select the desired feature to
display a list of available
options.
3. Select the desired feature
setting.

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Gracenote Options

Normalization

The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Languages

SXM Channel Art

Max Startup Volume

Number of Favorites Pages

Time and Date

This feature improves voice
recognition and media groupings.
See “Configuration Menu” in the
Infotainment Manual.

SXM Categories

Radio Settings

Select to enable or disable.

Software Versions Menu

Phone Settings

SXM Channel Art

Navigation Settings

Display Settings

Vehicle Settings

Each menu is detailed in the
following information.

Languages
Select Languages, then select from
the available language(s).

Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0 96.

Radio Settings
Select and the following may
display:
. Auto Volume

Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volume to
minimize the effects of unwanted
background noise that can result
from changing road surfaces, driving
speeds, or open windows. This
feature works best at lower volume
settings where background noise is
typically louder than the sound
system volume.
Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Gracenote Options
Select and the following may
display:
. Normalization

This feature turns the SXM Audio
page background on the SXM
Channel display on and off.
Select to enable or disable.
Max Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level.
Touch + or − to increase or
decrease the volume.
Number of Favorite Pages
Select to set the number of favorite
pages to display.
Select the desired number.

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SXM Categories

Pair Device

Customize

This allows which available SXM
Categories are used and displayed.

Select to pair a new device. See
“Bluetooth” in the Infotainment
Manual.

This feature allows the selection of
what icons will be on the first
Home Page.

Navigation Settings

Select and follow the screen
prompts.

Select to enable or disable available
categories.
Software Versions Menu
Select to display information about
the system and update software if
available.

Phone Settings
Select and the following may
display:
. Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Select and the following may
display:
. Device List

See “Configuration Menu” in the
Infotainment Manual.

Display Settings
Select and the following may
display:
. Home Page Menu
.

Rear Camera Options

Display Off

Map Settings

Home Page Menu
Select and the following may
display:
. Customize

Sort
This feature allows the icons on the
Home Page to be moved.
Select and follow the screen
prompts.
Restore Home Page Defaults
This feature will restore the Home
Page to the factory settings.
Select and follow the screen
prompts.
Rear Camera Options

Device List

Sort

Select and the following may
display:
. Symbols

Select to connect to a different
phone source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.

Restore Home Page Defaults

Pair Device

Guide Lines

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Symbols

Lighting

See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 162.

Power Door Locks

Remote Lock/Unlock/Start

Select to enable or disable.

Return to Factory Settings?

Guide Lines

Climate and Air Quality

See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 162.
Select to enable or disable.

Select and the following may
display:
. Auto Fan Speed

Display Off

Remote Start Auto Heat Seat

Select to turn the display off. The
display will return when any controls
on the radio center stack are
pressed or the infotainment screen
is touched.

Auto Rear Defog

Map Settings
See “Map Settings” in the
infotainment manual.

Vehicle Settings
Select and the following may
display:
. Climate and Air Quality
.

Comfort and Convenience

Collision Detection Systems

rear defog function can be disabled
by selecting 1. When off, the
feature can be turned on by
selecting 1. See “Rear Window
Defogger” under Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0 129.
Select to enable or disable.

Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
. Chime Volume

Auto Fan Speed

Choose the blower speed setting.

Chime Volume

Select High, Medium, or Low.

This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.

Remote Start Auto Heat Seat
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on when using remote
start on cold days.

Button Chime

Select Low or High.
Button Chime

Select to enable or disable.

This allows the Button Chime
feature to be turned on or off.

Auto Rear Defog

Select to enable or disable.

When on, this feature turns on the
rear window defogger at vehicle
start when the interior temperature
is cold and fog is likely. The auto

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Instruments and Controls

Collision Detection Systems
Select and the following may
display:
. Park Assist
Park Assist
This allows the Parking Assist
feature to be turned on or off.

Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute,
or 2 Minutes.

Power Door Locks
Select and the following may
display:
. Open Door Anti Lock Out
.

Auto Door Unlock

Select Off or On.

Delay Door Lock

Lighting

Open Door Anti Lock Out

Select and the following may
display:
. Vehicle Locator Lights

When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking until the
door is closed. If this feature is
turned on, the Delay Door Lock
menu will not be available.

Exit Lighting

Vehicle Locator Lights

Select to enable or disable.

This allows the vehicle locator lights
to be turned on or off.

Auto Door Unlock

Select to enable or disable.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.

This allows selection of which doors
will automatically unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off.
Delay Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. See Delayed
Locking 0 28.

Select to enable or disable.

Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Select and the following may
display:
. Remote Unlock Feedback
.

Remote Lock Feedback

Remote Door Unlock

Remote Unlock Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Select Flash Lights or Off.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what
feedback is provided when
unlocking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter.
Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only,
Horn Only, or Off.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock on the first press of K on
the RKE transmitter. If Driver Door

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is selected, all doors will unlock on
the second press of K within
five seconds of the prior press.
Select Driver Door or All Doors.

Return to Factory Settings?
This returns all of the vehicle
personalization settings to the
factory settings.
Select Yes or No.

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Battery Load Management . . . 126
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 126
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 120
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Headlamp Leveling Control . . . 123
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 123
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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125
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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls

The exterior lamp control is to the
left of the steering column on the
instrument panel.
There are four positions:

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taillamps, license plate lamps,
instrument panel lights, and
sidemarker lamps.

3 : Push the turn signal lever away
from you and release to turn the
high beams on.

; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.

To return to low beams, push the
lever again or pull it toward you and
release.

5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights. A warning
chime sounds if the driver door is
opened when the ignition is off and
the headlamps are on.

# : If equipped, press to turn the
fog lamps on or off. See Fog Lamps
0 124.
When the lights are on, ; will be
lit. See Lamps On Reminder 0 109.

Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer

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Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to
see the front of your vehicle during
the day. Fully functional DRL are
required on all vehicles first sold in
Canada.
The dedicated DRL will come on
when all of the following conditions
are met:
. The ignition is on.

This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass
To flash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever all the way toward
you. Then release it.

The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

The headlamps automatically
change from DRL to the regular
headlamps depending on the
darkness of the surroundings and
information provided by the rain
sensor. The other lamps that come
on with the headlamps will also
come on.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps go off and the DRL
come on.

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The DRL turn off when the
headlamps are turned to O or the
ignition is off.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the DRL can only be turned off
when the vehicle is parked.

Automatic Headlamp
System
When it is dark enough outside and
the exterior lamp control is in the
automatic position and the engine is
running, the headlamps come on
automatically. See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 120.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
If the vehicle is started in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp
system comes on immediately. If it
is light outside when the vehicle
leaves the garage, there is a slight
delay before the automatic
headlamp system changes to the
DRL. During that delay, the
instrument cluster may not be as

bright as usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness control
is in the full bright position. See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 124.

Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are
activated in daylight with the engine
on, and the exterior lamp control is
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps
come on. The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are
not operating, these lamps turn off.
Move the exterior lamp control to P
or ; to disable this feature.

Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL)
The AFL system adjusts the
headlamps to provide greater road
illumination in various driving
conditions.
To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp
control to the AUTO position.
Moving the control out of the AUTO

position will deactivate the system.
AFL will operate when the vehicle
speed is greater than 3 km/h
(2 mph). AFL will not operate when
the transmission is in R (Reverse).
AFL is not immediately operable
after starting the vehicle; driving a
short distance is required to
calibrate the AFL. See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0 120.
Curve Lighting
The light beam pivots based on the
steering wheel position and vehicle
speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph).
The headlamps shine at an angle of
up to 15 degrees to the right or left
of the direction of travel.
Corner Lighting
On tight bends or when making a
turn, depending on the steering
angle or the turn signal lamp, an
additional left or right reflector is
turned on to illuminate the road at a
right angle to the direction of travel.
It is activated up to a speed of
40 km/h (25 mph).

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Reversing Function

Hazard Warning Flashers

If the headlamps are on and the
shift lever is in R (Reverse), both
corner lights are turned on. They
remain on for 20 seconds after
moving the shift lever out of
R (Reverse) or until the vehicle is
driving forward faster than 16 km/h
(10 mph).

Headlamp Leveling
Control
The level of the headlamps is
adjusted automatically based on
vehicle load.

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Turn and Lane-Change
Signals

Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.

| : Press 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.
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the hazard
warning flashers are activated
automatically.

An arrow on the instrument cluster
will flash in the direction of the turn
or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
change. The turn signal flashes
three times.
The lever returns to its starting
position when it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
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burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not
burned out, check the fuse. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 202.

Fog Lamps

The ignition must be on to turn on
the fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

# : Press to turn the fog lamps on

Instrument Panel
Illumination Control

or off. An indicator light on the
instrument cluster comes on when
the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps come on together
with the parking lamps.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be on
along with the fog lamps.

If equipped, the front fog lamp
button is on the exterior lamp
control to the left of the steering
column.

This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel controls and
infotainment display screen. The
thumbwheel is to the left of the
steering column on the instrument
panel.

D : Move the thumbwheel up or
down and hold, to brighten or dim
the instrument panel controls and
infotainment display screen.

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Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on
automatically when any door is
opened and the dome lamp is in the
door position.

Dome Lamps

The interior lamps control in the
overhead console controls both the
front and rear interior lamps.

( : Press to turn the lamps off,
even when a door is open.

H : Press to turn the lamps on
automatically when a door is
opened.

' : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.

# or $ : Press the button near
each lamp to turn it on or off.

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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and most of
the interior lamps turn on briefly at
night or in areas with limited lighting
when the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter K button is
pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 23. After
about 30 seconds the exterior lamps
turn off, then the dome lamps and
remaining interior lamps dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by turning the ignition on
or to ACC/ACCESSORY, or by
pressing Q on the RKE transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 114.

Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps come on at
night, or in areas with limited
lighting, when the key is removed
from the ignition. The dome lamps
also come on when the key is
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exterior lamps and dome lamps
remain on after the door is closed
for a set amount of time, then
automatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn off
immediately by turning the exterior
lamps control off.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 114.

Battery Load
Management

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 if the electrical loads are very
high. This is true for all vehicles.
This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all of the
power needed for very high
electrical loads.

The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery's temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage
for best performance and extended
life of the battery.

A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, rear
window defogger, climate control fan
at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
plugged into accessory power
outlets.

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

EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator's output
and the vehicle's electrical needs.
It can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce
the power demands of some
accessories.

Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,
this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a DIC message might
be displayed and it is recommended
that the driver reduce the electrical
loads as much as possible. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 110.

Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle's
battery.
If some interior lamps are left on
and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.

Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off, if the parking lamps or
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on. This protects against draining
the battery. To restart the 10-minute
timer, turn the exterior lamp control
to the off position and then back to
the parking lamp or headlamp
position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY.

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Infotainment System

Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Introduction
Infotainment
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Maintenance

Climate Control
Systems

4. Air Delivery Modes

Dual Automatic Climate
Control System

7. Rear Window Defogger

The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with this system.

9. Heated Steering Wheel (If
Equipped)

Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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5. Fan Controls
6. Defrost
8. Recirculation

10. Air Conditioning
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature.

1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
setting is displayed. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.

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2. Set the temperature. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Then
adjust the temperature as
needed for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and
to cool the vehicle faster,
recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm
weather. The recirculation light
will not come on. Press L
to select recirculation; press it
again to select outside air.
English units can be changed to
metric units through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 110.
Manual Operation

9 : Press the lower 9 button to
decrease the fan speed. Pressing
the lower button longer turns the fan
and cooling off. When off is
selected, the system will stop air
from flowing into the cabin. If any
buttons are pressed or knobs are
turned, the climate control system
will turn on and operate at the
current setting. Press the upper 9

button to increase the fan speed.
The selected fan speed is indicated
by the number of segments on the
display screen. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation.
Air Delivery Modes : Press %, Y,
or [ to change the direction of the
airflow. Any combination of the three
buttons can be selected. The
indicator light in the button will turn
on. The current mode appears in
the display screen. Pressing any of
the three buttons cancels automatic
air delivery control and the direction
of the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.

0 : Press to clear the windshield
of fog or frost more quickly. Air is
directed to the windshield.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.

# : Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. If the fan is
turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing, the
air conditioning compressor will
not run.

To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following:

Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation and the air conditioner
runs as needed. When the indicator
light is on, the air conditioner runs
automatically to cool the air inside
the vehicle or to dry the air needed
to defog the windshield faster.

% : Air is directed to the

L : Press to turn recirculation on

windshield and side window vents.

Y : Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.

[ : Air is directed to the floor
outlets.

or off. An indicator light comes on.
Air is recirculated to quickly cool the
inside of the vehicle or reduce entry
of outside air and odors.

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Rear Window Defogger

= : Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The defogger only works when the
ignition is on. The defogger turns off
if the ignition is off or in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation. See
“Climate and Air Quality” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 114.
When Auto Rear Defog is selected,
the rear window defogger turns on
automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outside
temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger
turns off automatically after about
10 minutes. At higher speeds, the
rear window defogger may stay on
continuously.
If equipped with heated outside
mirrors, they turn on when the rear
window defogger button is on and

help to clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirrors. See Heated
Mirrors 0 34.

Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.

M or L : If equipped, press to turn
the heated seats on or off. See
Heated Front Seats 0 50.
( : If equipped, press to turn the
heated steering wheel on or off. See
Heated Steering Wheel 0 94.

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Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : The climate control
system may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. The system uses
the driver’s previous settings to heat
or cool the inside of the vehicle. The
rear defog may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during a
remote start. If equipped with front
heated seats, they may come on
during a remote start. The heated
seat indicator lights do not come
on during a remote start.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26 and
Heated Front Seats 0 50.

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Air Vents
Adjustable Air Vents

Use the slider knobs (1) on the air
vents to change the direction of the
airflow.

Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle.

Use the thumbwheels (2) near the
air vents to control the amount of
airflow or to shut off the airflow.

Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.

Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.

Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.

1. Slider Knob
2. Thumbwheel

Fixed Air Vents
Additional air vents are under the
windshield, near the side windows,
and in the foot wells.
Operation Tips
. Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from the air inlets at
the base of the windshield that
can block the flow of air into the
vehicle.

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Maintenance

Pollen Filter

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter

The pollen filter cleans dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants from air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.

Air Intake

The air intake in front of the
windshield in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any
leaves, dirt, or snow.

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Driving and Operating

Driving and
Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . .
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . .
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .

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135
136
136
136
136
137
137
138
139
139
141
141

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 151
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . .

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155
157
157

Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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145
147
148
149
149
150

Driver Assistance Systems
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 162
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . .
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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169
169
169
171

Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

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Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
. Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.

Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.

Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.

Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.

Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.

Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.

Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.

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{ Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.

Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 53.
. 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.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.

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Focus on the task of driving.

Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.

{ Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious — or even
fatal — collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.

Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.

Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
. Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.
. Avoid needless heavy braking.
.

Keep pace with traffic.

If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.

Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort. See your dealer if
there is a problem.
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time while the
vehicle is not moving, power assist
may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.

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See your dealer if there is a
problem.

Off-Road Recovery

Curve Tips
.

Take curves at a reasonable
speed.

Reduce speed before entering a
curve.

Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.

Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies
.

There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.

Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.

The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.

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3. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control
Skidding

The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and
then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about
one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge.

There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
. Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling.
. Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force.
. Acceleration Skid — too much
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.

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If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
. Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.
. Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues — such
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface — and slow
down when you have any doubt.
. Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.

Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.

Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep-standing or flowing water.

{ Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You 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.
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be
very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.

Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under the vehicle's
tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet.

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Other Rainy Weather Tips

{ Warning

Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
. Allow extra following distance.
.

Pass with caution.

Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.

Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.

Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires 0 208.

Turn off cruise control.

Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill slope
can cause brake overheating, can
reduce brake performance, and
could result in a loss of braking.
Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the
brakes on a steep downhill slope.

Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your lane
(e.g., stalled car, accident).

Pay attention to special road
signs (e.g., falling rocks area,
winding roads, long grades,
passing or no-passing zones)
and take appropriate action.

Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice

{ Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. This can cause
overheating of the brakes and
loss of steering assist. Always
have the engine running and the
vehicle in gear.

Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
. Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
. Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
. Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.

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Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the
center line.

Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or
grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
. Accelerate gently. Accelerating
too quickly causes the wheels to
spin and makes the surface
under the tires slick.
. Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 157.

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The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied sooner
than when on dry pavement.
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0 154.
Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas.
The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when
the surrounding roads are clear.
Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
Turn off cruise control.

Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 270. To get
help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.

{ Warning
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 snow:
. Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.
. Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side
that is away from the wind,
to bring in fresh air.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
.

Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest
setting. See “Climate
Control Systems.”

For more information about CO,
see Engine Exhaust 0 150.
To save fuel, run the engine for
short periods to warm the vehicle
and then shut the engine off and
partially close the window. Moving
about to keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive,
when running 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.

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If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the
rocking method. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 157.

{ Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you
or others could be injured. The
vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going
above 56 km/h (35 mph).

Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn 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 low
forward gear, spinning the wheels
as little as possible. To 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 out after a few tries, it
might need to be towed out. If the
vehicle does need to be towed out,
see Towing the Vehicle 0 238.

Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how
much weight the vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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show how much weight it may
properly carry: the Tire and
Loading Information label and
the Certification label.

{ Warning
Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to
break and change the way the
vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
reduce stopping distance,
damage the tires, and shorten
the life of the vehicle.

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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). The Tire and
Loading Information label shows
the number of occupant seating
positions (1), and the maximum
vehicle capacity weight (2) in
kilograms and pounds.

The Tire and Loading
Information label also shows the
tire size of the original
equipment tires (3) and the
recommended cold tire inflation
pressures (4). For more
information on tires and inflation
see Tires 0 208 and Tire
Pressure 0 216.
There is also important loading
information on the Certification
label. It may show the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axle. See “Certification
Label” later in this section.
“Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit–
1. Locate the statement "The

combined weight of
occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s
placard.

2. Determine the combined

weight of the driver and
passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined

weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
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

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exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing

a trailer, 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 of your vehicle.”
This vehicle is neither designed
nor intended to tow a trailer.

Example 1

Example 2

1. Vehicle Capacity Weight

for Example 1 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs)
× 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs).
3. Available Occupant and
Cargo Weight = 317 kg
(700 lbs).

for Example 2 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs)
× 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs).
3. Available Cargo Weight
= 113 kg (250 lbs).

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Refer to the vehicle's Tire and
Loading Information label for
specific information about the
vehicle's capacity weight and
seating positions. The combined
weight of the driver, passengers,
and cargo should never exceed
the vehicle's capacity weight.
Certification Label

A vehicle-specific Certification
label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The label
may show the gross weight
capacity of the vehicle, called
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel, and cargo.

{ Warning
Example 3

Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.

1. Vehicle Capacity Weight

for Example 3 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 91 kg
(200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
3. Available Cargo Weight
= 0 kg (0 lbs).

Label Example

Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
(Continued)

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Warning (Continued)
.

Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.

Secure loose items in the
vehicle.

Do not leave a seat
folded down unless
needed.

Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
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 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.
. Avoid making hard stops for
the first 322 km (200 mi) 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
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Caution (Continued)
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
Following break-in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.

Ignition Positions

The ignition switch has four different
positions.

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Caution

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.
The key must be fully extended to
start the vehicle.
To shift out of P (Park), turn the
ignition on and apply the brake
pedal.
0 : When the vehicle is stopped,
turn the ignition off to turn the
engine off. Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 148.
This is the only position from which
the key can be removed. This locks
the ignition and automatic
transmission.

Do not turn the engine off when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady
pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).
This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting
to N (Neutral), continue to
firmly apply the brakes and
steer the vehicle to a safe
location.
3. Come to a complete stop. Shift
to P (Park). Turn the
ignition off.
4. Set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0 155.

{ Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
and must be shut off while driving,
turn the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
1 : This position provides power to
some of the electrical accessories.
To move the key from ACC/
ACCESSORY to off, push in the key
and then turn the ignition to off.
2 : The ignition switch stays in this
position when the engine is running.
This position can be used to operate
the electrical accessories, including
the ventilation fan and 12-volt power
outlet, as well as to display some
warning and indicator lights. This
position can also be used for
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malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes. The transmission is also
unlocked in this position.
The battery could be drained if the
key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or on position with the engine off.
The vehicle might not start if the
battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.

The key lock release is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) battery. If the vehicle has an
uncharged battery or a battery with
low voltage, try charging or jump
starting the battery. See Jump
Starting - North America 0 235.

A warning tone sounds when the
driver door is opened if the ignition
is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the
key is in the ignition.

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle
when it is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.

Caution

If the ignition becomes difficult to
turn, see Keys 0 21.
The vehicle is equipped with an
electronic key lock release. The key
lock release is designed to prevent
ignition key removal unless the shift
lever is in P (Park).

Starting the Engine

Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.

3 : This position starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the
key. The ignition switch will return to
on for normal driving.

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If charging or jump starting the
battery does not work, locate the
hole below the ignition lock. Insert a
flat bladed tool or another key from
the key chain into the opening.
When the lever can be felt, actuate
the lever toward the driver, and
remove the key from the ignition.

If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 172.

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Caution

Caution

If the steering wheel is turned
until it reaches the end of its
travel, and is held in that position
while starting the vehicle, damage
may occur to the hydraulic power
steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.

Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the
ignition to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.

Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the
accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. 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.

2. If the engine does not start
after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Push the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it there as you hold
the key in START for a
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait
at least 15 seconds between
each try, to allow the cranking
motor to cool. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and

accelerator. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again,
repeat the procedure. This
clears the extra gasoline from
the engine. Do not race the
engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the engine
and transmission gently until
the oil warms up and lubricates
all moving parts.

Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The following vehicle accessories
may be used for up to 10 minutes
after the engine is turned off:
. Power windows
.

Accessory power outlets

Power to the infotainment system
will continue to operate for
30 minutes or until the key is
removed from the ignition switch,
regardless of whether any door will
be opened.

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Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake
0 155.
2. Hold the button on the shift
lever and push the lever toward
the front of the vehicle into
P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key.

Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running

{ Warning

Warning (Continued)
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0 149.
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, the vehicle must
be in P (Park) and the parking
brake set.
Release the button and check that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park).

It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
It could overheat and catch fire.

Torque Lock

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.
(Continued)

Torque lock is when the weight of
the vehicle puts too much force on
the parking pawl in the
transmission. This happens when
parking on a hill and shifting the
transmission into P (Park) is not

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done properly; then it is difficult to
shift out of P (Park). To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake
and then shift into P (Park). To find
out how, see “Shifting Into Park”
previously in this section.
If torque lock does occur, the
vehicle may need to be pushed
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).

Shifting out of Park
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock
The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control
system. The shift lock control
system is designed to:
. Prevent ignition key removal
unless the shift lever is in
P (Park).
. Prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park), unless the
ignition is on and the brake
pedal is applied.

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The shift lock is always functional
except in the case of an uncharged
or low voltage (less than 9-volt)
battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting - North
America 0 235.
If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of P (Park):
1. Apply and maintain the regular
brakes.
2. Turn the ignition on. See
Ignition Positions 0 145.
3. Let up on the shift lever and
make sure the shift lever is
pushed all the way into
P (Park).

4. Press the shift lever button.
5. Move the shift lever into the
desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), consult your
dealer or a professional towing
service.

Parking over Things
That Burn

{ Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.

Engine Exhaust

{ Warning
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 exhaust system
has been modified,
damaged, or improperly
repaired.
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Warning (Continued)
.

There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.

If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle:
. Drive it only with the
windows completely down.
. Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.

Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running.
If the vehicle is left with the engine
running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park 0 149 and
Engine Exhaust 0 150.

Automatic
Transmission

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The selected gear is also shown in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
P : This position locks the drive
wheels. It is the best position to use
when starting the engine because
the vehicle cannot move easily.

{ Warning
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. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0 149.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in
P (Park) before starting the engine.
The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control

system. The regular brake must be
fully applied first and then the shift
lever button must be pressed before
shifting from P (Park) when the
ignition on. If you cannot shift out of
P (Park), ease pressure on the shift
lever, then push the shift lever all
the way into P (Park) as you
maintain brake application. Then
press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever into another
gear. See Shifting out of Park 0 149.
R : Use this gear to back up.

Caution
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
vehicle is moving forward could
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Shift to
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
is stopped.
To rock the vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice, or sand without
damaging the transmission, see If
the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 141.

N : In this position, the engine does
not connect with the wheels. To
restart the engine when the vehicle
is already moving, use N (Neutral)
only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the
vehicle is being towed.

{ Warning
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could move very rapidly.
You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift
into a drive gear while the engine
is running at high speed.

Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
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Caution (Continued)
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.
D : This position is for normal
driving. It provides the best fuel
economy. If more power is needed
for passing, and the vehicle is:
. Going less than 56 km/h
(35 mph), push the accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or
more, push the accelerator all
the way down.

Caution
If the vehicle does not shift gears,
the transmission could be
damaged. Have the vehicle
serviced right away.

Caution
A transmission hot message may
display if the automatic
transmission fluid is too hot.
Driving under this condition can
damage the vehicle. Stop and idle
the engine to cool the automatic
transmission fluid. This message
clears when the transmission fluid
has cooled sufficiently.

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DSC allows you to shift an
automatic transmission similar to a
manual transmission. To use the
DSC feature:

Manual Mode
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
Caution
Driving with the engine at a high
rpm without upshifting while using
Driver Shift Control (DSC), could
damage the vehicle. Always
upshift when necessary while
using DSC.

1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) to the left into the (+)
or (−) manual position.

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shift to the next lower gear if the
engine rpm is too high, nor to the
next higher gear when the maximum
engine rpm is reached.
If shifting is prevented for any
reason, the currently selected gear
will flash multiple times, indicating
that the transmission has not shifted
gears.

2. Press the shift lever forward (+)
to upshift or rearward (−) to
downshift. An M and the
current gear will be displayed
in the DIC.
While using the DSC feature, the
vehicle will have firmer, quicker
shifting. You can use this for sport
driving or when climbing or
descending hills, to stay in gear
longer, or to downshift for more
power or engine braking.
The transmission will only allow you
to shift into gears appropriate for the
vehicle speed and engine
revolutions per minute (rpm). The
transmission will not automatically

While in the DSC mode, the
transmission will automatically
downshift when the vehicle comes
to a stop. This will allow for more
power during take-off.
When accelerating the vehicle from
a stop in snowy and icy conditions,
you may want to shift into second
gear. A higher gear allows the
vehicle to gain more traction on
slippery surfaces.

Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake
System (ABS), an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise
may be heard while this test is going
on, and it may even be noticed that
the brake pedal moves a little. This
is normal.

If there is a problem with ABS, this
warning light stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
0 105.

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If driving safely on a wet road and it
becomes necessary to slam on the
brakes and continue braking to
avoid a sudden obstacle, a
computer senses 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.

Using ABS

ABS can change the brake pressure
to each wheel, as required, faster
than any driver could. This can help
you steer around the obstacle while
braking hard.

ABS allows you to steer and brake
at the same time. In many
emergencies, steering can help
more than even the very best
braking.

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 brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you,
there will not be enough time to
apply the brakes if that vehicle
suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough room up ahead to
stop, even with ABS.

Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
the brake pedal down firmly and let
ABS work. You may hear the ABS
pump or motor operating and feel
the brake pedal pulsate. This is
normal.

Braking in Emergencies

Electric Parking Brake

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The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is on the center console. The
EPB can always be activated, even
if the ignition is off. To prevent
draining the battery, avoid repeated
cycles of the EPB when the engine
is not running.
The system has a red parking brake
status light and an amber parking
brake warning light. See Electric
Parking Brake Light 0 105. There
are also parking brake-related
Driver Information Center (DIC)
messages. In case of insufficient
electrical power, the EPB cannot be
applied or released.
Before leaving the vehicle, check
the red parking brake status light to
ensure that the parking brake is
applied.

EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a
complete stop.
2. Lift up the EPB switch
momentarily.

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The red parking brake status light
will flash and then stay on once the
EPB is fully applied. If the red
parking brake status light flashes
continuously, then the EPB is only
partially applied or there is a
problem with the EPB. A DIC
message will display. Release the
EPB and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on, or keeps
flashing, have the vehicle serviced.
Do not drive the vehicle if the red
parking brake status light is flashing.
See your dealer. See Electric
Parking Brake Light 0 105.
If the amber parking brake warning
light is on, lift up on the EPB switch
and hold it up. Continue to hold the
switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber
parking brake warning light remains
on, see your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
held up. If the switch is held up until
the vehicle comes to a stop, the
EPB will remain applied.

The vehicle may automatically apply
the EPB in some situations when
the vehicle is not moving. This is
normal, and is done to periodically
check the correct operation of the
EPB system.
If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
wheels should be blocked to
prevent vehicle movement.

EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
2. Apply and hold the brake
pedal.
3. Push down momentarily on the
EPB switch.
The Operate Pedal Light comes on
when the brake pedal needs to be
applied to release the EPB. See
Operate Pedal Light 0 105.
The EPB is released when the red
parking brake status light is off.
If the amber parking brake warning
light is on, release the EPB by
pushing down on the EPB switch

and holding it down. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking
brake status light is off. If either light
stays on after release is attempted,
see your dealer.

Caution
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or
damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.

Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if
the vehicle is running, placed into
gear, and an attempt is made to
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration
when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining life.

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Brake Assist

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

The Brake Assist feature is
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 pulsation or
pedal movement during this time is
normal and the driver should
continue to apply the brake pedal as
the driving situation dictates. The
Brake Assist feature will
automatically disengage when the
brake pedal is released or brake
pedal pressure is quickly
decreased.

This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist
(HSA) feature, which may be useful
when the vehicle is stopped on an
incline. This feature is designed to
prevent the vehicle from rolling,
either forward or rearward, during
vehicle drive off. After the driver
completely stops and holds the
vehicle in a complete standstill on
an incline, HSA will be automatically
activated. During the transition
period between when the driver
releases the brake pedal and starts
to accelerate to drive off on a grade,
HSA holds the braking pressure to
ensure that there is no rolling. The
brakes will automatically release
when the accelerator pedal is
applied.

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Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and StabiliTrak, an
electronic stability control system.
These systems help limit wheel spin
and assist the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery road
conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any
of the drive wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, TCS applies the brakes to
the spinning wheels and reduces
engine power to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak activates when the
vehicle senses a difference between
the intended path and the direction
the vehicle is actually traveling.
StabiliTrak selectively applies
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2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.

vehicle wheel brakes to assist the
driver in keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
If cruise control is being used and
TCS or StabiliTrak begins to limit
wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may be
turned back on when road
conditions allow.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle is
started and begins to move. The
systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This
is normal and does not mean there
is a problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both
systems on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 141
and “Turning the Systems Off and
On” later in this section.

3. Start the engine.

The indicator light for both systems
is in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
. Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin
. Flash when StabiliTrak is
activated
. Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
d comes on and stays on to
indicate that the system is inactive
and is not assisting the driver in
maintaining control. The vehicle is
safe to drive, but driving should be
adjusted accordingly.
If

d comes on and stays on:

1. Stop the vehicle.

Drive the vehicle. If d comes on
and stays on, the vehicle may need
more time to diagnose the problem.
If the condition persists, see your
dealer.

Turning the Systems Off
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Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and
release g. The appropriate DIC
message is displayed.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release g. The appropriate DIC
message is displayed.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g
is pressed, the system will not turn
off until the wheels stop spinning.

To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold g until the
StabiliTrak Off light g comes on and
stays on in the instrument cluster.
The appropriate DIC message is
displayed.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
again, press and release g. The
StabiliTrak Off light g in the
instrument cluster turns off. The
appropriate DIC message is
displayed.
Adding accessories can affect
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
0 175.

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Cruise Control
The cruise control lets the vehicle
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 40 km/h (25 mph).

{ Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. Do not use
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.

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The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system
that begins to limit wheel spin while
using cruise control and the cruise
control will automatically disengage.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 157. If a collision
alert occurs when cruise control is
activated, cruise control is
disengaged. See Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) System 0 164. When
road conditions allow you to safely
use it again, cruise control can be
turned back on.
If the brakes are applied, cruise
control disengages.

1 : Press to turn the cruise control
system on or off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, move the thumbwheel up
briefly to resume to that speed or
hold upward to accelerate. If cruise
control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed.
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control
If 1 is on when not in use, SET/− or
RES/+ could get bumped and go
into cruise when not desired. Keep
1 off when cruise control is not
being used.

To set a speed:
1. Press 1 to turn cruise
control on.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Move the thumbwheel down
toward SET/− and release it.
4. Remove your foot from the
accelerator.
The cruise control indicator on the
instrument cluster turns green after
cruise control has been set to the
desired speed. See Instrument
Cluster 0 98.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied or * is pressed, the
cruise control is disengaged without
erasing the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed is about
40 km/h (25 mph) or greater, move
the thumbwheel up toward RES/+
briefly. The vehicle returns to the
previously set speed.

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Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control

Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control

If the cruise control system is
already activated:
. Move the thumbwheel up toward
RES/+ and hold it until the
desired speed is reached, then
release it.
. To increase vehicle speed in
small increments, move the
thumbwheel up toward RES/+
briefly. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) faster.

If the cruise control system is
already activated:
. Move the thumbwheel toward
SET/− and hold until the desired
lower speed is reached, then
release it.
. To decrease the vehicle speed in
small increments, move the
thumbwheel toward SET/−
briefly. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) slower.

The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 110. The increment value
used depends on the units
displayed.

The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 110. The increment value
used depends on the units
displayed.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle slows down to the previous
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pressing the accelerator pedal or
shortly following the release to
override cruise control, briefly
moving the thumbwheel toward
SET/− will result in cruise set to the
current vehicle speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well cruise control works on
hills depends on the vehicle speed,
load, and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you
might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the
vehicle speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to keep your
speed down. If the brake pedal is
applied, cruise control will
disengage.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to end cruise
control:
. To disengage cruise control,
step lightly on the brake pedal.
.

Press

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Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).

To turn off cruise control,
press 1.

Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory if 1 is pressed
or if the vehicle is turned off.

Driver Assistance
Systems
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA),
and Front Parking Assist (FPA) may
help the driver park or avoid objects.
Always check around the vehicle
when parking or backing.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

1. View Displayed by the
Camera

When the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
image of the area behind the vehicle
in the infotainment display.

1. View Displayed by the
Camera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper

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Displayed images may be farther or
closer than they appear. The area
displayed is limited and objects that
are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not
display.
Touch MENU on the infotainment
screen to adjust the display
brightness while viewing the rear
camera display.
A warning triangle may show on the
infotainment display to show that
RPA has detected an object. This
triangle changes from amber to red
and increases in size the closer the
object.

{ Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the
cameras’ field of view, below the
bumper, or under the vehicle.
Shown distances may be different
from actual distances. Do not
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
drive or park the vehicle using
only these camera(s). Always
check behind and around the
vehicle before driving. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Parking Assist
With RPA, as the vehicle backs up
at speeds of less than 8 km/h
(5 mph), the sensors on the rear
bumper detect objects up to 1.5 m
(5 ft) behind the vehicle that are
within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off
the ground and below bumper level.
If the vehicle has Front Parking
Assist (FPA), it also detects objects
1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle.
These detection distances may be
shorter during warmer or humid
weather. Blocked sensors will not
detect objects and can also cause
false detections. Keep the sensors
clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and
slush; and clean sensors after a car
wash in freezing temperatures.

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{ Warning
The Parking Assist system does
not detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, animals, or objects
located below the bumper or that
are too close or too far from the
vehicle. It is not available at
speeds greater than 8 km/h
(5 mph). To prevent injury, death,
or vehicle damage, even with
Parking Assist, always check the
area around the vehicle and
check all mirrors before moving
forward or backing.

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Turning the Features On or Off

The instrument cluster may have a
parking assist display with bars that
show “distance to object” and object
location information for RPA, and on
some vehicles, for the FPA system.
As the object gets closer, more bars
light up, and the bars change color
from yellow to amber to red.
When an object is first detected in
the rear, one beep will be heard
from the rear. When an object is
very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the
vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the
vehicle front), five beeps will sound
from the rear or front depending on
object location. Beeps for FPA are
higher pitched than for RPA.

Press X on the center stack to
turn on or off Parking Assist. The
indicator light next to the button
comes on when the features are on
and turns off when the features
have been disabled.
The parking assist symbols and
guidance lines can be turned on or
off through the infotainment system.
See “Rear Camera Options” in
Vehicle Personalization 0 114

Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, the FCA system may
help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. FCA
provides a visual alert and beeps
when approaching a vehicle directly
ahead too quickly.

The forward-looking FCA camera
sensor is on the windshield ahead
of the rearview mirror. FCA detects
vehicles within a distance of
approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
operates at speeds above 40 km/h
(25 mph).

{ Warning
FCA is a warning system and
does not apply the brakes. When
approaching a slower-moving or
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
or when following a vehicle too
closely, FCA may not provide a
warning with enough time to help
avoid a crash. It also may not
provide any warning at all. FCA
does not warn of pedestrians,
animals, signs, guardrails,
bridges, construction barrels,
or other objects. Be ready to take
action and apply the brakes. See
Defensive Driving 0 135.

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Detecting the Vehicle Ahead

FCA warnings will not occur unless
the FCA system detects a vehicle
ahead. When a vehicle is detected,
the vehicle ahead indicator will
display green. Vehicles may not be
detected on curves, highway exit
ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility;
or if a vehicle ahead is partially
blocked by pedestrians or other
objects. FCA will not detect another
vehicle ahead until it is completely
in the driving lane.

Warning (Continued)
or ice, or if the windshield is
damaged. It may also not detect a
vehicle on winding or hilly roads,
or in conditions that can limit
visibility such as fog, rain,
or snow, or if the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or in
proper condition. Keep the
windshield, headlamps, and FCA
sensors clean and in good repair.

needed. Cruise control may be
disengaged when the Collision Alert
occurs.

Selecting the Alert Timing

Collision Alert

{ Warning
FCA does not provide a warning
to help avoid a crash, unless it
detects a vehicle. FCA may not
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow,
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When your vehicle approaches
another vehicle too rapidly, the FCA
display will come on in the DIC and
several high-pitched beeps will
sound. Apply the brake pedal as

The Collision Alert control is on the
steering wheel. Press [ to set the
alert timing. The first button press
shows the current control setting on
the DIC. Additional button presses
will change this setting and turn the
system off.

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Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessary
alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in
other lanes, objects that are not
vehicles, or shadows. These alerts
are normal operation and the
vehicle does not need service.

Cleaning the System
If the FCA system does not seem to
operate properly, clean the outside
of the windshield area in front of the
camera sensor before considering
taking the vehicle in for service.

Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may provide an alert if
the vehicle is crossing a lane
without using a turn signal in that
direction. LDW uses a camera
sensor to detect the lane markings
at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater.

{ Warning
The LDW system does not steer
the vehicle. The LDW system
may not:
. Provide enough time to
avoid a crash.
. Detect lane markings under
poor weather or visibility
conditions. This can occur if
the windshield or
headlamps are blocked by
dirt, snow, or ice; if they are
not in proper condition; or if
the sun shines directly into
the camera.
. Detect road edges.
.

Detect lanes on winding or
hilly roads.

If LDW only detects lane
markings on one side of the road,
it will only warn you when
departing the lane on the side
where it has detected a lane
marking. Always keep your
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
attention on the road and
maintain proper vehicle position
within the lane, or vehicle
damage, injury, or death could
occur. Always keep the
windshield, headlamps, and
camera sensors clean and in
good repair. Do not use LDW in
bad weather conditions.

How the System Works
The LDW camera sensor is on the
windshield ahead of the rearview
mirror.
To turn LDW on and off, press @ on
the center stack. The control
indicator will light when LDW is on.

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When LDW is on, @ is green if
LDW is available to warn of a lane
departure. If the vehicle crosses a
detected lane marking without using
the turn signal in that direction, @
changes to amber and flashes.
Additionally, there will be three
beeps on the right or left, depending
on the lane departure direction.

When the System Does Not
Seem To Work Properly

If the LDW system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the
windshield may help.
LDW alerts may occur due to tar
marks, shadows, cracks in the road,
temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road
imperfections. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service. Turn LDW off if these
conditions continue.

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Fuel
GM recommends the use of TOP
TIER® detergent gasoline to keep
the engine cleaner and reduce
engine deposits. See
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER detergent gasoline marketers
and applicable countries.

The system may not detect lanes as
well when there are:
. Close vehicles ahead.
.

Sudden lighting changes, such
as when driving through tunnels.

Banked roads.

Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume.
Premium unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specification D4814
with a posted octane rating of 93 is

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highly recommended for best
performance and fuel economy.
Unleaded gasoline with an octane
rated as low as 87 can be used.
Using unleaded gasoline rated
below 93 octane, however, will lead
to reduced acceleration and fuel
economy. If knocking occurs, use a
gasoline rated at 93 octane as soon
as possible, otherwise, the engine
could be damaged. If heavy
knocking is heard when using
gasoline with a 93 octane rating, the
engine needs service.

Caution (Continued)
volume, such as mid-level
ethanol blends (16 – 50%
ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel.
.

Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal, and
aniline. These fuels can
corrode metal fuel system
parts or damage plastic and
rubber parts.

Fuel containing metals such
as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT), which can damage
the emissions control
system and spark plugs.

Fuel with a posted octane
rating of less than the
recommended fuel. Using
this fuel will lower fuel
economy and performance,
and may decrease the life of
the emissions catalyst.

Prohibited Fuels

Caution
Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so
may damage the vehicle and void
its warranty:
. For vehicles which are not
FlexFuel, fuel labeled
greater than 15% ethanol by
(Continued)

California Fuel
Requirements
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 may be
affected. The malfunction indicator
lamp could turn on and the vehicle
may not pass a smog-check test.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 102. If this
occurs, return to your authorized
dealer for diagnosis. If it is
determined that the condition is
caused by the type of fuel used,
repairs may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

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Fuels in Foreign
Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock
index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a
foreign country, see “Prohibited
Fuels” in Fuel 0 167.

Filling the Tank

{ Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
.

To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island.

Turn off the engine when
refueling.

Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.

Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.

Do not use a cell phone
while refueling.

Do not re-enter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.

Keep children away from
the fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
(Continued)

Fuel Additives
To keep fuel systems clean, TOP
TIER detergent gasoline is
recommended. See Fuel 0 167.
If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is
not available, one bottle of GM Fuel
System Treatment Cleaner added to
the fuel tank at every engine oil
change, can help. GM Fuel System
Treatment Cleaner is the only
gasoline additive recommended by
General Motors. It is available at
your dealer.

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Warning (Continued)
.

Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise
to stop, then unscrew the
cap all the way.

The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel
door on the passenger side of the
vehicle. The fuel door is locked
when the vehicle doors are locked.

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Press K on the RKE transmitter to
unlock. To open the fuel door, push
and release the rearward center
edge of the door.

Warning (Continued)
.

Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.

Fuel spills.

Potential fuel fires.

Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a
few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0 241.
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise
to remove. While refueling, hang the
tethered fuel cap from the hook on
the fuel door.

{ Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:
(Continued)

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 (Check Engine
Light) 0 102.

{ Warning
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
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.

Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 102.

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Filling a Portable Fuel
Container

Warning (Continued)
.

Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.

Do not smoke, light
matches, or use lighters
while pumping fuel.

Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.

{ Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:
.

Use approved fuel
containers.

Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.

Place the container on the
ground.

Place the nozzle inside the
fill opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.
(Continued)

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Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer.

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Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment

{ Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service
and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 102.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle
systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash.
Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.

Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 0 69 and Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 69.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . .
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements . . . . .
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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174
175
175

Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Engine Compartment
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 181
Automatic Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 183
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 187
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Battery - North America . . . . . . 191
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 191

Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 192
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 193
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 193
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Adaptive Forward Lighting
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 197
Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Side Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . 198
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 201

Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 201
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 202

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Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 210
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

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Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .

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226
227
227
229
234

Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Recreational Vehicle
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:

California Proposition
65 Warning

{ Warning
Most motor vehicles, including
this one, as well as many of its
service parts and fluids, 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. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0 191
and Jump Starting - North America
0 235 and the back cover.

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California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
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. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.

Damage to suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69.

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Doing Your Own
Service Work

{ Warning
It can be dangerous to work on
your vehicle if you do not have
the proper knowledge, service
manual, tools, or parts. Always
follow owner’s manual procedures
and consult the service manual
for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service
manual. It tells you much more
about how to service the vehicle
than this manual can. To order the
proper service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering Information
0 275.

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This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69.

Hood
To open the hood:

Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0 262.

Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.

1. Pull the hood release handle
inside the vehicle. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle
and move the secondary hood
release lever toward the driver
side of the vehicle.

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To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be
sure all filler caps are on
properly. Then, lift the hood to
relieve pressure on the hood
prop. Remove the hood prop
from the slot in the underside
of the hood and return the prop
to its retainer. The prop rod
must click into place when
returning it to the retainer to
prevent hood damage.
3. Lift the hood and release the
hood prop from its retainer,
above the radiator. Securely
place the hood prop into the
slot on the underside of
the hood.

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2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in)
above the vehicle and release
it so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.

Caution
Do not press the hood into the
latch. This may dent the hood.

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Engine Compartment Overview

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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 183.
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 183.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil 0 179.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil 0 179.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brakes 0 189.
6. Battery - North America 0 191.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0 183.
8. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 188.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 202.

Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.

Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
. Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and “When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0 181.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.

Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 178 for the location.

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{ Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if

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the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean
paper towel or cloth, then push it
back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and
check the level.

When to Add Engine Oil

If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck
the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for
an explanation of what kind of oil to
use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications 0 264.

Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could
be damaged. You should drain
out the excess oil or limit driving
of the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 178 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.

Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 260.
Specification
Ask for and use engine oils that
meet the dexos1™ specification.

Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked
with the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.

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Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade
engine oil.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an
area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below −29 °C
(−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be
used. An oil of this viscosity grade
will provide easier cold starting for
the engine at extremely low
temperatures. When selecting an oil
of the appropriate viscosity grade, it
is recommended to select an oil of
the correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.

Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the
dexos1 specification are all that is
needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.

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
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dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil.

Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under

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the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and, at this time, the system must
be reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
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
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:
1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button on
the turn signal lever to enter
the Vehicle Information Menu.
Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through the menu items until
you reach REMAINING
OIL LIFE.
3. Press SET/CLR to reset the oil
life at 100%.
4. Turn the ignition off.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message is off and the REMAINING
OIL LIFE 100% message is
displayed.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat
the procedure.

Automatic Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
There is a special procedure for
checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, you should
have this done at your dealer.
Change the fluid at the intervals
listed in Maintenance Schedule
0 252, and be sure to use the fluid
listed in Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 260.

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the
passenger side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 178.

replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter with
water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/
filter:

When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Maintenance Schedule
0 252.

{ Warning
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.

Caution

How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
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1. Remove the six screws and lift
the cover off the engine air
cleaner/filter assembly.
2. Inspect or replace the engine
air cleaner/filter.
3. Lower the cover into the engine
air cleaner/filter assembly, then
secure with the six screws.

If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place
when driving.

Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.

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{ Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts.
They can be very hot and can
burn you. Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant could
leak out. That could cause an
engine fire and can burn you. Fix
any leak before driving the
vehicle.
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out
of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap

{ Warning
An underhood electric fan 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.

What to Use

{ Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such
as alcohol, can boil before the
proper coolant mixture will. With
plain water or the wrong mixture,
the engine could get too hot but
there would not be an overheat
warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be
burned.

Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to
remain in the vehicle for 5 years or
240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating 0 187.

Use a 50/50 mixture of clean
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant. This mixture:
. Gives freezing protection down
to −37 °C (−34 °F), outside
temperature
. Gives boiling protection up to
129 °C (265 °F), engine
temperature
. Protects against rust and
corrosion
. Will not damage aluminum parts

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.

Helps keep the proper engine
temperature

Caution
Do not use anything other than a
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
meets GM Standard
GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
water. Anything else can cause
damage to the engine cooling
system and the vehicle, which
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, or into sewers, streams,
or bodies of water. Have the coolant
changed by an authorized service
center, familiar with legal
requirements regarding used
coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
health.

Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
It is normal to see coolant moving in
the upper coolant hose return line
when the engine is running.
Check to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until
it cools down.
If coolant is visible but the coolant
level is not at or above the mark
pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of
clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant.
Be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done.
If no coolant is visible in the coolant
surge tank, add coolant as follows:

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How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank

{ Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure
cap, even a little, can cause them
to come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never turn
the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.

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{ Warning
Spilling coolant on hot engine
parts can burn you. Coolant
contains ethylene glycol and it will
burn if the engine parts are hot
enough.

Caution
Failure to follow the specific
coolant fill procedure could cause
the engine to overheat and could
cause system damage. If coolant
is not visible in the surge tank,
contact your dealer.
If no problem is found, check to see
if coolant is visible in the coolant
surge tank. If coolant is visible but
the coolant level is not at the
indicated level mark, add a
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL coolant at the
coolant surge tank, but be sure the

cooling system, including the
coolant surge tank pressure cap, is
cool before you do it.
1. Remove the coolant surge tank
pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no
longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about
one-quarter of a turn. If you
hear a hiss, wait for that to
stop. This will allow any
pressure still left to be vented
out the discharge hose.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap
slowly and remove it.

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with
the proper mixture to the
indicated level mark.
4. With the coolant surge tank
pressure cap off, start the
engine and let it run until you
can feel the upper radiator
hose getting hot. Watch out for
the engine cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level
inside the coolant surge tank
may be lower. If the level is
lower, add more of the proper
mixture to the coolant surge
tank until the level reaches the
indicated level mark.

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5. Replace the pressure cap
tightly.
Check the level in the coolant surge
tank when the cooling system has
cooled down. If the coolant is not at
the proper level, repeat Steps 1–
3 and reinstall the pressure cap.
If the coolant still is not at the proper
level when the system cools down
again, see your dealer.

Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and engine
damage may occur. Be sure the
cap is properly and tightly
secured.

Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an engine coolant
temperature gauge to warn of the
engine overheating. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 100.

If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
get service help right away. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0 270.

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If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment

If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fan is running. If the engine
is overheating, the fan should be
running. If it is not, do not continue
to run the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.

Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak in the engine cooling system.
This can cause a loss of all
coolant and can damage the
system and vehicle. Have any
leaks fixed right away.

If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
. Climbs a long hill on a hot day
.

Stops after high-speed driving

Idles for long periods in traffic

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If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the
highest temperature and to the
highest fan speed. Open the
windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off
the road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge is no longer in the overheat
zone, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the vehicle in
front. If the warning does not come
back on, continue to drive normally
and have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and function.
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.

Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 178 for
reservoir location.

Washer Fluid
What to Use
When the vehicle needs windshield
washer fluid, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall
below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.

Adding Washer Fluid

Caution
.

Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.

Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.

Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system.
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Caution (Continued)
.

When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full when
it is very cold. This allows
for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is
completely full.

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 can
be heard all the time when the
vehicle is moving, except when
applying the brake pedal firmly.

{ Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
a crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.

Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
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proper sequence to torque
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications 0 264.
Brake pads should be replaced as
complete sets.

Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal
does not return to normal height,
or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign
that brake service may be required.

Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts
with new, approved replacement
parts. If this is not done, the brakes
may not work properly. The braking
performance expected can change
in many other ways if the wrong
replacement brake parts are
installed or if parts are improperly
installed.

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Brake Fluid

A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system. Have the
brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.

Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it.
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is filled with GM approved DOT 4
brake fluid as indicated on the
reservoir cap. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 178 for
the location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a
level surface, the brake fluid level
should be between the minimum
and maximum marks on the brake
fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may
go down:
. Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the
fluid level goes back up.

Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake hydraulic system.

When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning
Light 0 104.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 252.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 260.

{ Warning

If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic
system.

The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.

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Caution

Warning (Continued)

If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.

cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.

Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 178 for battery location.

{ Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
(Continued)

See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 174 and the back
cover.

Vehicle Storage

{ Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting North America 0 235 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.

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Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.

Starter Switch Check

{ Warning
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. Apply both the parking brake
and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.

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3. Try to start the engine in each
gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.

Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check

{ Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be
ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.

3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.

Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition off
in each shift lever position.
. The ignition should turn to off
only when the shift lever is in
P (Park).
. The ignition key should come
out only when the ignition is off.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.

Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check

{ Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
. To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.

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.

To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.

Contact your dealer if service is
required.

Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See the Maintenance Schedule
0 252.

Caution (Continued)
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
To replace the windshield wiper
blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper
assembly away from the
windshield.

Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0 261.

3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper
blade replacement.

Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be
replaced and the vehicle is
equipped with a front camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these
systems may not work properly, they
may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement.

Gas Strut(s)

Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
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2. Press the button in the middle
of the wiper arm connector,
and pull the wiper blade away
from the arm connector.

This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.

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{ Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.

Hood

Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 252.

Trunk

Liftgate

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Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

LED Lighting

Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.

For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section,
contact your dealer.

This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.

If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.

High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting

Adaptive Forward
Lighting Lamps
Corner Lighting Lamps

{ Warning
The High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lighting system operates at
a very high voltage. If you try to
service any of the system
components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal.

1. Turn the cap counterclockwise
and remove it.

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3. Pull the bulb from the plug
connector.
4. Replace the bulb and connect
the bulb holder with the plug
connector.

1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it
from the reflector.

5. Insert the bulb holder,
engaging the two lugs into the
reflector and turn clockwise to
secure.

Fog Lamps
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise to disengage.
Remove the bulb holder from
the reflector.

The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.
2. Disengage the bulb socket
from the plug connector by
pressing the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb
socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the
reflector by turning clockwise
and engage.

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Front Turn Signal Lamps

1. Turn the cap counterclockwise
and remove it.

2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the reflector.

3. Pull the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace it.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the
reflector and turn clockwise.
5. Fit the cap and turn clockwise.

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Sidemarker Lamps

1. Insert a tool in between the
sidemarker housing and the
bumper. To prevent damage,
place a cloth between the tool
and the bumper.

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3. Turn the bulb socket 90°
counterclockwise and remove it
from the housing.

2. Push the tool to disengage the
clip and remove the sidemarker
housing. Do not use excessive
force.

Side Turn Signal Lamps

4. Pull the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace it.

1. Insert a tool between the side
turn signal and the fender.
Place a cloth between the tool
and the fender.

5. Re-insert the socket into the
housing and turn it 90°
clockwise.

2. Push the tool to disengage the
clip and remove the side turn
signal lamp.

6. Insert the sidemarker housing
in reverse order in the bumper
first, then gently push in the
clip on the side.

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4. Pull the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace it.
5. Insert the bulb holder and turn
it clockwise.
6. Insert the right end of the lamp,
slide it to the right, and insert
the left end.

Back-Up Lamps
3. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it
from the housing.

2. Remove the bulb holder by
turning it counterclockwise.

1. The cover is inside the trunk
lid. Remove the screw on the
cover with a tool and turn
clockwise to remove the cover.
3. Remove and replace the bulb.

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4. Insert the bulb holder into the
taillamp assembly and turn it
clockwise.

2. Release the cover in the side
trim panel and remove.

4. Remove and replace the bulb.
5. Insert the bulb holder into the
housing and turn clockwise.
6. Attach the side trim cover.

5. Close the cover by inserting
the fastener clips first. Lock the
cover by turning the screw
clockwise with a tool.

Rear Position Lamps
1. Open the trunk lid.

3. Remove the bulb holder by
turning it counterclockwise.

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License Plate Lamp

1. Bulb Socket
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly

To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Push the left end of the lamp
assembly toward the right.
2. Turn the lamp assembly down
to remove it.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
Lamp Assembly

4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of
the bulb socket (1).
5. Push the replacement bulb
straight into the bulb socket
and turn the bulb socket
clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly.
6. Turn the lamp assembly into
the lamp assembly opening by
engaging the clip side first.
7. Push on the lamp side opposite
the clip until the lamp assembly
snaps into place.

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Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.

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Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.

Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor
cools, and the wiper control is
turned off. After removal of the
blockage, the wiper motor will
restart when the control is moved to
the desired operating position.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.

Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.

{ Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are
marked with their ampere rating.
Do not exceed the
specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit
breakers. Use of an oversized
fuse or circuit breaker can result
in a vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or
killed.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.

Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.
To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, see Engine
Compartment Fuse Block 0 202,
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 205,
and Rear Compartment Fuse Block
0 207.

Engine Compartment
Fuse Block

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To open the fuse block cover, press
the clips at the front and back and
rotate the cover up to the side.

Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.

There is a fuse puller in the engine
compartment fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses
Usage
1

Engine control module

O2 sensor

Fuses

Usage

Fuel injection/Ignition
system

–

Heated mirrors

Fan control

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Fuses

Usage

Fuses

Usage

Fuses

Usage

O2 sensor/Powertrain
cooling

Right high-beam
headlamp

Fuel system control
module

Rear window sensor

Front windshield washer

Vehicle battery sensor

Left high-beam
headlamp

–

Front fog lamps

Trunk release

Engine cooling fan

Adaptive headlamps/
Automatic headlamp
leveling

–

Windshield wipers

–

Electric parking brake

ABS valves

Engine cooling fan

ABS pump

–

Engine control module

Horn

Airbag

Starter

Engine cooling fan

Transmission control
module

Adaptive forward
lighting/Automatic
headlamp leveling

Fuel pump

Rear window defogger

Headlamp leveling/
Adaptive forward
lighting

Front power window

–

Rear power window

–

Rear electrical center

–

Transmission control
module/Engine control
module

Exhaust gas
recirculation

Power windows/Rain
sensor/Exterior mirror

Climate control

–

Vacuum pump

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Usage
Vacuum pump/
Instrument panel
cluster/HVAC

Instrument Panel Fuse
Block

The instrument panel fuse block is
on the driver side of the instrument
panel. To access:
1. Open the storage
compartment.

2. Pull straight down and out to
remove the storage
compartment.
3. Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, line up the
retainers and push into place.

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Fuses

The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses
Usage
1

Displays

Body control module/
Exterior lamps

Fuses

Usage

Body control module/
Right low-beam
headlamp

Body control module/
Door locks

Interior fan

Driver power seat

Passenger power seat

Diagnostic connector

Airbag

A/C system

Service diagnose

Body control module/
Brake lamps/Reverse
lamps/Interior lamps

–

Instrument panel

Usage

Infotainment system

Infotainment system/
Instrument cluster

Power outlet

Ignition

Power outlet

Body control module

Body control module/
Left low-beam
headlamp

Body control module

–

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Relays
16

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Usage
Trunk power outlet
accessory
Usage
Trunk lid relay

Rear Compartment Fuse
Block

The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses
Usage
The rear compartment fuse block,
if equipped, is on the left side of the
trunk behind a cover.

Convertible control
module/Right
power rail

–

Rear parking assist

Fuses

Usage

Selective catalytic
reduction system

–

Power seats

Convertible control
module

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Fuses

Usage

Fuses

Usage

Selective catalytic
reduction system

–

Heated seats

Selective catalytic
reduction system

–

Tire pressure
monitor/Rear vision
camera

Convertible control
module/Left
power rail

Convertible control
module/Reverse
lamps

Selective catalytic
reduction system

–
Non-logistic mode
Passive entry/
Passive start

–

Rear seat electrical
folding

–

Rear vision camera/
Convertible control
module

Hydraulic unit

–

Heated steering
wheel

Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.

{ Warning
.

Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.

Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much
flexing. There could be a
blowout and a serious
crash. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 141.
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Warning (Continued)
.

Warning (Continued)

Underinflated tires pose
the same danger as
overloaded tires. The
resulting crash could
cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently
to maintain the
recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires
are cold.

Replace any tires that
have been damaged by
impacts with potholes,
curbs, etc.

Improperly repaired tires
can cause a crash. Only
the dealer or an
authorized tire service
center should repair,
replace, dismount, and
mount the tires.

Overinflated tires are
more likely to be cut,
punctured, or broken by
a sudden impact — such
as when hitting a pothole.
Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.

Worn or old tires can
cause a crash. If the
tread is badly worn,
replace them.
(Continued)

Do not spin the tires in
excess of 56 km/h
(35 mph) on slippery
surfaces such as snow,
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.

All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with
all-season tires. These tires are
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performance on most road surfaces
and weather conditions. Original
equipment tires designed to GM's
specific tire performance criteria
have a TPC specification code
molded onto the sidewall. Original
equipment all-season tires can be
identified by the last two characters
of this TPC code, which will
be “MS.”
Consider installing winter tires on
the vehicle if frequent driving on
snow or ice-covered roads is
expected. All-season tires provide
adequate performance for most
winter driving conditions, but they
may not offer the same level of
traction or performance as winter
tires on snow or ice-covered roads.
See Winter Tires 0 209.

Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally
equipped with winter tires. Winter
tires are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice-covered
roads. Consider installing winter
tires on the vehicle if frequent
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roads is expected. See your dealer
for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection.
Also, see Buying New Tires 0 223.
With winter tires, there may be
decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise, and shorter
tread life. After changing to winter
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
handling and braking.
If using winter tires:
. Use tires of the same brand and
tread type on all four wheel
positions.
. Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and
speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment tires
may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter
tires with a lower speed rating are
chosen, never exceed the tire's
maximum speed capability.

Low-Profile Tires

Tire Sidewall Labeling

If the vehicle has P245/40R20
size tires, they are classified as
low-profile tires.

Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The
examples show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a
compact spare tire sidewall.

Caution
Low-profile tires are more
susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than
standard profile tires. Tire and/or
wheel assembly damage can
occur when coming into contact
with road hazards like potholes,
or sharp edged objects, or when
sliding into a curb. The warranty
does not cover this type of
damage. Keep tires set to the
correct inflation pressure and
when possible, avoid contact with
curbs, potholes, and other road
hazards.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example

(1) 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
“Tire Size” illustration later in this
section.

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(2) TPC Spec (Tire
Performance 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 meet or
exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
(3) DOT (Department of
Transportation) : The
Department of Transportation
(DOT) code indicates that the
tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of
Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
DOT Tire Date of
Manufacture : The last four
digits of the TIN indicate the tire
manufactured date. The first two
digits represent the week
(01–52) and the last two digits,
the year. For example, the third

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week of the year 2010 would
have a four-digit DOT date
of 0310.

resistance. For more information
see Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 0 224.

(4) Tire Identification Number
(TIN) : The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code are 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.

(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit : Maximum load that
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.

(5) Tire Ply Material : The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality
Grading (UTQG) : Tire
manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three
performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature

Compact Spare Tire Example

(1) Tire Ply Material : The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.

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(2) Temporary Use Only : The
compact spare tire or temporary
use tire should not be driven at
speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
The compact spare tire is for
emergency use when a regular
road tire has lost air and gone
flat. If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, see Compact Spare
Tire 0 234 and If a Tire Goes
Flat 0 227.
(3) Tire Identification Number
(TIN) : The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code are 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.

(4) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit : Maximum load that
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
(5) Tire Inflation : The
temporary use tire or compact
spare tire should be inflated to
420 kPa (60 psi). For more
information on tire pressure and
inflation see Tire Pressure
0 216.
(6) Tire Size : A combination of
letters and numbers define a
tire's width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service
description. The letter T as the
first character in the tire size
means the tire is for temporary
use only.
(7) TPC Spec (Tire
Performance 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 meet or
exceed all federal safety
guidelines.

Tire Designations
Tire Size
The following is an example of a
typical passenger vehicle
tire size.

(1) 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. Tire
and Rim Association.

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(2) Tire Width : The three-digit
number indicates the tire section
width in millimeters from
sidewall to sidewall.
(3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
item 3 of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire's sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide.
(4) Construction Code : A letter
code is used to indicate the type
of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply
construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B
means belted-bias ply
construction.
(5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description : These
characters represent the load
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tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.

Belt : A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.

Tire Terminology and
Definitions

Bead : The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.

Air Pressure : The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of
the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).

Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.

Accessory Weight : The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.

Cold Tire Pressure : The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure
0 216.

Aspect Ratio : The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.

Curb Weight : The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
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maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings : A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 141.
GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 141.
GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 141.

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 Truck (LT-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
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight : The sum of curb
weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight : The
number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 141.
Occupant Distribution :
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall : The
side of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on a
vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears
manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall
of the tire.

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Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A
tire used on passenger cars and
some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation
Pressure : Vehicle
manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as
shown on the tire placard.
See Tire Pressure 0 216 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 141.
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
alphanumeric code assigned to
a tire indicating the maximum
speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction : The friction between
the tire and the road surface.
The amount of grip provided.
Tread : The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with
the road.
Treadwear Indicators : Narrow
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread
of a tire when only 1.6 mm
(1/16 in) of tread remains. See
When It Is Time for New Tires
0 222.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards) : A tire
information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a
tire's traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire
manufacturers using

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government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Tire Quality Grading 0 224.
Vehicle Capacity Weight : The
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 141.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire : Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard : A label
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure.
See “Tire and Loading
Information Label” under Vehicle
Load Limits 0 141.

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Tire Pressure

Caution (Continued)

Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate
effectively.
Caution
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires
that do not have enough air,
can result in:
.

Tire overloading and
overheating which could
lead to a blowout.

Premature or
irregular wear.

Poor handling.

Reduced fuel economy.

Overinflated tires, or tires that
have too much air, can
result in:
.

Unusual wear.
(Continued)

Poor handling.

Rough ride.

Needless damage from
road hazards.

The Tire and Loading
Information label on the vehicle
indicates the original equipment
tires and the correct cold tire
inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum
load carrying capacity. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 141.
How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle
with more weight than it was
designed to carry.

When to Check
Check the tires once a month or
more. Do not forget the compact
spare, if the vehicle has one.
The cold compact spare tire
pressure should be at 420 kPa
(60 psi). See Compact Spare
Tire 0 234.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check tire pressure.
Proper tire inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the tire.
Check the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are cold, meaning
the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours or no
more than 1.6 km (1 mi).
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
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further adjustment is necessary.
If the inflation pressure is low,
add air until the recommended
pressure is reached. If the
inflation pressure is high, press
on the metal stem in the center
of the tire valve to release air.
Recheck the tire pressure with
the tire gauge.
Put the valve caps back on the
valve stems to keep out dirt and
moisture and prevent leaks. Use
only valve caps designed for the
vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors
could be damaged and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.

Tire Pressure Monitor
System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor
technology to check tire pressure
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor

the air pressure in your tires and
transmit tire pressure readings to a
receiver located in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly
under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire
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lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping
ability.
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.
Your 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 malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire

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pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.

sensors monitor the air pressure in
the tires and transmit the tire
pressure readings to a receiver in
the vehicle.

Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation

When a low tire pressure condition
is detected, the TPMS illuminates
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 and Loading
Information label. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 141.

This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the
driver when a low tire pressure
condition exists. TPMS sensors are
mounted onto each tire and wheel
assembly, excluding the spare tire
and wheel assembly. The TPMS

A message to check the pressure in
a specific tire displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). 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

See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 218.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 276.

pressure levels can be viewed. For
additional information and details
about the DIC operation and
displays see Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 110.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
could be an early indicator that the
air pressure is getting low and
needs to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information
label, attached to your vehicle,
shows the size of the original
equipment tires and the correct
inflation pressure for the tires when
they are cold. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 141, for an example of the
Tire and Loading Information label
and its location. Also see Tire
Pressure 0 216.
The TPMS can warn about a low
tire pressure condition but it does
not replace normal tire
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
0 221, Tire Rotation 0 221 and Tires
0 208.

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Caution
Tire sealant materials are not all
the same. A non-approved tire
sealant could damage the TPMS
sensors. TPMS sensor damage
caused by using an incorrect tire
sealant is not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use only
the GM approved tire sealant
available through your dealer or
included in the vehicle.

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 pressure warning light
flashes for about one minute and
then stays on for the remainder of
the ignition cycle. A DIC warning
message also displays. The
malfunction light and DIC warning
message come on at each ignition

cycle until the problem is corrected.
Some of the conditions that can
cause these 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 malfunction
light and DIC message should
go off after the road tire is
replaced and the sensor
matching process is performed
successfully. See “TPMS Sensor
Matching Process” following.
. The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully after
rotating the tires. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off after
successfully completing the
sensor matching process. See
"TPMS Sensor Matching
Process" following.
. One or more TPMS sensors are
missing or damaged. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off when the
TPMS sensors are installed and

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the sensor matching process is
performed successfully. See
your dealer for service.
.

Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. See Buying
New Tires 0 223.

Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.

If the TPMS is not functioning
properly it cannot detect or signal a
low tire pressure condition. See
your dealer for service if the TPMS
malfunction light and DIC message
comes on and stays on.

TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
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more of the TPMS sensors. The
TPMS sensor matching process
should also be performed after
replacing a spare tire with a road
tire containing the TPMS sensor.
The malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off at the next
ignition cycle. The sensors are
matched to the tire/wheel positions,
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the
following order: driver side front tire,
passenger side front tire, passenger
side rear tire, and driver side rear.
See your dealer for service or to
purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
relearn tool can also be purchased.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
Activation Tool at
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).
There are two minutes to match the
first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes
longer, the matching process stops
and must be restarted.

The TPMS sensor matching
process is:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Put the vehicle in P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition on without
starting the vehicle. See
Ignition Positions 0 145.
4. Press MENU to select the
Vehicle Information Menu in
the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
5. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to
the Tire Pressure Menu Item
screen.
6. Press SET/CLR to begin the
sensor matching process.
A message asking if the
process should begin should
appear.
7. Press SET/CLR again to
confirm the selection.
The horn sounds twice to
signal the receiver is in relearn
mode and the TIRE
LEARNING ACTIVE message
displays on the DIC screen.

8. Start with the driver side
front tire.
9. Place the relearn tool against
the tire sidewall, near the valve
stem. Then press the button to
activate the TPMS sensor.
A horn chirp confirms that the
sensor identification code has
been matched to this tire and
wheel position.
10. Proceed to the passenger side
front tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 9.
11. Proceed to the passenger side
rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 9.
12. Proceed to the driver side rear
tire, and repeat the procedure
in Step 9. The horn sounds two
times to indicate the sensor
identification code has been
matched to the driver side rear
tire, and the TPMS sensor
matching process is no longer
active. The TIRE LEARNING
ACTIVE message on the DIC
display screen goes off.
13. Turn the vehicle off.

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14. Set all four tires to the
recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.

Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.

The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.

There is 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.

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The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.

Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule 0 252.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is Time
for New Tires 0 222 and Wheel
Replacement 0 226.

Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact
spare tire in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated.
See Tire Pressure 0 216 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 141.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0 218.

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Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” under Capacities
and Specifications 0 264.

{ Warning

When It Is Time for New
Tires
Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.

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, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.

Lightly coat the center of the
wheel hub with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or
tire rotation to prevent corrosion
or rust build-up. Do not get
grease on the flat wheel
mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts.

Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
or less of tread remaining.
See Tire Inspection 0 221 and Tire
Rotation 0 221.

The rubber in tires ages over time.
This also applies to the spare tire,
if the vehicle has one, even if it is
never used. Multiple factors
including temperatures, loading
conditions, and inflation pressure
maintenance affect how fast aging
takes place. GM recommends that
tires, including the spare if
equipped, be replaced after six
years, regardless of tread wear. The
tire manufacture date is the last four
digits of the DOT Tire Identification
Number (TIN) which is molded into
one side of the tire sidewall. The
first two digits represent the week
(01–52) and the last two digits, the
year. For example, the third week of
the year 2010 would have a
four-digit DOT date of 0310.

Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park
a vehicle that will be stored for at
least a month in a cool, dry, clean
area away from direct sunlight to
slow aging. This area should be free

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of grease, gasoline, or other
substances that can deteriorate
rubber.
Parking for an extended period can
cause flat spots on the tires that
may result in vibrations while
driving. When storing a vehicle for
at least a month, remove the tires or
raise the vehicle to reduce the
weight from the tires.

Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched
specific tires for the vehicle. The
original equipment tires installed
were designed to meet General
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec)
system rating. When
replacement tires are needed,
GM strongly recommends
buying tires with the same TPC
Spec rating.
GM's exclusive TPC Spec
system considers over a dozen
critical specifications that impact
the overall performance of the

vehicle, including brake system
performance, ride and handling,
traction control, and tire
pressure monitoring
performance. GM's TPC Spec
number is molded onto the tire's
sidewall near the tire size. If the
tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC Spec number
will be followed by MS for mud
and snow. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0 210.
GM recommends replacing worn
tires in complete sets of four.
Uniform tread depth on all tires
will help to maintain the
performance of the vehicle.
Braking and handling
performance may be adversely
affected if all the tires are not
replaced at the same time.
If proper rotation and
maintenance have been done,
all four tires should wear out at
about the same time. See Tire
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necessary to replace only one
axle set of worn tires, place the
new tires on the rear axle.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment
tires may not be available for H,
V, W, Y and ZR speed rated
tires. Never exceed the winter
tires’ maximum speed capability
when using winter tires with a
lower speed rating.

{ Warning
Tires could explode during
improper service. Attempting
to mount or dismount a tire
could cause injury or death.
Only your dealer or authorized
tire service center should
mount or dismount the tires.

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{ Warning
Mixing tires of different sizes,
brands, or types may cause
loss of control of the vehicle,
resulting in a crash or other
vehicle damage. Use the
correct size, brand, and type
of tires on all wheels.

{ Warning
Using bias-ply tires on the
vehicle may cause the wheel
rim flanges to develop cracks
after many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could fail
suddenly and cause a crash.
Use only radial-ply tires with
the wheels on the vehicle.
If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size,

load range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate
low-pressure warning if non-TPC
Spec rated tires are installed.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 217.
The Tire and Loading
Information label indicates the
original equipment tires on the
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 141.

Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, roll bars,

traction control, electronic stability
control, or All-Wheel Drive, the
performance of these systems can
also be affected.

{ Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems
developed for the vehicle, and
have them properly installed by a
GM certified technician.
See Buying New Tires 0 223 and
Accessories and Modifications
0 175.

Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway

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Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades
are molded on the sidewalls of
most passenger car tires. The
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply
to deep tread, winter tires,
compact spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production
tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they
must also conform to federal
safety requirements and
additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.

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Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For
example:

norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.

Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A

The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.

All Passenger Car Tires Must
Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements In Addition To
These Grades.
Treadwear
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
one-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

Traction

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Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.

Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.

Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset, and be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors with new
GM original equipment parts.

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{ Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
and cause loss of control, causing
a crash. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for replacement.

Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and
chassis.

Used Replacement Wheels

{ Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used
one is dangerous. How it has
been used or how far it has been
driven may be unknown. It could
fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a
new GM original equipment
wheel.

Tire Chains

{ Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is
not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash.
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Warning (Continued)
Use another type of traction
device only if its manufacturer
recommends it for the vehicle's
tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
If traction devices are used, install
them on the front tires.

If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires
are maintained properly. See Tires
0 208. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if there ever is a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off

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the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
may require the same correction as
used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to
straighten the vehicle. It may be
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.

{ Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorized
(Continued)

Warning (Continued)
tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as
possible.

{ Warning
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
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place, well off the road,
if possible. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard
Warning Flashers 0 123.

{ Warning
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do
not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to
remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks,
if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being
changed.

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When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.

Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools

3. Turn the retainer nut
counterclockwise to remove it.

1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire

The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Strap
Screwdriver
Jack
Wheel Wrench and Tow Eye
(In Bag)

To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk
0 29.
2. Lift the load floor.

Remove the spare tire and
place it near the tire being
changed.
4. Remove the jack and tools and
place them near the tire being
changed.

Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0 227.

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2. If equipped, remove the wheel
nut caps with a screwdriver or
flat tool covered with a soft
cloth to protect the wheel.

Caution
Make sure that the jack lift head
is in the correct position or you
may damage your vehicle. The
repairs would not be covered by
your warranty.

7. Set the jack to the necessary
height. Position it directly below
the jacking position so it does
not slip.

{ Warning

3. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen all
the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
4. Place the jack under the
vehicle.
5. Place the hex tube end of the
wheel wrench over the hex
head of the jack.

6. Position the jack lift head at the
jack location nearest the
flat tire.

Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack 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.

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{ Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.

8. Raise the jack by turning the
handle clockwise until it comes
in contact with the
recommended jacking location.
9. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is
enough room for the road tire
to clear the ground.

10. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
11. Remove the flat tire.

{ Warning
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, a cloth or a paper
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Warning (Continued)

towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.

{ Warning
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.
14. Reinstall the wheel nuts.
Tighten each nut by hand until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
15. Lower the vehicle by turning
the jack handle
counterclockwise.

{ Warning
12. Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare wheel.
13. Place the compact spare tire
on the wheel-mounting surface.

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
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Warning (Continued)
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and
Specifications 0 264 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.

Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
0 264 for the wheel nut torque
specification.

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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools

{ Warning
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.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence, as
shown.

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

17. Lower the jack all the way and
remove the jack from under the
vehicle.

1. Replace the wheel wrench in
the tool bag and the jack and
tools in their original storage
location.

18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly
with the wheel wrench.

2. Remove the strap.
3. Place the flat tire in the storage
compartment with the valve
stem up.

4. Place the loop end of the strap
through the left rear cargo
tie-down.
Place the hook end of the strap
through the loop and pull it until
the strap is securely fastened
to the cargo tie-down.

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Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools

{ Warning

designed for temporary use only.
The vehicle will perform differently
with the spare tire installed and it is
recommended that the vehicle
speed be limited to 80 km/h
(50 mph). To conserve the tread of
the spare tire, have the standard tire
repaired or replaced as soon as
convenient and return the spare tire
to the storage area.

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.

When using a compact spare tire,
the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and
Traction Control systems may
engage until the spare tire is
recognized by the vehicle,
especially on slippery roads. Adjust
driving to reduce possible
wheel slip.

Reverse the instructions for
removing the spare tire and tools to
store the compact spare tire.

Compact Spare Tire

5. Insert the strap through the
wheel, as shown.
6. Attach the hook to the right
rear cargo tie-down.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it
using the buckle.
8. Replace the load floor.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible.

If this vehicle has a compact spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new;
however, it can lose air over time.
Check the inflation pressure
regularly. It should be 420 kPa
(60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and check
that the spare tire is correctly
inflated after being installed on the
vehicle. The compact spare tire is

Caution
When the compact spare is
installed, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails
which can damage the tire, wheel,
and other parts of the vehicle.

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Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.

Jump Starting

Do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires.
They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
and its wheel together.

Jump Starting - North
America

Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage
the vehicle and the chains. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare.

For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0 191.
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.

{ Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
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Warning (Continued)
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 174 and the back
cover.

{ Warning
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.

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Caution

Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.

3. Good Battery Negative
Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive
Terminal

The jump start negative grounding
point (1) for the discharged battery
is the engine block or an engine
mounting bolt. Connect to a spot as
far away from the discharged
battery as possible.
The jump start positive terminal (2)
on the discharged battery is in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle.
The jump start negative terminal (3)
and positive terminal (4) are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The positive jump start connection
for the discharged battery is under a
trim cover. Open the cover to
expose the terminal.

1. Discharged Battery
Negative Grounding Point
2. Discharged Battery Positive
Terminal

1. Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground system.

Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so
that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly
and put the shift lever in
P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission.

Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.

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4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all
lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.

{ Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.

{ Warning
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.
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.

{ Warning
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red
positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the
red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black
negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the
good battery.
8. Connect the other end of the
black negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) grounding point for
the discharged battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle
with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.

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10. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.

Caution
If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other
metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle
and removing the jumper cables,
allow it to idle for several minutes.

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Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Do not lash or hook to
suspension components. Use the
proper straps around the tires to
secure the vehicle.

Front Tow Eye
If the vehicle is equipped with tow
eye, only use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier
from a flat road surface. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle from
snow, mud or sand.
The tow eye is located underneath
the load floor, near the spare tire or
the compressor kit, if equipped.
Install the tow eye into the socket
and turn it until it is fully tightened.

Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck
could damage the vehicle.

When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.

Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.

Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use
caution and low speeds to
prevent damage to the vehicle.

Carefully open the cover by using
the small notch that conceals the
front tow eye socket.

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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.

Rear Tow Eye

Install the tow eye into the socket
and turn it until it is fully tightened.
Carefully open the cover by using
the small notch that conceals the
rear tow eye socket.

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When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.
To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes,
such as behind a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 239.

Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle – such as behind a motor
home. The two most common types

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.
. How far will the vehicle be
towed? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
. Does the vehicle have the
proper towing equipment? See
your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment
recommendations.

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Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.

Dinghy Towing

Dolly Towing

Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the
towing vehicle.

The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be
towed, a dolly should be used. See
“Dolly Towing” following.

Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.

Tow the vehicle with the two rear
wheels on the ground and the front
wheels on a dolly.
To tow the vehicle with two wheels
on the ground and a dolly:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.

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Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 260.

Caution
Towing 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.

Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct
sunlight.

Caution
Do not use petroleum-based,
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from
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Caution (Continued)
your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and
appropriate disposal of any
vehicle care product.

Caution
Avoid using high-pressure
washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
to the surface of the vehicle. Use
of power washers exceeding
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
in damage or removal of paint
and decals.

Caution
Do not power wash any
component under the hood that
has this e symbol.
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This could cause damage that
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
If using an automatic car wash,
follow the car wash instructions. The
windshield wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Remove any accessories that may
be damaged or interfere with the car
wash equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before
washing and after, to remove all
cleaning agents completely. If they
are allowed to dry on the surface,
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.

Convertible Top Care
Frequently hand wash convertible
tops with mild car wash soap. Never
use a stiff brush, steam, bleach,
or aggressive cleaners.

If necessary, a soft brush can be
used to remove dirt. When finished
cleaning, thoroughly rinse the fabric.
Avoid automatic car washes with
overhead brushes or very high
pressure sprays as they can cause
damage and leaking.
Only lower the top when it is
completely dry and avoid leaving
the top lowered for extended
periods of time to prevent excessive
interior weathering.
Avoid leaving large amounts of
snow on the top for extended
periods of time as damage may also
occur.

Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces
are damaged, see your dealer to
have the damage assessed and
repaired. 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. Wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive
cleaners that are marked safe for
painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See
your dealer for approved cleaning
products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint
as damage can occur.

Caution
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.

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To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or
covered whenever possible.

Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Moldings

.
.

Caution
Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result
in a hazy white finish or pitting.
This damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the
vehicle are aluminum, chrome or
stainless steel. To prevent damage
always follow these cleaning
instructions:
. Be sure the molding is cool to
the touch before applying any
cleaning solution.
. Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminum, chrome
or stainless steel. Some
cleaners are highly acidic or
contain alkaline substances and
can damage the moldings.

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Do not use cleaners that are not
intended for automotive use.

Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.

Use a nonabrasive wax on the
vehicle after washing to protect
and extend the molding finish.

Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
or other harsh cleaners.

Ice scrapers or other hard items.

Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive
heat generated.

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and
Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps, lenses,
emblems, decals, and stripes.
Follow instructions under "Washing
the Vehicle" previously in this
section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic,
and some have a UV protective
coating. Do not clean or wipe them
when dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
. Abrasive or caustic agents.

Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.

Caution
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
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Caution (Continued)

non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.

Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield,
when washing the vehicle.

Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.

Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged. Damage can be
caused by extreme dusty
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,
snow, and ice.

Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from
rubber material on painted surfaces
can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 260.

Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.

Caution
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
(Continued)

Caution (Continued)
or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.

Wheels and Trim — Aluminum
or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
soap and water to clean the wheels.
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.

Caution
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 chrome with
soap and water after exposure.

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Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.

Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect all other brake parts.

Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.

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underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.

Inspect power steering for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.

Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.

Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.

Sheet Metal Damage

Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the
steel fuel door hinges, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.

Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the

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
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid

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corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.

Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See “Finish Care”
previously in this section.

Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild
soap solution, immediately remove
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces or
permanent damage may result.

Use cleaners specifically designed
for the surfaces being cleaned to
prevent permanent damage. Apply
all cleaners directly to the cleaning
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any
switches or controls. Remove
cleaners quickly.
Before using cleaners, read and
follow all safety instructions on the
label. While cleaning the interior,
open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation.
To prevent damage, do not clean
the interior using the following
cleaners or techniques:
. Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
. Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.
. Never rub any surface
aggressively or with too much
pressure.
. Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
use approximately 20 drops per

3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
A concentrated soap solution will
create streaks and attract dirt.
Do not use solutions that contain
strong or caustic soap.
.

Do not heavily saturate the
upholstery when cleaning.

Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.

Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial
glass cleaner after cleaning with
plain water.

Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.

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Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months
of ownership will reduce tendency
to fog.

Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover
gently, so that the speaker will not
be damaged. Clean spots with water
and mild soap.

Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
. When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.

Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface
using a soft brush attachment. If a
rotating vacuum brush attachment is
being used, only use it on the floor
carpet. Before cleaning, gently
remove as much of the soil as
possible:

Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed.

For solid soils, remove as much
as possible prior to vacuuming.

To clean:
1. Saturate a clean, lint-free
colorfast cloth with water.
Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint
transfer to the fabric or carpet.
2. Remove excess moisture by
gently wringing until water does
not drip from the cleaning cloth.
3. Start on the outside edge of the
soil and gently rub toward the
center. Fold the cleaning cloth
to a clean area frequently to
prevent forcing the soil in to the
fabric.
4. Continue gently rubbing the
soiled area until there is no
longer any color transfer from
the soil to the cleaning cloth.

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5. If the soil is not completely
removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
water.
If the soil is not completely
removed, it may be necessary to
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
hidden area for colorfastness before
using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
formation occurs, clean the entire
fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.

Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
use a soft bristle brush to remove
dirt that can scratch the surface.
Then gently clean by rubbing with a
microfiber cloth. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically
hand wash the microfiber cloth
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use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
thoroughly and air dry before
next use.

Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.

Instrument Panel, Leather,
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces,
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth
dampened with water to remove
dust and loose dirt. For a more
thorough cleaning, use a soft
microfiber cloth dampened with a
mild soap solution.

Caution

Soaking or saturating leather,
especially perforated leather, as
well as other interior surfaces,
may cause permanent damage.
Wipe excess moisture from these
surfaces after cleaning and allow
them to dry naturally. Never use
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do
not use cleaners that contain
silicone or wax-based products.
Cleaners containing these
solvents can permanently change
the appearance and feel of
leather or soft trim, and are not
recommended.

Use of air fresheners may cause
permanent damage to plastics
and painted surfaces. If an air
freshener comes in contact with
any plastic or painted surface in
the vehicle, blot immediately and
clean with a soft cloth dampened
with a mild soap solution.
Damage caused by air fresheners
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

Do not use cleaners that increase
gloss, especially on the instrument
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
visibility through the windshield
under certain conditions.

Cargo Cover and
Convenience Net
Wash with warm water and mild
detergent. Do not use chlorine
bleach. Rinse with cold water, and
then dry completely.

Care of Seat Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.

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Floor Mats

{ Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the pedals.
Interference with the pedals can
cause unintended acceleration
and/or increased stopping
distance which can cause a crash
and injury. Make sure the floor
mat does not interfere with the
pedals.

Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage:
. The original equipment floor
mats were designed for your
vehicle. If the floor mats need
replacing, it is recommended
that GM certified floor mats be
purchased. Non-GM floor mats
may not fit properly and may
interfere with the pedals. Always
check that the floor mats do not
interfere with the pedals.
. Do not use a floor mat if the
vehicle is not equipped with a
floor mat retainer on the driver
side floor.
. Use the floor mat with the
correct side up. Do not turn
it over.
. Do not place anything on top of
the driver side floor mat.
. Use only a single floor mat on
the driver side.
. Do not place one floor mat on
top of another.

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Removing and Replacing the
Floor Mats
Pull up on the rear of the floor mat
to unlock each retainer and remove.

Reinstall by lining up the floor mat
retainer openings over the carpet
retainers and snap into position.
Make sure the floor mat is properly
secured in place.
Verify the floor mat does not
interfere with the pedals.

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Service and
Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 250

Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 252

Special Application Services
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Additional Maintenance
and Care
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Maintenance Replacement
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 262

General Information
Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
the required maintenance for the
vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may
also help to maintain the value of
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the
responsibility of the owner to have
all required maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians
who can perform required
maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have
up-to-date tools and equipment for
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many
dealers have extended evening and
Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online
scheduling to assist with service
needs.
Your dealer recognizes the
importance of providing
competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained
technicians, the dealer is the place

for routine maintenance such as oil
changes and tire rotations and
additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
blades.

Caution
Damage caused by improper
maintenance can lead to costly
repairs and may not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, recommended fluids,
and lubricants are important to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition.
Do not have chemical flushes that
are not approved by GM
performed on the vehicle. The
use of flushes, solvents, cleaners,
or lubricants that are not
approved by GM could damage
the vehicle, requiring expensive
repairs that are not covered by
the vehicle warranty.

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The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy,
and reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more
frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services Normal are for vehicles that:
. Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 141.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.

Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0 167.

Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services Severe are for vehicles that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain
. Frequently towing a trailer
.

Used for high speed or
competitive driving

Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service

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Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.

{ Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
serious injury. Perform
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your dealer to
have a trained technician do the
work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0 175.

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Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
. Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0 179.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 216.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0 221.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 188.

Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not

indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
a year and the oil life system must
be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 181.

Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0 221.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0 179 and
Engine Oil Life System 0 181.

Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0 183.

Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0 188.

Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination and replace
worn or damaged blades. See
Exterior Care 0 241. Replace
wiper blades every 20 000 km/
12,000 mi or 12 months. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 193.

Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0 216.

Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 221.

Visually check for fluid leaks.

Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 183.

Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0 241.

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.

Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0 241.

Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 0 58.

Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.

Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.

Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0 241.

Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0 191.

Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0 192.

Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0 192.

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Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 192.

Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.

Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas
strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0 193.

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Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi

Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

Service and Maintenance
1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi

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Inspect evaporative control system. (2)

Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)

Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.

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Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)

Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)

Replace brake fluid. (6)

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Footnotes — Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.

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(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.

(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.

(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.

(6) Replace brake fluid every three
years. See Brake Fluid 0 190.

(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 183.

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4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi

Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

Service and Maintenance
1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi

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Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)

Inspect evaporative control system. (2)

Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.

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@

Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)

Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)

Replace brake fluid. (6)

Footnotes — Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,

or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.

(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.

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(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 183.

Special Application
Services

Additional
Maintenance and Care

(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.

Severe Commercial Use
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
components every oil change.

Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 241.

Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required.

(6) Replace brake fluid every three
years. See Brake Fluid 0 190.

It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services — their
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can
also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required.

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Battery

Brakes

Hoses

The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
. To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.

Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.

Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.

Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.

Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 260 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.

Fluids

Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
. Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.

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Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the

rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.

Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.

Windshield

Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0 246 and
Exterior Care 0 241.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.

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Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.

For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage
Automatic Transmission
Engine Coolant
Engine Oil
Hydraulic Brake System

Fluid/Lubricant
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0 183.
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 179.
DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19299571).

Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, Door, and Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Trunk Lid Hinges
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Windshield Washer

Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
equivalent.
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.

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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part

GM Part Number

ACDelco Part Number

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

13272719

A3144C

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

13503677

CF197

Engine Oil Filter

55594652

PF101G

Spark Plugs

55490097

41-151

Wiper Blades
Driver Side – 68.6 cm (27 in)

13348838

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Passenger Side – 63.5 cm (25 in)

13348836

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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Date

Odometer
Reading

Serviced By

Services Performed

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Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Service Parts Identification
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Vehicle Data
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 265

This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle 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

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parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 264 for the vehicle's engine code.

Service Parts
Identification Label
There may be a label on the inside
of the glove box or trunk area that
contains the following information:
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
.

Paint information

Production options and special
equipment

If there is no label, there is a
barcode on the certification label on
the center (B) pillar to scan for this
same information.

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Technical Data

Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
Capacities

Application

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant

English

For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.

Engine Cooling System

6.3 L

Engine Oil with Filter

5.5 L

5.8 qt

Fuel Tank

56 L

14.8 gal

140 Y

100 lb ft

Wheel Nut Torque

6.7 qt

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications
Engine
1.6L L4 Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

Automatic

0.60–0.70 mm (0.0236–
0.0276 in)

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Engine Drive Belt Routing

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Customer Information

Customer
Information
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Customer Assistance
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 269
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . 269
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Scheduling Service
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 273
Service Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Radio Frequency
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to
the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Reporting Safety Defects to
the Canadian
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 278
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 279

Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are
important to your dealer and to
Buick. Normally, any concerns with
the sales transaction or the
operation of the vehicle will be
resolved by your 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 manager, contact the owner
of your dealership or the general
manager.

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STEP TWO : If after contacting a
member of dealership management,
it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by your dealership without
further help, in the U.S., call
1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact
General Motors of Canada
Customer Care Centre at
1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
We encourage you to call the
toll-free number in order to give the
inquiry prompt attention. Have the
following information available to
give the Customer Assistance
representative:
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). This is available
from the vehicle registration or
title, or the plate at the top left of
the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.
. Dealership name and location.
.

Vehicle delivery date and
present mileage.

When contacting Buick, remember
that your concern will likely be
resolved at a dealer's facility. That is
why we suggest following Step One
first.
STEP THREE — U.S. Owners :
Both General Motors and your
dealer are committed to making
sure you are completely satisfied
with the new vehicle. However,
if you continue to remain unsatisfied
after following the procedure
outlined in Steps One and Two, you
can file with the Better Business
Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program
to enforce your rights.
The BBB Auto Line Program is an
out-of-court program administered
by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus to settle automotive
disputes regarding vehicle repairs or
the interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Although you may
be required to resort to this informal
dispute resolution program prior to
filing a court action, use of the
program is free of charge and your
case will generally be heard within
40 days. If you do not agree with the

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decision given in your case, you
may reject it and proceed with any
other venue for relief available
to you.
You 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.
3033 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
http://www.bbb.org/council/
programs-services/
dispute-handling-and-resolution/
bbb-auto-line
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.

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STEP THREE — Canadian
Owners : In the event that you do
not feel your concerns have been
addressed after following the
procedure outlined in Steps One
and Two, General Motors of Canada
Company wants you to be aware of
its participation in a no-charge
Mediation/Arbitration program.
General Motors of Canada
Company has committed to binding
arbitration of owner disputes
involving factory-related vehicle
service claims. The program
provides for the review of the facts
involved by an impartial third party
arbiter, and may include an informal
hearing before the arbiter. The
program is designed so that the
entire dispute settlement process,
from the time you file your complaint
to the final decision, should be
completed in about 70 days. We
believe our impartial program offers
advantages over courts in most
jurisdictions because it is informal,
quick, and free of charge.

For further information concerning
eligibility in the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call
the General Motors Customer Care
Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English),
1-800-263-7854 (French),
or write to:
Mediation/Arbitration Program
c/o Customer Care Centre
General Motors of Canada
Company
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
The inquiry should be accompanied
by the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).

Customer Assistance
Offices
Buick encourages customers to call
the toll-free number for assistance.
However, if a customer wishes to
write or e-mail Buick, the letter
should be addressed to:

United States and Puerto Rico
Buick Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33136
Detroit, MI 48232-5136
www.Buick.com
1-800-521-7300
1-800-832-8425 (For Text
Telephone devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance:
1-800-252-1112
From U.S. Virgin Islands:
1-800-496-9994

Canada
General Motors of Canada
Company
Customer Care Centre,
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.gm.ca
1-800-263-3777 (English)
1-800-263-7854 (French)
1-800-263-3830 (For Text
Telephone devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance:
1-800-268-6800

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All Overseas Locations

Membership Benefits

Please contact the local General
Motors Business Unit.

E : Download owner’s manuals
and view vehicle-specific how-to
videos.

Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users

G : View maintenance schedules,

To assist customers who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired
and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment
available at its Customer Assistance
Center. Any TTY user can
communicate with Buick by dialing:
1-800-832-8425. TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.

I : View and print dealer-recorded

Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience
(U.S.) my.buick.com
The Buick online owner experience
allows interaction with Buick and
keeps important vehicle-specific
information in one place.

alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle
diagnostic information. Schedule
service appointments.

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See my.buick.com to register your
vehicle.

Buick Owner Centre (Canada)
buickowner.ca
Visit the Buick Owner Centre:
. Chat live with online help
representatives.
. Use the Vehicle Tools section.

service records and self-recorded
service records.

Access third party enthusiast
sites and social media networks.

D : Select a dealer and view

Locate owner resources such as
lease-end, financing, and
warranty information.

Retrieve your favorite articles,
quizzes, tips, and multimedia
galleries organized into the
Featured Articles and Auto Care
Sections.

Download the owner’s manual
for your vehicle, quickly and
easily.

Find the Buick-recommended
maintenance services for your
vehicle.

locations, maps, phone numbers,
and hours.

r : Track your vehicle’s warranty
information.
J : View active recalls by Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). See
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 263.
H : View GM Card, SiriusXM
Satellite radio (if equipped), and
OnStar account information.

F : Chat with online help
representatives.

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GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program

Roadside Assistance
Program
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
1-800-252-1112; (Text Telephone
(TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
For Canadian-purchased vehicles,
call 1-800-268-6800.

This program is available to
qualified applicants for cost
reimbursement, up to certain limits,
of eligible aftermarket adaptive
equipment required for the vehicle,
such as hand controls or a
wheelchair/scooter lift for the
vehicle.
To learn about the GM Mobility
program, see www.gmmobility.com
or call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has
a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca
or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(800-463-7483) for details. TTY
users call 1-800-263-3830.

Service is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.

Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance,
have the following information
ready:
. Your name, home address, and
home telephone number
. Telephone number of your
location
. Location of the vehicle
.

Model, year, color, and license
plate number of the vehicle

Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle

Description of the problem

Coverage
Services are provided for the
duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
warranty.
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 Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Buick reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
General Motors North America and
Buick reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.

Services Provided
.

Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.

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.

Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Buick dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.

Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 500 miles.

Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
.

Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel
delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not
provided through this service.

Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.

Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help you
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.

Alternative Service: If
assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100,

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.

Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.

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after sending the original receipt
to Roadside Assistance.
Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for
parts and labor for repairs not
covered by the warranty are the
owner responsibility.

Scheduling Service
Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer and
request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment
and advising the service consultant
of your transportation needs, your
dealer can help minimize your
inconvenience.
If the 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, let them know this,
and ask for instructions.

If your dealer 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
same-day repair.

Courtesy Transportation
Program
To enhance your ownership
experience, we and our participating
dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
Transportation, a customer support
program for vehicles with the
Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
Coverage period in Canada),
extended powertrain, and/or
hybrid-specific warranties in both
the U.S. and Canada.
Several Courtesy Transportation
options are available to assist in
reducing inconvenience when
warranty repairs are required.
Courtesy Transportation is not a
part of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. A separate booklet
entitled “Limited Warranty and
Owner Assistance Information”

furnished with each new vehicle
provides detailed warranty coverage
information.

Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be
completed while you wait. However,
if you are unable to do so, your
dealer may offer the following
transportation options:
Shuttle Service
This includes one-way or round-trip
shuttle service within reasonable
time and distance parameters of
your dealer's area.
Public Transportation or Fuel
Reimbursement
If overnight warranty repairs are
needed, and public transportation is
used, the expense must be
supported by original receipts and
within the maximum amount allowed
by GM for shuttle service. If U.S.
customers arrange their own
transportation, limited
reimbursement for reasonable fuel
expenses may be available. Claim
amounts should reflect actual costs

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and be supported by original
receipts. See your dealer for
information.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
For an overnight warranty repair, the
dealer may provide an available
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for
reimbursement of a rental vehicle.
Reimbursement is limited and must
be supported by original receipts as
well as a signed and completed
rental agreement and meet state/
provincial, local, and rental vehicle
provider requirements.
Requirements vary and may include
minimum age requirements,
insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
Additional fees such as fuel usage
charges, taxes, levies, usage fees,
excessive mileage, or rental usage
beyond the completion of the repair
are also your responsibility.
It may not be possible to provide a
like vehicle as a courtesy rental.

Additional Program
Information
All program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at
every dealer. Contact your dealer
for specific availability.
General Motors reserves the right to
unilaterally modify, change,
or discontinue Courtesy
Transportation at any time and to
resolve all questions of claim
eligibility pursuant to the terms and
conditions described herein at its
sole discretion.

Collision Damage Repair
If the vehicle is involved in a
collision and it is damaged, have the
damage repaired by a qualified
technician using the proper
equipment and quality replacement
parts. Poorly performed collision
repairs diminish the vehicle resale
value, and safety performance can
be compromised in subsequent
collisions.

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Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new
parts made with the same materials
and construction methods as the
parts with which the vehicle was
originally built. Genuine GM
Collision parts are the best choice to
ensure that the vehicle's designed
appearance, durability, and safety
are preserved. The use of Genuine
GM parts can help maintain the GM
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recycled original equipment parts
may also be used for repair. These
parts are typically removed from
vehicles that were total losses in
prior crashes. In most cases, the
parts being recycled are from
undamaged sections of the vehicle.
A recycled original equipment GM
part may be an acceptable choice to
maintain the vehicle's originally
designed appearance and safety
performance; however, the history of
these parts is not known. Such parts
are not covered by the GM New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by
that warranty.

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Aftermarket collision parts are also
available. These are made by
companies other than GM and may
not have been tested for the 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 the GM New Vehicle
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle
failure related to such parts is not
covered by that warranty.

Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you
choose a collision repair facility that
meets your needs before you ever
need collision repairs. Your dealer
may have a collision repair center
with GM-trained technicians and
state-of-the-art equipment, or be
able to recommend a collision repair
center that has GM-trained
technicians and comparable
equipment.

Insuring the Vehicle
Protect your investment in the GM
vehicle with comprehensive and
collision insurance coverage. There
are significant differences in the
quality of coverage afforded by
various insurance policy terms.
Many insurance policies provide
reduced protection to the GM
vehicle by limiting compensation for
damage repairs through the use of
aftermarket collision parts. Some
insurance companies will not
specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you ensure that the
vehicle will be repaired with GM
original equipment collision parts.
If such insurance coverage is not
available from your current
insurance carrier, consider switching
to another insurance carrier.
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
company may require you to have
insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or
Genuine Manufacturer replacement

parts. Read the lease carefully, as
you may be charged at the end of
the lease for poor quality repairs.

If a Crash Occurs
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 the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are
instructed to move it by a police
officer.
Give only the necessary information
to police and other parties involved
in the crash.
For emergency towing see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 270.
Gather the following information:
. Driver name, address, and
telephone number
. Driver license number
.

Owner name, address, and
telephone number

Vehicle license plate number

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.

Vehicle make, model, and
model year

Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)

Insurance company and policy
number

General description of the
damage to the other vehicle

Choose a reputable repair facility
that uses quality replacement parts.
See “Collision Parts” earlier in this
section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 0 63.

Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the 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 the
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
the GM vehicle warranty.

Service Publications
Ordering Information

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 with
the repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember,
if the vehicle is leased, you may be
obligated to have the vehicle
repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost.

Service Manuals

If another party's insurance
company is paying for the repairs,
you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy
repair limits, as you have no
contractual limits with that company.
In such cases, you can have control
of the repair and parts choices as
long as the cost stays within
reasonable limits.

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Service Manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the
engines, transmission, axle,
suspension, brakes, electrical,
steering, body, etc.

Owner Information
Owner publications are written
specifically for owners and intended
to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The
Owner’s Manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,
Owner’s Manual, and Warranty
Manual.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 –
$40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
shipping fees.
Without Pouch: Owner’s
Manual only.

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RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
shipping fees.

Current and Past Models
Service and Owner publications are
available for many current and past
model year GM vehicles.
ORDER TOLL FREE:
1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
Or write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
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Prices are subject to change without
notice and without incurring
obligation. Allow ample time for
delivery.
All listed prices are quoted in U.S.
funds. Make checks payable in U.S.
funds.

Radio Frequency
Statement
This vehicle has systems that
operate on a radio frequency that
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and with
Innovation, Science and Economic
Development (ISED) Canada's
RSP-100 / license-exempt RSS's /
ICES-001.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. The device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. The device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modifications to any of
these systems by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.

Reporting Safety
Defects
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States
Government
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause
a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that
a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual
problems between you, your
dealer, or General Motors.

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To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other
information about motor
vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.

Reporting Safety Defects
to the Canadian
Government
If you live in Canada, and you
believe that the vehicle has a
safety defect, notify Transport
Canada immediately, and notify
General Motors of Canada
Company. Call Transport
Canada at 1-800-333-0510;
go to:
www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)
www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French)
or write to:

Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate
Defect Investigations and
Recalls Division
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1

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Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-521-7300, or write:
Buick Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33136
Detroit, MI 48232–5136
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French), or write:
General Motors of Canada
Company
Customer Care Centre,
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Customer Information

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

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
. How various systems in your
vehicle were operating;
. Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/
or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was
traveling.

These data can help provide a
better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur.
Note
EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.

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

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

OnStar Terms and Conditions and
Privacy Statement on the OnStar
website.
See OnStar Additional Information
0 286.

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

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OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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282
282
283
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OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

= Voice Command Button
Q Blue OnStar Button
> Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to an OnStar
Advisor for Emergency, Security,
Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar
services may require a paid service
plan and data plan. OnStar requires
the vehicle battery and electrical
system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service
providers. OnStar may collect
information about you and your
vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar User

Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is
next to the OnStar buttons. If the
status light is:
. Solid Green: System is ready.
.

Flashing Green: On a call.

Red: Indicates a problem.

Off: System is active. Press Q
twice to speak with an OnStar
Advisor.

Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region.

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Press
.

= to:

Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.

Or
. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.

Press Q to connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
.

Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.

Receive Roadside Assistance.

Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.

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

Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.

Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.

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OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar service plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press > for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.

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OnStar

Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.

Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.

Navigation
OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar service plan.

Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.

Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. Press Q to connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided
commands.

Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press =
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. For other
vehicles press = as follows.
Cancel Route
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to
cancel directions?”
3. Say “Yes.” System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Repeat.” System
responds with the last direction
given, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Get My Destination
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

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2. Say “Get my destination.”
System responds with the
address and distance to the
destination, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Press Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to
the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).

Connections
The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).

Ensuring Security
. Change the default passwords
for the Wi-Fi hotspot and
myBuick mobile application.
Make these passwords different
from each other and use a
combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
. Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
This is your network’s name that
is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or
vehicle descriptions.
OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at
4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
devices can be connected. A data
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to
do so.

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1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
information, press = to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then
select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or
Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some
vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or
password, press Q or call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, by using the myBuick
mobile app, or by contacting an

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OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.

Locate a dealer and schedule
service.

Request roadside assistance.

MyBuick Mobile App (If Available)

Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.

Connect with Buick on social
media.

Download the myBuick mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Buick users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
.

Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.

Send destinations to the vehicle.

Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).

Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.

OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.

OnStar Hands-Free Calling

An active OnStar service,
compatible device, factory-installed
remote start, and power locks are
required. Data rates apply. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations.

Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press =
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press = as follows.

Remote Services

Make a Call

For myBuick mobile app information
and compatibility, see
www.my.buick.com.

Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.

1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.” System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”

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3. Say the entire number without
pausing, including a “1” and the
area code. System responds:
“OK, calling.”

Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.” System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say “911” without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.” System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”

Retrieve My Number
1. Press =. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.

End a Call
Press =. System responds: “Call
ended.”

Verify Minutes and Expiration

Proactive Alerts: Receive a
real-time e-mail or text message
regarding potential issues with
key vehicle components, such
as the battery, fuel system,
or starter system. Alerts for
potential issues appear on the
infotainment display. Proactive
Alerts are designed to help
predict specific types of issues
based on information collected
from the vehicle. Other factors
may affect vehicle performance.
Not all issues will deliver alerts.
In some cases, a dealer service
check may be required to
confirm the accuracy of the
alerts.

Dealer Maintenance Notification:
Have the vehicle notify your
preferred dealer when it is time
for maintenance. Your dealer will
then contact you to set up an
appointment.

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

Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
way to keep up on maintenance.
Capabilities vary by model. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations. Message and
data rates may apply. Advanced
Diagnostics requires an active
OnStar paid service plan, e-mail
address on file, and enrollment in
Advanced Diagnostics.
Includes:
. Diagnostic Alerts: Set
preferences to receive real-time
e-mails, texts, or monthly reports
of the vehicle’s health. Or
press Q to have an Advisor
initiate a remote diagnostic
report.

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To begin, press Q to speak to an
Advisor, or see www.onstar.com.

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OnStar Additional
Information
OnStar Smart Driver
OnStar Smart Driver provides
information about driving behavior to
help maximize overall vehicle
performance, reduce wear and tear,
and enhance fuel efficiency. An
Insurance Discounts Eligibility
feature is also offered within OnStar
Smart Driver. See www.onstar.com
for details regarding vehicle
eligibility and system limitations.
OnStar, General Motors, and their
affiliates are not insurance
providers. Obtain insurance only
from licensed insurance providers.

In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
. Prior to vehicle purchase.
Press Q to set up an account.
.

With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days.

After change in ownership and
at 90 days.

Transferring Service
Press Q to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.

Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar services if
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the lease ends.

Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
Press Q and follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
service options.

How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance,

Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics,
Remote Services, Roadside
Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
Privacy Statement, and Software
Terms:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
.

See www.onstar.ca (Canada).

Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

Press Q to speak with an
Advisor.

OnStar services cannot work unless
the vehicle is in a place where
OnStar has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service
in that area. The wireless service
provider must also have coverage,
network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar

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services. Service involving location
information about the vehicle cannot
work unless GPS signals are
available, unobstructed, and
compatible with the OnStar
hardware. OnStar services may not
work if the OnStar equipment is not
properly installed or it has not been
properly maintained. If equipment or
software is added, connected,
or modified, OnStar services may
not work. Other problems beyond
the control of OnStar — such as
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather,
electrical system design and
architecture of the vehicle, damage
to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless
phone network congestion or
jamming — may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 276.

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

Press

Q to help:

Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.

Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
that meets accessibility needs.

Provide directions to the closest
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.

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

OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some
OnStar services. The PIN will need
to be changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To

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change the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.

Warranty
OnStar equipment may be
warranted as part of the vehicle
warranty.

Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages.
Press Q and ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available
languages may vary by country.

Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Assistance after the vehicle has
been off continuously for 10 days
without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for
10 days, OnStar can contact
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
to help gain access to the vehicle.

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Global Positioning
System (GPS)
.

Obstruction of the GPS can
occur in a large city with tall
buildings; in parking garages;
around airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with
very dense trees. If GPS signals
are not available, the OnStar
system should still operate to
call OnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty identifying
the exact location.
In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
location to send to emergency
responders.

A temporary loss of GPS can cause
loss of the ability to send a
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
Advisor may give a verbal route or
may ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an open area.

Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to
the vehicle. Do not place items over

or near the antenna to prevent
blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.

equipment may interfere with the
operation of the OnStar system and
cause it to not operate.

Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message

Vehicle Software Updates

If there is limited cellular coverage
or the cellular network has reached
maximum capacity, this message
may come on. Press Q to try the
call again or try again after driving a
few miles into another cellular area.

Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features
to function properly. These systems
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.

Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated
into the electrical architecture of the
vehicle. Do not add any electrical
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0 172. Added electrical

OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the
vehicle without further notice or
consent. These updates or changes
may enhance or maintain safety,
security, or the operation of the
vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may
affect or erase data or settings that
are stored in the vehicle, such as
OnStar Hands-Free Calling name
tags, saved navigation destinations,
or pre-set radio stations. Neither
OnStar nor GM is responsible for
any affected or erased data or
settings. These updates or changes
may also collect personal
information. Such collection is
described in the OnStar privacy
statement or separately disclosed at
the time of installation. These
updates or changes may also cause
a system to automatically
communicate with GM servers to
collect information about vehicle

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system status, identify whether
updates or changes are available,
or deliver updates or changes. An
active OnStar agreement constitutes
consent to these software updates
or changes and agreement that
either OnStar or GM may remotely
deliver them to the vehicle.

Privacy
The complete OnStar Privacy
Statement may be found at
www.onstar.com (U.S.),
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We
recommend that you review it. If you
have any questions, call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
or press Q to speak with an
Advisor. Users of wireless
communications are cautioned that
the privacy of any information sent
via wireless cellular communications
cannot be assured. Third parties
may unlawfully intercept or access
transmissions and private
communications without consent.

OnStar - Software
Acknowledgements
Certain OnStar components include
libcurl and unzip software and other
third party software. Below are the
notices and licenses associated
with libcurl and unzip and for other
third party software please see
http://opensource.lge.com/index
www.onstar.com/us/en/
libcurl:
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NOTICE
Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
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All rights reserved.
Permission to use, copy, modify,
and distribute this software for any
purpose with or without fee is
hereby granted, provided that the
above copyright notice and this
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COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM,
DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,
WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF
CONTRACT, TORT OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE
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THE SOFTWARE.
Except as contained in this notice,
the name of a copyright holder shall
not be used in advertising or
otherwise to promote the sale, use
or other dealings in this Software
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Index

A
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Adaptive Forward Lighting
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 172
Additional Information
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 183
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 65

Airbag System (cont'd)
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 61
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 101
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 154
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 162

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Automatic
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

B
Battery
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Battery - North America . . . .191, 235
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 193
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 104
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 145

Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 197
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 201
Side Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . 198
Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
California
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .174, 191, 235,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

293

Carbon Monoxide (cont'd)
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 92
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 102
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 192
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 72
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 87
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 273
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

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Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Connections
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Roll Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . 100
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 275

Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 273
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 279
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 278
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Diagnostics
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 265
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Driving
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Driving (cont'd)
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 20
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 139
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 141
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 155
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 105
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 202
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

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Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 178
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 151
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 278
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 120
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 123
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 182
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Front Seats
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . 197
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

295

Fuel (cont'd)
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 108
Requirements, California . . . . . 168
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 202
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Gauges
Engine Coolant
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Gauges (cont'd)
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 250
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 123
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Headlamp Leveling Control . . . . . 123
Headlamps
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 109
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 121

Headlamps (cont'd)
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 109
Heated
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 139
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 157
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 34
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 23
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 210
Lamps
Adaptive Forward Lighting . . . . 195
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 121
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Lamps (cont'd)
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Side Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Lane Departure Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Leveling Control
Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lighting
Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 124
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Lights
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Lights (cont'd)
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 104
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 121
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 106
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Operate Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 100
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . 106

297

Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 108
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 252
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 102
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Messages
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

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Index

Messages (cont'd)
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 34
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

N
Navigation
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 145

O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 181
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 71
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 269

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
OnStar Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
OnStar Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
OnStar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Operation
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 275
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Parking
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 192
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 150
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 162
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 65
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 175
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 148
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Steering Warning
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 57
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 278
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 272

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Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .174, 191, 235,
Back Cover

R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 276
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 162
Rearview Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 239
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 70

Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 277
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Roll Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 265
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

S
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 277
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

299

Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 272
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 59
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 57
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Seats
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 49
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 48
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 85, 87
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Index

Service
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 175
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 262
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 263
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 272
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Side Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . 198
Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Special Application Services . . . . 257
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . . 106
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 90
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, 279

T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 269
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 32
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 218
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 217
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

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Index
Tires (cont'd)
Terminology and Definitions . . 213
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 226
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Towing
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 171
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 239
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 224
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 263
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 106
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

301

Warning (cont'd)
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 166
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 226
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 76
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 193

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