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CAUTION:
A
child
in
a
child
restraint
in
the
center
front
seat
can
be
badly
injured
or
killed
by
the
frontal
airbags
if
they
inflate.
Never
secure
a
child
restraint
in
the
center
front
seat.
It
is
always
better
to
secure
a
child
restraint
in
a
rear
seat.
Do
not
use
child
restraints
in
the
center
front
seat
position.
When
securing
a
child
restraint
in
a
rear
seating
position,
study
the
instructions
that
came
with
your
child
restraint
to
make
sure
it
is
compatible
with
this
vehicle.
Wherever
a
child
restraint
is
installed,
be
sure
to
secure
the
child
restraint
properly.
Keep
in
mind
that
an
unsecured
child
restraint
can
move
around
in
a
collision
or
sudden
stop
and
injure
people
in
the
vehicle.
Be
sure
to
properly
secure
any
child
restraint
in
your
vehicle
—
even
when
no
child
is
in
it.
Lower
Anchors
and
Tethers
for
Children
(LATCH)
The
LATCH
system
holds
a
child
restraint
during
driving
or
in
a
crash.
This
system
is
designed
to
make
installation
of
a
child
restraint
easier.
The
LATCH
system
uses
anchors
in
the
vehicle
and
attachments
on
the
child
restraint
that
are
made
for
use
with
the
LATCH
system.
Make
sure
that
a
LATCH-compatible
child
restraint
is
properly
installed
using
the
anchors,
or
use
the
vehicle’s
safety
belts
to
secure
the
restraint,
following
the
instructions
that
came
with
that
restraint,
and
also
the
instructions
in
this
manual.
When
installing
a
child
restraint
with
a
top
tether,
you
must
also
use
either
the
lower
anchors
or
the
safety
belts
to
properly
secure
the
child
restraint.
A
child
restraint
must
never
be
installed
using
only
the
top
tether
and
anchor.
In
order
to
use
the
LATCH
system
in
your
vehicle,
you
need
a
child
restraint
that
has
LATCH
attachments.
The
child
restraint
manufacturer
will
provide
you
with
instructions
on
how
to
use
the
child
restraint
and
its
attachments.
The
following
explains
how
to
attach
a
child
restraint
with
these
attachments
in
your
vehicle.
Not
all
vehicle
seating
positions
or
child
restraints
have
lower
anchors
and
attachments
or
top
tether
anchors
and
attachments.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Canadian Owners
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System
7
Default Chapter
7
Seats and Restraint System
7
Table of Contents
7
Head Restraints
8
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Seats
10
Manual Lumbar
11
Power Lumbar
12
Heated Seats
13
Heated and Cooled Seats
13
Easy Exit Seat
15
Reclining Seatbacks
16
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
17
Power Reclining Seatbacks
18
Head Restraints
9
Rear Seats
19
Center Seat
19
Rear Seat Operation
19
Why Safety Belts Work
22
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
25
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
38
Child Restraints
43
Older Children
43
Safety Belts
44
Infants and Young Children
47
Child Restraint Systems
51
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
53
Where to Put the Restraint
54
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
55
Position
55
Top Tether Anchor
56
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
65
Airbag System
68
Where Are the Airbags
71
When Should an Airbag Inflate
73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
74
How Does an Airbag Restrain
74
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
75
Passenger Sensing System
81
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
82
Vehicle
82
Restraint System Check
84
Checking the Restraint Systems
84
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
85
Section 2 Features and Controls
87
Features and Controls
87
Keys
89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
90
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
91
Battery Replacement
92
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
92
Remote Vehicle Start
93
Remote Start Ready
95
Doors and Locks
96
Door Locks
96
Power Door Locks
96
Delayed Locking
97
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
97
Rear Door Security Locks
98
Lockout Protection
99
Midgate
99
Reinstalling the Rear Glass
105
Lowering the Midgate
106
Tailgate
109
Tailgate Removal
109
Power Assist Steps
110
Windows
111
Power Windows
112
Sun Visors
113
Theft-Deterrent Systems
114
Content Theft-Deterrent
114
Testing the Alarm
115
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
116
Operation
116
Immobilizer Operation
116
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
118
New Vehicle Break-In
118
Ignition Positions
118
Starting Procedure
120
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
120
Starting the Engine
120
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
121
Engine Coolant Heater
122
Active Fuel Management
123
Automatic Transmission Operation
123
Tow/Haul Mode
127
Four-Wheel Drive
129
Automatic Transfer Case
129
Shifting into Neutral
132
Shifting out of Neutral
133
Parking Brake
134
Shifting into Park
136
Torque Lock
137
Shifting out of Park
138
Parking over Things that Burn
138
Engine Exhaust
139
Running the Vehicle While Parked
140
Mirrors
141
Manual Rearview Mirror
141
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
141
Outside Power Mirrors
142
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
142
Mirror Adjustment
142
Park Tilt Mirrors
143
Outside Convex Mirror
143
Automatic Dimming
143
Turn Signal Indicator
143
Outside Heated Mirrors
144
Object Detection Systems
144
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
144
Assist (URPA)
144
How the System Works
145
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
147
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen
149
Onstar System
152
Onstar Virtual Advisor
154
How Onstar Service Works
154
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
154
Universal Home Remote System
155
Universal Home Remote System Operation
156
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
161
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
161
Storage Areas
162
Glove Box
162
Cupholders
162
Center Overhead Console
162
Front Armrest Storage Area
162
Center Console Storage
162
Luggage Carrier
163
Cargo Cover Panels
164
Cargo Panel Storage System
166
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
170
All-Weather Cargo Area
173
Side Rail Channels
176
Top-Box Storage
178
Sunroof
179
Section 3 Instrument Panel
181
Instrument Panel Overview
184
Hazard Warning Flashers
186
Horn
186
Tilt Wheel
186
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
187
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
187
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
188
Flash-To-Pass
188
Windshield Wipers
189
Rainsense™ II Wipers
189
Windshield Washer
190
Cruise Control
191
Resuming a Set Speed
192
Setting Cruise Control
192
Exterior Lamps
194
Headlamps on Reminder
195
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
195
Automatic Headlamp System
196
Fog Lamps
196
Exterior Cargo Lamps
197
Instrument Panel Brightness
197
Dome Lamps
197
Dome Lamp Override
198
Entry/Exit Lighting
198
Reading Lamps
198
Electric Power Management
198
Battery Run-Down Protection
199
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
199
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
200
Climate Controls
200
Climate Control System
200
Rear Window Defogger
202
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
203
Automatic Operation
204
Manual Operation
205
Outlet Adjustment
209
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
209
Instrument Panel Cluster
210
Speedometer and Odometer
211
Trip Odometer
211
Tachometer
211
Safety Belt Reminders
211
Safety Belt Reminder Light
211
Airbag Readiness Light
212
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
213
Charging System Light
214
Voltmeter Gage
215
Brake System Warning Light
216
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
217
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
217
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
218
Tire Pressure Light
218
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
219
Oil Pressure Gage
221
Maintenance Schedule
222
Oil Pressure Light
222
Cruise Control Light
223
Fog Lamp Light
223
Security Light
223
Fuel Gage
224
Highbeam on Light
224
Tow/Haul Mode Light
224
Low Fuel Warning Light
225
Driver Information Center (DIC)
226
DIC Operation and Displays (with DIC Buttons)
226
DIC Operation and Displays
226
Trip Odometer
228
(Without DIC Buttons)
232
DIC Compass
235
Compass Calibration
237
DIC Warnings and Messages
238
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
240
Fuel Level Low
241
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
241
Service Air Bag
243
Service Brake System
243
Service Suspension System
244
Service Tire Monitor System
244
Stabilitrak off
245
DIC Vehicle Customization (with DIC Buttons)
247
Auto Door Lock
248
Display Language
248
Remote Door Lock
249
Remote Door Unlock
250
Approach Lighting
251
Exit Lighting
251
Remote Start
254
Factory Settings
255
Audio System(S)
256
Setting the Clock
257
Changing the Time and Date Default Settings
258
Radio(S)
259
Playing the Radio
260
Finding a Station
261
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
262
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
264
Radio Messages
265
Playing a DVD
271
Inserting a Disc
274
DVD Radio Error Messages
275
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
275
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player)
276
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)
281
XM Radio Messages
286
Audio System
288
Navigation/Radio System
288
Voice Recognition
288
Bluetooth
288
Pairing a Phone
289
Storing Name Tags
290
Deleting Name Tags
292
Making a Call
293
Using the Call Command
294
Call Waiting
295
Ending a Call
295
Receiving a Call
295
Bluetooth System
296
Transferring a Call
296
Other Information
298
Before Driving
299
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
299
Audio Output
302
Remote Control
303
Remote Control Buttons
304
DVD Display Error Messages
307
DVD Distortion
307
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
308
Theft-Deterrent Feature
310
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
310
Radio Reception
311
Fixed Mast Antenna
312
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
312
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
313
Default Chapter
313
Driving Your Vehicle
313
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
314
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
314
Defensive Driving
314
Drunk Driving
315
Control of a Vehicle
315
Braking
316
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
317
Brake Assist
318
Braking in Emergencies
318
Stabilitrak ® System
318
Traction Control Operation
320
Power Steering
321
Locking Rear Axle
321
Steering
321
Steering in Emergencies
322
Off-Road Recovery
323
Passing
323
Loss of Control
323
Off-Road Driving
324
Environmental Concerns
327
Scanning the Terrain
329
Approaching a Hill
330
Driving on Hills
330
Driving Uphill
331
Driving Downhill
333
Driving Across an Incline
334
Stalling on an Incline
335
Driving in Water
337
Driving at Night
338
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
339
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
340
Highway Hypnosis
340
Hill and Mountain Roads
340
Winter Driving
341
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
344
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
344
Recovery Hooks
345
Loading the Vehicle
346
Truck-Camper Loading Information
352
Towing
352
Towing Your Vehicle
352
Recreational Vehicle Towing
352
Dinghy Towing
353
Dolly Towing
355
Level Control
358
Autoride
359
Towing a Trailer
359
Pulling a Trailer
360
Weight of the Trailer
360
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
362
Safety Chains
365
Driving with a Trailer
374
Following Distance
375
Making Turns
375
Driving on Grades
376
Parking on Hills
376
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
376
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
377
Trailer Wiring Harness
378
Trailer Recommendations
379
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
381
Service and Appearance Care
381
Service
383
Accessories and Modifications
383
California Proposition 65 Warning
384
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
384
Doing Your Own Service Work
384
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
385
Fuel
385
Gasoline Octane
386
Gasoline Specifications
386
California Fuel
386
Additives
387
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
388
Fuels in Foreign Countries
389
Filling the Tank
390
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
392
Checking Things under
392
The Hood
392
Hood Release
393
Engine Compartment Overview
394
Engine Oil
395
When to Add Engine Oil
396
Cold Temperature Operation
397
Engine Oil Life System
398
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
399
Automatic Transmission Fluid
401
Cold Check Procedure
402
Cooling System
404
Engine Coolant
405
What to Use
406
Checking Coolant
407
Engine Overheating
410
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
411
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
412
Overheated Engine Protection
413
Operating Mode
413
Engine Fan Noise
413
Power Steering Fluid
414
Windshield Washer Fluid
415
Adding Washer Fluid
415
Brakes
416
Brake Fluid
416
Checking Brake Fluid
417
Brake Adjustment
418
Battery
419
Vehicle Storage
419
Jump Starting
420
Rear Axle
425
Four-Wheel Drive
426
Front Axle
427
Headlamp Aiming
428
Bulb Replacement
431
Halogen Bulbs
431
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker
431
Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
431
License Plate Lamp
433
Replacement Bulbs
433
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
434
Tires
435
Tire Sidewall Labeling
436
Tire Terminology and Definitions
440
Inflation - Tire Pressure
443
How to Check
444
Tire Pressure Monitor System
444
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
446
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
447
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
448
Tire Inspection and Rotation
449
When It Is Time for New Tires
450
Buying New Tires
451
Different Size Tires and Wheels
453
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
454
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
456
Wheel Replacement
456
Used Replacement Wheels
457
Tire Chains
458
If a Tire Goes Flat
459
Changing a Flat Tire
460
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
461
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
466
Secondary Latch System
472
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
475
Spare Tire
479
Appearance Care
480
Interior Cleaning
480
Fabric/Carpet
481
Care of Safety Belts
482
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
483
Washing Your Vehicle
483
Weatherstrips
483
Finish Care
484
Windshield and Wiper Blades
484
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
485
Tires
485
Chemical Paint Spotting
486
Finish Damage
486
Sheet Metal Damage
486
Underbody Maintenance
486
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
482
Leather
482
Vehicle Identification
487
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
487
Service Parts Identification Label
487
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
491
Underhood Fuse Block
492
Capacities and Specifications
496
Electrical System
487
Add-On Electrical Equipment
487
Windshield Wiper Fuses
488
Power Windows and Other Power Options
488
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
488
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
489
Top View
491
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
499
Maintenance Requirements
500
Maintenance Schedule
500
Your Vehicle and the Environment
500
Using the Maintenance Schedule
501
Scheduled Maintenance
502
Additional Required Services
504
Maintenance Footnotes
506
Engine Oil Level Check
508
At each Fuel Fill
508
At Least Once a Month
508
Owner Checks and Services
508
At Least Once a Year
509
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
510
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
511
Maintenance Replacement Parts
513
Engine Drive Belt Routing
514
Maintenance Record
515
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
519
Customer Assistance Information
519
Customer Assistance and Information
520
Online Owner Center
523
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
524
Customer Assistance Offices
524
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
525
Calling for Assistance
525
Roadside Assistance Program
525
Services Provided
526
Scheduling Service Appointments
528
Courtesy Transportation
528
Collision Damage Repair
529
Insuring Your Vehicle
530
Repair Facility
530
If a Crash Occurs
531
Reporting Safety Defects
532
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
532
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
533
Owner Information
533
Service Manuals
533
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
533
Service Publications Ordering Information
533
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
534
Event Data Recorders
535
Onstar
536
Navigation System
536
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
536
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Language
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