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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 123
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 359
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 387
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
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2 INTRODUCTION
Introduction This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that A French language manual can be
was not purchased on the vehicle, obtained from your dealer, at
model variants, country specifications, www.helminc.com, or from:
features/applications that may not be Propriétaires Canadiens
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
owner’s manual. guide en français auprès du
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
Refer to the purchase documentation suivante:
vehicle model names, and vehicle relating to your specific vehicle to
body designs appearing in this manual confirm the features. Helm, Incorporated
including, but not limited to, GM, the Attention: Customer Service
GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Keep this manual in the vehicle for 47911 Halyard Drive
Emblem, and ESCALADE are quick reference. Plymouth, MI 48170
trademarks and/or service marks of USA
General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries,
affiliates, or licensors. Using this Manual
For vehicles first sold in Canada, To quickly locate information about
substitute the name “General Motors the vehicle, use the Index in the back
of Canada Company” for Cadillac of the manual. It is an alphabetical
Motor Division wherever it appears in list of what is in the manual and the
this manual. page number where it can be found.

Litho in U.S.A.
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Part No. 84161699 B Second Printing 2018 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart
Caution Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
Warning messages found on vehicle they mean. See the features in this
labels and in this manual describe manual for information.
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a
u : Air Conditioning System
safety symbol which means “Do Not,” G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
{ Danger “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this 9 : Airbag Readiness Light
happen.”
Danger indicates a hazard with a ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
high level of risk which will result Symbols $ : Brake System Warning Light
in serious injury or death.
The vehicle has components and 9 : Dispose of Used Components
labels that use symbols instead of Properly
text. Symbols are shown along with P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
{ Warning the text describing the operation or Water
information relating to a specific
Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, gauge, B : Engine Coolant Temperature
could result in injury or death. or indicator. _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
M : Shown when the owner’s manual H : Flammable
has additional instructions or
Caution information. [ : Forward Collision Alert
* : Shown when the service manual R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
has additional instructions or + : Fuses
information.
damage. j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
0 : Shown when there is more Restraints
information on another page —
“see page.”
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Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Stop/Start
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
In Brief Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vehicle Features Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Instrument Panel Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . 19 E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Initial Drive Information Driver Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Driving for Better Fuel
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Forward Automatic
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . 21
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . 12 Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . 13 Automatic Parking
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 13 Reverse Automatic
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . 15 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Throttle and Brake Pedal Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . 17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 182. 8. Light Sensor. See Automatic 18. Cruise Control 0 225 (If
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 150 (If Headlamp System 0 170. Equipped).
Equipped). 9. Infotainment 0 175. Adaptive Cruise Control 0 228 (If
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 10. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box Equipped).
Lane-Change Signals 0 171. 0 119. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 124. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 250 (If System 0 243 (If Equipped).

Rear Window Wiper/Washer Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel 0 124 (If

0 126. Park Assist Button. See Equipped).

4. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 171. Assistance Systems for Parking or Phone Button. See the
Backing 0 237. infotainment manual.
5. Instrument Cluster 0 133.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control 19. Automatic Transfer Case Knob (If
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic System 0 176. Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission 0 209. 0 214.
Instrument Panel Storage 0 119.
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button. 20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 213. 12. CD Player. See the infotainment
manual. of View). See Malfunction
Range Selection Mode Buttons (If Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Equipped). See Manual Mode 13. ENGINE START/STOP Button. Light) 0 140.
0 212. See Ignition Positions 0 202.
21. Electric Parking Brake 0 219 (If
7. Magnetic Ride Control Button. 14. Steering Wheel Controls 0 124. Equipped).
See Magnetic Ride Control 0 224. Driver Information Center (DIC) 22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 167.
Pedal Adjust Switch (If Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 148. 23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle Control 0 172.
and Brake Pedal 0 201. 15. Horn 0 124.
Traction Control/Electronic 16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 124.
Stability Control 0 221. 17. Hood Release. See Hood 0 279.
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Initial Drive Information Press 7 and hold for more than
three seconds to sound the panic
This section provides a brief overview alarm.
about some of the important features
that may or may not be on your Press 7 again to cancel the panic
specific vehicle. alarm.
For more detailed information, refer to See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless
each of the features which can be Entry (RKE) System 0 28.
found later in this owner’s manual.
Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Keyless Entry The engine can be started from
(RKE) System outside of the vehicle.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) K : Press to unlock the driver door. Starting the Vehicle
transmitter is used to remotely lock Press K again within three seconds to
and unlock the doors from up to 60 m unlock all remaining doors. 1. Press and release Q on the RKE
(197 ft) away from the vehicle. transmitter.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be 2. Immediately press and hold /
personalized. See Vehicle for at least four seconds or until
Personalization 0 155. the turn signal lamps flash.
b : Press twice to open or close the Start the vehicle normally after
liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate entering.
from moving. When the vehicle starts, the parking
c : Press twice to open the liftglass. lamps will turn on.
7 : Press and release to initiate Remote start can be extended.
vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps
flash and the horn sound three times.
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Canceling a Remote Start To lock or unlock the doors from Keyless Access
To cancel a remote start, do one of outside the vehicle press Q or K on The RKE transmitter must be within
the following: the RKE transmitter or use the key in 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being
the front doors. The key cylinder is opened. Pressing the button on the
. Press and hold / until the covered by a cap. See Door Locks 0 36. driver door handle will unlock the
parking lamps turn off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System driver door. If the handle button is
. Turn on the hazard warning Operation 0 28. pressed again within five seconds, the
flashers. Power Door Locks passenger doors and liftgate will
unlock. See “Keyless Access Operation”
. Turn the vehicle on and then off. in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35. Operation 0 28.

Door Locks Liftgate

To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
. Press Q or K on a power door
lock switch.
. Push down the manual lock knob
on the driver door to lock all
doors. Push down the lock knob
on a passenger door to lock that
door only. Q : Press to lock the doors.
. Pull the door handle once to K : Press to unlock the doors.
unlock that door. Pull the handle See Door Locks 0 36.
again to unlatch it.
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To open the liftgate, press K on the Press any liftgate button while the Using the window switch, press to
liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing open or pull to close the window.
power door lock switch or press K on
again reverses the direction. The windows may be temporarily
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter twice to unlock all doors. To close, press l on the bottom of disabled if they are used repeatedly
Press the touch pad (1) on the the liftgate next to the latch. within a short time.
underside of the liftgate handle and
lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) To disable the power liftgate function, Seat Adjustment
System Operation 0 28. select OFF on the liftgate switch. See
Liftgate 0 40. Uplevel Seat Adjustment
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch If equipped, the ignition must be on
Windows to use all uplevel seat features.
pad while closing the liftgate. This will
cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Uplevel Seat Control
To open the liftglass, press the
button (2) above the license plate.
Close the liftglass before opening the
liftgate to avoid damaging it.
Power Liftgate Operation
If equipped with a power liftgate, the
switch is on the overhead console. The
vehicle must be in P (Park).
Choose the power liftgate mode by
selecting MAX or 3/4. Press 8 on
the overhead console or on the RKE Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
transmitter press b twice quickly.
or when Retained Accessory Power 1. Feature Select
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory 2. Up
Power (RAP) 0 206. 3. Rearward
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4. Down Base Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks
5. Forward
. Move Feature Select (1) to display
seat adjustments on the
infotainment display. Press and
release or hold to scroll through
features.
. Press Up (2) to make upward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
. Press Rearward (3) to make
rearward adjustments of the
selected feature.
. Press Down (4) to make downward To adjust the seat: To adjust the seatback:
adjustments of the selected . Move the seat forward or rearward . Tilt the top of the control
feature. by sliding the control forward or rearward to recline.
. Press Forward (5) to make forward rearward. . Tilt the top of the control forward
adjustments of the selected . Raise or lower the front part of the to raise.
feature. seat cushion by moving the front See Reclining Seatbacks 0 65.
of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the seat by moving
the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 62.
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Memory Features or B (Exit) until two beeps sound. tumbled for easy entry/exit to the
To manually recall these positions, third row seats. The seatbacks also
recline.
press and hold 1, 2, or B until the
saved position is reached. See Second Row Seats 0 71.
When Auto Memory Recall is enabled
in vehicle personalization, positions
Third Row Seats
previously saved to memory buttons Third row seatbacks can be folded. See
1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition Third Row Seats 0 75.
is changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY. Heated and Cooled Front
When Easy Exit Options is enabled in Seats
vehicle personalization, the feature
automatically recalls the previously
saved exit position when exiting the
If equipped, memory seats allow two
vehicle.
drivers to save and recall their unique
seat positions for driving the vehicle, Memory adjustments may not be
and a shared exit position for getting available upon delivery or after service
out of the vehicle. Other feature until steps in “Saving Memory
positions may also be saved, such as Positions” section are performed. See
power mirrors and power steering Memory Seats 0 65.
wheel, if equipped. Memory positions
are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 Second Row Seats
for automatic memory recalls.
The second row seatbacks can be
Before saving, adjust all available folded for additional cargo space,
memory feature positions. Turn the or the seats can be folded and The buttons are near the climate
ignition on and then press and release controls on the center stack. To
SET; a beep will sound. Then operate, the engine must be running.
immediately press and hold 1, 2,
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Press I or + to heat the driver or Seat Belts Passenger Sensing System
passenger seatback only.
Press J or z to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press C or { to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
See Heated and Cooled Front Seats United States
0 69.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly. Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use Canada and Mexico
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback recline seat belts properly: The passenger sensing system will
angle as little as necessary while . Seat Belts 0 77 turn off the front outboard passenger
keeping the seat and the head frontal airbag under certain
. How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
restraint height in the proper position. conditions. No other airbag is affected
0 78 by the passenger sensing system. See
See Head Restraints 0 61 and Power . Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 80 Passenger Sensing System 0 93
Seat Adjustment 0 62.
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for The passenger airbag status indicator
Children (LATCH System) 0 106 will light on the overhead console
when the vehicle is started. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 138.
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Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors

Interior Mirror Power Mirrors

Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The mirror automatically dims to
reduce the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming 1. Press { to fold the mirrors
rearview mirror provides a wide angle To adjust the mirrors: inward.
camera view of the area behind the 2. Press { again to return the
1. Press (1) or (2) to select the
vehicle. Adjust the mirror with the tab mirrors to the driving position.
driver or passenger side mirror.
pushed forward so that the display is
off. See Rear Camera Mirror 0 54. 2. Press the arrows on the control Heated Mirrors
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction. Press K to heat the outside mirrors.
3. Press either (1) or (2) again to See “Rear Window Defogger” under
deselect the mirror. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 176.
See Power Mirrors 0 52.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps

Press the top of the switch to move

the pedals closer to your body. Press
To adjust the power tilt and the bottom of the switch to move the
telescoping steering wheel: pedals away.
There are dome lamps in the overhead
Press the control to move the steering See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
console and the headliner, if equipped.
wheel up and down or forward and 0 201.
rearward. To change the dome lamp settings,
The vehicle may have a memory
press the following:
Do not adjust the steering wheel while function, which lets pedal settings be
driving. saved and recalled. See Memory Seats OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when
0 65. a door is open.
Throttle and Brake Pedal DOOR : The lamps come on
automatically when a door is opened.
Adjustment
ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
If equipped, the position of the
throttle and brake pedals can be
changed.
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Reading Lamps P : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp
control to P again will turn the
automatic headlamps and DRL
back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
off position only works when the
Press m or n next to each reading vehicle is shifted into the P (Park)
position.
lamp to turn it on or off.
AUTO : Automatically turns the
For more information about interior
exterior lamps on and off, depending
lighting, see Instrument Panel
on outside lighting.
Illumination Control 0 172.
There are reading lamps in the ; : Turns on the parking lamps
overhead console and the headliner, Exterior Lighting including all lamps, except the
if equipped. To operate, the ignition headlamps.
must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY or
using Retained Accessory 5 : Turns on the headlamps together
Power (RAP). with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 167
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 169
. Automatic Headlamp System 0 170
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer To turn on Rainsense, press z
AUTO on the lever, then turn the z
FRONT band on the wiper lever to
adjust the sensitivity.
. Turn the band up to a higher INT
setting for more sensitivity to
moisture.
. Turn the band down to the lower
The windshield wiper control is on the
INT setting for less sensitivity to
turn signal lever.
moisture.
The windshield wipers are controlled
Move the band out of the 3 INT Center Stack Climate Controls
by turning the band with z FRONT
position to deactivate Rainsense.
on it. 1. Driver and Passenger
OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off. Temperature Controls
1 : Fast wipes.
w : Slow wipes. 8 : For a single wipe, turn the band 2. Fan Control
down, then release. For several wipes,
3. OFF (Fan)
hold the band down.
4. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Lm : Push the paddle at the top of Cooled Seats
the lever to spray washer fluid on the
windshield. 5. Recirculation
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 124. 6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Defrost
3 INT : Use this setting for Climate Controls
intermittent wipes or Rainsense™. For 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
The climate control buttons and the
intermittent wipes, turn the z touch screen are used to adjust the
FRONT band up for more frequent heating, cooling, and ventilation.
wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
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See Dual Automatic Climate Control 2. Press the plus/minus buttons on
System 0 176 and Rear Climate Control the shift lever to select the
System 0 181 (If Equipped). desired range of gears for current
driving conditions. See Manual
Transmission Mode 0 212.

Range Selection Mode While using Range Selection Mode,

cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode
can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active. See
Tow/Haul Mode 0 213.
Climate Control Display
Four-Wheel Drive
1. Outside Temperature Display
The Range Selection Mode switch, If equipped with four-wheel drive, the
2. Driver and Passenger if equipped, is on the shift lever. engine's driving power can be sent to
Temperature Controls all four wheels for extra traction.
1. To enable the Range Selection
3. Fan Control feature, move the shift lever to
4. SYNC (Synchronized the L (Manual Mode) position.
Temperature) The current range will appear
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) next to the L. This is the highest
attainable range with all lower
6. Climate Control Selection gears accessible. As an example,
(Application Tray Button) when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected,
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears
Touch Screen) are available.
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
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Automatic Transfer Case Do not use AUTO mode to park on a Vehicle Features
steep grade with poor traction such as
ice, snow, mud or gravel. In AUTO
mode only the rear wheels will hold Infotainment System
the vehicle from sliding when parked. See the infotainment manual for
If parking on a steep grade, use 4 m to information on the radio, audio
keep all four wheels engaged. players, phone, navigation system,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and
4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use voice or speech recognition. It also
this setting when extra traction is includes information on settings.
needed, such as on snowy or icy roads
or in most off-road situations. Steering Wheel Controls
N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only The infotainment system can be
when towing the vehicle. See Towing operated by using the steering wheel
This transfer case knob is to the left the Vehicle 0 345. controls. See “Steering Wheel
of the steering column.
4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : Choose Controls” in the infotainment manual.
The different drive options that may
be available are the following: 4 n when driving in deep sand, mud,
or snow, and while climbing or
2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This descending steep hills.
setting is used for driving in most See Four-Wheel Drive 0 214.
street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive) : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction conditions
are variable.
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Cruise Control SET− : Press the control down briefly y or z : Move SEL up or down to
to set the speed and activate cruise go to the previous or next selection.
control. If the cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle speed. S or T : Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
* : Press to disengage cruise control cluster. Press S to go back to the
without erasing the set speed from
previous menu.
memory.
SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
See Cruise Control 0 225 or Adaptive
menu item. Press and hold to reset
Cruise Control 0 228 (if equipped).
values on certain screens.
Driver Information See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 148.
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument Forward Collision Alert
cluster. It shows the status of many (FCA) System
J : Press to turn the system on and vehicle systems.
off. A white indicator appears in the If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
instrument cluster when cruise is reduce the harm caused by front-end
turned on. crashes. FCA provides a green
+RES : If there is a set speed in indicator, V, when a vehicle is
memory, press the control up briefly detected ahead. This indicator
to resume that speed or press and displays amber when following a
hold to accelerate. If the cruise control vehicle much too closely. When
is already active, use to increase approaching a vehicle ahead too
vehicle speed. quickly, FCA provides a flashing red
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
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See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) as the lane marking is crossed. The Surround Vision
System 0 243. system will not assist or alert if it
detects that you are actively steering. If equipped, views around the vehicle
Forward Automatic Override LKA by turning the steering appear in the infotainment display to
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect aid with parking and low-speed
Braking (FAB) lane markings between 60 km/h (37 maneuvers.
If the vehicle has Forward Collision mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). See “Surround Vision” under
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which Assistance Systems for Parking or
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). Backing 0 237.
0 249 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
When the system detects a vehicle
0 250. Front Vision Camera
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be If equipped, a view of the area in front
about to crash into, it can provide a Lane Change Alert (LCA) of the vehicle appears on the
boost to braking or automatically If equipped, the LCA system is a infotainment display to aid with
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid lane-changing aid that assists drivers parking and low-speed maneuvers.
or lessen the severity of crashes when with avoiding lane change crashes
driving in a forward gear. See “Front Vision Camera” under
that occur with moving vehicles in the
Assistance Systems for Parking or
See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
Backing 0 237.
0 246. vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) corresponding outside mirror and will If equipped, RVC shows a view of the
If equipped, LKA may help avoid flash if the turn signal is on. The Side area behind the vehicle on the
crashes due to unintentional lane Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is infotainment display when the vehicle
departures. It may assist by gently included as part of the LCA system. is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
turning the steering wheel if the parking and low-speed backing
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 247
vehicle approaches a detected lane maneuvers.
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 248.
marking without using a turn signal in
that direction. It may also provide a See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert Backing 0 237.
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert The vehicle may also have a higher detects the vehicle is backing too fast
speed Backing Warning System and to avoid a crash with a detected object
(RCTA) System the Reverse Automatic Braking behind your vehicle in your path, it
If equipped, the RCTA system shows a system. may automatically brake hard to
triangle with an arrow on the See Driver Assistance Systems 0 236. a stop.
infotainment display to warn of traffic See Assistance Systems for Parking or
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
Automatic Parking Backing 0 237.
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will Assist (APA)
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
Power Outlets
If equipped, the APA system helps to
See Assistance Systems for Parking or search for and maneuver the vehicle Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct
Backing 0 237. into parallel or perpendicular parking Current
spots using automatic steering, Accessory power outlets can be used
Park Assist displays, and beeps. When the vehicle to plug in electrical equipment, such
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc.
If equipped, Front and Rear Park
touch O to enable the system.
Assist (FRPA) uses sensors on the The vehicle has five accessory power
front and rear bumpers to assist with See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” outlets:
parking and avoiding objects during under Assistance Systems for Parking
. One near the cupholders on the
low speed parking maneuvers. or Backing 0 237.
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h center console
(5 mph). FRPA may display a warning Reverse Automatic . One inside the center console
triangle on the infotainment display Braking (RAB) . One on the rear of the center
and a graphic on the instrument console
cluster to provide the object distance. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
In addition, multiple beeps or seat Control (ACC) it also has the RAB . One in the third row seat on the
pulses may occur if very close to an system, which is designed to help driver side
object. avoid or reduce the harm caused by . One in the rear cargo area on the
backing crashes when the vehicle is passenger side
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
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Lift the cover to access and replace Sunroof express-close the sunroof, fully press
when not in use. and release K (1). Press the switch
See Power Outlets 0 128. again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
Universal Remote System open the sunroof, press and hold I
(1). Release the switch to stop the
movement. Press and hold K (1) to
close the sunroof. Release the switch
to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position, press
J (2) to vent the sunroof. Press K
(2) to close the sunroof vent.
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise. The
If equipped, the sunroof only operates air deflector will retract when the
when the ignition is on or in ACC/ sunroof is closed.
If equipped with the Universal Remote ACCESSORY, or when Retained
system, these buttons will be in the Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See The sunroof also has a sunshade
front overhead console. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206. which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
This system provides a way to replace Slide Switch opened and closed manually.
up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate devices Express-Open/Express-Close : To If an object is in the path of the
such as garage door openers, security express-open the sunroof, fully press sunroof while it is closing, the
systems, and home automation and release I (1). Press the switch automatic reversal feature will detect
devices. again to stop the movement. To the object and stop the sunroof.
See Universal Remote System 0 163. See Sunroof 0 58.
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Performance and StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
Maintenance (35 mph). Traction control will the vehicle is first started, and then
remain off. turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
Traction Control/Electronic See Traction Control/Electronic Stability may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires
Stability Control Control 0 221.
need to be inflated to the proper
The vehicle has a Traction Control pressure.
System (TCS) that limits wheel spin Tire Pressure Monitor
The TPMS does not replace normal
and the StabiliTrak system that assists This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
with directional control of the vehicle Monitor System (TPMS). the correct tire pressures.
in difficult driving conditions. Both
systems come on automatically when See Tire Pressure Monitor System
the vehicle is started and begins 0 319.
to move. Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
. To turn off TCS, press and release
This feature provides visual and
g on the center stack. The audible alerts outside the vehicle to
traction off light i displays in the help when inflating an underinflated
instrument cluster. The The low tire pressure warning light tire to the recommended cold tire
appropriate Driver Information alerts to a significant loss in pressure pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Center (DIC) message displays. of one of the vehicle's tires. If the Equipped)” under Tire Pressure Monitor
warning light comes on, stop as soon Operation 0 320.
. To turn off both TCS and as possible and inflate the tires to the
StabiliTrak, press and hold g until recommended pressure shown on the
i and g illuminate in the Tire and Loading Information label.
instrument cluster and the See Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. The
appropriate DIC message displays. warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
. Press and release g again to turn
on both systems.
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Fuel No E85 or FlexFuel Be careful not to reset the oil life
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater display accidentally at any time
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), other than after the oil is
such as E85, cannot be used in this changed. It cannot be reset
vehicle. accurately until the next oil
change.
Engine Oil Life System The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:
Premium Recommended The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use 1. Display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See
Use premium 93 octane — (R+M)/2 — and displays the CHANGE ENGINE Driver Information Center (DIC)
unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP OIL SOON message when it is time to 0 148.
TIER Detergent Gasoline is change the engine oil and filter. The 2. Fully press and release the
recommended. Unleaded gasoline with oil life system should be reset to 100% accelerator pedal three times
an octane rating as low as 87 may be only following an oil change. within five seconds.
used, but it will reduce performance
and fuel economy. See Recommended Resetting the Oil Life System If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Fuel 0 252. 1. Using the DIC controls on the SOON message is not on, the
right side of the steering wheel, system is reset.
E85 or FlexFuel display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See See Engine Oil Life System 0 283.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 148. When remaining oil life is Driving for Better Fuel
low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on
Economy
the display. Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC Here are some driving tips to get the
controls for a few seconds to best fuel economy possible:
clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message and reset the oil
life at 100%.
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. Set the climate controls to the Roadside Service
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them off U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
when not required. Canada: 1-800-882-1112
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
smoothly.
New Cadillac owners are automatically
. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt enrolled in the Roadside Service
stops. Program.
. Avoid idling the engine for long See Roadside Service 0 381.
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
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Keys, Doors, and Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
52
Keys and Locks
Windows Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53
53 Keys
Interior Mirrors { Warning
Keys and Locks Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 53
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Automatic Dimming Rearview
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 children or others could be
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Windows seriously injured or killed. They
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 could operate the power windows
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 or other controls or make the
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 vehicle move. The windows will
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 function with the RKE transmitter
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Roof in the vehicle, and children or
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 others could be caught in the path
Doors of a closing window. Do not leave
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 children in a vehicle with an RKE
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 transmitter.

Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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. 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
The key is used for the driver door. or a qualified technician for
service.
See your dealer if a replacement key
or additional key is needed. Remote Keyless Entry
If locked out of the vehicle, see (RKE) System Operation
Roadside Service 0 381.
The Keyless Access system allows for
With an active OnStar or connected vehicle entry when the Remote
service plan, an OnStar Advisor may Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
remotely unlock the vehicle. See within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
OnStar Overview 0 391. Operation” later in this section.
Remote Keyless Entry The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
Press the button on the side of the (RKE) System the vehicle.
RKE transmitter to remove the key. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 387.
Never pull the key out without
pressing the button. If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
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Other conditions can affect the lock and then the driver door will If equipped with auto mirror folding,
performance of the transmitter. See immediately unlock. See Vehicle pressing and holding K for
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Personalization 0 155. If the passenger one second will unfold the mirrors,
0 28. door is open when Q is pressed, all if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
doors lock. 0 155.
Pressing Q arms the alarm system. Press and hold K until the windows
See Vehicle Alarm System 0 48. fully open, if remote window
If equipped with auto mirror folding, operation is enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 155.
pressing and holding Q for
one second will fold the mirrors, c : Press twice to open the liftglass.
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization b : Press twice to open or close the
0 155. liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate
K : Press once to unlock the driver from moving.
door. If K is pressed again within 7 : Press and release to initiate
three seconds, all remaining doors vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps
unlock. The interior lamps may come flash and the horn sounds three times.
Q : Press to lock all doors. on and stay on for 20 seconds or until
Press and hold 7 for more than
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash the ignition is turned on.
three seconds to activate the panic
once on the second press to indicate If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash alarm. The turn signal lamps flash
locking has occurred. If enabled, the twice to indicate unlocking has and the horn sounds for 30 seconds,
horn chirps when Q is pressed again occurred. If enabled, the exterior or until 7 is pressed again or the
within three seconds. See Vehicle lamps may turn on. See Vehicle vehicle is started. The ignition must
Personalization 0 155. Personalization 0 155. be off for the panic alarm to work.
If the driver door is open when Q is Pressing K on the RKE transmitter / : If equipped, press and release Q,
pressed and Unlocked Door disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle
then immediately press and hold /
Anti-Lockout is enabled, all doors will Alarm System 0 48.
until the turn signals flash or for at
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least four seconds. The engine may be If the lock/unlock button is pressed Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
started from outside the vehicle using again within five seconds, all Passenger Doors
the RKE transmitter. See Remote passenger doors and the liftgate will When the doors are locked and the
Vehicle Start 0 35. unlock. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
Keyless Access Operation the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on a passenger door
The Keyless Access system allows for handle will unlock all doors. Pressing
the doors and liftgate to be accessed the lock/unlock button will cause all
without pressing the RKE transmitter doors to lock if any of the following
button. The RKE transmitter must be occur:
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door
being opened. The buttons are on the . The lock/unlock button was used
outside door handles. to unlock all doors.
Keyless Access can be programmed to . Any vehicle door has been opened
unlock all doors on the first lock/ and all doors are now closed.
unlock press from the driver door. See Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of
Vehicle Personalization 0 155. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Similar Exterior Door Handles and Liftgate
If equipped with memory seats, RKE Pressing the lock/unlock button will If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to cause all doors to lock if any of the exterior door handles and liftgate can
seating positions of memory 1 or 2. following occur: be disabled and enabled.
See Memory Seats 0 65. . It has been no more than Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the five seconds since the first lock/
Driver Door unlock button press. With the vehicle off, press and hold Q
When the doors are locked and the . Two lock/unlock button presses and K on the RKE transmitter at the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of were used to unlock all doors. same time for approximately
the door handle, pressing the lock/ three seconds. The turn signal lamps
. Any vehicle door has been opened
unlock button on the driver door will flash four times quickly to
and all doors are now closed. indicate access is disabled. Using any
handle will unlock the driver door.
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exterior handle to unlock the doors or inside the vehicle. Do not leave the Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
open the liftgate will cause the turn RKE transmitter in an unattended If the vehicle is on with a door open,
signal lamps to flash four times vehicle. and then all doors are closed, the
quickly, indicating access is disabled. To customize the doors to vehicle will check for RKE
If disabled, disarm the alarm system automatically lock when exiting the transmitters inside. If an RKE
before starting the vehicle. vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, transmitter is not detected, the Driver
Enabling Keyless Unlocking: Start” under Vehicle Personalization Information Center (DIC) will display
0 155. NO REMOTE DETECTED and the horn
With the vehicle off, press and hold Q will chirp three times. This occurs
and K on the RKE transmitter at the Temporary Disable of Passive only once each time the vehicle is
Locking driven. To turn on or off see Vehicle
same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal lamps Temporarily disable passive locking by Personalization 0 155.
will flash twice quickly to indicate pressing and holding K on the Keyless Liftgate Opening
access is enabled. interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until three Press the touch pad on the rear of the
Passive Locking liftgate above the license plate to open
chimes are heard. Passive locking will
Keyless Access will lock the vehicle the liftgate when all doors are
then remain disabled until Q on the
several seconds after all doors are unlocked or when the transmitter is
closed, if the vehicle is off and at least interior door is pressed, or until the within 1 m (3 ft).
one RKE transmitter has been vehicle is turned on.
Keyless Liftglass Opening
removed from the interior, or none Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
remain in the interior. Press the exterior liftglass button to
When the vehicle is turned off and an open the liftglass when all doors are
If other electronic devices interfere RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle, unlocked or when the transmitter is
with the RKE transmitter signal, the the horn will chirp three times after within 1 m (3 ft).
vehicle may not detect the RKE all doors are closed. To turn on or off
transmitter inside the vehicle. see Vehicle Personalization 0 155. Key Access
If passive locking is enabled, the doors
To access a vehicle with a weak
may lock with the RKE transmitter
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 36.
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Programming Transmitters to 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap 5. Place the new transmitter in the
the Vehicle on the driver door handle. See transmitter pocket/insert, in
Door Locks 0 36. Insert the front of the center console
Only RKE transmitters programmed to vehicle key into the key lock storage area.
the vehicle will work. If a transmitter cylinder on the driver door
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be 6. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
handle; then turn the key When the transmitter is learned,
purchased and programmed through counterclockwise, to the unlock
your dealer. The vehicle can be the DIC display will show that it
position, five times within is ready to program the next
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen 10 seconds.
transmitters no longer work. Each transmitter.
vehicle can have up to eight The DIC displays READY FOR 7. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitters matched to it. REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC. transmitter pocket/insert and
Programming with Recognized press K or Q on the transmitter.
Transmitters To program additional
A new transmitter can be programmed transmitters, repeat Steps 4–7.
to the vehicle when there are two When all additional transmitters
recognized transmitters. are programmed, press and hold
To program, the vehicle must be off ENGINE START/STOP for
and all transmitters, both currently approximately 12 seconds to exit
recognized and new, must be programming mode.
with you. 8. Put the key back into the
1. Remove the key from the transmitter.
recognized transmitter. 9. Replace the key lock cylinder
2. Place the two recognized 4. Open the center console storage cap. See Door Locks 0 36.
transmitters in the cupholder or area and the storage tray.
on the passenger seat.
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Programming without Recognized 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the
Transmitters DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
If two currently recognized START BUTTON TO LEARN,
transmitters are not available, follow then press ENGINE
this procedure to program up to eight START/STOP.
transmitters. This feature is not The DIC will again display
available in Canada. This procedure REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
will take approximately 30 minutes to PLEASE WAIT.
complete. The vehicle must be off and 4. Repeat Step 3 two additional
all transmitters to be programmed times. After the third time all
must be with you. previously known transmitters
1. Remove the vehicle key from the will no longer work with the
transmitter. vehicle. Remaining transmitters 5. Place the new transmitter in the
can be relearned during the next transmitter pocket/insert, in
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap front of the center console
on the driver door handle. See steps.
storage area. The storage area
Door Locks 0 36. Insert the The DIC should now display will need to be opened to access
vehicle key into the key lock READY FOR REMOTE # 1. the transmitter pocket/insert.
cylinder on the driver door
handle; then turn the key 6. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
counterclockwise, to the unlock When the transmitter is learned,
position, five times within the DIC display will show that it
10 seconds. is ready to program the next
transmitter.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING, 7. Remove the transmitter from the
PLEASE WAIT. transmitter pocket/insert and
press K or Q on the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7.
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When all additional transmitters Replace the battery if the DIC displays
are programmed, press and hold REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Return the key back into the
transmitter.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 36.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
2. Place the transmitter in the
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
transmitter pocket/insert.
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS N (Neutral) press the brake pedal 1. Press the button on the side of
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN and ENGINE START/STOP. the RKE transmitter near the
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN bottom to remove the key. Never
Replace the transmitter battery pull the key out without pressing
START YOUR VEHICLE when starting as soon as possible.
the vehicle. the button.

To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement

1. Open the center console storage
Caution
area and the storage tray.
When replacing the battery, do not
touch any of the circuitry on the
transmitter. Static from your body
could damage the transmitter.
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The rear defog and heated and cooled
seats, if equipped, may also come on.
See Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 69
and Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the vehicle
is low on fuel. The vehicle could run
out of fuel.
2. Separate the two halves of the 3. Remove the old battery. Do not
transmitter using a flat tool use a metal object. The vehicle cannot be remote
inserted into the bottom center started if:
4. Insert the new battery on the
of the transmitter. Do not use back housing, positive side facing . The transmitter is in the vehicle.
the key slot. down. Replace with a CR2032 or . The hood is not closed.
equivalent battery. . There is an emission control
5. Align the front and back housing system malfunction and the
then snap the transmitter malfunction indicator lamp is on.
together. . The hazard flashers are on.
Remote Vehicle Start . Two remote vehicle starts or a
start with an extension have
The climate control system will come already been used.
on when the vehicle is started
remotely depending on the outside . The vehicle is not in P (Park).
temperature.
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The engine will turn off during a The engine will continue to run . Turn on the hazard warning
remote vehicle start if: for 15 minutes. Repeat flashers.
. The coolant temperature gets Steps 1 and 2 for one 15-minute . Turn the ignition on and then off.
too high. time extension.
. The oil pressure gets low. Turn the ignition on to operate the Door Locks
vehicle.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running. Extending Engine Run Time { Warning
Other conditions can affect the The engine run time can be extended Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
performance of the transmitter. by 15 minutes, for a total of
30 minutes, if during the first . Passengers, especially
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated children, can easily open the
0 28 or Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
while the engine is still running. An doors and fall out of a moving
Starting the Engine Using Remote extension can be requested vehicle. The doors can be
Start 30 seconds after starting. unlocked and opened while
the vehicle is moving. The
1. Press and release Q. A maximum of two remote starts, or a chance of being thrown out of
single start with an extension, is the vehicle in a crash is
2. Immediately press and hold / allowed between ignition cycles. increased if the doors are not
until the turn signal lamps flash
The vehicle's ignition must be turned locked. So, all passengers
or for at least four seconds.
on and then back off to use remote should wear seat belts
When the vehicle starts, the start again. properly and the doors should
parking lamps will turn on. The be locked whenever the
doors will be locked and the Canceling a Remote Start vehicle is driven.
climate control system may To cancel a remote start, do one of . Young children who get into
come on. the following: unlocked vehicles may be
. Press and hold / until the unable to get out. A child can
parking lamps turn off. be overcome by extreme heat
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To lock or unlock the doors from handle to open. See “Keyless Access
Warning (Continued) outside the vehicle: Operation” in Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 28.
and can suffer permanent . Press Q or K on the RKE
injuries or even death from transmitter Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
heat stroke. Always lock the Access (Slotted Cap Access) (In
. Use the key in the front doors. The
vehicle whenever leaving it. Case of Dead Battery)
key cylinder is covered by a cap.
. Outsiders can easily enter See “Driver Door Key Lock
through an unlocked door Cylinder Access” later in this
when you slow down or stop section.
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from Keyless Access
happening.

To lock or unlock the doors from

inside the vehicle:
. Press Q or K on a power door
lock switch.
. Push down the manual lock knob
on the driver door to lock all To access the driver door key lock
doors. Push down the lock knob cylinder:
on a passenger door to lock that 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
door only. open position and hold it open
. Pull the door handle once to The RKE transmitter must be within until cap removal is complete.
unlock that door. Pull the handle 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being 2. Insert the key (4) into the
again to unlatch it. opened. Press the button on the door slot (3) on the bottom of the
cap (2) and lift the key upward.
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3. Remove the cap (2). To replace the slotted cap: Power Door Locks
4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder. 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless
open position and hold it open
until cap installation is complete. Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
2. Position the bottom edge of the 0 28.
cap under the lower edge of the
metal piece (6). The tabs (7)
attach to metal piece (6) at the
positions (5).
3. Rotate the cap upward to install
into place.
4. Check that the cap is secure.
5. Release the door handle.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key 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 Q : Press to lock the doors.
prevents the lock from being forced
open. To reset the lock, turn it to the K : Press to unlock the doors.
vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and Delayed Locking
insert it again. If this does not reset This feature delays the locking of the
the lock, turn the key halfway around doors until five seconds after all doors
in the cylinder and repeat the reset are closed.
procedure.
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Delayed locking can only be turned on If a vehicle door is unlocked and then has not reduced, the driver door will
when the Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout opened and closed, the doors will lock unlock and the horn will chirp three
feature has been turned off. either when your foot is removed from times.
the brake or the vehicle speed
When Q is pressed on the power door becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph).
Lockout Protection can be manually
lock switch while a door or the liftgate overridden with the driver door open
is open, a chime will sound three To unlock the doors: by pressing and holding Q on the
times indicating delayed locking is . Press K on the power door lock power door lock switch.
active. switch. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
The doors will lock automatically . Shift the transmission into
five seconds after all doors are closed. If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is
P (Park). turned on and the vehicle is off, the
If a door is reopened before that time,
the five-second timer will reset when Automatic door locking cannot be driver door is open, and locking is
all doors are closed again. disabled. Automatic door unlocking requested, all the doors will lock and
can be programmed. See Vehicle the driver door will remain open.
Press Q on the door lock switch again Personalization 0 155. Press the button again to lock the
or press Q on the RKE transmitter to driver door. The Unlocked Door
Lockout Protection Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on
lock doors immediately.
or off. SeeVehicle Personalization 0 155.
This feature can also be programmed. If the ignition is on or in ACC/
See Vehicle Personalization 0 155. ACCESSORY and the power door lock Safety Locks
switch is pressed with the driver door
Automatic Door Locks open, all the doors will lock and only The rear door safety locks prevent
the driver door will unlock. passengers from opening the rear
The doors will lock automatically doors from inside the vehicle.
when all doors are closed, the ignition If the vehicle is off and locking is
is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of requested while a door is open, when
P (Park). all doors are closed the vehicle will
check for RKE transmitters inside.
If an RKE transmitter is detected and
the number of RKE transmitters inside
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Doors Warning (Continued)
Liftgate set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See “Climate
{ Warning Control Systems” in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped with
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle a power liftgate, disable the
if it is driven with the liftgate or power liftgate function.
trunk/hatch open, or with any
See Engine Exhaust 0 208.
objects that pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk/
hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
Press { to activate the safety locks on contains carbon monoxide (CO) Caution
the rear doors. The indicator light which cannot be seen or smelled.
comes on when activated. It can cause unconsciousness and To avoid damage to the liftgate or
Press { again to deactivate the safety even death. liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
locks. If the vehicle must be driven with
clear before opening it.
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
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Power Liftgate Operation . Press b twice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the liftgate
{ Warning moves.

You or others could be injured if . Press 8 on the overhead

caught in the path of the power console. The driver door must be
liftgate. Make sure there is no one unlocked or locked without the
in the way of the liftgate as it is security armed.
opening and closing. . Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate handle
after unlocking all doors. A locked
vehicle can be opened if the RKE
Caution The power liftgate switch is on the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
overhead console. The vehicle must be the touch pad.
Driving with an open and
in P (Park).
unsecured liftgate may result in
damage to the power liftgate The modes are:
components. MAX : Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that
can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use
to prevent the liftgate from opening
into overhead obstructions such as a
garage door or roof-mounted cargo.
The liftgate can be manually opened
all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate,
select MAX or 3/4 mode and then:
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. Press l on the bottom edge of If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) the liftgate to complete its operation
the liftgate next to the latch to while the power function is in and wait a few seconds before
close. progress, the liftgate will continue to manually closing the liftgate.
completion. If the vehicle is
Press any liftgate button, the touch accelerated before the liftgate has Obstacle Detection Features
pad, or b on the RKE transmitter completed moving, the liftgate may If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
while the liftgate is moving to stop it. stop or reverse direction. Check for during a power open or close cycle,
Pressing any liftgate button or Driver Information Center (DIC) the liftgate will automatically reverse
pressing b twice quickly on the RKE messages and make sure the liftgate is direction and move a short distance
transmitter restarts the operation in closed and latched before driving. away from the obstacle. After
the reverse direction. Pressing the removing the obstruction, the power
Falling Liftgate Detection
touch pad on the liftgate handle will liftgate operation can be used again.
restart the motion, but only in the If the power liftgate automatically If the liftgate encounters multiple
opening direction. closes after a power opening cycle, it obstacles on the same power cycle,
indicates that the system is reacting the power function will deactivate.
to excess weight on the liftgate or a After removing the obstructions,
Caution possible support strut failure. manually close the liftgate. This will
Manually forcing the liftgate to A repetitive chime will sound while allow normal power operation
the falling liftgate detection feature is functions to resume.
open or close during a power cycle
operating. Remove any excess weight.
can damage the vehicle. Allow the If the vehicle is locked while the
If the liftgate continues to
power cycle to complete. liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is
automatically close after opening, see
encountered that prevents the liftgate
your dealer for service before using
from completely closing, the horn will
The power liftgate may be temporarily the power liftgate.
sound as an alert that the liftgate did
disabled in extremely low Interfering with the power liftgate not close.
temperatures, or after repeated power motion or manually closing the
cycling over a short period of time. Pinch sensors are on the side edges of
liftgate too quickly after power
If this occurs, the liftgate can still be the liftgate. If an object is caught
opening may resemble a support strut
operated manually. between the liftgate and the vehicle
failure. This could also activate the
and presses against a sensor, the
falling liftgate detection feature. Allow
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liftgate will reverse direction and stop Manual Operation
at a partially open position. The
Select OFF to manually operate the
liftgate will remain open until it is
liftgate.
activated again or closed manually.
Setting the 3/4 Mode Caution
To change the position the liftgate
Attempting to move the liftgate too
stops at when opening:
quickly and with excessive force
1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and may result in damage to the
power open the liftgate. vehicle.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at
the desired height by pressing Operate the liftgate manually with a
any liftgate button. Manually To open the liftgate, press K on the
smooth motion and moderate speed.
adjust the liftgate position if The system includes a feature which power door lock switch or press K on
needed. limits the manual closing speed to the RKE transmitter twice to unlock
3. Press and hold l on the protect the components. all doors. Press the touch pad (1) on
the underside of the liftgate handle
bottom edge of the liftgate next
and lift up.
to the latch on the outside of the
liftgate until the turn signals Press the button (2) above the license
flash and a beep sounds. This plate to open the liftglass, or press c
indicates the setting has been twice quickly on the RKE transmitter.
recorded. Do not leave the liftglass open when
The liftgate cannot be set below a raising the liftgate.
minimum programmable height. There will be a delay in the release of
If there is no light flash or sound, the liftglass if there is an attempt to
then the height adjustment may be open it while the rear wiper is in
too low. motion.
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Use the pull cup to lower and close The hands-free feature can be
the liftgate. Do not press the touch customized. See Vehicle Personalization
pad while closing the liftgate. This will 0 155. Choose from the following:
cause the liftgate to be unlatched. On-Open and Close : The kicking
The liftgate can be opened when motion is activated to both open and
locked if the RKE transmitter is within close the liftgate.
1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad. See On-Open Only : The kicking motion is
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System activated to only open the liftgate.
Operation 0 28.
Off : The feature is disabled.
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not open. Kick Zone
The liftgate will resume operation
when the battery is reconnected and To operate, move your foot in a
charged. forward kicking motion near the
center of the rear bumper at the
Hands-Free Operation location of the projected logo, then
If equipped, the liftgate may be pull it back. The kick must come
operated with a kicking motion near within 14 cm (6 in) of the rear
the center of the rear bumper at the bumper to activate. Then step back.
location of the projected logo. The
RKE transmitter must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the rear bumper to operate
the power liftgate hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop
the liftgate while in motion use one of
the liftgate switches.
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Step away from the liftgate before it The projected logo shows where to
Caution starts moving. kick towards the rear bumper.
Splashing water may cause the Projected Logo The projected logo will not be
liftgate to open. Keep the RKE restarted using the same RKE
If equipped with this feature, a vehicle transmitter unless it has been out of
transmitter away from the rear logo will be projected for one minute
bumper detection area or turn the range for longer than 20 seconds.
onto the ground near the rear bumper
liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning when an RKE transmitter is detected If an RKE transmitter is again
or working near the rear bumper to within approximately 2 m (6 ft) from detected within approximately 2 m
avoid accidental opening. the rear bumper. The projected logo (6 ft) of the liftgate, or another kick
may not be visible under brighter has been detected, the one-minute
daytime conditions. timer will be reset.
. Do not sweep your foot side
to side. The projected logo will not work
under these conditions:
. Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; the liftgate will not . The vehicle battery is low.
activate. . The transmission is not in
. Do not touch the liftgate until it P (Park).
has stopped moving. . Hands Free Liftgate Control is set
This feature may be temporarily to off in vehicle personalization.
disabled under some conditions. If the See Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
liftgate does not respond to the kick, . Power liftgate is turned off.
open or close the liftgate by another
method or start the vehicle. The . The vehicle remains parked for
feature will be re-enabled. 72 hours or more, with no RKE
. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free Operation transmitter use or Keyless Access
When closing the liftgate using this Detection Zone operation. To re-enable, press any
feature, there will be a short delay. button on the RKE transmitter or
The taillamps will flash and a chime . 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo
Detection Zone open and close a vehicle door.
will sound.
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The projected logo will not work for a
single RKE transmitter when a
transmitter:
. Has been left within
approximately 5 m (15 ft) of the
liftgate for several minutes.
. Has been left inside the vehicle
and all vehicle doors are closed.
. Has approached the area outside
of the liftgate five times within
10 minutes.
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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability
Action Hands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo
RKE transmitter entering projected logo Operative On for one minute
detection zone
RKE transmitter left inside projected Operative Off until RKE transmitter button press
logo detection zone for minimum of or a door is opened and closed
10 minutes
RKE transmitter brought in and out of Operative Off for one hour or until RKE
projected logo detection zone five times transmitter button press or a door is
or more within 10 minutes opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for more than Operative Off until RKE transmitter button press
72 hours or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off
Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off
Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off
Hands-free liftgate is disabled in Non-operative Off
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Power Assist Steps Remove the obstruction, then open Vehicle Security
and close the door on the same side
to complete the motion of the assist This vehicle has theft-deterrent
{ Warning steps. If the obstruction is not cleared, features; however, they do not make
the assist steps remain extended while the vehicle impossible to steal.
To avoid personal injury or property
driving.
damage, before entering or exiting
the vehicle, be sure the power assist To change the settings: Vehicle Alarm System
step is fully extended. Do not step
on the power assist step while it is
1. Touch F.
moving. Never place hands or other 2. Touch Running Boards icon.
body parts between the extended The options are:
power assist step and the vehicle.
OFF : Disables the power assist steps,
so they will not deploy.
Disable the assist steps before jacking
or placing any object under the ON : Power assist steps will deploy
vehicle. when a door is opened. When a door
is closed the assist steps will
Too much ice buildup may prevent automatically retract after
deployment of the power assist steps. three seconds.
Check the step position before exiting
the vehicle. If this happens, disable Extended : Keeps the steps deployed
The indicator light, on the instrument
the power assist steps, clear the ice, when the vehicle is in P (Park) or
panel near the windshield, indicates
then enable the assist steps and N (Neutral). This setting may be used
the status of the system.
confirm normal function prior to use. when cleaning the steps.
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
Keep hands, children, pets, objects,
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during
and clothing clear of the power assist
the delay to arm the system.
steps when in motion. The steps will
reverse direction if they encounter an
obstruction when opening or closing.
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Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by
A door, the liftgate or the hood first unlocking with the RKE accident:
is open. transmitter, the horn will chirp and . Lock the vehicle after all
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. the lights will flash to indicate occupants have exited.
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
Arming the Alarm System or the door is not unlocked by . Always unlock a door with the
pressing K on the RKE transmitter RKE transmitter, or use the
1. Turn off the vehicle. Keyless Access system.
during the 10-second pre-alarm, the
2. Lock the vehicle in one of alarm will be activated. Unlocking the driver door with the
three ways: key will not disarm the system or
The alarm will also be activated if a
. Use the RKE transmitter. turn off the alarm.
passenger door, the liftgate, or the
. Use the Keyless Access hood is opened without first How to Detect a Tamper
system. disarming the system. When the Condition
alarm is activated, the turn signals
. With a door open, press Q flash and the horn sounds for about If K is pressed on the RKE
on the interior of the door. 30 seconds. The alarm system will transmitter and the horn chirps three
3. After 30 seconds, the alarm then re-arm to monitor for the next times, an alarm occurred previously
system will arm and the unauthorized event. while the alarm system was armed.
indicator light will begin to Disarming the Alarm System If the alarm has been activated, a
slowly flash. Pressing Q on the message will appear on the DIC.
RKE transmitter a second time To disarm the alarm system or turn
will bypass the 30-second delay off the alarm if it has been activated: Power Sounder, Inclination
Sensor and Intrusion Sensor
and immediately arm the alarm . Press K on the RKE transmitter.
system. In addition to the standard
. Unlock the vehicle using the
The vehicle alarm system will not arm theft-deterrent system features, this
Keyless Access system. system may also have a power
if the doors are locked with the key.
. Start the vehicle. sounder, inclination sensor and
intrusion sensor.
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The power sounder provides an . Close DVD screens before leaving Immobilizer
audible alarm which is distinct from the vehicle.
the vehicle’s horn. It has its own See Radio Frequency Statement 0 387.
power source, and can sound an alarm Inclination and Intrusion
if the vehicle’s battery is Sensors Disable Switch Immobilizer Operation
compromised. This vehicle has a passive
The inclination sensor can set off the theft-deterrent system.
alarm if it senses movement of the The system does not have to be
vehicle, such as a change in vehicle manually armed or disarmed.
orientation.
The vehicle is automatically
The intrusion sensor monitors the immobilized when the vehicle is
vehicle interior, and can activate the turned off.
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle’s interior. Do not The immobilization system is
allow passengers or pets to remain in disarmed when the ignition is on and
the vehicle when the intrusion sensor a valid transmitter is found in the
is activated. vehicle.
Before arming the theft-deterrent It is recommended that the intrusion
system and activating the intrusion and inclination sensors be deactivated
sensor: if pets are left in the vehicle or the
. Make sure all doors and windows vehicle is being transported.
are completely closed. With the vehicle turned off, press o
. Secure any loose items such as in the front overhead console. The
sunshades. indicator light will come on The security light in the instrument
. Make sure there are no momentarily, indicating that these cluster comes on if there is a problem
sensors have been disabled for the with arming or disarming the
obstructions blocking the sensors
next alarm system arming cycle. theft-deterrent system.
in the front overhead console.
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The system has one or more If the engine does not start with the Exterior Mirrors
transmitters matched to an other transmitter or when the
immobilizer control unit in the transmitter is in the pocket/insert, the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched vehicle needs service. See your dealer Convex Mirrors
transmitter will start the vehicle. who can service the theft-deterrent
If the transmitter is ever damaged, system and have a new transmitter { Warning
you may not be able to start the programmed to the vehicle.
vehicle. A convex mirror can make things,
Do not leave the transmitter or device like other vehicles, look farther
If the engine does not start and the that disarms or deactivates the
away than they really are. If you cut
security light stays on, there is a theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
too sharply into the right lane, you
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again. could hit a vehicle on the right.
Check the inside mirror or glance
If the RKE transmitter appears to be over your shoulder before changing
undamaged, try another transmitter or lanes.
place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket/insert next to the
center console storage area between The passenger side mirror is convex
the driver and front passenger seats. shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low curved so more can be seen from the
Transmitter Battery” under Remote driver seat.
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 28.
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Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Folding Mirrors
Mirror
Power Folding
If equipped, the driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
headlamps behind. This feature comes
on when the vehicle is started. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
0 53.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may have a turn signal
indicator on the mirrors that flashes
in the direction of the turn or lane
change.
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select the 1. Press { to fold the mirrors
driver or passenger side mirror. inward.
The indicator light comes on.
2. Press { again to return the
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move the mirror up, mirrors to the driving position.
down, right, or left. Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors
3. Adjust the outside mirror so that Reset the power folding mirrors if:
the side of the vehicle and the
. The mirrors are accidentally
area behind are seen.
obstructed while folding.
4. Press either (1) or (2) again to
. They are accidentally manually
deselect the mirror. The indicator
folded/unfolded.
light goes off.
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. The mirrors will not stay in the Heated Mirrors
unfolded position.
Interior Mirrors
K : Press to heat the outside mirrors.
. The mirrors vibrate at normal Interior Rearview Mirrors
driving speeds. See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control System Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time 0 176. view of the area behind your vehicle.
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position. If equipped with OnStar, there may be
A popping noise may be heard during
Reverse Tilt Mirrors three buttons at the bottom of the
the resetting of the power folding If equipped with memory seats, the mirror. See OnStar Overview 0 391.
mirrors. This sound is normal after a passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to To avoid accidental OnStar calls, clean
manual folding operation. a preselected position when the the mirror with the ignition off. Do
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows not spray glass cleaner directly on the
Auto Mirror Folding the curb to be seen when parallel mirror. Use a soft towel dampened
If equipped, press and hold Q on the parking. with water.
RKE transmitter for approximately The mirror(s) return to the original
one second to automatically fold the position when: Automatic Dimming
exterior mirrors. Press and hold K on . The vehicle is shifted out of Rearview Mirror
the RKE transmitter for approximately R (Reverse), or remains in The rearview mirror automatically
one second to unfold. See Remote R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds. dims to reduce the glare of the
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . The ignition is turned off. headlamps from behind. This feature
0 28. comes on when the vehicle is started.
. The vehicle is driven in
This feature is turned on or off
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 155. To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
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Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.

To adjust the brightness, press the

button (1) on the back of the rearview { Warning
mirror without covering the light The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has
sensor (2). a limited view. Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects may not
Pull the tab rearward to turn on the be seen. Do not drive or park the
display. Push the tab forward to turn vehicle using only this camera.
it off. When off, the mirror is Objects may appear closer than
automatic dimming. Adjust the mirror they are. Check the outside mirrors
for a clear view of the area behind the or glance over your shoulder when
vehicle while the display is off. making lane changes or merging.
Each button press cycles the
Failure to use proper care may
brightness between five settings.
result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage.
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. There is glare from the sun or If equipped, the child-view mirror is
headlamps. This may obstruct on the overhead console. Press the
objects from view. fixed button on the cover to release.
. Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks Push the mirror back up when not
the camera lens. Clean the lens in use.
with a soft damp cloth.
. The back of the vehicle has been
damaged and the position and
mounting angle of the camera has
changed.

Child-View Mirror
The camera that provides the Rear
Camera Mirror (RCM) image is above
the license plate, next to the Rear
Vision Camera (RVC).
To clean the rear camera, see Rear
Window Wiper/Washer 0 126.
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position
and a blue screen and d are displayed
in the mirror and the display shuts
off, see your dealer for service.
The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
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Windows pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the sound,
{ Warning open either a front window or the
sunroof, if equipped.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult,
or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed
Power Windows
in warm or hot weather. They can
be overcome by the extreme heat { Warning
and suffer permanent injuries or
Children could be seriously injured
even death from heat stroke.
or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Never leave the Power windows work when the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
transmitter in a vehicle with or when Retained Accessory Power
children. When there are children in (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
the rear seat, use the window Power (RAP) 0 206.
lockout switch to prevent operation Using the window switch, press to
of the windows. See Keys 0 27. open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear passenger
The vehicle aerodynamics are window switches from working.
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
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Window Automatic Reversal Programming the Power
System Windows
The express-close feature will reverse Programming may be necessary if the
window movement if it comes in vehicle battery has been disconnected
contact with an object. Extreme cold or discharged. If the window is unable
or ice could cause the window to to express-up, program each
auto-reverse. The window will operate express-close window:
normally after the object or condition 1. Close all doors.
is removed.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
Automatic Reversal System ACCESSORY.
Override
3. Partially open the window to be
. Press Z to engage the rear programmed. Then close it and
window lockout feature. The { Warning continue to pull the switch
indicator light is on when engaged. briefly after the window has fully
If automatic reversal system closed.
. Press Z again to disengage. override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or 4. Open the window and continue
Window Express Movement to press the switch briefly after
others could be injured and the
All windows can be opened without window could be damaged. Before the window has fully opened.
holding the window switch. Press the using automatic reversal system
switch down fully and quickly release
Remote Window Operation
override, make sure that all people
to express open the window. and obstructions are clear of the If equipped, this feature allows the
If equipped, pull the window switch windows to be opened remotely.
window path.
up fully and quickly release to express If enabled in vehicle personalization,
close the window. press and hold " on the RKE
When the engine is on, override the transmitter. See Vehicle Personalization
Briefly press or pull the window automatic reversal system by pulling 0 155.
switch in the same direction to stop and holding the window switch if
that window’s express movement. conditions prevent it from closing.
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Sun Visors Roof again to stop the movement. To
express-close the sunroof, fully press
Sunroof and release K (1). Press the switch
again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold I
(1). Release the switch to stop the
movement. Press and hold K (1) to
close the sunroof. Release the switch
to stop the movement.
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Tilt Switch
Detach the sun visor from the center
mount to pivot to the side window Vent : From the closed position, press
and, if equipped, extend along the rod. J (2) to vent the sunroof. Press K
(2) to close the sunroof vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
1. SLIDE Switch deflector will automatically raise. The
2. TILT Switch air deflector will retract when the
If equipped, the sunroof only operates sunroof is closed.
when the ignition is on or in ACC/ The sunroof also has a sunshade
ACCESSORY, or when Retained which can be pulled forward to block
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See sun rays. The sunshade must be
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206. opened and closed manually when the
Slide Switch sunroof is in the vent or fully closed
position.
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press
and release I (1). Press the switch
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Automatic Reversal System Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris.
The sunroof has an automatic reversal
Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing
system that is only active when the
area using a clean cloth, mild soap,
sunroof is operated in
and water. Do not remove grease from
express-close mode.
the sunroof.
If an object is in the path while
If water is seen dripping into the
express closing, the reversal system
water drainage system, this is normal.
will detect an object, stop, and open
the sunroof again.
If frost or other conditions prevent
closing, override the feature by closing
the sunroof in manual mode. To stop
movement, release the switch.

Dirt and debris may collect on the

sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
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Seats and Restraints Replacing Seat Belt System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (With
Head Restraints Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 the Seat Belt in the
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
When Should an Airbag
Front Seats Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 62 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 91
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 91
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 What Will You See after an Airbag
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 93
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . 69 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Rear Seats Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Adding Equipment to the
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . 97
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Replacing Airbag System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Child Restraints
How to Wear Seat Belts Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Infants and Young Children . . . . . 101
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . 103
Seat Belt Use During Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 105
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . 106
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Replacing LATCH System Parts
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Head Restraints
Front Seats
The vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.

{ Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can
injury in a crash. Do not drive until top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up
the head restraints for all occupants height as the top of the occupant's to raise it. Try to move the head
are installed and adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the restraint to make sure that it is locked
chance of a neck injury in a crash. in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head restraint
down. Try to move the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
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Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press the Front Seats
button located on the top of the
The vehicle's second row seats have
seatback and push the head
head restraints in the outboard
restraint down. Power Seat Adjustment
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted. Return the lowered head restraint to
the upright position until it locks into { Warning
The second row seat outboard head
place. Push and pull on the head You can lose control of the vehicle
restraints are not removable.
restraint to make sure it is locked. if you try to adjust a driver seat
Third Row Seats If you are installing a child restraint while the vehicle is moving. Adjust
in the third row seat, see “Securing a the driver seat only when the
Child Restraint Designed for the vehicle is not moving.
LATCH System” under Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 106.
{ Warning
The power seats will work with the
ignition off. Children could operate
the power seats and be injured.
Never leave children alone in the
vehicle.

The third row seat head restraint can Uplevel Seat Adjustment
be lowered to allow for better visibility
If equipped, the ignition must be on
when the rear seat is unoccupied.
to use all uplevel seat features.
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. Press Down (4) to make downward . Raise or lower the seat by moving
adjustments of the selected the rear of the control up or down.
feature.
. Press Forward (5) to make forward Lumbar Adjustment
adjustments of the selected Lumbar and Bolster Support
feature.
Base Seat Adjustment

1. Feature Select
2. Up
3. Rearward
4. Down
5. Forward
. Move Feature Select (1) to display
seat adjustments on the To adjust lumbar support:
infotainment display. Press and . Press and hold the control forward
release or hold to scroll through To adjust the seat: to increase or rearward to decrease
features. . Move the seat forward or rearward upper and lower lumbar support
. Press Up (2) to make upward by sliding the control forward or at the same time.
adjustments of the selected rearward. . Press and hold the control up to
feature. . Raise or lower the front part of the increase upper lumbar support
. Press Rearward (3) to make seat cushion by moving the front and decrease lower lumbar
rearward adjustments of the of the control up or down. support.
selected feature.
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Press and hold the control down To adjust bolster support, if equipped:
to increase lower lumbar support
and decrease upper lumbar
support.

. Press and release or hold Feature

Uplevel Seat Adjustment Select (1) to scroll to upper
shoulder support on the
. Press and release or hold Feature infotainment display.
Select (1) to scroll to bolster
Uplevel Seat Adjustment support on the infotainment . Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
To adjust lumbar support, if equipped: display. to adjust shoulder support forward
or rearward.
. Press and release or hold Feature . Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
Select (1) to scroll to lumbar to adjust bolster support inward or
support on the infotainment outward.
display.
Upper Shoulder Support
. Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust lumbar forward or To adjust upper shoulder support,
rearward. if equipped:
. Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust
lumbar up or down.
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Reclining Seatbacks
{ 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 Do not have a seatback reclined if the
abdomen. The belt forces would be vehicle is moving.
To recline the seatback: there, not at your pelvic bones. This
. Tilt the top of the control could cause serious internal Memory Seats
rearward to recline. injuries.
. Tilt the top of the control forward For proper protection when the
to raise. 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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If equipped, memory seats allow two number may display for the first few menu, then Vehicle, then Comfort
drivers to save and recall their unique ignition cycles following a transmitter and Convenience, and then Easy
seat positions for driving the vehicle, change. For Auto Memory Recall to Exit Options. Select On or Off. See
and a shared exit position for getting work properly, save the positions to “Easy Exit Recall” later in this
out of the vehicle. Other feature the memory button (1 or 2) matching section.
positions may also be saved, such as the RKE transmitter number displayed . See Vehicle Personalization 0 155
power mirrors and power steering in the DIC welcome message. Carry for additional setting information.
wheel, if equipped. Memory positions the linked RKE transmitter when
are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 entering the vehicle. Identifying Driver Number
for automatic memory recalls. Memory adjustments may not be To identify the driver number:
Before saving, adjust all available available upon delivery or after service 1. Start the vehicle with a different
memory feature positions. Turn the until steps in “Saving Memory key or RKE transmitter. The DIC
ignition on and then press and release Positions” section are performed. should display the driver
SET; a beep will sound. Then number; 1 or 2. Turn the ignition
immediately press and hold 1, 2, Vehicle Personalization Settings
off and remove the key or RKE
or B (Exit) until two beeps sound. . To have the Auto Memory Recall
transmitter from the vehicle.
To manually recall these positions, movement begin when the vehicle
is started, select the Settings 2. Start the vehicle with the initial
press and hold 1, 2, or B until the key or RKE transmitter. The DIC
menu, then Vehicle, then Comfort
saved position is reached. Follow the and Convenience, and then Auto should display the other driver
instructions under “Saving Memory Memory Recall. Select On or Off. number not shown in Step 1.
Positions.” See “Auto Memory Recall” later in Saving Memory Positions
The vehicle identifies the current this section.
driver’s RKE transmitter number (1– Read these instructions completely
. To begin Easy Exit Recall
8). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) before saving memory positions.
movement when the ignition is
System Operation 0 28. Only RKE turned off and the driver door is To save preferred driving positions
transmitters 1 and 2 can be used for opened, or when the ignition is 1 and 2:
automatic memory recalls. A Driver turned off with the driver door
Information Center (DIC) welcome 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
already opened, select the Settings ACCESSORY.
message indicating the transmitter
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A DIC welcome message may Save preferred memory feature number 1 or 2 are automatically
indicate driver number 1 or 2. positions to both 1 and 2 if you are recalled when the ignition is turned
2. Adjust all available memory the only driver. on, or turned from off to ACC/
features to the desired driving ACCESSORY. RKE transmitters 3–8
Manually Recalling Memory will not provide automatic memory
position. Positions recalls.
3. Press and release SET; a beep Press and hold 1, 2, or B to recall
will sound. To turn Auto Memory Recall on or off,
the previously saved memory see "Vehicle Personalization Settings"
4. Immediately press and hold the positions. previously in this section and Vehicle
1 or 2 memory button matching To stop Manual Memory Recall Personalization 0 155.
the above DIC welcome message
until two beeps sound. movement, release 1, 2, or B or press The shift lever must be in P (Park) to
any of the following controls: start Auto Memory Recall. Auto
If too much time passes between Memory Recall will complete if the
releasing SET and pressing 1, the . Power seat
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior
memory position will not be . Memory SET to reaching the saved memory
saved and two beeps will not position.
. Power mirror, with the driver or
sound. Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
passenger side mirror selected To stop Auto Memory Recall
1 or 2 corresponds to the driver movement, turn the ignition off or
. Power steering wheel, if equipped
number. See “Identifying Driver press any of the following controls:
Number” previously in this Auto Memory Recall . Power seat
section.
The vehicle identifies the number of
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second the current driver’s RKE transmitter . Memory SET, 1, 2, or B
driver using 1 or 2. (1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . Power mirror, with the driver or
System Operation 0 28. If the RKE passenger side mirror selected
To save the position for B and easy
transmitter is 1 or 2, and Auto
exit features, repeat Steps 1–4 using . Power steering wheel, if equipped
Memory Recall is programmed on in
B. This saves the position for getting vehicle personalization, the positions
out of the vehicle. saved to the same memory button
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If the saved memory seat position To stop Easy Exit Recall movement, Massage
does not automatically recall or recalls press any of the following memory
to the wrong positions, the driver’s controls:
RKE transmitter number (1 or 2) may . Power seat
not match the memory button
number that positions were saved to. . Memory SET, 1, 2, or B
Try saving the position to the other
. Power mirror, with the driver or
memory button or try the other RKE
transmitter. passenger side mirror selected
. Power steering wheel, if equipped
Easy Exit Recall
Easy Exit Recall is not linked to an Obstructions
RKE transmitter. The position saved to If something has blocked the driver
B is used for all drivers. To turn seat and/or power steering wheel
Easy Exit Recall on or off, see "Vehicle while recalling a memory position, the
Personalization Settings" previously in recall may stop. Remove the If equipped, the ignition must be on
this section and Vehicle Personalization obstruction and try the recall again. to use the massage feature.
0 155. If the memory position still does not To activate and adjust massage:
recall, see your dealer for service.
If turned on, the position saved to B 1. Turn the selection control (1) to
is automatically recalled when one of view massage options on the
the following occurs: infotainment display.
. The vehicle is turned off and the 2. Select massage feature.
driver door is opened within a
3. Press up or down to select the
short time.
massage type.
. The vehicle is turned off with the
4. Press forward or rearward to
driver door open.
change the intensity.
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5. To activate massage at last Press the button once for the highest
massage type and intensity setting. With each press of the button,
settings or to turn massage off, the seat will change to the next lower
press the massage On/Off setting, and then to the off setting.
control (2). The indicator lights next to the
buttons indicate three for the highest
Heated and Cooled Front setting and one for the lowest. If the
heated seats are on high for an
Seats extended time, their level may
automatically be lowered.
{ Warning The passenger seat may take longer to
If temperature change or pain to heat up.
the skin cannot be felt, the seat To operate, the engine must be Remote Start Auto Heated and
heater may cause burns. To reduce running. Cooled Seats
the risk of burns, use care when
Press I or + to heat the driver or During a remote start, the heated or
using the seat heater, especially for
passenger seatback only. cooled seats will turn on if enabled in
long periods of time. Do not place
vehicle personalization. When it is
anything on the seat that insulates Press J or z to heat the driver or cold outside, the heated seats turn on;
against heat, such as a blanket, passenger seat cushion and seatback. when it is hot outside, the cooled
cushion, cover, or similar item. This seats turn on. The seats will continue
may cause the seat heater to Press C or { to cool the driver or
passenger seat. to operate depending on the vehicle's
overheat. An overheated seat heater internal temperature. If auto heated or
may cause a burn or may damage When this feature is off, the heated cooled seats are not equipped or
the seat. and cooled seat symbols on the enabled, seat operation is canceled
buttons are white. When a heated seat when the ignition is turned on. Press
is turned on, the symbol turns red. the heated or cooled seat button to
When a cooled seat is turned on, the use the heated or cooled seats after
symbol turns blue.
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the vehicle is started. Rear Seats vehicle through the rear door and left
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35 and the vehicle without the vehicle being
Vehicle Personalization 0 155. Rear Seat Reminder shut off.
The heated or cooled seat indicator If equipped, the message REAR SEAT The feature can be turned on or off.
lights do not turn on during a remote REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT See Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
start. displays under certain conditions
The temperature performance of an indicating there may be an item or Heated Rear Seats
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This passenger in the rear seat. Check
is normal. before exiting the vehicle. { Warning
This feature will activate when a
Auto Heated and Cooled Seats If temperature change or pain to
second row door is opened while the
When the engine is running, the auto vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heated or cooled seats will before the vehicle is turned on. There heater may cause burns. See the
automatically activate at the level will be an alert when the vehicle is Warning under Heated and Cooled
determined by the vehicle's interior turned off. The alert does not directly Front Seats 0 69.
temperature, if enabled in vehicle detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
personalization. See Vehicle under certain conditions, it detects
Personalization 0 155. The indicator when a rear door is opened and
lights next to the buttons indicate the closed, indicating that there may be
level of operation. Use the heated or something in the rear seat.
cooled seat buttons to turn off auto
The feature is active only once each
heated or cooled seats. If the
time the vehicle is turned on and off,
passenger seat is unoccupied, this
and will require reactivation by
feature will not activate that seat.
opening and closing the second row
doors. There may be an alert even
when there is nothing in the rear seat;
for example, if a child entered the
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If the heated seats are on high for an 2. Move the seatback to the desired
extended time, their level may position, and then release the
automatically be lowered. lever to lock the seatback in
place.
Second Row Seats 3. Push and pull on the seatback to
The second row seats can be folded make sure it is locked.
for additional cargo space or folded To return the seatback to the upright
and tumbled for easy entry and exit to position:
the third row seat.
Reclining Seatbacks { Warning
To recline the seatback: If either seatback is not locked, it
The buttons are on the rear of the could move forward in a sudden
center console.
stop or crash. That could cause
With the engine running, press M or injury to the person sitting there.
L to heat the left or right outboard Always push and pull on the
seat cushion. An indicator on the rear seatbacks to be sure they are
climate control display appears when locked.
this feature is on.
Press the button once for the highest 1. Lift the lever fully while applying
setting. With each press of the button, pressure to the seatback, and the
the seat will change to the next lower seatback will return to the
setting, and then to the off setting. upright position. If the lever is
The indicator lights next to the lifted without applying pressure,
buttons indicate three for the highest the seat will release to a folded
setting and one for the lowest. 1. Lift the lever on the outboard position.
side of the seat.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
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Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat
To fold and tumble the seat:
{ Warning 1. Make sure that there is nothing
Do not leave the second row seat in under, in front of, or on the seat.
a tumbled position while the
vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat
is not locked. It can move when the
vehicle is in motion. People in the
vehicle could be injured in a sudden
stop or crash. Be sure to return the
seat to the passenger seating
position before driving the vehicle. The seatback will fold forward to
Push and pull on the seat to make create a flat load floor.
sure it is locked into place. If the seatback cannot fold flat,
try moving the front seat forward
and/or put the front seatback in
the upright position.
Caution 2. Lift the lever on the outboard
side of the seat to release the
Folding a rear seat with the seat seatback.
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
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To fold and tumble the seat from the
third row seat:
1. Make sure that there is nothing
under, in front of, or on the seat.

3. Lift the lever again to release the 3. Pull the strap again to release
rear of the seat from the floor. the rear of the seat from the
The seat will tumble forward. floor. The seat will tumble
forward.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat from
the Third Row Seat
2. Pull the strap on the bottom rear
{ Warning of the second row seat to release
the seatback. The seatback will
Using the third row seating position fold forward.
while the second row is folded,
or folded and tumbled, could cause
injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be
sure to return the seat to the
passenger seating position. Push
and pull on the seat to make sure it
is locked into place.
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Automatic Fold and Tumble
Feature Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
{ Warning belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
Do not leave the second row seat in
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
a tumbled position while the
belts and return them to their
vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat
normal stowed position before
is not locked. It can move when the
folding a rear seat.
vehicle is in motion. People in the
vehicle could be injured in a sudden
stop or crash. Be sure to return the The transmission must be in P (Park)
seat to the passenger seating for this feature to work. Driver Side Rear Panel Switch
position before driving the vehicle. Folding and Tumbling the Seat 2. Press the automatic seat release
Push and pull on the seat to make switch on the panel behind the
sure it is locked into place. To fold and tumble the seat: rear doors. The seatback
1. Make sure that there is nothing automatically folds flat.
under, in front of, or on the seat. 3. Press the switch again to release
{ Warning the rear of the seat from the
floor. The seat will tumble
Automatically folding and tumbling forward.
the seat when someone is sitting in
the seat, could cause injury to the
person sitting there. Always make
sure there is no one sitting in the
seat before pressing the automatic
seat release switch.
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Folding and Tumbling the Second The left switch folds the left 1. Pull the seat down until it
Row Seat from the Cargo Area seatback, and the right switch latches to the floor. The seatback
folds the right seatback. cannot be raised if the seat is not
3. Press the switch again to release latched to the floor.
the rear of the seat from the 2. Lift the seatback and push it
floor. The seat will tumble rearward. Push and pull on the
forward. seatback to make sure it is
The switches (2) can be used to fold locked.
the third row seatbacks from the 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat,
cargo area. See Third Row Seats 0 75. make sure the seat belt in the
center seating position is not
Returning the Seat to the Sitting caught between the two seats
Position and is not twisted.

1. Second Row Power Seat Fold

{ Warning Third Row Seats
and Tumble Switches If either seatback is not locked, it Folding the Seatback
2. Third Row Power Seat Fold could move forward in a sudden
and Raise Switches stop or crash. That could cause Caution
To fold and tumble the seat from the injury to the person sitting there.
cargo area: Always push and pull on the Folding a rear seat with the seat
seatbacks to be sure they are belts still fastened may cause
1. Make sure that there is nothing locked. damage to the seat or the seat
under, in front of, or on the seat. belts. Always unbuckle the seat
2. Press the switch (1) on the side belts and return them to their
To return the seat to the sitting
trim of the cargo area to fold the position from the tumbled position: normal stowed position before
second row seatback. folding a rear seat.
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The transmission must be in P (Park) 3. Fully lower the head restraints.
for this feature to work. See Head Restraints 0 61. Put the
The third row seatbacks can be folded second row seatback in the
to increase cargo space. upright position. See Second Row
Seats 0 71.

5. Stow the mini-latch in the holder

in the headliner.
6. Press and hold the switch (2) on
the side trim of the cargo area to
fold the third row seatback.
1. Second Row Power Seat Fold 4. Disconnect the rear seat belt The left switch folds the left
and Tumble Switches mini-latch, using a key in the seatback, and the right switch
2. Third Row Power Seat Fold slot on the mini-buckle, and let folds the right seatback.
and Raise Switches the belt retract into the 7. Repeat the steps for the other
To fold the seatback: headliner. seatback, if desired.
1. Open the liftgate to access the The switches (1) can be used to fold or
controls for the third row seat. fold and tumble the second row seats
2. Make sure that there is nothing from the cargo area. See Second Row
under, in front of, or on the seat. Seats 0 71.
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Returning the Third Row The left switch raises the left Seat Belts
Seatback to the Upright Position seatback, and the right switch
raises the right seatback. This section describes how to use seat
belts properly, and some things not
{ Warning to do.

A seat belt that is improperly { Warning

routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the Do not let anyone ride where a seat
protection needed in a crash. The belt cannot be worn properly. In a
person wearing the belt could be crash, if you or your passenger(s)
seriously injured. After raising the are not wearing seat belts, injuries
rear seatback, always check to be can be much worse than if you are
sure that the seat belts are properly wearing seat belts. You can be
routed and attached, and are not seriously injured or killed by hitting
twisted. things inside the vehicle harder or
1. Second Row Power Seat Fold
by being ejected from the vehicle.
and Tumble Switches
In addition, anyone who is not
2. Third Row Power Seat Fold 3. Reconnect the center seat belt
buckled up can strike other
and Raise Switches mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do
passengers in the vehicle.
To return the third row seatback to not let it twist.
the upright position: 4. Pull on the seat belt to be sure It is extremely dangerous to ride in
the mini-latch is secure. a cargo area, inside or outside of a
1. Open the liftgate to access the vehicle. In a collision, passengers
controls for the seat. 5. Repeat the steps for the other riding in these areas are more likely
2. Press and hold the switch (2) on seatback, if desired. to be seriously injured or killed. Do
the side trim of the cargo area to (Continued)
raise the third row seatback.
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When riding in a vehicle, you travel as Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
Warning (Continued) fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle should I have to wear seat belts?
stops suddenly, you keep going until A: Airbags are supplemental systems
not allow passengers to ride in any something stops you. It could be the
area of the vehicle that is not only. They work with seat belts —
windshield, the instrument panel, not instead of them. Whether or
equipped with seats and seat belts. or the seat belts! not an airbag is provided, all
Always wear a seat belt, and check When you wear a seat belt, you and occupants still have to buckle up
that all passenger(s) are restrained the vehicle slow down together. There to get the most protection.
properly too. is more time to stop because you stop Also, in nearly all states and in all
over a longer distance and, when worn Canadian provinces, the law
This vehicle has indicators as a properly, your strongest bones take requires wearing seat belts.
reminder to buckle the seat belts. See the forces from the seat belts. That is
Seat Belt Reminders 0 137. why wearing seat belts makes such How to Wear Seat Belts
good sense.
Why Seat Belts Work Properly
Questions and Answers About
Follow these rules for everyone's
Seat Belts
protection.
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle
There are additional things to know
after a crash if I am wearing a
about seat belts and children,
seat belt?
including smaller children and infants.
A: You could be — whether you are If a child will be riding in the vehicle,
wearing a seat belt or not. Your see Older Children 0 99 or Infants and
chance of being conscious during Young Children 0 101. Review and
and after a crash, so you can follow the rules for children in
unbuckle and get out, is much addition to the following rules.
greater if you are belted.
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It is very important for all occupants this applies force to the strong
to buckle up. Statistics show that pelvic bones and you would be
unbelted people are hurt more often less likely to slide under the lap
in crashes than those who are wearing belt. If you slid under it, the belt
seat belts. would apply force on your
There are important things to know abdomen. This could cause serious
about wearing a seat belt properly. 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.

{ Warning
You can be seriously injured,
or even killed, by not wearing your
seat belt properly.

. Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front of
you (if possible).
. Always use the correct buckle for
your seating position. Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to
. Wear the lap part of the belt low become loose or twisted.
and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash,
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear seating position
with a detachable seat belt, and the
seat belt is not attached, see Third
Row Seats 0 75 for instructions on
reconnecting the seat belt to the
mini-buckle.
The following instructions explain
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
Always use the correct buckle for your properly.
seating position. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is
adjustable, so you can sit up
straight. To see how, see “Seats”
in the Index.

Never wear the shoulder belt under

both arms or behind your back.
Never route the lap or shoulder belt
over an armrest.
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Engaging the child restraint
locking feature in the front
outboard seating position may
affect the passenger sensing
system. See Passenger Sensing
System 0 93.

2. Pick up the latch plate and pull 3. Push the latch plate into the
the belt across you. Do not let it buckle until it clicks. If the latch
get twisted. plate will not go fully into the
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if buckle, check if the correct
you pull the belt across you very buckle is being used.
quickly. If this happens, let the Pull up on the latch plate to
belt go back slightly to unlock it. make sure it is secure. If the belt
Then pull the belt across you For front seating positions, if the is not long enough, see Seat Belt
more slowly. webbing locks in the latch plate Extender 0 85.
before it reaches the buckle, tilt
If the shoulder portion of a the latch plate flat to unlock. Position the release button on
passenger belt is pulled out all the buckle so that the seat belt
the way, the child restraint could be quickly unbuckled if
locking feature may be engaged. necessary.
If this happens, let the belt go 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt
back all the way and start again. height adjuster, move it to the
height that is right for you. See
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“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” Before a door is closed, be sure the
in this section for instructions on seat belt is out of the way. If a door is
use and important safety slammed against a seat belt, damage
information. can occur to both the seat belt and
the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height
adjuster for the driver and front
outboard passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
To unlatch the belt, push the button and not falling off of it. The belt
on the buckle. The belt should return should be close to, but not contacting,
to its stowed position. the neck. Improper shoulder belt
height adjustment could reduce the
For third row seats, slide the latch
effectiveness of the seat belt in a
plate up the safety webbing when the
5. To make the lap part tight, pull crash. See How to Wear Seat Belts
seat belt is not in use. The latch plate
up on the shoulder belt. Properly 0 78.
should rest on the stitching on the
For third row seats, it may be seat belt.
necessary to pull stitching on the Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the
seat belt through the latch plate seat belt webbing returns quickly to
to fully tighten the lap belt on the stowed position, the retractor may
smaller occupants. 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.
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The system activates during crash if the threshold conditions for
emergency braking and/or sudden pretensioner activation are met. Seat
driving maneuvers and releases when belt pretensioners can also help
driving conditions return to normal. tighten the seat belts in a side crash
The system will not activate if the or a rollover event.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Pretensioners work only once. If the
Control system is not functioning pretensioners activate in a crash, the
properly. See Traction Control/ pretensioners and probably other
Electronic Stability Control 0 221. parts of the vehicle's seat belt system
If there is a problem with the will need to be replaced. See Replacing
Automatic Seat Belt Tightening Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash
System, a message displays on the 0 86.
Push down on the release button to Driver Information Center (DIC). If a Do not sit on the outboard seat belt
move the height adjuster to the system unavailable message displays while entering or exiting the vehicle or
desired position. repeatedly or a service message at any time while sitting in the seat.
displays, see your dealer. Other seat Sitting on the seat belt can damage
Move the adjuster up by pushing up belt functions are not affected by the
on the shoulder belt guide. the webbing and hardware.
Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
After the adjuster is set to the desired System. Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides
position, try to move it down without
Seat Belt Pretensioners
pushing the release button to make
sure it has locked into position. This vehicle has seat belt
{ Warning
pretensioners for front outboard A seat belt that is not properly
Automatic Seat Belt Tightening occupants. Although the seat belt worn may not provide the
System pretensioners cannot be seen, they are protection needed in a crash. The
The vehicle may have the Automatic part of the seat belt assembly. They person wearing the belt could be
Seat Belt Tightening System. can help tighten the seat belts during seriously injured. The shoulder belt
the early stages of a moderate to
severe frontal, near frontal, or rear (Continued)
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2. Place the guide over the belt, and
Warning (Continued) insert the two edges of the belt
into the slots of the guide.
should go over the shoulder and
across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt
restraining forces.

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 1. Remove the guide from its
comfort guide positions the shoulder storage clip on the interior trim
belt away from the neck and head. next to the outboard seatback.
Second Row Outboard Seating
Positions 3. Be sure that the belt is not
twisted and it lies flat. The
The vehicle has comfort guides for the elastic cord must be behind the
second row outboard seating belt with the plastic guide on the
positions. The comfort guides are front.
stored on a clip on the interior trim
next to the outboard seatback.
To install:
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Third Row Seating Positions A pregnant woman should wear a
Comfort guides are available through lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion
your dealer for third row seating should be worn as low as possible,
positions. Instructions are included below the rounding, throughout the
with the guides. pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to
Seat Belt Use During protect the mother. When a seat belt
Pregnancy is worn properly, it is more likely that
the fetus will not be hurt in a crash.
Seat belts work for everyone, For pregnant women, as for anyone,
including pregnant women. Like all the key to making seat belts effective
occupants, they are more likely to be is wearing them properly.
4. Buckle, position, and release the seriously injured if they do not wear
seat belt as described previously seat belts. Seat Belt Extender
in this section. Make sure the
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten
shoulder portion of the belt is on
around you, you should use it.
the shoulder and not falling off
of it. The belt should be close to, But if a seat belt is not long enough,
but not contacting, the neck. your dealer will order you an extender.
When you go in to order it, take the
To remove and store the comfort
heaviest coat you will wear, so the
guide, squeeze the belt edges together
extender will be long enough for you.
so that the seat belt can be removed
To help avoid personal injury, do not
from the guide. Slide the guide onto
let someone else use it, and use it
its storage clip.
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
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the proper use and fit of seat belt Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat
extenders see the instruction sheet Belt Care 0 86. Warning (Continued)
that comes with the extender.
webbing only with mild soap and
Seat Belt Care lukewarm water. Allow the webbing
Safety System Check Keep belts clean and dry. to dry.
Periodically check the seat belt Seat belts should be properly cared for
reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch and maintained.
plates, retractors, shoulder belt height Replacing Seat Belt
adjusters (if equipped), and seat belt Seat belt hardware should be kept dry System Parts after a Crash
anchorages to make sure they are all and free of dust or debris. As
in working order. Look for any other necessary, exterior hard surfaces and
loose or damaged seat belt system seat belt webbing may be lightly { Warning
parts that might keep a seat belt cleaned with mild soap and water. A crash can damage the seat belt
system from performing properly. See Ensure there is not excessive dust or
system in the vehicle. A damaged
your dealer to have it repaired. Torn, debris in the mechanism. If dust or
seat belt system may not properly
frayed, or twisted seat belts may not debris exists in the system please see
the dealer. Parts may need to be protect the person using it,
protect you in a crash. Torn or frayed
replaced to ensure proper resulting in serious injury or even
seat belts can rip apart under impact
forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, have functionality of the system. death in a crash. To help make sure
it replaced immediately. If a belt is the seat belt systems are working
properly after a crash, have them
twisted, it may be possible to untwist { Warning inspected and any necessary
by reversing the latch plate on the
webbing. If the twist cannot be Do not bleach or dye seat belt replacements made as soon as
corrected, ask your dealer to fix it. webbing. It may severely weaken possible.
Make sure the seat belt reminder light the webbing. In a crash, they might
is working. See Seat Belt Reminders not be able to provide adequate
0 137. protection. Clean and rinse seat belt
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After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG
seat belts may not be necessary. But is on the center of the steering wheel
the seat belt assemblies that were The vehicle has the following airbags: for the driver and on the instrument
used during any crash may have been . A frontal airbag for the driver panel for the front outboard
stressed or damaged. See your dealer passenger.
to have the seat belt assemblies . A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger For the front center airbag, the word
inspected or replaced. AIRBAG is on the inboard side of the
New parts and repairs may be . A front center airbag for the driver driver seatback.
necessary even if the seat belt system and front outboard passenger
For seat-mounted side impact airbags,
was not being used at the time of the . A seat-mounted side impact airbag the word AIRBAG is on the side of the
crash. for the driver seat closest to the door.
Have the seat belt pretensioners . A seat-mounted side impact airbag For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG
checked if the vehicle has been in a for the front outboard passenger is on the ceiling or trim.
crash, or if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start the vehicle or . A roof-rail airbag for the driver Airbags are designed to supplement
while you are driving. See Airbag and for the second and third row the protection provided by seat belts.
Readiness Light 0 138. passengers seated directly behind Even though today's airbags are also
the driver designed to help reduce the risk of
. A roof-rail airbag for the front injury from the force of an inflating
outboard passenger and the bag, all airbags must inflate very
second and third row passengers quickly to do their job.
seated directly behind the front
outboard passenger
All vehicle airbags have the word
AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near
the deployment opening.
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Here are the most important things to
know about the airbag system: { Warning Warning (Continued)
Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or
{ Warning force and faster than the blink of an sleep against the door or side
You can be severely injured or eye, anyone who is up against, windows in seating positions with
killed in a crash if you are not or very close to any airbag when it seat-mounted side impact airbags
wearing your seat belt, even with inflates can be seriously injured or and/or roof-rail airbags.
airbags. Airbags are designed to killed. Do not sit unnecessarily
work with seat belts, not replace close to any airbag, as you would be
if sitting on the edge of the seat or
them. Also, airbags are not designed
to inflate in every crash. In some leaning forward. Seat belts help { Warning
crashes seat belts are the only keep you in position before and Children who are up against,
restraint. See When Should an during a crash. Always wear a seat or very close to, any airbag when it
Airbag Inflate? 0 90. belt, even with airbags. The driver inflates can be seriously injured or
should sit as far back as possible killed. Always secure children
Wearing your seat belt during a while still maintaining control of properly in the vehicle. To read
crash helps reduce your chance of the vehicle. The seat belts and the how, see Older Children 0 99 or
hitting things inside the vehicle or front outboard passenger airbags Infants and Young Children 0 101.
being ejected from it. Airbags are are most effective when you are
“supplemental restraints” to the sitting well back and upright in the
seat belts. Everyone in the vehicle seat with both feet on the floor.
should wear a seat belt properly,
whether or not there is an airbag Occupants should not lean on or
for that person. sleep against the front center
armrest or console in vehicles with
a front center airbag.
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There is an airbag readiness light on The front center airbag is in the
the instrument cluster, which shows inboard side of the driver seatback.
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 0 138.

Where Are the Airbags?

The front outboard passenger frontal

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

The driver frontal airbag is in the

center of the steering wheel.
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thresholds are used to predict how
Warning (Continued) severe a crash is likely to be in time
for the airbags to inflate and help
airbag must be kept clear. Do not restrain the occupants. The vehicle
put anything between an occupant has electronic sensors that help the
and an airbag, and do not attach or airbag system determine the severity
put anything on the steering wheel of the impact. Deployment thresholds
hub or on or near any other airbag can vary with specific vehicle design.
covering.
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate
Do not use seat or console in moderate to severe frontal or near
accessories that block the inflation frontal crashes to help reduce the
path of a seat-mounted side impact potential for severe injuries, mainly to
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side airbag or the front center airbag. the driver's or front outboard
Similar passenger's head and chest.
Never secure anything to the roof of
The roof-rail airbags for the driver, a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by Whether the frontal airbags will or
front outboard passenger, and second routing a rope or tie-down through should inflate is not based primarily
and third row outboard passengers are any door or window opening. If you on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
in the ceiling above the side windows. It depends on what is hit, the
do, the path of an inflating roof-rail
airbag will be blocked. direction of the impact, and how
{ Warning quickly the vehicle slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at
If something is between an When Should an Airbag different crash speeds depending on
occupant and an airbag, the airbag Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object
might not inflate properly or it straight on or at an angle, and
might force the object into that This vehicle is equipped with airbags.
whether the object is fixed or moving,
person causing severe injury or See Airbag System 0 87. Airbags are
rigid or deformable, narrow or wide.
even death. The path of an inflating designed to inflate if the impact
exceeds the specific airbag system's
(Continued) deployment threshold. Deployment
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Frontal airbags are not intended to location of the impact. Seat-mounted What Makes an Airbag
inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear side impact airbags are not designed
impacts, or many side impacts. to inflate in frontal impacts, near
Inflate?
In addition, the vehicle has advanced frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear In a deployment event, the sensing
technology frontal airbags. Advanced impacts. A seat-mounted side impact system sends an electrical signal
technology frontal airbags adjust the airbag is designed to inflate on the triggering a release of gas from the
restraint according to crash severity. side of the vehicle that is struck. inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
Roof-rail airbags are designed to airbag causing the bag to break out of
The vehicle also has a seat position the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and
sensor that enables the sensing inflate in moderate to severe side
crashes depending on the location of related hardware are all part of the
system to monitor the position of the airbag module.
driver seat. The seat position sensor the impact. In addition, these roof-rail
provides information that is used to airbags are designed to inflate during For airbag locations, see Where Are the
adjust the deployment of the driver a rollover or in a severe frontal Airbags? 0 89.
frontal airbag. impact. Roof-rail airbags are not
designed to inflate in rear impacts. How Does an Airbag
The front center airbag is designed to Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when
inflate in moderate to severe side either side of the vehicle is struck,
Restrain?
crashes depending upon the location if the sensing system predicts that the In moderate to severe frontal or near
of the impact, when either side of the vehicle is about to roll over on its frontal collisions, even belted
vehicle is struck. In addition, the front side, or in a severe frontal impact. occupants can contact the steering
center airbag is designed to inflate wheel or the instrument panel. In
when the sensing system predicts that In any particular crash, no one can
say whether an airbag should have moderate to severe side collisions,
the vehicle is about to roll over on its even belted occupants can contact the
side. The front center airbag is not inflated simply because of the vehicle
damage or the repair costs. inside of the vehicle.
designed to inflate in frontal impacts,
near frontal impacts, or rear impacts. Airbags supplement the protection
provided by seat belts by distributing
Seat-mounted side impact airbags are the force of the impact more evenly
designed to inflate in moderate to over the occupant's body.
severe side crashes depending on the
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Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are they inflate. Some components of the
designed to help contain the head and airbag module may be hot for several Warning (Continued)
chest of occupants in the outboard minutes. For location of the airbags,
seating positions in the first, second, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 89. fresh air by opening a window or a
and third rows. The rollover capable door. If you experience breathing
The parts of the airbag that come into problems following an airbag
roof-rail airbags are designed to help contact with you may be warm, but
reduce the risk of full or partial deployment, you should seek
not too hot to touch. There may be medical attention.
ejection in rollover events, although some smoke and dust coming from
no system can prevent all such the vents in the deflated airbags.
ejections. Airbag inflation does not prevent the The vehicle has a feature that may
But airbags would not help in many driver from seeing out of the automatically unlock the doors, turn
types of collisions, primarily because windshield or being able to steer the on the interior lamps and hazard
the occupant's motion is not toward vehicle, nor does it prevent people warning flashers, and shut off the fuel
those airbags. See When Should an from leaving the vehicle. system after the airbags inflate. The
Airbag Inflate? 0 90. feature may also activate, without
Airbags should never be regarded as { Warning airbag inflation, after an event that
exceeds a predetermined threshold.
anything more than a supplement to
When an airbag inflates, there may After turning the ignition off and then
seat belts. on again, the fuel system will return
be dust in the air. This dust could
cause breathing problems for to normal operation; the doors can be
What Will You See after an locked, the interior lamps can be
people with a history of asthma or
Airbag Inflates? other breathing trouble. To avoid turned off, and the hazard warning
flashers can be turned off using the
After frontal and seat-mounted side this, everyone in the vehicle should
controls for those features. If any of
impact airbags inflate, they quickly get out as soon as it is safe to do
these systems are damaged in the
deflate, so quickly that some people so. If you have breathing problems crash they may not operate as normal.
may not even realize the airbags but cannot get out of the vehicle
inflated. The front center airbag and after an airbag inflates, then get
roof-rail airbags may still be at least
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not be there to help protect you in
{ Warning another crash. A new system will
include airbag modules and
A crash severe enough to inflate the possibly other parts. The service
airbags may have also damaged manual for the vehicle covers the
important functions in the vehicle, need to replace other parts.
such as the fuel system, brake and
. The vehicle has a crash sensing United States
steering systems, etc. Even if the
vehicle appears to be drivable after and diagnostic module which
records information after a crash.
a moderate crash, there may be
See Vehicle Data Recording and
concealed damage that could make
Privacy 0 388 and Event Data
it difficult to safely operate the Recorders 0 389.
vehicle.
. Let only qualified technicians
Use caution if you should attempt work on the airbag systems. Canada and Mexico
to restart the engine after a crash Improper service can mean that
has occurred. an airbag system will not work The words ON and OFF, or the
properly. See your dealer for symbols for on and off, will be visible
service. during the system check. When the
In many crashes severe enough to system check is complete, either the
inflate the airbag, windshields are word ON or OFF, or the symbol for on
broken by vehicle deformation. Passenger Sensing System or off, will be visible. See Passenger
Additional windshield breakage may The vehicle has a passenger sensing Airbag Status Indicator 0 138.
also occur from the front outboard system for the front outboard
passenger airbag. The passenger sensing system turns
passenger position. The passenger off the front outboard passenger
. Airbags are designed to inflate airbag status indicator will light on frontal airbag under certain
only once. After an airbag inflates, the overhead console when the vehicle conditions. No other airbag is affected
you will need some new parts for is started. by the passenger sensing system.
the airbag system. If you do not
get them, the airbag system will
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The passenger sensing system works The passenger sensing system is
with sensors that are part of the front Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger seat and seat belt. outboard passenger frontal airbag if:
The sensors are designed to detect the the rear-facing child restraint would
be very close to the inflating airbag. . The front outboard passenger seat
presence of a properly seated is unoccupied.
occupant and determine if the front A child in a forward-facing child
outboard passenger frontal airbag restraint can be seriously injured or . The system determines an infant
should be allowed to inflate or not. killed if the passenger frontal airbag is present in a child restraint.
inflates and the passenger seat is in . A front outboard passenger takes
According to accident statistics,
a forward position. his/her weight off of the seat for a
children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the correct Even if the passenger sensing period of time.
child restraint for their weight system has turned off the passenger . There is a critical problem with
and size. frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. the airbag system or the passenger
Whenever possible, children aged No one can guarantee that an sensing system.
12 and under should be secured in a airbag will not deploy under some
When the passenger sensing system
rear seating position. unusual circumstance, even though
has turned off the front outboard
the airbag is turned off.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in passenger frontal airbag, the OFF
the front. This is because the risk to Never put a rear-facing child indicator will light and stay lit as a
the rear-facing child is so great, if the restraint in the front seat, even if reminder that the airbag is off. See
airbag inflates. the airbag is off. If securing a Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
forward-facing child restraint in the 0 138.
{ Warning front outboard passenger seat,
always move the seat as far back as
The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn on the front
A child in a rear-facing child it will go. It is better to secure child outboard passenger frontal airbag
restraint can be seriously injured or restraints in the rear seat. Consider anytime the system senses that a
killed if the passenger frontal airbag using another vehicle to transport person of adult size is sitting properly
inflates. This is because the back of the child when a rear seat is not in the front outboard passenger seat.
(Continued) available.
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When the passenger sensing system If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Make sure the seat belt retractor
has allowed the airbag to be enabled, Child Restraint is locked by pulling the shoulder
the ON indicator will light and stay lit belt all the way out of the
as a reminder that the airbag is active. The passenger sensing system is retractor when installing the
designed to turn off the front child restraint, even if the child
For some children, including children outboard passenger frontal airbag if
in child restraints, and for very small restraint is equipped with a seat
the system determines that an infant belt lock off. When the retractor
adults, the passenger sensing system is present in a child restraint. If a
may or may not turn off the front lock is set, the belt can be
child restraint has been installed and tightened but not pulled out of
outboard passenger frontal airbag, the ON indicator is lit:
depending upon the person's seating the retractor.
posture and body build. Everyone in 1. Turn the vehicle off. 5. If, after reinstalling the child
the vehicle who has outgrown child 2. Remove the child restraint from restraint and restarting the
restraints should wear a seat belt the vehicle. vehicle, the ON indicator is still
properly — whether or not there is an lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
3. Remove any additional items
airbag for that person. slightly recline the vehicle
from the seat such as blankets,
seatback and adjust the seat
cushions, seat covers, seat
{ Warning heaters, or seat massagers.
cushion, if adjustable, to make
sure that the vehicle seatback is
If the airbag readiness light ever 4. Reinstall the child restraint not pushing the child restraint
comes on and stays on, it means following the directions provided into the seat cushion.
that something may be wrong with by the child restraint
Also make sure the child
the airbag system. To help avoid manufacturer and refer to
restraint is not trapped under the
injury to yourself or others, have Securing Child Restraints (With the
vehicle head restraint. If this
the vehicle serviced right away. See Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 113
happens, adjust the head
or Securing Child Restraints (With
Airbag Readiness Light 0 138 for restraint. See Head Restraints
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
more information, including 0 61.
0 115.
important safety information. 6. Restart the vehicle.
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The passenger sensing system may or Use the following steps to allow the 6. Restart the vehicle and have the
may not turn off the airbag for a child system to detect that person and person remain in this position
in a child restraint depending upon enable the front outboard passenger for two to three minutes after the
the child’s size. It is better to secure frontal airbag: ON indicator is lit.
the child restraint in a rear seat. Never 1. Turn the vehicle off.
put a rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat, even if the ON indicator is 2. Remove any additional material
{ Warning
not lit. from the seat, such as blankets, If the front outboard passenger
cushions, seat covers, seat airbag is turned off for an
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an heaters, or seat massagers. adult-sized occupant, the airbag will
Adult-Sized Occupant
3. Place the seatback in the fully not be able to inflate and help
upright position. protect that person in a crash,
4. Have the person sit upright in resulting in an increased risk of
the seat, centered on the seat serious injury or even death. An
cushion, with legs comfortably adult-sized occupant should not
extended. ride in the front outboard passenger
seat, if the passenger airbag OFF
5. If the shoulder portion of the
indicator is lit.
belt is pulled out all the way, the
child restraint locking feature
will be engaged. This may Additional Factors Affecting
unintentionally cause the System Operation
passenger sensing system to turn
the airbag off for some Seat belts help keep the passenger in
adult-sized occupants. If this position on the seat during vehicle
If a person of adult size is sitting in maneuvers and braking, which helps
the front outboard passenger seat, but happens, unbuckle the belt, let
the belt go back all the way, and the passenger sensing system
the OFF indicator is lit, it could be maintain the passenger airbag status.
because that person is not sitting then buckle the belt again
without pulling the belt out all See “Seat Belts” and “Child Restraints”
properly in the seat or that the child
restraint locking feature is engaged. the way.
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in the Index for additional
information about the importance of { Warning Warning (Continued)
proper restraint use.
Stowing articles under the inflate during improper service. You
A thick layer of additional material, passenger seat or between the can be injured if you are close to an
such as a blanket or cushion, passenger seat cushion and airbag when it inflates. Avoid
or aftermarket equipment such as seat seatback may interfere with the yellow connectors. They are
covers, seat heaters, and seat proper operation of the passenger probably part of the airbag system.
massagers can affect how well the sensing system. Be sure to follow proper service
passenger sensing system operates.
procedures, and make sure the
We recommend that you not use seat
person performing work for you is
covers or other aftermarket equipment Servicing the qualified to do so.
except when approved by GM for your
specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 97 for Airbags affect how the vehicle should Adding Equipment to the
more information about modifications be serviced. There are parts of the
that can affect how the system airbag system in several places around Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
operates. the vehicle. Your dealer and the Adding accessories that change the
The ON indicator may be lit if an service manual have information vehicle's frame, bumper system,
object, such as a briefcase, handbag, about servicing the vehicle and the height, front end, or side sheet metal
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic airbag system. To purchase a service may keep the airbag system from
device, is put on an unoccupied seat. manual, see Publication Ordering working properly.
If this is not desired, remove the Information 0 386.
The operation of the airbag system
object from the seat. can also be affected by changing,
{ Warning including improperly repairing or
replacing, any parts of the following:
For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the battery
is disconnected, an airbag can still
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. Airbag system, including airbag upholstery, or trim, or with GM Airbag System Check
modules, front or side impact covers, upholstery, or trim designed
sensors, sensing and diagnostic for a different vehicle. Any object, The airbag system does not need
module, airbag wiring, or front such as an aftermarket seat heater or regularly scheduled maintenance or
center console a comfort enhancing pad or device, replacement. Make sure the airbag
installed under or on top of the seat readiness light is working. See Airbag
. Front seats, including stitching, Readiness Light 0 138.
seams or zippers fabric, could also interfere with the
operation of the passenger sensing
. Seat belts system. This could either prevent Caution
. Steering wheel, instrument panel, proper deployment of the passenger
overhead console, ceiling trim, airbag(s) or prevent the passenger If an airbag covering is damaged,
or pillar garnish trim sensing system from properly turning opened, or broken, the airbag may
off the passenger airbag(s). See not work properly. Do not open or
. Inner door seals, including Passenger Sensing System 0 93. break the airbag coverings. If there
speakers are any opened or broken airbag
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
Your dealer and the service manual airbags, see Different Size Tires and coverings, have the airbag covering
have information about the location of Wheels 0 327 for additional important and/or airbag module replaced. For
the airbag modules and sensors, information. the location of the airbags, see
sensing and diagnostic module, and Where Are the Airbags? 0 89. See
airbag wiring along with the proper If the vehicle must be modified your dealer for service.
replacement procedures. because you have a disability and you
have questions about whether the
In addition, the vehicle has a modifications will affect the vehicle's
passenger sensing system for the front airbag system, or if you have
outboard passenger position, which questions about whether the airbag
includes sensors that are part of the system will be affected if the vehicle is
passenger's seat. The passenger modified for any other reason, call
sensing system may not operate Customer Assistance. See Customer
properly if the original seat trim is Assistance Offices 0 379.
replaced with non-GM covers,
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Replacing Airbag System .
Child Restraints Sit all the way back on the seat.
Do the knees bend at the seat
Parts after a Crash edge? If yes, continue. If no, return
Older Children to the booster seat.
{ Warning . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does
A crash can damage the airbag the shoulder belt rest on the
systems in the vehicle. A damaged shoulder? If yes, continue. If no,
airbag system may not properly try using the rear seat belt
comfort guide, if available. See
protect you and your passenger(s)
“Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides”
in a crash, resulting in serious
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 80. If a
injury or even death. To help make
comfort guide is not available, or if
sure the airbag systems are working the shoulder belt still does not rest
properly after a crash, have them on the shoulder, then return to the
inspected and any necessary booster seat.
replacements made as soon as
. Does the lap belt fit low and snug
possible.
on the hips, touching the thighs?
Older children who have outgrown
If yes, continue. If no, return to
If an airbag inflates, you will need to booster seats should wear the vehicle’s
the booster seat.
replace airbag system parts. See your seat belts.
. Can proper seat belt fit be
dealer for service. The manufacturer instructions that
maintained for the length of the
If the airbag readiness light stays on come with the booster seat state the
trip? If yes, continue. If no, return
after the vehicle is started or comes weight and height limitations for that
to the booster seat.
on when you are driving, the airbag booster. Use a booster seat with a
system may not work properly. Have lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to wear
the vehicle serviced right away. See passes the fit test below: seat belts?
Airbag Readiness Light 0 138. A: An older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the
additional restraint a shoulder belt
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can provide. The shoulder belt
should not cross the face or neck. Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
The lap belt should fit snugly
below the hips, just touching the be crushed together and seriously crash, the child would not be
top of the thighs. This applies belt injured. A seat belt must be used by restrained by the shoulder belt. The
force to the child's pelvic bones in only one person at a time. child could move too far forward
a crash. It should never be worn increasing the chance of head and
over the abdomen, which could neck injury. The child might also
cause severe or even fatal internal slide under the lap belt. The belt
injuries in a crash. force would then be applied right
on the abdomen. That could cause
Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort
Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 80. serious or fatal injuries. The
shoulder belt should go over the
According to accident statistics, shoulder and across the chest.
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.
{ Warning
{ Warning Never allow a child to wear the seat
belt with the shoulder belt behind
Never allow more than one child to
their back. A child can be seriously
wear the same seat belt. The seat
injured by not wearing the
belt cannot properly spread the
lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
impact forces. In a crash, they can
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Infants and Young Children Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
Everyone in a vehicle needs
protection! This includes infants and tightened around a child’s neck, the For example, in a crash at only
all other children. Neither the distance only way to loosen the belt is to 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
traveled nor the age and size of the cut it. infant will suddenly become a
traveler changes the need, for Never leave children unattended in 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
everyone, to use safety restraints. In arms. An infant or child should be
a vehicle and never allow children
fact, the law in every state in the secured in an appropriate restraint.
United States and in every Canadian to play with the seat belts.
province says children up to some age
must be restrained while in a vehicle. Every time infants and young children
ride in vehicles, they should have the
{ Warning protection provided by appropriate
child restraints. Neither the vehicle's
Children can be seriously injured or seat belt system nor its airbag system
strangled if a shoulder belt is is designed for them.
wrapped around their neck. The Children who are not restrained
shoulder belt can tighten but properly can strike other people,
cannot be loosened if it is locked. or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the
{ Warning
shoulder belt is allowed to go all Never hold an infant or a child
the way back into the retractor, but while riding in a vehicle. Due to
it cannot do this if it is wrapped crash forces, an infant or a child
around a child’s neck. If the will become so heavy it is not
shoulder belt is locked and possible to hold it during a crash.
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For each type of child restraint, there
{ Warning are many different models available.
When purchasing a child restraint, be
Children who are up against, sure it is designed to be used in a
or very close to, any airbag when it motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will
inflates can be seriously injured or have a label saying that it meets
killed. Never put a rear-facing child federal motor vehicle safety standards.
restraint in the front outboard seat. The restraint manufacturer's
Secure a rear-facing child restraint instructions that come with the
in a rear seat. It is also better to restraint state the weight and height
secure a forward-facing child limitations for a particular child
restraint in a rear seat. If you must restraint. In addition, there are many
secure a forward-facing child kinds of restraints available for
Child restraints are devices used to children with special needs.
restraint in the front outboard seat,
restrain, seat, or position children in
always move the front passenger the vehicle and are sometimes called
seat as far back as it will go. child seats or car seats. { Warning
There are three basic types of child To reduce the risk of neck and head
restraints: injury in a crash, infants and
. Forward-facing child restraints toddlers should be secured in a
rear-facing child restraint until age
. Rear-facing child restraints two, or until they reach the
. Belt-positioning booster seats maximum height and weight limits
of their child restraint.
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.
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Child Restraint Systems
{ 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 Forward-Facing Child Restraint
serious or fatal injuries during a
Rear-Facing Infant Restraint A forward-facing child restraint
crash, young children should always
provides restraint for the child's body
be secured in appropriate child A rear-facing child restraint provides with the harness.
restraints. 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.
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Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child
Restraint in the Vehicle restraint, refer to the instructions that
come with the restraint which may be
on the restraint itself or in a booklet,
{ Warning or both, and to this manual. The child
A child can be seriously injured or restraint instructions are important,
killed in a crash if the child so if they are not available, obtain a
restraint is not properly secured in replacement copy from the
manufacturer.
the vehicle. Secure the child
restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured child
using the vehicle’s seat belt or restraint can move around in a
LATCH system, following the collision or sudden stop and injure
Booster Seats instructions that came with that people in the vehicle. Be sure to
A belt-positioning booster seat is used child restraint and the instructions properly secure any child restraint in
for children who have outgrown their in this manual. the vehicle — even when no child is
forward-facing child restraint. in it.
Boosters are designed to improve the In some areas of the United States
fit of the vehicle's seat belt system To help reduce the chance of injury,
the child restraint must be secured in and Canada, Certified Child Passenger
until the child is large enough for the Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are
vehicle seat belts to fit properly the vehicle. Child restraints must be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or available to inspect and demonstrate
without a booster seat. See the seat how to correctly use and install child
belt fit test in Older Children 0 99. the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder
belt, or by the LATCH system. See restraints. In the U.S., refer to the
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children National Highway Traffic Safety
(LATCH System) 0 106 for more Administration (NHTSA) website to
information. Children can be locate the nearest child safety seat
endangered in a crash if the child inspection station. For CPST
restraint is not properly secured in the availability in Canada, check with
vehicle. Transport Canada or the Provincial
Ministry of Transportation office.
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Securing the Child Within the Never put a rear-facing child restraint
Child Restraint in the front. This is because the risk Warning (Continued)
to the rear-facing child is so great if
the airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints
{ Warning in a rear seat, even if the airbag is
off. If you secure a forward-facing
A child can be seriously injured or { Warning child restraint in the front seat,
killed in a crash if the child is not
A child in a rear-facing child always move the front passenger
properly secured in the child
restraint can be seriously injured or seat as far back as it will go. It is
restraint. Secure the child properly
killed if the front passenger airbag better to secure the child restraint
following the instructions that
inflates. This is because the back of in a rear seat.
came with that child restraint.
the rear-facing child restraint would See Passenger Sensing System 0 93
be very close to the inflating airbag. for additional information.
Where to Put the Restraint A child in a forward-facing child
According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured or
When securing a child restraint with
children and infants are safer when killed if the front passenger airbag
the seat belts in a rear seat position,
properly restrained in an appropriate inflates and the passenger seat is in study the instructions that came with
child restraint secured in a rear a forward position. the child restraint to make sure it is
seating position. Even if the passenger sensing compatible with this vehicle.
Whenever possible, children aged system has turned off the front Child restraints and booster seats vary
12 and under should be secured in a passenger frontal airbag, no system considerably in size, and some may fit
rear seating position. is fail-safe. No one can guarantee in certain seating positions better
The vehicle is equipped with a front that an airbag will not deploy under than others.
center airbag in the inboard side of some unusual circumstance, even
Depending on where you place the
the driver seat. Even with a front though it is turned off.
child restraint and the size of the
center airbag, a child restraint can be (Continued) child restraint, you may not be able to
installed in any second row seating access adjacent seat belts or LATCH
position. anchors for additional passengers or
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child restraints. Adjacent seating In order to use the LATCH system in A child restraint must never be
positions should not be used if the your vehicle, you need a child installed using only the top tether and
child restraint prevents access to or restraint that has LATCH anchor.
interferes with the routing of the attachments. LATCH-compatible The LATCH anchorage system can be
seat belt. rear-facing and forward-facing child used until the combined weight of the
Wherever a child restraint is installed, seats can be properly installed using child plus the child restraint is
be sure to follow the instructions that either the LATCH anchors or the 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the seat belt alone
came with the child restraint and vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use both instead of the LATCH anchorage
secure the child restraint properly. the seat belts and the LATCH system once the combined weight is
anchorage system to secure a more than 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
Keep in mind that an unsecured child rear-facing or forward-facing
restraint can move around in a child seat. See Securing Child Restraints (With the
collision or sudden stop and injure Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 113 or
people in the vehicle. Be sure to Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
properly secure any child restraint in belts to secure the child and the Belt in the Front Seat) 0 115.
the vehicle — even when no child is booster seat. If the manufacturer
recommends that the booster seat be Child restraints built after March 2014
in it. will be labeled with the specific child
secured with the LATCH system, this
can be done as long as the booster weight up to which the LATCH system
Lower Anchors and seat can be positioned properly and can be used to install the restraint.
Tethers for Children there is no interference with the The following explains how to attach
(LATCH System) proper positioning of the lap-shoulder a child restraint with these
belt on the child. attachments in the vehicle.
The LATCH system secures a child
restraint during driving or in a crash. Make sure to follow the instructions Not all vehicle seating positions have
LATCH attachments on the child that came with the child restraint, and lower anchors. In this case, the seat
restraint are used to attach the child also the instructions in this manual. belt must be used (with top tether
restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. When installing a child restraint with where available) to secure the child
The LATCH system is designed to a top tether, you must also use either restraint.
make installation of a child restraint the lower anchors or the seat belts to
easier. properly secure the child restraint.
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See Securing Child Restraints (With the Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers
Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 113 or are designed for use with or without
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat the top tether being attached. Others
Belt in the Front Seat) 0 115. require the top tether always to be
attached. In Canada, the law requires
Lower Anchors that forward-facing child restraints
have a top tether, and that the tether
be attached. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions for your child
restraint.
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
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built restraint connects to the top tether
into the vehicle. There are two lower anchor in the vehicle in order to
anchors for each LATCH seating reduce the forward movement and
position that will accommodate a rotation of the child restraint during
child restraint with lower driving or in a crash.
attachments (2).
The child restraint may have a single Second Row — 60/40
tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either
will have a single attachment hook (2) H : Seating positions with two lower
to secure the top tether to the anchor. anchors.
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I : Seating positions with top tether
anchors.

To assist in locating the top tether

anchors, the top tether anchor symbol
is near the top tether anchors for
second row seats. For third row seats,
the top tether anchor symbol is on the
flipper panel.
Third Row Seat
I : Seating positions with top tether
Second Row — Bucket anchors.
H : Seating positions with two lower
anchors.
I : Seating positions with top tether
anchors.

To assist in locating the lower

anchors, each seating position with
lower anchors has two labels, near the Second Row Seat — Bucket
crease between the seatback and the For models with bucket second row
seat cushion. seating, the top tether anchors are at
the bottom rear of the seat cushion
for each seating position in the second
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row. Be sure to use an anchor on the According to accident statistics,
same side of the vehicle as the seating children and infants are safer when
position where the child restraint will properly restrained in a child restraint
be placed. system or infant restraint system
secured in a rear seating position. See
Where to Put the Restraint 0 105 for
additional information.
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System

{ Warning
Third Row Seat
A child could be seriously injured or
For the third row seat, the top tether killed in a crash if the child
anchors are on the back of the restraint is not properly attached to
seatback. Move the flipper panel the vehicle using either the LATCH
Second Row Seat — 60/40 rearward to access the anchors. Be anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
For models with 60/40 second row sure to use an anchor on the same Follow the instructions that came
seating, the top tether anchors are at side of the vehicle as the seating
with the child restraint and the
the bottom rear of the seat cushion position where the child restraint will
instructions in this manual.
for each seating position in the second be placed.
row. Be sure to use an anchor on the Do not secure a child restraint in a
same side of the vehicle as the seating position without a top tether anchor if
position where the child restraint will a national or local law requires that
be placed. the top tether be attached, or if the
instructions that come with the child
restraint say that the top tether must
be attached.
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued)

To reduce the risk of serious or it cannot do this if it is wrapped Do not fold the rear seatback when
fatal injuries during a crash, do not around a child’s neck. If the the seat is occupied. Do not fold the
attach more than one child shoulder belt is locked and empty rear seat with a seat belt
restraint to a single anchor. tightened around a child’s neck, the buckled. This could damage the
Attaching more than one child only way to loosen the belt is to seat belt or the seat. Unbuckle and
restraint to a single anchor could cut it. return the seat belt to its stowed
cause the anchor or attachment to Buckle any unused seat belts position, before folding the seat.
come loose or even break during a behind the child restraint so
crash. A child or others could be children cannot reach them. Pull The vehicle is equipped with a front
injured. the shoulder belt all the way out of center airbag in the inboard side of
the retractor to set the lock, and the driver seat. Even with a front
tighten the belt behind the child center airbag, a child restraint can be
{ Warning restraint after the child restraint
has been installed.
installed in any second row seating
position.
Children can be seriously injured or If you need to secure more than one
strangled if a shoulder belt is child restraint in the rear seat, see
wrapped around their neck. The Where to Put the Restraint 0 105.
shoulder belt can tighten but Caution
1. Attach and tighten the lower
cannot be loosened if it is locked. Do not let the LATCH attachments attachments to the lower
The shoulder belt locks when it is rub against the vehicle’s seat belts. anchors. If the child restraint
pulled all the way out of the This may damage these parts. does not have lower attachments
retractor. It unlocks when the If necessary, move buckled seat or the desired seating position
shoulder belt is allowed to go all belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH does not have lower anchors,
the way back into the retractor, but attachments. secure the child restraint with
(Continued) the seat belts and top tether
(Continued) when recommended by the child
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restraint manufacturer. Refer to top tether anchor. Refer to the
your child restraint manufacturer child restraint instructions and
instructions and the instructions the following steps:
in this manual. For the third row 2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
outboard seating positions, if the
head restraint interferes with the For the third row seat,
proper installation of the child move the flipper panel
restraint, then the head restraint rearward to access the top
may be removed. See “Head tether anchors.
Restraint Removal and 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are
Reinstallation under Lower the top tether according to using does not have a
Anchors and Tethers for Children your child restraint headrest or head restraint
(LATCH System) 0 106. instructions and the and you are using a dual
following instructions: tether, route the tether
1.1. Find the lower anchors for
over the seatback.
the desired seating
position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
1.3. Attach and tighten the
lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower
anchors.
2. If the child restraint
If the position you are
manufacturer recommends that If the position you are
using does not have a
the top tether be attached, attach using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and tighten the top tether to the headrest or head restraint
and you are using a single
tether, route the tether and you are using a single
over the seatback. tether, raise the headrest
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or head restraint and route Head Restraint Removal and
the tether under the Reinstallation
headrest or head restraint
and in between the 1. Partially fold the seatback
headrest or head restraint forward. See Third Row Seats
posts. 0 75 for additional information.

If the position you are

using has a fixed or an
adjustable head restraint
and you are using a dual
tether, route the tether
around the head restraint.
3. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
If the position you are LATCH path and attempt to 2. Press the buttons on the head
using has a fixed headrest move it side to side and back restraint posts and pull up on
or head restraint and you and forth. There should be no the head restraint.
are using a single tether, more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of 3. Route the top tether of the child
route the tether around the movement, for proper restraint under the head
inboard or outboard side of installation. restraint.
the headrest or head
restraint.
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If the vehicle has the LATCH system
{ Warning and it was being used during a crash,
new LATCH system parts may be
With head restraints that are not needed.
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that New parts and repairs may be
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal necessary even if the LATCH system
injury in a crash. Do not drive until was not being used at the time of the
the head restraints for all occupants crash.
are installed and adjusted properly.
Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the
Replacing LATCH System Rear Seat)
4. With the head restraint facing
rearward, insert the head Parts After a Crash
When securing a child restraint with
restraint posts into the holes in the seat belts in a rear seat position,
the top of the seatback. { Warning study the instructions that came with
5. Push the head restraint down. A crash can damage the LATCH the child restraint to make sure it is
6. Try to move the head restraint to compatible with this vehicle.
system in the vehicle. A damaged
make sure that it is locked in LATCH system may not properly If the child restraint has the LATCH
place. secure the child restraint, resulting system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers
in serious injury or even death in a for Children (LATCH System) 0 106 for
7. When the child restraint is
removed, reinstall the head crash. To help make sure the how and where to install the child
LATCH system is working properly restraint using LATCH. If a child
restraint before the seating
after a crash, see your dealer to restraint is secured in the vehicle
position is used.
have the system inspected and any using a seat belt and it uses a top
tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers
necessary replacements made as
for Children (LATCH System) 0 106 for
soon as possible.
top tether anchor locations.
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Do not secure a child seat in a be removed. See “Head Restraint Position the release button on
position without a top tether anchor if Removal and Reinstallation” the buckle, away from the child
a national or local law requires that under Lower Anchors and Tethers restraint, so that the seat belt
the top tether be anchored, or if the for Children (LATCH System) could be quickly unbuckled if
instructions that come with the child 0 106. necessary.
restraint say that the top tether must 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
be anchored. the lap and shoulder portions of
In Canada, the law requires that the vehicle's seat belt through or
forward-facing child restraints have a around the child restraint. The
top tether, and that the tether be child restraint instructions will
attached. show you how.
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 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
to be installed in the rear seat, be sure out of the retractor to set the
to read Where to Put the Restraint lock. When the retractor lock is
0 105. set, the belt can be tightened but
1. Put the child restraint on not pulled out of the retractor.
the seat.
For the third row outboard 3. Push the latch plate into the
seating positions, if the head buckle until it clicks.
restraint interferes with the If the latch plate will not go fully
proper installation of the child into the buckle, check to see if
restraint, the head restraint may the correct buckle is being used.
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6. If the child restraint has a top and Reinstallation” under Lower
tether, follow the child restraint Anchors and Tethers for Children
manufacturer’s instructions (LATCH System) 0 106 for additional
regarding the use of the top information on reinstalling the head
tether. Refer to the instructions restraint properly.
that came with the child
restraint and see Lower Anchors Securing Child Restraints
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 106.
(With the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat)
7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is
securely held in place. To check, a safer place to secure a
5. To tighten the belt, push down grasp the child restraint at the forward-facing child restraint. See
on the child restraint, pull the seat belt path and attempt to Where to Put the Restraint 0 105.
shoulder portion of the belt to move it side to side and back In addition, the vehicle has a
tighten the lap portion of the and forth. When the child passenger sensing system which is
belt and feed the shoulder belt restraint is properly installed, designed to turn off the front
back into the retractor. When there should be no more than outboard passenger frontal airbag
installing a forward-facing child 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. under certain conditions.
restraint, it may be helpful to use To remove the child restraint, See Passenger Sensing System 0 93 and
your knee to push down on the unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 138
child restraint as you tighten it return to the stowed position. If the for more information, including
the belt. top tether is attached to a top tether important safety information.
Try to pull the belt out of the anchor, disconnect it. Never put a rear-facing child seat in
retractor to make sure the If the head restraint was removed for the front. This is because the risk to
retractor is locked. If the a third row outboard seating position, the rear-facing child is so great if the
retractor is not locked, repeat reinstall it before the seating position airbag deploys.
Steps 4 and 5. is used. See “Head Restraint Removal
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When using the lap-shoulder belt to
{ Warning Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this
position, follow the instructions that
A child in a rear-facing child child restraint in the front outboard came with the child restraint and the
restraint can be seriously injured or passenger seat, always move the following instructions:
killed if the front outboard seat as far back as it will go. It is
passenger frontal airbag inflates. better to secure the child restraint 1. Move the seat as far back as it
This is because the back of the in a rear seat. will go before securing the
rear-facing child restraint would be forward-facing child restraint.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 93 Move the seat upward or the
very close to the inflating airbag. for additional information. seatback to an upright position,
A child in a forward-facing child
if needed, to get a tight
restraint can be seriously injured or installation of the child restraint.
killed if the front outboard If the child restraint uses a top tether,
passenger frontal airbag inflates see Lower Anchors and Tethers for When the passenger sensing
and the passenger seat is in a Children (LATCH System) 0 106 for top system has turned off the front
forward position. tether anchor locations. outboard passenger frontal
Do not secure a child seat in a airbag, the OFF indicator on the
Even if the passenger sensing passenger airbag status indicator
position without a top tether anchor if
system has turned off the front should light and stay lit when
a national or local law requires that
outboard passenger frontal airbag, you start the vehicle. See
the top tether be anchored, or if the
no system is fail-safe. No one can instructions that come with the child Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
guarantee that an airbag will not restraint say that the top tether must 0 138.
deploy under some unusual be anchored. 2. Put the child restraint on
circumstance, even though it is the seat.
turned off. In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
Secure rear-facing child restraints top tether, and that the tether be the lap and shoulder portions of
in a rear seat, even if the airbag is attached. the vehicle's seat belt through or
off. If you secure a forward-facing
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around the child restraint. The
child restraint instructions will
show you how.

4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the
Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is
the buckle, away from the child set, the belt can be tightened but
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the restraint, so that the seat belt not pulled out of the retractor.
belt, if needed. could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
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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.
If the airbag is off, the OFF indicator
in the passenger airbag status
6. To tighten the belt, push down indicator will come on and stay on
on the child restraint, pull the when the vehicle is started.
shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed
tighten the lap portion of the and the ON indicator is lit, see “If the
belt, and feed the shoulder belt On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
back into the retractor. When Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
installing a forward-facing child System 0 93.
restraint, it may be helpful to use
your knee to push down on the To remove the child restraint,
child restraint as you tighten unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let
the belt. it return to the stowed position.
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.
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Storage Storage Compartments Touch the bottom of the climate
control system panel until the door
automatically starts to open. The
Storage Compartments
{ Warning storage area may contain a USB port.
See the infotainment manual.
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 119 Do not store heavy or sharp objects
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . . . 119 in storage compartments. In a Keep the storage area door closed
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 crash, these objects may cause the while driving.
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 cover to open and could result in Touch the bottom of the climate
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 injury. control system again until the door
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 automatically starts to close.
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 121 Instrument Panel Storage Glove Box
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

To open, press the button. Close the

glove box manually.
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Cupholders Sunglasses Storage Rear Storage

To access the cupholders, press the If equipped, sunglasses storage is on There is storage in the floor of the
cover and release. the overhead console. Press the fixed rear cargo area. Lift the handle to
There is storage in front of the button on the cover and release to access. There is a removable divider to
cupholders. Push forward on the access. help organize.
handle to open.
Armrest Storage
For vehicles with a rear seat armrest,
pull the loop at the top of the armrest
down to access the cupholders.
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Center Console Storage Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Tie-Downs

If equipped, press to turn on the

cooled compartment inside the center
Pull the handle and lift to access. console storage.
There are auxiliary jacks, USB ports, The cooled compartment will help
an accessory power outlet, a tote keep cold liquids cold, but is not
compartment, and a device holder intended to chill warm liquids. Do not
inside. use for items that need to be There are four cargo tie-downs in the
refrigerated. rear cargo area. These can be used to
On the rear of the console there are
strap cargo down and keep it from
auxiliary jacks, a power outlet, and a
moving inside the vehicle.
storage area.
See Power Outlets 0 128 and the Convenience Net
infotainment manual.
Use the convenience net, located in
the rear, to store small loads as far
forward as possible. The net should
not be used to store heavy loads.
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Roof Rack System Caution
A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) is located above the rear
window glass. Make sure items loaded
{ Warning Loading cargo on the roof rack that on the roof of the vehicle do not block
weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb) or or damage the CHMSL.
If something is carried on top of the hangs over the rear or sides of the
vehicle that is longer or wider than vehicle may damage the vehicle.
the roof rack — like paneling, Load cargo so that it rests evenly
plywood, or a mattress — the wind between the crossrails, making sure
can catch it while the vehicle is to fasten cargo securely.
being driven. The item being carried
could be violently torn off, and this
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
could cause a collision and damage when driving, check to make sure
the vehicle. Never carry something crossrails and cargo are securely
longer or wider than the roof rack fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
on top of the vehicle unless using a rack will make the vehicle’s center of
GM certified accessory carrier. gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
If equipped, the roof rack can be used braking, or abrupt maneuvers,
to load items. For roof racks that do otherwise it may result in loss of
not have crossrails included, control. If driving for a long distance,
GM Certified crossrails can be on rough roads, or at high speeds,
purchased as an accessory. See your occasionally stop the vehicle to make
dealer for additional information. sure the cargo remains in its place.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading the vehicle. For
more information on vehicle capacity
and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits
0 196.
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High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Controls Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . .
137
138
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
147
148
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Information Displays
Controls Driver Information
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 124 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 124 Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . 150
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 124 (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Brake System Warning Light . . . . 141 Vehicle Messages
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . 124 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 142 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . 126 Service Electric Parking Brake Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . 154
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . 154
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Vehicle Personalization
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . 155
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Winter Driving Mode Light . . . . . . 143 Universal Remote System
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . 163
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 143
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 144 Universal Remote System
Indicators Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Warning Lights, Gauges, and StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Universal Remote System
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Traction Control System (TCS)/ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Engine Coolant Temperature
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . 146
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 146
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
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Controls Steering Wheel Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer
The infotainment system can be
Steering Wheel Adjustment operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See “Steering Wheel
Controls” in the infotainment manual.

Heated Steering Wheel

The windshield wiper control is on the
turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band with z FRONT
on it.
1 : Fast wipes.
w : Slow wipes.
To adjust the power tilt and
telescoping steering wheel: 3 INT : If Rainsense is turned off,
( : If equipped, press to turn the turn the z FRONT band up for
Press the control to move the steering heated steering wheel on or off. An more frequent wipes or down for less
wheel up and down or forward and indicator next to the button is lit frequent wipes. If Rainsense is turned
rearward. when the feature is turned on. on, see “Rainsense” later in this
Do not adjust the steering wheel while The steering wheel takes about section.
driving. three minutes to start heating. OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off.
Horn 8 : For a single wipe, turn the band
down, then release. For several wipes,
To sound the horn, press a on the hold the band down.
steering wheel.
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Clear ice and snow from the wiper Rainsense
blades before using them. If frozen to
With Rainsense, a sensor near the top
the windshield, carefully loosen or
center of the windshield detects the
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades
amount of water on the windshield
should be replaced. See Wiper Blade
and controls the frequency of the
Replacement 0 297.
windshield wiper.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
Keep this area of the windshield clear z AUTO : Press to turn Rainsense
wiper motor. An internal circuit
of debris to allow for best system
breaker to the motor will stop the
performance. on or off. When turned on and z
motor until it cools down. FRONT is in one of the Rainsense
3 INT : Turn the z FRONT band wipe sensitivity positions the wipers
Wiper Parking on the wiper lever to adjust the can be adjusted for more or less
If the ignition is turned off while the sensitivity when Rainsense is sensitivity to moisture. When turned
wipers are on w, 1, or 3 INT, turned on. off, the wipers operate as timed
they will immediately stop. intermittent wipers and can be
adjusted for more or less frequent
If z FRONT is then moved to OFF wipes.
before the driver door is opened or
within 10 minutes, the wipers will If z AUTO is turned on when the
restart and move to the base of the ignition is turned on, or if the ignition
windshield. is on and the z FRONT band is in
If the ignition is turned off while the . Turn the band up for more one of the sensitivity settings when
wipers are performing wipes due to sensitivity to moisture. z AUTO is turned on or off, a
windshield washing or Rainsense, the . message may display indicating if
Turn the band down to lower INT
wipers continue to run until they Rainsense was turned on or off.
setting for less sensitivity to
reach the base of the windshield. moisture. If the ignition is on and z FRONT
Move the band out of the 3 INT is not in one of the sensitivity settings
position to deactivate Rainsense. when z AUTO is turned on, a
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message may display indicating that L m : Push the paddle marked with INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a
the wiper band must be in one of the the windshield washer symbol at the delay between wipes.
sensitivity settings for Rainsense to top of the turn signal lever to spray ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
operate. washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection The wipers will continue until the
paddle is released or the maximum
When using an automatic car wash, wash time is reached. When the
move the windshield wiper lever to paddle is released, additional wipes
OFF. This disables the automatic may occur depending on how long the
Rainsense windshield wipers. windshield washer had been activated.
With Rainsense, if the transmission is See Washer Fluid 0 290 for
information on filling the windshield = REAR : Press this button on the
in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is end of the lever to spray washer fluid
very slow, the wipers will washer fluid reservoir.
on the rear window. The wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the clear the rear window and either stop
windshield. Rear Window Wiper/ or return to your preset speed. For
The wiper operations return to normal Washer more washer cycles, press and hold
when the transmission is no longer in the button.
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has The rear window wiper/washer will
increased. not operate if the liftgate or liftglass is
Windshield Washer open or ajar. If the liftgate or liftglass
is opened while the rear wiper is on,
the wiper returns to the parked
{ Warning position and stops.
In freezing weather, do not use the The rear wiper control is on the turn Rear Camera Mirror Washer :
signal lever.
washer until the windshield is If equipped, press = REAR on the end
warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid To turn the rear wiper on, slide the of the lever to spray washer fluid on
can form ice on the windshield, lever to a wiper position. the rear mirror camera lens. See Rear
blocking your vision. Camera Mirror 0 54.
OFF : Turns the wiper off.
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Rear Wiper Arm Assembly The windshield washer reservoir is Clock
Protection used for the windshield and the rear
window. Check the fluid level in the The infotainment system controls are
When using an automatic car wash, used to access the time and date
move the rear wiper control to OFF to reservoir if either washer is not
working. See Washer Fluid 0 290. settings through the menu system.
disable the rear wiper. In some See “Home Page” in the infotainment
vehicles, if the transmission is in manual for information about how to
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is Compass use the menu system.
very slow, the rear wiper will The vehicle may have a compass
automatically park under the rear display on the Driver Information Setting the Clock
spoiler. Center (DIC). The compass receives its Time
The wiper operations return to normal heading and other information from
when the transmission is no longer in the Global Positioning System (GPS) To set the time:
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic 1. From the Home Page, touch
increased. Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle SETTINGS, then touch Time
speed information. and Date.
Reverse Gear Wipes
The compass system is designed to 2. Touch Set Time, then touch + or
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear operate for a certain number of miles − to increase or decrease hours
wiper will automatically operate or degrees of turn before needing a or minutes, and change AM
continuously when the shift lever is in signal from the GPS satellites. When or PM.
R (Reverse), and the front windshield the compass display shows CAL, drive
wiper is performing low or high speed the vehicle for a short distance in an 3. Touch 12-24 Hr for a 12 or
wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, open area where it can receive a GPS 24 hour clock.
the shift lever is in R (Reverse), and signal. The compass system will 4. Touch [ Back to go back to the
the front windshield wiper is automatically determine when a GPS
performing interval wipes, then the previous menu.
signal is restored and provide a
rear wiper automatically performs heading again. Date
interval wipes.
To set the date:
This feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
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1. From the Home Page, touch In some regions, auto set may require . One on the rear of the center
SETTINGS, then touch Time an active OnStar or connected service console
and Date. plan, if available. . One in the third row seat on the
2. Touch Set Date, then touch + or Clock Display driver side
− to increase or decrease month, . One in the rear cargo area on the
day, or year. When on, the digital clock will display
on the infotainment screen. passenger side
3. Touch [ Back to go back to the To set the clock display: Lift the cover to access and replace
previous menu. when not in use.
1. From the Home Page, touch
Auto Set SETTINGS, then touch Time The accessory power outlets are
When on, the time and date will and Date. powered as follows:
automatically update. 2. Touch Clock Display, then select . The power outlet near the
To set auto set: Off or On. cupholders on the center console
is powered in Retained Accessory
1. From the Home Page, touch 3. Touch [ Back to go back to the Power (RAP) mode. This outlet can
SETTINGS, then touch Time previous menu. be configured to operate using
and Date. RAP or battery power. If the power
2. Touch Set Time or Set Date. Power Outlets outlet is used while in the battery
power mode, this could cause
3. Touch Auto Set, then select Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current interference between the RKE
On-Cell Network or Off-Manual Accessory power outlets can be used transmitter and the vehicle, and
to manually set the time to plug in electrical equipment, such the vehicle may not start. See
and date. as a cell phone or MP3 player. Ignition Positions 0 202.
4. Touch [ Back to go back to the The vehicle has five accessory power . The power outlets inside the
previous menu. outlets: center console and on the rear of
If auto set is on, the time displayed on . One near the cupholders on the the center console are powered
the clock may not update immediately when the vehicle is started or the
center console
when driving into a new time zone. ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY,
. One inside the center console
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or until the driver door is opened Certain power accessory plugs may An indicator light on the outlet turns
within 10 minutes of turning off not be compatible with the accessory on to show it is in use. The light
the vehicle. See Retained Accessory power outlet and could overload comes on when the vehicle is started,
Power (RAP) 0 206. vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem equipment requiring less than 150
. The power outlets in the third row is experienced, see your dealer. watts is plugged into the outlet, and
seat and in the rear cargo area are When adding electrical equipment, be no system fault is detected.
powered at all times. sure to follow the proper installation The indicator light does not come on
instructions included with the when the ignition is off or if the
{ Warning equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0 275.
equipment is not fully seated into the
outlet.
Power is always supplied to the If equipment is connected using more
outlets. Do not leave electrical Caution than 150 watts or a system fault is
equipment plugged in when the detected, a protection circuit shuts off
vehicle is not in use because the Hanging heavy equipment from the the power supply and the indicator
vehicle could catch fire and cause power outlet can cause damage not light turns off. To reset the circuit,
injury or death. covered by the vehicle warranty. unplug the item and plug it back in or
The power outlets are designed for turn the ignition off and then back to
accessory power plugs only, such as on. The power restarts when
cell phone charge cords. equipment using 150 watts or less is
Caution plugged into the outlet and a system
fault is not detected.
Leaving electrical equipment Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
plugged in for an extended period Alternating Current The power outlet is not designed for
of time while the vehicle is off will the following, and may not work
This power outlet can be used to plug properly if they are plugged in:
drain the battery. Always unplug in electrical equipment that uses a
electrical equipment when not in maximum limit of 150 watts. . Equipment with high initial peak
use and do not plug in equipment wattage, such as
that exceeds the maximum 15 amp The 110/120 volt power outlet is on compressor-driven refrigerators
rating. the rear of the center console. and electric power tools
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. Other equipment requiring an wireless charging feature may not
extremely stable power supply, correctly indicate charging when the
such as microcomputer-controlled vehicle is in RAP. See Retained
electric blankets and touch sensor Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206.
lamps The operating temperature is −20 °C
. Medical equipment. (−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
Wireless Charging 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
The system operates at 145 kHz and
wirelessly charges one Qi compatible { Warning
smartphone. The power output of the
Remove all objects from the
system is capable of charging at a rate
charging pad before charging your To charge a compatible smartphone:
up to 1 amp (5W), as requested by the
compatible smartphone. See Radio compatible smartphone. Objects, 1. Remove all objects from the
Frequency Statement 0 387. such as coins, keys, rings, paper charging pad. The system may
clips, or cards, between the not charge if there are any
smartphone and charging pad will
{ Warning become very hot. On the rare
objects between the smartphone
and charging pad.
Wireless charging can affect the occasion that the charging system
2. Place the smartphone face up
operation of an implanted does not detect an object, and the
against the rear of the
pacemaker or other medical devices. object gets wedged between the
charge pad.
If you have one, it is recommended smartphone and charger, remove
the smartphone and allow the To maximize the charge rate,
to consult with your doctor before
object to cool before removing it ensure the smartphone is fully
using the wireless charging system.
from the charging pad, to prevent seated and centered in the holder
burns. with nothing under it. A thick
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ smartphone case may prevent
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory the wireless charger from
Power (RAP) must be active. The
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ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges,
USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF If equipped, the ashtray is in the and Indicators
SUCH DAMAGE. center console cupholder.
Warning lights and gauges can signal
that something is wrong before it
Cigarette Lighter Caution becomes serious enough to cause an
If equipped with a cigarette lighter, it If papers, pins, or other flammable expensive repair or replacement.
is in the center console near the items are put in the ashtray, hot Paying attention to the warning lights
cupholders. Press on the access door and gauges could prevent injury.
cigarettes or other smoking
to open it and use the lighter. materials could ignite them and Some warning lights come on briefly
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in, possibly damage the vehicle. Never when the engine is started to indicate
and let go. When it is ready, it will put flammable items in the ashtray. they are working. When one of the
pop back out by itself. warning lights comes on and stays on
while driving, or when one of the
To remove the ashtray, pull it from gauges shows there may be a problem,
Caution the cupholder. Push it back down to check the section that explains what
be sure it is secure. to do. Waiting to do repairs can be
Holding a cigarette lighter in while
it is heating does not let the lighter costly and even dangerous.
back away from the heating
element when it is hot. Damage
from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse
could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is
heating.
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Instrument Cluster

English Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar

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Reconfigurable Instrument 4. Each layout in the menu is
Cluster represented by a small preview
image of the display layout.
The cluster display layout can be Scroll up or down and highlight
changed. the selection. Press SEL to select
the desired cluster configuration.
5. Exit the Display Layout menu by
pressing S.
Enhanced Configuration
Cluster Application Displays
The Enhanced configuration has three
The cluster can display information
interactive display zones.
regarding Navigation, Audio, and
Use the five-way control on the right Phone.
Balanced Configuration side of the steering wheel to move
between the different display zones Navigation
The Balanced configuration has three and scroll through the different
interactive display zones: one in the If there is no active route, a compass
displays. will be displayed. If there is an active
center of each of the gauges.
To change the cluster configuration: route, press SEL to end route guidance
or turn the voice prompts on or off.
1. Find the Options page in one of
the interactive display zones on Audio
the cluster. While the Audio application page is
2. Press SEL to enter the displayed, press SEL to enter the
Options menu. Audio menu. In the Audio menu,
search for music, select from favorites,
3. Scroll down to highlight Display or change the audio source.
Layout. Then press SEL to
select it.
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Phone Info Pages : Press SEL while Info Head-up Display (HUD) Rotation :
While the Phone application page is Pages is highlighted to select the This feature allows for adjusting the
displayed, press SEL to enter the items to be displayed in the DIC info angle of the HUD image. Press SEL on
Phone menu. In the Phone menu, displays. See Driver Information Center the steering wheel controls while
if there is no active phone call, view (DIC) 0 148. Head-up Display Rotation is
recent calls, select from favorites, Fav Button Options : Press SEL while highlighted to enter Adjust Mode.
or scroll through contacts. If there is Fav Button Options is highlighted to Press y or z to adjust the angle of
an active call, mute the phone or select between FAV Primary and SEEK the HUD display. Press S or T to
switch to handset operation. Primary. This selection allows for highlight OK, then press SEL to save
Cluster Options Menu configuration of the C and B the setting. Cancel can also be
steering wheel controls. When FAV selected to cancel the setting. The
To enter the cluster Options menu: Primary is selected, pressing C and vehicle must be in P (Park).
1. Use the five-way control on the B will go to the next or previous Open Source Software : Press SEL
right side of the steering wheel favorite and pressing and holding C while Open Source Software is
to find the Options page in one highlighted to display open source
of the interactive display zones and B will seek. When SEEK Primary
software information.
on the cluster. is selected, pressing C and B will
2. Press SEL on the center of the seek and pressing and holding C and Speedometer
five-way control to enter the B will go to the next or previous The speedometer shows the vehicle's
Options menu. favorite. speed in either kilometers per hour
Units : Press SEL while Units is Display Layout : Press SEL while (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
highlighted to enter the Unit menu. Display Layout is highlighted to
Choose US or metric units by pressing change the configuration of the Odometer
SEL while the desired item is cluster. See “Reconfigurable
Instrument Cluster” earlier in this The odometer shows how far the
highlighted. A checkmark will be
section. vehicle has been driven, in either
displayed next to the selected item.
kilometers or miles.
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Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some owners
ask about. None of these show a
The trip odometer shows how far the problem with the fuel gauge:
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset. . At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge
The trip odometer is accessed and reads full.
reset through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Driver Information . It takes a little more or less fuel to
Center (DIC) 0 148. fill up than the gauge indicated.
For example, the gauge may have
Tachometer indicated the tank was half full,
but it actually took a little more or
The tachometer displays the engine less than half the tank's capacity
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). to fill the tank.
Balanced Configuration . The gauge moves a little while
When the ignition is on, the fuel turning a corner or speeding up.
gauge indicates about how much fuel . The gauge takes a few seconds to
is left in the tank. stabilize after the ignition is
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge turned on, and goes back to empty
pointing to the side of the vehicle the when the ignition is turned off.
fuel door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the
low fuel light comes on. There still is
a little fuel left, but the vehicle should
be refueled soon.
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge

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
English Balanced Configuration driver remains or becomes unbuckled
This gauge measures the temperature while the vehicle is moving.
of the vehicle's engine. If the driver seat belt is buckled,
Metric Balanced Configuration
While driving under normal operating neither the light nor the chime
conditions, if the needle moves into comes on.
the red area, the engine is too hot. Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and Light
turn off the engine as soon as
possible. There is a passenger seat belt
reminder light near the passenger
Seat Belt Reminders airbag status indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 93.
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder
light on the instrument cluster.
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Airbag Readiness Light
{ Warning
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag If the airbag readiness light stays
system. The system check includes on after the vehicle is started or
the airbag sensor(s), the passenger comes on while driving, it means
sensing system, the pretensioners, the the airbag system might not be
When the vehicle is started, this light airbag modules, the wiring, and the working properly. The airbags in the
flashes and a chime may come on to crash sensing and diagnostic module. vehicle might not inflate in a crash,
remind passengers to fasten their seat For more information on the airbag
belt. Then the light stays on solid or they could even inflate without a
system, see Airbag System 0 87. crash. To help avoid injury, have
until the belt is buckled. This cycle
continues several times if the the vehicle serviced right away.
passenger remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If there is a problem with the airbag
If the passenger seat belt is buckled, system, a Driver Information Center
neither the chime nor the light (DIC) message may also come on.
comes on.
The front passenger seat belt reminder The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status
light and chime may turn on if an for several seconds when the vehicle is Indicator
object is put on the seat such as a started. If the light does not come on The vehicle has a passenger sensing
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, then, have it fixed immediately. system. See Passenger Sensing System
laptop, or other electronic device. To 0 93 for important safety information.
turn off the reminder light and/or The passenger airbag status indicator
chime, remove the object from the is in the overhead console.
seat or buckle the seat belt.
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If the word ON or the on symbol is lit Charging System Light
on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag is
allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit
United States on the airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front The charging system light comes on
outboard passenger frontal airbag. briefly when the ignition is turned on,
If, after several seconds, both status but the engine is not running, as a
indicator lights remain on, or if there check to show the light is working.
are no lights at all, there may be a It should go out when the engine is
Canada and Mexico problem with the lights or the started.
passenger sensing system. See your If the light stays on, or comes on
When the vehicle is started, the dealer for service.
passenger airbag status indicator will while driving, there may be a problem
light ON and OFF, or the symbols for with the electrical charging system.
on and off, for several seconds as a { Warning Have it checked by your dealer.
system check. Then, after several more Driving while this light is on could
If the airbag readiness light ever drain the battery.
seconds, the status indicator will light
comes on and stays on, it means
either ON or OFF, or the on or off When this light comes on, or is
that something may be wrong with
symbol, to let you know the status of flashing, the Driver Information
the front outboard passenger frontal the airbag system. To help avoid Center (DIC) also displays a message.
airbag. injury to yourself or others, have
the vehicle serviced right away. See If a short distance must be driven
Airbag Readiness Light 0 138 for with the light on, be sure to turn off
more information, including all accessories, such as the radio and
important safety information. air conditioner.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp Caution
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
(Check Engine Light) could damage the emission control
This light is part of the vehicle’s If the vehicle is driven continually system and increase vehicle
emission control on-board diagnostic with this light on, the emission emissions. Diagnosis and service may
system. If this light is on while the control system may not work as be required.
engine is running, a malfunction has well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not run To help prevent damage, reduce
been detected and the vehicle may vehicle speed and avoid hard
require service. The light should come smoothly. This could lead to costly
accelerations and uphill grades.
on to show that it is working when repairs that might not be covered
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount
the ignition is in Service Mode. See by the vehicle warranty.
of cargo being hauled as soon as
Ignition Positions 0 202. possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a
Caution safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off
and wait at least 10 seconds before
Modifications to the engine, restarting the engine. If the light is
transmission, exhaust, intake, still flashing, follow the previous
or fuel system, or the use of guidelines and see your dealer for
replacement tires that do not meet service as soon as possible.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the original tire specifications, can
the system before any problem is If the light is on steady : A
cause this light to come on. This
noticeable. Being aware of the light malfunction has been detected.
could lead to costly repairs not Diagnosis and service may be
and seeking service promptly when it
covered by the vehicle warranty. required.
comes on may prevent damage.
This could also affect the vehicle’s
ability to pass an Emissions Check the following:
Inspection/Maintenance test. See . If fuel has been added to the
Accessories and Modifications 0 278. vehicle using the capless fuel
funnel adapter, make sure that it
has been removed. See “Filling the
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Tank with a Portable Gas Can” 12-volt battery has recently been
under Filling the Tank 0 253. The replaced or run down, or if the
diagnostic system can detect if the vehicle has been recently serviced.
adapter has been left installed in See your dealer if the vehicle will not
the vehicle, allowing fuel to pass or cannot be made ready for
evaporate into the atmosphere. the test.
A few driving trips with the
adapter removed may turn off the The DLC is under the instrument
light. panel to the left of the steering wheel. Brake System Warning
Connecting devices that are not used Light
. Poor fuel quality can cause to perform an Emissions Inspection/
inefficient engine operation and Maintenance test or to service the The vehicle brake system consists of
poor driveability, which may go vehicle may affect vehicle operation. two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is
away once the engine is warmed See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 275. not working, the remaining circuit can
up. If this occurs, change the fuel See your dealer if assistance is needed. still work to stop the vehicle. For
brand. It may require at least one normal braking performance, both
full tank of the proper fuel to turn The vehicle may not pass circuits need to be working.
the light off. See Recommended inspection if:
If the warning light comes on, there is
Fuel 0 252. . The light is on when the engine is a brake problem. Have the brake
If the light remains on, see your running. system inspected right away.
dealer. . The light does not come on when
the ignition is in Service Mode.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs . Critical emission control systems
have not been completely
If the vehicle requires an Emissions diagnosed. If this happens, the
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test vehicle would not be ready for
equipment will likely connect to the Metric English
inspection and might require
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). several days of routine driving
before the system is ready for
inspection. This can happen if the
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This light should come on briefly Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking
when the engine is started. If it does
not come on then, have it fixed so it
Light Brake Light
will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light comes on and stays on,
there is a brake problem.

{ Warning Metric English

This light comes on when the parking If this light comes on and stays on,
The brake system might not be
brake is applied. If the light continues there is a problem with a system on
working properly if the brake the vehicle that is causing the parking
system warning light is on. Driving flashing after the parking brake is
released, or while driving, there is a brake system to work at a reduced
with the brake system warning light level. The vehicle can still be driven,
on can lead to a crash. If the light is problem with the Electric Parking
Brake system. A message may also but should be taken to a dealer as
still on after the vehicle has been soon as possible. See Electric Parking
pulled off the road and carefully display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). Brake 0 219. A message may also
stopped, have the vehicle towed for display in the Driver Information
service. If the light does not come on, Center (DIC).
or remains flashing, see your dealer.
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Antilock Brake System If both the ABS and the brake system For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode
warning light are on, the vehicle's feature, this light comes on when the
(ABS) Warning Light antilock brakes are not functioning Tow/Haul Mode has been activated.
and there is a problem with the See Tow/Haul Mode 0 213.
regular brakes. See your dealer for
service.
Winter Driving Mode Light
See Brake System Warning Light 0 141.

Sport Mode Light

This light comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem. This light comes on when Snow/Ice
mode is selected. See Magnetic Ride
If the light comes on while driving, Control 0 224.
stop as soon as it is safely possible This light comes on when Sport mode
and turn off the vehicle. Then start is selected. See Magnetic Ride Control Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
the engine again to reset the system. 0 224.
If the ABS light stays on, or comes on Light
again while driving, the vehicle needs Tow/Haul Mode Light
service. A chime may also sound when
the light comes on steady.
If the ABS light is the only light on,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but the
antilock brakes are not functioning.
This light is green if LKA is available
to assist.
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LKA may assist by gently turning the Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light
steering wheel if the vehicle
approaches a detected lane marking
without using the turn signal in that
direction. The LKA light will turn
amber.
This light is amber and flashes as a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert,
to indicate that the lane marking has This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while
been crossed. starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not,
See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 250. have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. If the system is working dealer.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator normally, the indicator light then This light comes on when the
turns off. StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
The traction off light comes on when (ESC) system is turned off.
the Traction Control System (TCS) has If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction
been turned off by pressing and Control System (TCS) is also off.
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC If StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are off, the
button. system does not assist in controlling
This light and the StabiliTrak/ESC OFF the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the
If equipped, this indicator will display light come on when StabiliTrak/ StabiliTrak/ESC systems, and the
green when a vehicle is detected Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is warning light turns off.
ahead and amber when you are turned off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
following a vehicle ahead much too
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Control 0 221.
closely.
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
System 0 243.
Control 0 221.
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Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Stability The engine coolant temperature
Control 0 221. warning light comes on when the
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light engine has overheated.
Engine Coolant If this happens, pull over and turn off
Temperature Warning Light the engine as soon as possible. See
Engine Overheating 0 289.

Tire Pressure Light

This light comes on briefly when the

engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have
This light comes on briefly while
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
starting the vehicle.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
If the light is on and not flashing, the Monitor System (TPMS), this light
is working normally the indicator light
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/ comes on briefly when the engine is
goes off.
ESC system have been disabled. started. It provides information about
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressures and the TPMS.
message may display. Check the DIC Caution
messages to determine which When the Light Is On Steady
feature(s) is no longer functioning and The engine coolant temperature
This indicates that one or more of the
whether the vehicle requires service. warning light indicates that the
tires are significantly underinflated.
vehicle has overheated. Driving with
If the light is on and flashing, the TCS this light on can damage the engine A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC system is and it may not be covered by the pressure message may also display.
actively working. vehicle warranty. See Engine Stop as soon as possible, and inflate
Overheating 0 289.
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the tires to the pressure value shown
Caution (Continued)
Low Fuel Warning Light
on the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Tire Pressure 0 317.
vehicle serviced. Always follow the
When the Light Flashes First and maintenance schedule for changing
Then Is On Steady engine oil.
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 This light is near the fuel gauge and
come on at every ignition cycle. See comes on briefly when the ignition is
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 320. turned on as a check to show it is
working.
Engine Oil Pressure Light It also comes on when the fuel tank is
This light should come on briefly as low on fuel. The light turns off when
Caution the engine is started. If it does not fuel is added. If it does not, have the
come on, have the vehicle serviced by vehicle serviced.
Lack of proper engine oil your dealer.
maintenance can damage the If the light comes on and stays on, it Security Light
engine. Driving with the engine oil means that oil is not flowing through
low can also damage the engine. the engine properly. The vehicle could
The repairs would not be covered be low on oil and might have some
by the vehicle warranty. Check the other system problem. See your dealer.
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 The security light should come on
(Continued) briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
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serviced by your dealer. If the system IntelliBeam Light Cruise Control Light
is working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
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 50.
This light comes on when the The cruise control light is white when
High-Beam On Light IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is the cruise control is on and ready, and
enabled. See Exterior Lamp Controls turns green when the cruise control is
0 167. set and active.
See Cruise Control 0 225.
Lamps On Reminder
Adaptive Cruise Control Light

This light comes on when the

high-beam headlamps are in use. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
0 169.
This light comes on when the exterior
lamps are in use, except when only This light is white when the Adaptive
the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is on
are active. See Exterior Lamp Controls and ready, and turns green when the
0 167. ACC is set and active. See Adaptive
Cruise Control 0 228.
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Door Ajar Light Information Displays SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens.
Driver Information
Center (DIC) DIC Information Display Options
The DIC is displayed in the The info displays on the DIC can be
instrument cluster. It shows the status turned on or off through the
of many vehicle systems. Settings menu.
For vehicles equipped with this light, 1. Press SEL while viewing the
it comes on when a door is open or Settings page in one of the
not securely latched. Before driving, interactive display zones on the
check that all doors are properly cluster.
closed. 2. Scroll to Info Pages and
press SEL.
3. Press y or z to move through
the list of possible info displays.
4. Press SEL while an item is
highlighted to select or deselect
that item. When an item is
selected, a checkmark will appear
next to it.
y or z : Move SEL up or down to
go to the previous or next selection. DIC Information Displays
S or T : Press to move between the The following is the list of all possible
interactive display zones in the DIC information displays. Some of the
cluster. Press S to go back to the information displays may not be
previous menu. available for your particular vehicle.
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Trip 1 or Trip 2 and Average Fuel Fuel Range : Shows the approximate display will show the amount of time
Economy : The Trip display shows the distance the vehicle can be driven that has passed since the timer was
current distance traveled, in either without refueling. LOW will be last reset. To stop the timer, press SEL
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since displayed when the vehicle is low on briefly while this display is active and
the trip odometer was last reset. The fuel. The fuel range estimate is based the timer is running. To reset the
trip odometer can be reset by pressing on an average of the vehicle's fuel timer to zero, press and hold SEL
and holding SEL while this display is economy over recent driving history while this display is active.
active. and the amount of fuel remaining in Turn Arrow : Shows the next
The Average Fuel Economy display the fuel tank. maneuver when using route guidance.
shows the approximate average liters Instantaneous Fuel Economy : Shows Estimated Time to Arrival : Shows
per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or the current fuel economy in either the estimated time until arrival at
miles per gallon (mpg). This number liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or your destination.
is calculated based on the number of miles per gallon (mpg). This number
L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the reflects only the approximate fuel Distance to Destination : Shows the
last time this menu item was reset. economy that the vehicle has right distance to the destination when
This number reflects only the now and changes frequently as driving using route guidance.
approximate average fuel economy conditions change. Speed Limit : Shows the current
that the vehicle has right now, and Average Speed : Shows the average speed limit. The information for this
will change as driving conditions speed of the vehicle in kilometers per page comes from a roadway database.
change. The Average Fuel Economy hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
can be reset along with the trip Speed Warning : Allows the driver to
This average is calculated based on set a speed that they do not want to
odometer by pressing and holding SEL the various vehicle speeds recorded
while this display is active. exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
since the last reset of this value. The press SEL when Speed Warning is
Also shows if the Active Fuel average speed can be reset by pressing
displayed. Press y or z to adjust the
Management is active and in and holding SEL while this display is
V4 mode, or inactive and in V8 mode. active. value. This feature can be turned off
See Active Fuel Management 0 208. by pressing and holding SEL while
Timer : This display can be used as a viewing this page. If the selected
timer. To start the timer, press SEL
while this display is active. The
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speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up monitoring the oil life, additional square inch (psi). If the pressure is
warning is displayed and a chime may maintenance is recommended. See low, the value for that tire is shown in
sound. Maintenance Schedule 0 360. amber.
Cruise Set Speed : Shows the speed The Oil Life display must be reset See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 319
the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise after each oil change. It will not reset and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Control is set to. itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display 0 320.

Follow Distance Indicator : When accidentally at any time other than Blank Page : Allows for no
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not when the oil has just been changed. information to be displayed in the
engaged, the current follow time to It cannot be reset accurately until the cluster info display areas.
the vehicle ahead is displayed as a next oil change. To reset the engine
time value on this page. When ACC oil life system, press and hold SEL for Head-Up Display (HUD)
has been engaged, the display several seconds while the Oil Life
display is active. See Engine Oil Life
switches to the gap setting page. This
System 0 283. { Warning
page shows the current gap setting
along with the vehicle ahead indicator. Oil Pressure : Shows the engine oil If the HUD image is too bright or
pressure in kPa (kilopascals) too high in your field of view, it
Battery Voltage : Shows the current
battery voltage. or psi (pounds per square inch). may take you more time to see
Engine Hours : Shows the total things you need to see when it is
Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the dark outside. Be sure to keep the
oil's remaining useful life. number of hours the engine has run.
HUD image dim and placed low in
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is Transmission Fluid Temperature : your field of view.
displayed, that means 99% of the Shows the temperature of the
current oil life remains. automatic transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees If equipped with HUD, some
When the remaining oil life is low, the information concerning the operation
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message Fahrenheit (°F).
of the vehicle is projected onto the
will appear on the display. The oil Tire Pressure : Shows the windshield. The image is projected
should be changed as soon as approximate pressures of all four tires. through the HUD lens on top of the
possible. See Engine Oil 0 281. In Tire pressure is displayed in either
addition to the engine oil life system kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
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instrument panel. The information . Low Fuel
appears as an image focused out Some vehicle messages or alerts
toward the front of the vehicle. displayed in the HUD may be cleared
by using the steering wheel controls.
Caution See Vehicle Messages 0 154.
If you try to use the HUD image as Some information shown may not be
a parking aid, you may misjudge available on your vehicle if it is not
the distance and damage your equipped with these features.
vehicle. Do not use the HUD image
as a parking aid.

HUD Display on the Windshield

The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The The HUD may display some of the
speedometer reading and other following vehicle information and
numerical values can be displayed in vehicle messages or alerts:
either English or metric units. The HUD control is to the left of the
. Speed
steering wheel.
The language selection is changed . Tachometer
through the radio and the units of To adjust the HUD image:
measurement is changed through the . Audio 1. Adjust the driver seat.
instrument cluster. See Vehicle . Phone
Personalization 0 155 and “Options” 2. Start the engine.
. Navigation
under Instrument Cluster 0 133. 3. Use the following settings to
. Collision Alert adjust the HUD.
. Adaptive Cruise Control and set $ : Press or lift to center the HUD
speed image. The HUD image can only be
. adjusted up and down, not side
Lane Departure
to side.
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! : Press to select the display view. angle of the HUD display. Press S or Speed View : This displays digital
Each press will change the T to highlight OK, then press SEL to speed in English or metric units,
display view. save the setting. CANCEL can also be speed limit, vehicle ahead indicator,
selected to cancel the setting. The Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep
D : Lift and hold to brighten the Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control
display. Press and hold to dim the vehicle must be in P (Park). See
Instrument Cluster 0 133. and set speed. Some information only
display. Continue to hold to turn the appears on vehicles that have these
display off. HUD Views features, and when they are active.
The HUD image will automatically There are four views in the HUD.
dim and brighten to compensate for Some vehicle information and vehicle
outside lighting. The HUD brightness messages or alerts may be displayed
control can also be adjusted as in any view.
needed.
The HUD image can temporarily light
up depending on the angle and Metric
position of sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make the
HUD image harder to see. Metric
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Option
English
This feature allows for adjusting the
angle of the HUD image. Audio/Phone View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
Press SEL on the steering wheel
view along with audio/phone
controls while Head-up Display English information. The current radio station,
Rotation is highlighted to enter Adjust
media type, and incoming calls will be
Mode. Press y or z to adjust the displayed.
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All HUD views may briefly display vehicles. The compass heading is Care of the HUD
audio information when the driver displayed when navigation routing is
Clean the inside of the windshield to
uses the steering wheel controls to not active.
remove any dirt or film that could
adjust the audio settings appearing in Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts reduce the sharpness or clarity of the
the instrument cluster. shown in the instrument cluster may HUD image.
Incoming phone calls appearing in the also be displayed in any HUD view.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth
instrument cluster may also display in
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the
any HUD view.
lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD image
when the ignition is on, check that:
Metric . Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
Metric . The HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
. The HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
. Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
English . The windshield and HUD lens are
Performance View : This displays clean.
English digital speed, indicators from speed If the HUD image is not correct,
Navigation View : This displays view along with rpm reading, contact your dealer.
digital speed, indicators from speed transmission positions, and gear shift
view along with Turn-by-Turn indicator (if equipped). The windshield is part of the HUD
Navigation information in some system. See Windshield Replacement
0 298.
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. Ride Control Systems
Vehicle Messages while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed may
. Driver Assistance Systems
Messages displayed on the DIC be reduced. Anytime this message
indicate the status of the vehicle or . Cruise Control stays on, or displays repeatedly, the
some action that may be needed to . Lighting and Bulb Replacement vehicle should be taken to your dealer
correct a condition. Multiple messages for service as soon as possible.
may appear one after another. . Wiper/Washer Systems
The messages that do not require . Doors and Windows Vehicle Speed Messages
immediate action can be . Seat Belts SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
acknowledged and cleared by pressing
SEL. The messages that require
. Airbag Systems KM/H (MPH)
immediate action cannot be cleared . Engine and Transmission This message shows that the vehicle
until that action is performed. . speed has been limited to the speed
Tire Pressure
All messages should be taken displayed. The limited speed is a
. Battery protection for various propulsion and
seriously; clearing the message does
not correct the problem. vehicle systems, such as lubrication,
Engine Power Messages thermal, suspension, Teen Driver if
If a SERVICE message appears, see equipped, or tires.
your dealer. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
Follow the instructions given in the This message displays when the
messages. The system displays vehicle's propulsion power is reduced.
messages regarding the following A reduction in propulsion power can
topics: affect the vehicle's ability to
. Service Messages accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no observed reduction in
. Fluid Levels performance, proceed to your
. Vehicle Security destination. The performance may be
reduced the next time the vehicle is
. Brakes driven. The vehicle may be driven
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. Video Voice-Over Rear Seat Reminder
Vehicle Personalization
. Valet Mode This allows for a chime and a message
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus for . Teen Driver when the rear door has been opened
customizing vehicle features. before or during operation of the
. Radio vehicle.
The following are all possible . Vehicle
personalization features. Depending Select Off or On.
on the vehicle, some may not be . Bluetooth
Language
available. . Apple CarPlay
Select Language, then select from the
Audio System Controls . Android Auto available language(s).
1. Touch the desired feature to . Voice The selected language will display on
display a list of available options. . the system, and voice recognition will
Display
2. Touch to select the desired reflect the selected language.
. Rear Camera
feature setting. Video Voice-Over
. Return to Factory Settings
3. Touch S Back to return to the When activated, the Rear Seat
. Software Information
previous menu or exit. Infotainment (RSI) system will read
. Wi-Fi aloud menu titles, menu listings,
Touch SETTINGS from the Home Page
on the infotainment display. Detailed information for each menu pop-ups, alerts, and file titles from
follows. audio and video media.
Personalization Menus
Select Off or On.
The following list of menu items may Time and Date
be available: Manually set the time and date. See Valet Mode
. Time and Date Clock 0 127. This will lock the infotainment system
and steering wheel controls. It may
. Rear Seat Reminder also limit access to vehicle storage
. Language locations, if equipped.
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To enable valet mode: Manage Favorites Maximum Startup Volume
1. Enter a four-digit code on the This allows favorites to be edited. See This feature sets the maximum
keypad. “Manage Favorites” in “Settings” under startup volume. If the vehicle is
2. Select Enter to go to the “Radio” in the infotainment manual. started and the volume is greater than
confirmation screen. this level, the volume is adjusted to
Number of Favorites Shown this level. To set the maximum
3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Touch to set the number of favorites startup volume, touch + or − to
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or to display. increase or decrease.
unlock the system. Touch Back to go Select the desired number or select Vehicle
back to the previous menu. Auto and the infotainment system will
automatically adjust the number of Select and the following may display:
Teen Driver favorites shown. . Climate and Air Quality
See “Teen Driver” under “Settings” in
Audible Touch Feedback . Collision/Detection Systems
the infotainment manual.
This allows Audible Touch Feedback . Comfort and Convenience
Radio to be turned on or off. . Lighting
Select to display the Radio menu and Select Off or On.
the following may display: . Power Door Locks
. Manage Favorites Bose AudioPilot . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
This allows Bose AudioPilot to be
. Number of Favorites Shown Climate and Air Quality
turned on or off.
. Audible Touch Feedback Select and the following may display:
Select Off or On.
. Bose AudioPilot . Auto Fan Speed
Auto Volume
. Auto Volume . Auto Cooled Seats
This feature adjusts the volume based
. Maximum Startup Volume on vehicle speed and ambient noise. . Auto Heated Seats
Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, . Auto Defog
Medium, Medium-High, or High. . Auto Rear Defog
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Auto Fan Speed Auto Rear Defog Forward Collision System
This feature will set the auto fan If equipped, this feature will This feature will turn on or off
speed. automatically turn on the rear window Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and
Select Low, Medium, or High. defogger when the vehicle is first Forward Automatic Braking (FAB).
started in cold weather and turn off The Off setting disables all FCA and
Auto Cooled Seats when the vehicle is warmed. FAB functions. With the Alert and
When enabled, this feature will Select Off or On. Brake setting, both FCA and FAB are
automatically activate the cooled seats available. The Alert setting disables
at the level required by the interior Collision/Detection Systems FAB. See Forward Automatic Braking
temperature. See Heated and Cooled (FAB) 0 246.
Select the Collision/Detection Systems
Front Seats 0 69. menu and the following may display: Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert.
Select Off or On. . Alert Type Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Auto Heated Seats . Forward Collision System This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
When the vehicle is on, this feature . Rear Cross Traffic Alert Alert feature to be turned on or off.
will automatically activate the heated See Assistance Systems for Parking or
. Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier Backing 0 237.
seats at the level required by the
vehicle's interior temperature. See . Park Assist Select Off or On.
Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 69. . Lane Change Alert Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
Select Off or On. Alert Type This feature will give a reminder that
Auto Defog This feature will set crash alerts to Adaptive Cruise Control provides
When set to On, the auto defog comes beeps or seat vibrations. See Driver when it has brought the vehicle to a
on when the climate control sensor Assistance Systems 0 236. complete stop behind another
detects high interior humidity. Air will stopping vehicle, and then that vehicle
Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. drives on.
be directed to the windshield.
Select Off or On. Select Off or On.
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Park Assist Auto Running Boards Hands Free Liftgate Control
If equipped, this allows the feature to This allows the feature to be turned The liftgate may be operated with a
be turned on or off. See Assistance on or off. See Power Assist Steps 0 48. kicking motion under the rear bumper.
Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237. Select Off, On, or Extended. See Liftgate 0 40.
Select Off, On, or On with Towbar Select Off, On-Open and Close,
Attached. Auto Memory Recall or On-Open Only.
This feature automatically recalls the
Lane Change Alert current driver’s previously stored 1 or Reverse Tilt Mirror
This allows the feature to be turned 2 button positions when the ignition When on, the driver and/or passenger
on or off. See Lane Change Alert (LCA) is changed from off to on or ACC/ mirrors will tilt downward when the
0 248. ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats 0 65. vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to
When Lane Change Alert is disabled, Select On or Off. improve visibility of the ground near
Side Blind Zone Alert is also disabled. the rear wheels. See Reverse Tilt
Easy Exit Options Mirrors 0 53.
Select Off or On.
This feature automatically recalls the Select Off, On - Driver and Passenger,
Comfort and Convenience previously stored exit button position On - Driver, or On - Passenger.
when exiting the vehicle. See Memory
Select and the following may display: Auto Mirror Folding
Seats 0 65.
. Auto Running Boards When on, the outside mirrors will
Select Off or On.
. Auto Memory Recall automatically fold or unfold when the
Chime Volume Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
. Easy Exit Options
This allows the selection of the chime transmitter Q or K button is pressed
. Chime Volume volume level. and held. See Folding Mirrors 0 52.
. Hands Free Liftgate Control Touch + or − to adjust the volume. Select Off or On.
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Auto Mirror Folding
. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
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Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Exit Lighting Auto Door Unlock
When on and the front wiper is on, This allows the selection of how long This allows selection of which of the
the rear wiper will automatically the exterior lamps stay on when doors will automatically unlock when
activate when the vehicle is shifted to leaving the vehicle when it is dark the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
R (Reverse). outside. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Select Off or On. Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds. Delayed Door Lock
Lighting When on, this feature will delay the
Select the Lighting menu and the
Power Door Locks locking of the doors. To override the
following may display: Select Power Door Locks and the delay, press the power door lock
following may display: switch on the door.
. Vehicle Locator Lights
. . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting
. Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Vehicle Locator Lights
. Delayed Door Lock Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps and allows some of the exterior Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout the following may display:
lamps and most of the interior lamps . Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, this feature will keep the
to turn on briefly when K on the driver door from locking when the . Remote Lock Feedback
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle is off, the driver door is open, . Remote Door Unlock
transmitter is pressed to locate the and locking is requested. All the doors
vehicle. will lock and only the driver door will . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
Select On or Off. unlock. See Lockout Protection 0 39. . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If Off is selected, the Delayed Door . Remote Window Operation
Lock menu will be available.
. Passive Door Unlock
Select Off or On.
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
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Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When on, the exterior lamps will flash If equipped and turned on, this This feature sounds an alert when the
when unlocking the vehicle with the feature will turn the heated seats on RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle.
RKE transmitter. when using remote start on cold days. This menu also enables Remote No
Select Off or Flash Lights. Select Off or On. Longer in Vehicle Alert.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock Feedback Remote Window Operation
This allows selection of what type of This allows the windows to be opened Bluetooth
feedback is given when locking the when pressing K on the RKE Select and the following may display:
vehicle with the RKE transmitter. transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry . Pair New Device
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
. Device Management
Only, or Horn Only. Select Off or On.
. Ringtones
Remote Door Unlock Passive Door Unlock . Voice Mail Numbers
This allows selection of which doors This allows the selection of what . Text Message Alerts
will unlock when pressing K on the doors will unlock when using the
RKE transmitter. button on the driver door to unlock Pair New Device
Select All Doors or Driver Door. the vehicle.
Select to pair a new device. See
Select All Doors or Driver Door. “Pairing” under “Bluetooth
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
(Infotainment Controls)” in the
If equipped and turned on, this Passive Door Lock
infotainment manual.
feature will turn the cooled seats on This allows passive locking to be
when using remote start on turned on or off and selects feedback. Device Management
warm days. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Select to connect to a different phone
Select Off or On. Operation 0 28. source, disconnect a phone, or delete
Select Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On. a phone.
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Ringtones Apple CarPlay Voice
Select to change the ring tone for the This feature allows Apple devices to Select and the following may display:
specific phone. The phone does not be connected to the infotainment . Confidence Threshold
need to be connected to change the system through a USB port.
ring tone. . Prompt Length
Select Off or On.
Voice Mail Numbers . Audio Feedback Speed
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
This feature displays the voice mail . Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
Select to manage Apple devices. Apple
number for all connected phones. To CarPlay must be on for this feature to Confidence Threshold
change the voice mail number, select be accessed.
EDIT. Type a new number, then This feature allows the adjustment of
select SAVE. Android Auto the sensitivity of the speech
recognition system.
Text Message Alerts Select and the following may display:
Select Confirm More or Confirm Less.
This feature allows text messages to . Android Auto
be received. See “Text Messaging” Prompt Length
. Manage Android Auto Devices
under “Phone” in the infotainment This feature adjusts the voice prompt
manual. Android Auto length.
Select Off or On. This feature allows Android devices to Select Short or Long.
be connected to the infotainment
Apple CarPlay system through a USB port. Audio Feedback Speed
Select and the following may display: Select Off or On. This feature adjusts the audio
. Apple CarPlay feedback speed.
Manage Android Auto Devices
. Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Select to manage Android devices.
Android Auto must be on for this Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
feature to be accessed. This feature gives voice
command tips.
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Select Off or On. Turn Display Off Restore Vehicle Settings
Display Select to turn the display off. Touch This allows selection of restoring
anywhere on the infotainment display vehicle settings.
Select and the following may display: or press any infotainment controls on Select Restore or Cancel.
. Mode the center stack to turn the
. display on. Clear All Private Data
Proximity Sensing
. Rear Camera This allows selection to clear all
Calibrate Touchscreen
private information from the vehicle.
. Turn Display Off Select and the following may display:
Select Delete or Cancel.
. Guidance Lines
Mode
Restore Radio Settings
. Rear Park Assist Symbols
Select to change the display of the
This allows selection to restore radio
infotainment system. Guidance Lines settings.
Select Auto, Day, or Night. Select to turn Off or On. See Select Restore or Cancel.
Proximity Sensing Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 237. Software Information
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. Rear Park Assist Symbols Select to view or update the
infotainment system current software
Select Off, On, or On-Map Only. Select to turn Off or On. See information.
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Calibrate Touchscreen Backing 0 237. Wi-Fi
Select to calibrate the touchscreen, Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display:
then follow the prompts.
Select and the following may display: . Wi-Fi
. Restore Vehicle Settings . Manage Wi-Fi Networks
. Clear All Private Data
. Restore Radio Settings
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Wi-Fi Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door
This feature allows Wi-Fi networks to opener, but can be used for other
be turned off or on.
System devices.

Select Off or On. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 387. Do not use the Universal Remote
system with any garage door opener
Manage Wi-Fi Networks Universal Remote System that does not have the stop and
reverse feature. This includes any
Select to manage Wi-Fi networks. Programming garage door opener model
Wi-Fi must be on for this feature to be
accessed. manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read these instructions completely
before programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to have
another person assist with the
programming process.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future programming.
Erase the programming when vehicle
ownership is terminated. See “Erasing
Universal Remote System Buttons”
If equipped, these buttons are in the later in this section.
overhead console. To program a garage door opener,
This system can replace up to three park outside directly in line with and
remote control transmitters used to facing the garage door opener receiver.
activate devices such as garage door Clear all people and objects near the
openers, security systems, and home garage door.
automation devices. These
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Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and hold button press may be
has a new battery for quicker and both the hand-held transmitter required. For a second time,
more accurate transmission of the button and one of the three press and hold the newly
radio-frequency signal. Universal Remote system programmed button for
buttons to be used to operate the five seconds. If the light stays
Programming the Universal garage door. Do not release either on or the garage door moves,
Remote System button until the indicator light programming is complete.
For questions or programming help, changes from a slow to a rapid . If the indicator light blinks
see www.homelink.com/gm or call flash. Then release both buttons. rapidly for two seconds, then
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed Some garage door openers may changes to a solid light and
outside the U.S.A, Canada, or Puerto require substitution of Step 2 the garage door does not
Rico, international rates will apply and with the procedure under “Radio move, continue with
may differ based on landline or mobile Signals for Some Gate Operators” programming Steps 4–6.
phone. later in this section.
Programming involves time-sensitive 3. Press and hold the newly
actions, and may time out causing the programmed Universal Remote
procedure to be repeated. system button for five seconds
To program up to three devices: while watching the indicator
light and garage door activation.
1. Hold the end of the hand-held
transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to . If the indicator light stays on
3 in) away from the Universal continuously or the garage
Remote system buttons with the door moves when the button Learn or Smart Button
indicator light in view. The is pressed, then programming
hand-held transmitter was is complete. There is no need 4. After completing Steps 1–3,
supplied by the manufacturer of to complete Steps 4–6. locate the Learn or Smart button
the garage door opener receiver. inside the garage on the garage
. If the indicator light does not door opener receiver. The name
come on or the garage door and color of the button may vary
does not move, a second by manufacturer.
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5. Press and release the Learn or outside the U.S.A, Canada, or Puerto Universal Remote System
Smart button. Step 6 must be Rico, international rates will apply and
completed within 30 seconds of may differ based on landline or mobile
Operation
pressing this button. phone. Using the Universal Remote
6. Inside the vehicle, press and hold Some radio-frequency laws and gate System
the newly programmed Universal operators require transmitter signals Press and hold the appropriate
Remote system button for to time out or quit after several Universal Remote system button for at
two seconds, then release it. seconds of transmission. This may not least one-half second. The indicator
If the garage door does not move be long enough for the Universal light will come on while the signal is
or the lamp on the garage door Remote system to pick up the signal being transmitted.
opener receiver does not flash, during programming.
press and hold the same button If the programming did not work, Erasing Universal Remote
a second time for two seconds, replace Step 2 under “Programming System Buttons
then release it. Again, if the door the Universal Remote System” with
does not move or the garage Erase all programmed buttons when
the following: vehicle ownership is terminated.
door lamp does not flash, press
and hold the same button a third Press and hold the Universal Remote To erase:
time for two seconds, then system button while pressing and
releasing the hand-held transmitter 1. Press and hold the two outside
release it. buttons until the indicator light
button every two seconds until the
The Universal Remote system should signal has been successfully accepted begins to flash. This should take
now activate the garage door. by the Universal Remote system. The about 10 seconds.
Repeat the process for programming Universal Remote system indicator 2. Release both buttons.
the two remaining buttons. light will flash slowly at first and then
rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under
Radio Signals for Some Gate “Programming the Universal Remote
Operators System” to complete.
For questions or programming help,
see www.homelink.com/gm or call
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed
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Reprogramming a Single
Universal Remote System
Button
To reprogram any of the system
buttons:
1. Press and hold any one of the
buttons. Do not release the
button.
2. The indicator light will begin to
flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the button, proceed
with Step 1 under “Programming
the Universal Remote System.”
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Lighting Exterior Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
off position only works when the
vehicle is shifted into the P (Park)
Exterior Lamp Controls position.
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . 167 AUTO : Automatically turns the
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 169 exterior lamps on and off, depending
Headlamp High/Low-Beam on outside lighting.
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ; : Turns on the parking lamps
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 including all lamps, except the
Daytime Running headlamps.
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Automatic Headlamp System . . . 170 2 : Turns on the headlamps together
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . 171 with the parking lamps and
Turn and Lane-Change instrument panel lights.
The exterior lamp control is on the
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 When the headlamps are turned on
instrument panel to the left of the
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 while the vehicle is on, the headlamps
steering wheel.
Interior Lighting will turn off automatically 10 minutes
Turn the control to the following after the ignition is turned off. When
Instrument Panel Illumination positions:
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 the headlamps are turned on while
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 P : Turns off the automatic the vehicle is off, the headlamps will
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 headlamps and Daytime Running stay on for 10 minutes before
Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp automatically turning off to prevent
Lighting Features control to P again will turn the the battery from being drained. Turn
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 automatic headlamps and DRL the headlamp control to off and then
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 back on. back to the headlamp on position to
Battery Load Management . . . . . . 174 make the headlamps stay on for an
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . 174 additional 10 minutes.
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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IntelliBeam System There is a sensor near the top center reactivated.
of the windshield, which automatically See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
If equipped, this system turns the
controls the system. Keep this area of Changer 0 169 and Flash-to-Pass
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and
the windshield clear of debris to allow 0 169.
off according to surrounding traffic
for best system performance. The high beams may not turn off
conditions.
The high-beam headlamps remain on, automatically if the system cannot
The system turns the high-beam
under the automatic control, until one detect other vehicle's lamps because
headlamps on when it is dark enough
of the following situations occurs: of any of the following:
and there is no other traffic present.
. The system detects an . The other vehicle's lamps are
This b light comes on in the approaching vehicle's headlamps. missing, damaged, obstructed from
instrument cluster when the view, or otherwise undetected.
. The system detects a preceding
IntelliBeam system is enabled.
vehicle's taillamps. . The other vehicle's lamps are
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam . The outside light is bright enough covered with dirt, snow, and/or
To enable the IntelliBeam system, that high-beam headlamps are not road spray.
activate the high/low-beam changer required. . The other vehicle's lamps cannot
on then off within two seconds while . The vehicle's speed drops below be detected due to dense exhaust,
the exterior lamp control is in AUTO smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist,
20 km/h (12 mph).
or 2. or other airborne obstructions.
. The IntelliBeam system can be
. The vehicle's windshield is dirty,
Driving with IntelliBeam disabled by the high/low-beam
changer or the flash-to-pass cracked, or obstructed by
The system only activates the high something that blocks the view of
beams when driving over 40 km/h feature. If this happens, the high/
low-beam changer must be the light sensor.
(25 mph).
activated on then off within . The vehicle is loaded such that the
The blue high-beam on light appears two seconds to reactivate the front end points upward, causing
on the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system. The the light sensor to aim high and
high beams are on. instrument cluster light will come not detect headlamps and
on to indicate the IntelliBeam is taillamps.
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. The vehicle is being driven on Pull the turn signal lever toward you indicator on the instrument cluster
winding or hilly roads. and release it to return to low-beam will come on. Release the lever to
The automatic high-beam headlamps headlamps. return to normal operation.
may need to be disabled if any of the
above conditions exist. Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
Exterior Lamps Off DRL can make it easier for others to
Reminder see the front of the vehicle during the
If a door is open, a reminder chime day. Fully functional DRL are required
sounds when the headlamps or When the high-beam headlamps are on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
parking lamps are manually turned on on, this indicator light on the The DRL system comes on when the
and the ignition is off. To turn off the instrument cluster will also be on. following conditions are met:
chime, turn the exterior lamp control . The ignition is on.
to off or AUTO and then back on, Flash-to-Pass
or close and re-open the door. In the . The exterior lamp control is
AUTO mode, the headlamps turn off This feature lets you use the in AUTO.
once the ignition is off or remain on high-beam headlamps to signal a
driver in front of you that you want to . The transmission is not in
until the headlamp delay ends (if P (Park).
enabled in the DIC). See “Exit pass. It works even if the headlamps
Lighting” under Vehicle Personalization are in the automatic position. . The light sensor determines it is
0 155. To use it, pull the turn signal lever daytime.
toward you, then release it. When the DRL system is on, only the
Headlamp High/Low-Beam If the headlamps are in the automatic DRL are on. The taillamps, sidemarker
Changer position or on low beam, the lamps, instrument panel lights, and
high-beam headlamps will turn on. other lamps will not be on.
Push the turn signal lever toward the
They will stay on as long as you hold When it begins to get dark, the
instrument panel to change the
the lever toward you. The high-beam automatic headlamp system switches
headlamps from low to high beam.
from DRL to the headlamps.
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To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior when the light sensor detects a
lamp control to O and then release. change in lighting lasting longer than
For vehicles first sold in Canada, off the delay.
will only work when the vehicle is If the vehicle is started in a dark
parked. garage, the automatic headlamp
system will come on immediately.
Automatic Headlamp Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it
System takes approximately one minute for
the automatic headlamp system to
When it is dark enough outside, the change if it is bright enough outside.
automatic headlamp system turns on During that delay, the instrument
the headlamps at the normal cluster may not be as bright as usual.
brightness, along with the taillamps, The vehicle has a light sensor on the Make sure the instrument panel
sidemarker, parking lamps, and the top of the instrument panel that brightness control is in the full bright
instrument panel lights. The radio controls the automatic headlamp position. See Instrument Panel
lights will also be dim. system. Do not cover the sensor, Illumination Control 0 172.
To turn off the automatic headlamp otherwise the headlamps may come To idle the vehicle with the automatic
system, turn the exterior lamp control on when they are not needed. headlamp system off, turn the control
to P and then release it. The system may also turn on the to the off position.
headlamps when driving through a The headlamps will also stay on after
parking garage, heavy overcast you exit the vehicle.
weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
The regular headlamp system can be
There is a delay in the transition turned on when needed.
between the daytime and nighttime
operation of the automatic headlamp Lights On with Wipers
system so that driving under bridges If the windshield wipers are activated
or bright overhead street lights does in daylight with the engine on, and
not affect the system. The automatic the exterior lamp control is in AUTO,
headlamp system is only affected
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the headlamps, parking lamps, and When the hazard warning flashers are automatically flash three times. It will
other exterior lamps come on. The on, the vehicle's turn signals will flash six times if Tow/Haul Mode is
transition time for the lamps coming not work. active. Holding the turn signal lever
on varies based on wiper speed. When for more than one second will cause
the wipers are not operating, these Turn and Lane-Change the turn signals to flash until the
lamps turn off. Move the exterior lever is released.
Signals
lamp control to P or ; to disable The lever returns to its starting
this feature. position whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane
Hazard Warning Flashers change the arrows flash rapidly or do
not come on, a signal bulb could be
burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 301.
An arrow on the instrument cluster Turn Signal On Chime
flashes in the direction of the turn or
If the turn signal is left on for more
lane change.
than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime sounds
Move the turn signal lever all the way at each flash of the turn signal. The
up or down to signal a turn. message TURN SIGNAL ON will also
Raise or lower the lever for less than appear in the Driver Information
one second until the arrow starts to Center (DIC). To turn the chime and
flash to signal a lane change. This message off, move the turn signal
| : Press to make the front and rear lever to the off position.
turn signal lamps flash on and off. causes the turn signals to
Press again to turn the flashers off.
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Cornering Lamps Interior Lighting Dome Lamps
If equipped with cornering lamps, they
automatically come on when all of the Instrument Panel
following occur: Illumination Control
. The low-beam headlamps are on.
. The turn signals are activated or
the steering wheel is at a
calibrated angle.
. The vehicle speed is below the
calibrated speed.

This feature controls the brightness of There are dome lamps in the overhead
the instrument panel lights and is console and the headliner, if equipped.
next to the exterior lamp control. To change the dome lamp settings,
D : Move the thumbwheel up or press the following:
down to brighten or dim the lights. OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when
The brightness of the displays a door is open.
automatically adjusts based on DOOR : The lamps come on
outdoor lighting. The instrument automatically when a door is opened.
panel illumination control will set the
ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
lowest level to which the displays will
be automatically adjusted.
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Reading Lamps Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interior
lamps turn on briefly at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, when K is
pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. When a door is
Press m or n next to each reading opened, the interior lamps come on if
lamp to turn it on or off. the dome lamp control is in the DOOR
position. After about 30 seconds the
exterior lamps turn off. Entry lighting
can be disabled manually by changing
the ignition out of the OFF position,
There are reading lamps in the
overhead console and the headliner, or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q
if equipped. To operate, the ignition button.
must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, This feature can be changed. See
or using Retained Accessory “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle
Power (RAP). Personalization 0 155.

Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior
lamps come on at night, or in areas
with limited lighting, when the driver
door is opened after the ignition is
turned off. The exterior lamps and
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interior lamps remain on for a set The battery can be discharged at idle recommended that the driver reduce
amount of time, then automatically if the electrical loads are very high. the electrical loads as much as
turn off. This is true for all vehicles. This is possible.
The exterior lamps turn off because the generator (alternator)
immediately by turning the exterior may not be spinning fast enough at Battery Power Protection
lamp control off. idle to produce all the power that is
needed for very high electrical loads. This feature shuts off the dome and
This feature can be changed. See reading lamps if they are left on for
Vehicle Personalization 0 155. A high electrical load occurs when more than 10 minutes when the
several of the following are on, such ignition is off. This will keep the
as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, battery from running down.
Battery Load Management rear window defogger, climate control
The vehicle has Electric Power fan at high speed, heated seats, engine Exterior Lighting Battery
Management (EPM), which estimates cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
the battery's temperature and state of plugged into accessory power outlets. Saver
charge. It then adjusts the voltage for EPM works to prevent excessive The exterior lamps turn off about
best performance and extended life of discharge of the battery. It does this 10 minutes after the ignition is turned
the battery. by balancing the generator's output off, if the parking lamps or headlamps
When the battery's state of charge is and the vehicle's electrical needs. have been manually left on. This
low, the voltage is raised slightly to It can increase engine idle speed to protects against draining the battery.
quickly bring the charge back up. generate more power, whenever To restart the 10-minute timer, turn
When the state of charge is high, the needed. It can temporarily reduce the the exterior lamp control to the O
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent power demands of some accessories. position and then back to the ; or
overcharging. The voltmeter gauge or Normally, these actions occur in steps 2 position.
the voltage display on the Driver or levels, without being noticeable. In
Information Center (DIC), if equipped, To keep the lamps on for more than
rare cases at the highest levels of 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or
may show the voltage moving up or corrective action, this action may be
down. This is normal. If there is a in ACC/ACCESSORY.
noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC
problem, an alert will be displayed. message might be displayed and it is
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Infotainment System Introduction
Infotainment
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and
voice or speech recognition,
if equipped. It also includes
information on settings.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise
in the vehicle’s interior. ANC requires
the factory-installed audio system,
radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system, and
exhaust system to work properly.
Deactivation is required by your dealer
if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.
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Climate Controls Climate Control Systems 4. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Cooled Seats (If Equipped)
Dual Automatic Climate 5. Recirculation
Climate Control Systems Control System 6. Rear Window Defogger
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 The climate control buttons on the 7. Defrost
Rear Climate Control System . . . . 181 center stack and on the climate 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
control display are used to adjust the
Air Vents heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control Display
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Center Stack Climate Controls

1. Outside Temperature Display
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls 2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan)
4. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
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5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) Climate Control Status Display When AUTO is lit, all four functions
6. Climate Control Selection operate automatically. Each function
(Application Tray Button) can also be manually set and the
setting is displayed. Functions not
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control manually set will continue to be
Touch Screen) automatically controlled, even if the
8. Air Delivery Mode Control AUTO indicator is not lit.
The fan, air delivery mode, air For automatic operation:
conditioning, driver and passenger 1. Press AUTO.
temperatures, and SYNC settings can
be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on 2. Set the temperature. Allow the
the infotainment home screen or the system time to stabilize. Then
climate button on the infotainment adjust the temperature as needed
display application tray. A selection for best comfort.
can then be made on the front climate The climate control status display To improve fuel efficiency and to cool
control page displayed. See the appears briefly when the climate the vehicle faster, recirculation may be
infotainment manual. control buttons on the center stack automatically selected in warm
are adjusted. The air delivery mode weather. The recirculation light will
can be adjusted on the climate control not come on. Press @ to select
display. recirculation; press it again to select
Automatic Operation outside air.
The system automatically controls the English units can be changed to
fan speed, air delivery, air metric units through the instrument
conditioning, and recirculation in cluster. See “Cluster Settings Menu”
order to heat or cool the vehicle to the under Instrument Cluster 0 133.
desired temperature. OFF : Press OFF to turn the fan on or
off. When off is selected, the system
will stop air from flowing into the
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cabin. If on is selected, any other rear climate control settings can now Air Delivery Mode Control : When
buttons are pressed, or any knobs are be adjusted from the front the climate information is displayed,
turned, the climate control system will passenger area. press the desired air delivery mode on
turn on and operate at the current the climate control display to change
setting. Manual Operation the direction of the airflow. The
w / x : The temperature can be z 9 y : Touch the fan controls on selected air delivery mode button is
adjusted separately for the driver and the climate control display or press lit. Pressing any of the air delivery
the passenger. Press to increase or the fan control buttons, to increase or buttons cancels automatic air delivery
decrease the temperature. Press and decrease the fan speed. Touch or press control and the direction of the
hold to rapidly increase or decrease and hold the fan controls to adjust airflow can be controlled manually.
the temperature. speed more quickly. The fan speed Press AUTO to return to automatic
setting displays. Any adjustment of operation.
The driver and passenger the fan speed cancels automatic fan
temperatures can also be adjusted by To change the current mode, select
control and the fan can be controlled one of the following:
touching the controls on the climate manually. Press AUTO to return to
control display. automatic operation. Y : Air is directed to the instrument
SYNC : Touch SYNC on the climate panel outlets.
To turn off the fan and climate
control display to link all climate zone control system, press OFF on the \ : Air is divided between the
settings to the driver settings. Adjust center stack climate controls. The instrument panel outlets and the floor
the driver side temperature control to airflow will be blocked from entering outlets.
change the linked temperature. When in all air delivery modes, except [ : Air is directed to the floor
the passenger settings are adjusted, defrost. outlets.
the SYNC button is displayed when
the temperatures are unlinked. The maximum automatic fan speed - : Clears the windows of fog or
can be set to low, medium, or high. To moisture. Air is directed to the
Rear : If equipped, touch Rear on the adjust Auto Fan Speed, see “Climate windshield and floor outlets.
front climate control display to open and Air Quality” under Vehicle
the rear climate control screen. The Personalization 0 155.
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0 : Clears the windshield of fog or Pressing this button cancels automatic The rear window defogger only works
frost more quickly. Air is directed to recirculation. Press AUTO to return to when the ignition is on. The defogger
the windshield. Press 0 to turn on or automatic operation; recirculation turns off if the ignition is turned off
runs automatically as needed. or to ACC/ACCESSORY.
off. Changing the air delivery mode
also turns the defrost off. Manual recirculation mode is not The rear window defogger can be set
available when in Defrost or Defog to automatic operation. When Auto
A/C Mode : Touch AC Mode on the
modes. Rear Defog is selected, the rear
climate control display to turn the
Auto Defog : The climate control window defogger turns on
automatic air conditioning on or off.
system uses a sensor to automatically automatically when the vehicle is first
If the fan is turned off or the outside
detect high humidity inside the started in cold weather and turns off
temperature falls below freezing, the
vehicle. When high humidity is when the vehicle is warmed. To turn
air conditioner will not run.
detected, the climate control system Auto Rear Defog on or off, see
Press AUTO to return to automatic “Climate and Air Quality” under
may adjust to outside air supply, turn
operation and the air conditioner runs Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
on the air conditioner, and direct
as needed.
more air to the windshield. If the The heated outside mirrors turn on
Automatic Air Recirculation : When climate control system does not when the rear window defogger
the AUTO indicator light is on, the air detect possible window fogging, it button is on and help to clear fog or
is automatically recirculated as returns to normal operation. To turn frost from the surface of the mirrors.
needed to help quickly cool the inside Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and
of the vehicle. Air Quality” under Vehicle Caution
@ : Press to alternate between Personalization 0 155.
recirculating air inside the vehicle or Do not try to clear frost or other
Rear Window Defogger
pulling in outside air. The indicator material from the inside of the
light on the button is lit when K : Press to turn the rear window front windshield and rear window
recirculation mode is active. This defogger on or off. An indicator light with a razor blade or anything else
helps to quickly cool the air inside the on the button comes on to show that that is sharp. This may damage the
vehicle and reduce the entry of the rear window defogger is on. rear window defogger grid and
outside air and odors. (Continued)
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Remote Start Climate Control Sensor
Caution (Continued) Operation : If equipped with the
remote start feature, the climate
affect the radio's ability to pick up control system may run when the
stations clearly. The repairs would vehicle is started remotely. The system
not be covered by the vehicle uses the driver’s previous settings to
warranty. heat or cool the inside of the vehicle.
The rear defog may come on during
Driver and Passenger Heated and remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
Cooled Seats : If equipped, press I
light does not come on during a
or + to heat the driver or passenger remote start. If equipped with heated
seatback only. or cooled seats, they may come on
during a remote start.
If equipped, press J or z to heat the
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35 and
driver or passenger seat cushion and Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 69. The solar sensor, on top of the
seatback. instrument panel near the windshield,
monitors the solar heat.
If equipped, press C or { to cool the
driver or passenger seat. See Heated The climate control system uses the
and Cooled Front Seats 0 69. sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed, recirculation,
The vehicle also has auto heated and and air delivery mode for best
cooled seats that turn on when the comfort.
vehicle is on. The seats will activate at
the level required by the vehicle’s If the sensor is covered, the automatic
interior temperature. The auto heated climate control system may not work
and cooled seats can be turned on or properly.
off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 155 and
Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 69.
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Rear Climate Control 6. Air Delivery Mode Control 8. Rear Control Lockout
System 9. Air Delivery Mode Control
If equipped, the rear climate control Rear : Touch Rear on the front
system is on the rear of the center climate control display to open the
console. The settings can be adjusted rear climate control screen. The rear
with the rear climate controls and the climate control settings can now be
rear climate display. adjusted from the front
passenger area.
O : Press O or REAR O to turn the
rear climate control system on or off.
If the rear climate control system is
turned off using REAR O on the rear
Rear Climate Display climate display, the O button and the
1. Outside Temperature Display temperature or air delivery mode
buttons on the rear climate controls
2. Rear Climate Temperature must be pressed within five seconds
Control to turn it back on.
3. Fan Control SYNC : Touch SYNC on the rear
Rear Climate Controls 4. SYNC (Synchronized climate display to match the rear
Temperatures) climate control temperature to the
1. Heated Rear Seats front climate control driver
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. REAR O (On/Off) temperature. The SYNC button will be
6. Rear AUTO (Automatic lit. Press the temperature, MODE,
3. Temperature Control or AUTO button twice to unlink the
Operation)
4. Fan Control set driver and rear temperatures. The
7. Front (Front Climate Control SYNC button turns off.
5. O (On/Off) Touch Screen)
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Rear Control Lockout : Touch Rear w / x : Touch or press and hold the Air Vents
Control Lockout on the rear climate rear temperature controls on the rear
display to lock or unlock control of climate display or on the rear of the Adjustable air vents are in the center
the rear climate control system from center console to adjust the rear and on the side of the instrument
the front climate control display. panel.
passenger temperature. Press w for
When locked the rear climate control
system cannot be adjusted from the warmer air and press x for cooler air.
rear climate controls on the rear of Y/ \/Y : Touch the desired mode
the center console. on the rear climate display or the
Automatic Operation MODE button on the rear of the
center console to change the direction
Rear AUTO : Touch to turn on or off. of the airflow in the rear seating area.
The air delivery and fan speed are
controlled automatically. The AUTO M or L : Press M or L to heat the
indicator appears on the display on left or right outboard seat cushion.
the rear of the center console. If the See Heated Rear Seats 0 70.
Mode or fan control buttons are
manually adjusted, this cancels the
automatic operation. 1. Slider Knob
Manual Operation 2. Thumbwheel
A«/ ªAª : Touch or press the Move the slider knobs (1) to change
fan controls on the rear climate the direction of the airflow.
display or on the rear of the center
console to increase or decrease the Use the thumbwheels (2) near the air
vents to open or close off the airflow.
airflow. Pressing A « when the
system is off will turn the system on.
The air delivery mode remains in its
previous setting.
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Operation Tips Maintenance
. Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves
from the air inlets at the base of Passenger Compartment
the windshield that could block
the flow of air into the vehicle.
Air Filter
. Clear snow off the hood to The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and
improve visibility and help other airborne irritants from outside
decrease moisture drawn into the air that is pulled into the vehicle.
vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part
. When you enter a vehicle in cold of routine scheduled maintenance. See
weather, press the fan up button Maintenance Schedule 0 360. To find
to the maximum fan level before out what type of filter to use, see 2. Open the glove box completely
driving. This helps clear the intake Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 371. and remove the two upper
ducts of snow and moisture, and screws.
reduces the chance of fogging the
3. Disconnect the electrical plug
inside of the window.
and remove the entire glove box.
. Keep the air path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect the
performance of the system. Check
with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of the
vehicle. 1. Before opening the glove box,
remove the two lower screws
(out of view).
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Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should never
be repaired or replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only be
replaced by a new evaporator to
ensure proper and safe operation.
4. Release the two tabs holding the During service, all refrigerants should
service door. Open the service be reclaimed with proper equipment.
door and remove the old filter. Venting refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to the
5. Install the new air filter. environment and may also create
6. Close the service door and secure unsafe conditions based on inhalation,
the tabs. combustion, frostbite, or other
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the health-based concerns.
glove box. The air conditioning system requires
See your dealer if additional periodic maintenance. See
assistance is needed. Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
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Driving and Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
206
207
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Automatic Level Control . . . . . . . . . 225
Operating Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Cruise Control
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . 208 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . 228
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Engine Exhaust Driver Assistance Systems
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . 236
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Running the Vehicle While Assistance Systems for Parking
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Assistance Systems for
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Automatic Transmission Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 209 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Forward Automatic
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 194 Drive Systems Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 247
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . 248
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Brakes Lane Departure
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 218 Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . 250
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Fuel
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Ride Control Systems Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Traction Control/Electronic Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . 253
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Retained Accessory Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . 224
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Filling a Portable Fuel . Become familiar with vehicle
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Driving Information features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
Trailer Towing Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate
General Towing Information . . . . 255 control and seat settings. Program
Distraction comes in many forms and
Driving Characteristics and all trip information into any
can take your focus from the task of
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 navigation device prior to driving.
driving. Exercise good judgment and
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
do not let other activities divert your . Wait until the vehicle is parked to
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . 273 attention away from the road. Many retrieve items that have fallen to
local governments have enacted laws the floor.
Conversions and Add-Ons regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in . Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 275
your area. children.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your . Keep pets in an appropriate carrier
eyes on the road, keep your hands on or restraint.
the steering wheel, and focus your . Avoid stressful conversations
attention on driving. while driving, whether with a
. Do not use a phone in demanding passenger or on a cell phone.
driving situations. Use a
hands-free method to place or { Warning
receive necessary phone calls.
Taking your eyes off the road too
. Watch the road. Do not read, take
long or too often could cause a
notes, or look up information on
crash resulting in injury or death.
phones or other electronic devices.
Focus your attention on driving.
. Designate a front seat passenger
to handle potential distractions.
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Refer to the infotainment section for Average driver reaction time is about
more information on using that { Warning three-quarters of a second. In that
system and the navigation system, time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h
if equipped, including pairing and Drinking and then driving is very (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which
using a cell phone. dangerous. Your reflexes, could be a lot of distance in an
perceptions, attentiveness, and emergency.
Defensive Driving judgment can be affected by even a
small amount of alcohol. You can Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
Defensive driving means “always have a serious — or even fatal — include:
expect the unexpected.” The first step collision if you drive after drinking. . Keep enough distance between
in driving defensively is to wear the you and the vehicle in front
seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 77. Do not drink and drive or ride with
of you.
a driver who has been drinking.
. Assume that other road users . Avoid needless heavy braking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
with a group, designate a driver . Keep pace with traffic.
drivers) are going to be careless
who will not drink.
and make mistakes. Anticipate If the engine ever stops while the
what they might do and be ready. vehicle is being driven, brake normally
. Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle but do not pump the brakes. Doing so
between you and the driver in could make the pedal harder to push
Braking, steering, and accelerating are down. If the engine stops, there will
front of you. important factors in helping to control be some power brake assist but it will
. Focus on the task of driving. a vehicle while driving. be used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it
Drunk Driving Braking can take longer to stop and the brake
Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception pedal will be harder to push.
drinking and driving is a global time and reaction time. Deciding to
tragedy. push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
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Steering Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery
. Take curves at a reasonable speed.
Electric Power Steering
. Reduce speed before entering a
This vehicle has electric power
curve.
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance is . Maintain a reasonable steady
not required. speed through the curve.
If power steering assist is lost due to a . Wait until the vehicle is out of the
system malfunction, the vehicle can curve before accelerating gently
be steered, but may require increased into the straightaway.
effort.
Steering in Emergencies
See your dealer if there is a problem.
. There are some situations when
If the steering assist is used for an steering around a problem may be
extended period of time while the more effective than braking. The vehicle's right wheels can drop off
vehicle is not moving, power assist the edge of a road onto the shoulder
may be reduced. . Holding both sides of the steering
wheel allows you to turn while driving. Follow these tips:
If the steering wheel is turned until it 180 degrees without removing 1. Ease off the accelerator and then,
reaches the end of its travel, and is a hand. if there is nothing in the way,
held in that position for an extended steer the vehicle so that it
period of time, power steering assist . Antilock Brake System (ABS)
allows steering while braking. straddles the edge of the
may be reduced. pavement.
Normal use of the power steering 2. Turn the steering wheel about
assist should return when the system one-eighth of a turn, until the
cools down. right front tire contacts the
See your dealer if there is a problem. pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.
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Loss of Control . Slow down and adjust your driving surface. For contact information about
according to weather conditions. the original equipment tires, see the
Skidding Stopping distance can be longer warranty manual.
There are three types of skids that and vehicle control can be affected One of the best ways for successful
correspond to the vehicle's three when traction is reduced by water, off-road driving is to control the
control systems: snow, ice, gravel, or other material speed.
on the road. Learn to recognize
. Braking Skid — wheels are not warning clues — such as enough
rolling. water, ice, or packed snow on the { Warning
. Steering or Cornering Skid — too road to make a mirrored surface
When driving off-road, bouncing
much speed or steering in a curve — and slow down when you have
any doubt. and quick changes in direction can
causes tires to slip and lose easily throw you out of position.
cornering force. . Try to avoid sudden steering, This could cause you to lose control
. Acceleration Skid — too much acceleration, or braking, including and crash. You and your passengers
throttle causes the driving wheels reducing vehicle speed by shifting should always wear seat belts.
to spin. to a lower gear. Any sudden
changes could cause the tires to
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by slide. Before Driving Off-Road
taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid . Have all necessary maintenance
overdriving those conditions. But only the braking skid. and service work completed.
skids are always possible. . Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
Off-Road Driving and check inflation pressure in all
these suggestions: Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used tires, including the spare,
for off-road driving. Vehicles without if equipped.
. Ease your foot off the accelerator
four-wheel drive and vehicles not . Read all the information about
pedal and steer the way you want
equipped with All Terrain (AT) or four-wheel-drive vehicles in this
the vehicle to go. The vehicle may
On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be manual.
straighten out. Be ready for a
driven off-road except on a level, solid
second skid if it occurs.
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. Know the local laws that apply to Environmental Concerns
off-road driving. Warning (Continued)
. Always use established trails,
To gain more ground clearance if passengers can be struck by roads, and areas that have been
needed, it may be necessary to remove flying objects. Secure the set aside for public off-road
the front fascia lower air dam, cargo properly. recreational driving and obey all
if equipped. However, driving without posted regulations.
. Keep cargo in the cargo area
the air dam reduces fuel economy. .
as far forward and as low as Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
possible. The heaviest things trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife.
Caution should be on the floor, . Do not park over things that burn.
forward of the rear axle. See Parking over Things That Burn
Operating the vehicle for extended
periods without the front fascia . Heavy loads on the roof raise 0 207.
lower air dam installed can cause the vehicle's center of gravity,
making it more likely to roll Driving on Hills
improper airflow to the engine.
Reattach the front fascia air dam over. You can be seriously or Driving safely on hills requires good
after off-road driving. fatally injured if the vehicle judgment and an understanding of
rolls over. Put heavy loads what the vehicle can and cannot do.
inside the cargo area, not on
Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road the roof. { Warning
Driving
For more information about loading Many hills are simply too steep for
{ Warning the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits any vehicle. Driving up hills can
0 196 and Tires 0 311. cause the vehicle to stall. Driving
. Unsecured cargo on the load down hills can cause loss of control.
floor can be tossed about Driving across hills can cause a
when driving over rough rollover. You could be injured or
terrain. You or your killed. Do not drive on steep hills.
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Before driving on a hill, assess the . Never go downhill forward or will work with the brakes to slow
steepness, traction, and obstructions. backward with either the the vehicle and help keep the
If the terrain ahead cannot be seen, transmission or transfer case in vehicle under control.
get out of the vehicle and walk the hill N (Neutral). The brakes could
before driving further. overheat and you could lose
control.
{ Warning
When driving on hills:
Heavy braking when going down a
. Use a low gear and keep a firm
grip on the steering wheel.
{ Warning hill can cause your brakes to
overheat and fade. This could cause
. Maintain a slow speed. If the vehicle has the two-speed loss of control and you or others
automatic or electronic transfer could be injured or killed. Apply the
. When possible, drive straight up
case, shifting the transfer case to brakes lightly when descending a
or down the hill.
N (Neutral) can cause your vehicle hill and use a low gear to keep
. Slow down when approaching the to roll even if the transmission is in vehicle speed under control.
top of the hill. P (Park). This is because the
. Use headlamps even during the N (Neutral) position on the transfer
If the vehicle stalls on a hill:
day to make the vehicle more case overrides the transmission.
visible. You or someone else could be 1. Apply the brakes to stop the
injured. If leaving the vehicle, set vehicle, and then apply the
{ Warning the parking brake and shift the
transmission to P (Park). Shift the
parking brake.
2. Shift into P (Park) and then
Driving to the top of a hill at high transfer case to any position but restart the engine.
speed can cause a crash. There N (Neutral). . If driving uphill when the
could be a drop-off, embankment,
vehicle stalls, shift to
cliff, or even another vehicle. You . When driving down a hill, keep R (Reverse), release the
could be seriously injured or killed. the vehicle headed straight down. parking brake, and back
As you near the top of a hill, slow Use a low gear because the engine straight down.
down and stay alert.
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. Never try to turn the vehicle . Avoid turns that take the vehicle
around. If the hill is steep across the incline of the hill. A hill { Warning
enough to stall the vehicle, it that can be driven straight up or
is steep enough to cause it to down might be too steep to drive Getting out of the vehicle on the
roll over. across. Driving across an incline downhill side when stopped across
puts more weight on the downhill an incline is dangerous. If the
. If you cannot make it up the vehicle rolls over, you could be
hill, back straight down wheels, which could cause a
downhill slide or a rollover. crushed or killed. Always get out on
the hill. the uphill side of the vehicle and
. . Surface conditions can be a
Never back down a hill in stay well clear of the rollover path.
N (Neutral) using only the problem. Loose gravel, muddy
brake. The vehicle can roll spots, or even wet grass can cause
backward quickly and you the tires to slip sideways, downhill. Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow,
could lose control. If the vehicle slips sideways, it can or Ice
hit something that will trip it — a
. If driving downhill when the rock, a rut, etc. — and roll over. Use a low gear when driving in mud
vehicle stalls, shift to a lower — the deeper the mud, the lower the
. Hidden obstacles can make the gear. Keep the vehicle moving to avoid
gear, release the parking
brake, and drive straight steepness of the incline more getting stuck.
down the hill. severe. If a rock is driven across
with the uphill wheels, or if the Traction changes when driving on
3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted downhill wheels drop into a rut or sand. On loose sand, such as on
after stalling, set the parking depression, the vehicle can tilt beaches or sand dunes, the tires tend
brake, shift into P (Park), and even more. to sink into the sand. This affects
turn the vehicle off. steering, accelerating, and braking.
. If an incline must be driven Drive at a reduced speed and avoid
3.1. Leave the vehicle and across, and the vehicle starts to sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
seek help. slide, turn downhill. This should
help straighten out the vehicle and Traction is reduced on hard packed
3.2. Stay clear of the path the snow and ice and it is easy to lose
vehicle would take if it prevent the side slipping.
control. Reduce vehicle speed when
rolled downhill. driving on hard packed snow and ice.
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After operation in mud or sand, have
{ Warning Caution the brake linings cleaned and checked.
These substances can cause glazing
Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, Do not drive through standing and uneven braking. Check the body
or rivers can be dangerous. Ice water if it is deep enough to cover structure, driveline, steering,
conditions vary greatly and the the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust
vehicle could fall through the ice; pipe. Deep water can damage the system for damage and check the fuel
you and your passengers could axle and other vehicle parts. lines and cooling system for any
drown. Drive your vehicle on safe leakage.
surfaces only. If the standing water is not too deep, More frequent maintenance service is
drive through it slowly. At faster required. See the Maintenance Schedule
Driving in Water speeds, water can get into the engine 0 360.
and cause it to stall. Stalling can
occur if the exhaust pipe is under
{ Warning water. Do not turn off the ignition
Driving on Wet Roads
when driving through water. If the Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle
Driving through rushing water can
exhaust pipe is under water, the traction and affect your ability to stop
be dangerous. Deep water can and accelerate. Always drive slower in
sweep your vehicle downstream and engine will not start. When going
through water, the brakes get wet and these types of driving conditions and
you and your passengers could avoid driving through large puddles
it may take longer to stop. See
drown. If it is only shallow water, it and deep-standing or flowing water.
“Driving on Wet Roads” later in this
can still wash away the ground
section.
from under your tires. Traction
could be lost, and the vehicle could After Off-Road Driving
roll over. Do not drive through Remove any brush or debris that has
rushing water. collected on the underbody or chassis,
or under the hood. These
accumulations can be a fire hazard.
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and you are going fast enough. When . Check all fluid levels and brakes,
{ Warning the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has tires, cooling system, and
little or no contact with the road. transmission.
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They
might not work as well in a quick There is no hard and fast rule about . Shift to a lower gear when going
stop and could cause pulling to one hydroplaning. The best advice is to down steep or long hills.
side. You could lose control of the slow down when the road is wet.
vehicle. Other Rainy Weather Tips { Warning
After driving through a large puddle Besides slowing down, other wet Using the brakes to slow the vehicle
of water or a car/vehicle wash, weather driving tips include: on a long downhill slope can cause
lightly apply the brake pedal until brake overheating, can reduce brake
. Allow extra following distance.
the brakes work normally. performance, and could result in a
. Pass with caution. loss of braking. Shift the
Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through . Keep windshield wiping equipment transmission to a lower gear to let
flowing water could cause the in good shape. the engine assist the brakes on a
vehicle to be carried away. If this . Keep the windshield washer fluid steep downhill slope.
happens, you and other vehicle reservoir filled.
occupants could drown. Do not . Have good tires with proper tread
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive
depth. See Tires 0 311. { Warning
through flowing water. . Turn off cruise control. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or
with the ignition off is dangerous.
Hill and Mountain Roads This can cause overheating of the
Hydroplaning
Driving on steep hills or through brakes and loss of steering assist.
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can mountains is different than driving on Always have the engine running
build up under the vehicle's tires so flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: and the vehicle in gear.
they actually ride on the water. This
can happen if the road is wet enough . Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
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. Drive at speeds that keep the . Turn on Traction Control. See . Tie a red cloth to an outside
vehicle in its own lane. Do not Traction Control/Electronic Stability mirror.
swing wide or cross the Control 0 221.
center line. . Antilock Brake System (ABS) { Warning
. Be alert on top of hills; something improves vehicle stability during
could be in your lane (e.g., stalled hard stops, but the brakes should Snow can trap engine exhaust
car, crash). be applied sooner than when on under the vehicle. This may cause
dry pavement. See Antilock Brake exhaust gases to get inside. Engine
. Pay attention to special road signs
System (ABS) 0 218. exhaust contains carbon monoxide
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding
(CO), which cannot be seen or
roads, long grades, passing or . Allow greater following distance
smelled. It can cause
no-passing zones) and take and watch for slippery spots. Icy
unconsciousness and even death.
appropriate action. patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas. The If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
Winter Driving surface of a curve or an overpass . Clear snow from the base of
can remain icy when the
Driving on Snow or Ice the vehicle, especially any
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid
blocking the exhaust pipe.
Snow or ice between the tires and the sudden steering maneuvers and
braking while on ice. . Open a window about 5 cm
road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at . (2 in) on the vehicle side that
Turn off cruise control.
about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain is away from the wind, to
begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice Blizzard Conditions bring in fresh air.
or in freezing rain until roads can be Stay with the vehicle unless there is . Fully open the air outlets on
treated. help nearby. If possible, use Roadside or under the instrument
Assistance. See Roadside Service 0 381. panel.
For Slippery Road Driving:
To get help and keep everyone in the . Adjust the climate control
. Accelerate gently. Accelerating too vehicle safe: system to circulate the air
quickly causes the wheels to spin inside the vehicle and set the
and makes the surface under the . Turn on the hazard warning
tires slick. flashers. (Continued)
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If stuck too severely for the traction pedal when the transmission is in
Warning (Continued) system to free the vehicle, turn the gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in
traction system off and use the the forward and reverse directions
fan speed to the highest rocking method. See Traction Control/ causes a rocking motion that could
setting. See “Climate Control Electronic Stability Control 0 221. free the vehicle. If that does not get
Systems.” the vehicle out after a few tries, it
For more information about CO, see
Engine Exhaust 0 208.
{ Warning might need to be towed out. If the
vehicle does need to be towed out, see
If the vehicle's tires spin at high Towing the Vehicle 0 345.
To save fuel, run the engine for short speed, they can explode, and you or
periods to warm the vehicle and then others could be injured. The vehicle Vehicle Load Limits
shut the engine off and partially close can overheat, causing an engine
It is very important to know how
the window. Moving about to keep compartment fire or other damage.
much weight the vehicle can carry.
warm also helps. Spin the wheels as little as possible
and avoid going above 56 km/h
This weight is called the vehicle
If it takes time for help to arrive, (35 mph). capacity weight and includes the
when running the engine, push the weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accelerator pedal slightly so the all nonfactory-installed options.
engine runs faster than the idle speed. Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Two labels on the vehicle may
This keeps the battery charged to show how much weight it was
Turn the steering wheel left and right
restart the vehicle and to signal for
help with the headlamps. Do this as
to clear the area around the front designed to carry, the Tire and
wheels. Turn off any traction system. Loading Information label and the
little as possible, to save fuel.
Shift back and forth between Certification/Tire label.
R (Reverse) and a low forward gear,
If the Vehicle Is Stuck spinning the wheels as little as
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels possible. To prevent transmission
to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, wear, wait until the wheels stop
mud, ice, or snow. spinning before shifting gears. Release
the accelerator pedal while shifting,
and press lightly on the accelerator
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Tire and Loading Information Label inflation pressures (4). For more
{ Warning information on tires and inflation
Do not load the vehicle any see Tires 0 311 and Tire Pressure
heavier than the Gross Vehicle 0 317.
Weight Rating (GVWR), There is also important loading
or either the maximum front or information on the vehicle
rear Gross Axle Weight Rating Certification/Tire label. It may
(GAWR). This can cause show the Gross Vehicle Weight
systems to break and change Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
the way the vehicle handles. Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
This could cause loss of control front and rear axles. See
and a crash. Overloading can “Certification/Tire Label” later in
also reduce stopping distance, Label Example this section.
damage the tires, and shorten A vehicle specific Tire and “Steps for Determining Correct Load
the life of the vehicle. Loading Information label is Limit–
attached to the center pillar 1. Locate the statement "The
(B-pillar). The tire and loading combined weight of
information label shows the occupants and cargo should
number of occupant seating never exceed XXX kg or
positions (1), and the maximum XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s
vehicle capacity weight (2) in placard.
kilograms and pounds.
2. Determine the combined
The Tire and Loading Information
weight of the driver and
label also shows the size of the
passengers that will be riding
original equipment tires (3) and
in your vehicle.
the recommended cold tire
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3. Subtract the combined weight this reduces the available
of the driver and passengers cargo and luggage load
from XXX kg or XXX lbs. capacity of your vehicle.”
4. The resulting figure equals See Trailer Towing 0 260 for important
the available amount of cargo information on towing a trailer,
and luggage load capacity. For towing safety rules, and trailering tips.
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. Example 2
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for
650 lbs.) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs)
5. Determine the combined 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @
weight of luggage and cargo 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg
being loaded on the vehicle. (750 lbs)
That weight may not safely Example 1 3. Available Cargo Weight =
113 kg (250 lbs)
exceed the available cargo 1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity
and luggage load capacity Weight for Example 1 =
calculated in Step 4. 453 kg (1,000 lbs)
6. If your vehicle will be towing 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @
a trailer, load from your 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg
(300 lbs)
trailer will be transferred to
3. Available Occupant and Cargo
your vehicle. Consult this
Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs)
manual to determine how
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weight of the driver, passengers, Rating (GVWR). The GVWR
and cargo should never exceed the includes the weight of the vehicle,
vehicle's capacity weight. all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label may
also show the maximum weights
for the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the actual loads on
the front and rear axles, weigh the
vehicle at a weigh station. Your
dealer can help with this. Be sure
Example 3 to spread the load equally on both
1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity sides of the center line.
Weight for Example 3 = The warranty does not cover parts
453 kg (1,000 lbs) or components that fail because of
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ Label Example overloading.
91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs) A vehicle specific Certification/ The label will help determine how
3. Available Cargo Weight = Tire label is attached to the much cargo and installed
0 kg (0 lbs) B-pillar. The label may show the equipment the vehicle can carry.
size of the vehicle's original tires Using heavier suspension
Refer to the vehicle's Tire and
and the inflation pressures needed components to get added
Loading Information label for
to obtain the gross weight durability might not change the
specific information about the
capacity of the vehicle. This is weight ratings. Ask your dealer to
vehicle's capacity weight and
called Gross Vehicle Weight help load the vehicle properly.
seating positions. The combined
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There is also important loading Automatic Level Control
{ Warning information for off-road driving in See Automatic Level Control 0 225.
Things you put inside the this manual. See “Loading the
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving” If a weight-distributing hitch is
vehicle can strike and injure being used, it is recommended to
people in a sudden stop or turn, under Off-Road Driving 0 189.
allow the shocks to inflate,
or in a crash. Add-On Equipment thereby leveling the vehicle prior
. Put things in the cargo There may be a limit on how to adjusting the height. See
area of the vehicle. Try to many people can be inside the “Hitches” under Towing Equipment
spread the weight evenly. vehicle when carrying removable 0 265.
. Never stack heavier things, items. Be sure to weigh the vehicle
like suitcases, inside the before buying and installing the
vehicle so that some of new equipment.
them are above the tops of
the seats. Caution
. Do not leave an unsecured Overloading the vehicle may cause
child restraint in the damage. Repairs would not be
vehicle. covered by the vehicle warranty. Do
. not overload the vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it
whenever you can. Remember not to exceed the
.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Do not leave a seat folded
of the front or rear axle.
down unless you need to.
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Starting and Operating Caution (Continued)
New Vehicle Break-In replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every
Caution time you get new brake
linings.
The vehicle does not need an . Do not tow a trailer during
elaborate break-in. But it will break-in. See Trailer Towing
perform better in the long run if 0 260 for the trailer towing
you follow these guidelines: capabilities of the vehicle and
. Keep the vehicle speed at more information.
88 km/h (55 mph) or less for Following break-in, engine speed Press the top of the switch to move
the first 805 km (500 mi). and load can be gradually the pedals closer to your body. Press
. Do not drive at any one increased. the bottom of the switch to move the
constant speed, fast or slow, pedals away.
for the first 805 km (500 mi). Before you start driving, fully press
Do not make full-throttle
Adjustable Throttle and
the brake pedal to confirm the
starts. Avoid downshifting to Brake Pedal adjustment is right for you.
brake or slow the vehicle. If equipped, the position of the The vehicle may have a memory
. Avoid making hard stops for throttle and brake pedals can be function, which lets pedal settings be
the first 322 km (200 mi) or changed. saved and recalled. See Memory Seats
so. During this time the new The pedals can only be adjusted when 0 65.
brake linings are not yet the vehicle is in P (Park).
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
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Ignition Positions Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF (No wheels turned off center. If this
Indicator Lights) : When the vehicle happens, the vehicle may not start.
is stopped, press ENGINE START/ Move the steering wheel from left to
STOP once to turn the engine off. right while attempting to start the
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the vehicle. If this does not work, the
ignition will turn off, and Retained vehicle needs service.
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain If the vehicle must be shut off in an
active. See Retained Accessory Power emergency:
(RAP) 0 206. 1. Brake using a firm and steady
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the pressure. Do not pump the
ignition will return to ACC/ brakes repeatedly. This may
ACCESSORY and display the message deplete power assist, requiring
SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver increased brake pedal force.
Information Center (DIC). When the 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).
The vehicle is equipped with Keyless vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the This can be done while the
Access and has pushbutton start. ignition will turn off. vehicle is moving. After shifting
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Do not turn the engine off when the to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
transmitter must be in the vehicle for vehicle is moving. This will cause a brakes and steer the vehicle to a
the system to operate. If the loss of power assist in the brake and safe location.
pushbutton start is not working, the steering systems and disable the 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to
vehicle may be near a strong radio airbags. P (Park), and turn the ignition
antenna signal causing interference to The vehicle may have an electric off. On vehicles with an
the Keyless Access system. See Remote steering column lock. The lock is automatic transmission, the shift
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation activated when the ignition is turned lever must be in P (Park) to turn
0 28. off and either front door is opened. the ignition off.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle A sound may be heard as the lock 4. Set the parking brake.
must be on or in service mode, and actuates or releases. The steering See Parking Brake 0 218 or
the brake pedal must be applied. column lock may not release with the Electric Parking Brake 0 219.
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ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Starting the Engine
{ Warning Light) : This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off, and the Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
Turning off the vehicle while brake pedal applied, pressing the N (Neutral). The engine will not start
moving may cause loss of power button once will turn the ignition on. in any other position. To restart the
assist in the brake and steering Once engine cranking begins, release engine when the vehicle is already
systems and disable the airbags. the button. Engine cranking will moving, use N (Neutral) only.
While driving, only shut the vehicle continue until the engine starts. See
off in an emergency. Starting the Engine 0 203. The ignition Caution
will then remain on.
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, Service Mode vehicle is moving. If you do, you
and must be shut off while driving,
press and hold ENGINE START/STOP This power mode is available for could damage the transmission.
for longer than two seconds, or press service and diagnostics, and to verify Shift to P (Park) only when the
twice in five seconds. the proper operation of the vehicle is stopped.
malfunction indicator lamp as may be
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator required for emission inspection
Light) : This mode allows some purposes. With the vehicle off, and the
electrical accessories to be used when brake pedal not applied, pressing and Caution
the engine is off. holding the button for more than
five seconds will place the vehicle in If you add electrical parts or
With the ignition off, pressing the
Service Mode. The instruments and accessories, you could change the
button one time without the brake
audio systems will operate as they do way the engine operates. Any
pedal applied will place the ignition
system in ACC/ACCESSORY. when the ignition is on, but the resulting damage would not be
vehicle will not be able to be driven. covered by the vehicle warranty. See
The ignition will switch from ACC/ The engine will not start in Service Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 275.
ACCESSORY to off after five minutes Mode. Press the button again to turn
to prevent battery rundown. the ignition off.
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Starting Procedure transmission gently until the oil
Caution (Continued) warms up and lubricates all
1. With the Keyless Access system,
moving parts.
the RKE transmitter must be in battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
the vehicle. Press ENGINE between each try, to let the
START/STOP with the brake cranking motor cool down.
Engine Heater
pedal applied. When the engine
begins cranking, let go of the
2. If the engine does not start after
{ Warning
button.
five to 10 seconds, especially in Do not plug in the engine block
The idle speed will go down as very cold weather (below −18 °C heater while the vehicle is parked in
the engine gets warm. Do not or 0 °F), it could be flooded with a garage or under a carport.
race the engine immediately too much gasoline. Try pushing Property damage or personal injury
after starting it. the accelerator pedal all the way may result. Always park the vehicle
If the RKE transmitter is not in to the floor and holding it there in a clear open area away from
the vehicle, if there is as you press ENGINE START/ buildings or structures.
interference, or if the RKE STOP, for up to a maximum of
battery is low, the Driver 15 seconds. Wait at least
Information Center (DIC) will 15 seconds between each try, to If equipped, the engine heater can
display a message. allow the cranking motor to cool provide easier starting and better fuel
down. When the engine starts, economy during engine warm-up in
let go of the button, and the cold weather conditions at or below
Caution −18 °C (0 °F). Vehicles with an engine
accelerator. If the vehicle starts
Cranking the engine for long briefly but then stops again, do heater should be plugged in at least
periods of time, by returning the the same thing. This clears the four hours before starting. There may
extra gasoline from the engine. be an internal thermostat in the plug
ignition to the START position
Do not race the engine end of the cord, which will prevent
immediately after cranking has
immediately after starting it. engine heater operation at
ended, can overheat and damage temperatures above −18 °C (0 °F).
Operate the engine and
the cranking motor, and drain the
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To Use the Engine Heater
Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the function. An ungrounded vehicle. Possible heater cord
electrical cord. The cord is by the outlet could cause an electric and thermostat damage could
left front fender, next to the shock. occur.
engine compartment fuse block. . Use a weatherproof, . While in use, do not let the
Check the heater cord for heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated heater cord touch vehicle
damage. If it is damaged, do not extension cord if needed. parts or sharp edges. Never
use it. See your dealer for a Failure to use the close the hood on the
replacement. Inspect the cord for recommended extension cord heater cord.
damage yearly. in good operating condition, . Before starting the vehicle,
or using a damaged heater or unplug the cord, reattach the
3. Plug the cord into a normal, extension cord, could make it
grounded 110-volt AC outlet. cover to the plug, and
overheat and cause a fire, securely fasten the cord. Keep
property damage, electric the cord away from any
{ Warning shock, and injury. moving parts.
. Do not operate the vehicle
Improper use of the heater cord or
with the heater cord
an extension cord can damage the 4. Before starting the engine, be
permanently attached to the
cord and may result in overheating sure to unplug and store the cord
and fire. (Continued) as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you
. Plug the cord into a
do not, it could be damaged.
three-prong electrical utility
receptacle that is protected by The length of time the heater should
a ground fault detection remain plugged in depends on several
factors. Ask a dealer in the area where
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you will be parking the vehicle for the
best advice on this.
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Retained Accessory Warning (Continued)
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Power (RAP) Engine Running
not move, even when you are on
Some vehicle accessories may be used
after the ignition is turned off. fairly level ground, use the steps { Warning
that follow. If the vehicle has a
The power windows and sunroof, It can be dangerous to leave the
four-wheel-drive transfer case with
if equipped, will continue to work for vehicle with the engine running.
an N (Neutral) position, and the
up to 10 minutes or until any door is The vehicle could move suddenly if
transfer case is in N (Neutral), the
opened. the shift lever is not fully in
vehicle will be free to roll, even if
The infotainment system will continue P (Park) with the parking brake
the shift lever is in P (Park). Be sure
to work for 10 minutes, until the firmly set.
the transfer case is in a drive gear.
driver door is opened, or until the If towing a trailer, see Driving If you have four-wheel drive and
ignition is turned on or placed in Characteristics and Towing Tips the transfer case is in N (Neutral),
ACC/ACCESSORY. 0 255. the vehicle will be free to roll, even
if the shift lever is in P (Park). So be
Shifting Into Park sure the transfer case is in a drive
1. Hold the brake pedal down, then
set the parking brake. gear – not in N (Neutral).
{ Warning See Parking Brake 0 218 or And, if you leave the vehicle with
Electric Parking Brake 0 219. the engine running, it could
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not 2. Move the shift lever into the overheat and even catch fire. You or
fully in P (Park) with the parking P (Park) position by pulling the others could be injured. Do not
brake firmly set. The vehicle can shift lever toward you and leave the vehicle with the engine
roll. If you have left the engine moving it up as far as it will go. running unless you have to.
running, the vehicle can move 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a
suddenly. You or others could be drive gear – not in N (Neutral). If you have to leave the vehicle with
injured. To be sure the vehicle will 4. Turn the ignition off. the engine running, be sure the
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brake is firmly set before you leave it. the transmission. You will then be If you still are unable to shift out of
After you move the shift lever into able to pull the shift lever out of P (Park):
P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal P (Park). 1. Ease the pressure on the shift
down. Then, see if you can move the lever.
shift lever away from P (Park) without Shifting out of Park
first pulling it toward you. If you can, 2. While holding down the brake
it means that the shift lever was not This vehicle is equipped with an pedal, push the shift lever all the
fully locked into P (Park). electronic shift lock release system. way into P (Park).
The shift lock release system is
Torque Lock designed to prevent movement of the 3. Move the shift lever to the
shift lever out of P (Park), unless the desired position.
If you are parking on a hill and you do
not shift the transmission into ignition is on and the brake pedal is If you are still having a problem
P (Park) properly, the weight of the applied. shifting, then have the vehicle
vehicle may put too much force on The shift lock release is always serviced soon.
the parking pawl in the transmission. functional except in the case of an
You may find it difficult to pull the uncharged or low voltage (less than Parking over Things
shift lever out of P (Park). This is 9 volt) battery. That Burn
called torque lock. To prevent torque If the vehicle has an uncharged
lock, set the parking brake and then
shift into P (Park) properly before you
battery or a battery with low voltage, { Warning
try charging or jump starting the
leave the driver seat. battery. See Jump Starting - North Things that can burn could touch
When you are ready to drive, move America 0 342. hot exhaust parts under the vehicle
the shift lever out of P (Park) before and ignite. Do not park over papers,
To shift out of P (Park):
you release the parking brake. leaves, dry grass, or other things
1. Apply the brake pedal. that can burn.
If torque lock does occur, you may
need to have another vehicle push 2. Move the shift lever to the
yours a little uphill to take some of desired position.
the pressure from the parking pawl in
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Active Fuel Management Extended Parking Engine Exhaust
This system allows the engine to It is best not to park with the vehicle
operate on either all or half of its running. If the vehicle is left running, { Warning
cylinders, depending on the driving be sure it will not move and there is
conditions. adequate ventilation. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot be
When less power is required, such as See Shifting Into Park 0 206 and Engine
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
cruising at a constant vehicle speed, Exhaust 0 208.
the system will operate in the half can cause unconsciousness and
If the vehicle is left parked and even death.
cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to running with the RKE transmitter
achieve better fuel economy. When outside the vehicle, it will continue to Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
greater power demands are required, run for up to half an hour. . The vehicle idles in areas with
such as accelerating from a stop,
passing, or merging onto a freeway, If the vehicle is left parked and poor ventilation (parking
the system will maintain full-cylinder running with the RKE transmitter garages, tunnels, deep snow
operation. inside the vehicle, it will continue to that may block underbody
run for up to an hour. airflow or tail pipes).
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it . The exhaust smells or sounds
is parked on a hill, due to lack of strange or different.
available fuel. . The exhaust system leaks due
The timer will reset if the vehicle is to corrosion or damage.
taken out of P (Park) while it is . The vehicle exhaust system
running. has been modified, damaged,
or improperly repaired.
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Warning (Continued)
Running the Vehicle While Automatic Transmission
Parked If equipped, there is an electronic shift
. There are holes or openings
It is better not to park with the engine lever position indicator within the
in the vehicle body from instrument cluster. This display comes
running.
damage or aftermarket on when the ignition is on or in
modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine
service mode.
completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to be
sure the vehicle will not move. There are several different positions
If unusual fumes are detected or if for the shift lever.
See Shifting Into Park 0 206 and Engine
it is suspected that exhaust is Exhaust 0 208.
coming into the vehicle:
If parking on a hill and pulling a
. Drive it only with the trailer, see Driving Characteristics and
windows completely down. Towing Tips 0 255.
. Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
See “Range Selection Mode” under
engine running in an enclosed area
Manual Mode 0 212.
such as a garage or a building that
has no fresh air ventilation. P : This position locks the drive
wheels. Use P (Park) when starting the
engine because the vehicle cannot
move easily. When parked on a hill,
especially when the vehicle has a
heavy load, you might notice an
increase in the effort to shift out of
P (Park). See “Torque Lock” under
Shifting Into Park 0 206.
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N : In this position, the engine does
{ Warning Warning (Continued) not connect with the wheels. To
restart the engine when the vehicle is
It is dangerous to get out of the be sure the transfer case is in a already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive High
in P (Park) with the parking brake or Four-Wheel Drive High or
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Four-Wheel Drive Low — not in { Warning
Do not leave the vehicle when the N (Neutral). See Shifting Into Park Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running. If you have left 0 206. engine is running at high speed is
the engine running, the vehicle can dangerous. Unless your foot is
move suddenly. You or others could R : Use this gear to back up. firmly on the brake pedal, the
be injured. To be sure the vehicle vehicle could move very rapidly.
will not move, even when you are Caution You could lose control and hit
on fairly level ground, always set people or objects. Do not shift into
the parking brake and move the Shifting to R (Reverse) while the a drive gear while the engine is
shift lever to P (Park). vehicle is moving forward could running at high speed.
See Shifting Into Park 0 206 and damage the transmission. The
Driving Characteristics and Towing repairs would not be covered by the
Tips 0 255. vehicle warranty. Shift to
R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is Caution
stopped. Shifting out of P (Park) or
{ Warning To rock the vehicle back and forth to
N (Neutral) with the engine running
at high speed may damage the
If you have four-wheel drive, the get out of snow, ice, or sand without transmission. The repairs would not
vehicle will be free to roll — even if damaging the transmission, see If the be covered by the vehicle warranty.
the shift lever is in P (Park) — if the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 196. Be sure the engine is not running at
transfer case is in N (Neutral). So, high speed when shifting the
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The vehicle has a shift stabilization process, shifting might feel different
Caution feature that adjusts the transmission as the transmission determines the
shifting to the current driving best settings.
A transmission hot message may conditions in order to reduce rapid
display if the automatic When temperatures are very cold, the
upshifts and downshifts. This shift transmission's gear shifting could be
transmission fluid is too hot. stabilization feature is designed to
Driving under this condition can delayed providing more stable shifts
determine, before making an upshift, until the engine warms up. Shifts
damage the vehicle. Stop and idle if the engine is able to maintain
the engine to cool the automatic could be more noticeable with a cold
vehicle speed by analyzing things such transmission. This difference in
transmission fluid. This message as vehicle speed, throttle position, and shifting is normal.
clears when the transmission fluid vehicle load. If the shift stabilization
has cooled sufficiently. feature determines that a current L : This position allows selection of a
vehicle speed cannot be maintained, range of gears appropriate for current
the transmission does not upshift and driving conditions. If equipped, see
D : This position is for normal driving. “Range Selection Mode” under Manual
instead holds the current gear.
If more power is needed for passing, Mode 0 212.
In some cases, this could appear to be
press the accelerator pedal down.
a delayed shift, however the
Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode transmission is operating normally. Caution
when towing a trailer, carrying a
The transmission uses adaptive shift
heavy load, driving on steep hills, Spinning the tires or holding the
controls. The adaptive shift control
or driving off-road. Shift the vehicle in one place on a hill using
process continually compares key shift
transmission to a lower gear selection only the accelerator pedal may
parameters to pre-programmed ideal
if the transmission shifts too often. damage the transmission. The
shifts stored in the transmission’s
Downshifting the transmission in computer. The transmission repair will not be covered by the
slippery road conditions could result constantly makes adjustments to vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is
in skidding. See “Skidding” under Loss improve vehicle performance stuck, do not spin the tires. When
of Control 0 189. according to how the vehicle is being stopping on a hill, use the brakes to
used, such as with a heavy load or hold the vehicle in place.
when the temperature changes.
During this adaptive shift control
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Normal Mode Grade Braking Manual Mode When the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a
This mode is enabled when the Range Selection Mode number displays next to the L,
vehicle is started, but is not enabled
indicating the current transmission
in Range Selection Mode. It assists in
range.
maintaining desired vehicle speeds
when driving on downhill grades by This number is the highest gear that
using the engine and transmission to the transmission will command while
slow the vehicle. The first time the operating in L (Manual Mode). All
system engages for each ignition gears below that number are available.
cycle, a DIC message will be displayed. As driving conditions change, the
If equipped, Range Selection Mode transmission can automatically shift
To disable or enable Normal Mode
helps control the vehicle's to lower gears. For example, when
Grade Braking within the current
transmission and vehicle speed while 5 (Fifth) is selected, 1 (First) through
ignition cycle, press and hold the
driving downhill or towing a trailer by 5 (Fifth) gears are automatically
Tow/Haul button for five seconds.
letting you select a desired range of shifted by the transmission, but
When the button is released, the
gears. 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the
requested mode change is made.
plus/minus button on the shift lever is
A DIC message displays. To use this feature: used to change to the range.
For other forms of grade braking, see 1. Move the shift lever to When the shift lever is moved from
Tow/Haul Mode 0 213 and Cruise L (Manual Mode). D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a
Control 0 225.
2. Press the plus/minus buttons on downshift may occur. The gear that
Kickdown Mode the shift lever to select the the transmission is operating in when
desired range of gears for current the shift lever is moved from D (Drive)
The accelerator pedal provides an driving conditions. Or, hold the to L (Manual Mode) determines if a
additional downshift after pressing plus/minus buttons to select the downshift occurs. See the following
through the kickdown feature. highest or lowest range available chart.
It requires extra pedal pressure near for the current vehicle speed.
the end of its travel to engage.
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Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to
10th 9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
L (Manual Mode)
Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual
L7 L7 L7 L6 L5 L4 L3 L3 L2 L1
Mode) - Tow/Haul not engaged
Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual
L7 L7 L6 L5 L4 L3 L3 L3 L2 L1
Mode) - Tow/Haul engaged

Grade Braking is not available when Tow/Haul Mode enhanced transmission and engine
Range Selection Mode is active. See cooling when driving down steep hills
Tow/Haul Mode 0 213. or mountain grades, towing,
While using Range Selection Mode, or hauling heavy loads.
cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off
can be used. by pressing the button. When the
Tow/Haul Mode is enabled, a light on
Caution the instrument cluster will come on.
See Tow/Haul Mode Light 0 143 and
Spinning the tires or holding the Hill and Mountain Roads 0 194.
vehicle in one place on a hill using
only the accelerator pedal may Also see “Tow/Haul Mode” under
damage the transmission. The Driver Mode Control 0 223.
repair will not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the
stuck, do not spin the tires. When transmission shift pattern to reduce
stopping on a hill, use the brakes to shift cycling. This provides increased
hold the vehicle in place. performance, vehicle control, and
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Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking Drive Systems
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only
{ Warning
enabled while the Tow/Haul Mode is Four-Wheel Drive If equipped with four-wheel drive,
selected and the vehicle is not in the the vehicle will be free to roll if the
Range Selection Mode. See “Tow/Haul If equipped, four-wheel drive engages
the front axle for extra traction. transfer case is in N (Neutral), even
Mode” listed previously and Manual when the shift lever is in P (Park).
Mode 0 212. Tow/Haul Mode Grade Be sure the transfer case is in a
Braking assists in maintaining desired Caution
vehicle speeds when driving on drive gear — 2 m, 4 m, or 4 n — not
downhill grades by using the engine Do not drive on clean, dry in N (Neutral). See Shifting Into Park
and transmission to slow the vehicle. pavement in 4 m and 4 n (if 0 206.
To disable or enable Tow/Haul Grade equipped) for an extended period of
Braking within the current ignition time. These conditions may cause
cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul premature wear on the vehicle’s Caution
button for five seconds. When the powertrain.
button is released, the requested mode Extended high-speed operation in 4
change is made. A DIC message is n may damage or shorten the life of
displayed. Driving on clean, dry pavement in 4 m the drivetrain.
or 4 n may:
See Towing Equipment 0 265.
. Cause a vibration to be felt in the Engagement noise and bump when
For other forms of grade braking, see
steering system. shifting between 4 n and 4 m or from
Automatic Transmission 0 209 and
Cruise Control 0 225. . Cause tires to wear faster. N (Neutral), with the engine running,
. Make the transfer case harder to is normal.
shift, and cause it to run noisier. Shifting into 4 n will turn Traction
Control and StabiliTrak/ESC off. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 221.
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Automatic Transfer Case The indicator mark on the knob below automatically based on driving
must line up with the indicator light conditions. This setting provides
before a shift can be commanded. To slightly lower fuel economy than 2 m.
command a shift, rotate the transfer
case knob below to the new desired Do not use AUTO mode to park on a
position. The light will flash meaning steep grade with poor traction such as
that the shift is in progress. When the ice, snow, mud, or gravel. In AUTO
shift is completed the new position mode only the rear wheels will hold
will be illuminated. If the transfer case the vehicle from sliding when parked.
cannot complete a shift command, it If parking on a steep grade, use 4 m to
will go back to its last chosen setting. keep all four wheels engaged.
The settings are: 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use
N (Neutral) : Use only when the this position when extra traction is
vehicle needs to be towed. needed, such as when driving on
If equipped, use the transfer case knob See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 346 snowy or icy roads, when off-roading,
next to the steering wheel to shift into or Towing the Vehicle 0 345. or when plowing snow.
and out of four-wheel drive.
2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : Use for 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This
All of the lights will flash on then off driving on most streets and highways. setting engages the front axle and
momentarily when the ignition is
turned on. The light that remains on
The front axle is not engaged. This delivers extra torque. Choose 4 n when
setting provides the best fuel driving off-road in deep sand, deep
will indicate the state of the economy.
transfer case. mud, or deep snow, and while
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel climbing or descending steep hills.
If the indicator mark on the knob Drive) : Use when road surface
below does not match up with the Shifting into 4 n will turn Traction
traction conditions are variable. When
light, then most likely the knob below Control and StabiliTrak/ESC off. See
driving in AUTO, the front axle is
was moved when the ignition was off. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
engaged, and the vehicle's power is
Control 0 221.
sent to the front and rear wheels
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Shifting Into 4 m or AUTO 2. Turn the knob to 4 n. Wait for 1. The vehicle must be stopped or
moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph)
Turn the knob to the 4 m or AUTO the 4 n indicator light to stop
with the transmission in
flashing before shifting the N (Neutral) and the ignition on.
position at any speed, except from 4 n. transmission into gear.
The indicator light will flash while It is best for the vehicle to be
shifting and will remain on when the moving 1.6 to 3.2 km/h
shift is completed. Caution (1 to 2 mph).
Shifting the transmission into gear 2. Turn the knob to 4 m, AUTO, or
Shifting Into 2 m
before the requested mode indicator 2 m. Wait for the 4 m, AUTO, or
Turn the knob to 2 m at any speed, light has stopped flashing could
2 m indicator light to stop
except when shifting from 4 n. The damage the transfer case.
flashing before shifting the
indicator light will flash while shifting transmission into gear.
and will remain on when the shift is If the transmission is in gear and/or
completed. moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), the Caution
Shifting Into 4 n 4 n indicator light will flash for
30 seconds and the shift will not be Shifting the transmission into gear
When 4 n is engaged, keep vehicle completed. After 30 seconds the before the requested mode indicator
speed below 72 km/h (45 mph). transfer case will shift to 4 m. Turn the light has stopped flashing could
damage the transfer case.
To shift: knob to 4 m to display the indicator.
1. The ignition must be on and the With the vehicle moving less than
5 km/h (3 mph), and the transmission If the transmission is in gear and/or
vehicle must be stopped or moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), the
moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) in N (Neutral), attempt the shift again.
with the transmission in 4 m, AUTO, or 2 m indicator light will
Shifting Out of 4 n flash for 30 seconds but the shift will
N (Neutral). It is best for the
vehicle to be moving To shift: not be completed. With the vehicle
1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph), and
the transmission in N (Neutral),
attempt the shift again.
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Shifting Into N (Neutral) 7. With the engine running, verify 3. Shift the transmission to
To shift into N (Neutral): that the transfer case is in N (Neutral).
N (Neutral) by shifting the 4. Turn the transfer case knob to
1. Park the vehicle on a level transmission to R (Reverse), then
surface. the desired setting.
shift the transmission to
2. Set the parking brake and press D (Drive). There should be no After the transfer case has
and hold the brake pedal. movement of the vehicle while shifted out of N (Neutral), the
See Parking Brake 0 218 or shifting the transmission. N (Neutral) light will go out.
Electric Parking Brake 0 219. 8. Turn the engine off, and the 5. Release the parking brake.
3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. 6. Start the engine and shift the
ignition on. 9. Place the transmission shift lever transmission to the desired gear.
4. Shift the transmission to in P (Park). See Recreational
N (Neutral). Vehicle Towing 0 346.
10. Turn the ignition off.
5. Shift the transfer case to 2 m.
6. Turn the transfer case knob Shifting Out of N (Neutral)
clockwise to N (Neutral) until it To shift out of N (Neutral):
stops and hold it there until the 1. Set the parking brake.
N (Neutral) light starts to flash.
This will take at least 10 seconds. 2. Press and hold ENGINE START/
Then slowly release the knob to STOP for five seconds with your
the 4 n position. The N (Neutral) foot off the brake to place the
vehicle in Service Mode.
light will come on when the
transfer case shift to N (Neutral)
is complete.
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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS
becomes necessary to slam on the
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the
brakes and continue braking to avoid
Antilock Brake a sudden obstacle, a computer senses
brake pedal down firmly and let ABS
System (ABS) work. You may hear the ABS pump or
the wheels are slowing down. If one of
motor operating and feel the brake
the wheels is about to stop rolling, the
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake pedal pulsate. This is normal.
computer will separately work the
System (ABS), an advanced electronic
brakes at each wheel. Braking in Emergencies
braking system that helps prevent a
braking skid. ABS can change the brake pressure to ABS allows you to steer and brake at
each wheel, as required, faster than the same time. In many emergencies,
When the vehicle begins to drive
any driver could. This can help you steering can help more than even the
away, ABS checks itself. A momentary
steer around the obstacle while very best braking.
motor or clicking noise may be heard
braking hard.
while this test is going on, and it may
even be noticed that the brake pedal As the brakes are applied, the Parking Brake
moves a little. This is normal. 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
If there is a problem with ABS, this will not be enough time to apply the
warning light stays on. See Antilock brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light or stops. Always leave enough room
0 143. up ahead to stop, even with ABS.
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Set the parking brake by holding the Electric Parking Brake Before leaving the vehicle, check for
regular brake pedal down, then the Y or PARK light to ensure that
pushing down the parking brake the parking brake is applied.
pedal.
If the ignition is on, the brake system
EPB Apply
warning light will come on. See Brake To apply the EPB:
System Warning Light 0 141. 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a
complete stop.
Caution
2. Lift up the EPB switch
Driving with the parking brake on momentarily.
can overheat the brake system and The Y or PARK light will flash and
cause premature wear or damage to then stay on once the EPB is fully
brake system parts. Make sure that
applied. If the Y or PARK light
the parking brake is fully released This vehicle may have an Electric flashes continuously, then the EPB is
and the brake warning light is off Parking Brake (EPB). The EPB can only partially applied or there is a
before driving. always be activated, even if the problem with the EPB. A DIC message
ignition is off. To prevent draining the will display. Release the EPB and try
To release the parking brake, hold the battery, avoid repeated cycles of the to apply it again. If the light does not
regular brake pedal down, then push EPB system when the engine is not come on, or keeps flashing, have the
down momentarily on the parking running. vehicle serviced. Do not drive the
brake pedal until you feel the pedal The system has a Y or PARK vehicle if the Y or PARK light is
release. Slowly pull your foot up off flashing. See your dealer. See Electric
the parking brake pedal. If the parking Electric Parking Brake light, and a 8
Service Parking Brake light. Parking Brake Light 0 142.
brake is not released when you begin
to drive, a DIC message will appear See Electric Parking Brake Light 0 142
and a chime will sound warning you and Service Electric Parking Brake Light
that the parking brake is still on. 0 142.
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If the 8 light is on, press the EPB The EPB is released when the Y or Brake Assist
switch and hold it. Continue to hold PARK light is off. The Brake Assist feature is designed to
the switch until the Y or PARK light If the 8 light is on, release the EPB by assist the driver in stopping or
remains on. If the 8 light remains on, pressing and holding the EPB switch. decreasing vehicle speed in emergency
see your dealer. Continue to hold the switch until driving conditions. This feature uses
the stability system hydraulic brake
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle the Y or PARK light is off. If either
control module to supplement the
is moving, the vehicle will decelerate light stays on after release is power brake system under conditions
as long as the switch is pressed. If the attempted, see your dealer. where the driver has quickly and
switch is pressed until the vehicle forcefully applied the brake pedal in
comes to a stop, the EPB will remain Caution an attempt to quickly stop or slow
applied. down the vehicle. The stability system
The vehicle may automatically apply Driving with the parking brake on hydraulic brake control module
the EPB in some situations when the can overheat the brake system and increases brake pressure at each
vehicle is not moving. This is normal, cause premature wear or damage to corner of the vehicle until the ABS
and is done to periodically check the brake system parts. Make sure that activates. Minor brake pedal pulsation
correct operation of the EPB system. the parking brake is fully released or pedal movement during this time is
and the brake warning light is off normal and the driver should continue
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear
before driving. to apply the brake pedal as the driving
wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
situation dictates. The Brake Assist
EPB Release feature will automatically disengage
Automatic EPB Release when the brake pedal is released or
To release the EPB:
The EPB will automatically release if brake pedal pressure is quickly
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ the vehicle is running, placed into decreased.
ACCESSORY. gear, and an attempt is made to drive
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. away. Avoid rapid acceleration when
the EPB is applied, to preserve parking
3. Press the EPB switch brake lining life.
momentarily.
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Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems also on automatically when the
vehicle is started. See Trailer Sway
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Control (TSC) 0 273.
(HSA) feature, which may be useful Traction Control/Electronic
when the vehicle is stopped on a If cruise control is being used and
Stability Control traction control or StabiliTrak begins
grade sufficient enough to activate
HSA. This feature is designed to System Operation to limit wheel spin, cruise control will
prevent the vehicle from rolling, either disengage. Cruise control may be
The vehicle has a Traction Control turned back on when road conditions
forward or rearward, during vehicle System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an
drive off. After the driver completely allow.
electronic stability control system.
stops and holds the vehicle in a These systems help limit wheel spin Both systems come on automatically
complete standstill on a grade, HSA and assist the driver in maintaining when the vehicle is started and begins
will be automatically activated. During control, especially on slippery road to move. The systems may be heard or
the transition period between when conditions. felt while they are operating or while
the driver releases the brake pedal and performing diagnostic checks. This is
starts to accelerate to drive off on a TCS activates if it senses any of the normal and does not mean there is a
grade, HSA holds the braking pressure drive wheels are spinning or beginning problem with the vehicle.
for a maximum of two seconds to to lose traction. When this happens,
TCS applies the brakes to the spinning It is recommended to leave both
ensure that there is no rolling. The
brakes will automatically release when wheels and reduces engine power to systems on for normal driving
the accelerator pedal is applied within limit wheel spin. conditions, but it may be necessary to
turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck
the two-second window. It will not StabiliTrak activates when the vehicle in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the
activate if the vehicle is in a drive gear senses a difference between the
and facing downhill, or if the vehicle Vehicle Is Stuck 0 196 and “Turning
intended path and the direction the the Systems Off and On” later in this
is facing uphill and in R (Reverse). vehicle is actually traveling. section.
StabiliTrak selectively applies braking
pressure to any one of the vehicle When the transfer case (if equipped)
wheel brakes to assist the driver in is in Four-Wheel Drive Low, the
keeping the vehicle on the intended stability system is automatically
path. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled, g comes on, and the
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appropriate message will appear on If d comes on and stays on: To turn off only TCS, press and
the DIC. Both traction control and release g. The traction off light i
StabiliTrak are automatically disabled 1. Stop the vehicle.
displays in the instrument cluster. The
in this condition. 2. Turn the engine off and wait appropriate message will display in
15 seconds. the DIC. To turn TCS on again, press
3. Start the engine. and release g. The traction off light
i displayed in the instrument cluster
Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and will turn off.
stays on, the vehicle may need more
time to diagnose the problem. If the If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g
condition persists, see your dealer. is pressed, the system will not turn off
The indicator light for both systems is until the wheels stop spinning.
in the instrument cluster. This Turning the Systems Off and On
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
light will:
press and hold g until the traction off
. Flash when TCS is limiting
light i and the StabiliTrak OFF light
wheel spin
g come on and stay on in the
. Flash when StabiliTrak is activated instrument cluster, then release. The
. Turn on and stay on when either appropriate message will display in
system is not working the DIC.
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again,
If either system fails to turn on or to on the center stack.
activate, a message displays in the press and release g. The traction off
Driver Information Center (DIC), and light i and the StabiliTrak OFF light
d comes on and stays on to indicate Caution
g in the instrument cluster turn off.
that the system is inactive and is not Do not repeatedly brake or
assisting the driver in maintaining StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
accelerate heavily when TCS is off. if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
control. The vehicle is safe to drive,
The vehicle driveline could be (35 mph). Traction control will
but driving should be adjusted
damaged. remain off.
accordingly.
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The vehicle has a Trailer Sway Control The Driver Mode Control has four When selected, the Sport Mode
(TSC) feature and a Hill Start Assist modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice, and indicator will display in the DIC.
(HSA) feature. Tow/Haul.
See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) 0 273 or Snow/Ice Mode
Press the Tow/Haul button to activate
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 0 221. and deactivate the Tow/Haul Mode. Use when more traction is needed
Adding accessories can affect the during slippery conditions.
Press the MODE switch on the center
vehicle performance. See Accessories console to select Tour, Sport, or Snow/ The vehicle will upshift normally
and Modifications 0 278. Ice. Pressing the switch will display a when the vehicle is moving. The
graphic of all available ride modes and acceleration will adjust to help provide
Driver Mode Control change to the next mode. The Tour a smoother launch.
Driver Mode Control attempts to add and Sport Modes will feel similar on a When selected, the Snow/Ice Mode
a sportier feel, provide a more smooth road. Select a new setting indicator will display in the DIC.
comfortable ride, or assist in different whenever driving conditions change.
weather conditions or terrain. This
Tow/Haul Mode
Tour Mode
system simultaneously changes the Tow/Haul is a feature that assists
software settings of various Use for normal city and highway when pulling a heavy trailer or a large
sub-systems. Depending on the option driving to provide a smooth, soft ride. or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode
package, available features, and mode When selected, there will be no 0 213.
selected, the suspension, steering, and indication in the DIC. Tow/Haul is designed to be most
powertrain will change settings to effective when the vehicle and trailer
achieve the desired mode Sport Mode combined weight is at least 75 percent
characteristics. If the vehicle is Use where road conditions or personal of the vehicle’s Gross Combined
equipped with Magnetic Ride Control, preference demand a more controlled Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight
selecting the various Driver Modes response. of the Trailer” under Trailer Towing
adjusts the ride of the vehicle to 0 260.
enhance the ride performance for the The steering will change to provide
road conditions and the more precise control. The Magnetic
selected mode. Ride Control will change to provide
better cornering performance.
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Tow/Haul is most useful under the Magnetic Ride Control
following conditions:
The Magnetic Ride Control monitors
. When pulling a heavy trailer or a the suspension system.
large or heavy load through rolling
terrain Based on road conditions, steering
wheel angle, and vehicle speed, the
. When pulling a heavy trailer or a system automatically adjusts to
large or heavy load in stop-and-go provide the best handling while
traffic providing a smooth ride. The Tour and
. When pulling a heavy trailer or a Sport Modes will feel similar on a
large or heavy load in busy smooth road.
parking lots where improved low Tour : Use for normal city and
speed control of the vehicle is highway driving. This setting provides The vehicle is normally in Tour Mode.
desired a smooth, soft ride. Sport Mode and Snow/Ice Mode are
Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul 8 Sport : Use where road conditions engaged when the Magnetic Ride
when lightly loaded or with no trailer or personal preference demand more Control MODE button on the center
at all will not cause damage. However, control. This setting provides more stack is pressed. Press the button to
there is no benefit to the selection of “feel,” or response to road conditions. select the desired mode.
Tow/Haul when the vehicle is The Driver Information Center (DIC)
unloaded. Such a selection when 6 Snow/Ice : Use when more briefly displays the appropriate
unloaded may result in unpleasant traction is needed during slippery
conditions. message on vehicle startup or when a
engine and transmission driving new mode is selected.
characteristics and reduced fuel
economy. Tow/Haul is recommended
only when pulling a heavy trailer or a
large or heavy load.
When selected, the Tow/Haul
indicator will display in the
instrument cluster.
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Locking Rear Axle automatically adjust vehicle height Cruise Control
thereafter. The system may exhaust
Vehicles with a locking rear axle can (lower vehicle height) for up to
give more traction on snow, mud, ice, 10 minutes after the ignition has been { Warning
sand, or gravel. It works like a turned off. You may hear the air
standard axle most of the time, but compressor operating when the height Cruise control can be dangerous
when traction is low, this feature will is being adjusted. where you cannot drive safely at a
allow the rear wheel with the most steady speed. Do not use cruise
traction to move the vehicle. If a weight-distributing hitch is being control on winding roads or in
used, it is recommended to allow the heavy traffic.
Automatic Level Control shocks to inflate, leveling the vehicle
prior to adjusting the hitch. Cruise control can be dangerous on
The automatic level control rear slippery roads. On such roads, fast
suspension comes as a part of the changes in tire traction can cause
Magnetic Ride Control system. excessive wheel slip, and you could
This type of level control is fully lose control. Do not use cruise
automatic and will provide a better control on slippery roads.
leveled riding position as well as
better handling under a variety of If equipped with cruise control, a
passenger and loading conditions. An speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or
air compressor connected to the rear more can be maintained without
shocks will raise or lower the rear of keeping your foot on the accelerator.
the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle Cruise control does not work at speeds
height. The system is activated when below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
the ignition is on and will
If the Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control system begins to
limit wheel spin while using cruise
control, the cruise control
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automatically disengages. See Traction +RES : If there is a set speed in When the cruise control has been set
Control/Electronic Stability Control memory, press the control up briefly to the desired speed, a green cruise
0 221. If a collision alert occurs when to resume that speed or press and control indicator appears on the
cruise control is activated, cruise hold to accelerate. If the cruise control instrument cluster and a cruise set
control is disengaged. See Forward is already active, use to increase speed message appears on the Driver
Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 243. vehicle speed. Information Center (DIC) and
When road conditions allow you to SET− : Press the control down briefly Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped.
safely use it again, the cruise control to set the speed and activate cruise
can be turned back on. Resuming a Set Speed
control. If the cruise control is already
If the brakes are applied, cruise active, use to decrease vehicle speed. If the cruise control is set at a desired
control disengages. speed and then the brakes are applied
* : Press to disengage cruise control or * is pressed, the cruise control is
without erasing the set speed from disengaged without erasing the set
memory. speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle speed reaches about
If J is on when not in use, SET− or 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press +RES
+RES could get pressed and go into up briefly. The vehicle returns to the
previous set speed.
cruise when not desired. Keep J off
when cruise is not being used. Increasing Speed While Cruise
Control is at a Set Speed
To set cruise control:
If the cruise control system is already
1. Press J. activated:
2. Get up to the desired speed. . Press and hold +RES up until the
3. Press and release SET−. vehicle accelerates to the desired
J : Press to turn the system on and speed, then release it.
off. A white indicator appears in the 4. Remove your foot from the
instrument cluster when cruise is accelerator.
turned on.
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. To increase vehicle speed in small Passing Another Vehicle While when driving on downhill grades by
increments, press +RES up briefly. Using Cruise Control using the engine and transmission to
For each press, the vehicle goes Use the accelerator pedal to increase slow the vehicle.
about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. the vehicle speed. When you take your To disable and enable Cruise Grade
The speedometer reading can be foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow Braking for the current ignition cycle,
displayed in either English or metric down to the previous set cruise speed. press and hold the Tow/Haul button
units. See Instrument Cluster 0 133. While pressing the accelerator pedal for five seconds. A Driver Information
The increment value used depends on or shortly following the release to Center (DIC) message displays.
the units displayed. override cruise, briefly applying the For other forms of Grade Braking, see
Reducing Speed While Cruise SET− control will result in cruise set Automatic Transmission 0 209 and
Control is at a Set Speed to the current vehicle speed. Tow/Haul Mode 0 213.
If the cruise control system is already Using Cruise Control on Hills Ending Cruise Control
activated: How well the cruise control works on There are four ways to end cruise
. Press and hold SET− down until hills depends on the vehicle speed, the control:
the desired lower speed is reached, load, and the steepness of the hills. . Step lightly on the brake pedal.
then release it. When going up steep hills, pressing
. To decrease the vehicle speed in the accelerator pedal may be . Press *.
small increments, press SET− necessary to maintain vehicle speed.
. Shift the transmission to
down briefly. For each press, the When going downhill, Cruise Grade
Braking helps maintain the driver N (Neutral).
vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph)
selected speed. . To turn off cruise control,
slower.
Cruise Grade Braking is enabled when press J.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric the vehicle is started and cruise
Erasing Speed Memory
units. See Instrument Cluster 0 133. control is active. It is not enabled in
Range Selection Mode. It assists in The cruise control set speed is erased
The increment value used depends on
the units displayed. maintaining driver selected speed from memory if J is pressed or if
the ignition is turned off.
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Adaptive Cruise Control ACC will not engage if the TCS or
StabiliTrak electronic stability control { Warning
If equipped with Adaptive Cruise system is disabled.
Control (ACC), it allows for selecting ACC will not detect or brake for
the cruise control set speed and children, pedestrians, animals,
following gap. Read this entire section { Warning or other objects.
before using this system. ACC uses a ACC has limited braking ability and Do not use ACC when:
camera and radar sensors to detect may not have time to slow the
other vehicles. See Radio Frequency . On winding and hilly roads or
vehicle down enough to avoid a when the sensors are blocked
Statement 0 387. The following gap is
collision with another vehicle you by snow, ice, or dirt. The
the following time (or distance)
between your vehicle and a vehicle are following. This can occur when system may not detect a
detected directly ahead in your path, vehicles suddenly slow or stop vehicle ahead. Keep the entire
moving in the same direction. If no ahead, or enter your lane. Also see front of the vehicle clean.
vehicle is detected in your path, ACC “Alerting the Driver” in this section.
. Visibility is low, such as in
works like regular cruise control. Complete attention is always
fog, rain, or snow conditions.
required while driving and you
If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC performance is limited
should be ready to take action and under these conditions.
ACC can speed up the vehicle or apply
apply the brakes. See Defensive
limited, moderate braking to maintain . On slippery roads where fast
Driving 0 187.
the selected following gap. To changes in tire traction can
disengage ACC, apply the brake. If the cause excessive wheel slip.
Traction Control System (TCS) or
electronic stability control system
activates while ACC is engaged, ACC
may automatically disengage. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 221. When road conditions
allow ACC to be safely used, the ACC
can be turned back on.
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[ : Press to select a following gap control is engaged, a green J
time (or distance) setting for ACC of indicator will be lit on the instrument
Far, Medium, or Near. cluster; the following gap will not
The speedometer reading can be display.
displayed in either English or metric When the vehicle is turned on, the
units. See Instrument Cluster 0 133. cruise control mode will be set to the
The increment value used depends on last mode used before the vehicle was
the units displayed. turned off.
Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control { Warning
If equipped, to switch between ACC Always check the cruise control
and regular cruise control, press and indicator on the instrument cluster
J : Press to turn the system on or hold *. A Driver Information Center
off. The indicator turns white on the to determine which mode cruise
instrument cluster when ACC is (DIC) message displays. See Vehicle control is in before using the
turned on. Messages 0 154. feature. If ACC is not active, the
vehicle will not automatically brake
+RES : Press the control up briefly to for other vehicles, which could
resume the previous set speed or hold cause a crash if the brakes are not
upwards to accelerate. If ACC is
applied manually. You and others
already engaged, use to increase
could be seriously injured or killed.
vehicle speed.
SET– : Press the control down briefly ACC Indicator Regular Cruise
to set the speed and activate ACC. Control Indicator Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
If ACC is already engaged, use to If J is on when not in use, it could
decrease vehicle speed. When ACC is engaged, a green \
get pressed and go into ACC when not
indicator will be lit on the instrument
* : Press to disengage ACC without cluster and the following gap will be desired. Keep J off when cruise is
erasing the selected set speed. displayed. When the regular cruise not being used.
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Select the set speed desired for ACC. . If the vehicle is stopped with the
This is the vehicle speed when no brake pedal applied, press RES+
vehicle is detected in its path. and release the brake pedal. ACC
While the vehicle is moving, ACC will will hold the vehicle until RES+ or
not set at a speed less than 25 km/h the accelerator pedal is pressed.
(15 mph), although it can be resumed A green ACC indicator and the set
when driving at lower speeds. The ACC indicator displays on the speed display on the instrument
instrument cluster and Head-Up cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator
To set ACC while moving:
Display (HUD). When ACC is active, may be flashing if a vehicle ahead was
1. Press J. the indicator will be lit green. present and moved. See “Approaching
Be mindful of speed limits, and Following a Vehicle” later in this
2. Get up to the desired speed. section.
surrounding traffic speeds, and
3. Press and release SET–. weather conditions when selecting the Once ACC has resumed, if there is no
4. Remove your foot from the set speed. vehicle ahead, if the vehicle ahead is
accelerator. beyond the selected following gap,
Resuming a Set Speed
After ACC is set, it may immediately or if the vehicle has exited a sharp
If ACC is set at a desired speed and curve, then the vehicle speed will
apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is
then the brakes are applied, ACC is increase to the set speed.
detected closer than the selected
disengaged without erasing the set
following gap. Increasing Speed While ACC is at a
speed from memory.
ACC can also be set while the vehicle Set Speed
To begin using ACC again, press RES+
is stopped if ACC is on and the brake Do one of the following:
up briefly.
pedal is applied.
. If the vehicle is moving, it returns . Use the accelerator to get to the
to the previous set speed. higher speed. Press SET– down.
Release the control and the
accelerator pedal. The vehicle will
now cruise at the higher speed.
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When the accelerator pedal is . If ACC is holding the vehicle at a . To decrease speed while the
pressed, ACC will not brake stop and there is another vehicle vehicle is stopped, press SET−
because it is overridden. The ACC directly ahead, pressing RES+ will until the desired set speed is
indicator will turn blue on the increase the set speed. Pressing displayed.
instrument cluster. RES+ when there is no longer a
vehicle ahead will cause ACC to Selecting the Follow Distance Gap
. Press and hold +RES up until the
desired set speed appears on the resume. When a slower moving vehicle is
display, then release it. detected ahead within the selected
Reducing Speed While ACC is at a following gap, ACC will adjust the
. To increase speed in small Set Speed vehicle's speed and attempt to
increments, briefly press +RES up. Do one of the following: maintain the follow distance gap
For each press, the vehicle speed selected.
. Use the brake to get to the desired
increases by 1 km/h (1 mph).
lower speed. Release the brake and Press [ on the steering wheel to
. To increase speed in larger press SET– . The vehicle will now adjust the following gap. Each press
increments, press and briefly hold cruise at the lower speed. cycles the gap button through three
+RES up. For each press, the settings: Far, Medium, or Near.
. Press and hold SET– down until
vehicle speed increases by
the desired lower speed is reached, When pressed, the current gap setting
5 km/h (5 mph).
then release it. displays briefly on the DIC and HUD.
When it is determined there is no The gap setting will be maintained
. To decrease speed in smaller
vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is until it is changed.
increments, briefly press SET−
beyond the selected following gap, the
down. For each press, the vehicle Since each gap setting corresponds to
vehicle speed will increase to the set
speed increases by 1 km/h (1 mph). a following time (Far, Medium,
speed.
. To decrease speed in larger or Near), the following distance will
The set speed can also be increased vary based on vehicle speed. The
while the vehicle is stopped. increments, press and briefly hold
SET− down. For each press, the faster the vehicle speed, the further
. If stopped with the brake applied, vehicle speed decreases by back your vehicle will follow a vehicle
press RES+ until the desired set 5 km/h (5 mph). detected ahead. Consider traffic and
speed is displayed. weather conditions when selecting the
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following gap. The range of selectable will pulse five times. See “Collision/ not exceed the set speed. It may apply
gaps may not be appropriate for all Detection Systems” under Vehicle limited braking, if necessary. When
drivers and driving conditions. Personalization 0 155. braking is active, the brake lights will
Changing the gap setting See Defensive Driving 0 187. come on. The automatic braking may
automatically changes the alert timing feel or sound different than if the
sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for Approaching and Following a brakes were applied manually. This is
the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Vehicle normal.
feature. See Forward Collision Alert Stationary or Very Slow-Moving
(FCA) System 0 243. Objects
Alerting the Driver
{ Warning
ACC may not detect and react to
stopped or slow-moving vehicles
The vehicle ahead indicator is in the ahead of you. For example, the
instrument cluster and HUD display.
system may not brake for a vehicle
This indicator only displays when a it has never detected moving. This
vehicle is detected in your vehicle’s can occur in stop-and-go traffic or
If ACC is engaged, driver action may path moving in the same direction. when a vehicle suddenly appears
be required when ACC cannot apply due to a vehicle ahead changing
sufficient braking when approaching a If this indicator is not displaying, ACC
will not respond to or brake to lanes. Your vehicle may not stop
vehicle too rapidly.
vehicles ahead. and could cause a crash. Use
When this condition occurs, the caution when using ACC. Your
collision alert symbol on the HUD will ACC automatically slows the vehicle
down and adjusts vehicle speed to complete attention is always
flash on the windshield. Either eight required while driving and you
beeps will sound from the front, follow the vehicle in front at the
selected following gap. The vehicle should be ready to take action and
or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat apply the brakes.
speed increases or decreases to follow
the vehicle in front of you, but will
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ACC Automatically Disengages Notification to Resume ACC A DIC warning message may display
ACC may automatically disengage and ACC will maintain a following gap indicating to shift to P (Park) before
the driver will need to manually apply behind a detected vehicle and slow exiting the vehicle. See Vehicle
the brakes to slow the vehicle if: your vehicle to a stop behind the Messages 0 154.
. The sensors are blocked. detected vehicle.
If the stopped vehicle ahead has
{ Warning
. The Traction Control System (TCS)
or electronic stability control driven away and ACC has not If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and
system has activated or been resumed, the vehicle ahead indicator if ACC is disengaged, turned off,
disabled. will flash as a reminder to check or canceled, the vehicle will no
traffic ahead before proceeding. In longer be held at a stop. The vehicle
. There is a fault in the system. addition, the left and right sides of the can move. When ACC is holding the
. The radar falsely reports blockage Safety Alert Seat will pulse three
vehicle at a stop, always be
when driving in a desert or remote times, or three beeps will sound. See
prepared to manually apply the
area with no other vehicles or ”Alert Type” and “Adaptive Cruise Go
Notifier” in “Collision/Detection brakes.
roadside objects. A DIC message
may display to indicate that ACC Systems” under Vehicle Personalization
is temporarily unavailable. 0 155.
The ACC active indicator will turn When the vehicle ahead drives away, { Warning
white when ACC is no longer active. press +RES or the accelerator pedal to
resume cruise control. If stopped for Leaving the vehicle without placing
In some cases, when ACC will not more than two minutes or if the driver it in P (Park) can be dangerous. Do
activate, regular Cruise Control may door is opened and the driver seat belt not leave the vehicle while it is
be used. See “Switching Between ACC is unbuckled, the ACC automatically being held at a stop by ACC. Always
and Regular Cruise Control” previously applies the Electric Parking Brake place the vehicle in P (Park) and
in this section. Always consider (EPB) to hold the vehicle. The EPB turn off the ignition before leaving
driving conditions before using either status light will turn on. See Electric the vehicle.
cruise control system. Parking Brake 0 219. To resume ACC
and release the EPB, press the
accelerator pedal.
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ACC Override
Warning (Continued)
If using the accelerator pedal while
ACC is active, the ACC indicator turns on an entrance or exit ramp. Always
blue on the instrument cluster. ACC be ready to use the brakes if
will resume operation when the necessary.
accelerator pedal is not being pressed.

{ Warning { Warning
The ACC will not automatically When following a vehicle and entering
apply the brakes if your foot is On curves, ACC may respond to a a curve, ACC may not detect the
resting on the accelerator pedal. vehicle in another lane, or may not vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set
have time to react to a vehicle in speed. When this happens, the vehicle
You could crash into a vehicle
your lane. You could crash into a ahead indicator will not appear.
ahead of you.
vehicle ahead of you, or lose control
of your vehicle. Give extra attention
Curves in the Road in curves and be ready to use the
brakes if necessary. Select an
{ Warning appropriate speed while driving in
curves.
On curves, ACC may not detect a
vehicle ahead in your lane. You
could be startled if the vehicle ACC may operate differently in a
accelerates up to the set speed, sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle
especially when following a vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not
exiting or entering exit ramps. You in your lane and apply the brakes.
could lose control of the vehicle or
crash. Do not use ACC while driving
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ACC may occasionally provide an alert Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Erasing Speed Memory
and/or braking that is considered Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is erased
unnecessary. It could respond to
vehicles in different lanes, signs, from memory if J is pressed or if
guardrails, and other stationary the ignition is turned off.
objects when entering or exiting a Cleaning the Sensing System
curve. This is normal operation. The
vehicle does not need service. The camera sensor on the windshield
ahead of the rearview mirror and the
Other Vehicle Lane Changes radar sensors on the front of the
vehicle can become blocked by snow,
ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need to
be cleaned for ACC to operate
Do not use ACC when driving on steep
properly.
hills or when towing a trailer. ACC will
not detect a vehicle in the lane while If ACC will not operate, regular Cruise
driving on steep hills. The driver will Control may be available. See
often need to take over acceleration “Switching Between ACC and Regular
and braking on steep hills, especially Cruise Control” previously in this
when towing a trailer. If the brakes are section. Always consider driving
applied, the ACC disengages. conditions before using either cruise
ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead control system.
until it is completely in the lane. The Disengaging ACC
brakes may need to be manually For cleaning instructions, see
There are three ways to “Washing the Vehicle” under Exterior
applied. disengage ACC: Care 0 350.
. Step lightly on the brake pedal.
System operation may also be limited
. Press *. under snow, heavy rain, or road spray
conditions.
. Press J.
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Driver Assistance Audible or Safety Alert Seat
Warning (Continued)
Some driver assistance features alert
Systems . Detect vehicles or objects the driver of obstacles by beeping. To
This vehicle may have features that outside the area monitored by change the volume of the warning
work together to help avoid crashes or the system. chime, see “Comfort and Convenience”
reduce crash damage while driving, under Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
. Work at all driving speeds.
backing, and parking. Read this entire If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat,
section before using these systems. . Warn you or provide you with the driver seat cushion may provide a
enough time to avoid a crash. vibrating pulse alert instead of
{ Warning . Work under poor visibility or beeping. To change this, see
bad weather conditions. “Collision/Detection Systems” under
Do not rely on the Driver Vehicle Personalization 0 155.
Assistance Systems. These systems . Work if the detection sensor
do not replace the need for paying is not cleaned or is covered Cleaning
by ice, snow, mud, or dirt.
attention and driving safely. You Depending on vehicle options, keep
may not hear or feel alerts or . Work if the detection sensor these areas of the vehicle clean to
warnings provided by these is covered up, such as with a ensure the best driver assistance
systems. Failure to use proper care sticker, magnet, or metal feature performance. Driver
when driving may result in injury, plate. Information Center (DIC) messages
death, or vehicle damage. See . Work if the area surrounding may display when the systems are
Defensive Driving 0 187. the detection sensor is unavailable or blocked.
Under many conditions, these damaged or not properly
systems will not: repaired.
. Detect children, pedestrians, Complete attention is always
bicyclists, or animals. required while driving, and you
should be ready to take action and
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apply the brakes and/or steer the
vehicle to avoid crashes.
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. Front camera lens in the front Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
grille or near the front emblem When the vehicle is shifted into
. Front side and rear side panels R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
. Outside of the windshield in front image of the area behind the vehicle
of the rearview mirror in the infotainment display. The
previous screen displays when the
. Side camera lens on the bottom of vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
the outside mirrors after a short delay. To return to the
. Rear side corner bumpers previous screen sooner, press any
button on the infotainment system,
. Rear Vision Camera above the shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle
license plate speed of approximately 12 km/h
(8 mph). The rear vision camera is
Assistance Systems for above the license plate.
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC), Rear Park Assist (RPA), Front
Park Assist (FPA), Surround Vision,
Front Vision Camera, Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) and Backing
Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA), and Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) may help the driver park
or avoid objects. Always check around
. Front and rear bumpers and the the vehicle when parking or backing.
area below the bumpers
. Front grille and headlamps
1. View Displayed by the Rear
Vision Camera
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display. The front camera is in the 2. Area Not Shown
grille or near the front emblem, the
side cameras are on the bottom of the
outside rearview mirrors, and the rear
camera is above the license plate.

{ Warning
The Surround Vision cameras have
1. View Displayed by the Rear blind spots and will not display all
Vision Camera objects near the corners of the
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper vehicle. Folding outside mirrors that 1. Views Displayed by the
are out of position may not display Surround Vision Cameras
Displayed images may be farther or
surround view correctly. Always 2. Area Not Shown
closer than they appear. The area
displayed is limited and objects that check around the vehicle when
Front Vision Camera
are close to either corner of the parking or backing.
bumper or under the bumper do not
display.
A warning triangle may display to
show that Rear Park Assist (RPA) has
detected an object. This triangle
changes from amber to red and
increases in size the closer the object.
Surround Vision
If equipped, Surround Vision displays
an image of the area surrounding the
vehicle, along with the front or rear 1. Views Displayed by the
camera views in the infotainment Surround Vision Cameras
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If equipped, a view of the area in front Park Assist
of the vehicle shows in the Warning (Continued)
With Front and Rear Park Assist, as
infotainment display. The view the vehicle moves at speeds of less
displays after shifting from R (Reverse) damage, even with Park Assist,
than 8 km/h (5 mph) the sensors on always check the area around the
to a forward gear, or by touching the bumpers may detect objects up to
CAMERA on the infotainment display, vehicle and check all mirrors before
1.2 m (4 ft) in front and 2.5 m (8 ft) moving forward or backing.
and when the vehicle is moving behind the vehicle within a zone
forward slower than 8 km/h (5 mph). 25 cm (10 in) high off the ground and
If equipped, the front view camera below bumper level. These detection The instrument cluster may have a
also displays when the Park Assist distances may be shorter during Park Assist display with bars that
system detects an object within warmer or humid weather. Blocked show “distance to object” and object
30 cm (12 in). sensors will not detect objects and location information for the Front and
can also cause false detections. Keep Rear Park Assist system. As the object
{ Warning the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow, gets closer, more bars light up and the
ice, and slush; and clean sensors after bars change color from yellow to
The camera(s) do not display a car wash in freezing temperatures. amber to red.
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
When an object is first detected in the
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the cameras’
{ Warning rear, one beep will be heard from the
rear, or both sides of the Safety Alert
field of view, below the bumper, The Park Assist system does not Seat will pulse two times. When an
or under the vehicle. Shown detect children, pedestrians, object is very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the
distances may be different from bicyclists, animals, or objects vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the
actual distances. Do not drive or located below the bumper or that vehicle front), a continuous beep will
park the vehicle using only these are too close or too far from the sound from the front or rear
camera(s). Always check behind and vehicle. It is not available at speeds depending on object location, or both
around the vehicle before driving. greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To sides of the Safety Alert Seat will
Failure to use proper care may prevent injury, death, or vehicle pulse five times. Beeps for FPA are
result in injury, death, or vehicle higher pitched than for RPA.
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damage.
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Backing Warning and Reverse
Automatic Braking Warning (Continued) { Warning
Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control bumper or that are too close or too RAB may not avoid many types of
(ACC) have the Backing Warning and far from the vehicle. In some backing crashes. Do not wait for the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB). The situations, such as at higher automatic braking to apply. This
Backing Warning part of this system backing speeds, there may not be system is not designed to replace
can warn of rear objects when backing enough time for the short, sharp driver braking and only works in
up at speeds greater than application of the vehicle brake R (Reverse) when an object is
8 km/h (5 mph).
system to occur. To prevent injury, detected directly behind the vehicle.
The Backing Warning System will death, or vehicle damage, even with It may not brake or stop in time to
beep once from the rear when an the Backing Warning System, avoid a crash. It will not brake for
object is first detected, or pulse twice always check the area around the objects when the vehicle is moving
on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat. vehicle and check all mirrors before at very low speeds. It does not
When the system detects a potential backing. detect children, pedestrians,
crash, beeps will be heard from the bicyclists, animals, or objects below
rear, or five pulses will be felt on both the bumper or that are too close or
sides of the Safety Alert Seat. There When the vehicle is in R (Reverse),
if the system detects the vehicle is too far from the vehicle. To prevent
may also be a brief, sharp application
backing too fast to avoid a crash with injury, death, or vehicle damage,
of the brakes.
a detected object behind your vehicle even with RAB, always check the
area around the vehicle before and
{ Warning in your path, it may automatically
brake hard to a stop to help avoid or while backing.
The Backing Warning System only reduce the harm caused by a backing
operates at speeds greater than crash. Pressing the brake pedal after the
8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect vehicle comes to a stop will release
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, RAB. If the brake pedal is not pressed
animals, or objects below the soon after the stop, the Electric
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Parking Brake may be set. When it is Safety Alert Seat pulses occur on the On with Towbar setting allows for
safe, press the accelerator pedal firmly left or right side, depending on the Park Assist to work properly with the
at any time to override RAB. direction of the detected vehicle. trailer hitch.
Use caution while backing up when Turn off Park Assist and Reverse
{ Warning towing a trailer, as the RCTA Automatic Braking when towing a
detection zones that extend out from trailer.
There may be instances where the back of the vehicle do not move
unexpected or undesired automatic To turn the RPA symbols, guidance
further back when a trailer is towed. lines (on some models), or Rear Cross
braking occurs. If this happens,
either press the brake pedal or Turning the Features On or Off Traffic Alert on or off, see “Rear
firmly press the accelerator pedal to Camera” and “Collision/Detection
Press X on the center stack to turn Systems” under Vehicle Personalization
release the brakes from the RAB
on or off the Front and Rear Park 0 155. On some models, select the
system. Before releasing the brakes, Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, guidance lines button on the
check the RVC and check the area Reverse Automatic Braking, and infotainment display to turn them on
around the vehicle to make sure it Backing Warning System at the same or off.
is safe to proceed. time. The indicator light next to the
On some vehicles the RCTA setting
button comes on when the features
can be turned off through “Collision/
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are on and turns off when the features
Detection Systems” under Vehicle
have been disabled.
If equipped, when the vehicle is Personalization 0 155.
shifted into R (Reverse), RCTA shows a Front and Rear Park Assist can be set
to Off, On, or On with Towbar through Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
red warning triangle with a left or
right pointing arrow on the vehicle personalization. See “Park If equipped, APA searches for and
infotainment display to warn of traffic Assist” under Vehicle Personalization steers the vehicle into parallel and
coming from the left or right. This 0 155. If Park Assist is turned off perpendicular parking spots. When
system detects objects coming from through vehicle personalization, the using APA, you must still shift gears,
up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or Park Assist button will be disabled. To and control the brakes and
right side of the vehicle. When an turn Park Assist on again, select On in accelerator. A display and audible
object is detected, either three beeps the vehicle personalization menu. The beeps help to guide parking
sound from the left or right or three maneuvers.
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The system cannot:
{ Warning . Detect whether it is a legal parking
APA does not apply the brakes. APA space.
may not detect objects in the . Park exactly lined up with the
parking space, objects that are soft vehicle next to it if the spot is
or narrow, objects high off the approached at an angle or if the
ground such as flatbed trucks, parking space is angled.
or objects below ground level such . Park exactly centered in a spot
as large potholes. Always verify that that is marked too large. After completely passing a large
the parking space is appropriate for enough space, an audible beep occurs
parking a vehicle. APA does not . Always detect short curbs.
and a red stop symbol is displayed.
respond to changes in the parking When enabled, APA searches for
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but
space, such as movement of an parallel parking spaces to the right of
does not steer into the expected
adjacent vehicle, or a person or the vehicle. To search for a parking
space, this may be because the system
object entering the parking space. space to the left, turn on the left turn
is maneuvering the vehicle into a
APA does not detect or avoid traffic signal or, if available, change the side
previously detected space. The APA
that is behind or alongside of the selection in the infotainment display.
system does not need service.
vehicle. Always be prepared to stop To switch the parking mode between
the vehicle during the parking parallel and perpendicular, press and
maneuver. hold O during the search process or,
if available, change the parking mode
in the infotainment display.
Press O on the center stack to
enable the system to search for a
parking space that is large enough and
within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. The
vehicle speed must be below
30 km/h (18 mph). APA does not work
in 4m or 4n.
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APA will instruct the vehicle to stop APA may automatically disengage if: Alert (LCA), and/or Forward
once a large enough space is found. . The steering wheel is used by the Automatic Braking (FAB) can help to
Follow the displayed instructions. driver. avoid a crash or reduce crash damage.
When instructed, shift to R (Reverse)
to engage automatic steering. The . The maximum allowed speed is Forward Collision Alert
steering wheel will briefly vibrate as a exceeded.
reminder to remove hands from the
(FCA) System
. There is a failure with the APA
steering wheel. Check surroundings system. If equipped, the FCA system may help
and continue braking or accelerating to avoid or reduce the harm caused by
as needed, and be prepared to stop to . Electronic stability control or front-end crashes. When approaching
avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects. antilock brakes are activated. a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
. A high priority vehicle message is provides a red flashing alert on the
If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h
displayed in the DIC. windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
(6 mph), APA is automatically
the driver seat. FCA also lights an
disengaged and automatic steering To cancel APA, press O again. amber visual alert if following another
will turn off. A progress arrow displays
vehicle much too closely.
the status of the parking maneuver. When the System Does Not Seem to
Depending on the space size, Work Properly FCA detects vehicles within a distance
additional maneuvers may be The APA system may require a short of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
required, and there will be additional operates at speeds above 8 km/h
period of driving along curves to
instructions. When changing gears, calibrate. (5 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive
allow the automatic steering to Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect
complete before continuing the vehicles to distances of approximately
parking maneuver. Upon successful
Assistance Systems for 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all
completion of a maneuver, APA will Driving speeds. See Adaptive Cruise Control
beep and display a PARKING If equipped, when driving the vehicle 0 228.
COMPLETE message. Place the vehicle in a forward gear, Forward Collision
in P (Park). Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning
(LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change
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Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
{ Warning Warning (Continued)
FCA is a warning system and does the windshield is damaged. It may
not apply the brakes. When also not detect a vehicle on winding
approaching a slower-moving or or hilly roads, or in conditions that
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, can limit visibility such as fog, rain,
or when following a vehicle too or snow, or if the headlamps or
closely, FCA may not provide a windshield are not cleaned or in
warning with enough time to help FCA warnings will not occur unless proper condition. Keep the
the FCA system detects a vehicle
avoid a crash. It also may not windshield, headlamps, and FCA
ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the
provide any warning at all. FCA sensors clean and in good repair.
vehicle ahead indicator will display
does not warn of pedestrians, green. Vehicles may not be detected
animals, signs, guardrails, bridges, on curves, highway exit ramps, Collision Alert
construction barrels, or other or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a
objects. Be ready to take action and vehicle ahead is partially blocked by
apply the brakes. See Defensive pedestrians or other objects. FCA will
Driving 0 187. not detect another vehicle ahead until
it is completely in the driving lane.
FCA can be disabled with either the
FCA steering wheel control or, { Warning
if equipped, through vehicle When your vehicle approaches
personalization. See “Collision/ FCA does not provide a warning to another detected vehicle too rapidly,
Detection Systems” under Vehicle help avoid a crash, unless it detects the red FCA display will flash on the
Personalization 0 155. a vehicle. FCA may not detect a windshield. Also, eight rapid
vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is high-pitched beeps will sound from
blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the front, or both sides of the Safety
(Continued) Alert Seat will pulse five times. When
this Collision Alert occurs, the brake
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system may prepare for driver braking Selecting the Alert Timing Consider traffic and weather
to occur more rapidly which can cause conditions when selecting the alert
a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to timing. The range of selectable alert
apply the brake pedal as needed. timing may not be appropriate for all
Cruise control may be disengaged drivers and driving conditions.
when the Collision Alert occurs. If your vehicle is equipped with
Tailgating Alert Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
changing the FCA timing setting
automatically changes the ACC
following gap setting (Far, Medium,
or Near).
Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessary alerts
The vehicle ahead indicator will The Collision Alert control is on the for turning vehicles, vehicles in other
display amber when you are following steering wheel. Press [ to set the lanes, objects that are not vehicles,
a vehicle ahead much too closely. or shadows. These alerts are normal
FCA timing to Far, Medium, Near,
operation and the vehicle does not
or on some vehicles, Off. The first
need service.
button press shows the current setting
on the Driver Information Center Cleaning the System
(DIC). Additional button presses will
change this setting. The chosen If the FCA system does not seem to
setting will remain until it is changed operate properly, this may correct the
and will affect the timing of both the issue:
Collision Alert and the Tailgating . Clean the outside of the
Alert features. The timing of both windshield in front of the rearview
alerts will vary based on vehicle speed. mirror.
The faster the vehicle speed, the . Clean the entire front of the
farther away the alert will occur.
vehicle.
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. Clean the headlamps. The system works when driving in a
forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph) Warning (Continued)
For cleaning instructions, see
“Washing the Vehicle” under Exterior and 80 km/h (50 mph), or on vehicles
. Detect a vehicle ahead if it is
Care 0 350. with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect partially blocked by
System operation may also be limited vehicles up to approximately 60 m pedestrians or other objects.
under snow, heavy rain, or road spray (197 ft). Complete attention is always
conditions. required while driving, and you

Forward Automatic
{ Warning should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes and/or steer the
Braking (FAB) FAB is an emergency crash vehicle to avoid crashes.
preparation feature and is not
If the vehicle has Forward Collision designed to avoid crashes. Do not
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which FAB may slow the vehicle to a
rely on FAB to brake the vehicle.
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). complete stop to try to avoid a
FAB will not brake outside of its potential crash. If this happens, FAB
When the system detects a vehicle
operating speed range and only may engage the Electric Parking Brake
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be responds to detected vehicles. (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
about to crash into, it can provide a FAB may not: Release the EPB or firmly press the
boost to braking or automatically accelerator pedal.
. Detect a vehicle ahead on
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
winding or hilly roads.
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear. Depending . Detect all vehicles, especially
{ Warning
on the situation, the vehicle may vehicles with a trailer, FAB may automatically brake the
automatically brake moderately or tractors, muddy vehicles, etc. vehicle suddenly in situations
hard. This forward automatic braking . Detect a vehicle when where it is unexpected and
can only occur if a vehicle is detected. weather limits visibility, such undesired. It could respond to a
This is shown by the FCA vehicle as in fog, rain, or snow. turning vehicle ahead, guardrails,
ahead indicator being lit. See Forward
(Continued) (Continued)
Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 243.
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. There is a problem with the
Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system.
signs, and other non-moving of traffic. If this occurs, take your
objects. To override FAB, firmly foot off the brake pedal and then The FAB system does not need
press the accelerator pedal, if it is apply the brakes as needed. service.
safe to do so.
Side Blind Zone
FAB and IBA can be disabled through
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) vehicle personalization. See “Collision/ Alert (SBZA)
Detection Systems” under Vehicle If equipped, the SBZA system is a
IBA may activate when the brake Personalization 0 155.
pedal is applied quickly by providing a lane-changing aid that assists drivers
boost to braking based on the speed with avoiding crashes that occur with
of approach and distance to a vehicle { Warning moving vehicles in the side blind zone
ahead. (or spot) areas. When the vehicle is in
Using FAB or IBA while towing a a forward gear, the left or right side
Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal trailer could cause you to lose mirror display will light up if a moving
movement during this time is normal control of the vehicle and crash. vehicle is detected in that blind zone.
and the brake pedal should continue Turn the system to Alert, or if the If the turn signal is activated and a
to be applied as needed. IBA will vehicle has ACC to Off, when vehicle is also detected on the same
automatically disengage only when towing a trailer. side, the display will flash as an extra
the brake pedal is released. warning not to change lanes. Since
this system is part of the Lane Change
{ Warning A system unavailable message may
display if:
Alert (LCA) system, read the entire
LCA section before using this feature.
IBA may increase vehicle braking in . The front of the vehicle or
situations when it may not be windshield is not clean.
necessary. You could block the flow . Heavy rain or snow is interfering
(Continued) with object detection.
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Lane Change Alert (LCA) LCA Detection Zones How the System Works
If equipped, the LCA system is a The LCA symbol lights up in the
lane-changing aid that assists drivers outside mirrors when the system
with avoiding lane change crashes detects a moving vehicle in the next
that occur with moving vehicles in the lane over that is in the side blind zone
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with or rapidly approaching that zone from
vehicles rapidly approaching these behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it
areas from behind. The LCA warning may be unsafe to change lanes. Before
display will light up in the making a lane change, check the LCA
corresponding outside mirror and will display, check mirrors, glance over
flash if the turn signal is on. your shoulder, and use the turn
1. SBZA Detection Zone signals.
2. LCA Detection Zone
{ Warning The LCA sensor covers a zone of
LCA does not alert the driver to approximately one lane over from
vehicles outside of the system both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
detection zones, pedestrians, (11 ft). The height of the zone is
bicyclists, or animals. It may not approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Side Left Outside Mirror Right Outside
provide alerts when changing lanes Display Mirror Display
under all driving conditions. Failure Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area
to use proper care when changing starts at approximately the middle of When the vehicle is started, both
lanes may result in injury, death, the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft). outside mirror LCA displays will
or vehicle damage. Before making a Drivers are also warned of vehicles briefly come on to indicate the system
lane change, always check mirrors, rapidly approaching from up to 70 m is operating. When the vehicle is in a
(230 ft) behind the vehicle. forward gear, the left or right outside
glance over your shoulder, and use
the turn signals. mirror display will light up if a moving
vehicle is detected in the next lane
over in that blind zone or rapidly
approaching that zone. If the turn
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signal is activated in the same trailer. LCA may alert to objects both sides of the vehicle toward the
direction as a detected vehicle, this attached to the vehicle, such as a rear corners of the vehicle, see your
display will flash as an extra warning trailer, bicycle, or object extending out dealer.
not to change lanes. to either side of the vehicle. Attached If the LCA displays do not light up
LCA can be disabled. When you objects may also interfere with the when moving vehicles are in the side
disable LCA, Side Blind Zone Alert is detection of vehicles. This is normal blind zone or are rapidly approaching
also disabled. See “Collision/Detection system operation; the vehicle does not this zone and the system is clean, the
Systems” under Vehicle Personalization need service. system may need service. Take the
0 155. If LCA is disabled by the driver, LCA may not always alert the driver to vehicle to your dealer.
the LCA mirror displays will not vehicles in the next lane over,
light up. especially in wet conditions or when Radio Frequency Information
driving on sharp curves. The system See Radio Frequency Statement 0 387.
When the System Does Not does not need to be serviced. The
Seem to Work Properly system may light up due to guardrails, Lane Departure
The LCA system requires some driving signs, trees, shrubs, and other
non-moving objects. This is normal
Warning (LDW)
for the system to calibrate to
maximum performance. This system operation; the vehicle does not If equipped, LDW may help avoid
calibration may occur more quickly if need service. crashes due to unintentional lane
the vehicle is driving on a straight LCA may not operate when the LCA departures. It may provide a warning
highway road with traffic and roadside sensors in the left or right corners of if the vehicle is crossing a detected
objects (e.g., guardrails, barriers). the rear bumper are covered with lane marking without using a turn
mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in signal in the lane departure direction.
LCA displays may not come on when Since this system is part of the Lane
passing a vehicle quickly, for a heavy rainstorms. For cleaning
instructions, see "Washing the Keep Assist (LKA) system, read the
stopped vehicle, or when towing a entire LKA section before using this
trailer. The LCA detection zones that Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 350.
If the DIC still displays the system feature.
extend back from the side of the
vehicle do not move further back unavailable message after cleaning
when a trailer is towed. Use caution
while changing lanes when towing a
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Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane The LKA and LDW systems you must steer the vehicle. Always
departures. It may assist by gently may not: keep your attention on the road and
turning the steering wheel if the . Provide an alert or enough maintain proper vehicle position
vehicle approaches a detected lane steering assist to avoid a lane within the lane, or vehicle damage,
marking without using a turn signal in departure or crash. injury, or death could occur. Always
that direction. It may also provide a keep the windshield, headlamps,
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . Detect lane markings under
and camera sensors clean and in
system alert as the lane marking is poor weather or visibility good repair. Do not use LKA in bad
crossed. The LKA system will not conditions. This can occur if
weather conditions.
assist or provide an LDW alert if it the windshield or headlamps
detects that you are actively steering. are blocked by dirt, snow,
Override LKA by turning the steering or ice, if they are not in
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect proper condition, or if the sun
shines directly into the
{ Warning
lane markings between 60 km/h (37
mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). camera. Using LKA while towing a trailer or
. Detect road edges. on slippery roads could cause loss
{ Warning . Detect lanes on winding or
of control of the vehicle and a
crash. Turn the system off.
hilly roads.
The LKA system does not
continuously steer the vehicle. If LKA only detects lane markings
How the System Works
It may not keep the vehicle in the on one side of the road, it will only
lane or give a Lane Departure assist or provide an LDW alert The LKA camera sensor is on the
Warning (LDW) alert, even if a lane when approaching the lane on the windshield ahead of the rearview
marking is detected. side where it has detected a lane mirror.
(Continued) marking. Even with LKA and LDW, To turn LKA on and off, press A
(Continued) on the center stack.
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When the System Does Not system does not need service. Clean
Seem to Work Properly the outside of the windshield behind
the rearview mirror.
The system performance may be
affected by: LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts
may occur due to tar marks, shadows,
. Close vehicles ahead.
cracks in the road, temporary or
LKA Indicator Light . construction lane markings, or other
Sudden lighting changes, such as
When on, the LKA indicator is green if when driving through tunnels. road imperfections. This is normal
LKA is available to assist and provide . system operation; the vehicle does not
Banked roads.
LDW alerts. It may assist by gently need service. Turn LKA off if these
turning the steering wheel and display . Roads with poor lane markings, conditions continue.
amber if the vehicle approaches a such as two-lane roads.
detected lane marking without using a If the LKA system is not functioning
turn signal in that direction. It may properly when lane markings are
also provide an LDW alert by flashing clearly visible, cleaning the windshield
amber as the lane marking is crossed. may help.
Additionally, there may be three
beeps, or the driver seat may pulse A camera blocked message may
three times, on the right or left, display if the camera is blocked.
depending on the lane departure Cleaning the outside of the windshield
direction. behind the rearview mirror may
correct the issue. Some driver
Take Steering assistance systems may have reduced
The LKA system does not performance or not work at all. An
continuously steer the vehicle. If LKA LKA or LDW unavailable message may
does not detect active driver steering, display if the systems are temporarily
an alert, chime, or DIC message may unavailable. This message could be
be provided. Steer the vehicle to due to a blocked camera. The LKA
dismiss.
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Fuel Recommended Fuel Prohibited Fuels
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
Top Tier Fuel FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with Caution
GM recommends the use of TOP TIER ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume. Do not use fuels with any of the
Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine following conditions; doing so may
clean, reduce engine deposits, and Premium unleaded gasoline meeting damage the vehicle and void its
maintain optimal vehicle performance. ASTM specification D4814 with a warranty:
Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see posted octane rating of 93 is highly
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP recommended for best performance . For vehicles that are not
TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers and fuel economy. Unleaded gasoline FlexFuel, fuel labeled greater
and applicable countries. with an octane rated as low as 87 can than 15% ethanol by volume,
be used. Using unleaded gasoline such as mid-level ethanol
rated below 93 octane, however, will blends (16–50% ethanol), E85,
lead to reduced acceleration and fuel or FlexFuel.
economy. If knocking occurs, use a . Fuel with any amount of
gasoline rated at 93 octane as soon as methanol, methylal, ferrocene,
possible, otherwise, the engine could and aniline. These fuels can
be damaged. If heavy knocking is corrode metal fuel system
heard when using gasoline with a parts or damage plastic and
93 octane rating, the engine needs rubber parts.
service.
. Fuel containing metals such
as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT), which can damage
the emissions control system
and spark plugs.
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will help keep your vehicle’s engine
Caution (Continued) fuel deposit free and performing Warning (Continued)
optimally.
. Fuel with a posted octane . Do not reenter the vehicle
rating of less than the while pumping fuel.
recommended fuel. Using this Filling the Tank
. Keep children away from the
fuel will lower fuel economy fuel pump and never let
and performance, and may { Warning children pump fuel.
decrease the life of the
emissions catalyst. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn . Fuel can spray out if the
violently and can cause injury or refueling nozzle is inserted
death. too quickly. This spray can
Fuels in Foreign Countries Follow these guidelines:
happen if the tank is nearly
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post full, and is more likely in hot
. To help avoid injuries to you weather. Insert the refueling
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock index
and others, read and follow nozzle slowly and wait for any
(AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign
all the instructions on the hiss noise to stop prior to
country, see Prohibited Fuels 0 252.
fuel pump island. beginning to flow fuel.
Fuel Additives . Turn off the engine when
refueling.
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly
recommended for use with your . Keep sparks, flames, and
vehicle. If your country does not have smoking materials away
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, add from fuel.
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus . Do not leave the fuel pump
−Gasoline to the vehicle’s gasoline fuel unattended.
tank at every oil change or 15,000 km
. Avoid using electronic devices
(9,000 mi), whichever occurs first. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline and ACDelco while refueling.
Fuel System Treatment Plus−Gasoline (Continued)
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Filling the Tank With a Portable
{ Warning Gas Can
Overfilling the fuel tank by more If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
than three clicks of a standard fill must be filled from a portable gas can:
nozzle may cause:
. Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
. Fuel spills.
. Potential fuel fires.
1. Locate the capless funnel
Locate the fuel door. The fuel gauge adapter from inside the vehicle.
has an arrow to indicate the side of Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a few
the vehicle the fuel door is on. To seconds after you have finished 2. Insert and latch the funnel into
open the fuel door, push and release pumping before removing the nozzle. the capless fuel system.
the rearward center edge of the door. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as
The vehicle has a capless refueling
soon as possible. See Exterior Care { Warning
0 350.
system and does not have a fuel cap. Attempting to refuel without using
The filling nozzle must be fully
inserted and latched prior to starting { Warning the funnel adapter may cause fuel
spillage and damage the capless
fuel flow. fuel system. This could cause a fire
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the nozzle. and you or others could be badly
Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting burned and the vehicle could be
off the pump or by notifying the damaged.
station attendant. Leave the area
immediately.
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3. Remove and clean the funnel Trailer Towing
adapter and return to the storage Warning (Continued)
location.
the nozzle. Contact should be General Towing
maintained until the filling is Information
Filling a Portable Fuel complete.
Container . Do not smoke while
Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle. Contact
pumping fuel.
{ Warning . Avoid using electronic
your dealer or trailering dealer for
assistance with preparing the vehicle
Never fill a portable fuel container devices. to tow a trailer. Read the entire
while it is in the vehicle. Static section before towing a trailer.
electricity discharge from the To tow a disabled vehicle, see Towing
container can ignite the fuel vapor. the Vehicle 0 345. To tow the vehicle
You can be badly burned and the behind another vehicle such as a
vehicle damaged if this occurs. To motor home, see Recreational Vehicle
help avoid injury to you and others: Towing 0 346.
. Dispense fuel only into
approved containers. Driving Characteristics and
. Do not fill a container while Towing Tips
it is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, { Warning
or on any surface other than
the ground. You can lose control when towing a
trailer if the correct equipment is
. Bring the fill nozzle in
not used or the vehicle is not driven
contact with the inside of the
properly. For example, if the trailer
fill opening before operating
is too heavy or the trailer brakes are
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important for your safety and that of . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
Warning (Continued) your passengers. Read this section Tow/Haul Mode is recommended
carefully before pulling a trailer. for heavier trailers. See Tow/Haul
inadequate for the load, the vehicle Mode 0 213. If the transmission
may not stop as expected. You and When towing a trailer:
downshifts too often, a lower gear
others could be seriously injured. . Become familiar with and follow may be selected using Manual
The vehicle may also be damaged, all state and local laws that apply Mode. See Manual Mode 0 212.
and the repairs would not be to trailer towing. These
covered by the vehicle warranty. requirements vary from state to If equipped, the following driver
state. assistance features should be turned
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in
off when towing a trailer:
this section have been followed. Ask . State laws may require the use of
your dealer for advice and . Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
extended side view mirrors. Even if
information about towing a trailer not required, you should install . Super Cruise Control
with the vehicle. extended side view mirrors if your . Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
visibility is limited or restricted
while towing. . Park Assist
Driving with a Trailer
. Do not tow a trailer during the . Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Trailering is different than just driving
the vehicle by itself. Trailering means first 800 km (500 mi) of vehicle . Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
changes in handling, acceleration, use to prevent damage to the
engine, axle, or other parts. If equipped, the following driver
braking, durability, and fuel economy. assistance features should be turned
Successful, safe trailering takes correct . It is recommended to perform the to alert or off when towing a trailer:
equipment, and it has to be used first oil change before heavy
properly. towing. . Forward Automatic Braking
System (FAB)
The following information has many . During the first 800 km (500 mi) of
time-tested, important trailering tips trailer towing, do not drive over . Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
and safety rules. Many of these are 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not . Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
make starts at full throttle.
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If equipped with Lane Change Alert trailer hitch parts and attachments,
(LCA), the LCA detection zones that Warning (Continued) safety chains, electrical connectors,
extend back from the side of the lamps, tires, and mirrors. See Towing
. Fully open the air outlets on
vehicle do not move further back Equipment 0 265. If the trailer has
when a trailer is towed. Use caution or under the instrument electric brakes, start the combination
while changing lanes when towing a panel. moving and then manually apply the
trailer. . Also adjust the climate trailer brake controller to check the
If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic control system to a setting trailer brakes work. During the trip,
Alert (RCTA), use caution while that brings in only outside air. occasionally check that the cargo and
backing up when towing a trailer, as See “Climate Control Systems” trailer are secure and that the lamps
the RCTA detection zones that extend in the Index. and any trailer brakes are working.
out from the back of the vehicle do For more information about carbon Towing with a Stability Control
not move further back when a trailer monoxide, see Engine Exhaust System
is towed. 0 208.
When towing, the stability control
system might be heard. The system
{ Warning Towing a trailer requires experience. reacts to vehicle movement caused by
The combination of the vehicle and the trailer, which mainly occurs
When towing a trailer, exhaust
trailer is longer and not as responsive during cornering. This is normal when
gases may collect at the rear of the
as the vehicle itself. Get used to the towing heavier trailers.
vehicle and enter if the liftgate, handling and braking of the
trunk/hatch, or rear-most window combination by driving on a level road Following Distance
is open. surface before driving on public roads. Stay at least twice as far behind the
When towing a trailer: The trailer structure, the tires, and the vehicle ahead as you would when
. Do not drive with the liftgate, brakes must be all be rated to carry driving without a trailer. This can help
trunk/hatch, or rear-most the intended cargo. Inadequate trailer to avoid heavy braking and sudden
window open. equipment can cause the combination turns.
(Continued) to operate in an unexpected or unsafe
manner. Before driving, inspect all
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Passing after towing at high altitude on steep
Caution (Continued) uphill grades, the vehicle could show
More passing distance is needed when
signs similar to engine overheating. To
towing a trailer. The combination of Making very sharp turns could avoid this, let the engine run,
the vehicle and trailer will not cause the trailer to contact the preferably on level ground, with the
accelerate as quickly and is much vehicle. transmission in P (Park) for a few
longer than the vehicle alone. It is
minutes before turning the engine off.
necessary to go much farther beyond
Make wider turns than normal when If the overheat warning comes on, see
the passed vehicle before returning to
towing, so trailer will not go over soft Engine Overheating 0 289.
the lane. Pass on level roadways.
Avoid passing on hills if possible. shoulders, over curbs, or strike road Parking on Hills
signs, trees, or other objects. Always
Backing Up signal turns well in advance. Do not
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel steer or brake suddenly. { Warning
with one hand. To move the trailer to Driving on Grades To prevent serious injury or death,
the left, move that hand to the left. To always park your vehicle and trailer
move the trailer to the right, move Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before starting down a long or steep on a level surface when possible.
that hand to the right. Always back up
slowly and, if possible, have someone downhill grade. If the transmission is
guide you. not shifted down, the brakes may When parking your vehicle and your
overheat and result in reduced braking trailer on a hill:
Making Turns efficiency.
1. Press the brake pedal, but do not
The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Shift shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the
Caution the transmission to a lower gear if the wheels into the curb if facing
transmission shifts too often under downhill or into traffic if facing
Turn more slowly and make wider heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. uphill.
arcs when towing a trailer to
prevent damage to your vehicle. When towing at higher altitudes, 2. Have someone place chocks
engine coolant will boil at a lower under the trailer wheels.
(Continued) temperature than at lower altitudes.
If the engine is turned off immediately
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3. When the wheel chocks are in Launching and Retrieving a Boat
place, gradually release the brake Warning (Continued)
pedal to allow the chocks to Backing the Trailer into the Water
absorb the load of the trailer. launch the boat if you are not

4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then { Warning sure the vehicle can maintain
traction.
apply the parking brake and shift . Have all passengers get out of . Do not move the vehicle if
into P (Park). the vehicle before backing someone is in the path of the
5. Release the brake pedal. onto the sloped part of the trailer. Some parts of the
ramp. Lower the driver and trailer might be underwater
Leaving After Parking on a Hill passenger side windows and not visible to people who
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. before backing onto the ramp. are assisting in launching
This will provide a means of the boat.
. Start the engine. escape in the unlikely event
. Shift into a gear. the vehicle slides into the
water. Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
. Release the parking brake. before backing the trailer into the
. If the boat launch surface is water to prevent damage to the
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
slippery, have the driver electrical circuits on the trailer.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is remain in the vehicle with the Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
clear of the chocks. brake pedal applied while the after removing the trailer from the
4. Stop and have someone pick up boat is being launched. The water. If the trailer has electric brakes
and store the chocks. boat launch can be especially that can function when the trailer is
slippery at low tide when part submerged, it might help to leave the
of the ramp was previously electrical trailer connector attached to
submerged at high tide. Do maintain trailer brake functionality
not back onto the ramp to while on the boat ramp.
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To back the trailer into the water: 3. Release the parking brake. Maintenance when Trailer
1. If equipped, place the vehicle in 4. Let up on the brake pedal. Towing
four-wheel-drive high. 5. Drive slowly until the tires are The vehicle needs service more often
2. Slowly back down the boat ramp clear of the chocks. when used to tow trailers. See
until the boat is floating, but no Maintenance Schedule 0 360. It is
6. Stop and have someone pick up especially important to check the
further than necessary. and store the chocks. automatic transmission fluid, engine
3. Press and hold the brake pedal, 7. Slowly pull the trailer from the oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling
but do not shift into P (Park) yet. water. system, and brake system before and
4. Have someone place chocks during each trip.
8. Once the vehicle and trailer have
under the front wheels of the been driven from the sloped part Check periodically that all nuts and
vehicle. of the boat ramp, the vehicle can bolts on the trailer hitch are tight.
5. Gradually release the brake pedal be shifted from four-wheel-drive
to allow the chocks to absorb the high. Shift into the drive mode Engine Cooling when Trailer
load of the trailer. that is appropriate for the road Towing
6. Reapply the brake pedal. Then conditions. The cooling system may temporarily
apply the parking brake and shift overheat during severe operating
into P (Park). If equipped with a Caution conditions. See Engine Overheating
manual transmission, turn off 0 289.
the engine and move the shift If the vehicle tires begin to spin and
lever into 1 (First) gear. the vehicle begins to slide toward Trailer Towing
the water, remove your foot from
7. Release the brake pedal. the accelerator pedal and apply the Caution
Pulling the Trailer from the Water brake pedal. Seek help to have the
vehicle towed up the ramp. Towing a trailer improperly can
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
damage the vehicle and result in
2. Start the engine and shift into costly repairs not covered by the
a gear.
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. GCWR: Gross Combined Weight
Caution (Continued) Rating { Warning
vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer . GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight You and others could be seriously
correctly, follow the directions in Rating injured or killed if the trailer is too
this section and see your dealer for . Maximum Trailer Weight Rating heavy or the trailer brakes are
important information about . inadequate for the load. The vehicle
GAWR-RR: Gross Axle Weight
towing a trailer with the vehicle. may be damaged, and the repairs
Rating-Rear
would not be covered by the vehicle
. Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight warranty.
Trailer Weight Rating
Only tow a trailer if all the steps in
See “Weight-Distributing Hitch
{ Warning Adjustment” under Towing Equipment
this section have been followed. Ask
your dealer for advice and
Never exceed the towing capacity 0 265 to determine if equalizer bars information about towing a trailer.
for your vehicle. are required to obtain the maximum
trailer weight rating.
See “Trailer Brakes” under Towing
Gross Combined Weight
Safe trailering requires monitoring the Rating (GCWR)
Equipment 0 265 to determine if
weight, speed, altitude, road grades,
brakes are required based on your GCWR is the total allowable weight of
outside temperature, dimensions of
trailer's weight. the completely loaded vehicle and
the front of the trailer, and how
frequently the vehicle is used to tow a The only way to be sure the weight is trailer including any fuel, passengers,
trailer. not exceeding any of these ratings is cargo, equipment, and accessories. Do
to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer not exceed the GCWR for your vehicle.
Trailering Weight Ratings combination, fully loaded for the trip, The GCWR for the vehicle is on the
getting individual weights for each of Tow Rating Chart following.
When towing a trailer, the combined
weight of the vehicle, vehicle contents, these items.
trailer, and trailer contents must be
below all of the maximum weight
ratings for the vehicle, including:
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To check that the weight of the Maximum Trailer Weight
vehicle and trailer are within the
The maximum trailer weight rating is
GCWR for the vehicle, follow these
calculated assuming only the driver is
steps:
in the tow vehicle and it has all the
. Start with the "curb weight" from required trailering equipment. The
the trailering information label weight of additional optional
. Add the weight of the trailer equipment, passengers, and cargo in
loaded with cargo and ready for the tow vehicle must be subtracted
the trip from the maximum trailer weight.
. Add the weight of all passengers Use the tow rating chart to determine
how much the trailer can weigh, based
. Add the weight of all cargo in the on the vehicle model and options.
vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight
. Rating (GVWR)
Add the weight of hitch hardware
such as a draw bar, ball, load For information about the vehicle's
equalizer bars, or sway bars maximum load capacity, see Vehicle
. Load Limits 0 196. When calculating
Add the weight of any accessories
the GVWR with a trailer attached, the
or aftermarket equipment added
trailer tongue weight must be
to the vehicle
included as part of the weight the
The resulting weight cannot exceed vehicle is carrying.
the GCWR value shown on the
Trailering Information Label.
The gross combined weight can also
be confirmed by weighing the vehicle
and trailer on a public scale. The
vehicle and trailer should be loaded
for the trip with passengers and cargo.
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Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*

Escalade 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.23 3 765 kg (8,300 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
Escalade 4WD Short Wheelbase 3.23 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
Escalade 2WD Long Wheelbase 3.23 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
Escalade 4WD Long Wheelbase with 3.23 3 583 kg (7,900 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
20 inch wheels
Escalade 4WD Long Wheelbase with 3.23 3 538 kg (7,800 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
22 inch wheels
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer
including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.

Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight

Rating
The Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight
Rating is the allowable trailer tongue
weight that the vehicle can support
using a conventional trailer hitch.
It may be necessary to reduce the
overall trailer weight to stay within
the maximum trailer tongue weight
rating while still maintaining the
correct trailer load balance.
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Vehicle Series Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Weight The trailer load balance percentage is
calculated as: weight (1) divided by
1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) weight (2) times 100.
1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) After loading the trailer, separately
weigh the trailer and then the trailer
tongue and calculate the trailer load
The trailer tongue weight contributes balance percentage to see if the
to the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). weights and distribution are
GVW includes the CURB WEIGHT of appropriate for your vehicle. If the
your vehicle, any passengers, cargo, trailer weight is too high, it may be
equipment and the trailer tongue possible to trasfer some of the cargo
weight. Vehicle options, passengers, into your vehicle. If the trailer tongue
cargo, and equipment reduce the weight is too high or too low, it may
maximum allowable tongue weight be possible to rearrange some of the
the vehicle can carry, which also cargo inside of the trailer.
reduces the maximum allowable Do not exceed the maximum
trailer weight. allowable tongue weight for your
Trailer Load Balance vehicle. Use the shortest hitch
The trailer tongue weight (1) should extension available to position the
The correct trailer load balance must be 10–15% of the total loaded trailer hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This
be maintained to ensure trailer weight (2). Some specific trailer types, will help reduce the effect of the
stability. Incorrect load balance is a such as boat trailers, fall outside of trailer tongue weight on the trailer
leading cause of trailer sway. this range. Always refer to the trailer hitch and the rear axle.
owner’s manual for the recommended If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer
trailer tongue weight for each trailer. hitch receiver, choose a carrier that
Never exceed the maximum loads for positions the load as close to the
your vehicle, hitch and trailer. vehicle as possible. Make sure the
total weight, including the carrier, is
no more than half of the maximum
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allowable tongue weight for the Ask your dealer for trailering Never attach rental hitches or other
vehicle or 227 kg (500 lb), whichever information or assistance. bumper-type hitches. Only use
is less. frame-mounted hitches that do not
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
Towing Equipment attach to the bumper.
(GAWR-RR) Hitches Hitch Cover
The GAWR-RR is the total weight that Always use the correct hitch
can be supported by the rear axle of equipment for your vehicle.
the vehicle. Do not exceed the Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and
GAWR-RR for the vehicle, with the rough roads can affect the trailer and
tow vehicle and trailer fully loaded for the hitch.
the trip including the weight of the
Proper hitch equipment for your
trailer tongue. If using a
vehicle helps maintain control of the
weight-distributing hitch, do not
vehicle-trailer combination. Many
exceed the GAWR-RR before applying
trailers can be towed using a
the weight distribution spring bars.
weight-carrying hitch which has a
coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a
tow eye latched to a pintle hook.
Other trailers may require a
weight-distributing hitch that uses To remove hitch cover, if equipped:
spring bars to distribute the trailer 1. Remove the two fasteners on the
tongue weight between your vehicle lower tabs.
and trailer axles. See “Maximum 2. Pull the lower edge of the cover
Trailer Tongue Weight Rating” under to about a 45 degree angle.
Trailer Towing 0 260 for weight limits
with various hitch types. 3. Pull the cover downward to
disengage the upper
attachments.
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To reinstall hitch cover:
1. Hold cover at a 45 degree angle
to the vehicle and push the
upper tabs into the slots in the
bumper.
2. Push the bottom of the cover
forward until the lower tabs line
up with the lower slots.
3. Snap the hitch cover into place
by pushing the upper corners
forward.
4. Reinstall the two fasteners on
the lower tabs.
Consider using mechanical sway
controls with any trailer. Ask a
trailering professional about sway
controls or refer to the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations and
instructions.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
Adjustment
A weight-distributing hitch may be
useful with some trailers. Use the
following guidelines to determine if a
weight-distributing hitch should
be used.
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Weight-Distributing Hitch
Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Usage Hitch Distribution
1500 Up to 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) Optional Refer to trailer
manufacturer’s
recommendation
1500 Over 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) Required 50%

fender height distance (2) is Safety Chains

approximately half way between the
Always attach chains between the
first and second measurements.
vehicle and the trailer, and attach the
If equipped with Automatic Level chains to the holes on the trailer hitch
Control 0 225, it is recommended to platform. Instructions about safety
allow the shocks to inflate, leveling chains may be provided by the hitch
the vehicle prior to adjusting the manufacturer or by the trailer
hitch. manufacturer.
Tires Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer to help prevent
. Do not tow a trailer while using a the tongue from contacting the road if
compact spare tire on the vehicle. it becomes separated from the hitch.
. Tires must be properly inflated to Always leave just enough slack so the
1. Front of Vehicle
support loads while towing a combination can turn. Never allow
2. Body to Ground Distance
trailer. See Tires 0 311 for safety chains to drag on the ground.
When using a weight-distributing instructions on proper tire
hitch, measure the front fender height inflation.
above the front axle distance (2)
before and after connecting trailer.
Adjust the spring bars until the front
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Trailer Brakes Use only a round, seven-wire Electric Brake Control Wiring
connector with flat blade terminals Provisions
Loaded trailers over 900 kg (2,000 lb)
meeting SAE J2863 specifications for
must be equipped with brake systems These wiring provisions are included
proper electrical connectivity.
and with brakes for each axle. Trailer with the vehicle as part of the trailer
braking equipment conforming to The seven-wire harness contains the wiring package. These provisions are
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) following trailer circuits: for an electric brake controller.
requirement CAN3-D313, or its . Yellow/Grey: Left Stop/Turn Signal The harness should be installed by
equivalent, is recommended.
. Green/Violet: Right Stop/Turn your dealer or a qualified service
State or local regulations may require Signal center.
trailers to have their own braking
. Grey/Brown: Taillamps Refer to the aftermarket electric trailer
system if the loaded weight of the
brake controller owner's manual to
trailer exceeds certain minimums that . White: Ground determine wire color coding of the
can vary from state to state. Read and
. White/Green: Back-up Lamps electric trailer brake controller. The
follow the instructions for the trailer
. wire colors on the brake controller
brakes so they are installed, adjusted, Red/Green: Battery Feed
may be different from the vehicle.
and maintained properly. Never . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake
attempt to tap into your vehicle's Trailer Lamps
hydraulic brake system. If you do, To help charge a remote (non-vehicle)
both the vehicle anti-lock brakes and battery, press the Tow/Haul Mode Always check all trailer lamps are
the trailer brakes may not function, button at the end of the shift lever. working at the beginning of each trip,
which could result in a crash. If the trailer is too light for Tow/Haul and periodically on longer trips.
Mode, turn on the headlamps to help Turn Signals When Towing a
Trailer Wiring Harness charge the battery.
Trailer
The seven-pin trailer connector is
mounted in the bumper. This When properly connected, the trailer
connector can be plugged into a turn signals should will illuminate to
seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer indicate the vehicle is turning,
connector available through your changing lanes, or stopping. When
dealer. towing a trailer, the arrows on the
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instrument cluster will illuminate may result in unpleasant engine and The ITBC system is integrated with
even if the trailer is not properly transmission driving characteristics the vehicle’s brake, anti-lock brake,
connected or the bulbs are and reduced fuel economy. and StabiliTrak systems. In trailering
burned out. conditions that cause the vehicle’s
Integrated Trailer Brake Control anti-lock brake or StabiliTrak systems
Tow/Haul Mode System to activate, power sent to the trailer's
For instructions on how to enter Tow/ The vehicle may have an Integrated brakes will be automatically adjusted
Haul mode, see Tow/Haul Mode 0 213. Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system to minimize trailer wheel lock-up.
for use with electric trailer brakes or This does not imply that the trailer
Tow/Haul assists when pulling a
most electric over hydraulic trailer has StabiliTrak.
heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
brake systems. These instructions If the vehicle’s brake, anti-lock brake,
Tow/Haul Mode is designed to be apply to both types of electric trailer or StabiliTrak systems are not
most effective when the vehicle and brakes. functioning properly, the ITBC system
trailer combined weight is at least
may not function fully or at all. Make
75% of the vehicle's Gross Combined
sure all of these systems are fully
Weight Rating (GCWR). See
operational to allow the ITBC system
“Maximum Trailer Weight” under
to function properly.
Trailer Towing 0 260.
The ITBC system is powered through
Tow/Haul Mode is most useful when
the vehicle's electrical system. Turning
towing a heavy trailer or carrying a
the ignition off will also turn off the
large or heavy load: This symbol is on the Trailer Brake ITBC system. The ITBC system is fully
. through rolling terrain Control Panel on vehicles with an functional only when the ignition is in
ITBC system. The power output to the ON/RUN.
. in stop-and-go traffic trailer brakes is proportional to the
. in busy parking lots amount of vehicle braking. This
available power output to the trailer
Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul
brakes can be adjusted to a wide
Mode when lightly loaded or not
range of trailering situations.
towing will not cause damage;
however, it is not recommended and
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2. Trailer Gain Adjustment . Activate the Manual Trailer Brake
{ Warning Buttons Apply Lever
Connecting a trailer that has an air The ITBC control panel is on the TRAILER GAIN:
brake system may result in reduced instrument panel to the left of the Press a Trailer Gain button to recall
or complete loss of trailer braking, steering column. See Instrument Panel the current Trailer Gain setting. Each
including increased stopping 0 6. The control panel allows press and release of the gain buttons
distance or trailer instability which adjustment to the amount of output, will then change the Trailer Gain
could result in serious injury, death, referred to as Trailer Gain, available to setting. Press the Trailer Gain (+) or
the trailer brakes and allows manual (−) to adjust. Press and hold to
or property damage. Only use the
application of the trailer brakes. Use continuously adjust the Trailer Gain.
ITBC system with electric or electric
the ITBC control panel and the DIC To turn the output to the trailer off,
over hydraulic trailer brake systems. trailer brake display page to adjust adjust the Trailer Gain setting to 0.0.
and display power output to the This setting can be adjusted from 0.0
Trailer Brake Control Panel trailer brakes. to 10.0 with a trailer connected or
Trailer Brake DIC Display Page disconnected.
The ITBC display page indicates: TRAILER OUTPUT: This displays
anytime a trailer with electric brakes
. Trailer Gain setting
is connected. Output to the trailer
. Output to the trailer brakes brakes is based on the amount of
. Trailer connection vehicle braking present and relative to
the Trailer Gain setting. Output is
. System operational status. displayed from 0 to 100% for each
To display: gain setting.
. Scroll through the DIC menu The Trailer Output will indicate “- - - -
pages - -” on the Trailer Brake Display Page
whenever the following occur:
. Press a Trailer Gain (+) or (−)
1. Manual Trailer Brake Apply button . No trailer is connected.
Lever
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. A trailer without electric brakes is Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Note
connected, no DIC message will Trailer Gain should be set for a Adjusting Trailer Gain at speeds lower
display specific trailering condition and it than 32 to 40 km/h (20 to 25 mph)
. A trailer with electric brakes has must be readjusted anytime vehicle may result in an incorrect gain
become disconnected, a CHECK loading, trailer loading, or road surface setting.
TRAILER WIRING message conditions change. 2. Adjust the Trailer Gain, using the
displays on the DIC Trailer Gain adjustment buttons,
. There is a fault present in the { Warning to just below the point of trailer
wiring to the trailer brakes, a wheel lock-up, indicated by
CHECK TRAILER WIRING Trailer brakes that are over-gained trailer wheel squeal or tire smoke
message displays on the DIC or under-gained may not stop the when a trailer wheel locks.
vehicle and the trailer as intended Note
. The ITBC system is not working and can result in a crash. Always
due to a fault, a SERVICE Trailer wheel lock-up may not occur if
follow the instructions to set the towing a heavily loaded trailer. In this
TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM
Trailer Gain for the proper trailer case, adjust the Trailer Gain to the
message displays in the DIC
stopping performance. highest allowable setting for the
Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever towing condition.
Slide this lever left to apply the To adjust Trailer Gain for each towing 3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time
trailer’s electric brakes independent of condition: vehicle loading, trailer loading,
the vehicle’s brakes. Use this lever to or road surface conditions
1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer
adjust Trailer Gain to achieve the change or if trailer wheel lock-up
attached on a level road surface
proper power output to the trailer is noticed at any time while
representative of the towing
brakes. The trailer's and the vehicle's towing.
condition and free of traffic at
brake lamps will come on when either
about 32 to 40 km/h (20 to Other ITBC-Related DIC Messages
vehicle brakes or manual trailer brakes
25 mph) and fully apply the
are applied and properly connected. TRAILER CONNECTED: This message
Manual Trailer Brake apply lever.
will briefly display when a trailer with
electric brakes is first connected to
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the vehicle. This message will there is an electrical fault in the multiple ignition cycles, there is a
automatically turn off in about trailer wiring. This message will problem with the ITBC system. Have
10 seconds. This message can be also turn off if it is acknowledged. the vehicle serviced.
acknowledged before it automatically To determine whether the electrical If either the CHECK TRAILER WIRING
turns off. fault is on the vehicle side or trailer or SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM
CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This side of the trailer wiring harness message displays while driving, the
message will display if: connection: ITBC system may not be fully
. The ITBC system first determines 1. Disconnect the trailer wiring functional or may not function at all.
connection to a trailer with harness from the vehicle. When traffic conditions allow,
electric brakes and then the trailer carefully pull the vehicle over to the
2. Turn the ignition off. side of the road and turn the ignition
harness becomes disconnected the
vehicle. 3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the off. Check the wiring connection to
ignition back to RUN. the trailer and turn the ignition back
If the disconnect occurs while the on. If either of these messages
vehicle is stationary, this message 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING continues, either the vehicle or trailer
will automatically turn off in message reappears, the electrical needs service.
about 30 seconds. This message fault is on the vehicle side.
will also turn off if it is A GM dealer may be able to diagnose
If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING and repair problems with the trailer.
acknowledged or if the trailer message only reappears when
harness is reconnected. However, any diagnosis and repair of
connecting the trailer wiring the trailer is not covered under the
If the disconnect occurs while the harness to the vehicle, the vehicle warranty. Contact your trailer
vehicle is moving, this message electrical fault is on the dealer for assistance with trailer
will continue until the ignition is trailer side. repairs and trailer warranty
turned off. This message will also SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM: information.
turn off if it is acknowledged or if This message will display when there
the trailer harness is reconnected. is a problem with the ITBC system.
. There is an electrical fault in the If this message continues over
wiring to the trailer brakes. This
message will continue as long as
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Trailer Sway Control (TSC) If TSC is enabled, the Traction Control
Warning (Continued)
System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning
Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a light will flash on the instrument
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature. cluster. Reduce vehicle speed by trailer tires. See Towing Equipment
Trailer sway is unintended side-to-side gradually removing your foot from the 0 265 for trailer ratings and hitch
motion of a trailer while towing. If the accelerator. If trailer sway continues, setup recommendations.
vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC StabiliTrak can reduce engine torque
detects that sway is increasing, the to help slow the vehicle. TSC will not
vehicle brakes are selectively applied Aftermarket Electronic Trailer
function if StabiliTrak is turned off. Sway Control Devices
at each wheel, to help reduce See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
excessive trailer sway. If equipped with Control 0 221. Some trailers may come equipped
the Integrated Trailer Brake Control with an electronic device designed to
(ITBC) system, and the trailer has an
electric brake system, StabiliTrak may { Warning reduce or control trailer sway.
Aftermarket equipment manufacturers
also apply the trailer brakes. Trailer sway can result in a crash also offer similar devices that connect
and in serious injury or death, even to the wiring between the trailer and
if the vehicle is equipped with TSC. the vehicle. These devices may
interfere with the vehicle’s trailer
If the trailer begins to sway, reduce brake systems or other systems,
vehicle speed by gradually removing including integrated anti-sway
your foot from the accelerator. Then systems, if equipped. Messages related
pull over to check the trailer and to trailer connections or trailer brakes
vehicle to help correct possible could appear on the DIC. The effects
causes, including an improperly or of these aftermarket devices on
overloaded trailer, unrestrained vehicle handling or trailer brake
cargo, improper trailer hitch performance is not known.
configuration, or improperly
inflated or incorrect vehicle or
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Always check all trailer tire pressures
{ Warning Warning (Continued) before each trip when the tires are
cool. Low trailer tire pressure is a
Use of aftermarket electronic trailer the manual trailer brake apply leading cause of trailer tire blow-outs.
sway control devices could result in lever. Also, check the trailer
reduced trailer brake performance, brake lamps and other lamps Trailer tires deteriorate over time. The
loss of trailer brakes, or other are functioning correctly. trailer tire sidewall will show the week
malfunctions, and result in a crash. and year the tire was manufactured.
. If the trailer brakes are not
You or others could be seriously Many trailer tire manufacturers
operating properly at any recommend replacing tires more than
injured or killed. Before using one time, or if a DIC message six years old.
of these devices: indicates problems with the
. Ask the device or trailer trailer connections or trailer Overloading is another leading cause
brakes, carefully pull the of trailer tire blow-outs. Never load
manufacturer if the device
vehicle over to the side of the your trailer with more weight than the
has been thoroughly tested
road when traffic conditions tires are designed to support. The load
for compatibility with the
allow. rating is located on the trailer tire
make, model, and year of
sidewall.
your vehicle and any optional
equipment installed on your Trailer Tires Always know the maximum speed
vehicle. rating for the trailer tires before
Special Trailer (ST) tires differ from driving. This may be significantly
. Before driving, check the vehicle tires. Trailer tires are designed lower than the vehicle tire speed
trailer brakes are working with stiff sidewalls to help prevent rating. The speed rating may be on
properly, if equipped. Drive sway and to support heavy loads. the trailer tire sidewall. If the speed
the vehicle with the trailer These features can make it difficult to rating is not shown, the default trailer
attached on a level road determine if the trailer tire pressures tire speed rating is 105 km/h (65 mph).
surface that is free of traffic are low only based on a visual
at about 32-40 km/h inspection.
(20-25 mph) and fully apply
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Conversions and Caution
Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
Add-On Electrical components to not work and would
Equipment not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always check with your
{ Warning dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance Add-on equipment can drain the
testing. See Malfunction Indicator vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 140.
A device connected to the DLC — The vehicle has an airbag system.
such as an aftermarket fleet or Before attempting to add anything
driver-behavior tracking device — electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing
may interfere with vehicle systems. the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 97 and
This could affect vehicle operation Adding Equipment to the
and cause a crash. Such devices Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 97.
may also access information stored
in the vehicle’s systems.
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Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Vehicle Care Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Wheels and Tires
General Information Automatic Transmission Shift Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Lock Control Function All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
California Proposition Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Park Brake and P (Park) Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
California Perchlorate Materials Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 297 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Accessories and Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 298 Tire Terminology and
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Vehicle Checks Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Doing Your Own Headlamp Aiming Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 319
Engine Compartment Bulb Replacement Tire Pressure Monitor
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 283 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Automatic Transmission When It Is Time for New
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 300 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 285 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 301
Engine Compartment Fuse Different Size Tires and
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 328
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Wheel Alignment and Tire
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 (Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Instrument Panel Fuse Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 293 Block (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
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If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 General Information California Proposition
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 For service and parts needs, visit your 65 Warning
dealer. You will receive genuine GM
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
parts and GM-trained and supported { Warning
service people.
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Most motor vehicles, including this
Genuine GM parts have one of these one, as well as many of its service
Towing the Vehicle marks:
parts and fluids, contain and/or
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 346 emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
Appearance Care birth defects or other reproductive
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 harm. Engine exhaust, many parts
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 and systems, many fluids, and
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 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 0 293 and

Jump Starting - North America 0 342
and the back cover.
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California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks
caused by modifying vehicle height
Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be
Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Doing Your Own
applications, such as airbag initiators, Damage to vehicle components
Service Work
seat belt pretensioners, and lithium resulting from modifications or the
batteries contained in Remote Keyless
Entry transmitters, may contain
installation or use of non-GM certified { Warning
parts, including control module or
perchlorate materials. Special software modifications, is not covered It can be dangerous to work on
handling may be necessary. For under the terms of the vehicle your vehicle if you do not have the
additional information, see warranty and may affect remaining proper knowledge, service manual,
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ warranty coverage for affected parts. tools, or parts. Always follow
perchlorate. owner’s manual procedures and
GM Accessories are designed to
consult the service manual for your
Accessories and complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your vehicle before doing any
Modifications dealer to accessorize the vehicle using service work.
Adding non-dealer accessories or genuine GM Accessories installed by a
making modifications to the vehicle dealer technician. If doing some of your own service
can affect vehicle performance and Also, see Adding Equipment to the work, use the proper service manual.
safety, including such things as Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 97. It tells you much more about how to
airbags, braking, stability, ride and service the vehicle than this manual
handling, emissions systems, can. To order the proper service
aerodynamics, durability, and manual, see Publication Ordering
electronic systems like antilock Information 0 386.
brakes, traction control, and stability This vehicle has an airbag system.
control. These accessories or Before attempting to do your own
modifications could even cause service work, see Servicing the
malfunction or damage not covered by Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 97.
the vehicle warranty.
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If equipped with remote vehicle start, 1. Pull the handle with this symbol
open the hood before performing any on it. It is inside the vehicle
service work to prevent remote under the steering wheel.
starting the vehicle accidentally. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 35.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0 372.

Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage to
vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to
find the secondary hood release.
The handle is under the front
Hood edge of the hood near the center.
To open the hood: Push the handle to the right and
at the same time raise the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on properly. Then
bring the hood from full open to
within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed
position, pause, and push the front
center of the hood with a swift, firm
motion to fully close the hood.
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Engine Compartment Overview
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1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Engine Oil handle is a loop. See Engine
Starting - North America 0 342. Compartment Overview 0 280 for the
To ensure proper engine performance location.
2. Battery - North America 0 293. and long life, careful attention must
be paid to engine oil. Following these
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure
Cap. See Cooling System 0 286. simple, but important steps will help { Warning
protect your investment: The engine oil dipstick handle may
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 285.
. Use engine oil approved to the be hot; it could burn you. Use a
5. Remote Negative (–) Location proper specification and of the towel or glove to touch the dipstick
(Out of View). See Jump Starting - proper viscosity grade. See handle.
North America 0 342.
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of this section.
View). See Cooling System 0 286. If a low oil Driver Information Center
. Check the engine oil level regularly (DIC) message displays, check the oil
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to and maintain the proper oil level. level.
Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil See “Checking Engine Oil” and
0 281. “When to Add Engine Oil” in this Follow these guidelines:
section. . To get an accurate reading, park
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under . Change the engine oil at the the vehicle on level ground. Check
Engine Oil 0 281. appropriate time. See Engine Oil the engine oil level after the
Life System 0 283. engine has been off for at least
9. Windshield Washer Fluid two hours. Checking the engine oil
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer . Always dispose of engine oil level on steep grades or too soon
Fluid” under Washer Fluid 0 290. properly. See “What to Do with after engine shutoff can result in
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Used Oil” in this section. incorrect readings. Accuracy
Fluid 0 292. improves when checking a cold
Checking Engine Oil
engine prior to starting. Remove
11. Engine Compartment Fuse Block Check the engine oil level regularly, the dipstick and check the level.
0 301. every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior
to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick
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. If unable to wait two hours, the explanation of what kind of oil to use. Selecting the Right Engine Oil
engine must be off for at least For engine oil crankcase capacity, see
Selecting the right engine oil depends
15 minutes if the engine is warm, Capacities and Specifications 0 374.
on both the proper oil specification
or at least 30 minutes if the
and viscosity grade. See Recommended
engine is not warm. Pull out the Caution Fluids and Lubricants 0 370.
dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper
towel or cloth, then push it back Do not add too much oil. Oil levels Specification
in all the way. Remove it again, above or below the acceptable Use full synthetic engine oils that
keeping the tip down, and check operating range shown on the meet the dexos1 specification. Engine
the level. dipstick are harmful to the engine. oils that have been approved by GM
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil level is above the as meeting the dexos1 specification
operating range (i.e., the engine has are marked with the dexos1 approved
so much oil that the oil level gets logo. See www.gmdexos.com.
above the cross-hatched area that
shows the proper operating range),
the engine could be damaged. Drain
the excess oil or limit driving of the
vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess oil.

If the oil is below the cross-hatched Caution

See Engine Compartment Overview
area at the tip of the dipstick and the 0 280 for the location of the engine oil
engine has been off for at least Failure to use the recommended
fill cap. engine oil or equivalent can result
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck Add enough oil to put the level in engine damage not covered by
the level. See “Selecting the Right somewhere in the proper operating the vehicle warranty.
Engine Oil” later in this section for an range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
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Viscosity Grade or a good hand cleaner. Wash or system to work properly, the system
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade properly dispose of clothing or rags must be reset every time the oil is
engine oil. containing used engine oil. See the changed.
manufacturer's warnings about the When the system has calculated that
When selecting an oil of the use and disposal of oil products.
appropriate viscosity grade, it is oil life has been diminished, it
recommended to select an oil of the Used oil can be a threat to the indicates that an oil change is
correct specification. See environment. If you change your own necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL
“Specification” earlier in this section. oil, be sure to drain all the oil from SOON message comes on. Change the
the filter before disposal. Never oil as soon as possible within the next
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil dispose of oil by putting it in the trash 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that,
Flushes or pouring it on the ground, into if driving under the best conditions,
sewers, or into streams or bodies of the oil life system might indicate that
Do not add anything to the oil. The water. Recycle it by taking it to a place an oil change is not necessary for up
recommended oils meeting the dexos1 that collects used oil. to a year. The engine oil and filter
specification are all that is needed for must be changed at least once a year
good performance and engine
protection.
Engine Oil Life System and at this time the system must be
reset. Your dealer has trained service
Engine oil system flushes are not When to Change Engine Oil people who will perform this work and
recommended and could cause engine This vehicle has a computer system reset the system. It is also important
damage not covered by the vehicle that indicates when to change the to check the oil regularly over the
warranty. engine oil and filter. This is based on a course of an oil drain interval and
combination of factors which include keep it at the proper level.
What to Do with Used Oil
engine revolutions, engine If the system is ever reset accidentally,
Used engine oil contains certain temperature, and miles driven. Based the oil must be changed at 5 000 km
elements that can be unhealthy for on driving conditions, the mileage at (3,000 mi) since the last oil change.
your skin and could even cause which an oil change is indicated can Remember to reset the oil life system
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on vary considerably. For the oil life whenever the oil is changed.
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life 1. Display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See transmission fluid level dipstick.
System Driver Information Center (DIC) There is a special procedure for
0 148. checking and changing the
Reset the system whenever the engine transmission fluid in these vehicles.
oil is changed so that the system can 2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times Because this procedure is difficult,
calculate the next engine oil change. this should be done at the dealer.
To reset the system: within five seconds.
Contact the dealer for additional
1. Using the DIC controls on the If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL information or the procedure can be
right side of the steering wheel, SOON message is not on, the found in the service manual. See
display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See system is reset. Publication Ordering Information 0 386.
Driver Information Center (DIC) The system is reset when the
0 148. When remaining oil life is CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message Caution
low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL is off.
SOON message will appear on Use of the incorrect automatic
the display. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON transmission fluid may damage the
message comes back on when the
2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC vehicle, and the damage may not be
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
controls for a few seconds to covered by the vehicle warranty.
system has not been reset. Repeat the
clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL procedure. Always use the correct automatic
SOON message and reset the oil transmission fluid. See
life at 100%. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Automatic Transmission
0 370.
Be careful not to reset the oil life Fluid
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is When to Check and Change Change the fluid and filter at the
changed. It cannot be reset Automatic Transmission Fluid scheduled maintenance intervals
accurately until the next oil listed in Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
It is usually not necessary to check
change. Be sure to use the transmission fluid
the transmission fluid level. The only
The oil life system can also be reset as listed in Recommended Fluids and
reason for fluid loss is a transmission
follows: Lubricants 0 370.
leak or overheated transmission. This
vehicle is not equipped with a
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air 4. Remove the four screws (1) on
cleaner/filter: top of the cover of the housing
See Engine Compartment Overview and lift up the cover.
0 280 for the location of the engine
air cleaner/filter. 5. Remove the engine air cleaner/
filter from the housing. Take care
When to Inspect the Engine Air to dislodge as little dirt as
Cleaner/Filter possible.
For intervals on changing and 6. Clean the engine air cleaner/filter
inspecting the engine air cleaner/filter sealing surfaces and the housing.
see Maintenance Schedule 0 360. 7. Inspect or replace the engine air
How to Inspect the Engine Air cleaner/filter.
Cleaner/Filter 8. Reverse Steps 2-4 to reinstall the
Do not start the engine or have the filter cover housing.
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before 1. Screws { Warning
removing the engine air cleaner/filter, 2. Electrical Connector
make sure that the engine air cleaner/ 3. Air Duct Clamp Operating the engine with the air
filter housing and nearby components cleaner/filter off can cause you or
1. Locate the air cleaner/filter
are free of dirt and debris. Remove the others to be burned. Use caution
assembly. See Engine
engine air cleaner/filter. Lightly tap Compartment Overview 0 280. when working on the engine. Do
and shake the engine air cleaner/filter not start the engine or drive the
(away from the vehicle), to release 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by vehicle with the air cleaner/filter
loose dust and dirt. Inspect the engine loosening the air duct clamp (3). off, as flames may be present if the
air cleaner/filter for damage, and 3. Disconnect the electrical engine backfires.
replace if damaged. Do not clean the connector (2) and the connector
engine air cleaner/filter or harness from the cover.
components with water or
compressed air.
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2. Coolant Surge Tank Engine Coolant
Caution Pressure Cap
The cooling system in the vehicle is
3. Engine Cooling Fan
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant.
can easily get into the engine, This coolant is designed to remain in
which could damage it. Always have { Warning the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km
the air cleaner/filter in place when (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
An underhood electric fan can start
driving. up even when the engine is not The following explains the cooling
running and can cause injury. Keep system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
Cooling System hands, clothing, and tools away
problem with engine overheating, see
from any underhood electric fan.
The cooling system allows the engine Engine Overheating 0 289.
to maintain the correct working
temperature.
What to Use
{ Warning { Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts. They Plain water, or other liquids such as
can be very hot and can burn you. alcohol, can boil before the proper
Do not run the engine if there is a coolant mixture will. With plain
leak; all coolant could leak out. water or the wrong mixture, the
That could cause an engine fire and engine could get too hot but there
can burn you. Fix any leak before would not be an overheat warning.
driving the vehicle. The engine could catch fire and you
or others could be burned.

Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,

1. Coolant Surge Tank drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant. This mixture:
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. Gives freezing protection down to changed by an authorized service boiling, wait until it cools down. The
−37 °C (−34 °F), outside center, familiar with legal coolant level should be at or above the
temperature. requirements regarding used coolant full cold mark. If it is not, there may
. Gives boiling protection up to disposal. This will help protect the be a leak in the cooling system.
129 °C (265 °F), engine environment and your health. If coolant is visible but the coolant
temperature. Checking Coolant level is not at or above the full cold
. Protects against rust and mark, see “How to Add Coolant to the
The coolant surge tank is in the Coolant Surge Tank” following.
corrosion. engine compartment on the passenger
. Will not damage aluminum parts. side of the vehicle. See Engine How to Add Coolant to the
.
Compartment Overview 0 280. Coolant Surge Tank
Helps keep the proper engine
temperature. The vehicle must be on a level surface
when checking the coolant level. { Warning
Caution Spilling coolant on hot engine parts
can burn you. Coolant contains
Do not use anything other than a
ethylene glycol and it will burn if
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
the engine parts are hot enough.
meets GM Standard GMW3420 and
clean, drinkable water. Anything
else can cause damage to the
engine cooling system and the { Warning
vehicle, which would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Plain water, or other liquids such as
alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. With plain
Never dispose of engine coolant by
water or the wrong mixture, the
putting it in the trash, or by pouring it
Check to see if coolant is visible in the engine could get too hot but there
on the ground or into sewers, streams,
coolant surge tank. If the coolant (Continued)
or bodies of water. Have the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is
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3. Fill the coolant surge tank with
Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) the proper mixture to the full
cold mark.
would not be an overheat warning. cause system damage. If coolant is
The engine could catch fire and you not visible in the surge tank, 4. With the coolant surge tank
or others could be burned. contact your dealer. pressure cap off, start the engine
and let it run until the engine
coolant temperature gauge
If no coolant is visible in the surge indicates approximately 90 °C
{ Warning tank, add coolant: (195 °F).
By this time, the coolant level
Steam and scalding liquids from a
inside the coolant surge tank
hot cooling system are under
may be lower. If the level is
pressure. Turning the pressure cap, lower, add more of the proper
even a little, can cause them to mixture to the coolant surge
come out at high speed and you tank until the level reaches the
could be burned. Never turn the cap full cold mark.
when the cooling system, including 1. Remove the coolant surge tank
the pressure cap, is hot. Wait for pressure cap when the cooling 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.
the cooling system and pressure system, including the coolant 6. Verify coolant level after the
cap to cool. surge tank pressure cap and engine is shut off and the
upper radiator hose, is no coolant is cold. If necessary,
longer hot. repeat coolant fill procedure
Turn the pressure cap slowly Steps 1-6.
Caution counterclockwise about one full
Failure to follow the specific turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for
coolant fill procedure could cause that to stop. A hiss means there
is still some pressure left.
the engine to overheat and could
(Continued) 2. Keep turning the pressure cap
slowly, and remove it.
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and ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
Caution messages in the Driver Information Warning (Continued)
Center (DIC).
If the pressure cap is not tightly could be burned. Never turn the cap
installed, coolant loss and engine If the decision is made not to lift the when the cooling system, including
damage may occur. Be sure the cap hood when this warning appears, get the pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
is properly and tightly secured. service help right away. See Roadside the cooling system and pressure
Service 0 381. cap to cool.
If the decision is made to lift the
Engine Overheating hood, make sure the vehicle is parked
on a level surface.
If No Steam is Coming from the
Caution Engine Compartment
Check to see if the engine cooling
fan(s) are running. If the engine is The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
Do not run the engine if there is a ENGINE or the ENGINE
leak in the engine cooling system. overheating, the fans should be
running. If they are not, do not OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message,
This can cause a loss of all coolant along with a low coolant condition,
continue to run the engine. Have the
and can damage the system and can indicate a serious problem.
vehicle serviced.
vehicle. Have any leaks fixed
If there is an engine overheat warning,
right away. If Steam is Coming from the but no steam is seen or heard, the
Engine Compartment problem may not be too serious.
The vehicle has several indicators to Sometimes the engine can get a little
warn of engine overheating. { Warning too hot when the vehicle:
There is a coolant temperature gauge Steam and scalding liquids from a . Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
in the vehicle's instrument cluster. See hot cooling system are under . Stops after high-speed driving.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge pressure. Turning the pressure cap,
0 137. . Idles for long periods in traffic.
even a little, can cause them to
In addition, there are ENGINE come out at high speed and you . Tows a trailer; see Trailer Towing
OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, 0 260.
(Continued)
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE,
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If the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP If there is still no sign of steam and fans will change to low speed when
ENGINE or the ENGINE the vehicle is equipped with an engine additional cooling is no longer
OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message driven cooling fan, push down the required.
appears with no sign of steam, try this accelerator until the engine speed is The electric engine cooling fans may
for a minute or so: about twice as fast as normal idle run after the engine has been turned.
1. Turn the air conditioning off. speed for at least five minutes while off. This is normal and no service is
the vehicle is parked. If the warning is required.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest still there, turn off the engine and get
temperature and to the highest everyone out of the vehicle until it
fan speed. Open the windows as cools down. Washer Fluid
necessary. What to Use
If there is no sign of steam, idle the
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off engine for five minutes while parked. When windshield washer fluid needs
the road, shift to P (Park) or If the warning is still displayed, turn to be added, be sure to read the
N (Neutral), and let the off the engine until it cools down. manufacturer's instructions before
engine idle.
use. Use a fluid that has sufficient
If the engine coolant temperature Engine Fan protection against freezing in an area
gauge is no longer in the overheat If the vehicle has electric cooling fans, where the temperature may fall below
zone or an overheat warning no longer the fans may be heard spinning at low freezing.
displays, the vehicle can be driven. speed during most everyday driving.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly Adding Washer Fluid
The fans may turn off if no cooling is
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe required. Under heavy vehicle loading, The vehicle has a low washer fluid
vehicle distance from the vehicle in trailer towing, high outside message on the DIC that comes on
front. If the warning does not come temperatures, or operation of the air when the washer fluid is low. The
back on, continue to drive normally conditioning system, the fans may message is displayed for 15 seconds at
and have the cooling system checked change to high speed and an increase the start of each ignition cycle. When
for proper fill and function. in fan noise may be heard. This is the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
If the warning continues, pull over, normal and indicates that the cooling message displays, washer fluid will
stop, and park the vehicle right away. system is functioning properly. The need to be added to the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
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Caution (Continued) { Warning

to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound
washer fluid tank and other means that soon the brakes will not
parts of the washer system. work well. That could lead to a
. When using concentrated crash. When the brake wear
Open the cap with the washer symbol
washer fluid, follow the warning sound is heard, have the
on it. Add washer fluid until the tank
manufacturer instructions for vehicle serviced.
is full. See Engine Compartment
Overview 0 280 for reservoir location. adding water.
. Fill the washer fluid tank only
Caution three-quarters full when it is Caution
very cold. This allows for
. Do not use washer fluid that fluid expansion if freezing Continuing to drive with worn-out
contains any type of water occurs, which could damage brake pads could result in costly
repellent coating. This can the tank if it is brake repair.
cause the wiper blades to completely full.
chatter or skip.
Some driving conditions or climates
. Do not use engine coolant Brakes can cause a brake squeal when the
(antifreeze) in the windshield brakes are first applied or lightly
washer. It can damage the Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean
windshield washer system indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes.
and paint. warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. Properly torqued wheel nuts are
. Do not mix water with necessary to help prevent brake
The sound can come and go or can be
ready-to-use washer fluid. heard all the time when the vehicle is pulsation. When tires are rotated,
Water can cause the solution moving, except when applying the inspect brake pads for wear and
(Continued) brake pedal firmly. evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
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proper sequence to torque Brake Fluid . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic
specifications. See Capacities and system. Have the brake hydraulic
Specifications 0 374. system fixed. With a leak, the
Brake pads should be replaced as brakes will not work well.
complete sets. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir
cap and the area around the cap
Brake Pedal Travel before removing it.
See your dealer if the brake pedal does Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding
not return to normal height, or if The brake master cylinder reservoir is fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is
there is a rapid increase in pedal filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake added when the linings are worn,
travel. This could be a sign that brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. there will be too much fluid when
service may be required. See Engine Compartment Overview new brake linings are installed. Add or
0 280 for the location of the reservoir. remove fluid, as necessary, only when
Replacing Brake System Parts
Checking Brake Fluid work is done on the brake hydraulic
Always replace brake system parts system.
with new, approved replacement parts. With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level
If this is not done, the brakes may not surface, the brake fluid level should be
work properly. The braking between the minimum and maximum
{ Warning
performance expected can change in marks on the brake fluid reservoir. If too much brake fluid is added, it
many other ways if the wrong can spill on the engine and burn,
There are only two reasons why the
replacement brake parts are installed if the engine is hot enough. You or
brake fluid level in the reservoir may
or if parts are improperly installed.
go down: others could be burned, and the
. Normal brake lining wear. When vehicle could be damaged. Add
new linings are installed, the fluid brake fluid only when work is done
level goes back up. on the brake hydraulic system.
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When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes Caution Warning (Continued)
on. See Brake System Warning Light
0 141. If brake fluid is spilled on the Batteries also contain other
vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint chemicals known to the State of
Brake fluid absorbs water over time finish can be damaged. Immediately California to cause cancer. WASH
which degrades the effectiveness of wash off any painted surface. HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid at more information go to
the specified intervals to prevent www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
increased stopping distance. See Battery - North America passenger-vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
The original equipment battery is
What to Add maintenance free. Do not remove the See California Proposition 65 Warning
Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake cap and do not add fluid. 0 277 and the back cover.
fluid from a clean, sealed container. Refer to the replacement number
See Recommended Fluids and shown on the original battery label Vehicle Storage
Lubricants 0 370. when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview 0 280 { Warning
{ Warning for battery location.
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode. You
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
{ Warning can be badly hurt if you are not
brake system. This could result in WARNING: Battery posts, careful. See Jump Starting - North
the loss of braking leading to a terminals, and related accessories America 0 342 for tips on working
possible injury. Always use the contain lead and lead compounds, around a battery without
proper GM approved brake fluid. chemicals known to the State of getting hurt.
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
(Continued) negative (−) cable from the battery to
keep the battery from running down.
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Extended Storage: Remove the black, Front Axle
negative (−) cable from the battery or
use a battery trickle charger. When to Check and Change
Lubricant
Four-Wheel Drive It is not necessary to regularly check
front axle fluid unless a leak is
Transfer Case suspected, or an unusual noise is
If the vehicle is equipped with heard. A fluid loss could indicate a
Four-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform problem. Have it inspected and
the lubricant checks described in this repaired.
section.
How to Check Lubricant
When to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle
1. Fill Plug
Refer to Maintenance Schedule 0 360 should be on a level surface.
2. Drain Plug
to determine how often to check the
lubricant. If the level is below the bottom of the
fill plug (1) hole, located on the
How to Check Lubricant transfer case, some lubricant will need
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle to be added. Add enough lubricant to
should be on a level surface. raise the level to the bottom of the fill
plug (1) hole. Use care not to
overtighten the plug.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 370 to determine what
kind of lubricant to use.
1. Fill Plug
2. Drain Plug
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. When the differential is cold, add can be caused by factory fill
enough lubricant to raise the level differences between the minimum and
from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm the maximum fluid volume. Also, if a
(1/8 in) below the fill plug (1) hole. vehicle has just been driven before
. When the differential is at checking the fluid level, it may appear
operating temperature (warm), add lower than normal because fluid has
enough lubricant to raise the level traveled out along the axle tubes and
to the bottom of the fill has not drained back to the sump
plug (1) hole. area. Therefore, a reading taken
five minutes after the vehicle has been
What to Use driven will appear to have a lower
Refer to Recommended Fluids and fluid level than a vehicle that has
Lubricants 0 370 to determine what been stationary for an hour or two. The proper level is 1.0 mm to
kind of lubricant to use. The rear axle assembly must be 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in) below the
supported on a flat, level surface to bottom of the fill hole, located on the
get a true reading. rear axle. Add only enough fluid to
Rear Axle
How to Check Lubricant reach the proper level.
When to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle What to Use
It is not necessary to regularly check should be on a level surface.
rear axle fluid unless a leak is Refer to Recommended Fluids and
suspected or an unusual noise is Lubricants 0 370 to determine what
heard. A fluid loss could indicate a kind of lubricant to use.
problem. Have it inspected and
repaired.
All axle assemblies are filled by
volume of fluid during production.
They are not filled to reach a certain
level. When checking the fluid level
on any axle, variations in the readings
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Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Park Brake and P (Park)
Shift Lock Control Function Mechanism Check
{ Warning Check
When you are doing this inspection, { Warning
the vehicle could move suddenly. { Warning When you are doing this check, the
If the vehicle moves, you or others vehicle could begin to move. You or
When you are doing this inspection,
could be injured. others could be injured and
the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others property could be damaged. Make
1. Before starting this check, be could be injured. sure there is room in front of the
sure there is enough room vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
around the vehicle. ready to apply the regular brake at
1. Before starting this check, be once should the vehicle begin
2. Apply both the parking brake sure there is enough room
and the regular brake. to move.
around the vehicle. It should be
Do not use the accelerator pedal, parked on a level surface.
and be ready to turn off the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
2. Apply the parking brake. Be
engine immediately if it starts. vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
ready to apply the regular brake
foot on the regular brake, set the
3. Try to start the engine in each immediately if the vehicle begins
parking brake.
gear. The vehicle should start to move.
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). . To check the parking brake's
3. With the engine off, turn the
If the vehicle starts in any other holding ability: With the engine
ignition on, but do not start the
position, contact your dealer for running and the transmission in
engine. Without applying the
service. N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
regular brake, try to move the
pressure from the regular brake
shift lever out of P (Park) with
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
normal effort. If the shift lever
held by the parking brake only.
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
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. To check the P (Park) mechanism's 1. Pull the windshield wiper Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
holding ability: With the engine assembly away from the
To replace the rear wiper blade:
running, shift to P (Park). Then windshield.
release the parking brake followed 1. With the rear wiper in the off
by the regular brake. position, open the liftglass to
access the rear wiper arm/blade.
Contact your dealer if service is
required. The rear wiper blade will not
lock in a vertical position so use
Wiper Blade Replacement care when pulling it away from
the vehicle.
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking.
For the proper type and size, see
Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 371.

Caution
2. Lift up on the latch in the middle
Allowing the wiper arm to touch of the wiper blade where the
the windshield when no wiper blade wiper arm attaches.
is installed could damage the 3. With the latch open, pull the
windshield. Any damage that occurs 2. Push the release lever (2) to
wiper blade down toward the
would not be covered by the vehicle disengage the hook and push the
windshield far enough to release
warranty. Do not allow the wiper wiper arm (1) out of the blade
it from the J-hooked end of the
arm to touch the windshield. assembly (3).
wiper arm.
3. Push the new blade assembly
4. Remove the wiper blade.
securely in the wiper arm hook
Front Wiper Blade Replacement 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper until the release lever clicks into
To replace the wiper blade assembly: blade replacement. place.
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4. Return the wiper arm and blade systems may not work properly, they
assembly to the rest position on may display messages, or they may Caution
the glass. not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement. Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do not
Glass Replacement push down or pull on gas struts.
If the windshield or front side glass
Gas Strut(s)
This may cause damage to the
must be replaced, see your dealer to This vehicle is equipped with gas vehicle.
determine the correct replacement strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting
glass. and holding open the hood/trunk/
liftgate system in full open position. See Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
Windshield Replacement
HUD System
{ Warning
The windshield is part of the HUD If the gas struts that hold open the
system. If the windshield must be hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you
replaced, get one that is designed for or others could be seriously injured.
HUD or the HUD image may look out Take the vehicle to your dealer for
of focus. service immediately. Visually
inspect the gas struts for signs of
Driver Assistance Systems wear, cracks, or other damage
If the windshield needs to be replaced periodically. Check to make sure the
and the vehicle is equipped with a hood/trunk/liftgate is held open
front camera sensor for the Driver with enough force. If struts are Hood
Assistance Systems, a GM failing to hold the hood/trunk/
replacement windshield is liftgate, do not operate. Have the
recommended. The replacement vehicle serviced.
windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement
Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement
should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, not listed in this section, contact your
the headlamp aim may be affected. dealer.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer. Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs
with aftermarket LED replacement
bulbs. This can cause damage to
Trunk the vehicle electrical system.

LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.

Liftgate
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License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket Electrical System
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
Electrical System Overload
To replace one of these bulbs:
The vehicle has fuses to protect
1. Push the lamp assembly (3) against an electrical system overload.
toward the center of the vehicle. Fuses also protect power devices in
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to the vehicle.
remove. Replace a bad fuse with a new one of
3. Turn the bulb socket (1) the identical size and rating.
counterclockwise to remove it If there is a problem on the road and
from the lamp assembly (3). a fuse needs to be replaced, there are
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of some spare fuses and a fuse puller in
Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side the bulb socket (1). the left instrument panel fuse block.
Similar The same amperage fuse can also be
5. Push the replacement bulb borrowed. Choose some feature of the
straight into the bulb socket and vehicle that is not needed to use and
turn the bulb socket clockwise to replace it as soon as possible.
install it into the lamp assembly.
Headlamp Wiring
6. Push the lamp assembly back
into position until the release tab An electrical overload may cause the
locks into place. 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.
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Windshield Wipers Engine Compartment Fuse
If the wiper motor overheats due to
{ Danger Block
heavy snow or ice, the windshield Fuses and circuit breakers are The engine compartment fuse block is
wipers will stop until the motor cools marked with their ampere rating. in the engine compartment, on the
and will then restart. Do not exceed the driver side of the vehicle.
Although the circuit is protected from specified amperage rating when
electrical overload, overload due to replacing fuses and circuit breakers.
heavy snow or ice may cause wiper Use of an oversized fuse or circuit
linkage damage. Always clear ice and breaker can result in a vehicle fire.
heavy snow from the windshield You and others could be seriously
before using the windshield wipers. injured or killed.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or To check a fuse, look at the
ice, be sure to get it fixed. silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
Fuses and Circuit Breakers replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a
bad fuse with a new one of the
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
identical size and rating. Lift the cover to access the fuse block.
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit Fuses of the same amperage can be
breakers. This greatly reduces the temporarily borrowed from another Caution
chance of damage caused by electrical fuse location, if a fuse goes out.
problems. Replace the fuse as soon as possible. Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the covers
on any electrical component.

A fuse puller is available in the left

instrument panel fuse block.
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage

1 Electric running 2 Antilock brake 3 Interior BEC LT1
boards system pump
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
4 Passenger motorized 21 Automatic headlamp 35 Antilock brake
seat belt leveling/Exhaust system valve
5 Suspension leveling solenoid 36 Trailer brakes
compressor 22 Fuel pump 38 –
6 4WD transfer case 23 Integrated chassis 39 Right trailer
electronic control control module stoplamp/Turn
7 – 24 Real time signal lamp
8 – dampening 40 Left trailer
10 Electric parking 25 Fuel pump power stoplamp/turn
brake/– module signal lamp

11 – 26 Active Hydraulic 41 Trailer parking

Assist/ Battery lamps
12 – regulated voltage 42 Right parking lamps
13 Interior BEC LT2 control
43 Left parking lamps
14 Rear BEC 1 27 –
44 Upfitter 3
15 – 28 Upfitter 2
45 Automatic level
16 – 30 Wiper control/Run/Crank
17 Driver motorized 31 Trailer interface 46 –
seat belt module
47 Upfitter 4
18 – 32 –
49 Reverse lamps
19 – 33 –
50 –
20 – 34 Reverse lamps
52 –
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
53 – 71 – 89 Injector B – even
54 – 73 – 90 O2 sensor B
55 – 74 Engine control 91 Throttle control
56 – module/Ignition 93 Horn
57 – 75 Miscellaneous/ 94 Fog lamps
Ignition/–
58 – 95 High-beam
76 Transmission/ headlamps
59 Euro trailer Ignition
60 Air conditioning 96 –
77 RC upfitter 1 and 2
control 97 –
78 VBAT
61 – upfitter 1 and 2 98 –
62 – 79 – 99 –
63 Upfitter 1 80 – 100 O2 sensor A
64 – 81 – 101 Engine control
65 – module
82 –
66 – 102 Engine control
83 Euro trailer/RC module/
67 Trailer battery 85 – Transmission
68 Secondary 86 – control module
fuel pump 103 Auxiliary interior
87 MAF/IAT/Humidity/
69 RC upfitter 3 and 4 TIAP sensor heater
70 VBAT 88 Injector A – odd 104 Starter
upfitter 3 and 4 105 –
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Fuses Usage Relays Usage Instrument Panel Fuse
106 – 9 Fuel pump Block (Right)
107 Aeroshutter 29 Upfitter 2
108 – 37 Upfitter 3
109 Police upfitter 48 Upfitter 4
110 – 51 Parking lamp
111 – 64 Secondary
113 – fuel pump

114 Front windshield 72 Upfitter 1

washer 84 Run/Crank
115 Rear window washer 92 Engine control
116 Left cooling fan module
112 Starter The right instrument panel fuse block
117 Fuel pump prime access door is on the passenger side
118 – 120 Fuel pump prime edge of the instrument panel.
119 – Pull off the cover to access the fuse
block.
120 –
121 Right HID headlamp
122 Left HID headlamp
123 Right cooling fan
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Fuses Usage
1 –
2 –
3 –
4 Accessory power
outlet 4
5 –
6 –
7 –
8 Glove box
9 –
10 –
11 –
12 Steering wheel controls
13 Body control module 8
14 –
15 –
16 –
There are relays on the back of the The vehicle may not be equipped with 17 –
fuse block. To access, press the tabs all of the fuses, relays, and features 18 –
and remove the fuse block. shown.
19 Body control module 4
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
20 Rear seat 37 Special equipment 56 –
entertainment option
21 Sunroof 38 Body control module 2 Relays Usage
22 – 39 DC to AC inverter 52 Retained accessory
power
23 – 40 –
24 – 41 – Instrument Panel Fuse
25 – 42 – Block (Left)
26 Infotainment/Airbag 43 –
27 –/RF window switch/ 44 Right door window
Rain sensor motor
28 Obstacle detection/USB 45 Front blower
29 Radio 46 Body control module 6
30 – 47 Body control module 7
31 – 48 Amplifier
32 – 49 Right front seat
33 – 50 Accessory power
34 – outlet 3

35 – 51 – The left instrument panel fuse block

53 – access door is on the driver side edge
36 Special equipment of the instrument panel.
option B2 54 –
Pull off the cover to access the fuse
55 – block.
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Fuses Usage
1 –
2 –
3 –
4 Accessory power
outlet 1
5 Accessory power outlet
from retained accessory
power
6 Accessory power outlet
from battery power
7 Universal remote
system/Interior
rearview mirror
8 SEO/Retained accessory
power
9 –
10 Body control module 3
11 Body control module 5
12 Steering wheel control
backlighting
There are relays on the back of the The vehicle may not be equipped with
fuse block. To access, press the tabs all of the fuses, relays, and features 13 –
and remove the fuse block. shown. 14 –
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
15 – 28 Passive locking, Passive 44 Driver power seat
16 Discrete logic ignition theft-deterrent/HVAC 45 –
sensor battery
46 Right heated, cooled,
17 Video processing 29 Content theft deterrent or ventilated seat
module/Virtual key 30 – 47 Left heated, cooled,
module 31 – or ventilated seat
18 Mirror window module 32 – 48 –
19 Body control module 1 33 SEO/Left heated seat 49 –
20 Front bolster 34 Park enable/Electric
21 – adjustable pedal Relays Usage
22 – 35 – 50 Accessory power
outlet 2
23 – 36 Miscellaneous run
crank loads 51 –
24 HVAC ignition/AUX
HVAC ignition 37 Heated steering wheel 52 Retained accessory
power
25 Instrument cluster/ 38 Steering column lock 2
Ignition sensing 53 Miscellaneous run
39 Instrument cluster crank
diagnostic module battery
ignition 54 –
40 –
26 Tilt column/Tilt 55 –
column lock 1/SEO 1/ 41 –
SEO 2 56 –
42 Euro trailer
27 Data link connector/ 43 Left door
Driver seat module
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Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Usage
Block 2 –
3 Right heated second
row seat
4 Heated mirrors
5 Liftgate
6 Glass breakage
7 Liftglass
8 Liftgate module logic
9 Rear wiper
10 Rear heating,
ventilation, and air
The rear compartment fuse block is conditioning blower
behind the access panel on the left 11 Second row seat
side of the compartment.
12 Liftgate module
Pull the panel out by grabbing the
finger access slot at the rear edge. 13 Third row seat
14 Rear accessory power
outlet
15 Rear window defogger
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features 19 Rear fog lamp (if
shown. equipped)
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Relays Usage Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued)
1 Rear window defogger
16 Liftgate
Tires . Underinflated tires pose
Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as
17 Liftglass overloaded tires. The
high-quality tires made by a
18 Rear fog lamp leading tire manufacturer. See the resulting crash could cause
20 Heated mirror warranty manual for information serious injury. Check all
regarding the tire warranty and tires frequently to
where to get service. For maintain the
additional information refer to the recommended pressure.
tire manufacturer. Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires
are cold.
{ Warning
. Overinflated tires are more
. Poorly maintained and likely to be cut, punctured,
improperly used tires are or broken by a sudden
dangerous. impact — such as when
. Overloading the tires can hitting a pothole. Keep
cause overheating as a tires at the recommended
result of too much flexing. pressure.
There could be a blowout . Worn or old tires can
and a serious crash. See cause a crash. If the tread
Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. is badly worn,
(Continued) replace them.
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Warning (Continued)
All-Season Tires roads. Consider installing winter tires
on the vehicle if frequent driving on
This vehicle may come with all-season ice or snow covered roads is expected.
. Replace any tires that have tires. These tires are designed to See your dealer for details regarding
been damaged by impacts provide good overall performance on winter tire availability and proper tire
with potholes, curbs, etc. most road surfaces and weather selection. Also, see Buying New Tires
conditions. Original equipment tires 0 326.
. Improperly repaired tires designed to GM's specific tire
can cause a crash. Only performance criteria have a TPC With winter tires, there may be
the dealer or an authorized specification code molded onto the decreased dry road traction, increased
tire service center should sidewall. Original equipment road noise, and shorter tread life.
repair, replace, dismount, all-season tires can be identified by After changing to winter tires, be alert
the last two characters of this TPC for changes in vehicle handling and
and mount the tires.
code, which will be “MS.” braking.
. Do not spin the tires in
Consider installing winter tires on the If using winter tires:
excess of 56 km/h
vehicle if frequent driving on snow or . Use tires of the same brand and
(35 mph) on slippery ice-covered roads is expected. tread type on all four wheel
surfaces such as snow, All-season tires provide adequate positions.
mud, ice, etc. Excessive performance for most winter driving
spinning may cause the . Use only radial ply tires of the
conditions, but they may not offer the
tires to explode. same level of traction or performance same size, load range, and speed
rating as the original equipment
as winter tires on snow or ice-covered
tires.
roads. See Winter Tires 0 312.
See Tire Pressure for High-Speed Winter tires with the same speed
Operation 0 319 for inflation
pressure adjustment for
Winter Tires rating as the original equipment tires
may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
high-speed driving. This vehicle was not originally and ZR speed rated tires. If winter
equipped with winter tires. Winter tires with a lower speed rating are
tires are designed for increased chosen, never exceed the tire's
traction on snow and ice-covered maximum speed capability.
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Low-Profile Tires All-Terrain Tires
The vehicle has low profile tires This vehicle may have all-terrain tires.
that are classified as touring tires These tires provide good performance
and are designed for on road use. on most road surfaces, weather
The low-profile, wide tread design conditions, and for off-road driving.
See Off-Road Driving 0 189.
is not recommended for off-road
driving. See Off-Road Driving 0 189, The tread pattern on these tires may
for additional information. wear more quickly than other tires.
Consider rotating the tires more
frequently than at 12 000 km
Caution (7,500 mi) intervals if irregular wear is
Low-profile tires are more noted when the tires are inspected. Passenger (P-Metric)/Spare Tire
susceptible to damage from road See Tire Inspection 0 324.
(1) Tire Size : The tire size code is
hazards or curb impact than a combination of letters and
standard profile tires. Tire and/or Tire Sidewall Labeling
numbers used to define a
wheel assembly damage can occur Useful information about a tire is particular tire's width, height,
when coming into contact with molded into the sidewall. The aspect ratio, construction type,
road hazards like potholes, or sharp example shows a typical passenger and service description. See the
edged objects, or when sliding into vehicle tire sidewall. “Tire Size” illustration later in this
a curb. The warranty does not cover
section for more detail.
this type of damage. Keep tires set
to the correct inflation pressure and (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance
when possible, avoid contact with Criteria Specification) : Original
curbs, potholes, and other road equipment tires designed to GM's
hazards. specific tire performance criteria
have a TPC specification code
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molded onto the sidewall. GM's TIN is molded onto both sides of (8) Temporary Use Only : Only
TPC specifications meet or exceed the tire, although only one side use a temporary spare tire until
all federal safety guidelines. may have the date of the road tire is repaired and
(3) DOT (Department of manufacture. replaced. This spare tire should
Transportation) : The (5) Tire Ply Material : The type not be driven on over 112 km/h
Department of Transportation of cord and number of plies in the (70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph)
(DOT) code indicates that the tire sidewall and under the tread. when pulling a trailer, with the
is in compliance with the U.S. proper inflation pressure. See
(6) Uniform Tire Quality Full-Size Spare Tire 0 341.
Department of Transportation Grading (UTQG) : Tire
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. manufacturers are required to Tire Designations
DOT Tire Date of Manufacture : grade tires based on three
The last four digits of the TIN performance factors: treadwear, Tire Size
indicate the tire manufactured traction, and temperature The example shows a typical
date. The first two digits represent resistance. For more information, passenger vehicle tire size.
the week (01-52) and the last two see Uniform Tire Quality Grading
digits, the year. For example, the 0 328.
third week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation
have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit : Maximum load that
of 0310. can be carried and the maximum
(4) Tire Identification Number pressure needed to support that
(TIN) : The letters and numbers load. For information on Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
following the DOT code are the recommended tire pressure see (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire :
Tire Identification Number (TIN). Tire Pressure 0 317 and Vehicle The United States version of a
The TIN shows the manufacturer Load Limits 0 196. metric tire sizing system. The
and plant code, tire size, and date letter P as the first character in
the tire was manufactured. The the tire size means a passenger
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vehicle tire engineered to (6) Service Description : These Belt : A rubber coated layer of
standards set by the U.S. Tire and characters represent the load cords between the plies and the
Rim Association. index and speed rating of the tire. tread. Cords may be made from
(2) Tire Width : The three-digit The load index represents the load steel or other reinforcing
number indicates the tire section carrying capacity a tire is certified materials.
width in millimeters from sidewall to carry. The speed rating is the Bead : The tire bead contains steel
to sidewall. maximum speed a tire is certified wires wrapped by steel cords that
to carry a load. hold the tire onto the rim.
(3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit
number that indicates the tire Tire Terminology and Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
height-to-width measurements. Definitions which the plies are laid at
For example, if the tire size aspect alternate angles less than
ratio is 75, as shown in item C of Air Pressure : The amount of air 90 degrees to the centerline of the
the tire illustration, it would mean inside the tire pressing outward tread.
that the tire's sidewall is on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in kPa Cold Tire Pressure : The amount
75 percent as high as it is wide. of air pressure in a tire, measured
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
(4) Construction Code : A letter square inch). in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds
code is used to indicate the type per square inch) before a tire has
of ply construction in the tire. The Accessory Weight : The combined built up heat from driving. See
letter R means radial ply weight of optional accessories. Tire Pressure 0 317.
construction; the letter D means Some examples of optional
accessories are automatic Curb Weight : The weight of a
diagonal or bias ply construction; motor vehicle with standard and
and the letter B means belted-bias transmission, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning. optional equipment including the
ply construction. maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
(5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of Aspect Ratio : The relationship of coolant, but without passengers
the wheel in inches. a tire's height to its width. and cargo.
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DOT Markings : A code molded Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit Normal Occupant Weight : The
into the sidewall of a tire for air pressure. number of occupants a vehicle is
signifying that the tire is in Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A designed to seat multiplied by
compliance with the U.S. tire used on light duty trucks and 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Department of Transportation some multipurpose passenger Limits 0 196.
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety vehicles. Occupant Distribution :
Standards. The DOT code includes Designated seating positions.
the Tire Identification Number Load Index : An assigned number
(TIN), an alphanumeric designator ranging from 1 to 279 that Outward Facing Sidewall : The
which can also identify the tire corresponds to the load carrying side of an asymmetrical tire that
manufacturer, production plant, capacity of a tire. has a particular side that faces
brand, and date of production. Maximum Inflation Pressure : outward when mounted on a
The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that
GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight contains a whitewall, bears white
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is lettering, or bears manufacturer,
0 196. brand, and/or model name
molded onto the sidewall.
GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight molding that is higher or deeper
Rating for the front axle. See Maximum Load Rating : The load than the same moldings on the
Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. rating for a tire at the maximum other sidewall of the tire.
permissible inflation pressure for
GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight that tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire
Rating for the rear axle. See used on passenger cars and some
Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. Maximum Loaded Vehicle light duty trucks and
Weight : The sum of curb weight, multipurpose vehicles.
Intended Outboard Sidewall : accessory weight, vehicle capacity
The side of an asymmetrical tire weight, and production options Recommended Inflation
that must always face outward weight. Pressure : Vehicle manufacturer's
when mounted on a vehicle. recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the tire
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placard. a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) Vehicle Placard : A label
See Tire Pressure 0 317 and Vehicle of tread remains. See When It Is permanently attached to a vehicle
Load Limits 0 196. Time for New Tires 0 325. showing the vehicle capacity
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality weight and the original equipment
in which the ply cords that extend Grading Standards) : A tire tire size and recommended
to the beads are laid at 90 degrees information system that provides inflation pressure. See “Tire and
to the centerline of the tread. consumers with ratings for a tire's Loading Information Label” under
traction, temperature, and Vehicle Load Limits 0 196.
Rim : A metal support for a tire
and upon which the tire beads are treadwear. Ratings are determined
by tire manufacturers using Tire Pressure
seated.
government testing procedures. Tires need the correct amount of
Sidewall : The portion of a tire The ratings are molded into the air pressure to operate effectively.
between the tread and the bead. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Speed Rating : An alphanumeric Tire Quality Grading 0 328. { Warning
code assigned to a tire indicating Vehicle Capacity Weight : The
the maximum speed at which a Neither tire underinflation nor
number of designated seating overinflation is good.
tire can operate. positions multiplied by Underinflated tires, or tires that
Traction : The friction between 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated cargo do not have enough air, can
the tire and the road surface. The load. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. result in:
amount of grip provided. Vehicle Maximum Load on the . Tire overloading and
Tread : The portion of a tire that Tire : Load on an individual tire overheating which could
comes into contact with the road. due to curb weight, accessory lead to a blowout.
weight, occupant weight, and
Treadwear Indicators : Narrow cargo weight. . Premature or
bands, sometimes called wear irregular wear.
bars, that show across the tread of
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of the Tire and Loading Remove the valve cap from the
Warning (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle Load tire valve stem. Press the tire
. Poor handling. Limits 0 196. How the vehicle is gauge firmly onto the valve to get
loaded affects vehicle handling a pressure measurement. If the
. Reduced fuel economy. and ride comfort. Never load the cold tire inflation pressure
Overinflated tires, or tires that vehicle with more weight than it matches the recommended
have too much air, can result in: was designed to carry. pressure on the Tire and Loading
.
Information label, no further
Unusual wear. When to Check
adjustment is necessary. If the
. Poor handling. Check the pressure of the tires inflation pressure is low, add air
. Rough ride. once a month or more. until the recommended pressure is
Do not forget the spare tire, if the reached. If the inflation pressure
. Needless damage from
vehicle has one. See Full-Size Spare is high, press on the metal stem in
road hazards. the center of the tire valve to
Tire 0 341 for additional
information. release air.
The Tire and Loading Information Re-check the tire pressure with
label on the vehicle indicates the How to Check
the tire gauge.
original equipment tires and the Use a good quality pocket-type
correct cold tire inflation gauge to check tire pressure. Put the valve caps back on the
pressures. The recommended Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to keep out dirt and
pressure is the minimum air determined by looking at the tire. moisture and prevent leaks. Use
pressure needed to support the Check the tire inflation pressure only valve caps designed for the
vehicle's maximum load carrying when the tires are cold, meaning vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors
capacity. the vehicle has not been driven for could be damaged and would not
at least three hours or no more be covered by the vehicle
For additional information warranty.
regarding how much weight the than 1.6 km (1 mi).
vehicle can carry, and an example
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Tire Pressure for pressure shown on the Tire and As an added safety feature, your
Loading Information label. Return the vehicle has been equipped with a tire
High-Speed Operation tires to the recommended cold tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
inflation pressure when high-speed that illuminates a low tire pressure
{ Warning driving has ended. telltale when one or more of your tires
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 196 and Tire is significantly under-inflated.
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h Pressure 0 317.
(100 mph) or higher, puts additional Accordingly, when the low tire
strain on tires. Sustained pressure telltale illuminates, you
Tire Pressure Monitor should stop and check your tires as
high-speed driving causes excessive
heat buildup and can cause sudden
System soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a
tire failure. This could cause a The Tire Pressure Monitor System
significantly under-inflated tire causes
crash, and you or others could be (TPMS) uses radio and sensor
the tire to overheat and can lead to
killed. Some high-speed rated tires technology to check tire pressure
tire failure. Under-inflation also
require inflation pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
adjustment for high-speed air pressure in your tires and transmit
life, and may affect the vehicle's
operation. When speed limits and tire pressure readings to a receiver
handling and stopping ability.
road conditions allow the vehicle to located in the vehicle.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
be driven at high speeds, make sure Each tire, including the spare (if
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
the tires are rated for high-speed provided), should be checked monthly
and it is the driver's responsibility to
operation, are in excellent when cold and inflated to the
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
condition, and are set to the correct inflation pressure recommended by
under-inflation has not reached the
cold tire inflation pressure for the the vehicle manufacturer on the
level to trigger illumination of the
vehicle load. vehicle placard or tire inflation
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size Your vehicle has also been equipped
When driving the vehicle at speeds of indicated on the vehicle placard or tire with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, set the inflation pressure label, you should indicate when the system is not
cold inflation pressure to 20 kPa determine the proper tire inflation operating properly. The TPMS
(3 psi) above the recommended tire pressure for those tires.) malfunction indicator is combined
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with the low tire pressure telltale. Tire Pressure Monitor A message to check the pressure in a
When the system detects a specific tire displays in the Driver
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
Operation Information Center (DIC). The low tire
approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure pressure warning light and the DIC
remain continuously illuminated. This Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is warning message come on at each
sequence will continue upon designed to warn the driver when a ignition cycle until the tires are
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long low tire pressure condition exists. inflated to the correct inflation
as the malfunction exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure
When the malfunction indicator is tire and wheel assembly, excluding the levels can be viewed. For additional
illuminated, the system may not be spare tire and wheel assembly. The information and details about the DIC
able to detect or signal low tire TPMS sensors monitor the air operation and displays see Driver
pressure as intended. TPMS pressure in the tires and transmit the Information Center (DIC) 0 148.
malfunctions may occur for a variety tire pressure readings to a receiver The low tire pressure warning light
of reasons, including the installation located in the vehicle. may come on in cool weather when
of replacement or alternate tires or the vehicle is first started, and then
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
TPMS from functioning properly. could be an early indicator that the air
Always check the TPMS malfunction pressure is getting low and needs to
telltale after replacing one or more be inflated to the proper pressure.
tires or wheels on your vehicle to A Tire and Loading Information label,
ensure that the replacement or attached to your vehicle, shows the
alternate tires and wheels allow the When a low tire pressure condition is size of the original equipment tires
TPMS to continue to function detected, the TPMS illuminates the and the correct inflation pressure for
properly. low tire pressure warning light on the the tires when they are cold. See
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation instrument cluster. If the warning Vehicle Load Limits 0 196 for an
0 320. light comes on, stop as soon as example of the Tire and Loading
possible and inflate the tires to the Information label and its location.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 387. recommended pressure shown on the Also see Tire Pressure 0 317.
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 196.
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The TPMS can warn about a low tire A DIC warning message also displays. message should go off when the
pressure condition but it does not The malfunction light and DIC TPMS sensors are installed and
replace normal tire maintenance. See warning message come on at each the sensor matching process is
Tire Inspection 0 324, Tire Rotation ignition cycle until the problem is performed successfully. See your
0 324, and Tires 0 311. corrected. Some of the conditions that dealer for service.
can cause these to come on are: . Replacement tires or wheels do
Caution . One of the road tires has been not match the original equipment
replaced with the spare tire. The tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
Tire sealant materials are not all spare tire does not have a TPMS other than those recommended
the same. A non-approved tire sensor. The malfunction light and could prevent the TPMS from
sealant could damage the TPMS DIC message should go off after functioning properly. See Buying
sensors. TPMS sensor damage the road tire is replaced and the New Tires 0 326.
caused by using an incorrect tire sensor matching process is . Operating electronic devices or
sealant is not covered by the performed successfully. See “TPMS being near facilities using radio
vehicle warranty. Always use only Sensor Matching Process” later in wave frequencies similar to the
the GM approved tire sealant this section. TPMS could cause the TPMS
available through your dealer or . The TPMS sensor matching sensors to malfunction.
included in the vehicle. process was not done or not If the TPMS is not functioning
completed successfully after properly, it cannot detect or signal a
TPMS Malfunction Light and rotating the tires. The malfunction low tire pressure condition. See your
Message light and the DIC message should dealer for service if the TPMS
go off after successfully malfunction light and DIC message
The TPMS will not function properly if completing the sensor matching
one or more of the TPMS sensors are come on and stay on.
process. See "TPMS Sensor
missing or inoperable. When the Matching Process" later in this
system detects a malfunction, the low section.
tire pressure warning light flashes for
. One or more TPMS sensors are
about one minute and then stays on
for the remainder of the ignition cycle. missing or damaged. The
malfunction light and the DIC
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Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped) The TPMS will not activate the tire fill
This feature provides visual and
{ Warning alert properly under the following
conditions:
audible alerts outside the vehicle to Overinflating a tire could cause the
help when inflating an underinflated tire to rupture and you or others . There is interference from an
tire to the recommended cold tire could be injured. Do not exceed the external device or transmitter.
pressure. maximum pressure listed on the . The air pressure from the inflation
When the low tire pressure warning tire sidewall. device is not sufficient to inflate
light comes on: See Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 313 and the tire.
Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. . There is a malfunction in
1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level
place. the TPMS.
2. Set the parking brake firmly. If the tire is overinflated by more than . There is a malfunction in the horn
35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will sound or turn signal lamps.
3. Place the vehicle in P (Park). multiple times and the turn signal
lamp will continue to flash for several . The identification code of the
4. Add air to the tire that is
seconds after filling stops. To release TPMS sensor is not registered to
underinflated. The turn signal
and correct the pressure, while the the system.
lamp will flash.
turn signal lamp is still flashing, . The battery of the TPMS sensor
When the recommended briefly press the center of the valve is low.
pressure is reached, the horn stem. When the recommended
sounds once and the turn signal pressure is reached, the horn If the tire fill alert does not operate
lamp will stop flashing and sounds once. due to TPMS interference, move the
briefly turn solid. vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or
If the turn signal lamp does not flash forward and try again. If the tire fill
Repeat these steps for all within 15 seconds after starting to alert feature is not working, use a tire
underinflated tires that have inflate the tire, the tire fill alert has pressure gauge.
illuminated the low tire pressure not been activated or is not working.
warning light.
If the hazard warning flashers are on,
the tire fill alert visual feedback will
not work properly.
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TPMS Sensor Matching Process tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer, 6. Start with the driver side
the matching process stops and must front tire.
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
be restarted. 7. Place the relearn tool against the
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new The TPMS sensor matching process is: tire sidewall, near the valve stem.
tire/wheel position after rotating the 1. Set the parking brake. Then press the button to activate
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp
of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS 2. Place the vehicle in Service confirms that the sensor
sensor matching process should also Mode. See Ignition Positions identification code has been
be performed after replacing a spare 0 202. matched to this tire and wheel
tire with a road tire containing the 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info position.
TPMS sensor. The malfunction light display option is turned on. The 8. Proceed to the passenger side
and the DIC message should go off at info displays on the DIC can be front tire, and repeat the
the next ignition cycle. The sensors turned on and off through the procedure in Step 7.
are matched to the tire/wheel Settings menu. See Driver
positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, Information Center (DIC) 0 148. 9. Proceed to the passenger side
in the following order: driver side rear tire, and repeat the
front tire, passenger side front tire, 4. Use the five-way DIC control on procedure in Step 7.
passenger side rear tire, and driver the right side of the steering
wheel to scroll to the Tire 10. Proceed to the driver side rear
side rear tire. See your dealer for tire, and repeat the procedure in
service or to purchase a relearn tool. Pressure screen under the DIC
info page. See Driver Information Step 7. The horn sounds two
A TPMS relearn tool can also be times to indicate the sensor
purchased. See Tire Pressure Monitor Center (DIC) 0 148.
identification code has been
Sensor Activation Tool at 5. Press and hold SEL in the center matched to the driver side rear
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or of the five-way DIC control. tire, and the TPMS sensor
call 1-800-GM TOOLS matching process is no longer
The horn sounds twice to signal
(1-800-468-6657). active. The TIRE LEARNING
the receiver is in relearn mode
There are two minutes to match the and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE ACTIVE message on the DIC
first tire/wheel position, and message displays on the DIC display screen goes off.
five minutes overall to match all four screen. 11. Turn the vehicle off.
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12. Set all four tires to the . The tire has a puncture, cut,
recommended air pressure level or other damage that cannot
as indicated on the Tire and be repaired well because of the
Loading Information label. size or location of the damage.
Tire Inspection Tire Rotation
We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated every
including the spare tire, if the 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
vehicle has one, be inspected for Maintenance Schedule 0 360.
signs of wear or damage at least
once a month. Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The first
Replace the tire if: rotation is the most important. Use this rotation pattern when
. The indicators at three or more rotating the tires.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed,
places around the tire can rotate the tires as soon as Do not include the spare tire in
be seen. possible, check for proper tire the tire rotation.
. There is cord or fabric showing inflation pressure, and check for Adjust the front and rear tires to
through the tire's rubber. damaged tires or wheels. If the the recommended inflation
. The tread or sidewall is unusual wear continues after the pressure on the Tire and Loading
rotation, check the wheel Information label after the tires
cracked, cut, or snagged deep
alignment. have been rotated.
enough to show cord or fabric.
See When It Is Time for New Tires See Tire Pressure 0 317 and Vehicle
. The tire has a bump, bulge, 0 325 and Wheel Replacement Load Limits 0 196.
or split. 0 329. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 320.
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Check that all wheel nuts are get grease on the wheel mounting commercial truck tires may not have
properly tightened. See “Wheel surface or on the wheel nuts or treadwear indicators.
Nut Torque” under Capacities and bolts. See Tire Inspection 0 324 and Tire
Specifications 0 374, and Rotation 0 324 for additional
When It Is Time for New information.
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” under Tires The rubber in tires ages over time.
Tire Changing 0 332. This also applies to the spare tire,
Factors, such as maintenance, if the vehicle has one, even if it is
temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle never used. Multiple factors including
{ Warning loading, and road conditions affect the temperatures, loading conditions, and
wear rate of the tires. inflation pressure maintenance affect
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can how fast aging takes place. GM
recommends that tires, including the
make wheel nuts become loose
spare if equipped, be replaced after six
after time. The wheel could come
years, regardless of tread wear. To
off and cause a crash. When identify the age of a tire, use the tire
changing a wheel, remove any rust manufacture date which is the last
or dirt from places where the wheel four digits of the DOT Tire
attaches to the vehicle. In an Identification Number (TIN) which is
emergency, a cloth or a paper towel molded into one side of the tire
can be used; however, use a scraper sidewall. The first two digits represent
or wire brush later to remove all the week (01-52) and the last two
rust or dirt. digits, the year. For example, the third
week of the year 2010 would have a
four-digit DOT date of 0310.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of Treadwear indicators are one way to
the wheel hub opening with wheel tell when it is time for new tires.
bearing grease after a wheel Treadwear indicators appear when the
change or tire rotation to prevent tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or
corrosion or rust buildup. Do not less of tread remaining. Some
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Vehicle Storage needed, GM strongly recommends tires are not replaced at the same
Tires age when stored normally buying tires with the same TPC time. If proper rotation and
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a Spec rating. maintenance have been done, all
vehicle that will be stored for at least GM's exclusive TPC Spec system four tires should wear out at
a month in a cool, dry, clean area considers over a dozen critical about the same time. See Tire
away from direct sunlight to slow
specifications that impact the Rotation 0 324 for information on
aging. This area should be free of proper tire rotation. However, if it
grease, gasoline, or other substances overall performance of the vehicle,
including brake system is necessary to replace only one
that can deteriorate rubber. axle set of worn tires, place the
performance, ride and handling,
Parking for an extended period can traction control, and tire pressure new tires on the rear axle.
cause flat spots on the tires that may
monitoring performance. GM's
result in vibrations while driving.
When storing a vehicle for at least a TPC Spec number is molded onto { Warning
month, remove the tires or raise the the tire's sidewall near the tire Tires could explode during
vehicle to reduce the weight from the size. If the tires have an all-season improper service. Attempting to
tires. tread design, the TPC Spec mount or dismount a tire could
number will be followed by MS for cause injury or death. Only your
Buying New Tires mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall dealer or authorized tire service
GM has developed and matched Labeling 0 313 for additional center should mount or
specific tires for the vehicle. The information. dismount the tires.
original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn
were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four.
Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires
Specification (TPC Spec) system will help to maintain the
rating. When replacement tires are performance of the vehicle.
Braking and handling performance
may be adversely affected if all the
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Vehicles that have a tire pressure
{ Warning { Warning monitoring system could give an
Mixing tires of different sizes, Using bias-ply tires on the inaccurate low-pressure warning if
brands, or types may cause loss vehicle may cause the wheel rim non-TPC Spec rated tires are
of control of the vehicle, flanges to develop cracks after installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor
resulting in a crash or other many miles of driving. A tire System 0 319.
vehicle damage. Use the correct and/or wheel could fail suddenly The Tire and Loading Information
size, brand, and type of tires on and cause a crash. Use only label indicates the original
all wheels. radial-ply tires with the wheels equipment tires on the vehicle.
This vehicle may have a on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 196 for
different size spare than the the label location and more
road tires originally installed on Winter tires with the same speed information about the Tire and
the vehicle. When new, the rating as the original equipment Loading Information label.
vehicle included a spare tire and tires may not be available for H, V,
wheel assembly with a similar W, Y and ZR speed rated tires. Different Size Tires and
overall diameter as the road Never exceed the winter tires’ Wheels
tires and wheels, so it is all maximum speed capability when If wheels or tires are installed that are
right to drive on it. The spare using winter tires with a lower a different size than the original
tire was developed for use on speed rating. equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
this vehicle and will not affect performance, including its braking,
If the vehicle tires must be
vehicle handling. ride and handling characteristics,
replaced with a tire that does not stability, and resistance to rollover
have a TPC Spec number, make may be affected. If the vehicle has
sure they are the same size, load electronic systems such as antilock
range, speed rating, and brakes, rollover airbags, traction
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
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control, electronic stability control, (NHTSA), which grades tires by Quality grades can be found where
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance treadwear, traction, and applicable on the tire sidewall
of these systems can also be affected. temperature performance. This between tread shoulder and
applies only to vehicles sold in the maximum section width. For
{ Warning United States. The grades are example:
molded on the sidewalls of most Treadwear 200 Traction AA
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
passenger car tires. The Uniform Temperature A
level of performance and safety if Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep All Passenger Car Tires Must
tires not recommended for those Conform to Federal Safety
wheels are selected. This increases tread, winter tires, compact spare
tires, tires with nominal rim Requirements In Addition To
the chance of a crash and serious
diameters of 10 to 12 inches These Grades.
injury. Only use GM specific wheel
and tire systems developed for the (25 to 30 cm), or to some Treadwear
vehicle, and have them properly limited-production tires.
The treadwear grade is a
installed by a GM certified While the tires available on
technician. comparative rating based on the
General Motors passenger cars wear rate of the tire when tested
and light trucks may vary with under controlled conditions on a
See Buying New Tires 0 326 and respect to these grades, they must specified government test course.
Accessories and Modifications 0 278. also conform to federal safety For example, a tire graded
requirements and additional 150 would wear one and one-half
Uniform Tire Quality General Motors Tire Performance (1½) times as well on the
Grading Criteria (TPC) standards. government course as a tire
The following information relates graded 100. The relative
to the system developed by the performance of tires depends
United States National Highway upon the actual conditions of
Traffic Safety Administration their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
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due to variations in driving habits, generation of heat and its ability Wheel Alignment and Tire
service practices and differences to dissipate heat when tested Balance
in road characteristics and under controlled conditions on a
climate. specified indoor laboratory test The tires and wheels were aligned and
wheel. Sustained high temperature balanced at the factory to provide the
Traction longest tire life and best overall
can cause the material of the tire performance. Adjustments to wheel
The traction grades, from highest to degenerate and reduce tire life, alignment and tire balancing are not
to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. and excessive temperature can necessary on a regular basis. Consider
Those grades represent the tire's lead to sudden tire failure. The an alignment check if there is unusual
ability to stop on wet pavement as grade C corresponds to a level of tire wear or the vehicle is significantly
measured under controlled performance which all passenger pulling to one side or the other. Some
conditions on specified car tires must meet under the slight pull to the left or right,
government test surfaces of Federal Motor Safety Standard depending on the crown of the road
asphalt and concrete. A tire No. 109. Grades B and A represent and/or other road surface variations
marked C may have poor traction higher levels of performance on such as troughs or ruts, is normal.
performance. Warning: The If the vehicle is vibrating when driving
the laboratory test wheel than the on a smooth road, the tires and
traction grade assigned to this tire minimum required by law. wheels may need to be rebalanced.
is based on straight-ahead braking Warning: The temperature grade See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
traction tests, and does not for this tire is established for a tire
include acceleration, cornering, that is properly inflated and not Wheel Replacement
hydroplaning, or peak traction overloaded. Excessive speed,
characteristics. Replace any wheel that is bent,
underinflation, or excessive
cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.
Temperature loading, either separately or in If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
combination, can cause heat wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
The temperature grades are A (the buildup and possible tire failure. should be replaced. If the wheel leaks
highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
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air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels
Caution
Tire Chains
can be repaired. See your dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
The wrong wheel can also cause { Warning
problems with bearing life, brake
wheel that is needed. cooling, speedometer or odometer Do not use tire chains. There is not
Each new wheel should have the same calibration, headlamp aim, bumper enough clearance. Tire chains used
load-carrying capacity, diameter, height, vehicle ground clearance, on a vehicle without the proper
width, offset, and be mounted the and tire or tire chain clearance to amount of clearance can cause
same way as the one it replaces. the body and chassis. damage to the brakes, suspension,
or other vehicle parts. The area
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel damaged by the tire chains could
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System Used Replacement Wheels cause loss of control and a crash.
(TPMS) sensors with new GM original
Use another type of traction device
equipment parts.
{ Warning only if its manufacturer
recommends it for the vehicle's tire
{ Warning Replacing a wheel with a used one size combination and road
is dangerous. How it has been used conditions. Follow that
Using the wrong replacement or how far it has been driven may
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts manufacturer's instructions. To
be unknown. It could fail suddenly avoid vehicle damage, drive slowly
can be dangerous. It could affect and cause a crash. When replacing
the braking and handling of the and readjust or remove the traction
wheels, use a new GM original device if it contacts the vehicle. Do
vehicle. Tires can lose air, and equipment wheel.
cause loss of control, causing a not spin the wheels. If traction
crash. Always use the correct wheel, devices are used, install them on
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for the rear tires.
replacement.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
{ Warning Warning (Continued)
It is unusual for a tire to blowout
while driving, especially if the tires are Driving on a flat tire will cause or killed if the vehicle slips off the
maintained properly. If air goes out of permanent damage to the tire. jack. If a jack is provided with the
a tire, it is much more likely to leak Re-inflating a tire after it has been vehicle, only use it for changing a
out slowly. But if there ever is a driven on while severely flat tire.
blowout, here are a few tips about underinflated or flat may cause a
what to expect and what to do: blowout and a serious crash. Never If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates attempt to re-inflate a tire that has and wheel damage by driving slowly
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward been driven on while severely to a level place, well off the road,
that side. Take your foot off the underinflated or flat. Have your if possible. Turn on the hazard
accelerator pedal and grip the steering dealer or an authorized tire service warning flashers. See Hazard Warning
wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane center repair or replace the flat tire Flashers 0 171.
position, and then gently brake to a as soon as possible.
stop, well off the road, if possible. { Warning
A rear blowout, particularly on a
Changing a tire can be dangerous.
curve, acts much like a skid and may
require the same correction as used in
{ Warning The vehicle can slip off the jack and
a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator Lifting a vehicle and getting under roll over or fall causing injury or
pedal and steer to straighten the it to do maintenance or repairs is death. Find a level place to change
vehicle. It may be very bumpy and dangerous without the appropriate the tire. To help prevent the vehicle
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off safety equipment and training. If a from moving:
the road, if possible. jack is provided with the vehicle, it 1. Set the parking brake firmly.
is designed only for changing a flat
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
tire. If it is used for anything else,
you or others could be badly injured (Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
3. For vehicles with four-wheel
drive with an N (Neutral)
transfer case position, be sure
the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the engine and do
not restart while the vehicle 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
is raised. 2. Flat Tire
5. Do not allow passengers to The following information explains
remain in the vehicle. how to use the jack and change a tire. 1. Jack Knob
6. Place wheel blocks, 2. Wing Nut Retaining the
if equipped, on both sides of Tire Changing Wheel Blocks
the tire at the opposite corner 3. Wing Nut Retaining the
of the tire being changed. Before changing a flat tire, see Tool Bag
“Hands-Free Operation” under Liftgate
0 40. If equipped, the tow eye bolt
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), will be in a bag secured to
use the following example as a guide Removing the Spare Tire and the tool bag.
to assist in the placement of the Tools
wheel blocks (1), if equipped. The equipment needed to change a
flat tire is stored in the rear of the
vehicle, on the driver side, behind a
door in the trim panel.
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4. Turn the jack knob (1) To access the spare tire, refer to the
counterclockwise to release the following graphics and instructions:
jack and wheel blocks from the
bracket.
5. Turn the wing nut retaining the
wheel blocks (2)
counterclockwise to remove the
wheel blocks and the wheel block
retainer.
Use the following tools:

1. Pull to open the trim panel door.

The third row driver side seat
may need to be folded to access
the trim panel door. 1. Hoist Assembly
2. Hoist Shaft
2. Lift the acoustic pad to access
3. Hoist Shaft Access
the jack and tools.
Cover/Hole
3. Turn the wing nut retaining the 4. Jack Handle Extensions
tool bag (3) counterclockwise to 5. Wheel Wrench
remove it. 6. Spare Tire Lock
Pull the tool bag toward the front 7. Hoist End of Extension Tool
of the vehicle and lift the rear 1. Jack 8. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
portion of the bag upward to 2. Wheel Blocks 9. Spare Tire (Valve Stem
remove it. Pointed Down)
3. Jack Handle
4. Jack Handle Extensions 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer
5. Wheel Wrench 11. Hoist Cable
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1. Open the hoist shaft access 4. Insert the open end of the
door (3) on the bumper to access extension (7) through the hole in
the spare tire lock (6). the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft
access hole).
Be sure the hoist end of the
extension (7) connects to the
hoist shaft. The ribbed square
end of the extension is used to
lower the spare tire.
5. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire to the ground.
3. Assemble the two jack handle Continue to turn the wheel
If equipped with a hitch cover, extensions (4) and wheel
turn the hitch cover retainers wrench until the spare tire can
wrench (5), as shown. be pulled out from under the
counterclockwise and pull the
cover downward to remove it vehicle.
before removing the hoist shaft 6. Pull the spare tire out from
access door. under the vehicle.
2. To remove the spare tire lock (6),
insert the key located inside the
remote, turn it clockwise, and
then pull it straight out.
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7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen
with some slack in the cable to all the wheel nuts. Turn the
access the tire/wheel retainer. wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet.

{ Warning
To avoid personal injury and
2. If the vehicle has a center cap vehicle damage, disable the power
that covers the wheel fasteners, assist steps before using a jack or
place the chisel end of the wheel placing an object under the vehicle.
wrench in the slot on the wheel See Power Assist Steps 0 48.
Tilt the retainer and pull it and and gently pry the cap out.
the cable and spring through the
center of the wheel.
8. Put the spare tire near the
flat tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat
0 331 for more information. Jacking Locations (Overall View)
4. Position the jack under the
vehicle, as shown.
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{ Warning
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.

Left Front Shown, Right Front Similar Rear Position

{ Warning
Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Raising the vehicle with the jack
on a front tire of the vehicle, use on a rear tire of the vehicle, use improperly positioned can damage
the jack handle and only one the jack handle (2) and both jack the vehicle and even make the
jack handle extension. Attach the handle extensions (3). Attach the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
wheel wrench to the jack handle wheel wrench (4) to the jack injury and vehicle damage, be sure
extension. Attach the jack handle handle extensions (3). Attach the to fit the jack lift head into the
to the jack. Position the jack on jack handle (2) to the jack (1). proper location before raising the
the frame behind the flat tire Use the jacking pad (5) provided vehicle.
where the frame sections overlap. on the rear axle. Turn the wheel
Turn the wheel wrench clockwise wrench (4) clockwise to raise the
to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far
vehicle far enough off the ground enough off the ground so there is
so there is enough room for the enough room for the spare tire to
spare tire to clear the ground. clear the ground.
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7. Remove any rust or dirt from the
wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, { Warning
and spare wheel.
Never use oil or grease on bolts or
nuts because the nuts might come
{ Warning loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the off, causing a crash.
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose 9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand.
after time. The wheel could come Then use the wheel wrench to
off and cause a crash. When tighten the nuts until the wheel
changing a wheel, remove any rust is held against the hub.
5. Remove all of the wheel nuts. or dirt from places where the wheel 10. Turn the wheel wrench
attaches to the vehicle. In an counterclockwise to lower the
6. Take off the flat tire.
emergency, a cloth or a paper towel vehicle. Lower the jack
can be used; however, use a scraper completely.
or wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.

8. Put the wheel nuts back on with

the rounded end of the nuts
toward the wheel after mounting
the spare tire.
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11. Tighten the nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence as shown by Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued)
turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. brake repairs, evenly tighten the collision, loose equipment could
wheel nuts in the proper sequence strike someone. Store all these in
and to the proper torque the proper place.
{ Warning specification. See Capacities and
Wheel nuts that are improperly or Specifications 0 374 for the wheel
nut torque specification.
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off.
{ Warning
The wheel nuts should be tightened When reinstalling the regular wheel Failure to follow these tire storage
with a torque wrench to the proper and tire, also reinstall the center cap, instructions carefully could result
torque specification after replacing. if equipped. Line up the tab on the in personal injury or property
Follow the torque specification center cap with the slot in the wheel. damage if the hoist cable fails or if
supplied by the aftermarket The cap only goes in one way. Place the tire comes loose. Make sure the
manufacturer when using accessory the cap on the wheel and press until it tire is stored securely before
locking wheel nuts. See Capacities snaps into place. driving.
and Specifications 0 374 for original Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
equipment wheel nut torque Tools
specifications.
Caution
{ Warning Storing an aluminum wheel with a
Caution Storing a jack, a tire, or other flat tire under your vehicle for an
equipment in the passenger extended period of time or with the
Improperly tightened wheel nuts compartment of the vehicle could valve stem pointing up can damage
can lead to brake pulsation and cause injury. In a sudden stop or the wheel. Always stow the wheel
rotor damage. To avoid expensive (Continued) (Continued)
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Store the tire under the rear of the 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer
Caution (Continued) vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Refer 11. Hoist Cable
to the following graphics and
with the valve stem pointing down 1. Put the tire (9) on the ground at
instructions:
and have the wheel/tire repaired as the rear of the vehicle with the
soon as possible. valve stem pointed down, and to
the rear.
2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle.
Separate the tire/wheel retainer
Caution from the guide pin. Pull the pin
The tire hoist can be damaged if through the center of the wheel.
there is no tension on the cable Tilt the retainer down through
the center wheel opening.
when using it. To have the
necessary tension, the spare or road Make sure the retainer is fully
tire and wheel assembly must be seated across the underside of
installed on the tire hoist to use it. the wheel.

1. Hoist Assembly
2. Hoist Shaft
{ Warning 3. Hoist Shaft Access
An improperly stored spare tire Cover/Hole
could come loose and cause a crash. 4. Jack Handle Extensions
To avoid personal injury or property 5. Wheel Wrench
damage, always store the spare tire 6. Spare Tire Lock
when the vehicle is parked on a 7. Hoist End of Extension Tool
level surface. 8. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
9. Spare Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
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3. Assemble the two jack handle 4. Insert the open end of the 7. Make sure the tire is stored
extensions (4) and wheel extension (7) through the hole in securely. Push, pull, and then try
wrench (5). the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft to turn the tire. If the tire moves,
access hole). use the wheel wrench to tighten
Caution 5. Raise the tire part way upward. the cable.
Make sure the retainer is seated Repeat this tightness check
Use of an air wrench or other power in the wheel opening. procedure when checking the
tools with the hoist mechanism is spare tire pressure according to
not recommended and could 6. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle by the scheduled maintenance
damage the system. Use only the information or any time the
tools supplied with the hoist turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear two spare tire is handled due to
mechanism. service of other components.
clicks or feel it skip twice. The
cable cannot be overtightened.

Correctly Stored
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3. Position the jack and wheel If equipped with a temporary use
blocks in the driver side trim full-size spare tire, it is indicated on
panel over the wheelhouse. the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall
4. Turn the jack knob clockwise Labeling 0 313. This spare tire should
until the jack is secured tight in not be driven on over 112 km/h
the mounting bracket. Be sure to (70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph) when
position the holes in the base of pulling a trailer, at the proper
the jack onto the pin in the inflation pressure. Repair and replace
mounting bracket. the road tire as soon as it is
convenient, and stow the spare tire for
5. Use the retaining bracket to future use.
fasten the tool bag on the stud
Incorrectly Stored and turn the wing nut clockwise Caution
to secure.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock. If the vehicle has four-wheel drive
6. Close the trim panel door.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access and a different size spare tire is
cover. Full-Size Spare Tire installed, do not drive in four-wheel
If equipped, reinstall the hitch drive until the flat tire is repaired
If this vehicle came with a full-size and/or replaced. The vehicle could
cover and turn the retainers spare tire, it was fully inflated when
clockwise. be damaged and the repairs would
new, however, it can lose air over
not be covered by the warranty.
To store the tools: time. Check the inflation pressure
Never use four-wheel drive when a
regularly.
1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, different size spare tire is installed
See Tire Pressure 0 317 and Vehicle
jack handle, and jack handle on the vehicle.
Load Limits 0 196. For instructions on
extensions) to the tool bag.
how to remove, install, or store a
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and spare tire, see Tire Changing 0 332. The vehicle may have a different size
jack together with the wing nut. spare tire than the road tires originally
installed on the vehicle. This spare tire
was developed for use on this vehicle,
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so it is all right to drive on it. If the Jump Starting
vehicle has four-wheel drive and a Warning (Continued)
different size spare tire is installed,
drive only in two-wheel drive. Jump Starting - North more information go to
America www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
After installing the spare tire on the passenger-vehicle.
vehicle, stop as soon as possible and For more information about the
check that the spare tire is correctly vehicle battery, see Battery - North
inflated. America 0 293. See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 277 and the back cover.
Have the damaged or flat road tire If the vehicle's battery has run down,
repaired or replaced and installed you may want to use another vehicle
back onto the vehicle as soon as and some jumper cables to start your { Warning
possible so the spare tire will be vehicle. Be sure to use the following Batteries can hurt you. They can be
available in case it is needed again. steps to do it safely. dangerous because:
Do not mix tires and wheels of . They contain acid that can
different sizes, because they will not { Warning burn you.
fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel
together. If the vehicle has a spare tire WARNING: Battery posts, . They contain gas that can
that does not match the original road terminals, and related accessories explode or ignite.
tires and wheels in size and type, do contain lead and lead compounds,
. They contain enough
not include the spare in the tire chemicals known to the State of
electricity to burn you.
rotation. California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. If you do not follow these steps
Batteries also contain other exactly, some or all of these things
chemicals known to the State of can hurt you.
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
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ground connection. You would 3. Turn the ignition off on both
Caution not be able to start your vehicle, vehicles. Unplug unnecessary
and the bad grounding could accessories plugged into the
Ignoring these steps could result in damage the electrical systems. accessory power outlets. Turn off
costly damage to the vehicle that the radio and all the lamps that
would not be covered by the vehicle To avoid the possibility of the
vehicles rolling, set the parking are not needed. This will avoid
warranty. Trying to start the vehicle sparks and help save both
by pushing or pulling it will not brake firmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start batteries. And it could save the
work, and it could damage the radio!
procedure. Put the automatic
vehicle.
transmission in P (Park) or a 4. Open the hood on the other
manual transmission in Neutral vehicle and locate the positive (+)
1. Check the other vehicle. It must before setting the parking brake. and negative (−) terminal
have a 12-volt battery with a For vehicles with locations on that vehicle.
negative ground system. four-wheel-drive with a The positive (+) terminal is under
N (Neutral) transfer case a red plastic cover at the positive
Caution position, be sure the transfer battery post. To uncover the
case is in a drive gear — not positive (+) terminal, open the
If the other vehicle does not have a N (Neutral). red plastic cover.
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be Caution For more information on the
damaged. Only use a vehicle that location of the remote
has a 12-volt system with a If any accessories are left on or positive (+) and remote negative
plugged in during the jump starting (−) terminals, see Engine
negative ground for jump starting.
procedure, they could be damaged. Compartment Overview 0 280.
The repairs would not be covered
2. Get the vehicles close enough so
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
the jumper cables can reach, but
possible, turn off or unplug all
be sure the vehicles are not
touching each other. If they are, accessories on either vehicle when
it could cause an unwanted jump starting.
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negative (−) cable to the negative
{ Warning { Warning (−) terminal on the dead battery
because this can cause sparks.
An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine parts
when the engine is not running and can injure you badly. Keep your
can injure you. Keep hands, hands away from moving parts
clothing, and tools away from any once the engine is running.
underhood electric fan.
5. Check that the jumper cables do
not have loose or missing
{ Warning insulation. If they do, you could
get a shock. The vehicles could
Using a match near a battery can be damaged too.
cause battery gas to explode. People Before you connect the cables,
have been hurt doing this, and here are some basic things you
some have been blinded. Use a should know. Positive (+) will go
flashlight if you need more light. to positive (+) or to a remote 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable
positive (+) terminal if the to the positive (+) terminal of the
Battery fluid contains acid that can vehicle with the dead battery.
burn you. Do not get it on you. vehicle has one. Negative (−) will
go to a heavy, unpainted metal 7. Do not let the other end touch
If you accidentally get it in your
engine part or to a remote metal. Connect it to the
eyes or on your skin, flush the place
negative (−) terminal if the positive (+) terminal of the good
with water and get medical help vehicle has one. battery. Use a remote positive (+)
immediately. terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to
negative (−) or you will get a 8. Connect the black negative (−)
short that would damage the cable to the negative (−) terminal
battery and maybe other parts of the good battery. Use a remote
too. And do not connect the negative (−) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
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Do not let the other end touch Towing the Vehicle
anything until the next step. Caution
If the jumper cables are connected Caution
or removed in the wrong order,
electrical shorting may occur and Incorrectly towing a disabled
damage the vehicle. The repairs vehicle may cause damage. The
would not be covered by the vehicle damage would not be covered by
warranty. Always connect and the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or
remove the jumper cables in the hook to suspension components.
correct order, making sure that the Use the proper straps around the
cables do not touch each other or tires to secure the vehicle. Do not
other metal. drag a locked wheel/tire while
loading the vehicle. Do not use a
sling type lift to tow the vehicle.
Jumper Cable Removal
9. Connect the other end of the This could damage the vehicle.
negative (−) cable to the metal Reverse the sequence exactly when
bracket that is bolted to the removing the jumper cables.
GM recommends a flatbed tow truck
engine and supports the After starting the disabled vehicle and to transport a disabled vehicle. Use
resonator, on the vehicle with removing the jumper cables, allow it ramps to help reduce approach angles,
the dead battery. to idle for several minutes. if necessary. A towed vehicle should
10. Start the vehicle with the good have its drive wheels off the ground.
battery and run the engine for a Contact Roadside Service or a
while. professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
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Front Attachment Points and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is . Is the proper towing equipment
towing the vehicle with all four wheels going to be used? See your dealer
on the ground. Dolly towing is towing or trailering professional for
the vehicle with two wheels on the additional advice and equipment
ground and two wheels on a dolly. recommendations.
Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer’s . Is the vehicle ready to be towed?
instructions. See your dealer or Just as preparing the vehicle for a
trailering professional for additional long trip, make sure the vehicle is
advice and equipment prepared to be towed.
recommendations.
Here are some important things to Caution
consider before recreational vehicle
towing: Use of a shield mounted in front of
the vehicle grille could restrict
. Before towing the vehicle, become airflow and cause damage to the
The vehicle is equipped with specific
attachment points to be used to pull familiar with the local laws that transmission. The repairs would not
the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier apply to recreational vehicle be covered by the vehicle warranty.
from a flat road surface. Do not use towing. These laws may vary by
If using a shield, only use one that
these attachment points to pull the region.
attaches to the towing vehicle.
vehicle from snow, mud or sand. . What is the towing capacity of the
towing vehicle? Be sure to read the
Recreational Vehicle tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
Towing
. What is the distance that will be
Recreational vehicle towing means traveled? Some vehicles have
towing the vehicle behind another restrictions on how far and how
vehicle, such as a motor home. The long they can tow.
two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are dinghy
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Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles To dinghy tow:
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 1. Position the vehicle being towed
behind the tow vehicle, facing
forward and on a level surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle being
towed to the tow vehicle.
3. Apply the parking brake and
start the engine.
For vehicles with Electric Parking
Brakes (EPB), the EPB cannot be
applied and the tires must be
chocked.
Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive 4. Shift the transfer case to
vehicles with a two-speed transfer N (Neutral). See “Shifting into
case that have an N (Neutral) and a N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel
Caution Drive 0 214. Check that the
Four-Wheel Drive Low (4 n) setting.
vehicle is in N (Neutral) by
If the two-wheel-drive vehicle is
shifting the transmission to
towed with all four wheels on the
ground, the drivetrain components
{ Warning R (Reverse) and then to D
(Drive). There should be no
could be damaged. The repairs Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's movement of the vehicle while
would not be covered by the vehicle transfer case into N (Neutral) can shifting.
warranty. cause the vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in P (Park). You or 5. Shift the transmission into
others could be injured. Set the D (Drive). Turn the engine off.
Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not
be towed with all four wheels on the parking brake before shifting the
ground. transfer case to N (Neutral).
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10. If equipped with Keyless Access, 6. Check that the vehicle is in 2 m
Caution keep the RKE transmitter outside by starting the engine and
of the vehicle, and manually lock shifting the transmission to
Failure to disconnect the negative the doors. Access the vehicle as
battery cable or to have it contact R (Reverse) and then to D
if it has a dead RKE transmitter (Drive). There should be
the terminals can cause damage to battery, by using the key in the movement of the vehicle while
the vehicle. door lock. shifting.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle 7. Shift the transmission to P (Park)
6. Disconnect the negative battery
Before disconnecting the towed and turn off the ignition.
cable at the battery and secure
the nut and bolt. Cover the vehicle: 8. Disconnect the vehicle from the
negative battery post with a 1. Park on a level surface. tow vehicle.
non-conductive material to 9. Release the parking brake.
prevent any contact with the 2. Set the parking brake, then shift
negative battery terminal. the transmission to P (Park). 10. Reset any lost presets.
7. Shift the transmission to 3. Connect the battery. The outside temperature display
P (Park). 4. Apply the brake pedal. will default to 0 °C (32 °F) but
will reset with normal usage.
5. Turn the ignition on with the
Caution engine off. Shift the transfer case
If the steering column is locked, out of N (Neutral) to 2 m. See
vehicle damage may occur. “Shifting out of N (Neutral)”
under Four-Wheel Drive 0 214.
See your dealer if the transfer
8. Move the steering wheel to make case cannot be shifted out of
sure the steering column is N (Neutral).
unlocked.
9. With a foot on the brake pedal,
release the parking brake.
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Dolly Towing – Front Towing Dolly Towing – Rear Towing
(Front Wheels Off the Ground) Caution (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) –
Towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
with all four wheels on the ground,
or even with only two of its wheels
on the ground, will damage
drivetrain components. Do not tow
a four-wheel-drive vehicle with any
of its wheels on the ground.

This vehicle should not be towed with

the rear wheels on the ground.

Caution
Caution
If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is
towed with the rear wheels on the Towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle
ground, the transmission could be with all four wheels on the ground,
damaged. The repairs would not be or even with only two of its wheels
covered by the vehicle warranty. on the ground, will damage
Never tow the vehicle with the rear drivetrain components. Do not tow
wheels on the ground. a four-wheel-drive vehicle with any
of its wheels on the ground.

This vehicle should not be towed with

any wheels on the ground.
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Dolly Towing – Rear Towing 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Appearance Care
(Rear Wheels Off the Ground) – following the manufacturer's
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles instructions.
Exterior Care
6. Use an adequate clamping device
designed for towing to ensure Locks
that the front wheels are locked Locks are lubricated at the factory.
into the straight position. Use a de-icing agent only when
7. Turn the ignition off. absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 370.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash
it often and out of direct sunlight.

To dolly tow the vehicle from the rear: Caution

1. Attach the dolly to the tow
vehicle following the dolly Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
manufacturer's instructions. or abrasive cleaning agents as they
can damage the vehicle's paint,
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the metal, or plastic parts. If damage
dolly. occurs, it would not be covered by
3. Firmly set the parking brake. See the vehicle warranty. Approved
Parking Brake 0 218. cleaning products can be obtained
4. Put the transmission in P (Park). from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
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If using an automatic car wash, follow soon as possible. If necessary, use
Caution (Continued) the car wash instructions. The non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
windshield wiper and rear window safe for painted surfaces to remove
correct product usage, necessary wiper, if equipped, must be off. foreign matter.
safety precautions, and appropriate Remove any accessories that may be
disposal of any vehicle care Occasional hand waxing or mild
damaged or interfere with the car polishing should be done to remove
product. wash equipment. residue from the paint finish. See your
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing dealer for approved cleaning products.
and after, to remove all cleaning Do not apply waxes or polishes to
Caution agents completely. If they are allowed uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals,
to dry on the surface, they could stain. simulated wood, or flat paint as
Avoid using high-pressure washes
Dry the finish with a soft, clean damage can occur.
closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the chamois or an all-cotton towel to
surface of the vehicle. Use of power avoid surface scratches and water
washers exceeding 8,274 kPa Caution
spotting.
(1,200 psi) can result in damage or Machine compounding or
removal of paint and decals. Finish Care
aggressive polishing on a basecoat/
Application of aftermarket clearcoat clearcoat paint finish may damage
sealant/wax materials is not it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
Caution recommended. If painted surfaces are polishes that are made for a
damaged, see your dealer to have the basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on
Do not power wash any component damage assessed and repaired. Foreign the vehicle.
materials such as calcium chloride
under the hood that has this e
and other salts, ice melting agents,
symbol. road oil and tar, tree sap, bird To keep the paint finish looking new,
This could cause damage that droppings, chemicals from industrial keep the vehicle garaged or covered
would not be covered by the vehicle chimneys, etc., can damage the whenever possible.
warranty. vehicle's finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal . Do not use cleaners that are not . Aftermarket appearance caps or
Moldings intended for automotive use. covers while the lamps are
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the illuminated, due to excessive heat
Caution vehicle after washing to protect generated.
and extend the molding finish.
Failure to clean and protect the Caution
bright metal moldings can result in Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses,
a hazy white finish or pitting. This Emblems, Decals, and Stripes Failure to clean lamps properly can
damage would not be covered by cause damage to the lamp cover
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
the vehicle warranty. soft cloth, and a car washing soap to that would not be covered by the
clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems, vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the decals, and stripes. Follow instructions
vehicle are aluminum, chrome or under "Washing the Vehicle"
stainless steel. To prevent damage previously in this section. Caution
always follow these cleaning Lamp covers are made of plastic, and
instructions: some have a UV protective coating. Do Using wax on low gloss black finish
. Be sure the molding is cool to the not clean or wipe them when dry. stripes can increase the gloss level
touch before applying any cleaning and create a non-uniform finish.
Do not use any of the following on
solution. Clean low gloss stripes with soap
lamp covers:
and water only.
. Use only approved cleaning . Abrasive or caustic agents.
solutions for aluminum, chrome or
stainless steel. Some cleaners are . Washer fluids and other cleaning Air Intakes
highly acidic or contain alkaline agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the Clear debris from the air intakes,
substances and can damage the between the hood and windshield,
moldings. manufacturer.
when washing the vehicle.
. Always dilute a concentrated . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other
cleaner according to the harsh cleaners.
manufacturer’s instructions. . Ice scrapers or other hard items.
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Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires
Caution (Continued)
Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
with glass cleaner. clean the tires. magnesium chloride or calcium
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free chloride. These are used on roads
cloth or paper towel soaked with Caution for conditions such as dust and ice.
windshield washer fluid or a mild Always wash the chrome with soap
detergent. Wash the windshield Using petroleum-based tire dressing and water after exposure.
thoroughly when cleaning the blades. products on the vehicle may
Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup damage the paint finish and/or
of vehicle wash/wax treatments may tires. When applying a tire dressing,
cause wiper streaking. always wipe off any overspray from Caution
all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Replace the wiper blades if they are To avoid surface damage on wheels
worn or damaged. Damage can be and wheel trim, do not use strong
caused by extreme dusty conditions, Wheels and Wheel Trim soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes,
sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice. cleaners, or brushes. Use only GM
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap
Weatherstrips and water to clean the wheels. After approved cleaners. Do not drive the
rinsing thoroughly with clean water, vehicle through an automatic car
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax wash that uses silicone carbide tire/
weatherstrips to make them last may then be applied. wheel cleaning brushes. Damage
longer, seal better, and not stick or could occur and the repairs would
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at not be covered by the vehicle
least once a year. Hot, dry climates Caution
warranty.
may require more frequent
Chrome wheels and chrome wheel
application. Black marks from rubber
material on painted surfaces can be trim may be damaged if the vehicle Brake System
removed by rubbing with a clean is not washed after driving on roads
that have been sprayed with Visually inspect brake lines and hoses
cloth. See Recommended Fluids and
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
Lubricants 0 370. (Continued)
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
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pads for wear and rotors for surface Do not directly power wash the
condition. Inspect drum brake linings/ Caution transfer case and/or front/rear axle
shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all output seals. High pressure water can
other brake parts. Lubrication of applicable steering/ overcome the seals and contaminate
suspension points should not be the fluid. Contaminated fluid will
Steering, Suspension, and done unless the temperature is decrease the life of the transfer case
Chassis Components −12 °C (10 °F) or higher, or damage and/or axles and should be replaced.
Visually inspect steering, suspension, could result.
Sheet Metal Damage
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of Body Component Lubrication If the vehicle is damaged and requires
wear at least once a year. sheet metal repair or replacement,
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood make sure the body repair shop
Inspect power steering for proper hinges, liftgate hinges, steel fuel door applies anti-corrosion material to
attachment, connections, binding, hinge and power assist step hinges, parts repaired or replaced to restore
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. unless the components are plastic. corrosion protection.
Visually check constant velocity joint Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will Original manufacturer replacement
boots and axle seals for leaks.
make them last longer, seal better, parts will provide the corrosion
For 1500 Series vehicles, at least every and not stick or squeak. protection while maintaining the
other oil change lubricate the outer tie vehicle warranty.
rod ends. Underbody Maintenance
Finish Damage
Control arm ball joints on 1500 Series At least twice a year, spring and fall,
vehicles are maintenance-free. use plain water to flush any corrosive Quickly repair minor chips and
materials from the underbody. Take scratches with touch-up materials
care to thoroughly clean any areas available from your dealer to avoid
where mud and other debris can corrosion. Larger areas of finish
collect. If equipped with power assist damage can be corrected in your
steps, extend them and then use a dealer's body and paint shop.
high pressure wash to clean all joints
and gaps.
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Chemical Paint Spotting Before using cleaners, read and follow . Do not use solvents or cleaners
all safety instructions on the label. containing solvents.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
While cleaning the interior, open the
attack painted vehicle surfaces Interior Glass
doors and windows to get proper
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
ventilation. To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint To prevent damage, do not clean the dampened with water. Wipe droplets
surface. See “Finish Care” previously in interior using the following cleaners left behind with a clean dry cloth.
this section. or techniques: If necessary, use a commercial glass
cleaner after cleaning with plain water.
. Never use a razor or any other
Interior Care sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
Caution
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior. . Never use a brush with stiff To prevent scratching, never use
Immediately remove any soils. bristles. abrasive cleaners on automotive
Newspapers or dark garments can . Never rub any surface aggressively glass. Abrasive cleaners or
transfer color to the vehicle’s interior. aggressive cleaning may damage
or with too much pressure.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove the rear window defogger.
. Do not use laundry detergents or
dust from knobs and crevices on the
dishwashing soaps with
instrument cluster. Using a mild soap Cleaning the windshield with water
degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use
solution, immediately remove hand during the first three to six months of
approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L
lotions, sunscreen, and insect ownership will reduce tendency to fog.
(1 gal) of water. A concentrated
repellent from all interior surfaces or
soap solution will create streaks Speaker Covers
permanent damage may result.
and attract dirt. Do not use
Use cleaners specifically designed for solutions that contain strong or Vacuum around a speaker cover
the surfaces being cleaned to prevent caustic soap. gently, so that the speaker will not be
permanent damage. Apply all cleaners damaged. Clean spots with water and
. Do not heavily saturate the
directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not mild soap.
upholstery when cleaning.
spray cleaners on any switches or
controls. Remove cleaners quickly.
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Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a
3. Start on the outside edge of the Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
soil and gently rub toward the surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use
dampened with water.
center. Fold the cleaning cloth to a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that
. When heavily soiled, use warm a clean area frequently to can scratch the surface. Then gently
soapy water. prevent forcing the soil in to the clean by rubbing with a microfiber
fabric. cloth. Never use window cleaners or
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
4. Continue gently rubbing the solvents. Periodically hand wash the
Start by vacuuming the surface using soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth separately, using mild
a soft brush attachment. If a rotating longer any color transfer from soap. Do not use bleach or fabric
vacuum brush attachment is being the soil to the cleaning cloth. softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry
used, only use it on the floor carpet. before next use.
Before cleaning, gently remove as 5. If the soil is not completely
much of the soil as possible: removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain Caution
. Gently blot liquids with a paper
water.
towel. Continue blotting until no Do not attach a device with a
more soil can be removed. If the soil is not completely removed, suction cup to the display. This may
it may be necessary to use a cause damage and would not be
. For solid soils, remove as much as
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot covered by the vehicle warranty.
possible prior to vacuuming. lifter. Test a small hidden area for
To clean: colorfastness before using a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot
1. Saturate a clean, lint-free
lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean
colorfast cloth with water.
the entire fabric or carpet.
Microfiber cloth is recommended
to prevent lint transfer to the After cleaning, use a paper towel to
fabric or carpet. blot excess moisture.
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Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Seat Belts
Other Plastic Surfaces, Low gloss, especially on the instrument
Keep belts clean and dry.
Gloss Paint Surfaces, and panel. Reflected glare can decrease
Natural Open Pore Wood visibility through the windshield
Surfaces under certain conditions. { Warning
Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened Do not bleach or dye seat belt
Caution webbing. It may severely weaken
with water to remove dust and loose
dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, Use of air fresheners may cause the webbing. In a crash, they might
use a soft microfiber cloth dampened permanent damage to plastics and not be able to provide adequate
with a mild soap solution. painted surfaces. If an air freshener protection. Clean and rinse seat belt
comes in contact with any plastic webbing only with mild soap and
Caution or painted surface in the vehicle, lukewarm water. Allow the webbing
blot immediately and clean with a to dry.
Soaking or saturating leather, soft cloth dampened with a mild
especially perforated leather, as well soap solution. Damage caused by
as other interior surfaces, may Floor Mats
air fresheners would not be covered
cause permanent damage. Wipe by the vehicle warranty.
excess moisture from these surfaces { Warning
after cleaning and allow them to
dry naturally. Never use heat, Cargo Cover and If a floor mat is the wrong size or is
steam, or spot removers. Do not use Convenience Net not properly installed, it can
cleaners that contain silicone or interfere with the pedals.
If equipped, wash with warm water Interference with the pedals can
wax-based products. Cleaners and mild detergent. Do not use
containing these solvents can cause unintended acceleration and/
chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water,
permanently change the appearance or increased stopping distance
and then dry completely.
and feel of leather or soft trim, and which can cause a crash and injury.
are not recommended. Make sure the floor mat does not
interfere with the pedals.
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Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the
proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats
. The original equipment floor mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to
were designed for your vehicle. unlock each retainer and remove.
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 Reinstall by lining up the floor mat
retainer openings over the carpet
the driver side floor mat.
retainers and snapping into position.
. Use only a single floor mat on the
Make sure the floor mat is properly
driver side.
secured in place.
. Do not place one floor mat on top
Verify the floor mat does not interfere
of another.
with the pedals.
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Service and General Information additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
Maintenance Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes the
blades.

required maintenance for the vehicle. Caution

General Information Follow this schedule to help protect
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 against major repair expenses Damage caused by improper
resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance can lead to costly
Maintenance Schedule maintenance. It may also help to repairs and may not be covered by
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 360 maintain the value of the vehicle if it the vehicle warranty. Maintenance
is sold. It is the responsibility of the intervals, checks, inspections,
Special Application Services owner to have all required
Special Application Services . . . . . 366 recommended fluids, and lubricants
maintenance performed.
are important to keep the vehicle in
Additional Maintenance Your dealer has trained technicians good working condition.
and Care who can perform required
Additional Maintenance maintenance using genuine Do not have chemical flushes that
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 replacement parts. They have are not approved by GM performed
up-to-date tools and equipment for on the vehicle. The use of flushes,
Recommended Fluids, fast and accurate diagnostics. Many solvents, cleaners, or lubricants that
Lubricants, and Parts dealers have extended evening and are not approved by GM could
Recommended Fluids and Saturday hours, courtesy damage the vehicle, requiring
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 transportation, and online scheduling expensive repairs that are not
Maintenance Replacement to assist with service needs. covered by the vehicle warranty.
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Your dealer recognizes the importance
Maintenance Records of providing competitively priced The Tire Rotation and Required
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 maintenance and repair services. With Services are the responsibility of the
trained technicians, the dealer is the vehicle owner. It is recommended to
place for routine maintenance such as have your dealer perform these
oil changes and tire rotations and services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
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Proper vehicle maintenance helps to . Frequently towing a trailer.
keep the vehicle in good working
Maintenance Schedule
. Used for high speed or competitive
condition, improves fuel economy, and driving. Owner Checks and Services
reduces vehicle emissions.
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery At Each Fuel Stop
Because of the way people use service.
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Check the engine oil level. See
There may need to be more frequent Refer to the information in the Engine Oil 0 281.
checks and services. The Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional Once a Month
Required Services - Normal are for Required Services - Severe chart.
vehicles that: . Check the tire inflation pressures,
. Carry passengers and cargo within { Warning including the spare. See Tire
Pressure 0 317.
recommended limits on the Tire
Performing maintenance work can . Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. be dangerous and can cause serious Inspection 0 324.
injury. Perform maintenance work . Check the windshield washer fluid
. Are driven on reasonable road only if the required information,
surfaces within legal driving limits. level. See Washer Fluid 0 290.
proper tools, and equipment are
. Use the recommended fuel. See available. If they are not, see your Engine Oil Change
Recommended Fuel 0 252. dealer to have a trained technician When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Refer to the information in the do the work. See Doing Your Own SOON message displays, have the
Maintenance Schedule Additional Service Work 0 278. engine oil and filter changed within
Required Services - Normal chart. the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the engine
The Additional Required Services -
oil life system may not indicate the
Severe are for vehicles that are:
need for vehicle service for up to a
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic year. The engine oil and filter must be
in hot weather. changed at least once a year and the
. Mainly driven in hilly or oil life system must be reset. Your
mountainous terrain. trained dealer technician can perform
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this work. If the engine oil life system Tire Rotation and Required . Visually inspect steering,
is reset accidentally, service the Services Every 12 000 km/ suspension, and chassis
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since 7,500 mi components for damage, including
the last service. Reset the oil life cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
system when the oil is changed. See Rotate the tires, if recommended for loose or missing parts, or signs of
Engine Oil Life System 0 283. the vehicle, and perform the following wear at least once a year. See
services. See Tire Rotation 0 324. Exterior Care 0 350.
Power Take Off (PTO) and . Check engine oil level and oil
Extended Idle Use . Inspect power steering for proper
life percentage. If needed, change attachment, connections, binding,
When the vehicle is used with the engine oil and filter, and reset oil leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
PTO equipment or used in a way that life system.
requires extended idle time, one hour See Engine Oil 0 281 and Engine Oil . Visually inspect halfshafts and
of use shall be deemed the same as Life System 0 283. drive shafts for excessive wear,
53 km (33 mi). See Driver Information lubricant leaks, and/or damage
. Check engine coolant level. See including: tube dents or cracks,
Center (DIC) 0 148 for hourmeter. Cooling System 0 286. constant velocity joint or universal
Air Conditioning Desiccant . Check windshield washer fluid joint looseness, cracked or missing
(Replace Every Seven Years) level. See Washer Fluid 0 290. boots, loose or missing boot
clamps, center bearing excessive
The air conditioning system requires . Check tire inflation pressures,
looseness, loose or missing
maintenance every seven years. This including the spare. See Tire fasteners, and axle seal leaks.
service requires replacement of the Pressure 0 317.
desiccant to help the longevity and . Lubricate the suspension and
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
efficient operation of the air steering components at least every
Inspection 0 324. other oil change (if equipped with
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer. . Visually check for fluid leaks. grease fittings).
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. . Check restraint system
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 285. components. See Safety System
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior Check 0 86.
Care 0 350.
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. Visually inspect fuel system for . Inspect sunroof track and seal,
damage or leaks. if equipped. See Sunroof 0 58.
. Visually inspect exhaust system . Verify spare tire key lock operation
and nearby heat shields for loose and lubricate as needed. See Tire
or damaged parts. Changing 0 332.
. Lubricate body components. See . Visually inspect the spare tire to
Exterior Care 0 350. ensure that it is tightly stowed
. Check starter switch. See Starter under the vehicle. Push, pull, and
Switch Check 0 296. try to turn the tire. If the spare
tire moves, tighten as necessary.
. Check automatic transmission Verify that the wheel retainer
shift lock control function. See plate compression spring is fully
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock compressed. See Tire Changing
Control Function Check 0 296. 0 332.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 296.
. 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) 0 298.
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12 000 k m/ 7,500 mi

2 4 000 k m/ 15,000 mi

3 6 000 k m/ 22,500 mi

4 8 000 k m/ 30,000 mi

6 0 000 k m/ 37,500 mi

7 2 000 k m/ 45,000 mi

8 4 000 k m/ 52,500 mi

9 6 000 k m/ 60,000 mi

1 0 8 000 k m/ 67,500 mi

1 2 0 000 k m/ 75,000 mi

1 3 2 000 k m/ 82,500 mi

1 4 4 000 k m/ 90,000 mi

1 5 6 000 k m/ 97,500 mi

1 6 8 000 k m/ 105,000 mi

1 8 0 000 k m/ 112,500 mi

1 9 2 000 k m/ 120,000 mi

2 0 4 000 k m/ 127,500 mi

2 1 6 000 k m/ 135,000 mi

2 2 8 000 k m/ 142,500 mi

2 4 0 000 k m/ 150,000 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4) @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. @ @
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Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule fluid will decrease the life of the
Additional Required Services - transfer case and/or axles and should
Normal be replaced.
(1) Or every two years, whichever (5) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger comes first. See Cooling System 0 286.
compartment air filter replacement (6) Or every 10 years, whichever
may be needed if driving in areas with comes first. Inspect for fraying,
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
dust levels, or environmental if needed.
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed (7) Replace brake fluid every five
if there is reduced airflow, window years. See Brake Fluid 0 292.
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can (8) Or every 12 months, whichever
help determine when to replace the comes first. See Wiper Blade
filter. Replacement 0 297.
(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.
(4) 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 transfer case fluid. Contaminated
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12 000 k m/ 7,500 mi

2 4 000 k m/ 15,000 mi

3 6 000 k m/ 22,500 mi

4 8 000 k m/ 30,000 mi

6 0 000 k m/ 37,500 mi

7 2 000 k m/ 45,000 mi

8 4 000 k m/ 52,500 mi

9 6 000 k m/ 60,000 mi

1 0 8 000 k m/ 67,500 mi

1 2 0 000 k m/ 75,000 mi

1 3 2 000 k m/ 82,500 mi

1 4 4 000 k m/ 90,000 mi

1 5 6 000 k m/ 97,500 mi

1 6 8 000 k m/ 105,000 mi

1 8 0 000 k m/ 112,500 mi

1 9 2 000 k m/ 120,000 mi

2 0 4 000 k m/ 127,500 mi

2 1 6 000 k m/ 135,000 mi

2 2 8 000 k m/ 142,500 mi

2 4 0 000 k m/ 150,000 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
engine oil and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. @ @
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Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule fluid will decrease the life of the Special Application
Additional Required Services - transfer case and/or axles and should
Severe be replaced. Services
(1) Or every two years, whichever (5) Or every five years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
comes first. More frequent passenger comes first. See Cooling System 0 286. Only: Lubricate chassis
compartment air filter replacement (6) Or every 10 years, whichever components every oil change.
may be needed if driving in areas with comes first. Inspect for fraying, . Have underbody flushing service
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high excessive cracking, or damage; replace, performed. See "Underbody
dust levels, or environmental if needed. Maintenance" in Exterior Care
allergens. Passenger compartment air
(7) Replace brake fluid every five 0 350.
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airflow, window years. See Brake Fluid 0 292.
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can (8) Or every 12 months, whichever
help determine when to replace the comes first. See Wiper Blade
filter. Replacement 0 297.
(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.
(4) 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 transfer case fluid. Contaminated
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. To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have
Additional Maintenance start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment to
and Care battery with full cranking power. inspect the brakes and recommend
. Trained dealer technicians have quality parts engineered for the
Your vehicle is an important
the diagnostic equipment to test vehicle.
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly the battery and ensure that the Fluids
repairs. To maintain vehicle connections and cables are
corrosion-free. Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
performance, additional maintenance
protect the vehicle’s systems and
services may be required.
Belts components. See Recommended Fluids
It is recommended that your dealer . Belts may need replacing if they and Lubricants 0 370 for GM approved
perform these services — their trained fluids.
squeak or show signs of cracking
dealer technicians know your vehicle . Engine oil and windshield washer
or splitting.
best. Your dealer can also perform a
. Trained dealer technicians have fluid levels should be checked at
thorough assessment with a
access to tools and equipment to every fuel fill.
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need inspect the belts and recommend . Instrument cluster lights may
attention. adjustment or replacement when come on to indicate that fluids
necessary. may be low and need to be filled.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to Brakes Hoses
look for that may indicate services are
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial Hoses transport fluids and should be
required.
to safe driving. regularly inspected to ensure that
Battery . Signs of brake wear may include there are no cracks or leaks. With a
chirping, grinding, or squealing multi-point inspection, your dealer
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
noises, or difficulty stopping. can inspect the hoses and advise if
start the engine and operate any
replacement is needed.
additional electrical accessories.
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Lamps leaking, blown seals, or damage, protect the vehicle’s interior and
Properly working headlamps, and can advise when service is exterior, see Interior Care 0 355 and
taillamps, and brake lamps are needed. Exterior Care 0 350.
important to see and be seen on Tires Wheel Alignment
the road.
Tires need to be properly inflated, Wheel alignment is critical for
. Signs that the headlamps need rotated, and balanced. Maintaining ensuring that the tires deliver optimal
attention include dimming, failure the tires can save money and fuel, and wear and performance.
to light, cracking, or damage. The can reduce the risk of tire failure. . Signs that the alignment may need
brake lamps need to be checked
. Signs that the tires need to be to be adjusted include pulling,
periodically to ensure that they
light when braking. replaced include three or more improper vehicle handling,
visible treadwear indicators; cord or unusual tire wear.
. With a multi-point inspection, or fabric showing through the . Your dealer has the required
your dealer can check the lamps rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread
and note any concerns. equipment to ensure proper wheel
or sidewall; or a bulge or split in alignment.
Shocks and Struts the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can Windshield
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride. inspect and recommend the right For safety, appearance, and the best
tires. Your dealer can also provide viewing, keep the windshield clean
. Signs of wear may include steering tire/wheel balancing services to and clear.
wheel vibration, bounce/sway ensure smooth vehicle operation . Signs of damage include scratches,
while braking, longer stopping at all speeds. Your dealer sells and
distance, or uneven tire wear. cracks, and chips.
services name brand tires.
. As part of the multi-point . Trained dealer technicians can
Vehicle Care inspect the windshield and
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect To help keep the vehicle looking like recommend proper replacement if
the shocks and struts for signs of new, vehicle care products are needed.
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
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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
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19352619, in
Canada 19352620).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See
Cooling System 0 286.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 281.
Front Axle (4WD Only) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, in
Canada 89021678).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Door Hinge Pins, Power Assist Steps, Canada 10953474).
Liftgate Hinge, Linkage, and Outer
Liftgate Handle Pivot Points, and Fuel
Door Hinge
Rear Axle SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457, in
Canada 19300458).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Transfer Case DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
equivalent.
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in
Canada 10953437).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.

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 22845992 A3181C
Oil Filter 19330000 PF63E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 23281440 CF188
Spark Plugs 12622441 41-114
Wiper Blades
Front Driver Side – 55 cm (21.7 in) 23360288 —
Front Passenger Side – 55 cm (21.7 in) 23360288 —
Rear – 33 cm (13.0 in) 22956295 —
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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.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
Reading
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Technical Data Vehicle Identification Specifications” under Capacities and
Specifications 0 374 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Label
Service Parts Identification
There may be a label on the inside of
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
the glove box that contains the
Vehicle Data following information:
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 374 . Vehicle Identification
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . 376 Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation
corner of the instrument panel, on the
. Paint information
driver side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from . Production options and special
outside. The Vehicle Identification equipment
Number (VIN) also appears on the If there is no label, there is a barcode
Vehicle Certification and Service Parts on the certification label on the
labels and certificates of title and center (B) pillar to scan for this same
registration. information.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See “Engine
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 370 for more information.
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 16.8 L 17.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Fuel Tank
Short Wheelbase 98.4 L 26.0 gal
Long Wheelbase 119.2 L 31.5 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
6.2L V8 J 0.95–1.10mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
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Customer Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Customer Information
Information Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Satisfaction
Privacy Procedure
Vehicle Data Recording and
Customer Information Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Your satisfaction and goodwill are
Customer Satisfaction important to your dealer and to
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Customer Assistance Offices . . . . 379 the sales transaction or the operation
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Customer Assistance for Text of the vehicle will be resolved by your
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . 379 dealer's sales or service departments.
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Sometimes, however, despite the best
GM Mobility Reimbursement intentions of all concerned,
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 misunderstandings can occur. If your
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 concern has not been resolved to your
Scheduling Service satisfaction, the following steps
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 should be taken:
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . 384 with a member of dealership
Publication Ordering management. Normally, concerns can
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 be quickly resolved at that level. If the
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . 387 matter has already been reviewed with
the sales, service or parts manager,
Reporting Safety Defects contact the owner of your dealership
Reporting Safety Defects to the or the general manager.
United States Government . . . . . 387
Reporting Safety Defects to the STEP TWO : If after contacting a
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . 387 member of dealership management, it
appears your concern cannot be
resolved by your dealership without
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further help, in the U.S., call the completely satisfied with the new BBB Auto Line Program
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center vehicle. However, if you continue to Council of Better Business Bureaus,
at 1-800–458–8006. In Canada, call remain unsatisfied after following the Inc.
the Canadian Cadillac Customer Care procedure outlined in Steps One and 3033 Wilson Boulevard
Centre at 1-888-446-2000. Two, you can file with the Better Suite 600
We encourage you to call the toll-free Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Arlington, VA 22201
number in order to give your inquiry Program to enforce your rights. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
prompt attention. Have the following The BBB Auto Line Program is an http://www.bbb.org/council/
information available to give the out-of-court program administered by programs-services/
Customer Assistance representative: the Council of Better Business Bureaus dispute-handling-and-resolution/
. Vehicle Identification to settle automotive disputes bbb-auto-line
Number (VIN). This is available regarding vehicle repairs or the This program is available in all
from the vehicle registration or interpretation of the New Vehicle 50 states and the District of Columbia.
title, or the plate at the top left of Limited Warranty. Although you may Eligibility is limited by vehicle age,
the instrument panel and visible be required to resort to this informal mileage, and other factors. General
through the windshield. dispute resolution program prior to Motors reserves the right to change
filing a court action, use of the eligibility limitations and/or
. Dealership name and location. program is free of charge and your discontinue its participation in this
. Vehicle delivery date and present case will generally be heard within program.
mileage. 40 days. If you do not agree with the
decision given in your case, you may STEP THREE — Canadian Owners :
When contacting Cadillac, remember reject it and proceed with any other In the event that you do not feel your
that your concern will likely be venue for relief available to you. concerns have been addressed after
resolved at a dealer's facility. That is following the procedure outlined in
why we suggest following Step One You may contact the BBB Auto Line Steps One and Two, General Motors of
first. Program using the toll-free telephone Canada Company wants you to be
number or write them at the following aware of its participation in a
STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : Both address:
General Motors and your dealer are no-charge mediation/arbitration
committed to making sure you are program. General Motors of Canada
Company has committed to binding
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arbitration of owner disputes involving The inquiry should be accompanied Canada
factory-related vehicle service claims. by the Vehicle Identification
General Motors of Canada Company
The program provides for the review Number (VIN).
Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail
of the facts involved by an impartial
Code: CA1-163-005
third party arbiter, and may include Customer Assistance 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
an informal hearing before the arbiter.
The program is designed so that the
Offices Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Cadillac encourages customers to call www.gm.ca
entire dispute settlement process,
from the time you file your complaint the toll-free number for assistance. 1-888-446-2000 (English/French)
to the final decision, should be However, if a customer wishes to Cadillac Roadside Service:
completed in about 70 days. We write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter 1-800-882-1112
believe our impartial program offers should be addressed to:
advantages over courts in most Overseas
jurisdictions because it is informal, United States and Puerto Rico Contact the local General Motors
quick, and free of charge. Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Business Unit.
For further information concerning Cadillac Motor Car Division
eligibility in the Canadian Motor P.O. Box 33169 Customer Assistance for
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Detroit, MI 48232-5169 Text Telephone (TTY)
call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call www.Cadillac.com
the Cadillac Customer Care Centre,
Users
1-800-458-8006
1-888-446-2000, or write to: 1-800-833-2622 (For Text Telephone To assist customers who are deaf,
devices (TTYs)) hard of hearing, or speech-impaired
General Motors Cadillac Customer
Roadside Service: 1-800-224-1400 and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Care Centre
Cadillac has TTY equipment available
General Motors of Canada Company From U.S. Virgin Islands: at its Customer Assistance Center. Any
Mail Code: CA1-163-005
1-800-496-9994 TTY user can communicate with
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-2622.
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
TTY users in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.
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Online Owner Center J : View active recalls or search by . Find Cadillac-recommended
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). maintenance services.
Online Owner Experience (U.S.) See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
my.cadillac.com 0 373. GM Mobility
The Cadillac online owner experience H : View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Reimbursement Program
allows interaction with Cadillac and radio (if equipped), and OnStar
keeps important vehicle-specific account information.
information in one place.
F : Chat with online help
Membership Benefits representatives.
E : Download owner’s manuals and See my.cadillac.com to register your
view vehicle-specific how-to videos. vehicle.
G : View maintenance schedules, Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) This program is available to qualified
alerts, and Vehicle Diagnostic www.cadillacowner.ca applicants for cost reimbursement, up
Information. Schedule service to certain limits, of eligible
appointments. Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre:
aftermarket adaptive equipment
I : View printable dealer-recorded . Chat live with online help required for the vehicle, such as hand
service records and self-recorded representatives. controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift
service records. . Locate owner resources such as for the vehicle.
D : Select a dealer and view lease-end, financing, and warranty To learn about the GM Mobility
locations, maps, phone numbers, and information. program, see www.gmmobility.com or
hours. . Retrieve favorite articles, quizzes, call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
r : Track your vehicle’s warranty tips, and multimedia galleries
Telephone (TTY) users, call
information. organized into the Featured
Articles and Auto Care Sections. 1-800-833-9935.
. Download owner’s manuals.
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General Motors of Canada also has a . Odometer reading, Vehicle Cadillac Owner Privileges™
Mobility program. See www.gm.ca or Identification Number (VIN), and . Emergency Fuel Delivery:
call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (800-463-7483) delivery date of the vehicle
Delivery of enough fuel for the
for details. TTY users call . Description of the problem vehicle to get to the nearest
1-800-263-3830.
service station.
Coverage
Roadside Service . Lock-Out Service: Service to
Services are provided for the duration unlock the vehicle if you are
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400. of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty. locked out. A remote unlock may
Canada: 1-800-882-1112. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle be available if you have OnStar.
is covered. In Canada, a person driving For security reasons, the driver
Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S.
the vehicle without permission from must present identification before
Only): 1-888-889-2438. the owner is not covered. this service is given.
Service is available 24 hours a day, Roadside Service is not a part of the . Emergency Tow from a Public
365 days a year.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Road or Highway: Tow to the
Calling for Service General Motors North America and nearest Cadillac dealer for
Cadillac reserve the right to make any warranty service, or if the vehicle
When calling Roadside Service, have changes or discontinue the Roadside was in a crash and cannot be
the following information ready: Service program at any time without driven. Assistance is not given
. Your name, home address, and notification. when the vehicle is stuck in the
home telephone number General Motors North America and sand, mud, or snow.
. Telephone number of your Cadillac reserve the right to limit . Flat Tire Change: Service to
location services or payment to an owner or change a flat tire with a spare tire.
. Location of the vehicle driver if they decide the claims are The spare tire, if equipped, must
made too often, or the same type of be in good condition and properly
. Model, year, color, and license claim is made many times. inflated. It is your responsibility
plate number of the vehicle for the repair or replacement of
the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
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. Battery Jump Start: Service to service vehicle complete with the . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
jump start a dead battery. necessary Cadillac parts and tools registration is required.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and required to handle most roadside . Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: If your trip is interrupted repairs. Service: Pre-authorization, original
due to a warranty failure, Services Not Included in detailed receipts, and a copy of the
incidental expenses may be Roadside Service repair orders are required. Once
reimbursed during the Powertrain authorization has been received,
warranty period. Items considered . Impound towing caused by the Roadside Service advisor will
are hotel, meals, and rental car or violation of any laws help you make arrangements and
a vehicle being delivered back to . Legal fines explain how to receive payment.
the customer, up to 500 miles. Items considered are hotel, meals,
. Mounting, dismounting, and rental car or a vehicle being
Cadillac Technician Roadside or changing of snow tires, chains, delivered back to the customer, up
Service (U.S. Only) or other traction devices to 800 km.
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service Service is not provided if a vehicle is . Alternative Service: If assistance
is more than an auto club or towing in an area that is not accessible to the cannot be provided right away, the
service. It provides every Cadillac service vehicle or is not a regularly Roadside Service advisor may give
owner in the United States with the traveled or maintained public road, you permission to get local
advantage of contacting a Cadillac which includes ice and winter roads. emergency road service. You will
advisor and, where available, a Off-road use is not covered. receive payment, up to $100, after
Cadillac trained dealer technician who sending the original receipt to
Services Specific to
can provide on-site service. Roadside Service. Mechanical
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
A dealer technician will travel to your failures may be covered, however
. Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is any cost for parts and labor for
location within a 30-mile radius of a
participating Cadillac dealership. up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel delivery repairs not covered by the
If beyond this radius, we will arrange may be restricted. Propane and warranty are the owner
to have your car towed to the nearest other fuels are not provided responsibility.
Cadillac dealership. Each technician through this service.
travels with a specially equipped
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Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options
Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be
completed while you wait. However,
When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership
if you are unable to do so, your dealer
service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating
may offer the following transportation
request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
options:
scheduling a service appointment and Transportation, a customer support
advising the service consultant of program for vehicles with the Shuttle Service
your transportation needs, your dealer Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
This includes one-way or round-trip
can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), extended
shuttle service within reasonable time
inconvenience. powertrain, and/or hybrid-specific
and distance parameters of your
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled warranties in both the U.S. and
dealer's area.
into the service department Canada.
immediately, keep driving it until it Several Courtesy Transportation Public Transportation or Fuel
can be scheduled for service, unless, options are available to assist in Reimbursement
of course, the problem is safety reducing inconvenience when If overnight warranty repairs are
related. If it is, please call your warranty repairs are required. needed, and public transportation is
dealership, let them know this, and Courtesy Transportation is not a part used, the expense must be supported
ask for instructions. of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. by original receipts and within the
If your dealer requests you to bring A separate booklet entitled “Limited maximum amount allowed by GM for
the vehicle for service, you are urged Warranty and Owner Assistance shuttle service. If U.S. customers
to do so as early in the work day as Information” furnished with each new arrange their own transportation,
possible to allow for same-day repair. vehicle provides detailed warranty limited reimbursement for reasonable
coverage information. fuel expenses may be available. Claim
amounts should reflect actual costs
and be supported by original receipts.
See your dealer for information.
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle Transportation at any time and to Recycled original equipment parts
For an overnight warranty repair, the resolve all questions of claim may also be used for repair. These
dealer may provide an available eligibility pursuant to the terms and parts are typically removed from
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for conditions described herein at its sole vehicles that were total losses in prior
reimbursement of a rental vehicle. discretion. crashes. In most cases, the parts being
Reimbursement is limited and must recycled are from undamaged sections
be supported by original receipts as Collision Damage Repair of the vehicle. A recycled original
well as a signed and completed rental equipment GM part may be an
If the vehicle is involved in a collision acceptable choice to maintain the
agreement and meet state/provincial, and it is damaged, have the damage
local, and rental vehicle provider vehicle's originally designed
repaired by a qualified technician appearance and safety performance;
requirements. Requirements vary and using the proper equipment and
may include minimum age however, the history of these parts is
quality replacement parts. Poorly not known. Such parts are not covered
requirements, insurance coverage, performed collision repairs diminish
credit card, etc. Additional fees such by the GM New Vehicle Limited
the vehicle resale value, and safety Warranty, and any related failures are
as fuel usage charges, taxes, levies, performance can be compromised in
usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental not covered by that warranty.
subsequent collisions.
usage beyond the completion of the Aftermarket collision parts are also
repair are also your responsibility. Collision Parts available. These are made by
It may not be possible to provide a Genuine GM Collision parts are new companies other than GM and may
like vehicle as a courtesy rental. parts made with the same materials not have been tested for the vehicle.
and construction methods as the parts As a result, these parts may fit poorly,
Additional Program Information with which the vehicle was originally exhibit premature durability/corrosion
built. Genuine GM Collision parts are problems, and may not perform
All program options, such as shuttle
the best choice to ensure that the properly in subsequent collisions.
service, may not be available at every
vehicle's designed appearance, Aftermarket parts are not covered by
dealer. Contact your dealer for specific
durability, and safety are preserved. the GM New Vehicle Limited
availability.
The use of Genuine GM parts can help Warranty, and any vehicle failure
General Motors reserves the right to maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited related to such parts is not covered by
unilaterally modify, change, Warranty. that warranty.
or discontinue Courtesy
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Repair Facility If such insurance coverage is not Gather the following information:
available from your current insurance . Driver name, address, and
GM also recommends that you choose
carrier, consider switching to another telephone number
a collision repair facility that meets
insurance carrier.
your needs before you ever need . Driver license number
collision repairs. Your dealer may have If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
a collision repair center with company may require you to have . Owner name, address, and
GM-trained technicians and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number
state-of-the-art equipment, or be able Genuine GM Original Equipment . Vehicle license plate number
to recommend a collision repair center Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine
Manufacturer replacement parts. Read . Vehicle make, model, and
that has GM-trained technicians and
comparable equipment. the lease carefully, as you may be model year
charged at the end of the lease for . Vehicle Identification
Insuring the Vehicle poor quality repairs. Number (VIN)
Protect your investment in the GM If a Crash Occurs . Insurance company and policy
vehicle with comprehensive and number
collision insurance coverage. There are If there has been an injury, call
significant differences in the quality of emergency services for help. Do not . General description of the damage
coverage afforded by various leave the scene of a crash until all to the other vehicle
insurance policy terms. Many matters have been taken care of. Move Choose a reputable repair facility that
insurance policies provide reduced the vehicle only if its position puts uses quality replacement parts. See
protection to the GM vehicle by you in danger, or you are instructed to “Collision Parts” earlier in this section.
limiting compensation for damage move it by a police officer.
repairs by using aftermarket collision If the airbag has inflated, see What
Give only the necessary information Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
parts. Some insurance companies will to police and other parties involved in
not specify aftermarket collision parts. 0 92.
the crash.
When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you ensure that the For emergency towing see Roadside
vehicle will be repaired with GM Service 0 381.
original equipment collision parts.
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Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance company Customer literature publications
Repair Process is paying for the repairs, you are not available for purchase include owner’s
obligated to accept a repair valuation manuals, warranty manuals,
In the event that the vehicle requires based on that insurance company's infotainment manuals, and portfolios.
damage repairs, GM recommends that collision policy repair limits, as you Portfolios include an owner’s manual,
you take an active role in its repair. have no contractual limits with that warranty manual, infotainment
If you have a pre-determined repair company. In such cases, you can have manual, if applicable, and zip lock bag
facility of choice, take the vehicle control of the repair and parts choices or pouch.
there, or have it towed there. Specify as long as the cost stays within
to the facility that any required reasonable limits. Current and Past Models
replacement collision parts be original
Service manuals and customer
equipment parts, either new Genuine
GM parts or recycled original GM
Publication Ordering literature are available for many
Information current and past model year GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will
vehicles.
not be covered by the GM vehicle
warranty. Service Manuals To order, call 1-800-551-4123
Service manuals have the diagnosis Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
and repair information on the engine, eastern time
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits, your transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, For credit card orders only (VISA,
insurance company may initially value electrical system, steering system, MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm,
the repair using aftermarket parts. body, etc. Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
Discuss this with the repair Customer Literature To order by mail, write to:
professional, and insist on Genuine
GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is Owner’s manuals are written Helm, Incorporated
leased, you may be obligated to have specifically for owners and are Attention: Customer Service
the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM intended to provide basic operational 47911 Halyard Drive
parts, even if your insurance coverage information about the vehicle. The Plymouth, MI 48170
does not pay the full cost. owner’s manual includes the
Make checks payable in U.S. funds.
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
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Radio Frequency Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call
Statement the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
Defects at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
This vehicle has systems that operate 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
on a radio frequency that complies Reporting Safety Defects www.safercar.gov; or write to:
with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
to the United States Administrator, NHTSA
rules and with Innovation, Science Government 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
and Economic Development (ISED) If you believe that your vehicle Washington, D.C. 20590
Canada's RSP-100 / license-exempt
has a defect which could cause a You can also obtain other
RSS's / ICES-001.
crash or could cause injury or information about motor vehicle
Operation is subject to the following death, you should immediately safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
two conditions: inform the National Highway
1. The device may not cause Traffic Safety Administration Reporting Safety Defects
harmful interference. (NHTSA) in addition to notifying to the Canadian
2. The device must accept any General Motors.
Government
interference received, including If NHTSA receives similar
interference that may cause If you live in Canada, and you
complaints, it may open an
undesired operation of the believe that the vehicle has a
investigation, and if it finds that a
device. safety defect, notify Transport
safety defect exists in a group of
Changes or modifications to any of Canada immediately, and notify
vehicles, it may order a recall and
these systems by other than an General Motors of Canada
remedy campaign. However,
authorized service facility could void Company. Call Transport Canada
NHTSA cannot become involved
authorization to use this equipment. at 1-800-333-0510; go to:
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or General www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)
Motors. www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French)
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or write to: In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000, Vehicle Data Recording
or write:
Transport Canada and Privacy
Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Canadian Cadillac Customer Care
Defect Investigations and Recalls Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 The vehicle has a number of
Division General Motors of Canada Company computers that record information
1908 Colonel Sam Drive about the vehicle’s performance and
80 Noel Street
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 how it is driven. For example, the
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 vehicle uses computer modules to
In Mexico, call 01-800-466-0805 or
01-800-212-234-5522. monitor and control engine and
Reporting Safety Defects transmission performance, to monitor
to General Motors In other Central America and the conditions for airbag deployment
Caribbean Countries, call and deploy them in a crash, and,
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or 52-722-236-0680. if equipped, to provide antilock
Transport Canada) in a situation like
braking to help the driver control the
this, notify General Motors.
vehicle. These modules may store data
In the U.S., call 1-800-458-8006, to help the dealer technician service
or write: the vehicle. Some modules may also
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center store data about how the vehicle is
Cadillac Motor Car Division operated, such as rate of fuel
P.O. Box 33169 consumption or average speed. These
Detroit, MI 48232-5169 modules may retain personal
preferences, such as radio presets, seat
positions, and temperature settings.
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Event Data Recorders Note discovery process; or, as required by
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle law. Data that GM collects or receives
This vehicle is equipped with an event only if a non-trivial crash situation may also be used for GM research
data recorder (EDR). The main occurs; no data are recorded by the needs or may be made available to
purpose of an EDR is to record, in EDR under normal driving conditions others for research purposes, where a
certain crash or near crash-like and no personal data (e.g., name, need is shown and the data is not tied
situations, such as an air bag gender, age, and crash location) are to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, recorded. However, other parties, such
data that will assist in understanding as law enforcement, could combine OnStar
how a vehicle’s systems performed. the EDR data with the type of
The EDR is designed to record data If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar
personally identifying data routinely
related to vehicle dynamics and safety and has an active service plan,
acquired during a crash investigation.
systems for a short period of time, additional data may be collected
typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR To read data recorded by an EDR, through the OnStar system. This
in this vehicle is designed to record special equipment is required, and includes information about the
such data as: access to the vehicle or the EDR is vehicle’s operation; collisions involving
needed. In addition to the vehicle the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and
. How various systems in your
manufacturer, other parties, such as its features; and, in certain situations,
vehicle were operating; law enforcement, that have the special the location and approximate GPS
. Whether or not the driver and equipment, can read the information speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
passenger safety belts were if they have access to the vehicle or OnStar Terms and Conditions and
buckled/fastened; the EDR. Privacy Statement on the OnStar
. How far (if at all) the driver was GM will not access these data or share website.
depressing the accelerator and/or it with others except: with the consent See OnStar Additional Information
brake pedal; and, of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle 0 393.
. How fast the vehicle was traveling. is leased, with the consent of the
lessee; in response to an official
These data can help provide a better request by police or similar
understanding of the circumstances in government office; as part of GM's
which crashes and injuries occur. defense of litigation through the
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Infotainment System
Using the navigation 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 including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 to the OnStar buttons. If the status
light is:
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 . Solid Green: System is ready.
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 . Flashing Green: On a call.
= Voice Command Button . Red: Indicates a problem.
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional Q Blue OnStar Button
. Off: System is off. Press Q twice
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 > Red Emergency Button to speak with an OnStar Advisor.
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
can connect to an OnStar Advisor for (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Emergency, Security, Navigation, Advisor.
Connections, and Diagnostics Services. Functionality of the Voice Command
OnStar services may require a paid button may vary by vehicle and
service plan and data plan. OnStar region.
requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and Press = to:
GPS satellite signals to be available . Open the OnStar app on the
and operating. OnStar acts as a link to infotainment display. See the
existing emergency service providers. infotainment manual for
OnStar may collect information about information on how to use the
you and your vehicle, including OnStar app.
location information. See OnStar User
Terms, Privacy Statement, and Or
Software Terms for more details
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. Make a call, end a call, or answer Press > to get a priority connection
an incoming call.
OnStar Services
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling . Get help for an emergency. Emergency
voice commands.
. Be a Good Samaritan or respond Emergency Services require an active
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn to an AMBER Alert. safety and security plan. With
Navigation voice commands. Automatic Crash Response, built-in
. Get assistance in severe weather
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi or other crisis situations and find sensors can automatically alert a
hotspot name or SSID and evacuation routes. specially trained OnStar Advisor who
password, if equipped. is immediately connected in to the
vehicle to help.
Press Q to connect to an Advisor to:
Press > for a priority connection to
. Verify account information or an OnStar Advisor who can contact
update contact information.
emergency service providers, direct
. Get driving directions. them to your exact location, and relay
. Receive a Diagnostic check of the important information.
vehicle's key operating systems. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
. Receive Roadside Assistance. trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings, provide a central point of contact,
if equipped. 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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Security OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
If equipped, OnStar provides these Information
services: Press Q and follow the prompts to
. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Audio messages may play important possible. The Advisor will update
pinpoint the vehicle and help information at the following times: vehicle records and explain OnStar or
authorities quickly recover it. connected service options.
. Prior to vehicle purchase. Press Q
. With Remote Ignition Block, to set up an account. How OnStar Service Works
if equipped, OnStar can block the Automatic Crash Response,
engine from being restarted. . After change in ownership and at
90 days. Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
if equipped, OnStar can work with Transferring Service Services, Roadside Assistance, and
law enforcement to gradually slow Hands-Free Calling are available on
the vehicle down. Press Q to request account transfer most vehicles. Not all OnStar services
eligibility information. The Advisor are available everywhere or on all
Theft Alarm Notification can cancel or change account vehicles. For more information, a full
If equipped, if the doors are locked information. description of OnStar services, system
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a Selling/Transferring the Vehicle limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
notification by text, e-mail, or phone Privacy Statement, and Software
call will be sent. If the vehicle is Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) Terms:
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work immediately to terminate your OnStar
or connected services if the vehicle is . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
with authorities to recover the vehicle. (1-888-466-7827).
disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends. . See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
. Press Q to speak with an Advisor.
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OnStar or connected services cannot Services for People with mode is on, phone calls can be made
work unless the vehicle is in a place Disabilities or received with OnStar using the
where OnStar has an agreement with infotainment display.
a wireless service provider for service Advisors provide services to help with
in that area. The wireless service physical disabilities and medical OnStar Personal Identification
provider must also have coverage, conditions. Number (PIN)
network capacity, reception, and Press Q to help: A PIN is needed to access some
technology compatible with OnStar or OnStar services. The PIN will need to
connected services. Service involving . Locate a gas station with an be changed the first time when
location information about the vehicle attendant to pump gas. speaking with an Advisor. To change
cannot work unless GPS signals are . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., that the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar
available, unobstructed, and meets accessibility needs. Advisor by pressing Q or calling
compatible with the OnStar hardware.
. Provide directions to the closest 1-888-4ONSTAR.
OnStar or connected services may not
work if the OnStar equipment is not hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.
Warranty
properly installed or it has not been
properly maintained. If equipment or OnStar equipment may be warranted
TTY Users as part of the vehicle warranty.
software is added, connected,
or modified, OnStar or connected OnStar has the ability to communicate
to deaf, hard-of-hearing,
Languages
services may not work. Other
problems beyond the control of or speech-impaired customers while in The vehicle can be programmed to
OnStar — such as hills, tall buildings, the vehicle. The available respond in multiple languages. Press
tunnels, weather, electrical system dealer-installed TTY system can Q and ask for an Advisor. Advisors
design and architecture of the vehicle, provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar are available in English, Spanish, and
damage to the vehicle in a crash, services, except Virtual Advisor and French. Available languages may vary
or wireless phone network congestion OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. by country.
or jamming — may prevent service. If equipped, TTY mode can be turned
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 387. on or off by touching Settings, then
Apps, and then Phone. When TTY
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Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause function properly. These systems may
loss of the ability to send a not operate if the battery is
OnStar cannot perform Remote Door
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected.
Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance
Advisor may give a verbal route or
after the vehicle has been off Add-on Electrical Equipment
may ask for a call back after the
continuously for 10 days without an
vehicle is driven into an open area. The OnStar system is integrated into
ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not
been started for 10 days, OnStar can the electrical architecture of the
Cellular and GPS Antennas vehicle. Do not add any electrical
contact Roadside Assistance or a
locksmith to help gain access to the Cellular reception is required for equipment. See Add-On Electrical
vehicle. OnStar to send remote signals to the Equipment 0 275. Added electrical
vehicle. Do not place items over or equipment may interfere with the
Global Positioning System (GPS) near the antenna to prevent blocking operation of the OnStar system and
. cellular and GPS signal reception. cause it to not operate.
Obstruction of the GPS can occur
in a large city with tall buildings; Unable to Connect to OnStar Vehicle Software Updates
in parking garages; around Message
airports; in tunnels and OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage or software updates or changes to the
very dense trees. If GPS signals are the cellular network has reached vehicle without further notice or
not available, the OnStar system maximum capacity, this message may consent. These updates or changes
should still operate to call OnStar. come on. Press Q to try the call again may enhance or maintain safety,
However, OnStar could have or try again after driving a few miles security, or the operation of the
difficulty identifying the exact into another cellular area. vehicle or the vehicle systems.
location. Software updates or changes may
Vehicle and Power Issues affect or erase data or settings that
. In emergency situations, OnStar are stored in the vehicle, such as
can use the last stored GPS OnStar services require a vehicle
OnStar Hands-Free Calling name tags,
location to send to emergency electrical system, wireless service, and
saved navigation destinations,
responders. GPS satellite technologies to be
or pre-set radio stations. Neither
available and operating for features to
OnStar nor GM is responsible for any
affected or erased data or settings.
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These updates or changes may also communications cannot be assured. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS
collect personal information. Such Third parties may unlawfully intercept IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
collection is described in the OnStar or access transmissions and private KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
privacy statement or separately communications without consent. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
disclosed at the time of installation. THE WARRANTIES OF
These updates or changes may also OnStar - Software MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
cause a system to automatically Acknowledgements PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
communicate with GM servers to Certain OnStar components include NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD
collect information about vehicle libcurl and unzip software and other PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL
system status, identify whether third party software. Below are the THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT
updates or changes are available, notices and licenses associated with HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
or deliver updates or changes. An libcurl and unzip and for other third CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
active OnStar agreement constitutes party software please see http:// LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION
consent to these software updates or opensource.lge.com/index OF CONTRACT, TORT OR
changes and agreement that either OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver www.onstar.com/us/en/ OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
them to the vehicle. libcurl: SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER
DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
Privacy COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
NOTICE Except as contained in this notice, the
The complete OnStar Privacy name of a copyright holder shall not
Statement may be found at Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel be used in advertising or otherwise to
www.onstar.com (U.S.), Stenberg, <[email protected]>. promote the sale, use or other
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We All rights reserved. dealings in this Software without prior
recommend that you review it. If you written authorization of the copyright
have any questions, call Permission to use, copy, modify, and
holder.
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or distribute this software for any
press Q to speak with an Advisor. purpose with or without fee is hereby unzip:
granted, provided that the above
Users of wireless communications are This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the
copyright notice and this permission
cautioned that the privacy of any Info-ZIP copyright and license. The
notice appear in all copies.
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license.html indefinitely. software. disabled.
Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP. All Permission is granted to anyone to 3. Altered versions–including, but
rights reserved. use this software for any purpose, not limited to, ports to new
For the purposes of this copyright and including commercial applications, operating systems, existing ports
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Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, distribution. The sole exception “WiZ” or “MacZip” without the
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Rich Wales, Mike White. of a standard UnZipSFX binary Such altered versions are further
This software is provided “as is,” (including SFXWiz) as part of a prohibited from
without warranty of any kind, express self-extracting archive; that is misrepresentative use of the
or implied. In no event shall Info-ZIP permitted without inclusion of Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail
or its contributors be held liable for this license, as long as the addresses or of the
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Connected Services Connected Services Cancel Route
1. Press =. System responds:
Navigation “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Connected Services
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Navigation requires a specific OnStar 2. Say “Cancel route.” System
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 or connected service plan. responds: “Do you want to cancel
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 directions?”
Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the 3. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK,
vehicle’s navigation screen, request completed, thank you,
if equipped. goodbye.”

Turn-by-Turn Navigation Route Preview

1. Press Q to connect to an 1. Press =. System responds:

Advisor. “OnStar ready,” then a tone.

2. Request directions to be 2. Say “Route preview.” System

downloaded to the vehicle. responds with the next three
maneuvers.
3. Follow the voice-guided
commands. Repeat

Using Voice Commands During a 1. Press =. System responds:

Planned Route “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Functionality of the Voice Command 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds
button, if equipped, may vary by with the last direction given,
vehicle and region. For some vehicles, then responds with “OnStar
ready,” then a tone.
press = to open the OnStar app on
the infotainment display. For other
vehicles press = as follows.
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Get My Destination For coverage maps, see 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or information, press = to open
1. Press =. System responds: www.onstar.ca (Canada).
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. the OnStar app on the
Ensuring Security infotainment display, then select
2. Say “Get my destination.” System Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some vehicles,
responds with the address and . Change the default passwords for touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Settings on
distance to the destination, then the Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac the screen.
responds with “OnStar ready,” mobile app. Make these passwords
then a tone. different from each other and use 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
a combination of letters, numbers, the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
Send Destination to Vehicle and symbols to increase the password, and on some vehicles,
Directions can be sent to the vehicle’s security. the connection type (no Internet
navigation screen, if equipped. connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
. Change the default name of the signal quality (poor, good,
Press Q, then ask the Advisor to SSID (Service Set Identifier). This excellent).
is your network’s name that is
download directions to the vehicle’s 3. To change the SSID or password,
visible to other wireless devices.
navigation system, if equipped. After
Choose a unique name and avoid press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
the call ends, the navigation screen
family names or vehicle to connect with an Advisor. On
will provide prompts to begin driving
descriptions. some vehicles, the SSID and
directions. Routes that are sent to the
navigation screen can only be password can be changed in the
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
canceled through the navigation Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
system. After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
hotspot that provides access to the
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
Internet and web content at 4G LTE
www.onstar.ca (Canada). automatically to your mobile devices.
speed. Up to seven mobile devices can
Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi
be connected. A data plan is required.
on or off on your mobile device, by
Connections Use the in-vehicle controls only when
using the myCadillac mobile app,
it is safe to do so.
The following services help with or by contacting an OnStar Advisor.
staying connected.
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On some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be . Locate a dealer and schedule OnStar Hands-Free Calling
managed from the Wi-Fi service.
Make and receive calls with the
Hotspot menu. . Request roadside assistance. built-in wireless calling service, which
MyCadillac Mobile App (If Available) . Set a parking reminder with pin requires available minutes.
drop, take a photo, make a note, Functionality of the Voice Command
Download the myCadillac mobile app
and set a timer. button may vary by vehicle and
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Cadillac users can . region. For some vehicles, press = to
Connect with Cadillac on social
access the following services from a open the OnStar app on the
media.
smartphone: infotainment display, then select
Features are subject to change. For Hands-Free calling. For other vehicles
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle, myCadillac mobile app information
if factory-equipped. press = as follows.
and compatibility, see my.cadillac.com.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped An active OnStar or connected service Make a Call
with automatic locks. plan may be required. A compatible 1. Press =. System responds:
. Activate the horn and lamps. device, factory-installed remote start, “OnStar ready.”
and power locks are required. Data
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil 2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call.
rates apply. See www.onstar.com for
life, or tire pressure, details and system limitations. Please say the name or number
if factory-equipped with the Tire to call.”
Pressure Monitor System. Remote Services 3. Say the entire number without
. Send destinations to the vehicle. Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock pausing, including a “1” and the
. Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S. the doors or sound the horn and flash area code. System responds: “OK,
market only). the lamps. calling.”
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot Marketplace Calling 911 Emergency
on/off, manage settings, and OnStar Advisors can provide offers
monitor data consumption, 1. Press =. System responds:
from restaurants and retailers on your “OnStar ready.”
if equipped. route, help locate hotels, or book a
room. These services vary by market.
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2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call. If equipped, press = and touch
Please say the name or number Account Services to view the number
to call.” of remaining minutes, available Wi-Fi
3. Say “911” without pausing. data, and other account information.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.” System responds: “OK, Diagnostics
dialing 911.” By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Retrieve My Number Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
1. Press =. System responds: provides a way to keep up on
“OnStar ready.” maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for details
2. Say “My number.” System and system limitations. Features are
responds: “Your OnStar subject to change. For updates on
Hands-Free Calling number is,” feature capabilities, see
then says the number. my.cadillac.com. Message and data
End a Call rates may apply.

Press =. System responds: “Call

ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press = and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
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INDEX 403
Airbag System (cont'd)
Index A
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 278 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Airbags
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Adding Equipment to the
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 275 Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 138
Additional Information Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Additional Maintenance Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Alarm
Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Adjustments Alert
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 285 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 247
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 181 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Air Filter, Passenger All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 218
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Airbag System Appearance Care
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . .91 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . .93 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . .91 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
What Will You See after an Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 243
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Assistance Systems for Parking
When Should an Airbag and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
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404 INDEX
Automatic Brakes (cont'd) Cargo
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . .3
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Charging
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Check
Shift Lock Control Function Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Engine Light (Malfunction
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Child Restraints
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Infants and Young Children . . . . . . 101
C
Lower Anchors and Tethers
B Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Battery California
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Exterior Lighting Battery Perchlorate Materials
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113, 115
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 California Proposition
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .277, 293, 342,
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Battery - North America . . . . . .293, 342 Back Cover
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 297 Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cleaning
Brake Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 374
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Carbon Monoxide
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Pedal and Adjustable Throttle . . . 201 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Climate Control Systems
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Door (cont'd)
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Compartments Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 376
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 379 Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 236
Connected Services Customer Information Driver Information
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Publications Ordering Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Customer Satisfaction Driving
Connections Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Characteristics and
D
Control Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Traction and Electronic Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . .3
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Data Collection
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . .25
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 194
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Coolant Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 169
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 137 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Engine Temperature Warning Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Diagnostics
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 181 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Winter Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Courtesy Transportation Dual Automatic Climate
Door
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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E Engine (cont'd) Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Fluid
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 142 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 284
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 275 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Electrical System Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Four-Wheel Drive
Engine Compartment Fuse Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 301 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Instrument Panel Fuse Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 246
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, 307 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Rear Compartment Fuse Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214, 294
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Frequency Statement
Emergency Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 169 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Engine Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 174 Front Seats
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Heated and Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
F
Check Light (Malfunction Fuel
Fan
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 280 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Features
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 137 Filling a Portable Fuel
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Coolant Temperature Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Filter,
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 171
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 146
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
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Fuel (cont'd) General Information (cont'd) Heater
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 181
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fuses Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Engine Compartment Fuse GM Mobility Reimbursement Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 194
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 301 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
H
Instrument Panel Fuse Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 171
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, 307 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 78
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear Compartment Fuse HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 181
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Headlamps I
G Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Indicator
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Daytime Running Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gauges Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Infants and Young Children,
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 137 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Information
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 169 Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Heated Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Warning Lights and Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Instrument Panel
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . . . 69 Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
General Information Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 359 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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J LATCH System Lights (cont'd)
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 342 Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . 113 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
LATCH, Lower Anchors and High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
K High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 169
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Keyless Entry
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Level Control Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
L Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 142
Lamps Lighting Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 169 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Traction Control System
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 169 Lights (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Exterior Lighting Battery Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Winter Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Malfunction Indicator (Check Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Locks
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Check Engine (Malfunction Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Lane Departure Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Engine Coolant Temperature Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Mirrors Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . 106 Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . .53 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 OnStar Additional Information . . . . 393
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
M
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Outlets
Maintenance
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Maintenance and Care
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 P
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 319
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Park
Recommended Fluids and N Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Navigation Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 140 Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Parking
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Brake and P (Park)
O
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Messages Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Parking or Backing
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Passenger Airbag Status
Oil
Mirror Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Child-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Passenger Compartment Air
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 93
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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Perchlorate Materials R Replacement
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 278 Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 387 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Personalization Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Replacement Parts
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Power Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 181 Replacing LATCH System Parts
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Replacing Seat Belt System
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 206 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 237 Reporting Safety Defects
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . 126 Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Rearview Mirrors General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 85 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Privacy Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Restraints
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 388 Recommended Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Program Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Retained Accessory
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 383 Recommended Fluids and Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Proposition Records Ride Control Systems
65 Warning, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277, 293, 342, Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 346 Roads
Back Cover Reimbursement Program, GM Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Publication Ordering Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
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Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 376 Seats (cont'd) Shifting
Running the Vehicle While Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Second Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 247
S
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 171
Safety Defects Reporting
Securing Child Restraints . . . . .113, 115 Special Application Services . . . . . . . 366
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Security Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 374
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 StabiliTrak
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 383
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Accessories and Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
How to Wear Seat Belts
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Maintenance, General Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 373 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 383 Steps
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Service Electric Parking Brake Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Seats
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Storage
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Services Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Storage Areas
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . .63
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Shift Lock Control Function Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . .62
Check, Automatic Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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412 INDEX
Storage Areas (cont'd) Tires (cont'd) Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Towing
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Struts Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . 273
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Traction
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Control System
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 145
System Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317, 319 Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 243 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Traction Control/Electronic
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, 390 Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 320 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 319 Trailer
Systems Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 315 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
T
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 328 Transmission
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Wheel Alignment and Tire Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 379
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Transportation Program,
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
When It Is Time for New Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 171
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
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U W Wipers
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 328 Warning Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 163 Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
V
Warnings
Vehicle
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Wheels
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 329
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 373
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 325
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . 105
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Windshield
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Vehicle Care
Winter
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Vehicle Data Recording and
Winter Driving Mode Light . . . . . . . . 143
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 297
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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