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(Modern Bridge - Level 2 / #23321109)
Spine = Printer Adjust
Color = Black
Date = 08/18/14

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Performance and Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Keys, Doors, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-18
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-21 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-25
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-30
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-41
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Trademarks and License Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
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Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-58

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Recommended Fluids . . . . . . . 11-10
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-12
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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Introduction iii

This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners

may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens
was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be
model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at
specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from:
that may not be available in your
The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du
vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant:
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, documentation relating to your
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated
CITY EXPRESS are trademarks features. Attention: Customer Service
and/or service marks of General 47911 Halyard Drive
Keep this manual in the vehicle for Plymouth, MI 48170
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, quick reference.
affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited” for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A.
©
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iv Introduction

Using this Manual Symbols

{ Warning
To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and
the vehicle, use the Index in the Warning indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of
back of the manual. It is an could result in injury or death. text. Symbols are shown along with
alphabetical list of what is in the the text describing the operation or
manual and the page number where information relating to a specific
it can be found. component, control, message,
{ Caution gauge, or indicator.
Danger, Warnings, and Caution indicates a hazard that M : This symbol is shown when
Cautions could result in property or vehicle you need to see the owner manual
damage. for additional instructions or
Warning messages found on vehicle
information.
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when
reduce them. you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
{ Danger information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result Here are some additional symbols
in serious injury or death. A circle with a slash through it is a that may be found on the vehicle
safety symbol which means “Do and what they mean. For more
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let information on the symbol, refer to
this happen.” the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
H or ! : Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
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I or $ : Brake System
Warning Light
" : Charging System
J : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
i: Top Tether Anchors for Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
G : Turn Signal
d : Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
M: Windshield Washer Fluid
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2 NOTES
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In Brief 1-1

In Brief Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear Vision
1-14

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Instrument Panel Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Performance and Maintenance
Initial Drive Information Traction Control/Electronic
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-15
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Driving for Better Fuel
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Roadside Assistance
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-11
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-12
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-13
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents on page 8-3. 11. Fuel Door Release. See Filling Initial Drive
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and the Tank on page 9-38.
Lane-Change Signals on Hood Release. See Hood on
Information
page 6-3. page 10-5. This section provides a brief
3. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7. 12. Steering Wheel Controls on overview about some of the
page 5-2 (If Equipped). important features that may or may
4. Cruise Control on page 9-28 (If not be on your specific vehicle.
Equipped). 13. Ignition Positions on
page 9-14. For more detailed information, refer
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on to each of the features which can be
page 5-2. 14. Parking Assist on page 9-30 (If found later in this owner manual.
6. Rear Window Defogger and Equipped).
Heated Mirror Button (if 15. Hazard Warning Flashers on Remote Keyless Entry
Equipped). See Climate Control page 6-2. (RKE) System
Systems on page 8-1 and 16. Shift Lever. See Continuously
Heated Mirrors on page 2-13. If equipped, the RKE transmitter is
Variable Transmission (CVT) used to remotely lock and unlock
7. Infotainment on page 7-1. on page 9-18. the doors from up to 10 m (33 ft)
8. Traction Control/Electronic 17. Passenger Airbag Status away from the vehicle.
Stability Control on page 9-25. Indicator on page 5-10.
9. Power Mirrors on page 2-13 (If 18. Climate Control Systems on
Equipped). page 8-1.
10. Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 10-25.
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K : Press once to unlock the driver When K is pressed, all doors will
door. The hazard warning flashers automatically lock within one minute
flash once if all doors are closed unless a door is opened, the ignition
with the ignition switch in any switch is turned from OFF to ON,
position except ON. or Q is pressed.
The interior lamp comes on and the 7 : Press and hold 7 to sound the
lamp timer activates for 30 seconds panic alarm. Press any button on
when the interior lamp switch is in the RKE transmitter to cancel the
the DOOR position with the ignition panic alarm.
switch in any position except ON.
The interior lamp can be See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote
immediately turned off by inserting Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Keyless Access the key into the ignition switch and Operation on page 2-3.
Q: Press to lock all doors. placing the ignition switch in ON or
START, by locking the doors with Door Locks
The hazard warning flashers flash the RKE transmitter, by pressing the
twice and the horn chirps once to door switch, or by pressing OFF on Manual Door Locks
indicate all doors are locked. the interior lamp switch. Lock and unlock the door from the
If a door is open and Q is pressed, Press K again within five seconds
outside using the key or the Remote
the doors will lock but the horn will Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
to unlock all remaining doors. The if equipped. From the inside, slide
not beep and the hazard warning hazard warning flashers flash once
flashers will not flash. The horn may the manual lever on the door
if all doors are completely closed. forward to lock and rearward to
or may not beep. See “Silencing the
Horn Sound Feature” under Remote unlock.
Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Door Locks on page 2-5.
Operation on page 2-3.
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Power Door Locks Press or pull up on the switch to Seat Adjustment

lower or raise the window.
On the front doors, press Q or K on Seat Adjustment
the power door lock switch to lock or Express-Up/Down
unlock the doors. If equipped, the front windows have
See Power Door Locks on page 2-6. an express feature that allows the
window to be raised or lowered
Windows without holding the switch. Press or
pull the switch fully and release it to
Power Windows activate the express feature.
This mode can be canceled by
briefly pressing or pulling the switch.
See Power Windows on page 2-14.

To adjust the seat:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure the seat is
The power window controls (1) are locked in place.
on the front doors. The driver door
also has a control (2) to operate the
front passenger window.
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1-6 In Brief

Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks

To lift the seat, pull up or push down

the lever to adjust the seat.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. On the driver seat, move the lever To recline the seatback:
on the inboard side of the seat 1. Lift the lever on the side of
forward or rearward. the seat.
See Lumbar Adjustment on 2. Move the seatback to the
page 3-4. desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
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To return the seatback to the upright

position:
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3-4.
Folding Seatback
3. Lift the lever fully and fold the 4. Lift the latch on the inboard side
The front passenger seatback may seatback forward until it of the seatback to release
fold flat. disengages. the seat.
To fold the seatback:
1. Lower the head restraint all the
way. See Head Restraints on
page 3-2.
2. Move the seat as far back as
possible. See Seat Adjustment
on page 3-3.
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1-8 In Brief

Head Restraint Safety Belts

Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
5. Fold the seatback flat over the See Head Restraints on page 3-2
seat cushion. and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
To raise the seatback: Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
1. Raise the seatback and push it
safety belts properly:
rearward.
. Safety Belts on page 3-8.
2. Pull up on the recline lever and
lean the seatback to the upright . How to Wear Safety Belts
seating position. See Reclining Properly on page 3-9.
Seatbacks on page 3-4. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to . Lower Anchors and Tethers for
make sure it is locked in place. Children (LATCH System) on
See Folding Seatback on page 3-6. page 3-38.
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Passenger Sensing vehicle is started. See Passenger

Airbag Status Indicator on
System page 5-10.
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard Mirror Adjustment
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag Interior Mirror
is affected by the passenger Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
sensing system. See Passenger view of the area behind your
Sensing System on page 3-22. vehicle.
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the If equipped with power outside
headlamps from behind. mirrors, adjust by selecting the left
or right mirror (1) and then use the
See Manual Rearview Mirror on control pad (2) to move each mirror
page 2-13. to the desired position. See Power
Exterior Mirrors Mirrors on page 2-13.
If equipped with manual outside
mirrors, adjust by pressing up,
down, left, or right on the mirror to
have a clear view of objects
The passenger airbag status behind you.
indicator is under the climate
controls and is visible when the
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1-10 In Brief

Interior Lighting Reading Lamps There are three positions:

The dome lamp and reading lamps OFF: Turns all the lamps off,
are in the overhead console. except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
Dome Lamps
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
Press (1) to turn the reading lamp
See:
on or (2) to turn the reading
lamp off. . Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1
See Dome Lamps on page 6-4.
The dome lamp operates in any . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
ignition switch position. Exterior Lighting on page 6-2
The dome lamp switch has three
positions, press the switch to adjust
the settings.
Press (1) to turn the lamp off, even
when a door is open. When the
switch is in the (2) position, the lamp
comes on when a door is opened.
Press (3) to turn the lamp on. The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever on the left side of
the steering column.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

MIST: For a single wipe, briefly
move the wiper lever up.
Windshield Washer
Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
With the ignition in the ON position, See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
move the windshield wiper lever page 5-2.
down to select the wiper speed.
HI: Use for fast wipes. Climate Controls 1. Air Delivery Mode Control
LO: Use for slow wipes. The vehicle’s heating, cooling, and 2. Outside Air/Recirculation Air
ventilation can be controlled with Intake Control
this system.
3. Temperature Control
4. Heated Mirrors (If Equipped)
5. Rear Window Defogger (If
Equipped)
6. Fan Control
INT: Use for intermittent wipes. To 7. A/C (Air Conditioning)
adjust wipe frequency, turn the INT See Climate Control Systems on
TIME band forward for less frequent page 8-1.
wipes or rearward for more frequent
wipes.
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Vehicle Features AUX: Press to change to an Portable Audio Devices

auxiliary device.
This vehicle has an auxiliary input
Infotainment System >: Press to mute and unmute the jack on the lower right side of the
audio. faceplate. External devices such as
The base radio information is
included in this manual. See the r SEEK/TRACK q : Radio: an iPod®, laptop computer, MP3
infotainment manual for information Press to fast seek or scan stations. player, cassette player, or CD
changer can be connected to the
on the uplevel radio, audio player, Q TUNE/FF-REW/FOLDER R : auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm
phone, navigation system, and Press to seek or scan one station at
voice recognition. There is also (1/8 in) input cable.
a time.
information on settings. This input jack is not an audio
For more information about these
output; do not plug headphones into
and other radio features, see
Radio(s) Infotainment on page 7-1.
the front auxiliary input jack.
The ignition most be in ACC/ See Auxiliary Jack on page 7-9.
ACCESSORY or RUN/START. Storing a Favorite Station
PUSH/PWR: Press to turn the Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, Bluetooth®
system on and off. and six AM), can be programmed on If equipped with a Bluetooth system,
the six numbered buttons. it allows users with a
VOL: Turn to increase or decrease
the volume. For more information on storing a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to
favorite station, see Operation on make and receive hands-free calls
AM: Press to change to AM page 7-4. using the vehicle’s audio system
stations. and controls.
Setting the Clock
FM: Press to change to FM The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
stations and press to change For detailed instructions on setting must be paired with the Bluetooth
between FM1 and FM2. the clock for your specific audio system before it can be used in the
system, see Clock on page 5-3. vehicle. Not all phones will support
CD: Press to change to play a CD.
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all functions. For more information, g or d : While in one of the Cruise Control
see www.gm.com/bluetooth and preset radio station banks, press
Bluetooth on page 7-10. and hold for less than 1.5 seconds
to change to the previous or next
Steering Wheel Controls preset radio station or press to go to
the previous or next track on a CD.
Press and hold for more than
1.5 seconds to change to the
previous or next radio station.
Press to change the Bluetooth
system language. See “Choosing a
Language” in Bluetooth on
page 7-10.
V : If equipped, press and hold to If equipped with cruise control, use
end a call or reject a call. the following buttons:
g V : If equipped, press to interact CRUISE ON/OFF: Press to turn
with Bluetooth or answer an cruise control on or off. The white
®
Some audio and Bluetooth controls incoming call. See Bluetooth on indicator comes on in the instrument
(if equipped) can be adjusted at the page 7-10. cluster when cruise control is
steering wheel.
x − or x +: Press x − to decrease turned on.
SOURCE: Press to change volume or press x + to increase the
between AM, FM, CD, and AUX volume.
devices.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
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ACCEL/RES (Accelerate/ Use the trip odometer reset stem in Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
Resume): If there is a set speed in the cluster to cycle through the rear bumper clean to ensure proper
memory, press briefly to resume to a available trip computer displays. operation.
previously set speed, or press and See Trip Computer on page 5-20. See Parking Assist on page 9-30.
hold to accelerate. If cruise control
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. Rear Vision Power Outlets
COAST/SET: Press briefly to set
Camera (RVC) The accessory power outlets can be
the speed and activate cruise If equipped, RVC displays a view of used to plug in electrical equipment,
control, or press and hold to the area behind the vehicle, on the such as a cell phone or an MP3
decelerate. If cruise control is infotainment system display, when player.
already active, use to decrease the vehicle is shifted into The vehicle may have two
vehicle speed. R (Reverse). accessory power outlets:
CANCEL: Press to disengage See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on . Near the bottom of the center
cruise control without erasing the page 9-31. stack.
set speed from memory. . On the rear of the center floor
See Cruise Control on page 9-28. Parking Assist console.
If equipped, this system uses Remove the cover to access and
Trip Computer sensors on the rear bumper to replace when not in use.
assist with parking and avoiding
The vehicle may have a trip See Power Outlets on page 5-4.
objects while in R (Reverse).
computer. It provides the driver with
It operates at speeds less than
driving information such as the
5 km/h (3 mph). Rear Parking Assist
driving distance for the remaining
(RPA) uses audible beeps to
fuel, average fuel economy, and
provide distance and system
instant fuel economy.
information.
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In Brief 1-15

Performance and systems back on. The g The low tire pressure warning light
indicator will turn off in the may come on in cool weather when
Maintenance instrument cluster. the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
See Traction Control/Electronic
Traction Control/ Stability Control on page 9-25.
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
Electronic Stability the tires need to be inflated to the
Control Tire Pressure Monitor proper pressure.
The vehicle has a Traction Control This vehicle may have a Tire The TPMS does not replace normal
System (TCS) and an Electronic Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
Stability Control system that assists the correct tire pressures.
with directional control of the vehicle
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
in difficult driving conditions. Both
on page 10-36.
systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
Driving for Better Fuel
. To turn off the TCS and
Electronic Stability Control Economy
systems, press and release the The low tire pressure warning light Driving habits can affect fuel
TCS/Electronic Stability Control alerts to a significant loss in mileage. Here are some driving tips
button g on the instrument pressure of one of the vehicle's to get the best fuel economy
panel to the left of the steering tires. If the warning light comes on, possible.
stop as soon as possible and inflate
wheel. The g indicator will come the tires to the recommended
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
on in the instrument cluster. smoothly.
pressure shown on the Tire and
. Press and release the TCS/ Loading Information label. See . Brake gradually and avoid
Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. abrupt stops.
button again to turn the TCS and The warning light will remain on until
Electronic Stability Control the tire pressure is corrected.
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1-16 In Brief
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
Roadside Assistance
.
Program
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
cruise control. TTY Users (U.S. Only):
. Always follow posted speed 1-888-889-2438
limits or drive more slowly when Canada: 1-800-268-6800
conditions require.
New Chevrolet owners are
. Keep vehicle tires properly automatically enrolled in the
inflated. Roadside Assistance Program.
. Combine several trips into a See Roadside Assistance Program
single trip. on page 13-5.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same size and type as the
originals.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Keys, Doors, and Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Keys and Locks
Windows Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Keys
Interior Mirrors
Keys and Locks
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-13
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-13
{ Warning
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 the ignition key is dangerous and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 children or others could be
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 seriously injured or killed. They
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 could operate the power windows
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 or other controls or make the
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-7 vehicle move. The windows will
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 function with the keys in the
ignition, and children or others
Doors could be caught in the path of a
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
closing window. Do not leave
Back Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
children in a vehicle with the
Vehicle Security ignition key.
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-10
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
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If it becomes difficult to turn a key,

inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
Keyless Access . Check the distance. The
The key is used for the ignition and transmitter may be too far from
all door locks. the vehicle.
A key number plate is supplied with . Check the location. Other
the keys. Record the key number vehicles or objects may be
and keep it in a safe place not in the blocking the signal.
vehicle. If the key is lost, see a . Check the transmitter's battery.
dealer for duplicates by using the See “Battery Replacement” later
key number. Key numbers are not in this section.
recorded so it is very important to
keep track of the key number plate. . If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
Key Access See your dealer if a replacement dealer or a qualified technician
key or additional key is needed. for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry The hazard warning flashers flash placing the ignition switch in ON or
twice and the horn chirps once to START, by locking the doors with
(RKE) System Operation indicate all doors are locked. the RKE transmitter, by pressing the
If equipped, the RKE transmitter door lock switch, or by pressing
functions work up to 10 m (33 ft) If a door is open and Q is pressed, OFF on the interior lamp switch.
away from the vehicle. the doors will lock but the horn will
not beep and the hazard warning When K is pressed, all doors will
Other conditions can affect the flashers will not flash. The horn can automatically lock within one minute
performance of the transmitter. See be disabled. See “Silencing the unless a door is opened, the ignition
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Horn Sound Feature” in this section. switch is turned from OFF to ON,
System on page 2-2.
K (Unlock): Press once to unlock or Q is pressed.
the driver door. The hazard warning 7 (Panic Alarm): Press and hold
flashers flash once if all doors are 7 to sound the panic alarm. Press
closed with the ignition switch in any any button on the RKE transmitter
position except ON. to cancel the panic alarm. The panic
Press K again within five seconds alarm will not work if the key is in
to unlock all remaining doors. The the ignition.
hazard warning flashers flash once Auto Relock
if all doors are completely closed.
When K is pressed, all doors will
The interior lamp comes on and the automatically lock within one minute
lamp timer activates for 30 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition
when the interior lamp switch is in switch is turned from OFF to ON,
the DOOR position with the ignition
switch in any position except ON. or Q is pressed.
Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.
The interior lamp can be
immediately turned off by inserting
the key into the ignition switch and
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Silencing the Horn Sound Feature Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery:
The Horn Sound feature can be the Vehicle
deactivated using the RKE Only RKE transmitters programmed
transmitter. to the vehicle will work. If a
Press and hold Q and K for at least transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
two seconds to deactivate the horn
programmed through your dealer.
sound. The hazard warning flashers
When the replacement transmitter is
will flash three times to confirm that
programmed to the vehicle, all
the horn sound feature has been
remaining transmitters must also be
deactivated.
programmed. Any lost or stolen
Press and hold again for at least transmitters no longer work once the
two seconds to activate the horn new transmitter is programmed.
sound. The hazard warning flashers Each vehicle can have up to
will flash once and the horn will five transmitters programmed to it. 1. Remove the screw.
sound once to confirm that the horn
Battery Replacement 2. Separate the transmitter with a
sound is activated. The horn sound
flat, thin tool.
will not deactivate if the alarm is
triggered. { Caution . Carefully insert the tool into
the notch located along the
The RKE transmitter buttons will not When replacing the battery, do parting line of the
operate when the key is in the not touch any of the circuitry on transmitter.
ignition.
the transmitter. Static from your . Twist the tool until the
body could damage the transmitter is separated.
transmitter.
3. Remove the old battery.
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Door Locks Warning (Continued)

{ Warning injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
dangerous. . Outsiders can easily enter
. Passengers, especially through an unlocked door
children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop
doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors
vehicle. When a door is can help prevent this from
locked, the handle will not happening.
open it. The chance of being
4. Insert the new battery, positive thrown out of the vehicle in a
side facing the bottom of the crash is increased if the Manual Door Locks
case. Replace with a CR1620 or doors are not locked. So, all Lock and unlock the doors from the
equivalent battery. passengers should wear outside using the key or the Remote
5. Close the lid and install the safety belts properly and the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
screw securely. doors should be locked if equipped.
whenever the vehicle is
If the vehicle is equipped with
driven.
Keyless Entry, see Remote Keyless
. Young children who get into Entry (RKE) System Operation on
unlocked vehicles may be page 2-3.
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat Front Doors
and can suffer permanent From the outside, turn the key
(Continued) toward the front of the vehicle to
lock and toward the rear to unlock.
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From the inside, move the inside From the inside, slide the lever From the inside, push the lever
lock knob inward to the lock forward (2) to lock and rearward (1) inward to lock (1) or pull outward to
position, then close the door. To to unlock. unlock (2).
unlock, move the inside lock knob
outward to the unlock position. Back Door Power Door Locks
Turn the key toward the right of the
Sliding Doors vehicle to lock. Turn the key toward
From the outside, if equipped, turn
the key toward the front of the
From the outside, turn the key the left of the vehicle to unlock.
toward the front of the vehicle to vehicle to lock all doors. Turn the
lock and toward the rear to unlock. key rearward one time to unlock that
door. Turn the key rearward again
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7

Automatic Door Locks 3. Within 20 seconds of performing

Step 2, press and hold K on the
The doors will lock automatically
when the vehicle speed reaches power door lock switch for more
24 km/h (15 mph). than five seconds.

To unlock the doors: 4. When activated, the hazard

warning flashers will flash twice.
. Press K on a door. When deactivated, the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.
. Shift the transmission into
P (Park). 5. The ignition switch must be
placed in the OFF and ON
The doors will unlock automatically position again between each
when the ignition is placed in the settings change.
From the inside, press Q or K on OFF position or when the key is
the power door lock switch to lock or removed from the ignition.
Lockout Protection
unlock the doors. To deactivate or activate automatic
door unlock: When locking is requested with the
driver door open and the key in the
1. Close all doors. ignition, all the doors will lock and
2. Place the ignition in the ON then the driver door will unlock.
position.
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Doors Back Doors Warning (Continued)

Sliding Door { Warning injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
From the outside: Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
To open, pull the handle and slide dangerous. . Outsiders can easily enter
the door toward the rear of the . Passengers, especially through an unlocked door
vehicle until the door clicks into the children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop
detent. doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors
To close, pull the handle again. The vehicle. When a door is can help prevent this from
door will release from the open locked, the handle will not happening.
position and slide closed. open it. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
From the inside:
crash is increased if the
To open, pull the handle toward the doors are not locked. So, all
rear of the vehicle and slide the passengers should wear
door until it clicks into the detent. safety belts properly and the
To close, pull the handle toward the doors should be locked
rear of the vehicle. The door will whenever the vehicle is
release from the open position and driven.
slide closed. . Young children who get into
Make sure the door is completely unlocked vehicles may be
closed before driving away. unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
(Continued)
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To open the passenger side back The back doors open fully to
door from the outside, pull the approximately 180°. To open either { Caution
handle and open until it stops. door to the wide open position, open
both doors normally. Do not operate the 180° release
latch until the door has been fully
opened. Doing so can result in
damage to the vehicle and/or
malfunction of the mechanism.
Always look before fully opening
the back doors to avoid an
accident with oncoming traffic or
pedestrians.
When closing the back doors, be
sure to close the left-side door
before closing the right-side door.
To open the driver side back door,
pull the latch release at the inside Pull the 180° release latch located
edge of the door. on the inside of each back door to
To close the back doors, close the release the check link arm. Open
driver side back door first. Then the door slowly until it stops.
close the passenger side back door.
Check to make sure both doors are
completely closed.
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Vehicle Security 2. Close all the doors and lock the

vehicle in one of three ways:
After 30 seconds the alarm system
will arm, and the security light will
This vehicle has theft-deterrent begin to slowly flash indicating the
. Use the key.
features; however, they do not make alarm system is operating.
the vehicle impossible to steal. . With the door open, press
the inside lock button and The system will not arm if any of the
following occur during the
Vehicle Alarm System close the door. Make sure
30-second pre-arm time period:
the key is not inside the
This vehicle may have a security vehicle. . The door is unlocked with the
system. key, the power door lock switch,
. Use the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry or the RKE transmitter.
(RKE) System Operation on . Any door is open.
page 2-3. . The ignition key is turned to
If the lock button is ACC or ON.
pressed when the doors are . The key is turned slowly when
locked, the lights flash twice locking the door.
The security light shows the status and the horn may beep
of the system. once to indicate the doors If the key is turned beyond the
are locked. vertical position toward the unlock
Arming the Alarm System position to remove the key, the
3. Confirm that the security light system may be disarmed when the
1. Close the windows. The system comes on. The security light key is removed. If the security light
will arm with open windows. stays on for about 30 seconds. fails to glow for a period of time,
Turn off the vehicle and remove The vehicle security system is unlock the door once and lock it
the key. now pre-armed. again.
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When the driver and/or passengers Disarming the Alarm System The system is automatically
are in the vehicle, the system will disarmed when the vehicle is
Do one of the following to disarm
still arm when all doors are closed started with the correct key. The key
the alarm system or turn off the
and locked and the ignition key is in uses a transponder that matches an
alarm if it has been activated:
the OFF position. immobilizer control unit in the
Vehicle Security System
. Press K on the RKE transmitter. vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. Only the correct key
Activation . Unlock the driver door using starts the vehicle. The vehicle may
the key. not start if the key is damaged.
The security system will activate as
follows:
Immobilizer
. The headlamps blink and the
horn sounds intermittently. The See Radio Frequency Statement on
alarm automatically turns off page 13-12.
after a period of time. The alarm
will sound if the vehicle is Immobilizer Operation
tampered with again. This vehicle has an alarm system. If the immobilizer system is
. The alarm will sound if opening The system does not have to be malfunctioning, the security light will
a door without using the key or manually armed or disarmed. remain on while the ignition switch
RKE transmitter, even if the door is placed in ON.
is unlocked by using the inside The vehicle is automatically
lock knob or the power door lock immobilized when the key is If the engine will not start using a
switch. removed. registered key:
This security light blinks whenever 1. Leave the ignition in ON for
the ignition is placed in LOCK, OFF, about five seconds.
or ACC. 2. Turn the ignition to OFF or
LOCK, and wait for about
10 seconds.
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3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2. Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors

4. Restart the engine.
If the engine will not start, place the Convex Mirrors
key on a separate key ring to avoid
interference from other devices. { Warning
If the light still remains on and/or the
A convex mirror can make things,
engine will not start, see a dealer for
service. Bring all registered keys like other vehicles, look farther
along to the dealer. away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
Do not leave the key or device that you could hit a vehicle on the
disarms or deactivates the right. Check the inside mirror or
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Adjust the mirrors by pressing up,
down, left, or right on the sides of
The passenger side mirror is convex the mirror.
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
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Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
damage when going through an view of the area behind your
automatic car wash. Push the mirror vehicle.
outward to return it to the original Do not spray glass cleaner directly
position. on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors: Manual Rearview Mirror
1 (Rear Defogger): Press to If equipped, push the tab forward for
heat the mirrors. daytime use and pull it rearward for
If equipped with power outside nighttime use to avoid glare of the
mirrors, adjust by selecting the left An indicator light in the button lights headlamps from behind.
or right mirror (1) and then use the when the outside heated mirrors are
control pad (2) to move each mirror activated.
to the desired position. See “Rear Window Defogger” under
The power mirrors will operate only Climate Control Systems on
when the ignition is in the ACC or page 8-1 for more information.
ON position.
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Windows Power Windows

{ Warning { Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless Leaving children in a vehicle with
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
especially with the windows transmitter is dangerous for many
closed in warm or hot weather. reasons; children or others could
They can be overcome by the be badly injured or even killed.
extreme heat and suffer They could operate the power
permanent injuries or even death windows or other controls or even
from heat stroke. make the vehicle move. They
could be seriously injured or killed The power window controls (1) are
if caught in the path of a closing on the front doors. The driver door
window. Do not leave the RKE also has a control (2) to operate the
transmitter in a vehicle with front passenger window.
children. Press the switch to the first detent to
lower the window. Pull to the first
detent to raise the window. Release
to stop at the desired position.
The switches work when the ignition
is in ON or for a period of time after
the ignition is placed in the OFF
position. If the driver or passenger
door is opened the power to the
windows is canceled.
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Express- Up/Down If the battery on the vehicle has Window Lockout

been recharged, disconnected, or is
If equipped, the front windows have
not working, the auto-reverse
an express feature that allows the
function may not operate properly.
window to be raised or lowered
If this occurs, see “Programming the
without holding the switch. Press or
Power Windows” later in this
pull the switch fully and release it to
section.
activate the express feature. This
mode can be canceled by briefly
pressing or pulling the switch. { Warning
Auto-Reverse Function There are some small distances
immediately before the closed
If any object is in the path of the
window when express operation is position which cannot be
active, the window stops at the detected. Make sure that all
obstacle and auto-reverses to a passengers have their hands, When the window lockout button (1)
preset factory position. Weather etc., inside the vehicle before is pressed, only the driver side
conditions such as severe icing also closing the window. window can be opened or closed.
cause the window to auto-reverse. Press again to cancel the window
The window returns to normal lockout function.
operation once the obstacle or
condition is removed.
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Programming the Power If the power window automatic

Windows function does not operate properly
after performing this procedure, see
If the power window automatic your dealer.
function (closing only) does not
operate properly, perform the
following procedure to reprogram
Sun Visors
the windows: Pull the sun visor down to block
To program each front window: glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
1. With the ignition in ON or ACC/ window.
ACCESSORY, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power
window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up
until the window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up
for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.
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Seats and Restraints 3-1

Seats and Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Adding Equipment to the

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-13 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29
Restraints Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-29
Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Airbag System Child Restraints
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Front Seats Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-17 Infants and Young
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 When Should an Airbag Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-34
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 What Makes an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-37
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Lower Anchors and Tethers
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 How Does an Airbag for Children (LATCH
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Safety Belts
What Will You See after an Replacing LATCH System
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-42
How to Wear Safety Belts
Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints . . . . 3-42
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Safety Belt Use During
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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Head Restraints
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 injury in a crash. Do not For adjustable head restraints The height of the head restraint can
drive until the head restraints for be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
Adjust the head restraint/headrest
all occupants are installed and up to raise it. Try to move the head
so the center is level with the center
adjusted properly. restraint to make sure that it is
of your ears. If your ear position is
still higher than the recommended locked in place.
alignment, place the head restraint To lower the head restraint, press
at the highest position. the button located on the top of the
seatback and push the restraint
down. Try to move the head
restraint after the button is released
to make sure that it is locked in
place.
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Head Restraint Removal and Use the following procedure to Front Seats
Reinstallation reinstall the head restraint.
1. Align the head restraint stalks Seat Adjustment
{ Warning with the holes in the seat. Make
sure that the head restraint is
If the head restraints are removed facing the correct direction. The { Warning
for any reason, they should be stalk with the notch (notches)
securely stored to prevent them You can lose control of the
must be installed in the hole with vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
from causing injury to passengers the lock knobs.
or damage to the vehicle in case seat while the vehicle is moving.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and Adjust the driver seat only when
of sudden braking or an accident.
push the head restraint down. the vehicle is not moving.
3. Properly adjust the head
Use the following procedure to restraint before an occupant
remove the head restraint: uses the seating position.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the
highest position. { Warning
2. Press and hold the lock knob.
With head restraints that are not
3. Remove the head restraint from installed and adjusted properly,
the seat. there is a greater chance that
4. Store the head restraint properly occupants will suffer a neck/
in a secure place so it is not spinal injury in a crash. Do not
loose in the vehicle. drive until the head restraints for
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the all occupants are installed and
head restraint before an adjusted properly.
occupant uses the seating
position.
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To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Warning (Continued)

1. Lift the bar under the front edge
of the seat cushion to unlock injury to the person sitting there.
the seat. Always push and pull on the
2. Slide the seat to the desired seatbacks to be sure they are
position and release the bar. locked.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure the seat is
locked in place.

On the driver seat, move the lever

on the inboard side of the seat
forward or rearward.

Reclining Seatbacks

{ Warning To recline the seatback:

If either seatback is not locked, it 1. Lift the lever on the side of
To lift the seat, pull up or push down could move forward in a sudden the seat.
the lever to adjust the seat. stop or crash. That could cause
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2. Move the seatback to the

desired position, and then Warning (Continued)
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
3. Push and pull on the seatback to be in front of you. In a crash, you
make sure it is locked. could go into it, receiving neck or
To return the seatback to the upright other injuries.
position: The lap belt could go up over
1. Lift the lever fully without your abdomen. The belt forces
applying pressure to the would be there, not at your pelvic
seatback, and the seatback will bones. This could cause serious
return to the upright position. internal injuries. Do not have a seatback reclined if
2. Push and pull on the seatback to For proper protection when the the vehicle is moving.
make sure it is locked. vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
{ Warning back in the seat and wear the
safety belt properly.
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
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Front Seat Armrest Folding Seatback

{ Warning
The front passenger seatback may
fold flat. Things you put on this seatback
can strike and injure people in a
{ Warning sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Remove or secure all items
If you fold the seatback forward to before driving.
carry longer objects, such as skis,
be sure any such cargo is not
near an airbag. In a crash, an
inflating airbag might force that { Caution
object toward a person. This Folding a seat with the safety
could cause severe injury or even belts still fastened may cause
death. Secure objects away from damage to the seat or the safety
There is an armrest on the inboard the area in which an airbag would
side of the driver seat. To raise or belts. Always unbuckle the safety
inflate. For more information, see belts and return them to their
lower the armrest, push up or pull Where Are the Airbags? on
down on the armrest. normal stowed position before
page 3-17 and Vehicle Load folding a seat.
Limits on page 9-9.
To fold the seatback:
1. Lower the head restraint all the
way. See Head Restraints on
page 3-2.
2. Move the seat as far back as
possible. See Seat Adjustment
on page 3-3.
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3. Lift the lever fully and fold the 4. Lift the latch on the inboard side 5. Fold the seatback flat over the
seatback forward until it of the seatback to release seat cushion.
disengages. the seat. To raise the seatback:
1. Raise the seatback and push it
rearward.
2. Pull up on the recline lever and
lean the seatback to the upright
seating position. See Reclining
Seatbacks on page 3-4.
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{ Warning Safety Belts Warning (Continued)

This section of the manual
If either seatback is not locked, it describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride
could move forward in a sudden properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside
stop or crash. That could cause things not to do with safety belts. of a vehicle. In a collision,
injury to the person sitting there. passengers riding in these areas
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
{ Warning are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow
locked. Do not let anyone ride where a passengers to ride in any area of
safety belt cannot be worn the vehicle that is not equipped
3. Push and pull on the seatback to properly. In a crash, if you or your with seats and safety belts.
make sure it is locked in place. passenger(s) are not wearing Always wear a safety belt, and
safety belts, injuries can be much check that all passenger(s) are
worse than if you are wearing restrained properly too.
safety belts. You can be seriously
injured or killed by hitting things
inside the vehicle harder or by This vehicle has indicators as a
being ejected from the vehicle. In reminder to buckle the safety belts.
addition, anyone who is not See Safety Belt Reminders on
page 5-9.
buckled up can strike other
passengers in the vehicle.
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Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in
safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law
sense. requires wearing safety belts.
Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts
Safety Belts
Properly
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle
after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of
safety belt? adult size.
A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know
wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And
Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller
during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be
can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older
When riding in a vehicle, you travel much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3-30 or Infants
as fast as the vehicle does. If the and Young Children on page 3-32.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Follow those rules for everyone's
vehicle stops suddenly, you keep should I have to wear safety
going until something stops you. protection.
belts?
It could be the windshield, the It is very important for all occupants
instrument panel, or the safety belts! A: Airbags are supplemental to buckle up. Statistics show that
systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often
When you wear a safety belt, you safety belts — not instead of
and the vehicle slow down together. in crashes than those who are
them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts.
There is more time to stop because is provided, all occupants still
you stop over a longer distance and, have to buckle up to get the
when worn properly, your strongest most protection.
bones take the forces from the
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There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt
about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt.
. Wear the shoulder belt over the
shoulder and across the chest. The following instructions explain
These parts of the body are best how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
able to take belt restraining properly.
forces. The shoulder belt locks if 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is
there is a sudden stop or crash. adjustable, so you can sit up
straight. To see how, see “Seats”
{ Warning in the Index.

You can be seriously injured,

or even killed, by not wearing
your safety belt properly.
. Sit up straight and always keep
. Never allow the lap or
your feet on the floor in front
of you. shoulder belt to become
loose or twisted.
. Always use the correct buckle
for your seating position.
. Never wear the shoulder belt
under both arms or behind
. Wear the lap part of the belt low your back.
and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash,
. Never route the lap or
this applies force to the strong shoulder belt over an
pelvic bones and you would be armrest.
less likely to slide under the lap
belt. If you slid under it, the belt
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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull later in this section for
the belt across you. Do not let it instructions on use and
get twisted. important safety information.
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if
you pull the belt across you very
quickly. If this happens, let the
belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of the
passenger belt is pulled out all
the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be engaged. 3. Push the latch plate into the
If this happens, let the belt go buckle until it clicks.
back all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to
make sure it is secure. If the belt
is not long enough, see Safety 5. To make the lap part tight, pull
Belt Extender on page 3-13. up on the shoulder belt.

Position the release button on

the buckle so that the safety belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
4. If equipped with a shoulder belt
height adjuster, move it to the
height that is right for you. See
“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”
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should be close to, but not Release the adjustment button (1) to
contacting, the neck. Improper lock the shoulder belt height
shoulder belt height adjustment adjuster into position.
could reduce the effectiveness of After the height adjuster is set to the
the safety belt in a crash. See How desired position, make sure it is
to Wear Safety Belts Properly on locked in place. Try to move the
page 3-9. height adjuster up or down without
pulling out on the button (1).
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt
pretensioners for front outboard
To unlatch the belt, push the button occupants. Although the safety belt
on the buckle. The belt should pretensioners cannot be seen, they
return to its stowed position. are part of the safety belt assembly.
They can help tighten the safety
Before a door is closed, be sure the
belts during certain types of frontal
safety belt is out of the way. If a
crashes if the threshold conditions
door is slammed against a safety
for pretensioner activation are met.
belt, damage can occur to both the
Safety belt pretensioners can also
safety belt and the vehicle.
To adjust, pull out the adjustment help tighten the safety belts in a
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster button (1) and move the height side crash or rollover event.
adjuster (2) to the desired position When a pretensioner activates,
The vehicle has a shoulder belt
so the belt passes over the center of smoke is released and a loud noise
height adjuster for the driver.
the shoulder. The belt should be may be heard. This smoke is not
Adjust the height so the shoulder away from your face and neck, but harmful and does not indicate a fire.
portion of the belt is on the shoulder not falling off your shoulder.
and not falling off of it. The belt
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This could cause breathing Safety Belt Extender

problems for people with a history of
asthma or other breathing trouble. If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash, But if a safety belt is not long
they will need to be replaced, and enough, your dealer will order you
the vehicle's safety belt system will an extender. When you go in to
probably need other new parts. See order it, take the heaviest coat you
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts will wear, so the extender will be
after a Crash on page 3-14. long enough for you. To help avoid
personal injury, do not let someone
Safety Belt Use During else use it, and use it only for the
A pregnant woman should wear a seat it is made to fit. The extender
Pregnancy has been designed for adults. Never
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
Safety belts work for everyone, portion should be worn as low as use it for securing child seats. To
including pregnant women. Like all possible, below the rounding, wear it, attach it to the regular safety
occupants, they are more likely to throughout the pregnancy. belt. See the instruction sheet that
be seriously injured if they do not comes with the extender.
wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety Safety System Check
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
that the fetus will not be hurt in a Now and then, check that the safety
crash. For pregnant women, as for belt reminder light, safety belts,
anyone, the key to making safety buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
belts effective is wearing them anchorages are all working properly.
properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts
that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job. See your dealer
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. If dirt builds up in the shoulder
to have it repaired. Torn or frayed
belt guide of the safety belt
Replacing Safety Belt
safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under anchors, the safety belts may System Parts after a
impact forces. If a belt is torn or retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder Crash
frayed, get a new one right away. belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
Make sure the safety belt reminder Periodically check to see that { Warning
light is working. See Safety Belt the safety belt and the metal
Reminders on page 5-9. components, such as buckles, A crash can damage the safety
tongues, retractors, flexible wires belt system in the vehicle.
Keep safety belts clean and dry. and anchors, work properly. A damaged safety belt system
See Safety Belt Care on page 3-14. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts, may not properly protect the
or other damage on the webbing person using it, resulting in
Safety Belt Care is found, the entire safety belt serious injury or even death in a
. To clean the safety belt webbing, assembly should be replaced. crash. To help make sure the
apply a mild soap solution or any safety belt systems are working
solution recommended for { Warning properly after a crash, have them
cleaning upholstery or carpet. inspected and any necessary
Then, wipe with a cloth and Do not bleach or dye safety belts. replacements made as soon as
allow the safety belts to dry in It may severely weaken them. In possible.
the shade. Do not allow the a crash, they might not be able to
safety belts to retract until they provide adequate protection.
are completely dry. Clean safety belts only with mild After a minor crash, replacement of
soap and lukewarm water. safety belts may not be necessary.
But the safety belt assemblies that
were used during any crash may
have been stressed or damaged.
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See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For seat-mounted side impact
belt assemblies inspected or airbags, the word SRS AIRBAG is
replaced. The vehicle has the following on the side of the seatback closest
airbags: to the door.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the safety belt . A frontal airbag for the driver. For roof-rail airbags, the word SRS
system was not being used at the . A frontal airbag for the front CURTAIN AIRBAG is at the top of
time of the crash. outboard passenger. the pillar behind the front seats.
Have the safety belt pretensioners . A seat-mounted side impact Airbags are designed to supplement
checked if the vehicle has been in a airbag for the driver. the protection provided by safety
crash, or if the airbag readiness light belts. Even though today's airbags
stays on after you start the vehicle . A seat-mounted side impact are also designed to help reduce
or while you are driving. See Airbag airbag for the front outboard the risk of injury from the force of an
Readiness Light on page 5-9. passenger. inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
. A roof-rail airbag for the driver. very quickly to do their job.
. A roof-rail airbag for the front Here are the most important things
outboard passenger. to know about the airbag system:
All of the airbags have the word
SRS AIRBAG on the trim or on a { Warning
label near the deployment opening.
You can be severely injured or
For frontal airbags, the word SRS killed in a crash if you are not
AIRBAG will appear on the middle wearing your safety belt, even
part of the steering wheel for the with airbags. Airbags are
driver and on the instrument panel designed to work with safety
for the front outboard passenger. belts, not replace them. Also,
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) { Warning

airbags are not designed to inflate airbag when it inflates can be Children who are up against,
in every crash. In some crashes seriously injured or killed. Do not or very close to, any airbag when
safety belts are the only restraint. sit unnecessarily close to any it inflates can be seriously injured
See When Should an Airbag airbag, as you would be if sitting or killed. Always secure children
Inflate? on page 3-18. on the edge of the seat or leaning properly in the vehicle. To read
Wearing your safety belt during a forward. Safety belts help keep how, see Older Children on
crash helps reduce the chance of you in position before and during page 3-30 or Infants and Young
hitting things inside the vehicle or a crash. Always wear a safety Children on page 3-32.
being ejected from it. Airbags are belt, even with airbags. The driver
“supplemental restraints” to the should sit as far back as possible
safety belts. Everyone in the while still maintaining control of
vehicle should wear a safety belt the vehicle.
properly, whether or not there is Occupants should not lean on or
an airbag for that person. sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted side impact airbags
and/or roof-rail airbags. There is an airbag readiness light
{ Warning on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol.
Because airbags inflate with great
The system checks the airbag
force and faster than the blink of
electrical system for malfunctions.
an eye, anyone who is up The light tells you if there is an
against, or very close to any electrical problem. See Airbag
(Continued) Readiness Light on page 5-9.
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Where Are the Airbags?

{ Warning
If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury
or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
Passenger Side Shown, Driver airbag, and do not attach or put
Side Similar anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
The driver frontal airbag is in the The seat-mounted side impact airbag covering.
center of the steering wheel. airbags for the driver and front
outboard passenger are in the side Do not use seat accessories that
The front outboard passenger block the inflation path of a
of the seatbacks closest to the door.
frontal airbag is in the passenger seat-mounted side impact airbag.
side instrument panel. The roof-rail airbags for the driver
and front outboard passenger are in Never secure anything to the roof
the trim above the side windows. of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
by routing a rope or tie‐down
through any door or window
opening. If you do, the path of an
inflating roof-rail airbag will be
blocked.
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When Should an Airbag front outboard passenger's head

Warning (Continued)
and chest. Frontal airbags do not
Inflate? provide restraint to the lower body.
reduce the risk or severity of
This vehicle is equipped with Depending upon sensor input and injury in various kinds of
airbags. See Airbag System on crash severity, it is possible that accidents.
page 3-15. Airbags are designed to only one frontal airbag may inflate
inflate when the ignition is in the ON during a crash.
. The front passenger airbag
position and the impact exceeds the will not inflate if the
specific airbag system's deployment In addition, the vehicle has passenger airbag status
threshold. Deployment thresholds advanced technology frontal indicator is lit or if the front
are used to predict how severe a airbags. Advanced technology passenger seat is
crash is likely to be in time for the frontal airbags adjust the restraint unoccupied. For more
airbags to inflate and help restrain according to crash severity and information, see Passenger
the occupants. The vehicle has safety belt usage. Airbag Status Indicator on
electronic sensors that help the In any particular crash, no one can page 5-10.
airbag system determine the say whether an airbag should have . The safety belts and the front
severity of the impact. Deployment inflated simply because of the airbags are most effective
thresholds can vary with specific vehicle damage or repair costs. when you are sitting well
vehicle design. back and upright in the seat
Frontal airbags are designed to { Warning with both feet on the floor.
inflate in higher severity frontal The front airbags inflate with
collisions, although they may inflate . The front airbags ordinarily great force. Even with the
if the forces in another type of will not inflate in the event of advanced airbag system,
collision are similar to those of a a side impact, rear impact, if you are unrestrained,
higher severity frontal impact, to rollover, or lower severity leaning forward, sitting
help reduce the potential for severe frontal collision. Always wear sideways, or out of position in
injuries, mainly to the driver's or your safety belt to help (Continued)
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) { Warning

any way, you are at greater . The front passenger seat is Front seat-mounted side impact
risk of injury or death in a equipped with a Passenger airbags and roof-rail rollover
crash. You may also receive Sensing System (weight airbags:
serious or fatal injuries from sensor) that turns the front
the front airbag if you are up passenger airbag off under
. The seat-mounted side
against it when it inflates. some conditions. This sensor impact airbags and roof-rail
Always sit back against the is only used in this seat. airbags ordinarily will not
seatback and as far away as Failure to be properly seated inflate in the event of a frontal
practical from the steering and wearing the safety belt impact, rear impact, or lower
wheel or instrument panel. can increase the risk or severity side collision. Always
Always use the safety belts. severity of injury in an wear your safety belts to help
accident. For more reduce the risk or severity of
. The driver and front injury in various kinds of
passenger safety belt buckles information, see Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator on accidents.
are equipped with sensors
that detect if the safety belts page 5-10. . The safety belts, the
are fastened. The advanced . Keep hands on the outside of seat-mounted side impact
airbag system monitors the the steering wheel. Placing airbags, and roof-rail airbags
severity of a collision and them inside the steering are most effective when you
safety belt usage, then wheel rim could increase the are sitting with both feet on
inflates the airbags as risk that they are injured the floor. The seat-mounted
needed. Failure to properly when the front airbag inflates. side impact airbags and
wear the safety belts can roof-rail airbags inflate with
increase the risk or severity great force. Do not allow
of injury in an accident. anyone sitting in the seats to
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Warning (Continued)
How Does an Airbag not toward those airbags. See When
Should an Airbag Inflate? on
Restrain? page 3-18.
extend their hand out of the
In moderate to severe frontal or Airbags should never be regarded
window or lean against
near frontal collisions, even belted as anything more than a supplement
the door.
occupants can contact the steering to safety belts.
. Do not use seat covers on wheel or the instrument panel. In
the seatbacks. They may moderate to severe side collisions,
interfere with seat-mounted even belted occupants can contact
What Will You See after
side impact airbag inflation. the inside of the vehicle. an Airbag Inflates?
Airbags supplement the protection After the frontal airbags and
What Makes an Airbag provided by safety belts by seat-mounted side impact airbags
distributing the force of the impact inflate, they quickly deflate, so
Inflate? more evenly over the quickly that some people may not
In a deployment event, the sensing occupant's body. even realize an airbag inflated.
system sends an electrical signal Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags
triggering a release of gas from the partially inflated for some time after
are designed to help contain the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the they inflate. Some components of
head and chest of occupants in the
airbag causing the bag to break out the airbag module may be hot for
front outboard seating positions.
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, several minutes. For location of the
The rollover capable roof-rail
and related hardware are all part of airbags, see Where Are the
airbags are designed to help reduce
the airbag module. Airbags? on page 3-17.
the risk of full or partial ejection in
For airbag locations, see Where Are rollover events, although no system The parts of the airbag that come
the Airbags? on page 3-17. can prevent all such ejections. into contact with you may be warm,
but not too hot to touch. There may
But airbags would not help in many
be some smoke and dust coming
types of collisions, primarily
from the vents in the deflated
because the occupant's motion is
airbags. Airbag inflation does not
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prevent the driver from seeing out of parts for the airbag system.
the windshield or being able to steer { Warning If you do not get them, the
the vehicle, nor does it prevent airbag system will not be there
people from leaving the vehicle. A crash severe enough to inflate to help protect you in another
the airbags may have also crash. A new system will include
damaged important functions in
{ Warning the vehicle, such as the fuel
airbag modules and possibly
other parts. The service manual
When an airbag inflates, there system, brake and steering for the vehicle covers the need
may be dust in the air. This dust systems, etc. Even if the vehicle to replace other parts.
could cause breathing problems appears to be drivable after a . The vehicle has a crash sensing
for people with a history of moderate crash, there may be
and diagnostic module which
asthma or other breathing trouble. concealed damage that could records information after a
To avoid this, everyone in the make it difficult to safely operate crash. See Vehicle Data
vehicle should get out as soon as the vehicle. Recording and Privacy on
it is safe to do so. If you have Use caution if you should attempt page 13-14 and Event Data
breathing problems but cannot to restart the engine after a crash Recorders on page 13-14.
get out of the vehicle after an has occurred. . Let only qualified technicians
airbag inflates, then get fresh air work on the airbag systems.
by opening a window or a door. Improper service can mean that
In many crashes severe enough to
If you experience breathing an airbag system will not work
inflate the airbag, windshields are
problems following an airbag broken by vehicle deformation. properly. See your dealer for
deployment, you should seek Additional windshield breakage may service.
medical attention. also occur from the front outboard
passenger airbag.
. Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag
inflates, you will need some new
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Passenger Sensing seven seconds. When the system

check is complete, the word OFF
System and the symbol for off will be visible
if the front outboard passenger
{ Warning frontal airbag is turned off and the
front outboard passenger seat is
The front passenger airbag is occupied. See Passenger Airbag
designed to automatically turn off Status Indicator on page 5-10.
under some conditions. Read this
section carefully to learn how it The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
operates. Proper use of the seat,
passenger frontal airbag, under
safety belt, and child restraints is
certain conditions. No other airbag
necessary for most effective is affected by the passenger
The vehicle has a passenger
protection. Failure to follow all sensing system.
sensing system for the front
instructions in this manual
outboard passenger position. The The passenger sensing system
concerning the use of seats, passenger airbag status indicator is
safety belts, and child restraints works with sensors that are part of
under the climate controls. the front outboard passenger seat.
can increase the risk or severity
The sensors are designed to detect
of injury in an accident.
the presence of a properly seated
occupant and determine if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
should be allowed to inflate or not.
If the front outboard passenger seat
is unoccupied, the passenger airbag
After the ignition switch is placed in status indicator will not remain lit,
the ON position, the passenger and the front outboard passenger
airbag status indicator on the frontal airbag will be turned off.
instrument panel will light for about
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Rear-facing child restraints should

{ Warning Warning (Continued) not be transported in the vehicle,
even if the airbag is off.
To ensure proper operation of the passenger airbag may deploy
passenger’s advanced airbag in a collision. Also, the Never put a rear-facing child seat in
system, observe the following passenger airbag status the front. This is because the risk to
items: indicator may not light. For the rear-facing child is so great,
more information, see if the airbag inflates.
. Do not place heavy loads Securing Child Restraints on
heavier than 1 kg (2.2 lb) on
the seatback, in the
page 3-42 for information { Warning
about installing and using
underseat storage bin, head child restraints. A child in a rear-facing child
restraint, or in the seatback restraint can be seriously injured
pocket. . Confirm the operating
condition with the passenger or killed if the front outboard
. Do not store luggage behind airbag status indicator. passenger frontal airbag inflates.
the seat that can press into This is because the back of the
the seatback. . If you notice that the rear-facing child restraint would
passenger airbag status be very close to the inflating
. If a forward-facing child indicator light is not operating
restraint is installed in the airbag. A child in a forward-facing
as described in this section,
passenger seat, do not child restraint can be seriously
take your vehicle to your
position the passenger seat dealer to check the injured or killed if the front
so the child restraint contacts passenger sensing system. outboard passenger frontal airbag
the instrument panel. If the inflates and the passenger seat is
child restraint does contact in a forward position.
the instrument panel, the According to accident statistics,
(Continued)
system may determine the children are safer when properly
seat is occupied and the secured in a rear seat in a correct
(Continued) child restraint for their weight
and size.
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. The system determines that a When the passenger sensing
Warning (Continued) small child is present in a child system has allowed the airbag to be
restraint. enabled, the passenger airbag
Even if the passenger sensing status indicator will not be lit.
. The system determines that a
system has turned off the front
small child is present in a For some children who have
outboard passenger frontal
booster seat. outgrown child restraints, and for
airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
one can guarantee that an airbag . A front outboard passenger very small adults, the passenger
will not deploy under some takes his/her weight off of the sensing system may or may not turn
seat for a period of time. off the front outboard passenger
unusual circumstance, even
frontal airbag, depending upon the
though it is turned off. . The front outboard passenger person's seating posture and body
Do not secure a rear-facing child seat is occupied by a smaller build. Everyone in the vehicle who
restraint in the vehicle. person, such as a child who has has outgrown child restraints should
outgrown child restraints. wear a safety belt properly —
If you secure a forward-facing . There is a critical problem with whether or not there is an airbag for
child restraint in the vehicle, that person.
the airbag system or the
always move the front passenger passenger sensing system.
seat as far back as it will go.
The passenger sensing system is { Warning
designed to turn on the front
The passenger sensing system is outboard passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever
designed to turn off the front anytime the system senses that a comes on and stays on,
outboard passenger airbag if: person of adult size is sitting or flashes, it means that
. The front outboard passenger properly in the front outboard something may be wrong with the
seat is unoccupied. passenger seat. airbag system. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have
. The system determines that an the vehicle serviced right away.
infant is present in a rear-facing
child restraint. (Continued)
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5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Warning (Continued) restraint and restarting the Adult-Sized Occupant
vehicle, the off indicator is still
See Airbag Readiness Light on not lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
page 5-9 for more information, slightly recline the vehicle
including important safety seatback and adjust the seat
information. cushion, if adjustable, to make
sure that the vehicle seatback is
If the Off Indicator Is Not Lit for not pushing the child restraint
a Child Restraint into the seat cushion. Also make
sure the child restraint is not
If a child restraint has been installed trapped under the vehicle head
and the off indicator is not lit: restraint. If this happens, adjust
1. Turn the vehicle off. the head restraint. See Head
Restraints on page 3-2.
2. Remove the child restraint from
the vehicle. 6. Restart the vehicle. If a person of adult size is sitting in
3. Remove any additional items If the off indicator is still not lit, do the front outboard passenger seat,
from the seat such as blankets, not install a child restraint in this but the off indicator is lit, it could be
cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle and check with your dealer. because that person is not sitting
heaters, or seat massagers. properly in the seat. Use the
following steps to allow the system
4. Reinstall the child restraint to detect that person and enable the
following the directions provided front outboard passenger frontal
by the child restraint airbag:
manufacturer and refer to
Securing Child Restraints on 1. Turn the vehicle off.
page 3-42.
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2. Remove any additional material aftermarket equipment except when

from the seat, such as blankets, Warning (Continued) approved by GM for your specific
cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle. See Adding Equipment to
heaters, or seat massagers. ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
passenger seat, if the passenger page 3-29 for more information
3. Place the seatback in the fully airbag off indicator is lit.
upright position. about modifications that can affect
how the system operates.
4. Have the person sit upright in Additional Factors Affecting
the seat, centered on the seat
cushion, with legs comfortably
System Operation { Warning
extended. Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the
5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the
person remain in this position for during vehicle maneuvers and passenger seat cushion and
two to three minutes after the off braking, which helps the passenger seatback may interfere with the
indicator is not lit. sensing system maintain the
proper operation of the passenger
passenger airbag status. See
sensing system.
“Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints”
{ Warning in the Index for additional
information about the importance of
If the front outboard passenger
airbag is turned off for an
proper restraint use. { Warning
adult-sized occupant, the airbag A thick layer of additional material,
such as a blanket or cushion,
. Do not place any objects on
will not be able to inflate and help the steering wheel pad or on
protect that person in a crash, or aftermarket equipment such as
seat covers, seat heaters, and seat the instrument panel. Also, do
resulting in an increased risk of not place any objects
serious injury or even death. An massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system between any occupant and
adult-sized occupant should not the steering wheel or
operates. We recommend that you
(Continued) not use seat covers or other (Continued)
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

instrument panel. Such can also affect the operation structure. This could affect
objects may become of the airbag system and proper operation of the front
dangerous projectiles and result in serious personal airbag system.
cause injury if the front injury. . Tampering with the front
airbags inflate. . Immediately after inflation, airbag system may result in
. Do not place objects with several front airbag system serious personal injury.
sharp edges on the seat. components will be hot. Do Tampering includes changes
Also, do not place heavy not touch them; you may to the steering wheel and the
objects on the seat that will severely burn yourself. instrument panel assembly by
leave permanent impressions . No unauthorized changes placing material over the
in the seat. Such objects can should be made to any steering wheel pad and
damage the seat or components or wiring of the above the instrument panel,
passenger sensing system supplemental airbag system. or by installing additional trim
sensors (weight sensors). This is to prevent accidental material around the airbag
This can affect the operation inflation of the supplemental system.
of the airbag system and airbag or damage to the . Removing or modifying the
result in serious personal supplemental airbag system. front passenger seat may
injury. affect the function of the
. Do not make unauthorized
. Do not use water or acidic changes to your vehicle’s airbag and result in serious
cleaners (hot steam cleaners) electrical system, suspension personal injury.
on the seat. This can damage system, or front end . Modifying or tampering with
the seat or passenger the front passenger seat may
sensing system sensors. This (Continued)
result personal injury. For
(Continued) (Continued)
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
example, do not change the Tampering with the safety belt
Airbags affect how the vehicle
front seats by placing system may result in serious
should be serviced. There are parts
material on the seat cushion personal injury.
of the airbag system in several
or by installing additional trim . Work on and around the front places around the vehicle. Your
material, such as seat covers, airbag system should be dealer and the service manual have
on the seat that are not done by your dealer. information about servicing the
specifically designed to Installation of electrical vehicle and the airbag system. To
assure proper airbag equipment should also be purchase a service manual, see
operation. Additionally, do not done by your dealer. The Service Publications Ordering
stow any objects under the supplemental airbag system Information on page 13-11.
front passenger seat or the wiring harnesses should not
seat cushion and seatback.
Such objects may interfere
be modified or disconnected;
airbag wiring harness
{ Warning
with the proper operation of connectors are yellow and
the passenger sensing For up to three minutes after the
orange for easy identification. vehicle is turned off and the
system sensor (weight Unauthorized electrical test
sensor). battery is disconnected, an airbag
equipment and probing can still inflate during improper
. No unauthorized changes devices should not be used service. You can be injured if you
should be made to any on the airbag system. are close to an airbag when it
components or wiring of the . A cracked windshield should inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
safety belt system. This may be replaced immediately by a They are probably part of the
affect the front airbag system. qualified repair facility. airbag system. Be sure to follow
(Continued) A cracked windshield could (Continued)
affect the function of the
supplemental airbag system.
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Your dealer and the service manual turning off the passenger airbag(s).
Warning (Continued) have information about the location See Passenger Sensing System on
of the airbag sensors, sensing and page 3-22.
proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag
make sure the person performing If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
wiring. airbags, see Different Size Tires
work for you is qualified to do so.
In addition, the vehicle has a and Wheels on page 10-43 for
passenger sensing system for the additional important information.
Adding Equipment to the front outboard passenger position, If you have to modify your vehicle
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle which includes sensors that are part because you have a disability and
of the passenger seat. The you have questions about whether
Adding accessories that change the passenger sensing system may not
vehicle's frame, bumper system, the modifications will affect the
operate properly if the original seat vehicle's airbag system, or if you
height, front end, or side sheet trim is replaced with non-GM
metal, may keep the airbag system have questions about whether the
covers, upholstery, or trim; or with airbag system will be affected if the
from working properly. The GM covers, upholstery, or trim
operation of the airbag system can vehicle is modified for any other
designed for a different vehicle. Any reason, call Customer Assistance.
also be affected by changing or object, such as an aftermarket seat
moving any parts of the front seats, See Customer Assistance Offices
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad on page 13-3.
safety belts, the airbag sensing and or device, installed under or on top
diagnostic module, steering wheel, of the seat fabric, could also
instrument panel, any of the airbag interfere with the operation of the Airbag System Check
modules, ceiling or pillar garnish passenger sensing system. This The airbag system does not need
trim, front sensors, side impact could either prevent proper regularly scheduled maintenance or
sensors, or airbag wiring. deployment of the passenger replacement. Make sure the airbag
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger readiness light is working. See
sensing system from properly Airbag Readiness Light on
page 5-9.
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{ Caution Warning (Continued) Child Restraints

If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your Older Children
opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To
open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag
coverings. If there are any systems are working properly
opened or broken airbag after a crash, have them
coverings, have the airbag inspected and any necessary
covering and/or airbag module replacements made as soon as
replaced. For the location of the possible.
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? on page 3-17. See your If an airbag inflates, you will need to
dealer for service. replace airbag system parts. See
your dealer for service.
Replacing Airbag System If the airbag readiness light stays on Older children who have outgrown
Parts after a Crash after the vehicle is started or comes booster seats should wear the
on when you are driving, the airbag vehicle safety belts.
system may not work properly. Have
{ Warning the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light on
A crash can damage the airbag
page 5-9.
systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may
not work properly and may not
(Continued)
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The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to

come with the booster seat state the wear safety belts? { Warning
weight and height limitations for that A: An older child should wear a
booster. Use a booster seat with a Never allow more than one child
lap-shoulder belt and get the to wear the same safety belt. The
lap-shoulder belt until the child additional restraint a shoulder
passes the fit test below: safety belt cannot properly spread
belt can provide. The shoulder the impact forces. In a crash, they
. Sit all the way back on the seat. belt should not cross the face or can be crushed together and
Do the knees bend at the seat neck. The lap belt should fit seriously injured. A safety belt
edge? If yes, continue. If no, snugly below the hips, just
must be used by only one person
return to the booster seat. touching the top of the thighs.
at a time.
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. This applies belt force to the
Does the shoulder belt rest on child's pelvic bones in a crash.
the shoulder? If yes, continue. It should never be worn over the
If no, return to the booster seat. abdomen, which could cause
severe or even fatal internal
. Does the lap belt fit low and injuries in a crash.
snug on the hips, touching the
thighs? If yes, continue. If no, According to accident statistics,
return to the booster seat. children are safer when properly
restrained in a rear seating position.
. Can proper safety belt fit be
maintained for the length of the In a crash, children who are not
trip? If yes, continue. If no, buckled up can strike other people
return to the booster seat. who are buckled up, or can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use safety belts
properly.
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{ Warning { Warning
Never allow a child to wear the Children can be seriously injured
safety belt with the shoulder belt or strangled if a shoulder belt is
behind their back. A child can be wrapped around their neck. The
seriously injured by not wearing shoulder belt can tighten but
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a cannot be loosened if it is locked.
crash, the child would not be The shoulder belt locks when it is
restrained by the shoulder belt. pulled all the way out of the
The child could move too far retractor. It unlocks when the
forward increasing the chance of shoulder belt is allowed to go all
head and neck injury. The child the way back into the retractor,
might also slide under the lap Infants and Young but it cannot do this if it is
belt. The belt force would then be Children wrapped around a child’s neck.
applied right on the abdomen. If the shoulder belt is locked and
That could cause serious or fatal Everyone in a vehicle needs tightened around a child’s neck,
protection! This includes infants and
injuries. The shoulder belt should the only way to loosen the belt is
all other children. Neither the
go over the shoulder and across to cut it.
distance traveled nor the age and
the chest. size of the traveler changes the Never leave children unattended
need, for everyone, to use safety in a vehicle and never allow
restraints. In fact, the law in every children to play with the safety
state in the United States and in belts.
every Canadian 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 protection provided by
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appropriate child restraints. Neither

the vehicle's safety belt system nor
its airbag system is designed
for them.
Children who are not restrained
properly can strike other people,
or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

{ Warning
Never hold an infant or a child
while riding in a vehicle. Due to
crash forces, an infant or a child Q: What are the different types of
will become so heavy it is not
{ Warning add-on child restraints?
possible to hold it during a crash. Children who are up against, A: Add-on child restraints, which
For example, in a crash at only or very close to, any airbag when are purchased by the vehicle
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) it inflates can be seriously injured owner, are available in four basic
infant will suddenly become a or killed. Never put a rear-facing types. Selection of a particular
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's child restraint in the front restraint should take into
arms. An infant should be consideration not only the child's
outboard seat. If you must secure
secured in an appropriate weight, height, and age but also
a forward-facing child restraint in
restraint. whether or not the restraint will
the front outboard seat, always be compatible with the motor
move the front passenger seat as vehicle in which it will be used.
far back as it will go.
For most basic types of child
restraints, there are many
different models available. When
purchasing a child restraint, be
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sure it is designed to be used in Child Restraint Systems

a motor vehicle. If it is, the { Warning
restraint will have a label saying
that it meets federal motor A young child's hip bones are still
vehicle safety standards. so small that the vehicle's regular
safety belt may not remain low on
The restraint manufacturer
the hip bones, as it should.
instructions that come with the
Instead, it may settle up around
restraint state the weight and
height limitations for a particular the child's abdomen. In a crash,
child restraint. In addition, there the belt would apply force on a
are many kinds of restraints body area that is unprotected by
available for children with any bony structure. This alone
special needs. could cause serious or fatal
injuries. To reduce the risk of
Rear-Facing Infant Seat
{ Warning serious or fatal injuries during a
crash, young children should A rear-facing infant seat provides
To reduce the risk of neck and always be secured in appropriate restraint with the seating surface
head injury during a crash, infants child restraints. against the back of the infant.
need complete support. In a The harness system holds the infant
crash, if an infant is in a in place and, in a crash, acts to
rear-facing child restraint, the keep the infant positioned in the
crash forces can be distributed restraint.
across the strongest part of an
infant's body, the back and
shoulders. Infants should always
be secured in rear-facing child
restraints.
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Warning (Continued)
. Make sure the shoulder belt
is not behind the child or
under the child’s arm.
. A booster seat must only be
installed in a seating position
that has a lap/shoulder belt.

A booster seat is a child restraint

designed to improve the fit of the
Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats vehicle's safety belt system.
A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat can also help a child
restraint for the child's body with the { Warning to see out the window.
harness. Booster seats of various sizes are
If a booster seat and safety belt offered by several manufacturers.
are not used properly, the risk of When selecting any booster seat,
a child being injured in a sudden keep the following points in mind:
stop or collision greatly increases:
. Choose only a booster seat with
. Make sure the shoulder a label certifying that it complies
portion of the belt is away with Federal Motor Vehicle
from the child’s face and neck Safety Standard 213 or
and the lap portion of the belt Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
does not cross the stomach. Standard 213.
(Continued)
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. Check the booster seat in your restrained in an approved child To help reduce the chance of injury,
vehicle to be sure it is restraint at all times while the the child restraint must be secured
compatible with the vehicle’s vehicle is being operated. in the vehicle. Child restraint
seat and safety belt system. systems must be secured in vehicle
The instructions in this section apply
. Make sure the child’s head will to booster seat installation in the seats by lap belts or the lap belt
be properly supported by the front passenger seat. See “Securing portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by
booster seat or vehicle seat. The a Booster Seat” under Securing the LATCH system. See Lower
seatback must be at or above Child Restraints on page 3-42. Anchors and Tethers for Children
the center of the child’s ears. For (LATCH System) on page 3-38.
example, if a low back booster Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a
seat is chosen, the vehicle Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not
seatback must be at or above properly secured in the vehicle.
the center of the child’s ears.
If the seatback is lower than the
{ Warning When securing an add-on child
restraint, refer to the instructions
center of the child’s ears, a high A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which
back booster seat should killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a
be used. restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual.
. If the booster seat is compatible the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are
with your vehicle, place the child restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not
in the booster seat and check using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement
the various adjustments to be LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer.
sure the booster seat is instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured
compatible with the child. child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a
Always follow all recommended in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure
procedures. people in the vehicle. Be sure to
All U.S. states and Canadian properly secure any child restraint in
provinces or territories require that the vehicle — even when no child is
infants and small children be in it.
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In some areas of the United States Where to Put the Warning (Continued)
and Canada, Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technicians
Restraint
(CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, airbag. A child in a forward-facing
and demonstrate how to correctly children and infants are safer when child restraint can be seriously
use and install child restraints. In properly restrained in a child injured or killed if the front
the U.S., refer to the National restraint system or infant restraint passenger frontal airbag inflates
Highway Traffic Safety system secured in a rear seating and the passenger seat is in a
Administration (NHTSA) website to position. forward position.
locate the nearest child safety seat Even if the passenger sensing
Whenever possible, children aged
inspection station. For CPST system has turned off the front
12 and under should be secured in
availability in Canada, check with passenger frontal airbag, no
a rear seating position.
Transport Canada or the Provincial
Never put a rear-facing child seat in system is fail-safe. No one can
Ministry of Transportation office.
the front. This is because the risk to guarantee that an airbag will not
Securing the Child Within the the rear-facing child is so great if the deploy under some unusual
Child Restraint airbag deploys. circumstance, even though it is
turned off.
{ Warning { Warning Do not secure a rear-facing child
restraint in the vehicle.
A child can be seriously injured or A child in a rear-facing child
killed in a crash if the child is not restraint can be seriously injured See Passenger Sensing System
properly secured in the child or killed if the front passenger on page 3-22 for additional
restraint. Secure the child frontal airbag inflates. This is information.
properly following the instructions because the back of the
that came with that child restraint. rear-facing child restraint would
be very close to the inflating
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When securing a child restraint in during driving or in a crash. Some following explains how to attach a
the front outboard passenger seat, vehicles have lower and/or top child restraint with the top tether in
study the instructions that came with tether anchors designed to secure a your vehicle.
the child restraint to make sure it is child restraint with lower
compatible with this vehicle. attachments and/or a top tether. Top Tether Anchor

Child restraints and booster seats Your vehicle does not have lower
vary considerably in size, and some anchors to accommodate lower
may fit in certain seating positions attachments. Your vehicle does
better than others. have a top tether anchor. If your
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint has a top tether, make
child restraint can move around in a sure your child restraint is properly
collision or sudden stop and injure installed using the top tether anchor
people in the vehicle. Be sure to and the vehicle's safety belt. A child
properly secure any child restraint in restraint must never be installed
the vehicle — even when no child is using only the top tether and
in it. anchor. Refer to your child restraint
instructions and see Securing Child
Restraints on page 3-42 for
Lower Anchors and instructions on securing your child A top tether (1, 3) secures the top of
Tethers for Children restraint using the vehicle's safety the child restraint to the vehicle.
(LATCH System) belts. A top tether anchor is built into the
vehicle. The top tether
Some child restraints have a LATCH In order to use the top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint
system. As part of the LATCH anchors in your vehicle, you need a connects to the top tether anchor in
system, your child restraint may child restraint equipped with a top the vehicle in order to reduce the
have lower attachments and/or a top tether. The child restraint forward movement and rotation of
tether. The LATCH system can help manufacturer will provide you with the child restraint during driving or in
hold the child restraint in place instructions on how to use the child an accident.
restraint and its top tether. The
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The child restraint may have a Do not secure a child restraint in a

single tether (1) or a dual tether (3). position without a top tether anchor.
Either will have a single
attachment (2) to secure the top Securing a Child Restraint Using
Top Tether Anchor
tether to the anchor.
Top Tether Anchor Location
To assist in locating the top tether
{ Warning
anchor, there is a top tether anchor If a LATCH-type child restraint is
symbol on the seatback. not attached to anchors or with
the safety belt, the child restraint
will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child
could be seriously injured or
killed. Install a LATCH-type child
restraint properly using the
anchors, or use the vehicle safety
belts to secure the restraint,
following the instructions that
Front Seat came with the child restraint and
the instructions in this manual.
I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating
positions with top tether anchor. Top Tether Anchor

1. Top Tether
2. Top Tether Anchor
The top tether anchor is on the front
passenger seatback.
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{ Warning { Warning Warning (Continued)

Children can be seriously injured A child in a rear-facing child Since this vehicle does not have
or strangled if a shoulder belt is restraint can be seriously injured a rear seat that will accommodate
wrapped around their neck. The or killed if the right front a rear-facing child restraint, a
shoulder belt can tighten but passenger airbag inflates. This is rear-facing child restraint should
cannot be loosened if it is locked. because the back of the not be installed in your vehicle,
The shoulder belt locks when it is rear-facing child restraint would even if the airbag is off.
pulled all the way out of the be very close to the inflating See Passenger Sensing System
retractor. It unlocks when the airbag. A child in a forward-facing on page 3-22 for additional
shoulder belt is allowed to go all child restraint can be seriously information.
the way back into the retractor, injured or killed if the right front
but it cannot do this if it is passenger airbag inflates and the
wrapped around a child’s neck. passenger seat is in a forward The vehicle has a front outboard
If the shoulder belt is locked and position. passenger frontal airbag and a
tightened around a child’s neck, passenger sensing system. The
Even if the passenger sensing passenger sensing system is
the only way to loosen the belt is system has turned off the right
to cut it. designed to turn off the front
front passenger frontal airbag, no passenger frontal airbag when an
Buckle any unused safety belts system is fail-safe. No one can infant in a rear-facing infant seat or
behind the child restraint so guarantee that an airbag will not a small child in a forward-facing
children cannot reach them. Pull deploy under some unusual child restraint or booster seat is
the shoulder belt all the way out circumstance, even though it is detected. See “Securing Child
of the retractor to set the lock, turned off. Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)”
and tighten the belt behind the (Continued) later in this section and Passenger
child restraint after the child Sensing System on page 3-22 for
restraint has been installed. important safety information and
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additional information on installing a 1.2. Route, attach, and tighten

child restraint in the front passenger the top tether according to
position. the child restraint
Make sure to attach the child instructions and the
restraint at the proper anchor following instructions:
location.
1. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether
be attached, attach the top If the position you are using
tether to the top tether anchor. has an adjustable headrest
Refer to the child restraint or head restraint and you
instructions and the following are using a dual tether,
steps: route the tether around the
1.1. Find the top tether anchor. headrest or head restraint.
If the position you are using 2. Before placing a child in the
has an adjustable headrest child restraint, make sure it is
or head restraint and you securely held in place. Refer to
are using a single tether, your child restraint manufacturer
route the tether under the instructions.
headrest or head restraint
and in between the See “Head Restraint Removal and
headrest or head restraint Reinstallation” under Head
posts. Restraints on page 3-2 for
information on removing a head
restraint to fit a child restraint.
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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued)

Parts After a Crash This vehicle has airbags. In
addition, the vehicle has a be very close to the inflating
{ Warning passenger sensing system which is
designed to turn off the front
airbag. A child in a forward-facing
child restraint can be seriously
A crash can damage the LATCH outboard passenger frontal airbag injured or killed if the front
system in the vehicle. A damaged under certain conditions. See outboard passenger frontal airbag
LATCH system may not properly Passenger Sensing System on inflates and the passenger seat is
secure the child restraint, page 3-22 and Passenger Airbag in a forward position.
resulting in serious injury or even Status Indicator on page 5-10 for
more information, including Even if the passenger sensing
death in a crash. To help make
important safety information. system has turned off the front
sure the LATCH system is
outboard passenger frontal
working properly after a crash, Never put a rear-facing child seat in airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
see your dealer to have the the front. This is because the risk to one can guarantee that an airbag
system inspected and any the rear-facing child is so great if the
will not deploy under some
necessary replacements made as airbag deploys.
unusual circumstance, even
soon as possible.
though it is turned off.
{ Warning Do not secure a rear-facing child
If the vehicle has the LATCH system
A child in a rear-facing child restraint in the vehicle.
and it was being used during a
restraint can be seriously injured If you secure a forward-facing
crash, new LATCH system parts
may be needed. or killed if the front outboard child restraint in the vehicle,
passenger frontal airbag inflates. always move the front passenger
New parts and repairs may be This is because the back of the
necessary even if the LATCH seat as far back as it will go.
rear-facing child restraint would
system was not being used at the (Continued)
time of the crash. (Continued)
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Securing a Forward-Facing Child 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run

Warning (Continued) Restraint the lap and shoulder portions of
When using the lap-shoulder belt to the vehicle’s safety belt through
See Passenger Sensing System or around the restraint. The child
on page 3-22 for additional secure a forward-facing child
restraint in this position, follow the restraint instructions will show
information. you how.
instructions that came with the child
restraint and the following
Rear-facing child restraints should instructions:
not be installed in the vehicle, even
if the airbag is off. 1. Move the seat as far back as it
will go before securing the
If a child restraint uses a top tether, forward-facing child restraint.
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on When the passenger sensing
page 3-38 for top tether anchor system has turned off the front
locations. outboard passenger frontal
airbag, the off indicator on the
Do not secure a child seat in a passenger airbag status
position without a top tether anchor indicator should light and stay lit
if a national or local law requires when you start the vehicle
that the top tether be anchored, or if unless the passenger seat is
the instructions that come with the 4. Push the latch plate into the
unoccupied. See Passenger buckle until it clicks.
child restraint say that the top strap Airbag Status Indicator on
must be anchored. page 5-10. Position the release button on
In Canada, the law requires that the buckle so that the safety belt
2. Put the child restraint on could be quickly unbuckled if
forward-facing child restraints have the seat.
a top tether, and that the tether be necessary.
attached.
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7. If the child restraint has a top

tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions
regarding the use of the top
tether. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 3-38.
8. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
safety belt path and attempt to
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down move it side to side and back
out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the and forth. When the child
lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to restraint is properly installed,
set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, there should be no more than
not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
into the retractor. It may be If the airbag is off, the off indicator in
helpful to use your knee to push the passenger airbag status
down on the child restraint or indicator will come on and stay on
booster seat as you tighten when the vehicle is started unless
the belt. the passenger seat is unoccupied.
Try to pull the belt out of the If a child restraint has been installed
retractor to make sure the and the off indicator is not lit, see “If
retractor is locked. If the the Off Indicator Is Not Lit for a
retractor is not locked, repeat Child Restraint” under Passenger
Step 5 and 6. Sensing System on page 3-22.
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To remove the child restraint, If necessary, adjust or remove middle portion of the child’s
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and the head restraint to obtain the shoulder. Be sure to follow the
let it return to the stowed position. correct booster seat fit. If the booster seat manufacturer’s
head restraint is removed, store instructions for adjusting the
Securing a Booster Seat it in a secure place. Be sure to safety belt routing.
reinstall the head restraint when
{ Warning the booster seat is removed. For
6. Follow the warnings, cautions,
and instructions for properly
more information, see Head fastening a safety belt. See
Do not use the child restraint Restraints on page 3-2 for head
locking feature when using a Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.
restraint adjustment, removal,
booster seat with the safety belts. and installation information.
If the seating position does not
Follow these steps to install a have an adjustable head
booster seat in the front restraint and it is interfering with
passenger seat: the proper booster seat fit, try a
1. If you must install a booster seat different booster seat.
in the front seat, move the seat 4. Position the lap portion of the 7. If the booster seat is installed in
to the rear-most position. safety belt low and snug on the the front passenger seat, place
2. Position the booster seat on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the the ignition switch in the ON
seat. Only place it in a booster seat manufacturer’s position. The passenger airbag
front-facing direction. Always instructions for adjusting the status indicator may or may not
follow the booster seat safety belt routing. be lit, depending on the size of
manufacturer’s instructions. the child and the type of booster
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of
seat being used. For more
3. The booster seat should be the safety belt toward the
information, see Passenger
positioned on the vehicle seat so retractor to take up the extra
Airbag Status Indicator on
that it is stable. slack. Be sure the shoulder belt
page 5-10.
is positioned across the top,
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2 NOTES
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Storage 4-1

Storage Storage Underseat Storage

Compartments
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 { Warning
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
Additional Storage Features In a crash, these objects may
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.

Glove Box
Open the glove box by lifting up on There is storage under the front
the lever. passenger seat. Lift the end of the
tray and pull it forward to open.
Push it in toward the seat to close.
To remove the tray, pull to the point
of resistance and lift up and pull.

{ Caution
To avoid damaging the tray under
the seat, cargo should not exceed
1.8 kg (4 lb).
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Additional Storage { Warning { Warning

Features The child restraint top tether strap Never allow anyone to ride in the
may be damaged by contact with cargo area. It is extremely
Cargo Tie-Downs items in the cargo area. Your child dangerous to ride in the cargo
could be seriously injured or killed area of a vehicle. In a collision,
in a collision if the top tether strap people riding in these areas are
is damaged. Properly secure all more likely to be seriously injured
cargo. or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any
area of the vehicle that is not
{ Warning equipped with seats and safety
belts. Be sure everyone in the
Properly secure all cargo with vehicle is in a seat and using a
ropes or straps to help prevent it safety belt properly.
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the
There are six cargo tie-downs in the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
cargo area that can be used to collision, unsecured cargo could
secure cargo. cause personal injury. Use
suitable ropes or straps to secure
Do not apply a total load of more
than 5 000 N (1,124 lb) to a single cargo.
cargo tie-down when securing
cargo. See Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-9.
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Instruments and Controls 5-1

Instruments and Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Engine Coolant Temperature

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Controls Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 5-9 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 5-9 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-18
Passenger Airbag Status Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-18
Controls Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Charging System Light . . . . . . . 5-11 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Malfunction Low Washer Fluid Warning
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-2 Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Brake System Warning Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Vehicle Messages
Overdrive Off Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-20
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Power Steering Warning
Indicators Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Trip Computer
Traction Control System Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 (TCS)/Electronic Stability
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Vehicle Personalization
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Personalization (Radio
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 with Touchscreen Only) . . . . 5-21
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
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Controls g or d (Tuning): While in one of Horn

the preset radio station banks, press
and hold for less than 1.5 seconds Press a on the steering wheel pad
Steering Wheel Controls to change to the previous or next to sound the horn.
preset radio station or press to go to
the previous or next track on a CD. Windshield Wiper/Washer
Press and hold for more than
1.5 seconds to change to the
previous or next radio station.
Press to change the Bluetooth
system language. See “Choosing a
Language” in Bluetooth on
page 7-10.
With the ignition in the ON position,
V (End Call): If equipped, press move the windshield wiper lever
and hold to end a call or reject down to select the wiper speed.
a call.
Some audio and Bluetooth® controls HI (High): Use for fast wipes.
(if equipped) can be adjusted at the g V (Press to Talk): If equipped,
press to interact with Bluetooth or LO (Low): Use for slow wipes.
steering wheel.
answer an incoming call. See
SOURCE: Press to change Bluetooth on page 7-10.
between AM, FM, CD, and AUX
devices. x − or x + (Volume): Press x − to
decrease volume or press x + to
increase the volume.
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Windshield Washer Clock

Pull the windshield wiper lever Set the clock with the ignition in
toward you to spray windshield ACC/ACCESSORY or ON.
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Washer Fluid on page 10-18 for Radio without Navigation
information on filling the windshield To set the clock:
washer fluid reservoir.
INT (Intermittent Wipes): Use for 1. Press and hold CLOCK on the
intermittent wipes. To adjust wipe radio faceplate until the clock
frequency, turn the INT TIME band
{ Warning display flashes.
forward for less frequent wipes or In freezing weather, do not use 2. Press r SEEK/TRACK q to
rearward for more frequent wipes. the washer until the windshield is set the hour.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the 3. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/
MIST: For a single wipe, briefly
move the wiper lever up. windshield, blocking your vision. FOLDER R to set the minutes.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper 4. Press CLOCK to exit or let the
blades before using them. If frozen display time out.
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged blades should
be replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10-22.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor.
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Radio with Navigation Select “Time Zone” to have the time Power Outlets
To set the clock: set to a specific time, see “Time
Zone” following. The accessory power outlets can be
1. Press B MENU on the radio used to plug in electrical equipment,
Set Clock Manually such as a cell phone or an MP3
faceplate.
Press − or + to change any of the player.
2. Select 8 Settings - System - settings for Hour, Minute, Day, The vehicle may have two
Clock Settings. Month, and Year. accessory power outlets:
Time Format Daylight Savings Time . Near the bottom of the center
Select to change between 12 hours Select to turn on and off. stack.
and 24 hours clock. . On the rear of the center floor
Time Zone
Date Format console.
This feature is only available if
Select the desired format. Remove the cover to access and
selected in Clock Mode.
replace when not in use.
Clock Mode Select the desired setting.
Certain power accessory plugs may
Select between Auto and Manual. not be compatible to the accessory
If Auto is selected, the clock is power outlet and could overload
automatically updated through the vehicle or adapter fuses. If a
Global Positioning System (GPS). problem is experienced, see your
If Manual is selected, see “Set dealer.
Clock Manually” following.
The outlets are rated at 12 volt,
120W (10A) maximum.
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When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter

{ Warning be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with If equipped with a cigarette lighter,
Power is always supplied to the the equipment. See Add-On to heat push it in all the way and let
outlets. Do not leave electrical Electrical Equipment on page 9-41. go. When it is ready for use, it will
equipment plugged in when the pop back out by itself.
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
{ Caution Do not use the lighter to plug in
accessory devices. Use the power
injury or death. Hanging heavy equipment from outlets provided.
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the { Caution
{ Caution vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for Holding a cigarette lighter in while
Leaving electrical equipment accessory power plugs only, such it is heating does not let the
plugged in for an extended period as cell phone charge cords. lighter back away from the
of time while the vehicle is off will heating element when it is hot.
drain the battery. Always unplug Damage from overheating can
electrical equipment when not in occur to the lighter or heating
use and do not plug in equipment element, or a fuse could be
that exceeds the maximum blown. Do not hold a cigarette
12 volt, 120W (10A) rating. lighter in while it is heating.
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Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there

could be a problem with a vehicle
If equipped with a removable Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning
ashtray, it can be placed into the lights work together to indicate a
front floor console cupholder. Open Indicators problem with the vehicle.
the cover to use. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights
signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while
{ Caution before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges
to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem,
If papers, pins, or other replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what
flammable items are put in the warning lights and gauges could to do. Waiting to do repairs can be
ashtray, hot cigarettes or other prevent injury. costly and even dangerous.
smoking materials could ignite
Warning lights come on when there
them and possibly damage the could be a problem with a vehicle
vehicle. Never put flammable function. Some warning lights come
items in the ashtray. on briefly when the engine is started
to indicate they are working.
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Instrument Cluster
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1. Tachometer Press the trip odometer reset stem Fuel Gauge

2. Speedometer on the cluster to switch between the
3. Trip Odometer Reset Stem odometer, trip odometer A, and trip
4. Instrument Brightness Control odometer B.
5. Transmission Position To reset each trip odometer to zero,
Indicator press and hold the trip odometer
6. Odometer/Trip Computer reset stem. Only the trip odometer
7. Fuel Gauge that is currently displayed will be
reset.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
Tachometer
The fuel gauge indicates about how
speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) The tachometer displays the engine much fuel is left when the ignition is
and miles per hour (mph). speed in revolutions per turned to ON.
minute (rpm).
Odometer When the tank nears empty, the low

The odometer shows how far the { Caution fuel warning light may come on or
the segments of the gauge may
vehicle has been driven, in either If the engine is operated with the blink. There is still a little fuel left,
kilometers or miles. rpm’s in the warning area at the but the vehicle's fuel tank should be
high end of the tachometer, the filled soon. See Low Fuel Warning
Trip Odometer vehicle could be damaged, and Light on page 5-18.
The trip odometer shows how far the damage would not be covered An arrow on the fuel gauge
the vehicle has been driven since by the vehicle warranty. Do not indicates the side of the vehicle on
the trip odometer was last reset. operate the engine with the rpm’s which the fuel door is located.
in the warning area.
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Here are four things that some Safety Belt Reminders

owners ask about. None of these { Warning
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
If the safety belt warning light
. At the service station, the gas stays on continuously while the
pump shuts off before the gauge ignition is turned ON with all
reads full. doors closed and all safety belts
. It takes a little more or less fuel fastened, it may indicate a
to fill up than the gauge malfunction in the system. Have
indicated. For example, the The light and chime remind you to the system checked by your
gauge may have indicated the fasten your safety belts. The light dealer.
tank was half full, but it actually illuminates when the ignition is
took a little more or less than placed in ON or START and remains
half the tank's capacity to fill illuminated until the driver’s safety See Safety Belts on page 3-8.
the tank. belt is fastened. At the same time,
the chime sounds for about Airbag Readiness Light
. The indicator moves a little when six seconds unless the driver’s
turning a corner or speeding up. This light shows if there is an
safety belt is securely fastened. electrical problem with the airbag
. The gauge goes back to empty The safety belt warning light may system. The system check includes
when the ignition is turned off. also illuminate if the front the airbag sensor(s), passenger
passenger’s safety belt is not sensing system, the pretensioners,
fastened when the front passenger the airbag modules, the wiring, and
seat is occupied. For the crash sensing and diagnostic
seven seconds after the ignition module. For more information on the
switch is placed in ON, the system airbag system, see Airbag System
does not activate the warning light on page 3-15.
for the front passenger.
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Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator

{ Warning
The front passenger airbag is
The airbag readiness light comes on designed to automatically turn off
for several seconds when the
under some conditions. Read this
vehicle is started. If the light does
section carefully to learn how it
not come on then, have it fixed
immediately. operates. Proper use of the seat,
safety belt, and child restraints is
necessary for most effective
{ Warning protection. Failure to follow all
The passenger airbag status
indicator is under the climate
If the airbag readiness light stays instructions in this manual
controls.
on or comes on and flashes after concerning the use of seats,
the vehicle is started or comes on safety belts, and child restraints
while driving, it means the airbag can increase the risk or severity
system might not be working of injury in an accident.
properly. The airbags in the
vehicle might not inflate in a
crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid
injury, have the vehicle serviced
right away.
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After the ignition switch is placed in Charging System Light Malfunction

the ON position, the passenger
airbag status indicator on the
Indicator Lamp
instrument panel will light for about A computer system called OBD II
seven seconds and then go out or (On-Board Diagnostics-Second
stay lit depending on the front Generation) monitors the operation
outboard seat occupied status. The of the vehicle to ensure emissions
passenger airbag status indicator are at acceptable levels, helping to
operates as follows: maintain a clean environment. The
This light will come on briefly when malfunction indicator lamp comes
. Passenger seat occupied by a the ignition is turned on, and the
small adult, child, or child on when the vehicle is placed in
engine is not running, as a check to ON, as a check to show it is
restraint: The passenger airbag show it is working.
status indicator lights to indicate working. If it does not, have the
that the front passenger frontal It should go out when the engine is vehicle serviced by your dealer. See
airbag is off and will not inflate in started. If it stays on, or comes on Ignition Positions on page 9-14 for
a collision. while driving, there may be a more information.
problem with the electrical charging
. Occupied passenger seat and system. Have it checked by your
the passenger meets the dealer. Driving while this light is on
conditions outlined in this could drain the battery. If a short
manual: The passenger airbag distance must be driven with the
status indicator is not lit to light on, turn off all accessories,
indicate that the front passenger such as the radio and air
frontal airbag is operational. conditioner, to help reduce the drain If the malfunction indicator lamp
See Passenger Sensing System on on the battery. comes on while the engine is
page 3-22 for more information. running, this indicates that the
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OBD II system has detected a could damage the emission control

problem and diagnosis and service { Caution system on the vehicle. Diagnosis
might be required. and service might be required.
Modifications made to the engine,
Malfunctions often are indicated by transmission, exhaust, intake, To prevent more serious damage to
the system before any problem is or fuel system of the vehicle or the vehicle:
apparent. Being aware of the light the replacement of the original . Do not drive at speeds above
can prevent more serious damage tires with other than those of the 72 km/h (45 mph)
to the vehicle. This system also same size and type as the
assists the service technician in . Avoid hard accelerations.
originals can affect the vehicle's
correctly diagnosing any . Avoid steep uphill grades.
emission controls and can cause
malfunction.
this light to come on. If the light continues to flash, find a
Modifications to these systems safe place to stop and park the
{ Caution could lead to costly repairs not vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at
If the vehicle is continually driven covered by the vehicle warranty. least 10 seconds, and restart the
with this light on, the emission This could also result in a failure engine. If the light is still flashing,
to pass a required Emission follow the previous steps and see
controls might not work as well,
Inspection/Maintenance test. See your dealer for service as soon as
the vehicle fuel economy might
Accessories and Modifications on possible.
not be as good, and the engine
might not run as smoothly. This page 10-3. Light On Steady: An emission
could lead to costly repairs that control system malfunction has
might not be covered by the This light comes on during a been detected on the vehicle.
vehicle warranty. malfunction in one of two ways: Diagnosis and service might be
required.
Light Flashing: A misfire condition
has been detected. A misfire
increases vehicle emissions and
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The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions

emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used.
malfunction: It may require at least one full tank
. Check that the fuel cap is fully of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
installed. See Filling the Tank on See Fuel on page 9-37.
page 9-38. The diagnostic If none of the above have made the
system can determine if the fuel light turn off, your dealer can check The DLC is under the instrument
cap has been left off or the vehicle. The dealer has the panel to the left of the steering
improperly installed. A loose or proper test equipment and wheel. See your dealer if assistance
missing fuel cap allows fuel to diagnostic tools to fix any is needed.
evaporate into the atmosphere. mechanical or electrical problems
A few driving trips with the cap The vehicle may not pass
that might have developed. inspection if:
properly installed should turn the
light off. Emissions Inspection and . The malfunction indicator lamp is
. Check that good quality fuel is Maintenance Programs on with the engine running, or if
used. Poor fuel quality causes the light does not come on when
Depending on where you live, your the ignition is turned to ON while
the engine not to run as vehicle may be required to
efficiently as designed and may the engine is off. See your
participate in an emission control dealer for assistance in verifying
cause stalling after start-up, system inspection and maintenance
stalling when the vehicle is proper operation of the
program. For the inspection, the malfunction indicator lamp.
changed into gear, misfiring, emission system test equipment will
hesitation on acceleration, likely connect to the vehicle's Data . The OBD II (On-Board
or stumbling on acceleration. Link Connector (DLC). Diagnostics) system determines
These conditions might go away that critical emission control
once the engine is warmed up. systems have not been
completely diagnosed. The
vehicle would be considered not
ready for inspection. This can
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happen if the 12-volt battery has If the warning light comes on, there If the light comes on while driving,
recently been replaced or run could be a brake problem. Have the pull off the road and stop carefully.
down. The diagnostic system is brake system inspected right away. The pedal might be harder to push,
designed to evaluate critical or the pedal might go closer to the
emission control systems during floor. It could take longer to stop.
normal driving. This can take If the light is still on, check the brake
several days of routine driving. fluid level and have the vehicle
If this has been done and the towed for service. See Towing the
vehicle still does not pass the Vehicle on page 10-58.
inspection for lack of OBD II Metric English
system readiness, your dealer
can prepare the vehicle for This light should come on briefly
{ Warning
inspection. when the ignition key is turned to The brake system might not be
ON. If it does not come on, have it working properly if the brake
Brake System Warning fixed so it will be ready to warn if system warning light is on.
there is a problem.
Light Driving with the brake system
When the ignition is on, the brake warning light on can lead to a
The vehicle brake system consists system warning light also comes on crash. If the light is still on after
of two hydraulic circuits. If one when the parking brake is set. See the vehicle has been pulled off
circuit is not working, the remaining Parking Brake on page 9-24. The the road and carefully stopped,
circuit can still work to stop the light stays on if the parking brake have the vehicle towed for
vehicle. For normal braking does not fully release. If it stays on
performance, both circuits need to service.
after the parking brake is fully
be working. released, it means the vehicle has a
brake problem.
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Antilock Brake System brakes, but not antilock brakes. Power Steering Warning
If the regular brake system warning
(ABS) Warning Light light is also on, the vehicle does not
Light
have antilock brakes and there is a
problem with the regular brakes.
See Brake System Warning Light on
page 5-14.

Metric English
Overdrive Off Light
If equipped, this light comes on
For vehicles with the Antilock Brake
briefly when the ignition is turned to
System (ABS), this light comes on
ON as a check to show it is working.
briefly when the engine is started.
If it does not come on have the
If it does not, have the vehicle
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally the
indicator light then goes off. This light comes on when the { Warning
overdrive is turned off.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the . If the engine is not running or
ignition off. If the light comes on See Continuously Variable
is turned off while driving, the
while driving, stop as soon as it is Transmission (CVT) on page 9-18.
power assist for the steering
safely possible and turn the ignition will not work. Steering will be
off. Then start the engine again to harder to operate.
reset the system. If the ABS light . When the power steering
stays on, or comes on again while
warning light illuminates with
driving, the vehicle needs service.
the engine running, there will
If the regular brake system warning
light is not on, the vehicle still has (Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
Traction Control System Electronic Stability
(TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
be no power assist for the Control Light
steering. You will still have
control of the vehicle but the
steering will be harder to
operate. Have the power
steering system checked by
your dealer.
This light comes on briefly while
When the power steering warning If equipped, the Electronic Stability starting the engine. If it does not,
light illuminates with the engine Control (ESC) or TCS indicator/ have the vehicle serviced by your
running, there will be no power warning light comes on briefly when dealer.
assist for the steering but you will the engine is started. This light comes on when the ESC
still have control of the vehicle. At system is turned off. If ESC is off,
this time, greater steering effort is If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer. the Traction Control System (TCS)
required to operate the steering is also off.
wheel, especially in sharp turns and If the system is working normally,
at low speeds. the indicator light turns off. If the ESC and TCS are off, the
If the light is on and not flashing, the system does not assist in controlling
TCS, and potentially the ESC the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and
system have been disabled. the ESC systems and the warning
light turns off.
If the indicator/warning light is on
and flashing, the TCS and/or the See Traction Control/Electronic
ESC system is actively working. Stability Control on page 9-25.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-25.
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Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light

Temperature Warning
{ Caution
Light The engine coolant temperature
warning light indicates that the
vehicle has overheated. Driving
with this light on can damage the
engine and it may not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. See
Engine Overheating on For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
page 10-16. Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
This light comes on briefly while started. It provides information
starting the vehicle. The engine coolant temperature about tire pressures and the TPMS.
If it does not, have the vehicle warning light comes on when the
engine has overheated. When the Light Is On Steady
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally the If this happens, pull over and turn This indicates that one or more of
indicator light goes off. off the engine as soon as possible. the tires are significantly
See Engine Overheating on underinflated.
page 10-16. Stop as soon as possible, and
inflate the tires to the pressure value
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire Pressure
on page 10-35.
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When the Light Flashes First and Low Fuel Warning Light
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle. This light should come on briefly as
See Tire Pressure Monitor the engine is started. If it does not
Operation on page 10-37. come on, have the vehicle serviced The low fuel warning light may
by your dealer. come on when the fuel tank is low
Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it on fuel. When fuel is added, the
means that oil is not flowing through light should go off. If it does not,
{ Caution the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
have the vehicle serviced.
On some vehicles, the segments of
Lack of proper engine oil some other system problem. See the fuel gauge may flash as a low
maintenance can damage the your dealer. fuel indicator.
engine. Driving with the engine
oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Check the oil level as soon as
possible. Add oil if required, but if
the oil level is within the operating
range and the oil pressure is still
low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule for changing engine oil.
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Security Light High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light

This light is used to indicate the This light comes on when the The CRUISE light comes on when
status of the anti-theft alarm system high-beam headlamps are in use. the cruise control is on.
when the ignition is turned off. The See Headlamp High/Low-Beam See Cruise Control on page 9-28 for
light will flash to indicate the system Changer on page 6-1 for more more information.
is armed. information.
If this light stays on when the Door Ajar Light
ignition is in ON, the system needs Low Washer Fluid
service.
Warning Light
See Vehicle Alarm System on
page 2-10 and Immobilizer
Operation on page 2-11.

This light comes on when a door is

open or not securely latched. Before
If equipped, the low washer fluid driving, check that all doors are
warning light comes on when the properly closed.
windshield washer fluid is low. See
Washer Fluid on page 10-18.
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Vehicle Messages Tire Messages Trip Computer

CHECK TIRE PRES (Pressure) The vehicle may have a trip
Fuel System Messages computer. It provides the driver with
If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure
LOOSE FUEL CAP driving information such as the
Monitor System (TPMS), this
driving distance for the remaining
This message displays when the message displays when the
fuel, instant fuel economy, and
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the pressure in one or more of the tires
average fuel economy.
fuel cap, then press and hold the is low. The low tire pressure warning
trip odometer reset stem to reset the light will also come on. See Tire
message. Pressure Light on page 5-17. If a
tire pressure message appears,
stop as soon as you can. Have the
tire pressures checked and set to
those shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tires
on page 10-26, Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-9, and Tire Pressure on
page 10-35.
1. Trip Odometer Reset Stem
2. Trip Computer Display
The trip odometer reset stem is
used to cycle through the available
trip computer displays. All of the
displays except Trip A and Distance
to Empty can be reset by pressing
and holding the trip odometer reset
stem for more than three seconds.
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Trip A or Trip B Vehicle Using the Touch Screen

See Trip Odometer on page 5-8. Press a screen feature to:
Personalization
Instant Fuel Economy
. View more feature options.
This display shows the approximate Vehicle Personalization . Enable or disable the feature.
fuel economy at any given moment. (Radio with Q: Press to scroll up.
Average Fuel Economy Touchscreen Only) R: Press to scroll down.
This display shows the approximate Use the audio system controls to To access the
average fuel economy since the last access the personalization menus personalization menu:
time it was reset. for customizing vehicle features.
1. Press INFO on the faceplate,
The following are all possible then select 8 Settings on the
Distance to Empty personalization features. Depending
Home page.
This display shows an estimated on the vehicle, some may not be
distance that the vehicle can be available. 2. Select the desired feature to
driven before refueling. display a list of available
Infotainment System Audio options.
When the fuel level is low, the Controls
display will automatically show the 3. Select the desired feature
distance to empty display and the Using the Faceplate setting.
numbers will flash. When the fuel BACK Personalization Menus
level is even lower, (– – – –) is . Press to exit a menu. The following list of menu items may
displayed.
. Press to return to a previous be available:
Outside Temperature (If screen.
Equipped) . e Audio
On some vehicles, the outside . I System
temperature can be displayed.
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. n Navigation . Return to Factory Settings/Clear Scroll Direction

Memory
. H Traffic This feature changes what direction
. Software Licenses the menus scroll on the screen.
. G Phone & Bluetooth Display Select Up or Down.
. J SXM Select and the following may Clock Settings
display:
Each menu is detailed in the See Clock on page 5-3.
following information. . Brightness
Language
. Display Mode
e Audio Select Language, then select from
. Scroll Direction the available language(s).
See “Audio Settings” in “AM-FM
Radio” in the infotainment manual. Brightness Camera Settings
I System This feature adjusts the brightness Select and the following may
of the display. display:
Select and the following may
display: Select Very Bright, Bright, Default, . Display Mode
Dark, or Very Dark.
. Display . Brightness
Display Mode
. Clock Settings . Contrast
This feature adjusts the display to
. Language make it easier to see due to the
. Color
. Camera Settings lighting in the vehicle. Display Mode
. Temperature Unit Select Automatic, Day, or Night. This feature changes the display
. Touchscreen Click mode of the rear view camera..
. System Beeps Select Automatic, Day, or Night.
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Brightness Touchscreen Click Software Licenses

This feature adjusts the brightness When on, a click sound will be Select to view software license
of the display. heard when a key on the screen is information.
Select − or + to change the setting. touched.
n Navigation
Select ON or OFF.
Contrast See “Navigation” in the infotainment
This feature adjusts the contrast of System Beeps manual.
the display. When on, a beep sound will be
heard when a pop-up message H Traffic
Select − or + to change the setting.
appears on the screen or a See “H Traffic” in the
Color faceplate button is pressed and held
infotainment manual.
This feature adjusts the color of the for two seconds.
display. Select ON or OFF. G Phone & Bluetooth
Select − or + to change the setting. Return to Factory Settings/Clear See “Bluetooth” in the infotainment
Memory manual.
Temperature Unit
Select to change the temperature Select to return all settings to J SXM
unit reading between celsius and default and to clear the memory.
See “SXM Settings” in “AM-FM
fahrenheit. Select Yes or No. Radio” in the infotainment manual.
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2 NOTES
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Lighting 6-1

Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder
Exterior Lamp Controls A warning chime sounds if the driver
Exterior Lighting
door is opened while the ignition is
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
off and the exterior lamps are on.
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Headlamp High/
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 The exterior lamp control is on the Changer): Push the turn signal
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-2 turn signal lever on the left side of lever away from you and release, to
Turn and Lane-Change the steering column. turn the high beams on. To return to
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 low beams, push the lever again or
There are three positions: pull it toward you and release.
Interior Lighting OFF: Turns all the lamps off,
Instrument Panel Illumination except the Daytime Running
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Lamps (DRL).
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 parking lamps including all lamps,
except the headlamps.
Lighting Features 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the
Exterior Lighting Battery This indicator light turns on in the
headlamps together with the parking instrument cluster when the
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 lamps and instrument panel lights. high-beam headlamps are on.
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Flash-to-Pass The DRL system makes the Hazard Warning Flashers

low-beam headlamps come on at a
This feature is used to signal to the reduced brightness when the
vehicle ahead that you want following conditions are met:
to pass.
. The ignition is in the ON
If the headlamps are off or in the position.
low‐beam position, pull the turn
signal lever toward you to
. The exterior lamp control is in
momentarily switch to high beams. the OFF position.
The hazard warning switch is on the
Release the lever to turn the
. The parking brake is released. center stack below the climate
high-beam headlamps off. If the parking brake is applied control system.
before the engine is started, the Press this button to make the front
Daytime Running DRL do not come on. and rear turn signal lamps flash on
Lamps (DRL) When the DRL are on, only the and off. This warns others that you
low-beam headlamps, at a reduced are having trouble. Press again to
DRL can make it easier for others to
level of brightness, will be on. The turn the flashers off.
see the front of your vehicle during
the day. taillamps, sidemarker, instrument The hazard warning flashers work
panel, and other lamps will not with the ignition switch in any
A light sensor on top of the be on. position.
instrument panel makes the DRL
work, so be sure it is not covered. Turn the exterior lamp control to Some localities may prohibit the use
the ; or 5 position for full of the hazard warning flashers while
illumination when driving at night. driving.
The DRL remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
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Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the Interior Lighting
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
Signals change. Hold it there until the lane
change is completed. If the lever is Instrument Panel
briefly pressed and released, the Illumination Control
turn signal flashes three times.
The lever returns to its starting
position whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane
Move the lever all the way up or change the arrow flashes rapidly or
down to signal a turn. does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
An arrow on the instrument cluster
flashes in the direction of the turn or Have any burned out bulbs
lane change. replaced. If a bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. See Electrical The instrument panel illumination
System Overload on page 10-24. control only works if the exterior
lamp control is in the 5 or ;
position.
The knob for this feature is on the
instrument cluster.
Press the knob to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
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Cargo Lamp Dome Lamps When the switch is in the (2)

position, the lamp comes on when a
door is opened. When the dome
lamp is in this position, the light
stays on for a period of time when:
. The doors are unlocked while all
the doors are closed and the
ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
. The driver door is opened and
then closed while the key is
The dome lamp in the overhead removed from the ignition switch.
console operates in any ignition
switch position.
. The key is removed from the
ignition switch while all doors are
The interior light switch has two The dome lamp switch has three closed.
positions and operates in any positions. Press the switch to adjust
ignition switch position. the settings. The dome lamp turns off while the
timer is activated when:
ON: Turns the interior light on in Press (1) to turn the lamp off, even
any door position. The light turns off when a door is open.
. The driver door is locked by the
automatically after a period of time key or the power door lock
unless the ignition switch is turned switch.
to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON. . The ignition switch is placed in
OFF: Turns the interior light off and the ON position.
it will not come on regardless of the Press (3) to turn the lamp on.
door position.
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The light turns off after a period of Lighting Features

time unless the ignition switch is put
in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON
position. Exterior Lighting Battery
The light turns off automatically after
Saver
a period of time while the doors are If the ignition is turned off and the
open to prevent the battery from parking lamps or headlamps have
becoming discharged. been left on, they will automatically
turn off after a period of time. This
Reading Lamps protects against draining the battery.

There are reading lamps on the

overhead console.
Press (1) to turn the reading lamp
on or (2) to turn the reading
lamp off.
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2 NOTES
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Infotainment Introduction The infotainment system has built-in

features intended to help avoid
System Infotainment
distraction by disabling some
functions when driving. These
Base radio information is included in functions may gray out when they
Introduction this manual. See the infotainment are unavailable. Many infotainment
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 manual for information on other features are also available through
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 available infotainment systems. the instrument cluster and steering
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 wheel controls.
Read the following pages to
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 become familiar with these features. Before driving:
Radio . Become familiar with the
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 { Warning operation, faceplate buttons, and
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 screen buttons.
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
. Set up the audio by presetting
Audio Players favorite stations, setting the
any infotainment feature can
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 tone, and adjusting the
cause a crash. You or others speakers.
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
. Set up phone numbers in
Phone
infotainment tasks while driving. advance so they can be called
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Limit your glances at the vehicle easily by pressing a single
Trademarks and License displays and focus your attention button or by using a single voice
Agreements on driving. Use voice commands command if equipped with
Trademarks and License Bluetooth phone capability.
whenever possible.
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 See Defensive Driving on page 9-2.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview

The theft-deterrent feature works by
learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to the
infotainment system. The
infotainment system does not
operate if it is stolen or moved to a
different vehicle.

1. > (Mute) . CD: Press to scroll through

track number, disc title, and
. Press to mute the audio song title.
system.
. CD with MP3 or WMA:
2. DISP/TEXT (Display Text) Press to scroll through track
. Radio: Press to view station number, folder title, album
and song information. title, artist, and song title.
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3. AM
. Press and hold to set the . CD with MP3 or WMA:
clock. See Clock on Press to change the
. Press to listen to AM page 5-3. playing pattern of the CD
stations. between Disc Random,
4. FM 9. X (Eject) Folder Random, and Disc
.
. Press to eject the Repeat.
Press to listen to FM
stations. loaded CD. 12. RPT (Repeat)
5. CD Slot 10. r SEEK/TRACK q . CD: Press to change the
playing pattern of the CD
6. CD . Press r SEEK to seek between Track Repeat
. Press to start playing a the next station or next and Disc Repeat.
loaded CD when the CD track. Press
repeatedly to go forward
. CD with MP3 or WMA:
system is off.
several tracks. Press to change the
. Press to start playing a playing pattern of the CD
loaded CD when listening . Press TRACK q to seek between Folder Repeat,
to another audio source. the previous station or Track Repeat, and Disc
7. AUX (Auxiliary) start the current CD track Repeat.
from the beginning. Press 13. SCAN
. Press to play a connected repeatedly to go back
auxiliary device. several tracks. . Press to scan the next
8. CLOCK radio station for
11. RDM (Random) five seconds. Press the
. Press to turn the clock . CD: Press to change the button again within the
display off and on when the playing pattern of the CD five seconds and the radio
ignition is in ACC/ between Disc Random will stay on that station.
ACCESSORY or ON/ and Disc Repeat.
START.
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14. PUSH/PWR (Power)

. CD: Press and hold to fast road and wind noise as the vehicle
forward or fast reverse the speed changes while driving, so that
. Press to turn the CD track.
infotainment system on the volume level stays consistent.
or off.
. CD with MP3 or WMA: To activate SSV:
Press and hold for less
15. VOL (Volume) than 90 seconds to 1. Press SPEED VOL.
. Turn to adjust the volume. change the folders in the 2. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/
CD. Press and hold for
16. Buttons 1–6
more than 90 seconds to FOLDER R to change between
. Save and select favorite fast forward or fast Off, Low, Mid, and High.
stations. reverse the CD track. 3. Press AM, FM, or CD to return
17. Auxiliary Input Jack to the desired option or let the
Operation screen time out.
. Use to connect external
audio devices. Using the Radio Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
18. AUDIO PUSH/PWR (Power): Press to turn To adjust the bass or treble:
. Press to set the bass, the system on and off. 1. Press AUDIO until Bass or
treble, fade, balance, VOL (Volume): Turn clockwise or Treble displays.
and beep. counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the volume. 2. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/
19. SPEED VOL
FOLDER R or r SEEK/TRACK
. Press to change Speed > (Mute): Press to mute the audio
q to adjust the selected mode
Sensitive Volume (SSV). system. Press again to unmute the
to the desired setting.
audio system.
20. Q TUNE/FF-REW/FOLDER R SPEED VOL: Speed Sensitive
. Press to change to the Volume (SSV) automatically adjusts
next or previous radio the radio volume to compensate for
stations one at a time.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Fade/ Radio SCAN: Press to scan the next
Balance) radio station for five seconds. Press
the button again within the
The vehicle is not equipped with AM-FM Radio five seconds and the radio will stay
rear speakers. If fade is adjusted to on that station.
the rear no sound will be heard. Finding a Station
To adjust the fade or balance: AM: Press to change to AM Storing a Favorite Station
stations. Set up radio station favorites while
1. Press AUDIO until Fade or
Balance displays. FM: Press to change to FM the vehicle is parked.
stations and press to change Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2,
2. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/ between FM1 and FM2. The FM and six AM), can be programmed on
FOLDER R or r SEEK/TRACK stereo indicator (ST) illuminates the six numbered buttons.
q to adjust the selected mode during FM stereo reception. When
the stereo broadcast signal is weak, To store a station as a favorite:
to the desired setting.
the radio automatically changes 1. Select the desired radio band
Menu Selection Sound (Beep) from stereo to monaural reception. AM, FM1, or FM2.
To turn the menu selection sound on r SEEK/TRACK q : Press r 2. Tune to the desired radio station.
or off: SEEK to fast seek or scan the next
station. 3. Press and hold one of the
1. Press AUDIO until Beep ON/ six keys until a beep sounds.
OFF displays. Press TRACK q to fast seek or When that key is pressed and
scan the previous station. released, the station that was
2. Press Q TUNE/FF-REW/
set returns.
FOLDER R or r SEEK/TRACK Q TUNE/FF-REW/FOLDER R :
q to select ON or OFF. Press to change to the next or 4. Repeat the steps for each radio
previous radio stations one at station to be stored as a favorite.
a time.
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Radio Reception FM Stereo Fixed Mast Antenna

Frequency interference and static FM stereo gives the best sound, but The multi-band antenna is on the
can occur during normal radio FM signals reach only about 16 to roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
reception if items such as cell phone 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Tall buildings or used for AM, FM, and navigation
chargers, vehicle convenience hills can interfere with FM signals, System, if equipped. Tall buildings,
accessories, and external electronic causing the sound to fade in hills, trees, heavy foliage, tunnels,
devices are plugged into the and out. bridges, and garages will affect
accessory power outlet. If there is Cellular Phone Usage reception. Keep the antenna clear of
interference or static, unplug the obstructions for clear reception.
item from the accessory power Cellular phone usage may cause Make sure there is sufficient
outlet. interference with the radio. This clearance when entering garages or
interference may occur when parking structures.
AM making or receiving phone calls,
The range for most AM stations is charging the phone's battery,
greater than for FM, especially at or simply having the phone on. This
night. The longer range can cause interference causes an increased
station frequencies to interfere with level of static while listening to the
each other. For better radio radio. If static is received while
reception, most AM radio stations listening to the radio, unplug the
boost the power levels during the cellular phone and turn it off.
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on the radio.
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Audio Players could damage the surface. Pick up

{ Caution CDs by the outer edges or the edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
CD Player If a label is added to a CD, more
than one CD is inserted into the If the surface of a CD is soiled,
Care of the CD Player slot at a time, or an attempt is clean it with a soft, lint-free cloth or
Only use high quality 12 cm (4.7 in) made to play scratched or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild,
round discs that have the damaged CDs, the CD player neutral detergent solution mixed
“COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” could be damaged. While using with water. Make sure the wiping
logo on the disc or packaging. Do process starts from the center to
the CD player, use only CDs in
not add any label to a CD. It could the edge.
good condition without any label,
get caught in the CD. If a CD is load one CD at a time, and keep The following CDs may not work
recorded on a personal computer the CD player and the loading slot properly: Copy control compact
and a description label is needed, free of foreign materials, liquids, discs (CCCD), Recordable compact
try labeling the top of the recorded and debris. discs (CD-R), and Rewritable
CD with a marking pen. compact discs (CD-RW).
The use of CD lens cleaners is not If an error displays, see “CD Player Do not use the following CDs as
advised, due to the risk of Messages” later in this section. they may cause the CD player to
contaminating the lens of the CD malfunction, 8 cm (3.1 in) discs with
optics with lubricants internal to the Care of CDs an adapter, CDs that are not round,
CD player mechanism. CDs with a paper label, CD that are
Handle them carefully. Store CDs in
damaged, such as cracked, broken,
their original cases or other
scratched, or with abnormal edges.
protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD Inserting a CD
player scans the bottom surface of
the disc. Do not touch the bottom Insert a CD partway into the slot,
side of a CD while handling it; this label side up. The player pulls it in
and the CD should begin playing.
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Ejecting a CD r SEEK/TRACK q : Press r MP3-Supported Files

X: Press and release to eject the SEEK to seek the next CD track. Radios with CD/MP3 have the
disc. Remove the CD when Remove Press repeatedly to go forward capability of playing CD, CD-R,
Disc displays. If the disc is not several tracks. or CD-RW disc.
removed, after several seconds the Press TRACK q to start the
disc is automatically pulled back into Format
current CD track from the beginning.
the player, but doesn’t start to play. Press repeatedly to go back several Radios that have the capability of
tracks. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma
Playing a CD files that were recorded onto a
If the ignition or radio is turned off RDM (Random): CD: Press to CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can
with a CD in the player, it stays in change the playing pattern of the be recorded with the following fixed
the player. When the ignition or CD between Disc Random and Disc bit rates: 8 kbps, 48 kbps,192 kbps,
radio is turned on, the CD starts Repeat. and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate.
playing where it stopped, if it was CD with MP3 or WMA: Press to Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode
the last selected audio source. change the playing pattern of the Discs
CD: Press to start a loaded CD. CD between Disc Random, Folder
Random, and Disc Repeat. The radio can play discs that
DISP/TEXT (Display Text): Press contain both uncompressed CD
to display additional information RPT (Repeat): CD: Press to audio and MP3 files. If both formats
related to the CD. If information is change the playing pattern of the are on the disc, the radio reads all
available, the track number, disc CD between Track Repeat and Disc MP3 files first, then the
title, folder title, album title, artist, Repeat. uncompressed CD audio files.
and song title information will CD with MP3 or WMA: Press to
display on the screen with each change the playing pattern of the
press of the button. CD between Folder Repeat, Track
Repeat, and Disc Repeat.
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CD-R- or CD-RW-Supported File File System and Naming reinsert the CD. The CD can be
and Folder Structure The artist/song title that displays is played when the temperature of the
The radio supports: the artist/song title contained in the player returns to normal.
. Up to eight folders in depth. ID3 tag. The ID3 tag information is UNPLAYABLE: The file is
displayed on the artist/song title line unplayable in this audio system
. Up to 255 folders. on the screen. (only MP3 or WMA, if equipped.
. Up to 512 files. Text character limit is 128 If the CD is not playing correctly, for
. Up to 255 files for one folder. characters. any other reason, try a known
good CD.
Root Directory CD Player Messages
The root directory is treated as a CHECK DISC: If this message Auxiliary Jack
folder. Files are stored in the root displays and/or the CD ejects, it
directory when the disc or storage could be for one of the following Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
device does not contain folders. reasons: The auxiliary input jack is on the
. Confirm that the CD is inserted lower right side of the faceplate.
Empty Folder
correctly (the label side is facing External devices such as an iPod®,
Folders that do not contain files are up, etc.). laptop computer, MP3 player,
skipped, and the player advances to cassette player, or CD changer can
the next folder that contains files.
. Confirm that the CD is not bent be connected to the auxiliary port
or warped and it is free of using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input cable.
Order of Play scratches.
This input jack is not an audio
The playback order is the order in PRESS EJECT: This is an error output; do not plug headphones into
which the files were written by the due to excessive temperature inside the front auxiliary input jack.
writing software. Therefore, the files the player. Remove the CD by
may not play in the desired order. pressing X. After a short time,
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Drivers are encouraged to set up AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a Phone

any auxiliary device while the portable audio device.
vehicle is in P (Park). See
Defensive Driving on page 9-2 for
To use a portable audio player, Bluetooth
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
more information on driver the auxiliary input jack. When a If equipped with Bluetooth®
distraction. device is connected, press the AUX capability, the system can interact
VOL (Volume): Turn clockwise or button to begin playing audio from with many cell phones, allowing:
counterclockwise to increase or the device. . Placement and receipt of calls in
decrease the volume of the portable For optimal sound quality, increase a hands-free mode.
player. Additional volume the portable audio device's volume
adjustments might have to be made
. Sharing of the cell phone’s
to the loudest level. address book or contact list with
from the portable device if the
volume is not loud or soft enough. It is always best to power the the vehicle.
portable audio device through its To minimize driver distraction,
own battery while playing. before driving, and with the vehicle
parked:
. Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
. Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.
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. When the vehicle is in motion, Bluetooth Controls Bluetooth system. See
some commands may not be www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
available so full attention may be Use the buttons on the steering
information on compatible phones.
given to operating the vehicle. wheel to operate the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system. See Steering Choosing a Language
. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Wheel Controls on page 5-2.
The system may not work with The available languages are
all cell phones. See “Pairing” in g V (Press to Talk): Press to English, Spanish, and French.
this section later. answer incoming calls and start
speech recognition. To change the language:
. If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use V (End): Press and hold to end a 1. Press and hold g V for more
that feature to access the call or reject a call. than fivecseconds.
address book or contact list. A Bluetooth system can use a 2. The system responds with,
Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a “Press the PHONE/SEND (g V)
{ Warning Hands-Free Profile to make and button for the hands-free phone
receive phone calls. The system system to enter the voice
When using a cell phone, it can can be used while the key is in the adaptation mode or press the
be distracting to look too long or ON or ACC/ACCESSORY position. PHONE/END (V) button to
too often at the screen of the If the g V button on the steering select a different language.”
phone or the infotainment system. wheel is pressed before the
Taking your eyes off the road too initialization completes, the system 3. Press V.
long or too often could cause a will announce “Hands-free phone 4. The system responds with the
crash resulting in injury or death. system not ready” and will not react current language and gives the
Focus your attention on driving. to voice commands. Not all phones option to change to another
support all functions, and not all language. Do nothing and the
phones work with the in-vehicle session will end after
five seconds and the current
language will remain.
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5. To select a different language, How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Pairing Information

press g or d on the steering calm and natural voice without . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
wheel. pausing between words. capability cannot be paired to
6. To select the language, Mute: Say to mute the call. Say the vehicle as a phone and an
mute again to unmute the call. MP3 player at the same time.
press g V within five seconds.
Audio System . Up to five cell phones can be
Voice Recognition paired to the Bluetooth system.
When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth
The Bluetooth system uses voice system, sound comes through the
. The pairing process is disabled
recognition to interpret voice vehicle's audio system speakers when the vehicle is moving.
commands to dial phone numbers and overrides the audio system.
and name tags.
. Pairing only needs to be
Use the audio system volume knob completed once, unless the
For available commands for the or press x − or x + on the steering pairing information on the cell
current menu again, say “Help” and wheel, during a call, to change the phone changes or the cell phone
the system will repeat them. volume level. is deleted from the system.
Noise: Keep interior noise levels to . Only one paired cell phone can
Pairing
a minimum. The system may not be connected to the Bluetooth
recognize voice commands if there A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system at a time.
is too much background noise. must be paired to the Bluetooth .
system and then connected to the If multiple paired cell phones are
When to Speak: A tone sounds within range of the system, the
vehicle before it can be used. See
after the system responds indicating system connects to the first
the cell phone manufacturer's user
when it is waiting for a voice available paired cell phone in the
guide for Bluetooth functions before
command. Wait until the tone and order that they were first paired
pairing the cell phone.
then speak. Start speaking a to the system. To connect to a
command within 5 seconds after the different paired phone, see
tone sounds.
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“Listing All Paired and 4. The system asks you to say a Deleting a Paired Phone
Connected Phones” later in this name for the phone. The system will list the names
section. If the name is too long or too assigned to each phone and then
Pairing a Phone short, the system tells you, then prompt you for the phone you wish
prompts you for a name again. to delete. Deleting a phone from the
1. Press g V. vehicle will also delete the phone
If more than one phone is
2. Say “Connect Phone.” The connected and the name sounds book for that phone:
system acknowledges the too much like a name already 1. Press g V.
command and announces the used, the system tells you, then
next set of available commands. prompts you for a name again. 2. Say “Delete Phone.”
3. Say “Add Phone.” The system Listing All Paired and Connected Replace Phone
acknowledges the command and Phones The system will replace an existing
asks you to initiate connecting phone pairing with a new phone.
from the phone handset. The system can list all cell phones
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is The system will keep all voice tags
The connecting procedure of the also connected to the vehicle, the assigned to your phone book.
cell phone varies according to system responds with “is connected”
each cell phone model. See the 1. Press g V.
after that phone name:
cell phone Owner’s Manual for 2. Say “Replace Phone.”
details. 1. Press g V.
Bluetooth Off
When prompted for a Passkey 2. Say “Select Phone.”
code, enter “1234” from the Use the Bluetooth Off command to
handset. prevent a wireless connection to
your phone.
1. Press g V.
2. Say “Bluetooth Off.”
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Making a Call Help: The system announces the To reconnect the call from the cell
available commands. phone to the Bluetooth Hands-Free
Calls can be made using the
following commands: Cancel or Quit: The system System, press the g V button.
announces “Cancel,” ends the Mute: Use this command to mute
Call: This command is used to dial
session, and returns to the call. your voice so the other party cannot
a stored name.
Send: Use the Send command to hear it. Use the mute command
Phone Number: This command again to unmute your voice.
enter numbers, “*” or “#” during a
allows a phone number to be dialed
call. For example, if you were Using the “Call” Command
by entering the digits one at a time.
directed to dial an extension by an
Special Number: This command automated system, say “Send one 1. Press g V.
allows special characters in a phone two three four.”
number. 2. Say “Call.”
The system acknowledges the
Re-dial: This command is used to command and sends the tones 3. Say the name you want to call.
dial the last number used on the cell associated with the numbers. The 4. The system repeats it back.
phone. system then ends the session and If there are multiple numbers
Call Back: This command is used returns to the call. Say “star” for “*” associated with the name, the
to call the last incoming phone and say “pound” for “#”. system asks you to choose the
number. Transfer call: Use the Transfer correct number.
Call command to transfer the call 5. Once you have confirmed the
During a Call
from the Bluetooth® Hands-Free name and location, the system
During a call there are several Phone System to the cell phone begins the call.
command options available. Press when privacy is desired.
g V on the steering wheel to mute The system announces, “Transfer
the receiving voice and enter
call. Call transferred to privacy
commands.
mode.” The system then ends the
session.
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Using the “Phone Number” 4. Say each digit, one at a time, Phonebook
Command that you want to dial. After the
number is entered, the system Without Automatic Download
The Phone Number command
allows a phone number to be dialed repeats it back. For phones that do not support
by entering the digits one at a time. 5. Say “Dial.” automatic download of the phone
book the Phone book command is
1. Press g V. Using the “Re-dial” Command used to manually add entries to the
Use the Re-dial command to call the vehicle phone book.
2. Say “Call.”
last number that was dialed. The phone book stores up to
3. Say “Phone Number.”
40 names for each phone
4. Say each digit, one at a time, 1. Press g V. connected to the system.
that you want to dial. After the 2. Say “Call.” The following commands are used
number is entered, the system
3. Say “Re-dial.” to delete and store phone numbers.
repeats it back.
Using the “Call Back” Command Transfer Entry: This command will
5. Say “Dial.”
store a name into the system.
Using the “Special Number” Use the Call Back command to dial
the number of the last incoming call. Delete Entry: This command will
Command erase one entry from the
The Special Number command 1. Press g V. phone book.
allows for dialing more than 2. Say “Call.” List Names: This command will list
10 digits or any special characters. all the names in the phone book.
3. Say “Call Back.”
1. Press g V. Using the “Transfer Entry”
2. Say “Call.” Command
3. Say “Special Number.” 1. Press g V.
2. Say “Transfer Entry.”
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3. When prompted, say the new Using the “List Names” Command List Names: This command will list
entry name. all the names and locations in the
1. Press g V. phone book.
4. The system will ask you to
transfer a phone number stored 2. Say “List Names.” Record Name: This command will
in the cell phone’s memory. 3. The system responds with a list record custom voice tags for contact
5. Enter a phone number by voice of names from the phone book. names in the phone book that the
command. To stop the playback of the list at vehicle has difficulty recognizing.
any time press V. Using the “List Names” Command
6. Say “Transfer Entry.” The system
acknowledges the command and With Automatic Download 1. Press g V.
asks you to start the transfer
from the phone handset. For phones that support automatic 2. Say “List Names.”
download of the phone book the
7. The system repeats the number “Phone book” command is used to 3. The system responds with a list
and prompts you for the next manage phone book entries. of names and locations in the
command. When you have phone book. To stop the
finished entering numbers or The phone book stores up to playback of the list at any time
1,000 names for each phone
transferring an entry, say “Store.” press V.
connected to the system.
8. The system confirms the name, Using the “Record Name”
location, and number. When a phone is connected to the
system, the phone book is Command
Using the “Delete Entry” automatically downloaded to the 1. Press g V.
Command vehicle. This feature allows access
to the phone book from the 2. Say “Record Name.”
1. Press g V. Bluetooth system and calls contacts This feature can also be used to
2. Say “Delete Entry.” by name. You can record a custom record voice tags to directly dial an
voice tag for contact names that the entry with multiple numbers. Up to
3. Speak the name to delete or say
system has difficulty recognizing. 40 voice tags can be recorded to
“List Names” to choose an entry. See “Record name” in this section. the system.
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Recent Calls Using the “Incoming” Command Receiving a Call

Use the Recent Calls command to 1. Press g V. When an incoming call is received,
access outgoing, incoming, the audio system mutes and a ring
or missed calls or dial numbers for 2. Say “Incoming.” tone is heard in the vehicle.
the last incoming or outgoing calls. 3. The system repeats a list of the
incoming calls.
. Press g V to answer the call.
Outgoing: Use the Outgoing
command to list the outgoing Using the “Missed” Command
. Press V to ignore a call.
calls made.
1. Press g V. Ending a Call
Incoming: Use the Incoming
command to list the incoming 2. Say “Missed.” Press V to end a call.
calls made. 3. The system repeats a list of Voice Adaptation (VA) Mode
Missed: Use the Missed command missed calls.
to list the calls not answered. VA allows up to two out-of-dialect
Using the “Call Back” Command users to train the system to improve
Call Back: Use the Call Back recognition accuracy. By repeating a
command to call the last incoming 1. Press g V. number of commands, the users
phone number. 2. Say “Call Back.” can create a voice model of their
Re-dial: Use the Re-dial command 3. The system calls back the last own voice that is stored in the
to call the last outgoing number incoming phone number. system. The system is capable of
called. storing a different voice adaptation
Using the “Re-dial” Command model for each connected phone.
Using the “Outgoing” Command
1. Press g V. Training
1. Press g V. To train a voice:
2. Say “Re-dial.”
2. Say “Outgoing.”
3. The system calls the last 1. Park the vehicle in a reasonably
3. The system repeats a list of the outgoing number called. quiet outdoor location.
outgoing calls.
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2. Sit in the driver seat with the 7. The VA mode will be explained. Manual Control
engine running and the parking Follow the instructions provided
While using the voice recognition
brake on. by the system.
system, it is possible to select menu
3. Press and hold g V for more 8. When the training is finished, the options to use the steering wheel
than five seconds. system will tell you that an controls instead of speaking voice
adequate number of phrases commands. This can be especially
4. The system responds with, have been recorded. helpful if the noise of driving makes
“Press the PHONE/SEND (g V) it difficult for the voice recognition
9. The system will announce that
button for the hands-free phone VA has been completed and the system to accurately interpret
system to enter the voice system is ready. commands. The manual control
adaptation mode or press the mode does not allow dialing a
PHONE/END (V) button to The VA mode will stop if: phone number by digits. The user
select a different language.” See . The g V button is pressed for may select an entry from the
“Language” previously in this Phonebook or Recent Calls lists. To
more than five seconds in
section. re-activate voice recognition, exit
VA mode.
the manual control mode by
5. Voice memory A or B is . The vehicle begins moving
automatically selected. If both pressing and holding V, then press
during VA mode. g V to start the Hands Free Phone
memory locations are already
used, the system will prompt you
. The ignition switch is placed in System.
to overwrite one. Follow the the OFF or LOCK position. To start Manual Control Mode:
instructions provided by the
1. From an active Phone
system.
book or Recent Call list,
6. When the preparation is press Q TUNE/FF-REW
complete and you are ready to
FOLDER R up or down.
begin, press g V.
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2. The system responds with Trademarks and iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
“Showing Manual Options.” Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
3. Browse the menu by
License Agreements the U.S. and other countries.
pressing Q TUNE/FF-REW FCC Information Bluetooth
FOLDER R up or down. The See Radio Frequency Statement on The Bluetooth® word mark and
system will speak the current page 13-12. logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
menu option. Depending on the SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
audio display, it will also show by General Motors is under license.
the current menu option. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
4. Press g V to select the menu
option.
5. Press V to go back to the
previous menu. “Made for iPod” and “Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
6. Press and hold V for
accessory has been designed to
five seconds to exit.
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
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2 NOTES
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Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control 5. Rear Window Defogger (If

Equipped)
Systems 6. Fan Control
Climate Control Systems The vehicle’s heating, cooling, and 7. A/C (Air Conditioning)
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 ventilation can be controlled with
this system. A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise
Air Vents or counterclockwise to increase or
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 decrease the fan speed. Turning the
fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The
Maintenance fan must be turned on to run the air
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 conditioning compressor.
Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the current airflow mode.
1. Air Delivery Mode Control Select from the following air delivery
modes:
2. Outside Air/Recirculation Air
Intake Control Y (Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
3. Temperature Control
\ (Bi-Level): Air is divided
4. Heated Outside Mirrors (If between the instrument panel and
Equipped) floor outlets.
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8-2 Climate Controls

[ (Floor): Air is directed to the M (Recirculation): This mode 2. Move the air intake control
floor outlets. recirculates and helps to quickly to M.
W (Defog): This mode clears the cool the air inside the vehicle. It can
3. Press A/C.
windows of fog or moisture. Air is be used to reduce the outside air
and odors that may enter the 4. Select the coolest temperature.
directed to the floor, windshield, and
vehicle.
side window outlets. 5. Select the highest A speed.
1 (Defrost): This mode clears the Using the recirculation mode for
extended periods may cause the Using these settings together for
windshield of fog or frost more long periods of time may cause the
quickly. Air is directed to the windows to fog. If this happens,
select the defrost mode. air inside the vehicle to become too
windshield and side window outlets. dry. To prevent this from happening,
Do not drive the vehicle until all To allow outside air to enter in these after the air in the vehicle has
windows are clear. conditions, move the air intake cooled, move the air intake control
control to %. to %
In defrost or defog mode, excessive
air conditioning use can cause the A/C (Air Conditioning): Turn the Rear Window Defogger and
windows to fog. If this happens, fan control to the desired speed and
press A/C. The air conditioning does
Heated Outside Mirrors
change the air delivery mode to Y
and reduce the fan speed. not operate when the fan control N (Rear Window Defogger, If
knob is in the off position. Press A/C Equipped): Press to turn the rear
Move the air intake control to % to turn the air conditioning on and window defogger on or off. An
or M to select the outside air or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light comes on in the
indicator light comes on to show display to show that the feature is
recirculation modes.
that the air conditioning is on. on. This helps to clear frost from the
% (Outside Air): This mode
For quick cool down on hot days: rear window and outside mirrors.
pulls outside air inside the vehicle. The ignition must be on for the
1. Open the windows to let hot air defogger to work.
escape.
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The rear window defogger can Air Vents

be turned off by pressing 1 again
or by turning the ignition to ACC/ Adjustable air vents are on the sides
ACCESSORY or LOCK. and center of the instrument panel.
M (Heated Outside Mirrors, If
Equipped): Press to turn on or off.
An indicator light comes on in the
display to show that the feature is
on. This helps to clear fog or frost
from the surface of the mirror. The
ignition must be in the ON position
for the heated outside mirrors
to work. Move the sliding knob to adjust the
airflow.
Open, close, or turn the slats to
{ Caution adjust the airflow.
Using a razor blade or sharp
object on the inside rear window
can damage the antenna or
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not stick anything to the rear
window.
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8-4 Climate Controls

Operation Tips Maintenance The refrigerant system should only

be serviced by trained and certified
. Clear away any ice, snow,
technicians. The air conditioning
or leaves from the air inlets at Service evaporator should never be repaired
the base of the windshield that
This vehicle may have the new or replaced by one from a salvage
may block the flow of air into the
environmentally friendly refrigerant, vehicle. It should only be replaced
vehicle.
R1234yf. This refrigerant has a by a new evaporator to ensure
. Use of non-GM approved hood proper and safe operation.
significantly reduced global warming
deflectors may adversely affect impact on the environment, During service, all refrigerants
the performance of the system. compared to the traditional should be reclaimed with proper
. Keep the path under the front automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All equipment. Venting refrigerants
seats clear of objects to help vehicles have a label underhood directly to the atmosphere is harmful
circulate the air inside of the that identifies the refrigerant used in to the environment and may also
vehicle more effectively. the vehicle. create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
or other health-based concerns.
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Driving and Operating 9-1

Driving and Starting and Operating Cruise Control

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-13 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Operating Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Driver Assistance Systems
Parking over Things Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Driving Information That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Rear Vision
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Engine Exhaust
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Fuel
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Running the Vehicle While Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 California Fuel
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Automatic Transmission Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-38
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Continuously Variable Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . 9-18 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-6 Filling a Portable Fuel
Brakes Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Antilock Brake
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-8 System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Trailer Towing
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Conversions and Add-Ons
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
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9-2 Driving and Operating

. Designate a front seat
Driving Information passenger to handle potential { Warning
distractions.
Distracted Driving . Become familiar with vehicle
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as
and can take your focus from the crash resulting in injury or death.
programming favorite radio
task of driving. Exercise good stations and adjusting climate Focus your attention on driving.
judgment and do not let other control and seat settings.
activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Refer to the infotainment section for
from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to more information on using that
governments have enacted laws driving. system and the navigation system,
regarding driver distraction. Become if equipped, including pairing and
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
familiar with the local laws in using a cell phone.
to retrieve items that have fallen
your area.
to the floor.
To avoid distracted driving, always Defensive Driving
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
keep your eyes on the road, hands Defensive driving means “always
to children.
on the wheel, and mind on the drive. expect the unexpected.” The first
. Keep pets in an appropriate step in driving defensively is to wear
. Do not use a phone in
carrier or restraint. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations page 3-8.
place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a . Assume that other road users
phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and
. Watch the road. Do not read, other drivers) are going to be
take notes, or look up careless and make mistakes.
information on phones or other Anticipate what they might do
electronic devices. and be ready.
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Driving and Operating 9-3

. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
Control of a Vehicle Vacuum Assisted Brakes
front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating The brake booster aids braking by
are important factors in helping to using engine vacuum. If the engine
. Focus on the task of driving. stops, you can stop the vehicle by
control a vehicle while driving.
depressing the brake pedal.
Drunk Driving Braking However, greater foot pressure on
Death and injury associated with the brake pedal will be required to
Braking action involves perception stop the vehicle and stopping
drinking and driving is a global
time and reaction time. Deciding to distance will be longer.
tragedy.
push the brake pedal is perception
{ Warning time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
{ Warning
Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is If the engine is not running or is
dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In turned off while driving, the power
perceptions, attentiveness, and that time, a vehicle moving at assist for the brakes will not work.
judgment can be affected by even 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m Braking will be harder.
a small amount of alcohol. You (66 ft), which could be a lot of
can have a serious — or even distance in an emergency.
Steering
fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
drinking. include: Electric Power Steering
Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between The vehicle has electric power
a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front steering. It does not have power
Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. steering fluid. Regular maintenance
with a group, designate a driver is not required.
. Avoid needless heavy braking.
who will not drink. . Keep pace with traffic.
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. Maintain a reasonable steady
If power steering assist is lost due
speed through the curve.
Off-Road Recovery
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require . Wait until the vehicle is out of
increased effort. the curve before accelerating
See your dealer if there is a gently into the straightaway.
problem. Steering in Emergencies
If the steering wheel is turned until it . There are some situations when
reaches the end of its travel and is steering around a problem may
held against that position for an be more effective than braking.
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced. . Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
If the steering assist is used for an 180 degrees without removing
extended period of time, power a hand.
assist may be reduced.
. The Antilock Brake System The vehicle's right wheels can drop
Normal use of the power steering (ABS) allows steering while off the edge of a road onto the
assist should return when the braking. shoulder while driving. Follow
system cools down. these tips:
Curve Tips 1. Ease off the accelerator and
. Take curves at a reasonable then, if there is nothing in the
speed. way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
. Reduce speed before entering a pavement.
curve.
2. Turn the steering wheel about
one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge.
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3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help
straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid.
. Ease your foot off the
Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the Driving on Wet Roads
Skidding way you want the vehicle to go. Rain and wet roads can reduce
The vehicle may straighten out. vehicle traction and affect your
There are three types of skids that Be ready for a second skid if it ability to stop and accelerate.
correspond to the vehicle's three occurs. Always drive slower in these types
control systems: of driving conditions and avoid
. Slow down and adjust your
. Braking Skid — wheels are not driving according to weather driving through large puddles and
rolling. conditions. Stopping distance deep‐standing or flowing water.
. Steering or Cornering Skid — can be longer and vehicle
too much speed or steering in a control can be affected when { Warning
curve causes tires to slip and traction is reduced by water,
lose cornering force. snow, ice, gravel, or other Wet brakes can cause crashes.
material on the road. Learn to They might not work as well in a
. Acceleration Skid — too much recognize warning clues — such quick stop and could cause
throttle causes the driving as enough water, ice, or packed pulling to one side. You could
wheels to spin. snow on the road to make a lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids mirrored surface — and slow
down when you have any doubt. After driving through a large
by taking reasonable care suited to puddle of water or a car/vehicle
existing conditions, and by not . Try to avoid sudden steering, wash, lightly apply the brake
overdriving those conditions. But acceleration, or braking, pedal until the brakes work
skids are always possible. including reducing vehicle speed normally.
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause (Continued)
the tires to slide.
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9-6 Driving and Operating

Other Rainy Weather Tips

. Shift to a lower gear when going
Warning (Continued) down steep or long hills.
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
{ Warning
. Allow extra following distance.
flowing water could cause the Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle to be carried away. If this
. Pass with caution.
vehicle on a long downhill slope
happens, you and other vehicle . Keep windshield wiping can cause brake overheating, can
occupants could drown. Do not equipment in good shape. reduce brake performance, and
ignore police warnings and be . Keep the windshield washer fluid could result in a loss of braking.
very cautious about trying to drive reservoir filled. Shift the transmission to a lower
through flowing water. gear to let the engine assist the
. Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires on brakes on a steep downhill slope.
Hydroplaning page 10-26.
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water . Turn off cruise control.
can build up under the vehicle's { Warning
tires so they actually ride on the Hill and Mountain Roads Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast Driving on steep hills or through or with the ignition off is
enough. When the vehicle is mountains is different than driving dangerous. This can cause
hydroplaning, it has little or no on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for overheating of the brakes and
contact with the road. driving in these conditions include: loss of steering. Always have the
There is no hard and fast rule about
. Keep the vehicle serviced and in engine running and the vehicle
hydroplaning. The best advice is to good shape. in gear.
slow down when the road is wet. . Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
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Driving and Operating 9-7

. Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery
swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces.
center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too
speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin Blizzard Conditions
own lane. and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a
. Be alert on top of hills; tires slick, so there is even less serious situation. Stay with the
something could be in your lane traction. vehicle unless there is help nearby.
(stalled car, accident). Traction Control should be turned If possible, use Roadside
on. See Traction Control/Electronic Assistance. See Roadside
. Pay attention to special road
Stability Control on page 9-25. Assistance Program on page 13-5.
signs (falling rocks area, winding
To get help and keep everyone in
roads, long grades, passing or The Antilock Brake System (ABS) the vehicle safe:
no-passing zones) and take improves vehicle stability during
appropriate action. hard stops on slippery roads, but
. Turn on the hazard warning
apply the brakes sooner than when flashers.
Winter Driving on dry pavement. See Antilock . Tie a red cloth to an outside
Brake System (ABS) on page 9-22. mirror.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Allow greater following distance on
Drive carefully when there is snow
or ice between the tires and the
any slippery road and watch for { Warning
slippery spots. Icy patches can
road, creating less traction or grip. occur on otherwise clear roads in Snow can trap engine exhaust
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° shaded areas. The surface of a under the vehicle. This may
F) when freezing rain begins to fall, curve or an overpass can remain icy cause exhaust gases to get
resulting in even less traction. Avoid when the surrounding roads are inside. Engine exhaust contains
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain clear. Avoid sudden steering carbon monoxide (CO) which
until roads can be treated with salt maneuvers and braking while
or sand. (Continued)
on ice.
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9-8 Driving and Operating

Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
cannot be seen or smelled. It can vehicle and set the fan speed wheels to free the vehicle when
cause unconsciousness and even to the highest setting. See stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
death. “Climate Control Systems.”
If stuck too severely for the traction
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about system to free the vehicle, turn the
carbon monoxide, see Engine traction system off and use the
. Clear away snow from around
Exhaust on page 9-17. rocking method. See Traction
the base of your vehicle,
Control/Electronic Stability Control
especially any that is blocking
on page 9-25.
the exhaust pipe. To save fuel, run the engine for only
short periods as needed to warm
. Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does the vehicle and then shut the engine { Warning
not collect there. off and close the window most of
the way to save heat. Repeat this If the vehicle's tires spin at high
. Open a window about 5 cm until help arrives but only when you speed, they can explode, and you
(2 in) on the side of the feel really uncomfortable from the or others could be injured. The
vehicle that is away from the cold. Moving about to keep warm vehicle can overheat, causing an
wind to bring in fresh air. also helps. engine compartment fire or other
. Fully open the air outlets on damage. Spin the wheels as little
If it takes some time for help to
or under the instrument as possible and avoid going
arrive, now and then when you run
panel. the engine, push the accelerator above 56 km/h (35 mph).
. Adjust the climate control pedal slightly so the engine runs
system to a setting that faster than the idle speed. This
circulates the air inside the keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help
(Continued) with the headlamps. Do this as little
as possible to save fuel.
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Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits Warning (Continued)

it Out
It is very important to know how
Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can vehicle handles. This could
right to clear the area around the carry. This weight is called the cause loss of control and a
front wheels. Turn off any traction crash. Overloading can also
vehicle capacity weight and
system. Shift back and forth shorten the life of the vehicle.
between R (Reverse) and a low includes the weight of all
forward gear, spinning the wheels occupants, cargo and all
as little as possible. To prevent nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information
transmission wear, wait until the Two labels on the vehicle show Label
wheels stop spinning before shifting how much weight it may
gears. Release the accelerator properly carry, the Tire and
pedal while shifting, and press Loading Information label and
lightly on the accelerator pedal the Certification label.
when the transmission is in gear.
Slowly spinning the wheels in the
forward and reverse directions { Warning
causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any
free the vehicle. If that does not get
the vehicle out after a few tries, it
heavier than the Gross
might need to be towed out. If the Vehicle Weight Rating
vehicle does need to be towed out, (GVWR), or either the
see Towing the Vehicle on maximum front or rear Gross
page 10-58. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Label Example
This can cause systems to A vehicle specific Tire and
break and change the way the Loading Information label is
(Continued) attached to the vehicle's center
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pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb
door open, you will find the label rear axle. See “Certification passengers in your vehicle,
attached near the door lock Label” later in this section. the amount of available cargo
post. The Tire and Loading and luggage load capacity is
“Steps for Determining Correct
Information label shows the 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150)
Load Limit–
number of occupant seating = 650 lbs.)
positions (1), and the maximum 1. Locate the statement "The
5. Determine the combined
vehicle capacity weight (2) in combined weight of
weight of luggage and cargo
kilograms and pounds. occupants and cargo should
being loaded on the vehicle.
The Tire and Loading never exceed XXX kg or
That weight may not safely
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s
Information label also shows the exceed the available cargo
placard.
tire size of the original and luggage load capacity
equipment tires (3) and the 2. Determine the combined calculated in Step 4.
recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and
6. If your vehicle will be towing
pressures (4). For more passengers that will be riding
a trailer, load from your trailer
information on tires and inflation, in your vehicle.
will be transferred to your
see Tires on page 10-26 and 3. Subtract the combined vehicle. Consult this manual
Tire Pressure on page 10-35. weight of the driver and to determine how this
There is also important loading passengers from XXX kg or reduces the available cargo
information on the Certification XXX lbs. and luggage load capacity of
label. It tells you the Gross 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle.”
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) the available amount of cargo
and the Gross Axle Weight and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "XXX"
amount equals 1400 lbs. and
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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for
Example 1 = 181 kg (400 lbs) Example 2 = 181 kg (400 lbs) Example 3 = 181 kg (400 lbs)
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @
68 kg (150 lbs) × 1 = 68 kg 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg 91 kg (200 lbs) × 2 = 181 kg
(150 lbs) (300 lbs) (400 lbs)
3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight =
Cargo Weight = 113 kg 45 kg (100 lbs) 0 kg (0 lbs)
(250 lbs)
Refer to the vehicle's Tire and
Loading Information label for
specific information about the
vehicle's capacity weight and
seating positions. The combined
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weight of the driver, passengers, The GVWR includes the weight

and cargo should never exceed of the vehicle, all occupants, { Warning
the vehicle's capacity weight. fuel, and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any
Certification Label The Certification label also tells heavier than the Gross
you the maximum weights for Vehicle Weight Rating
the front and rear axles, called (GVWR), or either the
Gross Axle Weight Rating maximum front or rear Gross
(GAWR). To find out the actual Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
loads on the front and rear This can cause systems to
axles, you need to go to a weigh break and change the way the
station and weigh the vehicle. vehicle handles. This could
Your dealer can help you with cause loss of control and a
this. Be sure to spread out the crash. Overloading can also
load equally on both sides of the shorten the life of the vehicle.
center line.
Label Example Never exceed the GVWR for the Your warranty does not cover
vehicle, or the GAWR for either parts or components that fail
A vehicle-specific Certification the front or rear axle. because of overloading.
label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The label If the vehicle is carrying a heavy The label will help you decide
shows the size of the vehicle's load, it should be spread out. how much cargo and installed
original tires and the inflation See “Steps for Determining equipment your vehicle can
pressures needed to obtain the Correct Load Limit” earlier in this carry.
gross weight capacity of the section.
vehicle. This is called Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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Using heavier suspension Starting and

components to get added Warning (Continued)
durability might not change your Operating
far forward as possible.
weight ratings. Ask your dealer Try to spread the weight
to help you load your vehicle the New Vehicle Break-In
evenly.
right way.
If you put things inside your
. Never stack heavier { Caution
things, like suitcases,
vehicle – like suitcases, tools, inside the vehicle so that The vehicle does not need an
packages, or anything else – some of them are above elaborate break-in. But it will
they will go as fast as the the tops of the seats. perform better in the long run if
vehicle goes. If you have to stop you follow these guidelines for the
or turn quickly, or if there is a
. Do not leave an first 2 000 km (1,200 mi):
crash, they will keep going. unsecured child restraint . Do not drive at any one
in the vehicle. constant speed, fast or slow.
{ Warning . Secure loose items in the . Avoid quick starts. Avoid
vehicle. accelerating at full-throttle in
Things inside the vehicle can
. Do not leave a seat folded any gear. Do not exceed
strike and injure people in a 4000 rpm.
sudden stop or turn, or in a down unless needed.
crash.
. Avoid downshifting to brake
or slow the vehicle.
. Put things in the cargo Also, check the tires for proper
inflation pressure. Refer to the Tire (Continued)
area of the vehicle. In the
and Loading Information label.
cargo area, put them as
(Continued)
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Caution (Continued)
Ignition Positions When the ignition switch cannot be
placed to the LOCK position:
. Avoid making hard stops. 1. Shift the shift lever to the
During this time the new P (Park) position.
brake linings are not yet 2. Move the ignition switch slightly
broken in. Hard stops with in the ON direction.
new linings can mean 3. Turn the ignition switch to the
premature wear and earlier LOCK position.
replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every 4. Remove the key if it is inserted
time you get new brake in the ignition switch.
linings.
Following break-in, engine speed
{ Warning
and load can be gradually The ignition lock is designed so that Turning off the vehicle while
increased. the ignition switch cannot be turned moving may cause loss of power
to the LOCK position until the shift assist in the brake and steering
lever is moved to the P (Park) systems and disable the airbags.
position. While driving, only shut the
. When placing the ignition switch vehicle off in an emergency.
in the LOCK position, make sure
that the shift lever is in the If the ignition switch is placed to the
P (Park) position. LOCK position, the shift lever
. When removing the key from the cannot be moved from the P (Park)
ignition switch (if it is inserted), position.
make sure that the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
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The shift lever can be moved if the ACC (2): Accessories. This position
ignition switch is in the ON position activates electrical accessories such { Caution
and the foot brake pedal is as the radio when the engine is not
depressed. running. If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
There is an OFF position between ON (3): Normal operating position. the way the engine operates. Any
the LOCK and ACC positions. The This position turns on the ignition resulting damage would not be
OFF position is indicated by a “1” on system and the electrical covered by the vehicle warranty.
the key cylinder. accessories. See Add-On Electrical Equipment
START (4): This position starts the on page 9-41.
{ Caution engine. As soon as the engine has
started, release the key.
Using a tool to force the key to It automatically returns to the ON
turn in the ignition could cause position. { Caution
damage to the switch or break the
key. Use the correct key, make Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
Starting the Engine vehicle is moving. If you do, you
sure it is all the way in, and turn it
only with your hand. If the key To place the transmission in the could damage the transmission.
cannot be turned by hand, see proper gear: Shift to P (Park) only when the
your dealer. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or vehicle is stopped.
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
Ignition Switch Positions in any other position. To restart the Starting Procedure
engine when the vehicle is already
LOCK (0): Normal parking position. moving, use N (Neutral) only. 1. Apply the parking brake.
OFF (1): The engine can be turned 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park)
off without locking the steering or N (Neutral). P (Park) is
wheel. recommended.
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The shift lever cannot be moved

. If the engine is very hard to 4. Allow the engine to idle for at
out of P (Park) and into any of start because it is flooded, least 30 seconds after starting.
the other gear positions if the depress the accelerator Do not race the engine while
ignition switch is turned to the pedal all the way to the warming it up. Drive at moderate
OFF position or if the key is floor and hold it. Crank the speed for a short distance first,
removed from the ignition switch. engine for five to especially in cold weather.
six seconds.
The starter is designed not to In cold weather, keep the engine
operate if the shift lever is in any After cranking the engine, running for a minimum of two to
of the driving positions. release the accelerator three minutes before shutting it
pedal. Crank the engine off. Starting and stopping the
3. Crank the engine with your foot with your foot off the
off the accelerator pedalby engine over a short period of
accelerator pedal by turning time may make the vehicle more
placing the ignition switch in the the ignition key to START.
START position. Release the difficult to start.
Release the key when the
key when the engine starts. engine starts. If the engine Note: Care should be taken to
If the engine starts, but fails to starts, but fails to run, avoid situations that can lead to
run, repeat the above procedure. repeat the above potential battery discharge and
. If the engine is very hard to procedure. potential no-start conditions
start in extremely cold such as:
weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator
{ Caution 1. Installation or extended use of
electronic accessories that
pedal a little (approximately Do not operate the starter for consume battery power when
1/3 to the floor) and hold it more than 15 seconds at a time. the engine is not running (Phone
and then crank the engine. If the engine does not start, turn chargers, GPS, DVD
Release the key and the the key off and wait 10 seconds players, etc.).
accelerator pedal when the before cranking again, otherwise
engine starts. the starter could be damaged.
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2. Vehicle is not driven regularly Engine Exhaust

and/or only driven short Warning (Continued)
distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged { Warning . There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
to maintain battery health.
Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket
monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not
Parking over Things seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed.
That Burn can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or
even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is
{ Warning Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle:
Things that can burn could touch . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows
hot exhaust parts under the with poor ventilation (parking completely down.
vehicle and ignite. Do not park garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired
over papers, leaves, dry grass, that may block underbody immediately.
or other things that can burn. airflow or tail pipes).
Never park the vehicle with the
. The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed
sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a
. The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air
due to corrosion or damage. ventilation.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified, damaged,
or improperly repaired.
(Continued)
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Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued)

While Parked Transmission . Do not downshift abruptly on
It is better not to park with the
slippery roads. This may
engine running. Continuously Variable cause a loss of control.
If the vehicle is left with the engine Transmission (CVT) . Never shift to P (Park) or
running, follow the proper steps to
R (Reverse) while the vehicle
be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Engine Exhaust on page 9-17.
{ Warning is moving. This could cause
an accident.
. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while
. Except in an emergency, do
shifting from P (Park) or not shift to the N (Neutral)
N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D position while driving.
(Drive) or L (Low). Always Coasting with the
depress the brake pedal until transmission in the
shifting is completed. Failure N (Neutral) position may
to do so could cause you to cause serious damage to the
lose control and have an transmission.
accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is
high, so use caution when { Caution
shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the When stopping the vehicle on an
engine has warmed up. uphill grade, do not hold the
(Continued) vehicle by depressing the
accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.
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The CVT in your vehicle is 3. Release the foot brake, then

electronically controlled to produce gradually start the vehicle in
maximum power and smooth motion.
operation. 4. Stop the vehicle completely
The recommended operating before moving the shift lever into
procedures for this transmission are the P (Park) position.
shown on the following pages. The CVT is designed so the foot
Follow these procedures for brake pedal MUST be depressed
maximum vehicle performance and before shifting from P (Park) to any
driving enjoyment. drive position while the ignition
Note: Engine power may be switch is in the ON position.
automatically reduced to protect the The shift lever cannot be moved out
CVT if the engine speed increases Shifting
of P (Park) and into any of the other
quickly when driving on slippery gear positions if the ignition switch After starting the engine, fully
roads or while being tested on some is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC depress the brake pedal and move
dynamometers. position or if the key is removed. the shift lever from P (Park) to any
of the desired shift positions.
Starting the Vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully
depress the foot brake pedal
{ Warning
before moving the shift lever out Apply the parking brake if the shift
of the P (Park) position. lever is in any position while the
2. Keep the foot brake pedal engine is not running. Failure to
depressed and move the shift do so could cause the vehicle to
lever into a driving gear. move unexpectedly or roll away
and result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
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If the ignition switch is placed in the depressed and the shift lever button N (Neutral): Neither forward nor
OFF or ACC position for any reason pushed in to move the shift lever reverse gear is engaged. The
while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), from N (Neutral) or any drive engine can be started in this
or any drive position, the key cannot position to P (Park). Apply the position. You may shift to
be turned to the LOCK position and parking brake. When parking on a N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
be removed from the ignition switch. hill, apply the parking brake first, engine while the vehicle is moving.
If this occurs, perform the following then place the shift lever into the D (Drive): Use this position for all
steps: P (Park) position. normal forward driving.
1. Apply the parking brake when
the vehicle is stopped. { Caution L (Low): Use this position for
engine braking on steep downhill
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) To prevent transmission damage, gradients/climbing steep slopes and
to park the vehicle and place the use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) whenever approaching sharp bends.
ignition switch in the LOCK position only when the vehicle is Do not use the L (Low) position in
position to remove the key. completely stopped. any other circumstances.
Engine power may be automatically
{ Caution R (Reverse): Use the R (Reverse)
reduced to protect the CVT if the
engine speed increases quickly
To prevent transmission damage, position to back up. Make sure the
when driving on slippery roads or
use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) vehicle is completely stopped before
while being tested on some
position only when the vehicle is selecting the R (Reverse) position.
dynamometers.
completely stopped. R (Reverse) speed is limited to 30
MPH (48 km/h). Do not exceed 30
MPH (48 km/h) in the R (Reverse)
P (Park): Use the P (Park) shift position. The brake pedal must be
lever position when the vehicle is depressed and the shift lever button
parked or when starting the engine. pushed in to move the shift lever
Make sure the vehicle is completely from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any
stopped. The brake pedal must be drive position to R (Reverse).
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Shift Lock Release 4. Push down the shift lock release Overdrive (O/D) OFF Switch
using a suitable tool.
5. Push the shift lever button and
move the shift lever to the
N (Neutral) position while
holding down the shift lock
release.
Place the ignition switch in the ON
position to unlock the steering
wheel. The vehicle may be moved
to the desired location.
Replace the removed shift lock
release cover after the operation.
If the battery is discharged, the shift If the shift lever cannot be moved When the O/D OFF switch is
lever may not be moved from the out of the P (Park) position, have a pressed with the shift lever in the D
P (Park) position even with the foot dealer check the CVT system as (Drive) position, the light in the
brake pedal depressed. soon as possible. instrument panel illuminates. See
To move the shift lever, perform the Overdrive Off Light on page 5-15.
following procedure: Use the Overdrive off mode when
1. Place the ignition switch to the you need improved engine braking.
LOCK position and remove To turn off the Overdrive off mode,
the key. push the O/D OFF switch again.
2. Apply the parking brake. The indicator light will turn off.

3. Remove the shift lock release

cover using a suitable tool.
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Each time the engine is started, properly. In this case, place the Brakes
or when the shift lever is shifted to ignition switch in the OFF position
any position other than D (Drive), and wait for 10 seconds. Then place
the Overdrive off mode will be the ignition switch back in the ON Antilock Brake
automatically turned off. position. The vehicle should return System (ABS)
to its normal operating condition. If it
Accelerator Downshift in D
Position
does not return to its normal
operating condition, have a dealer
{ Warning
For passing or hill climbing, depress check the transmission and repair if . The ABS is a sophisticated
the accelerator pedal to the floor. necessary. device, but it cannot prevent
This shifts the transmission down accidents resulting from
into a lower gear, depending on the { Warning careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help
vehicle speed.
When the high fluid temperature maintain vehicle control
Fail Safe protection mode or fail-safe during braking on slippery
When the fail-safe operation occurs, operation occurs, vehicle speed surfaces. Remember that
the CVT will not be shifted into the may be gradually reduced. The stopping distances on
selected driving position. reduced speed may be lower than slippery surfaces will be
other traffic, which could increase longer than on normal
If the vehicle is driven under
the chance of a collision. Be surfaces even with ABS.
extreme conditions, such as
especially careful when driving. Stopping distances may also
excessive wheel spinning and
If necessary, pull to the side of be longer on rough, gravel or
subsequent hard braking, the
the road at a safe place and allow snow covered roads, or if you
fail-safe system may be activated.
are using tire chains. Always
The MIL may come on to indicate the transmission to return to
maintain a safe distance from
the fail-safe mode is activated. See normal operation, or have it
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on repaired if necessary. (Continued)
page 5-11. This will occur even if all
electrical circuits are functioning
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ABS operates at speeds above is about to stop rolling, the computer

Warning (Continued) 5–10 km/h (3–6 mph). The speed will separately work the brakes at
varies according to road conditions. each wheel.
the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is When the vehicle begins to drive ABS can change the brake pressure
responsible for safety. away, ABS checks itself. to each wheel, as required, faster
A momentary motor or clicking noise than any driver could. This can help
. Tire type and condition may might be heard while this test is you steer around the obstacle while
also affect braking going on, and it might even be braking hard.
effectiveness. noticed that the brake pedal moves As the brakes are applied, the
. When replacing tires, install a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates
the specified size of tires on on wheel speed and controls
all four wheels. braking pressure accordingly.
. When installing a spare tire, Remember: ABS does not change
make sure that it is the proper the time needed to get a foot up to
size and type as specified on the brake pedal or always decrease
the Tire and Loading stopping distance. If you get too
Information label. Metric English
close to the vehicle in front of you,
. For additional information, If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to
refer to “Wheels and Tires” in warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle
the “Vehicle Care” section of Brake System (ABS) Warning Light suddenly slows or stops. Always
this manual. on page 5-15. leave enough room up ahead to
stop, even with ABS.
If driving safely on a wet road and it
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced becomes necessary to slam on the Using ABS
electronic braking system that brakes and continue braking to
helps prevent a braking skid. The avoid a sudden obstacle, a Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
computer senses the wheels are the brake pedal down firmly and let
slowing down. If one of the wheels ABS work. You may hear the ABS
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pump or motor operating and feel Parking Brake

the brake pedal pulsate. This is { Warning
normal. . Be sure the parking brake is
Braking in Emergencies fully released before driving.
Failure to do so can cause
ABS allows you to steer and brake
brake failure and lead to an
at the same time. In many
accident.
emergencies, steering can help
more than even the very best . Do not release the parking
braking. brake from outside the
vehicle.
Brake Force Distribution . Do not use the shift lever in
During braking while driving through place of the parking brake.
turns, the system optimizes the When parking, be sure the
distribution of force to each of the parking brake is fully
four wheels depending on the radius To apply the parking brake, pull up
engaged.
of the turn. on the parking brake handle. It is
not necessary to press the release . Do not leave children
button in while applying the parking unattended in a vehicle. They
brake. If the ignition is in the ON/ could release the parking
RUN position, the brake system brake and cause an accident.
warning light will come on. See
Brake System Warning Light on To release the parking brake:
page 5-14.
1. Shift the transmission to
P (Park). Hold the brake
pedal down.
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2. Pull the parking brake handle up

. Control brake pressure at
until you can press the release
Ride Control Systems individual wheels and engine
button. output to help the driver maintain
Traction Control/ control of the vehicle in the
3. Hold the release button in as
you move the brake handle all
Electronic Stability following conditions:
the way down. Control ‐ Understeer (vehicle tends to
not follow the steered path
System Operation despite increased steering
{ Caution The vehicle has a Traction Control input)
Driving with the parking brake on System (TCS) and Electronic ‐ Oversteer (vehicle tends to
can overheat the brake system Stability Control, an electronic spin due to certain road or
and cause premature wear or stability control system. These driving conditions)
damage to brake system parts. systems use various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle TCS and Electronic Stability Control
Make sure that the parking brake can help the driver to maintain
is fully released and the brake motion. Under certain driving
conditions, the TCS and Electronic control of the vehicle, but cannot
warning light is off before driving. prevent loss of vehicle control in all
Stability Control systems help to
perform the following functions: driving situations.
Parking Brake Break-in When the TCS and Electronic
. Control brake pressure to reduce
Break-in the brake shoes whenever wheel slip on one slipping drive Stability Control systems operate,
the effect of the parking brake is wheel so power is transferred to the d indicator in the instrument
weakened or whenever the brake a non–slipping drive wheel on cluster flashes to note the following:
shoes and/or drums are replaced, in the same axle. . The road may be slippery or the
order to assure the best brake . Control brake pressure and system may determine some
performance. This procedure can be
engine output to reduce drive action is required to help keep
performed at the dealer.
wheel slip based on vehicle the vehicle on the steered path.
speed (traction control function).
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. You may feel a pulsation in the Turning the Systems Off To turn TCS and Electronic Stability
brake pedal and hear a noise or and On Control on again, press and release
vibration from under the hood.
the g button. The Electronic
This is normal and indicates that
the traction control system is Stability Control (ESC) Off Light g
working properly. displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.
. Adjust your speed and driving to
the road conditions. When the TCS/Electronic Stability
Control button is used to turn off the
See Traction Control System (TCS)/ systems, the TCS system still
Electronic Stability Control Light on The TCS/Electronic Stability Control
operates to prevent one drive wheel
page 5-16 and Electronic Stability button is on the instrument panel, to
from slipping by transferring power
Control (ESC) Off Light on the left of the steering wheel.
to a non–slipping drive wheel.
page 5-16.
The d indicator flashes if this
If a malfunction occurs in the { Caution occurs. All other functions are off
systems, the d indicator comes on Do not repeatedly brake or and the d indicator will not flash.
in the instrument cluster. The TCS accelerate heavily when TCS is
and Electronic Stability Control The TCS and Electronic Stability
off. The vehicle driveline could be Control systems are automatically
systems automatically turn off when
damaged. reset to on when the ignition is
the indicator light is on.
placed in the OFF position then
To turn off TCS and Electronic back to the ON position.
Stability Control, press and release The systems have a built in
the g button. The Electronic diagnostic feature that test the
Stability Control (ESC) Off Light g systems each time the engine is
comes on and stays on in the started and the vehicle moved
instrument cluster. forward or in reverse at a slow
speed. When the test occurs a clunk
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noise may be heard and/or a

pulsation in the brake pedal may be Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
felt. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s not operate properly and the
suspension. If suspension d indicator light may
Adding accessories can affect the parts such as shock illuminate.
vehicle performance. See absorbers, struts, springs,
Accessories and Modifications on
. If engine control related parts
stabilizer bars, bushings, and are not recommended or are
page 10-3. wheels are not recommended
for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated, the d
{ Warning extremely deteriorated, the indicator light may illuminate.
TCS and ESC systems may . When driving on extremely
. The Traction Control System not operate properly. This inclined surfaces such as
(TCS) and Electronic Stability could adversely affect vehicle higher banked corners, the
Control (ESC) system are handling performance, and TCS and ESC systems may
designed to help the driver the d indicator may flash or not operate properly and
maintain stability but do not
the d indicator light may the d indicator may flash or
prevent accidents due to
abrupt steering operation at illuminate. the d indicator light may
high speeds or by careless or . If brake related parts such as illuminate. Do not drive on
dangerous driving brake pads, rotors, and these types of roads.
techniques. Reduce vehicle calipers are not . When driving on an unstable
speed and be especially recommended or are surface such as a turntable,
careful when driving and extremely deteriorated, the ferry, elevator, or ramp, the d
cornering on slippery TCS and ESC systems may
surfaces and always drive indicator may flash or the d
(Continued)
carefully. indicator light may illuminate.
(Continued) (Continued)
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Warning (Continued) Cruise Control

This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine after
{ Warning
driving onto a stable surface. Cruise control can be dangerous
. If wheels or tires other than where you cannot drive safely at
the recommended ones are a steady speed. Do not use
used, the TCS and ESC cruise control on winding roads or
systems may not operate in heavy traffic.
properly and the d indicator Cruise control can be dangerous
may flash or the d indicator on slippery roads. On such roads,
light may illuminate. fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and CRUISE ON/OFF: Press to turn
. The TCS and ESC systems cruise control on or off. The white
you could lose control. Do not use
are not a substitute for winter indicator comes on in the instrument
cruise control on slippery roads.
tires or tire chains on a snow cluster when cruise control is
covered road. turned on.
If equipped with cruise control, a
speed of about 48 km/h (30 mph) or ACCEL/RES (Accelerate/
more can be maintained without Resume): If there is a set speed in
keeping your foot on the memory, press briefly to resume to a
accelerator. Cruise control does not previously set speed, or press and
work at speeds below about hold to accelerate. If cruise control
48 km/h (30 mph). is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
If the brakes are applied, cruise
control disengages.
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COAST/SET: Press briefly to set 4. Remove your foot from the Reducing Speed While Using
the speed and activate cruise accelerator. Cruise Control
control, or press and hold to If the cruise control system is
decelerate. If cruise control is Resuming a Set Speed
already activated:
already active, use to decrease If the cruise control is set at a
vehicle speed. desired speed and then the brakes . Press and hold COAST/SET
are applied, the cruise control is until the desired lower speed is
CANCEL: Press to disengage reached, then release it.
cruise control without erasing the disengaged without erasing the set
set speed from memory. speed from memory. . To decrease the vehicle speed in
Once the vehicle speed reaches small increments, briefly press
Setting Cruise Control about 48 km/h (30 mph) or more, COAST/SET. For each press,
If the CRUISE ON/OFF button is on briefly press ACCEL/RES. The the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
when not in use, the COAST/SET or vehicle returns to the previous set (1 mph) slower.
ACCEL/RES button could get speed. Passing Another Vehicle While
pressed and go into cruise when not Using Cruise Control
desired. Keep the CRUISE ON/OFF Increasing Speed While Using
button off when cruise is not Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to
being used. If the cruise control system is increase the vehicle speed. When
already activated: you take your foot off the pedal, the
1. Press CRUISE ON/OFF to turn vehicle will slow down to the
the cruise system on. . Press and hold ACCEL/RES previous set cruise speed. While
until the desired speed is pressing the accelerator pedal or
2. Get up to the desired speed.
reached, then release it. shortly following the release to
3. Press and release COAST/SET. . To increase vehicle speed in override cruise control, briefly
The desired set speed briefly
small increments, briefly press pressing COAST/SET will result in
appears in the instrument
ACCEL/RES. For each press, cruise set to the current vehicle
cluster.
the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h speed.
(1 mph) faster.
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Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Warning (Continued)

There are four ways to end cruise
control:
Systems . Read and understand the
. Step lightly on the brake pedal. limitations of the rear parking
Parking Assist assist system as contained in
. Press CANCEL. this section. Inclement
. Shift the transmission to weather may affect the
N (Neutral). function of the RPA; this may
include reduced performance
. To turn off cruise control, press or a false activation.
CRUISE ON/OFF.
. This system is not designed
Erasing Speed Memory to prevent contact with small
The cruise control set speed is or moving objects.
erased from memory if CRUISE ON/ . The system is designed as a
OFF is pressed or if the vehicle is aid to the driver in detecting
turned off. large stationary objects to
help avoid damaging the
vehicle. The system will not
{ Warning detect small objects below
the bumper, and may not
. Always turn and look back detect objects close to the
before backing up. The RPA bumper or on the ground.
is not a substitute for proper
backing procedures.
. If your vehicle sustains
damage to the rear bumper
(Continued) fascia, leaving it misaligned
(Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
only three seconds. Once the Rear Vision
system detects an object
approaching, the tone will sound
Camera (RVC)
or bent, the sensing zone again. When the shift lever is shifted into
may be altered causing
The RPA automatically turns on R (Reverse), the display shows the
inaccurate measurement of
when the shift lever is placed in view to the rear of the vehicle.
obstacles or false alarms.
R (Reverse) and the ignition switch
The Rear Parking Assist (RPA)
is in ON. The RPA OFF switch on { Warning
the instrument panel allows the
sounds a tone to warn the driver of driver to turn the RPA on and off. To
. Failure to follow the warnings
obstacles near the rear bumper turn the RPA off, the ignition switch and instructions for proper
when the shift lever is in must be placed in ON. An indicator use of the Rear Vision
R (Reverse). The system may not light on the switch will illuminate Camera (RVC) could result in
detect objects at speeds above when the system is turned off. If the serious injury or death.
5 km/h (3 mph) and may not detect indicator light illuminates when the . The RVC is a convenience
certain angular or moving objects. RPA is not turned off, it may indicate but it is not a substitute for
The RPA detects objects up to 1.8 m a malfunction in the RPA. proper backing. Always turn
(5.9 ft) from the rear bumper with a Keep the RPA sensors, located on and look out the windows,
decreased coverage area at the the rear bumper, free from snow, and check mirrors to be sure
outer corners of the bumper. As you ice, and large accumulations of dirt. that it is safe to move before
move closer to the obstacle, the rate Do not clean the sensors with sharp operating the vehicle. Always
of the tone increases. When the objects. If the sensors are covered, back up slowly.
obstacle is less than 25 cm (10 in) it will affect the accuracy of . The system is designed as an
away, the tone will sound the RPA. aid to the driver in showing
continuously. If the RPA detects a
large stationary objects
stationary or receding object further
than 25 cm (10 in) from the side of (Continued)
the vehicle, the tone will sound for
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) { Caution

directly behind the vehicle, to . Objects on the RVC display There is a plastic cover over the
help avoid damaging the will appear visually opposite camera. Do not scratch the cover
vehicle. than when viewed in the when cleaning dirt or snow from
. The system cannot rearview and outside mirrors. the cover.
completely eliminate blind . Make sure that the back
spots and may not show doors are securely closed How to Read the Displayed Lines
every object. when backing up.
. Underneath the bumper and . Do no put anything on the
the corner areas of the rearview camera. The
bumper cannot be viewed on rearview camera is installed
the RVC display because of on the back door.
its monitoring range limitation. . When washing the vehicle
The system will not show with high pressure water, be
small objects below the sure not to spray it around
bumper, and may not show the camera. Otherwise, water
objects close to the bumper may enter the camera unit
or on the ground. causing water condensation 1. Vehicle Body Line
. Objects viewed on the RVC on the lens, a malfunction, 2. 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
display differ from actual fire, or an electric shock. 3. 1 m (3 ft)
distance because a . Do not strike the camera. It is 4. 2 m (7 ft)
wide-angle lens is used. a precision instrument. 5. 3 m (10 ft)
(Continued) Otherwise, it may malfunction
or cause damage resulting in
a fire or an electric shock.
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Guidelines indicating the vehicle Backing up on a Steep Uphill 2. Actual Distance

width and distance to objects with When backing up the vehicle up a
reference to the vehicle body line hill, the distance guidelines and the
are shown on the RVC display. vehicle width guidelines are shown
The guidelines can be turned on or closer than the actual distance. For
off. When the shift lever is in example, the display shows 1 m
R (Reverse), press the CAMERA (3 ft) to 1, but the actual 1 m (3 ft)
button to switch the guidelines on distance on the hill is 2. Note that
and off. When the shift lever is in any object on the hill is further than
any other position, press the it appears on the display.
CAMERA button and then touch the
Show Guidelines key to switch the
guidelines on and off.
Difference Between Predicted
and Actual Distances
The distance guideline and the
vehicle width guideline should be
used as a reference only when the
vehicle is on a level, paved surface.
The distance viewed on the display
is for reference only and may be
different than the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed
objects.

1. Displayed Distance
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Backing up on a Steep Downhill 2. Actual Distance Backing up Behind a Projecting

When backing up the vehicle down Object
a hill, the distance guidelines and
the vehicle width guidelines are
shown farther than the actual
distance. For example, the display
shows 1 m (3 ft) to 1, but the actual
1 m (3 ft) distance on the hill is 2.
Note that any object on the hill is
closer than it appears on the
display.

1. Displayed Distance
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1. Object 4. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to 5. Press the B button again to

2. Displayed Distance to Object adjust the setting up or down. access the Auto settings.
3. Actual Distance to Object 5. Press the ENTER/SETTING 6. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to
The position 1 is shown farther than button again to display the adjust the setting up or down.
the position 2 in the display. Contrast settings.
However, the position 1 is actually Do not adjust the display settings of
6. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to the RVC while the vehicle is
at the same distance as the position adjust the setting up or down.
3. The vehicle may hit the object moving.
when backing up to the position 3 if 7. Press the ENTER/SETTING
button to complete the
Operating Tips
the object projects over the actual
backing up course. adjustment.
Do not adjust the display settings of
{ Caution
Adjusting the Screen the RVC while the vehicle is . Do not use alcohol, benzine
The procedure for adjusting the moving. or thinner to clean the
display settings of the screen differs For vehicles with Navigation camera. This will cause
depending on the type of screen System: discoloration. To clean the
present on the vehicle. camera, wipe with a cloth
1. Firmly apply the brake and place dampened with a diluted mild
For vehicles without Navigation the shift lever in R (Reverse).
System: cleaning agent and then wipe
2. Press the B button on the with a dry cloth.
1. Firmly apply the brake and place
the shift lever in R (Reverse). control panel. . Do not damage the camera
3. The screen will display the Night as the monitor screen may be
2. Press the ENTER/SETTING adversely affected.
button. settings.
3. The screen will display the 4. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to
Brightness settings. adjust the setting up or down.
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. When the shift lever is shifted to . When strong light directly enters . Objects on the display may not
R (Reverse), the screen the camera, objects may not be be clear in a dark place or at
automatically changes to the displayed clearly. night.
RVC mode. However, the radio . Vertical lines may be seen in . If dirt, rain or snow attaches to
can be heard. objects on the screen. This is the camera, the RVC may not
. It may take some time until the due to strong reflected light from display objects. Clean the
RVC is displayed after the shift the bumper. This is not a camera.
lever has been shifted to malfunction. . Do not use body wax on the
R (Reverse). Objects may be . The screen may flicker under camera window. If body wax
distorted momentarily until the fluorescent light. This is not a does get on the camera window,
RVC screen is displayed malfunction. wipe off the wax with a clean
completely. When the shift lever cloth dampened with mild
is returned to a position other . The colors of objects on the
display may differ somewhat detergent diluted with water.
than R (Reverse), it may take
some time until the screen from those of the actual object.
changes. Objects on the screen . When the contrast of objects is
may be distorted until they are low at night, pressing the
completely displayed. SETTING button or MENU
. When the temperature is button may not change the
extremely high or low, the brightness.
screen may not clearly display
objects. This is not a
malfunction.
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Fuel higher. Do not use gasoline with an

octane rating below 87, as it may { Caution
Use of the recommended fuel is an cause engine damage and will lower
important part of the proper fuel economy. Do not use fuel containing
maintenance of this vehicle. When methanol. It can corrode metal
driving in the U.S. and Canada, to Use of Seasonal Fuels parts in the fuel system and also
help keep the engine clean and Use summer and winter fuels in the damage plastic and rubber parts.
maintain optimum vehicle appropriate season. The fuels That damage would not be
performance, we recommend using industry automatically modifies the covered under the vehicle
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. fuel for the appropriate season. warranty.
See www.toptiergas.com for a list of If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. long periods of time, driving or Some gasolines, mainly high octane
starting could be affected. Drive the racing gasolines, can contain an
vehicle until the fuel is at one-half octane-enhancing additive called
tank or less, then refuel with the methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
current seasonal fuel. tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use
Prohibited Fuels gasolines and/or fuel additives with
MMT as they can reduce spark plug
Gasolines containing oxygenates life and affect emission control
such as ethers and ethanol, as well system performance. The
as reformulated gasolines, are malfunction indicator lamp may turn
available in some cities. If these on. If this occurs, see your dealer
gasolines comply with the for service.
previously described specification,
then they are acceptable to use.
Use regular unleaded gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and
meeting ASTM specification D4814 other fuels containing more than
with a posted octane rating of 87 or 15% ethanol must be used only in
FlexFuel vehicles.
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California Fuel Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by

General Motors. It is available at
Requirements Countries your dealer.
If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries Do not use additives with E85 or
California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S. or Canada, the FlexFuel.
designed to operate on fuels that proper fuel might be hard to find.
meet California specifications. See Check regional auto club or fuel
the underhood emission control retail brand websites for availability
Filling the Tank
label. If this fuel is not available in in the country where driving. Never
states adopting California Emissions use leaded gasoline, fuel containing { Warning
Standards, the vehicle will operate methanol, manganese, or any other
satisfactorily on fuels meeting fuel not recommended. Costly Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
federal specifications, but emission repairs caused by use of improper violently and can cause injury or
control system performance might fuel would not be covered by the death.
be affected. The malfunction vehicle warranty. . To help avoid injuries to you
indicator lamp could turn on and the and others, read and follow
vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives all the instructions on the fuel
test. See Malfunction Indicator pump island.
Lamp on page 5-11. If this occurs, To keep fuel systems clean, TOP
return to your authorized dealer for TIER Detergent Gasoline is . Turn off the engine when
diagnosis. If it is determined that the recommended. See Fuel on refueling.
condition is caused by the type of page 9-37. . Keep sparks, flames, and
fuel used, repairs may not be If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is smoking materials away
covered by the vehicle warranty. not available, one bottle of Fuel from fuel.
System Treatment PLUS added to . Do not leave the fuel pump
the fuel tank at every engine oil unattended.
change can help. Fuel System
Treatment PLUS is the only (Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
. Do not reenter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.
. Keep children away from the
fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
. Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather. The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel To remove the fuel cap, turn it
Open the fuel cap slowly and door on the passenger side of the slowly counterclockwise.
wait for any hiss noise to stop vehicle. The fuel door release is
then unscrew the cap all While refueling, hang the tethered
below the instrument panel. To open fuel cap from the hook on the
the way. the fuel-filler door, pull the release. fuel door.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door
securely. Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not
top off or overfill the tank and wait a
few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care on page 10-60.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks. Make sure
the cap is fully installed.
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LOOSE FUEL CAP Warning Filling a Portable Fuel

{ Warning Message
Container
If a fire starts while you are The LOOSE FUEL CAP message
displays in the odometer when the
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by fuel cap is not tightened correctly
{ Warning
shutting off the pump or by after the vehicle has been refueled. Filling a portable fuel container
notifying the station attendant. See Fuel System Messages on while it is in the vehicle can cause
Leave the area immediately. page 5-20. fuel vapors that can ignite either
Failure to tighten the fuel cap by static electricity or other
properly after the LOOSE FUEL means. You or others could be
CAP warning message is displayed badly burned and the vehicle
{ Caution may cause the malfunction indicator could be damaged. Always:
light (MIL) to turn on. See
If a new fuel cap is needed, be Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
. Use approved fuel
sure to get the right type of cap page 5-11. containers.
from your dealer. The wrong type . Remove the container from
of fuel cap may not fit properly, the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
may cause the malfunction bed before filling.
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
. Place the container on the
ground.
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on . Place the nozzle inside the fill
page 5-11. opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
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Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Conversions and

Add-Ons
keep it in contact with the fill General Towing
opening until filling is Information
complete. Add-On Electrical
. Fill the container no more
The vehicle is neither designed nor Equipment
intended to tow a trailer.
than 95% full to allow for
expansion. { Caution
. Do not smoke, light matches, Some electrical equipment can
or use lighters while damage the vehicle or cause
pumping fuel. components to not work and
. Avoid using cell phones or would not be covered by the
other electronic devices. warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical
equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the

vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3-28 and Adding
Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3-29.
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2 NOTES
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Vehicle Care 10-1

Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Vehicle Care Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
General Information Wiper Blade Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22 All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
California Proposition
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-28
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Headlamp Aiming Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
California Perchlorate Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Tire Terminology and
Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2
Bulb Replacement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Accessories and
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Checks Headlamps, Front Turn System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Doing Your Own Signal and Parking Tire Pressure Monitor
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Engine Compartment Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7 Electrical System When It Is Time for New
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Electrical System Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Continuously Variable Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Transmission (CVT) Fuses and Circuit Different Size Tires and
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-11 Engine Compartment Fuse Uniform Tire Quality
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Instrument Panel Fuse Wheel Alignment and Tire
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-16 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Overheated Engine Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-45
Protection Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
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If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 General Information California Proposition

Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-54 For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning
your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this
Jump Starting genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 and supported service people. known to the State of California to
Towing the Vehicle Genuine GM parts have one of cause cancer and birth defects or
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-58 these marks: other reproductive harm. Engine
Recreational Vehicle exhaust, many parts and systems,
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 many fluids, and some component
wear by-products contain and/or
Appearance Care emit these chemicals.
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 California Perchlorate
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
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Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to

Warning (Continued)
complement and function with other
Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your
Adding non-dealer accessories or dealer to accessorize the vehicle complies or continues to comply
making modifications to the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories with all applicable motor vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and installed by a dealer technician. safety standards and emissions
safety, including such things as regulations. The conversion
Also, see Adding Equipment to the company or dealer is responsible
airbags, braking, stability, ride and Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
handling, emissions systems, for making sure the modifications
page 3-29.
aerodynamics, durability, and or installed equipment does not
electronic systems like antilock affect the safety of the vehicle.
brakes, traction control, and stability { Warning GM does not assume the
control. These accessories or responsibility as the final stage
Any modifications or alterations of
modifications could even cause
this vehicle may affect the safety manufacturer for modified or
malfunction or damage not covered
of the vehicle which may result in altered vehicles. GM is not
by the vehicle warranty.
a collision, serious personal injury responsible for the final
Damage to vehicle components or death. certification, product liability
resulting from modifications or the claims, or warranty claims,
installation or use of non-GM Modifications made to this vehicle
resulting from any component,
certified parts, including control by conversion companies or
assembly, or system being
module or software modifications, is dealers may affect the final
altered. GM is not responsible for
not covered under the terms of the certification of the engine, vehicle,
modifications which cause the
vehicle warranty and may affect or equipment. The conversion
vehicle to become non-compliant
remaining warranty coverage for company or dealer has the
affected parts. with any of the motor vehicle
responsibility to certify that the
safety standards, emissions
altered vehicle and equipment
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Variable Voltage Control System

Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued)
regulations, or modifications that . Use electrical accessories
cause the vehicle to be or with the engine running to
become defective or unsafe. avoid discharging the vehicle
Your vehicle’s warranty may not battery.
cover damage resulting from
alterations, modifications, Your vehicle is equipped with a
installation of non-approved variable voltage control system.
accessories, or improper This system measures the amount
installation of accessories. Refer of electrical discharge from the
to your Warranty Information battery and controls voltage
Booklet for complete details. generated by the generator. The
current sensor is located near the
{ Caution battery along the negative battery
cable. If you add electrical
. Do not ground accessories accessories to your vehicle, be sure
directly to the battery to ground them to a suitable body
terminal. Doing so will bypass ground such as the frame or engine
the variable voltage control block area.
system and the vehicle
battery many not charge
completely.
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Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood

Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Servicing the To open the hood:
Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
Service Work page 3-28.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
{ Warning and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
It can be dangerous to work on Maintenance Records on
your vehicle if you do not have page 11-12.
the proper knowledge, service
manual, tools, or parts. Always
follow owner manual procedures
{ Caution
and consult the service manual Even small amounts of
for your vehicle before doing any contamination can cause damage
service work. to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids, 1. Pull the hood lock release
reservoir caps, or dipsticks. handle located below the
If doing some of your own service instrument panel on the left side
work, use the proper service of the steering wheel.
manual. It tells you much more
about how to service the vehicle
than this manual can. To order the
proper service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering Information
on page 13-11.
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To close the hood:

1. Before closing the hood, be sure
all filler caps are on properly.
Then, lift the hood to relieve
pressure on the hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the
slot in the front of the engine
compartment and return the prop
to its underhood retainer. The
prop rod must click into place
when returning it to the retainer
to prevent hood damage.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, 4. Release the hood prop from its 2. Lower the hood to approximately
locate the hood release lever in underhood retainer. 12 in (30 cm) above the hood
between the hood and grille, and 5. Securely place the hood prop release latch and release it.
push the lever sideways with into the slot in the front of the Check to make sure the hood is
your fingertips. engine compartment. closed and repeat the process if
3. Raise the hood. necessary.
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Engine Compartment Overview

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1. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil

Cooling System on page 10-13.
To ensure proper engine It is a good idea to check the engine
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When performance and long life, careful oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
to Add Engine Oil” under Engine attention must be paid to engine oil. get an accurate reading, the vehicle
Oil on page 10-8. Following these simple, but must be on level ground. The
3. Brake Master Cylinder important steps will help protect engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on your investment: See Engine Compartment Overview
page 10-19. on page 10-7 for the location of the
. Always use engine oil approved engine oil dipstick.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on to the proper specification and of
page 10-11. the proper viscosity grade. See Obtaining an accurate oil level
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” reading is essential:
5. Windshield Washer Fluid in this section.
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer 1. If the engine has been running
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on . Check the engine oil level recently, turn off the engine and
page 10-18. regularly and maintain the allow several minutes for the oil
proper oil level. See “Checking to drain back into the oil pan.
6. Drive Belt. Engine Oil” and “When to Add Checking the oil level too soon
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil” in this section. after engine shutoff will not
“Checking Engine Oil” under provide an accurate oil level
. Change the engine oil at the reading.
Engine Oil on page 10-8. appropriate time. See
8. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Maintenance Schedule on
Cooling System on page 10-13. page 11-3. { Warning
9. Battery on page 10-21. . Always dispose of engine oil The engine oil dipstick handle
10. Engine Compartment Fuse properly. See “What to Do with may be hot; it could burn you.
Block on page 10-25. Used Oil” in this section. Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
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2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Add some of the recommended oil
with a clean paper towel or cloth, and then recheck the level. See Caution (Continued)
then push it back in all the way. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
Remove it again, keeping the tip this section for an explanation of be damaged. You should drain
down, and check the level. what kind of oil to use. For engine out the excess oil or limit driving
oil crankcase capacity, see of the vehicle and seek a service
When to Add Engine Oil Capacities and Specifications on professional to remove the
page 12-2. Add enough oil to put excess amount of oil.
the level somewhere in the proper
operating range. Do not overfill. Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Push the dipstick all the way back in
when through. Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
{ Caution specification and viscosity grade.
See Recommended Fluids and
Do not add too much oil. Oil Lubricants on page 11-10.
levels above or below the Specification
It should be between the H (High) acceptable operating range
and L (Low) marks. This is the shown on the dipstick are harmful Ask for and use engine oils that
normal operating oil level range. meet the dexos1™ specification.
to the engine. If you find that you
If the oil level is below the L (Low) Engine oils that have been
have an oil level above the
mark, remove the oil filler cap and approved by GM as meeting the
operating range, i.e., the engine
pour recommended oil through the dexos1 specification are marked
opening. See Engine Compartment has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched with the dexos1 approved logo. See
Overview on page 10-7 for the www.gmdexos.com.
location of the engine oil fill cap. area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could
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Use of Substitute Engine Oils if What to Do with Used Oil

dexos1 is unavailable: In the event
Used engine oil contains certain
that dexos1-approved engine oil is
elements that can be unhealthy for
not available at an oil change or for
your skin and could even cause
maintaining proper oil level, you
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
may use substitute engine oil that
your skin for very long. Clean your
meets American Petroleum Institute
skin and nails with soap and water,
{ Caution (API) approved specifications of the
appropriate viscosity grade. These
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags
Failure to use the recommended oils have the API certification mark
containing used engine oil. See the
engine oil can result in engine on the front of the container.
manufacturer's warnings about the
damage not covered by the use and disposal of oil products.
Viscosity Grade
vehicle warranty. Check with your
dealer or service provider on Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade Used oil can be a threat to the
whether the oil is approved to the engine oil. environment. If you change your
dexos1 specification. own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never
Oil Flushes dispose of oil by putting it in the
Do not add anything to the oil. The trash or pouring it on the ground,
recommended oils meeting the into sewers, or into streams or
dexos1 specification are all that is bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
needed for good performance and it to a place that collects used oil.
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
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Continuously Variable Caution (Continued)

How to Inspect the Engine Air
Transmission (CVT) Fluid Cleaner/Filter
other than as recommended To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
{ Caution is not covered under the
vehicle warranty.
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake it to release loose
. GM recommends using dust and dirt. If the filter remains
ACDelco CVT Fluid When checking or replacement of covered with dirt, a new filter is
(Part No. 19260800, in CVT fluid is required, see your required. Never use compressed air
Canada 19299096) in CVT. dealer for servicing. to clean the filter.
Do not mix with other fluids. To inspect or replace the engine air
. Do not use Automatic Engine Air Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter:
transmission fluid (AFT) or
Manual Transmission fluid in The engine air cleaner/filter is near
a CVT, as it may damage the the rear of the engine compartment
CVT. Damage caused by the on the driver side. See Engine
use of fluids other than as Compartment Overview on
recommended is not covered page 10-7.
under the vehicle warranty. When to Inspect the Engine Air
. Using fluids that are not Cleaner/Filter
equivalent to ACDelco CVT Inspect or replace the air cleaner/
Fluid (Part No. 19260800, in filter at the scheduled maintenance
Canada 19299096) may intervals. See Maintenance
damage the CVT. Damage Schedule on page 11-3. If driving in
caused by the use of fluids dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the
(Continued) filter at each engine oil change. 1. Air Cleaner/Filter Cover
2. Air Cleaner/Filter Tabs (2)
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1. Push the tabs (2) in at both ends 6. Inspect or replace the engine air
of the air cleaner/filter cover (1). cleaner/filter. Make sure that the { Warning
2. Pull the air cleaner/filter filter fits properly into the air
cleaner holder. Operating the engine with the air
cover (1) up from the air cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or
filter assembly. 7. Reinstall the air cleaner/filter on others to be burned. The air
the air cleaner holder and slide cleaner not only cleans the air; it
them into the air cleaner helps to stop flames if the engine
housing. backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.

{ Warning
Never pour fuel into the throttle
body or attempt to start the
engine with the air cleaner
3. Remove the air cleaner holder removed. Doing so could result in
and filter from the engine air serious injury.
cleaner housing. Be careful to
dislodge as little dirt as possible. 8. Reinstall the air cleaner/filter
4. Clean the engine air cleaner/ cover and be sure that the tabs
filter housing. click into place.

5. Remove the air cleaner/filter

from the air cleaner holder.
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2. Radiator Pressure Cap

{ Caution 3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out { Caution
of View)
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt Using coolant other than the
can easily get into the engine, recommended engine coolant can
which could damage it. Always { Warning cause premature engine, heater
have the air cleaner/filter in place An electric engine cooling fan can core, or radiator corrosion. In
when you are driving. start even when the engine is not addition, the engine coolant could
running. To avoid injury, always require changing sooner. Any
repairs would not be covered by
Cooling System keep hands, clothing, and tools
the vehicle warranty. Always use
away from any engine
The cooling system allows the cooling fan. the recommended engine coolant.
engine to maintain the correct See Recommended Fluids and
working temperature. Lubricants on page 11-10.

{ Warning Engine Coolant

Heater and radiator hoses, and The cooling system in the vehicle is
other engine parts, can be very filled with long life antifreeze
hot. Do not touch them. If you do, coolant. See Recommended Fluids
you can be burned. and Lubricants on page 11-10.
Do not run the engine if there is a The following explains the cooling
leak. If you run the engine, it system and how to check and add
could lose all coolant. That could coolant when it is low. If there is a
cause an engine fire, and you problem with engine overheating,
could be burned. Get any leak see Engine Overheating on
fixed before you drive the vehicle. page 10-16.
1. Coolant Recovery Tank
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What to Use Use the recommended engine

coolant. See Recommended Fluids Caution (Continued)
{ Warning and Lubricants on page 11-10.
If using this coolant, nothing else mixture can freeze and crack
needs to be added. This coolant: engine cooling parts. The repairs
Adding water or some other liquid
would not be covered by the
to the cooling system can be . Gives freezing protection down vehicle warranty. Use only the
dangerous. Water and other to −37°C (−34°F), outside recommended engine coolant for
liquids can boil before the proper temperature. the cooling system. See
coolant mixture will. The coolant . Gives boiling protection up to Recommended Fluids and
warning system is set for the 129°C (265°F), engine Lubricants on page 11-10.
proper coolant mixture. With temperature.
water or the wrong mixture, the
engine could get too hot but you
. Protects against rust and Never dispose of engine coolant by
would not get the overheat corrosion. putting it in the trash, by pouring it
warning. The engine could catch . Will not damage aluminum parts. on the ground, or by pouring into
fire and you or others could be sewers, streams, or bodies of water.
. Helps keep the proper engine Have the coolant changed by an
burned. Use the recommended temperature.
engine coolant. See authorized service center, familiar
Recommended Fluids and with legal requirements regarding
Lubricants on page 11-10.
{ Caution used coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
If the improper coolant mixture, health.
inhibitors, or additives are used in
the vehicle cooling system, the
engine could overheat and be
damaged. Too much water in the
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Checking Engine Coolant Check the coolant level in the

Level { Warning reservoir when the engine is cold.
If the coolant level is below the MIN
Steam and scalding liquids from a level, add coolant to the MAX level.
{ Warning hot cooling system can blow out If the reservoir is empty, check the
and burn you badly. Never turn coolant level in the radiator when
You can be burned if you spill
the cap when the cooling system, the engine is cold. If there is
coolant on hot engine parts.
including the surge tank pressure insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill
Coolant contains ethylene glycol
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling the radiator with coolant up to the
and it will burn if the engine parts
system and surge tank pressure filler opening and also add it to the
are hot enough. Do not spill
cap to cool. reservoir up to the MAX level.
coolant on a hot engine.
The vehicle contains long life
The vehicle must be on a level coolant. The life expectancy of the
surface when checking the coolant factory-fill coolant is 168,000 km
{ Caution level. (105,000 miles) or seven years.
Mixing any other type of coolant or
This vehicle has a specific the use of non-distilled water will
coolant fill procedure. Failure to reduce the life expectancy of the
follow this procedure could cause factory-fill coolant. Refer to the
the engine to overheat and be Recommended Fluids and
severely damaged. Lubricants on page 11-10 for more
details.
The engine coolant reservoir is a
pressurized tank. When installing
the cap, tighten.
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If the cooling system frequently If the decision is made to lift the

requires coolant, have it checked by Warning (Continued) hood, make sure the vehicle is
your dealer. parked on a level surface.
. Avoid direct skin contact with
Changing Engine Coolant used coolant. If skin contact Then check to see if the engine
is made, wash thoroughly cooling fans are running. If the
A dealer can change the engine engine is overheating, the fans
with soap or hand cleaner as
coolant. The service procedure can should be running. If they are not,
soon as possible.
be found in the service manual. See do not continue to run the engine
Service Publications Ordering . Keep coolant out of the reach and have the vehicle serviced.
Information on page 13-11. of children and pets.
See if the engine cooling fan speed
Improper servicing can result in increases when idle speed is
reduced heater performance and Engine coolant must be disposed of doubled by pushing the accelerator
engine overheating. properly. Check your local pedal down. If it does not, the
regulations. vehicle needs service. Turn off the
{ Warning Engine Overheating
engine.
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the
The vehicle has an engine coolant { Caution
temperature warning light on the
coolant when the engine Running the engine without
instrument cluster to warn of engine
is hot. coolant may cause damage or a
overheating. See Engine Coolant
. Never remove the radiator or Temperature Warning Light on fire. Vehicle damage would not be
engine coolant reservoir cap page 5-17. covered by the vehicle warranty.
when the engine is hot.
If the decision is made not to lift the
Serious burns could be
hood when this warning appears,
caused by high pressure fluid
but instead get service help right
escaping from the radiator.
away, see Roadside Assistance
(Continued) Program on page 13-5.
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If Steam is Coming from the Overheated Engine The transmission will downshift or
Engine Compartment upshift as it reaches prescribed shift
Protection points. You can also shift manually.
Operating Mode
{ Warning As driving conditions change and
The engine has an engine engine coolant temperature is
Steam from an overheated engine protection mode to reduce the reduced, vehicle speed can be
can burn you badly, even if you chance of damage if the coolant increased using the accelerator
just open the hood. Stay away temperature goes too high (for pedal, and air conditioning cooling
from the engine if you see or hear example, when climbing steep function will automatically be turned
steam coming from it. Just turn it grades in high temperature with back ON.
off and get everyone away from heavy loads, such as when towing a
If:
the vehicle until it cools down. trailer). When the engine
Wait until there is no sign of temperature reaches a certain level: 1. The engine coolant temperature
steam or coolant before you open is not reduced.
. The engine coolant temperature
the hood. warning light will illuminate. 2. The air conditioning cooling
function does not turn back ON.
If you keep driving when the . Engine power may be reduced.
engine is overheated, the liquids 3. The engine oil pressure low/
. The air conditioning cooling
in it can catch fire. You or others engine coolant temperature high
function may be automatically
could be badly burned. Stop the warning light illuminates, this
turned OFF for a short time (the
engine if it overheats, and get out may indicate a malfunction.
blower will continue to operate).
of the vehicle until the engine Move the vehicle off the road in
is cool. Engine power and under certain a safe area and allow the engine
conditions, vehicle speed will to cool. If after checking the oil
decrease. Vehicle speed can be and coolant, the oil pressure
controlled with the accelerator low/engine coolant temperature
pedal, but the vehicle may not
accelerate at the desired speed.
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high warning light remains on, Adding Washer Fluid

do not continue to drive, call { Caution
your dealer. . Do not use engine coolant
The malfunction indicator light (MIL) (antifreeze) in the windshield
may also come ON. If only it washer. It can damage the
remains on, you do not need to windshield washer system
have the vehicle towed, but have it and paint.
inspected soon by your dealer. For
additional information, see
. Do not mix water with
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on ready-to-use washer fluid.
page 5-11. Water can cause the solution
to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other
Washer Fluid parts of the washer system.
What to Use Open the cap with the washer
. When using concentrated
When the vehicle needs windshield symbol on it. Add washer fluid until washer fluid, follow the
washer fluid, read the the reservoir is full. See Engine manufacturer instructions for
manufacturer's instructions before Compartment Overview on adding water.
use. If operating the vehicle in an page 10-7 for reservoir location. . Fill the washer fluid tank only
area where the temperature may fall three-quarters full when it is
below freezing, use a fluid that has very cold. This allows for fluid
sufficient protection against expansion if freezing occurs,
freezing. which could damage the tank
if it is completely full.
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Brakes Some driving conditions or climates performance expected can change

can cause a brake squeal when the in many other ways if the wrong
Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly replacement brake parts are
indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean installed or parts are improperly
warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. installed.
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be Properly torqued wheel nuts are
heard all the time when the vehicle necessary to help prevent brake Brake Fluid
is moving, except when applying the pulsation. When tires are rotated,
brake pedal firmly. inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to torque
{ Warning specifications. See Capacities and
The brake wear warning sound Specifications on page 12-2.
means that soon the brakes will Brake pads should be replaced as
not work well. That could lead to complete sets. The brake master cylinder reservoir
a crash. When the brake wear is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See
Brake Pedal Travel Engine Compartment Overview on
warning sound is heard, have the
See your dealer if the brake pedal page 10-7 for the location of the
vehicle serviced.
does not return to normal height, reservoir.
or if there is a rapid increase in There are only two reasons why the
pedal travel. This could be a sign brake fluid level in the reservoir
{ Caution that brake service may be required. might go down:
Continuing to drive with worn-out Replacing Brake System Parts . The brake fluid level goes down
brake pads could result in costly because of normal brake lining
Always replace brake system parts wear. When new linings are
brake repair. with new, approved replacement installed, the fluid level goes
parts. If this is not done, the brakes back up.
may not work properly. The braking
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. A fluid leak in the brake Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake
hydraulic system can also cause to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the
a low fluid level. Have the brake brake fluid. See Maintenance level is above the MIN but not over
hydraulic system fixed, since a Schedule on page 11-3. the MAX mark.
leak means that sooner or later
the brakes will not work well. Checking Brake Fluid If the brake fluid is below the MIN
line, the brake warning light will
Do not top off the brake fluid. Check brake fluid by looking at the illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the
Adding fluid does not correct a leak. brake fluid reservoir. See Engine MAX line.
If fluid is added when the linings are Compartment Overview on
worn, there will be too much fluid page 10-7. What to Add
when new brake linings are Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid
installed. Add or remove brake fluid, from a sealed container. See
as necessary, only when work is Recommended Fluids and
done on the brake hydraulic system. Lubricants on page 11-10.
Always clean the brake fluid
{ Warning reservoir cap and the area around
If too much brake fluid is added, it the cap before removing it. This
helps keep dirt from entering the
can spill on the engine and burn,
reservoir.
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged. { Warning
Add brake fluid only when work is With the wrong kind of fluid in the
done on the brake hydraulic The fluid level should be above brake hydraulic system, the
system. See “Checking Brake MIN. If it is not, have the brake brakes might not work well. This
Fluid” in this section. hydraulic system checked to see if could cause a crash. Always use
there is a leak. the proper brake fluid.
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Refer to the replacement number Extended Storage Switch

{ Caution shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
. Using the wrong fluid can Engine Compartment Overview on
badly damage brake page 10-7 for battery location.
hydraulic system parts. For
example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as { Warning
engine oil, in the brake
Battery posts, terminals, and
hydraulic system can damage
brake hydraulic system parts related accessories contain lead
so badly that they will have to and lead compounds, chemicals
be replaced. Do not let known to the State of California to
someone put in the wrong cause cancer and reproductive
kind of fluid. harm. Wash hands after handling.
. If brake fluid is spilled on the If any electrical equipment does not
vehicle's painted surfaces, Vehicle Storage operate, remove the extended
the paint finish can be storage switch and check for an
open fuse.
damaged. Be careful not to
spill brake fluid on the
{ Warning Note: The extended storage switch
vehicle. If you do, wash it off Batteries have acid that can burn is used for long term vehicle
immediately. you and gas that can explode. storage. Even if the extended
You can be badly hurt if you are storage switch is broken it is not
not careful. See Jump Starting on necessary to replace it. Replace
Battery page 10-55 for tips on working only the open fuse in the switch with
The original equipment battery is around a battery without a new fuse.
maintenance free. Do not remove getting hurt.
the cap and do not add fluid.
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How to replace the extended Wiper Blade Replacement

storage switch:
Windshield wiper blades should be
1. To remove the extended storage inspected for wear and cracking.
switch, be sure the ignition See Maintenance Schedule on
switch is in the OFF or LOCK page 11-3.
position.
Replacement blades come in
2. Be sure the headlight switch is different types and are removed in
in the OFF position. different ways. For proper type and
3. Remove the fuse box cover. length, see Maintenance 2. Push the release lever (2) to
Replacement Parts on page 11-11. disengage the hook and push
4. Pinch the locking tabs (1) the wiper arm (1) out of the
and (2) found on each side of blade assembly (3).
the storage switch. { Caution
3. Push the new blade assembly
5. Pull the storage switch straight Allowing the wiper arm to touch securely on the wiper arm until
out from the fuse box (3). the windshield when no wiper the release lever clicks into
blade is installed could damage place.
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.

1. Lift the wiper arm away from the

windshield.
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn

Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Signal and Parking
should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Lamps
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, page 10-24.
High-Beam Headlamp/
the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure Low-Beam Headlamp
If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact
necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. 1. Open the hood.
2. Release the clip on the
Halogen Bulbs connector.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
{ Warning and pull straight back.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized Turn Signal and Parking Lamp
gas inside and can burst if you 1. Open the hood.
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure 2. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
to read and follow the instructions and pull straight back.
on the bulb package.
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Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring

Lamp Bulb An electrical overload may cause
Number Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in
Overload some cases to remain off. Have the
Headlamp H13 headlamp wiring checked right away
Front Turn Signal The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or
3457K breakers to protect against an remain off.
and Parking Lamp
electrical system overload.
Map Lamp W5W Windshield Wipers
When the current electrical load is
Cargo Lamp W5W too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to
High-Mounted and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield
W16W until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools
Stop Lamp
normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart.
Tail Lamp 3047 greatly reduces the chance of circuit Although the circuit is protected
Back-Up Lamp 921 overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload
electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may
Rear Turn
3157AK Fuses and circuit breakers protect cause wiper linkage damage.
Signal Lamp
power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow
License from the windshield before using the
T10 Replace a bad fuse with a new one
Plate Lamp windshield wipers.
of the identical size and rating.
If the overload is caused by an
For replacement bulbs not listed If there is a problem on the road and electrical problem and not snow or
here, contact your dealer. a fuse needs to be replaced, the ice, be sure to get it fixed.
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
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Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment

Breakers Fuse Block
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
you replace a bad fuse with a new Fusible Links
one of the identical size and rating. If the electrical equipment does not
Spare fuses are provided and can operate and fuses are in good
be found in the passenger The fuse block is in the engine condition, check the fusible links.
compartment fuse box. compartment of the vehicle. If any of these fusible links are
Remove the cover by pushing the melted, replace with only Genuine
tab and lifting the cover up. GMus parts.

{ Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued)

Block
Tires and a serious crash. See
{ Caution Every new GM vehicle has Vehicle Load Limits on
high-quality tires made by a page 9-9.
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may leading tire manufacturer. See . Underinflated tires pose
damage it. Always keep the the warranty manual for the same danger as
covers on any electrical information regarding the tire overloaded tires. The
component. warranty and where to get resulting crash could
service. For additional cause serious injury.
information refer to the tire Check all tires frequently
manufacturer. to maintain the
recommended pressure.
{ Warning Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires
. Poorly maintained and are cold.
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
. Overinflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured,
. Overloading the tires can or broken by a sudden
cause overheating as a impact — such as when
result of too much flexing. hitting a pothole. Keep
There could be a blowout tires at the recommended
Pull the fuse box cover to remove. (Continued) pressure.
Push the fuse box cover to install. (Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
All-Season Tires Winter Tires
This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally
. Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter
cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased
is badly worn, performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered
replace them. and weather conditions. Original roads. Consider installing winter
equipment tires designed to meet tires on the vehicle if frequent
. Replace any tires that all-season requirements have MS driving on ice or snow covered
have been damaged by molded onto the sidewall. This roads is expected. See your dealer
impacts with potholes, symbol can usually be found for details regarding winter tire
curbs, etc. following the size designation. availability and proper tire selection.
Consider installing winter tires on Also, see Buying New Tires on
. Improperly repaired tires page 10-41.
can cause a crash. Only the vehicle if frequent driving on
the dealer or an snow or ice-covered roads is With winter tires, there may be
expected. All-season tires provide decreased dry road traction,
authorized tire service adequate performance for most increased road noise, and shorter
center should repair, winter driving conditions, but they tread life. After changing to winter
replace, dismount, and may not offer the same level of tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
mount the tires. traction or performance as winter handling and braking.
. Do not spin the tires in tires on snow or ice-covered roads. If using winter tires:
See Winter Tires on page 10-27.
excess of 56 km/h . Use tires of the same brand and
(35 mph) on slippery tread type on all four wheel
surfaces such as snow, positions.
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.
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. Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and
All-Terrain Tires
speed rating as the original This vehicle may have All-Terrain
equipment tires. Tires. These tires provide good
performance on most road surfaces,
Winter tires with the same speed
weather conditions, and for off-road
rating as the original equipment tires
driving.
may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter The tread pattern on these tires may
tires with a lower speed rating are wear more quickly than other tires.
chosen, never exceed the tire's Consider rotating the tires more
maximum speed capability. frequently than at 8000 km
(5,000 mi) intervals if irregular wear
Summer Tires is noted when the tires are Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
inspected. See Tire Inspection on
This vehicle may come with high page 10-39. (1) Tire Size: The tire size code
performance summer tires. These is a combination of letters and
tires have a special tread and numbers used to define a
compound that are optimized for
Tire Sidewall Labeling
particular tire's width, height,
maximum dry and wet road Useful information about a tire is aspect ratio, construction type,
performance. This special tread and molded into the sidewall. The
compound will have decreased
and service description. See the
examples show a typical “Tire Size” illustration later in this
performance in cold climates, and passenger vehicle and light
on ice and snow. We recommend section for more detail.
truck tire sidewall.
installing winter tires on the vehicle (2) DOT (Department of
if frequent driving at temperatures Transportation): The
below approximately 5°C (40°F) or
Department of Transportation
on ice or snow covered roads is
expected. See Winter Tires on (DOT) code indicates that the
page 10-27. tire is in compliance with the
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U.S. Department of (4) Tire Ply Material : The type

Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in
Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread.
DOT Tire Date of (5) Uniform Tire Quality
Manufacture: The last four Grading (UTQG): Tire
digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to
manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three
digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear,
(01-52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature
the year. For example, the third resistance. For more
week of the year 2010 would information, see Uniform Tire
have a four-digit DOT date Quality Grading on page 10-44. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
of 0310. (6) Maximum Cold Inflation (1) Tire Size: The tire size code
(3) Tire Identification Number Load Limit: Maximum load that is a combination of letters and
(TIN): The letters and numbers can be carried and the numbers used to define a
following the DOT code are the maximum pressure needed to particular tire's width, height,
Tire Identification Number (TIN). support that load. For aspect ratio, construction type,
The TIN shows the information on recommended and service description. See the
manufacturer and plant code, tire pressure see Tire Pressure “Tire Size” illustration later in this
tire size, and date the tire was on page 10-35 and Vehicle Load section for more detail.
manufactured. The TIN is Limits on page 9-9.
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture.
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(2) Dual Tire Maximum Load: digits represent the week (6) Single Tire Maximum
Maximum load that can be (01-52) and the last two digits, Load: Maximum load that can
carried and the maximum the year. For example, the third be carried and the maximum
pressure needed to support that week of the year 2010 would pressure needed to support that
load when used in a dual have a four-digit DOT date load when used as a single. For
configuration. For information on of 0310. information on recommended
recommended tire pressure see (4) Tire Identification Number tire pressure see Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure on page 10-35 (TIN): The letters and numbers on page 10-35 and Vehicle Load
and Vehicle Load Limits on following the DOT code are the Limits on page 9-9.
page 9-9. Tire Identification Number (TIN).
(3) DOT (Department of The TIN shows the Tire Designations
Transportation): The manufacturer and plant code, Tire Size
Department of Transportation tire size, and date the tire was
The following examples show
(DOT) code indicates that the manufactured. The TIN is
the different parts of a tire size.
tire is in compliance with the molded onto both sides of the
U.S. Department of tire, although only one side may
Transportation Motor Vehicle have the date of manufacture.
Safety Standards. (5) Tire Ply Material : The type
DOT Tire Date of of cord and number of plies in
Manufacture: The last four the sidewall and under the tread.
digits of the TIN indicate the tire Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
manufactured date. The first two
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The
letter P as the first character in
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the tire size means a passenger (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of (2) Tire Width: The three-digit
vehicle tire engineered to the wheel in inches. number indicates the tire section
standards set by the U.S. Tire (6) Service Description: These width in millimeters from
and Rim Association. characters represent the load sidewall to sidewall.
(2) Tire Width: The three-digit index and speed rating of the (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit
number indicates the tire section tire. The load index represents number that indicates the tire
width in millimeters from the load carrying capacity a tire height-to-width measurements.
sidewall to sidewall. is certified to carry. The speed For example, if the tire size
(3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit rating is the maximum speed a aspect ratio is 75, as shown in
number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. item 3 of the light truck
height-to-width measurements. (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it
For example, if the tire size would mean that the tire's
aspect ratio is 75, as shown in sidewall is 75 percent as high as
item 3 of the illustration, it would it is wide.
mean that the tire's sidewall is (4) Construction Code: A letter
75 percent as high as it is wide. code is used to indicate the type
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire of ply construction in the tire.
(4) Construction Code: A letter
code is used to indicate the type (1) Light Truck (LT-Metric) The letter R means radial ply
of ply construction in the tire. Tire: The United States version construction; the letter D means
The letter R means radial ply of a metric tire sizing system. diagonal or bias ply
construction; the letter D means The letters LT as the first two construction; and the letter B
diagonal or bias ply characters in the tire size mean means belted-bias ply
construction; and the letter B a light truck tire engineered to construction.
means belted-bias ply standards set by the U.S. Tire (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of
construction. and Rim Association. the wheel in inches.
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(6) Load Range: Load Range. the tire. Air pressure is Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire
(7) Service Description: The expressed in kPa (kilopascal) in which the plies are laid at
service description indicates the or psi (pounds per square inch). alternate angles less than
load index and speed rating of a Accessory Weight: The 90 degrees to the centerline of
tire. If two numbers are given as combined weight of optional the tread.
in the example, 120/116, then accessories. Some examples of Cold Tire Pressure: The
this represents the load index for optional accessories are amount of air pressure in a tire,
single versus dual wheel usage automatic transmission, power measured in kPa (kilopascal)
(single/dual). The speed rating is windows, power seats, and air or psi (pounds per square inch)
the maximum speed a tire is conditioning. before a tire has built up heat
certified to carry a load. This Aspect Ratio: The relationship from driving. See Tire Pressure
does not apply to Goodyear of a tire's height to its width. on page 10-35.
LT225/75R16 G949 RSA and Curb Weight: The weight of a
Goodyear LT225/75R16 G933 Belt: A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the motor vehicle with standard and
RSD commercial truck tires; see optional equipment including the
the dual tire and single tire tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
maximum load and load range and coolant, but without
letter designations on the tire materials.
passengers and cargo.
sidewall. Bead: The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel DOT Markings: A code molded
Tire Terminology and cords that hold the tire onto into the sidewall of a tire
Definitions the rim. signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Air Pressure: The amount of Department of Transportation
air inside the tire pressing (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
outward on each square inch of Standards. The DOT code
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includes the Tire Identification Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A Normal Occupant Weight: The
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle
designator which can also some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by
identify the tire manufacturer, vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
production plant, brand, and Load Index: An assigned Limits on page 9-9.
date of production. number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution :
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions.
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall: The
on page 9-9. Maximum Inflation Pressure: side of an asymmetrical tire that
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight The maximum air pressure to has a particular side that faces
Rating for the front axle. See which a cold tire can be inflated. outward when mounted on a
Vehicle Load Limits on The maximum air pressure is vehicle. The side of the tire that
page 9-9. molded onto the sidewall. contains a whitewall, bears
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating: The white lettering, or bears
Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or
Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation model name molding that is
page 9-9. pressure for that tire. higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall
Intended Outboard Sidewall : Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire.
The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight: The sum of curb
that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A
when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and tire used on passenger cars and
production options weight. some light duty trucks and
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric multipurpose vehicles.
unit for air pressure.
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Recommended Inflation Traction: The friction between sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Pressure: Vehicle the tire and the road surface. Tire Quality Grading on
manufacturer's recommended The amount of grip provided. page 10-44.
tire inflation pressure as shown Tread: The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight: The
on the tire placard. See Tire comes into contact with number of designated seating
Pressure on page 10-35 and the road. positions multiplied by
Vehicle Load Limits on 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
page 9-9. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-9.
tire in which the ply cords that of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ Vehicle Maximum Load on the
extend to the beads are laid at 16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire
90 degrees to the centerline of When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory
the tread. on page 10-41. weight, occupant weight, and
Rim: A metal support for a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight.
and upon which the tire beads Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label
are seated. information system that provides permanently attached to a
Sidewall: The portion of a tire consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle
between the tread and the bead. tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original
Speed Rating: An treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and
alphanumeric code assigned to determined by tire recommended inflation pressure.
a tire indicating the maximum manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading
speed at which a tire can government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle
operate. The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-9.
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Tire Pressure Caution (Continued)

example of the Tire and Loading
Information label, see Vehicle
Tires need the correct amount of Load Limits on page 9-9. How
air pressure to operate Overinflated tires, or tires that
have too much air, can the vehicle is loaded affects
effectively. vehicle handling and ride
result in:
comfort. Never load the vehicle
{ Caution . Unusual wear. with more weight than it was
Neither tire underinflation nor . Poor handling. designed to carry.
overinflation is good. . Rough ride. When to Check
Underinflated tires, or tires . Needless damage from Check the tires once a month
that do not have enough air,
can result in: road hazards. or more.
. Tire overloading and Do not forget the spare tire,
The Tire and Loading if the vehicle has one. See
overheating which could
Information label on the vehicle Full-Size Spare Tire on
lead to a blowout.
indicates the original equipment page 10-54 for additional
. Premature or tires and the correct cold tire information.
irregular wear. inflation pressures. The
How to Check
. Poor handling. recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to Use a good quality pocket-type
. Reduced fuel economy. support the vehicle's maximum gauge to check tire pressure.
(Continued) load carrying capacity. Proper tire inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the tire.
For additional information
Check the tire inflation pressure
regarding how much weight the
when the tires are cold, meaning
vehicle can carry, and an
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the vehicle has not been driven Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more
for at least three hours or no of your tires is significantly
System under-inflated.
more than 1.6 km (1 mi).
The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire
Remove the valve cap from the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you
tire valve stem. Press the tire technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as
gauge firmly onto the valve to levels. The TPMS sensors monitor soon as possible, and inflate them
get a pressure measurement. the air pressure in your tires and to the proper pressure. Driving on a
If the cold tire inflation pressure transmit tire pressure readings to a significantly under-inflated tire
matches the recommended receiver located in the vehicle. causes the tire to overheat and can
pressure on the Tire and Each tire, including the spare (if lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
Loading Information label, no provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
further adjustment is necessary. monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the
If the inflation pressure is low, the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping
add air until the recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the ability.
pressure is reached. If the vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is not a
pressure label. (If your vehicle has substitute for proper tire
inflation pressure is high, press tires of a different size than the size
on the metal stem in the center maintenance, and it is the driver's
indicated on the vehicle placard or responsibility to maintain correct tire
of the tire valve to release air. tire inflation pressure label, you pressure, even if under-inflation has
Re-check the tire pressure with should determine the proper tire not reached the level to trigger
the tire gauge. inflation pressure for those tires.) illumination of the TPMS low tire
As an added safety feature, your pressure telltale.
Return the valve caps on the
vehicle has been equipped with a Your vehicle has also been
valve stems to prevent leaks tire pressure monitoring system
and keep out dirt and moisture. equipped with a TPMS malfunction
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.
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The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster.
combined with the low tire pressure page 13-12. If the warning light comes on, stop
telltale. When the system detects a as soon as possible and inflate the
malfunction, the telltale will flash for Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure
approximately one minute and then shown on the Tire and Loading
remain continuously illuminated.
Operation Information label. See Vehicle Load
This sequence will continue upon This vehicle may have a Tire Limits on page 9-9.
subsequent vehicle start-ups as Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
A message displays when the low
long as the malfunction exists. The TPMS is designed to warn the
tire pressure warning light comes on
driver when a low tire pressure
When the malfunction indicator is and low tire pressure is detected.
condition exists. TPMS sensors are
illuminated, the system may not be See Tire Messages on page 5-20.
mounted onto each tire and wheel
able to detect or signal low tire The message and low tire pressure
assembly, excluding the spare tire
pressure as intended. TPMS warning light come on at each
and wheel assembly. The TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety ignition cycle until the tires are
sensors monitor the air pressure in
of reasons, including the installation inflated to the correct inflation
the tires and transmit the tire
of replacement or alternate tires or pressure. The vehicle must be
pressure readings to a receiver
wheels on the vehicle that prevent driven at speeds above 25 km/h
located in the vehicle.
the TPMS from functioning properly. (16 mph) to activate the TPMS and
Always check the TPMS malfunction turn off the low tire pressure
telltale after replacing one or more warning light.
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or The low tire pressure warning light
alternate tires and wheels allow the may come on in cool weather when
TPMS to continue to function the vehicle is first started, and then
properly. turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
When a low tire pressure condition could be an early indicator that the
See Tire Pressure Monitor
is detected, the TPMS illuminates
Operation on page 10-37.
the low tire pressure warning light
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air pressure is getting low and TPMS sensor. The malfunction

needs to be inflated to the proper Caution (Continued) light should go off after the road
pressure. tire is replaced and the sensor
caused by using an incorrect tire matching process is performed
A Tire and Loading Information label sealant is not covered by the
shows the size of the original successfully. See "TPMS Sensor
vehicle warranty. Always use only Matching Process" later in this
equipment tires and the correct the GM approved tire sealant
inflation pressure for the tires when section.
available through your dealer or
they are cold. See Vehicle Load included in the vehicle.
. The TPMS sensor matching
Limits on page 9-9, for an example process was not done or not
of the Tire and Loading Information completed successfully after
label and its location. Also see Tire TPMS Malfunction Light and rotating the tires. The
Pressure on page 10-35. Message malfunction light should go off
The TPMS can warn about a low after successfully completing the
The TPMS will not function properly sensor matching process. See
tire pressure condition but it does if one or more of the TPMS sensors
not replace normal tire "TPMS Sensor Matching
are missing or inoperable. When the Process" later in this section.
maintenance. See Tire Inspection system detects a malfunction, the
on page 10-39, Tire Rotation on low tire pressure warning light . One or more TPMS sensors are
page 10-39 and Tires on flashes for about one minute and missing or damaged. The
page 10-26. then stays on for the remainder of malfunction light should go off
the ignition cycle. The malfunction when the TPMS sensors are
{ Caution light comes on at each ignition cycle
until the problem is corrected. Some
installed and the sensor
matching process is performed
Tire sealant materials are not all of the conditions that can cause successfully. See your dealer for
the same. A non-approved tire these to come on are: service.
sealant could damage the TPMS . One of the road tires has been . Replacement tires or wheels do
sensors. TPMS sensor damage replaced with the spare tire. The not match the original equipment
(Continued) spare tire does not have a tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
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other than those recommended a spare tire with a road tire . The tread or sidewall is
could prevent the TPMS from containing the TPMS sensor. The cracked, cut, or snagged
functioning properly. See Buying malfunction light will go off when the deep enough to show cord or
New Tires on page 10-41. vehicle is driven at speeds above fabric.
. Operating electronic devices or 25 km/h (16 mph) after the next
ignition cycle.
. The tire has a bump, bulge,
being near facilities using radio or split.
wave frequencies similar to the See your dealer to perform the
TPMS could cause the TPMS TPMS sensor matching process. . The tire has a puncture, cut,
sensors to malfunction. or other damage that cannot
If the TPMS is not functioning Tire Inspection be repaired well because of
properly, it cannot detect or signal a We recommend that the tires, the size or location of the
low tire condition. See your dealer including the spare tire, if the damage.
for service if the TPMS malfunction
vehicle has one, be inspected
light comes on and stays on.
for signs of wear or damage at
Tire Rotation
TPMS Sensor Matching least once a month. Tires should be rotated every
Process Replace the tire if: 8 000 km (5,000 mi). See
Each TPMS sensor has a unique Maintenance Schedule on
identification code. The identification
. The indicators at three or page 11-3.
code needs to be matched to a new more places around the tire
can be seen. Tires are rotated to achieve a
tire/wheel position after rotating the uniform wear for all tires. The
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or . There is cord or fabric first rotation is the most
more of the TPMS sensors. Also, showing through the tire's
the TPMS sensor matching process important.
should be performed after replacing
rubber.
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Anytime unusual wear is Do not include the spare tire in

noticed, rotate the tires as soon the tire rotation. { Warning
as possible, check for proper tire Adjust the front and rear tires to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
inflation pressure, and check for the recommended inflation parts to which it is fastened, can
damaged tires or wheels. If the pressure on the Tire and make wheel nuts become loose
unusual wear continues after the Loading Information label after after time. The wheel could come
rotation, check the wheel the tires have been rotated. See off and cause an accident. When
alignment. See When It Is Time Tire Pressure on page 10-35 changing a wheel, remove any
for New Tires on page 10-41 and Vehicle Load Limits on rust or dirt from places where the
and Wheel Replacement on page 9-9. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
page 10-45. an emergency, a cloth or a paper
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor towel can be used; however, use
System. See Tire Pressure a scraper or wire brush later to
Monitor Operation on remove all rust or dirt.
page 10-37.
Check that all wheel nuts are Lightly coat the center of the
properly tightened. See “Wheel wheel hub with wheel bearing
Nut Torque” under Capacities grease after a wheel change or
and Specifications on tire rotation to prevent corrosion
page 12-2. or rust build-up. Do not get
Retighten the wheel nuts when grease on the flat wheel
the vehicle has been driven mounting surface or on the
(1 000 km (600 mi). wheel nuts or bolts.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
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When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other
This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate
Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber.
Factors such as maintenance, never used. Multiple factors Parking for an extended period can
temperatures, driving speeds, including temperatures, loading cause flat spots on the tires that
vehicle loading, and road conditions conditions, and inflation pressure may result in vibrations while
affect the wear rate of the tires. maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for
takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or
tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the
equipped, be replaced after six weight from the tires.
years, regardless of tread wear. The
tire manufacture date is the last four
digits of the DOT Tire Identification Buying New Tires
Number (TIN) which is molded into The original equipment tires
one side of the tire sidewall. The installed were designed with
first two digits represent the week requirements to specifically
(01–52) and the last two digits, the match the vehicle.
year. For example, the third week of
the year 2010 would have a Over a dozen critical
four-digit DOT date of 0310. specifications that impact the
Vehicle Storage overall performance of the
Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires. vehicle, including brake system
Tires age when stored normally performance, ride and handling,
Treadwear indicators appear when mounted on a parked vehicle. Park
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) traction control, and tire
a vehicle that will be stored for at
or less of tread remaining. See Tire pressure monitoring
least a month in a cool, dry, clean
Inspection on page 10-39 and Tire area away from direct sunlight to performance were considered.
Rotation on page 10-39. slow aging. This area should be free
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GM recommends replacing worn

tires in complete sets of four (six { Warning Warning (Continued)
for dual rear wheels). Uniform Tires could explode during vehicle included a spare tire
tread depth on all tires will help improper service. Attempting and wheel assembly with a
to maintain the performance of to mount or dismount a tire similar overall diameter as the
the vehicle. Braking and could cause injury or death. road tires and wheels, so it is
handling performance may be Only your dealer or authorized all right to drive on it. The
adversely affected if all the tires tire service center should spare tire was developed for
are not replaced at the same mount or dismount the tires. use on this vehicle and will not
time. If proper rotation and affect vehicle handling.
maintenance have been done,
all four tires (six for dual rear
wheels) should wear out at { Warning
about the same time. See Tire
Mixing tires of different sizes,
{ Warning
Rotation on page 10-39 for
brands, or types may cause Using bias-ply tires on the
information on proper tire
loss of control of the vehicle, vehicle may cause the wheel
rotation. However, if it is
resulting in a crash or other rim flanges to develop cracks
necessary to replace only one
vehicle damage. Use the after many miles of driving.
axle set of worn tires, place the
correct size, brand, and type A tire and/or wheel could fail
new tires on the rear axle (two
of tires on all wheels. suddenly and cause a crash.
for single rear wheels, four for
This vehicle may have a Use only radial-ply tires with
dual rear wheels).
different size spare than the the wheels on the vehicle.
road tires originally installed
on the vehicle. When new, the
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Winter tires with the same speed Cold Tire Different Size Tires and
rating as the original equipment Size Inflation Wheels
tires may not be available for H, Pressure
V, W, Y and ZR speed rated If wheels or tires are installed that
Front Original Tire: 44 psi are a different size than the original
tires. Never exceed the winter 185/60R15C 94/92T (300 kPa) equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
tires’ maximum speed capability performance, including its braking,
when using winter tires with a Rear Original Tire: 48 psi
185/60R15C 94/92T (325 kPa) ride and handling characteristics,
lower speed rating. stability, and resistance to rollover
When replacement tires are Spare Tire (Front): 44 psi may be affected. If the vehicle has
185/60R15C 94/92T (300 kPa) electronic systems such as antilock
needed, GM strongly
recommends buying the same Spare Tire (Rear): 48 psi brakes, rollover airbags, traction
185/60R15C 94/92T (325 kPa) control, electronic stability control,
original equipment spec tires. or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
This vehicle is equipped with The Tire and Loading of these systems can also be
special high load tires with a affected.
Information label indicates the
load index of 94. original equipment tires on the
When purchasing replacement vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits { Warning
tires, this load index must be on page 9-9 for the label If different sized wheels are used,
followed, or max payload location and more information there may not be an acceptable
capacity will be reduced. about the Tire and Loading level of performance and safety if
Refer to the tire information label. Information label. tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
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(UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear

Warning (Continued) to deep tread, winter tires, The treadwear grade is a
specific wheel and tire systems compact spare tires, tires with comparative rating based on the
developed for the vehicle, and nominal rim diameters of wear rate of the tire when tested
have them properly installed by a 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), under controlled conditions on a
GM certified technician. or to some limited-production specified government test
tires. course. For example, a tire
See Buying New Tires on While the tires available on graded 150 would wear one and
page 10-41 and Accessories and General Motors passenger cars one-half (1½) times as well on
Modifications on page 10-3. and light trucks may vary with the government course as a tire
respect to these grades, they graded 100. The relative
Uniform Tire Quality must also conform to federal performance of tires depends
Grading safety requirements. upon the actual conditions of
The following information relates Quality grades can be found their use, however, and may
to the system developed by the where applicable on the tire depart significantly from the
United States National Highway sidewall between tread shoulder norm due to variations in driving
Traffic Safety Administration and maximum section width. For habits, service practices and
(NHTSA), which grades tires by example: differences in road
treadwear, traction, and characteristics and climate.
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
temperature performance. This Temperature A Traction
applies only to vehicles sold in
All Passenger Car Tires Must The traction grades, from
the United States. The grades
Conform to Federal Safety highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
are molded on the sidewalls of and C. Those grades represent
most passenger car tires. The Requirements In Addition To
These Grades. the tire's ability to stop on wet
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
pavement as measured under
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controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The are not necessary on a regular
specified government test grade C corresponds to a level basis. Consider an alignment check
surfaces of asphalt and of performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the
concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety
the left or right, depending on the
Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and crown of the road and/or other road
assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of surface variations such as troughs
straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth
acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The road, the tires and wheels may need
hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is to be rebalanced. See your dealer
characteristics. established for a tire that is for proper diagnosis.
properly inflated and not
Temperature Wheel Replacement
overloaded. Excessive speed,
The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive Replace any wheel that is bent,
(the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in cracked, or badly rusted or
representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
ability to dissipate heat when wheel nuts should be replaced.
tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
conditions on a specified indoor Balance Your dealer will know the kind of
laboratory test wheel. Sustained wheel that is needed.
high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
material of the tire to degenerate provide the longest tire life and best
and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to
excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing
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Each new wheel should have the Tire Chains

same load-carrying capacity, { Caution
diameter, width, offset, and be
mounted the same way as the one it The wrong wheel can also cause { Warning
replaces. problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or Do not use tire chains. There is
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel odometer calibration, headlamp not enough clearance. Tire chains
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor aim, bumper height, vehicle used on a vehicle without the
System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire or tire proper amount of clearance can
GM original equipment parts. cause damage to the brakes,
chain clearance to the body and
chassis. suspension, or other vehicle
{ Warning parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause loss of
Using the wrong replacement Used Replacement Wheels control and a crash.
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
Use another type of traction
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
{ Warning device only if its manufacturer
the vehicle. Tires can lose air, Replacing a wheel with a used recommends it for the vehicle's
and cause loss of control, causing one is dangerous. How it has tire size combination and road
a crash. Always use the correct been used or how far it has been conditions. Follow that
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel driven may be unknown. It could manufacturer's instructions. To
nuts for replacement. fail suddenly and cause a crash. avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
When replacing wheels, use a and readjust or remove the
new GM original equipment traction device if it contacts the
wheel. vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
If traction devices are used, install
them on the front tires.
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If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a

curve, acts much like a skid and { Warning
It is unusual for a tire to blow out may require the same correction as
while driving, especially if the tires used in a skid. Stop pressing the Lifting a vehicle and getting under
are maintained properly. See Tires accelerator pedal and steer to it to do maintenance or repairs is
on page 10-26. If air goes out of a straighten the vehicle. It may be dangerous without the
tire, it is much more likely to leak very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake appropriate safety equipment and
out slowly. But if there ever is a to a stop, well off the road, training. If a jack is provided with
blowout, here are a few tips about if possible. the vehicle, it is designed only for
what to expect and what to do: changing a flat tire. If it is used for
If a front tire fails, the flat tire { Warning anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off Driving on a flat tire will cause vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
the accelerator pedal and grip the permanent damage to the tire. is provided with the vehicle, only
steering wheel firmly. Steer to Re-inflating a tire after it has been use it for changing a flat tire.
maintain lane position, and then driven on while severely
gently brake to a stop, well off the underinflated or flat may cause a If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
road, if possible. blowout and a serious crash. and wheel damage by driving slowly
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire to a level place, well off the road,
that has been driven on while if possible. Turn on the hazard
severely underinflated or flat. warning flashers. See Hazard
Have your dealer or an authorized Warning Flashers on page 6-2.
tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as
possible.
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When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing

{ Warning use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of Removing the Spare Tire and
Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. Tools
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse). 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
3. Turn off the engine and do
not restart while the vehicle The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire. The jack and tools are located
is raised.
under the front passenger seat.
4. Do not allow passengers to
1. Move the passenger seat
remain in the vehicle.
rearward.
5. Place wheel blocks,
if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being
changed.
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3. Turn the jack screw

counterclockwise to loosen it.
4. Lift the jack up.
5. Pull the jack forward.
6. Release the strap to remove the
tool bag.
The spare tire is mounted in the rear
underbody of the vehicle.
To lower the spare tire from the
vehicle:
2. Remove the tray under the 1. Open the rear door.
passenger seat.
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Stop turning the bolt when the If the vehicle has wheel covers, use
spare tire is low enough that the the jack rod (1) to remove it. Apply a
tire basket (2) can be removed cloth (2) between the wheel and
from the hook (3). jack rod (1) to prevent damage.
3. Push the tire basket (2) upward 1. Do a safety check before
to remove it. proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
4. Lower the tire basket (2) to the Flat on page 10-47.
ground and remove the 2. Turn the wheel wrench
spare tire. counterclockwise to loosen all
the wheel nuts. Do not remove
Removing the Flat Tire and the wheel nuts until the tire is off
Installing the Spare Tire the ground.

2. Turn the bolt (1)

counterclockwise about 40 turns
to lower the spare tire. 1. Jack Rod
2. Cloth
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3. Position the jack under the

vehicle, as shown.
The jacking points are indicated
by stamped arrows on the side
of the frame.

{ Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
jacked up is dangerous. If the
vehicle slips off the jack you could
be badly injured or killed. Never
get under a vehicle when it is
4. Install the assembled jack rod
supported only by a jack.
into the jack, as shown. { Warning
5. Turn the jack lever and rod Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
clockwise to raise the vehicle. parts to which it is fastened, can
{ Warning Raise the vehicle until the tire is make wheel nuts become loose
off the ground. after time. The wheel could come
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can 6. Remove all the wheel nuts. off and cause an accident. When
damage the vehicle and even changing a wheel, remove any
7. Remove the flat tire from the
make the vehicle fall. To help mounting surface. rust or dirt from places where the
avoid personal injury and vehicle wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift an emergency, a cloth or a paper
head into the proper location (Continued)
before raising the vehicle.
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Warning (Continued) { Warning Warning (Continued)

towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts properly tightened. Follow the
a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might rules in this section to be sure
remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel they are.
could fall off, causing a crash.

10. Put the wheel nuts back on. { Warning

Tighten each wheel nut by
hand until the wheel is held If wheel studs are damaged, they
against the hub. can break. If all the studs on a
wheel broke, the wheel could
11. Turn the jack lever and rod come off and cause a crash.
counterclockwise to lower the If any stud is damaged because
vehicle. Lower the jack of a loose-running wheel, it could
completely.
be that all of the studs are
damaged. To be sure, replace all
{ Warning studs on the wheel. If the stud
holes in a wheel have become
8. Remove any rust or dirt from the Wheel nuts that are not tight can
larger, the wheel could collapse in
wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, work loose. If all the nuts on a
operation. Replace any wheel if
and spare wheel. wheel come off, the wheel can
its stud holes have become larger
come off the vehicle, causing a
9. Place the spare tire on the or distorted in any way. Inspect
wheel-mounting surface. crash. All wheel nuts must be
hubs and hub‐piloted wheels for
(Continued) damage. Because of loose
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

running wheels, piloting pad Specifications on page 12-2 for
damage may occur and require original equipment wheel nut
replacement of the entire hub, for torque specifications.
proper centering of the wheels.
When replacing studs, hubs,
wheel nuts or wheels, be sure to
use GM original equipment parts. { Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
{ Warning rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
Use the wheel wrench to
tighten the nuts firmly. Turn the
Wheel nuts that are improperly or wheel nuts in the proper wheel wrench clockwise and in
incorrectly tightened can cause sequence and to the proper a crisscross sequence, as
the wheels to become loose or torque specification. See shown.
come off. The wheel nuts should Capacities and Specifications on 12. Replace the wheel cover,
be tightened with a torque wrench page 12-2 for the wheel nut if equipped.
to the proper torque specification torque specification.
after replacing. Follow the torque Remove any wheel blocks.
specification supplied by the 13. Check the tire pressure.
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Full-Size Spare Tire Have the damaged or flat road tire
and Tools repaired or replaced back onto the
If this vehicle came with a full-size vehicle, as soon as possible, so the
spare tire, it was fully inflated when spare tire will be available in case it
{ Warning new, however, it can lose air over is needed again.
time. Check the inflation pressure
Storing a jack, a tire, or other regularly. See Tire Pressure on Do not mix tires and wheels of
equipment in the passenger page 10-35 and Vehicle Load Limits different sizes, because they will not
compartment of the vehicle could on page 9-9. For instructions on fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel
cause injury. In a sudden stop or how to remove, install, or store a together.
collision, loose equipment could spare tire, see Tire Changing on
strike someone. Store all these in page 10-48.
the proper place.
After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible
Reverse the steps for “Removing and check that the spare is correctly
the Spare Tire and Tools” to inflated. The spare tire is made to
properly store them. perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 mph) at the
recommended inflation pressure, so
you can finish your trip.
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Jump Starting Warning (Continued)

For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery on
. Explosive hydrogen gas is
page 10-21. always present in the vicinity
of the battery. Keep all sparks
If the vehicle battery has run down, and flames away from the
you may want to use another battery.
vehicle and jumper cables to start
your vehicle. Use the following If you do not follow these steps
steps to do it safely. exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
{ Warning
1. Discharged Battery
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
{ Caution Positive (+) Terminal
2. Discharged Battery Negative
. They contain acid that can Ignoring these steps could result (−) Grounding Point
burn you. in costly damage to the vehicle 3. Good Battery Negative (−)
that would not be covered by the Terminal
. They contain gas that can
vehicle warranty. Trying to start 4. Good Battery Positive (+)
explode or ignite.
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it Terminal
. They contain enough will not work, and it could damage
electricity to burn you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must
the vehicle. have a 12-volt battery with a
(Continued) negative ground system.
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{ Caution { Caution { Warning

If the other vehicle does not have If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can
a 12-volt system with a negative plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode.
ground, both vehicles can be starting procedure, they could be People have been hurt doing this,
damaged. Only use a vehicle that damaged. The repairs would not and some have been blinded.
has a 12-volt system with a be covered by the vehicle Use a flashlight if you need more
negative ground for jump starting. warranty. Whenever possible, turn light.
off or unplug all accessories on Battery fluid contains acid that
2. Get the vehicles close enough either vehicle when jump starting. can burn you. Do not get it on
so the jumper cables can reach, you. If you accidentally get it in
but be sure the vehicles are not 3. Turn off the ignition on both your eyes or on your skin, flush
touching each other. If they are, vehicles. Unplug unnecessary the place with water and get
it could cause a ground accessories from the cigarette medical help immediately.
connection you do not want. You lighter or the accessory power
would not be able to start your outlet. Turn off the radio and all
vehicle, and the bad grounding lamps that are not needed. This
could damage the electrical will avoid sparks and help save { Warning
systems. both batteries. And it could save
the radio! Fans or other moving engine
To avoid the possibility of the parts can injure you badly. Keep
vehicles rolling, set the parking 4. Open the hoods and locate the your hands away from moving
brake firmly on both vehicles positive (+) and negative (−) parts once the engine is running.
involved in the jump start terminal locations of the other
procedure. Put an automatic vehicle.
transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in Neutral
before setting the parking brake.
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5. Check that the jumper cables do terminal if equipped. Do not let

not have loose or missing the other end touch metal. { Caution
insulation. If they do, you could Connect it to the positive (+)
get a shock. The vehicles could terminal (4) of the good battery. Make sure the jumper cables do
be damaged too. Use a remote positive (+) not touch moving parts in the
terminal if equipped. engine compartment and that the
Before you connect the cables, cable clamps do not contact any
here are some basic things you 7. Connect the black negative (−) other metal.
should know. Positive (+) will go cable to the negative (−)
to positive (+) or to a remote terminal (3) of the good battery.
positive (+) terminal if equipped. Use a remote negative (−) 9. Start the vehicle with the good
Negative (−) will go to an terminal if equipped. battery and run the engine for a
unpainted metal part or to a few minutes.
Do not let the other end touch
remote negative (−) terminal if anything until the next step. The 10. Keep the engine speed of the
equipped. other end of the negative (−) booster vehicle at about 2,000
Do not connect positive (+) to cable does not go to the dead rpm, and start the engine of the
negative (−) or you will get a battery. It goes to the shock vehicle being jump started.
short that would damage the tower, or to a remote
battery and possibly other parts
too. Do not connect the
negative (−) terminal on the
vehicle with the dead battery.
{ Caution
negative (−) cable to the 8. Connect the other end of the Do not keep the starter motor
negative (−) terminal on the dead negative (−) cable to the engaged for more than
battery because this can cause negative (−) grounding point (2) 10 seconds. If the engine does
sparks. on the shock tower of the vehicle not start right away, turn the key
6. Connect the red positive (+) with the dead battery. off and wait three to four seconds
cable to the positive (+) before trying again.
terminal (1) of the dead battery.
Use a remote positive (+)
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11. After starting the engine, Push Starting Towing the Vehicle
disconnect jumper cables as
directed below. { Caution { Caution
12. If it will not start after a few
tries, it probably needs service.
. Do not push start this vehicle. Incorrectly towing a disabled
The three-way catalyst may
vehicle may cause damage. The
be damaged.
{ Caution damage would not be covered by
. Continuously Variable the vehicle warranty.
If the jumper cables are Transmission (CVT) models
connected or removed in the cannot be push-started or
wrong order, electrical shorting tow-started. Attempting to do Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
may occur and damage the so may cause transmission car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck.
damage. If a wheel lift tow truck is used, the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
drive wheels cannot contact the
covered by the vehicle warranty.
road while the vehicle is being
Always connect and remove the towed. A wheel dolly must be used
jumper cables in the correct order, to lift all drive wheels off the ground.
making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other Consult your dealer or a
metal. professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.

Jumper Cable Removal Recreational Vehicle

Reverse the sequence exactly when Towing
removing the jumper cables.
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as behind a motor
home. The two most common types
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of recreational vehicle towing are

. Is the vehicle ready to be
known as dinghy towing and dolly towed? Just as preparing the Caution (Continued)
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure
vehicle with all four wheels on the the vehicle is prepared to be be covered by the vehicle
ground. Dolly towing is towing the towed. warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
vehicle with two wheels on the with all four wheels on the
Dinghy Towing ground.
ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to The vehicle should not be towed
consider before recreational vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
towing:
Dolly Towing
. What is the towing capacity of
the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations.
. What is the distance that will be
traveled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow. { Caution
. Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your If the vehicle is towed with all four
dealer or trailering professional wheels on the ground, the
for additional advice and drivetrain components could be
equipment recommendations. damaged. The repairs would not
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To tow the vehicle from the front Appearance Care

with the rear wheels on the ground: Caution (Continued)
1. Attach the dolly to the tow Exterior Care products can be obtained from
vehicle following the dolly your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer's instructions. Locks manufacturer directions regarding
2. Drive the front wheels onto the Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary
dolly. Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and
absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any
3. Put the transmission in P (Park).
locks greased after using. See vehicle care product.
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Recommended Fluids and
following the manufacturer's Lubricants on page 11-10.
instructions.
Washing the Vehicle { Caution
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct Avoid using high-pressure
sunlight. washes closer than 30 cm (12 in)
to the surface of the vehicle. Use
of power washers exceeding
{ Caution 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result
Do not use petroleum-based, in damage or removal of paint
acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals.
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic If using an automatic car wash,
parts. If damage occurs, it would follow the car wash instructions. The
not be covered by the vehicle windshield wiper and rear window
warranty. Approved cleaning wiper, if equipped, must be off.
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Remove any accessories that may cleaners that are marked safe for Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
be damaged or interfere with the car painted surfaces to remove foreign Moldings
wash equipment. matter.
Rinse the vehicle well, before Occasional hand waxing or mild { Caution
washing and after, to remove all polishing should be done to remove
cleaning agents completely. If they residue from the paint finish. See Failure to clean and protect the
are allowed to dry on the surface, your dealer for approved cleaning bright metal moldings can result
they could stain. products. in a hazy white finish or pitting.
This damage would not be
Dry the finish with a soft, clean Do not apply waxes or polishes to covered by the vehicle warranty.
chamois or an all-cotton towel to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,
avoid surface scratches and water decals, simulated wood, or flat paint
spotting. as damage can occur. The bright metal moldings on the
vehicle are aluminum or stainless
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
{ Caution steel. To prevent damage always
follow these cleaning instructions:
sealant/wax materials is not Machine compounding or . Be sure the molding is cool to
recommended. If painted surfaces aggressive polishing on a the touch before applying any
are damaged, see your dealer to basecoat/clearcoat paint finish cleaning solution.
have the damage assessed and may damage it. Use only
repaired. Foreign materials such as
. Use a cleaning solution
non-abrasive waxes and polishes
calcium chloride and other salts, ice approved for aluminum or
that are made for a basecoat/ stainless steel. Some cleaners
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree clearcoat paint finish on the
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from are highly acidic or contain
vehicle. alkaline substances and can
industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage the vehicle's finish if they damage the moldings.
remain on painted surfaces. Wash To keep the paint finish looking new,
the vehicle as soon as possible. keep the vehicle garaged or
If necessary, use non-abrasive covered whenever possible.
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. Always dilute a concentrated . Washer fluids and other cleaning
cleaner according to the agents in higher concentrations Caution (Continued)
manufacturer’s instructions. than suggested by the
manufacturer. non-uniform finish. Clean low
. Do not use chrome cleaners.
gloss stripes with soap and
. Do not use cleaners that are not
. Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
water only.
intended for automotive use. or other harsh cleaners.
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the
. Ice scrapers or other hard items.
Air Intakes
vehicle after washing to protect . Aftermarket appearance caps or
and extend the molding finish. covers while the lamps are Clear debris from the air intakes,
illuminated, due to excessive between the hood and windshield
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ heat generated. when washing the vehicle.
Lenses, Emblems, Decals and
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Stripes { Caution Clean the outside of the windshield
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
Failure to clean lamps properly with glass cleaner.
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps, lenses, can cause damage to the lamp Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
emblems, decals and stripes. Follow cover that would not be covered cloth or paper towel soaked with
instructions under "Washing the by the vehicle warranty. windshield washer fluid or a mild
Vehicle" previously in this section. detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
Lamp covers are made of plastic,
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
and some have a UV protective
coating. Do not clean or wipe them
{ Caution a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
when dry. Using wax on low gloss black streaking.
Do not use any of the following on finish stripes can increase the
lamp covers: gloss level and create a
. Abrasive or caustic agents. (Continued)
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Replace the wiper blades if they are

worn or damaged. Damage can be { Caution Caution (Continued)
caused by extreme dusty
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, Using petroleum-based tire or sodium chloride. These
snow, and ice. dressing products on the vehicle chlorides are used on roads for
may damage the paint finish and/ conditions such as ice and dust.
Weatherstrips or tires. When applying a tire Always wash the chrome with
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on dressing, always wipe off any soap and water after exposure.
weatherstrips to make them last overspray from all painted
longer, seal better, and not stick or surfaces on the vehicle.
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
{ Caution
Wheels and Trim — Aluminum
may require more frequent To avoid surface damage, do not
or Chrome
application. Black marks from use strong soaps, chemicals,
rubber material on painted surfaces Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
can be removed by rubbing with a soap and water to clean the wheels.
brushes, or cleaners that contain
clean cloth. See Recommended After rinsing thoroughly with clean
water, dry with a soft, clean towel. acid on aluminum or
Fluids and Lubricants on
page 11-10. A wax may then be applied. chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
Tires drive a vehicle with aluminum or
{ Caution chrome-plated wheels through an
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses
trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning
vehicle is not washed after driving brushes. Damage could occur
on roads that have been sprayed and the repairs would not be
with magnesium, calcium, covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly Chemical Paint Spotting
Chassis Components clean any areas where mud and
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
other debris can collect.
Visually inspect steering, and attack painted vehicle surfaces
suspension, and chassis Sheet Metal Damage causing blotchy, ring-shaped
components for damaged, loose, discolorations, and small, irregular
If the vehicle is damaged and dark spots etched into the paint
or missing parts or signs of wear at
requires sheet metal repair or surface. See “Finish Care”
least once a year.
replacement, make sure the body previously in this section.
Inspect power steering for proper repair shop applies anti-corrosion
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, material to parts repaired or
chafing, etc. replaced to restore corrosion Interior Care
Visually check constant velocity joint protection. To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
boots and axle seals for leaks. Original manufacturer replacement regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
parts will provide the corrosion Immediately remove any soils. Note
Body Component Lubrication protection while maintaining the that newspapers or dark garments
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, vehicle warranty. that can transfer color to home
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel furnishings can also permanently
fuel door hinge, unless the Finish Damage transfer color to the vehicle's
components are plastic. Applying Quickly repair minor chips and interior.
silicone grease on weatherstrips scratches with touch-up materials Use a soft bristle brush to remove
with a clean cloth will make them available from your dealer to avoid dust from knobs and crevices on the
last longer, seal better, and not stick corrosion. Larger areas of finish instrument cluster. Using a mild
or squeak. damage can be corrected in your soap solution, immediately remove
dealer's body and paint shop. hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
Underbody Maintenance repellent from all interior surfaces or
At least twice a year, spring and fall permanent damage may result.
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the
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Your dealer may have products for

. Never use a brush with stiff
cleaning the interior. Use cleaners bristles. { Caution
specifically designed for the . Never rub any surface
surfaces being cleaned to prevent To prevent scratching, never use
aggressively or with excessive
permanent damage. Apply all abrasive cleaners on automotive
pressure.
cleaners directly to the cleaning glass. Abrasive cleaners or
cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly
. Do not use laundry detergents or aggressive cleaning may damage
on any switches or controls. dishwashing soaps with the rear window defogger.
Cleaners should be removed degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
quickly. Never allow cleaners to use approximately 20 drops per
3.8 L (1 gal) of water. Cleaning the windshield with water
remain on the surface being during the first three to six months
cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will
leave a residue that creates of ownership will reduce tendency
of time. to fog.
streaks and attracts dirt. Do not
Cleaners may contain solvents that use solutions that contain strong
can become concentrated in the
Speaker Covers
or caustic soap.
interior. Before using cleaners, read Vacuum around a speaker cover
and adhere to all safety instructions
. Do not heavily saturate the gently, so that the speaker will not
on the label. While cleaning the upholstery when cleaning. be damaged. Clean spots with just
interior, maintain adequate . Do not use solvents or cleaners water and mild soap.
ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents.
windows. Coated Moldings
Interior Glass Coated moldings should be cleaned.
To prevent damage, do not clean
the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric . When lightly soiled, wipe with a
cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets sponge or soft lint-free cloth
left behind with a clean dry cloth. dampened with water.
. Never use a razor or any other Commercial glass cleaners may be
sharp object to remove a soil used, if necessary, after cleaning . When heavily soiled, use warm
from any interior surface. the interior glass with plain water. soapy water.
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Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and
Start by vacuuming the surface
center. Rotate the cleaning cloth Radio Displays
using a soft brush attachment. If a
to a clean area frequently to
rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss
prevent forcing the soil in to the
used during vacuuming, only use it surfaces or vehicle displays, use a
fabric.
on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces.
gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the
as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle
following techniques: longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could
the soil to the cleaning cloth. scratch the surface. Then use the
. Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to
more soil can be removed. removed, use a mild soap clean. Never use window cleaners
solution followed only by plain or solvents. Periodically hand wash
. For solid soils, remove as much the microfiber cloth separately,
water.
as possible prior to vacuuming. using mild soap. Do not use bleach
If the soil is not completely or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly
To clean:
removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use.
1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery
colorfast cloth with water. cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
Microfiber cloth is recommended hidden area for colorfastness before { Caution
to prevent lint transfer to the using a commercial upholstery
fabric or carpet. Do not attach a device with a
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
formation occurs, clean the entire suction cup to the display. This
2. Remove excess moisture by may cause damage and would
gently wringing until water does fabric or carpet.
not be covered by the vehicle
not drip from the cleaning cloth. Following the cleaning process, a warranty.
paper towel can be used to blot
excess moisture.
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Use a cloth dampened only with

water to clean the meter and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued)
gauge lens.
not use cleaners that contain with a mild soap solution.
Instrument Panel, Leather, silicone or wax-based products. Damage caused by air fresheners
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Cleaners containing these would not be covered by the
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and solvents can permanently change vehicle warranty.
Natural Open Pore Wood the appearance and feel of
Surfaces leather or soft trim, and are not
Care of Safety Belts
recommended.
Use a soft microfiber cloth Keep belts clean and dry.
dampened with water to remove
dust and loose dirt. For a more Do not use cleaners that increase
thorough cleaning, use a soft gloss, especially on the instrument { Warning
microfiber cloth dampened with a panel. Reflected glare can decrease
Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
mild soap solution. visibility through the windshield
It may severely weaken them. In
under certain conditions.
a crash, they might not be able to
{ Caution provide adequate protection.
{ Caution Clean safety belts only with mild
Soaking or saturating leather,
Use of air fresheners may cause soap and lukewarm water.
especially perforated leather, as
well as other interior surfaces, permanent damage to plastics
may cause permanent damage. and painted surfaces. If an air
Wipe excess moisture from these freshener comes in contact with
surfaces after cleaning and allow any plastic or painted surface in
them to dry naturally. Never use the vehicle, blot immediately and
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do clean with a soft cloth dampened
(Continued) (Continued)
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Floor Mats that GM certified floor mats be Removing and Replacing the
purchased. Non-GM floor mats Floor Mats
may not fit properly and may
{ Warning interfere with the pedals. Always
If a floor mat is the wrong size or check that the floor mats do not
interfere with the pedals.
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the pedals. . Do not use a floor mat if the
Interference with the pedals can vehicle is not equipped with a
cause unintended acceleration floor mat retainer on the driver
and/or increased stopping side floor.
distance which can cause a crash . Use the floor mat with the
and injury. Make sure the floor correct side up. Do not turn
mat does not interfere with the it over.
pedals. . Do not place anything on top of
the driver side floor mat. This vehicle includes two driver and
Use the following guidelines for . Use only a single floor mat on passenger side front floor mat
proper floor mat usage. the driver side. brackets. The driver and passenger
. The original equipment floor side floor mats have two grommet
. Do not place one floor mat on
mats were designed for the holes. Position each mat by placing
top of another.
vehicle. If the floor mats need the floor mat bracket hook through
replacing, it is recommended the floor mat grommet holes while
centering the mat.
Make sure floor mat is properly
secured in place.
Verify the floor mat does not
interfere with the pedals.
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Service and Maintenance 11-1

Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the

importance of providing
Maintenance Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained
the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place
General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help for routine maintenance such as oil
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 protect against major repair changes and tire rotations and
expenses resulting from neglect or additional maintenance items like
Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 also help to maintain the value of blades.
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the
Special Application Services
Special Application
responsibility of the owner to have
all required maintenance performed.
{ Caution
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Your dealer has trained technicians Damage caused by improper
Additional Maintenance who can perform required maintenance can lead to costly
and Care maintenance using genuine repairs and may not be covered
Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have by the vehicle warranty.
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 up-to-date tools and equipment for Maintenance intervals, checks,
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many inspections, recommended fluids,
Recommended Fluids dealers have extended evening and and lubricants are important to
Recommended Fluids and Saturday hours, courtesy keep the vehicle in good working
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10 transportation, and online condition.
Maintenance Replacement scheduling to assist with service
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11 needs.
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . 11-12
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The Tire Rotation and Required Normal Service Severe Service

Services are the responsibility of the All maintenance services, including In addition to the normal service
vehicle owner. It is recommended to those listed under Additional schedule, some vehicles require
have your dealer perform these Required Services, are for service more often. Severe service
services every 8 000 km/5,000 mi. vehicles that: is for vehicles that are:
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working . Carry passengers and cargo . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
condition, improves fuel economy, within recommended limits on in hot weather.
and reduces vehicle emissions. the Tire and Loading Information . Mainly driven in hilly or
label. See Vehicle Load Limits mountainous terrain.
Because of the way people use on page 9-9.
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Frequently towing a trailer.
There may need to be more . Are driven on reasonable road
frequent checks and services. surfaces within legal driving . Used for high-speed or
limits. competitive driving.
. Use the recommended fuel. See . Used for taxi, police, or delivery
Fuel on page 9-37. service.
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Maintenance Oil Change, Tire Rotation, and

{ Warning Required Services Every
Performing maintenance work can
Schedule 8 000 km/5,000 mi
be dangerous and can cause Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for
serious injury. Perform the vehicle, and perform the
At Each Fuel Stop following services. See Tire
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, . Check the engine oil level. See Rotation on page 10-39.
and equipment are available. Engine Oil on page 10-8. . Change engine oil and filter. See
If they are not, see your dealer to Once a Month Engine Oil on page 10-8.
have a trained technician do the
work. See Doing Your Own
. Check the tire inflation . Check engine coolant level. See
pressures. See Tire Pressure on Engine Coolant on page 10-13.
Service Work on page 10-5.
page 10-35. . Check drive shaft boots.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See . Check windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection on page 10-39. level. See Washer Fluid on
. Check the windshield washer page 10-18.
fluid level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-18.
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. Visually inspect windshield wiper . Inspect brake system. . Visually inspect exhaust system
blades for wear, cracking, . Visually inspect steering, and nearby heat shields for
or contamination. See Exterior suspension, and chassis loose or damaged parts.
Care on page 10-60. Replace components for damaged, loose, . Lubricate body components. See
worn or damaged wiper blades. or missing parts or signs of Exterior Care on page 10-60.
See Wiper Blade Replacement wear. See Exterior Care on
on page 10-22. . Check accelerator pedal for
page 10-60. damage, high effort, or binding.
. Check tire inflation pressures. . Check restraint system Replace if needed.
See Tire Pressure on components. See Safety System
page 10-35. Check on page 3-13.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire . Visually inspect fuel system for
Inspection on page 10-39. damage or leaks.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-11.
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8 0 0 0 k m/5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 2 0 0 0 k m/2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

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4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

5 6 0 0 0 k m/3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

6 4 0 0 0 k m/4 0 ,0 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 0 0 0 0 k m/5 0 ,0 0 0 mi

8 8 0 0 0 k m/5 5 ,0 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

11 2 0 0 0 k m/7 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 4 0 0 0 k m/6 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 2 8 0 0 0 k m/8 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 6 0 0 0 k m/8 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 2 0 0 0 k m/9 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 6 0 0 0 0 k m/1 0 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Change engine oil and filter, rotate tires, and
perform Required Services.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (1) @ @ @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4) @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace brake fluid. (5) @ @

Footnotes — Maintenance (3) First replacement interval is (4) After 64 000 km (40,000 mi) or
Schedule Additional Required 160 000 km (100,000 mi) or 48 months, inspect every 16 000 km
Services - Normal 84 months. After first replacement, (10,000 mi) or 12 months. Replace
(1) Check all fuel and vapor lines replace every 120 000 km the drive belts if found damaged.
and hoses for proper hook-up, (75,000 mi) or 60 months. See (5) Or every three years, whichever
routing, and condition. Cooling System on page 10-13. occurs first.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty
conditions, more frequent
maintenance may be required.
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8 0 0 0 k m/5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 2 0 0 0 k m/2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

4 0 0 0 0 k m/2 5 ,0 0 0 mi

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

5 6 0 0 0 k m/3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

6 4 0 0 0 k m/4 0 ,0 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 0 0 0 0 k m/5 0 ,0 0 0 mi

8 8 0 0 0 k m/5 5 ,0 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

11 2 0 0 0 k m/7 0 ,0 0 0 mi
1 0 4 0 0 0 k m/6 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 2 8 0 0 0 k m/8 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 6 0 0 0 k m/8 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 2 0 0 0 k m/9 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 6 0 0 0 0 k m/1 0 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Change engine oil and filter, rotate tires, and
perform Required Services.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (1) @ @ @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @
Replace spark plugs. @
Replace CVT transmission fluid. @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3) @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4) @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace brake fluid. (5) @ @

Footnotes — Maintenance (3) First replacement interval is (4) After 64 000 km (64,000 mi) or
Schedule Additional Required 160 000 km (100,000 mi) or 48 months, inspect every 16 000 km
Services - Severe 84 months. After first replacement, (10,000 mi) or 12 months. Replace
(1) Check all fuel and vapor lines replace every 120 000 km the drive belts if found damaged.
and hoses for proper hook-up, (75,000 mi) or 60 months. See (5) Or every three years, whichever
routing, and condition. Cooling System on page 10-13. occurs first.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty
conditions, more frequent
maintenance may be required.
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Special Application Additional Battery

The battery supplies power to start
Services Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any
. Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important additional electrical accessories.
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to
components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a
3,000 mi. repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power.
. Have underbody flushing service performance, additional
maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have
performed. See “Underbody the diagnostic equipment to test
Maintenance” in Exterior Care required.
the battery and ensure that the
on page 10-60. It is recommended that your dealer connections and cables are
perform these services — their corrosion-free.
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can Belts
also perform a thorough . Belts may need replacing if they
assessment with a multi-point squeak or show signs of
inspection to recommend when your cracking or splitting.
vehicle may need attention.
. Trained dealer technicians have
The following list is intended to access to tools and equipment
explain the services and conditions to inspect the belts and
to look for that may indicate recommend adjustment or
services are required. replacement when necessary.
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Brakes Hoses Shocks and Struts

Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control
crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
. Signs of brake wear may include that there are no cracks or leaks. . Signs of wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/
noises, or difficulty stopping. dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer
advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment Lamps tire wear.
to inspect the brakes and Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi-point
recommend quality parts taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer
engineered for the vehicle. important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect
the road. the shocks and struts for signs
Fluids of leaking, blown seals,
Proper fluid levels and approved
. Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems attention include dimming, failure when service is needed.
and components. See to light, cracking, or damage.
Recommended Fluids and The brake lamps need to be Tires
Lubricants on page 11-10 for GM checked periodically to ensure Tires need to be properly inflated,
approved fluids. that they light when braking. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
. With a multi-point inspection, the tires can save money and fuel,
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be your dealer can check the lamps and can reduce the risk of tire
checked at every fuel fill. and note any concerns. failure.
. Instrument cluster lights may
. Signs that the tires need to be
come on to indicate that fluids replaced include three or more
may be low and need to be visible treadwear indicators; cord
filled. or fabric showing through the
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rubber; cracks or cuts in the Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades

tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned
split in the tire. ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to
. Trained dealer technicians can optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view.
inspect and recommend the right . Signs that the alignment may . Signs of wear include streaking,
tires. Your dealer can also need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,
provide tire/wheel balancing pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber.
services to ensure smooth handling, or unusual tire wear.
vehicle operation at all speeds. . Trained dealer technicians can
Your dealer sells and services . Your dealer has the required check the wiper blades and
name brand tires. equipment to ensure proper replace them when needed.
wheel alignment.
Vehicle Care
Windshield
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are For safety, appearance, and the
available from your dealer. For best viewing, keep the windshield
information on how to clean and clean and clear.
protect the vehicle’s interior and . Signs of damage include
exterior, see Interior Care on scratches, cracks, and chips.
page 10-64 and Exterior Care on
page 10-60.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
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Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-8.
Engine Coolant Prediluted ACDelco CE Long Life Antifreeze Coolant (blue) or equivalent
(GM Part No. 19317140). See Engine Coolant on page 10-13.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Continuously Variable ACDelco CVT Fluid (Part No. 19260800, in Canada 19299096).
Transmission (CVT)
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in
Canada 10953437).

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 19316246 A3198C
Engine Oil Filter 19317651 PF2132
Spark Plugs 19316339 —
Wiper Blades
Driver Side – 55 cm (22 in) 19316483 —
Passenger Side – 40 cm (16 in) 19317320 —
Battery 88865293 121RPS
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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 Services Performed
Reading
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Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification

The fourth character in the VIN is
Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine,
Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 This legal identifier is in the front parts. See “Engine Specifications”
corner of the instrument panel, on under Capacities and Specifications
Vehicle Data the left side of the vehicle. It can be on page 12-2 for the vehicle's
Capacities and seen through the windshield from engine code.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 outside. The VIN also appears on
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 the Vehicle Certification and
certificates of title and registration.
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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 on page 11-10 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 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 5.1 L 5.4 qt
Fuel Tank 55 L 14.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 113 Y 83 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.

Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 3 Automatic 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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Engine Drive Belt Routing

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2 NOTES
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Customer Information 13-1

Customer Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to
Customer Information
Information the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Customer Satisfaction
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure
Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are
Customer Satisfaction Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13 important to your dealer and to
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
Customer Assistance General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
with the sales transaction or the
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be
Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes,
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-4 however, despite the best intentions
GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 can occur. If your concern has not
Roadside Assistance Infotainment System . . . . . . . . 13-15
been resolved to your satisfaction,
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 the following steps should be taken:
Scheduling Service
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern
Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 management. Normally, concerns
Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-9 can be quickly resolved at that level.
Service Publications If the matter has already been
Ordering Information . . . . . . 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service,
Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-12 of your dealership or the general
Radio Frequency manager.
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the
member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you
it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any
resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available
further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you.
Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line
Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free
Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at
Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address:
1-800-263-3777 (English), with your new vehicle. However,
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). BBB Auto Line Program
if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus,
We encourage you to call the after following the procedure Inc.
toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard
inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business Suite 800
following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838
give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights.
representative: Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto
. Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered
Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all
from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of
title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other
through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves
be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility
. Dealership name and location. limitations and/or discontinue its
dispute resolution program prior to
. Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the participation in this program.
present mileage. program is free of charge and your
case will generally be heard within
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance

Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor
not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
Offices
addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to
procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for
and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer
Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet,
participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to:
Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program
General Motors of Canada Limited United States and Puerto Rico
c/o Customer Care Centre
has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Motor Division
of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Chevrolet Customer Assistance
factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Center
claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33170
the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5170
an impartial third party arbiter, and Your inquiry should be accompanied www.Chevrolet.com
may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification
before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-800-222-1020
designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2438 (For Text
settlement process, from the time Telephone Devices (TTYs))
you file your complaint to the final Roadside Assistance:
decision, should be completed in 1-800-243-8872
about 70 days. We believe our From U.S. Virgin Islands:
impartial program offers advantages 1-800-496-9994
over courts in most jurisdictions
because it is informal, quick, and
free of charge.
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Canada Assistance Center. Any TTY user in I (Service History): View and
the U.S. can communicate with print dealer-recorded service
General Motors of Canada Limited
Chevrolet by dialing: records and self-recorded service
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in records.
CA1-163-005
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive D (Preferred Dealer
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Information): Select a dealer and
www.gm.ca Online Owner Center view locations, maps, phone
1-800-263-3777 (English) Online Owner Experience numbers, and hours.
1-800-263-7854 (French) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com J (Warranty Tracking
1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle’s
The Chevrolet online owner
Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information.
experience allows interaction with
Roadside Assistance:
1-800-268-6800
Chevrolet and keeps important J (Recall Information): View
vehicle-specific information in one active recalls by Vehicle
Overseas place. Identification Number (VIN). See
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Please contact the local General Membership Benefits
on page 12-1.
Motors Business Unit. E (Vehicle Information):
Download owner manuals and view
H (Other Account Information):
Customer Assistance for View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite
vehicle-specific how-to videos.
radio (if equipped), and OnStar
Text Telephone (TTY) G (Maintenance Information): account information.
Users View maintenance schedules,
F (Live Chat Support): Chat with
alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle
To assist customers who are deaf, online help representatives.
diagnostic information. Schedule
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired See my.chevrolet.com to register
service appointments.
and who use Text Telephones
your vehicle.
(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY
equipment available at its Customer
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Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has

(Canada) chevroletowner.ca a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca
Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483)
Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre: for details. TTY users call
. Chat live with online help 1-800-263-3830.
representatives.
. Locate owner resources such as Roadside Assistance
lease-end, financing, and Program
warranty information.
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
. Retrieve your favorite articles, 1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone
This program is available to
quizzes, tips, and multimedia qualified applicants for cost (TTY): 1-888-889-2438.)
galleries organized into the reimbursement of eligible For Canadian-purchased vehicles,
Featured Articles and Auto Care aftermarket adaptive equipment call 1-800-268-6800.
Sections. required for the vehicle, such as
Service is available 24 hours a day,
. Download owner manuals. hand controls or a wheelchair/
365 days a year.
scooter lift for the vehicle.
. Find the
Chevrolet-recommended For more information on the limited Calling for Assistance
maintenance services. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance,
call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text ready:
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
. Your name, home address, and
home telephone number.
. Telephone number of your
location.
. Location of the vehicle.
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. Model, year, color, and license General Motors North America and
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
plate number of the vehicle. Chevrolet reserve the right to limit change a flat tire with the spare
. Odometer reading, Vehicle services or payment to an owner or tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
Identification Number (VIN), and driver if they decide the claims are must be in good condition and
delivery date of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of properly inflated. It is the owner's
claim is made many times. responsibility for the repair or
. Description of the problem. replacement of the tire if it is not
Services Provided covered by the warranty.
Coverage
. Emergency Fuel Delivery: . Battery Jump Start: Service to
Services are provided up to 5 years/ Delivery of enough fuel for the jump start a dead battery.
160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever vehicle to get to the nearest
comes first. service station. Services Not Included in
In the U.S., anyone driving the Roadside Assistance
. Lock-Out Service: Service to
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a unlock the vehicle if you are . Impound towing caused by
person driving the vehicle without locked out. A remote unlock may violation of any laws.
permission from the owner is not be available if you have OnStar.
covered.
. Legal fines.
For security reasons, the driver
Roadside Assistance is not a part of must present identification
. Mounting, dismounting,
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. or changing of snow tires,
General Motors North America and chains, or other traction devices.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Chevrolet reserve the right to make Road or Highway: Tow to the Service is not provided if a vehicle
any changes or discontinue the nearest Chevrolet dealer for is in an area that is not accessible
Roadside Assistance program at warranty service, or if the vehicle to the service vehicle or is not a
any time without notification. was in a crash and cannot be regularly traveled or maintained
driven. Assistance is not given public road, which includes ice and
when the vehicle is stuck in the winter roads. Off-road use is not
sand, mud, or snow. covered.
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Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this,
receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions.
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt
is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel If your dealer requests you to bring
to Roadside Assistance. the vehicle for service, you are
delivery may be restricted. Mechanical failures may be
Propane and other fuels are not urged to do so as early in the work
covered, however any cost for day as possible to allow for
provided through this service. parts and labor for repairs not same-day repair.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle covered by the warranty are the
registration is required. owner responsibility.
Courtesy Transportation
. Trip Interruption Benefits and Program
Assistance: Must be over Scheduling Service
150 kilometers from where your Appointments To enhance your ownership
trip was started to qualify. experience, we and our participating
When the vehicle requires warranty dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
General Motors of Canada
service, contact your dealer and Transportation, a customer support
Limited requires
request an appointment. By program for vehicles with the
pre-authorization, original
scheduling a service appointment Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
detailed receipts, and a copy of
and advising the service consultant Coverage period in Canada),
the repair orders. Once
of your transportation needs, your extended powertrain, and/or
authorization has been received,
dealer can help minimize your hybrid-specific warranties in both
the Roadside Assistance advisor
inconvenience. the U.S. and Canada.
will help to make arrangements
and explain how to receive If the vehicle cannot be scheduled The Courtesy Transportation
payment. into the service department program is no longer available for
. immediately, keep driving it until it cutaway vehicles.
Alternative Service: If
can be scheduled for service,
assistance cannot be provided
unless, of course, the problem is
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
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Several Courtesy Transportation Public Transportation or Fuel Requirements vary and may include
options are available to assist in Reimbursement minimum age requirements,
reducing inconvenience when If overnight warranty repairs are insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
warranty repairs are required. needed, and public transportation is Additional fees such as fuel usage
Courtesy Transportation is not a used, the expense must be charges, taxes, levies, usage fees,
part of the New Vehicle Limited supported by original receipts and excessive mileage, or rental usage
Warranty. A separate booklet within the maximum amount allowed beyond the completion of the repair
entitled “Limited Warranty and by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. are also your responsibility.
Owner Assistance Information” customers arrange their own It may not be possible to provide a
furnished with each new vehicle transportation, limited like vehicle as a courtesy rental.
provides detailed warranty coverage reimbursement for reasonable fuel
information. expenses may be available. Claim Additional Program
amounts should reflect actual costs Information
Transportation Options and be supported by original All program options, such as shuttle
Warranty service can generally be receipts. See your dealer for service, may not be available at
completed while you wait. However, information. every dealer. Contact your dealer
if you are unable to do so, your for specific availability.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
dealer may offer the following
For an overnight warranty repair, the General Motors reserves the right to
transportation options:
dealer may provide an available unilaterally modify, change,
Shuttle Service courtesy rental vehicle or provide for or discontinue Courtesy
reimbursement of a rental vehicle. Transportation at any time and to
This includes one-way or round-trip
Reimbursement is limited and must resolve all questions of claim
shuttle service within reasonable
be supported by original receipts as eligibility pursuant to the terms and
time and distance parameters of
well as a signed and completed conditions described herein at its
your dealer's area.
rental agreement and meet state/ sole discretion.
provincial, local, and rental vehicle
provider requirements.
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Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility
prior crashes. In most cases, the
If the vehicle is involved in a GM also recommends that you
parts being recycled are from
collision and it is damaged, have the choose a collision repair facility that
undamaged sections of the vehicle.
damage repaired by a qualified meets your needs before you ever
A recycled original equipment GM
technician using the proper need collision repairs. Your dealer
part may be an acceptable choice to
equipment and quality replacement may have a collision repair center
maintain the vehicle's originally
parts. Poorly performed collision with GM-trained technicians and
designed appearance and safety
repairs diminish the vehicle resale state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be
performance; however, the history of
value, and safety performance can able to recommend a collision repair
these parts is not known. Such parts
be compromised in subsequent center that has GM-trained
are not covered by the GM New
collisions. technicians and comparable
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
equipment.
Collision Parts related failures are not covered by
that warranty. Insuring the Vehicle
Genuine GM Collision parts are new
parts made with the same materials Aftermarket collision parts are also Protect your investment in the GM
and construction methods as the available. These are made by vehicle with comprehensive and
parts with which the vehicle was companies other than GM and may collision insurance coverage. There
originally built. Genuine GM not have been tested for the vehicle. are significant differences in the
Collision parts are the best choice to As a result, these parts may fit quality of coverage afforded by
ensure that the vehicle's designed poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms.
appearance, durability, and safety corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide
are preserved. The use of Genuine perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM
GM parts can help maintain the GM collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. covered by the GM New Vehicle damage repairs through the use of
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some
Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not
may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
parts are typically removed from When purchasing insurance, we
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recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information Choose a reputable repair facility
vehicle will be repaired with GM to police and other parties involved that uses quality replacement parts.
original equipment collision parts. in the crash. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this
If such insurance coverage is not For emergency towing see section.
available from your current Roadside Assistance Program on If the airbag has inflated, see What
insurance carrier, consider switching page 13-5. Will You See after an Airbag
to another insurance carrier. Inflates? on page 3-20.
Gather the following information:
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and Managing the Vehicle Damage
insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Repair Process
Genuine GM Original Equipment . Driver license number. In the event that the vehicle requires
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or damage repairs, GM recommends
Genuine Manufacturer replacement
. Owner name, address, and
that you take an active role in its
parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number.
repair. If you have a pre-determined
you may be charged at the end of . Vehicle license plate number. repair facility of choice, take the
the lease for poor quality repairs. vehicle there, or have it towed there.
. Vehicle make, model, and
If a Crash Occurs model year. Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts
. Vehicle Identification
If there has been an injury, call be original equipment parts, either
emergency services for help. Do not Number (VIN). new Genuine GM parts or recycled
leave the scene of a crash until all . Insurance company and policy original GM parts. Remember,
matters have been taken care of. number. recycled parts will not be covered by
Move the vehicle only if its position the GM vehicle warranty.
puts you in danger, or you are
. General description of the
instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle.
officer.
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Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,
but you must live with the repair. Owner Manual, and Warranty
Depending on your policy limits,
Ordering Information Manual.
your insurance company may Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 –
initially value the repair using $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Service Manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the shipping fees.
the repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember, engines, transmission, axle, Without Pouch: Owner Manual only.
if the vehicle is leased, you may be suspension, brakes, electrical,
steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
obligated to have the vehicle $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and
repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Bulletins shipping fees.
even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost. Service Bulletins give additional Current and Past Models
technical service information
If another party's insurance needed to knowledgeably service Technical Service Bulletins and
company is paying for the repairs, General Motors cars and trucks. Manuals are available for current
you are not obligated to accept a Each bulletin contains instructions and past model GM vehicles.
repair valuation based on that to assist in the diagnosis and ORDER TOLL FREE:
insurance company's collision policy service of the vehicle. 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday
repair limits, as you have no 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
contractual limits with that company. Owner Information
In such cases, you can have control For Credit Card Orders Only
Owner publications are written (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see
of the repair and parts choices as
specifically for owners and intended Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
long as the cost stays within
to provide basic operational
reasonable limits.
information about the vehicle. The
Owner Manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
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Or write to: personal information or link with any Reporting Safety

Helm, Incorporated other GM system containing
Attention: Customer Service personal information. Defects
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170 Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Defects
Prices are subject to change without Statement to the United States
notice and without incurring This vehicle has systems that Government
obligation. Allow ample time for operate on a radio frequency that
delivery. If you believe that your vehicle
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the
Federal Communications
has a defect which could cause
All listed prices are quoted in U.S. a crash or could cause injury or
funds. Make checks payable in U.S. Commission (FCC) rules and with
Industry Canada Standards death, you should immediately
funds.
RSS-GEN/210/220/310. inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Identification (RFID) two conditions:
General Motors.
RFID technology is used in some 1. The device may not cause
harmful interference. If NHTSA receives similar
vehicles for functions such as tire
complaints, it may open an
pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any
system security, as well as in interference received, including investigation, and if it finds that
connection with conveniences such interference that may cause a safety defect exists in a group
as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) undesired operation of the of vehicles, it may order a recall
transmitters for remote door locking/ device. and remedy campaign.
unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of However, NHTSA cannot
in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an become involved in individual
door openers. RFID technology in authorized service facility could void problems between you, your
GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment. dealer, or General Motors.
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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects
the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like
write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety this, notify General Motors.
defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Chevrolet Motor Division
Motors of Canada Limited. Call
Washington, D.C. 20590 Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Transport Canada at
Center
You can also obtain other 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
P.O. Box 33170
information about motor Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5170
vehicle safety from Road Safety Branch
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
http://www.safercar.gov. 80 rue Noel
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1
(French), or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a
better understanding of the
Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and
event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are
Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a
The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under
about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no
how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender,
vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are
monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties,
transmission performance, to designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could
monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type
deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data
crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash
antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation.
control the vehicle. These modules record such data as:
To read data recorded by an EDR,
may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and
technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is
Some modules may also store data needed. In addition to the vehicle
about how the vehicle is operated,
. Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were manufacturer, other parties, such as
such as rate of fuel consumption or law enforcement, that have the
average speed. These modules may buckled/fastened;
.
special equipment, can read the
retain personal preferences, such as How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to
radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR.
temperature settings. or brake pedal; and,
GM will not access this data or
. How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the
traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or,
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if the vehicle is leased, with the

consent of the lessee; in response
to an official request by police or
similar government office; as part of
GM's defense of litigation through
the discovery process; or, as
required by law. Data that GM
collects or receives may also be
used for GM research needs or may
be made available to others for
research purposes, where a need is
shown and the data is not tied to a
specific vehicle or vehicle owner.

Infotainment System
If the vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system as part of the
infotainment system, use of the
system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone
numbers, and other trip information.
See the infotainment manual for
information on stored data and for
deletion instructions.
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2 NOTES
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A Airbags Audio System

Adding Equipment to the Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Accessories and
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-10 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 7-2
Add-On Electrical
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Automatic
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Additional Maintenance
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28 Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Alarm B
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Back Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-11
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Exterior Lighting Battery
Airbag System
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Antilock Brake Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
How Does an Airbag
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-22
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 Bluetooth
Passenger Sensing
Appearance Care Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 Brake
What Makes an Airbag
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-14
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Armrest Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
What Will You See after an
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
When Should an Airbag
Assistance Program, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .3-17
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-13
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
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Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Cautions, Danger, and Compartments

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Computer, Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 Continuously Variable
Headlamps, Front Turn Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-11 Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Signal, and Parking Check Continuously Variable
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Transmission (CVT) Fluid . . . 10-11
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Child Restraints Control
Infants and Young Traction and Electronic
C Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32 Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
California Lower Anchors and Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .9-38 Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-38 Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Perchlorate Materials Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30 Coolant
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34 Engine Temperature
Camera Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii Cleaning Courtesy Transportation
Capacities and Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Carbon Monoxide Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
Cargo Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Text Telephone (TTY)
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-9
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Customer Information Driving Electronic Stability Control Light

Service Publications Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Traction Control
Ordering Information . . . . . . .13-11 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Customer Satisfaction For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-15 Engine
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-6 Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Check and Service Engine
D Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . 13-9 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-7
Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Coolant Temperature
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 13-14 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Daytime Running Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 E Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Electrical Equipment, Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 Overheated Protection
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Electrical System Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Door Engine Compartment Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Fuses and Circuit Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-18
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-15
Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Instrument Panel Fuse Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-14
Doors Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3 Electronic Stability Control Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-1
(ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
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F Fuel (cont'd) General Information

Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Filter,
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-41
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . .5-18 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Requirements, California . . . . .9-38 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-2
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Fuses
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Fluid
Engine Compartment H
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Fuses and Circuit Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-2
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Instrument Panel Fuse Headlamps
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 G Daytime Running
Front Seats Gauges Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-1
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Filling a Portable Fuel Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40 Warning Lights and High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-6
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Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 K LATCH System

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Replacing Parts after a
Keyless Entry
How to Wear Safety Belts Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
I L
Light
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Electronic Stability Control
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-28 (ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Lamps Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Infants and Young Children,
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Lighting
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-2 Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Lights
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Exterior Lamps Off Antilock Brake System
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 2-13
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Exterior Lighting Battery Brake System Warning . . . . . . .5-14
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
J Headlamps, Front Turn Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Jack Signal, and Parking Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Engine Coolant
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Temperature Warning . . . . . . .5-17
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
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Lights (cont'd) M N
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Maintenance New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-1
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Low Washer Fluid Warning . . .5-19
Maintenance and Care O
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Overdrive Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . 11-3 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Recommended Fluids Off-Road
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10 Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-11 Oil
Warning, Power Steering . . . . .5-15
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Locks
Messages Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-30
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Mirrors Operating Mode
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 Overheated Engine
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-18
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Operation, Infotainment
Low Washer Fluid Warning
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Ordering
Lower Anchors and Tethers
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Service Publications . . . . . . . . .13-11
for Children (LATCH
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . 2-13 Outlets
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Monitor System, Tire Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36 Overdrive Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Overheated Engine
Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
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Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Pregnancy, Using Safety Recreational Vehicle

Overview, Infotainment Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Privacy Reimbursement Program,
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
P Program Remote Keyless Entry
Parking Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-7 (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24 Proposition 65 Warning, Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-17 California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Replacement Parts
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30 Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Passenger Airbag Status R Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Radio Frequency Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-30
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-22 Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Replacing LATCH System
Perchlorate Materials Radio Frequency Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Replacing Safety Belt
Personalization Radios System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-14
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects
Phone Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
Power Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-31 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Restraints
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Recommended Fluids and Roads
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10 Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Power Steering Warning Records Roadside Assistance
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
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Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Seats (cont'd) Specifications and

Running the Vehicle While Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
S Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . 3-42 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Security Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . .5-15
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Storage Areas
How to Wear Safety Belts Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 Accessories and Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3 Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-14 Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-5 Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-13 Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Safety Defects Reporting Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-12 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13 Maintenance, General System
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 13-15
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Publications Ordering
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11 T
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-7 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Seats Services Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-11
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Signals, Turn and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Special Application Services . . . 11-7
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Tires (cont'd) U

All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-45
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 When It Is Time for New
Uniform Tire Quality
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Towing
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-41
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-58 V
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 Vehicle
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 Traction Control System Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-37 (TCS)/Electronic Stability Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Traction Control/Electronic Identification
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-36 Trademarks and License Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Transmission Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Terminology and Continuously Variable . . . . . . . .9-18 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Transmission Fluid Vehicle Care
Uniform Tire Quality Continuously Variable . . . . . . .10-11 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Transportation Program, Vehicle Data Recording
Wheel Alignment and Tire Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
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W Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning
Winter
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-22
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Washer Fluid, Low Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-37
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14